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A guided tasting and virtual fundraiser benefiting the Santa Barbara School of Squash (SBSOS). SBSOS is a non-profit after school program serving low-income students through the sport of squash and education. For Santa Barbara area locals, purchase of the Connoisseur and above tickets includes wines by Lincourt Vineyards and Foley Estates Vineyard and Winery and chocolate truffles by Jessica Foster Confections as well as SBSOS party favors. FREE DELIVERY of the items with purchase of VIP Connoisseur tickets. You can join us from anywhere in the world with the $25 Designated Driver ticket. PLUS...Music by Jason Libs and exclusive items in the silent auction. Also, we're still looking for more premier sponsors and in-kind donations for the auction. For questions and inquiries, please contact Executive Director Robert Graham at robert@sbsos.org

A background briefing on the unfolding crisis in the Ukraine.

What are the historical roots of Russo-Ukrainian relations and why a crisis now? What does Putin want? Why are the US and NATO backing Ukraine? What is the game being played; who are the players; what are the stakes? What moves might Putin and the West next play?
Herbert Gooch, Ph.D., is Professor Emeritus of Political Science at California Lutheran University. He formerly served as Director of the Masters in Public Policy and Administration program and Assistant Provost for Graduate Studies at Cal Lutheran. A graduate of U.C. Berkeley in History, he holds a M.B.A in Management and both masters and doctoral degrees in Political Science from U.C.L.A.

He has written extensively and is a frequent commentator on political affairs locally and statewide. He has been at Cal Lutheran since 1987 and lives in Newbury Park with his wife. His interests include politics, film and travel.

Fifty and Better was designed to offer university-level courses and lectures (no tests, no homework) taught by experts in the field, and to host social engagement activities for individuals age 50 and older.

The San Luis Obispo Botanical Garden is having our annual Art in the Garden Show and Spring Plant Sale on Saturday March 26th and Sunday March 27th from 10am-5pm daily.

The San Luis Obispo Botanical Garden is having a Free Admission Day on Saturday, March 26th from 10am-5pm.

From Perry Como to the 'Edge of Night', Mime to Tapping with Gregory Hines and Tommy Tune - Lynne Jassem has done it all. Hear more about her life's adventures in "Being Richard Greene" a one-women show written and performed by Jassem and part of the Women's Voices Series at NAMBA Performing Arts Space in Ventura.

Lynne Jassem will be teaching a mime workshop for ALL AGES! As an adult, Lynn toured with the Claude Kipnis Mime Theatre playing the White House, Boston Pops, Kennedy and Lincoln Centers, later forming her own company, Manhattan Mime Theatre. Lynne was one of the five founding members of the American Tap Dance Orchestra, dancing on PBS with Gregory Hines and Tommy Tune. Lynne Started her own tap company in San Francisco in 1998…Foot Frenzy. She went on to develop her solo performance career with her shows Tapestry, “Billy” and “Rhythm Anonymous” and “From Como to Homo “playing in the USA and Germany, where She Taught Tap and Mime as well as performing.

Two leaders of the League of Women Voters of Ventura County will speak at a Community Forum on Friday, March 18 titled Voting Rights: A Brief History, the Current Climate and Where to Go From Here. League President Betsy Patterson and Executive Board member Matty Park will speak at the 7 p.m. online forum on topics including what's being taken away, what's being secured, what's at risk in the future and what individuals can do to get involved. The forum will be held as state legislators across the country consider hundreds of bills that would restrict or expand voting rights. The Brennan Center for Justice, a national nonpartisan law and policy institute, reported that as of Jan. 14, legislators in at least 27 states have introduced, pre-filed or carried over 250 bills with restrictive voting provisions, while legislators in at least 32 states have crafted more than 399 bills that expand voting access. Last year, at least 19 states passed 34 laws restricting access to voting, the Brennan Center reported. Patterson, president of the League of Women Voters Ventura, has served on the board since 2016 after retiring from a career in emergency medicine. Park, a longtime advocate of voting rights, women's rights and the environment, has retired after a long career in information technology. The League of Women Voters, founded in 1920 by leaders in the women's suffrage movement, is a nonpartisan grassroots organization working to protect and expand voting rights and ensure everyone is represented in our democracy. The March 18 discussion is organized by Chalice Community Forum, a program of Chalice Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of the Conejo Valley. The online forum is free and open to the public; donations are welcome. For a link to register for access to the event, visit forum.chaliceuu.org. For information, contact Randall Edwards via e-mail at forum@chaliceuu.org or through the church office at (805) 498-9548.

On location at the Museum of Natural History Gladwin Planetarium, learn to recognize the constellations of the night sky and track the motions of planets. Additional topics from astronomy and mythology will be used to help us to understand our place in the universe. Unravel the Secrets of the Night Sky takes place on Wednesdays, starting March 30 through April 13. Classes will be held 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM. Course ID: 24129 Date: Wednesdays, March 30 - April 13 Time: 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM Format: In-Person Location: Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History: Gladwin Planetarium Class cost: $19 Instructor: Krissie Cook Contact: Register online at https://www.sbcc.edu/ExtendedLearning. For assistance with registration, call (805) 683-8205.

SBCC School of Extended Learning, Older Adults Basic oil painting skills are explored through practice and demonstration. This course seeks to coordinate the creative process with the fundamental skill set necessary to make successful oil paintings. Special emphasis is placed on the social interaction and critical thinking aspects inherent in group studio arts classes. The pace of demonstrations and lectures are suited to the needs and abilities of individual students including frequent review of new concepts. Peer critique helps maximize social interaction and encourage problem solving. Beginning Oil Painting: For Older Adults takes place on Tuesdays March 15 through May 10. Classes will be held 6:00 PM – 8:50 PM. Course number: CRAO NC101 (CRN 68221) Date: Tuesdays, March 15 - May 10 Time: 6:00 PM – 8:50 PM Format: In-Person Location: Wake 7 Class cost: Free Contact: Register online at https://www.sbcc.edu/ExtendedLearning. For assistance with registration, call (805) 683-8205. About SBCC School of Extended Learning The School of Extended Learning responds to the diverse learning needs of the adult population in the Santa Barbara community by advancing career and life skills, and building bridges to credit. SBCC Older Adults courses are offered tuition-free to community members and offer a wide variety of topics taught by skilled professionals in each subject. Our classes are specifically designed for adults age 55 and over, and offer a welcoming and engaging environment for students of all levels. Students develop mental acuity and physical dexterity while learning and honing new skills in a variety of topics.

SBCC School of Extended Learning, Older Adults Basic oil painting skills are explored through practice and demonstration for the older adult. This course seeks to coordinate the creative process with the fundamental skill set necessary to make successful oil paintings. Special emphasis is placed on the social interaction and critical thinking aspects inherent in group studio arts classes. Frequent review of new concepts occur through lectures and demonstrations. The pace of demonstrations and lectures are suited to the needs and abilities of individual students including frequent review of new concepts. Peer critique help is utilized to maximize social interaction and encourage problem solving. Beginning Oil Painting: For Older Adults takes place on Wednesdays March 16 through May 11. Classes will be held 9:00 AM – 11:50 AM. Course number: CRAO NC101 (CRN 65671) Date: Wednesdays, March 16 - May 11 Time: 9:00 AM – 11:50 AM Format: In-Person Location: Wake 7 Class cost: Free Contact: Register online at https://www.sbcc.edu/ExtendedLearning. For assistance with registration, call (805) 683-8205.