VOICE Magazine: December 16, 2016 by Voice Magazine / CASA

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Olympic Medalist and National Champion Gracie Gold, and other champions from around the world, will skate in the Holidays on Ice Show on Saturday, Dec. 17th at Ice in Paradise 6

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Seniors can enjoy a free day at the Santa Barbara Botanic Garden on Monday, December 19th

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Metropolitan Theatres was one of several local businesses and organizations that sponsored a balloon entry in Holiday Under the Sea, this year’s Downtown Santa Barbara Holiday Parade

SBAOR Good Neighbor Honoree Jo Ann Mermis of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices and Kyle Kemp, District Manager of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices at SBAOR’s annual awards and installation luncheon.

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Fund for SB: A bill to Freeze out ICE. . . . . . . . . 5 The Ticket: SB Calendar. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7 Theatre Review by Alex Henteloff & Listings. . 8 Film Festival & Awards Season Heats Up. . . 14 EmPower’s Advise for the Holidays. . . . . . . . 16 Finance with Harlan Green. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Classiﬁeds. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17-18 Local Interest Rates. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 SBAOR President Alec Bruice. . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Open House Invitations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Galleries and Art Venues. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20-21 Community News. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22, 23

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David M. Kim was named 2017 President of the Santa Barbara Association of REALTORS® 9-11

Dr. Ayesha Shaikh named Physician of the Year for Santa Barbara County 23

VADA students teamed up with mentor and mural artist David Flores to create a new series of murals that will be unveiled in the Funk Zone on Saturday, Dec. 17th at 10am 21

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A Tradition of Excellence

DANA ZERTUCHE

LORI BOWLES

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Best School Cheer/Dance Team: Dos Pueblos High School Cheer (runner-up: Santa Barbara High School Cheerleading)

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Best Performance Group: Direct Relief Most Spirited Entry: Adelante Charter School Best High School Band: Dos Pueblos HS (runner-up: San Marcos HS) Best Junior High School Band: Goleta Valley JHS (runner-up: Santa Barbara JHS) Best Elementary School Band: Goleta Union Elementary (runner-up: SBUSD Bravo Elementary)

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Most Creative Use of Parade Theme: Santa Barbara Youth Music Academy

Honorable Mention: Kenney Construction, Franklin Elementary School, Girl Scouts of California Central Coast; Santa Barbara Police Activities League (PAL) Downtown SB parade sponsors: Presenting Sponsor Consumer Fire Products, Inc; ﬂoat sponsors Montecito Bank & Trust, The Towbes Group, Inc. and Marborg Industries; balloon sponsors SB International Film Festival, Metropolitan Theatres, American Riviera Bank, Canary Hotel, La Arcada Plaza, Sonos, SB Beautiful, SB Nightlife; sponsors Union Bank, Southern California Edison, Fess Parker Doubletree Resort, Franciscan Inn & Suites, media sponsors VOICE Magazine, Noozhawk, K-LITE 101.7.

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SBPD: Police Chief Lori Luhnow, Captain Alex Altavilla, Captain Todd Stoney, Captain Bill Marazita, and Lieutenant Ed Olsen.

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Most Spirited Entry: Adelante Charter School

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Best Dance Ensemble: La Boheme Professional Dance Group

Best Elementary School Band: Goleta Union Elementary

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Santa Barbara Beautiful - Seahorse Balloon Sponsor

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Senate Leader de León Introduces Bill to “Freeze Out ICE”

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El Líder del Senado de California Presenta Anteproyecto para Congelar a ICE

The State of California Will Be Your Wall of Justice El Estado de California Será Su Muro de Justicia

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Westmont Observatory • Free • 565-6272 • 7:30pm 3rd Fr.

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Ages 5-12 draw, paint, print, collage & sculpt artful gifts • Museum of Art Ridley-Tree Ed Ctr, 1600 Santa Barbara St • $75/$65 • 884-6441 • 9am-3pm Sa, 12/17.

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Under 12 year-olds will enjoy making door signs, ornaments & more • Goleta Library, 500 N Fairview Av • Free • 964-7878 • www.sbplibrary.org • Noon-1:30pm Sa, 12/17. ��

Under 12 year-olds will enjoy making door signs, ornaments & more • Goleta Library, 500 N Fairview Av • Free • 964-7878 • www.sbplibrary.org • Noon-1:30pm Sa, 12/17.

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The Nutcracker • Carpinteria Middle School, 5351 Carpinteria Av • $15 • 684-4099 • 7pm Fr, 12/16 & 1pm Sa, 12/17. ��

Gustafson Dance Studio • $10 • 705-3683 • 8:30-10:30am Fr.

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Salsa! • $15 • info@santabarbaradancecenter.com • 127 W Canon Perdido St • 7pm begin; 8pm Advanced, Fr.

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Cottage Rehab Hosp • Free • 569-8999x82101 • 10am-noon, Fr. ��

With Jessica Kolbe • Linden Av beach, Carp • $10-$15 • 7053426 • www.QigongSB.com • 10-11am Fr. ��

Santa Ynez Valley Cottage Hosp • Free • 694-2351 • Noon-1pm Fr. ��

Relaxation techniques • La Casa de Maria, 800 El Bosque Rd • $12 • 969-5031 • 9-10:15am Fr.

