Pacific Beach Surf Shop will host its second annual holiday party and Christmas sale on Saturday, Dec. 4. The celebration will feature works of art from “Surf Story Project,” a published collection of surfing art and writings, and jazz guitarist Peter Sprague will perform with his band, Peter Sprague and Friends. The event will include a raffle and silent auction to benefit Surfers Healing, a nonprofit organization for autistic children. Up for bid will be original art by surfers featured in “Surf Story Project,” created by surfer/artist Robb Havassy. All proceeds will go to Surfers Healing, and Havassy said that for every book sold, he will donate $50 to the organization. “The idea is to get more interaction in the Pacific Beach community,” said Pacific Beach Surf Shop owner Randy Strunk. “I always want to keep a pulse on the times and make it known that there are cool things happening here.” Strunk, a San Diego native, has owned Pacific Beach Surf Shop for 16 years. The iconic store, which opened in 1962, had fallen on hard times in 1994 when he stepped in. According to Strunk, the recession hit the surfing industry even before that of real estate, which prompted him to reconsider the goals of the shop. By incorporating some green business practices and supporting local talent, he said, he now tries to run his business in a way that enhances the community. He holds eight to 10 events per year, all benefiting various causes, from environmental groups to organizations for needy children. Most of the performers who play at his events are surfers themselves. “When I was growing up, it seemed every kid in town had something from Pacific Beach Surf Shop,” said Strunk. “This is just something that I really want to do. I just really want to keep connecting to the community.” Peter Sprague grew up in Del Mar and has made a name for himself playing with jazz greats such as Chick Corea and Al Jarreau. This will be his fourth appearance at Pacific Beach Surf Shop. Strunk said it’s an opportunity for Sprague to give back to the community while finding new followers. “He’s connecting to a new audience here,” said Strunk. “If he can turn a young guy on to jazz who had previously only known reggae or grunge, that’s a cool thing.” For Strunk, the benefit lies in knowing he is still relating to the members of his beloved neighborhood. “It’s fascinating to have this growing, vital business in this place. I just keep putting one foot in front of the other,” he said. The event at 4150 Mission Blvd., Suite 161, will run from 6 to 10 p.m. and is free. The nearby BeachWood restaurant will provide catering.