EVENT DETAILS
DATE:
September 12, 2026
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LOCATION:
Catalina Island
South Beach, Avalon
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EVENT SCHEDULE:
5:00 pm
Community tables, music, and activities
5:30 pm
Take the Mic youth panel begins
6:00 pm
Beachside screening of Oceans with David Attenborough
Admission is free. Bring a beach chair or blanket and enjoy an evening celebrating youth voices, ocean conservation, and community.
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Join us as a student speaker, community partner, volunteer, or supporter!
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Share a Student Opportunity
Organizations, schools, clubs, agencies, and community groups may submit a nature-based, educational, volunteer, conservation, or service opportunity for students.
Approved opportunities will be featured on the Avalon event page, and participating organizations may provide one slide to be shown before or after the film.
There is no cost to participate.
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Please submit your opportunity as a 16:9 horizontal slide (1920 × 1080 px), suitable for display on a presentation screen before or after the film.
Slides should include a clear title, brief description, eligibility or age range, and a website, QR code, or contact information. Please keep text large and easy to read from a distance.
Send your submission to: HFAdventureCommunity@gmail.com
Business Sponsorship
Businesses can support Take the Mic with a $150 donation.
Sponsorship helps cover:
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Training and preparation for student speakers
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Student travel to Avalon
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Meals for participating students
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Event materials and supplies
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Screening and event coordination
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Future Take the Mic programs
Sponsors receive recognition on the Avalon event page and logo placement on the sponsor slide shown before and after the film.
Interested in becoming a business sponsor?
Please email HFAdventureCommunity@gmail.com to learn more.
We'd love to talk with you about supporting youth voices and ocean stewardship.
Community Partners
Organizations helping make this Avalon event possible.
Together, these organizations are helping elevate youth voices and connect our community with meaningful opportunities for ocean stewardship.
Join Our Community
We're still welcoming organizations that offer volunteer opportunities, community science, internships, restoration projects, and educational programs.
