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A On the Cover... Three women who wanted to give their children an upbringing with more than electronic devices have launched Present Day Moms, an online resource for mothers of all kinds who want ideas for creative ways of making memories with their children. With the motto “Time is your legacy, presence is your gift,” the site is the brainchild of Alana Clumeck of Santa Barbara, Emily DaFoe of Santa Ynez and Stella Rankin of New York. You can read the full story on Page 4.
Photo by Brittany Taylor Photography Alana Clumeck of Santa Barbara and Emily DaFoe of Santa Ynez, with their East coast friend Stella Rankin, have launched Present Day Moms.
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collaborative of Cottage Health and various community partners is asking residents who receive a survey phone call to participate in a Community Health Needs Assessment that is designed to improve the well-being of Santa Barbara County residents. The survey will attempt to help the collaborative better understand the needs and strengths of the entire community and the many diverse groups within it. The assessment will include 2,500 phone surveys, with calls to randomly selected cell and landlines. All responses will be confidential, and information collected will not be connected to names or phone numbers. These calls across Santa Barbara County started the week of July 15 and will take place through September. In addition, later this summer the collaborative will gather feedback during a listening tour to hear from people and organizations regarding health-related needs in the community. The listening tour will include
online surveys, group discussions, phone interviews, and visits to various community-based organizations. The Community Health Needs Assessment collaborative includes the following partners: Cottage Health, Lompoc Valley Medical Center, Planned Parenthood California Central Coast, Santa Barbara County Public Health Department, Santa Barbara Foundation, Santa Barbara Neighborhood Clinics, and UCSB. Findings will help Cottage Health and community partners recognize the scope of population health concerns. Results will be available by the end of the year at cottagehealth.org. As a nonprofit organization, Cottage Health is required by California and federal laws to conduct a health needs assessment every three years; the last survey was completed in 2016. For more about Cottage Health, visit cottagehealth.org.
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Gibbon dies in accident at Santa Barbara Zoo
who lost her longtime mate in July 2016.
By Julia McHugh Santa Barbara Zoo
“The two got along immediately and
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he Santa Barbara Zoo’s 5½-yearold white-handed gibbon, Jari (pronounced JAR-e), died unexpectedly around 10:45 a.m. on July 11. “It appears that Jari’s head became tangled in a net that was in the exhibit for enrichment, and she was not breathing when her keeper got to her,” said Dr. Julie Barnes, vice president of animal care and health. “This happened shortly after Jari went out on exhibit this morning. “I was on the scene within minutes of her being found by her keeper. We rushed Jari to the animal hospital and attempted to revive her, but we were unsuccessful.” The net is a common enrichment device for primates who climb, like gibbons, and had been in the zoo’s exhibit for several months. Similar netting, called “cargo nets,” are also used in human play structures. “We assess the potential safety risks of everything we put in our animals’ exhibits, but there was no way to anticipate this,” added Barnes. “It appears to have been a very unfortunate accident. We will investigate this tragedy and send reports to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, which oversees licensed exhibitors that hold animals, and to the Association of Zoos & Aquariums’ Accreditation Commission.”
Jari has been an absolute joy for both our staff and visitors,” added Barnes. “As you can imagine, her keepers and the entire zoo family are incredibly upset. She was an amazing young gibbon who was doing so well being fostered by Jasmine.” White-handed gibbons stay with their mothers for five to six years, and depend on them to learn how to vocalize, groom, play, and be independent. Jari’s moves were recommended as part of a species survival plan of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA), which has an ape surrogacy program for youngsters like Jari who need a mother figure. After reviewing the database of white-handed gibbons in AZA-accredited zoos, the program coordinator identified Photo contributed Jari, a 5½-year-old white-handed gibbon at the Santa Barbara Zoo, died when her head became tangled in a net that was in her exhibit for enrichment activity.
Jari, who had dark fur, was born in November 2013, at the Jackson Zoo in Mississippi. Abandoned by her mother, she was hand-raised by keepers. In October 2014, Jari went to live
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with an elderly female named Kimmy at the Henson Robison Zoo in Springfield, Illinois. After Kimmy passed away in January 2017, Jari was paired with the Santa Barbara Zoo’s elderly female, Jasmine,
companions to help further Jari’s gibbon “education.” “Jasmine, who is 41 years old, remains at the zoo, and we will be talking to the AZA in coming days about finding a suitable companion for her. But for now we are mourning Jari,” Barnes said.
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The struggle and the juggle are real
Present Day Moms create online resource
By Raiza Giorgi publisher@santabarbarafamilylife.com
lana Clumeck’s fondest childhood memories are of fishing with her parents and siblings in her rural town in western Australia, and having the sense of being connected to the world around her. None of those memories involved sitting behind a device, mostly because the technology had yet to be invented. “I recently took my kids fishing off the pier, and I instinctively just know how to clean and prepare the fish because of my upbringing. Other moms with their kids started crowding around us asking me how I knew how to do this, and I had to laugh,” Clumeck said. The Santa Barbara resident was realized in that moment how much she wanted her kids to have that same innate instinct, to enjoy all the world has to offer. She had conversations about how to be more present with two mom friends, Emily DaFoe of Santa Ynez and Stella Rankin, also an Australian native who lives in New York state. The trio spent months figuring out how to get their message across. “We wanted to create a space where moms could have a resource to find fun activities or outing ideas with their families, and unplug,” Clumeck said. Present Day Moms launched recently with the motto of “Time is your legacy, presence is your gift.” “The commonality of the three of us is the (same) end goal … to make those moments and let our kids have that foundation and feeling they are important to us. Not ‘Mommy has to check her Instagram feed or Facebook page,’” DaFoe said. Clumeck is a painter by trade and also a stayat-home mother. She realized she was busying her days away and not focusing on what was most important, her family, when a diagnosis of a rare genetic blood disorder gave her perspective. “I am determined to see the everyday graces of my messy, sometimes even mundane life, and to build a life of meaningful connection with my friends and family with a thankful heart,” she said. DaFoe is a handbag designer and marketing professional, with clients who need her to help with social media strategies and online content. She got used to being
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Daniel Dreifuss photo Present Day Moms suggest creative activities such as creating a driftwood “teepee” at the beach, with a little fabric to make it more magical.
Photos by Brittany Taylor Photography “If I could leave my kids anything it would be the memories we’ve created. Time is our legacy, and the presence your give your kids is the biggest gift,” said Santa Barbara mom Alana Clumeck.
on a device and saying ‘Just a minute, almost done.” Even after moving to the Santa Ynez Valley to enjoy a slower-paced life, DaFoe found herself picking up more projects. “When I was asked to contribute to Present Day Moms, I felt like a hypocrite because I am far from a present mom, but I am trying. My goal is to make
small changes every single day to redirect my energy and time towards the most important thing in my life, my family,” she said. “We don’t need to over schedule our children, because we over schedule ourselves,”
DaFoe added. Their third contributor, Rankin, is a voiceover actor and realized she was breaking down with toxic anxiety, which was translating to her child as well. Rankin quit her high-paying executive position in New York City and moved to a farm, using her talent for voice-overs to create meditation programs for kids. “We want to use the tools of technology to help any mom in any situation find a resource and community to be real. I am sick of smoke and mirrors and perfection of social media — it’s beautiful, but not real,” DaFoe said. Present Day Moms focuses on activities including recipes, crafts, picnic ideas and Honest Talk, where moms will touch on topics that provoke honest conversation and insight from different women across the globe. The resources page at www.presentdaymoms. com also has recommendations on books about parenting. “I recently read the book ‘Present Over Perfect,’ and it’s a great book that asks a big question of ‘If you looked at your life, what is the legacy you’re leaving your children?’,” Clumeck said. “I could leave them anything it would be the memories we’ve created. Time is our legacy, and the presence your give your kids is the biggest gift. Focusing on what’s in front of you is where you find happiness.” Present Day Moms emphasizes that the struggle and the juggle are real. Regardless of her life situation, whether she’s living in America or in Australia, every mom has to find the right balance of family with everything else, DaFoe added. “As a working mom, Present Day Moms just reiterates everything we are doing. I am not going to quit my job, but set limits for myself and show my child to not be connected all the time online,” DaFoe said. Present Day Moms encourages all moms to contact them through their website to share a story, recipe, craft, activity or contribute in any way. See craft on page 5. To learn more about Present Day Moms, visit www.presentdaymoms.com.
Santa Ynez mom Emily DaFoe, right, hosted a ranch picnic to celebrate summer and have a fun evening with friends.
