Ocean Beach Oktoberfest

It is the time of the year to celebrate Oktoberfest.  This year Ocean Beach will hold its Oktoberfest celebration on October 7th and October 8th.  There are a ton of events and entertainment for all ages, including beer for the adults. Check out the schedule below.

 

 

What/Why:

 

Ocean Beach Oktoberfest is back again this year with more entertainment, outstanding food and beer, and a good time to be had by all. The food event will take place on Newport Avenue next to the beach.

When:
Friday: October 7, 2012, 4pm - 10pm
Saturday: October 8, 2012, 11am - 10pm

Where: Newport Ave at beach  http://oboktoberfest.com…
Ocean Beach, CA

The O.B. Oktoberfest will feature:
* The Brat Trot
* World famous Sausage Toss with over $10,000 in cash & prizes.
* Live bands on two stages
* A few surprises.

Preliminary Stein Holding and Bratwurst Eating contests will be held on the Seaside stage.
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Fri
Beer Garden
4:30 Open
5:00 Happy Hour 'til 6:31
5:30 The Squirming Coils
6:30 MC Funk
7:00 Balloon Blow
7:30 Red Not Chili Peppers
8:00 Stein Holding Mens
8:30 Todash
9:00 Stein Holding Womens
9:25 Back 2 Black
9:30 - last drink ticket sold
9:45 - last beverage poured
9:55 Award Ceremony
10:00 Close
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Sat
Main Beer Garden

11:00 Open    Brew Cup 11-2
           Bloody Mary Party 11-1
11:45 The Electric Waste Band
11:40 Tommy Dubs
2:30 Bratwurst Eating
3:00 Heavy Guilt
4:00 Balloon Blow
4:30 Bavarian Beer Garden Band
5:30 Stein Holding Final - Mens
6:00 BatekeBeat
7:00 Stein Final Womens
7:30 Styletones
8:30 Sausage Toss Final
9:00 Tribal Theory
9:30 - last drink ticket sold
9:45 - last beverage poured
10:00 Close

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Sat
Sea Side Stage

10:00 Merchants Open
11:30 Bavarian Beer Garden Band
12:30 Stein Holding Prelim M&W
1:00 Bavarian Beer Garden Band
2:00 Stein Holding Prelim M&W
2:30 Bavarian Beer Garden Band
3:45 Lobster Bob
5:00 Todo Mundo
6:30 Stage Closed

 

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Get Your Closet Ready for Fall

Organizing closets can be a homeowners worse nightmare.  Here are five easy tips to keeping an organized closet throughout the year.  These tips will prevent you from having to spend a whole afternoon cleaning up your closet a few times a year.

1. Put things back exactly where they belong. This tip may be obvious, but I can get lazy about particulars when putting things away. For example, I'll cram my purses haphazardly on their shelf, or throw my shoes on the floor beneath their organizer. If I took an extra two seconds to store things properly, the whole closet would look neater.
2. Take wire hangers back to the dry cleaners. I have Huggable Hangers, but once I transfer my clothes to them, the wire hangers from the cleaners often grow into an unwieldy pile. I'm going to put them in a designated bag and return them whenever I go to the cleaners.
3. Clean the floor monthly. You may need only a broom or handvac, but cleaning the floor means finding the floor. It will keep you honest.
4. If it isn't working, fix it. If you hung scarves on hooks and they keep falling off, or you can't reach the shelf with your jeans, fix it now. Otherwise, it will just keep irritating you. You'll also be less likely to store things there (instead of in a heap elsewhere).
5. A brief seasonal assessment. Don't wait to do a major clean-out once a year — instead, assess your closet at the end of every season. There's likely a few things that can go in the giveaway pile

For more information see Apartment Therapy.

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Hometown Girl Performs at the Democratic National Convention

Hometown girl Jessica Sanchez got the opportunity to perform at the Democratic National Convention last week.  She got the crown to her feet as she sang a motown classic. The young singer is not even old enough to vote, but she is still very excited to be performing at this event.

