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2026-11-01T02:00:00

2027-11-07T02:00:00

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2026-09-08T22:04:06Z

14th Annual Flower Empower Luncheon

<h2><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="aligncenter wp-image-5400" src="https://www.dreamfoundation.org/df7/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/fe-logo-250x78.jpg" alt="" width="275" height="86" srcset="https://www.dreamfoundation.org/df7/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/fe-logo-250x78.jpg 250w, https://www.dreamfoundation.org/df7/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/fe-logo-640x201.jpg 640w, https://www.dreamfoundation.org/df7/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/fe-logo-24x8.jpg 24w, https://www.dreamfoundation.org/df7/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/fe-logo-36x11.jpg 36w, https://www.dreamfoundation.org/df7/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/fe-logo-48x15.jpg 48w, https://www.dreamfoundation.org/df7/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/fe-logo.jpg 800w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 275px) 100vw, 275px" /></h2> <p style="text-align: center;">Thank you to everyone who came together to make our Flower Empower Luncheon such a wonderful event!</p> <p> </p> <h3 style="text-align: center;">2025 Flower Empower Luncheon Photos</h3> <p style="text-align: center;">Photo Credit: Renee Kim Photography</p> <div id="wk-grida63" class="uk-grid-width-1-1 uk-grid-width-small-1-2 uk-grid-width-medium-1-3 uk-grid-width-large-1-5 uk-grid-width-xlarge-1-6 uk-grid uk-grid-match " data-uk-grid-match="{target:'> div > .uk-panel', row:true}" data-uk-grid-margin > </div> <script> (function($){ // get the images of the gallery and replace it by a canvas of the same size to fix the problem with overlapping images on load. $('img[width][height]:not(.uk-overlay-panel)', $('#wk-grida63')).each(function() { var $img = $(this); if (this.width == 'auto' || this.height == 'auto' || !$img.is(':visible')) { return; } var $canvas = $('<canvas class="uk-responsive-width"></canvas>').attr({width:$img.attr('width'), height:$img.attr('height')}), img = new Image, release = function() { $canvas.remove(); $img.css('display', ''); release = function(){}; }; $img.css('display', 'none').after($canvas); $(img).on('load', function(){ release(); }); setTimeout(function(){ release(); }, 1000); img.src = this.src; }); })(jQuery); </script> <hr /> <p> </p> <h2 style="font-size: 25px; text-align: center;">HONOREES</h2> <p style="text-align: center;"><strong>2024 VOLUNTEERS OF THE YEAR</strong><br /> Alison Brainard Sydney Margaret Prothero</p> <p style="text-align: center;"><strong>2024 YOUTH VOLUNTEERS OF THE YEAR</strong><br /> boys team charity<br /> boys team charity North</p> <p style="text-align: center;"><strong>2024 GROWER OF THE YEAR</strong><br /> Maximum Flowers</p> <p style="text-align: center;"><strong>2024 PROGRAM SPONSORS</strong><br /> Robin & Roger Himovitz<br /> The Thornton Foundation</p> <p> </p> <hr /> <p></p> <p> </p> <h2 style="font-size: 25px; text-align: center; padding-bottom: 20px;">14TH ANNUAL FLOWER EMPOWER LUNCHEON SPONSORS</h2> <h4 style="text-align: center;"><strong>MAGNOLIA</strong></h4> <p style="text-align: center;">Apollo and Adara Alday<br /> Tom & Elizabeth Patterson<br /> Elizabeth & Kenny Slaught<br /> Southwest Airlines</p> <h4 style="text-align: center;"><strong>PEONY</strong></h4> <p style="text-align: center;">Arlington Financial<br /> Audrey Hillman Fisher Foundation<br /> Robin & Roger Himovitz</p> <h4 style="text-align: center;"><strong>ROSE</strong></h4> <p style="text-align: center;">Colleen Barnett-Taylor & Michael Taylor<br /> Kate & Arthur Coppola<br /> Richard & Karen Perry<br /> Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Indians<br /> Sprigeo<br /> Scott St. Germain</p> <h4 style="text-align: center;"><strong>DAISY</strong></h4> <p style="text-align: center;">Liz & Andrew Butcher<br /> Casa Dorinda<br /> Tim & Louise Casey<br /> Deborah and Ivan Kallick<br /> Montecito Bank & Trust<br /> Nathan C. Rogers, Rogers, Sheffield & Campbell, LLP<br /> Laura & Kevin O’Connor<br /> Melinda & Tim Werner<br /> Sheryl Zimmerman & Philip Sloane</p> <h4 style="text-align: center;"><strong>UNDERWRITERS</strong></h4> <p style="text-align: center;">Colleen Barnett-Taylor & Michael Taylor<br /> Joyce Bernstain<br /> Chad Blomgren<br /> Betty