Tag: Meadowlark Service League

Meadowlark Service League distributes more than $315K to local charities

by Community Contributor • June 10, 2025 • Comments Off

CAMARILLO — Representatives from 37 charities across Ventura County gathered to celebrate community along with the hard-working ladies of the Meadowlark Service League on Thursday, June 6th 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, $15,000 in scholarships will be given to new and continuing college students.

March 18 — Meadowlark Service League Hosts a Spring Charity Luncheon and Tennis & Pickleball Tournament

by Community Contributor • January 1, 2024 • Comments Off

CAMARILLO — Join the Meadowlark Service League (Meadowlark) at Las Posas Country Club on Monday, March 18th, for their annual Spring Charity Luncheon, accompanied by a Tennis and Pickleball Tournament, as well as Silent and Live Auctions. The on-site Boutique features a great variety of vendors and is open to the public at no cost.

The Meadowlark members are working hard to create opportunities to raise funds that benefit the many charities that our events support. The Charity Luncheon event has been held annually for over 25 years. It is anticipated by the women in our community as a fun day to visit with friends and support the community too.

Meadowlark Service League Hosts a Spring Charity Luncheon and Tennis & Pickleball Tournament

by Community Contributor • January 23, 2023 • Comments Off

Join the Meadowlark Service League (Meadowlarks) at Las Posas Country Club on Monday, March 6th, for their annual Spring Charity Luncheon, accompanied by a Tennis and Pickleball Tournament, as well as Silent and Live Auctions. The boutique features a great variety of vendors and is open to the public at no cost.

The ladies of the Meadowlark have been working hard to continue to create opportunities to raise funds that benefit the many charities that our events support. “This is the 25th anniversary of the Charity Luncheon and Tournament and it continues to give the women of Ventura County a chance to enjoy friendships, sport and special time to themselves,” noted longtime Meadowlark member and event chair, Gwen Speakes, “and we are so excited to host this year’s fun event. Join us for “Magical Moments.”

July 30 — A Taste of Camarillo Wine, Brew & Food Festival Premiere Charity Event in Ventura County

by Community Contributor • January 1, 2023 • Comments Off

The Meadowlark Service League is hosting A Taste of Camarillo Wine, Brew & Food Festival this year on Sunday, July 30, from Noon – 4:30 pm, at the Camarillo Ranch. Exhibitor & Vendor spaces are already filling up for the region’s longest-running Wine, Food, and Brew Festival.

Tickets are available at TasteofCamarillo.com and are priced at $135 each (including fees). Tickets are all -inclusive for the day’s event.

Nov. 18 — ‘Celebrate the Magic’ – Charity Wine Auction Gala

by Community Contributor • January 1, 2023 • Comments Off

CAMARILLO — The Meadowlark Service League is hosting the 16th Annual Charity Wine Auction Gala on Saturday, November 18th at Las Posas Country Club.

Tickets are available online only at MeadowlarkServiceLeague.com and are priced at $150 each. Join us for the 2023 Wine Auction Gala. This special event will kick off an evening of great wines and food. Guests will enjoy good friends and sips starting with champagne, as well as tastings from the Gala Official Winery Strey Cellars. A gourmet dinner with wines will be featured. The exciting live & silent auctions will offer rare & fine wines plus unique trips and events. Live music will be provided for your enjoyment. Sponsorships available.

Meadowlark Service League Distributes $180,000 in funds to local Nonprofit Organizations

by Community Contributor • June 21, 2021 • Comments Off

Despite the challenges of past year’s pandemic closures, the Meadowlark Service League was able to raise $180,000 to support several local nonprofit organizations, as well as continuing to fund several scholarships for local students. Earlier this month, the dedicated service organization hosted their annual luncheon celebrating the work that so many nonprofits do around our region, and enjoyed a day that “felt like a return to normal,” according to President Linda Hardy, “as this event is the reason that we work so hard all year. The funds distribution luncheon is like wind in our sails as Meadowlarks, and connects us directly to those who benefit from the hard work we do all year.”

‘A Taste of Camarillo’ is Happening on July 25

by Community Contributor • June 3, 2021 • Comments Off

The Meadowlark Service League is hosting “A Taste of Camarillo” this year on Sunday, July 25, from Noon -4pm, at the historic Camarillo Ranch, and spaces are already filling up for the region’s longest running wine, food, and brew festival. Due to reduced planning time with COVID, this year’s event will be a smaller, and more intimate event than in past years, so get your tickets while they last.

Meadowlark Service League Annual Giving to award grants

by Community Contributor • June 2, 2020 • Comments Off

Meadowlark Service League Annual Giving will award grants to 24 local Ventura County charities and 25 college scholarships this June. The annual celebration luncheon was cancelled due to Covid-19, but the grants will still be awarded to the recipient charities and students. Meadowlarks raised $180,000 to support our community this year. This small group of less than 20 active members, plus it’s generous supporting members, planned and executed 3 major fundraisers for the 2019/2020 Giving. A full list of the grant recipients is provided below.

Announcing: A NEW ‘A Taste of Camarillo’ Online Fundraiser & the Cancellation of “A Taste of Camarillo” 2020

by Community Contributor • April 22, 2020 • Comments Off

CAMARILLO — Introducing the new “A Taste of Camarillo” Online Fundraiser. Meadowlark Service League is reaching out to our supporters of this fun-filled event to help us continue to fund our local charities through an online fundraiser. Personal letters and…

Aug. 29 — Meadowlark Service League Hosts ‘Virtual’ Taste of Camarillo Live & Silent Auction

by Community Contributor • January 1, 2020 • Comments Off

Join Meadowlark Service League on Saturday, August 29, for a fun and inspiring virtual “Taste of Camarillo.” Meadowlarks members have been hard at work to create opportunities that will continue to raise funds to benefit the many charities that their events support. “Our local nonprofits need us now more than ever,” noted longtime Meadowlark and event chair, Gwen Speakes, “and we are excited to create an online event to help bridge that gap. We are also striving to promote the participating wine, brew, and food exhibitors of the Taste of Camarillo during these difficult times.”

Dec. 6 — Meadowlark Service League Hosts Charity Outdoor Holiday Boutique

by Community Contributor • January 1, 2020 • Comments Off

Shop til you drop! Join Meadowlark Service League on Sunday, December 6, for a “Outdoor Holiday Boutique” at a private home overlooking Santa Rosa Valley. The Meadowlark Service League, like all nonprofit organizations and businesses, has been hit very hard by the pandemic, and have had to face the cancellation of their major fundraising events. Despite the obstacles, the Meadowlark members have been hard at work to create opportunities that will continue to raise funds to benefit the many charities that their events support. “We have been resilient over the past several months, from a ‘Virtual Taste of Camarillo’ to creating decorative succulent pumpkins to raise funds for charity,” noted longtime Meadowlark and event host, Gwen Speakes,“ and we are excited for this event, not only for the many charities we support, but to help support the many local businesses who depended on Meadowlark events over the years and have limited venues now.”