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SUMMARY:Woods Humane Society Launches 4th Annual Pets of the Year Calendar
  Contest
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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.
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BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Mission Bay Labor Day Weekend Offers Camping\, Music and Fun
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260904
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260908
DTSTAMP:20260902T000551Z
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CATEGORIES:outdoors
DESCRIPTION:Families looking to squeeze in one more summer camping getaway
  can spend Labor Day Weekend along the shores of Mission Bay. Campland on 
 the Bay and Mission Bay RV Resort will welcome campers September 4–7\, 2
 026\, for a long weekend of waterfront camping\, live entertainment\, outd
 oor recreation and family-friendly activities. Campsites are still availab
 le at both resorts for the holiday weekend. \nLabor Day festivities at Cam
 pland on the Bay will include the continuation of Campland Rocks\, the res
 ort’s popular summer concert series. West of 5 will bring classic and cu
 rrent rock to the Central Park stage on Friday\, September 4\, from 7 to 9
  p.m. Guests are encouraged to bring blankets and camping chairs to enjoy 
 live music beneath the stars\, with food and drinks available nearby from 
 the Campland Cantina \nOn Saturday\, September 5\, families can tee off du
 ring a pop-up mini golf experience from noon to 3 p.m. The colorful\, inte
 ractive activity offers a fun addition to the holiday weekend and a strong
  visual opportunity for broadcast coverage. \nThroughout the weekend\, Cam
 pland’s activities calendar will feature a rotating lineup of all-ages p
 rogramming\, including arts and crafts\, dodgeball\, GaGa ball\, soccer\, 
 yoga and friendly competitions. Guests can also make the most of Campland
 ’s waterfront setting with water sports and bike rentals\, heated pools 
 and spas\, sports courts\, playgrounds\, a skate park\, a game room and ad
 ditional resort amenities. To close out the night\, campers can head to Ce
 ntral Park for EDM Night. \nJust across the Mike Gotch Memorial Bridge\, M
 ission Bay RV Resort offers campers a more relaxed waterfront setting over
 looking De Anza Cove. Campers staying at Mission Bay RV Resort receive com
 plimentary access to amenities and activities at nearby sister property Ca
 mpland on the Bay\, allowing families to enjoy Campland’s holiday entert
 ainment and recreation while returning to the quieter atmosphere of Missio
 n Bay RV Resort. \nFamilies don’t need to own an RV to experience a Miss
 ion Bay camping getaway. In addition to both resorts’ tent camping optio
 ns\, local RV rental partners can deliver and set up fully equipped RVs di
 rectly at reserved campsites. The service makes it easy for first-time cam
 pers and families without an RV to experience camping on Mission Bay witho
 ut the investment or logistics of owning and transporting a recreational v
 ehicle. \nWhether spending the morning by the water\, joining an afternoon
  activity\, listening to live music beneath the stars\, or simply relaxing
  together at the campsite\, the holiday weekend offers families an easy wa
 y to enjoy one final summer escape before fall routines take over. \nPhoto
 s courtesy of Campland on the Bay.\nLABOR DAY WEEKEND HIGHLIGHTS \n\nSepte
 mber 4 | 7–9 p.m. – Campland Rocks featuring West of 5\nSeptember 5 | 
 Noon–3 p.m. – Pop-Up Mini Golf\, 7–9 p.m. – EDM Night\nSeptember 4
 –7 – Family games\, sports\, arts and crafts\, recreation programming 
 and waterfront activities\n\nProgramming\, pricing\, and availability are 
 subject to change. Guests are encouraged to review the current activities 
 calendar.\nCampsites are still available at both Campland on the Bay and M
 ission Bay RV Resort for Labor Day Weekend.\nFor Campland on the Bay reser
 vations and information\, call (858) 581-4260 or visit Campland.com. To re
 serve a stay at Mission Bay RV Resort\, call (858) 270-4300 or visit Missi
 onBayRVResort.com. \nMEDIA / BROADCAST OPPORTUNITY \nSaturday’s pop-up m
 ini golf experience from noon to 3 p.m. provides a colorful\, family-frien
 dly visual for live or taped broadcast coverage. Serena Rodriguez is avail
 able for interviews about Labor Day weekend\, Campland traditions\, family
  travel and the resort experience on Mission Bay. Please contact Carly De 
 Girolomo at carly@theaceagency.com or (714) 829-8491 to coordinate.
