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An Evening in the Garden
An Evening of Food, Wine, Art and Music at the Wrigley Memorial & Botanic Garden
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Monday, July 26, 2010- Browse more articles by: Rotary Club of Avalon
AVALON, CATALINA ISLAND - The Rotary Club of Avalon, in conjunction with the Catalina Art Association, is hosting an Evening in the Garden event, an evening of food, wine, art and music plus silent and live auctions at the Wrigley Memorial & Botanic Garden. The event will be held from 6:00-9:00pm on Saturday evening, September 18th, 2010 in conjunction with the 52nd Annual Catalina Festival of Art.
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'Citizen Scientists' May Explore Catalina's Deep Water
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Wednesday, August 11, 2010- Browse more articles by: Catalina Island Conservancy
AVALON, CATALINA ISLAND - Catalina Island is known as the SCUBA diving capital of Southern California. Divers flock to the Island's crystal clear waters teaming with colorful marine life, golden garibaldis and towering kelp forests. But, what is down deeper? Way deeper... In September and October, the general public, citizen scientists and even some Avalon school kids and others from the mainland will have to chance to board a glass-bubbled submersible and descend to where literally no one has gone before.
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Possible Cruise Ship Facility in Avalon
Catalina Island Chamber Begins the Process to Determine the Feasibility of a Cruise Ship Facility in Avalon
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Wednesday, August 18, 2010- Browse more articles by: Chamber of Commerce
AVALON, CATALINA ISLAND - The Catalina Island Chamber of Commerce has begun the process to determine the feasibility of building a cruise ship passenger disembarkation/embarkation facility in the vicinity of Cabrillo Mole. At the City Council meeting on July 20th, the Chamber asked the Avalon City Council to participate in the study and to contribute up to $10,000 of the study's cost. The remainder of funding for the study is expected to come from the cruise industry and local businesses. The City Council voted unanimously 5-0 in favor of approving the Chamber's Request.
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Catalina Aero Club Takes Off With Unlimited Landing Privileges
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Wednesday, August 18, 2010- Browse more articles by: Catalina Island Conservancy
AVALON, CATALINA ISLAND - The Conservancy's pilots support group has now become the newly reenergized Catalina Aero Club. The revitalized group was conceived among pilots during last year's 50th Anniversary celebration of general aviation on the Island that brought 150 pilots and a crowd of more than 400 to the Airport in the Sky.
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Catalina SAR Team Donates Six Defibrillators to Conservancy Rangers
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Wednesday, August 18, 2010- Browse more articles by: Catalina Island Conservancy
AVALON, CATALINA ISLAND - The tragic death of a mountain biker who suffered a heart attack on Pump House Hill Road near Middle Ranch earlier this year, has resulted in the donation of six automated external defibrillators (AED) by the Catalina Island Search and Rescue (SAR) Team to the Conservancy's Ranger Department.
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Catalina Island Country Club Introduces Executive Chef Paul Hancock
New Chef Boasts Extensive Experience in the Resort Industry and In Catering Elite Events
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Tuesday, August 10, 2010- Browse more articles by: Catalina Country Club
AVALON, CATALINA ISLAND - Paul Hancock, a chef with 15 year's experience at upscale restaurants and private catering, is now bringing his extensive culinary talents to the Catalina Country Club, where he will serve as Executive Chef.
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Avalon Legacy Project Ends
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Tuesday, August 10, 2010- Browse more articles by: Santa Catalina Island Company
AVALON, CATALINA ISLAND - Koll/Lambert and the Santa Catalina Island Company announced today that they have ceased planning work on the Avalon Legacy Project, a resort community concept for Santa Catalina Island which included a boutique hotel and spa, championship golf course, residential real estate elements, and other community amenities.
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Phillip Winter Sets Sail as New Harbormaster at Two Harbors on Catalina Island
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Monday, August 09, 2010- Browse more articles by: Assorted Sources
AVALON, CATALINA ISLAND - Years ago Phillip Winter, a San Diego native, boated and hiked around Catalina Island's Emerald Bay as a boy scout. He's been sailing, fishing and diving around the island ever since. Now, as the new Harbormaster at Santa Catalina Island's Two Harbors, he will play an important role in the inner workings of the island he has always loved.
