This Week in and around Montecito
THURSDAY, JUNE 2 Art Opening Santa Barbara’s Divine Inspiration Gallery presents Barbara Eberhart’s “Within” during the monthly First Thursday Art Walk. When: 5 to 8 pm Where: 1528 State Street Info: 962-6444
(If you have a Montecito event, or an event that concerns Montecito, please e-mail kelly@montecitojournal.net or call (805) 565-1860) THURSDAY, JUNE 2 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 Poetry Club Each month, discuss the life and work of a different poet; poets selected by group consensus and interest. New members welcome. Today: Kay Ryan. When: 3:30 to 5 pm Where: Montecito Library, 1469 East Valley Road Info: 969-5063 MUS Scoping Meeting Montecito Union School hosts a scoping meeting to discuss the Environmental Impact Report being utilized for improvements to the school. When: 6 pm Where: MUS, 385 San Ysidro Road Info: www.montecitou.org FRIDAY, JUNE 3 Walk & Roll Montecito Union School students, teachers, and parents walk or ride to school, rather than drive. When: 8 am Where: Via Vai, Ennisbrook, and Casa Dorinda trailhead Info: 969-3249 SATURDAY, JUNE 4 Centering Prayer Practice Retreat A mini-retreat day for Centering Prayer practice. There will be meditation walks, journaling, reflection, and prayer exercise. Let by Sr. Suzanne
Dunn, Jeannette Love, and Annette Colbert. Beginners welcome. When: 9:30 am to 1 pm Where: La Casa de Maria, 800 El Bosque Road Cost: donation Info: 969-5031 June Gloom Fest Porch on Padaro Lane hosts June Gloom Fest, which includes a handlettering workshop with Joya Rose, book signing and meet and greet with authors Brooke and Steven Giannetti and Pascale Beale, live music, demonstrations, coffee, and sweet treats! When: 10 am to 4 pm Where: 3823 Santa Claus Lane, Carpinteria Info: 684-0300 Book Signing at Tecolote Susan Branch will sign her new book, Martha’s Vineyard Isle of Dreams. Branch is the beloved author of many bestselling books, each hand-written and watercolored, filled with quotes, recipes, tips, stories, and personal mementoes. When: 1 pm Where: Tecolote Book Shop, 1470 E. Valley Road Info: 969-4977 SUNDAY, JUNE 5 Relationship Lecture Local author Anton Hoffmann discusses his book, Fraternal Fracture: An History of Troubled Gender Relationships with a Solution. When: 9 am Where: El Montecito Presbyterian, 1455 East Valley Road Mission Treasures A tour to learn about the Mission’s
architecture, artwork, and some of its greatest treasures in areas not normally open to the public. All proceeds support the Mission and SB ArchiveLibrary. When: 12:30 to 2 pm Where: 2201 Laguna Street Cost: $20 per person; no children under 12 Lecture at Lake Cachuma An entertaining and interesting presentation on biting and stinging insects will be presented by David Chang, general manager of the Mosquito and Vector Management District of Santa Barbara County, and hosted by Neal Taylor Nature Center at Cachuma Lake. Come and learn about ticks, mosquitoes, bees and wasps; how to identify them; and how to avoid getting bit or stung. When: 2 to 4 pm; meet & greet and refreshments to follow lecture Where: 2265 Hwy. 154 Cost: lecture is free; parking is $10 at the gate Info: 693-0691 Tea Dance 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 Plein Air & Beyond The historic Casa del Herrero opens its doors and welcomes the community to their Plein Air and Beyond art celebration and sale. Sixteen of the
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Santa Barbara area’s finest artists will offer guests the opportunity to appreciate and purchase their personal interpretations of the Casa and other local subjects. Advance tickets are required for this special one-day-only al fresco art exhibit and sale. Guests will enjoy the artwork, along with delicious food provided by chef Jessica Knight’s Three Girls Catering, wines poured by Zaca Mesa, a signature cocktail created by St. Germain, and live music by acclaimed folk/flamenco guitarist Chris Fossek, all while leisurely taking in the Casa and its beautiful estate and gardens. When: 4 to 7 pm Where: 1387 East Valley Road Cost: $175 per person, $150 for members Info & RSVP: 565-5653 MONDAY, JUNE 6 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 TUESDAY, JUNE 7 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 WEDNESDAY, JUNE 8 Special Cold Spring School Board Meeting A hearing to discuss next year’s budget. When: 5 pm Where: 2243 Sycamore Canyon Road Info: 969-2678
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