Events

Fundraising Event: Thank You to All Who Participated!

Macy's Shop For A Cause: Saturday, August 27, 2011

Shop For A Cause gives you the opportunity to give back to your community and to help our organization. Purchase a $5 Shopping Pass* for exclusive savings in every Macy’s store and online at macys.com on Saturday, August 27th, and we keep 100% of the proceeds. Plus, you can enter to win a $500 Macy’s Gift Card.

Since 2006, Macy’s Shop For A Cause Event has partnered with non-profit organizations nationwide to raise more than $38 million for their ongoing charitable efforts. This is your chance to be part of this monumental event

Find the magic of giving back, as Macy’s celebrates a national day of support for our community.

*Some exclusions and restrictions apply. For more information or to purchase a pass please contact us.　

The City of Marina/On The Beach/Drawn Skate Team Wins Gold at Nationals!

As the Junior Olympic Gold Medal State Champions and the California State Champions for the 2010 California Amateur Skate League National Skate Federation State Championships, the City of Marina/On The Beach/Drawn Skate Team advanced to the National Championships August 6, 2011 in San Diego and won gold.

The Team has ongoing expenses and is asking for donations and you can help! Make a donation to The Marina Foundation - Marina Skate Team fund by donating on-line or by mailing a contribution to The Marina Foundation, P.O. Box 324, Marina, California 93933. All donations to The City of Marina/On the Beach/Drawn Skate Team go directly to benefit the team and are tax deductible.

Past Local Marina Events to that Supported the Skate Team:

July 9, 2011 – Local Skate Day:

- On The Beach Skate Jam Series – Marina Skate Park – 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. – Sign up to participate or have lunch at the concession stand. All proceeds benefit the skate team. https://www.facebook.com/onthebeachsurfshop.

- Kula Ranch Island Steakhouse – Order off the special skate team menu (July 9). A portion of the receipts to benefit the skate team.

July 23, 2011 – National Team Announcement/Press Day:

- California Amateur Skateboard League (CASL) Competition – Marina Skate Park. The team members that will be representing the team for this year’s Nationals will be announced at this event. All press is invited to attend this photo opportunity for team selection and representation. Special corporate endorsements and sponsorships are: Wal-Mart, Vans Shoes, and Drawn Skateboards. More are expected to follow.

- Grand Opening for Water City Roller Hockey Open Skate – 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. – Come skate and support the team! All entrance fees will benefit the skate team.

"Hawaii Five-O" Luau Fundraiser - To benefit youth, teen, senior, and cultural programs in our community

Saturday, April 16^th, 2011, American Legion, Post 694 Marina, Doors Open at 6:00 pm – Dinner at 6:30 pm; Live Entertainment, Silent Auction, Door Prize, Catering by Kona Jerry’s BBQ, Cost: Adults - $25 / Children under 12 - $15.

To Purchase Tickets: Call: (831) 717-4117, E-mail or at the door.

Marina International Festival of the Winds

Saturday, May 7 and Sunday, May 8, 2011 from 10a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Glorya Jean Tate Park, Marina State Beach and Marina Skate Park

The Marina International Festival of the Winds celebrated its 12^th year over Mother’s Day Weekend, May 7 and 8, 2011. The Festival had free admission and lots of wind-related activities and fun for the whole family. The Festival is a celebration of the wind and features kite flying, hang gliding, skate boarding, wind-related art and science projects, giant kite demonstrations, kite-making workshops, food, vendor and informational booths, live music and entertainment, and a giant inflatable air park. Please visit the website: www.marinafestival.com for more information.

Marina Christmas Tree Lighting Celebration

Friday, December 3rd, 2010 from 6 to 7:30 p.m.

Vince DiMaggio Park

Please join us for a family evening of caroling around Marina’s living Christmas tree, musical entertainment by Peter Meuse, s’mores around an open fire, fresh cookies, hot apple cider, and a special appearance from Santa! All are welcome and encouraged to attend this free family event.

Friends of the Foundation Reception

Sunday November 7, 2010 from 2 to 4 p.m.

Marina Library Community Room

Please join us as we celebrate our first year and thank those who have been supported the foundation since its inception. An overview of the accomplishments of this past year will be accompanied by light hors d'oeuvres and beverages. All are welcome and encouraged to attend.

