Santa Barbara Family & Life Magazine June 2018

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Bill Pintard loves everything about baseball, from the smell of a freshly mowed field and the sound of a ball smacking into a glove to the way that the game can bring people together. The manager of the Santa Barbara Foresters also has a personal stake in coaching, which is extending the cancer-charity work begun by his son, Eric, who died in 2004.

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Funds being raised for injured local teacher

Kim Ramirez is being treated for serious chemical burns at the Grossman Burn Center in Los Angeles.

By Giana Magnoli Noozhawk Managing Editor

The Santa Barbara teacher injured recently in a sulfuric acid spill is reportedly in stable condition at the Grossman Burn Center.

Kim Ramirez, a science teacher at La Cumbre Junior High School, suffered major injuries April 30 in what authorities described as a one-quart spill in a science lab classroom.

She was transported to the Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital and then airlifted to the Los Angeles-area burn center.

No students were in the classroom at the time, but the school evacuated the main building during the hazardous materials clean-up.

Ramirez’ husband, Christopher Greely, released a statement through the Santa Barbara Unified School District May 2.

“Our family appreciates the effort of Kim’s colleague who rushed to her aid in diluting the acid with water from the eye hose to help minimize injury,” he wrote.

“We further want to thank the Santa Bar-

Photo by Daniel Dreifuss Bill Pintard enters his 24th year of managing the Santa Barbara Foresters when the season starts on June 8.

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Santa Barbara Unified School District spokeswoman Lauren Bianchi Klemann said Ramirez was in stable condition.

According to an update on the account page, Ramirez suffered significant chemical burns and is expected to need multiple surgeries.

“While she is focused on getting through this experience, Kim would like you to know that she’s keeping a high spirit and is so thankful for all of the concern and support she has and continues to receive,” the update said.

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Carpinteria science teacher named Teacher of the Year

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Mandi de Witte, a biology and environmental science teacher at Carpinteria High School, has been named the 2019 Santa Barbara County Teacher of the Year.

A veteran of eight years in the classroom, she is in her second year of teaching at Carpinteria High. She also serves as the school’s Science Department chair.

“Mandi engages her students and makes clear for them the real-world applications of what they are learning,” said Santa Barbara County Superintendent of Schools Dr. Susan Salcido, whose office coordinates the award.

“The eagerness with which her students participate in classroom activities demonstrates their excitement for learning and their respect for her as their teacher and role model.”

“Our teachers serve over 69,000 students in 20 school districts,” Salcido concluded. “Being selected Teacher of the Year and representing all the remarkable teachers throughout Santa Barbara County is a tremendous honor.”

De Witte was just one of a number of exceptional nominees for Teacher of the Year honors. She was selected after a comprehensive review process conducted by a five-person committee of administrators, local business leaders, and last year’s Teacher of the Year, Oak Valley Elementary School’s Jennifer Cline.

Photo contributed Mandi de Witte, a biology and environmental science teacher at Carpinteria High School, has been named the 2019 Santa Barbara County Teacher of the Year.

“We were inspired by each of the five finalists whose classrooms we visited,” said SBCEO Director of Teacher Programs and

SB Airport to offer Frontier flights to Denver

By Brooke Holland Noozhawk Staff Writer

Frontier Airlines service is coming back to the Santa Barbara Airport with flights to Denver, starting Aug. 21.

The airline will offer the nonstop service from the Santa Barbara Airport to Denver International Airport with flights on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays.

“With our new flights to Denver, we are making air travel more accessible and affordable for travelers to and from Santa Barbara and the surrounding area,” Frontier Airlines spokesperson Valerie Tyler said during the announcement Tuesday.

Frontier Airlines will offer special introductory one-way fares as low as $49 on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, Tyler said.

She said the airline flies one of the youngest fleets in the industry and has almost 200 new planes on order.

It isn’t the first time Frontier Airlines service has been offered in Santa Barbara.

“We are excited Frontier has decided it’s time to come back after a three-year absence,” Santa Barbara Airport Commissioner Karen Kahn said.

“Denver is a key destination for residents of this region and an easy, convenient connection point for all cities in the United States that Frontier flies to.”

In a related development, Allegiant Airlines announced it will expand its Santa Maria Public Airport flight service to Las Vegas from three days to four days a week, according to the San Luis Obispo Tribune.

Allegiant Airlines offers the service on Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays, and the airline said it will add a Monday flight starting in October.

Noozhawk staff writer Brooke Holland can be reached at bholland@noozhawk.com.

Support Steven Keithley. “It’s a lot of work on the nominees’ part. The applications are extensive, and each of them undergoes a

rigorous review process. We were impressed by them all, and we also know Mandi will be a great ambassador for education in Santa Barbara County.”

De Witte will become the county’s designated representative on July 1, when she succeeds Cline as Teacher of the Year, and her nomination for consideration as California’s Teacher of the Year will begin sometime in the fall of 2018. The state winner will then move forward in the competition for 2019 National Teacher of the Year.

“Mandi is an extraordinary teaching talent,” said Carpinteria Unified School District Superintendent Diana Rigby. “She is incredibly bright and inspires a real thirst for learning in her students. Mandi has accomplished so much so quickly in her teaching tenure. Carpinteria High students and faculty alike are truly grateful for all she does for this school and community.”

De Witte will also be recognized at the May 24 Education Celebration held in Buellton and will be highlighted at the Nov. 3 “Salute to Teachers” event in Santa Barbara, held in partnership with Cox Communications.

As Santa Barbara County Teacher of the Year, de Witte will be available to speak countywide. She can be reached by calling Keithley at 964-4710, ext. 5281.

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Love in the game

Bill Pintard continues to coach and to keep his son’s memory alive

Eric Pintard was on his way to pitching in the Major Leagues before his cancer diagnosis.

By Raiza Giorgi news@santabarbarafamilylife.com

Bill Pintard, the manager of the Santa Barbara Foresters, has been enthralled with baseball since he was a young child in New York City. He loves everything about the game, from the smell of a freshly mowed field and the sound of a ball smacking into a glove to the way that the game can bring people together.

“I have been a lifelong Yankees fan, and I am lucky enough to work for them as a scout.

I have met some incredible people through baseball, but I think seeing the game through my son’s eyes has made the most impact on me. And it continues to this day with his legacy, ‘Hugs for Cubs’,” Pintard said.

“He was diagnosed with ependymoma, which is a cancer of the spine, and was given six months to live in 1996. He ended up living until 2004 and was such a trouper through all of it. Even though he couldn’t play baseball anymore, he helped me a lot, especially since that was right when I started coaching the Foresters,” Pintard said.

Before the illness, Pintard was excited that his son Eric not only loved the game as he did, but also showed promise and was rising through the ranks and becoming a talented player about to be signed by the Milwaukee Brewers.

Pintard coached for years at the high school and college levels and will start his 24th season with the Foresters on June 8.

“I’ve been on the verge of retiring for years, but I have such passion for this game, my players, and honoring the memory of my son, I just don’t think I can give this up,” Pintard said.

His Foresters are a fresh crop of top college players and a few high schoolers that come from all around the country each summer to play through the National Baseball Congress (NBC).

As the players came to Santa Barbara and met Pintard and his son, they wanted to help Eric while he lived and subsequently honor his struggle.

“Some of the players came and asked if they could put Eric’s number on the back of their ball caps, and Eric said he was honored but it wasn’t about him. He wanted to do more to give back to other kids that were battling cancer and he came up with ‘Hugs for Cubs,’ because our mascot is a bear and a little bear is called a cub,” Pintard said.

As a new batch of players came in each season, Pintard and his son took them to local hospitals to visit kids with cancer and started youth baseball clinics through United Way. “The guys come from all over and they are incredible players, but with that comes ego and they have to quickly learn how to be a team. I think our visits to the hospitals and doing the clinics really help this process as they see another side of themselves through volunteering and giving back,” Pintard said.

Hugs for Cubs also sponsors a child to travel to a Major League Baseball game at Angels stadium.

“I am lucky enough to be friends with Mike Scioscia (manager of the Angels), and he supports Hugs for Cubs by letting us give some incredible memories to these kids,” Pintard said.

Coaching the Foresters has been Pintard’s passion because he loves helping shape the careers of young players.

“Errors are a part of the game, that’s why it’s on the scoreboard. I like to teach my players that errors are a part of the game of life, and it’s ultimately how you overcome those errors and don’t lose the process that enables success,” he added.

The Foresters have won six NBC championships since 2006. Pintard believes that is partly a result of his coaching style, which emphasizes players making the most of their abilities rather than insisting they win every game.

Pintard is proud that several former Foresters have gone on to the majors, including James Shields, now a pitcher for the White Sox; Matt Diaz of the Miami Marlins; and Ryan Spilborghs, who is now a broadcaster for the Colorado Rockies after a Major League career.

The Foresters season begins on Friday, June 8, at Pershing Park at the corner of Cabrillo and Castillo streets in Santa Barbara. Tickets, sold at the gate, are $6 for adults and $3 for seniors and children.

For a complete game schedule and more information about Hugs for Cubs, log onto www. sbforesters.org.

The Foresters raise money for Hugs for Cubs, which takes the family of a young cancer patient to Angels Stadium, including a “meet and greet” with Manager Mike Scioscia

Photos contributed Eric Pintard started Hugs for Cubs before he died of cancer in 2004.

The Santa Barbara Foresters visit children with cancer at local hospitals as a way to help the community and bond as a team.

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Local surfer is cleaning up John Harmon had inspiration for product that cleans tar from feet

By Raiza Giorgi news@santabarbarafamilylife.com

Everyone who lives on the Central Coast and goes to the beach has a good chance of ending up with tar on their feet.

John Harmon of Santa Barbara considered it just a nuisance until one day he saw a mother pouring gasoline on her child’s feet to get the tar off at Jalama Beach.

“It seemed a little dangerous to me and I thought there had to be a better way that was safe for the kid and for the environment,” Harmon said.

The idea became the project for his entrepre-

neurship course at Santa Barbara City College, where he developed Oil Slick Beach Tar Remover and won the 2015 New Venture Challenge through the Scheinfeld Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation. The $5,000 he received helped him launch his business.

“I walked into hotels, surf shops, retail stores all along the coast and got it started. It was four months later when the Refugio Oil Spill happened that really shot the business into the limelight. Of course the spill was terrible and I wish it never happened, but I was driving by Refugio after it happened and stopped to give the volunteers complimentary bottles for their own use. I just wanted to help out,” Harmon said.

Harmon said he uses his own recipe, blending essential oils and citrus, and then bottles it. It also works for removing wax from

surfboards when wax gets caked on them, he added.

