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X-WR-CALNAME:Santa Barbara · Saturday · CalDiscovery BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Indah Gallery Art Exhibition at Roblar Winery: Jorge “Chucho” Hernandez Perspective DTSTART:20260827T190000Z DTEND:20260921T000000Z DTSTAMP:20260910T180537Z UID:10065030-1787832000-1789923600@www.edhat.com CATEGORIES:arts,drink DESCRIPTION:At its core\, Chucho’s work is an exploration of identity. H is paintings seamlessly integrate ancestral heritage\, pop culture and spi ritual themes—executed with a stunning technical precision that he has h oned over the last 25 years. The scale\, level of detail and trompe l’oe il within his works create an immersive and mesmerizing world that is trul y something to behold. \nComing from a long line of storytellers\, childho od dyslexia made continuing this family tradition challenging\, but simult aneously led him to explore various visual media. In painting\, he found a vehicle to continue his storytelling lineage. Growing up\, Chucho was gre atly influenced by his grandfather\, a woodworker: \n“My grandfather tau ght me that being alone never meant you had to be lonely. I believe alone- time is where the magic lives. Attention to detail and precision is part o f every painting I create.” – Chucho \nIndah Gallery is open Fridays\, Saturdays and Sundays from 12pm-5pm. \n*Gallery cannot be accessed from H wy 154\, only from N Refugio Rd. LAST-MODIFIED:20260910T180537Z URL:https://www.edhat.com/event/indah-gallery-santa-ynez-jorge-chucho-hern andez-perspective-exhibition/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_c ampaign=santa-barbara-ca X-SOURCE-NAME:edhat X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.edhat.com/news/public-asked-to-give-input-on-unme t-transit-needs-in-buellton-santa-barbara-and-santa-maria END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:A New Way to Support SBMM DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260901 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261001 DTSTAMP:20260901T183718Z UID:30610-1788220800-1790812799@sbmm.org CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:Our New Fundraiser with HighTide is Live!\n \nHighTide is a mo bile app that gives members over $4\,000 in deals at local businesses whil e raising money to support our mission. Memberships are $40 each\, and eve ry membership purchased in support of SBMM earns $20 to help advance the work we do in our community. \nThank you for helping us make a difference in our community! \nSanta Barbara Maritime Museum \nQuestions? \nContact Heather Behrens at hbehrens@sbmm.org(opens in new tab) or HighTide at a dmin@hightidefundraiser.com(opens in new tab) LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T183718Z URL:https://sbmm.org/santa-barbara-event/coming-soon-a-new-way-to-support- sbmm/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=santa-barbara-ca X-SOURCE-NAME:Santa Barbara Maritime Museum X-SOURCE-URL:https://sbmm.org/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Woods Humane Society Launches 4th Annual Pets of the Year Calendar Contest DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260901 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260921 DTSTAMP:20260903T180610Z UID:10064715-1788220800-1789948799@www.edhat.com CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:Woods Humane Society announces its fourth annual Pets of the Y ear Calendar Contest\, sponsored by Mechanics Bank\, open to public entry from September 1 through September 20\, 2026. \nEntry into the contest is free. Participants can nominate their pet by creating a page\, uploading t heir pet photo\, and asking friends and family to vote by donating to thei r contest page throughout the month. \nThe top ten fundraisers will be fea tured in a beautiful\, pet-themed 2027 print calendar. Winners also receiv e four printed calendars and are featured in a 2027 social media post\, em ail and website post. All contestants who raise a minimum of $25 will win a calendar and will have their pet photo included on the calendar’s coll age page. \nWoods will unveil the 2027 calendar and winners at the Woods H umane Society Wiggle Waggle Fall Festival on October 24\, 2026\, where the