American Idol” runner up Jessica Sanchez got the crowd to its feet as she performed at the 
 Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, North Carolina on Wednesday (Thursday in Manila).

The 17-year-old Filipino-Mexican-American singer sang the Motown classic “You're All I Need To Get By” along with the God’s Appointed People Choir.
 
In her official Twitter account, Sanchez said it was an honor that she was tapped to be part of the political event.

“Thank you so much for having me @demconvention. It was an honor to perform tonight,” she said.
Sanchez also posted a photo of her with the choir.

Last week, Sanchez said she may be too young to vote but she’s looking forward to showing her support for U.S. President Barack Obama.

“I might not be old enough to vote, but I'm so honored and excited to perform at @BarackObama's big party in Charlotte next week! #DNC2012,” she tweeted.

Aside from Sanchez, mixmaster DJ Cassidy and American saxophonist Branford Marsalis were also set to perform at the DNC.

For more information see ABC News.

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Themed Days at Living Coast

You could go to the Living Coast Discover Center everyday and always see something different.  There are different themes every day for you to explore with tons of daily events and activities.  It is a great way to educate your children on nature, and a way to spend a day with your family.

The Living Coast Discovery Center is open daily from 10am-5pm. Enjoy a different, super-fun coastal theme each day of the week during Coastweeks! All activities and events are included in the admission costs for the Center.

Shark and Ray Sundays
Sunday is the day for sharks and rays!  Through interactive stations, hands on games, and an up-close and personal look at some adorable baby sharks, discover how these amazing animals have survived for over 400 million years. Make your trip extra special by signing up for a VIP animal encounter to get to feed our sharks and rays (limited space available and preregistration required).

Marsh Mondays
The Sweetwater Marsh National Wildlife Refuge is a unique ecosystem that many animals, birds and plants call home.  Join us for an opportunity to see the marsh from all angles by pre-registering for a unique kayaking trip or searching for crabs on our protected beaches. Learn about the marsh through a variety crafts, experiments, hands-on stations, animal encounters and onsite exhibits all while visiting with local wildlife.

Tidal Zone Tuesdays
Take a look beneath the surface! Many spineless wonders, also known as invertebrates, make their home along San Diego’s coasts. Come explore the wide range of life that exists in each of the tidal zones. Touch sea stars, urchins and snails, and other marine critters. Discover the most intelligent invertebrate, the octopus, and see if she can open the most challenging of toys to retrieve a special treat. Head to the shoreline for a plankton tow to see how most marine creatures begin life in this unique habitat.

Watershed Wednesdays
Wednesday is water day! Chula Vista’s watershed includes more than 350,000 human residents plus our wildlife neighbors. Come learn how you can reduce your water footprint through small, easy changes that can make a big difference.   Learn how to be a part of the solution while enjoying a variety of hands-on stations,  an interactive local plant tour given by horticulturalist Mark Valen (2pm) and even participate in a wild water fight!

Turtle Thursdays
Did you know that the endangered Eastern Pacific green sea turtle makes its home right here in San Diego Bay? Watch the Center’s four sea turtles through our up-close viewing windows, and enjoy a variety of turtle crafts, turtle games and other hands-on stations. Make your trip extra special by signing up for a VIP animal encounter to get to feed our sea turtles! (limited space available and preregistration required).

Fishy Fridays
Catch a glimpse of the awesome fish that make the waters of San Diego their home. Explore their diverse habitats and unique anatomy up-close through dissections, dress up, games and crafts!  Don’t forget to grab your Seafood Watch card, or download the app, before leaving to be a powerful part of the solution towards healthier fish populations on our coast.

Shore Bird Saturdays
Get to know the beautiful birds that make the coastal California wetlands their home. Discover the endangered light-footed clapper rail and what the Discovery Center is doing to help this rare local bird. We’ll have bird games, bird stories and even the ability to sign up for a special shore bird feed (Limited space available)!  And for the avid birders, we will be opening the refuge early for special bird-watching opportunities!

For more information go to the Living Coast Webpage.

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