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Avalon
III Two
Harbors
2nd Wednesday each month, May-Sept
Catalina Island Conservancy
Delve deep into the natural history of the island and
our world with this FREE program. Refreshments
are served. For up-to-the-date program information
please call (310) 510-0954 or visit us online at www.catalinaconservancy.org
1st Saturday each month, May-Sept
Catalina Island Conservancy
Presents: The HIKE
Join us for a different hiking adventure each month
as we explore the island’s interior. Transportation,
discovery tools and a lunch for the HIKE are
arranged by the Conservancy’s Education Dept.
There is a program fee to cover cost & reservations
are required as space is limited. Call 310-510-0954
for reservations. For hike descriptions visit www.catalinaconservancy.org
Every Wednesday & Saturday
Jewels of Avalon Tile Walking Tours
Discover a wonderful variety of historic,
reproduction and contemporary tile installations
during a docent led walking tour of downtown
Avalon. Each hour-long tour begins at 2:00pm at
the Catalina Island Museum with a brief
introduction to the history of local tile
manufacturing. Ticket prices include Museum
admission. Reservations are highly recommended.
For more info call (310) 510-2414 or visit www.catalinamuseum.org
1/12 Avalon Benefit 50 Mile Run
Avalon to Two Harbors and back! Run through the
island’s interior and see both sides of the island.
Proceeds from the run benefit local island charities.
For more information please contact (909) 399-
3553, email
mike@spectrumsports.net or visit
www.Avalon50.com
1/26-6/8 Catalina Island Plein Air Painting
Exhibition
See how Catalina’s tranquil waters, idyllic coves
and rolling hillsides have inspired artists over the
past 100 years. Sponsored by the Society for the
Advancement of Plein Air Painting, this popular
exhibit features over twenty Catalina Island scenes
painted by contemporary and historic artists. For
more info call (310) 510-2414 or visit www.catalinamuseum.org
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1/26-6/8 Catalina Island Plein Air Painting Exhibition
(see January for description)
2/9
Buffalo Run
This ultimate half-marathon course is a very
challenging, hilly course on the East End of
Catalina Island. The new 5K course will be an
out-and-back route down Avalon Canyon Rd via
Sumner Ave with the turn around point at the
Wrigley Memorial. For more info contact Pacific
Sports LLC at (714) 978-1528 or visit www.PacificSportsLLC.com
2/23 27th Annual Avalon Harbor
Underwater Cleanup
This is the only time scuba diving is allowed in
Avalon Bay, with 500+ expected volunteer divers
collecting trash and debris. Awards ceremony to
follow on Wrigley Stage with prizes & giveaways.
Proceeds benefit the Catalina Island Conservancy
Divers and the Catalina Hyperbaric Chamber. For
more info call (310) 510-2595 ext 123 or visit www.ccd.org
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1/26-6/8 Catalina Island Plein Air Painting Exhibition
(see January for description)
3/15 Catalina Island Marathon
Enjoy some of the most breathtaking scenery while
running 26.2 miles over the Island. The race
traverses mostly dirt trails and roads through the
interior of the Island where few have gone. The race
begins in Two Harbors and runs to Avalon. For
more info contact Pacific Sports LLC at (714) 978-
1528 or visit www.PacificSportsLLC.com
3/30 Annual Rubber Ducky Derby
Annual fundraising event to support the local
children’s theatre company “Kids At Play”. The
derby begins at noon on South Beach. For more info
contact Kids at Play at (310) 510-0288.
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1/26-6/8 Catalina Island Plein Air Painting Exhibition
(see January for description)
4/12 13th Annual Conservancy Ball
Hosted by the Catalina Island Conservancy, this
year’s theme is “Earth, Wind and Fire.” The black
tie event is held in the Avalon Casino Ballroom and
includes dinner, big band dancing and live & silent
auctions. This annual event is a fun way to support
the Catalina Island Conservancy. For more info
visit www.catalinaconservancy.org
4/19 Earth Day 2008
Explore the natural side of Catalina Island and
enjoy organic food, green living displays and
demonstrations, family activities and live music.
