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closeAbout a dozen wounded veterans will be in Pismo Beach this weekend to learn or relearn how to surf.
The event, known as “Camp Surf,” is organized by local amputee surfing champion Rodney Roller.
Some participants have lost limbs or been burned while serving overseas; all hope to be catching waves in Pismo’s surf this weekend, said cofounder Dana Cummings.
Participants will get lessons on the southside of Pismo pier this Friday and Saturday. The surfers will be out from about 8 a. m. to noon both days.
Harvest Fest preparation
The Arroyo Grande Harvest Festival board is asking for nominations to name its 2008 grand marshal.
The marshal is selected based on the number of years he or she has lived on the Central Coast and contributions made to Arroyo Grande.
Nominations are due Aug. 22 and should be sent to Grand Marshal Nominations, P. O. Box 575, Arroyo Grande, 93421. For more details, visit www.agharvestfestival.com.
The festival is set for Sept. 26 and 27 this year.
Festival organizers are also calling all chili cooks to participate in the amateur chili contest Sep. 26.
Members of the public will be the judges of the best chili, which will be critiqued in four categories. Trophies will be awarded to the top three contestants in each category. To participate, call the city’s recreation division at 473-5474.
FFA members succeed
Nipomo High School’s FFA had a successful run at the Santa Barbara County Fair.
The FFA members showed animals in each category. Those with winning animals included Kaila Barlogio, Ashley Nightingale, Kylie Garcia, Samantha Ramirez and Rachel Russ.
The agriculture organization’s theme for the next year is “Making a Statement.”
Fort Hope to host BBQ
A barbecue and silent auction to benefit children in need will be held Sept. 6 at Fort Hope Children’s Frontier Museum.
The museum is set up as an authentic 1850s frontier town, with a sheriff’s office, old school house and American Indian village.
Fort Hope has long been a supporter of organizations such as Big Brothers Big Sisters, which will be the benefactor of the fundraiser.
The event, known as “Visions of Hope,” will be hosted by the Lions Club of San Luis Obispo and is scheduled to run from 5:30 to 9 p. m. at 6565 Edna Valley Road. Tickets cost $35.
Improving Oceano
The Oceano Improvement Association will hold its annual Lagoon Festival Barbecue from 11:30 a. m. to 2:30 p. m. Aug. 24 at Oceano Memorial Park at Dewey and Mendel streets.
Barbecue chicken or rib dinners will be served. The cost is $10 per plate for adults and $5 children. The event will include raffles with prizes donated by South County merchants.
For information or tickets, call 489-5446.
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