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On the Cover... Elizabeth Poett grew up with a tradition of bringing people together, sharing conversation over a meal while surrounded by family and friends, and she wants to bring that experience to others. Her Ranch Table gatherings on her family’s historic ranch, Rancho San Julian, are meant to expose people to local agrarian history and culture while they spend time enjoying one another. You can read the full story on Page 4.
Photo by JC Corliss “Each one of our gathering events has a different aspect of agriculture where people can learn about how products are made, or how the cattle are raised, and learn about the ranch history and why agriculture is so important,” Elizabeth Poett says.
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Lake Cachuma County Park gets its first restaurant operator Concessionaires Craig Lingham and Dustin Farnum have a long history of serving food at the lake By Giana Magnoli Noozhawk Managing Editor
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raig Lingham’s family operated the Cachuma Lake Recreation Area snack shack and marina for decades, and he is returning to the county park to open the first-ever full restaurant. Lingham and business partner Dustin Farnum are the only ones who applied to operate the restaurant, in a new building near the boat ramp, and the Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors approved the concession agreement on May 7. Now that it’s official, Lingham and Farnum plan to do pop-up food service every weekend, and live music during the summer. They’ll fully open once they get the interior ready and the county builds the covered outdoor patio eating area, probably in a few months. They’re planning a menu with breakfast burritos, a classic Cachuma burger and fresh seafood dishes, and want to deliver food throughout the park, to campsites and the pool. Meal packages, like a chicken or tri-tip dinner with sides, are another offering in the works. “We’re pretty confident that this will morph into a destination place pretty quickly regarding the food that we’re going to be putting out,” said Lingham, who is also a chef and partner at Roost in downtown Santa Barbara. “I’m beyond passionate about really good local, honest food, and I know Dustin is,” he said. “We’ve worked together a long time. This will be affordable, accessible, but really good food.” Lingham and Farnum run the Smoke on Water barbecue and catering business, and have experience serving events at the county park, including disc golf tournaments and the recent Fish Derby, where they handed out hundreds of breakfast burritos and steak sandwiches using a three-burner camp stove and a barbecue pit. “It was a stripped-down version of what we plan to do,” Lingham said. “We’re looking to do a lot of volume, but with food that’s made honestly and cared for.” Farnum said the menu will have good afford-
Giana Magnoli / Noozhawk photo Dustin Farnum and Craig Lingham will be operating the Cachuma Lake Recreation Area’s restaurant. Lingham, who is also a chef and partner at Roost in Santa Barbara, used to run the snack shack and boat rentals at the park.
Giana Magnoli / Noozhawk photo The Cachuma Lake Recreation Area’s restaurant building was constructed years ago but never occupied. That’ll change after the Board of Supervisors approved a concession agreement with Dustin Farnum and Craig Lingham.
able food for campers and visitors, high-end seasonal specials, and local beer and wine. “In a strange way, it’s full circle,” Lingham said. “I’ve known Dustin since he started working for me as a young boy, and we’ve always bonded through food and fishing and everything like that. We’ve got some serious experience at Cachuma, and a lot of love and knowledge we want to pass on to everyone who comes to our place.” Farnum worked for Lingham serving food
and later managing the marina. He plans to use his commercial-fishing connections to get fresh seafood for the menu. “In not many lake camp spots can you get sea bass caught that day,” Farnum said. Under the concession agreement, the restaurant will pay a monthly fee of $500 or 8 percent of its gross income, whichever is greater. It’s a 10-year term, with the option to extend it another eight years. “We’re very excited to be working with Craig
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The ‘Brand New’ 5-Year-Old Building Lingham said his grandfather and grandfather’s best friend started boat rentals at Lake Cachuma in 1954, as soon as Bradbury Dam was built and the reservoir was created. His dad ran the snack shack for a while but didn’t have an interest in food. Lingham, by comparison, attended the California Culinary Academy in 2001, “was super into food,” and was able to create a following at the lake, he said. However, Santa Barbara County terminated the concession agreement with his company in 2009 after complaints about inconsistent hours, according to the minutes of an Oct. 22, 2009, Parks Commission meeting. At that meeting, county staff said the restaurant had been closed for more than 30 days, which was considered abandoning the lease under the agreement, and the boat rental facility had been closed for two weeks. CACHUMA CONTINUED ON PAGE 14
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and Dustin on this because we’re always looking for revenue sources and want to approach that in a way that feels like Santa Barbara County,” said Jeff Lindgren, the county’s parks superintendent. “We’re not building a food court where you’re able to get a hot dog on a stick or slice of mall pizza. We want something with legit food quality that offers local wine and local craft beer, and feels like it’s always been there.” Santa Barbara County has been spending money on park improvements in recent years, including new cabins and yurts, and building two disc golf courses that meander through campgrounds with views of the lake. There are also plans to upgrade the RV campsites. “For almost the entirety of its existence, it hasn’t really been a destination for much other than fishing and camping, so we’re trying to create some diversity of activities, bringing in disc golf and starting this restaurant and doing other things to bring in more visitors year-round,” Lindgren explained. The county plans to waive entrance fees for people who spend a certain amount at the restaurant, similar to the set-up at Jalama Beach County Park, but the details haven’t been worked out yet. Information about pop-ups at the Cachuma Lake Recreation Area restaurant building is available by calling 805-350-8351.
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The Ranch Table brings people together
Events at historic Rancho San Julian teach California history and preserve family traditions By Raiza Giorgi publisher@santabarbarafamilylife.com
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lizabeth Poett grew up with a tradition of bringing people together, sharing conversation over a meal while surrounded by family, and she wants to bring that experience to others. Her Ranch Table gatherings on her family’s historic ranch, Rancho San Julian, are meant not only to expose people to local agrarian history and culture, but also to take them out of their routines to spend time enjoying one another. “Each one of our gathering events has a different aspect of agriculture where people can learn about how products are made, or how the cattle are raised, and learn about the ranch history and why agriculture is so important,” Poett said. Poett was born and raised on Rancho San Julian in Gaviota, which has been in her family for almost 200 years. The land was granted to Jose de la Guerra in 1837 when he was the commandant of the Santa Barbara Presidio. He and his wife Maria Carrillo had 13 children. He also was one of the signers of the California Constitution and one of the state’s first elected senators, according to the ranch’s history. De la Guerra’s son Pablo made Rancho San Julian his home. Pablo’s daughter Francisca de la Guerra married Gold Rush stockman Thomas Bloodgood Dibblee. Their descendants include the Russell, Donohoe, Hoyt and Poett families who continue the stewardship of their 14,000acre cattle ranch. Poett grew up climbing trees in a tutu and cowboy boots, gathering cows, and helping her mother cook and host events, from brandings to tea parties. “I knew that I lived
Photo by Annie Meisel The Ranch Table gatherings at Rancho San Julian are meant to expose people to local agrarian history and culture while taking them out of their routines to spend time enjoying one another.