Dominguez<br /> Chris Freeman<br /> Stuart & Deborah Fuss<br /> Peggy Gaebe<br /> Jennifer Hall<br /> Robin & Roger Himovitz<br /> Pamela Johnston<br /> Hale & Anne Milgrim<br /> Holly & Bob Murphy<br /> Trudy Smith<br /> Meghan & Bob Stoll<br /> Anne Towbes<br /> Volentine Family Foundation</p> <h4 style="text-align: center;"><strong>MEDIA SPONSOR</strong></h4> <p style="text-align: center;">Santa Barbara Independent</p> <p> </p> <p style="text-align: center;"> <div id="wk-gridc17" class="uk-grid-width-1-1 uk-grid-width-medium-1-4 uk-grid-width-large-1-4 uk-grid-width-xlarge-1-4 uk-grid uk-grid-match uk-text-center " data-uk-grid-match="{target:'> div > .uk-panel', row:true}" data-uk-grid-margin > <div> <div class="uk-panel uk-panel-hover"> <a class="uk-position-cover uk-position-z-index" href="https://www.arlingtonfinancialadvisors.com" target="_blank" title="Arlington Financial Advisors"></a> <div class="uk-text-center uk-panel-teaser"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" src="/df7/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/arlington-financial-advisors.jpg" alt="Arlington Financial Advisors" width="172" height="145"></div> </div> </div> <div> <div class="uk-panel uk-panel-hover"> <a class="uk-position-cover uk-position-z-index" href="https://www.barnettclutches.com" target="_blank" title="Colleen Barnett-Taylor & Michael Taylor"></a> <div class="uk-text-center uk-panel-teaser"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" src="/df7/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/barnett-clutches-and-cables.jpg" alt="Colleen Barnett-Taylor & Michael Taylor" width="172" height="145"></div> </div> </div> <div> <div class="uk-panel uk-panel-hover"> <a class="uk-position-cover uk-position-z-index" href="https://montecito.bank" target="_blank" title="Montecito Bank And Trust Web"></a> <div class="uk-text-center uk-panel-teaser"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" src="/df7/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/montecito-bank-and-trust-web.png" alt="Montecito Bank And Trust Web" width="172" height="145"></div> </div> </div> <div> <div class="uk-panel uk-panel-hover"> <a class="uk-position-cover uk-position-z-index" href="https://www.independent.com" target="_blank" title="Santa Barbara Independent"></a> <div class="uk-text-center uk-panel-teaser"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" src="/df7/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Independent.com-BLACK-RED-web.jpg" alt="Santa Barbara Independent" width="2560" height="1155"></div> </div> </div> <div> <div class="uk-panel uk-panel-hover"> <a class="uk-position-cover uk-position-z-index" href="https://chumash.gov" target="_blank" title="Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Indians"></a> <div class="uk-text-center uk-panel-teaser"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" src="/df7/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/NGG-2023-web-logo-chumash.jpg" alt="Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Indians" width="172" height="145"></div> </div> </div> <div> <div class="uk-panel uk-panel-hover"> <a class="uk-position-cover uk-position-z-index" href="https://www.southwest.com" target="_blank" title="Southwest Airlines"></a> <div class="uk-text-center uk-panel-teaser"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" src="/df7/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/southwest-airlines-logo-scaled.jpg" alt="Southwest Airlines" width="2560" height="1155"></div> </div> </div> <div> <div class="uk-panel uk-panel-hover"> <a class="uk-position-cover uk-position-z-index" href="https://sprigeo.com" target="_blank" title="Sprigeo"></a> <div class="uk-text-center uk-panel-teaser"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" src="/df7/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Sprigeo_Logo_Websites.jpg" alt="Sprigeo" width="150" height="98"></div> </div> </div> </div> <script> (function($){ // get the images of the gallery and replace it by a canvas of the same size to fix the problem with overlapping images on load. $('img[width][height]:not(.uk-overlay-panel)', $('#wk-gridc17')).each(function() { var $img = $(this); if (this.width == 'auto' || this.height == 'auto' || !