This Week

Where: Sedgwick Reserve, 3566 Brinkerhoff Avenue, Santa Ynez Info: sedgwick.nrs.ucsb.edu SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 23 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 MONDAY, FEBRUARY 24 Montecito Groundwater Sustainability Agency Meeting The Montecito Groundwater Basin supplies the community’s many public and private wells. Available data suggests that groundwater levels are low following the worst drought in the region’s history. This public meeting is an opportunity for local stakeholders to become more informed about the state of this vital resource. When: 5 pm Where: Montecito Union School, 385 San Ysidro Road THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 20 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 21 Montecito Trail Sunrise Hike Join Montecito Trail Foundation members each Friday morning for a roughly three-mile hike When: 6:30 am Where: Hot Springs Trailhead 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 at memberser vices@uclub.org 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 22 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 (If you have a Montecito event, or an event that concerns Montecito, please e-mail newseditor@montecitojournal.net or call (805) 565-1860) THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 20

Taycan Electric Car Launch Event Join Porsche Santa Barbara for the unveiling of the first all-electric car with the genuine soul of a Porsche, the new Taycan. Featuring the exhilarating sports car performance and iconic design of a Porsche, this new vehicle proves that the future of the luxury sports car is electrifyingly bright. When: 6-8 pm Where: Porsche Santa Barbara Showroom, 402 South Hope Avenue Info: 805-682-2000; porschesantabarbara.com This Week Montecito in and around Montecito Tide Guide Day Low Hgt High Hgt Low Hgt High Hgt Low Hgt Thurs, Feb 20 1:17 AM 2.2 7:24 AM 5.6 2:29 PM -0.9 9:03 PM 3.9 Fri, Feb 21 1:57 AM 1.9 8:03 AM 5.7 3:01 PM -0.9 9:28 PM 4 Sat, Feb 22 2:32 AM 1.7 8:38 AM 5.6 3:30 PM -0.8 9:52 PM 4.1 Sun, Feb 23 3:04 AM 1.6 9:10 AM 5.5 3:56 PM -0.6 10:15 PM 4.1 Mon, Feb 24 3:36 AM 1.4 9:41 AM 5.3 4:20 PM -0.3 10:39 PM 4.2 Tues, Feb 25 4:08 AM 1.4 10:12 AM 5 4:44 PM 0 11:03 PM 4.3 Wed, Feb 26 4:43 AM 1.2 10:43 AM 4.5 5:07 PM 0.4 11:28 PM 4.3 Thurs, Feb 27 5:21 AM 1.4 11:17 AM 4 5:28 PM 0.9 11:55 PM 4.3 Fri, Feb 28 6:07 AM 1.5 11:56 AM 3.4 5:49 PM 1.4 THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 27 Rosewood Miramar Inaugural Vintner Dinner In partnership with France’s Guigal Winery, the Miramar brings together Patrick Will of Vintus Wines, Executive Chef Massimo Falsini and Wine Director Daniel Fish, for a selection of white, rosé, and rare red wines from the Guigal Estate. Along with the wine, a sumptuous six-course meal will be served in the resort’s elegant Founder’s Dining Room. When: 6:30-9:30 pm Where: Rosewood Miramar, 1759 South Jameson Lane Cost: $240 per person, excluding taxes and fees; advance ticket required. Info: www.rosewoodhotels.com/en/ miramar-beach-montecito/overview/ event-calendar FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 28 Montecito Trail Hike Join Montecito Trail Foundation members each Friday morning for a roughly three-mile hike When: 8:30 am Where: San Ysidro Trailhead JACK’S WEEKLY FORECAST BY JACK MARTIN After a great start to the rainy season in December of 2019, we have gone from 130% of normal rainfall for year to date to 78% present. County wide we have received 42% of normal rainfall for the water-year. The good news is finally we see some light at the end of the tunnel. A low-pressure system will sag south and form a cut-off low. This type of weather system is a forecaster’s nightmare but might give us some rain Friday into Saturday. This system is no Barn Burner, but anything will help. No rain is predicted for the next seven days, just dry and sunny conditions. Looking for a “March Miracle”! •MJ