JUNE 2026  |  VOLUME 40  |  ISSUE 12
 
EPIC Day of Service
Club members joined Parks & Rec staff at Alice Keck Park Memorial Gardens for Rotary’s EPIC Day of Service, helping beautify this beloved city  park. Learn more >>
Rotarians Walk for Mental Wellness
Twenty-two Rotarians from Santa Barbara Sunrise and Santa Barbara North participated in the Peace of Mind Walk, supporting mental health programs and research. Learn more >>
Restoring Sight in Celaya, Mexico
Through our partnership with sister club Club Rotario Celaya Nat-Tha-Hi, Rotary volunteers helped support life-changing cataract surgeries restoring sight in Mexico. Learn more >>
Laptop Awards for Students
The club awarded laptops to four graduating La Cuesta high school students heading to SBCC, supporting their continued education and future academic success. Learn more >>
Congratulations, Risa!
Our Rotary Youth Exchange Student, Risa Shimada, received an Academic Achievement Award in English from Santa Barbara High School Principal Ed Gomez. Learn more >>
 
Give Blood, Save Lives
Join us on June 10 for our community blood drive. A single blood donation can help multiple patients and provide lifesaving support when needed most. Learn more >>
Remembering Charter Member Dave Groom
Santa Barbara Sunrise Rotary remembers charter member Dave Groom, whose friendship, service, and lasting contributions helped shape the club from its founding in 1985. Learn more >>
Fiesta Dog Parade Fun
Several club members volunteered at the inaugural Fiesta Dog Parade hosted by Old Spanish Days, with President Elect Angelique Davis chairing and members joining the festivities. View photos >>
There’s a place for you in the good we do! A gift helps fund our projects, and membership opens the door to friendship, purpose, and making a real difference together. Curious to learn more? Join us for breakfast on the first and third Wednesdays at 7 a.m. at the Santa Barbara Club—you’re always welcome.
Benefit Lives, Locally and Internationally
Your donation to the Rotary Club of Santa Barbara Sunrise Foundation supports projects that feed families, empower youth, and improve communities here and around the world. Every gift makes a difference. Thank you for your support.
Impact Starts With Our Members
Looking to give back and connect? We're seeking people who want to make a difference, build lasting friendships, and serve their community. Know someone who fits the bill? Invite them to join us or come check us out yourself!
 
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.
 
 
  
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