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Ten young local singers will compete in the Teen Star Santa Barbara Showcase on Saturday, Feb. 23, at the Arlington. The goal of the annual talent contest is to nurture talent by inspiring passion, instilling a drive for success and encouraging excellence and professionalism. It was created by Santa Barbara native Joe Lambert, shown here with competitors Audrey Harmand, Sofia Schuster and Elizabeth Enderle.

You can read the full story on Page 6.

Photo contributed Incoming Santa Barbara County Fire Chief Mark Hartwig was recognized as the 2017 California Fire Chief of the Year by the California State Fire Chiefs’ Association.

SB County hires new fire chief Incoming Santa Barbara County Fire Chief Mark Hartwig was recognized as the 2017 California Fire Chief of the Year by the California State Fire Chiefs’ Association.

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Photo by JC Corliss “Celebrating our 10 year anniversary is certainly a milestone, but a bigger one is the impact that we’ve had in the lives of the kids that come through our program,” Joe Lambert says.

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fter a months-long selection process and several rounds of interviews, Mark A. Hartwig has been hired as the next chief of the Santa Barbara County Fire Department.

The county Board of Supervisors approved his appointment on Jan. 15. His first official day will be Feb. 18.

Since 2011, Hartwig has been chief of the San Bernardino County Fire District, leading a department of 1,065 employees, 70 fire stations and covering 10 incorporated cities and 60 unincorporated communities.

In Santa Barbara County, he will oversee a department of about 245 full-time employees with 16 fire stations, two battalions and three divisions.

He was recognized as the 2017 California Fire Chief of the Year by the California State Fire Chiefs’ Association and was appointed by then-Gov. Jerry Brown to the California Commission on Emergency Medical Services, where he continues to serve.

“I am excited to join the Santa Barbara County team and the well-respected County Fire Department, and look forward to further engaging our communities and our partners in the ongoing review and development of disaster readiness and response,” Hartwig said.

“Engagement and partnerships are the keys to success.”

“Santa Barbara County has a long history of catastrophic fires, but an equally long history of outstanding fire chiefs who have guided our department and county through these tough times,” said 5th District Supervisor Steve Lavagnino, the board chairman. “Our board is confident that Chief Hartwig brings with him the experience, expertise and drive to take on this challenge. We are committed to provide him with the tools that he needs to do his job effectively.”

“We were fortunate to be presented with several highly qualified and exemplary candidates for this critical position,” County Executive Officer Mona Miyasato said.

“Chief Hartwig stood out given his experience, statewide leadership, expertise in emergency medical services, and understanding of disaster readiness.”

“I would like to recognize former Santa Barbara County Fire Chief Mike Dyer, who has served as Interim Fire Chief since the retirement of Chief Eric Peterson last fall. We appreciate his willingness to fill an important role,” she added.

Prior to being named San Bernardino County Fire Chief, Hartwig served six years with the Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District, where he was promoted to the rank of Deputy Chief. Prior to that, he served with San Bernardino County Fire, starting as an extra-help firefighter in 1992 and working his way to the rank of captain, serving as the department’s Emergency Medical Services supervisor and training officer.

Hartwig has been working closely with the California Fire Chiefs Association to help solidify county and local governments’ role in the delivery of emergency medical services. He served as president of the California Fire Chiefs Association for 2017-18 and is an advisory board member for the Loma Linda University Emergency Medical Care Program and the Victor Valley Community College Paramedic Academy. In December 2012, he was appointed to the California Commission on Emergency Medical Services.

Hartwig has a master’s degree in emergency services administration, bachelor’s degrees in zoology and emergency medical care, and associate degrees in paramedic studies and fire administration, as well as numerous certifications in fire studies.

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When disaster struck

One family’s story exemplifies tragedy of 2018 debris flows

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By Raiza Giorgi publisher@santabarbarafamilylife.com

ust a few days before the first anniversary of the tragic Montecito debris flows, Julie Chackel-Stevens reflected on her terrifying memories and said, “Did that really happen? It all seemed so surreal.”

Her elderly parents, Reno and Joan Chackel, survived the horrific ordeal through a dramatic rescue by strangers, although their home on Hot Springs Road did not.

“This past year has been life-altering for all of us, as my dad ended up passing away in June of this year,” she said.

Locally, the anniversary of the disaster was marked in multiple ways.

Hundreds of people participated on Jan. 9 in a short program at Lower Manning Park and then walked down San Ysidro Road in a candlelight procession to All Saints By-the-Sea Episcopal Church on Eucalyptus Lane, south of Highway 101.

Those attending were serenaded by survivor Lauren Cantin, whose rescue from the debris of her home was one of the biggest victories for first responders that day. The image of her being pulled out, covered in mud, thrust her into the national spotlight.

A new 22-minute documentary was released

by TV Santa Barbara on the first anniversary of the disaster. It features four survivors who lived on Montecito and San Ysidro creeks, where the catastrophic debris flows were the most destructive.

The documentary also includes dramatic photos and video of the immediate aftermath by Mike Eliason of the Santa Barbara County Fire Department, Capt. Drue Holthe of the Montecito Fire Protection District, and other local photographers.

TVSB is airing the video on the “Newsmakers with Jerry Roberts” program, which is available at https://www.newsmakerswithjr. com and on Youtube at www.youtube.com/ newsmakerswithjr.

The flash flooding and debris flows on Jan. 9, 2018, killed 23 people and destroyed or damaged 470 structures just weeks after the Thomas Fire burned most of the vegetation off the mountains above Montecito.

Since the disaster, volunteers with the Santa Barbara County Search and Rescue team have spent every weekend searching for Jack Cantin, 17, and Lydia Sutthithepa, 2, who are still listed

Lauren Cantin, who was rescued from the wreckage of her family’s home, sang at a public gathering for the one-year anniversary of the devastating Montecito flash flooding and debris flows.

Photo contributed Debris flow survivors included Joan Chackel, Montecito Firefighter Jeff Villareal, Reno Chackel and Violeta Orlando.

as missing.

On the evening of Jan. 8, just before disaster descended, Chackel-Stevens was hundreds of miles away at her home in Boise, Idaho. She remembers talking with her mother and urging her to leave, but felt comforted when her mother said a longtime caretaker was coming to stay with them.

“Violeta (Orlando) had been with my father for quite some time and helped my mom, so I felt reassured, and they were in the voluntary evacuation zone,” she said.

They hung up and Chackel-Stevens didn’t talk to anyone until the next evening.

“Even though I am in Boise, I have the alerts on my phone and woke up early to dozens of alerts and evacuation notices. I called my parents’ landline and no answer, their cell phones and no answer, and when I saw the devastation and where it was at, I just thought, ‘They’re dead’,” she said.

Chackel-Stevens learned later that after they had talked, her mother, father and Orlando went to bed. They all woke up when the storm system became stronger and the wind gusts and rain fell so hard it sounded like thunder on the roof.

