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X-WR-CALNAME:Santa Barbara · community · today · 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:Creating Community Through Books: 20 Years of UCSB Reads DTSTART:20260917T150000Z DTEND:20260917T230000Z DTSTAMP:20260729T182503Z UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_51438567392657 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:FamilyTools+ [hybrid] - Parent Support Group DTSTART:20260917T190000Z DTEND:20260917T203000Z DTSTAMP:20260910T001449Z UID:10029419-1789646400-1789651800@youthwell.org CATEGORIES:community,education DESCRIPTION:For parents/caregivers of youth\, ages 5-18\, with ADHD\, dys lexia\, autism\, Tourette’s\, and uniquely-wired brains… \n[weekly dro p-in] Address the day to day challenges of parenting\, ideas for strengthe ning family connections\, and how to prioritize your own self-care and wel lness while learning tips from other parents. *Focus on specific needs of parents raising neurodivergent youth: emotional regulation\, time manageme nt\, building relationships with teachers/schools.\nWake Center\, room 15. \nVisit our Support Group page for any updates\, and please register in a dvance.\nWe will follow up and provide you with the information needed to participate. \nWHEN: Thursdays at 12pm [JUN 4\, 11\, 18\, 25]  & [JUL 2\, 9\, 16\, 23\, 39] & [AUG 6\, 13\, 20\, 27] & [SEPT 3\, 10\, 17\, 24]\nWHE RE: Hybrid– Zoom OR in-person at YouthWell Office/610B Anacapa St. \n\n\ n\nFACILITATOR: Kara Rocque LAST-MODIFIED:20260910T001449Z LOCATION:YouthWell\, 610B Anacapa St\, Santa Barbara\, CA\, 93101\, United States URL:https://youthwell.org/event/familytools-hybrid-parent-support-group-6/ 2026-09-17/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=santa-barb ara-ca X-SOURCE-NAME:YouthWell X-SOURCE-URL:https://youthwell.org/volunteer-opportunities END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:After School Program DTSTART:20260917T220000Z DTEND:20260918T010000Z DTSTAMP:20260902T181659Z UID:10000545-1789657200-1789668000@ivparks.org CATEGORIES:community LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T181659Z LOCATION:Childrens Park URL:https://ivparks.org/ivrpd-event/after-school-program-233/?utm_source=c aldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=santa-barbara-ca X-SOURCE-NAME:Isla Vista Recreation and Parks District X-SOURCE-URL:https://ivparks.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Neurodiversity Social Group for Adults - Mosaic Collective DTSTART:20260917T220000Z DTEND:20260917T230000Z DTSTAMP:20260910T001449Z UID:10028626-1789657200-1789660800@youthwell.org CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:Mosaic Therapy Collective is hosting a weekly low-key social s pace for diverse identifying adults seeking social connection. All communi cation styles are valid and you are invited to seek connection without pre ssure. You can expect casual and relaxed vibes\, quiet activities\, and no pressure to socialize. Feel free to bring your favorite snack and share. Soft drinks will be provided. Come as you are and stay as you need! \n\nWH EN: Weekly on Thursdays (starting May 14th) at 3:00pm\nWHERE: Mosaic Thera py Collective\, 533 East Micheltorena St. #103\, Santa Barbara\, CA 93103\ n\nDirections – Parking lot is behind the building. Down the stairs or e levator\, 2nd door on the right. Make your way to Room 4.\n\n\nCONTACT: Ca ll 805-617-1115 LAST-MODIFIED:20260910T001449Z LOCATION:Mosaic Therapy Collective\, 533 E Micheltorena St.\, Santa Barbar a\, United States URL:https://youthwell.org/event/neurodiversity-social-group-for-adults-mos aic-collective/2026-09-17/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_camp aign=santa-barbara-ca X-SOURCE-NAME:YouthWell X-SOURCE-URL:https://youthwell.org/volunteer-opportunities END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Ventura Dead Night DTSTART:20260918T020000Z DTEND:20260918T050000Z DTSTAMP:20260911T060654Z UID:10004441-1789671600-1789682400@headyasfunk.com CATEGORIES:community,music DESCRIPTION:Join Anthem of the Sun every Thursday for a free\, all-ages Gr ateful Dead experience. Live music\, community vibes\, and that classic Sa n Francisco sound at Winchester’s on Main. 7pm–10pm.Welcome to Ventura Dead Night! Every Thursday\, downtown Ventura comes alive with the improv isational magic of Anthem of the Sun. Experience a rotating cast of incred ible players bringing a fresh\, vibrant energy to the stage each week. Ho sted at the iconic Winchester’s Bar and Grill\, this is your weekly dest ination to gather\, dance\, and celebrate the music we love. LAST-MODIFIED:20260911T060654Z LOCATION:Winchester’s Grill & Saloon\, 632 East Main Street\, Ventura\, CA\, 93001\, United States URL:https://headyasfunk.com/show/ventura-dead-night-3/2026-09-17/?utm_sour ce=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=santa-barbara-ca X-SOURCE-NAME:Heady as Funk X-SOURCE-URL:https://headyasfunk.com/ca/santa-barbara END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR