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News of Venice, CA and Marina del Rey CA

9th Annual VNC BBQ Saturday

Posted by :reta On : August 3, 2015
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The VNC 9th annual BBQ will be noon to four at the Oakwood Recreation Center park, 767 California Ave. The sign says it all but it doesn’t mention all the games for the children and the fun all have that Saturday for four hours.

Chicken, hot dogs, burgers and pulled pork will be grilled and served up by Venice’s LAFD Station #63, led by Chief Jeremiah Johnson (retired) and master grillers Todd von Hoffmann and Michael Watkins.

City, state and federal elected officials will be on hand throughout the day while you’ll be entertained by an array of musical talent including The Potential Suitors and Ocean Front Walk!

Last, but definitely not least will be the headliner, The Gumbo Brothers.

The styling of DJ Lobo Man will also be itching and scratching the day away!

Carolyn Rios says don’t forget the side dishes, otherwise people would just be eating meat.
If you have not already signed up for a shift at the Venice BBQ please do so here:

Melissa Diner says volunteers are needed. A variety of types of help. Go to link to sign up.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1OOpjYW_M2ta_6Tc-0EJ5WMeKfL2Jjt36BBIhbU-0Xvc/viewform?usp=send_form

VNC Christmas Party

Posted by :reta On : December 22, 2014
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Merry Christmas from Santa Claus (Ivan Spiegel) and Mrs. Santa Claus (Carolyn Rios).

The Venice Neighborhood Council Christmas Party line started at 9 am and continued until all got to see Santa. The children were let into a room filled with toys categorized by age. After a toy was selected, the children and family got to see and have a picture taken with Santa. That was followed by food and then into the play area. Play area had popcorn, tattoos, books, bowling game, throwing game, a drop-the-lid for a prize or a cupcake. Outside the fenced area was a large bouncie and snow for sledding.

It was suggested that they have more Santas because of the line, but really, could there be any other than this Santa. He is The Santa Claus.

VNC Annual Picnic, 2 Aug

Posted by :reta On : July 20, 2014
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Watch those firefighters smoke up the place with their cooking “specials” at the upcoming annual Venice Neighborhood Council picnic 2 August, noon to 4, Oakwood Recreation Center, 767 California.

Games for the kids, prize for best pot luck entry, watermelon eating contest. Lots of food and fun.

Watermelon Eating Contest at VNC Picnic—Video Says it All

Posted by :reta On : August 3, 2013
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VNC Watermelon Eating Contest and the Winner Is–

Posted by :reta On : August 3, 2013
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and the winner is Laura Stoland, for as she said, “for Brooks Avenue…I won because I had a big mouth and no shame.”

 

Venice Neighborhood Council 7th Annual Picnic Packs Them In

Posted by :reta On : August 3, 2013
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The park was packed for the Venice Neighborhood Council 7th annual BBQ and picnic Saturday.  There were games for the children, booths of various types, bands, adult contests and food, food, food.  In addition, all the local politicians were there to introduce themselves.

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Check out the “white” piece of watermelon remaining.  The object was to eat the most and leave no red.  Laura Stoland of Brooks Avenue won.  She said she won for Brooks Avenue and because “I have a big mouth and no shame.”

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Nathaniel Campbell was having a good time being who or whatever it was.

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The kids were wearing themselves out to the dance of the bouncy.

 

 

Saturday, VNC Picnic

Posted by :reta On : July 31, 2013
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Obstacle course for kids at last year’s picnic.

Venice Neighborhood Council’s (VNC) 7th annual community potluck picnic and BBQ will be Saturday (3 Aug), 12 to 4 pm at Oakwood Park, 767 California Ave.

Los Angeles Fire Department station 63 will be smokin’ the place with their chicken, burgers, ;hot dogs (veggie too) and pulled pork.  Grill chief will be Captain Jeremaih Johnson (ret.) and master grillers will be Barklie Griggs and Todd von Hoffman.  Bring a side dish to qualify for raffle ticket.

Councilman Mike Bonin and other newly elected officials will be there as well as a variety of musical acts including blues and funk bands with headlines, such as the Bonedaddys.