Volunteers sought Aug. 16 for Moonlight Beach cleanup

Markstein Beverage Co. and Surfrider Foundation, San Diego County Chapter, are looking for volunteers for a Beach Cleanup at Moonlight Beach from 9 a.m.-11 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 16.

Reusable bags, buckets, gloves and grabbers will be available for those who don’t have their own supplies. Wear comfortable clothes, closed-toe shoes, a hat, and sunscreen. Don’t forget your reusable cup or bottle. Water will be provided.

Meet next to the restrooms at Moonlight Beach.

Public beach cleanups help address the issue of trash in our oceans and on our beaches. Volunteers have helped remove more than 52,000 pounds of trash from San Diego County beaches and waterways since 2007. In 2013, 6,489 volunteers removed 9,544 pounds of trash.

Markstein Beverage Co. is a locally owned and independently operated beer distributor in San Marcos, bringing fresh beer to California’s local bars, restaurants, and grocery stores since 1919. Visit www.marksteinbeer.com.

The Surfrider Foundation is a grass-roots nonprofit dedicated to the protection and enjoyment of the world’s oceans, waves, and beaches through a powerful activist network of more than 250,000 supporters, activists and members worldwide. Visit www.surfrider.org.