“While I will definitely continue Oil Slick, I realized soon after I launched that it was very limiting, as not all beaches have oil and tar such as ours. There’s a few places in Texas and Florida and I recently sold an order to a hotel in Singapore,” Harmon said.

His product is also seasonal, popular during the spring and summer with a lull in the winter when there aren’t as many people at the beach.

“I started thinking of other products I could make that were eco-friendly and would be marketable year-round,” he said.

He and his friend Billy Hanke Jr. have just created Anon Towelette Services, selling an eco-friendly towelette that can be used for a make-up remover, hand sanitizer, lens cleaner, nail polish remover, lotion and more.

They are marketing that to the hotel industry.

“Hotels can customize the packaging to create their own towelette, and it’ll help them cut down on their linen costs such as towels, pillowcases and sheets that end up ruined from make-up stains,” Harmon said.

The towelette is made from a combination of bamboo and non-woven fabrics and is free of

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The reason for the Anon name is that they want hotels or businesses to be able to brand the towelettes for marketing purposes and name recognition.

“We have several hotels already interested in this product and this is something that we can take literally around the world,” he said.

Harmon said he will always be thankful for the opportunities at the Scheinfeld Center.

He has been asked several times to speak to incoming students about his product, and he loves sharing his passion of entrepreneurship with others.

“Creating your own business from the ground up is amazing. Even if it doesn’t succeed, never doubt yourself, as some of the best lessons come from making mistakes,” Harmon said.

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Photos by Daniel Dreifuss John Harmon created Oil Slick Beach Tar Remover when he saw a mother using gasoline to clean the tar from her child’s feet.

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Student entrepreneurs win cash, scholarships L Staff Report

ocal student entrepreneurs dazzled both the judges and the audience packed into SBCC’s Fé Bland Forum as they competed for $15,000 in cash and scholarships April 27 at the eighth annual Scheinfeld New Venture Challenge business plan and pitch competition.

Students from Santa Barbara City College, Antioch University and UCSB kicked off the collegiate tier of the event, followed by the high school tier featuring students from San Marcos and Cabrillo High Schools.

The $5,500 collegiate grand prize went to SBCC student Jake Zander for his venture, Feel Me Footsouls, an insole designed specifically for Converse shoes.

Heather Luikart, also from SBCC, took home second place and $3,000 for Peregrin8 Travel, her convertible travel bag. The third prize of $2,000 went to SBCC student Adam Verhasselt for VOIID, an online service that enables artists

to print and sell their limited-edition artwork on clothing.

In the high school tier, Amanda Moores won top honors and $1,000 for her stress-reducing app, Flora. Trevor Eubank and his pitch for Hinterland, a hybrid hammock/sleeping bag, came in second, and third place went to Natalie Hey-Shipton for her venture myHunnybox, a subscription box service that enables families to easily send care packages to college students.

All three winners high school winners are students at San Marcos High in the San Marcos Entrepreneurship Academy.

“This year’s student entrepreneur finalists presented creative and feasible business concepts on par with what we’ve seen in almost a decade of Scheinfeld New Venture Challenge pitches,” said Scheinfeld Center Director Julie Samson. “We’re excited to support the winners with seed money, scholarship opportunities, and business consulting to further develop their ventures, and we encourage all of the finalists to continue pursuing their entrepreneurial dreams.

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Santa Barbara Horticultural Attractions Contributed by the Santa Barbara Horticultural Society

Gardens to Visit Ganna Walska Lotusland

Places and in January 2009 was designated a National Historic Landmark. The 11-acre estate is open to adults and children age 10 and above. Public tours may be reserved on Wednesdays and Saturdays at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. 805565-5653 or tours@casadelherrero.com.

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Madame Ganna Walska, a well-known Polish opera singer and socialite, purchased the Montecito estate in 1941 and spent the next 43 years creating Lotusland, which is now recognized as one of the 10 best gardens in the world.

When she died in 1984, she left her jewel of a garden to the Ganna Walska Lotusland Foundation. Tours are at 10 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday from mid February to mid November. Reservations are required.

805-969-9990.

Santa Barbara Botanic Gardens

La Huerta Historic Gardens is a living museum of botanical heritage at the Santa Barbara Mission. The garden portrays the botanic history of Spain’s agricultural transformation of the California landscape by preserving authentic and ancient plants collected from sites where rare Mission-Era (1769-1834) varieties survived.

Within the protected walls of this orchard-garden, virtually all the introduced plant materials (seeds, cuttings and other clones) needed to support the mission were planted.

The success of these early agrarian outposts relied on the carefully planted and maintained plants. Tours are available with a 10-person minimum and two-week advance reservation. 805-682-4713, ext. 166

Alameda Park (Alameda Plazas) is one of the city’s oldest parks, a two-block area consisting of unique rare trees (see The Alameda Plazas Self-Guided Tree Tour), a bandstand; picnic sites; Kid’s World, an 8,000-square-foot playground with a castle, swings, slides; and two reservable party sites.

Public Parks

Santa Ynez Valley Botanic Garden

Alice Keck Park Memorial Garden Alice Keck Park Memorial Garden features a large botanical collection of 75 tree and plant species included in the Alice Keck Park Memorial Garden Self-Guided Tree & Plant Tour, koi pond, sensory garden with audio posts and interpretive Braille signs, low-water-use demonstration garden, walking paths, picnic areas and a gazebo.

Casa del Herrero

Casa del Herrero, designed by architect George Washington Smith and completed in 1925, is noted as one of the finest examples of Spanish Colonial Revival architecture in America. It is included on the National Register of Historic

The A.C. Postel Memorial Rose Garden, adjacent to the Santa Barbara Mission, contains more than 1,500 rose plants and is maintained throughout the year by Rose Society members, Parks Division caretaker staff, and volunteers.

For many years the All-American Rose Selections designated the garden as one of more than 130 demonstration rose gardens throughout the country, displaying the top performing new rose varieties developed and selected each year after an extensive two-year trial program where they are judged on 15 characteristics. A significant portion of the roses displayed in the garden are past A.A.R.S. winners.

The Santa Barbara County Horticultural Society meets at 7 p.m. on the first Wednesday of every month in the auditorium at the Trinity Lutheran Church at the corner of Foothill Road and La Cumbre Road. Visitors are always welcome.

The General Meetings feature local experts speaking about a wide variety of horticultural topics ranging from ethnobotany to pollinators, landscape design to habitat restoration. There is a monthly display table where members are encouraged to bring specimen plants or other items of horticultural interest and introduce them to the group. A plant raffle ends each meeting. See the Membership page for more information.

Santa Barbara Cactus and Succulent Society The society’s mission is to provide opportunities for fellowship and exchange of information among people sharing an interest in succulents; to encourage, promote and support all aspects of the responsible collection, culture, study and conservation of succulent plants; and to provide opportunities for the exchange and exhibition of succulent plants.

The Orchid Society of Santa Barbara

Meetings of the Orchid Society of Santa Barbara are held at 7:30 p.m. on the third Wednesday of each month.

Guests are welcome. Activities include American Orchid Society judging, guest speakers presenting a variety of orchid topics each month, a member plant show table and a plant opportunity table. Meetings are announced on the group’s website.

A.C. Postel Memorial Rose Garden With sweeping views to the Santa Ynez Mountains and the Santa Barbara Channel Islands and stunning landscapes, the Santa Barbara Botanic Garden is a great place to explore California’s native plant diversity. The garden’s 78 acres encompass a variety of cultivated displays as well as stands of natural coast live oak and riparian woodlands.

The garden welcomes visitors seven days a week, rain or shine, but it is closed on Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year’s Day, and during some special events. Hours are from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. from March through October, and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. from November through February. 805- 682-4726

Horticultural Societies

The Santa Ynez Valley Botanic Garden Foundation is dedicated to fostering the discovery and a deeper understanding of the natural world and an appreciation of the significance of nature in our lives. It encourages children to explore, adults to learn, and people of all ages to pause to enjoy a relaxed moment looking at the beauty of nature and discovering the beauty, serenity and the joys of the natural environment and its significance in our lives. www. santaynezvalleybotanicgarden.org

Central Coast Geranium Society

SBCC Environmental Horticulture

The Santa Barbara Rose Society, established in 1959, is a nonprofit society devoted to sharing knowledge about roses, rose culture and the pleasure of rose gardening.

Meetings are held on the second Thursday of each month except in July, August and December. Refreshments and a rose display begin at 7 p.m. The meeting and program begin at 7:30 p.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church Fellowship Hall. Guest speakers discuss rose-related topics, and meetings are open to the public.

The Santa Barbara City College campus features two gardens of interest. Chumash Point holds a collection of plants native to locally specific areas of California’s south central coast that are culturally important to the Chumash.

Plant materials are indigenous to the four most northern Channel Islands — San Miguel, Santa Rosa, Santa Cruz, and the Anacapas.

In Lifescape Garden, lab classes use the hundreds of native and exotic plants, coastal soils and varied topography of the garden to learn a variety of landscaping techniques. Both areas are open to the public for free, from dawn to dusk.

The Central Coast Geranium Society’s official purpose “shall be the stimulation of interest in and the culture of the geranium family; to cooperate with interested organizations; to improve standards of excellence and to study methods of culture, and by such activity bring about a social relationship that will enhance the happiness of its members.”

Santa Barbara Rose Society

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EcoLawn SB provides green ‘grass’ year-round

By Isel Longoria reporter@santabarbarfamilylife.com

In times of extended drought, there are always opportunities to conserve water.

EcoLawn SB, a synthetic lawn company, specializes in turf replacement and water-wise landscaping.

About three years ago, co-founder Beau Lee Schimdt saw a need for synthetic lawns in the Santa Barbara area.

“Ecolawn was born out of the drought, and we were trying to come up with a solution to save water and be efficient at that,” Schmidt said.

Coming from a family of builders, Schmidt always found artificial grass projects interesting. “I got a knack for building stuff and putting stuff together at a very young age,” he said.

“I saw that there was a void to be

filled,” Schmidt added.

Replacing grass with a synthetic lawn or succulent garden or reducing a lawn’s size are a few ways to reduce water use.

“I would say that we save millions of gallons of water every year for Santa Barbara,” Schmidt said.

He touts his product as easier to maintain than grass and “pet friendly” as well.

One of the advantages is that it doesn’t need to be mowed. Owners can use a leaf blower on it every few weeks, or as needed.

“People have more time to spend with their families or doing the things that they love,” he said.

Some local water districts have offered financial help to people who replace their grass, and Ecolawn also provides helps homeowners find rebates.

