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Teresa

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Help create a skate park in South Walton by coming out to this fundraiser/party!

Walton Skate Society is pleased to present Sk8 Deck-o! Come out for a night of skateboard art, live music and tasty food at Trebeache' on Saturday, Feb. 20 from 5-8pm.. Local art legends, area VIPs, and guest artists from around the country are creating works of art out of blank skate decks. These decks will be part of an exhibition and silent auction at Trebeaché, SoWal’s newest restaurant, bar and event space.

Like the finest of gallery events, there will be great food, drink and music. Chef Jim Richard will prepare special “skate inspired” grinders. Setting the mood for our kick off fundraiser will be local sound legends, The Owsley Brothers.

February 20, 2016 from 5 to 8pm
$30 general admission – includes food and drinks
$15 student ticket – student ID required
Get your tix online now!

Trebeache
2052 W County Highway
Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459

All proceeds will go to the Walton Skate Society for the creation of a new concrete skate park at Helen McCall Park.

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PARTICIPATING ARTISTS, SPECIAL GUESTS AND VIPS
Justin Gaffery – Santa Rosa Beach, FL
Allison Wickey – Rosemary Beach, FL
Justin Lyons – Santa Rosa Beach, FL
Mary Hong – Grayton Beach, FL
Andy Sacynski – Grayton Beach, FL
Francisco Adaro – Grayton Beach, FL
Chandler Williams – Grayton Beach, FL
Sabrina Reber – Miramar Beach, FL
Julie Lopez Friel – Bend, OR
Rei Ramirez – Miami, FL
Gretchen Scharnagl – Miami, FL
Natalie Cross – Niceville, FL – Niceville High School Art Club
Cody Copeland – musician/artist
Maui Nix – Destin Commons
Billabong – Grand Boulevard
Sara Lierly
Brendan LeClair

CREATE YOUR OWN DECK
Be a part of the event by purchasing a blank deck, decorating it, and displaying it for auction at Sk8 Deck-o. Why do you have to pay for deck just to turn around and have it auctioned off? Well, this is how you can help donate to the Walton County skatepark fund. Every dollar raised goes toward the creation of the park. $50 is a small price to pay for something that will eventually be a free park for everyone to enjoy.

Cost: $50 includes deck plus one admission to the Sk8 Deck-o event on February 20th.
Deadline: Skate deck must be completed and ready to hang by February 18, 2016.
More Info: Send an email to info@waltonsk8s.com to arrange for payment and pick up.
 
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Teresa

SoWal Guide
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Here is a great blog by Lori from Andy Saczynski's online blog about the skate park and his skateboard art...

The first Walton County skatepark!




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Thanks to the Walton Skate Society, we will soon experience the first Walton County skatepark! This is a dream come true for people like Andy, who has been skateboarding since he was a kid.

Walton County Skatepark History
A few years ago, a group of like-minded people from the Surfrider Foundation’s Emerald Coast Chapter decided to advocate for a public skatepark in South Walton. The group is called the Walton Skate Society, and anyone in the community can be a part of the mission.

Walton County Skatepark Location
The Walton Skate Society currently has a commitment from the Walton County Board of County Commissioners to provide approximately 20,000 square feet of space at Helen McCall Park (325 Moll Dr, Santa Rosa Beach). The master plan originally called for a skatepark. However, this was put on the back-burner while other mainstream sports facilities were built. Due to the efforts of the Walton Skate Society, it is now back on track and will soon become a reality. Helen McCall Park offers parking, clean restrooms, a playground, and various sports fields. A skatepark is a perfect edition to the facility.

Walton County Skatepark Cost
This isn’t going to be cheap. The Walton Skate Society knows that getting the right builder to produce a quality skatepark is going to cost money. Early research shows they will need close to $300,000. They will raise that money through fundraising events, sponsorship programs, grants, etc.

