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Please help save a life at the Blood Drive at Emmanuel Presbyterian Church, 588 Camino Manzanas, Thousand Oaks on Sunday, April 14 from 8:30-12:30.
All are Welcome!
To schedule an appointment, please go to donors.vitalant.org and enter the blood drive code: K8090 or call 877-25-Vital.
Thank you!

Studio Channel Islands Art Center (SCIART) is thrilled to announce The Arcade of Hypermodernity, an immersive journey into the intersection of technology and imagination curated by Jason Jenn and Vojislav Radovanović of L.A. Art Documents. Set to transform the gallery space into a vibrant playground of ideas, this group art exhibition and special events from June 1 - July 27, 2024, invites visitors to explore realms of unadulterated enjoyment and profound socio-political reflection.

Join us for the Opening Celebration on Saturday, June 1 from 11:00 am – 7:00 pm featuring an Arcade trail through the artist studios, reception and live performance. Admission is free and no RSVP is required. Find more information here: https://studiochannelislands.org/arcade/.

More than 20,000 candy-filled eggs are up for grabs at Elings Park’s Great Egg Hunt held Saturday, March 30, 2024, from 9 a.m. to noon in the park’s softball fields. The actual egg hunt is organized by age groups for children up to age 10, and children should bring their own baskets. The free festive annual event also includes visits from – and photos with – Mr. and Mrs. Easter Bunny, face painters, Luna’s Jumps bounce houses, and festive music provided by Music by Bonnie. New this year: smoothies and coffee for purchase from Claudia Coffee Bar food truck.

“The Easter Bunny gave us magic seeds that produce blades of grass that grow to just the perfect height to cradle the eggs and make them easy for little hands to grab,” said Dean Noble, the park’s executive director. “As with past years, he and Mrs. Bunny will be at the Great Egg Hunt to meet all their friends.”

The park opens at 9 a.m. and there are three timed starts by age group: Baby Bunnies (ages 0 to 3) at 10 a.m.; Daring Ducks (ages 4 to 6) at 10:45 a.m.; and Jack Rabbits (ages 7 to 10) at 11:30 a.m. Festivities continue until noon.

Hundreds of egg-seekers are expected, and parking is limited. Families are encouraged to arrive early. Advance VIP parking permits are available now at $20 per car by visiting the Elings Park Office or calling (805) 569-5611; permits must be picked up by Friday, March 29 at noon. Parking on the day of the event is $10 per car, paid at the entry gate, first-come-first served.

For more information, call Elings Park at (805) 569-5611 or visit www.elingspark.org.

Studio Channel Islands Art Center (SCIART) will present ARTIST TALK: Immersive Technology & Art with Carlos Luna James, Ismael De Anda III, & Edwin Vasquez in conjunction with the Arcade exhibition. The Arcade of Hypermodernity is an immersive journey into the intersection of technology and imagination curated by Jason Jenn and Vojislav Radovanović of L.A. Art Documents. Set to transform the gallery space into a vibrant playground of ideas, this group art exhibition and special events from June 1 - July 27, 2024, invites visitors to explore realms of unadulterated enjoyment and profound socio-political reflection.

The Immersive Technology & Art talk will be held Saturday, June 15 at 1:00pm. Admission is $10 general admission and free for students and SCIART Members. Find more information and tickets here: https://studiochannelislands.org/arcade/.

Studio Channel Islands Art Center (SCIART) will present ARTIST TALK: Cyborg Surreality with Chenhung Chen, Jennie E. Park, & Ibuki Kuramochi in conjunction with the Arcade exhibition. The Arcade of Hypermodernity is an immersive journey into the intersection of technology and imagination curated by Jason Jenn and Vojislav Radovanović of L.A. Art Documents. Set to transform the gallery space into a vibrant playground of ideas, this group art exhibition and special events from June 1 - July 27, 2024, invites visitors to explore realms of unadulterated enjoyment and profound socio-political reflection.

The Cyborg Surreality talk will be held Saturday, June 22 at 1:00pm. Admission is $10 general admission and free for students and SCIART Members. Find more information and tickets here: https://studiochannelislands.org/arcade/.

