Essay Contest: 12 Week Body Fat Loss Challenge

Personal trainers Valerie Minning & Stacey Cooper will be choosing 6 people (Male or Female) to win 3 months of FREE personal training to compete against each other for the biggest body fat percentage loss over 12 weeks!

The essay contest runs for one week–ALL entries are due by 12 Midnight Sept 1 and the winners will be announced at the Bootycamp for Breast Cancer Event at Fueled Sports ( 530 State Street ) on the evening of Sept 2nd. The Fat Loss contest will start Sept 20th and run through Dec 10th with a final party to announce the winner on Dec 16th. There will be a large prize package for the winner—stay tuned for those details!!!

Qualifications:

*You MUST be available to train the ENTIRE time (Sept 20- Dec 10) with only 2 days off for Thanksgiving–please check your calendars to make sure you can commit to this training program!

*You will be training 5 days per week in groups of 3 with either Valerie Minning or Stacey Cooper at Fueled Sports Performance. There will be 1 outdoor group session/challenge per month. These dates will be agreed upon and confirmed during the first week of training.

*You will need to be available to train at 6AM, 5PM or 6PM for a One Hour Session, 5 days per week.

*You must complete essay and attach pictures (Front & Back shots please) wearing athletic clothes. These are due to staceycooper1@cox.net but Midnight Sept 1st.

The Essay Question: Why would this training change your life & how you feel about yourself?

*In the essay, be sure to explain your commitment level and assure us of your dedication. Please limit the essay to 2 typed pages

Send essays to staceycooper1@cox.net

See you all at the event!!!

Stacey Cooper & Valerie Mininng

Art From Scrap is teaming up with Jack Johnson on his 2010 To The Sea Tour and All At Once, a social action network that connects nonprofits with people who want to become active in their local and world community.

For over twenty years, Art From Scrap (AFS) has been a leading environmental education organization in Santa Barbara. The AFS Green Schools Program reaches 14,000 children yearly, through lessons and field trips covering the topics of Waste Diversion, Watershed Education, Gardening, and Composting.   Art From Scrap promotes the philosophy of All At Once, that “Collectively, individual actions create global change. Your actions, your voice, and your choices, all have a huge impact.”

As part of this partnership, the Johnson Ohana Charitable Foundation (Jack Johnson’s new charity) is matching every dollar contributed to Art From Scrap, up to $2,500, between now and October 15^th. Any contributions made at this time will double in value through this generous matching opportunity!

On October 13^th, Art From Scrap will have a table at Jack Johnson’s Santa Barbara County Bowl concert. The table will be located in the Village Green,  a collection of interactive booths where concert-goers can get educated, inspired, and connect face-to-face with Art From Scrap, All At Once, and other local and national non-profits.

Visit www.AllAtOnce.org and www.artfromscrap.org to check out what you can do before, during, and after the show to get involved.

CONTACT: Melissa Brooks
PHONE: (805) 884-0459 ext. 17
FAX: (805) 884-1879
EMAIL: devo@artfromscrap.org

302 East Cota Street
Santa Barbara, CA93101
www.artfromscrap.org

About Art From Scrap: Art From Scrap is Santa Barbara’s Environmental Education and Art Center.  The AFS Green Schools Program reaches 14,000 children yearly, through lessons and field trips covering the topics of Waste Diversion, Watershed Education, and Gardening and Composting. AFS Green Schools supports teachers with resources, including teacher training workshops, an environmental lending library, creek testing kits, classroom materials, and garden supplies.

The nation is still buzzing about last year’s inaugural, international fashion/shopping extravaganza “Fashion’s Night Out”. Paseo Nuevo is hosting Santa Barbara’s first take on this economy spurring event, Friday September 10. On this one fabulous evening, the community is invited to celebrate all things fashion and shopping alongside the rest of the world—from Brooklyn, to Boston, to Brazil. Let me know if you have any questions—Thanks, Kevala.

