5/3
American Heart Association Heart Beach Ball 6:00 PM. Coral Casino. The American Heart Association is committed to helping our children live stronger, healthier lives with education, research, and public policies that affect where they live, learn and play. This premier social event will feature a science night, dinner, and music. Come celebrate the mission and milestones of the American Heart Association at this gathering of Santa Barbara’s elite.
Ticket $275. Contact Sarah Stretz, call 963-8862, email Sarah.Stretz@heart.org, or visit SBHeartBall.com
5/3
Women’s Literary Festival of Santa Barbara Women’s Literary Festival 8:30 AM. Fess Parker’s DoubleTree Resort. The ninth annual WLF will feature seven authors for a day of insightful and inspirational presentations. Festival attendees can interact with the authors during books sales and book-signing sessions. The price includes morning coffee and a delicious salad luncheon. The WLF is dedicated to promoting literacy, diversity, and social justice.
$65. Contact Marell Brooks, call 733-3462, email mebrooks@sbceo.org, or visit womensliteraryfestival.com
5/3
National MS Society WalkMS Santa Barbara 8:00 AM. Leadbetter Beach. Join us for a fun morning including breakfast, inspirational speeches, and a beautiful walk along the beach all while raising awareness and funds for individuals living with multiple sclerosis here in Santa Barbara. Come one, come all and we welcome pets on leashes as well!
Free. Contact Jeanette Chian, call 682-8783 x68103, email jeanette.chian@nmss.org, or visit walktoendms.org
5/3
C.A.R.E.4Paws and Old Yeller Ranch Rescue Pups & Purrs FUNdraiser 4 - 9 PM. Fess Parker Winery, Los Olivos. Our “Pawty of the Year” features great wine, food, and dessert; live music; a silent and live auction; and wonderful dogs for adoption. Proceeds go to benefit C.A.R.E.4Paws’ educational outreach programs and spay-neuter services for low-income pet owners and Old Yeller Ranch Rescue’s rescue/adoption efforts.
5/3
Santa Barbara Rape Crisis Center Chocolate de Vine 4:00 PM. St. Barbara Greek Orthodox Church, 1205 San Antonio Creek Rd. A mouth-watering celebration of chocolate & wine. Live & silent auctions.
VIP Tickets $100, General Admission Tickets $65 in advance, $75 at the door. Contact Elsa Granados, call 963-6832, email elsa@sbrcc.net, or visit sbrapecrisiscenter.org
5/4
Jewish Federation of Greater Santa Barbara Santa Barbara Jewish Festival 11:00 AM. Oak Park. An incredible program, including first-rate entertainment, Israeli dancing, activities for children as well as adults, terrific artisans and vendors, an exciting auction, and, of course, great food! Volunteers welcome!
Free. Contact Mike Witt, call 957-1115 x113, email mwitt@sbjf.org, or visit santabarbarajewishfestival.org
5/7
Youth and Family Services YMCA Reaching for Stars 6:00 PM. Montecito Country Club. Now in its 15th year, this popular gourmet dining experience is created by a team of Santa Barbara’s top chefs led by Vincent Vanhecke, who collaborate to prepare an incredible five-course meal. Funds raised benefit Youth and Family Services YMCA programs including Noah’s Anchorage Youth Crisis Shelter, My Home (a collaborative supportive housing program for homeless transitional-age youth), homeless youth Support and Outreach Services, and the Isla Vista Teen Center.
$200. Contact Lynn Karlson, call 569-1103 x32, email lynn.karlson@ciymca.org, or visit ciymca.org/youthandfamilyservices/
5/8
Community Action Commission of Santa Barbara County Champions Dinner 6:00 PM. TBD. Honors outstanding community leaders who have helped improve the lives of low-income children, teens, families, and seniors in Santa Barbara County. Past Champions Award recipients have included Sheriff Bill Brown, Michael and Anne Towbes, Mario Borgatello, and Joseph Centeno. Funds raised at this event will provide hot, nutritious daily meals for the low-income and/or homebound seniors who participate in CAC’s Healthy Senior Lunch program.
$40. Contact Isabelle Gullo, call 637-1892, email isabelle.gullo@gmail.com, or visit care4paws.org/pupsnpurrs.html
Contact Holly Carmody, call 964-8857, email hcarmody@cacsb.com, or visit cacsb.com
5/3
5/9
Cancer Center of Santa Barbara with Sansum Clinic Rancheros Visitadores Ride for Breast Cancer Awareness 2:00 PM. Solvang to Mission Santa Ines. The 84th ride for the Rancheros Visitadores kicks off with a parade through the Sts of Solvang to Mission Santa Ines for a blessing of the riders. Over the past two years, the Racheros have contributed over $165,000 with 100% of the proceeds helping local breast cancer patients at the Cancer Center of Santa Barbara with Sansum Clinic. Those who support the cause of finding a cure for breast cancer are encouraged to save the date for this inspirational event.
Free. Contact Jill Fonte, call 681-1879, email jfonte@sansumclinic.org, or visit ccsb.org
5/3
Center of the Heart May High Tea Party 2 - 5 PM. 487 N. Turnpike Rd., Santa Barbara. Join us for a glorious Celebration of Women at Center of the Heart’s May High Tea & Fashion Show. We will serve a delightful offering of assorted teas, tea sandwiches, scones and other treats, table topics, drawings for prizes, and a Best Hat contest. A lovely way to honor the women in your life while holding a tea cup with your pinkie up!
