“INTO THE CHANNEL” with Howard and Michele Hall
Channelkeeper’s 23rd Annual Fundraising Event
Santa Barbara Channelkeeper is pleased to announce the Blue Water Ball on March 29th at the seaside Cabrillo Pavilion. We’re delighted to present Emmy Award-winning filmmakers Howard and Michele Hall for an evening of dazzling visuals, and firsthand accounts of their underwater explorations highlighting the interconnectedness of species. The event will be emceed by Santa Barbara luminary Geoff Green, and include a welcome from Chumash leaders Art Cisneros and Mia Lopez. We’ll also have a multicourse dinner, local wines and brews, live music, a fun raffle, and exciting auctions for art, gear, outdoor adventures, and more.
Please note, advance tickets are required and sell out fast.
SATURDAy • MaRCH 29, 2025 • 5 to 9pm
Cabrillo Pavilion, 1118 E. Cabrillo Blvd., Santa Barbara
PROGRAM: Underwater filmmakers Howard and michele hall
Dress: festive cocktail attire, encouraging blue hues
The Blue Water Ball raises critical funds that make it possible for us to protect our beaches, creeks, and coast, and defend your right to clean water and healthy habitats. Channelkeeper’s annual fundraiser and premier social gathering brings together ocean enthusiasts and activists, civic leaders, business owners, and public officials for a lively and memorable evening. Raise a glass with us to all that we’ve accomplished together—and to the exciting initiatives Channelkeeper has on the horizon.
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thanks TO All OUR SPONSORS and underwriters
CORPORATE SPONSORS
INDIVIDUAL SPONSORS
BUTTERFLY SPONSORs
John C. Mithun Foundation
Linos and Nancy Kogevinas
Kathy Rogers
Leadbetter Sponsors
Isabel Downs and Bob Warner
Mimi deGruy
Taryn and Joe Philips
Terry Kleid
GAVIOTA SPONSORS
Derek Booth and Stephanie Moret
Megan and Kevin Marble
John and Maria Felice Cunningham
Mark and Madeline Sten
William and Christine Fletcher
Janet and William Underwood
wine UNDERWRITERs
Peter and Rebecca Work
UNDERWRITERS
Alexis Adler
Terry Kleid
Benjamin Anderson
Holly and Lanny Sherwin
Shannon and Albert DiPadova
EVENT sponsors AND UNDERWRITERS recognize that supporting a successful Blue Water Ball means more clean water and healthy habitats for alL
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All contributions to Santa Barbara Channelkeeper are tax deductible, less the value of goods or services received. Receipts for donations will be provided. Tax ID 912151460.
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