Montecito Country Mart Weekly and More News Bytes

August 27, Friday at 6 pm: Family Movie, Up!, free with popcorn! Back to School Recommendations: kids backpacks and school supplies by State Bags at Poppy Store; Smythson planners from The Trading Post; and for busy moms on the go it’s the Clare V. crossbody handbag.

Chabad’s Summer BBQ

Calling community to join in Montecito Jewish Men’s Social Summer BBQ event, Sunday, September 14, 6 pm. Time to connect, enjoy good company, and talk about life, community and Jewish identity. The event is hosted by Joel Dovev. Reservations are required – https://tinyurl.com/ChabadSummerBBQ

Youth In Need Community Resource Fair

The Youth & Family Services Branch of the YMCA is inviting community to The Haley St. Navigation Center, for a Community Resource Fair on Friday, August 30, from 11 am – 1 pm at 701 E. Haley Street. The event brings together all in-need youth ages 12-24 with their community partners and supporters to celebrate resilience, promote resources, and foster connection. In-need youth will learn about all the services provided by the center. There is a raffle for youth who attend to win prizes including a brand-new E-bike generously donated by a local business.

411: Call (805) 963-8775 to reach our Outreach Coordinator, Ulysses Ramirez

Cottage Endowed Chair

The Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital Foundation has appointed Lynn Fitzgibbons, MD, as the Craig Mally and Dr. Louise Stewart Endowed Chair in Graduate Medical Education, effective July 25, 2025. Mr. Mally and Dr. Stewart established the Endowed Chair as a reflection of their longstanding commitment to high-quality healthcare in Santa Barbara and their positive experience with Cottage Health. This endowed position will strengthen Cottage’s graduate medical education program by supporting clinical research, specialized training, and advanced technology.