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A Sheriff’s Department auxiliary group has launched “Project Deputy Dog,” a new fundraising effort to add two “K-9” deputies and pay for their training and other expenses. The Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Benevolent Posse also hopes to raise enough money for the future purchase of additional replacement canines as the dogs reach the end of their service life at around 8 years old. Project Deputy Dog seeks to raise about $160,000. In addition to the purchase of specially bred dogs, the program would fund basic law enforcement training, specialized training for tracking, narcotics and bomb detection, other important continuing training, food and veterinary care, specialized equipment and other needs. The effort is being led by Posse board member Sue Pohls of Solvang, who learned of the needs at the Sheriff’s Office canine demonstration during last year’s Posse fundand barn-raising event for the Sheriff’s Office Mounted Enforcement Unit. “This is a cause it’s easy to get passionate about, especially for any of us who are dog lovers,” she said. “It combines a tremendous law enforcement asset to help protect all of us who live in Santa Barbara County and provides these dogs with a job and mission that they are enthusiastic about.” One of the sheriff’s four patrol operations dogs is getting close to retirement, which creates an urgent need to add an additional K-9 that is trained in patrol, tracking, and bomb and explosive detection. The additional dog would allow for two narcotics-trained and two bombtrained canines in the county and would allow
for 365-day coverage for all of Santa Barbara County. The additional dog, which Project Deputy Dog hopes to fund, would be for a narcotics-detecting K-9 assigned to the county’s custody facilities to detect illicit narcotics, a job now handled by custody deputies who must devote time conducting body and property searches. “Our K-9 corps is an invaluable asset in the county’s law enforcement efforts,” said Lt. Kevin Huddle, who supervises the program. “They are an extremely efficient part of our department and can accomplish feats that are impossible for our human deputies.” “After extensive training, our canines are teamed with a deputy and work as a dedicated team. Each of the dogs are a part of both the Sheriff’s Office family and that of their handler. The bond and the dedication that exists is extraordinary and every one of the dogs have provided heroic feats in service to protecting citizens of the County,” he added. The Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Posse is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, making donations tax deductible. Recently, the Sheriff’s Posse has helped the Sheriff’s Office obtain equipment including protective vests, night vision goggles, specialized weapons, computer equipment, and a barn for its Mounted Enforcement Unit. The posse also has supported the DARE program in county grammar schools that trains students to develop good decision-making skills and an understanding of the harmful effects of substance abuse, bullying and violence. For more information, visit www.sbsheriffsposse.org.
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Goleta clinic now offering behavioral health services Staff Report
The Santa Barbara Neighborhood Clinics have completed an expansion project at the Goleta Neighborhood Clinic, which includes the addition of a dedicated behavioral health center as well as pediatric rooms, a community education and conference room, and a clinic-wide call center. The expansion allows the Goleta clinic to serve more than 7, 000 low-income children, adults and seniors. A tour and open house was held March 8. The behavioral health center will include space for a psychiatrist and counseling services and will house services for the Santa Barbara Resiliency Project. “There is a huge need for behavioral health services in our community, and SBNC is so proud to be able to meet this need,” said Dr. Charles Fenzi, the CEO and chief medical officer of Santa Barbara Neighborhood Clinics. Dr. Andria Ruth serves as lead clinician at Goleta Neighborhood Clinic and
medical director for the Santa Barbara Resiliency Project, a collaborative of multiple organizations designed to reduce adverse childhood experiences. The partnership is being piloted in Goleta, where pediatric patients and their parents are screened for adverse childhood experiences and receive support services to help mitigate disease later in life. More than $1 million in federal funding from the Health Resources Services Administration, plus the support of Michael and Anne Towbes, the Mosher Foundation, the Alice Tweed Touhy Foundation, and Cottage Health made the expansion possible. Santa Barbara Neighborhood Clinics is an independent, nonprofit, community health center dedicated to providing high-quality, comprehensive, affordable healthcare to all people. SBNC, comprised of two dental clinics and four medical clinics, offers behavioral health services that serve some 21,000 people in the community.
Photo contributed Assemblymember Monica Limón, second from left, selected Tracy Lehr, center, as woman of the year in her district.
Local TV reporter honored by Assembly member Staff Report
California Assemblywoman Monique Limón, D-Santa Barbara, honored KEYT-TV reporter and anchor Tracy Lehr as Woman of the Year for her district at a ceremony in March state Capitol. “In the midst of the catastrophic Thomas Fire and Montecito debris flow, Tracy and her team were out in the middle of the chaos, broadcasting live through it all. She was one of the first women on the scene,” Limón said. “Real-time, accurate information saves lives in an emergency. In a time when the press is often maligned, Tracy and all of KEYT did our community a great service, and did so with incredible profes-
sionalism under pressure.” Lehr joined KEYT two decades ago as a reporter, anchor and host. She is the weekend anchor and evening live reporter for KEYT, KCOY and KKTV. Her coverage of the Santa Barbara Refugio Oil Spill in 2015 secured an Emmy Award. “A Los Angeles news director once told a room full of broadcast journalists that women have a short shelf life. I am working to prove him wrong. … It been heartbreaking at times, but it’s truly an honor to be recognized by Assemblymember Monique Limón,” Lehr said. Limón represents the 37th Assembly District, which includes Santa Barbara County and part of Ventura County.
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New calf is 180 pounds and 6 feet tall at birth
Contest deadline near to name baby giraffe Staff Report
The Santa Barbara Zoo’s Masai giraffe Audrey has given birth to a female calf, which will be named in the first week of April through a contest sponsored by the zoo and KEYT-TV. Both mother and baby are off view to the public, in the Giraffe Barn, until they can fully bond. The calf was born around 3 p.m. on March 14 — at 6 feet, 1 inch tall and weighing about 180 pounds. “This was the fastest birth Audrey has had,” said Curator of Mammals Michele Green. “It was smooth and progressed well, and the calf stood up and was nursing in only two hours. Audrey is calm, and this calf appears to be figuring things out very quickly. We couldn’t be happier for mom and baby.” “We’re happy to report back that the calf is a strong and healthy female,” said Dr. Diana Boon, a veterinarian who is caring for the zoo’s animals while the zoo’s director of animal health and care is on sabbatical. “Audrey is an experienced mother and is taking great care of her.” Animal care staff will determine when the calf will leave the Giraffe Barn,
weather conditions permitting. Until that time, Audrey and the newborn calf are not on view to the public or available to media. The calf’s name will be selected by popular vote by the public in a contest that opened March 16. Four names have been selected by Zoo giraffe keepers and supporters have chosen four possible names — Amirah, Makena, Nugget and Quintin – and the
one receiving the most votes will win. Votes can be registered at www.sbzoo.org and www.keyt.com. The zoo is also asking for $50 donations for people to become Foster Feeders, essentially sponsors of the new giraffe calf. Donors receive a baby photo of the calf along with a certificate, giraffe fact sheet, and recognition on the zoo’s Foster Feeder board. For information visit www.sbzoo.org.
Photos contributed The naming contest began March 16 for the new Masai giraffe born at the Santa Barbara Zoo.
The new giraffe calf was born March 14 — at 6 feet, 1 inch tall and about 180 pounds.
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Program reduces emissions from passing ships Staff Report
The partners in an initiative to cut air pollution and protect whales have announced that the program in 2017 reduced 83.5 tons of emissions of nitrogen oxides (NOx), a smog-forming air pollutant, and 2,630 metric tons of greenhouse gases. The 2017 program, a partnership of three air districts and four national marine sanctuaries along the California coast with the shipping companies, more than tripled the emission reductions from 2016. Ships account for more than 50 percent of NOx emissions in Santa Barbara County, more than 25 percent of NOx emissions in Ventura County, and more than 17 percent of NOx emissions in the eight-county region represented by the Bay Area Air Quality Management District. Eleven global shipping companies slowed their ships passing through the Santa Barbara Channel as part of the program in 2017, reducing speeds to 12 knots or less. For the first time, the program included speed-reduction zones in the San Francisco Bay Area in addition to the Santa Barbara Channel region. The voluntary incentive program ran July 1-Nov. 15.
Photo by John Calambokidis, Cascadia Research Slower speeds for ships reduce air pollution and help the recovery of threatened whale populations.
Automatic Identification System (AIS) data for ship speeds in the program verified more than 140 transits were successful in reducing speeds to 12 knots or less, and more than half of these achieved a bonus incentive for slowing to 10 knots or less. Incentives ranged from $1,000 to $2,500; a bonus of $250 was provided if the ship slowed to 10 knots or less, which
Reyne Stapelmann named local Realtor of the Year Staff Report
Reyne Stapelmann has been named 2017 Realtor of the Year by the Santa Barbara Association of Realtors. A commercial associate and top producer with the Santa Barbara office of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties, Stapelmann was praised for her in-depth market knowledge, negotiating skills and expertise. “Reyne earned this prestigious award for her continuous leadership and participation in the issues requiring the Realtor voice, and her consistent caring and Reyne Stapelmann. support of the Realtor cause,” said Kyle Kemp, Santa Barbara County District Manager for Berkshire Hathaway. “She meets regularly with elected officials and represents the rights of property owners as well as Realtor issues. She was the 2015 president of the associa-
tion and serves as 2018 regional chair for Region 11 in the California Association of Realtors. We are extremely grateful to have such a dedicated, caring professional supporting agents and clients in our Santa Barbara County branch offices in Santa Barbara, Montecito and Santa Ynez Valley,” Kemp added. Stapelmann was recognized for her many accomplishments at the association’s 2017 annual installation and awards luncheon at the Four Seasons Biltmore’s Coral Casino. “I can think of nothing better than helping folks find their perfect home or making their home-selling process as easy and stressPhoto contributed free as possible,” Stapelmann said. “Having been with Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties since 2002, I have always appreciated the high caliber of agents in our offices, upper management and caring staff. I take full advantage of many of our company’s marketing tools because they are so professional and effective.”
is considered more protective for whales. In addition, 75 percent of the transits that traveled between the two slow-speed regions did not speed up along the coast in between (where no incentive was offered), as compared with previous 2016-17 baseline speeds for that area; 60 percent traveled more slowly than their previous baseline speeds.
Ship strikes are also a major threat to endangered and threatened whale populations, including blue, humpback and fin whales. Slower ship speeds reduce air pollution and ocean noise and have been shown to reduce the risk of fatal strikes on whales. “The expansion of the vessel speed reduction program in 2017 demonstrates that ocean commerce and ocean conservation can work together when the shipping industry, NGOs (non-governmental organizations), and government are in partnership,” said Chris Mobley, superintendent of the Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary. “The voluntary vessel speed-reduction program is one example of how we can create a win-win for conservation and the health of coastal communities by engaging shipping companies in reducing whale mortality from ship strikes and improving air quality for children while maintaining commerce,” said Kris Sarri, president and CEO of the National Marine Sanctuary Foundation. For more information, visit http://www. ourair.org/air-pollution-marine-shipping.
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anta Barbara Airport has received service awards from two major air carriers. United Airlines announced Santa Barbara’s airport as one of three winners of the 2017 Quality First Award for earning the highest points in its respective tier for combined performance across a variety of service markers. “Congratulations to SBA on this exceptional achievement,” United Airlines leadership said. “Your commitment to our customers and United’s overall operational successes is greatly appreciated.” For the first time, SBA also received a Customer Cup Award from American Airlines. Customer Cups are categorized and awarded by market size from largest stations to smallest, according to flight activity. The award recognizes airport teams for their performance in serving customers across five primary customer touch points: departure dependability, turn flight dependability, baggage performance, customer feedback, and overall airport satisfaction. American Airlines said SBA won because “they’re on time, customers love them, and they keep bags on track.” “These honors mean a lot to our airport and our carrier teams,” said Airport Director Hazel Johns. “This has been a busy year for SBA as we have increased passenger loads by 8 percent while navigating the natural disasters that have affected our entire region.”
