This Week in and around Montecito
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 10 Artist Reception “Abstracting the Landscape,” new work by Lisa Pedersen, is on exhibit at Porch through October 27; tonight is the opening reception. When: 3 to 5 pm Where: 3823 Santa Claus Lane in Carpinteria Info: 684-0300
(If you have a Montecito event, or an event that concerns Montecito, please e-mail kelly@montecitojournal.net or call (805) 565-1860) THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 8 Knitting and Crocheting Circle Fiber art crafts drop-in and meet-up for all ages at Montecito Library. Must have some manual dexterity for crochet and knitting. When: 2 to 3:30 pm Where: 1469 East Valley Road Info: 969-5063 Lecture at SBMM Santa Barbara Maritime Museum presents a lecture, “Managing the Channel Islands National Park,” by Russell E. Galipeau, Jr. When: 7 pm; members-only reception at 6:15 pm Where: 113 Harbor Way Cost: Free (SBMM members), $10 (non-members) Register: Go to www.sbmm.org or call 456-8747 Discussion Group A group gathers to discuss The New Yorker. When: 7:30 to 9:30 pm Where: Montecito Library, 1469 East Valley Road SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 10 Advanced Beekeeping If you have previously completed a beginner beekeeping class or have basic beekeeping knowledge, this class will hone your skills. You will gain more knowledge through presentations, discussion of seasonal issues, honey extraction, and field inspection of La Casa’s hives. Please bring your own protective gear, if available. Led by Paul Cronshaw, who has more than 40 years of beekeeping experience and tends the La Casa de Maria bee apiary. He is president of the Santa Barbara Beekeepers
Association. Co-sponsored with the SB Beekeepers Association. When: 9:30 am to 3:30 pm Where: 800 El Bosque Road Cost: $75; includes lunch Info: www.lacasademaria.org Sea Glass Festival This fun-filled celebration will be held at Earl Warren Showgrounds today and tomorrow. More than 40 artists will showcase their handmade, authentic, sea glass jewelry, and ocean-themed art at the Santa Barbara Sea Glass & Ocean Arts Festival. Thousands of people are expected to attend this year’s event – the only one of its kind in Southern California and one of three on the West Coast. When: 10 am to 5 pm, today and tomorrow Where: 3400 Calle Real Cost: $5 Info: www.santabarbaraseaglassandoceanarts festival.com SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 11 VISTAS Annual Picnic VISTAS Lifelong Learning is a nonprofit continuing education program for senior citizens. Today the organization hosts a catered picnic lunch to announce its upcoming classes and events for the 2016-17 academic year. When: 12:30 pm Where: Tuckers Grove Park, 805 San Antonio Creek Road Cost: $25 per person Info: vistas@silcom.com Free College Admission Essay Workshop Come to this workshop and view sample admission essays of students who were accepted into colleges such as USC, Fordham, UC Davis,
Chapman, and many more. Dr. Gina La Monica will be sharing her secrets to ensuring college admission success through her 15 years of working as a college administrator, past college tenured professor, and private college admission consultant. Light refreshments will be served. When: 4 pm Where: Santa Barbara Tennis Club, 2375 Foothill Road Cost: free MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 12 Bridge Classes The Santa Barbara Bridge Center announces its fall bridge classes. Whether you are a beginner or a fairly accomplished social player, there is a class for you. Beginning, intermediate, and conventions classes taught by Nancy Trotter; classes for advancing players taught by Gail Steffan. When: various times today Where: Santa Barbara Bridge Center, 2255 Las Positas Road Cost: $15 Info: sbbridge.org 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: 3 pm Where: County Engineering Building, Planning Commission Hearing Room, 123 E. Anapamu Cold Spring School Board Meeting When: 6 pm
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Montecito Association Meeting The Montecito Association is committed to preserving, protecting, and enhancing the semi-rural residential character of Montecito. When: 4 pm Where: Montecito Hall, 1469 East Valley Road WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 14 Book Club The Montecito Library Book Club is back! This new monthly group will meet on the second Wednesday of each month beginning today, with the book The Storied Life of A.J. Fikry by Gabrielle Zevin. Join other bibliophiles! Make new friends! Discover new authors! Read and talk about great books! When: 1 pm Where: Montecito Library, 1469 East Valley Road Info: 969-5063 Build with Legos Drop in and build a fun Lego creation using your imagination. Lego building fosters creativity and is a fun way to build on early literacy skills. All materials are provided and no experience is necessary. When: 3:30 to 4:30 pm Where: 1469 East Valley Road Info: 969-5063
Trunk Show Simpatico Pilates will be hosting a Lorna Jane Trunk Show, featuring the new line of fall fitness clothing. Open to the public. When: today and tomorrow, September 16, from 9 am to noon Where: 1235 Coast Village Road, suite I upstairs Info: 565-7591
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Where: 2243 Sycamore Canyon Road Info: 969-2678
Sunset Sips Guests can drink in the view – and sip local wine – at Sunset Sips, four evening summer events at the Santa Barbara Zoo’s scenic hilltop on
8 – 15 September 2016