“Violeta told me she looked at her tablet one minute before the wall of water, mud and debris hit the house. She said they were all trapped in the freezing cold water and mud for at least two hours with my dad trapped on the bed in

his room, floating just feet from the ceiling,” Chackel-Stevens said.

They heard screams and noises, and when it was starting to get light, Orlando managed to get out and found her way through the mud to neighbor Ralph “Lalo” Barajas, whose partner Peter Fleurat was swept away during the event.

Barajas flagged down a few firefighters, including Billy Wrenn of Montecito Fire.

Wrenn was interviewed for a tribute film made by Stan Roden to the first responders who put themselves in harm’s way to help survivors and victims.

“We made a debris pile and walked the wife (Joan Chackel) across to dry ground. There was a refrigerator lying next to the window and I ripped the door off and used it as a sled to push the husband (Reno Chackel) across to dry ground,” Wrenn said.

Reno Chackel was hoisted and driven to safety aboard one of the Bearcat armored vehicles used by the Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s SWAT team.

“My dad told me later he thought he was back in the Army off to war. Apparently he kept telling jokes to the first responders, which helped lighten the mood,” Chackel-Stevens said.

She said that other than a bout of hypothermia, none of them had any significant injuries.

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Chackel-Stevens got another shock, a more pleasant one, when a friend told her that someone had found a photo of her with her infant daughter (now 18 years old) on the beach, and her brother Paul’s yearbook from San Marcos High School had been found at Casa Dorinda.

“When we went and toured the house several weeks later there wasn’t much left, and all their mementoes from their life together and our childhood boxes had been swept away. Getting just a few of those possessions back is something we cling to,” Chackel-Stevens said.

Her mother is now renting a home in Santa Barbara as she starts rebuilding. They are in the bidding process and working with their insurance company.

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Act now for protection against flu, experts warn Staff Report

Photo contributed Montecito Fire Chief Chip Hickman shares a few words during the Jan. 9 flag dedication ceremony at the Santa Barbara Courthouse.

Fire-hose flag honors first responders Staff Report

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n American flag made of fire hose from Santa Barbara and Montecito Fire Departments was put on public display at the Santa Barbara Courthouse on Jan. 9, the oneyear anniversary of the Montecito debris flow.

Elected officials and first responders joined the Pierre Claeyssens Veterans Foundation (PCVF) and representatives from Montecito Bank & Trust for the event.

The fire hose flag was created by retired Santa Barbara City firefighter John Carrillo to honor the first responders who risked their lives to help those who were affected by the Thomas Fire and Montecito debris flow.

Carrillo has agreed to create a limited number of fire hose flags for purchase, with all proceeds benefitting PCVF and their support of local veterans. Montecito Bank & Trust purchased one of

the flags and agreed to keep it on display at the Santa Barbara Courthouse for one month before it is moved to its permanent home at the bank’s Coast Village Road branch, which was heavily impacted by the events in January 2018.

PCVF co-founder Hazel Blankenship, Santa Barbara Mayor Cathy Murillo, Supervisor Das Williams, Montecito Fire Chief Chip Hickman, Santa Barbara Superior Court Judges Michael Carrozzo and Brian Hill, Montecito Bank & Trust Chairman and CEO Janet Garufis, and President and COO George Leis all shared thoughts about the tragedy’s impact on the community and the heroism of first responders.

To learn more about the fire hose flags, visit www.pcvf.org.

For more information about the Pierre Claeyssens Veterans Foundation, visit www.pcvf.org or call 805-259-4394.

Medical experts at Cottage Health are advising everyone to take steps now to protect themselves from the flu.

Getting vaccinated is the best protection. Other precautions include frequent hand-washing with soap and water; avoiding touching they eyes, nose and mouth; and avoiding contact with sick people.

Most people with the flu will have more moderate symptoms and will recover within about a week without medical treatment by resting and drinking plenty of fluids to stay hydrated. However, the risks are much higher for the very young and the elderly. Pregnant women and those with underlying health conditions are also at higher risk.

Cottage officials advise everyone in a highrisk group to call their primary-care doctor or clinic at the first sign of flu symptoms to determine whether they might benefit from antiviral medication to help shorten the duration and severity of the flu.

They also note that it is important to consult a pediatrician before providing any medication to young children.

Severe flu symptoms include the following: n Difficulty breathing (more serious than stuffy nose) and shortness of breath n Pain or pressure in the chest or abdomen n Sudden dizziness and confusion n Severe or persistent vomiting n Symptoms that improve but then return with fever and a worse cough

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dams Elementary School, a part of Santa Barbara Unified School District, has been named a National ESEA Distinguished School, one of only two California schools and 100 schools nationwide to receive the honor.

The award recognizes documented student achievement gains that have resulted from a school’s collaborative and targeted efforts and innovations.

“This is truly the most amazing accomplishment I have ever been able to share with a school team,” said Adams Principal Kelly Fresch. “I am proud of our teachers for creating a culture of strong academics and well-rounded programs that create results to close achievement gaps among students.”

Adams Elementary focuses on meeting the needs of diverse learners through rigorous, engaging and differentiated instruction, a spokesman said.

The ESEA (Elementary and Secondary Education Act) Distinguished Schools Program publicly recognizes qualifying federally funded schools for the outstanding academic achievements of their students. It highlights schools achieving exceptional student performance, as well as those closing the achievement gap between student groups.

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Photo contributed Flexible seating at Adams Elementary School is designed to help students focus.

tion Act provides funding to school districts across the country to aid in the education of economically disadvantaged students.

The association is a membership organization made up of State ESEA Program administrators and staff ( formerly the National Title I Association) from each of the states and territories, who are charged with managing their states’ compliance with federal regulations.

They ensure all children, especially those living in economically disadvantaged conditions, have the opportunity to receive a high-quality education.

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Teen Star celebrates 10 years of inspiring local singers

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or 15-year-old Lauren Cantin, music has been therapy through the horrific tragedy of losing her brother and father in the Montecito debris flows a year ago.

“When I get older I want to look into music therapy for my career and help other people that have lost or are coping,” she said.

Lauren and nine other singers will be competing in the final rounds of the 10th annual Teen Star Santa Barbara singing competition on Saturday, Feb. 23, at the Arlington Theatre. The popular show was created by Santa Barbara native Joe Lambert as a way for students to learn more about scholarship opportunities and the music industry.

“Celebrating our 10-year anniversary is certainly a milestone, but a bigger one is the impact that we’ve had in the lives of the kids that come through our program,” Lambert said.

The 10 semifinalists are chosen to compete in the Teen Star Showcase before a live audience and celebrity judges from the music industry.

Three finalists are determined by the judges and audience, and then the audience votes electronically to select the winner.

“I called my best friend after I found out I made the finals and I am looking forward to enjoying this experience with other local kids,” Lauren said.

This was her second time auditioning and first time being chosen. Two years ago she didn’t make the cut, but she said she took the judges’ advice to heart and worked with a voice coach on her sound.

Lauren said while she loves all music, musical theater and jazz are her favorites. Her favorite musicals are “Grease” and “Wicked,” and her jazz idol is Etta James.