Easy Lift announces new board president
Easy Lift Transportation has named Eric Miller president of the board for 2018. He has served on the board for nearly 11 years. For 25 years, he has worked in financial services with a special interest in serving the elderly population through wealth management and lending. He works at American Advisors Group, specializing in home equity conversion mortgage solutions. Originally from New England, Miller moved to Santa Barbara 21 years ago. He is married to Laura Nixon Miller; they have two children, Evyn, 10, and Cannon, 6. Other Easy Lift Transportation Board officers are Secretary David Johnson, the former Santa Barbara Public Works Director; Interim Treasurer Roy McLaughlin, the manager and treasurer for Santa Barbara Teachers Federal Credit Union; Matt Dentinger, an attorney with Yardi Systems; Mac Johnson, the owner of Home Instead Senior Care; Bob Gray, who is retired from the Santa Barbara School District; and Craig McClellan, a remote engineer with CIO Solutions. Easy Lift Transportation is a nonprofit that provides specialized transportation throughout Santa Barbara County to those with physical or cognitive impairments. Learn more at www.easylift.org or call 805-681-1181.
CenCal Health ranked high for timely care
CenCal Health was ranked fourth in 2016 among 36 health plans in California in providing timely access to health care services for its membership, according to the state Department of Managed Health Care. The department, which regulates health plans in California, measures and releases a report on patient access to care annually. “When our members can get in to see
their doctor in a timely manner it’s a good thing for the patient and the community, as health concerns or sickness can be addressed early on,” said Bob Freeman, CEO of CenCal Health. “We are grateful to the providers in our community who make our members a priority.” CenCal Health also ranked second in the state in relation to wait times to see a specialist physician. CenCal provides health insurance for about 20 percent of residents in Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo counties, or nearly 180,000 members. For more information, visit www.cencalhealth.org or find CenCal Health on Facebook.
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Enjoy the shows Santa Barbara is known for the high quality of its professional theater, but audiences can also enjoy a show at the place where performers usually begin: high schools. This spring features two big-name musicals, as students at San Marcos High School will present “Into the Woods” and those at Dos Pueblos High School will stage “Newsies.”
‘Into the Woods’ challenges ‘happy ever after’ By Raiza Giorgi news@santabarbarafamilylife.org
The Tony award-winning musical “Into the Woods” is based on characters in the Brothers Grimm fairy tales, and it challenges the old theme of “happily ever after.” Predicaments and encounters challenge Cinderella (Elise Aquilon), Little Red Riding Hood (Maddie Thomas), Jack (Dillon Stave), Rapunzel (Emily Steidl) and others. They are joined by new characters, including The Witch (Ariana Rubio) who has placed a curse on The Baker (Eddie O’Toole) and his wife (Lily McWhirter). The wickedly funny musical begins through the eyes of the narrator as he introduces the characters through their wishful desires. Cinderella wishes to go to the King’s Festival; Jack needs his cow Milky White to give milk; and the Baker and Baker’s Wife hope they can have a child. As each story unfolds, the characters must venture “into the woods” to fulfill their dreams, and issues of morality, courage, and sacrifice are revealed. They must face off against a giant and a witch in order to maintain stability. They must confront issues of identity and self-sacrifice. And ultimately, the audience realizes that The Woods are not just a physical place but also a place of growth, beauty and tragedy as these characters unite and change together. In the end, this joyful, poignant musical leaves the question of what really happens after “happily ever after”? The musical is directed by Riley Berris, with vocal director Carolyn Teraoka-Brady, music director Michael Kiyoi, costume design Marian Azdril, set and lighting designer Theodore Michael Dolas and photography by Blake Bronstad. The show will run at 7 p.m. on May 3-5, and 10-12. Tickets cost $14 for general admission; $10 for students and seniors; and $6 with a Royal Card. Group rates are available. Tickets will be for sale at the door before each show and in advance at the San Marcos website, http://shopsmroyals.org.
Characters must venture “into the woods” to fulfill their dreams while confronting issues of morality, courage and sacrifice.
Photos by Blake Bronstad The wickedly funny musical begins through the eyes of the narrator as he introduces the characters through their wishful desires.
The Woods are not just a physical place but also a place of growth
Cinderella is disenchanted by the cheating Prince in the musical “Into the Woods.”
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SB Teen Star leads DP cast of
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The Dos Pueblos Theatre Company will present Disney’s “Newsies, The Musical,” this month under the guidance of critically acclaimed director Clark Sayre. The cast at DPHS, which is one of only five schools in the country to perform the big musical, includes a gender-blind cast of more than 70 students led by 2017 Santa Barbara Teen Star Nolan Montgomery as Jack Kelly. The student production promises outstanding music, breathtaking sets and costumes, and stunning choreography. The Tony Award-winning Broadway phenomenon is based on the historic newsboy strike of 1899. It tells the story of Jack Kelly, a defiant newspaper boy with dreams of moving west. When the Pulitzer and Hearst corporations increase the cost of newspapers at the expense of the young “newsies,” the group of young people takes action against the publishing giants. Sayre returns for his 31st show at Dos Pueblos, where he has directed “The Addams Family,” “Legally Blonde,” and three Dis-
The Dos Pueblos cast is led by 2017 Santa Barbara Teen Star Nolan Montgomery as Jack Kelly. Photos contributed “Newsies” opens in 1899 New York City, where newspaper delivery boy Jack Kelly dreams of leaving the city for Santa Fe.
ney pilot productions: “Mary Poppins,” “Tarzan,” and “Peter and the Starcatcher.” The show is already sold out for Friday, April 6, but there are plenty of opportunities to see it at 2 and 7 p.m. on Saturday, April 7; 7 p.m. on Friday, April 13; 2 and 7 p.m. on Saturday, April 14; 7 p.m. on Friday, April 20; and 2 and 7 p.m. on Saturday, April 21. Tickets cost $15 for adults and $10 for students, children and seniors 65 and older. They are available at the box office at Dos Pueblos
from 3 to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday; at the door starting half an hour before show time; by calling 805-968-2541, ext. 4670; or by going to www.dptheatrecompany.org.
Newspaper delivery boy Jack, left, laments his blossoming feelings for reporter Katherine Plumber as the plot of “Newsies” unfolds.
“Newsies” is based on the historic newsboy strike of 1899, when young people who sold the paper rebelled against publishing giants and won.
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Kids can learn while digging at Presidio camp
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or the past few decades, El Presidio De Santa Barbara State Historic Park has been excavated by archeologists, college students and others. This summer, local youth will also be able to take part in this historic work when the Santa Barbara Trust for Historic Preservation hosts the Presidio archeology camp for 11- to 15-year-olds from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. July 9 to 13. The Presidio archeology camp is the only camp in the Santa Barbara area that shares such a hands-on experience with adolescents. The purpose of the camp is to teach kids the meaningful history of Santa Barbara’s past and the importance of archeology. It is also for campers to have fun working together with peers and learning new things. Director of Programs Kevin McGarry, said last year’s camp was a success, but “I’m hoping to have five to 10 more campers this summer.” Campers get a break in the morning, and a local lunch is included for the day. “We try to incorporate local businesses in the Presidio neighborhood,” McGarry said. Teens get an introduction to archeological terminology for the first few days of the camp. Once everyone is familiar with the vocabulary, campers are then allowed to begin excavating a specific range. “[This] teaches them terms that they are
Photos By Brittany Myles The archeology camp uses sifting screens and other tools to teach kids the meaningful history of Santa Barbara and the importance of archeology.
going to see and hear in school as they get older,” McGarry said. It is suggested that campers wear comfortable clothes such as tennis shoes, shorts, and a hat for hot weather. Indoor activities are organized in case of any bad weather conditions. The archeologist on site, Michael Imwalle, and two freelance archeologists guide campers on basic excavation techniques. One tool that campers get to use is an archeological sifting screen. Clumps of dirt placed on top of the sifting screen allow campers to see if any historic artifacts are hidden
in the dirt. Nothing historically significant was found in last year’s camp, but this year might have a different outcome. “You never know,” McGarry said. “It can happen this summer.” Aside from learning archaeological drawing, mapping and more, campers also go on field trips to the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History, Casa de la Guerra and other places. McGarry said last year’s campers really enjoyed getting dirty and learning about Santa Barbara’s history.
“It has to do with the gravity of them knowing that they were doing something cool,” McGarry said. When participants learn about the process of what archeologists do, they grow to appreciate historic preservations and how important they are to society. “They kind of see the importance of what these people do, that have literally pieced together the narrative of the people that lived here over 200 years ago,” McGarry said. With a bachelor’s degree in history, McGarry says understanding history is important for everyone. “You can’t really move forward unless you understand how you got to where you are,” he said. “These kids are kind of continuing the legacy of helping the organization understand the site better,” McGarry said. One of the myths of archeology that campers learn to debunk is the expectation of finding artifacts right away. The reality is that archeology is an intricate process. “Even if they don’t find anything, they come away with a respect for that, for the process of digging in and learning history,” McGarry said. Registration is open now for the Presidio archeology camp, which costs $225. Register online at sbthp.org/presidiocamp. The Presidio is at 123 E. Canon Perdido St. in downtown Santa Barbara. For more information call 805-965-2004 or email kevin@sbthp.org.
Camps teach coding as a second language
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s parents, we don’t need to be experts to advance our kids’ interests in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) education. That’s where other well-trained minds can step in. What we can do, though, is help kids get started by connecting the dots between STEM and the everyday interests they already enjoy. For instance, rather than just telling our kids that learning to code is important, what if we talked to them about what is behind the app they’re in love with, or what drives the video game they can’t stop playing? What if they knew more about what goes into the technology they’re already consuming? iD Tech hosts summer STEM camps for ages 7-18 at more than 150 locations around the country, including camps in multiple platforms from late June through July at UCSB. To see the schedule and costs, go to www.idtech.com and choose the UCSB location. Learning how to code in any language will put your child in great company, setting them up to take advantage of valuable opportunities ahead. Here are a few ideas for programming
Photos contributed iD Tech teaches kids and teens of all skill levels the ability to discover not only coding but robotics and game design.
languages you could introduce to your child. Each one is important in its own right — and will be valuable as a real-world skill — so try to focus on choosing the one that is best suited to your child’s individual interests and skill level. Visual Programming Visual programming is perfect for kids who don’t have any coding experience, thanks to its ability to show them just how fun and comprehensible coding can be. Basic concepts like if-then thinking and problem
solving can be learned through drag-and-drop interactivity, puzzles, and block arrangement rather than lines of code. Check out Scratch to learn more about getting started. The program was built specifically for kids. JavaScript Are your children interested in web development and design, or other frontend/user-facing applications? JavaScript is popular and used in many different, easy-to-find places on the internet. With that said, JavaScript and Java are comple-
tely different coding languages, so keep reading to learn more. Java Perfect for Minecraft lovers or teens preparing the take the computer science AP Exam. Evidence suggests that 90 percent of Fortune 500 companies leverage Java in some capacity. Thus, the language is in demand as one of the most widely used in the world. Java can be used as the basis for game engines, mobile apps for Android, and much more.
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Photos contributed Youth can learn multimedia skills and use them to help local nonprofit organizations during the Santa Barbara Center for Performing Arts' workshop.
Teens create videos while helping good causes By Isel Longoria Contributing Writer
Teenagers can learn new multimedia skills and use them to help nonprofit organizations in Santa Barbara this summer when the Santa Barbara Center for Performing Arts hosts its summer multimedia workshop from 3 to 5 p.m. weekdays from June 11 to Aug. 15. Instructor Jennie Reinish has more than 20 years of professional experience in the film and entertainment industry. The purpose of the workshop is to “teach them a new skill and provide them an education that they are not able to get somewhere else,” she said. Students learn how to set up equipment, shoot and edit video, compose music, and more. Video editing software is also available to students with any level of experience. “Adobe has donated to us copies of the creative cloud,” Reinish said. All equipment is provided, but students are allowed to bring their own equipment if they wish. Guest speakers with a professional multimedia background also attend to speak about their career paths. The workshop includes three or four field trips for students to film for nonprofits’ activities; the rest of the time they work collaboratively to edit their videos. Finished videos range from one to two minutes long. Workshop teens have created videos for nonprofits such as the Dog Adoption & Welfare Group (DAWG). The Santa Barbara Center for Performing Arts owns and operates the Granada Theatre and the Jurkowitz Center for Community Engagement, which runs the multimedia workshop. “They’re getting experience with all these different organizations in town,” Reinish said. Since the Jurkowitz Center is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, students also have the opportunity to earn community service hours for helping the nonprofits. Reinish always tries to let students take ownership of their projects. “I’m just there to help and keep an eye on things and give them suggestions when needed,” she said. The class size ranges from 8 to 10 students, so everyone has the opportunity to receive one-on-one instruction. Sierra Thomas, 15, a student at Dos Pueblos High School and in the workshop, has been making short films since she was in elementary school. When her mother found out about the workshop, she encouraged Sierra to sign up.
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“It gives you a lot of info about filming as a career. It’s a really great experience,” Sierra said. Throughout the session, she’s learned how to obtain good audio while filming and enjoys the ability to receive one-on-one feedback from Reinish. “It’s just a great program, and I encourage anybody who wants to learn more about film to join,” Sierra said. Students who are not thinking of a career in filmmaking are also welcome to register. The camp also teaches valuable skills such as interpersonal communication and interviewing techniques. “Whether they want to become a videographer or something in the film industry or whether it’s just doing it as an interest, they all get something out of it no matter what they want to do,” Reinish said. David Grossman, director of community engagement for the Jurkowitz Center, said he hopes the multimedia workshop will reach a bigger audience. “My vision … is that it will grow, that it’ll reach more students that otherwise wouldn’t have the opportunity to enjoy this medium,” Grossman said. After teaching the class for seven years, Reinish said, one thing that always stands out for her is how good the students are to each other. “When you are being creative and especially when you’re being creative for a good cause, it does something for these kids. I think it changes them in a really good way,” Reinish said. The multimedia workshop is a 12-week session, four times a year, for grades 8-12. The fee is $165 and scholarships are provided. No experience or equipment is needed. The summer session will run from 3 to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday from June 11 to Aug. 15 at the Santa Barbara County Education Office, 4400 Cathedral Oaks Road. For more information: www.granadasb.org.
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After-School Languages Summer Camps Students will learn to speak French or Spanish through dance, games, songs and arts. Full and half-day options available. Ages 5-11. Mon.-Fri., July 6-20 or Aug. 6-10. $230/ week. Carrillo Rec Center, 100 E. Carrillo Blvd. Contact: 805-699-6705 or afterschoollanguages.com/summer Art Studio 4 Kids Summer Camp A fun and enriching program that will educate, inspire and entertain creative young minds. The workshop offers a wide range of project topics and resources that will spark their creativity and stimulate their minds with age-appropriate arts and crafts each day. Younger students receive additional support while more advanced students will be given additional challenges. Projects like Paper Mache, assemblage sculpture, sewing, air-dry clay, weaving, tie-dye, batik, and printmaking will be explored. Grades 1-6. June 11-July 20. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. $295/week. Vieja Valley Elementary School, 434 Nogal Drive, Santa Barbara. Contact: artstudio4kids.com. Boxtales Theatre Camp Campers experience a three-week journey in the Boxtales method, including training in acting, storytelling, acro-yoga, mime, music, characterization and collaboration. Ages 8-12. June 18-July 6. Mon.-Fri. All new high school camp July 9-27. $750. Marjorie Luke Theatre, 721 E. Cota St. Contact: 805-962-1142 or boxtales.org/2018-summertheatre-camps/. Destination Dance Dance camps for a variety of ages and abilities. Daily classes culminate in weekly performances. Ages 3 through teen, Mon.-Thu., June 11-Aug. 16, half-day and full day sessions available. Prices vary. Santa Barbara Dance Arts, 531 E. Cota St. Contact: 805-966-5299 or sbdancearts.com Ecology and Arts Summer Camps Campers will participate in activities related to a unique weekly theme such as natural artists, ecology explorers, invent-make-play, and beach explorers. Ages 5-12. Various Weeks June 18-Aug. 10. $260/week. Contact: Rachel@ ExploreEcology.com or exploreecology.org
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Girls Inc. of Greater Santa Barbara: Camp Ignite! Camp Ignite offers fun, educational, and enriching hands-on interactive programs for girls in a safe, structured, pro-girl environment. Activities include team building, empowerment programs, swimming, field trips, sports, adventure, STEAM education, reading, art, cooking, gardening, dance, and more. Grades K-6. Mon.-Fri., June 18-Aug. 10, 7:30 a.m.-6 p.m. $115-$210/week. Financial assistance and sibling discounts available. Goleta Valley Center, 4973 Hollister Ave. 805-967-0319. Santa Barbara Center, 531 E. Ortega St. Phone: 805-963-4017. Contact: girlsincsb.org Girls Inc. of Greater Santa Barbara: Camp Ignite for Teens! Camp Ignite for Teens offers a fun-filled summer camp environment with a sisterhood of support for teen girls. Weekly themes include outdoor adventures, STEM, leadership, community advocacy, college prep and more. Grades 7+. Mon.-Fri., June 18-Aug. 10, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. $100/ week. Financial assistance and sibling discounts available. Goleta Valley Teen Center, 4973 Hollister Ave. Call 967-0319, girlsincsb.org Girls Rock S.B. Sleep-Away Camp Girls will choose a creative arts track (music, photography, journalism, music production or DJ) and spend the week learning technical, creative and communication skills individually and as a group. Ages 10-16. Weekly June 24-Aug. 4. $1,200/session (scholarships available). Ojai Valley High School, 10820 Reeves Road, Ojai. Contact: 805-861-8128 or www.girlsrocksb.org Girls Rock S.B. Day Camp Campers will spend the day playing music, taking photos or honing their journalism skills. Campers will build confidence and skill in a positive and encouraging environment. Ages 6-15. Weekly July 30-Aug. 17. $375/session. Garden Street Academy, 2300 Garden St. Call 805-861-8128 or visit www. girlsrocksb.org Granada Theatre Video Workshop Students will learn to film and edit short videos for local nonprofits and can earn up to 40 community service hours
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for participation. Past projects have included videos for the Granada Theatre, Santa Barbara Zoo, DAWG, and more. Learn the art of filmmaking while creating great projects for the community. Grades 8-12, Mon. and Wed., June 11-Aug.15, 3-5 p.m. $165. S.B. County Education Office, 4400 Cathedral Oaks Road. Contact: 805-452-7069 or granadavideoworkshop@granadasb.org TV Santa Barbara Youth Media Camp Spend a week exploring media production at TVSB. Learn how to create your own video, use green-screen technology like in the movies, add sound effects and edit together your video to air on TVSB. Ages 8-12. Mon.-Fri., June 11-15, July 9-13 and July 30-Aug. 3, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Extended care available. $325/week. TVSB Media Access Center, 329 S. Salinas St. Contact: 805-571-1721 or tvsb.tv Gustafson Dance Camp 2018 A variety of weekly summer camps are available for a variety of ages and skill levels. In Dance Camp, students engage in a full theater experience, while in Junior Intensives the students will focus more on their development as dancers. Ages 3-18. Gustafson Dance, 2285 Las Positas Road. Contact: 805-563-3262 or gustafsondance.com/summer-programs/ Inspired Dance Camps A variety of weekly camps for both boys and girls with lessons in ballet, arts and crafts, and performance. Ages 3-18. June 18-Aug. 18. Various prices. Contact: 805-770-5295 or www.inspiredancesb.com/summer-2018-calendar/ Santa Barbara Festival Ballet The SB Festival Ballet will offer a variety of summer camps, daily classes and intensives. Ages 6+. 1019 B Chapala St. Contact: 805-966-0711 or santabarbarafestivalballet.com. S.B. Kindermusik with Kathy & Friends Weekly half- or full-day camps have small, intimate music instruction and dynamic fun in groups of no more than 10, where budding musicians will get a lot of personal attention. Children can play the xylophone, recorder, drums and keyboard and learn multicultural music, including dance and yoga. Ages 3-5 and 5-9. June 18-Aug. 24. Mon.-Fri., 9 a.m.-1 p.m.; 1-3 p.m.; and 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Various prices. First United Methodist Church, 305 E. Anapamu St. Contact: KindermusikwithKathy.com/camps/, 805-680-0749 or
T A UG H T B Y AN AR C H I T E C T www .kidZengineering101.com kindermusikathy@gmail.com Santa Barbara Museum of Art Children spend their day immersed in hands-on art making, cultural history and creative problem solving. All camps include a visit to the museum to learn about and be inspired by original works of art. Ages 5-12. Mon.-Fri., June 11-Aug. 17, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. $250 SBMA Members, $300 non-members. SBMA's Ridley-Tree Education Center at McCormick House, 1600 Santa Barbara St. Contact: www.sbma.net/kidsfamilies, 805-884-6441 or rkrieps@sbma.net. Santa Barbara Summer Stock S.B. Summer Stock, a creative, community-based nonprofit youth theater company, will stage the much-loved production of "Pinocchio." Join us as we transform the theater into Geppetto's shop, Treasure Island, and a whale's mouth. Watch Pinocchio's nose grow as he lies! Will he make it as a real boy? Come act, dance, and sing your way along the adventure. Ages 6-14. Mon.-Thurs., June 18-July 14, 9 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Performance: Thurs.-Sat., July 12-14. Cost: $650. Lotus Theater, S.B. Middle School, 1321 Alameda Padre Serra. Contact: 284-6114 or sbsummerstock.com. Nick Rail Sumer Band Camp Students of all ability levels will receive concert band and sectional instruction three mornings a week. Ages 9-13. Mon., Tue. and Thu., June 18-July 12. $95. First United Methodist Church, 305 E. Anapamu St. Contact: 569-5353 or santabarbaraeducation.org Showstoppers Musical Theatre Showstoppers offers year-round musical theater education for youth and children. Each session is a show, with costumes, sets, lights and sound reinforcement in the La Colina Junior High Auditorium. Disney's Beauty and the Beast Jr. Ages 4-13. Various sessions June 11-22. Contact: 805-3141221, sbshowstoppers@gmail.com or sbshowstoppers.com. Summer @ Laguna Blanca Campers will enjoy an exciting day camp that includes arts, music, Lego building, sports, and technology. Ages 4-10. Mon.-Fri., Aug. 6-17, 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m. (extended-day care available). $330/week. Laguna Blanca School Montecito Campus, 260 San Ysidro Road. Contact: 805-695-8143 or www.lagunablanca.org/page/camps/summer--laguna
April 2018 | www.santabarbarafamilylife.com | Santa Barbara Family & Life | 13 UCSB Young Writers Camp Students are offered an opportunity to explore the many facets of writing, regardless of their skill levels. Outstanding staff of certified classroom teachers are all graduates of SCWriP's Invitational Summer Institute in Composition and Critical Literacy at UCSB. Students participate in a stimulating learning environment that creates a community of writers to give optimum support and growth. Activities vary from year to year and from one class to another, including a broad range of genres and experiences geared to generate great writing. Grades 3-9. July 9-20. Mon.-Fri., 9 a.m. -12:30 p.m. $325. Gevirtz Graduate School of Education, 18 Ocean Road, Isla Vista. Contact: scwripyoungwriters.wordpress.com or 805-893-5899 Young Singers Club Students can sing, dance, and grow their performance skills through a variety of classes and perform at a variety of venues. Ages 5+. Twice weekly June 26-Aug. 5. $275/ summer session. 4713 Chandler St. Contact: 805-681-7078 or youngsingersclub.com.
SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY AND MORE! Architecture & Engineering 101 Participants will learn architectural and engineering skills using fun and creative practices and materials. Ages 7-15. June 25-29 and July 23 - Aug. 3. The Architectural Foundation of Santa Barbara., 229 E. Victoria St. Contact: 408-210-5174 or www.kidzengineering101.com California Learning Center Various academic camps and workshops will be offered this summer to help students with writing or math skills, SAT preparation, or even college applications. Grades 3-12. California Learning Center., 3324 State St., Suite L. Contact: 805-563-1579 or www.clcsb.com Camp GObotics Campers will use Lego Mindstorms NXT and EV3 building-system kits along with extra parts to design and create unique robots that can then be programmed. Ages 6-14. Mon.-Fri., June 18-22 and June 25 -29, 8:30-11:30 am and/ or 12:30-3:30 pm, $175/half-day week, $325/full-day week. Hollister Elementary School, 4950 Anita Land. Contact: 805-245-0288 or www.campgobotics.com
Destination Science Destination Science is a warm, wonderful environment where kids feel comfortable making connections with others. A variety of STEM focused camps offered to elementary aged students. Transforming Robots, Rovers Rocketing to Space, Amusement Park Science, and Science Makers & Inventors camps all being offered. Grades K-6. June 11-July 13. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Extended care available. $359. Foothill Elementary, 711 Ribera Drive, Santa Barbara. Contact: destinationscience.org. Gateway Summer Camps Gateway Educational Services offers a variety of summer math, photojournalism, and STEM-based camps. Contact: 805-895-1153, gatewaycamps@gmail.com or gatewaycamps.com/summer-camps/ iD Tech Camps Students can design video games, learn to code, build their own websites, or acquire one of many other tech-related skills. Ages 7-17. Weekly sessions from June 25-Aug. 3. UCSB. Contact: (888) 709-8324 or idtech.com Math Camp at S.B. Family School Participants can enjoy a week-long camp on a variety of fun mathematical themes such as MatheMagics, Math & Art, Math & Sports, Games, Cryptography, and more. Grades 4-9. Mon.-Fri., June 18-Aug. 17. Half-day and full day sessions available. $230-$420/week. Goleta. Contact: 805-680-9950, camps@sbfamilyschool. com or sbfamilyschool.com/camps Moxi Museum Discover. Explore. Create. Join us for a one-of-a-kind summer of creativity and innovation at MOXI Summer Camp. For summer 2018, MOXI is excited to offer the MOXI Institute of Cardboard Engineering and Digital Creativity Camp. Grades 1-6. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Extended care available. Weekly, June 11-Aug. 17. Contact: 805770-5012 or www.moxi.org. 2018 Presidio Archaeology Camp Participants will learn how archaeologists study and interpret clues to reconstruct the history of Santa Barbara. Ages 10-15. July 9-13, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. $225. El Presidio de Santa Barbara State Historic Park, 123 E.
Canon Perdido St. Contact: 805-965-2004, kevin@ sbthp.org or sbthp.org/presidiocamp S.B. STEM Camp Students will experience hands-on classes in science, technology, engineering and math taught by credentialed teachers. Grades 1-6. Mon.-Fri., June 18-22 and June 25-June 29, 8:30 am-2:30 pm, $260/ week. Peabody Charter School, 3018 Calle Noguera. Contact: 805-455-9152, christyshaefer@gmail.com, or sbstemcamp.com Terrific Scientific Camps Through discovery-based learning and design thinking, students will engage in experiments and team activities while learning new technologies and experiencing how art, science, and engineering work in real life. Ages 5-15. Mon.-Fri., June 11-Aug. 10, 9 am-3:45 pm, $305+/week. Ages 5-6: 9 am-2 pm, $245/week. Extended care available, and the camp is completely nut-free. Contact Info: 805-570-1988 or terrificscientific.org.
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Buellton and Solvang Parks and Rec Full-day and specialty summer camps are offered throughout the summer. Various ages, days, times, and prices. Contact: buelltonrec.com or www.cityofsolvang.com/179/Parks-Recreation Camp Elings Elings Park offers a variety of week-long camps: Sports Activities, Nature & Games, Tennis, BMX, Lacrosse and Inclusion Camp, a partnership with PeerBuddies, for kids and teens with special needs. Kids will also enjoy presentations by the Reptile Family, Beach Day and slip-n-slide. Ages 4-19. June 11-Aug. 17. 9 am-3 pm. Extended care available. $200-$250/ week. Elings Park, 1298 Las Positas Road. Contact: 805-569-5611, info@elingspark.org or www.elingspark. org/summer-camps Camp Haverim This camp offers art, music, journalism, drama, maccabia games, swimming and a full array of sports, among other activities. Grades K-8. Mon.-Fri., July 16-Aug. 10, 9 am-3 pm. Extended care available. 1960
Cate Mesa Road, Carpinteria. Contact: 805-895-6593 or camphaverim.com Camp Millionaire and Moving Out Financial Camps Interactive, experiential financial education camps for kids. All of the programs use The Money Game to teach kids about money and investing. They learn about money by doing money. Camp Millionaire: July 9-13, $495. Moving Out Camp: Ages 14+ July 16-20. $495. Contact: 805-957-1024 or campmillionaire.com. Camp Wheez Campers learn about their asthma while they participate in recreation and arts and crafts. Parents attend a brief workshop which provides an update on asthma care and a time to have their questions answered by an asthma specialist, followed by a play presented by the children. Grades 1-6. Mon.-Fri., Aug. 6-10, 8:30am12:30pm. Extended care available. Free. First Baptist Church, 949 Veronica Springs Rd. Contact Info: 805681-7500 x8754 or sansumclinic.org/camp-wheez. Dunn School Summer Programs Offerings include Summer Academy, aquatics programs, baseball camp, and wilderness first aid training. Dunn School, 2555 West Highway 154, Los Olivos. Contact: http://www.dunnschool.org/summer-welcome.php Fairview Gardens Farm Camp Campers use the farm as a classroom, laboratory and playground as they engage in farming and gardening activities, harvest and cook farm-fresh snacks, create land-based art, play games, climb trees and tell stories, to deepen their with connection their food and the natural world. Ages 4-10. Mon.-Fri., June 11-Aug 17. 9 am-1 pm for ages 4-5 and 9 am-3 pm for ages 6-10. $255-$355 per week. Fairview Gardens, 598 N. Fairview Ave., Goleta. Contact: 805-967-7369 or fairviewgardens.org Montessori Center School Summer Camps Montessori Center School offers thematic camps for children that include kitchen science, arts and crafts, nature, baking, culinary arts and outdoor adventures. Ages 3-12. Mon.-Fri., June 12-Aug. 3. 8:15 a.m.-2:30 p.m. $255-$320/weekly elementary camp and $590-$650/
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14 | Santa Barbara Family & Life | www.santabarbarafamilylife.com | April 2018 weekly pre-primary camp. Montessori Center School, 401 N. Fairview Ave., Suite 1, Goleta. Contact: 805-683-9383 or mcssb.org. Nature Adventures Children have opportunities to experiment, experience, and observe the natural world around them while engaging in the scientific process. Ages 4-14. Mon.-Fri., June 11-Aug. 17, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. $215$265/week. Extended care available. S.B. Museum of Natural History, 2559 Puesta del Sol, and Sea Center, 211 Stearns Wharf. Contact: 805-682-4711 or sbnature.org/natureadventures Ocean Explorers Enjoy a week of ocean sports and marine education. Ages 7-14. Mon.-Fri., July 30-Aug. 10, 9 am-3 pm. $255-$295/week. Paddle Sports Center, S.B. Harbor. Contact: 805-617-3425 or paddlesportsca.com/camps Orca Summer Camp Participants will enjoy a fun beach camp with a dynamic program of building confidence in the water, body boarding, surfing, kayaking, beach games, tide pools, dolphin days, and driftwood designs. Ages 7-14. July 9-Aug. 31, 9 am-3 pm. $325/week. Rincon and Santa Claus Lane. Contact: 805-448-3308 or orcacamp.org Peak2Pacific Outdoor Day Camp Youth & Teen adventurers with a passion to explore will be inspired by nature and challenged by choice through a variety of adventures. They explore Santa Barbara through the creative eyes of an artist, the inquisitive mind of a scientist, challenge their bodies in adventure, and deepen their hearts as environmentalists. Ages 6-15. Mon.-Fri., June 18
- Aug. 24 with different camps each session, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. $375/week, $100/day drop-in. Santa Barbara Mission Rose Garden. Contact: 805-689-8326 or www.peak2pacific.com Safety Town A fun program specifically designed to teach basic safety skills to children entering kindergarten in the fall, or those just completing kindergarten. Grade Pre-K and K. Mon.-Fri., June 11-July 20, 8:30 am-noon. $175-$200/week. Contact: 805-252-7998 or sbsafetytown.org Santa Barbara Parks and Rec The city of Santa Barbara offers more than 40 summer camps with full- and half-day options for a variety of interests including cooking, theater, sports, dance, Legos, art, and many more. Contact: 805-5645418 or sbparksandrec.org/all-summer-camps/ Santa Barbara Zoo Traditional camp includes hands-on science activities, games, crafts, snack and lunch time, up-close animal encounters and a guided zoo tour. Speciality camps cater to specific interests such as junior veterinarian, backyard biologist, and the new Aussie Adventure camps. Ages 3-12. Santa Barbara Zoo, 500 Ninos Drive. Contact: 805-962-5339 or https://www.sbzoo. org/learn/zoo-camp/ Summergarten For Early Childhood Explore the world of fairies and gnomes. Find the young artist within. Connect with nature. Ages 3-7. $250/week until April 24, $290 afterward. Waldorf School Summergarten Camp, 7421 Mirano Drive, Goleta. Contact: 805-967-6656, www.waldorfsantabarbara.org/
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UCSB Youth Programs UCSB Recreation Department offers a variety of camps for various ages such as Day Camp, Junior Lifeguards, and Surf & Kayak Camp. Sessions run from June 18 - Aug. 17, for ages 5 - 14. Contact: 805893-3913, camps@recreation.ucsb.edu or recreation. ucsb.edu Wild Roots Participants will enjoy the diversity of local places through exploration, games, tracking, singing, storytelling and fun. Ages 3 to 7. Mon.-Fri., July 2-6, and Mon.-Fri. July 9-Aug. 13, Aug 6 - 10 and Aug. 13 - 17. Times are 8:45 a.m. - 1 p.m. Cost is $275/week. Contact: registrar.wildroots@gmail.com or wildrootsschool.org.
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Brady Tennis Camp A premier tennis camp where participants can have fun while learning the game. Camps for regular and elite youth players and adults. Ages 8 and up. July 22-27, July 29-Aug. 3. Day camp and overnight camp prices vary. UCSB. Contact: (310) 798-0333 or bradycamps.com Cate Sports Academy Participants will experience an emphasis on both athletic advancement and personal development in a wide varieties of sports from baseball, basketball, lacrosse, tennis, volleyball and more. Cate School, 1960 Cate Mesa Road, Carpinteria. Contact: 805-684-4127 X134 or cate.org/csa Cycling Camp Learn bike skills, repairs, and safety while having fun. Ages 10-14. Mon.-Fri., June 11-22. 9 a.m.-noon. Various locations. $150/week. Contact: 805-699-6301 or visit
sbbike.org/summer_camp. Full Count Fundamentals Baseball Campers learn the fundamentals, play games, build confidence and spend time with their friends. Ages 6-12. Mon.-Fri., July 2-6, July 30-Aug. 3. 8:30 am-1:30 pm. $219/week. San Marcos High School, 4750 Hollister Ave. Contact: 805-453-2027, jpepper@fcfbaseball. com or fcfbaseball.com. Gauchos Girls Water Polo Students will receive coaching in both technical fundamentals of water polo and tactical instruction. Grades 6-12. Wed.-Sat., June 27-June 30. Prices vary for day/overnight. UCSB Campus Pool. Contact: lauren.martin@ucsb.edu or gauchosgirlswaterpolocamp.com. Gymnastics Camp at Girls Inc. of Greater Santa Barbara Girls Inc.'s weekly themed gymnastics camp is led by certified instructors and features skill instruction, obstacle courses, games, and a showcase performance each week. No gymnastics experience is necessary. Great for girls and boys, and beginner and intermediate gymnasts. Ages 5-12. Mon.-Fri., June 11-Aug. 17, 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. $250/week. Extended-care option available. Girls Inc. Gymnastics, 531 E. Ortega St. Contact: 963-4492 or girlsincsb.org. Ice Skating All levels are welcome. There are group classes, open practice, off-ice training, games, crafts and more. Ages 6-14. Mon.-Fri., June 11-15 and/or Aug. 6-10, 8:30 am-4 pm. $395/week. Ice in Paradise, 6985 Santa Felicia Drive, Goleta. Contact: 805-879-1550, matt@ gmail.com or iceinparadise.org US Sports Camps Snow Valley Basketball Camp along with Nike Camps
April 2018 | www.santabarbarafamilylife.com | Santa Barbara Family & Life | 15 for baseball, tennis, soccer, softball, and volleyball can all be found on the US Sports Camps website: www.ussportscamps.com. Page Youth Center Coed basketball and indoor soccer camps use a variety of fun skill- and team-building activities led by experienced coaches. Grades 1-8. Mon.-Fri. July 9 - 13 for 1-4th grade; July 16 - 20 for 5 - 8 grade and July 23 -27 for 1 - 8 grades. 9 am-noon. $150/week. Page Youth Center, 4540 Hollister Ave. Contact: 805-967-8778. Refugio Junior Lifeguards Participants learn how to be safe in the ocean, what to do in an emergency, how to respect and care for the environment, and the importance of living a healthy and active lifestyle. Ages 7-17. Mon.-Fri., June 26-July 21. 10 am-3 pm. $299. Refugio State Beach, Goleta. Contact: 805-331-8018. Santa Barbara Lacrosse Camps Players can participate in a camp that fits their age and ability level. Both day and overnight camps offered for boys and girls and prices range from $245 - $445. UCSB. Contact: mike@sblaxcamp.com (boys), paul@sblaxcamp.com (girls), or sblaxcamp.com. Santa Barbara Rock Gym Students have fun while learning basic climbing skills and teamwork. Contact: 805-770-3225 or visit sbrockgym.com/camps/ Kayak, Paddleboard or Sailing Camp Develop sailing or kayak/paddleboard skills while having fun. Ages 7-15. Weekly Mon.-Fri. $185-$245/ session. S.B. Sailing Center, between public boat launch ramp and Marina 4. Contact: 805-962-2826, anchor@sbsail.com or sbsail.com
Learn-to-Sail Summer Camp The Santa Barbara Youth Sailing Foundation is a nonprofit that develops self-reliance, responsibility, teamwork and sportsmanship with a constant awareness of safety. Ages 8-17. Mon.-Fri., June 11 – Aug. 17, 9 am-noon or 1-4:30 pm. $375/two-week session (includes boat), $1,125/all five sessions. S.B. Harbor. Contact: sbysf.com or 805-965-4603. Surf Happens Instructors systematically introduce the lifestyle and sport of surfing through progressive lessons. Students learn technical skills while participating in fun activities throughout the day. Ages 4-17. Weekly Mon.-Fri., June 4-Aug. 31, 9 am-3 pm. South Side Santa Claus Lane Beach, Carpinteria. Contact: 805966-3613 or surfhappens.com. Westmont Summer Camp Westmont College Athletics offers Day Camps for kids who want to develop in a sport in a safe and fun environment. Kids of all ages and skill levels will get to work with some of our college coaches and student-athletes as they learn. Experienced coaches will help kids grow current skills as well as introduce sports to those who are just beginning. Half and full day camps available. Ages 5-13. June 11-Aug 2. $175-$250. Westmont College, 955 La Paz Road. Contact: athletics.westmont.edu/sports/2017/3/9/ summer-camps.aspx.
SUMMER CAMPS 2018 Archery: June 11-15 (half day) Sports Skills 1: June 18-22 (half day) Sports Skills 2: June 25-29 (half day) Basketball 1: June 18-22 (full day) Basketball 2: July 9-13 (full day) Tennis 1: July 16-20 (half day) Tennis 2: July 23-27 (half day) Cheer & Dance 1: July 2-6 (half day) Cheer & Dance 2: July 9-13 (half day) Co-Ed Soccer: July 2-6 (half day) Co-Ed Volleyball: July 2-6 (half day)
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Local sculptors to animate State Street this spring Museum to host ‘Art of is multidimensional, with one side of the “mailbox” to accept letters of praise, while the other accepts letters of grief. Siano will hold weekly letter readings with guest speakers at the mailbox site and hopes to create a book at the culmination of the project. Other featured artists, such as the collaborative team of brooke smiley and Daria Izad, are presenting artworks that emphasize the importance of the artistic process and its ability to facilitate healing. Smiley, a lecturer at UCSB, invites the public to a communal placement of “Permission to Heal” made primarily from sandbags and earth. Luis Velazquez, creator of “Paper Airplane,” a whimsical sculpture weighing in at almost 500 pounds, will teach the dynamics of making planes in any medium to students at the Public Library’s Curiosity Club. Santa Barbara Mayor Cathy Murillo notes that the sculptures will provide yet another incentive for people to visit downtown. “The city plays an active role in the vitality of downtown Santa Barbara. Celebrating talented local artists, this exhibit is sure to engage both locals and tourists,” Murillo said. The project was funded with support from Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara Beautiful, and the Santa Barbara Downtown Organization.
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Eight sculptures by local artists will be mounted along State Street from April through June after renewal of the program known as the State of the Art Gallery. An opening reception will take place at the sculpture sites from 5 to 8 p.m. on First Thursday, April 5. In addition, the Santa Barbara County Office of Arts and Culture and city of Santa Barbara have various other events planned with the artists and the exhibitions for First Thursday in April, May and June, as well as pop-up lectures, concerts and workshops. Each of the eight pieces offers a unique or interactive element, and many are centered on celebrating Santa Barbara’s culture, spirit and resilience. “California Love Locks” by Patrick Melroy offers passersby a chance to add a lock to a chain-link sculpture shaped like the state, symbolizing their place on the map. “These projects are intended to draw people out of the everyday grind, sparking powerful curiosity and compelling them to play along,” said Melroy. He has a second work in the exhibition, “Unity Flag,” that features custom flags he crowd-sources online through social media and public input. He will lead frequent flag raising and lowering ceremonies. “Storycatcher Mailbox” by Danielle Siano
Photo contributed "California Love Locks" by Patrick Melroy is among the eight sculptures that will be mounted on designated pads along State Street from April through June.
For up-to-date information about the project, visit www.sbac.ca.gov, e-mail art@sbac.ca.gov, or call 805-568-3992.
the Table’ April 27-29 Staff Report
Tickets are now available for a new fundraiser, “Art of the Table,” created by the Women’s Board of the Santa Barbara Museum of Art. The weekend event April 27-29 in the museum’s galleries will feature dramatic and imaginative tablescapes created by a dozen designers, each inspired by a specific piece of art from the museum’s permanent collection. The signature designer will be John Saladino, one of the world’s most distinguished architectural and interior designers with a reputation for originality and excellence for more than 35 years. Their creations will be revealed the night of April 27 during a VIP preview that begins at 5 p.m. Friday and offers a chance to meet the designers. On Saturday and Sunday, April 28-29, the tables will remain on exhibition for viewing by the public, free with the price of admission to the museum. Tickets for the Friday night Director’s VIP Preview are $200 per person and $150 for the event. Proceeds support the Santa Barbara Museum of Art’s acquisitions, exhibitions, and education programs. For ticket sales or more information, contact Karen Kawaguchi at 805-884-6428 or kkawaguchi@sbma.net, or visit www.sbmawb.org.
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Junior League to honor Dudley at annual gala Staff Report
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anta Barbara County District Attorney Joyce Dudley will be honored as Woman of the Year at the Junior League of Santa Barbara’s 10th annual Gala del Mar on April 7 at the Santa Barbara Maritime Museum. Gala guests will enjoy an elegant evening of cocktails and heavy hors d’oeuvres, music and dancing, a silent auction and a wine raffle. The evening will also feature updates on the league’s signature project, S.A.F.E. House Santa Barbara, and opportunities to donate to the vision and mission of the JLSB. “We are so excited to share with our generous donors, sponsors, friends and community the progress we’ve made in opening Santa Barbara County’s first shelter for girls who are survivors of sexual exploitation and sex trafficking,” said Junior League President Danielle Hazarian. “The entire league has worked so hard to bring this project to fruition, and we cannot express enough thanks to those who have supported us along the way.” Tickets are $100 for general admission and $150 for VIP admission, which in-
cludes early entry and a cocktail hour. They are available at JLSantaBarbara.org. Dudley is being honored for her community service and commitment. A league spokesman said she exemplifies all facets of the nonprofit organization’s mission: promoting volunteerism, developing the potential of women, and improving the community through effective action and leadership of trained volunteers. Gala guests are encouraged to wear colorful cocktail “Gala del Mar” attire to complement the theme. The VIP early entry begins at 5:30 p.m. General admission entry begins at 6:30 p.m. S.A.F.E. House (Saving At-risk youth From Exploitation House), is a 6-bed residential shelter in Santa Barbara County for girls who have been victims of sexual exploitation and sex trafficking. Those interested in donating but unable to attend the event can donate at JLSantaBarbara.org or email President@JLSantaBarbara.org for other options. For more information about the Junior League, call 805-963-2704, visit JLSantaBarbara.org or connect on Facebook and Twitter @JLSantaBarbara.
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Doctors, nurses volunteer to give gift of sight By Steve Bunnell SEE International
A volunteer team of 23 medical professionals, including five ophthalmologists, restored the sight, independence and dignity of 10 patients at no cost during a collaboration of SEE International and the Santa Barbara Surgery Center in March. During the day-long Cataract Day clinic on Saturday, March 3, doctors performed sight-restoring surgeries for the 10 local people who otherwise would not have access to care. The ophthalmologists were Drs. Douglas Katsev, Michael Paveloff, Robert Poulin, Stuart Winthrop and Steve Zelko. Drs. David Vierra and Gary Anderson provided anesthesia. “The spirit of volunteerism gripped our team, and its personal rewards for each of us are great,” said Anderson, the medical director of the surgery center. “We consider it a privilege to give back to our community.” According to the World Health Organi-
zation, more than 80 percent of all cases of blindness worldwide are preventable or treatable. Cataracts are a naturally occurring condition in the aging process. They also are the leading cause of avoidable blindness worldwide, but many people, both internationally and in the U.S., do not have access to adequate care. For this reason, millions go blind needlessly each year. Through SEE’s Santa Barbara Vision Care Program, SEE and the surgery center have, for many years, collaborated to give the gift of sight to local people who need it. Together, the organizations have treated hundreds of patients, giving them and their families brighter futures. The center performed surgeries on 29 patients referred by SEE in 2017 alone. For more information about SEE, visit www.seeintl.org. For more about Santa Barbara Surgery Center, visit www.santabarbarasurgerycenter.com
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Ask the Zookeeper
Western pond turtles are becoming rare
ifornia Wildlife Center with injuries to both his shell and jaw after being dropped by gull in flight. The way his jaw healed meant he could no longer catch live prey. He eats just fine here at the zoo, though. The turtle we call No Name was found by the U.S. Geological Survey with a head injury. Though that has healed, he can’t return to the wild. He’s much shyer than George and more likely to hide under driftwood and plants. Typically, these turtles are most visible on sunny spring and summer days, when they can be found basking along the water’s edge. Approach slowly, though, as they are quick to dive back into their pond for safety. If you stay long enough, George usually comes to check you out. I’m not sure if he is looking for a meal or is just curious, but he is definitely interested! — Mark, curator of ectotherms
"I want to know about the turtles who live in the pond across from the flamingos." - Scott, age 8 Those are Western pond turtles, and they are our state’s only native turtle species. Any other kind of turtle you see in California has been introduced by people, and that’s a big problem for the Western pond turtle. Not only do non-native species compete for their food and habitats, but some species, like bullfrogs, eat Western pond turtle hatchlings. They are now vulnerable to extinction along much of their range along the Pacific coast. Their numbers are continuing to drop at a big rate. The Santa Barbara Zoo is part of a national effort to help save these little guys. The Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) has named them one of 10 species in SAFE (Saving Animals From Extinction), which focuses on saving species in the wild. You can find out more at www. aza.org/aza-safe. It’s rare to see them, even in zoos, as only about 150 individual Western pond
Photo contributed The Western pond turtle is California's only native turtle species.
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Get a Mom Tribe to get you through parenthood By Carey Bradshaw
“Mom Tribe,” “Mom Squad,” whatever term you want to use, you need to get one — now! It is a vital part of surviving parenthood. Over the past three years since becoming a mom, I have been so fortunate to amass Carey Bradshaw an amazing group of mamas in my tribe. But it wasn’t easy and it didn’t happen overnight. “Mom dating” apps are all the rage right now, but how can you make that true connection – not just between you and the other mom –but also between your kids? And honestly, who has the time? Ugh. If you’ve been reading my blog, you have probably determined that I am a planner. Naturally, finding my mom tribe began when baby was in utero. While I had a wonderful group of friends pre-kid, none of them were parents at the time. I knew I would need to find some other new moms for the journey. So I decided to go to a prenatal yoga class with the sole purpose of making new friends. I was that obnoxious person who, at the end of class, suggested we all make a date to get together. And guess what? Pretty much everyone in the group was on board. We started doing weekly get-togethers
and, over the past three years, have become lifelong friends. We call ourselves the Santa Barbara Yoga Mamas, and our kids have known each other literally since the day they were each born. Words can’t describe how much I value these friendships. Not just for me, but for my daughter. These are her first playmates, and it has been such a gift to watch them all grow up together. The really cool part is that each one of these women is amazing in her own right. I may not have met any of them if not for that prenatal yoga class and, while we are all very different, these are friends I would choose no matter what. We still get together regularly, both with kids and without. Our husbands have become friends. Our kids adore each other. We have celebrated each milestone and been there for each other through the tough times. It is an eclectic group. Some of us work and some stay home. Some are out there running marathons, some are traveling the world and some of us are sitting in coffee shops writing about it (hint – that last one is me). We have gone through so much together, and there is no other group of amazing women I would have wanted along on this journey. Thank you, mamas! How have you found your mom tribe? I’d love to hear all about it! Email me at carey@ hooterholster.net. Carey Bradshaw is a working mom just trying to balance it all. She runs Hooter Holster by Carey Bradshaw and Creative Butter.