“We act as the liaison between the owner and the city and help them go through that process to get the money and use it on their yard,” Schmidt said. The price depends on the size of the lawn, the material used, operation fees, and more.

Artificial grass has been known to get too hot for comfort, and some wonder how biodegradable it is.

New technology has resolved those issues, he said.

The heat factor is something that we address often but it’s really a

Photos contributed Beau Lee Schmidt and Jessica Girard are the co-founders of EcoLawn SB, which replaces lawns with artificial turf.

Photos contributed Synthetic lawn is completely safe for children and pets, Schmidt says.turf.

non-factor for us anymore,” Schmidt said.

Heat resistant yarns and some plastic that is used in artificial grass is recyclable.

“The good thing about the grass that we are installing, it has a 25- to 30-year life expectancy,” Schmidt said.

Sport fields and even golf courses and other sporting fields have begun using artificial turf.

“I know a lot of the golf courses have shrunk down their footprint to try and save water,” Schmidt said.

Ecolawn also helps residents prepare their homes to prevent potential storm damages.

“A lot of the tools that we use to do our job we can use to divert storm water and help

protect people’s properties,” Schmidt said.

“Storm Ready Santa Barbara” is a service provided only in the winter. The main focus is to provide storm emergency services and help prevent damages to properties.

“It gives us an opportunity to help out,” Schmidt said. Ecolawn also provides free property evaluations and erosion estimates.

Installing eco-lawns is only one way to help conserve the planet, Schmidt added.

“I think there’s more than one way to be eco-friendly,” he said, including carpooling, sorting trash, avoiding the use of plastics, and recycling everything possible.

“It’s kind of about everyone doing their part in little ways,” Schmidt said.

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Jackson, Hutchinson named Women of Achievement Staff Report

State Sen. Hannah-Beth Jackson and community activist Carrie Hutchinson will be honored as 2018 Women of Achievement at an awards luncheon beginning at 11 a.m. Friday, June 8, at El Paseo Restaurant in Santa Barbara.

Starshine Roshell, award-winning journalist and a previous Women of Achievement recipient, will emcee the luncheon for the awards sponsored by the Association for Women in Communications, Santa Barbara Chapter (AWC-SB).

The theme is Courageous Communicators: #WomenofAchievement.

“This year’s honorees are bold, passionate, empathetic and extremely effective communicators,” Roshell said. “They are making the world a more just and welcoming place for others with the inspiring and courageous work they do every day.”

Hutchinson leads the Santa Barbara Chapter of Showing Up for Racial Justice, an organization dedicated to mobilizing racially privileged people to join the movement for racial justice.

She is chairwoman of the department of communication at Santa Barbara City College, with a doctorate in interpersonal communication and intergroup psychology from UCSB. Hutchinson is known as a passionate speaker, writer and researcher on the topics of communication, perception and identity, and has become an activist for equity and social justice.

“I’m deeply honored to be recognized as a

Photo contributed State Sen. Hannah-Beth Jackson is one of two local women named 2018 Women of Achievement by the Association for Women in Communications’ Santa Barbara Chapter.

2018 Woman of Achievement in Communications,” Hutchinson said. “My contributions rest on a long legacy of movement-building pioneered by women of color who continue to be at the forefront of social change.

“I hope this award brings attention to local activism and inspires others to do more.”

Jackson was elected to the California Senate in 2012. She represents the 19th Senate District, which includes all of Santa Barbara County and western Ventura County.

During her time in office, Jackson has worked on crafting legislation to address issues

of concern to her constituents, with a focus on women and the environment. Before assuming public office, she had experience as a prosecutor, attorney, educator, and small-business owner.

“It’s a great honor to be recognized along with other strong and committed communicators,” Jackson said. “We need to continue the fight for equal rights so our daughters, sisters and granddaughters won’t be left behind, ridiculed or demeaned because they are women.

“We have to pave the way so it’s easier for them to succeed, based upon the quality of their

achievements, the strength of their character and the work that they do.”

Perie Longo, Santa Barbara’s poet laureate emeritus, will continue a Woman of Achievement tradition by presenting original poems composed for each of the honorees.

“The poems that Perie specially crafts for each recipient add a unique element to the awards presentation,” said Lisa Angle, AWCSB president and AWC national board member.

Funds raised through the Women of Achievement luncheon are used to underwrite networking and professional development programs for members of AWC-SB. Tickets for the luncheon are $55 for AWCSB members, $75 for others.

Event sponsors who buy a table of 10 for $1,500 will receive a half-page, black-andwhite ad in the event program and other benefits.

For information on sponsoring the event, contact Hilary Molina, hilarymolina@fielding. edu, 898-2947.

Winners of the awards over the past 11 years include now-retired U.S. Rep. Lois Capps, former Santa Barbara Mayor Helene Schneider, Santa Barbara Independent editor-in-chief and co-founder Marianne Partridge, Paula Lopez, Lynda Weinman, Catherine Remak and Sara Miller McCune. For a complete list, visit awcsb.org.

For more information about AWC-SB, visit awcsb.org.

Eggs and the Kiddie

The mom tribe celebrates Father’s Day

By Carey Bradshaw

June is Father’s Day and I wanted to share some gift ideas from the mom tribe.

First of all, congratulations and happy third Father’s Day to my husband, George.

We made it! Together for 19 years and still going strong. I could not imagine a better dad to our little girl. Carey Bradshaw People often ask us how we live together, raise a child together and run two companies together.

Yup, I know what you’re thinking - that is a lot of togetherness.

For the most part it is pretty awesome. I get to go to work each day with my best friend, and we have a pact not to fire each other. Talk about job security! He is awesome and I want to make sure to celebrate what a fantastic partner, husband and father he is.

This June, let’s celebrate the great dads out

there. What is the best way to celebrate and honor the dad in your life? I polled my mom and dad groups and here is what I learned:

Ally: I started a book for my hubby several years ago. Each year, each of the kids draws or paints a picture and answers an “About My Dad” questionnaire. Both get added to the book yearly. He loves seeing how their artwork progresses year to year and reading the answers to the questions.

Jess: For Father’s Day after each of the kids was born we did engraved silver frames with a picture of him with each kid as a newborn. The frame from my daughter says: “A daughter will outgrow your lap but will never outgrow your heart.” My son’s says: “A father is his son’s first hero.” Those framed photos are among his most prized possessions and both made him teary-eyed.

Karen: I repurposed a pair of glass end tables by painting the bases the color of my husband’s favorite football team and then etching the glass tops with the team’s logo. They were custom-made for his man cave.

Jen: I’m giving him a day/weekend of whatever he wants to do, including sleeping in.

Mindy: I got my husband an engraved beer

glass with the kids’ birth dates etched on it.

All fantastic gifts and I have definitely gotten some good ideas from these ladies.

So, this Father’s Day, I honor my wonderful husband, George. Thank you for being a great dad, partner and husband. I love you.

Happy Father’s Day! What are you plan-

ning for the dad in your life? Drop me an email at carey@hooterholster.net – I’d love to hear all about it!

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Photos contributed Just a half mile above Foothill Road in Santa Barbara, you can immerse yourself in the heart of nature and hike through redwood trees.

Have fun, learn a lot at SB Botanical Garden

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By Flannery Hill SB Botanical Garden

In a single day, your family can take a fabulous trip that includes hiking in the redwoods, looking for critters in the desert, climbing peaks for ocean views, learning a bit of California Mission history, discovering the Channel Islands, and exploring in nature.

It’s all possible at the Santa Barbara Botanic Garden.

The garden is a great place for families who love to explore. Native plants from all over California are arranged into natural plant communities to give you the experience of having visited them in their home habitat.

Just a half mile up from Foothill Road in Santa Barbara, you can immerse yourself in the heart of nature. Parking is easy and many paths are accessible by stroller or wheelchair.

The 5.5 miles of trails include gentle slopes, some more challenging climbs, and an easy walk to the new Pritzlaff Conservation Center where you can enjoy amazing views of the Channel Islands. Some 40 historic benches are tucked away on the grounds, providing plenty of spots to rest and teach your children how much more you can see in nature if you are just quiet and observe.

With an easy walk to the new Pritzlaff Conservation Center, visitors can enjoy great views of the Channel Islands.

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The childrens’ maze at the Santa Barbara Botanic Garden is fun for all ages.

Even if that lasts only three minutes, it is a start.

Two studies in the American Journal of Play indicate that children are spending a mere four to seven minutes per day outdoors.

According to the National Wildlife Federation, outdoor time helps children grow lean and strong, enhances imaginations and attention spans, decreases aggression, and boosts classroom performance. Another recent study documents that children who are actively engaged in guided observation, and in collecting plants and insects, develop care and appreciation for the natural environment as adults.

The Garden provides “near-by nature” for all ages. Even a casual walk engages the senses, and reveals new dimensions, as the garden changes with each passing season. Pack up your backpacks for a real hike and eat on the trail, or at one of the garden’s lovely decks with picnic tables or benches. If you forget a drink or need more chips, make a stop in the Garden Shop. The Garden Shop also has a great collection of nature-inspired toys for your young explorers, and plenty of books and guides for explorers of every age.

The garden is both a hub and a portal for learning about biodiversity and conservation, providing avenues for exploration and discovery, and an accessible, safe place to explore nature. Too much for one day? A family membership gets all of you in for free any day, every day, except three holidays per year.

Membership also includes free admission to more than 300 botanic gardens and arboreta across North America, as well as discounts at the Garden Shop.

For more information, go to sbbg.org or connect with the garden on Facebook and Instagram.

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Publisher wins Spirit of Entrepreneurship Award

By Joni Kelly Contributed

Eleven outstanding women entrepreneurs — including Raiza Giorgi, the publisher of Santa Barbara Family and Life Magazine and the Santa Ynez Valley Star — won Spirit of Entrepreneurship Awards during a ceremony May 4 at the Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort.

Presenting the honors was Caroline MacDougall, founder of Teeccino and one of first SOE award winners. Each recipient received an engraved award from Tiffany.

“What a group of outstanding women, and I am extremely honored to be one of them,” Giorgi said. “The hard work my team and I have put into both of our publications is amazing and this award really goes to them as well. Thank you to the Spirit of Entrepreneurship Foundation and everyone who has helped us grow in the last three years. I am looking forward to what’s ahead.”

The winners were selected from 33 finalists in Santa Barbara and Ventura counties by independent judges who live outside the area and are not connected with the Spirit of Entrepreneurship Foundation, the nonprofit organization that hosts the event.

