Darren's Birthday Bonfire: Beach Walk, Potluck & BBQ Celebration at Dockweiler

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Join me for a relaxing and fun-filled day at Dockweiler State Beach on Saturday, May 10th to celebrate my birthday!

We’ll meet at 12 noon to hang out, settle in, and kick back by the ocean. Look for our canopies to set up your chairs and claim a cozy spot. Come chill, enjoy the beach, and celebrate with good vibes!

Please note: This is an all-day celebration!

We’ll spend the day relaxing, enjoying good food and drinks, doing beach activities like walks, games, and BBQ (including meats and seafood), and soaking in the sunset.

As the evening sets in, we’ll keep the vibes going with a bonfire, music, and dancing.

My past beach bonfire events always go strong past 10 PM—so get ready to party from day to night!

Spots are limited, and priority will be given to those who consistently attend, participate, and engage at my events.

I also reserve the right to remove anyone based on past no-shows, frequent cancellations, lack of profile photo, or other relevant factors to ensure a great experience for everyone.

This will be a group potluck event, and we kindly ask that you bring something meaningful and substantial to share.

My group members are known for their enthusiasm and generosity—many go the extra mile by bringing special homemade dishes or impressive platters and even party equipment, games, and other supplies.

This isn’t your typical casual potluck—so please avoid bringing only chips or cookies, a 2-liter soda, or something similar.

If you're unsure what to bring or prefer to keep it simple, you're welcome to contribute a $20 donation per person instead. For example, if you're coming alone, contribute $20; if you're bringing one guest, then $40, and so on. Your donation helps cover the cost of food (meats and seafood), grilling and bonfire essentials, drinks, and other shared supplies to make the event enjoyable for everyone.

To make a donation, please use the following options:

Zelle: 626-986-8593
Venmo: @Darren-Van-1
CashApp: $Darren515
Paypal: darrenvan515@gmail.com

Additional donations ($) are always welcomed. I will provide more details as it gets closer to the event.

WHAT TO BRING:

Essentials: Beach chair or blanket (chairs are highly recommended), sunscreen, beach towel, hat, sunglasses, and a portable phone charger.
Clothing: Comfortable footwear (barefoot, sandals, sneakers, or hiking boots), extra clothes, a sweater or jacket for the evening, and a backpack or bag for your belongings.
Food & Drinks: Bring food and drinks to share, or contribute via Zelle/Venmo/CashApp/Paypal for BBQ supplies, drinks, meats/seafood to grill, and firewood (DM me for details). Don’t forget plates, utensils, napkins, cups, and a small cooler with ice for drinks.
Extras: Flashlight, beach games, a book, beach umbrella or canopy (if you have one), a portable table, watermelon or fruits, and long skewer sticks with marshmallows, graham crackers, and chocolate for s’mores.
Firewood: Extra firewood is appreciated to keep the bonfire going.