South Bay Women's Network

March St. Patrick’s Day Evening Mixer

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Come celebrate St. Patrick’s Day early with us, Tuesday, March 4th at 6 pm! We’ll have themed games and delicious Irish food. Don’t miss out on the chance to win our featured door prize: a “Lucky Irish” goodie basket. Remember to wear green!

MEMBERS: Bring your business cards for a drawing to win an opportunity to invite your guest to join us for free at future event.

Food provided by The Savory Palette 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!

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

$25/members $30/guests

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February Evening Meeting & Mixer

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Join us on Tuesday, February 4th where Debbie Wacker, a certified public accountant and member of SBWN, will give a presentation called “Tax 2025: The End of TCJA” at our meeting at The Savory Palette Wine Bar in Morro Bay from 6-7:30 p.m.

Under the TCJA, the personal exemption was temporarily set to $0, meaning it was effectively put on hold. This change will last until December 31, 2025. After that date, personal exemptions will return to pre-TCJA amounts and will be adjusted for inflation.

Food provided by The Savory Palette 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!

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

RSVP

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.