“These 11 winners were recognized for their achievements as entrepreneurs in diverse and forward-thinking businesses,” said Cathy Feldman, board chairwoman and CEO of the Spirit of Entrepreneurship Foundation.

“Together, these 33 amazing finalists we are

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Raiza Giorgi, the publisher of Santa Barbara Family and Life Magazine and the Santa Ynez Valley Star honoring tonight have gross revenues that total approximately $32 million and employ more than 450 people in Ventura and Santa Barbara counties. This demonstrates the importance of women business owners to our local economy,” Feldman said.

The previously announced Rock Star: Life Achievement Award winner, Lady Leslie Ridley-Tree, CEO of Pacific Air Industries and one of Santa Barbara’s leading philanthropists, was honored at the event in the presence of her friends.

The 2018 Spirit of Entrepreneurship Awards winners are:

n Agricultural and wineries: Marta Alvarez, YCE Inc., www.YCEinc.com n Emerging business: Raiza Giorgi, Santa Ynez Valley Star/SB Family & Life Magazine, www.santaynezvalleystar.com n Green and social entrepreneurship: Diana Pereira, Impact Hub of SB and Balance Financial Management, www.impacthubsb.com n Health and wellness: Robin Long, The Balanced Life, www.thebalancedlifeonline.com n Hospitality and tourism: Nirasha Rodriguez, The Food Liaison, www.thefoodliaison. com n Media and communications: Lindsey Car-

nett, Marketing Maven, www.marketingmaven. com n Nonprofit: Sarah Otterstrom, Paso Pacifico, www.pasopacifico.org n Professional services: Ann Levine, Law School Expert, www.lawschoolexpert.com n Retail: Zdena Jiroutova, ZFolio, www. zfolio.com n Science and technology: Kristin Denault, Fluency Lighting Technologies, www.fluencylighting.com n Wholesale, Manufacturing and Global Trade: Michele McDowell, Wiggins Lift Co., www.wigginslift.com n Rock Star, Life Achievement: Lady Leslie Ridley-Tree, Pacific Air Industries, www.pacair.com The SOE Awards also honored high school and college student winners of SBCC Scheinfeld Center’s New Venture Challenge competition. Proceeds from the SOE Awards dinner went toward cash prizes, in the form of seed money, as well as scholarships for the winning student entrepreneurs.

The student winners and finalists all had their products and services on display at the Student Startup Showcase that preceded the event and was open to the public.

For more information about the Spirit of Entrepreneurship Awards, visit www.soefoundation.org, email info@soefoundation.org, call 682-8380.

A time to celebrate kids, prevent injuries and save lives.

Let’s play!

Drive-up car seat inspection station

FREE proper installation No citations issued; no driver’s license or registration required

Saturday, June 9, 2018 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Girsh Park • 7050 Phelps Rd • Goleta, CA 93117

Participating agencies: • • • • • •

Alpha Resource Center Car Seat 101 Children’s Miracle Network CHP Coast Safe Routes to School Community Action Commission • Cottage Rehabilitation Hospital • Cottage Concussion Clinic

Cottage Trauma Center Isla Vista Youth Projects Our Kids Our County Safety Matters Certified Training • SB Bike • SB County Public Health Department – Maternal Child Adolescent Health • YMCA

Safety/activity booths featured:

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kids activities, food, giveaways and more!

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Concussion education and awareness Hands only CPR and infant choking Low-cost helmet distribution Fun and safe bicycling Water safety Poison prevention and medication safety

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Leadership workshop set for local nonprofits Staff Report

SurfMedia Communications will present “Adaptive Leadership in a Changing Landscape,” a workshop designed for nonprofit executive directors, CEOs, development directors and board members, on Wednesday, June 27.

The workshop will be hosted by Marybeth Carty, a local corporate social responsibility and philanthropy expert, and facilitated by Tai Sunnanon, an international speaker, author, trainer, and the founder of three nonprofits.

Sunnanon is the CEO of The Strategic Insights Group, a mission-driven strategy firm in Los Angeles, and is an acclaimed expert in social responsibility, entrepreneurship, and adaptive leadership.

He holds a B.A. from UCLA and completed his doctoral coursework at Harvard University, where he also earned his MPP and Ed.M. degrees. Sunnanon has consulted and guided national and international organizations, including the United Nations, MasterCard Foundation, UCLA, Silicon Valley Nonprofit Consortium, and Harvard.

“My hope is that after our time together, these dedicated leaders and nonprofit advocates will return to their organizations ready to conquer their next stage of growth and development,” Sunnanon said. “We’re going to challenge these leaders to answer some tough questions about the roadblocks and opportunities in front of them, and provide the insights, tools and resources necessary to make a meaningful impact with their customer base.”

SurfMedia co-founders Juliana Minsky and Chris Davis felt the time was right to put on their first workshop for nonprofit leaders.

“When you think of Santa Barbara and Ventura, you think of all the wonderful nonprofit organizations and their staffs and teams of volunteers who work tirelessly to lift up those around them,” said Minsky.

“Even the most experienced professionals benefit from this type of reflection and education, and we are thrilled to be able to bring in someone of Tai’s caliber to lead this experience.”

The workshop will take place from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday, June 27, at the Narrative Loft in Santa Barbara’s Funk Zone. Doors will open at 8 a.m. for registration and continental breakfast.

Tickets are $125 each and can be purchased at surfmedia.com/workshop. For more information call 805-687-3322.

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Drone photography provides fine-art views of Santa Barbara

“The views from above are amazing.

Living here for almost 10 years, every time I fly, I gain a new appreciation for just how beautiful Santa Barbara is,” Dreifuss said. “I try to capture the true art of Mother Nature and life in Santa Barbara.

“I have created a great business showing off Santa Barbara. Progressing into fine-art prints was a great way to expand my drone photography business and to display my creativity,” he said.

Prints will be available for sale, and August Ridge will be offering $7 glasses of wine at the First Thursday event.

Staff Report

As part of Santa Barbara’s “First Thursday” event June 7, local photojournalist Daniel Dreifuss will showcase his aerial images of Santa Barbara at the August Ridge tasting room.

Driefuss’ images can also be seen at www.Lost Above.com, where he offers fine-art canvas prints for sale.

Dreifuss began his photography career in high school, taking pictures of friends and family. After attending Brooks Institute of Photography and accumulating 15 years of professional experience, he is capturing everything from breaking news to high-end commercial advertising photos for local, national and international clients.

His photos have been printed in the Los Angeles Times, The New York Times and Washington Post. He also works as a freelance photographer for Santa Barbara Family and Life Magazine and the Santa Ynez Valley Star.

His work helped the Santa Ynez Valley Star win first place for Online Breaking News from the California News Publishers Association for coverage of the Whittier Fire last July.

Having traveled widely, Dreifuss recognized the unique aspect of art from an

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Local photojournalist Daniel Dreifuss takes to the air to create works of art, which can be seen at www.Lost Above.com.

aerial perspective.

“The view from above creates exciting shapes and views that the mind might not otherwise perceive. It fulfills a sensation that human beings have always desired —

the ability to fly,” he said.

In 2017, Dreifuss moved into fine art.

After learning to fly a drone and receiving his 107 pilot certification in December, he created Lost Above.

“Sherlock Holmes,” has invited his fellow cast members to his Connecticut castle for a weekend of revelry. But when one of the guests is stabbed to death, the festivities in this isolated house of tricks and mirrors quickly turn dangerous.

From March 2-16, the group will perform the classic Pulitzer Prize-winning play “Harvey,” by Mary Chase.

In play, made famous by the Jimmy Stewart film version, Elwood P. Dowd is middle-aged, mild-mannered, and relatively wealthy. He is convinced that he is attended by a six-foot-tall white rabbit, who has become his greatest friend. The rabbit, named Harvey, is invisible to everyone except Elwood, and his insistence on Harvey’s existence creates a social nightmare for his

widowed sister Veta and her daughter Myrtle Mae. The season’s final production will be “Significant Other,” by Joshua Harmon from April 12-27.

Jordan is single, and finding Mr. Right is much easier said than done. As he finds himself stuck in the stalwart cheerleader role for all his girlfriends’ romantic successes and marriages, he comes to realize that the only thing harder than looking for love is supporting the loved ones around you.

The SBCC Theatre Arts Department will also present a student showcase production, “The Last Lifeboat,” by Luke Yankee, Nov. 7-17 in the Jurkowitz Theatre.

J. Bruce Ismay was an upper-crust Englishman who always did what was expect-

Dreifuss helped the Santa Ynez Valley Star win first place for Online Breaking News from the California News Publishers Association for coverage of the Whittier Fire last July.

SBCC Theatre Group announces 2018-19 season

heatre Group at SBCC has announced a new season of plays that will include “Grease,” “The Game’s Afoot,” “Harvey” and “Significant Other.”

The 2018-19 season will begin July 1328 in the Garvin Theatre with the musical “Grease,” with book, lyrics and music by Jim Jacobs and Warren Casey.

The next show, Oct. 12-27, will be Ken Ludwig’s “The Game’s Afoot,” which was named best play in 2012 in the Mystery Writers of America’s Edgar Allen Poe Awards competition.

In a Sherlock-style plot, 1936 Broadway star William Gillette, admired the world over for his leading role in the play

ed of him. He went to the best schools, married the right society girl (even though he was in love with someone else) and vowed to his staunch, unfeeling father on his deathbed that he would take over the family shipping business and build the biggest, most opulent ship the world had ever seen: the RMS Titanic.

Ismay saved as many people as he could on that fateful night, and finally, with no women and children in sight, he stepped into the last lifeboat … and was branded a coward and a traitor forever.

Season tickets are on sale now, and single tickets will go on sale June 18. Call the Garvin Box Office at 805-965-5935 for information or visit www.theatregroupsbcc.com.

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Offering many weekly mini dance camps to choose from.

Small Group Classes, Personalized Attention (Students will get to participate in Jazz dance, Ballet, Creative Movement.) Drama and Fitness Activities (A Dance routine will be taught and performed at the end of the weekly session.)

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Photos contributed The Live Oak Music Festival is a family-friendly getaway for music aficionados looking to experience live concerts in a pristine outdoor setting.

Live Oak Music Festival announces full line-up

Kumar with his blend of Indian Bollywood and American blues.

The 30th annual Live Oak Music FestiThat evening the Main Stage will feature val, a benefit for KCBX Public Radio, has the soulful harmonies of the Rainbow announced a full slate of performers for Girls, the funk and psychedelic soul of San the three-day, family-friendly event Friday Francisco band Con Brio, and headliner through Sunday, June 15-17, at Live Oak Big Bad Voodoo Daddy, a band that’s been Camp near Lake together for 24 Cachuma. years on a misIn addition, sion to celebrate “soul rocker” and revitalize jazz Michael Franand swing music. ti will play a The festival’s special benefit side stages showconcert on case local and Thursday, June regional acts.