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Bronfman Family Jewish Comm. Ctr, 524 Chapala St • 9571115x109 • 10:30-11:30am Fr.

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New or gently used blankets, coats & socks can be dropped off at one of these four locations by Dec. 22 for Rescue Mission distribution - Suissly showroom, 511 Olive St; Wildcat, 11 W. Ortega St; Couch, 9 W. Ortega St; UPS Store, 3905 State St • Free • Info: (844) 642-3179. ��

Re-enactment of Santa Barbara’s earliest celebration of Christmas • Ceremony & walk from El Presidio Chapel, 123 E Canon Perdido to Casa de la Guerra • Free • Info: 965-0093 • 7pm Fr, 12/16.

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A Gem of a Nutcracker • Center Stage Theater, Paseo Nuevo • $10-$18 • 963-0408 • 7pm Sa, 12/17. ��

127-A W Canon Perdido St • $15 • 899-2901 • 11am-12pm Sa.

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Alameda Park • Free • 683-7554 • 8-10am Sa. ��

Strength & consciousness • Alchemy Arts Ctr, 35 W Haley St • $15 • 899-8811 • 11:30am-12:45pm Sa.

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Space Launch Complex 10: Vandenberg’s Cold War National Landmark with author Joe Page II • Lompoc Museum, 210 S H St, Lompoc • Free • 736-3888 • 1pm Sa, 12/17. ��

Write, draw, listen, share & laugh • 126 E Haley St A-10 • Free • 252-0483 • 1:30-3pm Sa. ��

Alameda Park • Free • 683-7554 • 8-10am Sa. ��

Strength & consciousness • Alchemy Arts Ctr, 35 W Haley St • $15 • 899-8811 • 11:30am-12:45pm Sa. ��

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Alameda Park • Free • 683-7554 • 8-10am Sa.

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Strength & consciousness • Alchemy Arts Ctr, 35 W Haley St • $15 • 899-8811 • 11:30am-12:45pm Sa.

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Practice French conversation skills • Montecito Library • Free • 969-5063 • 2-3pm 3rd Fr.

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Winter Wonderland • Veterans Memorial Hall, Solvang • $15/$20 • 350-4241 • 7:30pm Sa, 12/17 & 3pm Su, 12/18.

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Velvet Jones, 423 State St • $18-$22 • 965-8676 • 9pm Su, 12/18.

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Dramatizing the battle between good & evil, the play invokes elements of spectacle, comedy & fantasy • Presidio Chapel, 123 E Canon Perdido St • $12/$6 • 965-0093 • 8pm Sa, 12/17 & 2 & 7pm Su, 12/18. ��

Fresh produce & goods • Camino Real Marketplace, 7004 Marketplace Dr • Free • 10am Su.

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Half day & full day • Santa Barbara Zoo • Pricing/Info: 9625339 • 9am-3pm Mo, 12/19-23 & 12/26-30. ��

Caron Miller’s wearable art accessories • Museum of Art Shop • Free • Noon, Sa, 12/17.

Children grades K-6 • Central Library • Free • 564-5619 • 3:306:30pm Mo, Tu, Th & 2:30-5:30pm We.

Watch Olympic, World & Champion ice skaters in two shows • Ice In Paradise, 6985 Felicia Dr, Goleta • $20/$30 • Info: 8791550 • Noon & 5pm Sa, 12/17.

Teen comedians grades 7-12 • Bronfman Family Jewish Comm Ctr, 524 Chapala St • Free • 4:15pm Mo.

Ages grades 1-8 reading & writing across disciplines • Reading & Language Arts Clinic UCSB • Info: 893-7905 • 3:30-5:30pm Mo-Th.

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Earl Warren Showgrounds • Free • 10am-4pm Sa, 12/17.

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Practice happiness & mindfulness • Mahakankala Buddhist Ctr, 508 Brinkerhoff Av • $10 • 563-6000 • 9-10am Su. ��

Stories about art & artists’ adventures • Museum of Contemporary Art, Paseo Nuevo • Free • 966-5373 • 1:30pm Su.

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Nightly snowfall shows with singing carolers • Paseo Nuevo Central Court • Free • 6 & 7pm nightly thru -12/30.

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Music for two pianos • First United Methodist Church, 305 E

ReTail Adoption Ctr, 5737 Calle Real Shopping Ctr • 222-4459 • 11:30am-2pm Su.

Music, homemade Churros, silent auction to raise funds for Jewish Federation of Greater SB programs • Veterans Memorial Bldg, 112 W Cabrillo Blvd • $25/$30 • 7-11pm Sa, 12/17.

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Go eye to eye with sharks! • Sea Center, 211 Stearns Wharf • Free with admission • 962-2526 • 3:30pm Su & 4pm Tu & Th.

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With The Upbeat & Spencer the Gardener • SOho • $25 • 9627776 • 6pm Fr, 12/16.

