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Now that the JWST has completed its commissioning phase and is operational, we will take a look at some of the first sets of data that have been released from some of Webb’s initial observations of nebulas, Jupiter, stars, stellar nurseries and exoplanets. A brief overview of the history of the JWST conception, development, flight and deployment will also be included, as well as time for Q&A, in this one hour lecture.

Christopher Mick is the Executive Director for the STEM educational nonprofit, Space St. Croix, which brings free Space-themed STEM programming and teacher support materials to all Hudson, Wisconsin area schools, as well as The YMCA, Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, and home-school programs at the Hudson Area Public Library. Christopher is a NASA Solar System Ambassador, OSIRIS-Rex Ambassador, member of the NASA Museum & Informal Education Alliance and was recently on the Education Advisory Board for Infiniscope as well as a blogger for the Space Science Institute.

Christopher is a member of the Planetary Society, the National Space Society, is a NASA Social Alum, and has been a presenter at the Space Exploration Educators Conference at Space Center Houston, in Houston, TX.

He lives in Hudson, WI.

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.

Come celebrate your school and the Goleta Valley at the Lemon Run on Sunday, September 18. There is something for everyone – run, walk, or volunteer with your family and friends as a new school year kicks off. The 10K, 5K and 1K events take place on the flat Obern Trail bike path, perfect for competitive runners and first-timers alike. Races take place throughout the morning beginning at 8:00 a.m.

With great food, family-friendly activities, and prizes from local businesses, this is a Goodland event you don’t want to miss. The Lemon Run is presented by the Goleta Education Foundation and supports educators in Goleta schools who bring new and exciting learning opportunities to students.

For more information and to register, go to https://goletaeducationfoundation.org/goleta-lemon-run/.

Now that the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) has completed its commissioning phase and is operational, we will look at some of the first sets of data that have been released from JWST’s initial observations of nebulas, Jupiter, stars, stellar nurseries and exoplanets. In addition, we’ll give a brief overview of the history of the JWST conception, development, flight and deployment and include time for Q&A in this one-hour lecture.

Christopher Mick is the Executive Director for the STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) educational nonprofit, Space St. Croix, which brings free, space-themed STEM programming and teacher support materials to all Hudson, Wisconsin area schools, as well as the YMCA, Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, and home-school programs at the Hudson Area Public Library. He lives in Hudson, Wisconsin.

Mick is a NASA Solar System Ambassador, OSIRIS-Rex Ambassador, member of the NASA Museum & Informal Education Alliance. He was recently on the Education Advisory Board for Infiniscope as well as a blogger for the Space Science Institute. He is a member of the Planetary Society, the National Space Society, is a NASA Social Alum, and has been a presenter at the Space Exploration Educators Conference at Space Center Houston, in Houston, Texas.

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 people age 50 and older.

Join us for Free Family Day at the Santa Paula Art Museum on the first Sunday of every month from 12:00pm to 3:00pm! In addition to enjoying our current exhibits, you’ll experience hands-on art activities for the whole family, with local artists sharing new ideas and projects each month.

On Sunday, September 1, 2019, join us for "Super Symbols" - an exploration of ancient symbols used by indigenous cultures. The event will introduce teaching artist Gabriel Cardenas as he launches his year-long artist residency with the Museum as leader of the new Teen Art Group, a free, weekly art experience for teens.

During Free Family Day, Gabriel will lead a group-paint mural project as well as individual activities for everyone! Admission is free, all are welcome, and all materials will be provided.

The Santa Paula Art Museum’s Free Family Days also coincide with Free First Sunday at all of Santa Paula's museums. Santa Paula’s four museums are all located along a one-mile stretch of the city’s historic downtown, and all four museums offer free admission on the first Sunday of every month.

Make a day of it and visit the Santa Paula Art Museum, the Agriculture Museum, the Aviation Museum of Santa Paula, and the California Oil Museum for free. Hours and activities will vary by location, so be sure to check each museum’s website for full details.

