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		<title>Easter Treasure at Two Harbors</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 22:08:44 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[By Jenna Nienhuis I stretched across the narrow bow of the weathered boat sunken into the sand of the island’s playground. Blue and white paint peeled from every inch of fiberglass. Drenched in sunlight, I pulled my hat over my face and molted into the rhythm of this barefoot town, hoping to find that elusive [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
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		<title>Catalina Marathon – A Family Tradition</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 20:16:49 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[By Megan Friess For the Friess family, the Catalina Marathon isn’t just a race. It’s a tradition that has grown alongside us, year after year. What began with our dad has become something that connects our entire family, past and present, through miles of dirt trails, steep climbs, and shared determination. Rick, our dad, set [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
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		<title>Locals make mark on Marathon</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 19:26:26 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Avalon resident Brian Larson was the top local finisher in the Catalina Island Marathon on Saturday. The 37-year-old finished 13th overall and fourth in his age division, with a time of 3 hours, 43 minutes and 34 seconds. Jessica Romero, 33, of Avalon was the 115th overall finisher and 29th female with a time of [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
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		<title>Students line up to Brave the Shave</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 21:32:43 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[The annual Brave the Shave fundraiser in Avalon is set for Saturday at Wrigley Stage. Volunteers recently arranged a program at Avalon School to promote and encourage any brave souls to shave their heads and raise money for childhood cancer research. The St. Baldrick’s Foundation began with an event in 1999, where volunteers sought donations [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
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		<title>48th Catalina Island Marathon returns Saturday, March 14</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2026 20:42:57 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[The 48th annual Hi-Tec Catalina Island Marathon, California’s oldest trail marathon, will take place on Saturday across the trails of Catalina Island. The both of the events sold out early this year. Locals who are participating in the run, are encouraged to send their info and photos to the Catalina Islander for possible publication. Send [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
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		<title>Hi-Tec Catalina Marathon sells out in record time</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2026 21:59:18 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[The 48th annual Hi-Tec Catalina Island Marathon, California’s oldest trail marathon, has sold out its marathon field ahead of its event on March 14. The sell-out race is a part of the Run Catalina Race Series, and follows the also sold-out Avalon Benefit 50 Mile/50K Run that took place earlier this year on Jan. 10. [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
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		<title>Enjoy a drink, a little whale, bird discussion</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 02 Jan 2026 20:35:45 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Engage in thoughtful discussion about important scientific issues while socializing in a laid back atmosphere, for Science Pub: Coastal Corridors – Movement and Migration by Land and Sea. Catalina Island Conservancy’s Science Pub is a free community event that offers an approachable way to learn about topics related to the natural world. It will be [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
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		<title>Santa takes flight with Maverick for Catalina Toy Drive</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 26 Dec 2025 18:24:16 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[On Monday, Dec. 22, Maverick Helicopters brought holiday cheer to children and families on Catalina Island with a special toy delivery event. After weeks of donations collected through Maverick Helicopters’ annual Holiday Toy Drive at its Southern California locations, Santa arrived by helicopter and surprised local kids and their families with gifts and festive holiday [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
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		<title>Supporting Catalina’s Young Women</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 19 Dec 2025 21:35:10 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[In November, the Catalina Island Women’s Forum held its Annual Alumni Panel inside the Catalina Island Museum, bringing together former Avalon students at many different stages of life. Their shared experiences offered honest insight and inspiration, reminding our mentees that there are many paths forward and a community that continues to support them. The Catalina [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
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		<title>Avalon School prepares for Christmas season</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 12 Dec 2025 21:30:23 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[The weekend of Dec. 5-8 was very busy for our Avalon Lancers. Friday morning, Lancers transferred 120 Christmas trees, wreaths, and garland from the delivery truck to a container provided by Avalon Freight Services. Saturday morning dawned bright and early with the Lancers’ junior parents setting up for a pancake breakfast fundraiser while junior boys [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
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