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Kids Craft: Paper-Plate Butterflies
Materials:
use craft eyes – they are awesome! Glue onto gold card. Let it dry. STEP 5: Once the paper plate is dry, grab the craft glue again and carefully make 4 circles on each side of the wings. Mirror each circle. It doesn’t matter if the circles don’t hold shape. That’s what makes each butterfly so vibrant, unique and beautiful. These circles will be each butterflies’ eyespots
Craft Glue Kids Paint Paint Brush Glitter Paper Plates Glitter Piping Card Stock Dots for Eyes (you can use a black marker, but I decided to get creative and use the polka dot tape) Sticky Tape (to hold paper plates together while drying)
Method:
STEP 1: Set up the paint and brushes. Create lines of paint across the paper plates. The little ones I just let do their thing. Let the paper plate dry. STEP 2: Meanwhile, take two glitter pipes. Twist the piping together, making sure to leave enough room (2”-3”) for the butterflies’ antennas. STEP 3: Grab something around the house with a diameter of about 2 inches to trace on the card to make the butterfly’s face. Cut around the circle. I did this because my girls are too small yet for real scissors. STEP 4: I cut two black circles from the craft tape around one of the white circles to make an eye. You can use a white card and simply add a dot of black marker. Or
— the circular, high-contrast marks on a butterfly’s wings. STEP 6: Carefully sprinkle glitter onto
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the glue circles. I suggest helping your little ones with this step. I let the glue dry overnight. STEP 7: Once the glue is dry, cut the wings down the middle, so in two halves. I let my 4-year-old use her craft scissors. I then cut a small diamond to create a wing shape. (See the photograph.) Place the two curved wings together using craft glue on the backside; connect by slightly overlapping. Use sticky tape to strengthen the bond while it dries. STEP 8: When dry (I waited 4 hours) we placed the antenna down the center of the butterfly. The first time I used craft glue, but it didn’t cut it, so we used super glue and tape again to strengthen the bond. (I didn’t let the girls help with that, as obviously super glue and kids is a disaster waiting to happen!) STEP 9: After everything dries, another 2 hours, feel free to hang your butterflies from anywhere your heart desires. The beauty of this project is that no matter how they put the paint on the plate, each butterfly turns out so interesting and unique. Just like in real life!
2019/2020 Fall Dance Program
Gustafson Dance offers a full curriculum of ballet for all ages. There is a graduated program for children beginning at age 2 with Creative Dance, followed by Pre-Ballet, and then Eight Levels of Ballet. In addition, there is a graduated program of Jazz and Tap. Each year, ballet students perform in the State Street Ballet’s Nutcracker at the Granada, while the Creative Dance, Pre-Ballet, and Jazz students perform in Rudolph at the Lobero with the State Street Ballet Young Dancers. The school year culminates with a spring production for the entire school at the Lobero. The program begins Sept. 9, times vary. Call (805) 563-3262 ext.1 or info@gustafsondance.com or visit www.gustafsondance.com for more information and to register. Call for Fall Enrollment!
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SB Family & Life After-School Guide for 2019-2020
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omehow, August has arrived and it’s time for busy parents to line up after-school activities for their children in the coming school year. Here are some suggestions you might find useful.
with math and writing for local youth with programs designed to meet each child’s individual needs. More information can be found at www. gatewayeducationalservices.org or by calling (805) 895-1153.
AHA! (Attitude, Harmony, Achievement) AHA! Hosts an after-school program that promotes social and emotional learning and encourages teens to creatively express themselves. Most groups in Santa Barbara meet at Jefferson Hall (1525 Santa Barbara Street, across from Alice Keck Park Garden). Groups in Carpinteria meet at Carpinteria High School (4810 Foothill Road). For more info, visit ahasb.org or call (805) 770-7200.
The Adderley School of Performing Arts Janet Adderley, Broadway and television veteran, founded The Adderley School of Performing Arts to teach youth about theater and help them find their voices. Class subjects range from singing to acting to dancing. Find more information at www.theadderleyschool.org or call (805) 899-3680. Boys and Girls Club of Santa Barbara There are a wide range of activities hosted by the Boys and Girls Club of Santa Barbara to help local youth “reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens.” Programs include free math tutoring, flag football, the music box recording studio and many more. Find more information at www.boysgirls.org or call (805) 962-2382. Capoeira Classes Capoeira Santa Barbara offers classes in the Afro-Brazilian martial art for children 3 years and older. This unique art combines fighting and dance and students of any age or ability level are welcome. Find more information at www.capoeirasantabarbara.com or call (805) 637-5355. Cliff Drive Care Center The Cliff Drive Care Center offers an after-school program for children in kindergarten through 12 years old. They offer healthy snacks, arts and crafts and sports equipment to use in the outdoor play spaces. Find more information at cliffdrivecarecenter.org or call (805) 9654286 Franklin Youth Drop-In Center This center provides a safe place for local kids to hang out and socialize. The Franklin Youth Drop-In Center offers free snacks, a computer lab, a pool and foosball table and much more. For more information, visit www. santabarbaraca.gov/gov/depts/parksrec/recreation/teens/franklin.asp or call Ricardo Venegas at (805) 897-2547. Gateway Learning Center The Gateway Learning Center provides help
Girls Inc. of Greater Santa Barbara - Teen Program The Girls Inc. Teen Center is the after-school place for teens in grades 7-12 this fall. This progirl environment provides a safe space for teens that focuses on leadership and social development, community engagement, college prep, and STEM activities, plus daily homework assistance. Mon.-Fri., starting Aug. 20, school release time–6pm. Goleta Valley Teen Ctr., 4973 Hollister Ave., 805-967-0319. $35/week parttime, $55/week full-time. Financial assistance & sibling discounts available. Grades 7-12. Ask about our teen after-school program at Santa Barbara Junior High School. girlsincsb.org Girls Inc. - After School Program Girls Inc.’s structured after-school program, delivered by trained mentoring professionals, focuses on the unique needs of girls and equips them to be strong, smart, and bold! Girls learn life skills and healthy living and participate in activities that are academically and socially enriching and supportive in a fun, safe, all-girl environment. For girls in grades 7-12, check out our teen program. Free transportation provided after-school to locations. Mon.-Fri., starting Aug. 19, school release–6pm. Santa Barbara Ctr., 531 E. Ortega St., 805-963-4017; Goleta Valley & Teen Ctr., 4973 Hollister Ave., 805967-0319. $65-$75/week part-time, $110-$120/ week full-time; financial assistance & sibling discounts available. Grades transitioning K-6. girlsincsb.org Girls Inc. - Gymnastics Program Girls Inc. of Greater Santa Barbara Gymnastics offers recreational through competitive-level gymnastics, open gym, boys tumbling, birthday parties, camps, private lessons, and more! Classes are offered Mon.-Sat., for girls and boys ages 18 months-18 years, starting Aug. 26. Our recreational programs deliver beginning, intermediate, and advanced levels of gymnastics training. Girls Inc. of Greater S.B. Gymnastics Ctr., 531 E. Ortega St., 805-9634492. girlsincsb.org Girls Rock Santa Barbara Girls Rock Santa Barbara aims to empower girls through music and creativity and promotes
self-confidence and teamwork. They offer lessons for numerous instruments, including guitar and piano, year-round. Find more information at www.girlsrocksb.org or call (805) 699-5247. Goleta Aikido Goleta Aikido, also called The Cultural School, welcomes people of all ages and skill levels to join them for after-school classes. In aikido, one moves with their opponent in order to redirect their movement. Learn more at goletaaikido.net or call (805) 967-3103. Gustafson Dance
hip hop and jazz to ballet and tap to acrobatics and aerial tricks. Find more information at sbdancearts.com or call (805) 966-5299. Santa Barbara Library The library offers a wide selection of books for local youth as well as a computer lab and study spaces. For more information, visit www. sbplibrary.org or call (805) 962-7653. Santa Barbara Music and Arts Conservatory (MAC) The Santa Barbara MAC offers programs for children from ages 5 to 19. These programs are focused on expanding students’ knowledge by teaching them about instruments, vocals and visual arts. For more information, visit sbmac. org or call (805) 708-3336. Santa Barbara Parks and Rec The city’s Parks and Recreation Department offers a variety of after-school programs including sports leagues, homework help, and
This local dance school offers classes for all levels, from beginner to expert, in a variety of dance styles, including ballet and jazz. To find more information, visit https://gustafsondance. com or call (805) 563-3262 ext. 1. Kindermusik with Kathy
Kids of all ages can sign up to learn about music and develop cognitive, physical and social skills. Classes are offered in Carpinteria, Goleta, Santa Barbara and Solvang. For more information, visit www.kindermusikwithkathy. com of call (805) 680-0749. Montecito YMCA Montecito’s local YMCA offers after-school child care and youth swim lessons. They teach children the core values of honesty, respect, responsibility and caring. Find more information at www.ciymca.org/montecito/ or call (805) 969-3288. Rainbow School After School Care Since 1978, Rainbow School has been providing a fun, welcoming environment for students in Goleta to go after school. They offer a variety of activities, including arts and crafts, sports and science. For more information, visit www.rainbowschoolsb.com or call (805) 9644511. Santa Barbara Dance Arts Santa Barbara Dance Arts offers dance classes for people of all ages. Classes range from
many more. More information is available at www.santabarbaraca.gov/gov/depts/parksrec/ recreation/youth/afterschool.asp or by calling (805) 564-5495. Santa Barbara School of Squash Students from 5th through 12th grade are encouraged to join Santa Barbara School of Squash, where they will not only learn about the sport, but they will develop life skills that will help them be successful later in life. For more information, visit www.sbsos.org or email robert@sbsos.org. Santa Barbara YMCA Santa Barbara’s local YMCA offers a variety of after-school activities, including sports, aquatics and other child care. Find more information at www.ciymca.org/santa-barbara/ or by calling (805) 687-7727. Westside Dance Westside Dance, located in Santa Barbara, offers ballet classes at affordable prices. To find more information, visit their Facebook page (@ WestsideDanceSB) or call (805) 637-8773. United Boys and Girls Club of Santa Barbara County The United Boys and Girls Club of Santa Barbara County offers several after-school programs, including Power Hour (homework help), Triple Play (overall health) and other special programs tailored to meet kids’ needs. There are locations in Buellton, Carpinteria, Goleta, Lompoc and Santa Barbara. More information is available at www.unitedbg.org or by calling (805) 681-1315.