The Marina Foundation Tree Project to Benefit the Don Livermore Scholarship for Marina High School and the General Fund for Local Programs - 2010

The Marina Foundation is holding fundraising events for the Don Livermore Scholarship for Marina High School by selling trees and shrubs (such as red and green leaf maples, bougainvilleas, among other types, please see the trees page for a full list and photos) that will be used at the Mazda Laguna Seca Races throughout the year. Plants can be paid for online on our Donations page (#2, Don Livermore Scholarship for Marina High School) or upon pickup. The cost is a minimum donation of $30 for a 15 gallon container. The retail price of these plants is over $100+. Please make checks payable to: The Marina Foundation specifying: Don Livermore Scholarship and type of plant(s) you would prefer. Please note: we cannot guarantee availability of specific types of plants. Plants are sold on a "first come first serve" basis. Plants can also be purchased at the Marina Farmers' Market (Reservation Rd. and Del Monte Ave. in downtown Marina) on August 1st. All proceeds are tax deductible and support youth and community events and scholarships in Marina.

The Marina Foundation held it's inaugural reception for the Friends of the Foundation on Friday, May 21. The Foundation presented the goals and objectives to benefit Marina now and into the future. The recipients of the Don Livermore Scholarship for Marina High School were also recognized. Photos are on the Scholarships page.

The Marina International Festival of the Winds celebrated its 11^th year over Mother’s Day Weekend, May 8 and 9, 2010. The Festival had free admission and lots of wind-related activities and fun for the whole family. The Festival is a celebration of the wind and features kite flying, hang gliding, skate boarding, wind-related art and science projects, giant kite demonstrations, kite-making workshops, food, vendor and informational booths, live music and entertainment, and a giant inflatable air park. Please visit the website: www.marinafestival.com for more information.

“Common Threads and Synergies” was the topic of the Marina Non-Profit Summit, hosted by The Marina Foundation, on March 1st. All Marina non-profit organizations were encouraged to send a representative to this summit to discuss common goals, community event scheduling, and how The Marina Foundation can benefit the non-profit community.

The Marina Foundation held a Community Workshop to seek input on the types of programs and activities the Marina community would like to see the foundation implement now and in the future. The workshop took place on Monday, January 18^th at 6:30pm in the Community Room of the Marina Library. The Marina Foundation encouraged Marina non-profit and community organizations to send representatives to this meeting.

