This Week in and around Montecito
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 8 Bilingual Music for Kids & Families The Santa Barbara Public Library System is pleased to host concerts for children and families by musician Nathalia. A native of Colombia, Nathalia writes and performs original bilingual songs that are fun, catchy, and educational for children and grown-ups alike. With a mix of sounds from rock to cumbia, jazz to reggaeton, Nathalia’s songs will have the whole family singing and dancing along. When: 10:30 am Where: Montecito Library, 1469 East Valley Road Info: 969-5063
(If you have a Montecito event, or an event that concerns Montecito, please e-mail kelly@montecitojournal.net or call (805) 565-1860) THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 3 Poetry Club Each month, discuss the life and work of a different poet; poets selected by group consensus and interest. New members welcome. Today: William Wordsworth (1770-1850) When: 3:30 to 5 pm Where: Montecito Library, 1469 East Valley Road Info: 969-5063 Art Opening Sara Woodburn marks the opening of her solo exhibit at Faulkner West Gallery. When: 5 to 7 pm Where: 40 East Anapamu Street Info: saramwoodburn@gmail.com FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 4 Spanish Conversation Group at the Montecito Library The Montecito Library announces a new 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, NOVEMBER 5 Beautification Day Montecito hosts the 31st annual event, which beautifies Montecito’s trails, beaches, roads, and bridges, followed by lunch and awards presentation. When: 9 am Where: Upper Village Green Info: www.montecitoassociation.org Centering Prayer Practice Retreat A mini-retreat day for Centering Prayer practice. There will be meditation walks,
journaling, reflection, and prayer practice. 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 Carpinteria Artists Marketplace The event will be in the courtyard of the Carpinteria Arts Center. Join in to celebrate the arts through music and handcrafted art pieces for sale by local artists. The band Americana Cats will add to the event with their interpretive style of cover songs and originals performed with a bit of their special “Louisiana hot sauce.” When: 10 am to 4 pm Where: 855 Linden Avenue Info: www.carpinteriaartscenter.org Spirit of Lotusland Stroll through Lotusland while enjoying creative cocktails paired specifically to each garden by California’s top mixologists. Guests will enjoy each entrant’s elixir in a spirited journey through Madame Walska’s most popular gardens to see who can create the best Spirit of Lotusland cocktail. When: 3 pm Cost: $75 (members), $95 (non-members) Info: 969-9990 Montecito Moms at SOhO Local all-women rock band Midnight MYNX will be mynxing it up at SOhO with their eclectic mix of new and old covers and originals. Also performing: The Jonny Catz, followed by Live band Karaoke with The Selections. When: 9 pm to midnight Where: 1221 State Street Cost: $8 Info: www.sohosb.com
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Tea Dance The City of Santa Barbara donates use of the ballroom and volunteers provide music and refreshments for this ongoing, free dance event. Ballroom 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
Montecito Library Book Club Join for a lively discussion of this month’s title. This month: A Man Called Ove by Fredrik Backman; new members always welcome. When: 1 to 2 pm Where: Montecito Library, 1469 East Valley Road Info: 969-5063
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 7
Summerland Evening Yoga A longtime Summerland tradition taught by Bob Andre. Small Hatha 1 yoga class with brief meditation and breathing work. When: 5:30 pm Where: Summerland Church, 2400 Lillie Avenue Cost: donation
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: 2 pm Where: County Engineering Building, Planning Commission Hearing Room, 123 E. Anapamu TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 8
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
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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: (805) 969-5063
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 10 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, “The Mesa and the Sea,” by Betsy J. Green. 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
3 – 10 November 2016