Composers from the Renaissance era & the present day • St Anthony’s Chapel at the Garden Street Academy, 2300 Garden St • Tickets: 965-5935 • 7pm Sa, 12/17 & 3pm 12/18.

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Learn this ancient Chinese game GO • Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf Cafe, De La Vina St & State St • Free • Noon, Sa.

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Westmont Observatory • Free • 565-6272 • 7:30pm 3rd Fr.

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Four Palms to Red Hut • Butterﬂy Beach Stairs • Free • 5691220 • 9am Su.

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With live music • Carrillo Ballroom, 100 E Carrillo St • $12/$5 • Info: 699-5101 • www.sbcds.org • 6:10-9:30pm Su.

Train rides around the Goleta Short Line, seasonal treats, favors & decorations • South Coast Railroad Museum, 300 N Los Carneros Rd • $4 • 1-3:45pm Fri - Su thru 12/16.

The jazz trio will entertain & educate during their workshop introducing audience members ﬁve & up to the art of jazz keyboards, acoustic & electric bass & drums • Faulkner Gallery Central Library • Free • 2pm Su, 12/18.

Speak Spanish, however imperfectly, to improve skills • Alice Keck Park Memorial Gardens, 1500 Santa Barbara St • Free • 3pm Sa.

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Write, draw, listen, share & laugh • 126 E Haley St A-10 • Free • 252-0483 • 1:30-3pm Sa.

A Scottish Celebration of the Winter Solstice • Lobero Theatre • $15-$79 • 963-0761 • 7:30pm Fr & Sa, 12/16-17 & 2:30pm Sa & Su, 12/17-18.

With Steep Raven • SOhO • $15/$18 • 962-7776 • 9pm Sa, 12/17 & 8:30pm Su, 12/18.

Organist Thomas Joyce will explore the diverse tonal landscape of Trinity’s 4-manual pipe organ • Trinity Episcopal Church, 1500 State St • Donation $10 • 3:30pm Su, 12/18.

The Nutcracker Tutu Suite • Marjorie Luke Theater @ SB Jr. Hi • $8 • 328-3823 • www.goletaschoolofballet.com • 1:302:30pm Sa, 12/17.

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Holiday postcards • Art From Scrap, 302 E Cota St • $8 • 8840459 • 10am-noon Sa, 12/17.

Jill’s Place, 632 Santa Barbara St • Free • RSVP: 963-3636x230 • 11:30am-1pm Fr, 12/16.

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Meet active new people in a healthy setting • Free • Time & departure points: 965-9719 • 6:15pm Fr ��

Winter Wonderland • Veterans Memorial Hall, Solvang • $15/$20 • 350-4241 • 7:30pm Sa, 12/17 & 3pm Su, 12/18.

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Half-mile on Don Wimpress Nature Trail • Nature Ctr • Free/ Parking is $10 • 688-4515 • 10-11:30am Sa.

Paciﬁc Pride Fdn Ofﬁce #A-12 • Free • 963-3636 • 4-5:30pm Fr. ��

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Vairotsana Foundation, 1524 Anacapa St • Free • 10am Su.

State Street Ballet’s production of Tchaikovsky’s masterpiece • Granada Theatre • $36-$104 • 899-2222 • 2 & 7:30pm Sa, 12/17 & 2pm Su, 12/18.

Learn about the folk, magical, medicinal & culinary uses of herbs, trees & shrubs that grow in our backyard • Botanic Garden • $35/$25 • 682-4726 • 10am-noon Sa, 12/17.

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Featuring the vocal students of Dauri Kennedy, Inner Light Community Gospel Choir & SB School of Performing Arts students • First Congregational Church, 2101 State St • $10 • 6pm Su, 12/18.

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2-hour guided walking tours • $10 • Res: 965-6307 • 10am Sa (from City Hall Steps) & 10am Su (from Central Library).

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Anapamu St • Free • www.sbmusicclub.org • 3pm Sa, 12/17.

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Buddhist teachings & meditations • Mahakankala Buddhist Ctr, 508 Brinkerhoff Av • $10 • 563-6000 • 10:30am-noon Su. ��

With Jeannette Weisskopf • Various nature & garden parks • Free • Details: 452-0706 • 9:30am Su. ��

Weekly conﬁdential group meeting • Downtown location • Free • Info: 252-0483 • 3-4pm Su.

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Beginner & intermediate class & social dance • Goleta Comm Ctr, 5679 Hollister Av • $10 • 7-10pm Mo.

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SB Bridge Ctr, 2255 Las Positas Rd • $15 • www.sbbridge.org • 10am-noon Tu. ��

La Casa de Maria, 800 El Bosque Rd • Donation • 969-5031 • 10:30-11:30am Tu. ��

Drop-in • Central Library • Free • 564-5604 • 4-6pm Tu. Photo by David Bazemore

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Gustafson Dance students with the company’s original Nutcracker by Robert Joyce, perform alongside State Street Ballet’s professional dancers

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Numerous tools to facilitate the elimination of stress and foster peace • Goleta Library, 500 N Fairview Av • Free • 964-7878 • 4-5pm Mo. ��

Puzzles, games & memory enhancement exercises • Friendship Ctr, 89 Eucalyptus Ln • $50 includes lunch • 10am-2pm Mo. ��

Nourish body, mind & spirit • La Casa de Maria, 800 El Bosque Rd • $12 • 969-5031 • 9-10:15am Mo. ��

Easy Yoga for all ages with Carole Baral • Bronfman Family Jewish Ctr, 524 Chapala St • Free • 957-1115 • 12:30-2pm Mo. ��

Cottage Hosp. Eye Ctr • Free • 569-8264 • 11am-1pm Mo & 2:30-4:30pm Th. ��

Alchemy Arts Ctr, 35 W Haley St • $15 • 899-8811 • 11am Mo & We. ��

La Casa de Maria, 800 El Bosque Rd • $12 • 969-5031 • 910:15am Mo, Fr.

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Different topics • University Club of Santa Barbara, 1332 Santa Barbara St • Free • 729-5038 • 2-3:30pm 3rd Mo.

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With Will Ackerman, Barbara Higbie, Alex deGrassi & Todd Boston • Lobero Theatre • $39, $49, $105 • 963-0761 • 8pm Mo, 12/19. ��

Retro holiday cheer with dance ﬂoor in front of stage • Granada Theatre • $44-$89 • 899-2222 • 7:30pm Mo, 12/19. ��

With local musicians sitting in • SOhO • $8 • 962-7776 • 7:30pm Mo, 12/19.

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Victoria St at Chapala St • Free • 5pm to closing Mo.

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One-on-one tutoring for adults • Goleta Library, 500 N Fairview Av • Free • Appt: 964-7878 • 11am-noon Mo. ��

South Coast Recycling & Transfer Station, 4430 Calle Real • Free • 681-4345 • 7am-5pm Mo-Sa.

Children can build all kinds of creations which will then be put on display • Goleta Library, 500 N Fairview Av • Free • 9647878 • 3:30-4:30pm 3rd Tu. ��

Children read to a trained therapy dog • Goleta Library, 500 N Fairview • Free • Drop in: 964-7878 • Tu & Th. ��

Trained volunteers assist students • Central Library • Free • 564-5603 • 3:30-6:30pm Mo, Tu, We, Th.

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Open dance classes with LA instructors in Hip Hop, Jazz & Contemporary • Momentum Dance Company, 316 A State St • $25/$30 • 364-1638 • 6:30-8pm Tu. ��

Experienced adult beginners • Montecito Ballet, 527 E Gutierrez St • $20/$25 • (917) 254-9808 • 5:30-7pm Tu. ��

Improve your skills, reﬁne your technique • SB Dance Ctr, 127 W Canon Perdido St • $15/class • 636- 4410 • 6:30pm Tu. ��

Dances from an earlier time • First Presbyterian Church, 21 E Constance Av • $5 • www.sbcds.org • 7:30-9:30pm Tu. ��

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Informal activities relating to rainforest-dwelling animals • Santa Barbara Zoo • Free with admission • 962-5339 • 11am3pm Mo, 12/19. ��

Merchant specials, games, prizes & fun • Public Market,

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Afro-Brazilian martial art • Westside Dance, 2009 De La Vina St • $15 • 280-9742 • 6:15pm Tu. If you or someone you love has diabetes • Goleta Valley Cottage Hospital • Free • 681-6441 • 10-11am Tu & Th. ��

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John Schnackenberg & Cougar Estrada • Lovejoy’s Pickle Rm, 126 E Canon Perdido • Free • 965-1015 • 7-11pm 3rd We.

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Country dancing: line dance, two-step & swing tunes! Butler Events Ctr, 5555 Hollister Av • $5 • 6pm We.

Hour of silence • La Casa de Maria, 800 El Bosque Rd • Donation • 969-5031 • 1-2pm Th.

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Dargan’s Irish Pub, 18 E Ortega St • Free • 8:30pm We.

Drop-in • Central Library • Free • 564-5604 • 4-6pm Th.

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Montecito Library • Free • 969-5063 • 2-3pm Th.

Two hr lake cruise aboard the Osprey • $7/$15 • 686-5050 • 10am & 2pm We, Fr, Sa, Su & 3pm Fr, Sa, Su.

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SOhO • $10 • 962-7776 • 8pm Th, 12/22.

Montecito’s only National Historic Landmark • $25 • RSVP Required: 565-5653 • 10am & 2pm We & Sa.

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Earl Warren Showgrounds • Free • 8am-3pm Th.

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Centering, pleasure & inspiration • Goleta Library, 500 N Fairview Av • Free • 964-7878 • 6:00-7:30pm 3rd We.

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Bring your best friends for photos with Santa • Pet Angels, Paseo Nuevo • Info/appts: 900-7385 • Daily thru 12/24.

Antioch University, 602 Anacapa St Rm 121 • Free • 453-4570 • 7-8:30pm 3rd We.

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Guitarist, vocalist, pianist, composer • Carr Winery, 414 N Salsipuedes St •Free • 6-8pm Fr, 12/23.

Old Town State Street • Free • 3-6:30pm Tu.

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4004 Foxen Cyn Rd • Free • 688-3555 • 8:30am-4pm Tu-Sa.

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Learn the ancient Chinese game GO • Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf Cafe, De La Vina St & State St • Free • 6pm to closing We.

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Practice your French • www.sbfrenchgroup.yolasite.com • Arnoldi’s, 600 Olive St • Free • 569-1659 • 5:30-7pm, We.

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Cost covered by most insurance companies • SB Cottage Hosp • 569-8240 • 1-4pm We, Th. ��

Alice Keck Park Mem. Garden • Free • 564-1939 • 4-6pm We. SB Cottage Hosp • Free • 569-7201 • 10-11am We. Cottage Rehab Hosp • $15 • 569-8999x82330 • 10-11am We.

English language learners practice with native speakers • Central Library Adult Literacy Ctr • Free • 564-5619 • 5:30-6:30pm We. ��

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Puzzles, games & memory enhancement exercises • Friendship Ctr, 820 N Fairview Av •$125 • 722-1306 • $50 includes lunch • 9:30am-1:30pm Th. ��

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Skills for long-term weight management for women • 5276 Hollister #457 • $120/month • 403-9585 • 6-7:30pm Th. ��

La Casa De Maria • Donation • 969-5031 • 6–7pm Th.

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Newhouse 3, Quinto St & Bath St • Free • 895-2079 • 8-9pm Th.

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Drop-in • Central Library • Free • 564-5604 • 10-noon We, Fr, Sa.

Honoring mentors: keynote speaker Pat Mitchell, ﬁrst woman President & CEO of PBS • Four Seasons Biltmore Coral Casino • $125 • 722-1306 • www.cadasb.org • 11:30am-1:30pm Th, 2/9.

With Yulia Maluta • SB Athletic Club, 520 Castillo St • Info: (760 ) 271-7183 • 6:30-7:30pm Th.

Guided meditations for relaxation & stress relief • Mahakankala Buddhist Ctr, 508 Brinkerhoff Av • $5 • 563-6000 • 12:30-1pm We.

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For parents of teens ages 16-26 • Wellness Ctr, 617 Garden St, 2nd Fl • Free • 884-8440x3206 • 5:30-6:30pm Th.

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Holiday music, homemade lasagna, salad, vegetables & dessert • Veterans Memorial Bldg, 112 W Cabrillo Blvd • Donation • www.OrganicSoupKitchen.org • Noon Su, 12/25.

Choral training for kids grades 1-8 • First Presbyterian Church, 21 E Constance Av • Free ﬁrst session • 319-2445 • 4-5:15pm Th.

Using the‘Wellness Recovery Action Plan to make positive changes in our lives • 617 Garden St, 2nd ﬂ • Free • 252-0483 • 6-7:30pm Th.

Relaxation & stress relief • Mahakankala Buddhist Ctr, 508 Brinkerhoff Av • $5 • 563-6000 • 12:30-1pm We.

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Bronfman Family Jewish Ctr, 524 Chapala St • Donation • 9571115 • 10:30-Noon We.

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SB Cottage Hosp. Courtyard • Free • Noon-5pm We.

Props provided: yoga blocks, blankets & straps • Unity Chapel, 227 E Arrellaga St • $13/$15 • Info: www.taniaisaac.com • 9:30am We, Fr. Hatha 1 Yoga with Bob Andre • Summerland Church, 2400 Lillie Av • $0-$15 • 5:30-7pm We.

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First United Methodist Church, 305 E Anapamu St • Free • 9633579 • 7 & 9pm Sa, 12/24 & 10am Su, 12/25.

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Garden Court, 1116 De La Vina St • Free • 845-5314 • 3-5pm We, 12/21. ��

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Meet our newly elected public ofﬁcials • Louise Lowry Davis Center • Free • Noon-2pm We, 12/21.

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Shop for ceramics, jewelry, woodwork & more • Camino Real Marketplace • Free • 685-3458 • 10am-5pm Sa, 12/24.

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SB Dance Ctr, 127A W Canon Perdido St • $15 • 899-2901 • 5:30-6:30pm We.

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Learn to Riff, Chug & Shufﬂe • Santa Barbara Festival Ballet, 1019 Chapala St • $31-$62 per month • Info: 966-0711 • 3:45-4:45pm We. ��

SOhO • $10/$15 • 962-7776 • 9:30pm Fr, 12/23.

Relax with friends & a glass of wine • Impact Hub, 1117 State St • $10 • Info: 284-0078 • 4:30pm We.

Mary, Joseph & baby Jesus, Wise Men, shepherds, angels, & a host of animals including camels, sheep, goats & donkeys • First United Methodist Church, 305 E Anapamu St • Free • 5:30-7:30pm We, 12/21-23.

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�� SB Bridge Ctr, 2255 Las Positas Rd • $15 • www.sbbridge.org

Guided lunchtime meditation • Mahakankala Buddhist Ctr, 508 Brinkerhoff Av • $5 • 563-6000 • 12:30-1pm Th.

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Good grub & Goldish guitar • Blush Restaurant & Lounge, 630 State St • Free • 957-1300 • 7pm We.

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Mahakankala Buddhist Ctr • $5 • 563-6000 • 12:30-1pm Tu,We, Th.

Spanish-language study group • Adult Literacy Ctr, Central Library • Free • 364-1066 • 4-5pm Th.

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Learn how to show your dog the ins & outs of dog shows • SB Humane Society, 5399 Overpass Rd • $6 • 6:30pm We.

800 El Bosque Rd • Donation • 969-5031 • 10:30-11:30am Tu.

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Miracle band celebration & fundraiser • Cottage Hospital, corner Oak Park Ln & W Pueblo St • Info: apeyrat@sbch.org • 10:30am-3pm Tu, 12/20.

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Practice Italian • Arnoldi’s, 600 Olive St • Free • parliamo. yolasite.com • 5:30-7pm Mo.

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Valle Verde, 900 Calle De Los Amigos • Free • 845-5314 • 3:305:30pm Tu, 12/20.

Cottage Rehab Hosp • $15 • 569-8999 • 10-11am Th.

SOhO • $15 • 962-7776 • 6pm We, 12/21.

Food, entertainers, speakers • Bronfman Family Comm Ctr, 524 Chapala St • 957-1115 • 12-1:15pm Tu.

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Conﬁdential support group • 110 La Paz Av • Free • 252-0483 • 6-7:30pm 1st, 3rd & 5th Tu.

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Share food, stories & laughter • Impact Hub, 1117 State St • $5 • Info: 284-0078 • Noon Tu.

Line dancing lessons • Baja Sharkeez, 525 State St • Free • 8pm Tu.

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Intro to books & listening for Children 2 to 5 • Goleta Library, 500 N Fairview • Free • 964-7878 • 10:30am We & Th.

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Age 60 & better • Botanic Garden, 1212 Mission Cyn Rd • Free • 682-4726 • 9am-5pm Mo, 12/19.

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Fun for all ages • Davis Ctr, De La Vina St & Victoria St • Free • 969-6815 • 1pm Mo.

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Cougar Estrada & John Schnackenberg • The Pickle Room, 126 E Canon Perdido St • Free • 7pm 3rd Tu

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Beginners, inter & advanced • SB Bridge Ctr, 2255 Las Positas Rd • $15 • Schedule/info: 687-1777 • www.sbbridge.org • 7-9pm Mo. ��

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David Kim, Village Properties, is the new Santa Barbara Association of REALTORS® President. He is pictured here with Santa Barbara Mayor Helene Schneider and Village Properties Co-Owner Renee Grubb

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By Mark M. Whitehurst, PhD / VOICE

�� Kim will lead one of the largest organizations in Santa Barbara, with over 1,200 members and afﬁliates in a local industry which handles over $3 billion in annual sales. Thanking the entire body for their support, as well as his partner and wife Aniko, several individuals, and especially Ed Edick, who sent his congratulations from Hawaii, and Renee Grubb, the co-owners of Village Properties, for taking him in ten years ago, the appreciative Kim related, “Renee would take my calls late at night about how to handle a transaction and send me encouragement and emojis... I would have to say Renee your emoji is at 100,” he continued. “The Awards Committee is a most important part of the Installation Luncheon because it gives us the opportunity to identify individuals whose contributions to the Association, the community and/or the real estate industry qualify them for an award and recognition,” shared Grubb, Past SBAOR President and Awards Committee Chair. Paul Suding, of Compass Real Estate, served as the Master of Ceremonies for the Installation of the new leadership team. Installed as President Elect was, Andy Alexander; Janet Caminite as vice president; Stuart Morse as Secretary/Treasurer. Serving as directors will be Marcos Lazaro, Jordan Robinson, Jean Sedar, Justin Corrado, Thomas Schultheis, Bob Walsmith, Jr., Adrienne Schuele, Sue Irwin, Afﬁliate Director Guy Rivera, and immediate Past President Alec Bruice.

Lorie Bartron, Berkshire Hathaway was presented the Distinguished Service Award by Stuart Morse of Goodwin & Thyne Properties

Alyson Spann, Village Properties, was presented with the REALTOR� of the Year Award by Janet Caminite, Sotheby’s International Realty

Jo Ann Mermis, Berkshire Hathaway was presented the Good Neighbor Award by Kyle Kemp, District Manager of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices

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A Digital Conversation with David Kim, SBAOR’s 2017 President

COMMUNITY ADVOCATE WITH BOTH THUMBS READY TO SEND AN EMOJI, ��

VOICE: SBAOR is one of the largest and oldest organizations in SB, what do you enjoy most about this organization?

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VOICE: What is the most enjoyable aspect of working in your ﬁeld?

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David Kim of Village Properties received the gavel from Immediate Past President Alec Bruice. He is pictured here with his wife Aniko Kim who was presented with ﬂowers.

VOICE: Do you have a mentor and how has this helped your career?

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VOICE: What is the most fun activity for you in Santa Barbara?

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�� VOICE: What drew you into the committees of SBAOR?

