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Fitness Classes
Location: Various Locations
6:30 a.m. Body and Soul
Total body conditioning. An empowering experience that will leave you invigorated all day. You control your intensity. You can sweat off 500-700 calories per workout!
Contact: Wendy (310) 210-3399

8:30 - 9:30 a.m. Cardio Blast!
Monday, Wednesday & Friday. Bring your own towel, mat and water. Arrive early for a free consultation with Karla. See how amazing your body can be with the correct mindset and action.
Location: Tremont Hall - Cost: $10/class - Contact: Karla (310) 612-0302

At the Movies:
Ghost Town
Bertram Pincus (Ricky Gervais) is a man whose people skills leave much to be desired. When Pincus dies unexpectedly, but is miraculously revived after seven minutes, he wakes up to discover that he now has the annoying ability to see ghosts. Even worse, they all want something from him, particularly Frank Herlihy (Greg Kinnear), who pesters him into breaking up the impending marriage of his widow Gwen (Tea Leoni).
Cast:
Ricky Gervais, Tea Leoni, Greg Kinnear, Billy Campbell, Dana Ivey
Directed By:
David Koepp
Written By:
David Koepp, John Kamps
Rated:
PG-13
Showtime:
Shows nightly at 7:00 p.m. with an additional showing Friday and Saturday at 9:15 p.m.
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Upcoming Community Only Events
DMV in Avalon
October 15
The DMV will be in Avalon from October 15-17. Register for an appointment at City Hall. You must bring California ID card or drivers license.

DMV in Avalon
October 16
The DMV will be in Avalon from October 15-17. Register for an appointment at City Hall. You must bring California ID card or drivers license.

DMV in Avalon
October 17
The DMV will be in Avalon from October 15-17. Register for an appointment at City Hall. You must bring California ID card or drivers license.

Families in Nature
November 8
Families in Nature is a bilingual program created by the Conservancy to provide recreational learning opportunities and access to the interior at no cost to Island families.

Recent Community News

October Chamber Mixer at the Lobster Trap

Posted: Sunday, October 12, 2008 - Chamber of Commerce The Catalina Island Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the October Chamber Mixer will be hosted by Catalina Performing Arts Association and the Lobster Trap on Thursday, October 16th, from 6pm - 8pm. Read Complete Post >>

CHOICES Celebrates Red Ribbon Week

Posted: Saturday, October 11, 2008 - CHOICES CHOICES invites the community to join in celebrating Red Ribbon Week 2008 , to promote healthy, drug-free lifestyles.  "Red Ribbon Week is about encouraging kids to be drug-free and marking the progress we've made." said CHOICES Prevention Specialist, LeeAnn Human.  "Red Ribbon Week provides the community with an opportunity to show support for our youth and their commitment to drug prevention and education." Read Complete Post >>

Crafters invited to donate to auction

Posted: Thursday, October 09, 2008 - P.L.A.Y. Preschool Each fall, Catalina's crafters and artists donate their time and talent to benefit the island's youngest residents. PLAY Pre-school's annual Craft Auction showcases the ability and generosity of the entire community. Read Complete Post >>

Island preparing for statewide drill

Posted: Thursday, October 09, 2008 - Catalina Island Medical Center On Nov. 13, a massive 7.8 earthquake will shake Southern California to its very core. Buildings will be pulverized, bridges will collapse and emergency services will be pushed beyond their breaking point. At least that's the scenario behind the Great Southern California ShakeOut, a region-wide drill that will involve county and municipal services as well as state and federal responders and millions of individuals and volunteers. Read Complete Post >>

Calvary Bible Church Service for October 12, 2008

Posted: Thursday, October 09, 2008 - Calvary Bible Church This Sunday, October 12th at 10:00 AM, Calvary Bible Church hosts a special Bible Teaching Fellowship Service in the park across the street from Avalon City Hall, offering a study of Paul's Letter to The Romans, Chapters 12. While on his third missionary journey to Asia (57 AD), Paul wrote a letter to the believers in Rome, exhorting them to beware of the popular Jewish heresy of the day: a strict legalistic following of the Jewish law as a way to salvation. Read Complete Post >>

City Council Agenda October 7, 2008

Posted: Monday, October 06, 2008 - Avalon City Council AVALON CITY COUNCIL  TUESDAY, OCTOBER 7, 2008 7:00 P.M. - CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS 410 AVALON CANYON ROAD, AVALON A G E N D A Read Complete Post >>

Avalon Lancers football wins again 55-28!

