dance music including the Waltz, Tango, Viennese Waltz, Slow Fox Trot, Quick Step, and rhythm dances such as the Cha Cha, Rumba, Swing, Mambo, and Bolero are played, among other dance music. Participants can hone their dancing skills or learn new dance techniques. The Santa Barbara Ballroom Tea Dance is held on the first Sunday of every month at the Carrillo Rec Center. No partner necessary, but if you can find one bring him or her along! When: 2 to 5 pm Where: 100 E. Carrillo Street Info: 897-2519 Cost: free TUESDAY, JUNE 6 Montecito Association Land Use Committee The Montecito Association is committed to preserving, protecting, and enhancing the semi-rural residential character of Montecito; today the Land Use Committee meets to discuss upcoming projects. When: 4 pm Where: Montecito Hall, 1469 East Valley Road The Healing Power Within: A Three-Day Summer Yoga Retreat Through sessions of yoga, interwoven with meditation, and time in nature, you will connect to the rejuvenating power within to self-heal, transform, and be fully present in the world. As the Yang energy of the summer sun brings us light, heat, and intensity, we can cultivate that same power within to support us in our lives and to become healing agents on behalf of our world. Come share in a community experience of daily practice, food, and reintegration of body, mind, and spirit. Led by Taran Collis, a certified Viniyoga and Capacitar instructor, who specializes in adaptations for all levels. When: tonight at 7, through Friday at noon Where: 800 El Bosque Road Cost: $565 single/$465 double/$365 commuter Info/RSVP: www.lacasademaria.org WEDNESDAY, JUNE 7 Wednesday Retreat Day What does wise, mature trust in a higher power look like? This retreat day focuses on the origins of trust in family and religion. Led by David Richo, Ph.D., a psychotherapist, well-known author, and teacher who combines psychological and spiritual perspectives in his work. When: 9:30 am to 3:30 pm Where: 800 El Bosque Road Cost: donation requested; lunch available for $14 1 – 8 June 2017
Info: www.lacasademaria.org Free Tech Class at Montecito Library iPads and iPhones are versatile devices capable of countless useful functions, but many of these remain a mystery to their owners. The Montecito branch of the Santa Barbara Public Library System will be offering free workshops demonstrating various tips and tricks to help users get more from their Apple mobile devices. Everyone is invited to bring along his or her iPad and iPhone along with any questions. Users of all levels are welcome. When: 1 to 2 pm Where: 1469 East Valley Road Info: (805) 969-5063 The Creative Spark Learn to make an instant book from a single piece of paper! Supplies are provided. Pre-registration is requested. When: 3:30 to 4:30 pm Where: Montecito Library, 1469 East Valley Road Info: (805) 969-5063 THURSDAY, JUNE 8 Last Day of School Laguna Blanca Lower School and Cold Spring School students say goodbye for summer. MBAR Meeting Montecito Board of Architectural Review seeks to ensure that new projects are harmonious with the unique physical characteristics and character of Montecito. When: 1 pm Where: County Engineering Building, Planning Commission Hearing Room, 123 E. 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 pm Where: 1469 East Valley Road Info: 969-5063 Discussion Group A group gathers to discuss The New Yorker. When: 7:30 to 8:30 pm Where: Montecito Library, 1469 East Valley Road FRIDAY, JUNE 9 Last Day of School Montecito Union School celebrates the end of the school year. Spanish Conversation Group at the Montecito Library The Montecito Library hosts a Spanish
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