Photo contributed Elizabeth Poett says she is lucky to be able to work her family’s historic land with her husband, Austin Campbell, and raise their two boys on the ranch.
on special land, but it was my short time away when I lived in New York City, in the smallest apartment possible, that I really appreciated where and what I come from. Not many people get to experience that lifestyle,” Poett said. In 2007, Poett moved back to the ranch and started a business, Rancho San Julian Beef, selling her family’s ranch-raised beef directly to chefs and consumers. Around the same time, she met Austin Campbell, a handsome local rancher whom she married in 2009. The couple and their two young sons now live on the ranch in a house that Elizabeth’s great-grandmother built in the early 1900s. “I love that people can come to the ranch and participate in workshops that will teach them about the produce they are using, most of it being grown on the ranch, learn how to cook or prep with it and then share a meal under the arbor my ancestors
have used for generations,” Poett said. The workshops they have held have focused on blueberries and on making strawberry jam, paella and salsa. On May 23rd, Poett will hold a “Burgers, Pickles and Beer” gathering that talks about the benefits of grass-fed beef, making quick pickles, and hearing stories about the ranch. “It’s a learn-by-doing event where people can create something yummy and not only take it home, but they’ve learned a new skill and can share the stories with their family. I love these events because it brings people from all different backgrounds together and we have fun,” Poett said. Poett says that caring for the ranch is a family affair, and people misunderstand that it’s not just her ranch. “My family members all have a stake in this land,
because it’s where we come from, and we work hard to ensure it stays together and we can improve it while we are here,” she said. The proceeds from the Ranch Table gatherings go toward the upkeep of the ranch, maintaining the buildings and providing for the family. The ranch is managed by Poett’s husband, and she says she is lucky that she gets to work with him. “We love the animals and the land together. It’s something that we have a passion for, and I am so grateful we are not only partners, but work well together too,” she said. The summer has a variety of Ranch Table gatherings that include a session called Music, Food and Wine and another on making paella. A session in the fall with focus on the ranch’s popular pumpkin patch. They are currently planting many varietals of pumpkins that will be harvested in the fall by visitors who pick them out themselves. “The pumpkin patch is probably one of my favorite events because kids of all ages can come out and have a great time,” Poett said. All their events are listed on the website www. theranchtable.com along with recipe ideas and notes from Poett about various aspects of the ranch. Learn about their grass-fed beef operation and history of the ranch by visiting www.rsjbeef.com.
Photo by Kyle Alexander Elizabeth Poett was born and raised on Rancho San Julian in Gaviota, which has been in her family for almost 200 years.
Natural History Museum opens 2 big summer exhibits
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he Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History has unveiled two spectacular summer exhibits, Butterflies Alive! and Prehistoric Forest. Photo by Gary Robinson This summer Monarch butterflies are popular in the will mark the museum’s first “Butterflies Alive!” exhibit. full run of Butterflies Alive! after $20 million in renovations supported by its Centennial Campaign. Visitors will be guided through a garden while nearly 1,000 live butterflies flutter freely around them. The exhibit features a dazzling variety of butterflies, from local favorites like the Monarch and Queen to exotic tropical varieties like swallowtails, longwings, and White Peacocks. Various butterfly species will cycle through the pavilion throughout the summer, so no two visits will be the same. Visitors are invited to learn about the butterfly life cycle by checking out the emergence chamber. There, visitors will get to see how butterflies emerge from their chrysalids and dry their wings
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before being moved to the pavilion. Visitors who cross the wooden bridges over Mission Creek will enter Prehistoric Forest and take a stroll back in time to come face-to-face with dinosaurs. They’ll meet a Tyrannosaurus rex, the formidably armored Stegosaurus, high-crested Parasaurolophus, and Triceratops and Ankylosaurus mothers with their young. These handcrafted moving animatronics from Kokoro Exhibits spark the imaginations of dinosaur-lovers of all ages, officials said. Both exhibits are open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. until Sept. 2, and are included with museum admission.
Photo contributed This Tyrannosaurus rex is one of several animatronic creatures in the Prehistoric Forest.
Red Cross offers online course and app for pet owners
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he American Red Cross is publicizing two potential tools for pet owners, pet sitters and dog walkers: an online course in cat and dog first aid and a Pet First Aid app. “Pet lovers will learn what to do if their cat or dog is choking, has a wound or needs CPR,” said Russ Huge, interim executive director of the Red Cross Central Valley chapter. “They will also learn how to include their pet in their family’s emergency preparedness plans.” Anyone interested can take the online course on their desktop or tablet at redcross.org/catdogfirstaid and go through the content at their own pace. It takes approximately 30 minutes to complete the course, which includes: n How to determine a pet’s normal vital signs so that owners can notice if there are any irregularities n Step-by-step instructions and visual aids for what to do if a pet is bleeding, having a seizure or is suffering from
heatstroke n Information on preventative care and tips for a pet’s well-being. The free Pet First Aid App provides instant access to expert guidance on how to maintain a pet’s health, what to do in emergencies, and how to include pets in an emergency preparedness plan. The app helps owners learn what emergency supplies to have, when they should contact their veterinarian, and where to find a pet care facility or pet-friendly hotel. Users learn how to assemble a pet first aid kit and an emergency kit. Step-by-step instructions, videos and images for more than 25 common first aid and emergency situations, including how to treat wounds, control bleeding, and care for breathing and cardiac emergencies, are included. The Pet First Aid App can be downloaded by texting ‘GETPET’ to 90999, by going to redcross.org/apps, or by searching for ‘American Red Cross’ in app stores.
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Deep emotions resulted in creation of Father’s Day
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bout 4,000 years ago, a young Babylonian boy named Elmusu inscribed a cuneiform clay tablet wishing his father a long life and good health. We don’t know what happened to Elmusu or his father, but we do know that ancient Babylonians celebrated a day reserved for honoring their fathers. The tradition of having a special day to honor fathers has been celebrated by many cultures around the world for centuries. Yet, here in America, like Mother’s Day, Father’s Day is relatively recent. The seeds of our Father’s Day were planted in West Virginia on Dec. 6, 1907, after a coal mine explosion in Monongah killed more than 360 men, 210 of whom were fathers. The tragedy left 250 widows and more than 1,000 children grieving and fatherless.
