Come out to Pacifica's beaches today for a couple of events and meet Pacifica Patch staff.

First, there's the 21st annual Big Chill Out Longboard Surf Contest, put on by none other than the Pedro Point Surf Club. Pacifica Patch Surf Columnist Frank Quirarte and I will be at Pacifica State Beach (Linda Mar) covering the event, so say hello.The contest runs from 7a.m. until 5p.m.

Second, it's Coastal Cleanup Day. Pacifica Beach Coalition volunteers will be getting their hands dirty at a multitude of locations around town picking up garbage and making Pacifica more beautiful. While you're out and about, please pick up at least one piece of trash and if you see volunteers on the beaches or along a roadside, say thank you. Pacifica Patch Reporter Daniel Beckman will be on the beaches taking pictures and interviewing volunteers. Make sure to say, "what's up."

Following the cleanup, which begins at 9a.m., there will be a celebration at Rockaway Beach at 11:30a.m.

Hope to see you out there!

Camden Swita

Editor, Pacifica Patch