The April 5th First Saturday Nalu Vida Fundraiser for Marine Mammal Care Center, was an epic day of; community, live music, food, drink, and good times, all in the name of helping a worthy cause.
The event included: A beach clean up with Venice Surfing Association, pancake breakfast with Fire Station 110, live music by @thebrobotsband, @rusty_de_la_croix, @howlerhoney, @justingarfield and the world famous, super rad Venice Paparazzi boomerang Photo Booth. A giant fist bump to our sponsors Hedonistas de la fe and Los Sientos Tequila for leveling up the fun factor and making sure all the guests g0t photos of their great time!
About the event: “First Saturdays” hosted by Nalu Vida & Venice Paparazzi
Our monthly fundraisers are giving back to our community. This month we raised $ and awareness for Marine Mammal Care Center Los Angeles.
Our dolphins, sea lions and other sea critters are sick from the toxins washed into the ocean as a result of the devastating LA fires.
Our first fundraiser raised over 10k for the fireman’s fund. Please join us every First Saturday for a beach cleanup, pancake breakfast made by our local fire fighters, live music, drinks, and the best times, as we give back to the folks who are making a difference.
photo courtesy of Marine Mammal Care Center
About Marine Mammal Care:
The Marine Mammal Care Center Los Angeles (MMCC) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization and a leader in the field of marine mammal health and conservation. MMCC is the only organization authorized by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to respond to marine mammals in distress year-round along the entire Los Angeles County coastline from Malibu to LongBeach, Catalina Island, and at sea. Read more here
Here are a variety of ways available to you as you consider a gift in support of the Marine Mammal Care Center.
Your gift supports programs and services that meet the immediate, critical needs of the Marine Mammal Care Center. Unless otherwise indicated, your gift will be used in the area of greatest need.
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Nalu Vida’s Christina Warren with the band Howler Honey
Far Left: Councilwoman Traci Park and Marine Mammal Care Center’s CEO John Warner
LAFD’s Matt and Eric
Ashley and John from Marine Mammal Care Center
Venice Paparazzi’s Alex Stowell, Councilwoman Traci Park, Heather Bee, and Nalu Vida’s Co-Owner Christian Warren
Marina Mammal Care Center’s CEO John Warner (top Center) and Venice Paparazzi’s Alex Stowell (right)
Rusty de la Croix
Justin Garfield
Marine Mammal Care Center Board of Directors
Glen and Dawn Hoffman
Thank you Dawn Hoffman for raising $150 for Marine Mammal Care Center via selling your fantastic art. We appreciate you.
Mardi Gras Parade King, Stephanie and friends
Venice Paparazzi’s Alex and Edizen with We Are Venice’s Wagner Lima
Music Box Stage, Sully, Terry and Mark Steggell
Right: Eric
Guy Okazaki, Alix Gucovsky, Tonan, and friends
Sully, Caree, Heather Bee and friends
Nalu Vida’s Christian Warren and Venice Paparazzi’s Alex Stowell
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- Check out the BTS of the good times had by all at the photo booth.
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See you at Nalu Vida!
About Nalu Vida:
- Surfing, music, food, and sunsets are what connect co-owners Christian Warren and Justin Urich in Venice.
- Having witnessed the transformation of the iconic Abbot Kinney Boulevard, they have brought their vision for Nalu Vida to contribute to the evolution of Venice Beach.
- Restaurants in Venice Beach are renowned for their Tulum-inspired decor with Asian-influenced cuisine. We are dedicated to providing a vibrant culinary experience with diverse influences from the Pacific Rim and South America.
- Our food menu features the flavors of traditional Polynesian dishes and the spicy rhythms of Latin cuisine, creating a range of taste that’s both exotic and familiar.
- Experience the vibrant flavors of our tropical-themed cocktails, crafted with house-made syrups from scratch. Savor innovative combinations like strawberry lavender, blood orange, and passion fruit. Our unique drinks promise a refreshing escape. Discover paradise in every sip at Nalu Vida.
- Explore our beer menu, featuring local breweries like Venice Duck, Trademark, and Two Coast.
- Enjoy a wide range of options, from easy-drinking lagers to brews for refined palates. Support local and savor the best craft beers.
- It wouldn’t be a beach-themed bar without live entertainment. To complement the beach vibe, on Friday nights, Nalu Vida will offer the Venice Beach community a variety of sounds and genres of music, ranging from reggae and
Caribbean-influenced house music.
For more info: Go to naluvida.com and follow Nalu Vida on Instagram.
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