Tune in on January 1 at 8am to see Rotary's entry Changing Lives Through Education which aligns with one of Rotary’s areas of focus, Basic Education and Literacy.Learn more.
Reflections on 2021
We're halfway there! President Hannah shares her reflections on the first half of the Rotary year. Read her full message.
Auto-Refractor Arrives at Nueva Vida Clinic
We are happy to report the equipment arrived at the clinic in Nicaragua. Once trained by PlenOptika they will be able to test both eyes at the same time. Learn more.
Vocational Service Opportunity
Share your story with junior high and high school students. Topics include career exploration, overcoming obstacles and why college? Learn more.
Welcome, Eddie Gamboa!
Eduardo “Eddie” Gamboa was inducted as a new member of the Rotary Club of Santa Barbara Sunrise on December 15. Welcome to the Sunrise family, Eddie! Learn more.
Sunrise Rotarians Stand the Kettle
Sunrise volunteers bring holiday cheer and stand the kettle on three Saturdays at two locations to raise funds for the Salvation Army local corps. Learn more.
Team Rotary at Empty Bowls
Team Rotary was hard at work volunteering at Empty Bowls benefiting the Foodbank of Santa Barbara’s work to transform hunger into health in our community. Learn more.
Sunrisers Adopt Two Local Families
United Boys & Girls Club of Santa Barbara Adopt-A-Family holiday program received gifts for two families this Christmas thanks to our Sunrise elves. Learn more.
Team Rotary at CARE4Paws
Team Rotary volunteered to make a pawsitive difference at the CARE4Paws Donation Drive-Thru & Home for the Holidays Adoption Festival to help hundreds of pet families in need.
Team Rotary at the SB Public Library
Team Rotary staffed a table for the Santa Barbara Public Library Foundation to help get the word out about the new plaza. The table included a leaf art project for children.
Shoreline Park Walk Photos
It was an absolutely gorgeous Saturday morning for a three mile walk from the breakwater to the end of Shoreline Park and back followed by breakfast at the Breakwater Cafe. View photos.
Holiday Party
Sunrisers jingled and mingled at our holiday party at the home of Christine and Michael Holland. View photos.
Wednesday, January 5 @ 7:00 am
Club Meeting and Program
Meet two of our newest club members, Maria Long and Pita Khorsandi, who will share their life stories and experiences that have shaped their character. Join us for breakfast or online via Zoom.
Save the date and stay tuned for information on the location of our January happy hour. Whichever local watering hole Diana selects, you know you'll have a great time!
January 28-30 Weekend
Rotary District 5240 Conference
At the time of publication, the District 5240 Conference and Foundation Gala will be held in person at the Santa Barbara Beachfront Hilton. Learn more.
Benefit Lives, Locally and Internationally
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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.
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.
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