Dear Businesses, Nonprofits and Schools,

We hope that back to school is going smoothly for all of your programs and businesses. We just finished distributing 2500 copies of our PRINTABLE Back to School Guides all over SB and beyond and parents have found this information very helpful. Click here to view our Special Issue which includes the PDF version of our guide >>

The world-famous (well, OK, locally famous) SBParent.com Costume Exchange and Book Swap will take place on Saturday, October 3 this year at La Cumbre Plaza. Preachool directors & principals, this is a great way for families to get "new" costumes and books free of charge! >> 

PARENT PERKS
PROMOTE YOUR BUSINESS FOR FREE!  Businesses, remember that our PARENT PERKS newsletter comes out at the end of the month. Be sure to post a discount or perk prior to September 23rd. If your perk is not included in the newsletter (space is limited) it will be visible by all when parents click through >> Do you currently receive our weekly PARENT NEWSLETTER? If not, sign up >> or click to view the Newsletter Archives >>

EDITORIAL CALENDAR:
SBParent.com's subscriber rate is steadily increasing. We currently have over 7,700 local families that subscribe to our weekly e-newsletters. Upcoming newsletters for parents include:

• Sept. 23 - Finding Mary Poppins: Babysitters/Daycare Providers
• Sept. 30 - Teen Focus (Classes, Sports, Crisis Support Programs, College Prep & Scholarship Information)
  
• Oct. 7 - Halloween Madness (Costumes, Pumpkins & Activities)
  
• Oct. 14 - Chicken Soup or Tylenol (Health & Wellness Tips)
  (Please contact info@sbparent.com if you would like to do an ad in any issue.)

We care about your business and are here to help connect you with local parents. If you don't have a listing, click here for details. >>

Networking and Marketing Opportunities

B2B Breakfast Goleta Chamber

• Tuesday, Oct. 6 from 7:00-9:00am. Meet prospective customers & other business owners. Everyone gives a 20 second elevator pitch. website >>

CA Lemon Festival - Oct. 17th and 18th at Girsh Park

• For the past 17 years the Lemon Festival has been the biggest celebration in the Goleta area, and it keeps getting better each year. You'll find wonderful food, a fantastic family atmosphere, and variety of entertainment and activities that have made this event the most anticipated in the Goleta Valley. This weekend also includes the Goleta Fall Classic Car and Street Rod Show and the ever-popular 'Safety Street'. Don't miss our pie-eating contests, the arts and crafts vendors and our new Green Business trade show. Vendor applications are available online >>

Summit for Danny - October 24

• The 9th Annual Summit for Danny community climb has both Sponsorship and Climber opportunities available!! This ever growing and very recognizable event takes place at Manning Park and fully benefits the Daniel Bryant Youth & Family Treatment Center. Come join employees, volunteers, and other locals- of every ability- while enjoying scenic Santa Barbara trails from easy to advanced levels. The hike will be followed by a celebratory barbeque with fun, prizes, and entertainment for all ages. Sponsoring this highly visible community event will provide marketing opportunities, and name recognition for your business. In order to make sponsorships available to as many as possible, there are several levels of participation ranging from $100 to $15,000.There are prizes for climbers of all ages and for the Company with the largest team! This important community event will help fund scholarships to provide alcohol and drug treatment for local youth and families. It is also a special way for you and your employees, friends and families to enjoy a day together in support of an important cause! For further information please contact the Director of Media & Special Events, Sarah Lauderdale at (805) 963-1433 x110 or slauderdale@cadasb.org

Kids Expo at La Cumbre Plaza - Saturday, November 7   2-5:30pm

• Demonstrations, safety, resources, live music and lots more! Focus will be on kids programs & sports. Contact info@sbparent.com if you would like to have a table at the event! This will be an excellent opportunity to put your business in front of families.

NEW EVENT: SB International Marathon - Saturday & Sunday, December 5 & 6

• The inaugural Select Staffing SB International Marathon will take place at SB City College. In addition to the Sunday marathon, there will also be kids races, children's festival, and a Health/Fitness Expo throughout the weekend. Table space in Children's Activity area is available ($200). The first four SBParent.com businesses to email sbimarathon@cox.net will receive a FREE table space (business/non-profit to provide activity).