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April
19th Annual Conservancy
Ball-- April 5
Co-sponsored by the
Conservancy Marineros, this
year's Conservancy Ball will be a
fun-filled elegant evening!
The black tie event includes
dinner and dancing with silent
and live auctions. Register
early - tickets do sell out.
Catalina Island Conservancy.
310-510-2595 ext.140, www.
CatalinaConservancy.org, ball@
CatalinaConservancy.org.
Annual Rubber Ducky
Derby-- April 6
Annual fundraising event to
support the local children's the-
atre company "Kids At Play." The
derby begins at noon on South
Beach. Adoption of ducks: Solo
Ducks for 5 bucks; 5 Quackers for
20 smackers; 30 Racing Thrills
for two 50 dollar bills. Corporate
sponsorships are $100 (extra large
duck). Kids At Play, 310-510-
0288.
Catalina Film Society, (2nd
Wednesday, every other
month)-- April 9
An opportunity for film enthu-
siasts to enjoy, discuss and cel-
ebrate brand new unreleased
independent films on a monthly
basis. Suggested donation of $10
for non-members, or become a
member:and support the effort to
celebrate and educate the art of
independent films. 818-787-1946,
www.CatalinaFEorg.
Aero Club Social Fly-in--
April 12
Fly-in or take the Wildlands
Express from the Avalon Plaza
to the Airport in the Sky. From
10 a.m.-2 p.m. Visit with pilots
from around the region and view
amazing airplanes. 2nd Saturday
of the month. 310-510-0954. www.
CatalinaConservancy.org.
Easter Egg Dyeing--
April 16
Meet in People's Park between
2-5 p.m. to get in the spring spirit!
Free event! We supply the dye and
other art supplies; you bring the
eggs! Limited eggs also available
for purchase (25 cents each). City
of Avalon Recreation Department.
310-510-1987, www.CityofAvalon.
com.
Chaplin and Goddard'. A
Secret Love Affair Exhibit-.
April 16 thru September 28
She was an aspiring actress.
He was an acknowledged genius.
They shared a secret love. A love
that could never be revealed. They
had only one escape. An island, 26
miles off the Coast of Los Angeles.
Catalina Island Museum, 310-510-
2414, www.catalinaislandmuse-
um.org
Opening Reception - Chaplin
and Goddard-- April 16
The Catalina Island Museum
invites you to the opening recep-
tion for Chaplin and Goddard: A
Secret Love Affair on Wednesday,
April 16 from 6 to 8 p.m. Tickets
are free for members of the muse-
um and $5.00 for the general pub-
lic.
The opening reception coin-
cides with the 125th anniver-
sary of Chadie-Chaplin's birth~-
Catalina Island Museum, 310-510-
2414, www.cataliilamuseum.6rg.
Spring Fest-.April 17
Food, Music and Games. Join
the community on Front Street
- fun for the whole family. City
of Avalon Recreation Department.
310-510-1987, www.CityofAvalon.
com.
Easter Weekend at the "M"
-- April 18-April 19
Breakfast for dinner: What
happens when dinner gets' scram-
bled? 310-510-8404, www.zestca-
teringcatalina.com.
5th Annual Catalina Art Fair
and Exhibition--April 18-
April 20
Easter Weekend. Located on
Crescent Avenue, along the water-
front, this three day art fair fea-
tures local and mainland artists,
crafts, entertainment and more.
Catalina Art Association. 310-
510-2788, www.catalinaartasso-
ciation.org.
Community Easter Egg
Hunt-- April 19
Hop on over to the old Pitch
& Putt (between the Sandtrap
and Avalon Schools - Enter by
AHS Auditorium) for the annu-
al Community Easter Egg Hunt
beginning at 9 a.m. Free and
open to all children 3rd grade
and under. Bring your camera as
the Easter Bunny is sure to stop
byI City of Avalon Recreation
Department. 310-510-1987, www.
CityofAvalon.com.
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Easter Brunch at the "M" by
that could never be revealed.
They had only one escape. An
island, 26 miles off the coast of
Los Angeles.
Catalina Island Museum, 310-
510-2414, www.catalinaislandmu-
seum.org.
Scavenger Hunt, Urban
Adventure Quest-- Thru-
September 1
Part game, part tour, solve clues
and challenges around Avalon,
and be entered into a team com-
petition for a free Quest awarded
each month.