CALENDAR LISTING

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

August 26, 2010

MEDIA CONTACTS: Kevala Kenna, kevala@ks-comm.com, 303-495-5159

Calendar Editors: Please let your readers know about the following free event

Work it! FASHION’S NIGHT OUT

Santa Barbara Indulges in International Shopping and Fashion Extravaganza

WHAT:

Santa Barbara shopaholics and fashionistas are invited to partake in the 2010 edition of the most epic, stylish event of the year. From Brooklyn to Brazil to Boston, the nation is buzzing about last year’s globe-spanning extravaganza Fashion’s Night Out. Now it’s back–and you’re invited to experience it Santa Barbara-style—at Paseo Nuevo, September 10.

Fashion’s Night Out is an unprecedented global initiative created to celebrate fashion, restore consumer confidence, boost the industry’s economy and put the fun back in shopping. For one special night, our stores will bring special one-of-a-kind events and extras inside to make the shopping experience that much more enjoyable.

Also, Fashion’s Night Out kicks-off the community-wide event—Shop Spree SB (a Santa Barbara steals & deals fest). Guests at Paseo Nuevo will enjoy great live entertainment, and exclusive discounts at participating retailers. See www.paseonuevoshopping.com for full details.

WHEN & WHERE:

FASHION’S NIGHT OUT

September 10, 2010

6:00pm – 9:00pm

SHOP SPREE SB at Paseo Nuevo

September 10 & 11, 2010

During normal center hours

Paseo Nuevo

Center Court

651 Paseo Nuevo

Santa Barbara, CA 93101

(805) 963-7147

FOR MORE INFORMATION:

For more information, call the Paseo Nuevo Management Office at (805) 963-7147.

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

August 24, 2010

CONTACTS: Kevala Kenna, kevala@ks-comm.com , (303) 495-5159

SOUNDS GOOD

Enjoy wine and music at La Cumbre Plaza’s Thursday Night “Jazz at the Plaza” Series

LIVE ENTERTAINMENT:

Got jazz? If you haven’t quite gotten your fill of the sweet summertime jazz beats,“get jiggy with it” every Thursday night starting September 2 (through October 28) from 5:00 to 7:00pm at La Cumbre Plaza’s “Jazz on the Plaza” music series. Local renowned jazz artists will light up the fountain-side terrace with melodic new riffs, and the Santa Barbara County Vintners’ will be presenting a special wine tasting each week for $15 per person which includes an appetizer plate from Marmalade Café. All you have to do is show up and get your groove on.

September 2, 2010:

Tom Ball & Kenny Sultan

Tessa Marie Wines

Featured Retailer: Ruth’s Chris Steak House, offering samples

September 9, 2010:

John Crosse & The La Cumbre Jazz All-Stars

Tercero Wines

Featured Retailer: Chicos, offering tips on packing the perfect travel bag

September 16, 2010:

Teka & New Bossa

Ampelos Cellars

Featured Retailer: Tiffany & Co., showcasing crystal stemware and bar accessories

September 23, 2010

Lois Mahalia Soulful Jazz

Lucas & Lewellen Wines

Featured Retailer: Talbot’s, showcasing style and trend tips

WHAT ELSE:

September 30, 2010:

Bernie Mieisinger & The La Cumbre Jazz All-Stars

Daniel Gehrs Wines

Featured Retailer: J. Jill, showcasing style and trend tips

October 7, 2010:

Julie Christensen & The JC Trio

Dragonette Wines

Featured Retailer: By Design, featuring wall and metal art

October 14, 2010:

Luis Munoz Latin Jazz

Artiste Wines

Featured Retailer: PacSun, showcasing fall trends

October 21, 2010

Lois Mahalia & The Jay Birds with Justin Claveria

Daniel Gehrs Wines

Featured Retailer: lucy, showcasing their newest line and offering workout tips

October 28, 2010 (Final Night):

The Randy Tico All-Stars Brazilian Song and Dance

Qupe Wines

Featured Retailer: A weekend in Paris with Louis Vuitton, featuring the latest in LV travel accessories

Must be 21 and older to consume alcohol. Wine and appetizer tickets available at the event only. Limited seating is provided on a first come, first serve basis. Outside chairs and food are welcome.

