Oakwood Recreation Center, once again was home to the Venice Community BBQ and Picnic on Saturday, July 31. The event took place from 12-5 p.m. Unfortunately, this year I only got to capture the last hour of the event. About this event: The annual Venice Community BBQ and picnic is fast becoming a tradition of the Venice community. It is a cooperative venture – the BBQ and Music is provided by the Venice Neighborhood Council, while entertainment and prizes come from the people and merchants of Venice. And of course the Venice Firefighters #63 bring their trucks and serve the BBQ which is prepared by master chefs on the MOAB – the Mother of All BBQs. Prizes were awarded for Best Ribs, Chicken, and Pork. There was music, games for adults and children, face painting, a bounce house for kids, friendly competition, laughter, family and friends. For more info, visit http://venicenc.org/node/1489.

It’s Your Venice – Get involved! Visit the Venice Neighborhood Council.  http://www.grvnc.org. The VNC is now on facebook.