When she isn’t singing, Lauren said, she is involved with Teens on the Scene, a volunteer organization that her late brother Jack started several years ago. Teens on the Scene goes to other local organizations such as the Unity Shoppe and Bunnies Urgently Needing Shelter (BUNS) to help with their projects.

“I want to remember him and follow his example of giving back to the community. I think he would be proud,” Lauren said.

Musicals also hold a special place for contes-

This year’s Teen Star mentor is Tariqh Akoni, a guitarist, composer, song writer and producer who has been musical director for multi-platinum singer Josh Groban and has toured or recorded with Stevie Wonder, Aretha Franklin, Elton John, George Duke, Herbie Hancock and Bette Midler.

Photos by Daniel Dreifuss Audrey Harmand, Sofia Schuster and Elizabeth Enderle are three of the 10 finalists for this year’s Teen Star singing competition on Feb. 23 at the Arlington.

Photos contributed Teen Star competitor Julia Galloway gets ready to work with mentor Tariqh Akoni.

tant Elizabeth Enderle, 15, of Solvang. She has seen “Mamma Mia!” several hundred times and knows all the words by heart.

“My mom told me that I was singing as soon as I could talk, but I really got into it watching the ‘Mamma Mia’ movies. I don’t necessarily love all musicals, but this one really sparked my passion in music,” Elizabeth said.

The sophomore at Santa Ynez Valley Union High School not only packs a powerful voice, but she also is powerful in wrestling, powerlifting and kickboxing.

“I work out at Youth Empowered in Solvang and know it is important to be physically fit and strong for any sport or activity,” she said.

Elizabeth keeps busy not only singing and in

the weight room, but also as an accomplished horsewoman. She also loves to ski with her family.

She doesn’t give up easily, either. She has auditioned for Teen Star in the past, but this was the first year she made the final rounds.

“Even if I don’t win, I am just happy to have this experience and opportunity to learn even more,” she said.

The mission of Teen Star Santa Barbara is to support youth in performing arts with the goal of nurturing talent by inspiring passion, instilling a drive for success and encouraging excellence and professionalism.

The winner will receive a $1,000 scholarship and job opportunities, and get to open a show at

the Santa Barbara Bowl. All finalists will also get funding for their schools’ arts programs.

The proceeds from the showcase will benefit performing arts in Santa Barbara County schools.

“This is a show that shouldn’t be missed, as we celebrate nine of our previous winners — many of which will be there at the show,” Lambert said.

The competitors in this year’s Teen Star Showcase Competition are: n Lauren Cantin, 10th grade, Santa Barbara High School n Emily Cummings, 12th grade, Midland School n Elizabeth Enderle, 10th grade, Santa Ynez Valley Union High School n Dawson Fuss, 9th grade, Cate School n Julia Galloway, 11th grade, St. Joseph High School n McKenna Gemberling, 10th grade, San Marcos High School n Neve Greenwald, 10th grade, Dos Pueblos High School n Audrey Harman, 8th grade, St. Raphael School n Sofia Schuster, 9th grade, San Marcos High School n Kimberly Syers, 12th grade, Dos Pueblos High School Alternates: n Mina Kaldi, 10th grade, Dos Pueblos High School n Rebecca Jamgochian, 8th grade, Goleta Valley Junior High For more information, visit teenstar.us or call 800-380-9110, ext. 200.

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Santa Barbara Family & Life’s Wedding Guide

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People To Know: DJ Darla Bea

By Raiza Giorgi publisher@santabarbarafamilylife.com

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arla Bea has been named the “Best Event DJ in Santa Barbara” for the past three years by readers of the Santa Barbara Independent. She is 5-star rated on TheKnot.com and and WeddingWire.com. Find out more at Facebook.com/DJDarlaBea. n What prompted you to become a DJ, and what do you love about spinning?

I grew up playing with a tape recorder instead of dolls. My father went to radio broadcasting school, which inspired me to secure a weekly radio show on KCSB-FM 91.9 for the past 10 years as hostess and on-air personality. From Photo by Nik Blaskovich the radio show I began DJ’ing in local venues “It’s an honor to be in charge of the music and festivities — a and moved on to weddings and public events.

I love DJ’ing because it gives me an outlet to challenge I … take very seriously, even when it looks like I’m having fun, Darla Bea says. share all of the music that I’ve been listening to kept in touch with them and see them at events for years and see how happy it makes listeners, dancers, brides and grooms. When the mayor of with their growing family. The feeling of DJ’ing Santa Barbara is getting her boogie on at one of on a couple’s most romantic and special day of their lives was exhilarating. It’s an honor to be my events, you know it’s a great song! in charge of the music and festivities — a chaln Do you remember DJ’ing your first wedlenge I’m always up for and take very seriously, ding and what you felt? even when it looks like I’m having fun.

Yes, I have fond memories of my first time n What are three typical wedding songs DJ’ing and emceeing a wedding in my homecouples usually request? town of Santa Barbara. It was at the Montecito I’d have to say that my clientele is very Country Club, a Jewish wedding with a lovely non-traditional when it comes to songs, genres couple. They were DJ Darla Bea fans from the and the overall vibe of their wedding day get-go, having listened to my radio show and attended various ’80s-themed nights. I have soundtrack. No two weddings are the same and

I certainly curate each set to sound as unique as the couple and their guests’ tastes are.

From a unicorn-themed wedding at the Madonna Inn with plenty of Lady Gaga, Chromeo and Daft Punk to a Bohemian ranch wedding that was inspired by the “Almost Famous” soundtrack and included plenty of Fleetwood Mac, Neil Young’s “Harvest Moon,” Cat Stevens and Børns, to a three-level Moxi Museum wedding that had a pre-party and after-party chock full of Stevie Wonder, Kanye West and Usher.

That being said, here are the top guest requests for the dance floor: Can’t Stop the Feeling (Justin Timberlake) Uptown Funk (Bruno Mars) I Wanna Dance with Somebody (Whitney Houston) Africa (Toto) (Any Ed Sheeran) Get Low (Lil Jon & the East Side Boyz) or Low (Flo Rida) n What is the most memorable wedding you have DJ’ed for?

My most memorable wedding was one that I DJ’d in Los Olivos. It was a high-profile couple that made me sign a contract to not post their wedding on social media. The couple were totally unpretentious and extremely nice.

For example: As the temperature climbed past 105 degrees, the bride and groom laughingly jumped in a nearby river at the venue with their tux and couture bridal gown on. The bride spent the rest of the night dancing in jean cut-offs, tank top, wet hair and a smile. n What advice would you give couples looking for a wedding DJ? Plan in advance. When booking the venue and caterer, it’s important to confirm the date with a wedding DJ. A year prior is preferable. n How do you prepare on the day of a wedding?

