Honolulu, HI (June 9, 2011) - In celebration of the 7th Annual International Surfing Day on June 20th, the Surfrider Foundation's Oahu Chapter is hosting a Father’s Day beach cleanup at Diamond Head from 10am – 12pm on Sunday June 19th. Along with Surfing Magazine, Barefoot Wines will be sponsoring the event and hosting a lunch and party afterward at Tiki's Grill and Bar from 12pm - 2pm, with live music, delicious food and cool prizes. All beach cleanup volunteers are invited!
WHAT: International Surfing Day
Founded six years ago by the Surfrider Foundation and Surfing Magazine, International Surfing Day unites surfers from around the world in celebration of the sport of surfing. As is tradition with the annual holiday, surfers will do their part to give back to our oceans, waves and beaches through various organized events such as clean-ups and restoration projects courtesy of the Surfrider Foundation.
WHO: Oahu Chapter of the Surfrider Foundation, Barefoot Wine, Surfing Magazine and YOU!
WHEN: Sunday June 19th, 2011
Beach Cleanup: 10:00 AM - 12:00PM
WHERE: Diamond Head Beach Park, top of the trail (Look for the blue Surfrider Tent). MAP
Barefoot After Party: 12:00 PM – 2:00pm
WHERE: Tiki’s Grill and Bar, 2570 Kalakaua Avenue, Honolulu, HI MAP
EVENT COST: Free and open to the public!
WHAT TO BRING: sunscreen, hat, work gloves, old colanders, water bottles, friends, and a great attitude! Bring any plastic grocery bags you have to give them a second life as trash bags. We'll have coolers and other supplies.
The Surfrider Foundation is dedicated to the protection and preservation of our world's oceans, waves and beaches. Surfrider has over 50,000 members and 70 chapters across the United States. The Oahu Chapter is in its 15th year of activism and has been working on issues of beach access, water quality, coastal preservation and plastic marine debris. For more information, go towww.surfrider.org/oahu.