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Rare Sighting of Orcas by Kids on Locally Based Tall Ship
Thursday, May 10, 2012
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AVALON, CATALINA ISLAND - Most Catalina residents have at some point seen the Tole Mour (TOW-LEE-MORE), a handsome three-masted schooner, just off Catalina’s coast. This week, while in the Santa Barbara Channel, students on that vessel were treated to an experience that few people in Southern California ever get to have: seeing orcas up close and personal.
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Celebrating 100 Years of Aviation on Catalina Island
Sunday, May 13, 2012
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AVALON, CATALINA ISLAND - The first Catalina Island Air Show and Festival, celebrating a century of aviation on the island, will be held September 29 and 30, according to the show’s coordinator Dan Teckenoff.
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Thursday, April 26, 2012
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AVALON, CATALINA ISLAND - The City of Avalon Recreation/Community Services Department is holding a contest to help decide the theme for their annual Fourth of July Parade. Let's get the community involved in this popular annual event. The rules are simple, come up with a theme that embodies the essence of the holiday or our island and send your suggestions to the Department via email: recreation@cityofavalon.com.
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Thursday, May 03, 2012 - Browse more City of Avalon - Harbor Department
AVALON, CATALINA ISLAND - The first weekend of April was a carry over from March with Gale force winds on the 1st, no Express boats ran and the Newport Boat and Island Express Helicopters were filled to capacity. The weather also forced the cancellation of the infamous annual “Rubber Ducky Derby” and the “Ocean Ohana Outrigger Challenge”. By Tuesday the winds had calmed for the visit of the “Inspiration” and on Wednesday, the “Star Princess” visited with 2542 passengers.
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Thursday, May 10, 2012
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AVALON, CATALINA ISLAND - The Los Angeles Conservancy awarded its 2012 Preservation Award to the Santa Catalina Island Company (SCICO) for its substantial restoration of the island’s historic Casino building, which was opened in 1929. The building’s exterior had virtually been untouched for over 80 years. Beginning in 2009 the Casino’s restoration involved acute attention to detail to preserve the building’s Art Deco design and original sea-themed murals. The Los Angeles Conservancy will present the award to SCICO at the 31st Annual Preservation Awards Luncheon on Thursday, May 10 at the Millennium Biltmore Hotel in downtown Los Angeles.
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Judge determines that the lion’s share of Edison’s expenditures are exorbitant and unnecessary, and some, a breach of competitive bid procedure
Thursday, May 03, 2012 - Browse more Catalina Consortium
AVALON, CATALINA ISLAND - Edison’s defense of its failure to properly maintain the infrastructure of Catalina’s water system, then to over-engineer at an exorbitant cost so it can DOUBLE water rates as it readies the ailing enterprise for sale, is a transparent attempt to mislead. In their reply to a notice of the judge’s proposal by Norris Bishton, attorney for the Catalina Island Consortium, local representative Ron Hite and the firm’s publicist grossly mischaracterize Mr. Bishton’s role.
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AVALON, CATALINA ISLAND - During the November 1, 2011 City Council Meeting the City Council approved an agreement between the City of Avalon and the Santa Catalina Island Company for the Catalina Grand Prix Motorcycle Event scheduled for December 7-9, 2012. The agreement spells out the responsibilities of each party. This is the first step in the process of obtaining permits from various government entities.
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Friday, April 13, 2012
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AVALON, CATALINA ISLAND - Catalina Express is extending its "Free Ride on your Birthday" promotion starting May 1, 2012 to April 30, 2013.
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Taste Around of Avalon
May 31
Enjoy the most scrumptious tastes of delectable food or beverages from some of Avalon’s finest dining establishments. Vote for your favorite “tastes” of food, drink and dessert as the Taste of the Year! Catalina Island Chamber of Commerce (310) 510-1520
Flying Fish Festival
June 1-3
Join us for the 5th Annual Flying Fish Festival and celebrate the return of the incomparable Catalina Flying Fish with a variety of family fun themed activities.
Free Concert Wrigley Stage
June 2
7:00 p.m. - 9:15 p.m. Free Concert on Wrigley Stage
Wild Side Art Show
June 22-23
Saturday: Eleven nationally acclaimed plein air artists will display their interpretations of Catalina's rugged wildlands as well as Avalon and Two Harbors at the 2nd Annual Catalina: The Wild Side Art Show and Sale. Proceeds from the sale of these unique paintings help to establish a permanent collection of plein air artwork that documents the Island's "wild side" and the Conservancy's restoration efforts.
Friday Evening: The Conservancy will host a special Artists Preview Dinner at Castillo del Mar, the spectacular home of Blanny Avalon Hagenah, a great-granddaughter of William Wrigley Jr. Our featured plein air artists will join us to discuss and preview select paintings that will be available at this year's show. Send email to rsvp@catalinaconservancy.org to be added to mailing list.
Free Concert Wrigley Stage
June 23
7:00 p.m. - 9:15 p.m. Free Concert on Wrigley Stage
Catalina Ski Race
July 21
63rd Annual - 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.
Free Concert Wrigley Stage
August 18
7:00 p.m. - 9:15 p.m. Free Concert on Wrigley Stage
May 31
Enjoy the most scrumptious tastes of delectable food or beverages from some of Avalon’s finest dining establishments. Vote for your favorite “tastes” of food, drink and dessert as the Taste of the Year! Catalina Island Chamber of Commerce (310) 510-1520
Flying Fish Festival
June 1-3
Join us for the 5th Annual Flying Fish Festival and celebrate the return of the incomparable Catalina Flying Fish with a variety of family fun themed activities.
Free Concert Wrigley Stage
June 2
7:00 p.m. - 9:15 p.m. Free Concert on Wrigley Stage
Wild Side Art Show
June 22-23
Saturday: Eleven nationally acclaimed plein air artists will display their interpretations of Catalina's rugged wildlands as well as Avalon and Two Harbors at the 2nd Annual Catalina: The Wild Side Art Show and Sale. Proceeds from the sale of these unique paintings help to establish a permanent collection of plein air artwork that documents the Island's "wild side" and the Conservancy's restoration efforts.
Friday Evening: The Conservancy will host a special Artists Preview Dinner at Castillo del Mar, the spectacular home of Blanny Avalon Hagenah, a great-granddaughter of William Wrigley Jr. Our featured plein air artists will join us to discuss and preview select paintings that will be available at this year's show. Send email to rsvp@catalinaconservancy.org to be added to mailing list.
Free Concert Wrigley Stage
June 23
7:00 p.m. - 9:15 p.m. Free Concert on Wrigley Stage
Catalina Ski Race
July 21
63rd Annual - 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.
Free Concert Wrigley Stage
August 18
7:00 p.m. - 9:15 p.m. Free Concert on Wrigley Stage
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