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BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Santa Barbara Studio Artists Announce 25th Annual Open Studios Tou
 r for Labor Day Weekend
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CATEGORIES:family
DESCRIPTION:In just a few days the Santa Barbara Studio Artists’ 25th An
 nual Open Studios Tour will begin. Start with the Artists’ Reception on 
 Friday night\, where you can purchase tickets\, view a sample work of art 
 from every artist\, and plan your weekend’s self-guided studio tour. \nA
  little known fact is that Santa Barbara ranks within the top 10% of artis
 ts per capita in U.S. cities. And this will be your opportunity to visit t
 he studios\, meet\, and obtain the work of some of the best of Santa Barba
 ra. Some artists\, including me\, will have unbelievable discounts during 
 the fair. \nI will be offering a buy-two\, pay-half for BOTH sale of origi
 nal paintings as well as 30% off all limited edition prints. If you can’
 t attend the three-day event\, you are still personally invited to visit m
 y studio (4025 State St. Spc. 13\, Santa Barbara) as my guest. Please come
  by\, have some refreshments\, browse the art\, and enjoy yourself! \nAgai
 n\, if you find anything on my website or have a piece in mind that you’
 ve seen before that you’d like to look at\, please let me know\, and I w
 ill make sure to have it available for you this weekend. And remember\, an
 y original painting on my website can be available as a limited edition pr
 int! \nI hope to see you on Labor Day Weekend!
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LOCATION:4025 State St. Spc. 13\, Santa Barbara\, 4025 State St. Spc. 13\,
  Santa Barbara
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BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Sing Sign Dance
DTSTART:20260905T170000Z
DTEND:20260905T180000Z
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CATEGORIES:dance
DESCRIPTION:Start your weekend off with a bang and learn American Sign Lan
 guage to radio hits while dancing! Performers will get a chance to show of
 f what they learn at local showcases throughout the year. Every Saturday a
 t 10 AM.
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SUMMARY:Sabado (Saturday) Architectural Walking Tour
DTSTART:20260905T170000Z
DTEND:20260905T190000Z
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CATEGORIES:outdoors
DESCRIPTION:Come join us for an architectural walking tour of historic bui
 ldings in downtown Santa Barbara. Hear the rich anecdotal history of build
 ings such as de la Guerra Adobe\, El Paseo\, Meridian Studios\, Lobero The
 atre among others. \nThe Architectural Foundation of Santa Barbara offers 
 its Sabado Architectural Walking Tour each Saturday beginning at 10:00am. 
 Tour leaves from the City Hall steps adjacent to de la Guerra Plaza and is
  1.5 – 2 hours long. Suggested donation $20. \nInterested in becoming a 
 Walking Tour Docent? Please contact Lydia at info@afsb.org or call 805.965
 .6307.
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BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Crafternoon
DTSTART:20260905T170000Z
DTEND:20260905T190000Z
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CATEGORIES:arts
DESCRIPTION:Join us every Saturday for crafting and creative fun in the Ex
 plore Ecology Makerspace! For ages 5 and up. Please note that our Makerspa
 ce is located upstairs.
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BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Explore Coal Oil Point Reserve on Guided UCSB Coastal Walk
DTSTART:20260905T170000Z
DTEND:20260905T190000Z
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DESCRIPTION:Coal Oil Point Reserve encompasses 170 acres of protected Cali
 fornia coastal habitat. Join us for a beautiful walk along reserve trails 
 to explore the wildlife that is only minutes from UCSB. We will venture fr
 om the sandy beach to coastal scrub habitat. It is a fantastic way to spen
 d a Saturday morning! \nTours are approximately 2 hours long and guides wi
 ll discuss both the cultural and natural history of the reserve as well as
  ongoing conservation and research projects. RSVP is required on our Event
 brite page: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/tour-of-coal-oil-point-reserve-ti
 ckets-1996685458957?aff=oddtdtcreator
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SUMMARY:International Vulture Awareness Day at the Santa Barbara Zoo
DTSTART:20260905T170000Z
DTEND:20260905T210000Z
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DESCRIPTION:Guests can celebrate International Vulture Awareness Day with 
 interactive games and activities highlighting nature’s cleanup crew\, le
 arn about local vulture species\, and watch special enrichment for the zoo
 ’s California condors and turkey vulture\, Veronica. The event will also
  spotlight several species of African vultures participating in the Associ
 ation of Zoos and Aquariums’ African Vulture SAFE (Saving Animals From E
 xtinction) conservation program. The event is included with zoo admission.
  \nSaturday\, September 5 | 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. \nTo help support and learn
  more about the zoo’s California condor recovery program\, please visit 
 our website.
