Tag archives: Montecito Country Mart

Montecito Fire Department responded to a structure fire in the 500 block of Picacho Lane shortly after 2:30 pm on Monday, October 19. Firefighters arrived to find heavy smoke and flames concentrated in the home’s chimney and fireplace. Although crews quickly knocked down the initial fire, flames had spread into the walls and second-story attic, […]

The Montecito Country Mart is hosting its First Annual Pie Baking Contest at the mart on October 17. Pie drop off time is 11 am, and winners announced at 12:30 pm. All homemade pies to be submitted with categories for adults and kids. First prize takes home $100, with gift cards for second and third […]

August 15: Montecito youth and her friends raising funds for the Dream Foundation  August 22 and 23: Teddy Bear Cancer Foundation To sign up your organization: www.montecitocountrymart.com  Summerland Citizens Town Hall  Held in the Summerland Church on Lillie Ave. on August 18, at 5:30 pm. Regular town hall meetings for residents and business members in […]

On Monday, July 27, at approximately 11:55 am, a Lucid Electric SUV crashed into the storefront of Toy Crazy in the Montecito Country Mart before coming to a stop. Half of the vehicle was inside the store.  The crash’s aftermath was a catalog of damage. A downed wooden structural building pole was split off from […]

– Saturday, July 18, 10:30 am, Shabbat, 450 Toro Canyon Road, Montecito – Wednesday, July 29, 6 pm, Men’s Summer BBQ, hosted by Brian Delshad. – Sunday, August 9, at 2 pm: Hachnasat Sefer Torah – “A joyful historic community celebration welcoming a new Torah scroll. There will be music, delicious food, a beautiful procession […]

July’s predicted warmer weather calls for lemonade at the Montecito Country Mart, now being served by our local schools and youth programs. Here is the upcoming schedule: Saturday, July 11, 12 – 2 pm, Our Lady of Mount Carmel School [OLMCS] Saturday, July 18, 12 – 2 pm, Youth Runners Academy, Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of […]

Time to sign up online for your child’s weekend slot at the Montecito Country Mart’s Annual Community Lemonade Stand. Weekend schedule is for July and August.  MCM’s hosting of your child’s lemonade stand is said to teach entrepreneurship while supporting a cause you (or your children) are fond of. How it works: MCM provides the […]

All for love (or guilt!) … it’s time to set up your reservations for flowers, restaurants, spa offerings and more for your favorite moms-to-be, mothers, and grandmothers! The San Ysidro Ranch Mother’s Day Royal Afternoon Tea: – May 7-9 from 1-3 pm. Treat mom to a special afternoon tea held in the gardens, featuring house-made […]

Less than a month after reporting that signatures were needed for a petition to the USPS to not close our much-loved little post office outlet at the Montecito Country Mart (MCM) – we have good tidings! In the words of Legally Blonde’sElle Woods, “WE DID IT!” The MCM Post Office will remain open for business, […]

Happy Spring to our MJ readers! Here is the latest event listing for Passover, Easter, the Easter Bunny, egg hunts and more! Hop on Over to SYR San Ysidro Ranch is bringing storybook charm to Easter Sunday on April 5, with a festive celebration that blends refined dining with playful springtime magic. Guests can indulge […]

News that the USPS outlet at the Montecito Country Mart (MCM) will close in four months, slated for July. Miffed about the rationale to close its doors, the team at the MCM has been advocating for support. MCM writes: Attention Montecito residents! We need your help to save the Montecito Country Mart Post Office. As […]

Fourth-generation jewelry designer and founder of her brand, Carolina Bucci decided upon the Montecito Country Mart as her first United States retail store location. This is her third store, following her landmark store in her hometown of Florence, Italy, and her second location in London, England, where she currently resides with her husband, James, and […]

Come celebrate Bettina’s 7th Birthday with a week of specialty pies, including the famous clam pie! Keep an eye out on Instagram to see which daily specials they drop. Supervisors Vote to Begin Ending Onshore Oil in Santa Barbara County In a 3-2 vote Tuesday, the Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors moved to phase […]

The leaves may be falling off the trees (I think, we don’t have much of a fall here) but the costumes are certainly coming out. It’s Ghost Village Road time along our favorite local haunt of the Lower Village.  Families, friends, and four-legged companions take part in one of the community’s most beloved traditions. The […]

Richie’s Barber Shop has won first place for the eleventh consecutive year in a row as the Best Barbershop in Santa Barbara according to public voting in the annual Santa Barbara Independent’s poll!  We are definitely Montecito proud on this remarkable but not necessarily surprising win – an award so richly deserved and rooted in […]

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 […]

The luxury women’s fashion brand, Veronica Beard, will be opening at 1269 Coast Village Road, the previous location of Allora by Laura. The store is set to open in October and the MJ will have more information in the months to come.  Events at Montecito Country Mart – Poppy Marché every Wednesday from 3-5 pm […]