The Ocean Beach Vision Council's first public meeting will be held this Thursday at the SF Zoo. This is a preliminary meeting to begin gathering public feedback and involving the community in the process.

Where: "Osher Great Hall" of the Lurie Education Center, SF Zoo

When: 6-8 pm, Thursday July 10

The Elements Tour is a North American tour demonstrating the use of alternative energy systems through a living road show of education and water sports all inspired by and fueled from our basic natural elements.

Come out to the Beach Chalet to mingle with these folks on Tuesday July 22 as they make their San Francisco stop. Out on the road, Seth Warren and his crew are touring to top surf breaks and kayaking river runs, all powered by biofuel.

This is the second big adventure for this crew, starting with an award-winning documentary in 2006, following the summer from Alaska to Argentina, kayaking, surfing, and educating along the way.

Check it out here, and come check out the real deal on the evening of July 22.

The Barefoot Wine Beach Rescue Project (BWBRP) is a partnership between Barefoot Wine and the Surfrider Foundation. Now in its second year, Ocean Beach is the project's 10th beach rescue event.

As you may know, last year, through the Beach Rescue Project, Barefoot Wines supported Surfrider Foundation chapter campaign efforts in five key areas: Florida, New York, Southern California, Hawaii and North Carolina. This summer the project is coming to San Francisco with the goal of cleaning the beach and educating locals on the vital importance of the beach's habitat and long-term health.

Come out to Ocean Beach on July 26th to help clean up the beach and enjoy an evening of live music and wine on us at the Beach Chalet afterwards. This is a 21+ event as it is sponsored by Barefoot Wines. Surfrider will have supplies and refreshments ready, so all you have to do is turn up!

More information and RSVP at Barefoot Wines Beach Rescue website.

Event Details:
Ocean Beach Cleanup
3:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Location: Ocean Beach (meet at North End, across street from Beach Chalet)

Post-cleanup Celebration (21+ only): Park Chalet Restaurant

Our chapter enjoyed a small victory at the South end of Ocean Beach this month as we got confirmation that the dangerous and often submerged pole ends sticking from the sand were to be removed. A HUGE thanks to Steve Wasserman for following through on that project and conveying the importance to the local authorities and organizations responsible for their removal.

For those of you who were anywhere near Ocean Beach (or San Francisco) on Friday June 21 for the summer solstice, you'll likely agree that it was a day to be remembered. Our chapter hosted our second annual International Surfing Day cleanup and bonfire BBQ, and it was a great success. Thanks again to Andre and Jenn for pulling it all together, and to everyone who turned up to enjoy the sunset, food and drinks on the longest day of the year!