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.
The Rotaract Club of Santa Barbara will hold its first April meeting on Tuesday, April 6, at 6:30 PM at Silvergreens restaurant on Chapala Street in downtown Santa Barbara. You can find us in the back room.
April is going to be a fun month. We have a 4-city creek cleanup on April 24, a film screening on April 22 and much more.
Also, it’s time to think about what role you can play in Rotaract from July 1, 2010 to July 1, 2011. Elections officers and chair appointments will happen soon!
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.
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.
Night hike cancelled!
Rotaract will lead its monthly night hike tonight, November 11. We’ll meet at Old Mission Santa Barbara at 6 p.m. and carpool to a trailhead. Beginners welcome.
Please bring a flashlight or headlamp, warm layered clothes and water. Friends and dogs are also welcome.
If you want to make sure we’re waiting for you, please RSVP to liz@sbrotaract.com.
Thank you to all the Rotarians who have supported the club through these formative years and to the Rotaractors who make it so much fun.
We had a fantastic party at the Dos Pueblos Ranch beach. Thanks to our wonderful hosts and caterer Lori Cordova of the Vandenberg Village Rotary Club. See more photos of the 2009 anniversary party here.
In honor of Thursday’s so-nearly-full-you-can’t-tell-it’s-not-full-yet moon, we’ll head out on our next night hike.
When: Thursday, Sept. 3 at 6 p.m.
Where: Meet in front of the Panda Express at La Cumbre. Then we’ll carpool to the Jesusita trailhead.
Who: You, your friends, your well-behaved dogs
Why: We do this every month. Haven’t you been paying attention? And, it’s fun.
Note: This is through an area that burned earlier this year. It will not be lush and green, and depending on trail conditions, we may have to play the evening by ear. If you want to see the burn area, this is a good time. The trail may be closed again soon so planes can drop erosion-control materials there.
In the spirit of trying something new, please RSVP in the comments of this blog entry if you’ll be able to join us.
Some awards:
Brightest flashlight: David Vo
Best accessory: Mel Truelove for Kona the dog
Best rollercoaster story: Ana Ruvalcaba
A big welcome to Aaron. And thanks for the wine, Laura. We wish you luck in the Bay Area.
