Luau Charity Gala to benefit the San Onofre Foundation

SAN ONOFRE – Preceding the two day Ohana music festival, Eddie Vedder and Kelly Slater are putting on a night of entertainment, music, comedy, dinner, and drinks. Contributions from a live auction will aid the local nonprofit San Onofre Foundation (501c3) in their mission to safeguard and enhance some of Southern California’s most iconic beaches for public enjoyment, while protecting natural flora and fauna.

The gala will take place on the evening of Friday, Aug. 26, at the Ritz Carlton in Laguna Niguel. The suggested attire is casual, with Hawaiian shirts or hula skirts optional.

The evening will be hosted by comedian Jeff Ross, The Roastmaster, so called for his unflinching and no holds barred approach to roasting attendees. Live musical entertainment will be provided by John Doe, co-founder of the band “X.” He will also be playing a set at Saturday’s Ohana festival. Other musical acts for the gala are yet to be announced.

The San Onofre Foundation was established to provide additional support to public beaches when state funds weren’t sufficient. The foundation is very hands-on and acts as custodian of several key beaches: San Clemente, San Onofre, and the San Mateo campground.

The foundation provides docent lead tours, maintains a visitors center, and organizes beach clean up days. Its mission is to provide clean and safe beaches to everyone, and to create a pedestrian path that connects the community to Trestles beach, which will also act to preserve the marshlands for wildlife.

Tickets to attend the Luau can be secured by purchasing one of the charitable packages available. For more information, or to purchase a package, visit http://www.luau.theohanafest.com.

For more information about the San Onofre Foundation, go to http://www.sanonofreparksfoundation.org.