Sponsored By: Santa Barbara County Vintners’ Association, SBParent.com, The Daily Sound, Marmalade Cafe and The Teddy Bear Cancer Foundation

WHEN:

Every Thursday Night from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

The La Cumbre Plaza Thursday “Jazz on the Plaza” will host the final Thursday Night event on Thursday, October 28, 2010.

WHERE:

La Cumbre Plaza
At the Square Fountain near Tiffany & Co.
121 S. Hope Ave.
Santa Barbara, CA 93105

FOR MORE

INFORMATION:

For any additional questions about “Jazz on the Plaza” please call Kate Taggart Honea at (805) 963-7147 or email at kate.taggart@macerich.com.

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PEP Press Release: New Spanish Services

For Immediate Release
August 24, 2010

Contact: Jenny Deakyne, PEP Public Relations
(805) 453-9363/Public.Relations@SBPEP.org

Spanish New Parent Discussion Group Meetings- Beginning September 9, 2010, Spanish PEP groups will be meeting on THURSDAYS from 9am-11am at Harding School Family Resource Center, Room 1, 1625 Robbins Street.

Meet with new parents like yourselves to share stories, learn new things, and enjoy some pleasant company. Many PEP volunteers and their children have made lifelong friendships through these groups.

New groups begin every other month, offering an opportunity to meet parents with babies the same age as yours. It’s a time to share experiences and derive support from one another.

Bilingual Warmline (805) 564-3888:
Our free 24-hour service provides confidential one-on-one support from trained volunteers, parents just like you.
From basic infant care to breast or bottle feeding issues to postpartum adjustment, the Warmline can be a great source of information and support.

PEP (Postpartum Education for Parents), a group of trained parent volunteers, offers numerous programs to help parents and families thrive with their new children. PEP believes that there is no one right way to parent. Your confidence in being a parent will increase with the knowledge that other parents, through PEP, are there to help you.
PEP recognizes that adding a child to the family is not a simple process and that there are significant problems inherent in postpartum adjustment for both parents, but especially for the mother.

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Jenny Deakyne, Public Relations
(805) 453-9363

PEP
P.O. BOX 261
SANTA BARBARA, CA 93160
WARMLINE: (805) 564-3888

For Immediate Release MEDIA CONTACT: Candice Tang/Juliana Minsky, (805) 687-3322

Women’s Economic Ventures: Entrepreneurship and Opportunities During Economic Uncertainty

WEV’s Fall business training programs start in September; One-hour Orientations are first step to decide if entrepreneurship is right for you

Santa Barbara and Ventura Counties, August 16, 2010 – With State unemployment rates still hovering high, gaining new business skills can provide a competitive edge, and starting a business may actually be a survival strategy. From 2008 to 2009, women-owned businesses totaled 7.2 million firms, employing 7.3 million people, and generating $1.1 trillion in sales. Today, Women’s Economic Ventures (WEV) is looking to add to this number and provides programs and other resources to help one start or grow a business. Their core 14-week Self-Employment Training courses start in September in Santa Barbara and Ventura Counties.

Self-Employment Training (SET)

WEV’s comprehensive 14 week, 56-hour Self-Employment Training (SET) program is targeted to women (also serves men), and provides guidance on how to start, operate or expand a business. Participants leave the course with a complete business plan including a marketing plan, a cash flow projection, an operations plan, and a core network to help sustain the business. The program is offered in both English and Spanish, and provides week-by-week training in the most important aspects of organizing, financing, marketing and managing a small business. Topics include finances, marketing and sales, public relations and advertising, legal and insurance issues, record keeping, and how to write a business plan. After the 14 week course, WEV SET graduates emerge with the most important tools and resources they need to start a new business or grow their current business. Since 1991, WEV has helped to create or expand over 2,000 businesses, creating or retaining over 3,000 local jobs.