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Ask the Zookeeper
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Monkey species are mixed in 3 exhibits at SB Zoo
What monkeys do you have at the Zoo?” – Dakoda, age 9 The Santa Barbara Zoo has three monkey species in two different exhibits. I’m a big fan of these “mixed exhibits” because you can see more than one species in each exhibit. They’re fun to watch as they are very curious and all have different personalities. It’s great that they all get along. Let’s start with white-eared titi monkeys. In the wild they live along rivers and lakes in South America’s Amazon River Basin. The males and females look alike, but the males tend to be darker. Lenny, a new female titi, recently arrived from the Bronx Zoo to be a mate to our male Biscuit. They are in an exhibit across from the Humboldt penguins. Her tale is fluffier than his, and he is a darker gray color. The titis are pretty laid-back and gentle, but they can get excited – like when food is coming. They have many different sounds, like “wacka-wacka,” “hah-hah-hah,” and high-pitched chirps. They share an exhibit with three small monkeys called golden lion tamarins. We refer to them as “GLTs.” At age 19, Kovu is the oldest. Due to an injury, he has a shortened tail. His grandson Kane (KAHN-yay) has a long tail and dark head. You can identify the female Kimmer by the blond hairs on her
head. GLTs are gorgeous. Their golden-reddish coats and manes inspired the “lion” in their names. They are very busy all the time, and their calls sound like chirping birds. GLTs are endangered in their native Brazil. All three monkey species are in an exhibit located on the pathway just past the capybaras. The monkey with dark shaggy hair is Nick, our only Goeldi’s (GELD-dies) monkey, a species that also comes from the Amazon rainforest. He’s considered old at age 14, as is his companion Pablo, a male titi monkey who is 29 years old. Nick is very mellow, but he is also “a talker.” His vocalizations are so high-pitched, they sound electronic. Two GLTs are also share this space: Katy (mother to Kane and Kimmer) and her daughter Luna. Luna is lighter in color and more active. She is “tactile,” meaning that she allows keepers to touch and “groom” her. We hope to soon receive a new male to mate with Luna. That’s the “monkey business” at the zoo! — Heather, senior mammal keeper
Photo contributed One of the Santa Barbara Zoo’s monkeys is Pablo, a male titi monkey who is 29 years old.
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Fresh food comes to Summerland on Sweet Wheels By Isel Longoria Contributing Writer
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weet Wheel Farm & Flowers is hydrating the Summerland food desert with locally sourced organic fruits, vegetables, and flowers. Leslie Person Ryan, the owner of Sweet Wheel Farm & Flowers, came up with the idea to open a farmer’s market stand so that people can shop and buy fresh food. “Summerland is what we call a food desert. So there is no grocery store. There is no place to buy fresh food or vegetables,” she said. Last year’s floods and fires made situations dire for Summerland and other communities. The closest markets weren’t accessible. “We couldn’t go north to Montecito and we couldn’t go south to Carpinteria,” Person Ryan said. Because of the lack of local markets or fruit stands, most people resort to eating processed and fried foods. “The more we learn about our foods and how it’s sourced and how it has to be preserved, it’s pretty amazing,” Person Ryan said. Now, Summerland locals get to enjoy what Sweet Wheel Farm & Flowers has to offer every day since the business is open seven days a week. Person Ryan decorates and restocks the cart every morning. “We believe that Sweet Wheel Farm is the catalyst for this and hope to effect more change throughout the downtown area,” she added. With half a dozen people on staff, Person Ryan handles her garden and also partners with Santa Barbara farmers to supply local fruits and vegetables to Summerland. The fresh produce is displayed on a Swedish
Photos contributed The Sweet Wheel Farm & Flowers cart has a bicycle attached, making it very mobile.
bicycle cart called the Wheelys 5. “It’s solar-paneled, it has a bicycle attached to it, so it’s very eco-friendly as well, which is a good fit for this project,” Sweet Wheel Farm & Flowers spokesperson Ryan Evans said. The fruits and vegetables the business provides range from kale to peaches, berries, avocado and much more. Fresh sunflowers and roses are just a few of the kinds of flowers that decorate the bicycle cart. “People love the lilies, the dahlias, they love sunflowers. I mean, we sell quite a bit of flowers as well,” Person Ryan said.
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Some more unusual foods are locally grown as well, such as tropical fruit like mango and pineapple. “So a little bit on the tropical side, but we also have very unusual foods too. For instance, we have Mexican foods like yerba santa,” Person Ryan said. The average price for fruits and vegetables ranges slightly less from the usual farmer’s market prices. Sweet Wheel Farm & Flowers has kept busy with their increase in customers. “There’s been a really great response already from everybody, and we have lots of repeat
customers, people that come on their way or to from work,” Evans said. If a fruit or vegetable sells out, Person Ryan said, they usually have it back in stock within one day. “If we are out of something, we get it back in,” she said. One of the fruits that locals love the most is berries. “I mean, we sell so many blueberries and we actually grow blackberries next door … People love fruit, they love the apricots, the nectarines,” she added. Watermelon is also a popular item, Evans said it’s amusing to see people walking down the street with them. Local bikers also stop by the cart to grab a snack before continuing their journeys. Continuing to provide other locally sourced foods is something Sweet Wheel Farm & Flowers strives for. “We want to do our own spices, we want to start creating our own foods and putting it on there,” Person Ryan said. Plans include opening a food truck and having cooking classes with organic produce. “We hope that we’ll be doing some cooking classes around the food that we’re growing,” Person Ryan said. Since the cart is mobile, Evans said there is no problem switching locations if necessary. Person Ryan is a firm believer in organic, locally sourced food. She hopes to continue to provide this organic produce and more to the Summerland community. “We hope to be able to have Summerland be able just to have fresh food and organic food and local food,” Person Ryan said. For more information on Sweet Wheel Farm & Flowers, visit www.sweetwheelfarms.com.
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New electron microscope to advance natural history research
By Briana Sapp Tivey Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History
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new scanning electron microscope for the Department of Invertebrate Zoology at the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History will allow researchers to advance their work. The department upgraded in June from the Zeiss EVO 40XVP that it had used since 2005 to a new Zeiss EVO 10 LS. The upgrade was made possible by an anonymous donor and a substantial discount offered by Zeiss. Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) allows scientists to produce images revealing the topography of specimens that are too small to effectively photograph with conventional microscopes. This technology is essential to the work of Daniel L. Geiger, curator of malacology, who specializes in micromollusks and microorchids. Geiger has published extensively on these subjects, and the ability to see the unique characteristics of microscopic specimens has allowed him to name and describe more than 100 tiny species previously unknown to science. Geiger also trains students to use the instrument and makes it available to visiting scholars for their own research. The museum’s Collections & Research Center (CRC) receives hundreds of visiting scholars annually who come from around the world to study the facility’s millions of specimens, artifacts, and documents for research that
Photo by Daniel Geiger Early whorls of a microscopic marine snail are shown through SEM imagery.
often informs conservation efforts. The new SEM’s capabilities will allow scientists to make better use of CRC specimens. The previous instrument operated either under a high vacuum or standard variable pressure. Because liquid evaporates in these conditions, this limited scientists to imaging specimens that were perfectly dry. The new microscope has the capability to perform environmental scanning electron microscopy (E-SEM), in which the electron beam remains under high vacuum, but the
specimen chamber contains water vapor at low pressure, and the specimen is cooled or frozen. This will allow Geiger and others to study “wet” specimens in a more natural state that will better preserve their delicate structures. “This opens a whole host of new possibilities,” Geiger said. The new instrument will also enable analysis of chemical elements that could be used to identify the constituent elements in unknown mineral samples, or to
analyze historic pollution levels based on specimens. For example, the Department of Invertebrate Zoology is home to more than 3.5 million shells. “Some were collected from pristine preserves, some came from the inner Los Angeles harbor,” Geiger said. “We can leverage our collections with new technology to get additional data.” A user-friendly touchscreen interface, an upgraded filament that will result in brighter images at about twice the resolution, and the capacity to produce larger imagery are added benefits of the new system. Its oilfree pumping system requires less maintenance and produces less waste. “Less work for me, better for the environment: Everybody wins,” Geiger said. Geiger has been working in electron microscopy for 20 years, but he expects to spend at least two weeks exploring the new machine’s capabilities. “This is a pretty new technology that hasn’t been out for more than about three years. We’re at the bleeding edge again,” Geiger said. For more information about the new instrument’s technical capabilities, visit sbnature.org/collections-research/invertebrates/scanning-electron-microscope. To learn more about scanning electron microscopy research by Geiger and teen scientist Bianca Campagnari, visit sbnature.org/ publications/blog/2/posts/61/sbnature-blog.