Award-winning journalist and popular columnist Starshine Roshell will present Truth Decay – The Battle to Prevent Lies and Misinformation from Overwhelming Reality at the Santa Barbara chapter of the Association for Women in Communications (AWC-SB) meeting on April 7, 5:30 p.m. to be held via Zoom. The public is welcome to attend. Be it Russian trolls planting fake narratives, conspiracy theorists colluding against a perceived enemy, or well-meaning citizens sharing misleading memes, the current deluge of information has made it all too easy to disseminate fiction and falsehoods that can topple businesses, spread pandemics, and even undermine democracy. Veteran newswoman, educator, and truth-talker Ms. Roshell will share a look at how we got here, why it matters and the small-but-powerful things one can do to help. A passionate storyteller, award-winning journalist, and content producer for LinkedIn Learning, Ms. Roshell worked at The Hollywood Reporter before joining the Santa Barbara News-Press as a news reporter, arts critic, and Sunday columnist—but resigned with dozens of colleagues in 2006 over the publisher’s breaches of journalistic ethics. Named Best Columnist by Santa Barbara Independent readers for 11 years running, she has written for national magazines, interviewed scads of celebs, and taught journalism at UCSB and Santa Barbara City College. She won the AWC’s national Headliner Award in 2019, and the local chapter’s Woman of Achievement award in 2011. Her most recent book is Lather, Rage, Repeat: Frank Talk on Night Sweats, Day Drinking & Twitler. The meeting also will include its Member Spotlight portion. April’s focus is on Geri Weis-Corbley, founder and CEO of Good News Network, a positive news website launched in 1997, after working for 10 years in television news in Washington, DC. Attendees will learn more about her business, which has an average of 2 million people every month receiving uplifting news at GNN.org—ranked #1 on Google for good news—or through her app and free newsletter. There is no meeting charge for AWC-SB members; there is a $10 charge for nonmembers. Register at https://www.womcom.org/content.aspx?page_id=4002&club_id=903060&item_id=1396751 to receive a link to the meeting.

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.

Ventura, California. February 15, 2022; Namba Performing Arts Space is thrilled to present the HOTH 4tet featuring Hans Ottsen on Saturday March 12, 2022 at 7:00 pm at Namba Performing Arts Space, 47 S. Oak St., Ventura, CA. Tickets for this show are $20 and may be purchased through the website https://nambaarts.com. Please note that proof of vaccination or Covid test must be presented to enter.

Gun Sense in America 2022 is the theme of an online Community Forum on Friday, July 15, to be presented by four Southern California women who have been working against gun violence.

Topics of the 7 p.m. forum on Zoom will include federal and state legislation past and present, grassroots successes, gun violence and racial justice, and what we can do.

The four presenters at the forum are:

--Bette Empol and Karen Peters, Co-Chairs of the Ventura County chapter of Brady: United Against Gun Violence. They will speak about firearms legislation, including the federal measure recently signed into law by President Joe Biden.

--Donna Finkelstein of Women Against Gun Violence will talk about her successful grassroots campaign with school districts to educate about safe storage of guns in the home. Finkelstein's daughter Mindy was 16 years old in 1999 when she was hit in the legs by one of 70 rounds fired by a white supremacist gunman at the North Valley Jewish Community Center in Granada Hills. Mindy recovered from her wounds but has dealt with ongoing emotional trauma. Her mother decided that concentrating on safe gun storage would be an effective grassroots way of reducing firearms violence.

--Regina K. Hatcher-Crawford, President of the Ventura County chapter of the NAACP, will speak about gun violence and racial justice. "It takes each of us to make a difference," she says on the chapter's website. "For if we believe we can, we will."

The online event is organized by Chalice Community Forum, a program of Chalice Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of the Conejo Valley. The public is invited to the forum and can receive a Zoom link by registering at forum.chaliceuu.org. For information, contact Randall Edwards by e-mail at forum@chaliceuu.org or call the church office at (805) 498-9548.

