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Catalina’s Airport in the Sky 50th Anniversary Celebration

Celebrating 50 years of general aviation operation!
Join the Catalina Island Conservancy and its Pilot Supporters for a celebration honoring 50 years of service to general aviation. The event will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Sunday, October 18, 2009 at the Airport in the Sky (AVX).

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2009 Catalina Micro Brew Fest at Two Harbors

Mark your calendars and join us on the beach on Saturday, September 19th in Two Harbors at the isthmus on Catalina Island for the 2009 Catalina Island Micro-brew Festival. Enjoy unlimited sampling of some of the finest micro-brews and a variety of appetizers. The Yvone Perea band will be performing live music throughout the event and a silent auction will be held to benefit the charitable activities of the Avalon Lions Club.

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Jazzy Boy Jeff and the JJ Band

The Santa Catalina Island Company is proud to welcome Jazzy Boy Jeff and the JJ Band to the Descanso Beach Club on Sunday, August 16, 2009.

Showcasing an all-star ensemble of some of the greatest musicians California has to offer, Jazzy Boy Jeff will bring his distinctive blend of Jazz, Funk, Reggae and R&B to [...]

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New Saturday Cruise to Two Harbors

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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26 Miles Singing Contest!

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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Two Bald Eaglettes Hatched in Two Harbors

Two baby Bald Eaglettes hatched without intervention in the Two Harbors nest above Catalina Harbor on Catalina Island!  The first hatched on March 26th and the second on March 28th.  This is a first for this nest since the DDT dumping in the 70’s decimated the population.  Everyone is very excited as this proves that we can [...]

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Ellie the Elephant Seal

The island has taught me many things since I decided to call it home 7 years ago. One of the hardest lessons has been to accept the cruelty of nature.
Periodically in February and March Two Harbors will have an elephant seal haul up on the beach.  Many times they are sick or injured and have decided to [...]

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Excellent Two Harbors & Banning House Article

Daniella Thompson of the Berkeley Architectural Heritage Association wrote an excellent article in the Berkeley Daily Planet about the history of Santa Catalina Island, and about the Banning House in particular.  Click here to read it.
Thanks, Daniella!

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