SBMNH Science Pub: Data Approach to Wildfire Resilience Event

The SB Museum of Natural History’s Science Pub returns on December 8 at Dargan’s Irish Pub SB. Presenting is National Center for Ecological Analysis and Synthesis (NCEAS) Research Associate Cat Fong, Ph.D., on the new Wildfire Resilience Index (WRI) which is said to be “a groundbreaking tool that turns complex data into insight about how people and landscapes resist and recover together. The WRI combines information on air quality, water resources, housing, local economies, and even social connections to show, down to the neighborhood, where communities are most vulnerable.” The claim is that this data-driven approach helps local leaders plan smarter, empowers communities living with fire, and supports a safer, more resilient future for Santa Barbara County and beyond. 

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Fatmir Mara’s 12^th Anniversary of his Ceramics

Fatmir Mara, a successful fashion designer in Italy, retired to Montecito with his husband, Rick Perkins. His love of creating led him to enroll in a ceramics course at Santa Barbara City College, launching a new chapter for him in art. His ceramic studio is in Carpinteria and celebrating 12 years with a party and discounts on his art. RSVP required by December 1.

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Sweet Wheel Farm Call for Volunteers

The Sweet Wheel Farm’s Food with Dignity Program, Summerland is a nonprofit that delivers to the food insecure and medically fragile residents on the South Coast, recently up to twice a week. Demand has jumped to 1,250 deliveries, and they are putting out a call for volunteers to help deliver the food. “Food should come from healthy soil and caring hands,” said SBAFEF Representative Leslie Person Ryan. “This program not only feeds people; but also models what a sustainable, closed-loop community-driven food system can look like for Santa Barbara County and beyond our county.”

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Happy 125^th Anniversary to All Saints-By-the-Sea Parish

The weekend of November 1 – 2, All Saints-By-the-Sea Parish Montecitocelebrated its 125^th anniversary with its community. The celebration featured a concert, champagne reception, Sunday religious services and brunch. MJ congratulates the parish, Pastor Rev. Channing Smith andAssociate Director Rev. Christina Miller.