Chabad of Montecito October Events and More News Bytes
October 25, 2 pm: Mega Challah Bake at the Louise Lowry Davis Center
411: www.sbchabad.org
MCM’s 1st Annual Pie Baking Contest
This October 17, bring your pies to contest judges Nick Barainca, co-owner and Chef at Merci; Field & Fort Chef Austin Moore; and Felix Torricer from Miette Patisserie. Pie drop off time is 11 am, and winners will be announced at 12:30 pm. All homemade pies only to be submitted with categories for adults and kids. First prize takes home $100, with gift cards for second and third place. Pie baking demo by Nancy Kajiyama at Miette.
411: www.montecitocountrymart.com/events
Friday Night Movies at Montecito Country Mart
Free, and in the center courtyard, starting at 6 pm. Food and beverages to go.
Carpinteria Receives Grant for Library and Pool
The City of Carpinteria reports it has received a $4.4 million state funding package to strengthen core public infrastructure. Championed by State Senator Monique Limón and signed by Governor Gavin Newsom, the one-time state investment delivers $3.3 million for essential safety and operational repairs at the Carpinteria Community Pool, alongside $1.1 million for accessibility and facility upgrades at the Carpinteria Community Library.
SBMNH Mini-Dinorama Exhibit
Dinorama: Miniatures Through the Mesozoic opens October 17 in the Sprague Pavilion at the SB Museum of Natural History. The exhibit is curated by three paleontologists – Dibblee Curator of Earth Science Jonathan Hoffman PhD, Fossil Preparator Ben Rotenberg MA, and Chair of Anthropology John Johnson.
411: www.sbnature.org
‘Chanel in Vogue’ Comes to Santa Barbara
The Couture Pattern Museum is bringing a touch of Parisian elegance to Santa Barbara with the exclusive West Coast premiere of Chanel in Vogue, an international fashion and cultural salon celebrating the publication of the two-volume book. Authors and fashion historians Rebecca C. Tuite and Susanna Brown will lead a lecture and Q&A exploring Chanel’s evolution through the pages of Vogue from 1913 to today.
The afternoon will feature a message from Adrien Frier, Consul General of France in Los Angeles, and a recorded presentation by a former Chanel designer in Paris. Guests can also explore a photography exhibition alongside archival Chanel patterns and materials dating from the 1930s through the 1960s.
Adding to the French flair, the event includes champagne and afternoon tea with pastries by acclaimed pâtissier Yannick Dumonceau, including Gabrielle Chanel’s favorite dessert. The celebration highlights the museum’s mission to preserve the artistry and craftsmanship of haute couture.
411: www.couturepatternmuseum.com
Land Trust Moves to Save Naples
The Land Trust for Santa Barbara County has announced plans to acquire the 1,000-plus-acre Santa Barbara Ranch, commonly known as Naples, potentially ending nearly 140 years of land-use disputes along the Gaviota Coast. Partnering with the Wild America Fund, the Land Trust is entering escrow and launching a fundraising campaign with $16 million remaining to raise.
The purchase could close as early as December 2026, permanently protecting one of Southern California’s remaining stretches of undeveloped coastline. Following acquisition, the Land Trust plans a two-year assessment to develop conservation strategies and explore opportunities for public access, including trails and recreation.
411: sblandtrust.org/savenaplescampaign
MLK Poetry & Essay Contest Submissions
The Martin Luther King Jr. Committee of Santa Barbara is proud to present the 2027 Essay and Poetry Awards Program. This annual initiative invites students to honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. through original essays and poems that reflect his timeless values. The theme for this year’s application is a quote from The Wisdom of Martin Luther King Jr. (Ayres, 1993):
“It is not possible to be in favor of justice for some people and not be in favor of justice for all people.”
Entries must be a single essay of 1,000 words or less. Poetry entries must be 50 lines or less. Maximum of two essays and/or poem entries per person. All entries MUST include student’s name, grade level, and poem/essay title.
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