Grace Golden Clayton of Fairmont, W.Va., was touched deeply by the tragedy. The following year, she suggested to her pastor that it would be wonderful if fathers were given a special day to be honored and remembered. The local Methodist Episcopal Church held a Father’s Day observance on July 5, 1908. However, this was for a one-time commemoration and not the origin of an annual holiday. We can thank Sonora Smart Dodd of Spokane, Wash., for first proposing the idea of an annual Father’s Day in 1909. Her father, Henry Jackson Smart, a Civil War veteran, lost his wife in childbirth with their sixth child. Mr. Smart was left to raise the newborn and five children by himself on a rural farm in eastern Washington state. At the time, a single father raising children was pretty uncommon; most widowers placed their children in the care of other relatives or quickly remarried. It was not until after Sonora was an adult that she understood the sacrifice, strength and selflessness her father gladly gave in raising his children as a single parent. She was determined for her father to know how special he was to her. Inspired by Anna Jarvis, who had pushed for establishing Mother’s Day in the United States, Sonora had the idea for a Father’s Day that would mirror Mother’s Day. She went to local churches, the YMCA, shopkeepers and government officials to drum up support for her idea. Father’s Day was born as a token of love and
gratitude that a daughter had for her beloved father. Sonora chose June 5, 1910, because it was her father’s birthday, and on that day Washington state celebrated the nation’s first statewide Father’s Day. The idea caught on and the holiday spread across the United States, but it was not an “official” holiday yet. In 1924, President Calvin Coolidge proclaimed the third Sunday in June as Father’s Day. However, initially, many men didn’t take to the holiday. As one historian wrote, “They scoffed at the holiday’s sentimental attempts to domesticate manliness with flowers and gift-giving.” During World War II, advertisers promoted celebrating Father’s Day as a way to honor American troops and support the war effort. By the end of the war, Father’s Day was not yet a federal holiday, but it had become a national tradition. It wasn’t until 1972, in the middle of a hard-fought presidential re-election campaign, that Richard Nixon signed a proclamation making Father’s Day a federal holiday. Today Father’s Day is celebrated in more 50 countries around the world, recognizing the contribution that fathers and father figures make to the lives of their children. Although it is celebrated on a variety of dates worldwide, The United States and many other countries celebrate fathers on the third Sunday in June. As a Father’s Day tradition, people in the United States and Canada, along with their dads, also pay tribute to grandfathers, stepfathers,
Several readers responded to our online invitation to tell us about the great fathers in their lives. Here are responses from three wives about their husbands. Look online for all.
pregnant just so we could be closer to family once the baby arrived. He takes Mia for daily walks to the beach or in Elings park no matter how tired he is, or how heavy she gets. He plays with her and makes her homemade baby food every day! He plays his trumpet for her every night to put her to sleep. And on his weekends off and nights, he watches Mia alone so mommy can go to work too! He is SUPER DAD “We love him sooooo much!” – Natalie Rydell
foster fathers, uncles or men who are the father figure in their lives. Roses are the Father’s Day flowers: red to be worn for a living father and white if the father has died. I credit my dad with instilling in me honesty, integrity, a love of history and keeping family traditions alive. Dad was an avid reader, especially of American history and Louis L’Amour novels. On family vacations, it wasn’t unusual for us to stop at historical markers and Dad would tell my brother and me a story about what happened at this spot in the past and why it was important to remember it. He loved telling us stories from his childhood, and even though he’s been gone for 17 years, I’m sure both my brother and I could repeat many of those tales word for word! He was also an avid horseman. I can’t begin to calculate how many miles my father and I rode together. Each ride was a time to appreciate the landscape and talk. I did a lot of listening back then. Perhaps one of the most enduring lessons I learned from him was never to be afraid to try new things. One day when he was approaching 50, while out for a ride, he turned to me and said, “Son, I think I want to learn to cut cattle.” And you know what? He did and he became damn good at it, ultimately becoming a respected cutting-horse judge. There isn’t a day that goes by that doesn’t remind me of his character and humor. Happy Father’s Day to all of you great dads out there! at work he’s busy stimulating our daughter’s mind by taking her to the Moxi and zoo. He reads to her every night that he’s home and somehow manages to find the balance between work and family life.” – Florence Napoles
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Wyle family focuses on family meals, structure
Living simply and keeping routines, even while filming, are a priority By Raiza Giorgi publisher@santabarbarafamilylife.com
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etting glammed up for red-carpet events and socializing with Hollywood’s A-list can be fun for actress Sara Wells Wyle, but she prefers cooking with her husband, Noah Wyle, and playing with her children at their ranch near Santa Barbara. “It’s almost an art form walking the red carpet, because you’re being photographed from every angle. You have to always be on point and trying not to have a weird look that will be splashed on the internet,” she said with a laugh. Wyle took time recently to talk about becoming a mother and stepmother and how it’s changed her life and career. “I have always loved being around kids and having a big family. I was blessed with two amazing stepchildren from Noah’s first marriage, and I love watching them grow up,” she said. Wyle grew up in San Diego, and her first love is musical theater. She has performed
Photo contributed Sara Wyle keeps busy with her daughter, Frances.
Sara Wyle believes the key to her marriage is being best friends with her husband, Noah Wyle.