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Gourmet dinner to benefit at-risk youth on April 26th Staff Report
Tickets are now on sale for “Reaching for Stars,” a five-course dinner by teams of local chefs that is the principle annual fundraiser for Youth and Family Service YMCA to benefit local at-risk and homeless youth. For the first time, the dinner on Thursday, April 26, at the Santa Barbara Woman’s Club will feature wine pairings with each course. Winemaker Tama Takahashi from “In Santa Barbara Wine” has also selected wines and vintners for a wine tasting before dinner. Tickets are $250, which includes the winemaker tasting, five-course gourmet meal with paired wines, and a souvenir wine glass. A limited number of table sponsorships from $1,000 to $10,000 are available to support YFS programs. Visit ciymca.org/ rfs to purchase tickets or get more information. Takahashi volunteered her services after attending the event for several years. “Twice I’ve had the good fortune to be seated next to the keynote speaker — who is always one of the teens who has been helped by YFS. Hearing the personal story of a young person taken out of danger and mentored toward college has been profoundly moving and inspirational,” she said. All money raised will fund St. George Youth Center, My Home at Artisan Court, Noah’s Anchorage, and support and outreach services. These programs offer crisis intervention, housing, shelter, youth and family counseling, assistance with employment,
Photo contributed For the first time, Reaching for Stars this year will feature wine pairings with each course.
basic needs, and other services to the at-risk and homeless youth in Santa Barbara County. For more information, contact Valerie Kissel at valerie.kissell@ciymca.org or at 805-569-1103, ext. 32.
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Founding Day Festival celebrates 236 years of local history Staff Report
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celebration of 236 years of Santa Barbara history will be celebrated at the Founding Day Festival from noon to 4 p.m. on Saturday, April 28, at El Presidio de Santa Bárbara State Historic Park. The festival will feature Presidio neighborhood businesses, local entertainment, a re-enactment of the original founding ceremony held in 1782, and other family activities across the Presidio grounds.
Founded April 21, 1782, the Santa Barbara Royal Presidio was the last in a chain of four military fortresses built by the Spanish along the coast of Alta California, then the frontier of New Spain. Padre Junípero Serra, well known for his leadership in founding the California missions, blessed the site of the Santa Barbara Presidio four years prior to the establishment of the Santa Barbara Mission in 1786. The free event begins
with a community prayer service in front of the Presidio Chapel honoring the founding families, followed by an outdoor Founding Day program featuring Los Soldados del Real Presidio de Santa Bárbara, early California dance and musical performances, and the presentation of Saint Barbara 2017 by the Native Daughters of the Golden West, Reina del Mar Parlor No. 126. After the ceremony, those attending can enjoy an afternoon of living history stations, stage performances, and tours that focus on the history and culture of California. There will
be conversations with living history demonstrators, and demonstrations of life in Santa Barbara in the late-1700s through heritage gardening, colonial cooking, pottery making, Chumash storytelling, archaeology, and more. There will also be a docent-led tour of the neighborhood that includes the city’s historic Chinatown and a permanent Japanese exhibit, Nihonmachi Revisited. The El Presidio is at 123 East Canon Perdido St., a block off State Street, at the corner of East Canon Perdido and Santa Barbara streets.
Photo contributed Local dancers and other entertainers will perform at El Presidio de Santa Bárbara State Historic Park, which encompasses much of the original Presidio site.
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Celebrating 40 Years! Camp Wheez is a day camp for children with asthma, providing them with a unique and fun camp experience designed for their special needs, free-of-charge. Campers in grades 1-6 participate in activities teaching them about their asthma, games & recreation, arts & crafts, old-fashioned camp fun! When:
August 6 – 10, 2018 Mon – Fri 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM Extended hours available to 5:30 PM. Ask for details.
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‘Genealogy Roadshow’ host to speak at family history seminar By Glenn Avolio Santa Barbara County Genealogical Society
D. Joshua Taylor, host of the PBS series “Genealogy Roadshow,” will speak Saturday, April 14, at the annual Genealogy Seminar in Santa Barbara. Registration is open for seminar, which runs from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Photo contributed First Presbyte- D. Joshua Taylor, host of the PBS series rian Church, 21 “Genealogy Roadshow,” will speak at the E. Constance annual Genealogy Seminar on April 14 in Santa Barbara. St. Doors open at 7:45 a.m. Cost is $40 for members, $50 for others. An optional boxed lunch is available for $12. Space is limited and early registration encouraged. For more than 20 years, Taylor has been discovering and sharing the connections that can be made through genealogy and family history. As host of “Genealogy Roadshow,” Taylor crisscrosses the United States, solving longstanding family-history mysteries and uncovering genealogical treasures. Since February 2016, he has been president of the New York Genealogi-
cal and Biographical Society, America’s second-oldest genealogical organization, headquartered in New York City. An avid genealogist, Taylor has traced his own roots from Boston, Mass., to Bombay, India, and nearly everywhere in-between. He also is a member of the Association of Professional Genealogists and serves as president of the Federation of Genealogical Societies, an organization dedicated to supporting the needs of genealogical organizations throughout the United States. As a speaker and author, Taylor shares insights relating to family history and genealogy with audiences worldwide. He believes family history and genealogy should be about more than just names, dates and documents, but should instead tell the stories of our ancestors and the extraordinary lives they led. Those who attend can follow a family from the early 1800s to the early 1900s as they migrated from Pennsylvania to Idaho and watch as records from the home (family Bibles and letters) are combined with newspapers, tax records, census records, cemetery records, family files, and other records to compile the family story. Seminar topics will include: n Bridging the Gap: Finding Ancestors in the U.S., 1780-1830. n Successful Searching Online: Clustering for Genealogists. n New Tools and Ideas in Research For more information, email events@sbgen.org.
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Presidio Archaeology Camp What will you discover? Only archaeology camp in the SB area!
July 9 - 13 Ages 11-15 805-965-0093 - www.sbthp.org/presidiocamp
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2018 presents: Santa Barbara Summer Stock School in collaboration with Santa Barbara Middle
a comedy about serious matters written by BETH HENLEY directed by R. MICHAEL GROS
Pinocchio! Directed by Eric and Maureen Lehman Carved by a woodcarver named Geppetto, Pinocchio comes to life with the help of the Blue Fairy. But to be a real boy, with the help of a cricket as his conscience, Pinocchio must prove himself worthy. Pinocchio dances with beautiful marionettes, gets involved with bad boys at Trouble Island, he is swallowed by a whale, and much more! Will he make it as a real boy?! Come join us and find out in Disney, Fairy Tale Theater and the original book to tell this wonderful story.
Santa Barbara Summer Stock is an all inclusive youth theater. All the young actors choose for themselves how much they can take on regarding the performance. It’s all about creating joy in the art of play. We believe in the creative self and we do our best to bring that out of all the individuals that join us in creating our performances of Pinnochio. Hope to see you on the stage!
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Monday, June 18, 2018 to Friday, August 10, 2018
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Students are taught 1 to 1 and we enrich math foundations, review and prepare for the next year. Afternoons 2-6 pm scheduling is flexible.
Thu-Sat, July 12-14, 2018
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Local farmer creates foundation to advocate for family farms By Raiza Giorgi news@santabarbarafamilylife.org
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hen Ed Seaman took over Santa Barbara Blueberries, his family’s blueberry farm five miles south of Buellton, he didn’t know much about farming. His background was in marketing and technology, but he had a passion for agriculture and an appreciation of how hard farmers work to provide food. “I became heavily involved in talking to other farmers and started attending the agriculture commissioner’s meetings. I realized, though, the people that should be there couldn’t because they were farming, and it occurred to me someone needed to be an advocate for them,” Seaman said. Seaman created Wild Farmlands Foundation, a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, committed to supporting small, sustainable farmlands on the Central Coast. Its services include marketing and branding, public education, family-fun events and community outreach. He will be hosting a special event this fall, Wild Tarantula Tales, that includes a two-hour guided spider hunt to educate children from 8 to 16 years old on the California tarantula and its habitat. The event will be from 3 to 5 p.m. on Oct. 16. Register at the link below. Agriculture contributes $2.8 billion to the Santa Barbara County economy, according to the agricultural commissioner’s office. The county
Photo contributed The Wild Farmlands Foundation, founded by Ed Seaman, is committed to helping small family farms by marketing and branding, public education, family-fun events and community outreach.
has 1,597 farms, which total more than 700,000 acres, that grow strawberries, grapes, berries, flowers and vegetables. More than two-thirds of those farms are “small family farms,” which are less than 200 acres. “When we went to the big chain grocery stores to have them sell our products, we realized they didn’t want our product because of the price. They could buy from a bigger grower and keep the prices way down. As the small family farm gets pushed out, it’s seldom replaced. In reality it gets
developed or turned into concrete,” Seaman said. The only chain-store exception was Whole Foods, which sold his blueberries at a higher price, and he said they broke records with how many blueberries they sold. “People want to know where their food comes from and the farmer that grows it. Whole Foods’ management team came to see why sales were higher, but it’s honestly about supplying quality local food,” he said. Farming is more than just growing food for
Seaman. He believes it saves the planet because as farmers rotate their crops and disc fields, they help lessen the impacts of carbon dioxide and climate change. “What better way to save the planet than by farming it and growing good-quality food and providing for the local economy?” Seaman exclaimed. Urban-agriculture farms are especially important because they help the metropolitan population get a closer look of how farming works. “Places like Fairview Gardens in Goleta are a perfect example because they farm a few acres but people support them because of their proximity to their neighborhood and they can go there and learn,” Seaman said. Seaman said he studied a census by the U.S. Department of Agriculture that reported there has been an average loss of 533 farms per year over a 15-year span. “Loss of our quality local food supply is bad enough, but we are also displacing the most effective and loving stewards of local ecosystems, the small-scale farmer,” he said. He is looking for more small family farms to join his coalition and those that are passionate about sustaining local food sources. To get more information on Wild Farmlands Foundation or get tickets to the Wild Tarantula Hunt, log onto www.wildfarmlands.org.
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Delicious pickles deserve more respect By Coreen Padilla Contributor writer
Pickles aren’t just a cucumber in salty vinegar water. They deserve to be understood and respected. Sour, crunchy, salty and delicious — with their unique flavors, they have the potential to be amazing. And they are an absolute necessity in your life and on your plate. Let’s start with the fact that any vegetable or fruit preserved in a salty brine is a pickle. Pickles are made quickly using a vinegar brine or by slowly creating an anaerobic fermentation and developing a pickled, sour flavor over time. Did I lose you? OK, let’s break this down. The most common method of pickling, especially for home cooks, is vinegar brine because the results are tasty and quick. The outcome is more consistent and doesn’t require checking in on the product over weeks. Vinegar pickles can be made using a variety of vinegars, herbs, spices and heat inducers such as red chili flakes or jalapeños. The second pickling method is fermenting vegetables (or fruits) by covering them completely with salt water, keeping them unexposed to air (anaerobic) and leaving them at room temperature (68-74 degrees). This makes a perfect environment for microbial lactofermentation. What is that? Not totally unlike the fermentation process of wine or beer, lactofermentation involves the bacteria
lactobacillus converting sugars into lactic acid instead of yeast into alcohol. It is done by placing vegetable or fruits in brine that inhibits the ability of harmful bacteria to grow and allows lactobacillus to thrive. As the sugars are converted to lactic acid the brine becomes more acidic, preserving its contents and creating delicious, unique flavors. Besides the amazing flavor profiles these lactopickles provide, the vitamins and enzyme levels are preserved as well. Lactobacillus organisms improve digestion and have proven to improve overall good health (even mental health issues like anxiety). It may sound confusing or frightening, but simmer down. Our ancestors have been doing it forever. Fermenting vegetables to preserve or pickle them started with those cool kids from Mesopotamia in 3500 BC. Keeping vegetables from rotting over time was a survival method because pickles could be taken along on travels or kept in the pantry from months. Ask your grandma, or great-grandma if she’s still around. They probably know all about this stuff too. So whether you choose vinegared or fermented, spicy or mild, cucumbers or cauliflower, pickles offer acid, juiciness and balance to so many foods. I hope you go now to start your own pickle adventure.