14, at Live Oak Sunday, the Camp, with local last day of the band Próxima festival, the Main Parada opening Stage will host Opportunities for creativity are endless in the family craft area at the Live Oak Bay Area gospel the evening.

In addition to Music Festival. group The Sons of music, the festival offers local food, wine the Soul Revivers, Brazilian singer Flavia and beer for adults and plenty of games, Coelho, contemporary folk artist Eilen activities and talent shows for children and Jewell, The Dustbowl Revival, and legendteens. ary R&B and gospel singer Mavis Staples, A full-festival pass allows admission on who returns to Live oak on the heels of her Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Single-day acclaimed album, “If All I Was Was Black.” passes are also available for adults, teens Local band Cuesta Ridge will play a set (13-17), and children (ages 4 – 12). Visit of bluegrass-injected Americana at the Beer www.liveoakfest.org/tickets/ for more Garden. Stage Too will feature the roots information on ticket sales. rock and Americana of The Coffis Brothers The first event Friday afternoon on & The Mountain Men, and Live Oak veterStage Too will be a jamming workshop ans Cache Valley Drifters, who will reunite led by master fiddler and teacher Phil for a performance at this year’s festival to Salazar, who will offer workshops all three play their modern and traditional bluegrass days. Then the Main Stage will feature interpretations. The Sunday Hot Licks the “postmodern barn dance” sound of Stage performers include father-daughter the Bryan Titus Trio; jazzy-folky-funky duo Chris Beland and Harmony, and troublues from Inga Swearingen and Guy badour crooner Jody Mulgrew.

Budd; soul, funk and R&B from Niki J. All Live Oak Music Festival proceeds Crawford; and headliner JD McPherson benefit KCBX Public Radio, serving Santa with his roots rock inspired by true stories. Barbara, San Luis Obispo and southern Friday evening, Stage Too will feature Monterey counties.

Brass Mash and their powerhouse brass Festival gates open at 8 a.m. on Friday. band mash-ups. The night concludes on Ticket prices range from $20 (child day the Hot Licks Stage with a dance featurticket) to $150 (adult full festival/3-day ing the “Beergrass” of The Mother Corn pass). Camping is included with the 3-day Shuckers. pass. Parking fees are additional.

Saturday’s Main Stage lineup will start with country roots band Amanda Anne Ticket information, entertainment line-up, Platt & the Honeycutters, followed by and complete festival details are available singer-songwriter Joe Purdy, and Aki at www.liveoakfest.org.

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The Dancekids Program has been in the Bay Area for over twenty-five years and is excited to bring DanceKids to the Santa Barbara County! State of the Art Dance Studio in Santa Barbara.

Our program has been incorporated into the curriculum of many schools to educate children on the importance of exercise and healthy lifestyle.

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She is certified through Dance Masters of America and is a member of the International Dance and Exercise Association. Her mission is to motivate children to believe in themselves and to have fun with dance and exercise.

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Rancho Olivos grows olives, promotes sustainable farming

For more information about the festival, log onto www.jazzandolivefestival.org.

The most favorite part of the business besides spending time with her husband and getting to know those who come to their farm stand is her beloved dogs, two corgis, one Golden Retriever and an Australian Shepherd.

“My dogs are the most popular part of coming to the farm stand, one of our corgis has his own Instagram page even,” Casey laughed.

If you’d like to follow him his handle is @ oliveoilscout.

The farm stand at Rancho Olivos is open daily from noon to 4 p.m. located at 2390 Refugio Road in Santa Ynez. They are on Facebook and Instagram or you can contact Casey at info@ranchoolivos.com or log onto www. ranchoolivos.com.

By Raiza Giorgi news@santabarbarafamilylife.com

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hannon Casey knew she wanted to get away from an office job and spend her days outdoors, so when she and her husband John Copeland moved to the Santa Ynez Valley in the late 1990s they toyed around with planting wine grapes.

After learning more about viticulture they decided to instead plant olive trees after Casey took a course at UC Davis about making olive oil. They now have more than 700 olive trees on their property and sell their Rancho Olivos products to local markets and restaurants as well as through their website.

“I love olive oil and started cooking with it when I was a young girl. Cooking has always been a love of mine, and what better way than to grow my own olive trees and make fresh oil?” she said.

Olive oil contains monounsaturated fatty acids (MUFAs) that provide health benefits when they replace polyunsaturated fats in one’s diet. Those benefits include lower total cholesterol and more blood sugar control, according to the Mayo Clinic, which is especially good for those with risk of diabetes.

Casey also loved the idea of sustainable farming because olive trees are drought resistant and they grow and produce fruit for hundreds of years.

“I think our culture is also becoming more about supporting local businesses and agriculture because they know where their food is being grown. They can talk to the farmer and know how they produce,” Casey said.

Rancho Olivos has multiple varieties of olive trees, including five Italian varietals, a Spanish varietal and a California varietal.

“It’s important to have different kinds so they pollinate each other,” she added.

The cycle of producing olive oil starts with

Photo contributed Casey harvests an annual average of 14 tons of olives for her Rancho Olivos label.

John Copeland and Shannon Casey started Rancho Olivos in 1999 when they moved to the Santa Ynez Valley.

pruning in the spring after the hard freezes and rainy season are over.

“A saying I follow is, ‘Fruit grows on new wood,’” Casey said.

They spend the late spring and early summer with weed and pest control, making sure the olive fruit fly doesn’t damage any of their trees. Hot summer days are the best way to get rid of the pests because it kills them, Casey laughed.

The winter is spent harvesting the fruit.

The couple can average 14 tons of olives that immediately get processed.

Then they let the oil rest for a few weeks before bottling.

“We primarily sell wholesale to anyone that wants to carry our

label, but we also can sell direct to consumers on our website,” Casey said.

They have opened their farm to anyone who wants to come for a free tasting, and they also have a farm stand with other produce they grow, including peaches, apples, tomatoes, peppers, and other seasonal items.

“We are hoping to get a greenhouse up in the near future to offer produce year-round as well as flowers and succulents. I just love when people come out to taste and learn about what we do. It makes it all worthwhile,” Casey said.

Her favorite event is the Jazz and Olive Festival every June, hosted by the Los Olivos Rotary. She sells her olive oil there and makes dishes for the festival’s cooking contests, which she’s won several times. This year’s festival will be from 1 to 4 p.m. on Saturday, June 9, at Lavinia Campbell Park in downtown Los Olivos.

Casey says her four dogs are the most popular part of Rancho Olivos at her olive oil farm stand in Santa Ynez.

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Farmers markets provide fresh produce year-round Staff Report

Photo contributed Local Boy Scouts collected more than 16,000 pounds in this year’s Scouting for Food drive to benefit the Food Bank of Santa Barbara County

Local Boy Scouts collect 16,000 pounds of food Staff Report

Local Boy Scouts collected more than 16,000 pounds of food in this year’s Scouting for Food drive, exceeding the amount of food they collected last year by at least 1,000 pounds.

The annual springtime food drive, “Scouting for Food,” is led by the Boy Scouts of America.

All the troops in the South Coast District of Los Padres Council, from Goleta to Carpinteria, participated this year to help fight hunger in Santa Barbara County by collecting food for the Food Bank of Santa Barbara County.

Starting March 10, local Boy Scouts walked door-to-door in scores of neighborhoods to drop off food bags at homes and collect food as well as cash donations. All food they collected stays in Santa Barbara County, benefitting local families and residents in need.

This spring, the Scouts turned in 10,498 pounds of food and $1,143 in cash donations, which the organization said accounts for an

additional 5,715 pounds of food. That means the local Boy Scouts collected 16,213 pounds of food, according to event organizers.

In 2017, local Boy Scouts collected more than 15,000 pounds of food (cash-to-food conversion included.

The timing of the Scouting for Food drive is especially important to the Food Bank, which sees food donations drop after the holiday season. The Food Bank distributes 9.7 million pounds of food throughout the year across the county, with more than half of that fresh food.

Santa Barbara-area Boy Scouts also continue to raise funds to rebuild the Outdoor School and historic Boy Scout camp at Rancho Alegre, which lost most of their structures to the Whittier Fire along Highway 154 near Lake Cachuma in July 2017. Anyone wishing to contribute may email Douglas Scott, South Coast District Chairman of Los Padres Council, at dscott@ alisonmortgage.com.

Farmers in Santa Barbara County and surrounding areas continue to provide high-quality produce at local farmers markets.

While markets may be slightly smaller on rainy days, all markets organized through the Santa Barbara Certified Farmers Market Association (SBCFMA) remain open as regularly scheduled, unless the weather is so horrendous the farmers can’t get their produce out.

(Check the association’s Facebook page to get updates.)

The SBCFMA is a nonprofit mutual-benefit corporation founded in 1983 to provide farmers with direct access at landmark locations to market their agricultural products directly to the community. The association, owned and operated by its approximately 30 grower members and its board of directors, is committed to helping promote local family farmers while protecting the environment.

The group’s website, sbfarmersmarket. org, serves as the hub that invites those in-

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terested to look at their local farms and read their back stories, as well as a blog with posts about different produce or why planting mint in your garden is beneficial, in addition to recipe ideas.

The schedule of local farmers markets is: n Tuesdays: Old Town Santa Barbara, 3 - 6:30 p.m., 500600 block of State Street n Wednesdays: Solvang, 2:30 - 6 p.m., First Street from Mission Drive to Copenhagen Drive. n Thursdays: Goleta, 3 - 6 p.m., corner of Storke and Hollister, 7004 Marketplace Drive in the Camino Real Shopping Center n Thursdays: Carpinteria, 3 - 6 p.m., 800 block of Linden Avenue n Fridays: Montecito, 8:30 - 11:15 a.m., 1100 and 1200 blocks of Coast Village Road n Saturdays: Downtown Santa Barbara, 8:30 a.m. - 1 p.m., corner of Santa Barbara and Cota Streets n Sundays: Goleta, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., corner of Storke and Hollister, 7004 Marketplace Drive inside the Camino Real Shopping Center

Edmund (805) 962-5339 • Just off Cabrillo Blvd. at East Beach • sbzoo.org

For more information, go to sbfarmersmarket.org.

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Club celebrating 80 years of serving local youth

By Isel Longoria Contributing Writer

The Boys and Girls Club of Santa Barbara has been providing an extensive after-school program for Santa Barbara’s youth for 80 years.