as Cinderella in “Into the Woods” and as Marian in the “Music Man.” “Musicals are just the most vulnerable forms of performing, because you have to give it your all, every time,” she said. She loves studying about the meaning behind the music as well, she said. “In the ‘Music Man’ you will notice that the music for the song “76 Trombones” and
“Goodnight, My Someone” are actually the same song, just in a different tempo. It’s supposed to be a mirror of the characters and that they are meant to be,” she said. After spending time on stage, Wyle modeled and did work for television such as commercials, and then she appeared on hit shows such as “Californication” and “Nip/Tuck.” “I did a production for a theater company
and Noah ended up being there as well, and we ended up hitting it off. We had so much to talk about, and I think the reason why we work so well together is we are best friends,” she said. Her husband is most known for his big break on the medical series “E.R.” as John Carter. He acted in the TNT series “Falling Skies” and “The Librarians.” He is now appearing in “The Red Line.” The plot revolves around a white cop in Chicago who mistakenly shoots a black doctor, and then follows three families who are connected to the case. “I loved that he chose to take the role, because it’s a conversation-starter about what is happening in today’s society,” Wyle said. Life can get chaotic while her husband is filming, she said, so spending some quality time together is very important, even with long days. “Schedules can be very hectic, and especially with school and after-school activities for the kids, we are in constant communication. Our main priority though is to eat dinner with each other every night, because family meals are important,” Wyle said. She loves cooking with her husband and particularly finding one-skillet recipes. Two of their three children are from her husband’s first marriage. Owen is 16 and WYLE CONTINUED ON PAGE 12
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Salon owner dedicated to hair restoration
Tami Mayorga changed her focus after a family member was diagnosed with breast cancer
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he Talk of the Town Salon, a Central Coast boutique specializing in hair-loss solutions, provides patients with a variety of help including the CNC 3-D hair and scalp prosthesis created by Cesare Ragazzi Laboratories in Bologna, Italy. The salon was founded 30 years ago in Orcutt by Tami Marie Mayorga’s grandparents. “After my grandparents passed, my mom ran it, and my mom in 2015 handed the salon to me because she’s getting ready to retire,” Mayorga said. Photo by Sarah Marsango The family business started as a traditional Berit Ashby, an 18-year-old Cal Poly student who has trichotillomania, shows off her results with salon owner Tami Mayorga, right. salon but then transitioned into a hair restoration and hair extension boutique. “In the last four years we’ve transitioned into being specialized in hair restoration, hair extensions, and hair replacements,” Mayorga said. The salon also opened a Santa Barbara location two years ago. With a passion for helping people, Mayorga said that the transition of the salon came after a family member was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2010. “That made me want to help people who had hair loss, especially with cancer, because I felt that hit home for me,” Mayorga said. In 2016 Mayorga partnered with Cesare Ragazzi Laboratories, which is widely known for its CNC 3-D hair and scalp prosthetic. “So we have an exclusive license with the product, and we are the only ones within 300 miles. The closest centers are San Jose and Sacramento,” Photo by Tami Mayorga Mayorga said. Before the treatment, left, with a prosthetic scalp replica, and after. This prosthetic is hypoallergenic, breathable, the patient’s head dimensions for a custom can range from $3,000 to $8,000. The prosthetantibacterial, and antimicrobial. It takes three ic uses virgin, high-quality hair that is injected prosthetic. months to create because of its 39-step proby an artist one hair at a time. “There is nothing like it on the market. This duction. The salon creates a scalp replica from “It’s a very timely process, but the result is technology uses the only patent on hair systems templates that they make based on the patient’s the most natural look possible. It looks like hair and is the most natural result compared to any head. Once the scalp replica is created, it gets coming out of one’s head,” Mayorga said. other hair system,” Mayorga said. sent to the lab in Bologna. The 3D printing This system has changed the lives of system then scans the template and recreates Depending on the size of the cap, this system
patients who suffer from hair loss because of alopecia areata, cancer, lupus or even hormonal hair loss, she said. The salon has 30 patients in CNC systems between both locations. Mayorga’s patients range from 18 to 80 years old. “It really is a game changer. We have an 18-year-old patient who has trichotillomania who is going to school (at) Cal Poly. She was getting made fun of by girls in her sorority,” Mayorga said. Now that the patient has a CNC, her quality of life has improved. Mayorga was diagnosed with alopecia areata so she has an adhered CNC system herself. “It has really changed my quality of life, my overall confidence, and self-esteem,” she said. Patients who have an adhered system keep it on for three to five weeks and then have it removed, cleaned, and reapplied professionally. Patients are able to exercise, swim, and sleep with it on without any limitations. It can also be colored, washed, and cut depending on the patient’s look. “So you can put it in like a topknot, French braid, corn rows. You can really do any kind of style, and like I said, it’s permanent, it’s undetectable.” The salon provides complimentary consultations in a private room and also helps patients with insurance reimbursements. “So, we want to raise awareness that there (are) solutions for hair loss, thinning hair, and it doesn’t have to be thousands of dollars,” Mayorga said. Medical wigs, human hair wigs, and more than 10 different methods of hair extensions for all hair types are also offered at the salon. Treatments that help grow natural hair and laser hair treatments are also options. Mayorga’s and the business’s mission is to continue to provide help and support to those in need. “We have products for everyone, programs for everyone, and we’d like to give back to our community,” she said. For more information, visit talkofthetownsalon. co or call Mayorga at 805-720-4836.
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More ‘mom tribe’ ideas for honoring dads By Carey Bradshaw
ast year I shared Father’s Day gift ideas from the “mom tribe,” and I want to continue the tradition. First of all, congratulations and happy fourth Father’s Day to my husband, George. We made it! Together for Carey Bradshaw 20 years and still going strong. I could not imagine a better dad to our little girl. People often ask us how we live together, raise a child together and run two companies together. Yup, I know what you’re thinking - that
is a lot of togetherness. For the most part it is pretty awesome. I get to go to work each day with my best friend … and we have a pact not to fire each other. Best job security we have ever had! He is awesome and I want to make sure to celebrate what a fantastic partner, husband and father he is. This June, let’s celebrate the great dads out there. What is the best way to celebrate and honor the dad in your life? I polled my mom hive and here is what I learned. Some of the highlights that were shared last year include: Ally: I started a book for my hubby several years ago. Each year, each of the kids draws or paints a picture and answers an “About My Dad” questionnaire. Both get added to the book yearly. He loves seeing how their artwork progresses year to year and reading the answers to the questions. Jess: For Father’s Day after each of the kids was born we did engraved silver
frames with a picture of him with each kid as a newborn. The frame from my daughter says: “A daughter will outgrow your lap but will never outgrow your heart.” My son’s says: “A father is his son’s first hero.” Those framed photos are among his most prized possessions and both made him teary-eyed. Karen: I repurposed a pair of glass end tables by painting the bases the color of my husband’s favorite football team and then etching the glass tops with the team’s logo. They were custom made for his man cave.