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SUMMARY:Santa Barbara Studio Artists 25th Annual Open Studios Tour
DTSTART:20260905T180000Z
DTEND:20260906T000000Z
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DESCRIPTION:Save the Date! Labor Day weekend  \nSanta Barbara Studio Artis
 ts Celebrates 25 Years of Creative Excellence with Annual Open Studios Tou
 r  \nTour Dates: Saturday–Monday\, Sept. 5-7\, 2026\, 11-5 pm \nOpening 
 Reception: Friday\, Sept. 4\, 5:00–8:00 PM at the Community Arts Worksho
 p (CAW)\, 631 Garden Street\, Santa Barbara \nSANTA BARBARA\, CA — Santa
  Barbara Studio Artists (SBSA) is proud to announce its 25th Annual Open S
 tudios Tour\, taking place over Labor Day weekend\, September 5–7\, 2026
 . This milestone silver anniversary invites art collectors and enthusiasts
  into the private creative sanctuaries of the Central Coast’s working ar
 tists. \nThe celebration begins with an Opening Reception and Preview Exhi
 bition on Friday\, Sept. 4\, from 5:00 to 8:00 PM at the Community Arts Wo
 rkshop (CAW). In honor of the 25th anniversary\, the evening will feature 
 a special retrospective of memories from the past quarter-century. Guests 
 will also enjoy an exclusive “first look” at representative works from
  all 24 participating artists\, providing the perfect opportunity to curat
 e a custom tour route for the weekend ahead. \n“The 25th anniversary is 
 a testament to the enduring bond between Santa Barbara’s artists and the
  community\,” says SBSA President Francis Scorzelli. “The tradition of
  visiting an artist’s studio creates a rare personal connection\, and we
  are honored to welcome visitors from across the country to experience the
  vibrancy of our local talent.” \n2026 Featured Artists & Media \nThis y
 ear’s tour showcases a diverse array of disciplines\, including sculptur
 e\, contemporary abstract painting\, symbolism\, paper art\, and assemblag
 e. \nFeatured artists for 2026 include: \n\nDanuta Bennett – Contemporar
 y Abstract & Symbolic Realism\nEric Saint Georges – Sculpture\nCynthia M
 artin – Contemporary Abstract\nLeslie Ekker – Sculpture & Assemblage\n
 Marilyn McRae – Paper Art\nSusan Tibbles – Painting & Assemblage\nSari
 ta Reynolds – Contemporary Abstract\n\nAll 2026 Participating Artists by
  Neighborhood \n\nSanta Barbara & Montecito: Misa Art\, Danuta Bennett\, A
 nn Shelton Beth\, William Dalziel*\, Jeanne Dentzel*\, Leslie Ekker\, Kare
 n Fedderson\, Brian Kuhlmann*\, Kathy Leader\, Paulo Pereira Lima*\, Cynth
 ia Martin\, Sarita Reynolds\, Joan Rosenberg-Dent\, Francis Scorzelli\, Su
 san Tibbles\, Brian Woolford.\nWest Santa Barbara\, Hope Ranch & Goleta: P
 amela Benham\, Marilyn McRae\, Jean Range*\, Nurit Ruckenstein*\, Eric Sai
 nt Georges\, Ann Sanders\, Marlene Struss\, Gerry Winant.\n\n *Denotes Ne
 w Member \nTour Details & Tickets \nThe self-guided tour runs Saturday thr
 ough Monday\, 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Guests can explore 24 unique studios sp
 anning from Montecito to Goleta. \nTickets: Are $25 (children under 12 fre
 e) and are available online starting June 1 at www.SantaBarbaraStudioArtis
 ts.com. \nIn-Person Sales: Tickets will also be available at the Community
  Arts Workshop (CAW) during the reception and throughout the tour weekend.
  \nArt with a Mission: Benefiting Adam’s Angels \nIn keeping with its tr
 adition of philanthropy\, SBSA will donate a portion of this year’s tick
 et proceeds to Adam’s Angels ( https://www.adamsangels-sb.org/). Born fr
 om the urgent needs of the COVID-19 pandemic\, this all-volunteer nonprofi
 t provides essential clothing\, toiletries\, and food to Santa Barbara’s
  unsheltered residents. By attending the tour\, patrons directly support s
 treet survival equipment and hardship relief for our community’s most vu
 lnerable neighbors. \nFor more information about the 2026 Open Studios Tou
 r\, visit www.SantaBarbaraStudioArtists.com. or call (805) 280-9178. \n# 
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 anta Barbara Studio Artists is a not-for-profit trade organization of prof
 essionals who maintain working studios in Santa Barbara. Members are selec
 ted for the quality of their work and exhibition history. Most of our arti
 sts have gravitated to Santa Barbara from all over the United States and a
 broad as well as from many different schools because they find it a congen
 ial and inspiring environment in which to conduct their business. Our pur
 pose is to increase the audience for individual artists and to promote awa
 reness of Santa Barbara as an art destination.
