Sept 18 Beach Cleanup and Picnic
On Saturday, September 18, Friends of Bates Beach coordinated the cleanup of Bates Beach as part of the annual California Coastal Cleanup Day.
Thursday Beach Visits to Continue until Mid-October
Depending on the weather, members of Friends of Bates Beach will continue to invite local nudists to join them in the designated area of the beach on every Thursday,
Carpinteria Avocado Festival Cancelled Due To COVID Concerns
Carpinteria's California Avocado Festival, scheduled for October 2, has been cancelled until 2022 due to the rise in COVID-19 cases.
Monthly In-Person Dinners And Online Meetups Will Continue
Our in-person dinner meetings in Ventura will continue on the second Friday of each month. The next one will be September 10.
California Beach Cleanup Day September 18 And Beach Picnic Follows
The annual California Beach Cleanup Day on September 18 will be a massive effort to remove trash from 27 beaches, creeks, rivers, and hiking trails in the county of Santa Barbara.
Mid-Week Bates Trips Will Continue INTO October
Helen and John are leading our Bates Beach visits on Thursday afternoons.