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Singers with choral experience are invited to join us as we prepare for Santa Barbara Master Chorale’s performance of “The Light So Shines”—a holiday celebration of hope, joy, and our gift of light to the world. Performances will be on December 6 & 7, 2025. Rehearsals begin on September 2, 2025, and auditions will be held on September 2, 9, and 16 between 5:00 and 6:40 p.m. in the sanctuary at First Presbyterian Church (corner of Constance Ave. and State St. in Santa Barbara).

Email dr.davidlozanotorres@gmail.com to arrange for an audition. If you are accepted, plan on singing with the chorus at the rehearsal after your audition. For more information, go to http://www.sbmasterchorale.org.

In honor of National Recovery Month, Good Samaritan Shelter will be hosting events to bring people together and celebrate individuals and families in recovery while showcasing the incredible resources and support systems available throughout the surrounding communities.


Save the Date and Join Us:
Recovery Day – Santa Maria
Wednesday, September 17, 2025, 4:00 - 6:00 PM
Good Samaritan Campus, 401 W Morrison
Recovery Day – Santa Barbara
Wednesday, September 24, 2025, 4:00 - 6:00 PM
Carousel House, 223 E Cabrillo


Community organizations can host a booth at any or all of these events. This is a great opportunity to connect with the community and celebrate recovery. Please contact Kirsten Cahoon, GSS Director of Homeless Services, at kcahoon@goodsamaritanshelter.org or (805)354-9307.

In honor of National Recovery Month, Good Samaritan Shelter will be hosting events to bring people together and celebrate individuals and families in recovery while showcasing the incredible resources and support systems available throughout the surrounding communities.


Save the Date and Join Us:
Recovery Day – Santa Maria
Wednesday, September 17, 2025, 4:00 - 6:00 PM
Good Samaritan Campus, 401 W Morrison
Recovery Day – Santa Barbara
Wednesday, September 24, 2025, 4:00 - 6:00 PM
Carousel House, 223 E Cabrillo


Community organizations can host a booth at any or all of these events. This is a great opportunity to connect with the community and celebrate recovery. Please contact Kirsten Cahoon, GSS Director of Homeless Services, at kcahoon@goodsamaritanshelter.org or (805)354-9307.

Westerlay Orchids annual Christmas Open House is near! Happening December 4th from 3pm-6pm at their Retail Showroom. With a special guest, the one and only Saint Nick aka, Santa, will be there with lots of cheer!

- Who: Westerlay Orchids
- What: Holiday Party!
- When: Thursday, December 4th, 2025 – 3PM – 6PM
- Where: 3504 Via Real, Carpinteria, CA 93013

Santa will be making a special appearance starting at 3:30pm (TBD) for photos. You don’t want to miss out on getting a complimentary postcard print out of this!

Come and enjoy wine, treats, coffee and lots of Christmas Cheer! Westerlay will be raffling off a beautiful orchid every 30 minutes of the event!

Let’s create live theatre together! Now in its 55th year of Theatre for Youth, the Santa Monica Playhouse Diversity-in-Education Conservatory is delighted to offer two one-week Winter Break Theatre Camps for kids 6 to 14. Activities include theatre games, voice, movement, acting, imagination building, writing, costume creation, self-confidence, making friends and a LIVE PERFORMANCE on the last day. Enrollment is limited. “Thank you for teaching me and helping me grow as an actor and person throughout the years. I am eternally grateful for everything you have done for me.” Diana Silvers (Booksmart, Ma, Space Force)

Santa Monica Playhouse Diversity-in-Education Conservatory alumni include Kate Hudson, Jason Ritter, Jason Segel, Cody Saunders, Rina Mimoun, Shana Feste, Karen Fukuhara, Liz Dean and Gadi Dechter.

Session I: Mon-Fri, Dec 16-20
Session II: Thurs-Sun,, Dec 26-29

Sessions meet daily 9am-3pm

Email education@santamonicaplayhouse.com for more details and to enroll. Let’s create holiday theatre magic together soon!

Let’s create live theatre together! Now in its 55th year of Theatre for Youth, the Santa Monica Playhouse Diversity-in-Education Conservatory is delighted to offer two one-week Winter Break Theatre Camps for kids 6 to 14. Activities include theatre games, voice, movement, acting, imagination building, writing, costume creation, self-confidence, making friends and a LIVE PERFORMANCE on the last day. Enrollment is limited. “Thank you for teaching me and helping me grow as an actor and person throughout the years. I am eternally grateful for everything you have done for me.” Diana Silvers (Booksmart, Ma, Space Force)

Santa Monica Playhouse Diversity-in-Education Conservatory alumni include Kate Hudson, Jason Ritter, Jason Segel, Cody Saunders, Rina Mimoun, Shana Feste, Karen Fukuhara, Liz Dean and Gadi Dechter.

Session I: Mon-Fri, Dec 16-20
Session II: Thurs-Sun,, Dec 26-29

Sessions meet daily 9am-3pm

Email education@santamonicaplayhouse.com for more details and to enroll. Let’s create holiday theatre magic together soon!

The leader of the far-right Proud Boys and four associates have been charged with seditious conspiracy related to the Jan. 6 Capitol insurrection.

Ed Martin advanced bogus claims about election fraud in swing states in 2020, and he spoke at a boisterous rally in Washington the day before the siege on the Capitol.

The Neal Taylor Nature Center 27th Annual Fish Derby
• At Cachuma Lake
• April 20th and 21st
• Rain or Shine
• $5000.00 plus in cash prizes
• Thousands more in merchandise prizes


• Registration: https://www.troutderby.org/registration/
➢ $35.00 -Postmark by April 6, 2024
➢ $40.00 -Postmark after April 6, 2024
➢ $45.00-On-site Fri. 4/19 to Sun. 4/21/24
➢ Ages 4-15 years old always - $10.00

The derby is the annual fundraiser for the Neal Taylor Nature Center at Cachuma Lake, a 501(c) (3) nonprofit organization. For more information, call or email at:

(805) 693-8381
fishderby@clnaturecenter.org

There is good news for all types of anglers! This year’s Fish Derby will again include prize categories for multiple types of fish such as crappie, bass, catfish, trout, and carp. The prize pool has been increased this year which means everyone has a chance to win great cash prizes, fishing gear, and more! Over $5000 in cash prizes guaranteed!!

Xochipilli de Santa Barbara (as seen performing with Grammy-Award winning artist, Lila Downs) presents a folkloric tour through Mexico. Enjoy the twirling dresses, sparking machetes, enchanting music and amazing dancing of 'Bailando Con Amor' - Dancing With Love. Celebrate Hispanic and Latin American Heritage Month, and join the much loved community dance group Xochipilli de Santa Barbara in their popular annual showcase. Doors open at 6pm, show begins at 6:30pm at the historic Marjorie Luke Theater
(Event made possible by the Arts Mentorship's Rent Subsidy Program)