Santa MoniCARES returns Wednesday, Oct. 29, with the fourth annual Volley-Ween Beach BBQ Mixer, rallying support for local Santa Monica nonprofits.
The event includes a beach volleyball tournament and costume contest welcoming local businesses and residents to participate or cheer from the sidelines. Festivities will take place from 3-6 p.m. at Perry's Café and Beach Rentals.
Sinjin Smith, 1996 Olympian, two-time World Champion, International Volleyball Hall of Fame inductee and holder of 139 career victories, will attend along with his son Hagen Smith, who placed first at both the Association of Volleyball Professionals and International Volleyball Federation in 2023.
"Each year, we eagerly anticipate the Volley-Ween fundraiser as a way to unite our community and support local nonprofits in need," said Misti Kerns, president and CEO of Santa Monica Travel & Tourism. "Whether you're a competitive player or cheering from the sidelines, we invite Santa Monica residents and businesses to take part in this entertaining event for a meaningful cause."
Teams of two, four and six at all skill levels are invited to compete in a beach volleyball tournament on the Santa Monica sands where the sport was popularized.
In addition to tournament and costume contest prizes, attendees can enjoy entertainment, food and drinks, games and more. Registration is required with an entry fee of $35 per person.
For more information and to sign up, visit volleyween.givesmart.com.
To learn more about Santa MoniCARES and supported local charities, visit santamonicares.org.
Edited by SMDP Staff