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Parents need to fully use Internet controls for kids
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By Charla Batey Cox Communications
uring summer and also after school, many of our kids are home with a lot of free time on their hands. Whether we like it or not, much of that free time is spent on electronic devices. We can’t monitor our children’s every move online, but Internet parental controls are an under-used, easy way for parents to make sure their kids stay safe while they are streaming, gaming, scrolling or chatting. As our use of the Internet and the modes we use to access it have evolved, so have parental controls. Here are five tips for making the most of parental controls available for every Internet-connected device in your home: n Use them to control how much time your children spend online. On iPhones, especially, you have the power to set your child up on Family Sharing, and then set rules on your kids’ iPhone usage. Your Internet service
provider may also have parental controls included in your subscription, which can help you restrict and monitor the time kids spend online while they’re at home. n Remember how many ways kids can access the Internet. Use resources like Internet Matters to figure out which devices and online accounts you can set parental controls on, and go from there. n Make controls on YouTube a priority. Use YouTube’s parental controls to set your account to “Restricted Mode,” even if you use YouTube Kids, so your kids won’t run the risk of viewing disturbing content when searching for clips of their favorite shows. n Don’t forget their email or social media ac-
counts. Make sure you have access to your minor child’s accounts (usernames and passwords), and regularly monitor their interactions if possible. Otherwise, consider blocking a social media site or deleting an email account if you’re truly worried. n Create a “white list” for kids under 5. Children 5 and under can and are navigating the Internet and tech devices very quickly and easily nowadays. Choose a handful of sites you’re comfortable with, and make those the only ones accessible on the device your kid uses. Most importantly, however, know what parental controls can and can’t do. Parental controls can control how much time your kid spends online using devices you and your family own, which online games your child can access, filter web browsers so that your children can access only pre-approved websites, prevent children from using certain devices, limit what children can search
for online, and manage the types of videos that are searchable online. Parental controls cannot control who reaches out to your children on their own social media channels or what photos children view on their own social media channels if those websites are not blocked, or you don’t have access to their accounts. As many parents know, there are plenty of dangers for kids online, from seeing inappropriate content to being contacted by unsavory strangers. However, the Internet is an indispensable part of our lives, so it’s simply not practical for us to unplug or forbid our children from going online in any way. Internet parental controls can give parents the peace of mind they need and ensure kids’ time online is what it should be: fun.
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Off Leash area for big, small dogs opens at MacKenzie Park Half-acre space provides a new option in Santa Barbara for canines to romp untethered By Joshua Molina Noozhawk Staff Writer
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aggie has only three legs. Bone cancer took her right front leg, but you’d never notice as the 6-year-old dog frolics on the mulch inside the new off-leash dog area at MacKenzie Park in Santa Barbara. “It’s nice; it’s close to home,” said Rosy Alison, a Santa Barbara resident who typically takes her dogs to Hendry’s Beach or Tucker’s Grove near Goleta. She was among those who brought their pets to the park on June 24, the first day it was open. In addition to Maggie, Alison brought another lab, Ginger. A steady procession of dogs Joshua Molina / Noozhawk photo sniffed, squabbled and scampered throughout the day as their owners chat- Dogs and their humans enjoy the new off-leash area at MacKenzie Park in Santa Barbara, which opened on Monday June 24. ted about the park’s opening. dog area, and we have been very encour- the Calle Palo Colorado crosswalk; The area is covered in mulch, with aged by the community’s enthusiasm for renovated restrooms are expected later little vegetation, so the dogs don’t have in the year. this project. We look forward to seeing worry about getting foxtails stuck in The off-leash dog area is open from 7 many happy dogs taking advantage of their noses, and owners don’t have to a.m. to sunset. their new favorite place for exercise and fret over mud or dirt getting tracked Isobel Jones brought Benson, an socialization.” backed into their vehicles. There’s also a 8-year-old Labrador retriever. She is The half-acre area features two place for the dogs to drink water. a member of the Southern California fully-fenced enclosures—one for small The park provides an area large Labrador Retriever Rescue nonprofit dogs under 20 pounds, and one for larger enough for both large and small dog organization, an all-volunteer group deddogs. The area is at the eastern end of enclosures. the park, toward De la Vina Street. icated to the rescue, rehabilitation and “This is a new type of park space for The city also plans to install new re-homing of unwanted Labradors. Santa Barbara,” said Parks and Recbenches, a drinking fountain, enhanced “We pull labs out of shelters and rehab reation Director Jill Zachary. “We are landscaping, and a new park plaza near them and find them homes,” she said. thrilled to be able to offer the off-leash
Off-Leash Dog Area Rules: n Dogs must be leashed when outside the fenced off-leash area. n Small dog area is intended for dogs under 20 pounds. n Immediately pick up dog waste and deposit in trash. n Fill or repair any holes dug. n Keep dogs in sight and under voice control at all times. n Current vaccinations, valid license, and official tag required. n Maximum two dogs per person. n Children under 14 years old must be accompanied by an adult. n Alcohol, food, and glass bottles not allowed. “Labs are hard to come by because they are so popular.” Benson, however, is a hospice dog and only has a few months to live. Jones will be his final owner. “I do like the older dogs,” she said. Jones heard that the dog park was opening from the online social network neighborhood group Nextdoor. “It’s great to have something in the area,” said the San Roque resident. Noozhawk staff writer Joshua Molina can be reached at jmolina@noozhawk.com.
Elote Salad puts a kick in a picnic
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• tbsp crema (or substitute 1 tbsp mayonnaise and 2 tbsp sour cream) • chopped Cilantro 1/4 c onion (finely diced) 1 chipotle in adobo (finely chopped) 1/2 c cotija cheese 1 tsp black pepper 2 small limes, zest and juice
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lote is a Mexican street food where roasted corn is shmeared with mayonnaise or crema, rolled in salty cotija cheese and cilantro, and sprinkled with a tangy lime-chili seasoning. This version that I cobbled together brings all the creamy, salty, tangy and sweet corn goodness together with a little smoky kick from some chipotle. You can pick up a can of chipotle in adobo sauce at most grocery stores. One can will take you far; the smoky, tangy heat is a great addition to any dish. Crema is a Mexican dairy product that’s a little thicker, saltier and tangier than American sour cream. I am an unabashed cilantro lover, so for my friends who are not, I would simply skip this recipe — or try it and possibly be converted! Serve this delicious salad alongside burgers, hot dogs, roasted or fried chicken, or on top of tacos.
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• ears of corn on the cob, or 4 cups frozen corn (if using frozen corn, add 2 tablespoons butter)
Photo by Vida Gustafson Elote Salad is great with burgers, hot dogs, chicken or tacos.
If you’re using fresh corn and have a hot grill handy, simply roast them, unhusked, for 5-7 minutes over high heat, turning frequently. You can also roast these unhusked in a 450-degree oven for 12-15 minutes. If using frozen corn, heat up a cast iron skillet over high heat, add 2 tbsp of butter and the frozen corn, then sauté over high heat until the water has evaporated and they achieve some light browning. This should take about 10 minutes. Combine all the rest of the ingredients and mix in the warm corn. Taste for seasoning. If you like some spice, feel free to use more than one chipotle. Serve either warm or chilled.
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Rancho Alegre rebuilding effort receives $1 million gift Staff Report
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he Boy Scouts’ Los Padres Council has announced a $1 million gift from the Berti family of Santa Barbara in support of rebuilding Rancho Alegre. With the gift, the family has become a champion of the Phoenix Campaign’s effort to rebuild the camp that was destroyed in the 2017 Whittier Fire. “The Berti family has been a great supporter of the council and the Santa Barbara community for many years. They are a driving force behind the rebuild of the camp, and the progress we are making on the Rancho Alegre rebuild wouldn’t have been possible without the Bertis’ support and generosity,” said Trey Pinner of Santa Barbara Property Group and the president of Los Padres Council. Before the fire, the camp provided programs to all local Scouts and Outdoor School students while also serving as a retreat location for general public use. Construction on camp property is underway, and the council has set an
Photo Contributed The Los Padres Council has formed the Phoenix Campaign, a fundraising effort to rebuild Camp Rancho Alegre after the Whittier Fire destroyed it.
aggressive but a goal to offer camping reservation opportunities by the spring of 2020 and Outdoor School reservations by the fall of 2020. “For over 50 years, Rancho Alegre has been the home camp for our Scouts and The Outdoor School,” Scout Executive/CEO Carlos Cortez said. “It is soon to open for local groups and families whether in Scouting or not. Our goal is for families to have a unique experience at Rancho Alegre and provide their children with an impactful experience incomparable to any other.” The Berti family has chosen to honor the late Stan Bartlett with their gift. Bartlett was a dedicated volunteer of the Mission and Los Padres Council for decades and served in many capacities, including council president. He was a founding partner of the accounting firm Bartlett, Pringle & Wolf and passed away in 2010 at age 88.
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Eggs and the Kiddie
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It’s easy to see the beauty of cousins
My daughter is an only child, but she is fortunate to have truly wonderful cousins.
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By Carey Bradshaw
ig families with lots of siblings and cousins have always fascinated me. I have a very small immediate family and did not grow up with any cousins. I was always a bit envious of friends with big families and lots of cousins. It seemed like fun when looking in from the outside. It Carey Bradshaw was a bit lonely in retrospect. While my daughter is an only child, she is fortunate to have truly wonderful cousins. We live far away from our East Coast family but make it a point to spend significant time with them during the summer months. This summer has been particularly enjoyable. We have been able to spend quality time with cousins from all over. It has been such a treat to watch my daughter experience the special friendship that exists between cousins,
and she is having the absolute best time. From making sparkly tiaras and playing dress-up with her Rhode Island cousin, to huge water balloon fights with her college-age Massachusetts cousins to pirate games with her Georgia cousins, my daughter is truly living her best life. We are pretty social overall and host many play dates. My daughter has wonderful friends, but there is something so special about the relationships that she has with her cousins. I’ve heard it said that cousins are the “sisters and brothers you never had,” and it is very true. There are huge (16 years in some cases) age gaps with my daughter’s cousins and they often only see each other once a year, but when they get together it is like no time has passed. They adore each other and have the best time playing and laughing together. I am so grateful to be able to give her these wonderful experiences. Carey Bradshaw is a working mom just trying to balance it all. She runs Hooter Holster by Carey Bradshaw and Creative Butter.