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n Get yourselves to the Hall of Records at the Santa Barbara County Courthouse at 1101 Anacapa St. during business hours, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. n Bring identification that is current and valid in California, such as a driver’s license or a passport. Make sure your photo is on it. n A marriage license costs $100, so come prepared to pay that fee. n Once your license is issued, you have 90 days to use it anywhere in California. n After the ceremony your officiant and witnesses must sign the license and turn it into the county Clerk-Recorder. It will be

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I make sure to fuel up on good food, hydrate, wear comfortable shoes and a smile. Day-of preparation starts with equipment set-ups and sound checks (and) review of the timeline with the planner or point person. Constant communication with team of vendors and venue staff. And anything the couple and their family needs last-minute … General preparation, set-list planning, walk-throughs and phone calls happen a year, months and weeks prior to a wedding. n What was one of the funniest bridal party announcements you’ve done?

The funniest bridal party announcement was actually for the couple themselves. Their last name is Champion and so I played Queen’s “We are the Champions” as the last song of the night as they boarded their ride and road off into the sunset. n Have you DJ’d at any unique places?

I’ve DJ’d at the Santa Barbara Bowl, on a float down State Street in the Solstice Parade, for a Paseo Nuevo Mall fashion show, on the stage at the Lobero Theatre for the film festival and on a platform in a park for Ventura’s Downtown Festival “Champagne on Main,” complete with my own Go-Go dancers. n Do you have any hidden talents?

I have an intuition based on years of reading a crowd and working with different groups as to what they like to dance to, despite a planned setlist. You need to be flexible and open. And that talent is hidden because you can’t actually “see” me doing the work. n What is one of your favorite songs to play at a wedding?

My all-time favorite song to play at a wedding reception is “September” by Earth, Wind and Fire. It’s a tried and true classic. Gets all ages dancing and singing the “Ba de ya” chorus at the top their lungs! Timeless.

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Resilience IPA helps boost Camp Fire Relief Fund Central Coast brewers follow the lead of Sierra Nevada Brewing Co.

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By Laurie Jervis Noozhawk Contributing Writer

t started with Sierra Nevada Brewing Co.’s plan to help victims of the devastating Camp Fire in and around Paradise, in early November. Many of the Chico-based brewery’s own employees were affected by the deadly blaze, and in the hectic days following the wildfire, Ken Grossman, founder and owner of Sierra Nevada, devised a grassroots effort to assist the community.

Rising from the ashes was “Resilience: Butte County Proud IPA.” In 2016, Sierra Nevada Brewing was rated as the seventh-largest brewery in the United States, with production facilities in both Chico and Mills River, N.C., according to the company.

Now, three months later, Sierra Nevada’s efforts have morphed to include more than 1,400 breweries across the United States, all of them eager to donate supplies and labor to craft their own versions of Resilience IPA, tap it for their customers and fund the relief efforts.

One hundred percent of sales of the beer —

both in cans and on tap — will go directly to the Camp Fire Relief Fund.

“The brewing community has really come together in this large-scale fundraising effort,” Grossman said in a December news release.

“Now we’re asking drinkers to come together to help us raise funds by buying the beer.”

Since the various breweries have released their versions of the West Coast-style IPA, “nationwide pint nights” have taken place around the country.

Should brewers’ efforts sell out, Grossman said, the project could raise more than $15 million in direct relief for the fire’s victims, most of whom remain homeless this winter.

Coming later this month will be Sierra Nevada Resilience IPA in cans, but published reports indicate that distribution will be limited.

Buellton-based Figueroa Mountain Brewing Co. tapped its own Resilience IPA on Dec. 27, and pints of the beer are popular with fans, Cambria Griffith, director of marketing, told me in an email last week.

“From what we’ve seen, it has been selling very well and people seem to like the recipe,” she said.

Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. illustration Cans of Resilience IPA are now being released by Sierra Nevada Brewing Co.

“We are honored to be a participant and know very well how devastating these disasters can be, so doing our part to help out in the aftermath means a lot to us.”

I tried a pint of the Fig Brew Resilience Dec. 30, and found it balanced and refreshingly malty.

Go to www.sierranevada.com/resiliencebutte-county-proud-ipa to find where Resilience IPA can be found and the breweries that currently have their own versions on tap.

Among those on the Central Coast are Fig Mountain in Buellton; Rincon Brewery and Island Brewing Co. in Carpinteria; Draughtsmen Aleworks in Goleta; Solvang Brewing Co. Hoptions Taproom & Eatery in Lompoc; The Brewhouse in Santa Barbara; Santa Maria Brewing Co. in Santa Maria; SLO Brew, Central Coast Brewing and Santa Maria Brewing Co. in San Luis Obispo; and BarrelHouse Brewing Co. and Firestone Walker Brewing Co. in Paso Robles.

Laurie Jervis blogs about wine at www.centralcoastwinepress.com and can be reached via winecountrywriter@gmail.com. The opinions expressed are her own.

Behavioral health is top priority for Cottage community grants

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or more than 30 years, Cottage Health has been offering grants to community-based organizations, providing more than $10 million in funding to improve the community’s health.

Public input collected during Cottage Health’s 2016 Community Health Needs Assessment and Population Health Listening Tour identified behavioral health as a top-priority community need. Behavioral health was the focus of the 2017-2018 grant program and will continue for the 2019 grants.

Totaling more than $920,000 in support of the community, the 2019 Behavioral Health Initiative Grant Recipients and Programs are: n Child Abuse Listening Mediation: Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) screening, onsite therapist, and referrals for 0-3 year-olds n Doctors Without Walls, Santa Barbara Street Medicine: Behavioral health services for unsheltered populations n Family Service Agency: School-based counseling for high school students n Pacific Pride Foundation: Counseling and therapy groups for LGBTQ+ and HIV communities n Santa Barbara Alliance for Community Transformation (SB ACT): School-based coun-

seling for elementary school students n Santa Barbara County Education Office: Welcome Every Baby family visits and referrals to behavioral health services n AHA! (Attitude. Harmony. Achievement.): Social-emotional education and skills building for junior high school students n Carpinteria Children’s Project: ACEs screening, onsite therapists, and referrals as needed for 0-2 year olds n Housing Authority of the City of Santa Barbara: Case management and behavioral health services for onsite clients n Sanctuary Centers: Psychiatric and licensed therapist services at Garden Court and for Integrated Care Clinic patients n Storyteller: Therapy services and comprehensive case management for preschool children and families experiencing homelessness For purposes of this grant program, behavioral health is broadly defined as the full range of mental health and substance abuse needs.

The term includes mental health needs, such as depression and anxiety, and substance abuse needs, such as with alcohol or drugs.

To learn more about Cottage Health’s Population Health program and Community Partnership Grants, visit cottagehealth.org/ population-health.

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Polar bear prompts discussions of climate change

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stuffed polar bear, about 9 feet tall, now towers over visitors at the entrance to the Sea Center on Stearns Wharf.

The taxidermy specimen on loan from Science North, a large science museum in Ontario, Canada, provides a great opportunity for picture-taking, but interpretive text invites Sea Center guests to make their selfies count by sharing awareness of the challenges facing the species as their habitat vanishes due to global climate change.