Jarabe Mexicano captures the nostalgic spirit of their border roots with their brand of "Bordeño-Soul," which honors the musical tastes and cultural influences of its members. Jarabe, which translates to 'concoction,' highlights the eclectic mix of genres they g5rwperform ranging from Mexican Folk, Rock & Roll, and Norteño/Tex-Mex to Latin Rock, Trio Romántico, and popular Cumbia. Their traditional Mariachi string instruments and Norteño-inspired drums complement dramatic vocals in English, Spanish, and Spanglish, and show how this multi-generational ensemble embraces change while still honoring the past.

THREE FREE PUBLIC PERFORMANCES
Friday, May 17 | 7 PM | Isla Vista School, 6875 El Colegio Rd, Goleta
Saturday, May 18 | 7 PM | Guadalupe City Hall, 918 Obispo St, Guadalupe
Sunday, May 19 | 6 PM | The Marjorie Luke Theatre, 721 E Cota St, Santa Barbara

For more information please visit:
https://artsandlectures.ucsb.edu/learn/viva-el-arte-de-santa-barbara/

Join us for a dedication ceremony in downtown Ventura to recognize Transgender Day of Visibility and the transgender community in Ventura County.

Representatives from the Ventura County Board of Supervisors and the City of Ventura will be presenting proclamations acknowledging the importance of diversity and equity in our community and pledging their support for the transgender and greater LGBT+ residents of our great County.

Visit transprideventura.org for all the info.

COAST GUARD COURSE UNDERSCORES BOATING SAFETY

OXNARD, CA: The U.S. Coast Guard released its latest summary of statistics for boat-ing incidents, revealing that there were 636 boating fatalities nationwide. Alcohol continued to be the leading known contributing factor in fatal boating accidents. 75 per-cent of fatal boating incident victims drowned. Of those drowning victims, 85 percent were not wearing a life jacket. Where boating instruction was known, 74 percent of deaths occurred on vessels where the operator had not received boating safety in-struction.

The Coast Guard encourages all boaters take a boating safety course that meets the National Boating Education Standards before they go boating.

The U. S. Coast Guard Auxiliary's Boat America course is an introductory boater certifi-cate course designed for the novice boater. The 1-day course consists of seven core lessons, providing up-to-date knowledge for boating safety. Coast Guard Auxiliary ci-vilian instructors are experienced recreational boaters with in-depth knowledge of boating safety and skills. Topics include Introduction to Boating, Boating Law, Safety Equipment, Safe Operation and Navigation, Boating Emergencies, Trailering, and Sports and Boating tips.

This Boat America course provides the knowledge needed to obtain a California boat-ing certificate. The Boater Card, issued from the state Division of Boating and Water-ways, is required this year for persons 60 years of age or younger.

Class date is Saturday April 13, 8:00a.m. to 4:30p.m. Location is Coast Guard Recruit-ing Building, Oxnard, CA. Cost is $30.00. Checks payable to: “USCG Aux Flotilla 72”. RSVP by April 5 seating limited. Contact Auxiliarist Robert Hamming, rham-ming@sbcglobal.net, (805) 701-7216.

One805LIVE! is back! Steve Postell and The Night Train Music Club will headline the next One805LIVE! event at Sunstone Winery!

On May 19th at the Sunstone Winery, join us for another fantastic afternoon of music, food, and fun as we present six of the best session and touring musicians worldwide. And, as always with One805, be prepared for some surprises!

Stay tuned for more artist reveals, announcements, and details!

All proceeds benefit One805, the only organization supporting all Santa Barbara County First Responders with mental wellness counseling and emergency life-saving equipment.

Tickets include Sunstone Wine and Lucca Wood Fired Pizza


Date: Sunday, May 19, 2024
Time: 2 pm - 7 pm
Price: Tickets are $200, Round-trip transportation is $50
Location: Sunstone Winery, 125 N Refugio Rd, Santa Ynez, CA 93460
Link: https://one805.org/

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!!