calendars will be available for sale. \n“The Pets of the Year calendar contest highlights our community’s enthusiasm and adoration for its furr y family-members\, and we can’t wait to see this year’s nominations\, ” says Woods CEO Emily L’Heureux. “This fun\, community contest is a lso a unique way to help homeless pets at Woods. By donating to vote on co ntestants’ pages\, supporters can make a real difference for dogs and ca ts in need. Every dollar donated goes toward helping homeless pets find fo od\, shelter\, medical care\, and loving families.” \nThere is no regist ration fee to participate in Woods Humane Society’s Pets of the Year Cal endar Contest. Calendar contestants earn votes with every donation made to their contest pages\, and the ten top fundraisers will win a featured spr ead in the calendar. All contest participants who raise $25 or more will w in a print calendar and their pet’s picture in a collage page in the cal endar. \nThe Pets of the Year contest begins on September 1\, 2026\, and r uns until midnight on September 20\, 2026. To read more about the contest rules\, prizes\, and guidelines\, visit www.WoodsHumane.org/Contest. \nWoo ds Humane Society is located at 875 Oklahoma Ave.\, San Luis Obispo\, CA 9 3405 and at 2300 Ramona Rd.\, Atascadero\, CA 93422\, and is open to the p ublic daily from 12-5 p.m.\, with adoption hours from 12-4 p.m. For more i nformation about Woods\, visit www.WoodsHumane.org or call (805) 543-9316. LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T180610Z LOCATION:Woods Humane Society\, Woods Humane Society URL:https://www.edhat.com/event/woods-humane-society-pets-of-the-year-cale ndar-contest-2026/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=san ta-barbara-ca X-SOURCE-NAME:edhat X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.edhat.com/news/public-asked-to-give-input-on-unme t-transit-needs-in-buellton-santa-barbara-and-santa-maria END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Colors of the Coast at Art & Soul DTSTART:20260903T190000Z DTEND:20260928T000000Z DTSTAMP:20260822T002631Z UID:10001113-1788436800-1790528400@fundforsantabarbara.org CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:Bask in California’s landscapes at Art & Soul with Sylan But era Rich’s new exhibition\, The Colors of the Coast. Coastlines and moun tain-scapes are brought to life through impressionistic landscape painting s\, capturing the abstract movement\, beauty\, and the tranquility of Cali fornia’s natural world. This exhibition offers viewers a chance to conne ct with their local backdrops through the vibrant\, appreciative lens of t he artist. Come celebrate the beauty of California with us! \nOpen Thursda ys – Sundays | 12-5pm\nArt & Soul | 1323 State Street LAST-MODIFIED:20260822T002631Z LOCATION:Art & Soul\, 116 Santa Barbara Street\, Santa Barbara\, CA\, 9310 1\, United States URL:https://fundforsantabarbara.org/event/colors-of-the-coast-at-art-soul/ ?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=santa-barbara-ca X-SOURCE-NAME:The Fund for Santa Barbara X-SOURCE-URL:https://fundforsantabarbara.org/event/succession-planning-for -nonprofit-boards END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:The annual Mary Jane McCord Planned Parenthood Book Sale returns S eptember 10-20\, DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260910 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260921 DTSTAMP:20260909T000609Z UID:10064712-1788998400-1789948799@www.edhat.com CATEGORIES:community,free,literary DESCRIPTION:The annual Mary Jane McCord Planned Parenthood Book Sale is re turning to the Earl Warren Showgrounds from September 10-20\, 2025\, hosti ng 150\,000 gently used books as well as puzzles\, games\, vinyl records\, CDs\, and DVD’s. Admission is FREE except for Opening Night’s $30 adm ission. September 10th 4-7pm. For more info. visit booksale.ppcentralcoast .org or call 805-722-7870. LAST-MODIFIED:20260909T000609Z LOCATION:Earl Warren Showgrounds\, 3400 Calle Real\, Santa Barbara\, CA\, Earl Warren Showgrounds\, 3400 Calle Real\, Santa Barbara\, CA URL:https://www.edhat.com/event/earl-warren-showgrounds-charity-used-book- sale-event/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=santa-barb ara-ca X-SOURCE-NAME:edhat X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.edhat.com/news/public-asked-to-give-input-on-unme t-transit-needs-in-buellton-santa-barbara-and-santa-maria END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:France Culinary Explorer! Food\, Wine\, Cheese. Cooking Lessons\, Tastings & MORE . DTSTART:20260910T020000Z DTEND:20260921T040000Z DTSTAMP:20260815T024700Z UID:event_313086673@meetup.com CATEGORIES:drink,food DESCRIPTION:Art\, Culture\, Cuisine & Social for Central Coast & Beyond\nJ oin us on this gourmet gastronomic holiday as we rendezvous with the cuisi ne & culture of France.\n\nThis is a foodie’s dream. Around every corner we will find open-air markets\, artisanal chocolatiers\, macaroon shops\, boulangeries\, cheesemongers\, local butcher shops with the finest cured sausages and hams\n. . . and YES - world-class wine shops where we can sav or the flavors!\n\nWe will start in Paris\, home of some of the world’s most prestigious museums\, including the Louvre\, Musee d’Orsay\, Pompid ou\, Champs-Élysées\, Eiffel Tower\, Arc de Triomphe and so much more. O f course\, we get to visit some of them...BUT French cuisine is such a hug e part of this country's culture and history! Learning about it and experi encing it\, is the main goal of this tour.\n\nIn Paris\, we will savor the culinary artistry of Michelin-starred chefs and indulge in the city's ico nic pastries. We will journey to Normandy\, where lush landscapes yield ex quisite cheeses and apple-infused delights. We will follow the Loire River to discover the vineyards and châteaux of the Loire Valley\, where fine wines and gourmet experiences await. Let the flavors of France enchant our palate as we explore these culinary treasures!\n\nCooking classes\, gourm et food tastings\, wine tours\, and enough free time to explore to our hea rt’s desire with centrally-located first class accommodations.\n\n***The Itinerary in brief:***\n\n**Day 1 Paris** arrival and Welcome Dinner with Corsican Cuisine\n**Day 2 Paris** sightseeing tour\, Seine river cruise\, French bread making class\n**Day 3 Paris** Museum Day. Dinner along Canal Saint-Martin\n**Day 4 Paris-Auvers Sur Oise Auver.** Pay homage to Van Gog h and the many famous painters who lived there. Paint our own masterpiece! On to Giverny for a visit to the Gardens of Monet. Overnight in Rouen.\n* *Day 5 Rouen - Camembert - Caen.** Cheese tasting\n**Day 6 Caen - Mont St Michel.** Stop in Calvados. Apple brandy\, anybody?\n**Day 7 Mont St Miche l - Rennes - Nantes.** Cooking Class\n**Day 8 Nantes - Tours** with stops at 3 Chateaux Vineyards for wine and chocolate tastings\n**Day 9 Tours - O rleans.** Stops at Château of Clos Lucé\, Leonardo Da Vinci's home. Visi t an underground cave for farming mushrooms. And yes\, some mushroom tasti ngs!\n**Day 10 Orleans - Paris** On the way\, a stop at an artisan chocola tier and more wineries\n**Day 11 Paris.** Visit the famous Marché aux Puc es de St-Ouen (the flea market) for some amazing shopping. Farewell Dinner in the Montmartre Area\n\nJoin us for an unforgettable feast for the sens es!\n\nFor a detailed Day By Day itinerary:\n**[Click Here](https://forms. gle/cQdqYw74gAYqphXX8)**[ to fill out our info request form](https://forms .gle/cQdqYw74gAYqphXX8)\n\n**Price per person\, double occupancy: $5320**\ n(we match roommates for those willing to share and save)\n**Price for sin gle room: $6720**\n\nLimited capacity of 24 total. This trip will fill up extremely quickly.\nRSVP does not hold your space.\n**The only way to secu re your spot is a $500 deposit.**\n**[Click here for Secure Deposit Link]( https://www.paypal.com/instantcommerce/checkout/V6PKYK8VEWPHJ)**\nDeposit is refundable up to 90 days before the departure (less PayPal fees). *[Cli ck Here](https://forms.gle/Qxx6eSy9tbjezXYg6)*[ and Fill out this Form if you are making a Deposit](https://forms.gle/Qxx6eSy9tbjezXYg6)\n\n**\\*\\* \\*Airfare from/to the US is not included\\*\\*\\***\n***[Click Here](http s://secure.meetup.com/messages/?new_convo=true&member_id=131297062)***[ to Message Direct to Anna with any questions including airfare quotes.](http s://secure.meetup.com/messages/?new_convo=true&member_id=131297062)\nShe c an help you arrange the airfare and answer any logistics questions.