Friday May 11th: Beach Burger Fry and Dance. We have tickets for sale for the Beach Burger Fry and Dance on May 11th from 5:30 to 9:30. The $10 ticket buys dinner and the dance. The music will be provided by The San Luis Jazz Band. This is a fun opportunity to see the best dance band in Central California.
Saturday May 12th: Oceano Airport Celebration Day 2012. A Salute to Veterans. 9:00 a.m.- 3:00 p.m. Free admission. Wheel of Fortune: fuel discounts. Lions Club pancake breakfast, static displays, emergency responder displays Noon: opening ceremonies and veterans recognition 12:30 Lunch served by the EAA Weanie Wagon and Oceano Elks Lodge. Live big band music: Central City Swing Band. 2:00: raffle and silent auction with generous donations from GA News, Whelen, Aircraft Spruce, Sportys, AOPA, Wicks, JPI instruments, Electronics International, David Clark, Rod Machado and Lightspeed. Free Children’s activities. Family fun. Lodging discount: Pacific Plaza Resort: Mention Friends of Oceano Airport pricing [$65 king suite] http://www.PacificPlazaResort.com
New this year: we will be collecting items for Arbiter Systems Troop Support program. Cathy Baker started this program after she lost her son in Iraq. The company she works for, Arbiter Systems has paid for the postage for the over 10,000 care packages sent to troops to date.
Please bring the following items if you are able:
- Protein Bars
- Trail Mix
- Jerky
- Canned Meats
- Sausage/Cheese pack, Slim Jim’s
- Hard Candy
- Baby Wipes [unscented soft packs best]
- Black or Green heavy duty work socks
- Travel Sized Toiletries
- Cup O Noodles
- Dog Treats [For K9s]
- Lunches to Go [tuna/chicken with crackers]
We will have donation boxes onsite for the care package items.
For more information visit our website: http://www.FriendsofOceanoAirport.com
Email: [email protected]
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