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Student artworks showcased at Betteravia Galleries
By Sarah York Rubin Santa Barbara County Office of Arts & Culture
“Come Together: An Exhibition of Student Artwork Created in Santa Barbara Schools” is on display through May 19 in the Betteravia Galleries at the county’s Santa Maria Administration Building, 511 E. Lakeside Parkway. The display, showcasing works created during the school day by students, is presented by the Santa Barbara County Office of Arts and Culture, Santa Barbara County Arts Commission, and Santa Barbara County Alliance for Arts Education. A public opening reception on March 14 featured dance performances by students from El Camino Junior High and Orcutt Union School District. The art show celebrates dedication to the arts by county teachers and students. In addition to instructing art as a stand-alone course, many teachers use arts to increase student comprehension of subjects such as math, science and language arts. A diverse pool of exhibiting student artists represent Santa Barbara Unified School District, Santa Maria-Bonita School District, Orcutt Union School District,
Blochman School District, and Santa Maria Joint Union High School. The exhibition arose from an event co-hosted by the Santa Barbara County Education Office and California Alliance for Arts Education. At the event, county schools Superintendent Susan Salcido addressed the importance of arts education and providing student artists the
opportunity to display their work. “The artwork on display exhibits an extraordinary sample of the creativity of students in our local schools,” Salcido said. “Through the support of their teachers, these students have the opportunity to display their talent in a public forum. “The act of publicly displaying one’s
artwork really is an act of courage. The vision, innovation and artistry demonstrated is an inspiration for all, and underscores the value that a study of the arts adds to a student’s educational experience,” she said. Research demonstrates that arts study remains critical to every child’s intellectual development. The arts foster work skills necessary in the 21st century, such as creativity, critical thinking and collaboration. Students who participate in the arts have higher attendance and lower dropout rates. The arts are also shown to increase parent involvement, graduation rates, test scores and overall achievement across socio-economic strata. For more on the Santa Barbara County Office of Arts and Culture, visit www.sbac.ca.gov.
Photo contributed Art by Dos Pueblos High School student Stella Mae Weedn is used in promotions for the “Come Together” exhibit.
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Pioneering doctor to discuss impact of childhood trauma Staff Report
Dr. Nadine Burke Harris, a leader in the movement to transform how people respond to early childhood adversity, will give a free public lecture at 7:30 p.m. Monday, April 16, at UCSB Campbell Hall. Burke Harris discusses how adverse childhood experiences such as abuse, neglect and even divorce can have lasting effects on human health. Childhood adversity can change biological systems, from stress responses and growth rates to diabetes, heart disease and more. Burke Harris reveals just how deeply bodies can be imprinted for life by childhood adversity and what can be done to break the cycle. By exploring the science behind childhood adversity, she offers a new way to understand the adverse childhood events that affect us throughout our lifetimes. As the founder and CEO of the Center for Youth Wellness, she has brought these scientific discoveries and her new approach to audiences across the country.
Burke Harris’ TED Talk, “How Childhood Trauma Affects Health Across a Lifetime,” has been viewed more than 3.5 million times. Her work has been profiled in The New Yorker, in Paul Tough’s bestselling book “How Children Succeed: Grit, Curiosity and the Hidden Power of Character,” and in Jamie Redford’s feature film “Resilience.” Burke Harris’ book on the issue of childhood adversity and health, “The Deepest Well: Healing the Long-Term Effects of Childhood Adversity,” was released in January. After her talk, he book will be available for purchase and signing. Learn more about the Center for Youth Wellness at www.centerforyouthwellness.org. Admission is free. For more information, call UCSB Arts & Lectures at 805-893-3535 or log onto www.artsandlectures. ucsb.edu.
Photo contributed Dr. Nadine Burke Harris, a pediatrician, is an expert on the lifelong health impacts of childhood trauma.
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Cold Spring School seeks donations after disaster
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By Amy Alzina Cold Spring School District
he Thomas Fire and subsequent flood that swept Montecito resulted in tragic loss of life and property. Cold Spring Elementary School, a public K-6 school that has served the community for more than a century, has been deeply affected by the deaths of two of its students, kindergartener Peerawat “Pasta” Sutthithepa and sixth-grader Sawyer Corey. Now the school is bracing for another destructive impact of the disaster: the impending loss of a substantial amount of property-tax revenue, which will adversely affect the delivery of education to the school’s 170 students. The Cold Spring School Foundation is hoping that donations can help mitigate that impact. Cold Spring School is a one-school district. Established in 1889, Cold Spring has long been recognized for providing high-quality instruction and, as a neighborhood school, serving as a gathering place for generations of families. The school is designated by the state as a community-funded district, one of about 132 of the state’s 1,038 school districts. Community-funded districts receive limited state funding because revenue from the area’s property taxes exceed the state’s
minimum funding commitment. Cold Spring School’s property taxes have historically been a predictable source of revenue, but the school is now bracing for change. “We have been informed by the Santa Barbara County tax assessor that Cold Spring School is projected to have a 9 percent funding decrease, which could result in a loss of as much as $485,000 for the 2018-2019 school year,” said Amy Alzina, the principal and superintendent. The anticipated loss is due to property damage caused to the school’s surrounding homes by the Thomas Fire and flood. “Cold Spring School relies almost entirely on property-tax revenue,” Alzina said. “As required by law, our school has just two weeks of reserves in the bank which, given the enormity of the Thomas Fire and flood, will be depleted almost immediately. “Cold Spring School needs our community’s help in maintaining its long history of delivering high-quality education. Please consider making a tax-deductible donation to the Cold Spring School Foundation,” she said. “Without the community’s help, the consequence of such a major economic loss would be the loss of teaching staff and treasured arts and music programs,” Alzina said. “Cold Springs’ children have been deeply impacted by the death of two students and
the devastation of neighborhood homes. We cannot add to that tremendous loss by eliminating teaching staff and arts and music programs. “With the community’s help, the upcoming property tax loss of $485,000 will be met with an equal amount in monetary donations and grants to our school. Please help us continue to serve our community,” she said. The Cold Spring School Foundation is a 501(c)(3) California nonprofit organization, making donations tax-deductible.
Photo contributed Cold Spring Elementary School has been deeply affected by deaths of two of its students, kindergartener Peerawat “Pasta” Sutthithepa and sixth-grader Sawyer Corey.
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APRIL CALENDAR OF EVENTS Noozhawk photo
The Nachle Deewane competition will feature 10 collegiate dance teams in two styles, Bollywood fusion and bhangra, at the Lobero Theatre on April 21. Willie Nelson's son Lukas Nelson and Promise of the Real will be playing the Lobero Theatre on April 30.
Newsies "Newsies, The Musical" is based on the 1899 newsboy strike in New York City. The lead role of Jack Kelly is played by Santa Barbara Teen Star Nolan Montgomery.
Grand Canyon – Peter McBride and Kevin Fedarko talk about their journey walking the Grand Canyon on April 4 at UCSB Campbell Hall.
Tao – Combining highly physical taiko drumming with contemporary costumes, precise choreography and innovative visuals, the performers of "TAO: Drum Heart" deliver a pulsating production. Ives Learn about the city's hidden gems, ranging from taco trucks to fine dining to farmers markets, with Geneva Ives on April 5 at the Santa Barbara Museum of Art. Daedalus The Daedalus Quartet have performed in many of the world's leading musical venues, including Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, and the Mozarteum in Salzburg. Founding Day Commemorate 236 years of history at the birthplace of Santa Barbara, El Presidio de Santa Bárbara State Historic Park, on Saturday, April 28. Photos contributed
3 TUESDAY
Julia Bullock, soprano - 7 p.m. at Hahn Hall at UCSB. The versatile and captivating soprano will make her SB debut with a diverse program. For tickets and more information log onto www.artsandlectures.ucsb.edu.
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KCRW & The Santa Barbara Independent present The Moth Mainstage. - What began as a modest storytelling collective in its founder's living room has grown into an epic, nationwide phenomenon with a cult-like following. Top-level ticket holders will have access to a pre-party with complimentary drinks and bites before the show, with a live set spun by KCRW DJ Anne Litt. https://www.lobero.org/ events/kcrw-moth-2018/ Peter McBride and Kevin Fedarko -In an effort to share the Grand Canyon's uncharted glory and shed light on the many threats it faces, photographer/filmmaker Pete McBride and writer Kevin Fedarko set off on an audacious and demanding adventure: to transect the length of the canyon on foot. For tickets and more information log onto www.artsandlectures.ucsb.edu. 13
6 FRIDAY
"Newsies," the Broadway musical -by Dos Pueblos Theatre Company. This heartwarming production sends the message that unity among people can fight for social change. The production runs April 6, 7, 13, 14, 20 and 21 at the Elings Performing Arts Center. Tickets are $10 for students, children and seniors, general admission is $15. For more information log onto www.dptheatrecompany.org.
8 SUNDAY
El Dia del Nino- 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. at the Santa Barbara Zoo - Celebrate this "Day of the Child" at the Zoo, one of the
year's most popular events, featuring Spanish-language music, children's talent show, food, and fun. Log onto www. sbzoo.org for more info.
10 TUESDAY
The Marc Cohn Trio at 8 p.m. at the Lobero Theatre- After winning a GRAMMY award for his soulful ballad "Walking in Memphis," Marc Cohn solidified his place as one of this generation's most compelling singer/songwriters, combining the precision of a brilliant tunesmith with the passion of a great soul man. https://www.lobero.org/events/marc-cohn/ .lobero.org/events/slh42-jackshit/
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CAMA's Masterseries welcomes back Sir Andras Schiff, Piano- 8 p.m. Sir Andras Schiff is world-renowned and critically acclaimed as a pianist, conductor, pedagogue and lecturer. https://www.lobero.org/events/cama-sir-andras-schiff-piano/
14 SATURDAY
Sings Like Hell Presents Steve Poltz + Western Centuries- 8 p.m. Steve Poltz' solo body of work is an impressive collection of ballads, rockers and uniquely melodic acoustic numbers that reflect his incomparable style of alternate tunings and savage finger picking techniques. https://www. lobero.org/events/slh42-mystery-date/. Entangled Waters- 8 - 10:30 p.m. at the Santa Barbara County Courthouse - This site-specific video installation will use 9 projectors to immerse audiences in water themes within the grand archway. Elemental videos use dancers and select materials to address dynamics between paradigms of paradise and degradation. http://robinbisiodance. com/performance-videos#/i/1 Princess Weekend/Save the Frogs at Santa Barbara Zoo April 14 & 15 - 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Early entrance at 9 a.m., exclusively for SB Zoo Members. Meet Snow White, Sleep-
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APRIL CALENDAR OF EVENTS ing Beauty, Rapunzel, and other princesses in person as they help celebrate frogs. There are also frog-inspired crafts, games, and special treats. Log onto www.sbzoo. org for details.
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Poetry as Portraiture: Adam Zagajewski and Andrew Winer - 2:30 p.m. at the Santa Barbara Museum of Art. For more information log onto www.sbma.net. Joyce DiDonato, mezzo-soprano -7 p.m. at the Granada Theatre - Metropolitan Opera superstar Joyce DiDonato will take a rare break from performing the title role in The Met's production of Cendrillon to make her Santa Barbara debut. For tickets and more information log onto www.artsandlectures.ucsb.edu.