In 1938, a group of firefighters started the local club with 10 boys and within their first year, they had 2,007 members.

“That pretty much sums up the lack of access and the need,” said Laurie Leis, executive director of The Boys and Girls Club of Santa Barbara.

That need continues, and the club is offering a nine-week summer program from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. It provides breakfast, lunch, a snack and weekly themed programs. Parents can sign up at the club or get a form online.

Leis, who started her job at the club in August, said she always has been an activist for youth.

“What a great impact I could have if I could provide some extra programming for them or things that they don’t have access to …,” she said.

The club provides a broad list of programs ranging from science, art, athletics, tutoring, computer lab, mentorships and more.

“It’s just providing an opportunity to everyone, to all the kids that need us most,” Leis said.

It’s an after-school program that provides affordable childcare and educational growth for children and teenagers 6-18 years old. With membership costing $40 a year, the club served about 1,730 member children last year.

“So basically, with the days we are open, that’s 16 cents a day,” Leis said.

One of the club’s programs, Power Hour, helps kids with homework.

“The club shuts down for an hour, from 3:15 to 4:15 (p.m.) every day, Monday through Thursday, for homework help,” Leis said. This is one of the club’s many helpful programs that help parents who work long hours A newer program is equine-assisted psychotherapy, which helps treat behavioral issues, depression and more through horse interaction activities. About 25 kids get to experience this therapy with two mini horses twice a month.

The club is a welcoming environment that helps promote youth empowerment through various means of support.

“I love the relationships that are formed at the club, and it’s like an extra layer of support for some of these kids that really need it,” she said.

One of the layers of support for teens are programs called Teen Late Night, Passport to Manhood, a culinary club and more. About 500 teenagers participate in these programs.

Leis says it’s important to help teens before they attend high school since it’s a pivotal stage.

“If you can get 30 teen boys involved

The Music Box at the Boys & Girls Club of Santa Barbara is open from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday.

The club provides a broad list of programs ranging from athletics to science, art, tutoring, computer lab, mentorships and more.

The Santa Barbara Boys & Girls Club, which opened in 1938 with 10 boys, serves about 2,000 children annually.

Photos contributed Teen Late Night is a Friday night program to give teens a safe and fun place to hang out with their friends.

in their program after school, that’s huge,” Leis said.

Tutors from the Santa Barbara County Education Office, students from UCSB and local retirees volunteer at the club to provide one-on-one tutoring.

Even with all the help and resources the club has obtained, there’s still a lot more

to provide for Santa Barbara’s youth.

Leis recalls last year’s summer program and how parents were leaving their children near the club because they couldn’t afford the program.

“I thought seeing 30 kids sitting on the street, waiting to get into a program because they didn’t have $10. … It broke

my heart,” Leis said.

During that emotional moment, she decided to contact her grant writer. They managed to find three foundations that helped cut the cost of this year’s summer program in half.

“If everybody put $5 in the community to the best of their ability, we would have our whole summer program paid for next year,” Leis said.

Leis’ hope is that the club can continue to offer a positive path and opportunities to youth in need.

For more information on the programs and ways to get involved log onto www. boysgirls.org or call 805-962-2382.

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Cate students put grants to work at home and abroad

By Joe Gottwald for Cate School

“I will try my absolute best to execute a successful project that will spark a positive change in the lives of these children,” said Cate School junior Luca Kim of his planned service trip to Guatemala this summer.

Kim and classmate Maddie Erickson (both class of 2019) are this year’s recipients of grants provided by the Mark Metherell ’87 Memorial Service Challenge.

Named in memory of Metherell, who died in 2008 while training and supporting Iraqi special forces, the challenge has given Cate students the opportunity to underwrite a service project of their design for the past eight years.

Students are awarded $5,00 for their projects, which in the past have ranged from building a playground in Montana to a water filtration system in Southeast Asia.

Kim’s project will take him back to Guatemala, to the Hogar Casa de Ángel orphanage and school, where he spent his Thanksgiving break teaching music, art and English. This summer, he will continue the work he started with the orphans, many of whom he says have endured traumatic experiences.

“Music seemed to be a way to cope with their feelings and express their pain and struggle,” Kim said.

He plans to use his Metherell grant to

renovate a classroom into a music room and purchase instruments for a wind band. With a music teacher on staff, the long-term plan is to incorporate music into the curriculum.

Kim, a gifted cellist, was selected from some 1,000 international student musicians to perform with the Honors Performance Series at the Sydney Opera House this summer.

While he is eager to share his musicality with the Guatemalan orphans, he said he is most excited to see their growth through practice and playing their own instruments.

Erickson’s project, like Kim’s, is building off prior service, though hers will take place closer to home.

In 2016, Erickson and classmate Brie Walker (class of 2018) both avid lacrosse players, devoted one afternoon a week to teaching the sport to girls from Canalino Elementary School.

This summer, Erickson is using her Metherell grant to run three lacrosse camps at four different locations around Carpinteria.

She recognizes that sports opportunities are more limited for young girls than boys, and she hopes to use her role to inspire confidence and healthy habits to her young squad, who chose the team name Carpinteria Flames in honor of the tragic events related to the Thomas Fire.

“I am so grateful to have the opportunity to grow this program,” Erickson said. “The girls have become such a big part of my life, and

I can’t wait to give them an opportunity they otherwise wouldn’t have access to.”

“This year’s Metherell Service Challenge proposals were impressive in two ways,” said Will Holmes, Cate’s director of public service.

“More proposals were submitted this year than ever before. Also, the quality of the four finalists was the best yet. After reading all of the proposals, each of the students did a presentation in front of the selection committee,” he said.

This year marks the first time two grants are awarded.

“Being able to select two grant award winners this year helped make difficult decisions a little easier,” he said.

“It is fun that Maddie Erickson is doing her grant work in Carpinteria, which is a nice balance to the other award recipient, Luca Kim, who is

doing his project in Guatemala,” Holmes said.

“Luca had already volunteered at the orphanage, and the details and plans of his project were spot on. Maddie’s grant is going to ensure the long-term sustainability of the lacrosse program,” he said.

Jose Powell, director of multiculturalism and inclusion, who sits on the Metherell selection committee said, “We were quite fortunate to consider an impressive range of compelling submissions.

“The projects varied from ecological; rideshare challenges; athletics; an introduction to music; landscape preservation, and more,” he said.

“The research the candidates presented was eye-opening and revealed the breadth of need that many have across our world. Cate School students are eager to engage in closing this chasm,” Powell said.

Photo contributed Maddie Erickson will run three lacrosse camps around Carpinteria.

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Photo contributed This summer, SBCC’s School of Extended Learning offers more than 600 tuition-free noncredit classes for adults.

SBCC extended-learning registration now open Staff Report

If a grand expedition or safari is out of the question this summer, SBCC School of Extended Learning is available for adult students, professionals and retirees to fill their summer bucket lists.

The benefits of nature take a front seat this summer – indoors and out – with a host of classes to help students experience nature. The two six-week summer sessions include 636 tuition-free and fee-based offerings to enhance student abilities and capture the beauty of the outdoors through art and photography.

Registration is now open for summer sessions with tuition-free classes starting May 21 and June 30, plus fee-based classes starting each week throughout the summer, including nights and weekends.

“Summer is the perfect season to recharge, but travel is not in the cards for everyone,” said Dr. Melissa Moreno, School of Extended Learning Interim Vice President. “At the SBCC School of Extended Learning, a passport isn’t necessary to gain new experiences, meet different people or do something just for you. Our sessions are designed to fit anyone’s schedule and bring fun and adventure to your summer.”

Registration is required and can most conveniently be completed in person at the Wake Campus at 300 N. Turnpike Road or Schott Campus at 310 W. Padre St. Registration is also available by phone at 805-6838200 or at www.sbcc.edu/ExtendedLearning.

For more information about how to apply and register, go to sbcc.edu/extendedlearning/ apply-reg.php.

Celebrating 40 Years! Camp Wheez is a day camp for children with asthma, providing them with a unique and fun camp experience designed for their special needs, free-of-charge.

Campers in grades 1-6 participate in activities teaching them about their asthma, games & recreation, arts & crafts, old-fashioned camp fun!

When:

August 6 – 10, 2018 Mon – Fri 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM Extended hours available to 5:30 PM. Ask for details.

Where:

First Baptist Church, 949 Veronica Springs Road, Santa Barbara

Apply:

Space is limited. For an application in English or Spanish, or for more information:

www.SansumClinic.org/camp-wheez or (805) 681-7672 We are also accepting applications for volunteers!

Sansum Clinic is the largest independent nonprofit healthcare organization on the Central Coast, providing the full spectrum of services from primary care to more than 30 specialties.

Learn more at www.SansumClinic.org

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Photo contributed The Santa Barbara High Dons, who lost only one match all season, took the All-Channel League championship in girls beach volleyball.

SBHS girls win beach volleyball title

Photo contributed Teacher Marjie Ledgerwood is pictured with retired Santa Barbara County Schools Superintendent Bill Cirone.

T Lompoc teacher wins ‘Heart of Education’ award Staff Report

In an assembly at Lompoc High School, the Santa Barbara County Education Office announced special education teacher Marjie Ledgerwood as the winner of the first Bill Cirone Heart of Education Award.

Ledgerwood, a Lompoc native and graduate of Lompoc High School, works with students with moderate to severe disabilities and is a coach for girls’ sports teams at Lompoc High School.

She is also the founder and adviser of the Project Unify Club at LHS, which was established in February 2016. The club is based on a Special Olympics program that brings together students enrolled in both special and general education classes for athletic competitions.

The award, named after retired Santa Barbara County School Superintendent Bill Cirone, recognizes an outstanding educator who demonstrates passion for the profession, creativity, and compassion for students.

“This is a very special day for us, and I cannot think of a more deserving educator than Marjie to receive this award,”

said Cirone, who, with his wife Barbara, was on hand at the assembly to present the award to Ledgerwood. “She is a real community gem — a homegrown teacher-hero who inspires her students and her community with her passion, innovation, and vision. We join Lompoc High and Lompoc Unified School District in thanking her for all that she does. Her work truly makes a difference.”

“Marjie has been a strong advocate for special education student full inclusion not only at Lompoc High School, but also in the district,” said Lompoc Unified Superintendent Trevor McDonald. “She’s doing so by deliberately building strong relationships with content area teachers in an effort to fully include special education students in their courses.”