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A Good Neighbor Honored... Meet Jo Ann Mermis WHIRLWIND DASH UPSTATE�� Community �� service “makes �� my heart sing �� and feeds my �� soul.” �� - Jo Ann Mermis ��

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Andy Alexander, Santa Barbara Brokers presented Sarah Sinclair, SB Independent, with the Afﬂiate of the Year Award

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Award presenter John Chufar, Sterling Properties with Honorary Member for Life Award Recipient Ed Fuller, San Roque Realty, Inc.

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Honorary Member for Life Award Recipient Michele Allyn, Allyn & Associates, with presenter John Chufar, Sterling Properties

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Local Representatives: Goleta Councilmember Michael T. Bennett and Mayor Pro Tem Stuart Kasdin; Goleta Mayor Paula Perotte; Santa Barbara Mayor Helene Schneider; SB Councilmember Frank Hotchkiss; SBAOR Immediate Past President Alec Bruice; CA State Senator Hannah-Beth Jackson; and SB Councilmember Gregg Hart

Elaine Abercrombie, and SBAOR Exec. Director Bob Hart

Master of Ceremonies Paul Suding of Compass Real Estate

Devin Wong and Emily Kellenberger, both of Village Properties

Matt Vaughan, Sun Coast RE presented David Magid, Village Properties, with the Howard Gates Award

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Village Properties Agents. Back: David Magid, Sharon Wilson, Judy Robinson, Renee Grubb, Regina Magid, and Marcella Simmons. Front: Susan Jordano, Bob Jennings (with BHHS), Jennie Bradley, Alyson Spann, and Phyllis Lenker

Village Properties Team, Back: Thomas Dabney; Paul Didier, (United Way); Renee Grubb; Kevin Hall; Lesley Hall; Patty Tunnicliffe. Front: Steve Ortiz, (United Way), Bob Curtis; Louis Manzo; Susan Manzo; and Taylor Sampanis. Gary Goldberg and Robyn Basiago, both of Coastal Properties, and Laury Woods, Home Realty & Inv. (front)

Kasey Gillis SBAOR Staff Liaison with her son Hudson

Paul Didier, United Way of SB, received the Community Service Award from Paul Hurst, Berkshire Hathaway

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The 2017 Board of Directors are sworn in: Guy Rivera, Bob Walsmith, Jr., Sue Irwin, Andy Alexander, Justin Corrado, Stuart Morse,Thomas Schultheis, Adrienne Schuele, Jordan Robinson, Jean Sedar, Mark Lazaro, Janet Caminite, David Kim, and Alec Bruice

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�� The 34th edition of the Santa Barbara Film Festival will be held February 1st through 11th, 2017. Tickets range from $20-$125. Festival passes and sponsorships are still available. For info visit www.sbﬁlmfestival.org

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1379 Oak Creek Canyon Rd | $12,500,000 3353 Padaro Ln | $10,900,000 6 BEDS 8 BATHS 3 BEDS 4 BATHS Gregg Leach 805.565.8873 Grubb Campbell 805.895.6226

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319 W Ortega St | $1,595,000 3 BEDS 4 BATHS Susan Jordano 805.680.9060

605/607 Cowles Rd | $9,700,000 4 BEDS 4 BATHS Riskin Partners 805.565.8600

926 Buena Vista Dr | $8,875,000 4 BEDS 7 BATHS Riskin Partners 805.565.8600

20 Camino Verde | $6,695,000 4 BEDS 5 BATHS Aaron Gilles 805.895.1877

645 El Bosque Rd | $5,795,000 3 BEDS 4 BATHS Riskin Partners 805.565.8600

999 Hot Springs Rd | $4,745,000 4 BEDS 3 BATHS Kim Hultgen 805.895.2067

2347 E Valley Rd | $4,495,000 5 BEDS 8 BATHS Marcy Bazzani 805.717.0450

1759 Glen Oaks Dr | $3,595,000 4 BEDS 3 BATHS Riskin Partners 805.565.8600

130 Anacapa St | $3,195,000 3 BEDS 4 BATHS Priscilla/Tim 805.680.7146

1145 San Antonio Creek Rd | $3,000,000 5 BEDS 5 BATHS Regina/David 805.451.1994

1721 Garden St | $2,150,000 5 BEDS 4 BATHS Julie/Jeﬀ 805.895.9498

18 W Victoria St 310 | $1,799,000 1 BED 2 BATHS Chris/Don 805.453.3407

2310 Whitney Ave | $1,749,000 3 BEDS 3 BATHS The Hall Team 805.451.9998

3036 Hermosa Rd | $1,549,000 3 BEDS 2 BATHS Emily Kellenberger 805.252.2773

750 Calle Alella | $1,549,000 3 BEDS 2 BATHS Steven Streich 805.432.0512

2519 Emerson St | $1,175,000 3 BEDS 2 BATHS Jim Witmer 805.448.3921

4846 Sandyland Rd | $1,095,000 3 BEDS 3 BATHS Don Hedden 805.452.9595

7 Violet Ln | $1,000,000 4 BEDS 4 BATHS Gail Shannon 805.448.7887

15 Calle Capistrano | $979,000 2 BEDS 1 BATH Marcy Bazzani 805.717.0450

562 Apple Grove Cir | $899,000 4 BEDS 3 BATHS John Bahura 805.680.5175

6173 Braeburn Dr | $849,000 4 BEDS 2 BATHS Cara Gamberdella 805.680.3826

7706 Calle Real | $788,000 3 BEDS 2 BATHS Julie/Jeﬀ 805.895.9498

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Stay Warm, Comfy and Energy Efﬁcient This Holiday Season

