2026 New active members of the Meadowlark Service League are: Darlene Santiago, from left, Zuleika Roman, Tracey Pigatti, Cassidy Hiepler, and Aracely Avila. Photo courtesy Meadowlark Service League.
CAMARILLO — Representatives from over 40 charities across Ventura County gathered to celebrate community along with the hard-working ladies of the Meadowlark Service League for a special “Breakfast of Champions” on Thursday, June 4th at the Las Posas Country Club.
The charities that are supported by the Meadowlark Service League impact the elderly, youth/children, the arts, the homeless, the disabled, veterans, hospice, health, feeding the needy, community services, and education. In addition, $10,000 in scholarships were given to new and continuing college students.
In addition to the fund distribution, Meadowlarks class of provisional members officially became active members, and invite any interested community-minded women throughout Ventura County to apply to join this incredible group. Go to meadowlarkserviceleague.org to learn more!
The funds raised by the Meadowlark Service League are earned through hosting two annual events: The Spring Luncheon & Tennis or Pickleball Tournament each March, as well as the premier event of the Summer: A Taste of Camarillo Wine, Brew & Food Festival. The Taste of Camarillo is the longest running wine and food event in Ventura County, and includes a host of local restaurants, wineries, breweries, and craft spirits along with live music, dancing, and boutique shopping. The Taste is held on the last Sunday of each July on the tree-shaded grounds of the historic Camarillo Ranch House. This year’s Taste is themed “Bohemian Rhapsody” and will be held on Sunday, July 26, from 1-4, with the return of the “Golden Ticket,” which allows for early entry for ticket holders at noon. Tickets are available online at tasteofcamarillo.com.
Taste of Camarillo Festival Information and Tickets – www.tasteofcamarillo.com
Meadowlark Service League Information – www.meadowlarkserviceleague.org
Contact: Gwen Speakes, President Meadowlark Service League, (805) 630-7257; gespeakes@earthlinkl.net
Meadowlark Service League Grant Recipients 2025/2026
Adolfo Camarillo High School PTSA
Alzheimer’s Association
Assistance League of Conejo Valley
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Ventura County
Boys and Girls Club of Camarillo
Brain Injury Center of Ventura County
Camarillo Ranch Foundation
Cancer Support Community
CASA of Ventura County
Channel Island Choral Association
Conejo Free Clinic
DRAGG
Food Share
Gabriel’s House
Gold Coast Concert Chorus
Gold Coast Veterans Foundation
I’m a Kid Who Can
James Storehouse
kidSTREAM Children’s Museum
Laubach Literacy of Ventura County
Livingston Memorial – Grief & Bereavement Program
Long Term Care Service of Ventura
Many Mansions
Mary Health of the Sick
New West Symphony
O-Higher Ed
Pleasant Valley Historical Society
Project Bicycle Love
Rancho Campana High School PTSA
Reins of H.O.P.E.
Recuse Mission Alliance Ventura County
Save our Kids’ Music (SOKM)
Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Special Olympics Southern California
St. John’s Healthcare Foundation – Cancer Center
Studio Channel Islands
Turning Point Foundation
United Way of Ventura County
Upside of Downs – Mulberry Lane Farm
Ventura County Family to Family
Western Foundation for Vertebrate Zoology
Plus, Scholarships for new & continuing college students