Surfrider Foundation Ohana Day – April 22
Celebrates Family & Environment
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Hosted by the Surfrider Foundation Huntington Beach/Seal Beach Chapter and Kohl’s Department Stores, the event should draw as many as 4,000 people.
This is a fun-filled beach day for bringing friends and families together to relax and learn about our earth – especially the ocean. “It’s all about the kids,” said Surfrider HB/SB Chairperson Tony Soriano, emphasizing the importance of getting kids involved in protecting the environment.
Ohana Day, which falls on Earth Day this year, features programs on environmentalism, shoreline ecology, and ways to create “ocean friendly gardens” that don’t pollute the waterways.
There will be hands-on activities, demonstrations, gifts, music by the Originalities, and more.
Families can learn about how to reduce ocean pollution and protect endangered species from the staff of the Long Beach Aquarium of the Pacific…
Watch Seal Beach Junior Lifeguard workouts, get wet with outrigger canoes, kayaks and paddleboards, or fly kites.
Local wetsuit shop Coral Reef is bringing its surf team and setting up a dunk tank.
The Surfrider HB/SB Chapter and Kohl’s will have plenty of volunteers on hand to lead beach cleanups.
The Chapter is eager to share information about its many programs: water quality testing, beach cleanups, Rise Above Plastics and Butts Out campaigns to get rid of plastic in the ocean and reduce cigarette butt litter, and its elementary school education activities.
Julie Gardner, Kohl’s Executive Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer, said, “This April, as we celebrate 50 years as a company, we are excited to continue making a meaningful difference for kids and the environment.”
Among the other sponsors and participants onboard for Ohana Day are: 5 Gyres Institute, Harbour Surfboards, Honda Dealers of Southern California, Java Jaws Coffee, Lokahi Outrigger & Paddling Club, Long Beach Windsurfing & Kayaks, River’s End Restaurant, Seal Beach Up & Away Kites, Shorebreak Hotel, and surf artist Robb Havassy.
Surfrider HB/SB Volunteer Coordinator Gene Rascon told SurfWriter Girls Sunny and Patti that he hopes the community will come out and join in the celebration, adding “We extend this invitation for all those who love the beach.”
This will be a great time to check out the restaurants on Main Street, too. There will be lots of different foods to try from hamburgers, barbecue and pizza…
To tacos and seafood.
Or, stroll down the pier…
And check out the view from Ruby’s Diner.
Whatever you choose, make sure to work up an appetite and indulge in your favorites.
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