• June 21th, 2012 was an amazing night for surf history as the The Ocean Beach Historical Society and the California Surf Museum presented OB’s Notable Women Surfers
  P.L. United Methodist Church, , 1984 Sunset Cliffs Blvd., O.B.
  The Ocean Beach Historical Society and the California Surf Museum teamed up to present an entertaining overview of some of OB’s notable women surfers. Jane Schmauss, Historian at the surf museum, and local artist/surfer/historian Cher Pendarvis celebrated the growth of women’s surfing in the area, beginning with Faye Baird Fraser, considered to be San Diego’s first boardwoman, on to the Vahine Kai Surf Club, and other stand-out individuals. Boards, bathing suits. A group photo of these champion and top local surfing women rounded out the evening’s presentation. (Below)

The May 2012, 18th Annual OB EXPOSED! Photographic Impressions of Ocean Beach & Point Loma featuring Wonderland Documentarian Noah Tafolla was a Blast! 101 photo ENTRIES!
OB EXPOSED! 2012 WINNERS: Best in Show:  Ray Hitchcock – Moonrise over OB Pier, People’s Choice:  Kristoffer Newson – TheLeap Vintage:  Mark Hudson – Cub Scouts Day at the Beach, Special Effects:  Cleveland Storrs – Abbott Market, Black & White:  Clifford Beck – Memories of Rough Seas, Color:  Ralph Guest – Reflections on the Cliffs, 

Hundreds attended the show and feasted on great food from donated by local businesses and friends. Thanks to Donors: Point Loma Masonic Lodge, C.J.’s Catering & Speciality Baking, Chef Lauren Ritchey, European Cake Gallery, Newbreak Coffee at the Beach, OB Business Center, OB People’s Co-op, OB QuikStop, Olive Tree Market Place, Pepe’s, Shades and Whale Tail Tortilla Chips. Thanks to Judges Joe Ewing and Steve Rowell. Extra Thanks to the OB Business Center who were was wonderful in helping collect photos… even the OB time (late entries).

Program Manager of the
San Diego River Park Foundation— A Tour of The Historic San Diego River by Richard Dhu
Thurs.,  April. 19th, at 7 PM
at the P.L. United Methodist Church, , 1984 Sunset Cliffs Blvd., O.B.
Richard Dhu, Program Manager at the San Diego River Park Foundation is a 20 year O.B. resident and homeowner (Brighton and Abbott) and San Diego Native.
The San Diego River Park Foundation is dedicated to the restoration of the San Diego River, which completes its 52-mile journey to the Pacific at Dog Beach in O.B.; and creation of the San Diego River Park System and river trail from Julian to O.B.
The San Diego River Park Foundation promotes community involvement and stewardship of the river and watershed. Our specific projects in O.B. are management of the Native Plant Garden/Reserve at Collier Park and the coastal dune and wetland habitat at Dog Beach.

The Ocean Beach Historical Society Presented: THE Annual WISTERIA TEA PARTY
Sun.,  March 25th, at 4761 Niagara Ave., 92107 (OB)
Forecast rain didn’t stop over 100 OBHS members from a afternoon of partying. The Wisteria Tea Party was held at the Titlow house in memory of Ned.
In the yard of a early 1900’s home, we celebrated under the largest Wisteria canopy in OB, where guests will enjoy tasty delectables while listening to live music by VIOLINIST ALICIA PREVIN and CELLIST MARK SANDER, SINGER ANTONIO JOHNSON, SINGER/ACCORDIONIST BILL CORWIN,  VIOLINIST GINA and husband KENNY JAMES ON mandolin. OBHS surprised Ron May with the OBHS 2012 Historian Award for his many years promoting history and preservation. The opportunity drawing was a great success with wonderful prizes donated by local businesses and friends of OBHS.

Feb. 16th, 2012, The OB Historical Society Presented: Author Diana Lindsay on the MARSHAL SOUTH and the GHOST MOUNTAIN EXPERIMENT, For 17 years, from 1930 to 1947, poet, artist, and author Marshal South and his wife Tanya lived on Ghost Mountain—a remote, waterless mountaintop that is today within California’s Anza-Borrego Desert State Park. They began their homesteading adventure when the Great Depression left them few options to survive. They turned to nature and began an experiment in natural living that included raising a family under the most primitive conditions.

OB Historical Society has pledged $100 to the Congress of History upcoming conference ‘From Inkwells to Internet: The History of Learning in the San Diego Region ‘The conference wasbe held March 2 and March 3, 2012.

We welcomed back Photographer Joe Ewing at the Jan. 19, 2011. The previous year we were blown-away by Joe’s incredible OB photos. He impressed us again in 2011. Joe captured the beauty and essence of beaches, pets and community.

Dec, 7, 2011 A wonderful write up in Union Tribune (SignOnSanDiego) about Ned Titlow written by Caroline Dipping (her articles). A great man who made many contributions to this community and the OBHS, Thank you Ned we will miss you.

“Surf Paradise” was the theme for the 2011 OB Holiday Parade. The OB Historical Society entry had a Special Guest and Treat….OB Cartoonist Mike Dormer (with Mop on his head) and his legendary “HOT CURL” sculpture (on loan from the Surf Museum in Oceanside) in the back of Todd Partridge’s red and white classic 1965 Chevy Truck!  Leading the group was Bert Bade in his Red Mini, with his “family of elves”. Two sets of twins were with the OBHS group. Thanks to all those who helped and joined us in the parade.

OBHS Presented A Tribute to Ned Titlow—Tales of  NED, Nov.17th O.B.’s Beloved Obeacan and local historian Ned Titlow passed away Oct. 29th, 2011. Ned was an active community member, Past President and sitting- Vice chair of the Ocean Beach historical society. his legacy stories and joy of growing up in Ocean Beach made him an integral part in teaching Ocean Beach history.
Nov. 2011, Ned was going to present an OBHS program “tales of intrigue.” instead with  his passing we presented “A Tribute to Ned Titlow–Tales of Ned!” We showed Ned clips, photos, and had “Ned stories and witticisms!” to tell.
With our friend’s passing we have lost a great deal of firsthand O.B. history. But, the good thing is, many of us knew Ned, and learned O.B.’s history from him, so we are able to pass-on the colorful history he left us.
Because of Ned, many people appreciate our history, and love our Ocean Beach community.