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Special Movie Screening – Thelma & Louise

May 28, 2025 by Dawn Rodden

South Bay Women‘s Network is presenting a special screening of Thelma & Louise on Monday, July 7th, at 5:30 pm, doors open at 5 pm. This fundraising event takes place at the Bay Theater in Morro Bay. The film, a 1991 American crime drama, follows two friends, Thelma Dickinson and Louise Sawyer, as they set out on a weekend trip to a fishing cabin in the mountains to escape their dull routines. The trip turns dangerous when Louise kills a man who tries to assault Thelma at a bar. Fearing the law, Louise decides to flee to Mexico, and Thelma joins her.

All ticket sales will support the SBWN Scholarship Fund.


In 2000 South Bay Women’s Network awarded its first two scholarships of $75 each which began the Cuesta College Female Reentry Student Scholarship Program. Since those first two scholarships SBWN has awarded 115 scholarships to support local women in their decision to finish a degree for a total of over $64,900. This has become our signature fundraising effort and focus!

Contact us if you would like to be a sponsor.

MOVIE TICKET – $15

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2024 Scholarship Recipients Videos

December 17, 2024 by Dawn Rodden

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

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Spring Fling High Tea Fundraiser

April 24, 2024 by Dawn Rodden

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.

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Presenting at Morro Bay Chamber Breakfast on the Bay

March 24, 2024 by Dawn Rodden

View SBWN President Denise Lowe’s presentation.

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2023 Scholarship Winners Videos

December 7, 2023 by Dawn Rodden

Here are videos from a few of our 2023 Cuesta College Re-entry Female Student Scholarship recipients. MORE INFO & PHOTOS OF SCHOLARSHIP PRESENTATION

Cassandra Booker
Danielle Hernandez
Jennifer Kirby
Micaela Baldwin-Granger
Sandy Infante
Sophie Kinnebrew

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2023 Scholarship Awards Presentation

December 7, 2023 by Dawn Rodden

South Bay Women’s Network (SBWN) awarded (11) scholarships of $500 each this year to Cuesta College female students. Funds for these scholarships were raised through this year’s $40 for 40 Year Fundraiser, Garden Party Scholarship Benefit, a scholarship donation from SLO Women’s Network and generous donations from SBWN members and supporters. Potential recipients either submitted an application themselves or were nominated, and each was required to be a female Cuesta College re-entry student, defined in the educational system as one who attends college following an interruption in their post-high school education. 

Presentation of our Scholarship winners was held on December 5, 2023 at The Savory Palette Wine Bar in Morro Bay.

Thank you to our Scholarship Interview Committee, Valerie Parillo (pictured with all the recipients), Denise Lowe and Karen Wilson.

SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS:
Angelica Aguirre/Psychiatric Technician
Micaela Baldwin-Granger/Criminal Justice
Cassandra Booker/Addiction Treatment Studies
Peyton Ellis/Nutrition & Dietetics (not pictured)
Norma Esguerra/Criminal Justice with Photography
Danielle Hernandez/Business Administration
Sandy Infante/LVN
Sophie Kinnebrew/Welding and Steel Cutting
Jennifer Kirby/RN
Jennifer Pina/ Psychiatric Technician
Alyssa Salazar/ AST Nutrition and Dietetics,AS AA in Communications

Angelica Aguirre
Micaela Baldwin-Granger
Cassandra Booker
Norma Esguerra
Danielle Hernandez
Danielle Hernandez
Sophie Kinnebrew
Jennifer Kirby
Jennifer Pina
Alyssa Salazar
Member, scholarship winners and guest enjoyed a warm meal.
2023 Board of Directors: Deborah Howe, VP; Denise Lowe, President; Dawn Rodden, Marketing Director; Ali DeRoche, Treasurer; Debbie Wacker, Secretary

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