A Catalina Island Vacation Rental
308 Clemente Avenue
Avalon, Catalina Island
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Catalina Seasonal Events NOTE: If you are coming to attend a specific event, please confirm IF ANY OF THESE EVENTS INTEREST YOU, CHECK Every Thursday Wake
January through March - Whale watching! 1/13 Avalon Benefit 50 Mile Run One of the country's most challenging and scenic 50-milers with no cars, no smog, just great terrain, incredible vistas with an occasional buffalo sighting! The run starts in Avalon at 5:00 AM, continues to Two Harbors and ends back in Avalon at approximately 5:00 PM. Benefits all Lions Club Charities. For information call. (310) 510-0787 FEBRUARY 2/11 - A half-marathon that starts and finishes in Avalon, featuring spectacular views of the island, the coastline and the Pacific Ocean. Pacific Sports (714) 978-1528 or www.pacificsports.com. 2/25 - 25th Annual Avalon Harbor Underwater Cleanup This is the only time scuba diving is allowed in Avalon Bay. Prizes for biggest, oldest, and most interesting piece of trash. Proceeds benefit the Santa Catalina Island Conservancy Divers and the USC Hyperberic Chamber on Catalina Island. (310) 510-2595 ext 123 or visit www.ccd.org. 3/7-3/21 Student Art Show, Casino Art Gallery. Grades 5-12 will showcase their amazing art projects – paintings, ceramics, masks, pottery, tiles and more. Opening reception Tuesday, March 7 at 6:00pm. For more information call the Catalina Art Association (310) 510-0808 or visit www.casinoartgallery.com 3/18 - Catalina Marathon Enjoy some of the most breathtaking scenery while running 26.2 miles over the Island of Catalina. The race traverses mostly dirt trails and roads through areas of the interior of the Island where very few have gone. The race starts in Two Harbors and runs to Avalon. It is a hilly, challenging Marathon, but worth every mile! Who knows, you may even run with some buffalos! Also a Kid's Run, 5K and 10K. Contact: (714)978-1528 or click 3/25 11th Annual Catalina Conservancy Ball, Casino Ballroom Hosted by the Los Angeles Yacht Club, this year's theme is “Splendors of the Sea.” This black tie event is held in the Avalon Casino Ballroom and includes dinner, big band dancing and a silent and live auction. This annual event is a fun way to support the Catalina Island Conservancy. For more info visit www.catalinaconservancyball.com 4/9 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 information contact Community Services at (310) 510-1987. 4/22 Earth Day Celebration Celebrate our mother earth in Avalon with various hands-on environmental friendly activities and displays. For more information please call the Catalina Island Conservancy’s Education Department at (310) 510-0954 or visit www.catalinaconservancy.org. 5/6 12th Annual Catalina Island Rugby Festival. Team competition benefiting Avalon High School and the Wellness Community South Bay Cities . For more information call (800) 448-4050 or visit www.catalinarugby.org. 5/13 - Annual Catalina Island Hoe-Down An all island community festival sponsored by the Catalina Island Conservancy, Island Saddle Club, and the Catalina Museum. The event will be held from 10:00am to 5:00pm at Middle Ranch, with live music, food, entertainment games, booths and more. Bus transportation will be available from the plaza. For more information, call (310)510-2595. Conservancy Summer Naturalist Programs (various dates-last week of June through Labor Day) Catalina Island Conservancy naturalists will lead you through a wonderful outdoor learning experience. FREE programs include nature walks & hikes and campground programs. Reservations are not required. For schedules & details visit www.catalinaconservancy.org and/or call (310) 510-0954. Kid's Fishing Derby (each Wednesday, June 21 through August 30 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. Summer Beach Bingo (each Tuesday & Thursday, June 27 through end of August 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 proceeds go to the City of Avalon Emergency Relief Fund . For more information call the City of Avalon Recreation Department (310) 510-1987. Summer Day Camp 2006 (June through August All kids entering 1 st 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. 6/3 -Annual Silent Film Benefit Celebrate the Island’s colorful history as one of Hollywood’s favorite locations. Join the Catalina Island Museum for a fabulous 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 information, call (310) 510-2414 or visit www.catalinamuseum.org. JULY Summer Beach Bingo Bring your beach chair to the South Beach Lifeguard Stand every Tuesday and Thursday from 6:00 -7:00 pm. Bingo cards are $1 each and proceeds go to the City of Avalon Emergency Relief Fund. For more information call the City of Avalon Recreation Department (310) 510-1987 Conservancy Summer Naturalist Programs Catalina Island Conservancy naturalists will lead you through a wonderful outdoor learning experience. FREE programs include nature walks, hikes, and campground programs. Reservations are not required. For schedules and details, call (310) 510-0954 or visit www.catalinaconservancy.org. Kid’s Fishing Derby 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. Summer Day Camp All kids entering 1st grade in Fall through 11 years of age are invited to join the 10 week camp for arts and crafts, games, singing, swimming, beach fun, field trips, hiking and naturalist programs. For rates and times call the City of Avalon Recreation Department (310) 510-1987. 