Free entry into the Wrigley Memorial & Botanical
Garden! Catalina Island Conservancy Education
Dept (310) 510-0954, www.catalinaconservancy.org
4/20 Spring Fest
Food, Music & Games! Join the community at the
Field of Dreams from 11am to 4pm for an afternoon
of fun for the whole family. City of Avalon
Recreation Department (310) 510-1987.
4/24
Community Health Fair
Improve your health and that of your family by
attending the Catalina Island Health Fair in the
Casino Ballroom. Dozens of free or low-cost
medical screenings will be available. For more info
call the Catalina Island Medical Center (310) 510-
0700 ext 46 or email amdcsw@catalinaisp.com
4/25-4/27
Catalina Grand Prix 50th Reunion Classic Bike Show
IThe jewel of Southern California, Santa Catalina
Island, will once again welcome
motorcycle
enthusiasts from all over the world as Eddie
Mulder, Ltd celebrates
the 50th anniversary of
the last Catalina Grand Prix race with a 50th
reunion
and Classic Motorcycle Show the weekend
of April 26-27. A rare opportunity, as
motorcycles
have not been allowed on the island in many years,
for commemorating
the free-wheeling,
adventurous, legendary racing pioneers of
yesteryear. Although
not a race, representatives
of the glory days of racing both human and
machine
will be featured including unique Catalina
G.P. competition bikes.
The late great
1955 Catalina GP winner Bud Ekins
will be honored. 200 of the most beautiful
and
award winning machines will be decorating the
city of Avalons Front Street
much like a Vintage
Art Show on two wheels. Each with it's own storied
past and
competing this time for top honors in
their show classes. Special guests will
be on hand
for photos and interviews during Saturdays
Reunion and Bike Show and
Sunday will be a BBQ
and Award ceremony at Descanso Beach for the
top three in
each class. This picturesque island
getaway is the ideal locale to bring the
family for a
weekend of motorcycle nostalgia and togetherness
celebrating the
world famous Catalina Grand Prix
final race in 1958. Either as a returning fan
or for
those first-timers across the water, Catalina Island
will be an exciting
and unique getaway for
celebrating
the motorcycle world of 50 years ago.
For Bike Show entry forms
or info please call the
hotline @ 661-944-1184. (Bike Show
is limited to
200 entries, limit of two entries per person)
For
info on Catalina Island go to
www.catalinachamber.com
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1/26-6/8 Catalina Island Plein Air Painting Exhibition
(see January for description)
5/3 Catalina Island Rugby Festival
Team competition benefiting Avalon High School
and the Wellness Community South Bay Cities. For
more info visit www.catalinarugby.org
5/17 21st Annual Silent Film Benefit
Celebrate the island’s fascinating history as one of
Hollywood’s favorite locations. Step back in time to
the 1920’s for a classic silent film screening
featuring live musical accompaniment on the
historic Page Organ in the incomparable Avalon
Theatre, one of the last remaining movie palaces in
California. For more info call (310) 510-2414 or visit
www.catalinamuseum.org
5/17 The Avalon Ball
A dance featuring the big band music of the 1930’s,
the heyday of the Casino Ballroom—featuring
Mora’s Modern Rhythmists. For more information
contact the Art Deco Society of Los Angeles;
info@revampvintage.com or www.adsla.org
5/29
4th Annual Taste Around of Avalon
Enjoy the most scrumptious tastes of delectable
food or beverages from some of Avalon’s finest
dining establishments. Vote for your favorite taste
of food and drink as the Taste of the Year! For more
information call the Chamber at (310) 510-1520 or
visit www.CatalinaChamber.com
5/30-6/1 Flying Fish Festival
Celebrate the return of the incomparable Catalina
Flying Fish with among other activities, a Flying
Fish aquatic race (swim, kayak and paddleboard), a
Flying Fish Taste Around Town, a Flying Fish
parade, Flying Fish tours and a Flying Fish concert.
Contact Catalina Island Chamber of Commerce,
310-510-1520 or www.CatalinaChamber.com
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1/26-6/8 Catalina Island Plein Air Painting Exhibition
(see January for description)
Summer Day Camp 2008 (6/16-8/21)
All kids entering 1st grade in the Fall – 11 years of
age are invited to join the 10 week camp for arts &
crafts, games, singing, swimming & beach fun, field
trips, hiking and naturalist programs. For rates &
times, please call the City of Avalon Recreation
Department (310) 510-1987.