Sk8 Deck’O Fundraiser
Surfrider Foundation’s Emerald Coast Chapter is pleased to present Sk8 Deck’O! This event will take place on February 20th from 5:00-8:00 PM. Walton Skate Society invites you to take part and enjoy a night of skateboard art, live music, and tasty food. Local art legends (including Andy), area VIPs, and guest artists from around the country are creating works of art out of blank skate decks. These decks will be part of an exhibition and silent auction at Trebeaché (2052 W County Highway 30A, Santa Rosa Beach). Like the finest of gallery events, there will be food, drink, and music. Talented chef Jim Richard will prepare special “skate inspired” grinders. Setting the mood for their kickoff fundraiser will be local sound legends, The Owsley Brothers. Tickets are $30 general admission or $15 for students:



How You Can Help
You can help in some or all of the following ways:

  1. Spread the word by sharing this blog post with your local family and friends.
  2. Attend the fundraising event on February 20th, and bid on some of the auction items (such as Andy’s original skateboard art, seen below).
  3. Are you a business owner? Consider making a generous donation!
  4. Join the Walton Skate Society’s Facebook group. Invite your local family and friends to do the same. It’s the best way to stay in the loop! (You can also like their Facebook page.)
  5. Contact the Walton Skate Society at info@WaltonSK8s.com or (850) 225-1747, and ask them how to get involved (pass out flyers, put a sticker on your car, etc).
The Walton Skate Society asked Andy to create a piece of art for Sk8 Deck’O, which would be sold via auction at the February 20th event to help fund the new skatepark. Andy cut three skateboards, arranged them into the shape of a pelican, and painted this piece:

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“Templeton” is 64×35 inches. His wings and head are made from skateboard decks. His eye is one of Andy’s old skateboard wheels. His legs and feet are made from Independent trucks and Spitfire wheels.

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Teresa

SoWal Guide
Staff member
Nov 15, 2004
30,240
9,277
South Walton, FL
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PARTICIPATING ARTISTS, SPECIAL GUESTS AND VIPS
Justin Gaffery – Santa Rosa Beach, FL

Allison Wickey – Rosemary Beach, FL

Justin Lyons – Santa Rosa Beach, FL

Mary Hong – Grayton Beach, FL

Andy Sacynski – Grayton Beach, FL

Francisco Adaro – Grayton Beach, FL

Chandler Williams – Grayton Beach, FL

Sabrina Reber – Miramar Beach, FL

Julie Lopez Friel – Bend, OR

Rei Ramirez – Miami, FL

Gretchen Scharnagl – Miami, FL

Cody Copeland – musician/artist

Matt Lyons – Santa Rosa Beach, FL

Earl Thomson – Lahaina, HI

Ginger Leigh Designs – Santa Rosa Beach, FL

Michael F. Bridges

Sara Lierly

Brendan LeClair

Stefan Daiberl

Maui Nix – Destin Commons

Billabong – Grand Boulevard

South Walton High School Art Club

Niceville High School Art Club

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Ghost Rider by Stefan Daiberl
 

Teresa

SoWal Guide
Staff member
Nov 15, 2004
30,240
9,277
South Walton, FL
sowal.com
SK8-DECKO fundraiser/art auction/party at Trebeache coming up!

Date/Time: February 20, 2016 from 5 to 8pm

Cost:
$30 general admission – includes food and drinks
$15 student ticket – student ID required
Tickets online

Sk8 Deck-o: An Art Auction event by Surfrider Foundation Emerald Coast chapter.

Join us for a night of skateboard art, live music and tasty food. Local art legends, area VIPs, and guest artists are creating works of art out of blank skate decks. These decks will be part of an exhibition and silent auction at Trebeaché, 30a's newest restaurant, bar and event space.

Like the finest of gallery events, there will be food, drink and music. Talented chef Jim Richard will prepare special "skate inspired" grinders. Setting the mood for our kick off fundraiser will be local sound legends, the Owsley Brothers.

Location:
Trebeache
2052 W County Highway 30a
Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459

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Teresa

SoWal Guide
Staff member
Nov 15, 2004
30,240
9,277
South Walton, FL
sowal.com
The South Walton community is coming together to build a new skate park.

Saturday night was the Walton Skate Society's first fundraiser towards a new concrete skate park at Helen McCall Park.

The highlight of the night was a raffle and silent auction for skateboard decks, with many art designs from local artists.

The most sought after deck was one designed and signed by Tony Hawk.

Board members of the Walton Skate Society say after the fundraiser, they are just $5,000 short of the $30,000 they need to match Walton County's grant offer.

"This was our first opportunity to pull the community together and show everybody how much support there really is," explained Mike Sturdivant, one of the board members of the Walton Skate Society. "Let me tell you, there is a lot of support. To have this many people at a first fundraiser tells me we are doing the right thing we're providing something good for the community. They showed their support tonight and I am so grateful."

The next fundraiser for the Walton Skate Society will be during the 30A St. Patrick's Day parade.
report by: wjhg.com

Walton County Skate Park website / info:
waltonsk8s.com

Sk8 Deck-o at Trebeaché Photos | SoWal.com

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