Maritime Museum to celebrate exhibit with ‘Rum-Raiser’
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n celebration of Santa Barbara Maritime Museum’s “Rum Running, Sailors & Prohibition” exhibit, the museum will host a “Rum-Raiser” fundraiser from 4 to 6 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 11, at 113 Harbor Way. Rum-Raiser will feature rum drinks and tastings by Real McCoy Rum, Black Bart Navy Rum, and Goleta Red Distilling Company on the museum’s harbor-front patio. Food tastings will feature Chuck’s Waterfront Grill and Spices N Rice. Beer and wine will also be available. Cost to attend is $40 for museum members and $50 for others. RSVP and register at sbmm.org or call 805-456-8747. “Rum Running, Sailors & Prohibition,” which runs through Oct. 20, tells the story of rum, the part it played in the rich history of sea-going men, and its connection to Santa
Barbara. Covering more than 400 years, the exhibit illustrates the New World’s first distilled spirit, from its origins on 17th century Caribbean sugar cane plantations to the role of slavery, including: n The stories of British and American sailors; n Prohibition bootlegging and rum running — the organized smuggling of imported whiskey, rum and other liquor by sea and over land in the U.S. n Speakeasies, highlighting the story of pioneer rum runner Bill McCoy and Real McCoy Rum. n Santa Barbara’s own prohibition history, including the arrest of Dr. Sansum. For more about the Maritime Museum, visit sbmm.org or call 805-962-8404.
Photo Contributed The Santa Barbara Studio Artists’ Open Studios Tour is the oldest and most prestigious event of its kind on the Central Coast, drawing national and international collectors, decorators and gallery owners.
SB Studio Artists to host 18th annual tour
Proceeds benefit Sansum Diabetes Research Institute
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he public can view the work of an exceptional group of local artists during Labor Day weekend, Aug. 30-Sept. 2, with the Santa Barbara Studio Artists’ Open Studios Tour and a reception at Santa Barbara Fine Art. The tour is the oldest and most prestigious event of its kind on the Central Coast, drawing national and international collectors, decorators, and gallery owners for a weekend devoted to viewing and purchasing exceptional art. Proceeds from the event benefit the Sansum Diabetes Research Institute, a leader in diabetes treatment and research. This year’s tour features 45 acclaimed artists,
including Dorothy Churchill-Johnson, Kathleen Elsey, Karen Fedderson, Francine Kirsch, Cynthia Martin, Larry Rankin, Lena Savage, Richard Schloss, Francis Scorzelli, and many more. Each year this talented group of artists opens its members’ studios to the public for a chance to visit the artists in their work environment. The opening reception is from 5 to 8 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 30, at Santa Barbara Fine Art Gallery, 1324 State St., Suite J (in the Arlington Plaza), where tour maps and tickets can also be purchased. The gallery will also display selected works from the tour throughout August. Fans can purchase tour tickets online at www. santabarbarastudioartists.com.
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NatureTrack Film Festival now accepting submissions
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he NatureTrack Film Festival in Los Olivos is now accepting submissions for its 2020 run in multiple categories, in both short and feature lengths. Both live and animated films will be accepted in categories of Adventure, Animation, Biography, Conservation, Kids Connecting With Nature, Scenic, Student, and a
special category called Outdoors & Out of Bounds. Until Aug. 31 there is no fee to submit a film for consideration. Beginning Sept. 1, the fee is $10. The submission deadline Sept. 30. Adventure: Emphasizing exploration and interaction with nature. Animation: Focused on nature, conservation efforts, or the environment. Biography: Focused on a person who has lived,
or is living, a lifestyle that enhances our understanding of nature, conservation, and/or our environment. Conservation: Focused on conservation efforts that work toward preserving and/or protecting nature and the environment. Kids Connecting with Nature: Showcasing children connecting with nature through learning, exploring, discovering, or through community service. Outdoors & Out of Bounds: Extreme
adventure and athletic interaction with nature and the natural environment. Scenic: The beauty, majesty, or exploration of interesting environments that can be found in nature. Student: Films in this category must be submitted by a student (with proof of student enrollment at the time the film was created). Films will be judged by a jury of film industry professionals and nature experts, cash prizes up to $1,000 for overall Best in Festival. Complete entry application and rules are available at filmfreeway.com/NatureTrackFilmFestival. See also www.naturetrackfilmfestival. org or follow the festival on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Photo Contributed Canadian painter, adventurer and filmmaker Cory Trépanier captures an Arctic vista in his film “Into the Arctic: Awakening,” which won the Igniting Passion for Nature Award at the 2019 NatureTrack Film Festival.
Gaviota Coast Conservancy schedules fundraiser Staff Report
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o celebrate the Gaviota Coast and the philanthropists who have led the way in preserving it, the Gaviota Coast Conservancy is planning Coastal Legacy 2019, an elegant evening Sept. 21 that will be the group’s first public fundraising event. Honored guests Jack and Laura Dangermond, who donated $165 million to create the Dangermond Preserve, are the Coastal Legacy honorees. The event from 2 to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 21, will be held at the Music Academy of the West. Throughout the afternoon, Seasons Catering of Ventura will serve appetizers along with libations from M. Special Brewing Company and Oreana Winery. Silent and live auction items and live music will be featured. At 24,364 acres, with eight miles of coastline, the Jack & Laura Dangermond Preserve was once the largest privately owned ranch on the Gaviota Coast. In December 2017, the Dangermonds donated $165 million to the Nature Conservancy to purchase the Bixby Ranch, originally known as the Cojo-Jalama Ranch. “Over the years, Laura and I have become deeply attached to this land. It is
a very special place and one of the most unique land and ocean ecosystems in the world. It also happens to be the home to many globally important, rare, and endangered species,” Dangermond said. “We hope our gift inspires and motivates other people and organizations to pursue similar opportunities to conserve remaining natural areas important to the future of our planet,” he added. “The establishment of the Dangermond Preserve is the single most significant Gaviota Coast event in the past 40 years,” said Marc Chytilo, longtime general counsel for the Gaviota Coast Conservancy. “It accomplishes GCC’s mission of permanent preservation of the rural character of the Gaviota Coast for future generations. It removes the threat of development and land conversion from one of the most sensitive and threatened portions of California’s coast.” Tickets for Coastal Legacy 2019 are $125. For more information, email legacy@gaviotacoastconservancy.org or call the conservancy at 805-683-6631.
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Santa Barbara Associates donates $1,500 to Girls Inc.
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By Rochelle Rose Santa Barbara Associates
anta Barbara Associates (SBA), a professional women’s networking group, recently donated $1,500 to the Girls Inc. Horse Therapeutic Program. The check from the SBA Giving Forward Philanthropic Community Advised Fund was presented to Barbara Ben-Horin, Girls Inc. CEO, by Jane Macedo de Veer, co-chair of SBA Giving Forward philanthropic committee. In 2016, SBA expanded its scope and community outreach when the Giving Forward philanthropic committee was permanently established within the organization. A Committee Advised Fund was created to make intermittent gifts to Santa Barbara nonprofit groups with missions that resonate with the SBA interests and goals. Women’s Economic Ventures received the first SBA Giving Forward donation in 2018. The idea for Santa Barbara Associates, a networking group of women in top-level professional or entrepreneurial positions, was devised in May 1980. Several women were looking for an opportunity to meet other women from local companies and organizations and gather in a social environment. Santa Barbara Associates was estab-
Photo Contributed Girls Inc. CEO Barbara Ben-Horin, left, with Jane Macedo de Veer of Santa Barbara Associates.
lished in 1981. SBA has been meeting at the University Club, 1332 Santa Barbara St., since 1983. Educational meetings are held monthly, as are early evening social mixers. Membership is by invitation and is limited to 200 members. For more information, contact Jane Macedo de Veer at janemacedodeveer@gmail.com.
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WEV founder Marsha Bailey sets her sights on retirement
After 28 years at the helm, the longtime CEO says that she and the nonprofit organization will benefit from a change in leadership
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By Brooke Holland Noozhawk Staff Writer
hen Women’s Economic Ventures launched in 1991, people suggested that founder and CEO Marsha Bailey find successful businesswomen to support the program. The only high-profile females in business that she had heard of at the time were the “cosmetic queens” such as Estée Lauder and Mary Kay. “We didn’t exactly have access to them,” Bailey said. “But, now we do. We have Lynda Weinman and Kathy Odell — there is a generation of women that have achieved a lot of success in leadership roles that are ready to mentor the next generation, and who understand what it is that we are trying to do.” Under Bailey’s leadership, WEV has grown from an organization with two employees, dozens of volunteers and an annual budget of $75,000 to a nationally recognized women’s business center with more than 30 full-time and part-time staff members and an annual budget of $2.5 million. The organization’s programs helped start or expand more than 4,500 businesses on the Central Coast during Bailey’s tenure. Since its founding, WEV has provided business training and consulting to more than 14,000 women and men in Santa Barbara and Ventura counties. Services are provided in Spanish and English. WEV is known for its high-impact, innovative business education programs and its loan fund, which was the first micro-lender and community development financial institution in the area, according to the organization. Bailey said she is bringing an end to her time at the helm of the nonprofit
Noozhawk photo Women’s Economic Ventures founder and CEO Marsha Bailey, seen inside her office in Santa Barbara, will retire this year.
organization that provides training, loans and consulting services to support entrepreneurs starting and growing a business. She will retire at the end of this year after 28 years overseeing the organization. Odell, an accomplished business leader and entrepreneur in the region, has been named Bailey’s successor. Odell became CEO-elect in May. Bailey will remain as CEO through Dec. 31. She will become CEO emeritus on Jan. 1, 2020, when Odell takes the helm. Bailey said she will be available to her successor and the organization in whatever capacity WEV needs. “I felt like there are other things that I want to do in my life while I can,” Bailey said. “We are at an inflection point in the organization, where it can benefit from somebody that has a different skill set and a different sphere of influence than I have.” Melissa Livingston, WEV’s board chair, said in a statement that Bailey’s
“leadership and steadfast commitment to the mission has grown WEV into a major economic development engine for both Ventura and Santa Barbara counties.” Bailey grew up in Muskegon, Mich. In college, she worked for a manufacturing firm and said that there were no women in executive roles at the time. “I grew up during a time where you didn’t see a lot of women in business,” she said. After attending Michigan State University for bachelor’s degrees in fine art and sociology, she received a master’s degree in rhetoric from UC Santa Barbara. She worked as the public relations coordinator for the Santa Barbara Rape Crisis Center from 1983 to 1988. In addition to her personal experience, Bailey said that her drive to elevate and empower women as part of WEV comes from a lifelong passion. She was determined to do something proactive and enjoyed working with women.
