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08.01.09 Venice Community B.B.Q., Picnic and Cook-off. www.grvnc.org : TO VIEW 2008 VENICE COMMUNITY BBQ, CLICK ON THE" BBQ'S, PICNICS AND POTLUCKS" LINK ABOVE. 08.02.09 Venice Community BBQ & Picnic. The Third Annual Venice Community BBQ & Picnic was held on Saturday, August 1st, from 12:00 to 5:00 PM at Oakwood Park in Venice. The Barbeque featured meats grilled to perfection by the Venice Firefighters, potluck sides and desserts from community members. Activities included a barbeque cook-off with prizes awarded in five categories: Best Chicken, Best Pork, Best Beef, Best Side Dish, Best Dessert; music from some of the finest Venice musicians; games for adults and kids; and supervised play for children. Bondi BBQ took two trophies home: 1st place Best Beef and 2nd place Best Pork. Fran Solomon took 1st prize in Best Dessert for her Key lime pie. The BBQ winners are: Best Meat – Bondi BBQ Best Chicken – Bondi BBQ Best Pork – Elroy Matoba Best Side – Emily Winters Best Dessert – Merilee _________________________________________________ A message from Mindy Meyers: Thank you Daryl, Ivan, Sara, Jo, Jason, and Tod for helping us build a robust committee to put on this awesome event. Thank you VNC for continuing to support this event. Thank you Barklie for your commitment and dedication and Carolyn thank you for your vision, leadership, resilience, humor, and beautiful Venice spirit. Favorite moments: Cpt. Johnson showing up (I was at a loss for words--a rare event--and there were tears in my eyes, thank you for valuing us and this event as much as you do!) Salsa dancing with Barklie Seeing people smile at people I know they have screamed at in meetings not so long ago Line dancing with Cpt Johnson Looking across the park and seeing the beautiful diversity that makes up Venice in one place having a ball together Dancing to Slavin Dave with Carolyn and the Seniors. _____________________ ALSO, THANK YOU TO THE FOLLOWING: Venice Neighborhood Council Bill Rosendahl, Coucilmember, District 11 Oakwood Recreation Center, Liska Mendoza Fire Station # 63, Captains Brown, Moore & Villadoba Department of Neighborhood Empowerment Generic Events, Brennan Lindner Alex Rosales, Control Printing Ace Trophy, Marshall, Earl, James Captain ‘JBo’ Johnson, supportive and with us in spirit Kumon Learning Center of Venice James Merced, Fruit Gallery, Westminster Ave Big Daddy’s Pizza, OFW Daniel Samakow, Danny’s Deli, James Evans, James Beach Carol Tantau, Just Tantau, Abbot Kinney Blvd. Giselle, Party by Five Elvino Wines Las Rocas Resort & Spa - Linda Lucks, Michael Rosenfeld Venice Heritage Foundation Venice Sign Committee - Todd von Hoffman Sidewalk Cafe, OFW Lisa Bartleson Hotel Erwin, Venice Beach Tlapazola Grill, Venice Blvd. Frank & Joe Murphy Gjelina Restaurant Anna Bruce, Skylark on Abbot Kinney The Venice BBQ Committee Judges Oakwood Teen-agers ALL THE VOLUNTEERS ___________________ NOTE: CONTACT EDIZEN DIRECTLY IF YOU WOULD LIKE YOUR IMAGES REMOVED FROM OUR WEBSITES. 310.745.1064 info@venicepaparazzi.com *** If you are buying photos in bulk contact us directly to get prices cheaper than the website. All proceeds go to the maintenance of the Venice Paparazzi website. If you are capable of copying our images please use them only for personal use and always give Venice Paparazzi photo credit. Prints and downloads purchased from this gallery may only be used for personal display.

08.01.09 Venice Community B.B.Q., Picnic and Cook-off. www.grvnc.org

TO VIEW 2008 VENICE COMMUNITY BBQ, CLICK ON THE" BBQ'S, PICNICS AND POTLUCKS" LINK ABOVE. 08.02.09 Venice Community BBQ & Picnic. The Third Annual Venice Community BBQ & Picnic was held on Saturday, August 1st, from 12:00 to 5:00 PM at Oakwood Park in Venice. The Barbeque featured meats grilled to perfection by the Venice Firefighters, ...

