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Join us for a delightful and immersive Dian Hong Tea Tasting Social! This casual gathering is a perfect blend of community, education, and high-quality tea. We’ll be offering a unique opportunity to sample premium Dian Hong teas from Yunnan China. With multiple tea tables set up, guests will have the chance to taste and explore a variety of different types of Dian Hong.

Throughout the event, you'll also learn the art of properly assessing Dian Hong tea, and walk away with a deeper understanding for its flavors, aromas, and textures. Our hosts will guide you through the nuances of Dian Hong, making this a fun and educational experience. Whether you're a seasoned tea enthusiast or new to the world of Dian Hong, you'll leave with a deeper appreciation for this ancient and revered tea.

To complement the tasting experience, we’ll have snacks available to keep you grounded. The atmosphere will be relaxed and inviting, with a community tea lounge vibe, music, poetry, and more to enhance the experience.

Come for the tea, stay for the connection, and take in the relaxing atmosphere, but we warn you, take one two many sips and you just might end up tea drunk. Not that there's anything wrong with that of course.
 
✨ What to Expect:
Relaxed education covering basics of Dian Hog tea
High-quality premium Dian Hong teas from Yunnan china
Multiple types of Dian Hong to try
Learn how to properly assess and appreciate each tea
Snacks provided
Community tea lounge atmosphere with music, poetry, and more!

Come sip, learn, and connect with fellow tea lovers. We can't wait to share this flavorful journey through time with you!

Arrival instructions will be emailed to you after registration.

Ticket Purchase Link:
https://dryshtea.eventcalendarapp.com/u/53529/376878

Immerse yourself at Chelita! Michelada Contest, Live performances, captivating art, diverse food, and family fun!

MICHELADA LOVERS! Get ready for the event of the year.
CHELITA - a festival featuring art, live music and the ultimate Michelada Competition is happening June 29th in Downtown Oxnard at Heritage Square from 12-6 pm. Enjoy mouthwatering miches, food trucks, vendors, and a sizzling day of entertainment.

Choose your adventure with GA or VIP tickets and immerse yourself in the Chelita Experience. Mark your calendars and grab your tickets now!
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/chelita-art-music-and-miches-festival-2025-tickets-1300064210049?aff=oddtdtcreator

GA: Free
Chelita Experience 21+ (VIP): $45

Saturday, June 29th, 2025 | 12-6pm
Location: Heritage Square in Oxnard
715 South A St, Oxnard, CA 93030
https://www.theopac.org/

Join us for the 19th Annual Los Olivos Jazz & Olive Festival hosted by The Rotary Club of Los Olivos. Enjoy an afternoon of live jazz, award winning wines of Santa Barbara County and delicious olive-based appetizers and desserts. Best of all, proceeds from the event support local nonprofits and scholarships

Connect with nature through a guided nature tour and hands-on restoration activity at sites around the Campus Lagoon. Join UCSB Reads 2025 and the Cheadle Center for Biodiversity and Ecological Restoration in the ongoing effort to restore Campus Point, transitioning it from a monoculture of iceplant to a diverse coastal bluff.

You’ll have the chance to plant native species in soft, sandy soils and learn more about the Campus Point Restoration Project. The tour will also highlight the wildflowers blooming on Lagoon Island following the recent prescribed burn. Additionally, you’ll be introduced to the campus labyrinth, another mindfulness experience to enhance your well-being as part of this tour.

Meeting location: Campus Point (specific directions will be provided in advance)
Parking is available in Parking Lot 6
Planting: 2:30 - 3:15 PM
Tour: 3:15 - 4:00 PM
Guests are welcome to attend either part of the event or the entire session.

This event may be photographed or recorded.

UCSB Library is pleased to present Jonathan Schooler (Psychological and Brain Sciences) in the Pacific Views: Library Speaker Series for Spring 2025. This event is in conjunction with the UCSB Reads 2025 book The Book of Delights: Essays by Ross Gay, a genre-defying collection of short lyrical essays that celebrate the small, ordinary wonders in the world around us.

Children routinely experience wonder in everyday events, however, as we get older we can lose that childlike curiosity, and the pleasures that it affords. In this talk, Schooler will describe a smartphone-based intervention that his lab has been developing to promote curiosity through daily behavioral activities and “mindful curiosity” practices, which promote an inquiring stance towards everyday experiences.

Schooler’s preliminary research results reveal that app users showed significant increases in perceptual curiosity, meaning in life, and creative behaviors, presence of meaning, mindful awareness, and reduced boredom proneness. These findings suggest that curiosity and its benefits can be cultivated through targeted interventions, particularly when combining attitudinal and behavioral strategies.

Jonathan Schooler is a Distinguished Professor of Psychological and Brain Sciences at UCSB, Director of UCSB’s Center for Mindfulness and Human Potential, and Acting Director of the Sage Center for the Study of the Mind. His research intersects philosophy and psychology, including the relationship between mindfulness and mind-wandering, theories of consciousness, the nature of creativity, and the impact of art on the mind.

Schooler’s research has been featured on television shows including BBC Horizon and Through the Wormhole with Morgan Freeman, as well as in print media including the New York Times, the New Yorker, and Nature Magazine. With over 250 publications and more than 40,000 citations he is a five-time recipient of the Clarivate Analytics Web of Science™ Highly Cited Researcher Award and is ranked by Academicinfluence.com among the 100 most influential cognitive psychologists.

