INSIDE THIS ISSUE

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Village Beat – Montecito Fire Chief Kevin Taylor retires, Golf Max in Loreto Plaza gets a new owner, and a correction for the Astrid de Wild article last week

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Letters to the Editor – Filtering through the county’s cannabis ordinance, Cox owes someone some money, debris flow thoughts, fresh uni, and more praise for Montecito Tide Guide

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Montecito Miscellany – Some Super Bowl fun, Hearts Aligned luncheon, two exhibits open at the art museum, and more

Our Town – A look inside Santa Barbara Black Culture House, founded to shed light on the African diaspora

Society Invites – Lauris Rose, board president of SB International Orchid Show, Inc., digs into the yearly showcase at the showgrounds slated to bloom March 10-12

Dear Montecito – Sadie Brickman Reynolds, all of 11 years old, digs into family roots while stepping into the spotlight for The Secret Garden

Your Westmont – The observatory opened for stargazers, the orchestra tours, and women’s swimming makes a big splash

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Living Well with Parkinson’s Disease 2023 Symposium

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ELKS LODGE, 150 N. Kellogg Ave., Santa Barbara

Saturday, April 1, 9:00 am - 3:00 pm

$30 fee includes coffee, pastries, lunch

Register at mypasb.org or scan the QR code or send $30 check to: PASB, P.O. Box 6254, SB 93160

Sponsored by:

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Brilliant Thoughts – From childhood to math, the words of Ashleigh Brilliant will teach you about how we learn Ernie’s World – Ernie faces his phobias and heads deep into the ancient burial site of Newgrange in Ireland

Community Voices – Dr. Cortney Warren offers advice to ease the challenging burden of letting go of one’s ex-spouse after a painful divorce

On Entertainment – Locals screen at SBIFF, Ted Nash continues to transform his work, and Nina Yoshida Nelsen in An American Dream

The Giving List – Leading From Within is elevating the area’s nonprofit leadership and connecting these organizations so they can work together

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Hot Topics – Lots of progress to relay in this year’s Annual Report from Montecito Fire Protection District

Celebrating History – Hattie Beresford is on the lookout for Gaviota Lookout’s 50 new acres during a tour via MULE with Arroyo Hondo Preserve’s John Warner

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Far Flung Travel – Missing the annual Christmas Bird Count, Chuck heads out on his own to see what winged wonders are out there

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Sterling Kelly: active community member, competitive ballroom dancer, trusted confidante, and loved by all who knew her

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The Optimist Daily – Rats to the rescue with these small tech-savvy backpacks that can help locate survivors during natural disasters

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Calendar of Events – Now and Then at the Alcazar, Air Supply at Chumash, the Choral Society gets romantic, and more

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Classifieds – Our own “Craigslist” of classified ads, in which sellers offer everything from summer rentals to estate sales

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Mini Meta Crossword Puzzles

Local Business Directory – Smart business owners place business cards here so readers know where to look when they need what those businesses offer