Recent event covered: July 16th. 5th Annual Venice Barbeque & Picnic! Hosted by the Venice Neighborhood Council.
2011 event flyers by Todd Von Hoffman.
Many came out to celebrate our community with food and BBQ prepared by local residents and firefighters! There was music by local bands, a watermelon competition for kids and adults, a tug of war competition between the firefighters and community, and much much more. Once again, the firefighters from Venice Station 63 barbeque the meat and chicken on their famous MOAB (Mother Of All BBQ’s). It was a great day in Venice!!!
Thank to BBQ organizer and Venice Neighborhood Council vice president Carolyn Rios for sending in the following insert.
The Venice Neighborhood Council’s 5th Annual Venice BBQ & Picnic was wildly successful this year with plenty off BBQ and Pot Luck all day long. The New Bethel Gospel Choir started us rocking with Pastor Davis. Alejandro displayed his superior guitar skills and everyone really rocked to JT Ross harmonica blues followed by dancing to the Fu Dogs. Ana Metcalf won first place for her bean salad ( two nights at the Venice Beach Suites ) and Chad Mann won a week-end at the Erwin for his lemon bars. Other winners included Emily Winters for her corn pudding. Emily has won before for other goodies !
The BBQ Committee ( Carolyn Rios, Minday Meyer, Barklie Griggs, Daryl Barnett) received an Certificate of Recognition from Bill Rosendahl ” City of Los Angeles gave me a Certificate of Recognition saying: “For five years of service and commitment and a vision for healing our community. Your dedication draws the community together in a way that will have a lasting effect”
2011 EVENT HIGHLIGHTS.
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The BBQ Committee Carolyn Rios, Minday Meyer, Barklie Griggs, Daryl Barnett with Councilman Bill Rosendahl and current VNC president Linda Lucks.
Venice Original’s Cesario “Block” Montana with Venice Paparazzi’s Edizen in front of the famous MOAB (Mother Of All BBQ’s).
Volunteers and mother and daughter Lisa and Jess. Hi you two!
Dogs of Venice
Watermelon eating competition for kids
Watermelon eating competition for adults
Tug of War
Whole Food’s Kelly Layne and Francis (beige shirt) of Joyful Activists gets in on the tug of war action.
The Judges.
Venice Neighborhood Council Committee
Ana Metcalf won first place for her bean salad ( two nights at the Venice Beach Suites )
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