Local Happenings

The OBHS is happy to announce that O.B.’s Noah Tafolla and WONDERLAND are back on TV!
“Get ready…. because my television show, Wonderland has a NEW home and a NEW time!  Everyday, Monday – Friday @ 12 noon and AGAIN @ 9:00 pm on U-T TV, which is Cox Channel 114!!  Tune in or set your DVR and come with me as I explore San Diego’s incredible neighborhoods and meet the people that make our town so cool.”
— Noah

Frank Gormlie, Editor of the OB Rag, will give a program on the history of the Ocean Beach’s Planning Board and the importance of O.B. residents taking part in their community groups. Frank was a member of the fist O.B. Planning Board, which was also one of the first San Diego Community Planning Boards. Frank will talk about the importance of a good community plan that reflects what the residents want, and how they want to shape their future. Frank will stress the participation of residents in running for the board, going to meetings and voting in the election.

We encourage current, former and future planning board members to attend. We hope OBHS members will express their hopes and concerns involving O.B.’s future plans. Join us Thurs., Feb. 21, 2013 at 7PM at P.L. United Methodist Church 1984 Sunset Cliffs Blvd., O. B.

The current Ocean Beach entryway sign has been weathered by 20+ years of sea air and termite damage. We now have five finalists for the sign (including keeping the same design, but refurbishing it)! Only members of the OB Town Council can cast an official vote for their favorite, so become a member today and vote! www.obtowncouncil.org/join-obtc. Either way, please post your constructive and respectful comments on Facebook — it is the best way to let members know your favorites!

Option 1 (in no particular order): Keep the same design, but renovate the sign. The wood in the current sign has rotted and it must be replaced, but members of the Council can vote to keep the same design.

Option 2: Stained Glass with Beach and Parrot.

    Option 3: Current design, adding parrots.     Option 4:     Option 5:  

Keep your bills lower and save energy during chilly weather

 

Mornings sure have been chilly lately, and some of our space heaters are working over time. Even if you’ve turned something off, it may still be using small amounts of electricity for as long as it’s plugged in. Here are tips from SDG&E® to save energy.

• Buy a power strip for your entertainment center – and remember to use it! Your TV, sound and gaming systems can all be plugged into a power strip and one button turns everything off. Some strips even come with a remote control.
• Appliances with glowing lights or displays (like coffee makers) use small amounts of electricity all day and night, which can add up over time. Unplug them when it makes sense.
• You can get timers for your electronics that require charging – the timer allows you to plug in your phone or tablet computer and not waste electricity once it’s fully charged.

Another way to save is making sure your heating system is in working order. Here are ways that SDG&E can help:

• Have your gas appliances checked at no cost.
• Before you buy a new furnace, see if you qualify for the Energy Savings Assistance Program. If you qualify, you may receive a new furnace and other energy-efficient appliances and services for free. Learn more.
• If you’re in the market for other appliances, check for SDG&E rebates.
• Get your central heating and A/C system tuned up and ready to run efficiently all winter long with AC Quality Care.

Connect at sdge.com today for more info.

Photpographer Joe Ewing

On Jan. 17, 2013, The Ocean Beach Historical Society presented: Photographer Joe Ewing presents ALL SURF! JOE HAS THE PHOTOS TO PROVE IT! This year’s presentation was ALL surfing photos. Joe Ewing is known for taking some of the best surf photos of Ocean Beach. We were WOWED by Joe’s photos and enjoyed hearing his stories and learning tips on taking surf photos. Joe has been a multiple past winner of OB Exposed! and later became a judge of the show. Joe will exhibit some of his photos at the 2013 OB Exposed! in May.

© Pier Photo by Joe Ewing

Be sure to check out San Diego Magazine's 12 Days of Feastmas for great ideas on local yummies!  Local bakery Azucar, of course, made the list!

http://www.sandiegomagazine.com/Blogs/SD-Food-News/Fall-Winter-2012/12-DAYS-OF-FEASTMAS-DAY-4-6/.

 

Just a little something to help you remember (and share) the amazing time we had at the 33rd annual OB Holiday Parade! Happy Holidays to all our friends in Ocean Beach — and all our friends who simply LOVE Ocean Beach!

Ocean Beach Planning Board
Elections 2013
Preliminary Media Release
For release to the public 12Dec2012
The Ocean Beach Planning Board will hold its annual elections for the 2013-2014 term on Tuesday, March 12, 2013 at the Ocean Beach Recreation Center at 4726 Santa Monica Avenue in Ocean Beach. Seats for Seven (7) of the fourteen (14) OB District Representative positions will be up for election – one from each of the seven (7) OB Planning Board Districts. If elected, Representatives serve a two (2) year term of office.

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Just a little news from our friends at the Ocean Beach Historical Society.