\n\nWe do a monthly Zoom with Q & A on all our overseas events.\n[https://www.mee tup.com/moretoexplore/events/296044209/](https://www.meetup.com/moretoexpl ore/events/296044209/)\nCome to the zoom and ask any questions. Great way to get the info you want without all the other fluff. As well as meet us a nd other attendees.\n\n[Click here for General Policies](https://www.meetu p.com/MoreToExplore/events/282719353/) and useful info about our internati onal trips.\n\nThe MAIN Meetup post for this event is here:\n**[France Cul inary Explorer](https://www.meetup.com/fork-n-cork/events/298965454/)**\n( RSVP there for any conversation and comments)\n\nWe believe in good decent social. This events is cross posted to several other groups and the numbe r of RSVPs on each is not reflective. We have a set of sister groups where we post our local free\, local/regional camping\, and our overseas events too.\n\n[Click Here to see all our other fun events](https://www.meetup.c om/CulturalArts/Events)\n\nLive the adventure instead of only dreaming it! \n\nSOT 2000318-10 LAST-MODIFIED:20260815T024700Z URL:https://www.meetup.com/centralcalifornia/events/313086673/?utm_source= caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=santa-barbara-ca X-SOURCE-NAME:Art\, Culture\, Cuisine & Social for Central Coast & Beyond END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Creating Community Through Books: 20 Years of UCSB Reads DTSTART:20260919T150000Z DTEND:20260919T230000Z DTSTAMP:20260729T182503Z UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_51438567393683 CATEGORIES:community,literary DESCRIPTION:Since 2007\, UCSB Reads has fostered a shared sense of belongi ng by bringing the UCSB campus and Santa Barbara communities together to r ead a common book that explores compelling issues of our time. Conceived b y then Executive Vice Chancellor Gene Lucas\, the program is led by the UC SB Library in collaboration with campus and community partners. Each year\ , a committee of UCSB faculty\, students\, staff\, and community members s elects a thought-provoking\, interdisciplinary book written by a living au thor that encourages a wide range of readers to engage with a contemporary social\, political\, cultural or scientific issue such as climate change\ , racial justice\, technology\, memory\, identity\, and democracy.\n\nThe program kicks off in winter with a book giveaway for UCSB students led by the Chancellor\, Executive Vice Chancellor and Provost\, and University Li brarian\, and culminates with a free public talk by the book’s author(s) at Campbell Hall in the spring. Throughout the winter and spring quarters \, the Library sponsors a variety of free learning\, experiential\, and so cial events to explore the book’s themes. The selected book is also inco rporated into the university curriculum for winter and spring\, allowing s tudents to explore its themes in an academic context. UCSB Reads is genero usly supported by many individuals\, university departments\, and organiza tions. \n\nThis exhibition highlights the history of UCSB Reads since its inception\, featuring promotional posters\, selected books\, custom bookma rks along with testimonials and images of participants engaging with progr amming throughout the years. UCSB Reads has become a beloved campus tradit ion that brings together thousands of people every year and demonstrates t he power of literature to bridge divides\, promote intellectual engagement \, and build community. LAST-MODIFIED:20260729T182503Z LOCATION:Library\, Ocean Gallery URL:https://www.campuscalendar.ucsb.edu/event/creating-community-through-b ooks-20-years-of-ucsb-reads?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_cam paign=santa-barbara-ca X-SOURCE-NAME:UC Santa Barbara Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.campuscalendar.ucsb.edu/lotte_lehmann_concert_hal l_198 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Coastal Cleanup Day 2026 DTSTART:20260919T160000Z DTEND:20260919T190000Z DTSTAMP:20260902T121310Z UID:14528-1789808400-1789819200@exploreecology.org CATEGORIES:community,outdoors DESCRIPTION:Sign Up for Your Favorite Site! \nBecome part of the solution to ocean pollution on Coastal Cleanup Day\, Saturday\, September 19\, at 9 :00 am! Take action to protect the beaches\, creeks\, and parks that make Santa Barbara County such a wonderful place to live. \nVolunteers of all a ges are welcome at any of our 2026 cleanup sites. Pre-registration isn’t required\, but is encouraged! Everyone who pre-registers will be automati cally entered into a prize drawing. \nEach site will have a captain on han d with cleanup supplies. Bring your own gloves\, buckets\, and other reusa ble items to reduce waste and lessen the event’s plastic footprint. \nEv ery piece of trash picked up is one less piece in the ocean. The coast nee ds you on Coastal Cleanup Day! \nCan’t make it on the 19th? Any cleanup you do in September counts toward our totals. \nPart of a statewide effort organized by the California Coastal Commission\, Santa Barbara County Coa stal Cleanup Day is brought to you by Explore Ecology and the County of Sa nta Barbara Resource Recovery and Waste Management\, with support from the cities of Santa Barbara\, Goleta\, and Solvang. \nSign Up for Your Favori te Site! LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T121310Z LOCATION:Santa Barbara County\, CA\, 93101\, United States URL:https://exploreecology.org/event/coastal-cleanup-day-2025-2/?utm_sourc e=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=santa-barbara-ca X-SOURCE-NAME:Explore Ecology X-SOURCE-URL:https://exploreecology.org/ee-makerspace END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:🏞️🌞🌿 To San Ysidro Falls: An Immersive Wild Journey Thr ough a Living Canyon DTSTART:20260919T160000Z DTEND:20260920T020000Z DTSTAMP:20260914T133344Z UID:event_316459961@meetup.com CATEGORIES:outdoors DESCRIPTION:Geo-Bio Exploring\nSan Ysidro Creek cuts through the Santa Yne z Mountains\, flowing through a canyon shaped by the interaction of water\ , rock and life.\n\nThe canyon exposes layers of ancient sedimentary rock\ , including sandstone and shale deposited millions of years ago. Some of t he sandstone forms resistant walls and boulders\, while softer layers erod e more readily. As the mountains continue to rise and the creek cuts downw ard\, water gradually exploits the differences in the rock\, shaping the r ugged landscape we see today.\n\nThis is a landscape where geology is not simply something to look at—it is something happening around us.\nAnd th e best way to experience it is to enter the creek itself.\n\n**The Creek I s the Route**\nRather than simply following the established trail to San Y sidro Falls\, we’ll explore the canyon primarily by traveling in and alo ng San Ysidro Creek.\n\nWe’ll rock hop\, wade\, scramble\, climb around obstacles and route-find our way upstream. Where the creek becomes impract ical\, we’ll use the surrounding terrain or established trail to bypass it\, then return to the water whenever conditions allow.\n\nThe character of the canyon changes as we move upstream.\n\nRiparian vegetation follows the water\, with sycamores\, alder\, willows and other creekside plants cr eating a shaded corridor. Farther from the water\, the vegetation transiti ons toward oak woodland and chaparral. The creek provides habitat for a va riety of wildlife and is also part of the watershed historically used by S outhern California steelhead.\n\nAlong the way\, we’ll encounter pools\, cascades\, boulders\, sandstone formations and increasingly rugged sectio ns of canyon.\n\nThe landscape also carries evidence of its more powerful moments. The Santa Ynez Mountains are highly dynamic terrain\, and the Jan uary 2018 post-fire debris flows dramatically reshaped portions of San Ysi dro Creek\, transporting enormous quantities of sediment and boulders down stream.\n\nThe result is a canyon that continually changes through erosion \, flooding\, debris movement\, vegetation growth and regeneration.\n\nThe creek is much more than a stream flowing through the canyon.\n\nIt is one of the forces that continually creates the canyon.\n\n**Canyon & creek ex ploring videos from past events:**\nhttps://www.youtube.com/shorts/nX2HiKl adK0\nhttps://www.youtube.com/shorts/qwGhkTA_9pI\nhttps://www.youtube.com/ shorts/7tawddTNoDQ\nhttps://www.youtube.com/shorts/Qcy8aX2ff7w\nhttps://ww w.youtube.com/watch?v=FwMleMWV65k&t=23s\nhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6 2NtBO0PnTM&t=198s\n\n**San Ysidro Falls**\nEventually\, the creek leads us to San Ysidro Falls\, a seasonal waterfall formed where the canyon become s increasingly rugged.\n\nBut the waterfall is only part of the experience .\n\nThe real journey is the changing relationship between water\, rock\, vegetation and wildlife as we move through the canyon. Every bend reveals a slightly different combination of geology\, water and life.\n\nAnd becau se we’re traveling through the creek rather than simply walking beside i t\, those changes are experienced at close range.\n\nThe canyon becomes th e trail.
