Maria Long was inducted as a returning member on July 7 and was sponsored by Frank Tabar. Welcome back, Maria! Learn more.
Women's Socks and Underwear Donated to Showers of Blessing
248 pairs of women’s socks and 70 pairs of women's underwear were needed due to an increase in female guests. Learn more.
Butterfly Beach Access Ramp Usable Again Thanks to Team Rotary
Volunteers shoveled excess sand and debris from the accessibility ramp at Butterfly Beach so it is usable again. Learn more.
Fourth of July Fun!
Family and friends enjoyed food, games, music and fireworks viewing at the home of Diana Washburn. See photos.
Happy Hour Happiness!
Sunrisers enjoyed an evening of fellowship at Benchmark eatery in the center of Santa Barbara's cultural district. See photos.
Wednesday, August 4 @ 7:00 am
Club Meeting Speaker: Ysabella Yturralde
Spirit of Fiesta
Join us for a Sunrise summer favorite when we meet this year's Spirit of Fiesta and enjoy a short performance! Learn more.
Thursday, August 5 @ 8:00 pm
An Evening at Noches de Ronda at the Courthouse Sunken Garden
Diana will stake out a spot for us in the middle on the upper level close to the street. Bring a low chair, blanket, and castanets! Learn more.
Wednesday, August 18 @ 7:00 am
Club Meeting Speakers: New Member
Craft Talks
Our two newest members, Liz Smith and Angelique Davis, have already jumped in and gotten involved. Learn more.
Thursday, August 19 @ 5:30 pm
Happy Hour at Courthouse Tavern, Santa Barbara's Newest Restaurant
Overlooking the majestic Courthouse and Sunken Gardens, join us for happy hour bevvies and nibbles. Learn more.
Saturday, August 21 @ 8:00 am
Shoreline Park Walk and Breakfast at the Breakwater Cafe
Join Judith and her dog Bella for a beautiful summertime ocean view walk with your Rotary friends! Learn more.
Save-The-Date: October 8-10
Don't Miss the District Conference at Ventura Beach Marriott
Inspiring speakers, project booths, vendors, Rotary fellowship, and more. Register early so you don't miss out! Learn more.
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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.
Join us! We meet on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays at 7:00 a.m. at the Santa Barbara Club located at 1105 Chapala Street in downtown Santa Barbara. Our meetings are also held virtually via Zoom.
Read more about our club here. If you would like more information about our activities or would like to become a member,
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.