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Performing Arts Scholarship Foundation names board members

SANTA BARBARA — The Performing Arts Scholarship Foundation, which provides financial aid to vocal and instrumental students in Santa Barbara County, has announced its board officers and directors for the 2023 season.

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This year’s board officers are Deborah Bertling, Dr. Marjorie Gies, Rosalind Amorteguy Fendon, Erin Bonski-Evans and Peter G. Bertling.

Deborah Bertling, a music teacher for more than two decades, will continue as board president, a position she has held for the last 20 years.

The foundation also welcomes the return of directors Barbara H. Burger, Neil DiMaggio, Ronald D. Fendon, Noel Lucky-Ris, David T. McKee and Kristine PachecoBernt.

Since it started, PASF has helped hundreds of students achieve their performing art goals. Scholarships are awarded on the primary basis of talent and skill, but financial need is also considered.

Applicants range in age from 16 to 29 and compete for scholarships amounting to more than $27,000. For more information, visit pasfsb.org.

— Caleb Beeghly

SMHS Alpine Club holds movie night

SANTA MARIA — The Santa Maria High School Alpine Club recently highlighted its rock-climbing history with an outdoor movie night.

More than 35 students enjoyed good company and pizza (which was provided by the club). They also watched “The Dawn Wall,” which follows freeclimber Tommy Caldwell who attempts to climb the 3,000-foot rock-face in Yosemite National Park that the movie is named after.

The Santa Maria club no longer does physical rock climbing — not since the 1960s — but participates in numerous outdoor hiking adventures and takes an annual camping trip to Yosemite National Park.

— Caleb Beeghly

2022 Santa Barbara Fair & Expo wins 15 awards

SANTA BARBARA — The Santa Barbara Fair & Expo and its “Meet Me at the Fair” marketing campaign recently won 15 awards at the Western Fairs Association’s annual convention and trade show.

Produced by Earl Warren Showgrounds, “Meet me at the Fair” is in the small fair category, meaning fairs with under 50,000 people in attendance.

“Meet Me at the Fair” won first place for Overall Marketing Campaign, Fair Commemorative Poster, Fair Logo, Spanish TV Ad, Spanish Radio Ad, Social Media Ads, and Photo-Entertainment & Grounds Acts.

“Meet Me at the Fair” won second place for English TV Ad, English TV Series of Ads, English Radio Ad, English Radio Series of Ads,and Carnival Photo. “Meet Me at the Fair” won third place for Fair Program Schedule, Animals with or without People, and People at the Fair.

— Caleb Beeghly

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