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

This event may be photographed or recorded.

UCSB Library is pleased to present Jonathan Schooler (Psychological and Brain Sciences) in the Pacific Views: Library Speaker Series for Spring 2025. This event is in conjunction with the UCSB Reads 2025 book The Book of Delights: Essays by Ross Gay, a genre-defying collection of short lyrical essays that celebrate the small, ordinary wonders in the world around us.

Children routinely experience wonder in everyday events, however, as we get older we can lose that childlike curiosity, and the pleasures that it affords. In this talk, Schooler will describe a smartphone-based intervention that his lab has been developing to promote curiosity through daily behavioral activities and “mindful curiosity” practices, which promote an inquiring stance towards everyday experiences.

Schooler’s preliminary research results reveal that app users showed significant increases in perceptual curiosity, meaning in life, and creative behaviors, presence of meaning, mindful awareness, and reduced boredom proneness. These findings suggest that curiosity and its benefits can be cultivated through targeted interventions, particularly when combining attitudinal and behavioral strategies.

Jonathan Schooler is a Distinguished Professor of Psychological and Brain Sciences at UCSB, Director of UCSB’s Center for Mindfulness and Human Potential, and Acting Director of the Sage Center for the Study of the Mind. His research intersects philosophy and psychology, including the relationship between mindfulness and mind-wandering, theories of consciousness, the nature of creativity, and the impact of art on the mind.

Schooler’s research has been featured on television shows including BBC Horizon and Through the Wormhole with Morgan Freeman, as well as in print media including the New York Times, the New Yorker, and Nature Magazine. With over 250 publications and more than 40,000 citations he is a five-time recipient of the Clarivate Analytics Web of Science™ Highly Cited Researcher Award and is ranked by Academicinfluence.com among the 100 most influential cognitive psychologists.

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

This event may be photographed or recorded.

The life and artistic work of Channing Peake will be celebrated at a March 22 tribute at the Santa Ynez Valley Historical Museum. A discussion of the renowned artist and his time at Casa Del Herrero in Montecito and beyond will be led by curators Elizabeth Raber and Ava Robles, and Cheri Peake, offering a personal perspective. Guests will learn how ranch life inspired Peake’s work and about his strong ties with local, Santa Ynez Valley history. Ticket prices are $20 per person ($10 for museum members). To purchase tickets, go to www.santaynezmuseum.org/channing-peake-art-and-influence-at-casa-del-herrero. For more information, call 805-688-7889 or email info@santaynezmuseum.org. An exhibit of Peake’s work that explores his time as a cowboy and rancher is currently on display at the museum through May 31.

The Watershed Stewards Program in partnership with the City of Santa Barbara Creeks Division invites you to join for a fun, hands-on restoration event at Adams Elementary on March 22nd!

We're coming together to address the impacts of stormwater runoff that affect our community and nearby creeks. This volunteer event will focus on reducing flooding and improving water quality by tackling stormwater runoff issues at Adams Elementary.

We’ll be restoring a stormwater swale and planting native plants to help absorb rainwater, reduce flooding, and prevent water pollution. Not only will these efforts make Adams Elementary safer, but they’ll also help improve the health of local watersheds and support endangered species like the Southern California Steelhead Trout that rely on clean creeks for their survival.

This event is an exciting opportunity to help make a positive change right in our own community! Come get your hands dirty and help us build a better, greener future for our local creeks, school, and community. Volunteers will be provided with all necessary materials, and no prior experience is required.

Location: St. Michael’s Community Garden, 6586 Picasso Rd, Goleta, CA 93117

RSVP in advance.

Join the UCSB Library and the Edible Campus Program for a peaceful afternoon of literature, nature, and reflection in the garden. In celebration of the 2025 UCSB Reads selection, The Book of Delights by Ross Gay, we invite you to immerse yourself in the beauty of St. Michael’s Community Garden while enjoying a communal reading of select passages from the book.

Inspired by Gay’s practice of noticing and appreciating small joys, participants will have the opportunity to craft their own personal “delight” entries, reflecting on moments of gratitude, connection, and wonder. Whether you come to listen, write, or simply enjoy the garden’s tranquility, we welcome you to slow down and savor the delights of the present.

Please note, this event may be photographed or recorded.

The Watershed Stewards Program in partnership with the City of Santa Barbara Creeks Division invites you to join for a fun, hands-on restoration event at Adams Elementary on March 22nd!

We're coming together to address the impacts of stormwater runoff that affect our community and nearby creeks. This volunteer event will focus on reducing flooding and improving water quality by tackling stormwater runoff issues at Adams Elementary.

We’ll be restoring a stormwater swale and planting native plants to help absorb rainwater, reduce flooding, and prevent water pollution. Not only will these efforts make Adams Elementary safer, but they’ll also help improve the health of local watersheds and support endangered species like the Southern California Steelhead Trout that rely on clean creeks for their survival.

This event is an exciting opportunity to help make a positive change right in our own community! Come get your hands dirty and help us build a better, greener future for our local creeks, school, and community. Volunteers will be provided with all necessary materials, and no prior experience is required.