Some of the new ideas that were shared include:
Hannah: I am looking at Man Crates, and you can’t go wrong with a product from Art of Manliness (great books on how to be good man/father). Also, maybe a charter fishing trip. Nikki: I did a beer bottle cap map from Etsy a few Father’s Days ago. We loved
it. Also, you can’t go wrong with a beer, whiskey, wine, bacon, avocado, whatever of the month club. Jen: I’m giving him a day/weekend of whatever he wants to do, including sleeping in. Mindy: I got my husband an engraved beer glass with the kids’ birth dates etched on it. Jenna: I interview my kids with a “Dad Questionnaire” and the answers we get are hilarious and a really fun memory each year. All fantastic gifts, and I have definitely gotten some good ideas from these ladies. So, this Father’s Day, I honor my wonderful husband, George. Thank you for being a great dad, partner and husband. I love you. 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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Cultivating Curiosity Parents can model close, critical observation By Ron Skinner and Tarah Connolly MOXI Museum
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ake a moment to reflect on the sensory information you are receiving right now: your senses of sight, hearing, touch, taste, and smell each reveal details that can be used to interpret the world around you. Thanks to this sensory tool kit, we can transform the information we receive into curiosity-driven questions, investigations, discoveries and solutions. Ultimately, observations are what propel exploration and innovation in science and engineering. When it comes to preparing your child for more complex interactions with the world, you can start with the practice of making more (and more sophisticated) observations. By modeling the behavior of making observations, encouraging children to reflect on what they notice and feel and providing them with novel experiences, you can cultivate curiosity in your child and yourself. People make observations all the time at MOXI. Recently, a mother watched her toddler
collect extraneous balls from one of our most popular exhibits, Roll It. At this exhibit, guests build ball rollercoasters with loops, turns, and launches using a pegboard system and rubber tracks. While her toddler gathered balls into a bucket, the mother commented that her daughter was “too young for the exhibit” and that she was “just playing with the balls.” A few minutes of watching the young girl revealed behavior that was likely based on her observations. First, she collected white plastic balls, then she collected brown wooden balls. After completing that task, she dumped the bucket out and repeated the pick-up process. Only this time, she collected the balls in order of how far away they had rolled. We could interpret this as her first noticing colors and textures, and then noticing the distances between herself and the balls – observations requiring multiple senses and all sorts of mental calculations. A quick study of this toddler’s activity confirmed that “just playing” equated to age-appropriate and surprisingly complex exploratory behavior. While young children naturally notice the complexities of the world they are discovering, making observations and communicating them is a skill that can be improved upon throughout their development. At MOXI, our educators are trained to help guests make nuanced observations. These same strategies can be used at MOXI and beyond to help your child notice, make connections, and share their observations. n Narrate What You Notice: Modeling the
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practice of making observations is a simple yet powerful tool. As you cook a meal, play with blocks, or go through your morning routine, announce what you notice to demonstrate the many ways we can observe. “I notice that this banana has brown spots that weren’t there yesterday.” “I notice that these blocks are stacked in a crisscross pattern.” Children are doing their best to learn how adults behave. By demonstrating observation-making, you are supporting their development of an always-observing mind. n Open-Ended Prompting: When your children encounter something new, ask them, “What do you notice?” Respond to their initial observations with “What more can you find?” These open-ended questions encourage children to use multiple senses, look closely, start asking questions, and confirm their ideas with evidence that they discover themselves. n Change Perspectives: Listen to your child’s observations and challenge them to expand on what they notice. Can they describe what they observe using numbers or quantities? What is something they could compare their discovery to? Does it remind them of something else they’ve experienced? Like the toddler at the Roll It exhibit, what other qualities or patterns could they observe to make decisions about how to act or play? Children are constantly processing the surprising and confounding stimuli in their world. Reinforcing their attention to novelty and newness is an important step in developing their curiosity.
You can support your child in making observations in any type of environment – from the interactive exhibits at MOXI to the shelves of the grocery store. By modeling observation-making, responding with open-ended questions, and prompting your child to make observations from different perspectives in a variety of environments, you can help them grow into sophisticated observers.
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Ask the Zookeeper
‘PAW Patrol’ pups to appear at first ‘Zoo-a-Palooza’
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he Santa Barbara Zoo’s first “Zooa-Palooza” after-hours kids’ party will kick off summer with a visit by Chase and Skye, two characters from the Nick Jr. children’s show “PAW Patrol,” from 4:30 to 8 p.m. Friday, June 14. “Zoo-a-Palooza” tickets are $20 for adults and $14 for children ($17 for adults and $12 for children for SB Zoo members). Tickets are available online at www. sbzoo.org and at the door on the evening of the event. Kids can join a dance party with DJ Hecktik; take part in mad scientist experiments; and have fun with a variety of crafts, games and activities. Zoo Train rides, climbing wall, animal encounters, and other activities are all included. Food, including gluten-free and vegetarian options, and drinks are available for purchase. There also will be a quiet area with activities for kids who prefer things more mellow, and sensory backpacks (including noise-canceling headphones and more) will be available for rent. “This June marks one year since the zoo was certified as a Certified Autism Center,” said Education Manager J.J. McLeod. “We’re proud to be able to better meet the needs of individuals on the autism spectrum and we hope the autism community feels even safer, supported, and welcome at the zoo and at this party.” The Santa Barbara Zoo was the first
West Coast zoo to receive this certification from the International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards. The PAW Patrol characters will also make appearances at the zoo throughout the day on Saturday and Sunday, June 15 and 16. Photo opportunities and meet-and-greets are free with regular zoo admission. “PAW Patrol” is a hit animated show on Nick. Jr. that debuted in August 2013. It is now seen in more than 160 countries. It features rescue dogs in training and each pup is inspired by a real-world job such as firefighter, police officer, pilot, construction worker, and others. They each live in a doghouse that transforms into a customized vehicle, and have “pup pack” backpacks with tools relating to their jobs. Skye is a cockapoo puppy and fearless helicopter pilot. She also has wings built into her backpack. Chase is a German shepherd police pup who drives a cruiser. The zoo is open daily from 10 a.m. to
5 p.m.; general admission is $18 for adults, $13 for seniors 64+, $11 for children 2-12, and free for children under 2. Parking is $11.
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Photo Contributed Chase and Skye are two characters from the animated children’s show “PAW Patrol.”
Registration is available at the event or at www.dsasbc.org.
he Down Syndrome Association of Santa Barbara County will host its 10th annual Buddy Walk and Festival on the Great Meadow at Chase Palm Park from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, June 8. The fundraising event will feature live music all day long, including the return of Pryor Baird of the Voice. There will be activities for all – carnival style games, crafts, silent auction, raffle, face painting, vendor fair and informational booths — as well as a short ceremonial fundraising walk around the park promoting acceptance and inclusion of all people with Down syndrome. The association will use the net proceeds from the event to support new and expectant parents, enrichment programs, activities, parent support and more to enhance the lives of people with Down syndrome and their families throughout Santa Barbara County. Registration fees are $25 for adults, $15 for adults with Down syndrome, and $10 for children 3-17.
