Beats by the Beach Festival Raises over $1,750 for the San Diego's Youth



Photo: Connor Getzlaff takes 2nd in the Men's Division
By: Leslie Ann Ginsburg-Connors



Saturday, March 5, 2011 will be a day to remember for the Beats by the Beach Festival at Ocean Beach Surf & Skate. With warm and sunny weather and help from local businesses, bands and skate brands, this free, philanthropic festival helped raise over $1,750 for the YMCA Youth and Family Services (YFS), a non-profit, social service and program provider whose cause is strengthening the community.

Located at Ocean Beach Surf & Skate, the festival started and ended with crowds of people and thanks event sponsors, the celebration went off without a hitch. Live music by local bands The New Kenetics, Tommy Dubs, Habitat and Rightjahs Blend drew in people from all directions as did the aroma of freshly grilled burgers, graciously donated by Hodad’s.



Photo: Local band, Habitat rocking the crowd at the
Beats by the Beach Festival
By: Habitat



The skate jam sponsored by Habitat, Alien Workshop, Typical Culture, Dizm Eyewear, SUPERbrand Apparel also brought skateboarders from all over San Diego. From grom skaters including 6-year-old Bryce Tanner and division winner, Ryan Connors to pro/am riders such as Connor Getzlaff, Blake Spencer and men’s division winner, Tommy Werner, the talent at the skate jam was unbelievable. The art show featuring the work of local artists and students also had a huge pull for the fundraiser, earning over $500 in silent auction bids alone.

Photo: 1st place winner in Grom Division, Ryan Connors
By: Leslie Ann Ginsburg-Connors



“Since we moved to the new location, we have hosted over a dozen events in our parking lot and the Beats by the Beach festival was definitely one of the largest yet,” explains Rodger Caldwell, the owner Ocean Beach Surf & Skate. “Giving back to community is what it’s all about and we couldn’t be more thrilled with the turnout of this event.”

The money raised at the Beats by the Beach Festival will go towards programs at the YFS such as provided emergency shelter and transitional living programs for homeless young adults, a safe place for kids to go after school every day and counseling programs and support to families in times of stress. 

Photo: 6-year-old Bryce Tanner takes 2nd in Grom Division
By: Bob Tanner



"We are very thankful for our sponsors and their help in planning this event,” says Brooke Inman, YSF Site Supervisor at Correia Middle School. “The Beats by the Beach Festival was more than anything we could have imagined and we are thrilled that our fundraising goal was met and nearly doubled!”

Art, Music and Skateboarding Celebration at Ocean Beach Surf and Skate!

What better way to spend this Saturday than at Beats by the Beach Festival! Located in the parking lot adjacent to Ocean Beach Surf & Skate, this event will be held tomorrow, Saturday, March 5th, and will help raise funds for the YMCA Youth and Family Services (YFS) - a non-profit, social service and program provider whose cause is strengthening the community. The family festivities will begin at 11am and will wrap-up by 5pm.

There is something for everyone to enjoy- whether you’re a musician, an artist, a skateboarder, or a philanthropist- there’s nothing better than supporting your community as they have supported you. This fundraising event will feature live local music, such as Habitat, Tommy Dubs, The New Kenetics, and Rightjahs Blend; an art exhibit showcasing donated artwork; a raffle and silent auction, featuring gifts from local businesses including:
Wave House San Diego, Pacific Beach Ale House, Fred’s Mexican Café, Solid Rock Gym, Pizza Port, Healing Arts Massage & Wellness Center, The Day Spa & Salon, Ruth’s Chris Steak House, Electric Music Studios, World Famous, Newport Pizza & Ale House, Bicycle Discovery, The Horizon Hotel, Culture Shock Dance Center, PRP Wine International, Ocean Beach Surf & Skate/Ocean Experience Surf School.

There will also be freshly grilled burgers entirely donated by Hodad’s, a face painting booth, an Indo Board interactive booth with surf simulator, and yoga and muay thai workshops. There will also be Open Skate sessions at 11am & 3pm, with a street-course Skate Contest at 1pm, as well as pro/am skateboarder’s Meet & Greet staring Tosh Townend, Cano Cardenas, and more! Last but not least, the Young At Art Children’s Creative Center in Ocean Beach has offered to donate their time to organize a mural for this event which will consist of sponsored art that will be created during the festival, and then displayed inside Ocean Beach Surf & Skate post-event.

