Today on Catalina
Cruise Ship Elation Visiting
Fitness Classes
Location: Various Locations
6:00 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
Meet a Naturalist
Location: Crescent Avenue
9 a.m.-1 p.m. Come visit with a naturalist to answer all of your questions about Catalina Island's unique natural history and conservation stories. A Catalina Island Conservancy Summer Naturalist will be on hand.
Botanical Garden Guided Walk
Location: Wrigley Memorial & Botanical Garden
1 p.m-2 p.m. Free with your admission to the garden. Explore the rich history and unique nature of the Wrigley Memorial and Botanical Gardens. Leaves from the Garden Entrance at 1p.m.
Evening Exploration
Location: Hermit Gulch Campground
7:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. The Catalina Island Conservancy helps you discover the origins of Catalina Island, its wildlife and plant life while enjoying the evening air. Meet at the main fire circle at 7:30 pm
TWO HARBORS:
10 a.m.-3 p.m. Right off the pier are the answers to all of your questions about Catalina Island's unique natural history and conservation stories. A Catalina Island Conservancy Summer Naturalist will be on hand.
The Catalina Island Conservancy helps you discover the origins of Catalina Island, its wildlife and plant life while enjoying the evening air. Meet at the main fire circle at 7:30 pm.
Two Harbors Campground: Saturdays, 7:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m.
Little Harbor Campground: Fridays, 7:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m.
At the Movies:
Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs
During the Meltdown, after the Ice Age ends, life changes for Manny and his friends. Scrat finds possible romance in a sabre-toothed squirrel, Manny and Ellie are expecting a baby, Diego thinks he has become too laid-back and Sid begins to wish he had a family of his own. All this while dodging dinosaurs.
Cast:
John Leguizamo, Queen Latifah, Denis Leary
Directed By:
Carlos Saldanha
Genre:
Animated Prehistoric Fantasy Adventure
Rated:
PG
Showtime:
Shows nightly at 7:00 p.m. and 9:15 p.m., except July 4th with 7:00 p.m. show only.
Official Site
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Recent News Items
07/02/09 - Catalina Express and Island Rentals claim softball victories
07/02/09 - The Locker Room and Scott's Plumbing move on in tournament
07/02/09 - U.S. Coast Guard offers Maritime Awareness Training Class
07/02/09 - Museum opens a special exhibition "Hollywood's Magic Isle"
06/30/09 - Country Club Jazz Nights
06/30/09 - News from the Avalon Community Church June 30, 2009
06/29/09 - Calvary Bible Church Service for July 5, 2009
06/28/09 - 14th Annual Catalina Island Wine Festival and Silent Auction
06/28/09 - Irish Folk Songs at El Galleon
06/25/09 - Avalon Summer Softball League Opens Season
Recent Discussion Forum Topics
03/19/09 - Posted by: TonyO - Backpacking trip...ideas needed!
03/19/09 - Posted by: pedrosurf - Does anyone read this thread anymore???
03/18/09 - Posted by: Lori - Externship
03/16/09 - Posted by: xislander - Turtles of Avalon
03/07/09 - Posted by: Islandgirl90704 - beach and relax
03/07/09 - Posted by: Islandgirl90704 - Mt. Orizaba open for hiking?
03/04/09 - Posted by: Coverunner - Electric Vehicles
02/12/09 - Posted by: avalon boater - Catalina Flying Boats / Catalina Airlines
02/12/09 - Posted by: muddroute25 - HOTEL COMPARISON
02/10/09 - Posted by: Lori - Apartments In The Avalon Area
Upcoming Events
Annual Parade & Fireworks
July 4
1:00 p.m. - Join us for our famous parade down Crescent Avenue led by the USC Marching Band.
9:00 p.m. - Fireworks display over Avalon Bay.
Botanical Garden Guided Walk
Friday-Tuesday 6/26-8/21
1 p.m-2 p.m. Free with your admission to the garden. Explore the rich history and unique nature of the Wrigley Memorial and Botanical Gardens. Leaves from the Garden Entrance at 1p.m.