Join World Dance For Humanity for our spooktacular Thriller event on October 30th (dance party 2pm, Thriller 3pm)! Since 2010, World Dance for Humanity has organized the big Thriller event at the Courthouse Sunken Gardens as part of “Thrill the World,” celebrated all over the world on the Saturday before Halloween.

In 2020 we held the event on Zoom due to COVID, but we’re back at the Sunken Gardens this year! Join us for this spooktacular community celebration on October 30th with flashmobs all over town leading up to Halloween! Learn Thriller and our other Halloween dances in-person and on Zoom! Everyone is welcome – all ages and abilities, kids, grandparents, and everyone in between! Note: To keep this event as safe as possible, we ask that all participants ages 12 and older are vaccinated for COVID-19. We also encourage you to practice social distancing and incorporate a MASK into your Thriller costume – it will add to the spookiness and fun! PRACTICE TIMES (Starting Saturday, Oct. 2nd) Saturdays 9:45am at the Beach (Chase Palm Park by the Stage or across the street by the bike path) Sundays 10:00am on Zoom – Login: https://zoom.us/j/823393549 Tuesdays 9:15am at Oak Park (on the Stage or on the grass by the wading pool) Wednesdays 5:30pm at Alameda Park (Garden & Micheltorena by Kids World) Suggested Donation is $40 total for all the practices and event registration. All proceeds are tax-deductible and benefit our Rwanda Education Fund, which is giving 270 Rwandan students a chance to go to school, and Santa Barbara’s Westside Boys & Girls Club where World Dancers provide after-school tutoring. See website for more info: https://worlddanceforhumanity.org/thriller-2021/

The Santa Ynez Valley Historical Museum and Parks-Janeway Carriage House (SYVHM) is thrilled to announce the return of the Santa Ynez Valley’s most popular fall event celebrating Western lifestyle and horsemanship in the community - the 37th Annual Vaquero Gala, Show and Sale,

The 3-day fundraising event, honoring the unique culture and equine skills of the California ``Vaquero” (cowboy), takes place at SYVHM, located at 3596 Sagunto Street in Santa Ynez, California. The Friday evening Gala takes place November 12th from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. - a historically sold-out event. There will be cocktails and wine generously provided by Gainey Vineyards and a sumptuous dinner prepared by Testa Catering. The highlight of the evening is the presentation of the annual “Vaquero of the Year” award, which goes to John McCarty, a legendary cattleman. Tickets are $200. Tickets may be purchased in advance at the Vaquero Show, online at santaynezmuseum.org or at the door.

On Saturday, November 13th and Sunday, November 14th the Vaquero Sale takes place from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and on Sunday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Attendees will enjoy a shopping experience that features a gathering of noted artisans and collectors from throughout the western United States as well as local vendors. The craftspeople will have on display for sale hand-tooled leather saddles, braided Vaquero-styled riatas, bridles, reins, and other Vaquero inspired horse tack as well as quality Western artwork, apparel, jewelry, memorabilia, house decor and collectibles. Entrance fee is $5.00 at the door.

On Saturday, November 13th, There will be traditional Vaquero horsemanship demonstrations by Heather Kornemann. Also, colorful demonstrations of traditional dances that were popular during the days of local Vaquero fiestas performed by Baile de California.

Visitors will enjoy a delicious lunch available for sale catered by the Elks Lodge. NEW this year is Pig Roast and Barn Dance at the Pork Palace, with live country-swing music by Monte Mills & the Lucky Horseshoe Band at 5:30 p.m. Cost is $65 per person, $165 per family.

Health and Safety requirements for attendance: In accordance with Santa Barbara County Health Department COVID mandates, all patrons must bring and wear their own face covering that fully covers both nose and mouth with ear loops (or similar) to hold it securely in place inside the galleries. Bandanas, gaiters and masks with external valves are not permitted. Face shields alone are not adequate protection. Mask-wearing is also strongly encouraged in outdoor spaces. Date: November 12, 13 and 14 Time: Visit website Price: $5 at the door Location: 3596 Sagunto Street in Santa Ynez, California Link: https://www.santaynezmuseum.org/