Monthly Archive for September, 2007

Rotary-Sponsored Concert on Saturday Night

Published on September 28, 2007 in Rotary Activities. 0 Comments

Organist Matteo Galli and Pianist Francesco Attesti will perform Saturday, Sept. 29th at 8 p.m. at 305 East Anapamu. The event is presented by a local Rotary Club and the Italian American Boot Club.

It may be too late, but the Rotary Club has extended a special invite to interested Rotaract members and an unbeatable price: Free. You may still be able to secure a spot by emailing Scott Burns at wsburns@cox.net. Ask if he still needs ushers — just a half hour of your time.

Otherwise, general admission tickets are $30. Call 895-5394.

Just So We’re All Clear…

Published on September 28, 2007 in President's Picks. 0 Comments

Thanks to Scrabble Participants and Volunteers

Published on September 28, 2007 in Community Service. 0 Comments


Tonight I learned that “zek” is a word.
Thanks to everyone who volunteered at the Santa Barbara Public Library’s Scrabble Tournament, a fundraiser for the library’s literacy programs.
Genevieve, Angela, Jason and I donned the stylish Scrabble volunteer T-shirts, and Reena, David and Carrie took on the Scrabble pros.
The place was packed, and you can see more photos here.

Club Meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 2 at Sharkeez at 6:30

Published on September 28, 2007 in Meetings. 0 Comments

Come to the meeting to meet our newest members, enjoy free appetizers from Sharkeez and get involved in some of the many activities we have planned for October. There’s so many that it’s really a little silly.
This week’s special guest will be from the Santa Barbara Zoo. The zoo is looking for volunteers for its annual Boo at the Zoo weekend.
Other stuff on the agenda includes Poverty Conference * Summit for Danny * Bunny Festival * Santa Barbara Opera * Happy Hour * Night Hike * Rotaract Pen Pals in South Africa * Festival of Arts * Member Spotlight Mini Speech…
You get the idea. See you there!

Hikers Get Perfect Weather on Tunnel Trail

Published on September 26, 2007 in Social Events. 0 Comments


The moon looked full. The air was still. The views were clear. The temperature was perfect.

Tunnel Trail winds up Mission Canyon, so we got a good workout and had a lot of great conversations. It was nice to have Jagger the pitbull join us again after he took a couple of months hiatus to recover from his car accident (he’s never been much of a driver).

Good luck to Crystal with the new school term, to Natira for her trip to Greece and to Genvieve with opera season approaching.

Nearly Full Moon Night Hike in Mission Canyon

Published on September 23, 2007 in Social Events. 0 Comments

Join us tomorrow, Tuesday Sept. 25, at 6:15 p.m. for our nearly full moon night hike.

1. Beautiful scenery
2. Interesting people
3. Exercise

We’ll meet at 6:15 p.m. at the Santa Barbara Mission water fountain. From there, we’ll carpool up to Mission Canyon and hike Tunnel Trail for awhile.

Please RSVP with your phone number if you want us to wait for you (we’ll only wait for a little bit).

Wear sensible shoes. Bring a flashlight or headlamp, water and warm clothes. Dogs are welcome.

Rotaract Member Goes Abroad

Published on September 17, 2007 in Member Announcements. 0 Comments

Our membership chair Rita recently visited China!  Here’s what she had to say about the experience:

I went to China with other teachers from Dos Pueblos, San Marcos, and Carpinteria High. It was an amazing experience. The Chinese we met were so interested in learning more about Americans. We had a great time sharing and taking in the sites.

Literacy Is Good, and Scrabble Is Fun

Published on September 17, 2007 in Community Service and President's Picks. 0 Comments

You can still sign up to volunteer for the Scrabble Challenge for Literacy at the Santa Barbara Public Library on Friday September 28 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

(Click image for PDF brochure of the event)

The remaining training session for volunteers — who will serve as scorekeepers — is this Saturday, Sept. 22, at 10 a.m.

You can also support the library by competing in the tournament. All skill levels are welcome — really! You’ll be eligible for great prizes (and I hear they have lots), and you’ll be keeping your brain sharp. Everyone wins. Registration to compete costs $20.

Email bschwartzberg@santabarbara.gov to sign up to play or volunteer(and please CC sb_rotaract@yahoo.com) or call 805-564-5619 and tell Beverly that you’re with Rotaract.

Sure, it’s a Friday night, but when the tournament is over, the night will still be young, and your brain will be warmed up for witty conversation. Sign up now!

Rotaract Volunteers Frolic at Baby Fair

Published on September 17, 2007 in Community Service. 0 Comments

The Cottage Health System Baby Fair was a colorful afternoon filled with bubbles, children, freebies and parents who seemed genuinely interested in learning about what’s available for their children. As Dana, the stellar event coordinator and Rotaract member, promised, there were also lots of pregnant women.

Our volunteers handed out free stuffed animals, worked the raffle booth, took family photos, manned the microphone, painted faces, hula hooped and blew bubbles.

I have a cute new T-shirt and a new respect for hospital cafeteria food and fire trucks. Check out the photos.

Baby Fair Volunteers Meet Tomorrow at 9:40 a.m.

Published on September 14, 2007 in Community Service. 0 Comments

Cottage Health System hosts it’s 22nd annual Baby Fair tomorrow, Sept. 15. More than 1500 people attend the event, with the majority being families-to-be and young families. There are also many children at the fair. They have 90 exhibitor spaces. A portion of those are children’s services departments with Cottage Health System, such as the Birth Center, Education and NICU. The majority are external organizations informing the public about their products and services. These range from selling baby clothing to information about starting a college fund. There is also a clown, magician, bouncer and entertainment for the kids to enjoy. Snacks, bike helmets, pedometers and T-shirts are available for purchase.

If you signed up with Rotaract Member Dana, be sure to arrive on time to help out at this great community event. Parking is available free of charge in the visitor lot on the south side of the hospital. Volunteer check-in is in front of the main entrance on the cement patio. Volunteers will get a free T-shirt. The theme includes “bubbles.” How could it not be fun?