OB Exposed Entry FormThe Ocean Beach Historical Society presented:

The 16th Annual OB Exposed! MAY 21st Featured Wonderland Series Documentarian NOAH TAFOLLA This years photo exhibit and contest attracted hundreds of guests.

Winning Photos are now on display at the Ocean Beach Library Winners include:
People’s choice: Michael Allen – “Early morning stroll on a rainy day”, Best color: Michael Allen – “OB Break”, Best black and white: Fran Del Santo – “Pelican flying over the pier”, Best special effects: Bryce Johnson – “Local”, Best vintage (historic): Thomas W. Cairns Sr. – “Sunset Cliffs – WWII Military Housing – 1949”, Best in Show – Kenny James “Wadda You Lookin At? (OB Kelp Village)”

OBHS Presented: OCEAN BEACH COFFEE CULTURE Included was the premier of “Espresso Diaries” a book of Cartoons and Drawings by local animator Ray Blavatt.
(Book available at Newbreak Coffee and Olive Tree)
In March we had our “Tea Party”. In April we celebrated coffee in OB. Ironically, we actually celebrated “TEA” and “COFFEE”!!! OB has a dynamic coffee culture and vibrant history. The OBHS presented an interesting and humorous program about our local coffee houses and who some of the characters are that frequent them. We were joined by owners of these establishments.
We covered many events that were held in our coffee houses, what celebrities came out of our local java joints, and share your favorite Coffee House experiences.

The Ocean Beach Historical Society Annual Wisteria Party held at 4761 Niagara Ave., O.B., in the yard of the early 1900’s home of OBHS Vice Chair Ned Titlow. on the first day of Spring,
It was a lovely and sunny Saturday and couldn’t have been more perfect for Wisteria Tea Party. The event drew a large crowd, having about twice as many attendees as last year.
Thanks to all the recent rain, the yard was covered in Wisteria vines full of lavender blooms. Many flowery hats, outfits, ovely music by John Taffolla and delectables added to the obeisance.

Feb. 18, 2010, Mike Martino, who is a Lifeguard Superviser at Silver Strand State Beach, presented the story of the May 5, 1918, Ocean Beach drownings. He gave analysis and examine some of the characters involved the tragic event.
This sad chapter in Ocean Beach’s history occurred when a large rip current formed off Ocean Beach devastated the community. thirteen people drown including eleven servicemen. Others thought to be missing, but not confirmed. Multiple rescues were performed by lifeguards, police, and military along with civilians. Rescue operations spanned over three hours.
Mike has written the book the Lifeguards of San Diego County published by Arcadia.