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Displays of gems, minerals, fossils & lapidary arts; on-going demonstrations of lapidary arts & jewelry making; gold panning demos; door prizes & silent auctions; a “Second Hand Treasures Store” & plant sale; 15+ dealers; and children’s activities. A So-Cal tradition for 6 decades & counting! Supports educational outreach efforts and an annual $1000 college scholarship sponsored by the Ventura Gem & Mineral Society, a 501(c)3 nonprofit educational organization.

The Camarillo Community Center is transformed into a one-of-the-kind Mexican pop-up restaurant with enchiladas, mariachis, opportunity drawings and piñatas for the kids!
Admission includes a enchilada dinner with beans, rice, salad and a salsa bar. A lively bar team will be serving beer, wine and margaritas. Family activities and exciting tech raffle.
Drive thru and takeout also available. Dinner service ends at 7:30pm.

Founded in 2011 and born under the warm California sun, Quitapenas share a love of dance rhythms from the tropical Afro-Latin diaspora.The group is made up of first generation sons of immigrant parents from Guatemala and Mexico. They borrow aesthetics from the radical 1960s, 1970s and 1980s. Their songs are a remix of history, and invite one to engage in the liberating evenings of Angola, Peru, Colombia, Brazil and beyond. The name means “to remove worries.” Everybody has a “pena” and the mission of Quitapenas is simple: to make you dance and leave you without a worry.

THREE FREE PUBLIC PERFORMANCES
Friday, March 8 | 7 PM | Isla Vista School, 6875 El Colegio Rd, Goleta
Saturday, March 9 | 7 PM | Guadalupe City Hall, 918 Obispo St, Guadalupe
Sunday, March 10 | 6 PM | The Marjorie Luke Theatre, 721 E Cota St, Santa Barbara

Buddhist Monk Gen La Jampa will be doing a public talk to discuss the healing power of meditation.
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Meditation and mindfulness are scientifically proven methods that are now widely accepted as mainstream practices which lead to genuine, long-lasting well-being. Discover for yourself how to practice meditation and positive thinking techniques to cultivate a reliable source of happiness that comes from within your own mind.

During this special event you will learn how to identify painful mental states such as anger, anxiety, stress, and depression and use powerful ancient meditation techniques to remove them.

This event is hosted by Tushita Kadampa Buddhist Center, a 501(c)3 non-profit organization located in the Oaks Mall in Thousand Oaks. The center has been offering weekly classes, workshops, and retreats to the Conejo Valley community for over fourteen years.

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Strawberry nachos, chocolate dipped strawberries and strawberry kabobs are just some of the tasty treats offered at the 38th Annual California Strawberry Festival, Saturday and Sunday, May 18 and 19 at the Ventura County Fairgrounds (10 W. Harbor Blvd., Ventura, CA 93001). The festival also features over 150 artists and crafters, a Ninja Nation obstacle course, live entertainment on three stages, carnival rides, a "build-your-own" strawberry shortcake and more.

Trays of freshly picked, vine-ripened strawberries are available at the festival and used in many strawberry-themed foods. Since its inception, the nonprofit festival has contributed over $5 million to Southern California nonprofit organizations. Hours are 10:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. on Saturday and 10:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. on Sunday. General admission is $15, active military with ID and family and seniors 62 and over, $10, youth ages 5 to 12, $8 and children 4 and under are free. Limited parking onsite is $20 per vehicle. Visitors are encouraged to use the free shuttle service at the 6 locations nearby. Check out https://www.pacificsurfliner.com and take advantage of the Ventura Amtrak Station across the street.

For more information, go to www.CAStrawberryFestival.org.

The spring tour blends a variety of elements to create a truly delightful afternoon of fun and friendship. In addition to the five amazing gardens, the tour features art exhibits and demonstrations, a delightful garden-themed boutique, enticing raffle, live music and delicious refreshments. Event is held on Sunday, May 5th. Tickets are only $30!

All proceeds from the event directly support our most vulnerable neighbors — parents, grandparents, children and friends. Your support provides care, comfort, support, counseling, and education to those facing a life-limiting illness or grieving the loss of a loved one — all without charge.

UCSB Library invites you to join a drop-in art activity any time between 11:00am and 7:00pm. Please note, there will be a break from 4:00-5:00pm so participants can attend Kim Yasuda’s Pacific Views: Library Speaker Series talk "Public Art and Campus Placemaking: Recentering the Artist in Communities of Practice."

Visiting artist Elena Yu will lead this activity, which is presented in conjunction with the UCSB Reads 2024 book Your Brain on Art by Susan Magsamen and Ivy Ross. Participants will work with paper strips to create collaborative woven collages. The imagery on the strips is sourced from historic posters in the Library's California Ethnic & Multicultural Archives (CEMA). Additional, contemporary imagery, will be drawn from flyers and posters created by current UCSB student organizations.
The archival imagery will highlight important arts-based activism in California that emerged alongside the early histories of Ethnic Studies programs in California and at UCSB in the late 1960’s-1980s

The UCSB Arts Equity Commons Campus Artist in Residence is sponsored by a grant from the University of California Advancing Faculty Diversity Program.

Event is free and open to the public.

Hospice of Santa Barbara (HSB) hosts its 12th annual Heroes of Hospice luncheon on Sunday, September 15th, in person, from 11 am - 1:30 pm at the Rosewood Miramar Beach Resort. The event honors the people and organizations that bring compassion and care, at all levels, to those in need in the greater Santa Barbara community.



In recent years, the demand for HSB’s services has been growing. To help meet this need, fundraisers and the recognition that comes with Heroes of Hospice allows the organization to reach additional community members struggling with grief or life-threatening illness, free of charge. To learn more, sponsor, or purchase tickets, please visit: HospiceofSB.org/Heroes







Date: Sunday, September 15

Time: 11:00 am - 1:30 pm

Location: Rosewood Miramar Beach Resort, 1759 S Jameson Ln, Montecito, CA 93108

Link: https://www.hospiceofsb.org/heroes

The Good Good Show is a monthly stand up comedy show featuring the hottest comics working today that you've seen or heard on CONAN, Comedy Central, The Late Late Show with James Corden, Fox Sports, MTV, Sirius XM and more.
FEATURING: Matt O'Brien, Tori Piskin, Julie Weidmann, Rena Hundert and Cassidy Stains.
Come have some laughs and enjoy a delicious craft beer!
7:30 p.m. $10
Show is 21+

Countercurrent is a dynamic acoustic duo from Seattle, known for their fiddle, guitar, harmony vocals, and foot percussion. They met at Oberlin College and have been performing at concerts, festivals, and dance events ever since. With a versatile musical background, they have played at prestigious venues and have toured with other bands. Their passion for music and diverse influences make their performances exciting and captivating.