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October 11, 10:30 am: Bagels, Lox and Torah October 25, 2 pm: Mega Challah Bake at the Louise Lowry Davis Center 411: www.sbchabad.org Montecito’s First Annual Pie Baking Contest! 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 […]
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 […]
Good Samaritan Shelter joins with philanthropic partners and public officials to launch the Santa Barbara Salon Series, four public-policy panels to highlight critical issues facing our county, including homelessness, food insecurity, mental health, and human and labor trafficking. The Salon Series will include the participation of Santa Barbara County District Attorney John Savrnoch and County […]
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 […]
A pedestrian suffered serious injuries Sunday night after being struck by a vehicle on the 1200 block of Coast Village Road. According to the Santa Barbara Police Department, the collision occurred at approximately 9:50 pm on August 2, prompting a response from police, firefighters, and paramedics, who found the adult male pedestrian unconscious in the […]
A mosaic honoring the courage of Santa Barbara County firefighters and the resilience of wildfire survivors is looking for a new place to call home. Created by local mosaic artist Betsy Gallery following the devastating Tea and Jesusita fires, the 4-by-8-foot mural incorporates ceramic shards, melted metal, glass, and other fire-scarred artifacts collected from the […]
– 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 […]
Friendship Center celebrated two milestones during its annual Fourth of July Party, honoring both America’s 250th birthday and the nonprofit’s 50th anniversary of serving both older adults living with dementia and their families. Members, loved ones, caregivers, volunteers, and community friends gathered for a festive afternoon featuring a special lunch and plenty of dancing to […]
More than 140 supporters gathered at MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation, for the annual Power of MOXI Brunch, raising $55,000 to support the museum’s educational outreach programs. Funds from the April 28 event will help provide free field-trip admissions for Title I schools, afterschool programs, summer camp scholarships, and expanded community partnerships. […]
Montecito Village invites the community to its lively Sip & Shop event on Thursday, April 30, from 4 to 6 pm, offering an afternoon of local flavors, music, and neighborhood connection. Guests can stroll both sides of Highway 192 while enjoying wine tastings at Montecito Village Grocery and Montecito Gourmet, Prosecco at Imagine, chocolates at […]
Shira Kupperman Boehler went on a 6-mile run the morning before doctors told her they suspected she had lung cancer. She didn’t believe them. So begins her saga on Today.com, and Shira Kupperman Boehler continues to avidly spread the word. Santa Barbara will host an intimate and thought-provoking literary event on Sunday, April 19, as […]
-Soulful Nights: A Jazz & Movie Celebration – Friday, February 27, 6-8 pm, at Carpinteria Community Library -Stories in Motion: A Family Celebration – Saturday, February 28, 10 am to noon, at SB Eastside Library -Black History Month Art Salon with Toni Scott & Rod Rolle – Moderated by Maya Johnson, Telea Insights, and James […]
ShelterBox USA presented its 2025 Community Impact Award to Kim Cantin during an emotional benefit at the Montecito Club, recognizing her resilience and advocacy following the 2018 Montecito mudslide that claimed 23 lives, including those of her husband and son. Cantin, author of Where Yellow Flowers Bloom, accepted the honor with gratitude for ShelterBox’s global […]
Announced earlier to open on October 31, Veronica Beard’s Coast Village Road location is now slated to open on November 13, according to her website. Stay tuned. Chanel Store to Open at The Rosewood Miramar Beach Montecito You asked for more haute couture and it will soon be here with the opening of the Chanelretail […]
Montecito’s 40th Annual Beautification Day takes place Saturday, November 8, from 9 am to 12 pm at Montecito Union School. Hosted by the Montecito Association and chaired by Mindy Denson, the event begins with breakfast from the Rosewood Miramar, followed by community cleanup projects, awards, and a celebratory lunch by San Ysidro Ranch – a […]
Organic Soup Kitchen invites the Santa Barbara community to celebrate its 16th Anniversary at the annual Holiday Soup Social on Thursday, November 13 at 4 p.m. at the Organic Soup Kitchen Distribution Headquarters (126 E. Haley St., Suite A4, Santa Barbara). Guests will enjoy an Italian-inspired holiday feast paired with local wines and craft beers, […]
This July 4th, San Ysidro Ranch invites guests to its “Fourth of July in the Gardens” celebration – a festive afternoon of elevated Americana. From 12 to 4 pm, enjoy live music, lawn games, and patriotic décor in the sun-drenched gardens. Indulge in a gourmet Santa Maria-style barbecue featuring Snake River Farms Wagyu tri-tip, Jidori […]
Firefighter/Paramedic Garet Blake has been honored for his 15 years of service with the Montecito Fire Department. Montecito Fire Department Chief Neels presented Blake with a 15-year pin that attaches to Blake’s badge. Joining in the celebration was Blake’s wife, children, family, and fellow MFD crew. 12th Annual SB & Montecito Unified School Track & […]