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We need O.B. historical photos! The bigger the selection, the better the book!
We need a variety of O.B. photos showing the big events and historical structures.
Also, we want to show the community, families, beaches and businesses that made-up O.B. over the years.
If your family has a history here, we want to know about it, and document it.
Please consider donating to the OBHS and help preserve our history in our archives and upcoming book.
—Kathy Blavatt, OBHS Creative Director

For donations Contact OBHS Archivist  Mary Allely to schedule  a meeting or pickup: (619)  223-7784

Celebrating the 125th Anniversary of Ocean Beach at the OB Holiday Parade was the perfect way to end 2012. OBHS’ Pat James & Jan Gawronski were judges.
The Ocean Beach Historical Society Won 3 Awards in 2012!
Assembly Certificate of Recognition
Ocean Beach Town Council Cultural Contribution Award

Ocean Beach Mainstreet Association Award (Susan James and Mary Alley received the Mainstreet Award for working on the OB 125 Year Anniversary Celebration and the Beacon’s OB Anniversary addition)
Thank you to the groups awarding our organization, and thank you to all those that worked hard to make the Ocean Beach Historical Society so wonderful.

Merchants worked to ready their stores and windows for the holiday season by the decorating deadline on Nov. 30th.  While most felt it was a little too soon in the season, the goal was to have the streets lit up and feeling festive in celebration of the annual OB Christmas Parade.  Well, they did and it looks fantastic!

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Whale Watching season is starting December 15th.  H&M Landing will be offering three hour trips starting at 10am.  For more information for booking and pricing visit their website at: www.hmlanding.com.

 

  

The SSS - Scholastic Surfing Series - had such a great time at their Avalanche round of competition back in October that they have decided to return this weekend.  Stop by the foot of Brighton St. and cheer them on this Sunday, Dec. 9th.  We're happy to have such a talented group of young surfers back in town.  See below for more details regarding their last visit here.

For more information on the series visit their website: http://www.surfsss.org/

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The 33rd ANNUAL OCEAN BEACH HOLIDAY PARADE on Dec. 1, 2012, was spectacular.
The 2012 theme was 125 YEARS OF OB FUN. The OBHS honored ever decade starting from 1887. We had a number of children and adults walk with us in the parade in fantastic time-period costumes. Thanks to everyone that helped make this such a fun and memorable event!

In case you hadn't heard, the OBMA office was recently deemed custodians of a pretty peculiar package.  The owner of the OB Suds Carwash at the corner of Bacon St. and Voltaire St. discovered that a box of human cremains had been left adjacent to one of the vaccuming stations.  After w

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Fall is here, which means cooler weather…and phantoms!

 

While the beginning of October has been more like summer, cooler temperatures are right around the corner. With it comes sweaters, jackets and making sure your home is ready for the change of seasons. SDG&E® can help.

Halloween isn’t the only time phantoms can be in your home. “Phantom energy use” means that even though you’ve turned something off, it may still be using small amounts of electricity for as long as it’s plugged in. Here are tips to save energy and chase those phantoms out!

 

• Buy a power strip for your entertainment center – and remember to use it! Your TV, sound and gaming systems can all be plugged into a power strip and one button turns everything off. Some strips even come with a remote control.
• Appliances with glowing lights or displays (like coffee makers) use small amounts of electricity all day and night, which can add up over time. Unplug them when it makes sense.
• You can get timers for your electronics that require charging – the timer allows you to plug in your phone or tablet computer and not waste electricity once it’s fully charged.

 

Preparing for winter also means making sure your heating system is in working order. Here are ways that SDG&E can help you be warm and cozy:

 

• Have your gas appliances checked at no cost.
• Before you buy a new furnace, see if you qualify for the Energy Savings Assistance Program. If you qualify, you may receive a new furnace and other energy-efficient appliances and services for free. Learn more.
• If you’re in the market for other appliances, check for SDG&E rebates.
• Get your central heating and A/C system tuned up and ready to run efficiently all winter long with AC Quality Care.

 

Connect at sdge.com today for more info.

Not to fret Farmers Market friends....the OB Farmers Market will remain open the week of Thanksgiving - so that you all have one last chance for fresh produce, pies and hostess gifts -  as well as the week of Christmas.  We know that you all enjoy the ritual of Wednesday nights on Newport Ave., and we always notice just how much fun the market is during the holidays with people visiting from all over, football fans in town to enjoy the Holiday and Poin

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This just in - Sessions Public will be participating in ELEVEN days of San Diego Beer Week.  Starting Friday, Nov. 2nd with Super Sour Night - Sessions will put on a new celebratory event each day of beer week, culminating Sunday, November 11th with the Beer Week garage Sale - where you will have the opportunity to clear out their garage with super discounted glassware and beer specials.

For more information on Sessions Public Beer Week calendar visit their website at http://www.sessionspublic.com/. 

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