Updated: Aug 02, 2009 1:28pm PST

08.23.08. MPNA BEACH BBQ & POTLUCK LUAU. www.marinapeninsula.org. : 08.23.08. MPNA BEACH BBQ & POTLUCK LUAU. www.marinapeninsula.org Good food, great neighbors and a beautiful day. Marina Peninsula Neighborhood Association, a non-profit organization dedicated to the preservation of our beaches and community hosted the MPNA Beach BBQ and Potluck Luau on Aug. 23rd. All Marina Penisula Residents were welcome. Thanks to Sandie West of Creative Chakra for inviting the Venice Paparazzi to this grand event. For more info www.marinapeninsula.org Creative Chakra is a Holistic Healing Oasis Spa anticipating all your needs in a tranquil setting at the beach with some of Los Angeles' Top Trainers and Therapists,Including guest instructors from around the world. www.creativechakra.com Photos below by VP's Edizen Click here to view photos by Gisele of Party by 5. http://www.partyby5.com/gallery/main.php/v/VeniceBeachRocks/MPNAbeachparty/ NOTE: CONTACT EDIZEN DIRECTLY IF YOU WOULD LIKE YOUR IMAGES REMOVED FROM OUR WEBSITES. 310.745.1064 info@venicepaparazzi.com *** If you are buying photos in bulk, contact us directly to get prices cheaper than the website. All proceeds go to the maintenace of the Venice Paparazzi website. If you are capable of copying our images please use them only for personal use and always give Venice Paparazzi photo credit. Prints and downloads purchased from this gallery may only be used for personal display. Click on the following link for disclaimer and copyrights.http://venicepaparazzi.com/disclamer.php

08.23.08. MPNA BEACH BBQ & POTLUCK LUAU. www.marinapeninsula.org.

08.23.08. MPNA BEACH BBQ & POTLUCK LUAU. www.marinapeninsula.org Good food, great neighbors and a beautiful day. Marina Peninsula Neighborhood Association, a non-profit organization dedicated to the preservation of our beaches and community hosted the MPNA Beach BBQ and Potluck Luau on Aug. 23rd. All Marina Penisula Residents were welc ...

Updated: Sep 03, 2008 3:05pm PST

08.02.08. Venice Community BBQ and Cook-off. www.grvnc.org : Thanks to Carolyn Rios, the Venice Neighborhood Council, Firestation 63, the BBQ and sides competitors, Oakwood Recreation and Parks and more for hosting the 2nd annual Venice community BBQ and picnic. It was a great event with delicious food, excellent entertainment, good company and games. To see more photos of this event visit Gisele's Party by 5 website at http://partyby5.com/gallery/main.php/v/OakwoodBBQ2008/OakwoodBBQ+003.jpg.html. Visit the Venice Neighborhood Council www.grvnc.org NOTE: CONTACT EDIZEN DIRECTLY IF YOU WOULD LIKE YOUR IMAGES REMOVED FROM OUR WEBSITES. 310.745.1064 info@venicepaparazzi.com *** If you are buying photos in bulk contact us directly to get prices cheaper than the website. All proceeds go to the maintenance of the Venice Paparazzi website. If you are capable of copying our images please use them only for personal use and always give Venice Paparazzi photo credit. Prints and downloads purchased from this gallery may only be used for personal display.

08.02.08. Venice Community BBQ and Cook-off. www.grvnc.org

Thanks to Carolyn Rios, the Venice Neighborhood Council, Firestation 63, the BBQ and sides competitors, Oakwood Recreation and Parks and more for hosting the 2nd annual Venice community BBQ and picnic. It was a great event with delicious food, excellent entertainment, good company and games. To see more photos of this event visit Gisele ...

Updated: Aug 13, 2008 9:58pm PST

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