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Catalina Island Country Club's Summer Music Series is In Full Swing Every Thursday Featuring Award-Winning Musicians
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Saturday, July 17, 2010- Browse more articles by: Catalina Country Club
AVALON, CATALINA ISLAND - Visitors to Santa Catalina Island can enjoy live music by top-notch musical artists every Thursday through September 2 during the Catalina Island Country Club Summer Music Series. The music starts at 7:00 p.m., when visitors can relax while in an idyllic setting. While taking in the calming Island atmosphere, visitors can listen to:
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Wrigley Memorial and Botanic Garden Celebrates 75 Years
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Monday, July 19, 2010- Browse more articles by: Catalina Island Conservancy
AVALON, CATALINA ISLAND - Seventy five years ago in 1935, Ada Wrigley began the planting of an exotic desert plant collection. The collection was situated just a few paces from the imposing memorial at the head of Avalon Canyon honoring William Wrigley who had passed away in 1932. Ada Wrigley's beloved cactus garden is now just a portion of 38-acre Wrigley Memorial & Botanic Garden enjoyed by nearly 50,000 visitors every year.
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Shohana Bean Performing
September 10
Shoshana Bean, star of Broadway's 'Wicked and 'Hairspray' is coming back to Catalina Island and she is bringing some of her friends. Shoshana will be performing with Ty Taylor and Jake Simpson at the Catalin Country Club.
Outrigger Channel Crossing
September 11-12
More than 1,000 canoe paddlers from around the globe will compete in the 2010 Catalina Channel Crossing US Championships.
9/11 Rememberance
September 11
9/11 Rememberance at Veteran's Park
Free Summer Concert
September 11
7:00 p.m. - Free concert on Wrigley Stage.
Zane Grey Marlin Tournament
September 12-15
The Zane Grey Invitational Marlin Tournament is the most exclusive fishing tournament in California.
Festival of Art
September 17-19
Artists from all over the country exhibit and sell their works of fine art, sculpture, fine crafts and photography.
An Evening in the Garden
September 18
6:00 p.m. - An evening of food, wine, art and music plus silent and live auctions at the Wrigley Memorial and Botanic Garden, located in Avalon. 'An Evening in the Garden' will benefit the youth and community of Avalon. For event details please visit the Rotary Club of Avalon's website.
Catalina Classic
September 19
The Crow’s Nest Catalina Classic has been the top marlin tournament in the Western United States for nearly 20 years.
Billfish Classic
September 19
The Crow’s Nest Avalon Billfish Classic is the premiere release marlin fishing tournament in the Western United States. With an emphasis on fun and sportsmanship, this event is suitable for teams just getting into the tournament scene as well as seasoned pros who want to see how they measure up against the best boats in the fleet.
Catalina Classic
September 20
The Crow’s Nest Catalina Classic has been the top marlin tournament in the Western United States for nearly 20 years.
Billfish Classic
September 20
The Crow’s Nest Avalon Billfish Classic is the premiere release marlin fishing tournament in the Western United States. With an emphasis on fun and sportsmanship, this event is suitable for teams just getting into the tournament scene as well as seasoned pros who want to see how they measure up against the best boats in the fleet.
Catalina Classic
September 21
The Crow’s Nest Catalina Classic has been the top marlin tournament in the Western United States for nearly 20 years.
Billfish Classic
September 21
The Crow’s Nest Avalon Billfish Classic is the premiere release marlin fishing tournament in the Western United States. With an emphasis on fun and sportsmanship, this event is suitable for teams just getting into the tournament scene as well as seasoned pros who want to see how they measure up against the best boats in the fleet.
Wine Festival
September 25
2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. - Come sample wine from over 80 wineries and munch on scrumptious gourmet appetizers. Live entertainment and amazing silent auction. Why? Tto raise funds for the Catalina Island Women's Forum.
Cost: $65/person if purchased before August 1, $75/person thereafter
Location: Outside the Casino Building at the Ocean Front
Jazz Tax
September 30-October 17 (Thrusday - Sunday)
JazzTrax is a three weekend event featuring 30 different smooth jazz artists performing unplugged in the island's interior at El Rancho Escondido and in the historic Casino Ballroom. Art Good features the newest and best talent in the smooth jazz genre.
Fall Festival
October 14
Fall Festival on Crescent Avenue, including Pumpkin Patch.
World Music Festival
October 23
11:00 a.m.-Dark - The Catalina Island World Music Festival is a family friendly festival held at the Field of Dreams.
Halloween Parade
October 31
4:00 p.m. - Don your favorite costume and join island school kids and residents for the annual Halloween Parade down Crescent Avenue.
Eco Marathon
November 13
During the course of the marathon, you will traverse single track trails, ridgelines, and vistas that will afford views of the Pacific Ocean – from BOTH sides of the island. You will run through three entirely different eco-systems and see the plant life and animal life in each. Don’t be surprised to see buffalo on the course, seals in the water, and bald eagles overhead.
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