Westbound Boarder

Cool stuff from around the Web, plus cool events, equals cool article; check it out!

• Louie Vito Turns in His Snowboard For… Dancing Shoes? That’s right, pro snowboarder Louie Vito is joining the cast of Dancing with the Stars, which premieres Sept. 21.  Will his cha-cha-cha’s are as good as his backside 9′s.  You decide.
• The Best Beach for Beginning Surfers: This week, LA mag highlights the best beach for beginning surfers in LA.  Known for its long, slow waves and forgiving wave riders, this is the perfect beach to hit if you’re just starting out.
• 2010 Winter Olympics Snowboarding Schedule Set: Add these dates to your calendar now, because you won’t want to miss ‘em!

Upcoming Events

• Saturday, Sept. 19, 9am – noon: Coastal Cleanup Day, Southern California, 70+ locations
• Saturday, Sept. 19, 2pm till dark: Bear Mountain Hot Dawgs and Hand Rails, pro invitational rail jam event, music, autograph signings, film screenings, and more; Free admission
• Saturday, Sept. 26: Red Bull Soapbox Los Angeles