The headline for the exhibit panel “Big Bear, Small World” encourages visitors to think about how the fate of the polar bear is tied to their own. Melting ice, it says, “is clearly a problem for Arctic species, yet none of us are immune” to the effects of climate change. “Here in Santa Barbara, climate impacts like rising sea levels, more intense fires, droughts, rainstorms, and debris flows have quickly become our new normal. As science continues

to detail the specific causes of — and solutions to — climate change, we must respond, for the sake of the natural world and ourselves.”

The Sea Center, which hosts annual science outreach festivals for Underwater Parks Day and World Oceans Day, has kept its educational programming up-todate with climate science, but most of its exhibits were crafted before the current era of overwhelming scientific consensus about the changes we now face, including warming and acidifying oceans. The availability of the bear from Science North created a great opportunity for the Sea Center to bring more up-to-date information about climate science to its exhibits.

Recent renovations at the Sea Center’s sister campus, the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History, transformed outdated exhibits to address extreme weather events and other challenges facing humans and other species.

The polar bear (Ursus maritimus) is listed as vulnerable by the International

Eggs and the Kiddie

Birthday party becomes a major event

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by Carey Bradshaw

cannot believe I will soon have a 4-year-old daughter. It’s true what they all say, that the days are long but the years are short.

I have no idea how the time sped by. It feels like Carey Bradshaw just yesterday I was wedging her chunky little legs into her Bumbo seat to help her sit up while steaming and pureeing all of her organic baby food from scratch. (Yeah, I was THAT first-time mom).

Those days are over and I am coming to terms with the fact that my baby is now a little girl.

Like many other little girls, she is obsessed with “Frozen.” (Seriously, how do you do it, Disney?) Anyone else out there know what I am talking about? Obsessed.

She wears her “Elsa” costume and insists on being addressed as “Elsa.” She sings “Let It Go” with passion, gusto and mostly the wrong words. She “ice skates” in her socks across the hardwood floors. It’s adorable. Of course, when I asked her what kind of birthday party she wanted to have, her answer was obvious. Duh, mom.

So, now I find myself planning a “Frozen”-themed princess party. What started

small has quickly grown to be, well, not so small. She is a social kid and her enthusiasm about this party is contagious. Also, her enthusiasm keeps that guest list growing as she invites everyone to her party. My formerly small party in our backyard now includes at least 50 guests.

Apparently, this is also now a costume party as I overheard her excitedly telling her Nana over Facetime that everyone would be wearing costumes. A few quick edits to the invite and now we have a Frozen-themed birthday party with bouncy castle AND costumes. Did I mention there will also be a Frozen-themed photo backdrop area with props?

Somewhere along the way I went from small, family-only celebrations to much bigger events. I am not sorry, as anyone who knows me knows how much I love to entertain. But part of me misses the sweetness and intimacy of those small events. I guess I am feeling a little nostalgic for my baby as she grows into a little girl with her own (very specific) ideas.

Wish me luck, all, as I host what I hope will be the best darn Frozen-themed event of the 4-year-old birthday party season. If you need me, I will be over here stuffing goodie bags. The #momlife glamour is real.

Carey Bradshaw is a working mom just trying to balance it all. She runs Hooter Holster

by Carey Bradshaw and Creative Butter.

Photo Contributed A spectacular 9-foot-tall specimen of a polar bear is on loan to the Sea Center from a Canadian museum.

Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources. The U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service lists the species as threatened. According to the U.S. State Department’s website, “the most significant threat facing the long-term survival of polar bears is habitat loss due to climate change.” In recent years, scientists and journalists have observed that as sea ice dwindles, bears have to travel more and burn more calories to catch the seals they rely on for food, which leads them to starve.

The Sea Center is open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The “Big Bear, Small World” exhibit will be on view through October. For more information, visit www.sbnature.org/seacenter.

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SB Orchid Show displays rare beauty from around the world

Premier domestic and international growers will attend March event Staff Report

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rchid growers from around the globe will exhibit thousands of blooms in every imaginable shape, color, pattern and texture during one of the country’s largest and oldest celebrations of orchids at the 74th annual Santa Barbara International Orchid Show, March 15 – 17 at the Earl Warren Showgrounds.

The public is invited to tour and marvel at the melding of knowledge, beauty and prestige in the unmatched collection of rare and alluring orchids from passionate hobbyists and commercial leaders.

The three-day Orchid Show highlights bold and beautiful horticultural innovations and feats of evolution represented by more than 50 orchid exhibitors and vendors from around the world. The theme for this year’s expo is “Orchid Magic.”

Among the groups exhibiting will be premier California growers, including Santa Barbara Orchid Estate, CalOrchid, and Huntington Gardens. Throughout the year, these flower and plant experts host visitors to their separate gardens and showrooms, and the Orchid Show joins them to achieve unrivaled

Local orchid growers Gallup & Stribling have won the most Grand Champion awards at the annual Santa Barbara International Orchid Show.

Photos Contributed Despite their reputation as exotic, pampered flowers, orchids are surprisingly easy to grow.

variety in a single location.

The Santa Barbara International Orchid Show will be open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. all three days, from Friday through Sunday, at the showgrounds at Las Positas Road and Highway 101.

The first Santa Barbara Orchid Show, organized by the Santa Barbara Horticultural Society under the direction of Bert Kallman, took place in 1945 at the Montecito Grange Hall, according to the event history.

As orchid growing in the Santa Barbara area by both commercial growers and hobbyists

continued to expand, the premier show was welcomed as an ideal showcase for the area’s top orchids.

Just after World War II, Signal Oil magnate Samuel B. Mosher helped to cement Santa Barbara’s status as an orchid empire by spending $1.5 million to assemble one of the world’s finest breeding collections at his Dos Pueblos Orchid Company.

Other large commercial growers developed facilities in the area, including Gallup & Stribling, Cal Orchid and the Santa Barbara Orchid Estate. Gallup & Stribling have the

distinction of winning the most Grand Champion prizes at the Santa Barbara International Orchid Show, more than any other commercial or individual grower.

The special showing of Orchids After Dark will be held from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. on March 15, where people can see the show without the crowds and photographers will have ample time to take photographs.

General admission is $14; seniors, students with ID and advance group sales (minimum 25) are $12; and children 12 and under are admitted free with an adult. Tickets are available in advance at www.SBOrchidShow.com.

Girl Scout Cookie season begins Underwater Leaders tout sale as career photos to be leadership training topic of museum show T Staff Report

he Girl Scouts of California’s Central Coast have launched their 2019 Girl Scout Cookie season, which the Girl Scouts call the largest financial investment in girls annually in the United States and a powerful entrepreneurship incubator for the next generation of female leaders.

At a time when girls’ needs and issues collect fewer than eight cents of every dollar granted by philanthropic foundations in the country, every Girl Scout Cookie purchase is key to supporting the change-makers of today and tomorrow, Scout leaders said.

Research shows that female-founded startups generate more revenue over time and per dollar than male-founded start-ups, but only 17 percent of start-ups are female-founded. And over half (53 percent) of female entrepreneurs and business owners are Girl Scout alums, they added.