Meet a Naturalist
Friday-Tuesday 6/26-8/21
9 a.m.-1 p.m. Come visit with a naturalist to answer all of your questions about Catalina Island's unique natural history and conservation stories. A Catalina Island Conservancy Summer Naturalist will be on hand.
Evening Exploration
Friday-Saturday 6/26-8/21
7:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. The Catalina Island Conservancy helps you discover the origins of Catalina Island, its wildlife and plant life while enjoying the evening air. Meet at the main fire circle at 7:30 pm
Hermit Gulch HIKE
Saturday-Sunday 6/26-8/21
9 a.m.-12 p.m. FREE Catalina Island Conservancy program.
Saturday and Sunday hike with a trained naturalist and see Catalina Island's grand vistas and uncover the small treasures that make this Island like nowhere else in the world. Meet at the Nature Center at Avalon Canyon at 9 a.m.
Evening Nature Program
July 8
Whether you are planning to visit Catalina Island or are a long-time resident, the Summer Evening Nature Program series offers a unique opportunity to take a close look at the small treasures and grand vistas of Catalina Island. This is your chance to hear stories of the landscape from naturalists, biologists, and others in from the field. Each unique program will highlight the important work that is being accomplished to help protect and preserve the stunning beauty of Catalina Island. All Summer Evening Nature Programs begin at 7 p.m., and are held at the Nature Center at Avalon Canyon on the second Wednesday in May, June, July, August and September. Free transportation to the Nature Center is provided at 6:30 p.m. in the Transportation Plaza in downtown Avalon. Refreshments will be served. If possible, please bring a reusable cup for coffee or soft drinks. A small donation is appreciated. More information may be obtained by calling: (310) 510-0954.
Jazz Night at the Country Club
Thursday Evenings 7/2/09-9/3/09
The very popular Jazz Nights are back for the summer. Musicians perform in the Mediterranean-style courtyard of the Country Club Restaurant.
Catalina Ski Race
July 11
The Greatest Water Ski Race in the World! Water skiers from around the globe come once a year to California determined to finish the 62 statute-mile race. Being a part of this great race, attracts the world's greatest skiers. Long Beach to Catalina and back.
Gold Star Dive
July 18
Skin and scuba divers search for gold stars in Casino Point Underwater Park. This event is a fundraiser for the Sheriff's Department S.T.A.R. (Success Through Awareness and Resistance) program and the Catalina Hyperbaric Chamber. For more information call the LA County Sheriff's Department (310) 510-0174.
Church Mouse Marlin Invitational
August 24-25
Non-profit marlin fishing tournament, all proceeds donated to Catalina youth. More than $700,000 has been raised over the last 18 years! For more information call (310) 467-2371 or visit www. ChurchMouse.org.
Avalon Billfish Classic
September 6-9
100% release marlin fishing tournament using circle hooks only. For more information contact Offshore Tournaments, Inc. (714) 258-0445 or visit www.CatalinaClassic.com.
Volunteer Vacations
October 5
Volunteer Vacations take participants to exotic locations on Catalina Island. While Helping the Catalina Island Conservancy preserve its jewel in the Pacific. The Catalina Island Conservancy's Volunteer Vacations provides outdoor enthusiasts the opportunity to work in stunning backcountry locations with landscape and vistas that the general public may never see. Help preserve the rare native plants and animals on Santa Catalina Island, just twenty-two miles off the coast of Southern California.
For more information visit www.CatalinaConservancy.org
Round the Island with Doug Bombard
October 8
For many of us on the island, Doug Bombard is a living legend. Doug has lived on the island for over 70 years. He cut his teeth running the Miss Catalina speedboats, then ran the Two Harbors operation, founded the Catalina Express in the 1980s and all along the way has been involved in countless island projects and programs.
Volunteer Vacations
October 19
Volunteer Vacations take participants to exotic locations on Catalina Island. While Helping the Catalina Island Conservancy preserve its jewel in the Pacific. The Catalina Island Conservancy's Volunteer Vacations provides outdoor enthusiasts the opportunity to work in stunning backcountry locations with landscape and vistas that the general public may never see. Help preserve the rare native plants and animals on Santa Catalina Island, just twenty-two miles off the coast of Southern California.
For more information visit www.CatalinaConservancy.org
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