Posted: Saturday, October 04, 2008 - Avalon Schools Making it 4-0 Avalon defeated Hope Academy of Compton 55-28 at a field in San Pedro last Saturday.  With this win Avalon has advanced in the national, state and league standings.  Avalon is now ranked 15th in the Nation for 6, 8 and 9 man teams, 4th in the State and 1st in the Express League! Read Complete Post >>

Veteran medical center nurse to retire

Posted: Thursday, October 02, 2008 - Catalina Island Medical Center When she first started in 1966, humans had yet to walk on the moon, President Lyndon Johnson had just signed the bill that created Medicare and babies were delivered on the island. CT scanners had yet to be patented, heart transplants were years away and Avalon's hospital was half the size it is today. Read Complete Post >>

Flu shots available this month

Posted: Thursday, October 02, 2008 - Catalina Island Medical Center From Oct. 20 through Oct. 26, Catalina Island Medical Center nurses will be available to administer influenza vaccines from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Post Office Arcade. Read Complete Post >>

Gardner to chair AMDC board

Posted: Wednesday, October 01, 2008 - Catalina Island Medical Center As board chair, Gardner will direct the organization, which is responsible for overseeing policy at Catalina Island Medical Center. The AMDC board members, who are appointed by the Avalon City Council, meet monthly to review to review hospital finances, policies and direction. Read Complete Post >>

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Lost & Found: Lost Digital Camera

Posted: Wednesday, September 10, 2008 I lost my grey Canon Digital camera in Catalina on 9/6-9/7. I would have pictures of the outrigger races on it. Reward for return. If found, please at least give back memory card w/sentimental photos - no questions asked. gtrollman@san.rr.com

For Sale: On the S.S. Catalina with the Shipmates & Ginger

Posted: Saturday, August 23, 2008 I have come across this record and am looking to sell. Album is in excellent condition, cover fair condition, however is autographed by all three, Al Mitchell, Leroy Morrison, Art Mayrland and Ginger Smock. It was all to my Grandmother, so I'm not sure if I'll let go of it very easy. Songs on Alblum: Avalon, Twenty-Six Miles, Beyond the Reef, SOng of the Islands, Catalina, lovely isle of the Sea, Red Sails in teh Sunset, Santa Catalina, Chimes of Avalon, Aloha, Avalon Town. Contact me if you're interested. KimberlyDuhn@att.net

Rental: Studio Apartment For Rent

Posted: Saturday, August 16, 2008 Studio apartment with kitchenette, murphy bed, lots of storage & an outdoor deck available immediately. $950/month, utilities included. Please call 310-510-4650 and ask for Gail.

Job Opportunity: Casino Art Gallery in need of volunteers

Posted: Thursday, July 31, 2008 The Casino Art Gallery is seeking volunteers interested in selling art. Experience is welcome but not necessary. Minimal computer knowledge is preferred. Pick your hours and level of involvement, work on art or music while you're in the gallery, and earn a 10% commission on anything you sell! Candidates interested in this part-time position should contact Porschia Denning, Casino Art Gallery Manager at (310)710-6475 Donna Denning at (310)510-1765 or email islandartgirl@gmail.com

Job Opportunity: Medical Group Office Manager

Posted: Wednesday, July 30, 2008 Catalina Island Medical Center is accepting applications for the Manager of our hospital-based Medical Group Practice and Rural Health Clinic. The candidate for our three-physician model will have a minimum of three years experience in practice management. A record in building patient volume and demonstrated success in customer service will be beneficial. Experience in implementing a computerized office management system is desirable. Success in physician and community relationships is advantageous. This is a hands-on position with direct supervision of Medical Group Staff. Clinical background desirable. Candidates interested in this full-time position should contact Krista Steuter, Director Human Resources at 310-510-0700 Ext. 34 or email resume to ksteuter@cimedicalcenter.org or fax 310-510-2735.