The proceeds stay local, and many girls put the money toward community projects, from supporting animal shelters and food banks to working with local and state legislators to change laws. And the cookie program’s benefits

are many; a recent Girl Scout Research Institute study found that two out of three girls who participate in the program learn five crucial skills — goal setting, decision making, money management, people skills, and business ethics.

“The Girl Scout Cookie Program is the largest girl-led entrepreneurial program in the world,” said Council CEO Tammie Helmuth. “It teaches our girls what it takes to be successful, providing them with the skills that businesses need in their employees and the world needs in their leaders. …

Ask cookie sellers about the Smart Cookie app and you will be amazed at the tools they have to run their cookie business!”

New to the cookie lineup this year is the Caramel Chocolate Chip, which joins classics like the Thin Mints, Caramel deLites and Shortbread varieties. Caramel Chocolate Chip features caramel, semisweet chocolate chips, and a hint of sea salt in a chewy gluten-free cookie. The new cookie is offered in select Girl Scout council markets only for as long as supplies last..

To find Girl Scouts selling cookies near you, visit www.girlscoutcookies.org or use the official Girl Scout Cookie Finder app, free on iOS and Android devices.

To join Girl Scouts or volunteer in San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara or Ventura County, visit www.girlscoutsccc.org.

Ralph Clevenger lecture on Feb. 14 titled ‘Great Whites & Mermaids’

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Great Whites & Mermaids” at the Santa Barbara Maritime Museum is a look back at some of Ralph Clevenger’s underwater adventures over the past 45 years, including an in-depth view of the underwater photography course he taught at Brooks Institute of Photography.

Clevenger will show portfolios and share stories of his commercial assignments, stock photography, and personal work at the 7 p.m.

Thursday, Feb. 14. Admission is $10 for museum members and $20 for others.

Clevenger grew up on the coast of North Africa and began diving in the waters of the Mediterranean at the age of 7 with his father.

In the early 1960s, he was strongly influenced by Jacques-Yves Cousteau films and television shows on the underwater world and decided to become a marine biologist.

He went on to study zoology and worked for the Scripps Institution of Oceanography

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in San Diego as a diver and biologist before attending Brooks Institute of Photography, where he was a senior faculty member for 33 years.

Still based in Santa Barbara, Clevenger specializes in location photography and video projects of eco-travel, environmental portraits, wildlife and undersea subjects.

His award-winning photography can be seen at www.ralphclevenger.com, and his adventures can be followed on Instagram at ralphwildshot.

The Maritime Museum is at the Santa Barbara Harbor at 113 Harbor Way, Suite 190. To register for the event or get more information, visit sbmm.org or call 805-456-8747.

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Kids’ Showcase Photos by Daniel Dreifuss Many birds that come to the Santa Barbara Bird Sanctuary were purchased on impulse by people who don’t understand the realities of living with a parrot.

Rare shelter devoted to rescuing parrots

‘All these birds are going to outlive me,’ says founder, who seeks continuing support

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helters for dogs and cats are common, but bird shelters are harder to find. The Santa Barbara Bird Sanctuary (SBBS) in Summerland is the only parrot shelter in the county.

The nonprofit’s mission is to “rescue and rehabilitate unwanted, abused, and orphaned companion parrots.”

Sanctuary director Jamie McLeod founded SBBS in 2004. Before starting the nonprofit, she was a bird breeder and owned The Menagerie, a parrot store, and she realized there was a need for parrot shelters in the Santa Barbara area.

“After about a decade it became apparent that there was actually more of a need to be re-homing unwanted birds rather than bringing new ones into the world,” McLeod said.

Now the sanctuary carries more than 60 large parrots with some of them available for adoption. The staff and volunteers help clean, care and cook for the birds.

“We don’t just feed them bird seeds. We actually cook for them and they get lots of fruits and vegetables,” McLeod said.

These intelligent, exotic birds are also avian ambassadors for the sanctuary’s Skylar Learning Center. It was named after Skylar Runswick, a little girl from Idaho who fell in love with the sanctuary’s birds and its purpose. Skylar’s family foundation provided grant funding for the learning center.

“The first program that we encourage (kids) to take is World of Wing (W.O.W) and that’s where I bring out each different (bird) and we talk about where they come from,” McLeod said. Other learning programs such as Conservations Adaptations Rescue Environment (C.A.R.E) and Parrots in Art, Literature and Science (P.A.L.S) also educate children.

The Skylar Learning Center offers its programs in the spring, and they are open to the public. “The Girl Scouts actually take part of the program and can earn a patch,” McLeod said.

Last year’s Thomas Fire and flooding in the area caused a lot of expenses for the sanctuary.

There were moments when staff was not able to get to the sanctuary to care for the birds.

McLeod has lived in the Santa Barbara area for more than 40 years and she had never seen anything like it.

“You have friends who’ve lost their home. It’s quite a process, and it will take us quite some time, I think, to heal,” McLeod said.

SBBS hosted a fall fundraiser to raise money to cover all of the expenses during the catastrophes. Two films were shown and a copy of their new book called “Avian Ambassadors” was available for purchase. “We filled the house and I was so ... it felt so good to come together as a compassionate community and to know how many people out there cared,” McLeod said.

However, funding is still desperately needed to care for more unwanted parrots.

“When you crunch those numbers and you think about the handful of parrot rescues that are across the nation, they are all at capacity and we turn people away because we can’t take on so many birds that it sinks the ark,” McLeod said.

SBBS has a waiting list for birds that need a new home.

McLeod hopes that educating people about how much care these birds need will stop spontaneous bird purchases. “Quite often (birds) outlive their owners, so you actually have to make arrangements for them in your will,” McLeod said.

One of the smartest bird species is the African Grey, and SBBS has one that speaks Spanish.

McLeod said most of the birds understand what they are saying and they will even have conversations with each other.

McLeod is in her 50s, and she has high hopes for the sanctuary’s future.

“One day we would have an endowment fund and that when I’m dead and gone — and all these birds are going to outlive me — one of these youth that I’ve mentored will perhaps step in my shoes,” McLeod said. “Having an endowment fund and somebody to fill my shoes when I’m no longer here is my greatest hope and biggest fear.”

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Ask the Zookeeper

Island foxes recovered quickly from near extinction

Island foxes are so cute! I heard that they aren’t endangered anymore. How did that happen?

– Madison, age 9

You’re right! Island foxes have come back from near extinction. Here’s their story.

About the size of housecats, they are the smallest foxes in the United States. Descendants of mainland gray foxes, they grew small over thousands of years because they had to adapt to survive on their smaller island homes. But even at just five pounds, they are the largest land mammal on the Chan-

nel Islands.

In 1999, conservation efforts began after scientists reported nearly a 90 percent decline of this tiny member of the dog family.

Why had the island foxes disappeared so quickly? It was due to a “chain reaction” – when one change leads to a series of other, connected changes.

This chain reaction started, in part, with DDT, a poison once used to kill mosquitos and other pests: n DDT is dumped off the Southern California coast from the late 1940s to the early 1960s n Bald eagles eat fish that have absorbed DDT from ocean water n Chemicals in DDT cause the eagles’ eggshells to thin and break before they can hatch n Bald eagles on the islands die off in the early 1990s. Without them to defend their territory, bald eagles move in. (Bald eagles don’t eat island foxes, but golden eagles do.) n Golden eagles begin eating island foxes

into near-extinction There are other factors, but at one time only 15 foxes remained on Santa Rosa Island, for example. This was an emergency.

To save island foxes, the golden eagles were captured and relocated, and bald eagles were brought back to the islands. Foxes from captive breeding programs were successfully reintroduced, and the populations rebounded quickly.

By August 2016, island foxes on three of the Channel Islands were removed from the roster of federally endangered species – the fastest de-listing of any mammal ever.

The zoo is proud to have provided veterinary and animal care staff support for this effort, and for our continuing work with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and National Park Service to monitor and study island foxes.

On a clear day, you can see four of the Channel Islands from the zoo’s hilltop. On most days, you can see the zoo’s two island foxes, Lewis and Clark. The brothers were found as threemonth-old orphaned pups on San Clemente Island in 2016 and raised by Navy scientists.

Come visit them and celebrate the recovery of their species!

-- Michele, Curator of Mammals

Photos by Santa Barbara Zoo Lewis and Clark, island foxes at the zoo, are brothers that were found as 3-month-old orphaned pups on San Clemente Island in 2016.

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Feb. 7 is deadline for Harriet Miller scholarship

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pplications are being accepted until Feb. 7 for the 2019 Harriet Miller Youth Leadership Award Scholarship, which goes to one local high school senior in recognition of leadership and community service.

The $1,000 scholarship is presented by Downtown Santa Barbara, working with the city of Santa Barbara’s Neighborhood & Outreach Services and the Santa Barbara Teen Coalition, in honor of former Mayor Harriet Miller’s contributions to local youth leadership and her encouragement of youth engagement in community service.

Applicants must be students in the Santa Barbara Unified School District or residents of Santa Barbara with a minimum GPA of 2.5 and must have completed a minimum of 45 community service hours by the application deadline.

Scholarship applications must be returned to Susan Young, Neighborhood & Outreach Services Supervisor, in person or by mail, at the Westside Neighborhood Center, 423 W. Victoria St., 93101). Applications can be found on the city’s website at www.santabarbaraca.gov.

The scholarship will be presented at Downtown Santa Barbara’s annual awards breakfast on Thursday, Feb. 14, at the historic El Paseo Mexican Restaurant, 10 East El Paseo.

2 scholarships offered for college PR students

Public Relations Society sets Feb. 28 application deadline

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he California Gold Coast chapter of the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) is offering two $500 scholarships to college students who are committed to studying communication or public relations in Santa Barbara, San Luis Obispo and Ventura counties.

Applications are being accepted through Feb. 28. Winners will be announced in May. “We believe that academic endeavors are essential for individuals to reach their full potential.

For that reason, our chapter is encouraging students to attend a four-year institution and reach higher educational achievement,” said Nancy Mayerson, PRSA Gold Coast Chapter president and scholarship committee chairwoman.

The chapter raised funds for the scholarships through program meeting fees and sponsorships, and hopes to grow the scholarship fund as the chapter grows.

“We believe that the heart of a successful PR career is service to one’s community, so

we’re seeking students who have both high academic achievement and a solid commitment to community service,” Mayerson said.

“So many worthy organizations rely on public relations and community outreach to fulfill their mission, and we want to see our young professionals helping to make a difference,” she said.

To be eligible for the scholarships, students must: n Be enrolled in a four-year institution of higher education accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) in Santa Barbara, San Luis Obispo or Ventura county. n Have a 3.0 GPA minimum. n Have a declared major in public relations or communication. n Be in good academic standing. n Have not received a PRSA scholarship in the past.

Find more information and an application online at www.prsagoldcoast.org, on the menu bar. Email Mayerson at nancy@mayersonmarketing.com with additional questions.

The nonprofit PRSA was chartered in 1947 and has more than 21,000 public relations and communications professionals across the U.S. The California Gold Coast Chapter was founded in 2014.

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FEBRUARY CALENDAR OF EVENTS 7 THURSDAY

that uses mariachi instrumentation to perform many different styles of music, with a modern twist. For more information log onto www.artsanclectures.ucsb.edu.

takes over Trivia Night! Test your Darwin knowledge as we celebrate his 110th birthday with all Darwin related questions. Winners are eligible for cash, beer, and special prizes. Call Stefanie Coleman at 805-682-4711 ext. 170 or scoleman@sbnature2.org

9 SATURDAY

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Valentine’s Day

The 7 Fingers - 7 p.m. at the Granada Theatre - Montreal’s award-winning contemporary circus troupe presents its latest creation, a playful and poignant exploration of the role ancestors play in the shaping of modern identities. For more information and tickets log onto www. artsanclectures.ucsb.edu.

Family First Thursday - 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. at the Santa Barbara Museum of Art - Dab colored dots of brightly hued paint over a masking tape grid on watercolor paper, then remove the tape to reveal the negative space, inspired

by Grid Spit (2009), on view in A Brilliant Spectrum: Recent Gifts of Color.

“His Girl Friday” (1940) - 9:30 a.m. screening at Parks Plaza Theatre in Buellton. The new Central Coast Film Society presents this classic film starring Cary Grant and Rosalind Russel. This film centers on a newspaper editor named Walter Burns (Grant) who is about to lose his newly engaged ace reporter and ex-wife Hildy Johnson to another man. Burns suggests they cover one more story together, getting themselves entangled in the case of murderer Earl Williams as Burns desperately tries to win back his wife.

For more info and tickets log onto www.centralcoastfilmsociety.org.

Groupo Bello - 7 - 8 p.m. at Isla Vista School - Grupo Bella is a multi-faceted ensemble from the Los Angeles area

10 SUNDAY

Art Inspired By Flight - 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. at SB Museum of Natural History - Begin with a bird walk lead by expert birding naturalist Guy Tingos, then make your own block printed feather tea towel with guidance from local artist Christine Brand from Nature + Pigment. For tickets and RSVP call Stefanie Coleman at 805-682-4711 ext. 170 or scoleman@sbnature2.org.

Valentine’s Dinner and Dance Party - 5 - 9 p.m. at the Goleta Valley Community Center - A fun filled evening of games, activities, dinner and dancing to the tunes of our favorite DJ Gavin Roy! Plenty of games and activities for all ages, tickets available at the door Adults $7, 3-17 $5 and free under 3. For more info or to volunteer contact melissa@dsasbc.org.

Groupo Bello - 7 - 8 p.m. at Marjorie Luke Theatre - Grupo Bella is a multi-faceted ensemble from the Los Angeles area that uses mariachi instrumentation to perform many different styles of music, with a modern twist. For more information log onto www.artsanclectures.ucsb.edu.

