Scouting America Los Padres Council to host Annual 'Boots & Bling' fundraiser

By Atascadero News · Mon Jun 30 2025

ARROYO GRANDE — Scouting America Los Padres Council will host its annual Boots & Bling celebration on Friday, Sept. 19, at the Cypress Ridge Pavilion in Arroyo Grande. The western-themed evening begins at 6 p.m. and will include dinner, entertainment, auctions, prizes, and the presentation of two distinguished community awards.

This year’s honorees are John Sorgenfrei, receiving the National Outstanding Eagle Scout Award, and Chris McKiernan, recipient of the Los Padres Council Legacy Award.

Proceeds benefit more than 3,500 youth across Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo Counties through programs like Scouting, Camp Rancho Alegre, and The Outdoor School.

Tickets, sponsorships, and donation opportunities are available at scoutingevent.com/053-98229