The creek becomes the route.
The landscape becomes the experi ence.\n\n**Who Will Enjoy This Hike**\nThis outing is specifically designe d for people who enjoy wild\, off-trail exploration and are comfortable mo ving through natural terrain without the convenience of a continuous estab lished trail.\n\nTeammates should have solid experience with creek travel\ , rock hopping\, wading\, scrambling\, route finding and uneven terrain. S ome sections may require the use of both hands and feet\, careful climbing around obstacles\, or temporarily leaving the creek to find a better rout e.\n\nThis is not a hike for those looking simply to reach a waterfall by the easiest available path.\n\nThe pace will be exploratory rather than fo cused on covering distance quickly.\n\n**Understanding the Risks**\nCreek travel involves risks that are different from ordinary trail hiking.\n\nRo cks can be wet\, slippery\, loose or unstable. Water depth and flow can ch ange\, and obstacles that are easy to negotiate in one section may require a careful bypass in another.\n\nSan Ysidro Canyon is also a dynamic envir onment. Heavy rainfall can rapidly alter creek conditions\, move large amo unts of sediment and rock\, and destabilize terrain. The 2018 debris flows demonstrated just how powerful these processes can be in this watershed.\ n\nFor that reason\, recent weather and creek conditions will be important considerations in deciding whether the outing can proceed as planned.\n\n We’ll adapt the route to conditions encountered in the canyon. If a sect ion becomes unsuitable\, we’ll bypass it or turn around rather than forc e the route.\n\nAs with any off-trail outing\, each participant is respons ible for assessing their own abilities\, equipment and comfort level and m aking appropriate decisions throughout the hike.\n\n**Group Culture**\nThi s group is for people who enjoy exploring beautiful natural places while c ultivating health\, fitness\, curiosity\, and a deeper understanding of th e world around us.\n\nI believe every place has a story. Mountains\, fores ts\, rivers\, coastlines\, deserts and canyons are more than scenic destin ations—they are landscapes shaped by geology\, climate\, ecology\, evolu tion and human history.\n\nA beautiful landscape gives us more than someth ing to look at. It gives us something to wonder about.\n\nOur outings prov ide opportunities to move through diverse landscapes\, observe the natural world\, exchange ideas and discover the connections that shape each envir onment. Along the way\, we may talk about plants\, animals\, geology\, his tory\, science\, travel\, or simply whatever catches our attention.\n\nMea ningful experiences come not only from where we go\, but from how we exper ience each place. Curiosity\, preparation\, collaboration\, humility\, goo d judgment and respect for nature and fellow hikers are part of the journe y.\n\nIf this style of exploring resonates with you\, we welcome your inte rest in joining us. LAST-MODIFIED:20260914T133344Z URL:https://www.meetup.com/geo-bio-exploring/events/316459961/?utm_source= caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=santa-barbara-ca X-SOURCE-NAME:Geo-Bio Exploring END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Crafternoons for Kids DTSTART:20260919T170000Z DTEND:20260919T190000Z DTSTAMP:20260902T121310Z UID:14815-1789812000-1789819200@exploreecology.org CATEGORIES:family DESCRIPTION:Register Here! \nGet ready for Saturday morning art adventures bursting with color\, creativity\, and crafty fun! Join us from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm in the EE Makerspace above Art From Scrap for