Pints for Pinnipeds

By Giving List Staff   |   May 6, 2026

A Benefit for Channel Islands Marine & Wildlife Institute (CIMWI)

Draughtsmen Aleworks is hosting a Pints for Pinnipeds benefit for Channel Islands Marine & Wildlife Institute (CIMWI) at their mothership location in Goleta on Saturday, May 9th, 2:00pm-5:00pm. Proceeds from sales will go to CIMWI to support the nonprofit’s marine mammal rescue, rehabilitation, research, and education work in our community!

Event highlights include:

  • Draughtsman Aleworks is brewing a CIMWI inspired “Dog of the Sea” blonde ale available by the pint and in take-home feel-good 4-packs with proceeds going to support CIMWI
  • Spencer the Gardener is joining in the fun and takes the stage at 3:00pm
  • ZAPP, the Thai-Asian food truck at Draughtsmen, is also showing their support and donating 10% of their sales during the event to CIMWI
  • Special event beer and wine glasses available for purchase with a beverage through Draughtmen
  • Silent Auction
  • Cornhole
  • CIMWI Coloring Pages & Crayons

Draughtsmen Aleworks’ support continues throughout the month of May! All three of the Draughtsmen locations will continue to support CIMWI as a Good Karma philanthropy partner with proceeds from each pint of Dog of the Sea blonde ale and take-home feel-good 4-pack benefiting CIMWI.

You can also make a direct donation to CIMWI through their website, https://www.cimwi.org/donate.

“Pints for Pinnipeds is a perfect example of how our local community and conservation come together in a meaningful way. Every glass raised helps fuel CIMWI’s critical work – rescuing sick and injured marine mammals, providing medical and rehabilitation care, returning healthy animals back to the wild, advancing research, and inspiring the next generations of ocean stewards. We are grateful for our partnership with Draughtsmen Aleworks in this community philanthropic event. We hope you’ll join us on May 9… together we make difference!” said Ruth Dover, CIMWI’s Managing Director.

 

Channel Islands Marine & Wildlife Institute

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www.cimwi.org
(805) 567-1506
Rescue Hotline:
(805) 567-1505
Executive Director, Founder: Dr. Sam Dover

Mission

Channel Islands Marine & Wildlife Institute (CIMWI) is dedicated to positively impacting conservation through marine mammal rescue, rehabilitation, research, and education to promote ocean and human health.

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My friend Tammy found a sea lion washed ashore and very ill. CIMWI rescued and rehabilitated this animal, and I had the privilege of meeting him and helping release him back into the wild. I’ll never forget how it felt to watch this sea lion rediscover his freedom in that moment. Thanks to CIMWI for the work that you do and for letting me be part of this sea lion’s journey home.
– Kevin Costner, Academy Award-Winning Actor, Director, and Producer

Waves of Impact

Your generous donations to Channel Islands Marine & Wildlife Institute (CIMWI) give marine mammals a second chance at life, and so much more!

•$1,000: Funds critical medical care, fish, and medication for 1 seal or sea lion for 1 month (patients are in rehabilitation for an average of 90 days)
•$3,000: Funds these costs for 1 animal from rescue to return to the wild
•$15,000: Equips CIMWI with a custom, large animal transport cage
•$50,000: Covers CIMWI’s fish cost for 1 year
•$100,000: Outfits CIMWI with a fully equipped rescue truck for emergency response