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Photo Contributed Shown, left to right, at the conference are Betsy Jones of the Institute for Educational Advancement, Angela Tanner of The Knox School of Santa Barbara, featured speakers James Delisle and Linda Kreger Silverman, and event co-chair Gina Danley, who is a teacher on special assignment in the Santa Maria-Bonita School District.
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ore than 120 parents and educators gathered at La Colina Junior High School on May 4 for the Spring Colloquium on Gifted Children, the Central Coast’s only conference on gifted education. Most of those attending came from Santa Barbara, Ventura and San Luis Obispo counties, with some coming from as far as Bakersfield. The event was coordinated by the Tri-County GATE (Gifted & Talented Education) Council and The Knox School of Santa Barbara. “This is an underserved, at-risk population,” said Dr. Angela Tanner, founder of The Knox School of Santa Barbara. “The state of California does not ensure earmarked funding for gifted education, which leaves many schools on the Central Coast unable to provide appropriate gifted programs, if at all. Teachers are often left to fend for themselves, and parents are left isolated and unsupported. The goal of this conference is to educate teachers and parents and provide them with ideas, materials, and resources so that they may provide for these children.” The event was focused on embracing all sides of gifted children, including their academic, social, emotional and intellectual
needs. Featured speakers were Dr. Linda Kreger Silverman, a psychologist who spoke on perfectionism and giftedness, and retired Professor of Education Dr. James Delisle, who spoke on underachievement and giftedness. An additional 17 experts presented information in breakout sessions. “Truly gifted children are only 2 to 3 perent of the population, and they have unique needs that require a comprehensive program that can be tailored on an as-needed basis,” Tanner said. The Tri-County GATE Council, a volunteer organization, is an affiliate of the California Association for the Gifted. The council meets monthly during the school year to provide opportunities for GATE teachers, coordinators, parents, and other interested people to share information and to support gifted programs and students through special events and projects. It supports all public-school districts within the tri-county area. The Knox School of Santa Barbara, in its sixth year, serves gifted and talented students in kindergarten through eighth grade.
Auden is 13. Their third child, Frances, 4, is from their marriage. Wyle said she is blessed to have a blended family and loves participating in all her children’s lives and activities. Her stepchildren are into sports; she was a sports fan before, she said, but attending their games and watching them thrive has been amazing. “Right now Frances is obsessed with the 1960s “Batman” TV show, the Beatles’ “Yellow Submarine” and Muhammed Ali. She always keeps us on our toes,” Wyle laughs. As a mother of a young child, Wyle said, keeping routine and structure in their lives is essential. Even if the family is on location somewhere, having dinner and then bath, story and bed times are most important. “And just when you think you have it down, it all changes,” she said. Sometimes it’s a struggle to make time for one another when long days of filming, or traveling for work, or taking care of children gets in the way. “We love watching our Netflix shows and just holding hands. We also try to go on date nights every other week. Even if it’s 45
minutes to grab a bite to eat, have a stroll, it’s important,” Wyle said. As for being recognized in public, she said, it’s happened once when she performed at a theater in Orange County. The next week she went to see another performance and someone in the audience recognized her from the week before. “My husband is the one who is recognized all the time. I am okay with that,” she laughed. Wyle said she is very interested in getting back into musical theater one day when her children get older. For now she’s focused on mom life and supporting her husband. “I take Frances to the theatre to see all kinds of performances. I want to show her theatre etiquette and how to respect those that are putting themselves out there on stage,” Wyle said. Some of their favorite places in Santa Barbara are the Santa Barbara Museum of Art, Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History, and Kids World park. “We call it the castle park and love hanging out there in the afternoons between errands and pick-ups,” Wyle said.
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JUNE CALENDAR OF EVENTS o CACHUMA CONTINUED FROM PAGE 3 Lingham said he struggled with the physical limits of the facility itself, the lack of outdoor seating and the month-to-month lease. “That put us in a tight spot; the county couldn’t offer leases and we couldn’t invest in anything,” he said. “We were losing money big time. We closed the doors and the county moved on.” No new vendor took over the space for years, although campers and boaters have asked for a place to get food, according to the county, because the space needed major upgrades to get up to code. A 2013 consultant report suggested a fast-casual café at the marina, and in 2014, the Board of Supervisors approved a construction contract to demolish the 663-square-foot snack shop, bathroom, storage room and shed, and build a 1,620-square-foot café with indoor and outdoor seating. The project cost about $750,000, funded equally by the county and the federal Bureau of Reclamation. The county finally issued a request for proposals in December, asking for a concessionaire to take on the café space. It’s a “brand-new building,” it advertises, which was built to replace an old trailer that was once the Marina Café. There’s a rumor that the building itself
was built backward, since the large front windows face the parking lot, not the lake. Lindgren says he wasn’t with the county when the structure was a built, but was told the orientation is based on the adjacent bait shop and other existing infrastructure. “That is why we’re working with these guys to build a nice big outdoor space so you can maximize views of the lake and the mountains,” he said. The low lake levels have deterred people from wanting the restaurant in the past, he said. Lake Cachuma was 30-percent full in December when the request for proposals went out, but winter rains boosted the levels to more than 80 percent. The fuller lake has also inspired Lingham and Farnum to plan a custom house boat for wine and food tasting tours. “We’re definitely blessed, we jumped in before it started filling up,” Lingham said. “Nature wanted a sandwich, too,” Lindgren joked. The Cachuma Lake Recreation Area is located at 2225 Highway 154, and in addition to campgrounds has a marina with boat rentals and bait shop, hiking trails, a nature center, a general store, playgrounds and a pool that is open seasonally. Noozhawk managing editor Giana Magnoli can be reached at gmagnoli@noozhawk.com.
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Comedian Tom Clark - 7:30 p.m. at The Valley Project - 116 E Yanonali St. Ste B. Tom Clark has appeared on such shows as TBS’s Conan, CBS’s Late Late Show, The Bob & Tom Radio Show, and Comedy Central’s Premium Blend. Visit www.eventbrite. com/e/hoser-productions-present-comedian-tom-clark-hboamazonconan-tickets-61440731883 for tickets. 10
7 FRIDAY
Throwback Prom Night at the MOXI - 7 - 10 p.m. - These special adults-only evenings take the typical day at MOXI to the next level with fun themes, pop-up performances, interactive demos, games, music and more. Tickets are $35 available at www.moxi.org.
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Train & The Goo Goo Dolls with Allen Stone - 6 p.m. at the Santa Barbara Bowl. This legendary summer tour will feature Train’s Greatest Hits album as they celebrate 20 years of beloved music and hits. Goo Goo Dolls uphold an unbreakable connection to countless fans and unforgettable smash hits. Visit www.sbbowl.com for tickets.
