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Avalon Legacy Project Ends
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Tuesday, August 10, 2010
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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Feral Cat Relocation Program
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Thursday, May 27, 2010
AVALON, CATALINA ISLAND - The Santa Catalina Island Company is working with the Catalina Island Humane Society, our local vet Dr. Richard Denney and the City of Avalon to relocate most of the feral cats in Descanso Canyon and the Casino to reduce the nuisance factor and to protect against potential liabilities that may occur from exposure of humans to diseases spread by contact with the cats and their feces. This could be especially problematic at Descanso Beach with the expansion of the beach area and remodeling of the restaurant and beach club facilities, and the addition of the new Catalina Zipline Eco Tour and Sea Trek activities.
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Santa Catalina Island Company Repaving St. Catherine's Way
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Tuesday, May 04, 2010
AVALON, CATALINA ISLAND - The Santa Catalina Island Company will be repaving St. Catherine's Way from the Casino Building to Descanso Beach beginning Wednesday May 5th and continuing through Sunday May 9th, as part of the original redevelopment plan for Descanso Beach Club. In order to minimize the inconvenience, the road will only be closed between the hours of 7:00 p.m. and 1:00 a.m. each day. The road will always be open to emergency vehicles.
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Avalon Residents Offered A Free Membership Program at Descanso Beach Club
Santa Catalina Island Company Offers Avalon Residents A Free Membership Program at Descanso Beach Club, Providing Valuable Savings and Discounts*
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Tuesday, April 20, 2010
AVALON, CATALINA ISLAND - Santa Catalina Island Company is offering the community a free membership program at Descanso Beach Club. The program provides Avalon residents valuable savings and discounts during the 2010 summer season including but not limited to:
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Santa Catalina Island Celebrates the Centennial Anniversary of Banning House Lodge on April 10th
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Thursday, April 08, 2010
AVALON, CATALINA ISLAND - Santa Catalina Island Company is celebrating a milestone in the island's history, the centennial anniversary of the Banning House Lodge. The celebration will take place on Friday April 9th with activities that include a Centennial Dinner at the historic property.
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Rob Dalzell Appointed as Executive Chef of the New Avalon Grille
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Wednesday, March 31, 2010
AVALON, CATALINA ISLAND - Santa Catalina Island Company has chosen Rob Dalzell as Executive Chef of the Avalon Grille, slated to open its doors in late May 2010. Dalzell brings with him a wealth of culinary skills honed at a number of restaurants, including some of Napa Valley's most renowned dining establishments.
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Catalina Island Undergoes Renaissance with Alluring Array of New Attractions and Amenities
New Zip Line Eco Tour, Sea Trek Undersea Adventure and Restaurant Plus Renovated Pavilion Hotel and Descanso Beach Club In Store by this Summer
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Tuesday, March 30, 2010
AVALON, CATALINA ISLAND - Santa Catalina Island is undergoing a renaissance thanks to an $11 million revitalization that's adding an array of alluring activities and amenities to the historic destination. Major changes in store include renovations of the Pavilion Hotel, a makeover for Descanso Beach Club, addition of the Avalon Grille restaurant, and introduction of the Zip Line Eco Tour, Sea Trek Undersea Adventure and GPS walking tours of Avalon.
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Restoration Project begins on Casino exterior
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Wednesday, February 10, 2010
AVALON, CATALINA ISLAND - The Santa Catalina Island Company is commencing a restoration project on the exterior facade of the Casino. For the next several months, the building will be surrounded by scaffold to facilitate the project. Tunnels will be incorporated into the scaffold to allow access to and from the building. "The work will be performed by a historical restoration contractor and is expected to take approximately three months to complete. The Casino will remain open during construction and no tenants or events will be affected" said Eric Berkheimer, Vice President of Real Estate Planning at the Santa Catalina Island Company. There will be no change to the hours of operation at the Avalon Theatre and the Casino tours will run as usual.
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Catalina Island Is Honored with a Bride's Choice Award
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Tuesday, February 09, 2010
AVALON, CATALINA ISLAND - For the second year in a row, Catalina Island Resort Services has been chosen as a Bride's Choice Awards(tm) winner, an honor recognizing the top 5 percent of wedding professionals from the WeddingWire Network. The award, determined exclusively by recent newlyweds through extensive surveys and reviews, is given to wedding professionals who demonstrate excellence in quality, service, and professionalism.
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All You Need is Love Valentine's Day Dance
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Thursday, January 14, 2010
AVALON, CATALINA ISLAND - Celebrate this Valentine's Day weekend on Catalina Island, the Island of Romance at an "All You Need is Love" dance. Paperback Writer, a Beatles tribute band, will perform live at the legendary Casino Ballroom on Valentine's Day, Sunday, February 14th.
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Original Jack's Country Kitchen/Avalon Bake Shop
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For a good meal in Avalon head to Avalon's newest diner Original Jack's Country Kitchen. It serves the heartiest, "like mom used to make" food and the decor is bright and nostalgic. OJ's is open from 6:00 a.m. to 10 p.m. for breakfast (served until 2pm daily), lunch & dinner. It proudly features fresh eggs from cage-free hens, Jidori free-range chicken, Kobi beef and all natural Niman Ranch beef and pork. Another delightful feature is the fresh baked bolillos, croissants, cakes and pies made daily at its adjoining bakery. And what would a diner be without malts, shakes, hot fudge sundaes and banana splits?
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