Montecito Fire Family Friday and Other News
Montecito Fire Chief Neels honored Montecito Firefighter/Paramedic Carlos Luna, September 12. MFD shares Luna’s story, “Carlos grew up in Michoacán, Mexico. His family moved to Oxnard, CA, when he was 8 years old. Luna played high school and college football, and on the University of Houston Division I team. In 2014, he put his education on pause after his father was in a tragic accident. This motivated him to pursue a career in the medical field and use his Spanish to eliminate language barriers when people need care most. He earned a biology degree from Cal State Channel Islands in 2015 and worked as a medical assistant. Luna’s brother-in-law, a Santa Barbara City firefighter, encouraged him to consider becoming a first responder. He completed his EMT certification in 2019 and graduated from the Oxnard College Fire Academy in 2020. He became a paramedic in 2023 and joined Montecito Fire in April 2024. Carlos lives in Oxnard with his wife, Ruth, and their two beloved dogs.”
Montecito Med Spa’s 3rd Anniversary
Join in celebrating the Montecito Med Spa on October 9 for their annual anniversary party, 2-7 pm. There will be live demos of treatments, give away bags, raffles, champagne, and party cake. Take a tour of the facilities and more.
25th Silver Anniversary of the Summit for Danny
Sign up or sponsor a friend for a hike at Elings Park Grove, Santa Barbara to support the Summit for Danny which funds the Council on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse’s programs. The event is October 18, 9 am – 1 pm.
National Science Earth Week
On Friday, October 3,7:30-9 pm at the SB Museum of Natural History Fleischmann Auditorium will feature UC Berkeley Distinguished Professor of Astronomy, Alex Filippenko, PhD.He’ll describe highlights of his research on exploding stars, black holes, galaxies, and the accelerating expansion of the universe. Filippenko started his astro career as a student member of the Santa Barbara Astronomy Club in the 1970s. Reservations not required, general seating. Join more events at the SB Museum of Natural History to celebrate National Science Week, October 11-17.
LCO’S Astronomy on Tap
It’s time for brews and black holes with the Las Cumbres Astronomy team at the M. Special tap house outback on the patio, Thursday, October 9; doors open at 7 pm. Speakers are Joey Chatelain on Space Mining! Carrie Holt and Carolina Capetillo will present space news updates. Wearing your Spock outfits will get you a free astro poster, and you can donate to the cause via unique astronomy posters, t-shirts, and more. The event is free and dog friendly.
https://lco.global/aot/october-9-2025
The Ojai Studio Artists Tour
The annual Fall Ojai Studio Artists Tour will be held from Saturday-Monday, October 11-13. To launch the tours, a reception exhibit, Metamorphosis, at the Ojai Valley Museum is set for Friday, October 10, 5-7pm, showing one work of art from each OSA artist. Tickets cover the reception, tour, a tour book and map, and portion of sales goes to the OSA art students at Nordhoff High School. The OSA tour includes 70 artists participating with painting, sculptures, digital media, drawings, fiber arts, glass, jewelry and all manner of art.
www.ojaistudioartists.org/all-tours/2024-fall-open-studios-tour
Cottage Health Earns Silver-Level Reaccreditation
Cottage Health announced September 26 its emergency departments in SB, Goleta and Santa Ynez Valley have been reaccredited as Geriatric Emergency Departments by the American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP). The three-year Silver Level 2 designation builds on initial accreditation in 2021. Fewer than 130 emergency departments nationwide hold a Level 2 or higher accreditation. The ACEP’s Geriatric Emergency Department Accreditation program establishes standards for addressing the needs of adults 65 and older during emergency medical situations. Criteria include geriatric-friendly equipment, social support resources, cognitive health assessment for brain health, mobility assessments, medication management and a focus on patient-centered priorities.
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