17 TUESDAY
Daedalus Quartet - 7:30 p.m. at the Santa Barbara Museum of Art. The program includes "Harp" Quartet (Op. 74) from Beethoven's middle period, String Quartet Op. 1, No. 3 by Haydn, and Leo' Janacek's String Quartet No. 1, "Kreutzer Sonata" (inspired by Tolstoy's novella The Kreutzer Sonata, which was inspired by Beethoven's Violin Sonata No. 9.) Log onto www.sbma.net for more.
20 FRIDAY
GO TO HALE: Quips & Clips, Stoners & Songwriters (420) - 6:57 p.m. at the Lobero Theatre. Hale (aka, the Trip Master) has mined his personal archives for rare concert footage and insider stories that celebrate 420, and-thanks to a little help from his friends-will lead a magical mystery tour of legendary artists from the '60s to the present and share rarely heard rock 'n' roll stories. https://www.lobero.org/events/go-hale-420/
21 SATURDAY
Santa Barbara Earth Day Festival - 1 a.m. - 8 p.m. at Alameda Park. For more information log onto www. sbearthday.org. Santa Barbara Music Club presents a free concert- 3 p.m. - at the First United Methodist Church, 305 E. Anapamu Street, Santa Barbara. This concert features the Westmont Chamber Singers, directed by Grey Brothers, music for woodwinds by Paul de Wailly and Dag Wiren and two works by Leslie Hogan, Call, for oboe and piano, and the premiere of Moments, for solo piano. For more information on this or other Santa Barbara Music Club programs and performing artists, visit sbmusicclub.org.
22 SUNDAY
Santa Barbara Earth Day Festival - 1 a.m. - 8 p.m. at Alameda Park. For more information log onto www. sbearthday.org.
25 WEDNESDAY
"Out of this World" Santa Barbara Fair and Expo April 25 - 29 at Earl Warren Showgrounds. Screaming Carnival Rides, Farm Animals, Fair Food, Entertainment and family style enjoyment are ready for your visit. For exhibit hours and tickets log onto www.earlwarren.com. Drought, Fire and Flood - 7 - 9 p.m. at the Granada Theatre - A community panel discussion and Q& A with key officials from Santa Barbara Fire, Santa Barbara County and nonprofits. This free event invites the public to submit questions before the event via Twitter using #droughtfirefloodSB. For more information call 805-6824711 ext. 170 or scoleman@sbnature2.org.
27 FRIDAY
The Lobero Theatre Foundation presents The Santa Barbara Chamber Orchestra - 7:30 p.m. - Welcome
Maestro Ohyama and the Santa Barbara Chamber Orchestra back to the Lobero. Maestro Ohyama will lead an orchestra composed of many of SBCO's talented musicians in a celebratory evening of Tchaikovsky, Copland and Ibert. https://www.lobero.org/events/sbco-april-27/
28 SATURDAY
Foundation Day Festival - 12 - 4 p.m. at the Santa Barbara Trust for Historic Preservation - Celebrate the history of Santa Barbara at the Founding Day Festival, featuring Presidio Neighborhood businesses and local entertainment in the heart of downtown. Enjoy a reenactment of the original Founding Ceremony held in 1782 and other family activities across the Presidio grounds. For more information log onto www.sbthp.org slh42-chris-smither/.
CONTINUING EVENTS SUNDAYS
Sea Stories for Families - Enjoy interactive story readings at the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History's Sea Center at 211 Stearns Wharf. Program free with admission; www.sbnature.org or 805-962-2526. Shark Sundays - 3:30 p.m. at the Sea Center, 211 Stearns Wharf. Watch staff feed sharks and rays. Observe shark feeding behaviors, and maybe help throw in a few pieces too; www.sbnature.org or 805-962-2526. Studio Sunday on the Front Steps - 1:30-4:30 p.m. at the Santa Barbara Museum of Art located at 1130 State Street - Log onto www.sbma.net for more info.
MONDAYS
Kindermusik with Kathy - 9:30 a.m. for babies to 18 months; 10:30 a.m. for toddlers 18 month to 3.5 years with caretaker and 5:45 p.m. for 3 to 5.5 years option to drop off. Classes are at First United Methodist Church, 305 E. Anapamu St. To register log onto www. kindermusikwithkathy.com. Tom's Bowling Clinic - 12 - 1:30 p.m. at Zodo's. Coach Tom Shepard offers a variety of coaching services for beginning bowlers just learning how to bowl, and can help intermediate and advanced bowlers refine their skills and improve their averages. It' only $10 per session! All ages are welcome. Homeschool Bowling League - 1:30 - 3 p.m. from April 9 - May 28. Teams of 2 (doubles). $100 one-time fee covers the entire session, and includes a new introductory bowling ball (for new league bowlers only), weekly shoe rental, on lane instruction. Log onto www. zodos.com to register.
TUESDAYS
Walk on the Wild Side - 9 a.m. If you are a morning person, love animals, and are age 60+, you'll love Walk on the Wild Side! Join this lively crew and get your exercise on while enjoying the Zoo. Class walks the grounds for one hour and designed to improve cardiovascular fitness and health. First class is free, sign up at the Zoo's front gate. Class is for 60-years-old and older. Bug Out Tuesdays - 11 a.m. Crawl, fly, swim, or flutter over to the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History to learn about the amazing connections invertebrates have to the natural world with rotating activities, art, games, and more. Included in admission. Log onto www.sbnature.org. Octopus Tuesdays - 4 p.m. Watch an octopus consume a meal. Discover camouflage behaviors as you learn more about these intelligent invertebrates at the Sea Center at 211 Stearns Wharf; free with admission; www. sbnature.org or 805-962-2526. Members-only morning at the Moxi - 8:30 to 10 a.m. -
MOXI Members enjoy exclusive exploration, play and discovery throughout the museum's 17,000 square feet of exhibits. Kindermusik with Kathy - 11:45 a.m. for babies to 18 months; 10:30 a.m. for toddlers 18 month to 3.5 years with caretaker and 9:30 a.m. for 3 to 5.5 years option to drop off. Classes are at First United Methodist Church, 305 E. Anapamu St. To register log onto www.kindermusikwithkathy.com.
WEDNESDAYS Kindermusik with Kathy - 12:30 p.m. and 4:45 p.m. for babies to 18 months; 9:30 a.m. and 4:45 p.m. for toddlers 18 month to 3.5 years with caretaker and 10:30 a.m. and 4:45 p.m. for 3 to 5.5 years option to drop off. Classes are at First United Methodist Church, 305 E. Anapamu St. To register log onto www.kindermusikwithkathy.com. College Wednesdays - 1 Bowl for just $19 per hour per lane, up to 6 bowlers! $3.00 shoe rental. Enjoy food and drink specials while you bowl - our late night Happy Hour starts an hour early at 9 pm! Get a free bus ride from Isla Vista to Zodo's. Buses pick up in front of Keg & Bottle in Isla Vista (corner of Embarcadero del Mar and Madrid Road) on Wednesday nights at 9:30 and 10:30 pm and return to Isla Vista from Zodo's at 11:30 pm and 12:15 am. Log onto www.zodos.com.
THURSDAYS
Walk on the Wild Side - 9 a.m. If you are a morning person, love animals, and are age 60+, you'll love Walk on the Wild Side! Join this lively crew and get your exercise on while enjoying the Zoo. Class walks the grounds for one hour and designed to improve cardiovascular fitness and health. First class is free, sign up at the Zoo's front gate. Class is for 60-years-old and older. Jelly Thursdays - Experience the beauty of jellies as they gracefully gather their microscopic meals at the Sea Center on Stearns Wharf; free with admission; www. sbnature.org or 805-962-2526. Spring Adult Ceramics Class - 6-9 p.m. at the Santa Barbara Museum of Art located at 1130 State Street - Log onto www.sbma.net for more info. Free Thursday Evenings at the Santa Barbara Museum of Art - 5-8 p.m. Log onto www.sbma.net for more info. Free Thursday Evenings at the Santa Barbara Museum of Art - 5-8 p.m. Log onto www.sbma.net for more info. Kindermusik with Kathy - 9:30 a.m. for babies to 5.5 years option to drop off. Classes are at First United Methodist Church, 305 E. Anapamu St. To register log onto www.kindermusikwithkathy.com.
FRIDAYS
Kindermusik with Kathy - 9:30 a.m. for babies to 5.5 years option to drop off. Classes are at First United Methodist Church, 305 E. Anapamu St. To register log onto www.kindermusikwithkathy.com. Cantemos Spanish Music Time - 9:30 a.m. at the Goleta Valley Church 595 N. Fairview Ave. To register log onto www.kindermusikwithkathy.com.
SATURDAYS
Fisherman's Market - 6-11 a.m. A handful of fishermen can be found on the City Pier (opposite Brophy's) every Saturday selling crab, rockfish, ling cod, black cod, halibut, urchin, abalone (sustainably farmed), and other catch of the day items. Science on Site - Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History. Check www.sbnature.org for times and topics. Portal to the Plant - 1-3 p.m. at the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sea Center. Members-only morning at the Moxi - 8:30-10 a.m. MOXI Members enjoy exclusive exploration, play and
discovery throughout the museum's 17,000 square feet of exhibits. Kindermusik with Kathy - 9:30 a.m. for babies to 5.5 years option to drop off. Classes are at First United Methodist Church, 305 E. Anapamu St. To register log onto www.kindermusikwithkathy.com.
SUNDAYS
Shark Sundays - 3:30 p.m. Watch the Sea Center staff feed sharks and rays. Observe shark feeding behaviors, and if you're lucky, help throw in a few pieces too! Included with admission to the Sea Center. 211 Stearns Wharf. Log onto www.sbnature.org for more info.
SATURDAY & SUNDAYS Branch Out: Nature Escape Room - Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Until Aug. 19-20. Times vary from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Modeled off the popular "escape room" movement, games are brought to life where kids are the heroes on a quest to solve an environmental mission before time runs out. Register at www.branchoutgames.com. Call 682-4711 ext. 162 for more info. Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Twinkle, Twinkle for Little Stars, 11 a.m.; Cosmic Safari, noon; Kids' Space Adventure, 1 p.m.; What's Up, 2 p.m.; Your Cosmic Quest (en Espanol Los Domingos), 3 p.m. Santa Barbara Zoo - Explorer Fundays activities held in the Explore Store 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Free with Zoo admission. For the event theme each week log onto www.sbzoo.org
EVERY DAY Lane Farms - Local, homegrown and organic produce - open daily from 9 a.m-6 p.m. and 5 p.m. on Sundays. Log onto www.lanefarmssb.com for what's in season! Winter Whale Watching with Island PackersIsland Packers Gray Whale Watching departs from both the Channel Island and Ventura Harbors. This 3-3.5 hour cruise takes you to the Southern California waters of the Santa Barbara Channel. Fares range from $28 - $38, to book an trip log onto www.islandpackers.com or call 805-642-1693. Wild Things -Audubon's North American Mammals 10 a.m-5 p.m. at the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History. The artist and naturalist, John James Audubon, famous for his historic work on the Birds of America produced the outstanding work on North American mammals. Log onto www.sbnature. org for more info. Vizikord at the Moxi Museum - Vizikord places your real live body inside the computer-generated world allowing you to use your body as an instrument in a spin on two classic arcade games or to create kaleidoscopic images to a custom beat. Exhibit runs through April 1. The MOXI is located at 125 State St., log onto www.moxi.org for details.
WEEKLY Brain Injury Survivors group - 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Friday at Jodi House located at 625 Chapala St. Invites caregivers and survivors of stroke, aneurysm and traumatic brain injuries on community reintegration. Log onto www.jodihouse.org for more info.
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It didn’t go as planned – but went the way it was supposed to happen. – Jenny Schatzle, Hope and Haven’s mother
Turn fear into faith Choose perfect names – Hope and Haven Learn twin parenting skills from nurses Realize that miracles often come in the most unexpected ways
CCMC cares for over 14,000 children a year in our Acute Pediatrics Unit, Neonatal and Pediatric ICUs, the emergency department, pediatric trauma center, and eight specialized outpatient clinics.
Jenny Schatzle’s pregnancy was going flawlessly until her water broke two months early. Her twin girls were born at 30 weeks and weighed less than three pounds. They were rushed to the neonatal ICU at Cottage where they spent seven weeks under expert care. Today, they are growing strong and thriving. Our NICU is proud to celebrate its 30 year anniversary. Visit cottagechildrens.org to learn more about our specialists and services offered.
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