Bailey has served on local, state and national boards. In addition, she has been a consultant and a mentor for emerging business leaders and women’s organizations from all over the world. She offered insight about issues related to women business owners as a former member of the National Women’s Business Council, a nonpartisan federal advisory committee that provides policy guidance to White House officials, members of the U.S. Congress and personnel at the Small Business Administration. Her accomplishments also include serving as the former chair of the National Association of Women’s Business Centers and as a member of the California Association for Micro Enterprise Opportunity and Union Bank’s community advisory board. According to a 2018 snapshot of WEV’s clients, the organization largely serves Santa Barbara County, and its clients center mostly on retail businesses (21 percent) followed by personal services (19 percent), arts and entertainment (13 percent), professional services, manufacturing, health care, food and other businesses. After the December 2017 Thomas Fire and the debris flows of Jan. 9, 2018, in Montecito, WEV helped small businesses that suffered lost inventory or reduced sales. A quick response loan was developed, and it assisted 23 recovery loans totaling $216,000 to businesses in Ventura and Santa Barbara counties, according to the organization. “There’s always somebody who pops up and questions why we need target services for women,” Bailey said. “And that gets old after a while.” Go to www.wevonline.org for more information about Women’s Economic Ventures. Noozhawk staff writer Brooke Holland can be reached at bholland@noozhawk. com.
Whiteley to lead Council on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse
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he Council on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse (CADA) has announced the appointment of Scott Whiteley as its executive director. He took over the post on July 2, following Scott Whiteley the retirement of Edwin Stonefelt, who had led CADA since 2013. “I am very pleased to join such an
outstanding agency whose work is so vital to the health of our community,” Whiteley said. “CADA has an extremely talented staff, and a strong, engaged and supportive board. Everyone associated with the agency is deeply committed to delivering quality programs that improve lives and help our community thrive. “Together, we will build on the solid foundation of this outstanding organization as we continue to expand our impact to assist those who depend on us.” “On behalf of CADA’s board and staff, we want to thank Ed for his years of dedication and many important contributions to our organization, our clients and our greater community,” said Kristen Parrish, chair of CADA’s board of trustees. “We wish him and his family the very best as they take this next step together. “Scott comes to us with demonstrated
success at leading the critical work of local nonprofit organizations,” said Parrish. “He brings deep clinical expertise and broad administrative skills that will be very instrumental in taking CADA to the next level in serving the growing needs of our community. We are very pleased to welcome him to the team.” Whiteley was formerly director of prevention and treatment at Child Abuse Listening Mediation (CALM), where he helped with the launch of programs and services in northern Santa Barbara County. Prior to that, he was executive director of Family Service Agency in Santa Barbara. His professional experience also includes several positions with the Santa Barbara County Department of Behavioral Wellness (formerly Alcohol, Drug and Mental Health Services). While with the county, he served as program manag-
er for the Santa Barbara ACT Program; program manager for Child and Family Services; and clinical psychologist for the Multiagency Integrated System of Care. Whiteley’s early professional experience includes positions as director of student research for the Chancellor’s Office and assistant dean of students at UCSB. Whiteley has teaching experience as an assistant professor of counseling psychology at USC and as a visiting assistant professor at UCSB. He has also served as an adjunct faculty member at UCSB, Pacifica Graduate Institute, and Antioch University. A licensed psychologist, Whiteley received a B.A. in psychology from Stanford University and an M.A. and Ph.D. in counseling psychology from UCSB.
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Cultivating Curiosity Instinctive ‘tinkering’ is a child’s way of testing ideas By Ron Skinner and Tarah Connolly MOXI Museum
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inkering is an important way for young learners to play, build, and discover the world around them in an open-ended
way. Children tinker with blocks, mess around with finger paint, fiddle with light switches and dig in the sand. They do this naturally and it has inherent value – playing and exploring for the sake of playing and exploring. However, through everyday interactions with the children in our lives, we can transform moments of tinkering into rich investigations that help children build the skill of testing ideas, a fundamental part of science and engineering. At MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation, we frequently see the evolution from tinkering to testing ideas at our “Build It, Test It, Race It” exhibit. At this interactive racetrack, guests construct cars out of blocks, wheels and connectors, then race them against other guests’ designs. A first pass on the track is always a thrill, but what comes next? The inevitable question of
Photo Contributed Children have fun and learn at the “Build It. Test It. Race It” exhibit at the MOXI Museum.
“How can I make my car go faster?” Instead of answering this question with instructions or suggestions like “Try these wheels that have less friction” or “You should make the car body more aerodynamic,” MOXI staff ask, “What changes could you make to the car that might make it go faster?” Their goal is to encourage a brainstorm that identifies as many variables — things that can be changed in order to affect an outcome — as possible. In the case of the racetrack, variables include the size, type, number and arrangement of building parts on a car. Once these variables are identified, guests are encouraged to change one thing at a time and observe what happens. For instance, “Will smaller wheels make my car go faster?”
By focusing their curiosity on one idea at a time and helping them reframe big questions into bite-sized, testable questions, we support guests in the practice of testing ideas. Testing ideas isn’t something that happens only in places like MOXI. You can engage your child in this practice by exploring phenomena that you encounter anywhere. For example, the observation that an object placed in front of a light creates a shadow is an astonishing source of wonder for many toddlers and infants. They might ask themselves, “Why do these dark shapes appear on the ground?” or “Why do these shapes change?” Like tinkering with racecars at MOXI, these musings are a great starting point for learning and can be adapted into testable questions. To explore why the shapes change, brainstorm
ideas about what could be changed, then choose a variable to test and explore! Change the shape of the object making the shadow; adjust the distance between the object and the light; or adjust the angle of the object relative to the light. Each of these single-variable experiments can guide us toward evidence that deepens our understanding of the world. From exploring forces and motion on a racetrack to discovering light and shadow with a flashlight at home, you can help your child exercise this practice of exploration and innovation in a range of contexts. In prior columns, we have talked about making observations and asking questions. When children have opportunities to tinker — at a museum, at home, or out in the world — they invariably engage in these practices, which are foundational for learning. To further engage them in the habits of mind of science and engineering, ask your children to tell you what they notice, or simply ask them to share what questions they have. You can continue that process of inquiry by helping your children translate their big questions into approachable investigations, brainstorming ideas and possible explanations, then getting to work in testing those sometimes wacky, sometimes inspired, and sometimes totally outlandish ideas one at a time. The big questions may seem overwhelming, but supporting your children in testing ideas with the mindset of a scientist or engineer can set them on a path of exploration and innovation that they can carry with them throughout their development.
