February 20, 2026
Breaking News, Latest News, and Videos

Santa MoniCARES Invites Public to 4th Annual Volley-Ween Fundraiser

Photo: Santa Monica Travel & Tourism

The event, with a $35 registration fee per player, aims to raise funds for local nonprofits providing essential human services during the winter

Santa MoniCARES is gearing up for its 4th Annual Volley-Ween, a beach mixer and volleyball tournament fundraiser, set for Wednesday, October 29 from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at Perry’s Café and Beach Rentals, 2400 Ocean Front Walk. 

The event, with a $35 registration fee per player, aims to raise funds for local nonprofits providing essential human services during the winter season.

The afternoon will feature a volleyball tournament, beach games, live music, food, and drinks, alongside a costume contest with prizes. Proceeds will support Santa MoniCARES, a coalition of Santa Monica Travel & Tourism and tourism partners dedicated to leveraging the community’s generosity. Interested sponsors can contribute at tiers including Sand Screamers ($5,000), Hocus Pocus Hitters ($3,000), Beachside Boogiemen ($1,500), and Pumpkin Pals ($500), with custom packages available for businesses offering services or raffle items. 

For details, contact cares@santamonica.com or call (310) 319-6263. Registration is open at SantaMoniCARES.org.

Previous Article

LA Artist Alison Saar Commissioned for Obama Presidential Center Artwork

Next Article

Community Groups Mobilize to Protect Carwash Workers Amid ICE Raids Across Southern California

You might be interested in …

Chris Carrey PAL scholarship recipients rreceive $29,500 at the Santa Monica Police Activities League Recognition Dinner 2016.

Students Given a Chance to Get Ahead: $350,000 Presented in College Scholarships

Going to college is a dream for most and a pipe dream for some as they work their way through school. That was partially remedied last month, when 12 worthy participants in the Santa Monica Police Activities League (PAL) received $29,500 toward their education, presented by the Chris Carrey PAL Education Scholarship program.