Santa Monica's Volley-Ween Returns For Second Year

SANTA MONICA, CA — Santa MoniCARES's largest fundraiser of the year, Volley-Ween, is back for a second year to raise funds for local Santa Monica nonprofits.

This year's events will include the volleyball tournament, costume contest and mixer on Oct. 25. Local businesses and residents are invited to participate or support by watching.

"Volley-Ween is an event we look forward to all year, as the community gets together to support local nonprofits – with a little bit of friendly competition on the side," said Misti Kerns, President and CEO of Santa Monica Travel and Tourism (SMTT).

Teams of two, four and six at all skill levels will compete against each other during the tournament from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Perry's Cafe and Beach Rentals at 2400 Oceanfront Walk. Teams anticipated to participate include the Santa Monica Police and Fire Departments as well as local hotels Oceana, The Pierside Santa Monica and Le Meridian Delfina.

In addition to the competition and contest prizes, attendees can look forward to a DJ, food and drinks, games and more. RSVPs are required to participate and the entry fee is $35 per person.

"The event kicks off the holidays and season of giving back in our beachside city. Santa MoniCARES’ goal is to help support nonprofits who work tirelessly for our community and Volley-Ween is one of the initiatives that allows us to show our gratitude and give back. We had so much fun at last year’s tournament, and we’re excited to see if SMPD (last year’s winners) can hold onto the title or if one of the new or returning teams will sweep it out from under them – all for a great cause," Kerns said.

For more information and to sign up, please email [email protected].