Avalon News and Announcements
Category
Radius
|
All Categories
EarthTalk: Online green informationfrom:EarthTalkDear EarthTalk: What are some of the best online sources of environmental information? -- Hip2bGreen One of the best places to start in venturing out into... Read more...
EarthTalk: Cell phone towers and cancerfrom:EarthTalkDear EarthTalk: My uncle worked for over a decade on the top floor of an office building with cell phone towers directly above him. He was recently diagnosed with cancer. Is there... Read more...
EarthTalk: Green mattresses and beddingfrom:EarthTalkDear EarthTalk: Is it true that traditional mattresses and bedding can cause environmental and health problems, and if so, what alternatives are out there? -- Jay G. ... 1 comment Read more...
EarthTalk: Recycling items other than paper, plastic and glassfrom:EarthTalkDear EarthTalk: Most of us know how to recycle paper, plastic and glass, but how do we find out about recycling the many other items we use that eventually break or die out, such... Read more..."We're Losing Winter" Reports E - The Environmental Magazinefrom:EarthTalkJanisse Ray, an outdoor recreation enthusiast in Danville, Vermont, got so frustrated when the West River hadn't frozen by last January that she donned a wet suit and floated... Read more...
EarthTalk: Soda cans and global warmingfrom:EarthTalkDear EarthTalk: How much of an effect, if any, does the carbon dioxide in carbonated beverages have on global warming? -- Michael H. A typical 12-ounce can of... Read more...
EarthTalk: New Year's Resolutions for Fighting Global Warmingfrom:EarthTalkDear EarthTalk: My New Year’s Resolution is to reduce my “carbon footprint” to help fight global warming. Do you have suggestions for ways I can make good on my promise? --... Read more...
EarthTalk: Asbestos in vinyl tile floorsfrom:EarthTalkDear EarthTalk: My kitchen floor is vinyl, installed back in 1979. I am told the vinyl contains asbestos. Now it needs replacing. How do I safely remove the vinyl and what are... Read more...
One Child, One Laptop, Endless Possibilities!It’s a simple, yet profound concept: giving two billion kids in developing nations laptop computers – then watching them change the world. The One... Read more...
EarthTalk: Compact fluorescent light bulbsfrom:EarthTalkDear EarthTalk: Why aren’t compact fluorescent light bulbs taking over more quickly from incandescents, given their substantial energy-saving advantage? And what about recycling... Read more...
EarthTalk: Upgrading to greener furniturefrom:EarthTalkDear EarthTalk: I’m in the market for new furniture. What should I look for in natural furniture and where do I find it? -- Debbie Along with... Read more...Avalon, California holiday events and holiday shopping guide'Tis the season to be jolly - and stressed out, overextended and downright "Grinch-y!" Here are some tips for reclaiming your holiday spirit (not to mention, your... Read more...
EarthTalk: Paving and road-building impactsfrom:EarthTalkDear EarthTalk: The impacts of all the paving that is done for new roads and parking lots must be considerable. Other than Joni Mitchell’s “They paved paradise and put up a... 1 comment Read more...
California Thanksgiving 2008 - Turkey Day Events, California Food BanksIt's the ideal time to "give back" to others in the California community and help make some happy Thanksgiving wishes come true. Consider donating extra food to a local California... Read more...
EarthTalk: Toxic chemicals in kids' toysfrom:EarthTalkDear EarthTalk: I have been alarmed at recent news about dangerous substances in kids’ toys shipped to the U.S. from China, though I doubt that such concerns are limited to... Read more...
EarthTalk: Greener cars on the horizonfrom:EarthTalkDear EarthTalk: We’ve all seen the current generation of hybrid cars, but what vehicles do the automakers have coming out that are even greener? -- Brian S. ... Read more...
Earth Talk: Glossy magazine coversfrom:EarthTalkDear EarthTalk: I would think that the glossy paper used by most magazines is bad for the environment, yet most publishers still use it, even the outdoors and environmental... Read more...
EarthTalk: Health questions surrounding the use of plastic bottlesfrom:EarthTalkDear EarthTalk: Are the rumors true that refilling and reusing some types of plastic bottles can cause health problems?--Regina Most types of plastic bottles are safe to... Read more...
