No need to wonder anymore. Fundraiser for the Gene Pool. Saturday October 20th. Flyer after the jump.

I wonder what’s happening with the Gene Pool? Slowly but surely.

Brooklyn Street Skate Spot benefit on Saturday FRIDAY. Mr. Hand isn’t it ok to have a little food on our time? Mr. Spicoli your absoloutly right. It is our time. Yours, mine and everyone elses.

Milwaukee, Wisconsin locals who aren’t content to wait for the Turf to be dug up again or settle for facilities like the one you see above (no joke!) have taken things into their own hands. RideMKE is a non-profit organization committed to establishing sustainable concrete parks in Milwaukee. (MKE is the airport code for Milwaukee’s Mitchell International Airport.) The first item on the agenda is to clean up and improve the abortion that is Estabrook park, but the ultimate goal is to spread concrete to new locations. The county is on board because it isn’t costing them anything. Check the story out on OnMilwaukee.com, or stop by RideMKE blog or Facebook page.

It doesn’t quite have the same ring to it as John Henry, but the song that was the Peach Orchard met it’s demise courtesy of the Norfolk Southern railway, the property owners. It was railway adjacent, and essentially nothing to them, but they tore it down because the lawyers said they should. Nola.com has the scoop. What did the New Orleans locals get for their trouble? Some leftover ramps from a Red Bull demo and a D.I.Y. hangover. Faster than you can say “hair of the dog,” a new spot is born. Pleasureside is it’s name, and unless I’m mistaken, it’s essentially right next door to the old spot. Even John Henry’s balls weren’t that big! – Thanks to Joey O’Mahoney for the tip.

I’ve never heard Zarosh talk, so at first I thought the voiceover was actually him, but it isn’t. This video is the best. All instructional videos should be like this, even though it isn’t very instructional. Still, I gleaned a few things after watching it. Looks like Zarosh is usining the exact same exposure unit (AKA grow light) that Cold War has. Skateboards by Platypus, and voiceover by Birdo. Screen printing is amazing. – Thanks to Joey for the tip.

The Benton County Skateboarding Alliance (BCSA) is hosting the 5th annual Art & Music Benefit to raise money for improvements to the Eric Scott McKinley Skate Park in Corvallis. We have over $13,500 of the $75,000 to $90,000 needed for the first phase—(a 3,000 sq ft skate bowl). Additional phases include: advanced street terrain, Eric Scott McKinley memorial, and improved family facilities (seating, BBQs, etc). All media is accepted; Art must be ready to hang or display. The BCSA is inviting available local artists to help hang art and work the art show (arrangements must be made in advance). Artists that help with the show may get up to 60% of the proceeds from their art sales otherwise artists are asked donate at least 60% of their art sales to the skate park fund. Space may be limited so the BCSA may have to limit the number of pieces accepted. Thank you for your interest in this event. The show is planned for June 02, 2012 at the Corvallis Elks Lodge. The deadline for art submissions is May 12, 2012. For more information, contact the BCSA: bcskateboardingalliance@gmail.com I threaten to go to this every year, but they won’t sign my…

The Lost Bowl in Richmond, VA is trying to wrap things up with a Kickstarter project that they are very, very close to getting, but time is running out. Head on over an give them a boost if you are so inclined. Back this project: Do it here, now.

It’s been a while since we’ve checked in on the Gene Pool. Looks like he’s been hitting the rebar. Check out My D.I.Y..

What a difference a day makes; Some more information, a new flyer, and now the beer is free. This Brooklyn Benefit will be to help fund a new miniramp section behind the back 4ft pocket to the sidewalk in the asphalt section. We want to try and raise $3,000, and although it will take a few of these fundraisers, donating (suggested) $8 will help BSSS get their faster! Please remember 21+, none of us want to be the asshole that has to turn you away. Brooklyn Street Skate Spot is now going to be under Skaters for Portland Skateparks non-profit status which will make it easier for funding and accepting other donations!