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Celebrate with August Crafternoons: Fiesta Finds! ¡Reuso Creativo! Join us every Wednesday from 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Saturday from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. in the EE Makerspace above Art From Scrap.

This month, we’re honoring Santa Barbara’s Fiesta with eco-friendly crafts that bring the fiesta's spirit to life! Perfect for kids ages 5 and up, these projects use reclaimed materials in colorful and creative ways.

Fiesta Finds Projects include:
Maracas – Shake up the celebration with festive maracas made from repurposed containers, beads, and bright decorations.
Cardboard Castanets – Create your own rhythmic castanets using recycled cardboard and bottle caps for that authentic fiesta sound!
Ojo de Dios – Weave vibrant yarn patterns onto sticks for a meaningful, traditional craft.
There’s something for everyone at Crafternoons. Come craft, create, and celebrate culture and sustainability with us!

Cost: $8.00 per person. Crafternoons are for kids ages 5 and up.
Please note our workshop is upstairs and uses hot glue guns. Adults must remain in the EE Makerspace with their child.

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Dive into printmaking with our hands-on workshop designed for artists of all levels. Learn the technique of linocut printmaking on soft, easy-to-cut rubber blocks and create a stamp that will be reused again and again to make unique handmade stationery, cards, and art for your home. This workshop will provide you with all of the materials and tools necessary to create stamps and printed stationery from start to finish.

The once-a-year annual Mary Jane McCord Planned Parenthood Book Sale is returning to the Earl Warren Showgrounds from September 11-21, 2025, hosting 200,000 gently used books as well as puzzles, games, vinyl records, CDs, and DVD’s at exceptionally reasonable prices.

Admission is FREE for the week except for Opening Night. Opening Night takes place September 11th and gives eager attendees first pick for a $30 ticket.

The inventory is replenished every day, and the already low prices are reduced by 50% on the final day. Funds raised support PPCCC’s six health centers across the Central Coast. For tickets, event details, sale hours, and sponsorship opportunities, visit booksale.ppcentralcoast.org or call (805) 722-4690.

UCSB Library is pleased to present Andy Merolla (Communication) in the Pacific Views: Library Speaker Series for Fall 2025. In his talk “What Hope Do We Have? Searching in the Small Moments of Everyday Communication,” Merolla will examine how hope—as well as the social connection underlying it—is constructed through social interaction. This includes interaction with loved ones, acquaintances, and complete strangers. In many ways, this perspective is heartening, guiding us toward better treatment of others. Yet, it is also troubling given the numerous personal and structural factors that undermine and constrain social connection. Framing hope as an interpersonal phenomenon highlights the opportunities and inherent complexities within our everyday communication experiences.

Andy Merolla is a Professor of Communication at UCSB. His research focuses on interpersonal processes, such as social connection, conflict management, and forgiveness. He has received multiple research and teaching awards, including the Distinguished Teaching Award from the UCSB Academic Senate. He teaches undergraduate and graduate courses in communication theory, interpersonal communication, health communication, and conflict management. Merolla is the co-author of The Social Biome: How Everyday Communication Connects and Shapes Us (Yale University Press, 2025), which was featured in a New York Times interactive article and quiz.

Merolla’s approximately 45-minute presentation will be followed by a Q&A session.

This event may be photographed or recorded.

Advance registration is recommended as space is limited.

The Annual Lemon Run Returns For Its 10th Anniversary GOLETA, CA -

Lace up your running shoes and join the Goleta Education Foundation (GEF) for a very special 10th Annual Lemon Run on Sunday, September 21, 2025, at Lake Los Carneros! This beloved community event is back, bigger and better than ever, to celebrate ten years of running to advance elementary education in the Goodland. This year’s race kicks off at 8:00 am with the 10K Grand Prix, followed by the 5K Jr. Grand Prix at 9:30 am, and wraps up with the 1K Fun Run at 10:30 am.

Runners and walkers of all ages and skill levels are welcome to enjoy the scenic trails surrounding Lake Los Carneros and the historic Stow House. With local business prizes, kid-friendly art activities, and food from local farms and vendors, this year’s Lemon Run promises a full morning of community fun and connection. Proceeds from the Lemon Run directly support GEF’s work across all nine elementary schools in the Goleta Union School District (GUSD).

To register your child for FREE, email info@goletaed.org or join us for bib pickup and in-person sign-ups at the Deckers Brand Showcase located at 6601 Hollister Avenue on Saturday, September 20 from 11 AM to 2 PM. Call for Sponsors: As we celebrate 10 years of Lemon Run, we invite local businesses and community leaders to sponsor this milestone. Your partnership helps fund innovative teaching, equitable resources, and stronger classrooms across the GUSD. Sponsorships come with high-visibility benefits and lasting community impact. Every dollar makes a difference. Register, donate, or become a sponsor at: https://goletaeducationfoundation.org/goleta-lemon-run/. Parking is at The Stow House located at 304 N. Los Carneros Rd. We will also have overflow parking adjacent to the Stow House. To learn more or make a tax-deductible donation, please visit www.goletaeducationfoundation.org.

