17th Annual Shop at Home Night

17th Annual SHOP AT HOME Night on Catalina Island
Kick of the Holiday Season and take advantage of Holiday Discounts at the 17th Annual Shop At Home Night

The 17th Annual Shop At Home Night, sponsored by the Catalina Island Chamber of Commerce, is on Sunday, December 5th, from 5:00pm to 9:00pm.  It’s a merry way to get into the holiday spirit, enter to win prizes, enjoy the yuletide entertainment, and have a fun money-saving evening of holiday shopping, while supporting the community.

Shop At Home Night kicks off with a tree lighting ceremony on the Wrigley Stage on the waterfront in Avalon.  The community tree lighting will start at 5:00pm on Sunday.  Wayne Griffin will serve as Master of Ceremonies and shoppers can gather around to watch the festivities as Santa and his “helpers” arrive by Fire Truck.  Enjoy the strolling Jingle Singers carolers and then pick up the Treasure and Discount cards and hit the stores!  Adding to the festivities, many of the participating stores will be offering refreshments and holiday treats.  

Other events happening during Shot At Home Night include:

• Toys 4 Tots Toy Drive & Bake Sale, sponsored by Unit 400 Avalon Cub & Boy Scouts, Wrigley Stage 5pm-8:30pm.  Bring an unwrapped toy or cash donation and receive a baked goodie.  All toys will benefit local children. 
• Canned Food Drive at El Galleon - bring 2 cans of food and get a free photo with Santa.
• Pet Photos w/ Santa in the US Bank Lobby, Catalina Island Humane Society
• Fresh evergreen wreath & door swag fundraiser for Avalon kids going to France & Spain, Wrigley Stage.
• CHOICES Quilt Raffle
• Avalonopoly & Krispy Kreme Doughnut Booth, Theatre Fundraiser
• New this year is the Family Friendly Outdoor Movie on the Beach! Sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce and CHOICES

Avalon retailers are planning some terrific discounts and all shoppers will be able to enter to win prizes.  On Shop At Home Night, each store will have a drawing to give away an in-store gift or gift certificate.  Get your Treasure Card stamped at each of the participating merchants and enter to win reservations for two to the 2010 New Year’s Eve Gala.  In addition, there will be a grand prize drawing for an exciting valuable prize on December 29th.  The only way to enter the drawings and receive the discounts is to attend the event.

Shoppers will also receive one universal discount card valid through Christmas Eve at any of the 16 participating Avalon retailers.  The discount card can be picked up during Shop At Home Night at any participating store and will be good for 10-30% off all purchases made at any participating store between December 5th and December 24th.  Some merchants are offering a larger discount on Shop at Home Night only. 

No purchase is necessary to receive the discount card or to enter the in-store drawing but you must be 16 yeas or over. 

Be sure to join us for this exciting event on Sunday night, December 5th, and take advantage of many exciting offers and prizes from these stores!  Shop At Home Night is sponsored by the Catalina Island Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Bureau.  For more information, please contact the Chamber at (310)-510-1520.

List of Participating Shop at Home Merchants:

A Touch of Heaven
Afishinados
Bay of the Seven Moons
Buoys & Gulls
Catalina by the Sea
Catalina Island Humane Society (in US Bank lobby)
Ciao Baci
Conservancy House Explore Store
Del Sol Catalina
The Family Jewels of Catalina
Island Threadz
Latitude 33
Lloyd’s of Avalon
Ruth Mayer Gallery
The Steamer Trunk
Two’s Company

ADDITIONAL HOLIDAY EVENTS

12/7   Annual Open House at the Inn on Mt. Ada  A fabulous holiday party—the only public event at the Inn all year long! Feast on home baked cookies, sing carols & revel in the beauty of the Inn. Raffles conducted throughout the afternoon as a fundraiser for the Museum. For more information call the Catalina Island Museum at (310) 510-2414.

12/ 19  Tour of Lights, 5:30-8:30pm.  Fundraiser Catalina Kid Ventures.   Meet at the Wrigley Stage area.  More details to follow. 

12/31  38th Annual New Year’s Eve Celebration, Casino Ballroom  Reservations include a buffet dinner and dessert, dancing to the big band “The Yachtsmen”, one collectable bottle of wine per couple, a champagne split per person and party favors.  For reservations or more information call the Catalina Island Chamber of Commerce (310) 510-1520.