President Bruce welcomes the busy spring season as we work on projects and bring communities and the world together to accomplish good things. Read his full message.
Wheelchairs Delivered in Puerto Vallarta
Hundreds of people from the Puerto Vallarta area received the gift of mobility thanks to Rotary. The second wheelchair distribution (the first was in November) was held in March. Learn more.
Congratulations, Hannah Rael
President Bruce recognized Hannah with Rotarian of the Month for March for her positive attitude and co-leadership of the International Service Committee. Thank you, Hannah!
Travel to Mexico This Spring
We are seeking club members to participate in a SEE International cataract surgical clinic with the Rotary Club of Celaya Nat-Tha-Hi in Celaya, Mexico on April 26-27.Learn more.
RAG Addiction Prevention will have a zoom meeting to learn about the awareness part of the SMART Program, and learn the steps to start training people to use Naloxone.Learn more.
Belated St. Patrick's Day Happy Hour
Sunrise Rotarians and friends gathered for a wee bit ‘o belated St. Patrick’s Day fun at Dargan's Irish Pub! View photos.
Thank You Dolphin Derby Early Sponsors!
Help spread the word, solicit a sponsorship, or become a sponsor yourself. Sponsorship support is essential to making our local and worldwide projects possible.Learn more.
Chasing Polio
Jean-Marc Giboux has documented efforts to eradicate polio globally for 18 years. Read an interview with the photojournalist about his work and efforts toward health literacy. Read here.
April Issue of Rotary Magazine
Read important news, inspiring Rotary stories from around the world, and resources for Rotarians to do our work better and more effectively. Read the online issue.
Saturday, April 6 @ 9am-12pm
Team Rotary: Alice Keck Park Garden Day
Join gardeners of all experience levels for a day of caring for the "Crown Jewel" of Santa Barbara, Alice Keck Park Memorial Garden. Learn more.
Saturday, April 13 @ 7am-12pm
Team Rotary: Rally4Kids
Volunteers needed to assist the United Boys & Girls Club of Santa Barbara County at their annual fundraiser, Rally4Kids. Learn more.
Sunday, April 14 @ 10am-12pm
Team Rotary: Explore Ecology Beach
Show the beach some love! Join us at beautiful Arroyo Burro Beach. Buckets, plastic bags, and reusable or disposable gloves will be provided.
The need doesn’t stop, and neither does Rotary. When you donate blood, you give the gift of life. A simple way to show Service Above Self in action. Meet in NHHCo parking lot. Learn more.
Friday, April 26-Sunday, April 28
Team Rotary: Earth Day Festival
Volunteers needed for the Santa Barbara Earth Day Festival, one of the longest-running Earth Day celebrations in the country. Shifts and tasks vary. Learn more.
Saturday, May 18 @ 8am-5:30pm
Camp Whittier Work+Fun Day
Spend a rewarding day making improvements at Camp Whittier. Projects will be suited for all skill levels. End the day with a western hoe down and barbecue. Learn more.
Wednesday, April 3 @ 7am
Club Meeting and Program
Come for breakfast, business meeting, and hear Mayor Randy Rowse discuss business, community service, and life! Bring your questions. Join us for breakfast or online via Zoom.
Wednesday, April 17 @ 7am
Club Meeting and Program
Join us for breakfast, business meeting, and learn about President Bruce's experience immunizing children in India with the polio vaccine.Join us for breakfast or online via Zoom.
Thursday, April 25 @ 5:30-7pm
Happy Hour at Jill's Place
Join your Rotary friends at Jill's Place for the best steaks, chops, chicken, fish, burgers & cocktails at this locals restaurant, with fireplace and warm welcome from Jill.Learn more.
Saturday, May 4 @ 9am-12noon
e-Bike Ride with Jann and Kirk
Join Kirk and Jann Greene for our second Sunrise bike ride. We’ll ride from Stearns Wharf to Carpinteria where we’ll stop for coffee and nice ocean views. Learn more.
Benefit Lives, Locally and Internationally
Please consider a donation to the Rotary Club of Santa Barbara Sunrise Foundation.
Join leaders. Exchange ideas. Take action.
Make a difference in your community! Join or refer a prospective member today.
Rotary District 5240 News and Information
Check out the latest news and information from the District.
The Rotary Club of Santa Barbara Sunrise is made up of local business, professional, and civic leaders. We meet regularly, get to know each other, form friendships, and through that, we’re able to get things done in our local and worldwide communities.
EDITOR'S NOTE: The Early Bird Bugle is a monthly publication of the Rotary Club of Santa Barbara Sunrise. Please submit questions, content, or photos to Karen Kawaguchi at kkawaguchi@sbma.net. Deadline for submissions is the 20th of the month prior to the next month’s issue. Publication is not guaranteed. Please ensure that all material submitted is correct and not subject to copyright from other parties.
.jpeg)
.png)
