Community Calendar

On August 15th the Chapman Estate Foundation will be hosting our 11th annual fundraiser. More than just a wonderful event, Swingin' by the Sea helps support the preservation of the Chapman Estate and ensures this historic property can continue serving as a place of connection, culture, and community for generations to come. Please join us and enjoy live music, exciting auction items, as well as food and wine from local vendors.

Join Students for Eco-Education and Agriculture (SEEAG) for its 8th Annual Santa Barbara County Farm Day. Over 15 farms, ranches, wineries and agricultural organizations from Santa Maria to Carpinteria welcome the public on Farm Day. Guests can expect a variety of activities, including behind-the-scenes tours, tractor rides, product tastings and giveaways, and plenty of kid-friendly exhibits, all while learning about the farms that feed our communities and the world.

For more information about Farm Day, to register, and to view a list of participating farms on an interactive map, go to https://sbcfarmday.org. Visitors select the locations they want to visit and travel at their own pace.
Farm Day is free and open to all ages. No pets allowed.

Santa Barbara County Farm Day is organized by the 501(c)(3) nonprofit Students for Eco-Education and Agriculture (SEEAG). SEEAG’s mission is to educate students and the greater community about the farm origins of our food and the role of agriculture in our nutritional well-being.

The Southeast Ventura County YMCA’s “A Night of Wonder” Grand Affair is Saturday, October 3, beginning at 5:30 p.m. at the Sherwood Country Club in Thousand Oaks. The evening features a themed cocktail hour, gourmet dinner, silent and live auctions, impactful moments and live entertainment – with fun, surprise elements sprinkled throughout the evening.

Proceeds from the evening benefit Southeast Ventura County YMCA programs, including Find My Genius, a free summer learning program for low- and moderate-income students who are not reading at grade level, Safety Around Water, which teaches children water safety and basic swimming skills at no cost, Youth & Government for teens and YMCA scholarship programs.

The Southeast Ventura County YMCA is a nonprofit organization dedicated to building positive relationships, impacting lives and strengthening the community through youth development, healthy living programs and social responsibility. It serves the Conejo Valley, Simi Valley, Westlake Village, Oak Park, Agoura Hills and Moorpark.

For more information and to order tickets, go to https://www.sevymca.org/gala.

Experience the magic of the Cambria Christmas Market, returning Nov. 27 through Dec. 31, 2026 located in the charming town of Cambria, CA. The event features more than 3 million twinkling Christmas lights, a German-inspired artisan vendor market, visits with Santa, a train ride, cozy fire pits, live music, festive food and drinks, and more. Whether you're planning a holiday outing or a relaxing weekend getaway, the Cambria Christmas Market offers a memorable experience for couples, families, and friends alike. We hope you will join us to create magical holiday memories at the best holiday event on California’s Central Coast!