City hopes to build on success with second annual fundraiser

The Solana Beach Parks and Recreation Commission invites surf enthusiasts, families and community members to the Second Annual Beach Blanket Movie Night! The event will be held on Saturday, August 26, 2006 from 6:00pm to 10:00pm at Fletcher Cove Park located at 111 South Sierra Avenue

The evening will include screenings of two featured surf films, "Ultimate Sessions" and "Shimmer". Ultimate Sessions, a film by local producer Ira Opper, is a collection of ten historical surf sessions from the most celebrated surf films of the last 30 years. These include Hal Jepsen's "Cosmic Children" (1969), Albert Falzon's "Morning of the Earth" (1972), Scott Dittrich's "Fluid Drive" (1974) and Bill Delaney's "Free Ride" (1975) and Jack Johnson's award-winning “September Sessions” (1999).

"Shimmer" features the girls of Roxy surfing marquee locations from around the globe.

In addition, clips will be seen from Steve Soderberg's "Ocean Fever" (1983), Dittrich's "Amazing Surf Stories" (1986) and Sonny Miller's "Searching for Curren" (1993).

The event is free of charge and will feature a raffle (suggested donation $1.00 per ticket) with amazing prizes ranging from an Electra Townie Bike (donated from B&L Bike and Sport), surfboards (donated by Roxy and Firewire), wetsuits (donated by Op), surf lessons (donated by Surf Diva) and much more.

All proceeds will benefit future Solana Beach Parks & Recreation Commission projects and/or community-building events. Refreshments including Baskin-Robbins Ice Cream, popcorn and baked goods will be available throughout the evening.

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or contact:
Gerri Retman-Opper, Event Chair (619)-992-5183
Kirk Wenger, Recreation Supervisor (858) 793-2564
Nancy Kerry, Assistant to City Manager (858) 720-2438