Don’t miss out on this amazing opportunity to give back to the community. Join Ocean Beach Surf & Skate, at 4976 Newport Ave, San Diego, CA 92107, this Saturday to help raise funds benefiting YMCA Youth and Family Services. For more information about the Beats by the Beach Festival, or how you can contribute, please call Ocean Beach Surf & Skate: (619) 225-2317.

Art, Music and Skateboarding This Weekend at the Beats by the Beach Fest!

This Saturday, March 5th (11-5pm) marks the date for the free, karma-filled fundraiser: the Beats by the Beach Festival! Join Ocean Beach Surf and Skate as they help raise funds for the YMCA Youth and Family Services and enjoy:

Festival Highlights:

Live Music. Listen to musical performances by local bands including Habitat, Tommy Dubs, The New Kenetics, and Rightjahs Blend.

Art Show. Enjoy donated artwork by local artists, students, photographers and skateboarders on display.

Skateboard Contest. Watch or participate in the street-course skate contest, open skate sessions and live demos brought to you by OB Surf and Skate.

Meet the Pros. Get their autographs during the professional and amateur skateboarder meet and greet and surprise guest appearances.

Silent Auction and Raffle. Bid on favorite pieces of art or enter to win in the raffle featuring prizes from local businesses and event sponsors.

Hodad’s Burgers. Devour fresh-of-the-grill burgers donated entirely from San Diego's favorite burger joint: Hodad's!

Family Fun Activities. Check out the interactive booths and try out the Indo Board balance trainers, the surfboard simulator, yoga and muay tai workshops and face painting.

Beats by the Beach Art Mural. Create original pieces of art with Young At Art for the festivals official mural and see it displayed all yearlong inside Ocean Beach Surf and Skate.

Vendor Booths. Get free schwag and learn more about event sponsors at their booth: Habitat, Alien Workshop, SUPERbrand Apparel, Ocean Minded, Ocean Experience and more!

Band Line-up:

11 – 12n: The New Kenetics 
12 – 1pm: Tommy Dubs 
1 – 3pm: DJ
3 – 4pm: Habitat 
4 – 5pm: Rightjahs Blend

Skateboarding Schedule:

11 – 1pm: Open Skate
1 – 3pm: Skateboard Contest*
11 – 1pm: Open Skate

* Register for the Skate Contest at Ocean Beach Surf and Skate.

To RSVP to this event, click here. For more information about the Beats by the Beach Festival, contact Ocean Beach Surf and Skate at (619) 225-2317 or visit them on the web or become a fan.

Ocean Beach Surf and Skate is located at 4976 Newport Avenue, San Diego, CA 92107.

OCEAN BEACH SURF AND SKATE AND LOCAL COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS PRESENT BEATS BY THE BEACH FUNDRAISER

a family fun Festival, raising funds for the ymca youth and family services

Join Ocean Beach Surf and Skate on Saturday, March 5, 2011 for the first ever, Beats by the Beach Fundraiser! This philanthropic festival will run from 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. and will help raise funds for the YMCA Youth and Family Services (YFS), a non-profit, social service and program provider whose cause is strengthening the community.

This fundraising event will be held in the parking lot adjacent to Ocean Beach Surf and Skate and will feature live musical performances by local bands including Habitat, Tommy Dubs, The New Kenetics and Rightjahs Blend; a street-course skate contest; and fresh-off-the-grill burgers donated entirely from Hodad’s. The event will also feature an art show, showcasing donated artwork from local artists, students, photographers and skateboarders that will be available for purchase in a silent auction. Additionally, there will be a raffle, featuring gifts from local businesses and event sponsors, a face painting booth, an Indo Board interactive booth with surf simulator, yoga and muay tai workshops, and a pro/am skateboarder’s meet and greet staring Tosh Townend and Cano Cardenas with more surprise guests to come! Lastly, the Young At Art Children’s Creative Center in Ocean Beach will be donating their time to organize the event’s mural that will consist of sponsored, decorated art created during the festival.  After the event, the art will be organized to form the mural, framed and then displayed inside Ocean Beach Surf & Skate.

Photo: Bryce Tanner on mini-ramp.
Photographer: Bob Tanner 

The Beats by the Beach Fundraiser is a FREE event, open to the public and will be located at Ocean Beach Surf and Skate at 4976 Newport Avenue, San Diego, CA 92107. For more information about the Beats by the Beach Fundraiser, call Ocean Beach Surf and Skate at  (619) 225-2317. Additional information about YFS programs, client testimonials, referral information and volunteer opportunities are available on the YFS website at www.yfs.ymca.org.