“Bill Cirone has always advocated strongly for all students and teachers; his compassion was on display every day he served as county superintendent of schools. Marjie’s career has embodied the very same qualities Bill stood for. We are so proud to recognize Marjie as our first Bill Cirone Heart of Education Award recipient,” said County Superintendent of Schools Susan Salcido.

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GAMING FOR EDUCATION Board/Card Game Play & Review

CRAFT CAMP String, Yarn & Thread Crafts, Mindfulness Art, Drawing Basics, and many others (Grades 3-8)

FIELD TRIP FRIDAYS Let us plan excursions to museums, parks, and historical landmarks (Grades 5-12)

(Available for 4-8)

Video Game Content Team (Available for 6-12)

Call us at 805-705-0687 or ProgressiveLearningAcademy.org

By Ann Pieramici

he Santa Barbara High School Dons, who lost only one match all season, won this year’s All-Channel League championship in girls beach volleyball.

The team was led by undefeated players Linnea Skinner and Erika Foreman, who are bound for Cal Poly.

Playing the second line were the Randolph sisters, Devan and Hayden, followed by Talia Medel and Avalon Gagnon in the third line.

The Randolph sisters pulled off a close thirdgame win against Arroyo Grande to sweep the match.

Other players for the Dons included Georgia Brace, Siena Pomerantz, Rosie Campbell, Skyler Maines, Reese Kelley and Tiffany Medel.

The team was coached by incoming indoor varsity coach Ariana Garner and assistant coach Anthony Medel.

“The girls really embraced the techniques and system that Anthony and I teach. They were quick learners, which is why our top pairs were so successful. We are very proud of how hard all the girls worked this season,” Garner said.

Only in its fourth year as a high school club-level sport, the league consists of 13 schools that have organized under the leadership of Sam Calisto to form a competitive field.

“It’s a real pleasure to watch the girls compete at such a high level,” Calisto said. ”We hope to be a model for CIF on how to run a successful high school beach volleyball season.”

LIVE OAK Music Festival June 15-17, 2018

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Providence and El Montecito Christian schools to merge

By Tom Bolton Noozhawk Executive Editor

Two Santa Barbara-area Christian schools that have served the community for decades have announced that they are merging.

The boards of directors of Providence, a Santa Barbara Christian School, and El Montecito San Roque approved the merger on April 16, according to Elaine Rottman, communications director for Providence.

The combined school, which will serve students from preschool through high school, will be called Providence School, she said.

“The mission of our combined schools remains to develop and nurture character grounded in God’s word, academic excellence, principled leadership, and a commitment to service in each and every one of our students,” according to a joint statement issued by Randal Clark, Providence board president, and Drew Dusebout, El Montecito board president.

Current administration from both schools will lead the combined school.

Tim Loomer (currently at El Montecito and formerly at Providence) will be interim head of school; Scott Rockney will continue as associate head of school and principal of Upper School; Matt Knoles

will lead the Lower School as principal, continuing in his Providence, SBCS role; Cathy Rempe will direct the preschool, continuing in her El Montecito role; and Scott Lisea, head of school at Providence, SBCS for the past three years, will help lead a transition committee made up of board members from both schools.

“We are fortunate to have continuity of strong leaders and a community that already knows one another,” Clark and Dusebout said. “Santa Barbara is a small town, and many of the people working at, serving, or attending either Providence or ELMO are already connected through churches, youth activities, and friendships.

Now we have the opportunity to share in the education of our children together as one extended family.”

Providence, SBCS has operated since 1959, first as an elementary school (Santa Barbara Christian School) and then as a preschool-through-12th school after a merger with Providence Hall in 2014.

El Montecito School, known fondly as ELMO, was founded in 1958 and serves preschool through sixth-graders.

Both schools are independent, board-directed, tuition-funded, and donor-supported co-ed day schools.

Coming together enhances stewardship by sharing resources — campus facilities,

the best teachers, strong administrative leaders, and full classrooms, Rottman said.

According to the statement, “in order for us to do our part in stewarding our school and to achieve sustainable greatness (excellence today, tomorrow, next year, and years from now), we must embrace change.

We want to ensure that our schools thrive in perpetuity. This merger assures our best days are ahead.”

Students currently enrolled or accepted for admission for the 2018-19 school year will come together in classes ranging from 14-24 students per grade level. New applications will continue to be accepted, with the distinct possibility of waiting lists being created for some classes.

Preschool and elementary students will meet on the San Roque campus (3225 Calle Pinon), currently home to ELMO. Middle school and high school students (grades 7-12) will move from the Canon Perdido campus (at the Boys and Girls Club) to the current Providence, SBCS elementary campus (3723 Modoc Road).

Extensive improvements will be made at both campuses to accommodate and enhance the experience for each student population, Rottman said.

‘Safe Kids Day’ set for June 9 Staff Report

Cottage Children’s Medical Center, the Trauma Center at Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital, and Safe Kids Santa Barbara County will host Safe Kids Day from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, June 9, Girsh Park, 7050 Phelps Road in Goleta.

The free event will celebrate kids and focus on injury prevention. Free driveup car seat inspections will be offered, along with assistance from experts in how to properly install child car seats.

Other safety booths and activities will include concussion education and awareness; instruction in hands-only CPR and prevention of infant choking; poison prevention and medication safety; low-cost helmet distribution; water safety; giveaways; food and more.

For more information, visit CottageHealth.org/ safekids.

Noozhawk executive editor Tom Bolton can be reached at tbolton@noozhawk.com.

HOW WE HEAL: Intensive Outpatient Program

HOW WE HEAL:

Trauma and Anxiety Support

FREE Cottage Health Support Groups, Post-Disaster Relief Unless noted, groups are held at: Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital 400 W. Pueblo Street Santa Barbara, CA 93105 Programs are FREE and open to all Santa Barbara area residents.

We have licensed clinicians who will assist your recovery with personal attention to your unique situation.

For more information or to register, please contact program staff: 805-569-7501 or howweheal@sbch.org

Skill Building/Seeking Safety Group: Mondays 6-7:30p.m.

This group will be skill specific and will be taught in a psychoeducational fashion. The goals will be skill acquisition, meditation and mindfullness practice.

Survivor Group: Tuesdays 6-7p.m.

This group will be specific to those survivors who directly experienced the disaster. Please call 805-5697501 before attending to determine eligibility for this group.

En Español Process Group: Lunes 6-7p.m.

Este grupo permitirá a los participantes procesar una experiencia traumática en un espacio seguro. Este grupo estará abierto para adultos jóvenes y mayores.

Spiritual Care Group: Wednesdays 6-7p.m.

A non-denominational spirituallybased support group.

School Age/Teen Group: Tuesdays Group 1: child (ages 7-12) 3:30-4:30 p.m.

Group 2: adolescent (ages 13-17) 4:30-5:30 p.m.

Groups will involve hands-on expressive therapeutic activities such as art therapy.

Process oriented group discussions will take place to address current trauma and realtime situations. Skill-based tools to be taught to aid in dealing with current stressors and emotions.

Process Group/Inspiring Hope: Fridays 6-7:30p.m.

This group will allow individuals to witness how others have healed, and provide a place to start their own healing.

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JUNE CALENDAR OF EVENTS 6 WEDNESDAY

8 FRIDAY

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Viva la Fiesta - 6:30 p.m. at the Santa Ynez Valley Presbyterian Church. The Santa Barbara Family and Life Magazine, with the Santa Ynez Valley Star, Old Spanish Days Foundation and the church invite the public to watch the Spirit and Junior Spirit of Fiesta dance. The event is free to the community and there will be a taco truck by California Tacos and Los Olivos Lemons lemonade stand for refreshments to purchase. Bring your own lawn chair or blanket!

9 SATURDAY

13 Railroad Depots: A Southern Pacific Collection - 11 a.m. to noon at the Santa Barbara Historical Museum.

Jean-Guy Dubé will speak about his new book, Railroad Depots: A Southern Pacific Collection. Free for Members, Guests $5Reservation required to reception@ sbhistorical.org.

Baby and Me Storytime - 11:30 a.m. at Central Library.

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7 THURSDAY

Old Santa Ynez Day - Celebrate western heritage at Old Santa Ynez Day with the parade at 11 a.m. and enjoy a day of fun with the tortilla toss, live music, tri-tip sandwiches and more! Located on Sagunto Street in downtown Santa Ynez.

Choose Adventure Kick off Party - 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. at Alameda Park. For more information log onto www. santabarbaraca.gov/gov/depts/lib/events.

Safe Kids Day - June 9 10am-2pm at girsh park 7050 Phelps rd. Ad on pg 12.

10 SUNDAY

Family First Thursday- 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. at the Santa Barbara Museum of Art. Bring the whole family and enjoy 1st Thursday together in SBMA’s Family Resource Center. Inspired by Nam June Paik’s “TV Clock,” reveal metallic silver on scratchboard to create the hours on the clock. Log onto www.sbma.net for more info.

Vic Graber Cup Final - 2:30 - 7 p.m. at the Santa Barbara Polo and Racquet Club - The Sunday Polo main match check in time is 2:30 pm at the Engel & Völkers Polo Stadium, with the Pony Parade, followed by the singing of the National Anthem, team introductions and then the ball throw in at 3 p.m. Log onto www.sbpolo.com for more info and tickets.

11 MONDAY

Sensory Storytime- 10:30 - 11:15 a.m. at Santa Barbara Central Library. Sensory story time aims to provide a welcoming, inclusive environment for all children to learn and grow. Small groups, structure, and sensory activities create an environment for sensory seekers and the sensory sensitive. Special needs friendly. Best for ages 3-7, but all ages and abilities welcome. Registration required, contact hbroman@santabarbaraca.gov.

12 TUESDAY

Sugarland at the Santa Barbara Bowl - Since the band’s inception in 2002, Sugarland has sold nearly 10 million albums domestically, earned seven No. 1 singles to date and amassed over 260 million on-demand streams. Log onto www.sbbowl.com for tickets.

- Learn the basic (and surprisingly simple) techniques for making fresh cheeses with Farmer + Chef Michelle Aronson. Price is $59 per person, email michelle@farmbelly. com to sign up.

PCPA Hunchback of Notre Dame - June 14-jul 8 info/ tickets at pcpa.org. Ad on pg 13. .lobero.org/events/slh42-jackshit/

15 FRIDAY

SBL presents Damien Escobar at 7:30 p.m.- Once a self-proclaimed retired artist, Damien Escobar, is now back to being one of the world’s top violinists. He is hitting the road to promote his second solo album, Boundless, his first solo album of all originally produced material.