$20 per person, $140 per table for 8. Contact Bev Berry, call 964-4861, email info@centeroftheheart.com, or visit centeroftheheart.com
5/10
Hands 4 Others Walk 4 Water 10:00 AM. Santa Barbara East Beach. Enjoy a day at the beach and ...Walk 4 Water. Become a part of our movement of young people that are helping to solve the world’s water crisis. One hundred percent of proceeds go toward sustainable waters systems in developing countries.
Contact Casey, call 665-7517, email casey@hands4others.org, or visit hands4others.org
5/10
San Marcos Parent Child Workshop Sip, Sample, and Savor 4 - 7 PM. Saint Barbara Greek Orthodox Church. 1205 San Antonio Creek Rd. Sip, Sample, and Savor with The San Marcos Parent Child Workshop, a local cooperative preschool hosting their 25th annual Spring fundraiser. Spend the evening nestled between mountain and ocean views as you sample dishes and drinks from local restaurants, breweries, and vintners. An exceptional collection of goods and services will be available to bid on during the silent auction.
$25. Contact Gabriela Balfour-Ritchie, call 964-8994, email gabbybr1314@yahoo.com, or visit smpcw.org
5/14
Hospice of Santa Barbara Solo Art Exhibition and Open House Hospice of Santa Barbara’s Leigh Block Gallery, 2050 Alameda Padre Serra, Ste. 100. Join Hospice of Santa Barbara for its next art exhibition open house to enjoy wine, refreshments, and the artwork of local artist Laurie MacMillan. A portion of the proceeds from art sales will be donated to Hospice of Santa Barbara.
Free. Contact K.C. Murphy Thompson, call 563-8820, email kcthompson@hospiceofsantabarbara.org , or visit hospiceofsantabarbara.org
5/15
Social Venture Partners Santa Barbara & The Santa Barbara Foundation Fast Pitch SB 6:00 PM. Music Academy of the West, Hahn Hall. Fast Pitch SB brings together the Santa Barbara business and nonprofit sectors in a collaborative and exciting competition for community recognition and cash awards, all hinging on a compelling, three-minute fast pitch. This dynamic event will feature 10 finalist nonprofit organizations, who will deliver pitches to a panel of judges and a live audience for $100,000 in cash awards.
$100 and sponsorships available. Contact Joan Young, call 689-9931, email jyoung@svpsb.org , or visit socialventurepartners.org/santa-barbara/fast-pitch/
5/16 - 5/18
CALM Antiques, Decorative Arts & Vintage Show and Sale 11:00 AM. Earl Warren Showgrounds, 3400 Calle Real. Eighty of the west’s finest dealers specializing in Antiques, Decorative Arts, and Vintage Treasures will be selling everything from period furniture, garden artifacts, decorative accessories, paintings, estate jewelry, silver, textiles, linens, glassware, china, porcelain, and much much more. Proceeds benefit CALM.
$6, $5 Seniors, Children under 12 free. One price all weekend. Parking is free. Contact April Thede, call 898-9715, email arthede@cox.net, or visit calmantiqueshows.com
5/17
United Boys & Girls Clubs of Santa BarbaraCarpinteria Club 30th Annual Benefit Auction & Dinner 5:00 PM. Carpinteria. As we start this year’s voyage “Sailing to Success,” we invite you to come aboard and support our local youth. This year as we sail toward the horizon we have a fundraising goal of $100,000. The United Boys & Girls Clubs-Carpinteria annual action aids in 25 percent of the Clubs’ funding and serves to provide much-needed scholarships to our families.
$75. Contact Jamie Collins, call 684-1568, email carpmembership@untiedbg.org, or visit unitedbg.org
Visiting Nurse & Hospice Care 13th Annual Mother’s Day Luncheon 10:00 AM. Coral Casino, La Pacifica Ballroom. Each year at this unique event, guests gather to honor two mothers—one living and one in memory—and celebrate their lives and acknowledge their contributions to the community. Jill Levinson will be honored by her son Neil Levinson, and the remembered mother is Barbara Ward Rollerson, remembered by her son Thomas Rollerson. The event includes silent and live auctions, delectable lunch and drinks, and a heartfelt program.
$150. Contact Elizabeth Adams, call 690-6290, email elizabeth.adams@vnhcsb.org , or visit vnhcsb.org
5/9
Environmental Defense Center TGIF! 5:30 PM. EDC Courtyard, 906 Garden St. Join EDC for one of the most pleasant happy hours in town with local wines, beer from New Belgium Brewing Company, hors d’ oeuvres, a raffle, and live music provided by some of Santa Barbara’s finest musicians! Hosted by EDC, this is the perfect opportunity to hear from representatives of EDC and other nonprofit organizations in the tri-county region about our work in protecting the local environment.
$15. Contact Jennifer Brown, call 963-1622, email edc@environmentaldefensecenter.org , or visit edcnet.org/news/upcoming_events/tgif.html Santa Barbara Independent – 2014 Calendar of fundraisers – Page 7