Join us September 13th at the Scherr Forum Theater at the Bank of America Performing Arts Center for an evening of amazing music from a talented lineup of established and emerging vocal artists. Proceeds from the all-ages concert will directly support Breathe - A Foundation for the Artist providing its innovative dance and music curriculum in local schools. Breathe is a local non-profit 501(c)3 based in TO.

Chick Singer Night highlights local and regional female singer/songwriters. CSN, in its 37th year entertaining in cities around the country, has been a past recipient of

Heer Across the Ages
Presented by the Mythological Studies Program at Pacifica Graduate Institute
This powerful evening traces the mythic evolution of Heer, one of South Asia’s most enduring archetypes of the feminine. Through traditional and folk compositions, Ayesha Nadir Ali takes us on a journey in which Heer’s story moves from early folkloric narrations in Hindu/Persian literature to timely social commentary. The performance will include selections from Damodar’s classic text and Waris Shah’s epic verse, as well as compositions by avant-garde Punjabi poet Najm Hosain Syed, to reveal the shifting spiritual, cultural, and poetic dimensions of Heer, set to ragas and melodies shaped by centuries of oral tradition.
Following the performance, Ali will be in conversation with Dr. Monica Mody, Chair of the Mythological Studies Program.

🌿Yoga, Tea & The Sea: A Nervous System Reset by the Ocean 🌊

Step away from the noise and into a sanctuary of serenity. You're invited to a soul-nourishing gathering designed for conscious individuals who crave deep rest, meaningful connection, and embodied presence. Join us at the stunning Butterfly Beach for a unique community experience that blends yin yoga, ocean cold plunge, and meditative tea ceremony. This is more than an event it’s a full-body reset, an invitation to come home to yourself in the company of like-hearted beings.

✨ What to Expect:

Nervous system regulation through gentle yin yoga;
Invigorating cold plunge in the sea; A mindful tea experience rooted in presence and ritual; Heartfelt connection and authentic community; Time to simply be without expectations or pressure

Whether you come solo or with friends, you’ll leave feeling lighter, calmer, and more connected to yourself and those around you. Let the ocean cleanse you, the tea ground you, and the community hold you.

All are welcome. Just bring your open heart and willingness to slow down.

Things You'll Need
Bring a towel, bathing suit, and water bottle. You'll want to check the whether on the day of the event to see if you will need to wear sunscreen or not. Arrival instructions will be emailed to you 24 hours before the start of the event.

Facilitators
Liv Kelley
Liv is an RYT 200, tea server and meditation facilitator. Living in many places from coastal South Florida, to the Jersey Shore, to Santa Barbara, she is well versed in the healing powers the ocean holds and is passionate about the love we can bring back into the ocean and eventually heal our waters, and planet. She believes earth is the way home, to the heart and that simply tuning in and being with our beautiful planet can do wonders for the self.

Flowing RIver
Flowing River is a poet, musician, and spiritualist that studies under the tutelage of Bhai Bahadur Singh Ji and the Sangat of the Divine Light. Having traveled to over 30 countries over the past 15 years he has amassed a wealth of knowledge on how to cleanse, clear, and purify the mind, body, and spirit. Flowing River shares this wisdom freely with all who are ready to make a positive change in their lives for the better. Now he aims to cultivate conscious community through cups of tea that warm the heart and enlighten the soul.

• The Cowboy Ball fundraiser is back for its 15th year and will be held at the enchanting Camp Carmina
• Event proceeds benefit the life-changing programs offered by SYVTRP to 70 weekly students
• The event will take place on Saturday, August 16 at 5 pm.
• Purchase tickets online at www.syvtherapeuticriding.org/events

The Cowboy Ball will feature a delicious plated dinner by High on the Hog Catering; an open bar with Firestone Walker Brewing Co. beer and Sunstone wine; live music by Whiskey Business; silent, live, and dessert auctions; a therapeutic riding demonstration; and lots of fun!

Proceeds from the Cowboy Ball support the SYVTRP by providing funds for student scholarships, herd maintenance, and facility operations. The program currently serves 70 individuals weekly, of varying ages and abilities, including those with cerebral palsy, Parkinson's disease, autism, Down syndrome, and more, regardless of their ability to pay.
For other life challenges, regardless of their ability to pay.

For tickets and event details, visit www.syvtherapeuticriding.org/events. For more information, contact Jillian Knight at jillian@syvtherapeuticriding.org.

Start out your weekend the right way at Carr Winery! Join us in the Santa Barbara Barrel Room on Friday, August 15th, from 7 – 9 PM in Santa Barbara for an unforgettable evening of music by Will Stephen’s Band.

Enjoy live music from the Will Stephen’s Band featuring a classic mix of rock, blues, and more, plus Buena Onda empanadas are available for delivery! Grab some friends and join us each Friday for a fun filled evening to start out the weekend the right way.

Free Admission, 21+