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Another Catalina Island Holiday gem is the annual ‘Shop at Home Night’ December 6th, 2009. In short, it is a one-night shopping extravaganza with holiday discounts, strolling carolers and prize drawings. Originally designed to keep the ‘locals’ holiday shopping at home, it has become quite a draw for visitors as well. People love [...]
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Posted by Nicole Richey on November 17th, 2009 | Posted in Avalon Events, Entertainment, Free Stuff!, Island Update | No Comments »
Whether your tastes run towards art, blues, jazz, fine wines or all four, September and October on Catalina Island are bringing you exactly what you desire. With a festival lineup the likes of this, there is no better excuse to come to Catalina Island. Complete packages including hotel and boat transportation to the island are available for most of the events.
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Posted by Jared Ruplinger on August 27th, 2009 | Posted in Avalon Events, Avalon Theatre, Concerts, Free Stuff!, Island Update | 1 Comment »
Up until 1959, the Airport in the Sky was only available to those who leased land and facilities from the Santa Catalina Island Company. In October of that year, it all changed when 40 privately owned planes were flown in to start a new era for private pilots all over the world.
Join the Conservancy and [...]
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Posted by on August 6th, 2009 | Posted in Avalon Events, Catalina Island Conservancy | No Comments »
Calling all of you guys who ask the Catalina Island Conservancy “What can I do to help?” Here’s a great opportunity for you to enjoy Catalina, meet other members of the Conservancy and help work on an important project Friday through Sunday, October 16, 17 and 18.
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Posted by on August 4th, 2009 | Posted in Avalon Events, Catalina Island Conservancy, hiking | No Comments »
Shuttle service between Avalon and Two Harbors aboard the Blanche W is now offered two times each Saturday for the Summer season. This scenic cruise takes approximately 75 minutes each way and passes along the north-eastern edge of Santa Catalina Island, giving passengers the opportunity to see wildlife such as bald eagles, sea lions, and dolphins, as well as spectacular views of the island’s rugged coastline.
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Posted by Jared Ruplinger on July 30th, 2009 | Posted in Avalon Events, Two harbors Events, tours | No Comments »
If you like music and love Catalina, no doubt you’ve been known to hum, sing or whistle “26 Miles (Santa Catalina)”. Now, you can win a free 3 day 2 night vacation on Catalina Island by entering the Catalina Island Museum’s first ever online singing contest, judged by Bruce Belland of the Four Preps!
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Posted by Jared Ruplinger on July 14th, 2009 | Posted in Avalon Events, Catalina Island Museum, Two harbors Events | No Comments »
Guests at the 14th Annual Catalina Island Conservancy Ball in the Avalon Casino Ballroom on Saturday, May 4, enjoyed an evening of music, fine-dining, dancing, and fun including some surprises as they celebrated the opening of the Trans-Catalina Trail. Themed “Take a Hike.” About 340 guests turned out in their formal-wear—including a few who [...]
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Posted by Bob Rhein on May 13th, 2009 | Posted in Avalon Events, Catalina Island Conservancy, Island Update, hiking | No Comments »
Well, its official! The Flying Fish have returned to the waters around Catlina! I was driving my skiff back into the harbor the other night after an evening fishing outing when I saw a flying fish leap into the air and glide across the waves ahead of me. No doubt the fierce look of my [...]
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Posted by Jared Ruplinger on May 12th, 2009 | Posted in Avalon Events, Entertainment, Island Update | No Comments »
On May 9, 2009, the Starship Enterprise will make the second port of call on its maiden voyage by stopping in at the Casino in Avalon.
Rod Roddenberry, the son of Star Trek creator Gene Roddenberry, will be hosting a very special screening of the eleventh installment in the Star Trek feature film series. This new story [...]
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Posted by Jared Ruplinger on April 29th, 2009 | Posted in Avalon Events, Avalon Theatre, Entertainment, Island Update | No Comments »
The 28th annual Avalon Bay underwater cleanup was a huge success this year, with over 400 divers taking the plunge and pulling out wallets, watches, glass bottles and jar, and other detritus that found its way into Avalon Bay.
One of the most surprising finds was that no fewer than eight glasses and jars were home [...]
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Posted by Jeff Lewis on February 25th, 2009 | Posted in Avalon Events, Diving, Island Update | 2 Comments »