11 MONDAY

Science Pub: You Don’t Know What You’re Missing - The Case of Inattentional Blindness - 6:30 p.m. at Dargan’s Irish Pub - Dr. Mary MacLean, a SAGE Junior Fellow from Psychological & Brain Sciences at University of California, Santa Barbara, will discuss the nature of our visual awareness, specifically how attention is the key to our awareness, and without it we can miss what is right in front of our face.

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Harvey Mary Chase’s

presents

directed by R. Michael Gros

Danish String Quartet - 7 p.m. at Rockwood - The Nordic lads who possess “warmth, wit, a beautiful tone and technical prowess second to none” (NPR) will once again dazzle Santa Barbara with the same irresistible energy that thrills audiences worldwide. For more information and tickets log onto www.artsanclectures.ucsb.edu.

MARCH 1-16 PREVIEWS FEB. 27 & 28

GARVIN THEATRE

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805.965.5935

Sunday 3/3 LIVE CAPTIONING @ 2pm

Fireside Chat and Pre-Testing Day at Knox School - By appointment - Your child can take our pre-test evaluation conducted by experts in giftedness for free.

Testing takes approximately an hour. During the group testing, parents are asked to stay and fill out an observation form on their child. Depending on the results, parents can use the scores for application to The Knox School or the school will recommend further testing.

Contact The Knox School at (805) 222-0107 or info@ KnoxSchoolSB.org to RSVP. Happy Hour for parents/caregivers of special needs children - 4:30 - 6:30 p.m. at the Creekside Restaurant and Bar, 4444 Hollister Ave. Bring the kids if you like for a casual get-together for a chance to visit. For more info contact melissa@dsasbc.org.

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“A show for the entire family, from kids to grandparents.” —New York Post

Thank you to our season sponsor:

Franz Lehár’s The Mock Marriage (Die Juxheirat) - Feb. 16 at 8 p.m. & 17 at 2 p.m. at the Lobero Theatre — Selected from the collection of the Michael and Nan Miller Operetta Foundation, the 1904 women’s suffrage operetta is set in Newport, Rhode Island and features beautiful melodies, sweeping orchestrations, grand costumes and comedic turns that will delight audiences young and old. For more information and tickets log onto https://www.lobero.org/ events/franz-lehars-the-mock-marriage-die-juxheirat/.

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February First Thursday Extravaganza - 5 - 8 p.m. at Youth Interactive - First Thursday venues feature attractions such as art openings, live music, artists’ receptions, lectures, wine tastings and hands-on activities. For participating locations log onto https:// www.youthinteractive.us/

8 FRIDAY

Kodo - 7 p.m. at the Granada Theatre - Exploring the limitless possibilities of the Japanese taiko drum, Kodo is forging new directions for this vibrant living art form through its unstoppably energetic, intricately designed and meticulously choreographed performances. For more information and tickets log onto www.artsanclectures.ucsb.edu.

SBIFF Closing Night Film: Spoons - 8 p.m. - The festival will close with the world premiere of “Spoons: A Santa Barbara Story” directed by Wyatt Daily. At the Arlington Theatre.

16 SATURDAY

13 WEDNESDAY

Pulitzer Prize Winning Play

Darwin Trivia Takeover - 7 -9:30 p.m. at the Night Lizard, 607 State St. - Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History

Jessica Lange Dance - 8 p.m. at the Granada Theatre New York-based Jessica Lang Dance – a magnificent company of 10 dancers – will debut a repertoire rich in stunning

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FEBRUARY CALENDAR OF EVENTS movement, dynamic visuals and beautiful cinematic composition. For more information and tickets log onto www.artsanclectures.ucsb.edu.

has created work that generates conversation, whether outrage, admiration, shock or some amalgam of all three. For more information and tickets log onto www. artsanclectures.ucsb.edu.

Doris Kearns Goodwin - 7:30 p.m. at the Granada Theatre - Pulitzer Prize-winning presidential historian Doris Kearns Goodwin will combine her signature storytelling with lessons from four of our nation’s presidents – Abraham Lincoln, Theodore Roosevelt, Franklin D. Roosevelt and Lyndon B. Johnson – providing an essential road map for leaders in every field and for all of us in our everyday lives. For more information and tickets log onto www.artsanclectures. ucsb.edu.

MARCH

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1 FRIDAY

WEDNESDAYS

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Tchaikovsky’s “Eugene Onegin” - 7:30 p.m. at the Lobero Theatre - Set in the grand ballrooms and country estates of Imperial Russia, Eugene Onegin tells the tale of a young aristocrat who allows his arrogance to cost him everything.

Log onto www.lobero.org for tickets.

2 SATURDAY

Banff Mountain Film Festival - 7:30 p.m. at the Arlington Theatre - A Santa Barbara institution, the Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour is a perennial fan favorite. Featuring the world’s best films and videos on mountain subjects, the tour awes viewers with thrills and grandeur captured in exotic locations the world over. For more information and tickets log onto www.artsanclectures.ucsb.edu.

27 WEDNESDAY

Women’s Literary Festival - 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. at Hilton Garden Inn - As the month celebrates the extraordinary contribution of women for women’s right, the festival too will be honoring the writing contributions of emerging and established women authors in literacy, diversity and social justice. For more log onto http://www.womensliteraryfestival.com/.

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CONTINUING EVENTS 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

“Courage, Love, and Compassion: An evening with Joan Halifax” - 6:30 p.m. at Marjorie Luke Theatre, 721 E. Cota. Halifax is the founder of Upaya Zen Center, a Buddhist monastery. Event is free and open to all community members. Register at www.hospiceofsantabarbara.org/joan.

Call 805-563-8820 for more info.

28 THURSDAY

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

Annie Leibovitz - 7:30 p.m. at the Arlington - Visionary photographer Annie Leibovitz is one of our most astute observers of contemporary culture, depicting the past half century’s great personalities in images that are both iconic and intimate. Throughout her career, Leibovitz

10:30 a.m. at Central Library.

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.

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.

Toddler Tuesdays at the MOXI - 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Wiggly Story time - 10:15 a.m. at Goleta Library and

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

EVERY DAY Winter Whale Watching with Island Packers Island Packers Gray Whale Watching departs from both the Channel Island and Ventura harbors. This 3 to 3 1/2 hour cruise takes you to the waters of the Santa Barbara Channel. Fares range from $28 to $38.

For more information, go to www.islandpackers.com or call 805-642-1693.

Public Skating at Ice in Paradise - For times and admission log onto www.iceinparadise.org for more info.

Vizikord at the Moxi Museum - Vizikord places your real live body inside the computer-generated world allowing you to use your body as an instrument in a spin on two classic arcade games or to create kaleidoscopic images to a custom beat. Exhibit runs through April 1. The MOXI is located at 125 State St. For more information, go to www.moxi.org.

WEEKLY Brain Injury Survivors group - 11 a.m.-4 p.m.

Monday-Friday at Jodi House located at 625 Chapala St. Invites caregivers and survivors of stroke, aneurysm and traumatic brain injuries on community reintegration. Log onto www.jodihouse.org for more info.

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