This Week in and around Montecito
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 17 Community Workshop Alliance for Living and Dying Well invites the community members to come fulfill their Five Wishes and complete their advance healthcare directives. Professional facilitators and trained volunteers will be present at this event to facilitate the process of completing advance health care directives.
(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 17 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 Opening Exhibit Alix Soubiran, founder and creative director of Bespoke Creations, will be presenting her high-end custom dinnerware made in Limoges, France. She will be sharing some of her latest projects in custom china, rugs, and wallpapers. When: 5 pm Where: 1080 Coast Village Road Info: 845-5850 FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 18 Holiday Marketplace Santa Barbara Botanic Garden hosts an Annual Holiday Marketplace, with more than 35 artisans with oneof-a-kind hand crafted items, along traditional decorations. There are also local food purveyors with edible gifts for the foodies on your list, and photos with Santa in the Garden – perfect for holiday cards. Festive carolers and strolling musicians will be out for holiday ambiance. From fine art to folk art, there will be delightful stocking stuffers, herbal products, locally produced olive oil and honey, scented soaps and candles, and much more. This event would not be complete without the offerings of the Garden Guild crafters and their whimsical pieces created using all-natural materials including their line of native bay leaf wreaths. When: 10 am to 4 pm (the event is from November 18-20)
Where: 1212 Mission Canyon Road Info: www.sbbg.org Spanish Conversation Group at the Montecito Library The Montecito Library announces a new Spanish Conversation Group. The assemblage 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 Book Signing at Tecolote Lisa Kotin signs her book, My Confection: Odyssey of a Sugar Addict. When: 5 to 6 pm Where: Tecolote Book Shop, 1470 E. Valley Road Info: 969-4977 Mantra Lounge An evening of Kirtan at Montecito Library When: 7 pm Where: 1469 East Valley Road Cost: $7 Info: 969-5063 SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 19 Bazaar Day at Rockwood Santa Barbara Woman’s Club holds its annual event, which includes handcrafted items, household, decorative, and entertainment treasures, books, fine and costume jewelry, baked goods, clothing, and shoes for sale. Free admission and parking. When: 9 am to 5 pm Where: 670 Mission Canyon Road Information: 682-4546
When: 4 to 6 pm Where: Hospice of Santa Barbara, 2050 Alameda Padre Serra, Suite 100 Registration: 845-5341 Happiness & Meditation Hour Led by Manas Lele from the Art of Living Foundation, the Happiness Hour will offer numerous tools that facilitate the elimination of stress and foster deep and profound inner peace, happiness, and well being. It is an interactive and experiential stress-buster session where participants will have the opportunity to experience energizing breathing technique and relaxing meditation; experience alertness and relaxation at the same time. No experience in breathing exercises or meditation is required. When: 10 am to 11 am Where: Montecito Library, 1469 East Valley Road Floral Arrangement Show Succulent wreaths, demonstrations, and decorated harvest pumpkins for sale. When: today 10 am to 5 pm, tomorrow 10 am to 3 pm Where: Trinity Lutheran Church, 909 La Cumbre Road Cost: $5 donation at the door Lecture & Luncheon The Santa Barbara Republican Club will hold its next meeting at the La Cumbre Country Club. Dale Francisco, chairman of the County Republican Committee, will speak about the “New American Revolution” as exhibited by the unexpected political strength of outsiders Donald Trump and Bernie Sanders. Mr. Francisco served as a respected member of the city council of Santa Barbara for eight years, ending when term limits required that he leave his post. He had been
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elected to his last term with more votes than any candidate in a field of 10. This year, he was appointed as general manager of the Cachuma Conservation Release Board, a public agency that is charged with protecting the Cachuma water rights of all the South Coast water agencies. The public is invited to attend. When: 11:30 am Where: 4015 Via Laguna For reservations or more information: 684-3858 SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 20 Mindfulness Meditation A half-day retreat with guided meditations from Radhule Weininger, M.D., Ph.D. All levels welcome. When: 2:30 to 6 pm Where: La Casa de Maria, 800 El Bosque Road Cost: donation Info: 969-5031 MONDAY, NOVEMBER 21 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: Country Engineering Building, Planning Commission Hearing Room, 123 E. Anapamu TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 22 Signing at Chaucer’s Photographer Sharon Green will sign her 2017 Ultimate Sailing Calendar. When: 7 pm Where: Chaucer’s Books, 3321 State Street Info: 682-6787 WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 23 Summerland Evening Yoga A longtime Summerland tradition taught by Bob Andre. Small Hatha 1 yoga class with brief meditation and breathing work.
17 – 24 November 2016