Our annual Green Gala was a powerful celebration of resilience, unity, and impact. 🌱 As our Central Coast faces the climate crisis head-on, this event raised funds to support CEC’s critical work and reminded us of our collective strength as a community. We extend our gratitude to everyone who joined us and to our event sponsors, whose generosity made this evening possible. Special thanks to: Allen Construction, our Presenting Sponsor The Ann Jackson Family Foundation, our Matilija Sponsor Swipe through to see (or relive) some of the standout moments. 📸 👉 Event Design & Planning: Efficient Events Catering: Seasons Catering and Events Seafood bar: White Caps Beach Club Lighting and Sound: Islay Events Rentals: Town And Country Event Rentals Photographer: Sarita Relis Photography Florals and Photo Wall: TruFlorals Elevated Dreams: Elevated Dreams Dance Studio After party band: The Academy Band After party bar sponsor: Black Market Spirits Wine sponsor: Tyler Winery Beer sponsor: Topa Topa Brewing Company Water sponsor: Cascade Mountain Water (fb)

CA small businesses: stay cool and save $$ with healthy, energy-efficient refrigeration 😎 Commercial refrigeration units consume a lot of energy and the refrigerants that keep them cool contribute significantly to greenhouse gas emissions and climate change. Check out the new Sustainable Chill Healthy Refrigeration Guide for: ✅ Benefits of healthy refrigeration ✅ Affordable, energy-efficient solutions ✅ Funding and resources Refrigeration matters for the environment and your bottom line. Lower your energy bill, reduce your environmental impact, and keep perishable goods fresher for longer. Make the switch today. Download the guide and learn more at cecsb.org/healthy-refrigeration Funded by CDFA’s Healthy Refrigeration Grant Program. Created by Community Environmental Council (CEC) and Santa Barbara County Food Action Network #sustainablechill #healthyrefrigeration #energyefficiency #climatesmartcooling Pequeñas empresas de California: manténganse frescos y ahorren dinero con refrigeración saludable y energéticamente eficiente. 😎 Las unidades de refrigeración comercial consumen mucha energía y los refrigerantes que las mantienen frescas contribuyen significantemente a las emisiones de gases de efecto invernadero y al cambio climático. Te invitamos a leer la nueva Guía de refrigeración saludable y sostenible para conocer: ✅ Las ventajas de la refrigeración saludable. ✅ Soluciones asequibles y energéticamente eficientes. ✅ Fondos y recursos. La refrigeración es importante para el medio ambiente y para tus resultados económicos. Reduce tu factura eléctrica, disminuye tu impacto medioambiental y mantiene los productos perecederos frescos durante más tiempo. Haz el cambio ahora. Descarga la guía y obtenga más información en cecsb.org/healthy-refrigeration. Financiado por el Programa de Subvenciones para Refrigeración Saludable de la CDFA. Creado por Community Environmental Council (CEC) y Santa Barbara County Food Action Network #refrigeraciónsaludable #RefrigeraciónSostenible #eficienciaenergética (fb)