The Self-Employment Training course is offered twice each year, with classes starting in February and in September. The class runs for 14 consecutive weeks, one night a week for three hours, and includes two full Saturdays. Classes are taught in Santa Maria, Buellton, Santa Barbara, Thousand Oaks and Ventura. Participants considering the course are required to attend a free one-hour orientation workshop. These orientations offer a complete overview of the SET course and help clients assess whether self-employment is right for them. (SEE BELOW FOR UPCOMING ORIENTATION DATES). English and Spanish language orientations are held in Santa Maria, Buellton, Santa Barbara, Thousand Oaks and Ventura.

UPCOMING ORIENTATION DATES – Please call or visit the website today to make a reservation.

Santa Barbara

965-6073

or www.wevonline.org

English:

Time: 12 – 1 pm

August 18

August 24

Sept 1

Santa Maria

965-6073

English:

Time: 12 – 1 pm

August 20

Time: 6 – 7 pm

August 17 (Buellton)

August 24

August 31

September 1

Spanish:

Time: 7 – 8 pm

August 24

September 1

Ventura

667-8004

English:

Ventura

Time: 6 – 7 pm

August 18, 25

Thousand Oaks

Time: 6 – 7 pm

August 16, 23

Business Plan Intensive

In late September, WEV will offer Business Plan Intensive, an accelerated, six-week business plan writing course, designed for business professionals who need access to capital quickly. Business Plan Intensive is perfect for new entrepreneurs and current business owners who need to implement a launch or a growth strategy and need an infusion of capital to succeed. The course includes emphasis on financial intelligence and integrated marketing techniques, and a viability study.

The Self-Employment Training course is part of the continuum of programs WEV offers to help women start-up, launch, grow, and sustain their own business, including: business consulting, advanced business training, and small business start-up and expansion loans. WEV is dedicated to creating an equitable and just society through the economic empowerment of women. For more information please call 805-965-6073 or visit www.wevonline.org.

Sources: State of California Employment Development Department; Center for Women’s Business Research

WEV is partially funded by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). SBA’s funding is not an endorsement of any products, opinions or services. All SBA funded programs are extended to the public on a nondiscriminatory basis.

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Come lend a hand, build a community!

On Saturday, September 25, 2010, United Way of Santa Barbara County will host the 19th Annual Day of Caring – your opportunity to give back to the community through a morning of helping out the various nonprofits in our community. Teams of volunteers from across the county will gather to complete much needed tasks such as painting, landscaping, sorting goods and general repairs. Sign up TODAY!

Event Information

Date: Saturday, September 25, 2010

Time: 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Where: Volunteers will meet at Page Youth Center, 4540 Hollister Ave., for a FREE Kick-off Breakfast before heading to their assigned project sites*.

Who: All volunteers ages 6 and up are welcome to participate

Note: Volunteer Registration Deadline is September 17th

Cost: FREE

*Note: Volunteers will be assigned to their project worksites the week of the event.

Info: Phone: 805-965-8594
Email: dayofcaring@unitedwaysb.org

Web: www.unitedwaysb.org/dayofcaring

SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON SWAP MEET/RUMMAGE SALE EVENT
TO BENEFIT TEDDY BEAR CANCER FOUNDATION

Saturday, August 28th, from 8 to 12pm, the employees of Southern California Edison, at the local Santa Barbara District Office, will be hosting a Swap Meet/Rummage Sale in the parking lot of the Edison office at 103 David Love Place, Goleta, CA 93117. Clean out your closets and garages! Are you moving and have good condition items to donate? Local artisans and craft vendors welcomed to participate and display your talent! Limited spaces are available, please email for more details.

Proceeds will benefit the local, Teddy Bear Cancer Foundation which helps Santa Barbara area families with a child that has been diagnosed with cancer.

Rummage items for sale include clothing, knick-knacks, and numerous other treasures. In addition, arts & crafts will be available for purchase.

If you would like to make a donation, contribute rummage sale items in good working condition, or have any questions on how you may contribute/participate, please contact Cecilia Tavera at: Cecilia.Tavera@sce.com or visit www.teddybearcancerfoundation.org.