The shoe donation and Holiday Festival is on Friday, December 16, 2005 from 2:00 p.m. - 5:00p.m., and marks the success of two years for the etnies Skatepark of Lake Forest. Nearly 1,500 youth use the park each week.

etnies professional skateboarders scheduled to appear include: Arto Saari, Rune Glifberg, Bastien Salabanzi, Ronnie Creager, Kyle Leeper, Elissa Steamer and Lauren Perkins.

Orange County nonprofit organizations that will be bringing children to the event include: Big Brothers Big Sisters; Boys and Girls Clubs (Westminster, Santa Ana and Garden Grove); Human Options (domestic violence shelter in Irvine); Orange County Rescue Mission - House of Hope, Olive Crest; Orangewood Children's Foundation; Hannah's Children's Homes; and Girls & Boys Town.

"The etnies Skatepark of Lake Forest is a staple of the community," states Senizergues. "What better way to celebrate the holidays and give back to the youth in Orange County than by giving them a new pair of etnies, the chance to see Santa Claus and meet our pro skateboarders! The skatepark is about giving back to the community - and we're doing just that with our Holiday Festival and shoe donation for the second year!"

About etnies:
Established in 1986, etnies designs the best skateboarding shoes available. From the creation of the Natas, the very first pro model skate shoe, to expanding its vision of quality design to include other action sports like snowboarding, surfing, moto-x and BMX, etnies has a true commitment to crafting the quality, function and style that has changed the face of the action sports footwear industry.

For more information, contact:
Ashton Maxfield
949.900.2884
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