7/4 - 4th of July Parade, Fireworks Display, Dinner at the Casino Ballroom Join Island residents for the golf cart parade down Crescent Avenue starting at 1:00pm. 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 viewing from the balcony. For information call the Catalina Island Chamber of Commerce (310) 510-1520 or visit www.CatalinaChamber.com. 7/22 – 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 information call the LA County Sheriff’s Department (310) 510-0174. AUGUST Summer Beach Bingo Bring your beach chair to the South Beach Lifeguard Stand every Tuesday and Thursday from 6:00 -7:00 pm. Bingo cards are $1 each and proceeds go to the City of Avalon Emergency Relief Fund. For more information call the City of Avalon Recreation Department (310) 510-1987. Conservancy Summer Naturalist Programs Catalina Island Conservancy naturalists will lead you through a wonderful outdoor learning experience. FREE programs include nature walks, hikes, and campground programs. Reservations are not required. For schedules and details, call (310) 510-0954 or visit www.catalinaconservancy.org. Kid’s Fishing Derby 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. Summer Day Camp All kids entering 1st grade in Fall through 11 years of age are invited to join the 10 week camp for arts and crafts, games, singing, swimming, beach fun, field trips, hiking and naturalist programs. For rates and times call the City of Avalon Recreation Department (310) 510-1987. 8/18-8/20 - 1st Annual “Catalina Tiki Fest” Featuring 3 live “Tiki” bands, Hawaiian Luau with the “Island’s Embrace Luau Explosion” by Westwind Productions and the music of Gregg de Castro and the Many Nations Band, cultural workshops featuring artisans from all over the Pacific Rim and “Surfari Under the Stars all to be held over the course of the weekend at Descanso Beach. For more information please visit www.catalinatikifest.com.
8/28-29 - 16th Annual Church Mouse Marlin Invitational Non profit Marlin fishing tournament. All proceeds donated to Catalina's youth. (310) 820-4434 SEPTEMBER Entire Month - 5th Annual Pottery & Tile Exhibit The word's largest exhibition of Catalina Island pottery & tile fills the museum every September. Weekly walking tours, demonstration and a lecture make this event an extravaganza! For more information call the Catalina Island Museum Society at (310) 510-2414 or visit www.catalinamuseum.org. 9/10-9/13 - Zane Grey Invitational Marlin Tournament Striped marlin-fishing tournament limited to 40 teams. Check in Sunday, fishing Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday. Awards banquet following at a location TBA - $60,000 1st place prize. For information call (714) 258-0445 9/14 - 20th Annual Tin Cup Drop-line fishing tournament and fundraiser. For information call (310) 510-1471. 9/16-17 - 48th Annual Catalina Island Festival of Art Artists from all over the country exhibit and sell their works of sculpture, fine crafts, mixed media & photography. For information call the Catalina Island Art Association (310) 510-0808.or visit wwwcasinoartgallery.com. 9/17-19 - 14th Annual Catalina Classic Marlin Tournament Striped marlin-fishing tournament limited to 110 teams. Check in Sunday, fishing Monday & Tuesday. Awards banquet following at the Casino Ballroom. First prize is $50,000.00. For information call (714) 258-0445. 9/23 - 11th Annual Catalina Wine Festival A wine tasting festival including hors d'oeuvres, live entertainment, and a silent auction. Sponsored by the Catalina Island Women's Forum. For reservations call (310) 510-1520. OCTOBER Jazz Trax is a three-day, three-weekend event that takes place in the legendary Casino Ballroom. This is the west coast’s premier smooth jazz festival featuring the newest and best in smooth jazz. Ticket information line 866-TRAXTIX or or www.jazztrax.com 10/28 - The Avalon Ball Journey back to the golden age of the Avalon Ballroom at the third annual “Avalon Ball”, featuring music and dance of the 1920’s and 30’s. For more information visit . www.avalonball.com NOVEMBER 11/14- Catalina Island Triathalon This traditional end of the year triathlon features a half mile swim in the calm waters of the Avalon Bay, a 16K three loop cycle course around Mt. Ada, and a fast pace 5K run course out past the golf course. Call Pacific Sports at (714) 978-1528 or visit www.pacificsports.com. DECEMBER 12/3 - 13th Annual "Shop in Avalon" Night. An evening shopping extravaganza with holiday discounts, strolling carolers and drawings for prizes at participating retailers. Shop in Avalon Night kicks off with a holiday tree lighting ceremony on the waterfront. For more information call the Catalina Island Chamber of Commerce at (310) 510-1520 or visit www.CatalinaChamber.com. 12/25 - Christmas Day 12/31 - 34th Annual New Year's Eve Celebration, Casino Ballroom Dance in the New Year in the world famous Casino Ballroom. Reservations go on sale starting July 2006 For more information call the Catalina Island Chamber of Commerce at (310) 510-1520 or visit www.CatalinaChamber.com. IF YOUR |
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