Event Co-chairs Setenay Osman, Nati Smith, and Belle Hahn (Trustee) at Lotusland's Memoirs of a Garden | Credit: Gail Arnold
In 2019, Society Matters covered 73 events, mostly nonprofit fundraisers. The column sought to capture the spirit and content of the events in words and pics, while also providing in depth information about the valuable work these nonprofits do in our community. These fundraisers raise crucial funds and are also some of the best parties in town. One event is featured in print each week. All stories appear on the website. independent.com/society.
Event Committee Co-chairs Kristen Klingbeil-Weis, Wendy Wheeler Smith, and Cynthia Abulafia at Planned Parenthood’s Birds and Bees BashLongoria Wines co-owner and Winemaker Rick Longoria, People Helping People CEO Dean Palius, and Longoria Wines co-owner Diana Longoria at People Helping People’s Vino de SueosExecutive Director Steven Sharpe, Founder Evelyn Jacob, and Board President Kelly Onnen at Food From The Heart’s 25th Anniversary CelebrationVolunteer of the Year Sheriff Lieutenant Ugo “Butch” Arnoldi, Development Director Santa Barbara/Ventura Region Gina Carbajal, and Athlete of the Year Samuel Jauregui at Special Olympics’ Fired Up DinnerCaruso CEO Rick Caruso and Rosewood Miramar Beach Managing Director Sen Carney at Rosewood Miramar Beach Grand OpeningCEO Erik Talkin (center) with SBCC students and event speakers Jazz Hill (L) and Ian Anzlowar (R) at the Foodbank’s Table of Life GalaEvent Co-chairs Maria and Monte Wilson at United Boys & Girls Clubs’ Rally 4 KidsEmcee and auctioneer Andrew Firestone with Executive Director Laurie Leis at Boys & Girls Club’s Shanghai Nights GalaDaniel Avalos and Tom Rollerson at Pacific Pride Foundation’s Royal BallWomen’s Auxiliary members Kim Schuck (President), Judy Sturgeon, and Joy Van Wickle at S.B. Rescue Mission’s 4th of July Barbecue DinnerRegional Director Tessa Madden Storms and Associate Director, Development & Volunteer Programs John “JB” Bowlin at PATH Santa Barbara’s Making It Home TourEvent Co-chairs Setenay Osman, Nati Smith, and Belle Hahn (Trustee) at Lotusland’s Memoirs of a Garden
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