8 Thursday, January 2, 2014
Coastal View News • Carpinteria, California
let’s go!
…to a Russian Winter Bazaar
Next weekend’s forecast calls for a blizzard of fun and bargains, a flurry of entertainment and savings at a Russian Winter Bazaar. On Saturday, Jan. 4, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Tatiana’s Pilates invites the community to an event featuring all things Russian—snacks, beverages, dances, live music and souvenirs. The pilates studio is located at 929 Linden Ave., in Suite E, which can be entered from the Yucca Lane city parking lot.
…watch a snow-sport flick
To cap off a snow-themed day in sunny Carpinteria, Plaza Playhouse Theater will screen Warren Miller’s “Ticket To Ride” on Saturday, Jan. 4, at 7 p.m. at 4916 Carpinteria Ave. Miller’s 64th ski and snowboard film takes moviegoers on a voyage to the top of the steepest peaks and to the depths of the freshest powder of Iceland’s Troll Peninsula, The Fjords of Greenland, The Alaskan Tordrillos, Montana’s Big Sky country and more. Tickets are $10 and can be purchased in advance online at plazatheatercarpinteria.com or at Curious Cup Bookstore, 5285 Carpinteria Ave.
…take an improv class
The Plaza Playhouse Theater’s popular Improv Workshop will begin another eightweek session on Tuesday, Jan. 7, giving participants an opportunity to perform more freely in any part of their life. Held on Tuesdays from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., the class will culminate in an Improv Showcase on Friday, Feb. 28, which is open to the public. The workshop fee is $96 for returning students and $125 for new students. New students pay a one-time registration fee. Those interested may register at plazatheatercarpinteria.com. For more information, call Amy Orozco at 284-2622.
…buy books on the cheap
Readers interested in a slight detour from the winter-themed festivities of Saturday’s Snow Much to Do event, can swing by the monthly Friends of the Library Book Sale. The sale, which clears out hundreds of overflow books from the FOL Used Book Store, will be held on Saturday, Jan. 4, from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on the front lawn of the store, 5103 Carpinteria Ave. Already inexpensive books will have their prices slashed, and all sales will benefit the Carpinteria Branch Library.
…start the New Year right with poetry night
Favorite Poem Night kicks off its 2014 series with a gathering on Monday, Jan. 6, at 7 p.m. at the Corner of Toys and Books, at 5285 Carpitneria Ave. Participants are encouraged to bring a favorite poem, though not one of their own, to share with the group. For more information, call Toni Stuart at 684-3926.
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Juliana Ornelas prepares to blast off a slushy snowball at last winter’s Snow Much to Do event.
… do “snow” much
With the return of the popular Snow Much to Do event on Saturday, Jan. 4, readers under the age of 12 have an opportunity to play in 10 tons of manmade snow, while readers of all ages can enjoy outdoor skating for $5, food trucks and live music. The free event will close down the 800 block of Linden Avenue to car traffic from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Additional perks include photo opps with a snowman, a bike safety obstacle course for kids and a free mobile bike shop to fix flats and adjust brakes. To find out more, see page 2 of CVN.
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…get computer savvy
Santa Barbara Central Library will host an array of free computer classes for adults this month in the Townley Room at 40 E. Anapamu St. in Santa Barbara. On Tuesday, Jan. 7 at 3 p.m., participants will learn to manage their money safely using internet resources with a course called Be Money Smart Online. On Wednesday, Jan. 8, at 3 p.m., registrants will learn how to borrow and download free current magazines to personal tablets or computers. And on Thursday, Jan. 9, Craigslist 101 will teach participants how to create a Craigslist account, making a title and description for their item, upload an ad and respond to inquiries. Courses continue throughout the month, and greater detail is available at SBPLibrary.org. Seats can be reserved by calling 564-5604.
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Saturday, January 4 | 7 pm
$10 General Admission
Advance ticket purchase available online at plazatheatercarpinteria.com or at Curious Cup Bookstore Presented in conjunction with “Snow Much to Do” Visit Linden Avenue in downtown Carpinteria from 10 am to 3 pm on Saturday, January 4 - Snow, Ice Skating, Live Music, Food and more! The join us for the screening of Warren Miller’s “Ticket to Ride”! Plaza Playhouse Theater 4916 Carpinteria Avenue | 684-6380 www.plazatheatercarpinteria.com
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