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Article by Regina Elling
March 15, 2024 8 AM PT
Thirty banners featuring 10 different pieces from seven artists depict scenes ranging from parrots and pelicans to lifeguard towers and the pier.
Colorful new banners featuring iconic Ocean Beach sights are decorating light posts around town.
More than 30 local artists submitted concepts for the banners, an annual project of the Ocean Beach MainStreet Association. Each artist this year was asked to interpret the theme “High Tides and Good Vibes,” organizers said.
The association then narrowed the field to 10 different pieces from seven artists on 30 vibrant canvas banners, each 8 feet long and 30 inches wide. They feature scenes ranging from parrots and pelicans to lifeguard towers and the pier.
The banners’ street locations were chosen to enable viewers to see them when arriving in OB via Sunset Cliffs Boulevard and while walking through the business district in the 4800 to 5000 blocks of Newport Avenue.
There are 19 banners on Sunset Cliffs and 11 on Newport. They will remain until November, when holiday-themed banners will take their spots.
Artist Roberta Sutton was jogging when she first caught sight of her artwork among the new banners. “I was literally jumping up and down,” she said. “I was surprised and thrilled.”
Sutton’s depictions of lifeguard Tower 5 and a parrot are featured on different banners.
“We really live the ‘I never leave OB’ bumper sticker,” she said. “Lifeguard Tower 5 is the place on the beach we hang out the most.”
Though Sutton said she tries to paint exclusively from life, the parrot was painted from a photograph taken by a friend.
“The parrots literally will not pose for me,” she said.
The presentation will begin at 2:15 pm, followed by interactive workshops.
Liberty Station Conference Center
2600 Laning Road, San Diego, CA, 92106During this workshop, the City of San Diego and its consultants will present the preferred design concept for a potential Ocean Beach Pier replacement. The preferred design concept was created based on public input of the three preliminary design concepts that were presented in September 2023. At the April 6th community workshop, the design team will be seeking additional input on certain amenities.
To learn more, or provide public comment visit www.OBPierRenewal.com.
Raffle tickets are now available for $20 at Dirty Birds Ocean Beach. Only 250 tickets are available. See staff to purchase tickets.
Proceeds go to the Dewey Elementary Teacher's Lounge. Submerge Church and Dirty Birds Ocean Beach has partnered with OB eBikes.
We get the opportunity to bless the teachers & staff of Dewey Elementary School (3251 Rosecrans) in Point Loma by remodeling their Teachers' Lounge, and we'd love your help! We'll have a variety of jobs including painting, cleaning, wallpapering, organizing, moving furniture, assembly, and more. You can arrive/leave as needed, but we need lots of help at the start, and we'd love some people to stay until we are finished. You can sign up below--thank you for helping us "be the church" and Submerge deeper into community impact!
Volunteers are needed on Saturday February 24th, 2024 between the hours of 8 am and 1 pm.
Mission: To educate merchants and promote a safe & clean environment throughout the Ocean Beach business districts.
Mission: To identify and develop programs needed for public improvements throughout the business community. To assist business and property owners with design education and technical assistance as requested.
Mission: To promote the best use of existing buildings, and natural, and human resources to ensure the economic viability of Ocean Beach. This committee’s focus is the economic well-being of the Ocean Beach business districts, including business retention, business recruitment, and cost-analysis studies.
Mission: To improve consumer, merchant, and resident confidence in Ocean Beach through a unified image created by an exciting variety of activities. This committee is dedicated to creating advertising campaigns, implementing special events, and promoting the business districts and local businesses throughout Ocean Beach.
Thank you all for collaborating and sponsoring OBMA’s Community Clean-Ups!
A huge thank you to our 150-plus volunteers!
Here are a few volunteers who went above and beyond in 2023 and spearheaded the Downtown Ocean Beach Ambassador Program.
Voted on by our membership and the general public.
For her many years of service to the OB Library and to this community. She has always stepped up to collaborate and work hand in hand with our local groups here in OB.
We hope the weather is not negatively affecting any of our members, but if you need services one of our members offers 24HR Emergency Water Damage Services and they can work with all insurance companies.
OBMA member, Service Kings Home Services provides 24-hour emergency services for water extraction and building dry-out.
Please do not hesitate to call at any time if for whatever reason there is any water intrusion detected in your home or business.
Call or text (619) 677-6523 -or- (916) 899-1740
https://www.service-kings.com/
Are you interested in setting up a booth at the 44th Annual Ocean Beach Street Fair & Chili Cook-off on June 22, 2024?
Tens of thousands of people come out to enjoy this event which is a family-oriented experience, filling six square blocks with vendors selling arts, crafts, merchandise, food, and activities.
For vendor applications, booth fees, and instructions please visit the following page on our website.
This will be the first year in which people who are out of town can watch Ocean Beach's Christmas Parade organized by the OB Town Council.
The Ocean Beach MainStreet Association has a new webcam that looks up Newport Avenue. This is in addition to the preexisting Beach Cam.
So, if you can not make it to this year's parade, grab your beverage of choice and tune in to enjoy the festivities with us.
The parade starts at sunset on December 2nd, 2023.
Or join everyone down on Newport Avenue to see the parade's floats up close as well as hear the tunes.
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