County-operated emPower Program Offers Green Advice for the Season By Javier Saucedo, emPower Central Coast Energy Coach / Community Contributor

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Manténgase caliente, cómodo y eﬁciente en energía durante esta temporada navideña El programa emPower administrado por el condado ofrece consejos ecológicos para la temporada Por Javier Saucedo, entrenador de Energía del programa emPower de la Costa Central / Colaborador de la comunidad

ON TODAS LAS FIESTAS, DECORACIONES, VIAJES Y REGALOS PARA ENVOLVER,��

�� Para programar una cita, llame al (805) 568-3566 o por Internet: www.empowersbc.org. El programa emPower de la Costa Central ofrece incentivos voluntarios, ﬁnanciamiento y otros servicios para ayudar a los dueños de una sola familia en los Condados de Santa Bárbara, Ventura y San Luis Obispo a hacer las mejoras de energía en el hogar más fáciles y asequibles. EmPower fue establecido por el Condado de Santa Bárbara para ayudar a la comunidad a preservar el medio ambiente, ayudando a reducir el consumo de energía y estimular la economía mediante la creación de puestos de trabajo a través de soluciones innovadoras y voluntarias para apoyar un mercado de rendimiento sostenible.

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Home Sales Expected to Expand Modestly in 2017

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Santa Barbara Mortgage Interest Rates Conforming Loans to $417,000 (single family)

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Please call for current rates on purchases and refinances • Coastal Housing Partnership Member PROSPECT MORTGAGE Jon McCuskey, NMLS # 357850 (805) 456-9120

Rates are supplied by participating institutions prior to publishing deadline and are deemed reliable. They do not constitute a commitment to lend and are not guaranteed. For more information and additional loan types and rates, consumers should contact the lender of their choice. CASA Santa Barbara cannot guarantee the accuracy and availability of quoted rates. All quotes are based on total points including loan. Rates are effective as of 12/14/16. ** Annual percentage rate subject to change after loan closing.

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AMERICAN LIFE IN POETRY Column 612

By Ted Kooser, U.S. Poet Laureate

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What I Want to Do Most of the Time It feels like I need To go to my dad’s house And when I’m at my dad’s house I want to go to my mom’s house I want to be at both houses

American Life In Poetry does not accept unsolicited submissions. American Life in Poetry is made possible by The Poetry Foundation (www.poetryfoundation.org), publisher of Poetry Magazine. It is also supported by the Department of English at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Poem copyright ©2014 by Torie Dailey, “What I Want to Do Most of the Time,” from Rattle Young Poets Anthology, (The Rattle Foundation, 2014). Poem reprinted by permission of Torie Dailey and the publisher. Introduction copyright © 2016 by The Poetry Foundation. The introduction’s author, Ted Kooser, served as United States Poet Laureate Consultant in Poetry to the Library of Congress from 2004-2006.

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Citizens Planning Association hosts County Farewell with Salud Carbajal By Lee Moldaver, ALE Citizens Planning Association

ONGRESSMAN-ELECT SALUD CARBAJAL REVIEWED HIS 25+ YEARS OF PUBLIC SERVICE��

Some of the attendees gathered to celebrate Salud Carbajal: Dr. Paul Hernadi, Mary Louise Days, Sue Mellor, Bill Rupp, Sheila Lodge, David Landecker, Nancy Black, Cameron Schunk, Salud Carbajal, Dr. Stuart Kasdin, Katie Davis, Bill Shelor, Lee Moldaver, Fred Sweeney, Alex Pujo, Kate Mullin, Mary Rose, Cathy Murillo, June Sochel, Eric Friedman, Mindy Fogg, Hillary Blackerby, and Lindsey Baker

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Community News

SBMA Receives Charity Navigator’s Four-Star Rating

ANKED NATIONALLY AS AN EFFICIENT NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION,��

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�� Visitors enjoy viewing in one of the Museum’s galleries �� The Museum is located at 1130 State Street �� and is open Tuesday - Sunday 11am to 5pm, �� Free Thursday Evenings 5 – 8pm. For info call �� 805.963.4364 or visit www.sbma.net ��

Dr. Ayesha Shaikh named Physician of the Year for Santa Barbara County

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Dos Pueblos Principal Shawn Carey is Santa Barbara Uniﬁed’s new Assistant Superintendent

�� Shawn Carey �� Submitted by Sergeant Riley L. Harwood, Community & Media Relations / PIO, City Of �� Santa Barbara, Police Department ��

HAWN CAREY WILL BEGIN THE NEW YEAR AS THE SANTA BARBARA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT’S ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT OF SECONDARY EDUCATION. ��

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