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BMX Stuntmasters - Laws of Motion - 10:30 - 11:15 a.m. at the Eastside SB Public Library - Rolling in light and fast... prepare to blast! Experience Newton’s Laws of Motion when you see BMX bike stunts on the ground and in the air. Teen Time: Harry Potter Alliance - 4 - 5 p.m. at the SB Public Library - Help us start our very own chapter of the Harry Potter Alliance and help make a difference in your community! Email Lisa Neubert lneubert@santabarbaraca. gov or call 972-413-9007. World Oceans Day Festival - 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. at the SB Museum of Natural History Sea Center - Participate in marine-themed activities using the World Oceans Day passport, and meet local marine scientists and artists showcasing research on climate change impacts and marine ecosystems around the world. Visit www.sbnature.org for details. Taste & Sounds of Old Town - 1 - 5 p.m. 5901 Hollister Ave - Explore sumptuous tastes of Old Town Goleta and try local brews while listening to live music. Visit www.gogoleta.com to purchase tickets.
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Makerspace: Painting with Spheros - 2 - 3 p.m. at the SB Public Library - Paint with Sphero codable robots in this activity combines art and tech. No previous coding knowledge is required. Best for kids ages 7-12. All supplies provided. Registration encouraged!
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SB Zoo Camp Begins - Zoo Camp introduces kids ages 3 to 8 to the wild world of animals and science. Age-appropriate themed programs include games, teacher-led workshops, behind-the-scenes visits, up-close animal introductions, hands-on science, and animal-related crafts, songs and skits. To enroll visit www.sbzoo.org for more. Science Pub: Harnessing Gut Microbes to Turn Waste Into Energy - 6:30 p.m. at Dargan’s Irish Pub in SB - Dr. Michelle O’Malley, Associate Professor of Chemical Engineering at UCSB, will discuss how her research group works to isolate gut microbes from animal droppings and unlock their bio-degradation secrets. Free admission, get there early for a seat! Visit www. sbnature.org for details.
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Garden Storytime at Upper Manning Park - 10:30 a.m. Noon - Library staff will lead outdoor story time and crafts. Explore Ecology staff will provide hands-on environmental education lessons focusing on nature and nutrition. All are welcome and snacks will be provided! Montecito Library (805) 969-5063 kcrail@santabarbaraca.gov Cancer Center Book Club - 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. at the Ridley-Tree Cancer Center - The group is open to all cancer patients, caregivers, and survivors. We read a variety of genres, both fiction and non-fiction. Books are provided by the Santa Barbara Public Library and can be picked up at the Resource Library. For more information, email library@ ridleytreecc.org or call (805) 879-5648.
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Zoo-A-Palooza - 4:30 - 8 p.m. - Featuring PAW Patrol! Children of all ages are warmly welcomed to the first annual Zoo-a-Palooza, a kids’ party at the Zoo. Meet your favorite characters Chase and Skye from Paw Patrol, join a DJ Hecktik dance party, and enjoy mad scientist experiments, and much more. Log onto www.sbzoo.org for details.
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PAW Patrol at the Zoo - 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. - Chase and Skye from PAW Patrol are coming to the Zoo, and they want to meet you! Chase and Skye will be available for meet and greets and fan photos. Cost: free with Zoo admission. Visit www.sbzoo.org for more. Family Movie - 2 p.m. at SB Public Library -Children’s Area - Island Room. Bring your family and enjoy family friendly movies! All movies are free. Movie showing The Lego Movie 2: The Second Part.
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Rebelution - 6 p.m. at the Santa Barbara Bowl - Rebelu-
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JUNE CALENDAR OF EVENTS tion, a California Reggae band first formed in Isla Vista, will be back to perform. Log onto www.sbbowl.com for tickets.
skill. Email Lisa Neubert lneubert@santabarbaraca.gov or call 972-413-9007.
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Family Movie - 2 p.m. at SB Public Library -Children’s Area - Island Room. Bring your family and enjoy family friendly movies! All movies are free. Movie showing Kim Possible.
19 WEDNESDAY
Magic Show with Shawn McMaster - 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. at the Montecito Library - Be dazzled by magician Shawn McMaster’s sleight of hand and his fun-filled audience participation! All are welcome to attend.
as we transport you back through the ages of circus history and tradition! A magnificent, mega-hit production guaranteed to thrill and enchant children of all ages. Log onto www.circusvargas.com.
21-23 JUNE
Dine Out for Carp Kids - Carpinteria Education Foundation has once again partnered with six amazing eateries in Carpinteria who will be donating a percentage of their revenue from the third Wednesday of every month to CEF to support CUSD students. Log onto www.capedfoundation. org for more info.
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Summer Solstice Celebration - The Summer Solstice Celebration has evolved into creative and original display of floats, giant puppets, whimsical costumes and masks of more than 1,000 parade participants, of all ethnic and economic backgrounds. There is dancing, music, drumming and drama that enthralls the spectators. For more info on the events visit www.solsticeparade.com.
22 SATURDAY
Live Dive - 11 a.m. - Noon at SB Museum of Natural History Sea Center - Watch and interact with SCUBA divers live as they explore our local coastal ecosystems under Stearns Wharf and beyond. Visit www.sbnature.org for details.
Summer Solstice Parade - noon - State and Cota - For more info on participating visit www.solsticeparade.com. Family Movie - 2 p.m. at SB Public Library -Children’s Area - Island Room. Bring your family and enjoy family friendly movies! All movies are free. Movie showing Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.
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Summer Solstice Children’s Parade - 1:30 p.m. Begins at Youth Stage (East Side of Alameda Park). For more info on participating visit www.solsticeparade.com. Fiesta Ranchera - 5 - 10 p.m. at the Stow House - Celebrate Fiesta in Goleta with Goleta Valley Historical Society and Old Spanish Days at this lively tasting event at the Stow House. Enjoy performances by the 2019 Spirit of Fiesta, Junior Spirit, along with musical entertainment. Visit www. gogoleta.com for tickets. Autism Safari Nights - 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. at the Santa Barbara Zoo - Drop the kids off to play while you connect with other parents of kids with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Children will enjoy a movie, reading corner, bounce house, and sensory activities while parents eat, drink, and mingle. Childcare provided at no cost by UCSB Koegel Autism Center. Zoo restaurant offers gluten-free items. Cost: Free. Register online at www.sbzoo.org.