Humbled by homelessness and depression, Damien had to fight through his fear of failure and reemerge as a confident, positive, thriving artist. https://www.lobero.org/ events/damien-escobar/ live oak music music festival- Live oak camp, hwy 154.

June 15-17. To view a complete schedule of events visit www.liveoakfest.org - ad on pg 4

16 SATURDAY

Painting in the Vineyard at Sanford Winery - 10:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. - The beautiful valley and expansive vineyard provides a beautiful, stress-free environment that will both inspire your creative spirit and indulge the wine-lover in you. To sign up log onto www.gypsystudiosart.com.

17 SUNDAY

Father’s Day

14 THURSDAY

Flag Day - Cheese making 101 from 7 - 9 p.m. at Farmbelly

21 THURSDAY

Coffee and Connections Breakfast - 7:30 a.m. at the Santa Barbara Zoo - sponsored by the Santa Barbara

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JUNE CALENDAR OF EVENTS Chamber of Commerce.

Cooking School, for a farmers’ market tour and a handson cooking class at Santa Barbara Wine Therapy, email michelle@farmbelly.com to sign up

30 SATURDAY

Circus Vargas - June 21-25 Earl Warren showgrounds. To view a complete schedule of shows visit www.circusvargas. com. Ad on pg 6

Family Movie - 2 p.m. at the Central Library in the Children’s area Island room - free to the public. www. santabarbaraca.gov/gov/depts/lib/events.

Santa Barbara Wine + Food Festival - 2 - 5 p.m. at the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History - Swirl, sip, and savor tastings from 50 premier Central Coast wineries, complemented by savory and sweet bites from more than 30 top local food purveyors. Cost ranges from $75 - $150, get tickets at www.sbnature.org/about/495.html.

Chumash Stories - 4 - 5 p.m. at the Eastside Library. www. santabarbaraca.gov/gov/depts/lib/events

29 THURSDAY

Fiesta Ranchera - 5 - 10 p.m. at Rancho La Patera Stow House - Enjoy performances by the 2018 Spirit of Fiesta, Junior Spirit, along with musical entertainment that concludes with dancing under the stars to local cover band Area 51. Tickets are available at https://oldspanishdays-fiesta.org/events/event-view/fiesta-ranchera.

Sipping on the Sea - Telegraph Brewing - 6 - 8 p.m. at Santa Barbara Sailing Center - Sip local wine or beer from a featured winery or brewery from your very own Santa Barbara Sailing Center Govino cup while enjoying a Santa

A Japanese-American Baby Boomer: Emerging From The Stereotype - 11 a.m. to noon at Santa Barbara Historical Museum. Sharon Hoshida has lived in Santa Barbara since 1970. After 27 years providing media support for faculty in photography and television services, she became the program director for the Women’s Center in 1998 and retired from UCSB in 2008.

Members are free, nonmembers are $5. Log onto www. sbhistorical.org for details.

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SUNDAYS Sea Stories for Families - Enjoy interactive story readings at the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History’s Sea Center at 211 Stearns Wharf. Program free with admission; www.sbnature.org or 805-962-2526.

Shark Sundays - 3:30 p.m. at the Sea Center, 211 Stearns Wharf. Watch staff feed sharks and rays. Observe shark feeding behaviors, and maybe help throw in a few pieces too; www.sbnature.org or 805-962-2526.

Barbara sunset aboard the Double Dolphin on the third Thursday of each month. Cost is $50 per person, log onto www.sbsail.com to sign up.

Santa Barbara Hiking Series - 6:30 - 8 p.m. at Faulkner Gallery at Santa Barbara Central Library. This is one of an ongoing series of talks about our local hiking scene.

Co-sponsored by hiking organizations interested in education, ecology, and enjoyment of the trails found in our nearby environment. Contact JLemberger@santabarbaraca.gov for more info.

26 TUESDAY

Cook the Farmers Market Class - J5:30 - 7:30 p.m.

Join farmer + chef Michelle Aronson, of the Farmbelly

Studio Sunday on the Front Steps - 1:30-4:30 p.m. at the Santa Barbara Museum of Art located at 1130 State Street - Log onto www.sbma.net for more info.

MONDAYS

Kindermusik with Kathy - 9:30 a.m. for babies to 18 months; 10:30 a.m. for toddlers 18 month to 3.5 years with caretaker and 5:45 p.m. for 3 to 5.5 years option to drop off. Classes are at First United Methodist Church, 305 E. Anapamu St. To register log onto www. kindermusikwithkathy.com.

Tom’s Bowling Clinic - 12 – 1:30 p.m. at Zodo’s. Coach Tom Shepard offers a variety of coaching services for beginning bowlers just learning how to bowl, and can help intermediate and advanced bowlers refine their skills and improve their averages. It’s only $10 per session! All ages are welcome.

Homeschool Bowling League - 1:30 – 3 p.m. from April 9 – May 28. Teams of 2 (doubles). $100 one-time fee covers the entire session, and includes a new introductory bowling ball (for new league bowlers only), weekly shoe rental, on lane instruction. Log onto www. zodos.com to register.

TUESDAYS

Walk on the Wild Side - 9 a.m. If you are a morning person, love animals, and are age 60+, you’ll love Walk on the Wild Side! Join this lively crew and get

your exercise on while enjoying the Zoo. Class walks the grounds for one hour and designed to improve cardiovascular fitness and health. First class is free, sign up at the Zoo’s front gate. Class is for 60-years-old and older.

Wiggly Story time - 10:15 a.m. at Goleta Library and 10:30 a.m. at Central Library Bug Out Tuesdays - 1 a.m. Crawl, fly, swim, or flutter over to the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History to learn about the amazing connections invertebrates have to the natural world with rotating activities, art, games, and more. Included in admission. Log onto www.sbnature.org.

Octopus Tuesdays - 4 p.m. Watch an octopus consume a meal. Discover camouflage behaviors as you learn more about these intelligent invertebrates at the Sea Center at 211 Stearns Wharf; free with admission; www. sbnature.org or 805-962-2526.

Kindermusik with Kathy - 11:45 a.m. for babies to 18 months; 10:30 a.m. for toddlers 18 month to 3.5 years with caretaker and 9:30 a.m. for 3 to 5.5 years option to drop off. Classes are at First United Methodist Church, 305 E. Anapamu St. To register log onto www. kindermusikwithkathy.com.

WEDNESDAYS Kindermusik with Kathy - 12:30 p.m. and 4:45 p.m. for babies to 18 months; 9:30 a.m. and 4:45 p.m. for toddlers 18 month to 3.5 years with caretaker and 10:30 a.m. and 4:45 p.m. for 3 to 5.5 years option to drop off. Classes are at First United Methodist Church, 305 E. Anapamu St. To register log onto www.kindermusikwithkathy.com.

Nursery Rhyme Dance Time with Inspire Dance SB - 10:30 a.m. at Goleta Library.

College Wednesdays - Bowl for just $19 per hour per lane, up to 6 bowlers! $3.00 shoe rental. Enjoy food and drink specials while you bowl — our late night Happy Hour starts an hour early at 9 pm! Get a free bus ride from Isla Vista to Zodo’s. Buses pick up in front of Keg & Bottle in Isla Vista (corner of Embarcadero del Mar and Madrid Road) on Wednesday nights at 9:30 and 10:30 pm and return to Isla Vista from Zodo’s at 11:30 pm and 12:15 am. Log onto www. zodos.com.

THURSDAYS Walk on the Wild Side - 9 a.m. If you are a morning person, love animals, and are age 60+, you'll love Walk on the Wild Side! Join this lively crew and get your exercise on while enjoying the Zoo. Class walks the grounds for one hour and designed to improve cardiovascular fitness and health. First class is free, sign up at the Zoo's front gate. Class is for 60-yearsold and older.

Reading with Dogs - 3 p.m. at Goleta Library.

Jelly Thursdays - 4 p.m. Experience the beauty of jellies as they gracefully 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 - 6-9 p.m. at the Santa Barbara Museum of Art located at 1130 State Street Log onto www.sbma.net for more info.

Free Thursday Evenings at the Santa Barbara Museum of Art - 5-8 p.m. Log onto www.sbma.net for more info.

FRIDAYS Kindermusik with Kathy - 9:30 a.m. for babies to 5.5 years option to drop off. Classes are at First United Methodist Church, 305 E. Anapamu St. To register log onto www.kindermusikwithkathy.com.

Yoga with Creative Movement and Music - 10:45 a.m. for 2.5 to 6 years option to drop off. Classes are at First United Methodist Church, 305 E. Anapamu St. To register log onto www.kindermusikwithkathy.com.

Cantemos Spanish Music Time - 9:30 a.m. at the Goleta Valley Church 595 N. Fairview Ave. To register log onto www.kindermusikwithkathy.com.

SATURDAYS Fisherman's Market - 6-11 a.m. A handful of fishermen can be found on the City Pier (opposite Brophy's) every Saturday selling crab, rockfish, ling cod, black cod, halibut, urchin, abalone (sustainably farmed), and other catch of the day items.

Science on Site - Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History. Check www.sbnature.org for times and topics.

Portal to the Plant - 1-3 p.m. at the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sea Center.

SUNDAYS Shark Sundays - 3:30 p.m. Watch the Sea Center staff feed sharks and rays. Observe shark feeding behaviors, and if you're lucky, help throw in a few pieces too! Included with admission to the Sea Center. 211 Stearns Wharf. Log onto www.sbnature. org for more info.

SATURDAY & SUNDAYS Branch Out: Nature Escape Room - Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Until Aug. 19-20. Times vary from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Modeled off the popular “escape room” movement, games are brought to life where kids are the heroes on a quest to solve an environmental mission before time runs out. Register at www.branchoutgames.com. Call 682-4711 ext. 162 for more info.

Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Twinkle, Twinkle for Little Stars, 11 a.m.; Cosmic Safari, noon; Kids' Space Adventure, 1 p.m.; What's Up, 2 p.m.; Your Cosmic Quest (en Español Los Domingos), 3 p.m.

Santa Barbara Zoo - Explorer Fundays activities held in the Explore Store 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Free with Zoo admission. For the event theme each week log onto www. sbzoo.org

EVERY DAY Lane Farms - Local, homegrown and organic produce - open daily from 9 a.m-6 p.m. and 5 p.m. on Sundays. Log onto www.lanefarmssb.com for what’s in season!

Winter Whale Watching with Island PackersIsland Packers Gray Whale Watching departs from both the Channel Island and Ventura Harbors. This 3-3.5 hour cruise takes you to the Southern California waters of the Santa Barbara Channel. Fares range from $28 - $38, to book an trip log onto www.islandpackers.com or call 805-642-1693.

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