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LOCATION:Community Arts Workshop\, 631 Garden St\, Santa Barbara\, CA 9310
 1\, United States\, california\, CA\, 93101\, United States
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SUMMARY:Santa Barbara Studio Artists Celebrate 25 Years of Open Studio Tou
 rs
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DESCRIPTION:Written by Santa Barbara Studio Artists: \nThis year marks the
  Santa Barbara Studio Artists’ 25th annual Open Studios Tour\, and in ho
 nor of the anniversary\, the opening night reception will feature a 25-yea
 r retrospective. \n“We’ll have photos\, artwork\, and press clippings 
 dating back to our very first tour\, in 2001\,” said SBSA President Fran
 cis Scorzelli. “We’ll also be honoring our founding members\, receptio
 n hosts\, and all past and present board members. \n“We’re also gratef
 ul for all the artists who have helped run the SBSA over the years. The to
 ur represents a surprising amount of work done by volunteers who participa
 te in tour committees\, email our newsletters\, assist with brochure and m
 ap design and distribution\, and serve on our fundraising\, exhibition\, a
 nd reception teams. \n“We’re grateful to all of them for bringing this
  event to the public for 25 years.” \nThe opening reception has taken pl
 ace at a variety of art locations throughout the city\, including Divine I
 nspiration Gallery\, Santa Barbara Frame Shop and Gallery\, Corridan Galle
 ry\, 10 West Gallery\, Santa Barbara Fine Art Gallery\, and\, for the last
  five years\, Community Arts Workshop. \nThe SBSA also has donated a porti
 on of ticket sale proceeds to various local nonprofits. Tour beneficiaries
  have included Direct Relief International\, the Arts Fund of Santa Barbar
 a\, Goleta Valley Cottage Hospital\, the Breast Cancer Resource Center\, W
 illiam Sansum Diabetes Center\, Santa Barbara County Food Bank\, the Alpha
  Resource Center/Slingshot Alpha Art Center\, Grace Fisher Foundation\, an
 d\, this year\, Adam’s Angels. \n“The 25th anniversary is a testament 
 to the enduring bond between Santa Barbara’s artists and the community\,
 ” Scorzelli continued. “The tradition of visiting an artist’s studio
  creates a rare personal connection\, and we are honored to welcome visito
 rs from across the country—and beyond—to experience the vibrancy of ou
 r local talent.” \nThis year’s tour runs Saturday through Monday\, Sep
 t. 5–7\, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily and showcases a diverse array of d
 isciplines\, including sculpture\, contemporary abstract painting\, symbol
 ism\, paper art\, and assemblage. Tickets are $25 (children under 12 are f
 ree) and are available at https://santabarbarastudioartists.com/ and at th
 e opening night reception. \nFeatured Artists for 2026\n\nDanuta Bennett 
 – Contemporary Abstract & Symbolic Realism\nEric Saint Georges – Sculp
 ture\nCynthia Martin – Contemporary Abstract\nLeslie Ekker – Sculpture
  & Assemblage\nMarilyn McRae – Paper Art\nSusan Tibbles – Painting & A
 ssemblage\nSarita Reynolds – Contemporary Abstract\n\nAll 2026 Participa
 ting Artists by Neighborhood\nSanta Barbara & Montecito\nMisa Art\, Danuta
  Bennett\, Ann Shelton Beth\, Jeanne Dentzel*\, Leslie Ekker\, Karen Fedde
 rson\, Brian Kuhlmann*\, Kathy Leader\, Paulo Pereira Lima*\, Cynthia Mart
 in\, Sarita Reynolds\, Joan Rosenberg-Dent\, Francis Scorzelli\, Susan Tib
 bles\, Brian Woolford. \nWest Santa Barbara\, Hope Ranch & Goleta\nPamela 
 Benham\, Marilyn McRae\, Jean Range*\, Nurit Ruckenstein*\, Eric Saint Geo
 rges\, Ann Sanders\, Marlene Struss\, Gerry Winant. \n*Denotes new member.
  \nArt With a Mission: Benefiting Adam’s Angels\nIn keeping with its tra
 dition of philanthropy\, SBSA will donate a portion of this year’s ticke
 t proceeds to Adam’s Angels (https://www.adamsangels-sb.org/)\, which pr
 ovides essential clothing\, toiletries\, and food to Santa Barbara’s uns
 heltered residents. By attending the tour\, patrons directly support stree
 t survival equipment and hardship relief for the community’s most vulner
 able neighbors. \nFor more information about the 2026 Open Studios Tour\, 
 visit https://santabarbarastudioartists.com/ or call (805) 280-9178.
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SUMMARY:LEARN TO PLAY MAGIC THE GATHERING AT METRO ENTERTAINMENT! FREE LES
 SONS!
DTSTART:20260905T190000Z
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DESCRIPTION:LEARN TO PLAY MAGIC THE GATHERING AT METRO ENTERTAINMENT!\nFRE
 E LESSONS!\n6 West Anapamu in downtown Santa Barbara\n(805) 963-2168\nmetr
 ocomix@aol.com
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LOCATION:Metro Entertainment\, 6 W Anapamu St\, Santa Barbara\, CA\, 93101
 \, United States
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SUMMARY:FREE POKEMON LESSONS AT METRO ENTERTAINMENT!
DTSTART:20260905T193000Z
DTEND:20260905T200000Z
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CATEGORIES:gaming
DESCRIPTION:Learn the basics of the Pokémon trading card game with Metro
 ’s PROFESSOR of card games!\n30-minute Pokémon lessons!\nFREE!!\nEvery 
 Saturday: \n12:30pm- 1pm
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LOCATION:Metro Entertainment\, 6 W Anapamu St\, Santa Barbara\, CA\, 93101
 \, United States
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SUMMARY:POKEMON LEAGUE WITH FREE ENTRY PACK AT METRO ENTERTAINMENT!!
DTSTART:20260905T200000Z
DTEND:20260905T220000Z
DTSTAMP:20260904T120508Z
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CATEGORIES:gaming
DESCRIPTION:POKEMON LEAGUE WITH FREE ENTRY PACK AT METRO ENTERTAINMENT!!
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LOCATION:Metro Entertainment\, 6 W Anapamu St\, Santa Barbara\, CA\, 93101
 \, United States
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SUMMARY:Book Signing: Dr. Christiane Schroeter at Salty Pages
DTSTART:20260905T210000Z
DTEND:20260905T223000Z
DTSTAMP:20260904T120508Z
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CATEGORIES:literary
DESCRIPTION:CAMBRIA — Dr. Christiane Schroeter\, a behavioral economist 
 and bestselling author\, will sign copies of her new book\, “Petite Prac
 tice: Small\, Steady Steps to a Life of Momentum and Real Change\,” at S
 alty Pages bookstore from 2 to 3:30 p.m. Saturday\, Sept. 5\, during Pined
 orado weekend. \nSchroeter said the signing grew out of a chance visit. Sh
 e read about the Main Street bookstore’s March opening\, cut out and sav
 ed the newspaper article\, then finally stopped in five months later\, the
  day before her book was released. \n“Petite Practice” is Schroeter’
 s fifth book. It draws on two decades of research into why people who know
  what to do often fail to act on it. Schroeter lives in San Luis Obispo an
 d teaches at Cal Poly. \nThe event is free and open to the public. Salty P
 ages is at 2024 Main St.\, Cambria. \nSigned copies will be available for 
 purchase.