EarthTalk: Consider greening your driving habits instead of buying a new hybridfrom:EarthTalkDear EarthTalk: Short of buying a new hybrid or other "green" car, are there ways I can make my existing vehicle more eco-friendly? I bought my car recently and am not... Read more...
Earth Talk - Getting large local institutions to recyclefrom:EarthTalkDear EarthTalk: The hospital I work at doesn’t recycle at all, not even plastic bottles and cans or food service trays. I was wondering how to get the facility to start up some... Read more...
EarthTalk: Can air fresheners cause health problems?from:EarthTalkDear EarthTalk: Is it true that some ingredients in common air fresheners can cause health problems?-- Mike Air fresheners are a $1.72 billion industry in the... Read more...
EarthTalk: Are Kitchen Garbage Disposals Earth-Friendly?from:EarthTalkDear EarthTalk: I was surprised to learn recently that some communities have outlawed kitchen-sink garbage disposals, at least in homes. I would have thought these machines were... Read more...New Sports Website for teams and leagues in AvalonSports are meant to be about fun, teamwork, skillbuilding and achievement… NOT endless phone calls, scheduling mix-ups and fundraising hassles. Now AmericanTowns – the online... Read more...
EarthTalk: Avoiding polluted and endangered fishfrom:EarthTalkDear EarthTalk: How can I find out which seafood to avoid if I am concerned about lessening my impact on the environment and avoiding consuming unhealthy pollutants? -- Pat ... Read more...Flying Fish Golf Classicfrom:Catalina Island MuseumDid you know that Catalina boasts one of the oldest golf courses in California, or that over the year's numerous celebrities, politicians and sportsmen have played the course?... Read more...St Patrick's Day parades and events for CaliforniaIt's said that Patrick became Ireland's patron saint by driving the snakes from the Emerald Isle (throwing down the witty challenge, "All snakes wishing to remain in Ireland,... Read more...Your Avalon Real Estate RoadmapIt’s the place where you celebrate family gatherings, sleep late on the weekends and pour most of your money. It’s the place where you live – and the right place has a... 7 comments Read more...Looking for tickets to a hot local event?Standing in line for tickets is a drag! Whether it's a local sports event in the Avalon area, that can’t-miss “reunion” concert halfway across California, or the latest ... Read more...Great resources for local school information in & around AvalonFinding the right school for your child – then helping them get the most out of their education – produces as much pressure as, oh, say, being asked to host the Oscars ten... Read more...Local Careers and Jobs in the Avalon area - Use the web to find, search or post local jobsPut down the red pencil and the classified section and turbocharge your job search (or quest for the perfect employee) in or around Avalon, California with our new online Job... Read more...
EarthTalk: Giving babies nutritious food helps establish positive eating habitsfrom:EarthTalkDear EarthTalk: I want to give my baby fresh, organic food but I don't have the time to make her special meals. What options are out there? -- Marie Babies deserve... Read more...52 Ways to Save the Planet: #9: “Reduce Gasoline Consumption 20% - Improve your mpg rating”A weekly series of common sense ways to reduce wasteful habits, while saving you time, money and…well, self respect. Fact#1: In his 2007 State of the Union address,... 1 comment Read more...
The perennial dilemma: Paper or Plastic?from:EarthTalkDear EarthTalk: OK, once and for all, which is more environmentally friendly: paper or plastic at the grocery checkout? And is it true some communities are starting to ban plastic... Read more...
