South Bay Women's Network

Garden Party Scholarship Benefit – May 24th

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Join us for a picnic on Saturday, May 24th, to support our first fundraiser of the year for the 2025 Scholarship Program. We will gather again at the scenic outdoor display garden at Sage Ecological Landscapes, 1301 Los Osos Valley Road. The event starts at 2 pm and offers simple picnic-style snacks, along with wine, beer, and non-alcoholic drinks. Bring a chair or a blanket to sit on the meadow and enjoy the day. This year’s event includes:

• Wine poured by the Denise Lowe, Goddess of Wine
• Silent Auction
• Plant Sale
• Live Music
• Photo Booth
• Garden Games … and more!

TICKETS*: $30
*Entry fee donation includes food, one (1) ticket for a beverage and (1) door prize ticket.

Proceeds Benefit SBWN Scholarship Program. Your support makes a difference for Cuesta College female reentry students. Come enjoy good food and great company while helping a worthy cause.

June Evening Meeting & Mixer

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Join us on Tuesday, June 3rd, 6 pm at The Savory Palette for a ACS Stop the Bleed Interactive Course with SBWN member Marcy Mullen, MEd Training & Consulting. She will guide use through the three quick techniques to help save a life before someone bleeds out: (1) How to use your hands to apply pressure to a wound; (2) How to pack a wound to control bleeding; (3) How to correctly apply a tourniquet. These skills help you act in an emergency. You can help save someone’s life.

Bleeding injuries can happen anywhere. We often see them on TV or in real life. Serious accidents or disasters can cause life-threatening bleeds. Learn how to control bleeding and become an immediate responder. This short presentation is just 30 minutes. Everyone who participates receives a free certificate from the American College of Surgeons.

Food provided by The Savory Palette in Morro Bay is included in meeting fee. Wine, Beer and non-alcoholic beverages available for purchase. We hope to see you there for a fun evening of networking and education!

$25 Members/$30 Guests

If you wish to pay at the door, email us your RSVP at info@sbwn.org

2024 Scholarship Presentation & Recipients

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South Bay Women’s Network (SBWN) hosted its Scholarship Presentation at The Benedict in Morro Bay this year. Members, guests, and scholarship recipients came together to celebrate six Cuesta College female re-entry students, each receiving a $1,000 scholarship.

The scholarship recipients represent a diverse range of backgrounds and academic pursuits. Each woman has demonstrated exceptional drive, resilience, and dedication to her educational goals. The scholarships will provide vital financial support, helping them overcome educational barriers and navigate the challenges associated with pursuing higher education.

The funds for these scholarships came from this year’s Garden Party Scholarship Benefit and the Clue the Movie fundraiser at the Bay Theater. We also received generous support from the SLO Women’s Network, SBWN members, and other supporters. This important effort shows SBWN’s strong dedication to empowering women in the South Bay community and helping them succeed in their education.

Thank you to our Scholarship Interview Committee – Valerie Parillo and Denise Lowe.

CLICK HERE FOR RECIPIENT VIDEOS

Scholarship recipients with SBWN Scholarship Chair Valerie Parillo
Alexis Aquia – Information Technology
Emily Jauregui – History with a special interest in Chicano/Indigenous Studies
Indira Ochoa – Psychiatric Technician
Samantha Morris – RN
Jamie Rose Annelle Villanueva – Addiction Treatment Studies
President Denise Lowe 

Not pictured: Tina Riley – RN

2024 Scholarship Recipients Videos

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Congratulations to our six winners: Alexis Aquia – Information Technology; Emily Jauregui – History with a special interest in Chicano/Indigenous Studies; Jamie Rose Annelle Villanueva – Addiction Treatment Studies; Samantha Morris – RN; Indira Ochoa – Psychiatric Technician; Tina Riley – RN

More photos and information

Tina Riley
Jamie Rose Annelle Villanueva
Samantha Morris

Spring Fling High Tea Fundraiser

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Stylish hats and elegant attire were plentiful at the Spring Fling High Tea Fundraiser, which took place on Sunday, April 21st. Attendees, including both members and guests, enjoyed a delightful high tea menu featuring finger sandwiches, soup, salad, tea party desserts, sparkling wine, and an assortment of teas. A special thank you goes to The Savory Palette for providing a wonderful meal. This was our first fundraiser of 2024, with the goal of raising funds for the SBWN Cuesta College Female Reentry Student Scholarship Program. The event successfully raised enough money for potentially two scholarships. Many thanks to all the wonderful women – and men – who joined us at the Spring Fling, as well as those who generously contributed their funds, gifts, and time to ensure the event’s success.

Thank you to Brittany Stewart from Limitless Skies: Custom Photobooth Services who kindly volunteered her time and photo booth for our event. Our guests had fun posing for their close-up shots. Brittany is our new social media intern.