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SUMMARY:Youthclusive Presents The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee
DTSTART:20260905T210000Z
DTEND:20260905T230000Z
DTSTAMP:20260904T120508Z
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CATEGORIES:comedy,theater
DESCRIPTION:Youthclusive Presents The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling B
 ee \nSeptember 4–6\, 2026 \nCenter Stage Theater\, 751 Paseo Nuevo\, San
 ta Barbara \nYouthclusive presents the Tony Award-winning musical comedy T
 he 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee\, directed by Chloe Voigt\, chor
 eographed by Caitlin Weber\, and music directed by Alma Li. \nAn eccentric
  group of overachieving middle schoolers competes for spelling glory in th
 is hilarious and heartfelt celebration of individuality\, belonging\, and 
 misfit victory. Featuring catchy songs\, unexpected audience participation
 \, and plenty of comedic teenage angst\, the full-length Broadway musical 
 stars the Youthclusive Company. \nYouthclusive is a free\, open-access\, y
 outh-founded and youth-led performing arts nonprofit. Young people lead th
 e complete page-to-stage process\, from performance\, directing\, choreogr
 aphy\, and music to sets\, costumes\, sound\, lighting\, front of house\, 
 backstage operations\, and the control room. \nPerformances: \nFriday\, Se
 pt. 4 at 7 p.m. \nSaturday\, Sept. 5 at 2 and 7 p.m. \nSunday\, Sept. 6 at
  2 p.m. \nTickets: VIP $44.50\; Adult $28.50\; Youth $18.50. 20 free K–1
 2 student tickets are available for each performance – Thanks to the San
 ta Barbara Bowl Foundation! \nParental Guidance: PG-13 for mature themes\,
  mild adult language\, and comedic teenage angst. \nTickets: Center Stage 
 Box Office \nand information: www.youthclusive.com \nSIGN UP TO BE A GUEST
  SPELLER: https://forms.gle/hxZDbJStUgjz1o5Z6
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LOCATION:Center Stage Theatre\, 751 Paseo Nuevo Center\, Santa Barbara\, 9
 3101
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SUMMARY:DUNGEONS & DRAGONS BEGINNER INTRO GAME AT METRO ENTERTAINMENT!
DTSTART:20260905T210000Z
DTEND:20260906T000000Z
DTSTAMP:20260904T120508Z
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CATEGORIES:gaming
DESCRIPTION:DUNGEONS & DRAGONS BEGINNER INTRO GAME AT METRO ENTERTAINMENT!
LAST-MODIFIED:20260904T120508Z
LOCATION:Metro Entertainment\, 6 W Anapamu St\, Santa Barbara\, CA\, 93101
 \, United States
URL:https://www.edhat.com/event/dungeons-dragons-beginner-intro-game-at-me
 tro-entertainment/2026-09-05/
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SUMMARY:Postcards From Paradise GOTV Event Set for Sept. 5 in Goleta
DTSTART:20260905T210000Z
DTEND:20260906T010000Z
DTSTAMP:20260904T120508Z
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CATEGORIES:civic,community
DESCRIPTION:The community is welcome to attend the aptly named Postcards f
 rom Paradise event on Saturday\, Sept. 5\, from 2:00 – 6:00 p.m. at Drau
 ghtsmen Aleworks\, 53 Santa Felicia Dr. in Goleta. \nThe event is free\, o
 pen to the public\, and family-friendly. Two thousand postcards will be ha
 ndwritten and sent to registered voters across the U.S. Please donate and 
 bring with you as many postcard-rate stamps ($0.65 each) as you are able. 
 \nAll other materials will be provided. The purpose of this event is to Ge
 t Out the Vote in highly contested swing states across the country and enc
 ourage citizens to get to the polls. \n“We are so happy to again host th
 is important and lively event and support local efforts to make a positive
  difference in the outcome of the midterm election\,” said Tami Snow\, c
 o-partner of Draughtsmen Aleworks. “We hope the community will come toge
 ther to write these postcards and participate in our democracy\, and enjoy
  music\, food\, and libations too!” \nWhile there is a lot of work to be
  done with a lofty goal of writing 2\,000 of them\, Postcards from Paradis
 e promises to be a ton of fun! Featuring the ever-popular band Joystix per
 forming an unplugged set of ’80s music from 4:00 – 6:00 p.m. cheekily 
 calling themselves “Acoustix” for the occasion\, delicious food availa
 ble for purchase from Zapp Thai\, and libations from Draughtsmen\, guests 
 will help make a difference in our election AND have a great time. \n“Jo
 ystix is proud to support any efforts here in Santa Barbara County that wi
 ll help to encourage people to vote from all across the country in this hi
 ghly significant election\,” said Carrie Hutchinson\, Joystix co-lead si
 nger and keytar player extraordinaire. “You can bet that we will be play
 ing the perfectly-themed Flesh For Lulu song ‘Postcards from Paradise’
  to get everyone motivated\,” she added with a chuckle. \nPlease contact
  Joni Kelly via email at jonikellycomm@gmail.com or call her cell at 805-8
 86-1869 to arrange interviews or to request high-resolution images.
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SUMMARY:Going Batty at the Nature Center
DTSTART:20260906T010000Z
DTEND:20260906T030000Z
DTSTAMP:20260904T120508Z
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CATEGORIES:education
DESCRIPTION:*Dates and times are subject to change from this calendar post
 ing – please check our website for accurate info* \nclnaturecenter.org/g
 oing-batty \nGoing Batty at the Nature Center \nGoing Batty consists of we
 ekly docent-led talks and observation of hundreds of native California Myo
 tis bats. The program takes place only during warmer months when migratory
  California Myotis bats take residence in the nature center’s bat boxes.
