Discover Marina del Rey Day -- Oct. 12

Los Angeles County Department of Beaches and Harbors

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                                           September 8, 2008

 

Contacts:    Catrina Love,  (310) 305-9511   

                    Virginia Bortin, (310) 305-9574  

                       

DISCOVER MARINA DEL REY DAY 2008 SET FOR SUNDAY, OCTOBER 12^th

           

“Discover Marina del Rey Day 2008,” an annual day of family fun and activities, will take place Sunday, October 12, 11 am to 4 pm, in Burton Chace Park, 13650 Mindanao Way, Marina del Rey. The popular event is presented by Arrowhead Mountain Spring Water and sponsored by Los Angeles County Supervisor Don Knabe and the Department of Beaches and Harbors.                 As in past years, there’s something for everyone, including some of the event’s most popular offerings, such as the air-sea rescue demonstration in the Marina’s main channel by the United States Coast Guard and the Los Angeles County Fire Department, and the inflatable games for children.  Among other special events returning this year are the Bob Baker Marionettes, that will present performances throughout the day, preceded by Children’s Storytime by the Lloyd Taber-Marina del Rey Library.  The Los Angeles Department of Parks and Recreation will offer unique arts and crafts workshops and Beaches and Harbors’ W.A.T.E.R. Youth Program will offer leisure kayaking from noon to 3 pm in the main channel for visitors ages 6 and up.  A train on wheels will take boys and girls on a ride throughout Chace Park.

From 1:00 to 3:00 pm, the Los Angeles County Arts Commission will present a concert in the park with the sensational Orquesta Charangoa band playing traditional Cuban dance music.  They will be preceded from 12:30 to 1 pm by the Venice High School choral group, the Allegros.

Though the event is presented free to the public, those who want to use the inflatable games pay $5 for a wristband, which also includes access to hair braiding and painting booths, snack carts and a pumpkin from the pumpkin patch.  Throughout the day, a variety of exhibitor booths will offer vital information on health, safety and the environment. 

Parking for the day is available at $5 in Los Angeles County Lot 4, near the park, at 13500 Mindanao Way.           

 

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