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THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 13

MERRAG Community Awareness Event Chaplain Jerry Gray with non-profit organization “Chaplain 24/7” provides this Course on Disaster Psychology for family and community safety and emergency preparedness. Topics include: What is “Disaster Trauma”? What are the causes of a “traumatic crisis”? What are the psychological impacts of a disaster on you, your family members, and neighbors? What are the emotional or physical symptoms of trauma for various age groups? What is “psychological first aid” and how can it be used after a disaster? What steps can you take to reduce your own stress? What ‘not’ to say when providing support to disaster survivors. When: 10 am to noon Where: Montecito Fire Department, 595 San Ysidro Road RVSP: Email Joyce Reed at jreed@montecitofire.com or call (805) 969-2537

Tech Help Sessions Reserve a 30-minute session with library staff for help with basic computer skills (email or internet), downloadable library materials, and the Black Gold App When: 10 am to 12 pm Where: Montecito Library, 1469 East Valley Road Appointments: (805) 969-5063

Knit ‘N Needle Fiber art crafts (knitting, crochet, embroidery, and more) drop-in and meetup for all ages at Montecito Library When: 2 pm to 3:30 pm Where: 1469 East Valley Road Info: 969-5063

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 14

Farmers Market When: 8 to 11:15 am Where: south side of Coast Village Road

Wine & Cheese Tasting Complimentary wine and cheese tasting at Montecito Village Grocery When: 3:30 to 5:30 pm Where: 1482 East Valley Road

Spanish Conversation Group at the Montecito Library The Montecito Library hosts a Spanish Conversation Group. The group is for anyone interested in practicing and improving conversational skills in Spanish. Participants should be familiar with the basics. When: 1 pm to 2:30 pm Where: Montecito Library, 1469 East Valley Road Info: 969-5063

Tech Help Sessions Reserve a 30-minute session with library staff for help with basic computer skills (email or internet), downloadable library materials, and the Black Gold App When: 3 pm to 5 pm Where: Montecito Library, 1469 East Valley Road Appointments: (805) 969-5063

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 15

Book Signing Join Michael Booker, author of Gods of Our Time: A Paris Love Story, for a reading and book signing of this smart, funny, and emotional love story set in the 1920s, featuring charac-

Porsche Taycan Launch Event Witness the unveiling of the first all-electric car with the genuine soul of a Porsche. This vehicle features the exhilarating performance and iconic Porsche design in every cut and detail that you expect to find in a world class sportscar yet it’s something altogether new to behold. When: 6-8 pm Where: Porsche Santa Barbara Showroom, 402 S Hope Ave

ters who explore Paris and their own hearts and souls to find whether love is possible When: 3-4 pm Where: Tecolote Book Shop, 1470 East Valley Road

A Taste of Italy Belmond El Encanto welcomes famed Cocktail Specialist Walter Bolzonella of Belmond Hotel Cipriani for an evening of cocktail demonstrations and tastings. This one-night-only event is free and open to the public and cocktails are priced individually. The Venice-made man is an icon in one of Italy’s greatest culinary capitals and even has a celebrity reputation, having poured his friend George Clooney a drink before the actor walked down the wedding aisle in 2018. When: 4-9 pm Where: Belmond El Encanto, 800 Alvarado Place, Santa Barbara

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 17

Mayan Archeology Lecture Join Dr. Richard Hansen, director of the Mirador Basin Project, for an entertaining and enlightening evening exploring the wonders of Guatemala’s remote El Mirador excavation. For more than 40 years, Dr. Hansen has been exploring what may be the largest archeological site in the world, located deep in the El Peten rainforest. Learn about the mysteries that remain and the efforts to preserve this amazing site for future scholarship and exploration. When: 6:30 pm Where: Karpeles Manuscript Library, 21 West Anapamu

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 18

Mind, Body & Soul Internationally renowned Aura Expert Pamala Oslie shares how our aura colors interact in relationships. With audience participation, Oslie demonstrates her insight and ability to read and explain colors. Bring your family and friends to this fun and exciting event. When: 7 pm Where: Marjorie Luke Theater, 721 East Cota Street Price: $24 Info: mindbodysoul.brownpapertickets.com

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 21

Montecito Tide Guide

Day Low Hgt High Hgt Low Hgt High Hgt Low Hgt Day Low Hgt High Hgt Low Hgt High Hgt Low Hgt Thurs, Feb 13 12:32 AM 4.8 6:33 AM 1 12:27 PM 4.3 6:41 PM 0.5 Fri, Feb 14 1:21 AM 4.8 7:52 AM 1 1:42 PM 3.5 7:27 PM 1.2 Sat, Feb 15 2:19 AM 4.9 9:28 AM 0.8 3:32 PM 2.9 8:26 PM 1.9 Sun, Feb 16 3:27 AM 4.9 11:03 AM 0.4 5:41 PM 2.9 9:50 PM 2.4 Mon, Feb 17 4:39 AM 5 12:15 PM -0.1 7:06 PM 3.2 11:19 PM 2.5 Tues, Feb 18 5:44 AM 5.2 1:10 PM -0.5 7:57 PM 3.5 Wed, Feb 19 12:27 AM 2.4 6:38 AM 5.4 1:53 PM -0.8 8:33 PM 3.7 Thurs, Feb 20 1:17 AM 2.2 7:24 AM 5.6 2:29 PM -0.9 9:03 PM 3.9

Santa Barbara Architecture Talk Join architect and art historian Anthony Grumbine, principal of Harrison Design, as he explores the storied history of our local architecture. His talk, “Victorian to Spanish Colonial Revival: The University Club as an Early Model,” includes a buffet lunch. When: 12 pm Where: University Club of Santa Barbara, 1332 Santa Barbara Street Admission: $28 for members; $40 for public. Info: RSVP required: memberservices@uclub.org

Sedgwick Reserve Public Hike Our docent guides will lead multiple levels of hikes to accommodate a diversity of abilities while offering insights into the unique geologic history, flora, and fauna of our spectacular Reserve. In addition to our hikes, we will offer a wildlife viewing on Saturday morning. Join some of our legendary “Wednesday Birders” for an easy natural history stroll around the historic Sedgwick ranch headquarters. When: Check-in at 8:30 am Where: Sedgwick Reserve, 3566 Brinkerhoff Avenue, Santa Ynez Info: sedgwick.nrs.ucsb.edu

Peter and the Wolf The Santa Barbara Youth Symphony performs the classic Prokofiev tale of adventure and bravery in partnership with the Community Arts Music Association. Pre-concert activities include a demonstration of orchestral instruments, a children’s activity area, a photobooth with animal imagery, and a reception for sponsors and VIP guests. Tours of the theater will be offered following the performance. When: 2 pm Where: The Granada Theatre, 1214 State Street Info: granadasb.org

JACK’S WEEKLY FORECAST by Jack Martin A fter an offshore pressure system weakens on Wednesday, it will move east. This will allow onshore winds that will bring back some morning dampness. On Thursday a low from the north will pass through but will do nothing more than cool us down a bit. A cut off low is likely to form south of our area, so not much rain will occur for us. We will then return to offshore winds with no chance of any rain for the next seven days. Not great for us. We want rain now.

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