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.