  We typically start offering talks in late April or early May\, and end an
 y time between September and November depending on the weather and bat beh
 avior. \nGuests of Cachuma Lake Recreation Area are welcome to visit our b
 at boxes at any time during their visit. The bats typically come out about
  30 minutes after sunset and are most active here during the summer. \nADM
 ISSION: Donation \nThere is a $10 per vehicle county park entry fee excep
 t for Annual Day Use permit holders. \nPlease do not disturb the bats with
  lights or loud noises. \nThese are wild bats—we never feed or touch the
  animals. \nKeep at least a 10ft distance away from the bat boxes at all t
 imes. \nNEW PRIVATE BOOKINGS AVAILABLE: Night at the Museum \nNight at the
  Museum is a unique private experience that gives your group exclusive af
 ter-hours access to the Neal Taylor Nature Center. Guests will enjoy a pri
 vate evening exploring the museum at their own pace\, complete with a them
 ed nighttime scavenger hunt featuring nocturnal wildlife such as bats\, ow
 ls\, insects\, and other creatures of the night. \nDuring your visit\, par
 ticipants can browse the Nature Center Gift Shop\, discover local wildlife
  exhibits\, and take part in hands-on learning activities designed to make
  nature fun and engaging for all ages. \nIf you are interested in this off
 ering\, please visit www.clnaturecenter.org/night-at-the-museum \nAbout T
 he Neal Taylor Nature Center \nThe Neal Taylor Nature Center (NTNC) is loc
 ated within Cachuma Recreational Area in a picturesque old ranch house. De
 veloped and operated by a corps of committed volunteers\, it offers exhibi
 ts on the local valley and mountain environment for all ages\, emphasizing
  hands-on exhibits for children of all ages. \nThe mission of the Neal Tay
 lor Nature Center at Cachuma Lake is to encourage public understanding\, e
 njoyment\, and protection of Cachuma Lake\, the Upper Santa Ynez River\, a
 nd the San Rafael Mountain Range Watershed. We are a 501(c)(3) nonprofit t
 hat runs completely on donations and grants. \nNature Center & Gift Store 
 Hours \nThursday through Saturday: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. \nSunday 10 a.m. –
  2 p.m. \nNative Plant Garden Open 24/7 \nAdmission: Donation
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LOCATION:Neal Taylor Nature Center\, 2265 CA-154\, Santa Barbara\, CA\, 93
 105\, United States
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SUMMARY:Country Night at the ELKS
DTSTART:20260906T010000Z
DTEND:20260906T060000Z
DTSTAMP:20260904T120508Z
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CATEGORIES:community,dance,music
DESCRIPTION:Country Saturdays at the Elks! \nMark your calendars! We are 
 bringing the energy back to the legendary hardwood floor at the Goleta Elk
 s Lodge every 1st and 3rd Saturday of the month. Whether you’re a line d
 ancing regular\, a swing enthusiast\, or a two-step pro\, this is the plac
 e to be for great music\, community\, and those unmistakable country vibes
 . \nWhere & When\n\nLocation: The Elks Lodge — 150 N Kellogg Ave\, Golet
 a\n\n\nDates: Every 1st & 3rd Saturday of the month\n\n\nDoors Open: 6:00 
 PM\n\n\nThe Lesson: Starts at 7:00 PM. Perfect for beginners to learn the 
 steps or for pros to polish their style before the floor opens up!\n\n\nSo
 cial Dance: Keeps the party going until 11:00 PM.\n\nMore Than Just Line D
 ancing\nWe’re widening the circle! Our playlist and floor space are dedi
 cated to the “Big Three” of country dance: \n\nLine Dancing: Catch the
  latest patterns and the timeless classics.\n\n\nCountry Swing: Plenty of 
 room for those spins and dips.\n\n\nTwo-Step: Grab a partner and glide aro
 und the massive hardwood perimeter.\n\n Admission & Family Fun \nWe want 
 the whole family out on the floor! \n\nCover: $15 (Cash only at the door\,
  please!)\n\n\nKids: Children under 10 are FREE\, so bring the little ones
  along to get their boots moving early.\n\n Fuel Your Fancy Footwork\nDan
 cing is thirsty work! The Elks Lodge kitchen and bar will be serving up fo
 od and drink specials all night long. Come early for dinner\, stay for the
  drinks\, and keep your energy high for those high-tempo tracks. \nNightly
  Schedule\n\n6:00 PM: Doors open—grab a table and a drink!\n\n\n7:00 PM:
  Guided Lesson (All levels welcome—no partner required).\n\n\n8:00 PM 
 – 11:00 PM: Open social dancing. Request your favorite line dances or gr
 ab a partner for a swing set!\n\n✨ Why Join Us?\n\nMassive Dance Floor: 
 One of the best surfaces in the area with plenty of room to roam and stomp
 .\n\n\nCommunity Vibe: A welcoming environment for solo dancers\, couples\
 , and families alike.\n\n\nNo Partner? No problem! In line dancing\, the w
 hole floor is your partner—and there’s always someone ready to swing.\
 n\nSee you this Saturday at The ELKS (150 N. Kellogg)!
