I am pleased to announce the 2021 Congressional App Challenge! I hope this opportunity sparks enthusiasm for coding and a passion for problem solving in all participants. 

Officially launched by the U.S. House of Representatives in 2015, this nationwide competition encourages middle and high school student STEM engagement. Participants are invited to create an application or “app,” for desktop/PC, web, tablet, mobile, or other devices. A winner from the 24th Congressional District, chosen by a panel of expert judges, will be featured on the Congressional App Challenge website, and the winning app will also be eligible to be on display in the U.S. Capitol, honoring the winners from across the country.

The Congressional App Challenge is open to all middle and high school students in California’s 24th Congressional District. Students may register as individuals or as teams of up to four. No more than four students are allowed to form a team. If competing as a team, at least half of the teammates must be eligible to compete in the district in which they are participating in.

Registration is now open for interested participants. Students entering the competition must submit their app to CongressionalAppChallenge.us by Nov. 1, 2021. 

This is the perfect opportunity for Central Coast students to harness twenty-first century programming and technology to showcase their talent, skill, and vision. Whether you are an aspiring programmer or enjoy coding for fun, I welcome all students to submit an app! 

Should you have any questions please contact Jesse Ebadi in my Santa Barbara District Office at Jesse.Ebadi@mail.house.gov or Caitlin Cox in my San Luis Obispo District Office at Caitlin.Cox@mail.house.gov. We look forward to seeing the wonderful work your students submit!

Santa Ynez Valley Community

Leadership Program

A community service of the 

Purpose

To prepare aspiring community leaders in the Santa Ynez Valley for leadership roles so that they may function effectively as leaders in:

• Municipal government
• Public agencies and
• Not-for-profit community organizations

Vision

• City councils, boards, commissions, public agencies and not-for-profits will be led by leaders who are knowledgeable about our communities and skillful in working with the people with whom they work.
• Graduates will listen to their constituents and colleagues respectfully, work together to balance priorities, and achieve broad-based support for their decisions and actions.
• When graduates seek a community leadership role, having completed the Program will be a “feather in their cap.” 

Program overview

• Duration: Sept.11 – Nov. 13, 2021
• Meetings: Saturdays, 9 AM-Noon
• Venue: Solvang Senior Center
• Learn through:
  • Classes and workshops
  • Readings & assignments
  • Team project participation

Participants

• Residents of the Santa Ynez Valley
• Aspiring community leaders
• Committed to active participation
• In high school or older
• People who provide diverse views
• Pay a participation fee of $100 

Benefits

To participants:

• Greater community leadership skills
• Greater credibility as a leader
• More knowledge of the community
• Greater self confidence as a leader
• A network of other community leaders
• Better leaders where they work

To the community:

Community leaders who are:

• More skillful in working with others
• Knowledgeable about our community 
• Better listeners
• Better team players
• More knowledgeable decision-makers
• More effective community leaders

In cooperation with

• Local Rotary clubs and Chambers of Commerce

For more information and an application

• Ian Jacobsen CMC, FIMC, President

Rotary Club of Solvang

• iancjacobsen@gmail.com
• www.solvangrotary.com
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You're Invited to a Community Beach Clean-Up

I hope you'll join me, along with the Gaviota Coast Conservancy and Explore Ecology, for the Annual California Coastal Cleanup Day.

Protecting the environment and tackling waste production has never been more important. Come with friends and family to clean up the beach, discuss relevant legislation and give back to the public lands. Please see all of the details for this wonderful event below.

Saturday, September 18
9 a.m. - noon

Refugio State Beach
10 Refugio Beach Rd
Goleta, CA 93117
Meet by the picnic table across from the store, near the palm tree.

Parking: Inform State Park kiosk staff you are volunteering for Coastal Cleanup Day for a free parking pass, valid from 9 a.m. - noon.

For more information, please call (805) 564-1649 or visit my website.

Find other Coastal Cleanup Locations near you.

Sincerely,

Friday 10/1/21 in the Old Mission Santa Inés Gardens

4 pm to 7 pm

Wine/Food

Silent Auction and Raffle

$50.00 per person

Entertainment by the Soul Cats

100% of the funds raised go to maintain the buildings and grounds at Old Mission Santa Inés.