A quick reminder that Deepa Willingham, our District Governor, will be visiting Group 8 today. They are hosting a reception for her at the Maritime Museum. As always, check our calendar for the most up to date event information.
WHERE: Santa Barbara Maritime Museum (at the harbor)
Hosted by Greg Gorga (SB Sunrise)
WHEN: Friday, August 27, 2010, 6:30 to 9 PM
WHAT: Substantial appetizers complimented by beer
from Paul Wright (Carpinteria) Brewery
WHY: Greet our esteemed District Governor Deepa Willingham
See fellow Rotarians from Group 8 area
Hello everyone! It’s that time of the month again… TIME FOR A NIGHT HIKE!
This month we’re going to have a nice & easy moonlight stroll along Carpinteria Bluffs on TUESDAY, AUGUST 24, 2010.
We’ll be meeting at the Starbucks parking lot on Old Coast Road at 7:30 to carpool to the bluffs. Feel free to bring friends, dogs, and BEVERAGES & SNACKS. We’d like to make a bit of a social event of it as our energies won’t be consumed by trekking up mountains, etc. so please bring your favorite beverage and cookies, cheese, crackers as desired– it should be a beautiful night!
Please RSVP to cmgustason@gmail.com or reach me at (661) 332-7741 so we know who to expect. See you there!
Cheyanne Gustason & Jack Azar
SB Rotaract Night Hike & Social Chairs
Taking on Tunnel Trail
On Monday, June 28, 10 of us hiked 2 miles up Tunnel Trail (and 2 miles back down).
The temperature was perfect. The pace of hiking and conversation was brisk.
Thanks to everyone who joined us for the hike — especially the brave newcomers like Gary, Nic and Yala.
Check out more photos from the hike here.
Wildflowers on Tunnel Trail 2010
It’s time again to take advantage of living somewhere this stinkin’ beautiful. Let’s go frolic in the mountains!
Here are the details for the next Rotaract night hike:
Who: You, your friends, your friendly dog and us.
When: Monday, June 28 at 6:30 p.m.
Where: Meet at Old Mission Santa Barbara. We’ll carpool to the trailhead from there.
What: We hike! We’ll head up Tunnel Trail. It’s only been open for a little while, and it’s interesting to see the area recovering from the fire. The hills have been carpeted with morning glories and other wildflowers.
Why: It’s fun. It’s healthy. We tell each other fun stories. Jack spots wildlife.
Come welcome the new Night Hike Co-Chairs — Jack and Cheyanne.
Please RSVP to liz@sbrotaract.com with your phone number if you plan on attending so we know who to wait for at the mission. We’ll depart promptly after 6:30, so please arrive on time.
It’s still green in the mountains, so let’s go hiking!
We’ll meet in front of the Panda Express in La Cumbre Plaza at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, April 27, at 6:30 p.m. From there, we’ll carpool to the trailhead.
As always, bring/wear:
- sensible shoes with traction
- water
- a flashlight or headlamp
- layered clothes
- friends and/or dogs*
*If you bring a dog, you’ll likely be asked to drive your own car.
Please RSVP to liz@sbrotaract.com if you plan to attend and give her your phone number. Then we know who we’re waiting for. We usually leave promptly after 6:30.
We go at a comfortable pace. Beginners welcome, but be ready to walk 4 miles.
One Photo from Images of India
Did you know that polio, a crippling disease, could be eradicated in as little as two years from now? Since 1985, polio went from being present in 125 countries to only 4. Come learn about how it was done and how people are trying to wipe it out completely.
On April 22, you can:
- Watch a special screening of “The Final Inch,” a documentary about the successes and challenges of eradicating polio worldwide.
- View Images of India, photos by Joe Johnston.
- Listen to a polio survivor tell his story.
- Listen to first-hand experiences of immunizing children in India.
- Pick up a treat at the bake sale.
The event is at Santa Barbara City College in the BC Forum and begins at 6 p.m. Parking will be free if you enter at the West Campus kiosk.
VOLUNTEERS STILL NEEDED: Contact ana@sbrotaract.com to sign up.
Rotaract Travel Weeks will take place all over Europe between August 1 and 15, 2010. During this time, Rotaractors will travel within Europe.
You want to travel?
Step 1) Look at participating countries and pick the country you would like to visit.
List of countries: http://www.facebook.com/l/f4f4f;www.rotaract-travel-weeks.org/regions/europe/
Step 2) Go to the Facebook Event Page of the country you select. You can find it on the country list above.
Step 3) Post a comment to the Facebook Event page indicating that you are interested in visiting the country.
For example:
Request: Berlin, Hamburg, Northern Germany
Me and my friend from the Rotaract Club of Firence would like to visit the north of Germany. We´d like to travel to Berlin, Hamburg and maybe some other nice places which you can recommend. Is there anybody from this area? Are there any Rotaract clubs in these cities?
Step 4) When somebody answers you can send him or her a message and discuss the details. When exactly are you planning to arrive? How long would you stay? Are there Rotaractors who are able to host you? etc.
It’s that simple! You pay your travel expenses, and make international friends! You may find someone willing to let you stay with them for free, or, at the very least, get recommendations about great spots to see, eat and explore.
It’s the best time of year to hike!
Please join Rotaract on Tuesday night for our next full moon night hike.
We’ll meet at Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf in Montecito at 6:30 PM on March 30 and then carpool to the trailhead. We’re hiking McMenemy Trail, which will give us gorgeous views of the city and ocean at sunset and then allow us to peek at the moon after dark. All skill levels welcome.
Night Hike Tips:
– bring a flashlight or headlamp
– wear sensible shoes with decent traction
– bring some water
– well-behaved dogs and friends are welcome (although people with dogs may need to drive to the trailhead with the dog)
Please RSVP to liz@sbrotaract.com if you want us to be on the lookout for you at the meeting spot before we go to the trailhead. Provide your phone number.
New to Rotaract? No worries. Come join us.
You may not recognize all the faces in the photo above. That’s because some of them are members of the Rotaract Club of San Luis Obispo, our neighbors to the north.
It’s time to get back on the trail, and we’re boldly going where no Rotaract Night Hike has gone before: Snyder Trail.
If you’ve clicked that link you might be intimidated. Don’t be. We’re not hiking the whole thing. We like night hikes for the fresh air, the good company and the evening exercise.
We’ll walk up the trail, using our flashlights to admire the wildflowers and trying our best to take artsy photos of the moon while talking about good places to eat and how to save the world. Then, when we get tired, we’ll turn around and walk downhill.
We don’t plan to go to the top … this time.
Show up at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, February 25, in front of the Panda Express at La Cumbre Plaza. We’ll carpool from there to the trailhead to minimize the number of adventure passes we need and our carbon footprint.
Tips:
- Bring a flashlight or headlamp
- Bring water and a light snack. If you’re prone to hunger, eat before we meet.
- Wear sensible shoes and layers for the cold night air
- Optional, but enjoyable: Bring a camera, your well-behaved dog, your mostly well-behaved friends
Please RSVP to liz@sbrotaract.com with your phone number so we know who to wait for before leaving for the trailhead. Plan on about 3 hours overall, including drive time.