Past Events

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		Past Events
		Fundraising Event: Thank You to All Who Participated! Macy's Shop For A Cause: Saturday, August 27, 2011 Shop For A Cause gives you the opportunity to give back to your community and to help our organization. Purchase a $5 Shopping Pass* for exclusive savings in every Macy’s store and online at macys.com on Saturday, August 27th, and we keep 100% of the proceeds. Plus, you can enter to win a $500 Macy’s Gift Card. Since 2006, Macy’s Shop For A Cause Event has partnered with non-profit organizations nationwide to raise more than $38 million for their ongoing charitable efforts. This is your chance to be part of this monumental event Find the magic of giving back, as Macy’s celebrates a national day of support for our community. Some exclusions and restrictions apply. For more information or to purchase a pass please contact us.　 The City of Marina/On The Beach/Drawn Skate Team Wins Gold at Nationals!* As the Junior Olympic Gold Medal State Champions and the California State Champions for the 2010 California Amateur Skate League National Skate Federation State Championships, the City of Marina/On The Beach/Drawn Skate Team advanced to the National Championships August 6, 2011 in San Diego and won gold. The Team has ongoing expenses and is asking for donations and you can help! Make a donation to The Marina Foundation - Marina Skate Team fund by donating on-line or by mailing a contribution to The Marina Foundation, P.O. Box 324, Marina, California 93933. All donations to The City of Marina/On the Beach/Drawn Skate Team go directly to benefit the team and are tax deductible. Past Local Marina Events to that Supported the Skate Team: July 9, 2011 – Local Skate Day: - On The Beach Skate Jam Series – Marina Skate Park – 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. – Sign up to participate or have lunch at the concession stand. All proceeds benefit the skate team. https://www.facebook.com/onthebeachsurfshop. - Kula Ranch Island Steakhouse – Order off the special skate team menu (July 9). A portion of the receipts to benefit the skate team. July 23, 2011 – National Team Announcement/Press Day: - California Amateur Skateboard League (CASL) Competition – Marina Skate Park. The team members that will be representing the team for this year’s Nationals will be announced at this event. All press is invited to attend this photo opportunity for team selection and representation. Special corporate endorsements and sponsorships are: Wal-Mart, Vans Shoes, and Drawn Skateboards. More are expected to follow. - Grand Opening for Water City Roller Hockey Open Skate – 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. – Come skate and support the team! All entrance fees will benefit the skate team. "Hawaii Five-O" Luau Fundraiser - To benefit youth, teen, senior, and cultural programs in our community Saturday, April 16^th, 2011, American Legion, Post 694 Marina, Doors Open at 6:00 pm – Dinner at 6:30 pm; Live Entertainment, Silent Auction, Door Prize, Catering by Kona Jerry’s BBQ, Cost: Adults - $25 / Children under 12 - $15. To Purchase Tickets: Call: (831) 717-4117, E-mail or at the door. Marina International Festival of the Winds Saturday, May 7 and Sunday, May 8, 2011 from 10a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Glorya Jean Tate Park, Marina State Beach and Marina Skate Park The Marina International Festival of the Winds celebrated its 12^th year over Mother’s Day Weekend, May 7 and 8, 2011. The Festival had free admission and lots of wind-related activities and fun for the whole family. The Festival is a celebration of the wind and features kite flying, hang gliding, skate boarding, wind-related art and science projects, giant kite demonstrations, kite-making workshops, food, vendor and informational booths, live music and entertainment, and a giant inflatable air park. Please visit the website: www.marinafestival.com for more information. Marina Christmas Tree Lighting Celebration Friday, December 3rd, 2010 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Vince DiMaggio Park Please join us for a family evening of caroling around Marina’s living Christmas tree, musical entertainment by Peter Meuse, s’mores around an open fire, fresh cookies, hot apple cider, and a special appearance from Santa! All are welcome and encouraged to attend this free family event. Friends of the Foundation Reception Sunday November 7, 2010 from 2 to 4 p.m. Marina Library Community Room Please join us as we celebrate our first year and thank those who have been supported the foundation since its inception. An overview of the accomplishments of this past year will be accompanied by light hors d'oeuvres and beverages. All are welcome and encouraged to attend. The Marina Foundation Tree Project to Benefit the Don Livermore Scholarship for Marina High School and the General Fund for Local Programs - 2010 The Marina Foundation is holding fundraising events for the Don Livermore Scholarship for Marina High School by selling trees and shrubs (such as red and green leaf maples, bougainvilleas, among other types, please see the trees page for a full list and photos) that will be used at the Mazda Laguna Seca Races throughout the year. Plants can be paid for online on our Donations page (#2, Don Livermore Scholarship for Marina High School) or upon pickup. The cost is a minimum donation of $30 for a 15 gallon container. The retail price of these plants is over $100+. Please make checks payable to: The Marina Foundation specifying: Don Livermore Scholarship and type of plant(s) you would prefer. *Please note: we cannot guarantee availability of specific types of plants. Plants are sold on a "first come first serve" basis. Plants can also be purchased at the Marina Farmers' Market (Reservation Rd. and Del Monte Ave. in downtown Marina) on August 1st. All proceeds are tax deductible and support youth and community events and scholarships in Marina. Friends of the Foundation Reception* Friday, May 21, 2010 at 5:00p.m. Marina Library Community Room The Marina Foundation held it's inaugural reception for the Friends of the Foundation on Friday, May 21. The Foundation presented the goals and objectives to benefit Marina now and into the future. The recipients of the Don Livermore Scholarship for Marina High School were also recognized. Photos are on the Scholarships page. Marina International Festival of the Winds Saturday, May 8 and Sunday, May 9, 2010 from 10a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Glorya Jean Tate Park, Marina State Beach and Marina Skate Park The Marina International Festival of the Winds celebrated its 11^th year over Mother’s Day Weekend, May 8 and 9, 2010. The Festival had free admission and lots of wind-related activities and fun for the whole family. The Festival is a celebration of the wind and features kite flying, hang gliding, skate boarding, wind-related art and science projects, giant kite demonstrations, kite-making workshops, food, vendor and informational booths, live music and entertainment, and a giant inflatable air park. Please visit the website: www.marinafestival.com for more information. The Marina Foundation Summit Monday, March 1, 2010 at 6:30p.m. Marina Library Community Room “Common Threads and Synergies” was the topic of the Marina Non-Profit Summit, hosted by The Marina Foundation, on March 1st. All Marina non-profit organizations were encouraged to send a representative to this summit to discuss common goals, community event scheduling, and how The Marina Foundation can benefit the non-profit community. The Marina Foundation Community Workshop Monday, January 18, 2010 at 6:30pm Marina Library Community Room The Marina Foundation held a Community Workshop to seek input on the types of programs and activities the Marina community would like to see the foundation implement now and in the future. The workshop took place on Monday, January 18^th at 6:30pm in the Community Room of the Marina Library. The Marina Foundation encouraged Marina non-profit and community organizations to send representatives to this meeting.
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