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LOCATION:Santa Barbara Elks Lodge #613\, 150 N Kellogg Ave\, Santa Barbara
 \, CA 93111\, United States\, california\, CA\, 93111\, United States
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SUMMARY:Comedy Night at Carrillo Recreation Center
DTSTART:20260906T020000Z
DTEND:20260906T033000Z
DTSTAMP:20260904T120508Z
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CATEGORIES:comedy
DESCRIPTION:Get ready for an evening of laughs as Comedy Night returns to 
 Carrillo Recreation Center! Enjoy nationally touring stand-up comedians se
 en on stages like the laugh Factory\, the Improv\, and television. \nPrese
 nted by the City of Santa Barbara Parks and Recreation Department and Jaso
 n Love Comedy LLC\, each show features comedians delivering clean\, high-e
 nergy comedy. \nThe returning series begins Saturday\, September 5\, featu
 ring Nick Guerra\, whose credits include The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy F
 allon\, Comedy Central\, and Last Comic Standing\, alongside Jamie Kaler\,
  an actor and comedian known for My Boys\, Friends with Better Lives\, Che
 lsea Lately\, and America’s Funniest Home Videos. \nDoors open at 6:30 p
 .m. and shows begin at 7:00 p.m. Tickets are $20. \nSeating is first come\
 , first served\, and tickets are available in advance by phone or in perso
 n at Carrillo Recreation Center\, or at the door while supplies last.
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LOCATION:Carrillo Recreation Center\, 100 E Carrillo St\, Santa Barbara\, 
 CA\, 93101\, United States
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SUMMARY:Youthclusive Presents The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee
DTSTART:20260906T020000Z
DTEND:20260906T040000Z
DTSTAMP:20260904T120508Z
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CATEGORIES:comedy,theater
DESCRIPTION:Youthclusive Presents The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling B
 ee \nSeptember 4–6\, 2026 \nCenter Stage Theater\, 751 Paseo Nuevo\, San
 ta Barbara \nYouthclusive presents the Tony Award-winning musical comedy T
 he 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee\, directed by Chloe Voigt\, chor
 eographed by Caitlin Weber\, and music directed by Alma Li. \nAn eccentric
  group of overachieving middle schoolers competes for spelling glory in th
 is hilarious and heartfelt celebration of individuality\, belonging\, and 
 misfit victory. Featuring catchy songs\, unexpected audience participation
 \, and plenty of comedic teenage angst\, the full-length Broadway musical 
 stars the Youthclusive Company. \nYouthclusive is a free\, open-access\, y
 outh-founded and youth-led performing arts nonprofit. Young people lead th
 e complete page-to-stage process\, from performance\, directing\, choreogr
 aphy\, and music to sets\, costumes\, sound\, lighting\, front of house\, 
 backstage operations\, and the control room. \nPerformances: \nFriday\, Se
 pt. 4 at 7 p.m. \nSaturday\, Sept. 5 at 2 and 7 p.m. \nSunday\, Sept. 6 at
  2 p.m. \nTickets: VIP $44.50\; Adult $28.50\; Youth $18.50. 20 free K–1
 2 student tickets are available for each performance – Thanks to the San
 ta Barbara Bowl Foundation! \nParental Guidance: PG-13 for mature themes\,
  mild adult language\, and comedic teenage angst. \nTickets: Center Stage 
 Box Office \nand information: www.youthclusive.com \nSIGN UP TO BE A GUEST
  SPELLER: https://forms.gle/hxZDbJStUgjz1o5Z6
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LOCATION:Center Stage Theatre\, 751 Paseo Nuevo Center\, Santa Barbara\, 9
 3101
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