Dear Businesses, Nonprofits and Schools,

Fall is here and before you know it the pumpkins will be replaced with all of the holiday glitter.   Be sure and read about upcoming newsletter issues we have planned for families to prepare for this busy time of year.

We hope that many of you will participate in our brand new KIDS EXPO at La Cumbre Plaza scheduled for Sat. Nov. 7th (vendor details below).  The goal of the event is to give families a fun afternoon of activities while they learn about all of the great resources our community has to offer.   It promises to be a fun filled day that concludes with an outdoor movie night.

PARENT PERKS
Listed businesses can 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 October 28th. 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 7,800 local families that subscribe to our weekly e-newsletters. Upcoming newsletters for parents include:

• Oct. 14 - Chicken Soup or Tylenol (Health & Wellness Tips)
• Oct. 21 - Character Counts (Parent-Teacher conferences and tutoring)
• Oct. 28 - Nutrition Awareness and School Lunches
• Nov. 4  - Pet Guide
• Nov. 11 - Etiquette Photography, Holiday Cards, Invites
  
• Nov. 18 - What's for Dinner? (Dining and meal planning)
  
• Nov. 25 - Holiday Issue
  (Please contact info@sbparent.com if you would like to do an ad in any issue.)

If you don't have a listing, click here for details. >>

Thank you for continuing to serve our local families.  

Networking and Marketing Opportunities

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 still 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

Business2Business Breakfast Goleta Chamber

• Tuesday, Nov. 3rd from 7:00-9:00am. Meet prospective customers & other business owners. Everyone gives a 20 second elevator pitch. website >>

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! Tables are $35 each for businesses and $25 for non-profits(rates for businesses with a current business membership or listing on SBParent.com).  This will be an excellent opportunity to put your business in front of families.  If you are interested in being a sponsor for this event, contact Melissa Lee at 637-1306.
  

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). Email sbimarathon@cox.net for more information.