Free Quest can be used in any
of 25 Quest cities, Team size is 2
to 5 people.
You MUST use promo code:
CATCHALLENGE to be entered
into the competition and to receive
15 percent off.
Good for, the Catalina walk-
ing tour only. Must have a smart
phone to play.
Sign up online at: www.
UrbanAdventureQuest.com.
21st Annual Catalina Island
Rugby Festival -- May 3
A one day Rugby Festival for
players 40 years of age and older.
Over 50s match begins at noon.
This is a charity event raising
funds for the Cancer Support
Community of Redondo Beach.
Teams from the West Coast,
Texas, Virginia and England.
Catalina Island Rugby Festival.
310-798-5445, tomhendrix5 @aol.
corn, www.catalinarugby.org.
Kentucky Derby Days at El
Galleon-- May3-
Celebrate the race from 2 p.m.-
The 19th Annual Catalina Island Conservancy Ball will be held Saturday, April
5. Seen above are some of the guests atthe 2013 Conservancy Ball. From left
to right in the back row are Bill Dunlap, Phyllis Seawright, Dennis Seawright,
Mary Hirst. From left to right in the front row are Jan Dunlap, Natalie Hazard,
Anne Marie Flynn, Blanny Hagenah and Dan Hirst. Photo by Shana Cassidy
One hundred twenty-four of
the world's top downhill skate, Mothers Day Weekend at
board racers are invited to partici- the "M'--- May 9-May 10
pate in the downhill skateboard- We celebrate our mothers' and
ing race on Avalon's hilly streets, the family recipes we cherish.
www.catalinaislandclassic.com. 310-510-8404, www.zestcatering-
catalina.com.
Cinco de Mayo Celebration
at Mi Casita-- May 5 Aero Club Social Fly-In--
Zest Catering & Events--- 6 p.m., (post time 3:24 p.m.) with All day celebration in the May 10
April 20 mint juleps, hats~ happy hour and upstairspatioatMiCasi[aMexican Fly-in or take the Wildlands
Join us for an ~Eh~fef' b~ffet!~'~r~i~T~ilsTCb~l~St' R~staufaiit'~Enjoy'ToOd & dr~fik~= Expresg' fr0m the Avalon Plaza
featuring classics with a twist, specials and Mexican karaoke. Mi to the Airport in the Sky. From
310-510-8404, www.ze-st6atefing- Casita Mexican Restaurant, 111 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Visit with pilots
catalina.com. Claressa Ave. 310-510-1772, www. from around the region and view
catalinahotspots.com, amazing airplanes. 310-510-0954.
May
Chaplin and Goddard: A
Secret Love Affair Exhibit--
Thru September 28
She was an aspiring actress.
He was an acknowledged genius.
They shared a secret love. A love
for best men & women's hats. 1st
prize - Steak & Lobster Dinner!
View the race on 11 large flat
screen TVs and stay for the kara-
oke party after the race. E1 Galleon
Restaurant, 411 Crescent. 310-510-
1J88, www.catalinahotspots.com.
Riviera Catalina Islald.
Classic-- May 3-4
- The 3rd Annual Catalna island
Classic, a weekend-lolg Island
skate invasion!
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for retesting and late vehicles
as part of the annual
Vehicl istration
Will be conduf Nd,NW day mornings
0 PM
THE CITY OF AVALON ~S COM~'HT ~ ED TO iMPqOVING
THE QUALITY OF L!F-E iN AVALON
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
Vehicles that do not pass Vehicle Noise Testing will have until
SEPTEMBER 30, 2014 to be re-tested & pass without penalty.
Vehicles that do not pass can return during testing times for retesting
with no penalty and will receive the City permit upon passing at the
standard cost: $29. Late vehicles fee: ~;25.
Decibel Standards:
ALL OTHER VEHICLE.~
VEHICLES 6,000 Ibs OR GREATER MOTORCYCLES {incl. AUTOETF/'E5, aka. GOLF (ARTS)
82 dB 77 dB 74 dB
AMCSec 4-4 1713
FOR MORE INFORMATION: " '
i[/~~ Visit wwW.cityofavalon,com
i| i / | Contact Avalon C ty Hall: 310-510-0220
i ~, ~ I Email Jordan Monroe, Management Aide:
i "~~~.~' jmonroe@ciWofavalon.com
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A little bit of everything you need
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