EarthTalk: Improving the nutritional quality of school cafeteria foodfrom:EarthTalkDear EarthTalk: How can we get schools to offer healthier and more eco-friendly cafeteria food to our kids? I don’t have time to bag a healthy lunch every day. -- Leslie... Read more...Annual open house At The Inn On Mt. Adafrom:Catalina Island MuseumKick off the holiday season at the Island's favorite party: the Open House at the Inn on Mt. Ada. The Open House features tours of the historic Wrigley mansion, homemade holiday... Read more...Holiday Film Program - "Miracle on 34th St."from:Catalina Island MuseumJoin the Catalina Island Museum for a special screening of the perennial holiday favorite, "Miracle on 34th Street". Filmed in 1947, the timeless classic stars Maureen... Read more...Summer Arts And Crafts Programfrom:Catalina Island MuseumThis summer the Museum is offering a special FREE Arts & Crafts program four days a week. Children visiting the Museum's Arts & Crafts table (on Crescent Ave. near the... Read more...Jewels of Avalon Tile Walking Tourfrom:Catalina Island MuseumExplore Avalon's numerous historic, reproduction, and contemporary tile installations with a knowledgeable Museum Docent as your guide. Tours begin at the Museum, where you can... Read more...Exhibit - The Lancer Legacyfrom:Catalina Island MuseumThe Lancer Legacy: A Student History of Avalon Schools Every year the Museum works with 6th grade honor roll students from Avalon Middle School to create an exhibit for the... Read more...In the market for a mortgage?Adjustable rates, interest-only, points, no points, prime rates... all that monetary mumbo-jumbo can be overwhelming for most of us. Whether it’s a remodeling job of the home... Read more...Explore California: Chabot Space & Science CenterChabot Space & Science Center (CSSC) is an innovative teaching and learning center focusing on astronomy and the space sciences and the interrelationships of all sciences. Its... Read more...Explore California: Bay Area Discovery MuseumThe nationally recognized Bay Area Discovery Museum is a one-of-a-kind indoor/outdoor children's museum that offers a full range of programs for children, parents, school groups... Read more...Explore California: American Museum of Beat ArtThe American Museum of Beat Art is a archive and collection of works and artifacts pertaining to the Beat Generation, it's writers, poets, artists and their offspring. We... Read more...Explore California: Cartoon Art MuseumIn 1984, a group of cartoon art enthusiasts began organizing exhibitions by using art work from their own collections. For several years, the Cartoon Art Museum was a "museum... Read more...Explore California: The Museum of Contemporary ArtFounded in 1979, MOCA is the only museum in Los Angeles devoted exclusively to contemporary art. It is committed to the collection, presentation, and interpretation of work... Read more...It's Easy Being Green! 10 Tips to Make Every Day Earth DayEarth Day (April 22nd)was first officially celebrated in 1970, and marks the start of the modern environmental movement.But as the global warming crisis grows, no one can afford... Read more...
Can I get a "Bow Wow?"They’re the ones who open the cans of food, throw the balls and make sure that there’s always a warm place to sleep…On April 18, celebrate Pet Owner’s Day! ... 2 comments Read more...HAPPY “PESACH”!Passover (sometimes called “pesach”) is the oldest Jewish festival, commemorating a story from the book of Exodus.When Pharoah refused to let the Jews out of slavery, ten... 1 comment Read more...A Taxing Time of YearDespite the flowers, the birds and the nice weather, April can indeed be the cruelest month – because of tax time! The roots of “internal revenue” go back to the Civil War,... Read more...
Daylight Savings Time: Gain an hour of sleep in AvalonTime to “fall back” as Daylight Saving Time ends on the first weekend in November (in 2007, that means Sunday, Nov. 4). Setting our clocks back one hour to standard time... Read more... |
Avalon Guides and Reviews
Top Searches in Avalon
- Obituaries and Death Records
- School Delays and Closings
- Volunteer Opportunities in Avalon
- Local Food
- Gas Prices
- Information about Avalon
- Maps
- Weather
- White Pages Directory
- Insurance Quotes
- Mortgage Rates
- Movie Times
- Traffic
- Train Schedules
- TV Listings
- WiFi
- Zip Code in Avalon
- TV Stations
- Avalon Community Profile
Avalon Welcomes
- California Child Search
- Avalon School
- Saint Catherine of Alexandria Catholic Church
- Catalina Bible Church
- Rotary Club of Avalon
- Catalina Island Conservancy
- Browse Businesses or Groups
- Add Your Business or Group
Real Estate Agents: Be the Local Expert for Avalon
© 2012 AmericanTowns.com. All rights reserved. Terms and Conditions of Use | Privacy Policy Last Updated: May 24, 2012