20-24 JUNE
Circus Vargas - at Earl Warren Showgrounds - The Big One is Back with “The Greatest of Ease’ bringing acrobats, daredevils and flying trapeze! Run away with the circus, for two unforgettable hours of nonstop action and adventure,
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Makerspace: Light Painting 2 3:30 p.m. - SB Public Library Tech Lab - Learn how to create amazing images by painting with light. For kids ages 7-12. Registration encouraged. An Evening With NASA: Mars Exploration engineer Terry Himes - 7 - 8:30 p.m. at the SB Public Library in the Faulkner Gallery - Contact Molly Wett at 805-564-5642 or mwetta@santabarbaraca.gov for more.
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Mobile Device Drop-In Assistance - 10 a.m. - Noon at SB Public Library. Mobile device assistant on the Main level of Central Library to resolve any questions about using your laptop, tablet or smartphone, e.g. Facebook, Skype, Flickr, Gmail, or downloading library eBooks, magazines, and more. Please come prepared with your passwords. Teen Time: Hack Your Life - 4 - 5 p.m. at SB Public Library - Tech Lab - Learn how to do something new! Join us each fourth Wednesday of the month to learn a new
CONTINUING EVENTS
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SUNDAYS Studio Sunday on the Front Steps - 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. at the Santa Barbara Museum of Art, 1130 State St. For more information, go to www.sbma.net.
MONDAYS
Kindermusik with Kathy - 9:30 a.m. for babies to 18 months; 10:30 a.m. for toddlers 18 month to 3 1/2 years old with caretaker; and 5:45 p.m. for 3 to 5 1/2 years old; option to drop off. Classes are at First United Methodist Church, 305 E. Anapamu St. To register go to www.kindermusikwithkathy.com. Early Literacy and STEAM Stations - 10 - 11 a.m. at the Central Library Children’s Area - Children 2-5 and their caregivers are invited to play and learn together every Monday morning. Library staff will have 8 stations of activities designed to develop early literacy skills and introduce science, technology, engineering, art, and math concepts in an age appropriate way. Activities will rotate weekly. Homework Help - 3:30 p.m. at the Santa Barbara Public Library Central location.
TUESDAYS
Walk on the Wild Side - 9 a.m. If you are a morning person, love animals, and are 60 years and older, join this lively class and get your exercise on while enjoying the zoo. Class walks the grounds for one hour and is designed to improve cardiovascular fitness and health. First class is free, sign up at the zoo’s front gate. Class is for 60 years and older. Toddler Tuesdays at the MOXI - 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Wiggly Story time - 10:15 a.m. at Goleta Library and 10:30 a.m. at Central Library. Preschool Story Time - 10:30 a.m. at Solvang, Montecito and Central Library. Reading with Dogs - 4 p.m. at Goleta Library. Kindermusik with Kathy - 11:45 a.m. for babies to 18 months; 10:30 a.m. for toddlers 18 month to 3 1/2 years old with caretaker and 9:30 a.m. for 3 to 5 1/2 years old, option to drop off. Classes are at First United Methodist Church, 305 E. Anapamu St. To register go to www.kindermusikwithkathy.com. Homework Help - 3 p.m. at Eastside Library and 3:30 p.m. at Central Library.
WEDNESDAYS Nursery Rhyme Dance Time with Inspire Dance SB - 10:30 a.m. at Goleta Library. Wonder Wednesdays - 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Why do butterflies have designs on their wings? How many moons does Jupiter have? Ever wonder about these questions and more? Head over to the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History. For more information, go to www.sbnature.org. Wednesdays on the Waterfront - Noon to 3 p.m. at the Ventura Harbor. For more information, go to www.venturaharborvillage.com.
Kindermusik with Kathy - 12:30 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 1/2 years old with caretaker and 10:30 a.m. and 4:45 p.m. for 3 to 5 1/2 years old, option to drop off. Classes are at First United Methodist Church, 305 E. Anapamu St. To register go to www. kindermusikwithkathy.com. College Wednesdays - Bowl for $19 per hour per lane, up to 6 bowlers; $3 shoe rental. Food and drink specials. Late night Happy Hour starts at 9 p.m. Get free bus ride in front of Keg & Bottle, Embarcadero del Mar and Madrid Road in Isla Vista to Zodo’s at 9:30 and 10:30 p.m. and return to Isla Vista at 11:30 p.m. and 12:15 a.m. Go to www.zodos.com.
THURSDAYS Walk on the Wild Side - 9 a.m. If you are a morning person, love animals, and are 60 years and older, join this lively class and get your exercise on while enjoying the zoo. Class walks the grounds for one hour and is designed to improve cardiovascular fitness and health. First class is free, sign up at the zoo’s front gate. Class is for 60 years and older. Reading with Dogs - 3 p.m. at Goleta Library. Jelly Thursdays - 4 p.m. Experience the beauty of jellies as they 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 to 9 p.m. at Santa Barbara Museum of Art, 1130 State St. For more information, go to www.sbma.net. Free Thursday Evenings at the Santa Barbara Museum of Art – 5 to 8 p.m. For more information, go to www.sbma.net. Kindermusik with Kathy - 9:30 a.m. for babies to 5 1/5 years old, option to drop off. Classes are at First United Methodist Church, 305 E. Anapamu St. To register go to www.kindermusikwithkathy.com.
FRIDAYS Kindermusik with Kathy - 9:30 a.m. for babies to 5 1/5 years old, option to drop off. Classes are at First United Methodist Church, 305 E. Anapamu St. To register go to www.kindermusikwithkathy.com. Baby and Me - 10:30 a.m. at the Carpinteria and Central Library Yoga with Creative Movement and Music - 10:45 a.m. for 2 1/2 to 6 years old, option to drop off. Classes are at First United Methodist Church, 305 E. Anapamu St. To register go to www.kindermusikwithkathy.com. Cantemos Spanish Music Time - 9:30 a.m. at the Goleta Valley Church, 595 N. Fairview Ave. To register go to www.kindermusikwithkathy.com.
SATURDAYS Fisherman’s Market – 6 to 11 a.m. Fishermen can be found on the City Pier (opposite Brophy’s) selling crab, rockfish, ling cod, black cod, halibut, urchin, abalone (sustainably farmed), and other catch of the day. Family Movie - 2 p.m. at the Central Library Geology Field Class - 9 a.m. to noon through Oct. 27. Sabina Thomas teaches an interactive course on the fundamentals of geology and how the local environment has been shaped by Earth’s forces and processes such as earthquakes, plate tectonics, and landslides. Cost is $75 to $85. Contact sthomas@ sbnature2.org or 805-682-4711, ext. 170.
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