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X-WR-CALNAME:Santa Barbara · food · tomorrow · CalDiscovery 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:tgif! DTSTART:20260919T003000Z DTEND:20260919T023000Z DTSTAMP:20260806T000622Z UID:10001018-1789752600-1789759800@fundforsantabarbara.org CATEGORIES:community,drink,food,music DESCRIPTION:For more than 20 years\, EDC’s tgif!s have been a staple of the south central coast’s summer season. The EDC team is very excited to bring our community together again in our downtown courtyard in summer 20 26. Known as one of the best happy hours in Santa Barbara\, tgif! features live music\, refreshing beverages\, and local food vendors. tgif! is a gr eat gathering of regional nonprofit and environmental organizations\, elec ted officials and good people from throughout the south central coast. EDC is joined at each tgif! by four nonprofit partners who are present to spe ak with the audience about their current work. LAST-MODIFIED:20260806T000622Z LOCATION:Environmental Defense Center\, Garden Street\, Santa Barbara\, CA \, 93101\, United States URL:https://fundforsantabarbara.org/event/tgif-5/?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:Santa Maria Downtown Fridays DTSTART:20260919T003000Z DTEND:20260919T033000Z DTSTAMP:20260821T062617Z UID:10010836-1789752600-1789763400@santamariavalley.com CATEGORIES:community,family,food,music DESCRIPTION:Experience the vibrant pulse of Santa Maria’s Downtown Frida ys\, where the community comes alive with a fusion of flavors\, music\, an d entertainment. From late March through September for 26 consecutive Frid ay nights\, Santa Maria transforms into a hub of excitement from 5:30 PM t o 8:30 PM. With a diverse array of ethnic food trucks offering tantalizing cuisines\, visitors embark on a culinary journey around the world. Stroll through vendor booths showcasing local artisans’ crafts and goods\, add ing a touch of creativity to the atmosphere. As the sun sets\, the air fil ls with the rhythm of live bands\, creating a lively soundtrack for the ev ening. Families can delight in bounce houses and various activities\, ensu ring there’s something for everyone at this beloved summer event. LAST-MODIFIED:20260821T062617Z LOCATION:McClelland Street from Public Library to Boone St. URL:https://santamariavalley.com/events/santa-maria-down-town-fridays/2026 -09-18/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=santa-barbara- ca X-SOURCE-NAME:Santa Maria Valley X-SOURCE-URL:https://santamariavalley.com/events/santa-barbara-vintners-fe stival END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR