This Week in and around Montecito
FRIDAY, APRIL 26
(If you have a Montecito event, or an event that concerns Montecito, please e-mail kelly@montecitojournal.net or call (805) 565-1860) THURSDAY, APRIL 25 MBAR Meeting Montecito Board of Architectural Review seeks to ensure that new projects are harmonious with the unique physical characteristics and character of Montecito. On today’s agenda: a new garage on Featherhill Road, demo and additions on Orchard Avenue; revisions on Channel Drive; demo and new home on Posilipo, and other agenda items. When: 1 pm Where: Country Engineering Building, Planning Commission Hearing Room, 123 East Anapamu Knit ‘N Needle Fiber art crafts (knitting, crochet, embroidery, and more) drop-in and meet-up for all ages at Montecito Library When: 2 to 3:30 pm Where: 1469 East Valley Road Info: 969-5063 FRIDAY, APRIL 26 Spanish Conversation Group at the Montecito Library The Montecito Library hosts a Spanish Conversation Group. The group is for anyone interested in practicing and improving conversational skills in Spanish. Participants should be familiar with the basics. When: 1:30 pm Where: Montecito Library, 1469 East Valley Road Info: 969-5063 SATURDAY, APRIL 27 Fish Derby The Fish Derby is the major fundraiser for The Neal Taylor Nature at Cachuma Lake, which is a non-profit
organization. This year’s Fishing Derby will again include prize categories for multiple types of fish such as crappie, bass, catfish, trout, and carp. The prize pool dollar amount has been increased this year, which means everyone has a chance to win great cash prizes, fishing gear, and more! Anglers of all ages are encouraged to enter. All anglers 16 years and older must have a fishing license, which may be purchased at the marina. Free arts and crafts activities will be offered to children Saturday afternoon of Derby weekend at the Nature Center, which will also host a special Books & Treasure sale on both Saturday and Sunday. When: 6 am today through noon tomorrow Where: Neal Taylor Nature Center, 2265 Hwy 154 Info: www.troutderby.org World Tai Chi & Qigong Day All over the world people will be celebrating World Tai Chi and Qigong Day. Practice easy movements with local teachers and learn about the health benefits of Qigong and Tai Chi. Reduce stress, improve balance, and find peace of mind in these graceful moving meditations. Learn more about local classes. When: 9 to 11 am Where: Linden City Beach in Carpinteria Cost: free and open to all levels Info: (805) 705-3426 Earth Day Gathering Local authors Doyle Hollister, Cynthia Carbone Ward, Rick Sawyer, and Santa Barbara Poet Laureate Laure-Anne Bosselaar will read and sign their newest books at Tecolote in the upper village. There will be music and refreshments.
Artist Reception Silo118.com and Synergy One Lending on Coast Village Road host reception to meet artist Sol Hill and see his art; all are welcome, and refreshments will be served When: 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm Where: Synergy One Lending, 1250 Coast Village Road When: 1 to 3 pm; readings begin at 2 Where: The Village Green in front of Tecolote, 1470 East Valley Road SUNDAY, APRIL 28 Book Signing at Chaucer’s Chaucer’s Books hosts Santa Barbara author, James Buckley, Jr., and local Comicraft Letterer, John Roshell, for a wildly graphic afternoon as they launch their newest series for kids, entitled Show Me History! Children will learn about amazing historical narratives in graphic novel format in this brand new series. With contributions from renowned artists, illustrators, and authors that have worked with DC, Marvel, and the like, this new series is sure to engage. Each title includes full-color illustrations, glossary of terms, timeline of events, further reading materials. The first four titles celebrate the lives of Amelia Earhart, Alexander Hamilton, Abraham Lincoln, and Martin Luther King. Buckley and Roshell will be sharing and signing copies, and will have signed book plates from the second author, Mark Shulman. When: 2 pm Where: Chaucer’s Books, 3321 State Street Info: 682-6787 WEDNESDAY, MAY 1 Mad Hatter Luncheon Transition House Auxiliary will hold their 22nd annual Mad Hatter Luncheon at the Rosewood Miramar Beach Montecito. Andrew Firestone will be Master of Ceremonies. Guests are encouraged
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“I don’t exercise. If God had wanted me to bend over, he would have put diamonds on the floor.” – Joan Rivers
to don hats and festive attire to fit the theme, Spring Fling. When: 11 am Where: Rosewood Miramar Beach Montecito, 1759 South Jameson Lane Info: Diane, 805-964-9742. Child Body Safety Program CALM presents their Child Body Safety Program: Good Touch Bad Touch, designed to prevent abuse by equipping all children with knowledge and protective strategies. The “CALM lady” visits classrooms in a variety of local schools. She teaches body safety skills, including Good Touch, Bad Touch, and Secret Touch. Parents and children are encouraged to attend. Material will be presented in an ageappropriate manner. When: 4 to 4:30 pm for ages 4-7; 4:30 to 5:15 pm for ages 8-12 Where: Montecito Library, 1469 East Valley Road Info: 805-969-5063 Santa Barbara Horticulture Society Meeting Join to hear Jo O’Connell, the owner of Australian Native Plants nursery, describe her experience with the devastating effects of the Thomas Fire and what she has learned first-hand about fireresistant plants and design. Jo lost her home and several structures at her growing grounds, which are located in Casitas Springs, as well as nursery stock and plants in the surrounding landscape, in the December 2017 wildfire. She will share images of plant survivors, discuss the features of fire-retardant plants, and suggest maintenance and landscape design techniques to reduce the threat of wildfire. Jo has more than 35 years experience growing Australian plants both in Australia and Southern California, and founded Australian Native Plants nursery in the early 1990s. Her background is in zoo horticulture, habitat design, re-vegetation projects, and the cut flower industry. At her nursery, she specializes in plants from subtropical, arid, and Mediterranean areas of Australia and South Africa. Australian Native Plants is open by appointment only, with plants also available via mail-order. However, as a special treat for Hort Society members, Jo will bring a broad 25 April – 2 May 2019