$img.is(':visible')) { return; } var $canvas = $('<canvas class="uk-responsive-width"></canvas>').attr({width:$img.attr('width'), height:$img.attr('height')}), img = new Image, release = function() { $canvas.remove(); $img.css('display', ''); release = function(){}; }; $img.css('display', 'none').after($canvas); $(img).on('load', function(){ release(); }); setTimeout(function(){ release(); }, 1000); img.src = this.src; }); })(jQuery); </script> </p> <p> </p> <p style="font-size: 20px; text-align: center;"><em><strong>Valet parking sponsored by Robin & Roger Himovitz</strong></em></p> <p> </p> <h3 style="text-align: center;"><strong>EVENT IN-KIND SPONSORS</strong></h3> <p style="text-align: center;">Carpinteria Wine Company<br /> Robin & Roger Himovitz<br /> Margerum<br /> Rosewood Miramar Beach<br /> Ysidro</p> <h3 style="text-align: center;"><strong>PROGRAM SUPPORTERS</strong></h3> <p style="text-align: center;"><em>Thanks to our wonderful growers and suppliers, who support Flower Empower throughout the year.</em><br /> Chocolats du CaliBressan<br /> Florabundance<br /> Gallup & Stribling Orchids<br /> Hilltop Flowers Inc.<br /> Robin & Roger Himovitz<br /> Maximum Flowers<br /> Myriad Flowers<br /> Trader Joe’s<br /> Westerlay Orchids<br /> Westland Floral</p> <h3 style="text-align: center;"><strong>AUCTION IN-KIND SPONSORS</strong></h3> <p style="text-align: center;">Alaska Airlines, Aligned Pilates, Andrew Murray Vineyards, Art & Soul Gallery, Bar Le Cote, Bellosguardo, Benchmark Eatery, Bettina Pizzeria, Bill Krebs, Black Market Spirits, Blenders, Bluewater Grill, Brophy Brothers, Caravan Outpost, Carlyle Salon & Style Bar, Carpinteria Wine Company, Celebration Santa Barbara, Chris Potter Foundation, Cigar Empire III, Clare V, Coast 2 Coast Collection, Colette Cosentino, Considerate Done SB, Corner Tap, Cos Bar Montecito, Costco, CrossHatch Winery, Cutarts, David Sparer, Deep Sea Tasting Room, Doen, Dylan Star, El Capitan Canyon, Elizabeth Patterson, Emily Joubert, Esee Knives, F45 Training, Farmer Boy, Felipe Saffie, Field & Fort, Fleks, Flor De Maiz, Flower Empower Committee, Four Seasons Resort Maui, George, Godmothers, Gorjana, Grassini Family Vineyards, Heritage Goods & Supply, Holdren’s, Hotel Le Toiny, Imagine, Imagine Family Farms, Inn at Matteis Tavern, J.McLaughlin, Janine Cifelli Representation, Jeannine’s Restaurant & Bakery, Jill Ellis, Jill Martin, John Millei Studio, Johnny Was, Julie Weidmann’s The Good Good Show, Kenny & Elizabeth Slaught, Kevin Gleason, Klapp Ceramics, La Cantina, Lazy Acres, Lenore Hughes, Linda Anderson, Lynette Hall, Mad & Vin, Magic Nails & Spa, Maison K, McConnell’s Fine Ice Creams, Melinda Werner, Mesa Burger, Metropolitan Theatres, Miner’s Ace Hardware, Moment Maps, Momentum Dance Company, Monica Mahoney, My Bougie Bottle, Olio e Limone, Olio Bottega & Olio Pizzeria, Pony Cocktails & Kitchen, Porch, Pro-Tech Knives, Rebecca Borgioli, Renauds, Rincon Brewery, Rita Barton, Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Ron & Serena Weddle, Rose Story Farm, Rosewood Miramar Beach, Rubyloo, Rupa Danier, Sabor & Sazón, Sacred Sisters, Santa Barbara Botanic Garden, Santa Barbara Hives, Santa Barbara International Film Festival, Santa Barbara Pickle Ball Shop, Santa Barbara Symphony, Santa Barbara Tennis Club, Santa Barbara Together, SeaVees, Sensorio, Sheriff Bill Brown, Shopkeepers, Soul Sucker Ceramics, South Coast Deli, StarCycle, Sugar, Summerland Winery, Summerwood Winery & Inn, SwingPath Golf Club, The Eddy, The Ellwood at Goleta Beach, The Haunt Ghost Tours, The Hilt Estate, The Natural Café, The Ojai Vineyard, The Pet House, The Well, The Winston, Tradewind Airlines, Tru Beauty Lash Academy, True Love Always Goods, TRUSS Winery, UCSB Arts & Lectures, University Club, Validation Ale, Vega Vineyard & Farm, Vino Vaqueros, Waxing Poetic, Westerlay Orchids</p> <p> </p> <hr /> <p></p> <p> </p> <h2 style="font-size: 25px; text-align: center;">EVENT COMMITTEE</h2> <p style="text-align: center;">Rebecca Borgioli<br /> Sheri Dirksen<br /> Shannon DiPadova<br /> Erin Griffin<br /> Lynette Hall<br /> Robin Himovitz<br /> Jenny Johansson<br /> Margaret Lloyd<br /> Amy Love<br /> Margaret Prothero<br /> Melinda Rogers<br /> Crosby Slaught<br /> David Sparer<br /> Lisa Spink<br /> Alison Brainard Sydney<br /> Serena Weddle</p> <h2 style="font-size: 25px; text-align: center;">EVENT STAFF</h2> <p style="text-align: center;">Rita Barton<br /> Kisa Heyer<br /> Isabelle Meyer Stapf<br /> Elizabeth Patterson<br /> Barbara Schoch</p> <p> </p> <p></p>America/Los_Angeles

2025-05-22T11:00:00

America/Los_Angeles

2025-05-22T14:00:00

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