CCHS to host Founder’s Day Picnic Sept. 20

The Culver City Historical Society invites its members and the community to its inaugural Founder’s Day Picnic celebrating the 98th anniversary of the incorporation of Culver City, from noon to 3 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 20 at the picnic area in Veterans Park, 4117 Overland Ave., Culver City.

“Bring your hearty appetites because a delicious lunch catered by Santa Maria BBQ will offer tender tri-tips, plump juicy chickens, tasty chili beans, potato salad, green salad, garlic bread, soft drinks and a surprise dessert,” CCHS officials said.

Formerly known as our annual “Picnic in the Park,” picnic-goers will be serenaded by Steve Lage. A 50/50 raffle will be held and there will fun for the entire family.

The price for everything is $30 per person for Historical Society Members; $35 for non-members; $10 for children age 4 to 10. RSVP by Sept. 17. Checks should be sent to the Culver City Historical Society, P.O. Box 3428, Culver City, CA 90231-3428. Include the names of all guests. Tickets will be held at the picnic site.

The Archives and Resource Center (ARC) will be open after lunch, and visitors will be able to view displays and exhibits of local history.

For additional information, or to purchase tickets online, go to www.CulverCityHistoricalSociety.org/2015picnic. Like us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/CulverCityHistoricalSociety.