6/18-8/20 Kid’s Fishing Derby
(each Wednesday)
Meet a Recreation staff member on the Green Pier
each Wednesday morning starting at 7:00am. For
more information call the City of Avalon Recreation
Department (310) 510-1987.
6/17-8/28 Summer Beach Bingo
(each Tuesday & Thursday)
Bring your beach chair and some friends to the
South Beach Lifeguard stand every Tuesday and
Thursday from 6:00-7:00pm. Bingo cards are $1
each and participants can win fun local prizes. City of Avalon Recreation Department (310) 510-1987.
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Summer Day Camp 2008 (6/16-8/21)
All kids entering 1st grade in the Fall – 11 years of
age are invited to join the 10 week camp for arts &
crafts, games, singing, swimming & beach fun, field
trips, hiking and naturalist programs. For rates &
times, please call the City of Avalon Recreation
Department (310) 510-1987.
6/18-8/20 Kid’s Fishing Derby
(each Wednesday)
Meet a Recreation staff member on the Green Pier
each Wednesday morning starting at 7:00am. For
more information call the City of Avalon Recreation
Department (310) 510-1987.
6/17-8/28 Summer Beach Bingo
(each Tuesday & Thursday)
Bring your beach chair and some friends to the
South Beach Lifeguard stand every Tuesday and
Thursday from 6:00-7:00pm. Bingo cards are $1
each and participants can win fun local prizes. City of Avalon Recreation Department (310) 510-1987.
7/1-1/5/09 Birth of Sportfishing Exhibition
This exciting temporary show will showcase
Catalina’s unique standing as the birthplace of
sportfishing, the key role that the tuna Club has
played in fishing conservation and feature dramatic
fishing and undersea footage. For more information
call (310) 510-2414 or visit catalinamuseum.org
7/4 Annual 4th of July Parade, Fireworks
Display, Dinner at the Casino Ballroom
Join island residents for the golf cart parade down
Crescent Avenue starting at 1:00 PM. Enjoy a BBQ
buffet dinner and music of the USC Marching Band
in the Casino Ballroom plus a magnificent
fireworks display over Avalon Bay with premium
viewing from the balcony. Catalina Island Chamber
of Commerce (310) 510-1520 or visit
www.CatalinaChamber.com
7/19 11th Annual Gold Star Dive
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 info call the LA County Sheriff’s Dept.
(310) 510-0174 or email klclevel@lasd.org
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Summer Day Camp 2008 (6/16-8/21)
All kids entering 1st grade in the Fall – 11 years of
age are invited to join the 10 week camp for arts &
crafts, games, singing, swimming & beach fun, field
trips, hiking and naturalist programs. For rates &
times, please call the City of Avalon Recreation
Department (310) 510-1987.
6/18-8/20 Kid’s Fishing Derby
(each Wednesday)
Meet a Recreation staff member on the Green Pier
each Wednesday morning starting at 7:00am. For
more information call the City of Avalon Recreation
Department (310) 510-1987.
6/17-8/28 Summer Beach Bingo
(each Tuesday & Thursday)
Bring your beach chair and some friends to the
South Beach Lifeguard stand every Tuesday and
Thursday from 6:00-7:00pm. Bingo cards are $1
each and participants can win fun local prizes. City of Avalon Recreation Department (310) 510-1987.
8/25-8/26 18th Annual
Church Mouse Marlin Invitational
Non-profit marlin fishing tournament, all proceeds
donated to Catalina youth. Approximately
$628,000 has been raised over the last 17 years!
