Happy October everyone and I hope many of you have been able to get out and enjoy this perfect weather. This evening I sat down to write my article to a mild 68 degrees. I turned my water sprinklers off today, but I think Mother Nature is not quite ready to settle into the change of season. The weather forecast predicts 90 degrees in Avila on October 2. Guess we don’t need to break out the sweaters just yet!
October is one of my favorite months because of Halloween. Our neighborhood’s Halloween participation is getting bigger every year. We enjoy the routine of catching up with all our neighbors as their kid’s “Trick or Treat” up and down our street. For some, it’s our yearly opportunity to check in and hear all the latest updates about their children and grandchildren.
The 2025 Avila Beach Community Foundation Grant cycle closed yesterday, and we are very excited to begin reviewing grant applications to be presented to the Board in November. We have several new organizations participating for the first time this year. It is inspiring to read about the impactful work being done in the Avila community by each of our applicants. The Board looks forward to announcing grant recipients for the coming year in late November.
Avila Beach Community Foundation Monthly Spotlight
This month the ABCF spotlights the Surfrider Foundation. The Surfrider Foundation is a non-profit environmental organization dedicated to protecting the world's oceans, waves, and beaches. Founded in 1984 by a group of surfers in Malibu, California, it has grown into a powerful activist network with over 80 chapters and 1 million supporters worldwide. Surfrider focuses on a variety of initiatives, including plastic pollution reduction, water quality improvement, coastal preservation, beach access, and climate change. They achieve their goals through a combination of grassroots activism, community engagement, education, and legal advocacy. Surfrider's mission is to ensure clean water, healthy beaches, and accessible coastlines for all to enjoy. The Avila Beach Community Foundation proudly supports the Surfriders Foundation to fund laboratory supplies for the Blue Water Task Force program.
Avila Beach Children's Business Fair
If you are not already planning to attend, here is an important reminder about an upcoming event that the ABCF proudly sponsors. On Saturday, October 12, the Avila Beach Children’s Business Fair will be held at the Avila Beach Community Center, 10:00am-1:00pm. Please come out and support our local young entrepreneurs as they showcase their ideas. Who knows, maybe one of you will be an early investor in tomorrow’s next big thing! For more information go to: www.childrensbusinessfair.org/avila-beach
Avila Beach Town Hall Forum
The Avila Beach Community Foundation is looking forward to hosting the upcoming Avila Beach Town Hall Forum with SLO County District 3 Supervisor, Dawn Ortiz-Legg. This free community event will be held on Tuesday, October 15, 6:00-8:30pm at the Avila Beach Community Center. This gathering will be a great opportunity to hear updates on important community topics through brief presentations, followed by a short Q&A. Free parking will be available during the event in the Avila Beach public parking lot adjacent to the Avila Beach Community Center. Complimentary appetizers and beverages will be served.
Hear from representatives from the following organizations:
· Office of Emergency Services
· Fire Safe Council
· Planning & Building
· Public Works
· County Parks
· Insurance Commissioner’s Office
Seating is limited and registration will be required.
Register here: www.eventbrite.com/e/avila-beach-town-hall-forum-tickets-1029281808597?aff=oddtdtcreator
Have a great October everyone and a Happy Halloween!
October is one of my favorite months because of Halloween. Our neighborhood’s Halloween participation is getting bigger every year. We enjoy the routine of catching up with all our neighbors as their kid’s “Trick or Treat” up and down our street. For some, it’s our yearly opportunity to check in and hear all the latest updates about their children and grandchildren.
The 2025 Avila Beach Community Foundation Grant cycle closed yesterday, and we are very excited to begin reviewing grant applications to be presented to the Board in November. We have several new organizations participating for the first time this year. It is inspiring to read about the impactful work being done in the Avila community by each of our applicants. The Board looks forward to announcing grant recipients for the coming year in late November.
Avila Beach Community Foundation Monthly Spotlight
This month the ABCF spotlights the Surfrider Foundation. The Surfrider Foundation is a non-profit environmental organization dedicated to protecting the world's oceans, waves, and beaches. Founded in 1984 by a group of surfers in Malibu, California, it has grown into a powerful activist network with over 80 chapters and 1 million supporters worldwide. Surfrider focuses on a variety of initiatives, including plastic pollution reduction, water quality improvement, coastal preservation, beach access, and climate change. They achieve their goals through a combination of grassroots activism, community engagement, education, and legal advocacy. Surfrider's mission is to ensure clean water, healthy beaches, and accessible coastlines for all to enjoy. The Avila Beach Community Foundation proudly supports the Surfriders Foundation to fund laboratory supplies for the Blue Water Task Force program.
Avila Beach Children's Business Fair
If you are not already planning to attend, here is an important reminder about an upcoming event that the ABCF proudly sponsors. On Saturday, October 12, the Avila Beach Children’s Business Fair will be held at the Avila Beach Community Center, 10:00am-1:00pm. Please come out and support our local young entrepreneurs as they showcase their ideas. Who knows, maybe one of you will be an early investor in tomorrow’s next big thing! For more information go to: www.childrensbusinessfair.org/avila-beach
Avila Beach Town Hall Forum
The Avila Beach Community Foundation is looking forward to hosting the upcoming Avila Beach Town Hall Forum with SLO County District 3 Supervisor, Dawn Ortiz-Legg. This free community event will be held on Tuesday, October 15, 6:00-8:30pm at the Avila Beach Community Center. This gathering will be a great opportunity to hear updates on important community topics through brief presentations, followed by a short Q&A. Free parking will be available during the event in the Avila Beach public parking lot adjacent to the Avila Beach Community Center. Complimentary appetizers and beverages will be served.
Hear from representatives from the following organizations:
· Office of Emergency Services
· Fire Safe Council
· Planning & Building
· Public Works
· County Parks
· Insurance Commissioner’s Office
Seating is limited and registration will be required.
Register here: www.eventbrite.com/e/avila-beach-town-hall-forum-tickets-1029281808597?aff=oddtdtcreator
Have a great October everyone and a Happy Halloween!
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