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Restoration Project begins on Casino exterior

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

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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Catalina Island Blues Festival caps off summer with Taj Mahal and Robert Cray

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Monday, August 17, 2009
AVALON, CATALINA ISLAND - The return of the Catalina Island Blues Festival is right around the corner as the coastal destination celebrates the end of summer with a full weekend of live musical entertainment. The annual event is set for Friday-Sunday, Sept. 25-27 in Avalon.
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Santa Catalina Island Company Announces New COO

Monday, August 17, 2009
AVALON, CATALINA ISLAND - The Santa Catalina Island Company (SCICo) is proud to announce the hiring of its new Chief Operating Officer, John T. Dravinski. John brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to SCICo and has managed operations for numerous industry leaders such as Ritz-Carlton, Princess Cruise Lines, and Hyatt Hotels.
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Pebbly Beach Village Park is Opened

Monday, August 17, 2009
AVALON, CATALINA ISLAND - The new basketball court and pitching field at Pebbly Beach Village were officially declared open for recreation on Wednesday, June 3rd.  A dozen local children and representatives of the Santa Catalina Island Company, as well as councilman Tim Winslow and contractor Mike Flynn were on hand at a special reception hosted by Alison Wrigley Rusack.
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Casino Gets Environmentally Friendly Landscaping Update

Monday, August 17, 2009
AVALON, CATALINA ISLAND - Just in time for its 80th birthday, the world-famous Catalina Casino is refreshing its landscaping to compliment its elegance and beauty while remaining environmentally friendly.
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Coastline Cruise Aboard the Blanche W between Avalon and Two Harbors

Monday, August 17, 2009
AVALON, CATALINA ISLAND - The Santa Catalina Island Company has announced the addition of a Coastline Cruise aboard the Blanche W between Avalon and Two Harbors. Fares are $38 round-trip per passenger. Senior rates are $34.50 and child rates are $28.50. The tour will operate during the summer season on Saturdays only, beginning August 1, 2009.
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Golf Gardens Reopens and New Activities

The Golf Gardens miniature golf course celebrated its grand reopening on June 25th. The course had been closed for renovation since May 1st.
Monday, August 17, 2009
AVALON, CATALINA ISLAND - Around 150 people were on hand for the Catalina Chamber of Commerce Mixer June 25th where Brad Wilson and Joe Caliva of the Santa Catalina Island Company (SCICo) welcomed chamber members and declared the course open. After opening remarks were completed, attendees dined on refreshments catered by the Catalina Island Visitors Country Club and were the first to play the remodeled course. The course is now open to the public daily from 9 AM to 9 PM, weather permitting.
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Concert on the Lawn, Descanso Beach

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Thursday, August 13, 2009
AVALON, CATALINA ISLAND - 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.
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