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Night Hike: Jesusita on 9/3

Published on August 31, 2009 in Social Events. 1 Comment Tags: , , , .

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.

Helping Is Not a Sole Activity

Published on August 24, 2009 in Community Service. 0 Comments Tags: , , , , .

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We had an amazing, nay spectacular, turnout for our shoe-packing volunteer day last Saturday. We helped the Rotary Club of Santa Barbara Sunrise repack hundred’s of pairs of shoes so they could be easily transported down to Mexico where they will be greatly appreciated.

Thanks to everyone who showed up and sweated it out.

Earn Good Karma at the Beach

Published on August 12, 2009 in Community Service. 0 Comments Tags: , , , , , .

This Saturday we’re going to have a good time and keep a lot of trash out of the ocean. Here’s the plan:

What: A nice walk to the beach during which you happen to pick up a lot of trash. Surfrider Foundation will provide bags and gloves. There’s no nicer way to earn volunteer hours.

When: Saturday, August 15, at 10 a.m. – Noonish

Where: Ellwood beach bluffs. We’ll meet at the corner of Phelps and Cannon Green.

Directions: 101 North to Glen Annie/Storke. Exit and turn left toward the ocean. Pass Hollister and the shopping center. Turn right on Phelps (a light). Go straight until the road curves sharply to the right. Park on the dirt to your left and look for us!

Next steps: (1) Please RSVP to liz@sbrotaract.com to confirm that you can attend. (2) Invite more friends. If enough people sign up, we’ll bring donuts, too.

Why: We like clean, safe beaches and healthy oceans, dolphins and fish.

See You at the Night Hike

Published on July 29, 2009 in Social Events. 0 Comments Tags: , , , .

It’s that time again. Let’s hit the trail for an evening hike.

Come along on July 30 as we get a little evening exercise, chat with friends and survey some of the fire damage to the Tunnel Road and Inspiration Point trails.

We will meet in front of the Panda Express at La Cumbre plaza at 6 p.m. From there, we will carpool to the trailhead.

I recommend that you bring water, a flashlight/headlamp and a small snack. Please wear sensible shoes for walking and dress in layers.

Invite your friends. They’re welcome to join! Cameras, dogs and binoculars are also welcome.

If you RSVP to Liz with your phone number, we’ll wait at the meeting spot for a little bit. liz @ sbrotaract.com.

French Festival Fun on Sunday

Published on July 10, 2009 in Social Events. 0 Comments Tags: , , , , .

French FestivalMeet at Oak Park at 4 p.m. on Sunday, July 12, for this month’s FREE Rotaract social: the French Festival.

Look for President Tara Yeto at the corner of Alamar and Junipero at 4 p.m. Bring some cash if you want to sample yummy French foods. There will also be plenty of entertainment, including a poodle parade and a drag revue.

Read what the Independent has to say here. Au revoir!

Take 30 Seconds to Protect the Gaviota Coast

Published on July 9, 2009 in Community Service. 0 Comments Tags: , , , , .

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The Santa Barbara Surfrider chapter is a finalist in Barefoot Wine’s Beach Rescue Project to get $5,000 toward its efforts to protect the Gaviota Coast.

It’s a popularity contest, and Surfrider needs online votes to win. It’s in the lead, but another organization has been catching up more and more every day.

You can vote here once a day, every day, from now through August 15. I’ve bookmarked the page and vote every morning. Above is a photo of a small, already protected, part of the Gaviota Coast taken from inside a cave along the Gaviota Trail.

Relay For Life Reminders

Published on April 13, 2009 in Fundraising. 0 Comments Tags: , , , .

Matching gift information

Website to monitor your fundraising progress

Team Name: Santa Barbara Rotaract

Date: May 2 – 3, Bishop Diego High School

Shop for Foster Kids

Published on December 4, 2008 in Rotary Activities. 0 Comments Tags: , , , , , , .

During Halloween, Rotaract volunteered for Downtown Rotary’s masquerade ball, raising thousands of dollars for needy foster kids. On Dec 15 and 16, after work. they are going shopping for holiday gifts for the kids. The time is TBD but defintely in the evening, after work. It will only take about an hour and I think it will promise to be very rewarding.

Dec 15 – Macy’s

Dec 16 – K-Mart (though this date and time conflicts with our general meeting).

If you are interested in helping on the 15th, please email me. david [at] sbortaract.com

Thanks!

Goleta Rotary Christmas Party

Published on December 4, 2008 in Rotary Activities and Social Events. 0 Comments Tags: , , , , .

The Goleta Rotary Clubs have invited Rotaract to join them at their Holiday party, held this year at the Santa Barbara Yacht Club. The event is on December 15 from six to nine P.M. with cocktails and hors d’oeuvres being served early on and then a dinner at 7 PM. The tickets are $65 / person.

If you are interested, please contact Barbara Tzur (barbara.tzur@brylen.com) or Julie (julie@hbarchitects.com) for reservations. Mention you are part of Rotaract for a potential discount in admission.

Volunteer Building Bikes on Dec. 6

Published on November 29, 2008 in Community Service. 0 Comments Tags: , , .

This event could be a volunteer’s dream! You can sleep in a little, get fed, listen to music and be really useful.

Bikefest 2008 will begin at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 6.

329 Vereda Del Ciervo, Goleta
The day of contact person is Lou Ventura, and his phone numbers are 259-9317 and 685-1649.

We’ll be assembling children’s bikes that will be given to needy children throughout the community through many nonprofits. There are more than 500 bikes to be assembled! I’ve been told there will be lunch and live music. It’s a volunteering party!

If you can bring metric tools, that will be helpful. Useful sizes include 8,10,12,13,14,15,17. Channel locks and crescent wrenches are always needed. We will have some wrenches here if you can’t bring any. If you have no idea what those tools are or how to use them, you’re not alone! Show up, and you’ll be taught.

Please RSVP to liz@sbrotaract.com no later than Wednesday, Dec. 3 so we can let Lou know how many Rotaractors to expect.