Classic Longboard Surfing Contest Old Mission Beach Athletic Club will hold the OMSurf 25th annual Classic Longboard Surfing Contest on Sept. 15 on the north side of Crystal Pier. OMBAC is calling all surf enthusiasts to grab their vintage surfboards and gather for a nostalgic competition in Pacific Beach. Check-in for the contest will begin at 7:30 a.m. with the first heat paddle out at 8:15 a.m. All contestants must surf on 1969 or older longboards, 9-feet or longer, with no leash. There are separate divisions for Open, Wahine and Menehune (youth 16 years old and under). Proceeds from the event go to benefit Drowning Prevention Foundation of San Diego AKA San Diego Junior Lifeguards. Those who are interested in competing or watching may find more information at ombac.org/omsurf.
For some, the OMSurf competition is more than just a surf contest. Ron Greene is a long-time participant of the Classic Longboard Surfing Contest. During the 2013 classic, Greene suffered a heart attack while out on the water. Flash foward two months, Greene was back in the Pacific Ocean surfing again. Lord of the Wings crowned
Mavericks Beach Club won the Lord of the Wings contest Sunday, Aug. 19, outcompeting 710 Beach Club, Bub’s at the Beach, Dirty Birds, The Duck Dive, Pacific Beach Shore Club, SD TapRoom and Tavern at the Beach. The event at Karl Strauss Tasting Room raised more than $5,000 for Discover PB’s Clean and Safe program, which employs the homeless to do community beautification. Pacific Beach Library open
Renovations took longer than expected, but Pacific Beach Library at 4275 Cass St. has been reopened. The library now has a new leak-free roof, drainage system, and an energy-efficient heating/cooling system, as well as a freshly-painted ceiling and Children’s Area. Fanuel Park Community Potluck
On Friday, Aug. 24 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. the Fanuel Park Community Potluck will take place. Bring a dish to share. Councilmember Lorie Zapf will be in attendance, and the Northern Division Police Officers will be stopping by for some food and conversation. Potluck starts at 5:30 p.m. Children and leashed dogs are welcome. Bring chairs, blankets, games and whatever for entertainment. National Dog Day at Fiesta Island
A free, Dog Dayz gathering celebrating the bond between humans and canines for National Dog Day will take place Saturday, Aug. 25 from 9 a.m. to noon at the Over-the-Line field across from the fenced Fiesta Island Dog Park. Dog-oriented vendors will be offering free samples, licensing and microchipping. 
Stop by the Fiesta Island Dog Owners (FIDO) booth and say “hello.” FIDO is a nonprofit corporation run by volunteers dedicated to protecting and improving the fenced-off leash dog park on Fiesta Island. For more information, visit fidosd.org. Mini Horse Beach Meet Up The San Diego Mini Horse Beach Meet Up will take place 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 15 at Fiesta Island. Jiggy, Tubby and all of their friends are off to the beach. The group decided to head out to Fiesta Island and have another fun day in the sun this September. This isn’t a hosted event or an organized “party,” but a fun meet up for anyone who owns a miniature horse and those who love them. Coastal Cleanup Day on Sept. 15
I Love A Clean San Diego is looking for 8,000 volunteers to participate at more than 100 sites across San Diego County on Saturday, Sept. 15, from 9 a.m. to noon, as part of the 34th annual Coastal Cleanup Day. I Love A Clean San Diego has coordinated this event locally for 33 years and successfully mobilizes thousands of volunteers, while also supporting cleanup efforts in Tijuana. Volunteers of all ages and ability levels are encouraged to sign up for a site in their neighborhood and help leave a lasting impact on the entire region. For more information about sites and volunteer registration, visit CleanupDay.org.
Last year, Coastal Cleanup Day volunteers removed 137,299 pounds of trash and recyclables from San Diego and Tijuana regions that otherwise would have polluted the beloved coastline and the Pacific Ocean. Each volunteer who brings a reusable water bottle, work gloves, and/or a bucket to collect litter significantly reduces the need for single-use bags and disposable gloves. San Diego Coastkeeper’s Seaside Soiree
On Sept. 12, San Diego Coastkeeper hold its annual Seaside Soiree to celebrate clean water, a vibrant environment, and the community that makes it all possible. The event will mark the organization’s 23rd year of defending clean water for the communities and natural resources that depend on it, and will raise critical funds to support Coastkeeper’s important programs and projects.
Taking place at theBali Hai on Shelter Island, guests of the Seaside Soiree will raise a glass to clean water while enjoying a front row, sunset view of San Diego Bay and the city skyline. A VIP reception will run from 4:30 to 6 p.m., with the general admission portion following from 6 to 8 p.m. The event will have a roaming buffet, cash bar, educational displays, some friendly competition in the form of a silent auction, and of course, the Bali Hai’s world famous mai tais.
Tickets may be purchased at sdcoastkeeper.org. General admission tickets are $100. To reserve a table or sponsor the event, contact Stephanie Ritter at [email protected] or 619-758-7743 ext 111.