10th Annual Big Band Bash by the Beach

For more information phone 760-630-0909.

Several thousand are expected to attend the 10th annual Big Band Concert and Dance on Saturday, September 30, 12-7 p.m., to swing to the classic melodies of "yesteryear." This year's concert will be even bigger and better, with seven hours of continuous music from 3 bands on 2 stages.

This year's event, known as the Big Band Bash by the Beach, will be dedicated as a benefit concert for health and human service nonprofit organizations who serve residents in North County. Thanks to the generous sponsorship of Bill Horn, Chairman of the County Board of Supervisors, 100% of the ticket proceeds will go to the numerous participating community agencies who serve children and families.

Click here for the Big Band Bash Flyer in pdf.

A $5.00 ticket includes concert, meal and opportunity drawing. Green Oak Ranch in Vista is catering the meal, which will include a hamburger or hot dog, chips, fruit, and a soda or water. Additional food will be available for purchase.

Attendees will be issued wrist bands so they may come and go freely during the 7 hour concert.

Concert Location

The Pier Plaza Amphitheater, located at the base of the historic Oceanside Pier in Oceanside California. Take I-5 to Mission Avenue West.
Free and metered parking available in vicinity. Group of 10 or more seniors attending? Call in advance for reserved seating arrangements (760) 630-0909.

To arrive by the Coaster or the Breeze, North County Transit District can help plan your trip - call 1-800-COMMUTE.

About the Bands

This concert will feature the fantastic sounds of 3 big bands comprised of former members of famous swing bands of the 40's and 50's:

Jay Wimmer and the Big Band All Stars
The Big Band Jazz Hall of Fame Orchestra
Oceanside Society Orchestra

A dance contest will take place during the course of the concert. Couples can sign up at the event and will be judged by guest judges with winners receiving cash and prizes.

Ticket Locations and Supporting Agencies

Health and Human Services Agency
North Coastal
1701 Mission Avenue
Oceanside 92054
(760) 967-4500.

Ticket sale proceeds benefit Children In Need, Inc., a nonprofit charitable corporation organized by employees of the Health and Human Services Agency providing financial support to assist disadvantaged children's participation in sports, arts and other enrichment activities.

Health and Human Services Agency

North Inland Regional Center place
600 East Valley Parkway, Escondido 92025
(760) 740-4181

Ticket sale proceeds benefit Children In Need, Inc.a nonprofit charitable corporation organized by employees of the Health and Human Services Agency providing financial support to assist disadvantaged children's participation in sports, arts and other enrichment activities.

Casa de Amparo

3355 Mission Ave., Ste. 238, Oceanside, CA 92054 (760) 754-5500

In our country, there is a child abused every minute. Casa de Amparo prevents and reduces child abuse and neglect by providing safe shelter and a continuum of prevention, education, treatment, and support services to children and their families in San Diego County.

Jewish Family Service

North County Inland
16776 Bernardo Center Drive, #206
San Diego, CA 92128
674-6441

North County Coastal
285 N. El Camino Real, #218
Encinitas, CA 92024

(760) 944-7855

Ticket sale proceeds benefit the North County older adult/senior programs of Jewish Family Service a comprehensive social services nonprofit organization serving the entire community. Programs include Rides; Smiles North County Inland Senior Center and;Senior

North County Health Services
150 Valpreda Avenue
San Marcos, CA 92069

(760) 736-8705

100% of funds raised in Connecting Children to a Healthy Future will go directly to North San Diego County children in need of general health care, immunizations, dental care, vision care, mental health services, and childhood obesity nutrition counseling.

More info: Michelle Bray-Davis at mdavis@nchs-health.org

Oceanside Civitan, a world wide community service organization.
276 N. El Camino Real, #121
Oceanside, CA 92054

(760) 231-6588

The fundraiser benefits people with mental and physical disabilities and awards college scholarships for the financially handicapped. We are presently funding the Civitan International Research Center, a research and treatment facility of MR/DD located at the University of Alabama, Birmingham.

Oceanside Senior Center

Oceanside Senior Center
455 Country Club Lane
Oceanside, CA 92054

(760)435-5250.

Ticket sale proceeds benefit Project CARE, a program for Oceanside senior citizens that helps them stay independent and remain in their homes by providing daily phone calls to make sure they are okay and by ensuring that the "Vial of Life" with their vital information is placed on their refrigerator for paramedics.

Mental Health Systems Options for Recovery Family Treatment Center

Options for Recovery Family Treatment Center

1010 E. Vista Way, Ste. F, Vista, CA 92084
760-726-2656

Proceeds will serve to assist our clients and their families with their every day needs through clothing, food, sober living costs, transportation, onsite childcare, curriculum, recovery activities and so much more. For more info, email us directly at options@mhsinc.org

Thank you for your support.

San Marcos Civitan Club
6938 Sandpiper Place
Carlsbad, CA 92009-4133

Civitans a service organization that is committed to identifying and addressing the needs of communities. Ticket sales will benefit the numerous charitable organizations of the San Marcos Civitan Club. For more information, contact San Marcos Civitan Club President Kate Kaske at (626) 297-2114.

For more information send us an email.