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World’s largest rodents return to the Santa Barbara Zoo. (805) 962-5339 • Just off Cabrillo Blvd. at East Beach • sbzoo.org
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Let’s talk about teens, screens and social media
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By Dr. Dan Brennan Contributed
o you remember that time when you logged on to your social media account and saw all those photos of your besties out for dinner, drinks and a concert at the Santa Barbara Bowl? You enlarged the photos with your fingers and clicked through all of the tags to see who else was invited. You checked your texts to see if maybe you missed the invite. Then you felt that pit in your stomach and wondered what happened? It can be challenging enough as an adult working through a web of friendships in the current age of social media, but now imagine what it would be like as a teen just starting out, discovering his or her identity and self-expression through the lens of today’s social media. Let’s talk about teens, screens and social media. Being a teen has never been easy. For many, awkwardness starts with changing bodies, interests and friendships. The move to high school from middle school presents the challenge of increasing workload, creating a new support network of friends, and fighting peer pressure to make healthy choices. It is no coincidence, however, that an increase in teen anxiety, sleeplessness, loneliness and worry coincides with the emergence of smart phones and social media. What is it about social media that heightens the normal pressures of being a teen? Here are a few examples: n Feeling pressure to have friends “like” and comment on their posts n Watching friends post about activities to
which they weren’t invited n Pressure to always look attractive or have an exciting post to share n Fear of having peers post about them in an embarrassing way n Stress that if their phone is out of reach, they might miss an important message n Worry that not staying up-to-date on the latest posts may prevent full participation in conversations at school n Concern that if they don’t respond to a friend’s post quickly enough, that they may be replaced by a new friend As a parent, where can you start? First, set an example that you want your teen to follow. If you constantly have your phone in hand or within arm’s reach (I am guilty of this), you are setting an example for your teen. Watch what you post and realize that your kids may be “following” you on In-
stachat or some other app. Pay attention to what is triggering your teen to be stressed. If your teen seems irritable or overwhelmed by social media, sit down with her and try to understand what is going on in her world. Do your best to offer support, build up her self-esteem and keep open lines of communication. Set aside time to leave the phones at home, go read books at a coffee shop, take a walk on the beach or grab a bite to eat together. Oversight is OK (and necessary). Parents often ask if it’s OK to keep track of their kids’ social media footprint. Not only is it OK, I think it’s essential. My recommendation is to let your kids know that you are the parent (and the person who is paying for their phone) and that you have the right (and responsibility) to access their social media and phone content. Don’t abuse this. Look at it as a deterrent and a way to head off a major crisis, but not as a way to spy on private conversations. Be sure to remind them frequently that their social media footprint will last forever and the things they post and “like” today may be used against them
in the future when they are looking to get into college or apply for a job. Periodic reviews of your son’s Snapgram posts may also help you anticipate topics that may be causing him worry. Set up family “screen-free” times. Think about turning off the screens at 8 p.m. each day, before school, at the dinner table, in the car or when the TV is already on. Do not let your teen take his phone to bed. Create an occasional phone-free weekend or plan an afternoon hike in a place known to have no cell reception. You may just find that your teen starts to relax — and I bet you will, too. Remember that it’s not all negative. As a parent, it is super tempting to want to just take your teen’s phone away. As a physician who is well aware of the connection between social media and the epidemic of anxiety affecting my teenage patients, it is really hard for me not to jump on top of my exam table and advocate for a ban on social media for minors. But these are not practical solutions and should not be necessary if we, as parents, are more aware of the time we are all spending on our screens and take the time to understand what is stressing out our teens. Social media does not have to be all negative. A post can allow a teen a chance at positive self-expression, the opportunity to raise awareness about a topic that is meaningful to him or her, or the ability to share a special moment. A social media post has the potential to be an empowering and confidence-building experience. So take a step back, be mindful of how often your own phone is in your hand, and think about how to approach your teen and talk about screens and social media. Dr. Dan Brennan is a board-certified pediatrician at Sansum Clinic, proud husband and father of three boys. He can be contacted at drb@sbpediatrics. com or 805-563-6211. The opinions expressed are his own.
Page Youth Center teams up with Blenders
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The Page Center’s winter league, now the Blenders Basketball League, serves about 800 elementary-age youngsters annually.
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he Page Youth Center has formed a partnership with Blenders, and beginning this year the center’s
popular winter basketball league, which annually serves some 800 boys and girls in grades 1-8, will be sponsored by Blenders and known as the Blenders Basketball League. Blenders, locally known for its smoothies, has been a long-time supporter of healthy living and youth sports in the greater Santa Barbara community. In 1995, Blenders opened its first store in Isla Vista. It now has seven locations
in the Santa Barbara, Goleta and Montecito area, among 17 total locations. Online sign-ups for the Blenders Basketball League at www.pageyouthcenter.org run Aug. 1-Oct. 13 and will be followed by evaluations and drafts in October and November. The league will run from December through early March. For more than 25 years, Page Youth Center at 4540 Hollister Ave. has pro-
vided sports programming as a method of developing self-confidence, physical fitness, personal responsibility and other essential life skills to thousands of children. Studies have shown children who participate in sports stay fit, learn about teamwork, make friends, learn the value of practice and gain an improved work ethic.
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By Joshua Molina Noozhawk Staff Writer
Officials seek tenant to help save Earl Warren Showgrounds
fter years of bleeding red ink, Santa Barbara’s Earl Warren Showgrounds is looking to bring in a high-paying tenant to help keep the entity afloat. The showgrounds issued a request for proposals in May, seeking “developers, hoteliers, restaurateurs, investors, agencies and any other interested parties.” “The RFP is a potential option to have a new income source,” showgrounds CEO Ben Sprague said. “It is no secret that the showgrounds has serious financial problems. We have to consider all options to become a self-sustaining business.” The showgrounds has an annual operating budget of $2.8 million. The stateowned facility at 3400 Calle Real in Santa Barbara took out a line of credit to cover payroll through last April, and it asked for and received a yearlong extension on two loans that were due this year. The 34-acre showgrounds, which is overseen by a board of directors, was built 60 years ago. It was developed as the site of the Santa Barbara National Horse & Flower Show. It’s part of the state’s 19th Agricultural District and is home to a variety of annual events, from the fair and the Santa Barbara Fiesta Stock Horse Show & Rodeo to gun, cat, jewelry and orchid shows. However, the facility has struggled financially in recent years. The board hired Sprague in January to help turn the agency around. One of the first things he identified
“superb location” in the “highly desirable downtown Santa Barbara neighborhood.” The document states that the facility is two miles from the beach, Cottage Hospital and La Cumbre Plaza, and is next to the Municipal Golf Course. Proposals are due Aug. 30. Board president Michael Medel said the board is in the beginning stages of a strategic plan to help the showgrounds. Medel said he hopes the new plan will be transparent and inclusive of the community, neighbors, community members, elected officials, partners, and city and county representatives. “The board is exploring several ways to become financially self-sustaining, with a long-term-lease tenant being one of those options,” Medel said. In addition to the request for proposals, Photo Contributed A statue of Earl Warren, the late U.S. Supreme Court chief justice and California governor, stands in front of the Earl Warren Showgrounds the showgrounds is considering cutting in Santa Barbara. operating costs, increasing marketing to have to seek another line of credit at the as a problem was the lack of marketing of prospective facility rentals, recruiting new end of the year to cover operating costs. the facility. events and reassessing rental rates. “What I see is the place coming of age “The community needs to know what is “In our current condition, however, we for a multiuse community events center,” going on.” Sprague said. “The community need to consider all plausible options to Sprague said. “We have the ability to host has been insulated from it. events that other places in the city can’t ”The Santa Barbara Fair & Expo is the maintain operations,” Medel said. agency’s top annual financial draw, but the do.” The request for proposals was issued showgrounds cannot survive alone on one Noozhawk staff writer Joshua Molina can through the Department of General Sergigantic event per year.” As it stands now, Sprague said, the showgrounds would vices. It describes the showgrounds as a be reached at jmolina@noozhawk.com.
Fall registration opens at City College
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By Rochelle Rose Santa Barbara Associates
egistration for fall classes at Santa Barbara City College is now open to everyone in the community, for earning an associate degree, transferring to a four-year university or for enrichment classes through the School of Extended Learning. Fall semester starts Aug. 26. Students are urged to register as soon as possible to ensure a place in their desired classes. SBCC has been named the No. 1 community college in the nation by the Aspen Institute, and for the second year
in a row Value Colleges rated SBCC the No. 1 Community College as “a flawless investment.” SBCC is the school of choice for students in a number of academic areas, including Business and Entrepreneurship, Healthcare and Wellness, Culture, Society and Human Behavior, Industry and Applied Technologies, Nature, Numbers and Engineering, and Visual, Performing and Media Arts. Classes are held online or at one of SBCC’s three campuses: Main Campus on Cliff Drive, Schott Campus on Bath Street, and Wake Campus on Turnpike Road. A number of classes at the Schott and Wake campuses are free to attend. To find a class, visit sbcc.edu/classes.
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AUGUST CALENDAR OF EVENTS 6 TUESDAY
Photo Contributed The Gem Faire offers exhibitors from all around the world with a large selection of gemstones, beads, minerals and more.
Gem Faire returning to Earl Warren Showgrounds
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em Faire, the West Coast’s premier jewelry and bead show, will return Aug. 16-18 to the Earl Warren Showgrounds at 3400 Calle Real in Santa Barbara. Exhibitors from all over the world are expected to attend with a large selection of fine jewelry, crystals, gemstones, beads, minerals, fossils and more. Those attending can buy directly from importers and wholesalers of loose gemstones, raw minerals, millions of bead strands, finished jewelry, fashion accessories, supplies and tools.
Jewelry repair, cleaning and ring sizing services are available while you shop. Free door prize drawings are conducted every hour throughout the weekend. Hours are Fri. noon to 6 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday. Admission of $7 is valid for the entire weekend.
Vyome - 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. - Exhibit runs until Aug. 18 at the MOXI, Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation - As you interact with the exhibit and touch each of the unique leaf shapes, you’ll discover the power and influence each shape holds on the entire network as they bloom into life.. Visit www.moxi.org for more info. Music at the Ranch - King Bee - 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. at Rancho La Patera and Stow House - Visit www. goletahistory.org for more info. Lionel Richie - 7:30 p.m. at the Santa Barbara Bowl. Tickets are www.sbbowl.com. 10
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8 THURSDAY
Concerts in the Park - Lightnin’ Willie and the Poor Boys - 6 - 8:30 p.m. at Chase Palm Park - Make sure you dust off your dancing shoes, pack up a picnic dinner and your friends and family, and come celebrate summer. Hosted by City of Santa Barbara Parks and Recreation. A World of Blue- 7 p.m. at SB Maritime Museum Marine Biologist, Educator and Naturalist Holly S. Lohuis will share stories and images from around the world on why it is critical we understand both the ocean’s influence on us and our influence on the ocean. Visit www.sbmm.org for more info. 13
Rum Raiser - 4 - 6 p.m. at the SB Maritime Museum - Rum-Raiser will feature rum drinks and tastings by Real McCoy Rum, Black Bart Navy Rum, and Goleta Red Distilling Company on SBMM’s scenic harbor-front patio. Learn more at www.sbmm.org/public-event/rum-raiser/
9 FRIDAY
JoJo Siwa D.R.E.A.M. Tour - 7 p.m. at SB Bowl - Nickelodeon superstar JoJo Siwa is a YouTube personality, singer, dancer, entrepreneur, social media influencer. Visit www. sbbowl.com for tickets.