For more information call (310) 820-4434 or visit
www.ChurchMouse.org
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9/1-9/30 (all month) Catalina Pottery &
Tile Extravaganza
Discover the island’s colorful heritage of locallymade
pottery & tile from 1927 to 1937 and indulge
in a rare opportunity to view unique pieces loaned
from private collections. All month long, the
museum features the country’s largest exhibition of
Catalina pottery & tile, along with weekly tile
walking tours. For more information call (310) 510-
2414 or visit www.catalinamuseum.org
9/7-9/9 Avalon Billfish Classic
100% release marlin tournament using circle hooks
only. For more information contact Offshore
Tournaments, Inc. (714) 258-0445 or visit
www.catalinaclassic.com
9/11 23rd Annual Tin Cup
Drop-line fishing tournament & fundraiser with
proceeds donated to local community
organizations. Awards ceremony & prizes for
biggest fish, best fish story & best costume. For
more information call (310) 510-2123.
9/14-9/17 Zane Grey Invitational Marlin
Tournament
Striped marlin fishing tournament limited to a
maximum of 45 teams. Boasting a cash purse over
$350,000.00, anglers engage in friendly competition
over the four day event. For more information
contact Offshore Tournaments, Inc. (714) 258-0445
or visit www.catalinaclassic.com
9/20-9/21 50th Annual Festival of Art
Artists from all over the country exhibit and sell
their works of fine art, sculpture, fine crafts &
photography. Catalina Art Association (310) 510-
0808 or visit www.casinoartgallery.com
9/21-9/23 Catalina Classic
Southern California’s largest billfish tournament!
100 teams will compete for more than $350,000 in
cash and prizes. For more information contact
Offshore Tournaments, Inc. (714) 258-0445 or visit
www.catalinaclassic.com
9/27 Catalina Island
Women’s Forum Wine Festival
13th annual fundraiser featuring over 50 wineries,
delectable hors d’oeuvres and smooth jazz. Net
proceeds help support mentoring and scholarship
programs. Tickets are available at the Chamber of
Commerce (310) 510-1520.
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10/2-10/5, 10/9-10/12, 10/16-10/19
The Catalina Island JazzTrax Festival
This three weekend event features 30 different
smooth jazz stars performing Unplugged at the
Ranch and in the historic Casino Ballroom. Art
Good features the newest and best talent in the
smooth jazz genre. For tickets and information call
(866) 872-9849 or visit www.jazztrax.com
10/31 Annual Halloween Parade
Don your favorite costume and join island school
kids and residents for the Annual Halloween
Parade down Crescent Avenue starting at 4:00 PM.
For more information call the Catalina Island
Chamber of Commerce (310) 510-1520 or visit
www.catalinaclassic.com
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11/1 Catalina Island Triathlon
Features a half-mile swim in the calm waters of
Avalon Bay, a challenging 16K three-loop cycle
course around Mt. Ada and a 5K run course out
past the golf course. Call Pacific Sports (714)
978-1528 or visit www.PacificSportsLLC.com
11/11 Catalina Island Museum Telethon
Help preserve Catalina’s unique history while
enjoying the best in local entertainment. Broadcast
live on local cable, the annual fundraiser features
musicians, dancers, comedians and much more. All
proceeds support the programs and activities of the
Catalina Island Museum. For more information call
(310) 510-2414 or visit www.catalinamuseum.org
11/15 Catalina Island Eco-Marathon
The inaugural Catalina Eco Marathon will start and
finish in the town of Avalon. During the course of
the marathon, you will run through three entirely
different eco-systems and see the plant life and
animal life in each. Call Spectrum Sports
Management at (909) 399-3553 or visit
www.CatalinaEcoMarathon.com
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12/7 15th Annual “Shop At Home” Night
A one-night shopping extravaganza with holiday
discounts, strolling carolers and drawings for
prizes at participating retailers. Shop At Home
Night kicks off with a holiday tree lighting
ceremony on the waterfront. Catalina Island
Chamber of Commerce (310) 510-1520 or visit
www.CatalinaChamber.com
12/31 36th Annual New Year's Eve
Celebration, Casino Ballroom
Dance in the New Year in the world famous Casino
Ballroom. Reservations go on sale July 2008. For
more information call the Catalina Island Chamber
of Commerce (310) 510-1520 or visit
www.CatalinaChamber.com
Compiled by the Catalina Island Chamber of Commerce. While every
effort is made to ensure the accuracy of the listings, events are subject
to change, rescheduling or cancellation. For more information
regarding each event, please contact the sponsoring organization. For
up-to-the-minute event info, please visit www.CatalinaChamber.com
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