Crafternoons. \n Cost: $8 per person. \nCrafternoons offer fun creative projects every week for kids ages 5 and up. \nGrown ups stay and play- adults must remain wit h their child during the workshop. (We use hot glue guns and the Makerspac e is upstairs.) \nWe can’t wait to see you soon at a Crafternoon! LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T121310Z LOCATION:EE Makerspace\, 302 East Cota St\, Santa Barbara\, 93101\, United States URL:https://exploreecology.org/event/crafternoons-for-kids-46/?utm_source= caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=santa-barbara-ca X-SOURCE-NAME:Explore Ecology X-SOURCE-URL:https://exploreecology.org/ee-makerspace END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Fall 2026 Littlest Little Farm Program (Grades 9-12) [Session 1] - AHA! DTSTART:20260919T170000Z DTEND:20260919T193000Z DTSTAMP:20260911T001454Z UID:10029665-1789812000-1789821000@youthwell.org CATEGORIES:education,outdoors DESCRIPTION:Fall 2026 free out-of-school activities. LLF participants work together on four consecutive Saturdays to learn and practice regenerative agriculture skills. They work hard and have fun as a team\, getting hands in the soil and communing with plants\, animals (goats\, chickens\, and a tortoise)\, and each other. Group transportation from AHA! is available.   This program is open to grades 9-12. We hope to see you there! \n\nWHEN : Four consecutive Saturdays\, Session 1 starts 8/22/26\, 10:00 AM to 12: 30 PM\nWHERE: Montecito Union School\nENROLL: Complete application (if new comer) or contract (if returning teen). Attend mandatory orientation 10/3 10:00 AM -12:00 PM (Email Paulina Romero to RSVP).\nCONTACT: Paulina Romer o – Email < paulina@ahasb.org\, Sarah Block – Email < Sarah@ahasb.org LAST-MODIFIED:20260911T001454Z LOCATION:Montecito Union School\, 385 San Ysidro Rd\, Santa Barbara\, 9310 8\, United States URL:https://youthwell.org/event/fall-2026-littlest-little-farm-program-gra des-9-12-session-1-aha/2026-09-19/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics& utm_campaign=santa-barbara-ca X-SOURCE-NAME:YouthWell X-SOURCE-URL:https://youthwell.org/volunteer-opportunities END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:FREE Musical Learning with Lanny Series - Mosaic Therapy Collectiv e DTSTART:20260919T180000Z DTEND:20260919T190000Z DTSTAMP:20260911T001454Z UID:10028426-1789815600-1789819200@youthwell.org CATEGORIES:free,theater DESCRIPTION:Join Mosaic Therapy Collective for this FREE musical learning program. Join award-winning children’s musician with over 25 years of ex perience writing and performing music for kids. This program is free thank s to the support of the Santa Barbara Bowl Foundation. \n\nWHEN: 1st and 3 rd Saturdays of the month from 11:00am-12:00pm\nWHERE: Grace Fisher’s In clusive Clubhouse\, 121 S Hope Ave\, Unit F118\nCOST: $0\nCONTACT: Email admin@mosaictherapycollective.com or call 805-617-1115 LAST-MODIFIED:20260911T001454Z LOCATION:Grace Fisher’s Inclusive Clubshouse\, United States URL:https://youthwell.org/event/free-musical-learning-with-lanny-series-mo saic-therapy-collective/2026-09-19/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics &utm_campaign=santa-barbara-ca X-SOURCE-NAME:YouthWell X-SOURCE-URL:https://youthwell.org/volunteer-opportunities END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Stroke & Brain Injury Recovery - Mosaic Therapy Collective DTSTART:20260919T180000Z DTEND:20260919T200000Z DTSTAMP:20260912T001517Z UID:10029749-1789815600-1789822800@youthwell.org CATEGORIES:education DESCRIPTION:Recovery looks different for everyone\, but there are common p rinciples that help guide rehabilitation. During this workshop\, you’ll learn what to expect and how rehabilitation can support long-term recovery . Join Mosaic Therapy for a free educational workshop on stroke and brain injury recovery and practical rehabilitation strategies. \nThis workshop w ill cover various topics such as: understanding stroke and brain injury\, building strength and independence\, common challenges during rehabilitati on\, and live Q&A with neurological physical therapists \n\nWHEN: Saturday September 19th\, 11:00 – 1:00\nWHERE: Kineci Health in Motion – 1731 State Street\, Santa Barbara\nREGISTRATION: <