12 MONDAY
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“Our Lutah” brings Lutah Riggs to Life - 4 - 6 p.m. at Architectural Foundation of SB - The event will feature a staging of Terre Ouwehand’s Lutah Maria Riggs monologue, performed by E. Bonnie Lewis, directed by Ken Gilbert, live flute music by Bob Sedivy, and projected old photos of Lutah, Santa Barbara, the earthquake of 1925, and early Fiestas — Lutah loved Fiesta! Star Party - 8 - 10 p.m. - Use our telescopes—including the 20-inch state-of-the-art telescope in the Palmer Observatory—to get a close-up view of planets, galaxies, nebulae and much more while astronomers from the Santa Barbara Astronomical Unit share cosmic knowledge and answer your questions. Visit www.sbnature.org for more.
On the Waterfront - 8:30 p.m. at SB County Courthouse - Ex-prize fighter turned longshoreman Terry Malloy (Marlon Brando’s first Oscar-winning performance) struggles to stand up to his corrupt union bosses, teaming up with a murder victim’s sister, Edie and a streetwise priest to testify. Free event provided by UCSB Arts and Lectures Summer Series.
10 SATURDAY
Dino Days: Cosmic Impact with Astronomer Charlotte Zeamer - 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. at SB Museum of Natural History - Learn about the cosmic catastrophe that ended the reign of reptiles and paved the way for the Age of Mammals! Join Astronomy Programs Presenter Charlotte Zeamer as she discusses the asteroid that caused the dinosaurs’ extinction. Visit www.sbnature.org for more.
Science Pub - Sexing the Skeleton - Nuancing Gender in Archaeology 6:30 -8 p.m. at Dargan’s Irish Pub SB - Join Anthropology Collections Manager Tacy Kennedy, M.A., to learn how archaeologists studying human remains tackle the complex task of estimating sex and ascribing gender in ancient cultures. Visit www.sbnature.org for all the details.
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Live Dive at Sea Center - 11 a.m. - noon at SB Museum of Natural HIstory Sea Center - Become immersed in the world below the ocean’s surface. Watch and interact with SCUBA divers live as they explore our local coastal ecosystems under Stearns Wharf and beyond. Drinks at Dusk - 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. at Old Mission Santa Barbara - Join the Franciscan Friars, staff and volunteers of Old Mission Santa Barbara for wine, beer, appetizers, and live music in the beautiful Sacred Garden! Visit www.santabarbaramission.org/drinksat-dusk for more.
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AUGUST CALENDAR OF EVENTS The Blue Breeze Band - 6 - 8:30 p.m. at Chase Palm Park - Join us for the closing night of our 20th Concerts in the Park season! The Blue Breeze Band, Best of Motown/R&B. Event provided by SB Parks and Recreation.
entertainment, vendors, food booths, activities and celebration of the LGBTQ+ and ally communities. Free to the public. www.pacificpridefoundation.org/events/ pacific-pride-festival/
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High Noon - 8:30 p.m. at SB County Courthouse - A town marshal (Gary Cooper, Oscar-winner for Best Actor) must face a gang of deadly killers alone at high noon, despite the protests of his newlywed bride Amy (Grace Kelly in her first starring role), when the gang leader arrives on the noon train. Event provided by UCSB Arts and Lectures.
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Dino Days: Western Science Center’s Dr. Andrew McDonald 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. at SB Museum of Natural History - During the Late Cretaceous Epoch, around 80 million years ago, New Mexico was very different from the desert and scrubland we know today. It was hot, humid, lush, and crisscrossed by sluggish rivers and streams. Dr. Andrew McDonald, Curator at the Western Science Center in Hemet, will share replicas of the fossils of some of these dinosaurs and other prehistoric creatures from this bygone world. Visit www.sbnature.org for all the details. Safari Sleepover - 6:30 p.m. at the SB Zoo - Go on a Safari Sleepover and enjoy adventure, exotic animals, and lots of fun right here in Santa Barbara! Your family will enjoy behind-the-scenes tours, animal encounters, train rides, movies, games, a pizza dinner, and a pancake breakfast after you’ve spent the night at the Zoo. Cost $75/ person, $65/person for SB Zoo Members. Register online at www.sbzoo.org
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Make Night at the MOXI - WIne Painting and Tasting 6:30 - 9 p.m. - With a couple splashes of red wine and paint brushes, you’ll create a unique painting of Santa Barbara’s most popular landmark, the Santa Barbara Mission, with local artist Danielle Renée Methmann. Log onto www.moxi. org for more. Autism Safari Nights - 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. at the SB 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. Food and drinks, including beer and wine, will be available for purchase, so you can take a night off from making dinner too! Register for the waitlist at www.sbzoo.org.
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Zoofari Ball XXXIV - 5:30 - 11 p.m. at the SB Zoo - This event combines dinner, dancing, and supporting the animals at the Santa Barbara Zoo. Zoofari usually sells out in advance, so make your reservations early! A fundraiser benefiting your Zoo and your planet. Visit www.sbzoo.org for tickets.
25 SUNDAY
Santa Barbara Triathalon - Santa Barbara’s East Beach and beyond sets the scene for the event course, but don’t let the glittering ocean distract you! This race is a rough and tumble good time, and all competitors can enjoy their new found glory.
30 FRIDAY
Studio Artists Tour (through - Sept. 2) — Santa Barbara Studio Artists’ Open Studios Tour is the oldest and most prestigious event of its kind on the Central Coast, drawing national and international collectors, decorators, and gallery owners for a weekend devoted to viewing and purchasing exceptional art. This year’s tour features 45 acclaimed artists, including Dorothy Churchill-Johnson, Kathleen Elsey, Karen Fedderson, Francine Kirsch, Cynthia Martin, Larry Rankin, Lena Savage, Richard Schloss, Francis Scorzelli, and many more. Visit www.santabarbarastudioartists.com/.
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Free Upcycle Art Day - 9:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. with the Goleta Old Town Community Association - 7544 Evergreen Dr. Goleta Enjoy a hands-on creative activity for all ages. Bring an empty egg carton, cereal box or can and turn it into art.
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Mermaids and Buccaneers - 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. at the SB Maritime Museum AND SB Museum of Natural History Sea Center - Aargh! The Santa Barbara Maritime Museum (SBMM) & Santa Barbara Natural History Museum (SBNHM) Sea Center have joined together to host a swashbuckling day of special family fun in the Harbor. Visit www.sbmm.org for tickets and more info. Pacific Pride Festival - 12 - 7 p.m. at Chase Palm Park - The electric festival will feature a full day of live
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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. 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. Steel Drum Saturday - 1 to 4 p.m. at Ventura Village Harbor. Come enjoy fun, beachy sounds as they surround you. Go to www.venturaharborvillage.com for details. Portal to the Planet – 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sea Center.
SUNDAYS Sunday Live Music - 1 to 4 p.m. at Ventura Harbor Village. Listen to an array of music ranging from jazz, soul, pop, rock and a blend of Caribbean and reggae. For information, go to www.venturaharborvillage.com.
SATURDAY & SUNDAYS Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History - Planetarium Shows hourly from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Log onto www. sbnature.org for more info. Santa Barbara Zoo - Explorer Fundays activities held in the Explore Store 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Free with Zoo admission. For the event theme each week, go to www.sbzoo.org
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$97 adults $47 children (12 & under) Be a kid again! Exciting events for the whole family! (Best for ages 6 and up)
National Geographic Live Building the Photo Ark Photographer Joel Sartore
Photographer Joel Sartore’s Photo Ark project is the largest archive of its kind with nearly 8,000 images of the world’s species and counting. His stunning, provocative portraits convey a powerful message: To know these animals is to save them.
Yamato Taiko Drummers Sat, Apr 4 / 3 PM / Campbell Hall Marking Yamato’s 25th anniversary, this thrilling, high-energy kaleidoscope of sound takes their virtuosity, strength, spirit and sheer endurance to a new level in a tremendous blend of skill, physicality and discipline.
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Nouveau Cirque From Quebec
FLIP Fabrique Blizzard
Sun, Feb 9 / 6:30 PM (note special time) / Granada Theatre
Sun, Oct 13 / 3 PM / Campbell Hall
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Action-packed Theater From Australia
Circa: Wolfgang’s Magical Musical Circus
What if winter took over, blanketing our entire world with snow? Get lost in a moment of white wonder as expert jugglers, high flyers, aerialists and acrobats create a crazy, fun blizzard to live original music.
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Back by Popular Demand / Hip-hop Extravaganza
Black Violin Impossible Tour
Sat, May 2 / 3 PM / Campbell Hall
Tue, Jan 28 / 7 PM / Granada Theatre
Straight from the score and onto the stage, Mozart appears amid a storm of powder, tumbling and twirling as daredevil artists and an accordionist fuse physical comedy and mischievous antics in this family show with a circus twist.
Violist Wil B. and violinist Kev Marcus combine their classical training and hip-hop influences for an unforgettable fusion of strings, beats and rhythms, spreading a message of positivity and encouragement with an irresistible genre-shattering sound.
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