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X-WR-CALNAME:Santa Barbara · community · Sunday · CalDiscovery 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: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:11th Annual Goleta Lemon Run DTSTART:20260920T140000Z DTEND:20260920T190000Z DTSTAMP:20260904T002313Z UID:10001117-1789887600-1789905600@fundforsantabarbara.org CATEGORIES:community,sports DESCRIPTION:GOLETA\, CA – Lace up your running shoes and join the Goleta Education Foundation (GEF) for a very special 11th Annual Lemon Run on Su nday\, September 20\, 2026\, at Goleta Beach! This beloved community event is back\, bigger and better than ever\, to celebrate eleven years of runn ing to advance elementary education in the Goodland.\nThis year’s race k icks off at 8:00 am with the 10K Grand Prix\, followed by the 5K Jr. Grand Prix at 9:30 am\, and wraps up with the 1K Fun Run at 10:30 am. Runners a nd walkers of all ages and skill levels are welcome to enjoy the scenic tr ails along Obern Trail and Goleta Beach. With local business prizes\, kid- friendly art activities\, and food from local farms and vendors\, this yea r’s Lemon Run promises a full morning of community fun and connection. W hether you’re competing for a new personal best or cheering from the sid elines\, you’re helping build a stronger educational foundation for the students of Goleta.\nProceeds from the Lemon Run directly support GEF’s work across all nine elementary schools in the Goleta Union School Distric t (GUSD). Funds help provide Educator Grants for Innovation and Profession al Development\, putting resources directly into the hands of teachers who are shaping tomorrow’s thinkers\, leaders\, and creators.\nYouth schola rships are available for elementary-aged children. To register your child for FREE\, email info@goletaed.org or join us for bib pickup and in-person sign-ups at the Deckers Brand Showcase located at 6601 Hollister Avenue o n Saturday\, September 19 from 11 AM to 2 PM.\nCall for Sponsors: As we ce lebrate 11 years of Lemon Run\, we invite local businesses and community l eaders to sponsor this milestone. Your partnership helps fund innovative t eaching\, equitable resources\, and stronger classrooms across the GUSD. S ponsorships come with high-visibility benefits and lasting community impac t. Every dollar makes a difference. Contact us at info@goletaed.org for mo re information. \nRegister\, donate\, or become a sponsor at: https://gole taeducationfoundation.org/goleta-lemon-run/. Don’t miss this unforgettab le 11th annual celebration. It will be a day of movement\, memories\, and meaningful support for the children and families of the GUSD. Parking will be at Goleta Beach\, and additional parking is available at UCSB Parking Lot 10. \nThe Goleta Education Foundation engages the community to invest in and enhance an excellent educational experience for all students attend ing schools in the Goleta Union School District. The Goleta Education Foun dation is a 501(c)3 organization. To learn more or make a tax-deductible d onation\, please visit www.goletaeducationfoundation.org. LAST-MODIFIED:20260904T002313Z LOCATION:Goleta Beach Park\, 5986 Sandspit Rd\, Goleta\, CA\, 93117\, Unit ed States URL:https://fundforsantabarbara.org/event/11th-annual-goleta-lemon-run/?ut m_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:Creating Community Through Books: 20 Years of UCSB Reads DTSTART:20260920T150000Z DTEND:20260920T230000Z DTSTAMP:20260729T182503Z UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_51438567396756 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:Alateen/Alanon Support Group DTSTART:20260920T233000Z DTEND:20260921T013000Z DTSTAMP:20260912T001517Z UID:10029793-1789921800-1789921800@youthwell.org CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:For teens affected by someone’s drinking or addiction. Alat een\, part of the Al-Anon Family Groups\, is a fellowship of young people whose lives have been affected by alcoholism in a family member or friend. Young people aged 12 to 25 who have been affected by someone else’s dri nking are invited to share experience\, strength\, and hope with other tee ns. Please join us. \nWHEN: Sundays from 4:30-5:30pm\nWHO: Young people fr om 12 through 25\nWHERE: YouthWell – 610 Anacapa Street\, Suite B\, Sant a Barbara\nQUESTIONS: Contact Nancy Palmer at 972.898.8133 or https://alan onsantabarbara.org/ LAST-MODIFIED:20260912T001517Z LOCATION:IN-PERSON/YouthWell\, 610B Anacapa St\, Santa Barbara\, CA\, 9310 1\, United States URL:https://youthwell.org/event/alateen-alanon-support-group-2/2026-09-20/ ?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 END:VCALENDAR