South Bay Women's Network

Garden Party Evening Scholarship Benefit – May 24, 2023

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Join us again this year Wednesday, May 24th for our beautiful outdoor fundraiser being held at the display garden located at Sage Ecological Landscapes. The event will begin at 5:30 pm and will be catered by The Savory Palette, who are members of SBWN. Beer and non-alcoholic beverages will be available. Bring your chairs or a blanket to spread out on the meadow.

Sage Ecological Landscapes is located at 1301 Los Osos Valley Road, Los Osos

All proceeds from tickets, raffle and plant sale will benefit the SBWN Cuesta College Adult Women Re-Entry Student Scholarship program. South Bay Women’s Network started the Scholarship Program in 2000 to benefit adult women re-entry students attending Cuesta College. Over the years, SBWN has presented 128 scholarships totaling approximately $48,500. Contribution to our program will help us provide even more scholarships for women who need our support in transforming their lives and the lives of their families.

Entry fee*: $25/members – $30/guests
*Entry fee donation includes one (1) ticket for an alcoholic beverage and (1) raffle ticket.

  • Catering by The Savory Palette
  • Wine poured by the Denise Lowe, Goddess of Wine
  • Raffle
  • Live Music provided by Les Beck
  • Plant Sale
  • Garden Games … and more!

Proceeds Benefit SBWN 2023 Scholarship Program.

GUEST TICKET

MEMBER TICKET

2014 Scholarship Winners

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South Bay Women’s Network (SBWN) awarded four (4) $1000 scholarships this year to Cuesta College re-entry female students, Sabrina Bussell, a divorced mother of a daughter, she is pursuing a career in early childhood education in order to be self sufficient and give back to the community; Jimi McFarlin, a single mother of four, pursuing an AA in Human Services/Family Studies with plans for a BA in Child Psychology; Courtnay Jones both a single mother and grandmother, pursuing a career in Environmental Health and Safety; Ashley Erden a single mother of twin girls pursuing a career in Family Studies/Human Services. Funds for these scholarships were raised at the 2014 Speakeasy Scholarship Benefit, Pennies from Heaven luncheon meeting fundraiser and generous donations from SBWN member Alyce Thorp and other SBWN members.

Scholarship winners (l. to r.) Ashley Erden, Sabrina Bussell, Courtnay Jones with Scholarship committee Christine Womack, Alyce Thorp, AJ Fudge and Monica Randeen. (not pictured Scholarship winner Jimi McFarlin)
Scholarship winners (l. to r.) Ashley Erden, Sabrina Bussell, Courtnay Jones with Scholarship committee Christine Womack, Alyce Thorp, AJ Fudge and Monica Randeen. (not pictured Scholarship winner Jimi McFarlin)

2013 Scholarships Awarded

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schoalrship winners 2013South Bay Women’s Network (SBWN) awarded three (3) $500 scholarships this year to Cuesta College re-entry female students, Amanda Galaviz, single mother of a daughter; Dana Allen a single mother, pursuing a career as a paralegal; Danielle Bowen, a divorced mother of four, pursuing a career in medical assisting. Funds for these scholarships were raised at the 2013 Summer Evening Mixer, Pennies from Heaven luncheon meeting fundraiser and a generous donation from Alyce Thorp, a former SBWN president.

2012 Scholarship Awarded

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South Bay Women’s Network have selected Nicole Oliveros and Kim Jolicoeur as recipients of the 2012 SBWN Educational Scholarship Fund, a scholarship program which supports local women pursuing an education. Potential recipients either applied themselves or were nominated, and each was required to be a female Cuesta College re-entry student.

Funds for these scholarships were raised at the 2012 Summer Evening Mixer and our Pennies from Heaven meeting fundraiser.