Airport in the Sky for the fly-in
From page 4 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Visit with Aero Club pilots
For tickets and reservations call from around the region.
E1 Galleon. 310-510-1188, www.310-510-0954, www.
CatalinaHotSpots.com. CatalinaConservancy.org.
42nd Annual New Year's Windward Beach Clean-Up--
Eve Celebration, Casino Saturday, Jan. 10
Ballroom-- Dec. 31 On the second Saturday of each
Celebrate the New Year at this month, volunteer in the great out-
elegant black-tie optional dinner doors while combing the sand for
and dancing event in the world debris to help keep our wind-
famous Casino Ballroom. ward beaches pristine. Clean-
Reservations go on sale July up locations rotate throughout
2014. Catalina Island Chamber of the year. Meet at the Catalina
Commerce. 310-510-1520, www. Island Conservancy House, 125
CatalinaChamber.com/nye. Clarissa, at 9 a.m., return at
1 p.m. Transportation and sup-
January plies provided. Catalina Island
Avalon Benefit 50 Mile Conservancy. 310-510-2595 ext.
Run--Jan, 10 112, www.CatalinaConservancy.
Entering its 34th year, the org.
Avalon Benefit 50 Mile Run is one
of the country's most challenging Thursday Mornings at the
and scenic 50-milers. Nursery--Thursdays,
All proceeds from entry fees Jan, 1-29
and sponsored mileage go to char- Every Thursday (except holi-
ity and it's also a fundraiser for the days), volunteer at the James H.
Avalon Lion's Club. Ackerman Native Plant Nursery in
Recipients include: Avalon Middle Ranch and enjoy a beau-
Hospital, AvalonHighSchoolschol- tiful morning drive through the
arships, Catalina Conservancy and interior of Catalina.
the Bill Putnam Health Care Fund. While at the nursery you will
Volunteers welcome and appreciat- perform a variety of essential hor-
ed. Spectrum Sports Management. ticultural tasks, all while learning
909-399-3553, www.RunCatalina, about Catalina's unique environ-
com. ment and the native plant species
found here.
Aero Club Social Fly-In-- Forty-eight hours advance
Saturday, Jan. 10 notice required--leave Avalon at
On the second Saturday of each 7:15 a.m. and return by noon.
month (weather permitting), fly- Catalina Island Conservancy.
in or take the Wildlands Express 310-510-2595 ext. 112, www.
from the Avalon Tour Plaza to the CatalinaConservancy.org.
SLANDER CROSSWORD
:itizens Helping Our Island Children End Substance Abuse.
CHOICES mission is to encourage community involvement
in helping island youth make responsible decisions about
alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs.
310-848-438 t
Help us make a difference, call today.
Hospital set to offer
mammograms Friday-
Saturday, Feb. 6-7
BY JUDY HIBBS
Inner Images will return to the
Catalina Island Medical Center to
provide digital mammograms on
Friday, Feb. 6, and Saturday, Feb.
7, 2015.
Breast cancer is a common can-
cer among women but millions are
surviving the disease thanks in
part to early detection (self-exams
and mammograms) and new and
dramatic improvements in treat-
ment.
The American Cancer Society
recommends yearly mammograms
for women starting at age 40 and
continuing for as long as a woman
is in good health.
More than 250,000 women in
the United States will be diag-
nosed with some form of breast
cancer annually--that's approxi-
mately one in eight women.
More than 40,000 succumb to
the disease every year.
If breast cancer is caught early,
there is a 96 percent five-year
survival rate, making educa-
tion, awareness and preventative
Early detection of breast cancer through mammograms, such as the one depicted above, and
self-examination, is considered essential to saving lives. (Courtesy photo)
screenings crucial. The Medical Early detection is the key to
Center sponsors low cost mammo- beating breast cancer. Yes, ma'am,
grams in Avalon each year. mammograms are a must. For
The so-called mammovan last more information about schedul-
visited CIMC Jan. 31-Feb. 1, 2014 ing a mammogram appointment,
and approximately 100 women call 310-510-0096, Catalina Island
received digital screenings. Medical Center's mission remains
Mother, daughter, friend or to provide quality healthcare to
wife--mammograms may save each individual and improve the
your life. overall health of the community.
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When you're in pain, even doing the things you love can be
daunting. Whether it's dancing in the Casino Ballroom, hiking the
TransCatalina Trail or just walking down Crescent Avenue and
visiting with friends, Catalina Island offers a multitude of
opportunities to do the things you love. If pain or injury is
slowing you down, help is as close as the physical therapy
department at Catalina Island Medical Center.
Call today to find out how we can help you.
Island Medical Center
P.O. Box 1563
1OO Falls Canyon Road
(31o) 51o-o7oo
www.ClMedicalCenter.org
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