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Thursday, November 16 · 5:30 - 7pm

Join historian Neal Graffy to learn the full story behind John Peck Stearns and his deepwater wharf.

It was Monday, September 16, 1872, was when the first ship tied up at John Peck Stearns’ new wharf at the foot of State Street. Prior to this date, ships had to pause a mile or more off shore while cargo and passengers were transferred to small boats and rowed ashore and back. It was a time-consuming, expensive and miserable experience. But no more! Stearns had built more than a wharf, this was the door that would open Santa Barbara to the world. For 150 years Stearns Wharf has endured storms, fires, earthquakes, changing times and the threat of bombing by the most dastardly of villains. A true survivor, it has overcome all that nature and man has thrown at it.

RESERVATION REQUIRED
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To be alerted about a future talk, email membership@sbhistorical.org.

Santa Barbara Historical Museum
136 East de la Guerra Santa Barbara, CA 93101
805-966-1601
reception@sbhistorical.org

Employment law firm LightGabler is presenting a free employment law webinar for employers, “New Hires…No Problem! Effective (and Lawful) Hiring and On-Boarding of Employees.” The webinar is Thursday, November 9 from 10:30 a.m. to noon.

In this informative seminar for employers, supervisors and human resource professionals, employment law attorney Ryan Haws will discuss the effective and lawful hiring of California employees, as well as best practices and procedures for each of the steps along the way to bringing in a new hire.

Topics include properly (and legally) advertising job openings, mitigating hiring discrimination claims, negligent hiring and other violations, job application do’s and don’ts and interview questions to ask (and to avoid).

Reservations are required. Attendance is limited to no more than two logins per company. Login instructions will be provided upon registration and again via email the day before the webinar. To register, go to https://www.lightgablerlaw.com/seminars.

For more information about LightGabler, visit www.LightGablerlaw.com or call 805-248-7208.

Gallery 113
50th Anniversary Open Show & Gallery 113 Fundraiser
On Thursday, November 2nd from 5-8 p.m. Gallery 113 will be celebrating their 50th year in business! The theme for the show is “Quintessential Santa Barbara.” The show is open to all artists and a variety of mediums, but artwork must be presented on 8.5 x 11 paper. All submitted art will be a donation to the Gallery and will sell for $113. The proceeds from the sales will go to Gallery 113 for much needed gallery improvements. The entry fee is $15, which will help defer the cost of the frame and mat that the Gallery will supply. The fee must be paid with the completed application before Oct. 25 by mail or through the website. The ingathering will be on Sunday, October 29th at the Gallery from 10:00-4:00 p.m.

In addition to art submitted by the public, selected Guest Artists will also display their work. There will be live music, and refreshments and wine will be served. Additionally, jurors will vote on art pieces, and prizes will be awarded in five categories. The categories include Juror’s Favorite, The Picasso, The Ray Strong, and The Rauschenberg, as well as three Juror’s Recognitions.
For more information to go to www.gallery113sb.com

Gallery 113
La Arcada - 1114 State St. #8
Santa Barbara, CA 93101

The SBCC Foundation’s 5th annual Spring Forward! Gala will be held Saturday, May 4, 2024 on the beautiful Great Meadow of SBCC’s West Campus overlooking the ocean, from 4:30 to 8:30 p.m. For more information, visit the Spring Forward! Gala website (https://www.sbccfoundation.org/spring-forward-gala/ ).

Sponsorships are available!

Over 300 guests joined us last year — sponsors, supporters, and friends of SBCC from near and far enjoyed a special evening celebrating our community’s college and raising funds for student success. Proceeds from the event support all of the SBCC Foundation's work, including the SBCC Promise, student achievement programs, scholarships, book grants, emergency funds, and more.

We are hosting an Open House on Thursday, January 18th, at 5:00 pm and we would like to extend the invitation to any prospective 5th - 11th grade students in the Santa Barbara area. All families are welcome to attend this informative and engaging event!

If possible, please RSVP by emailing us directly atadmissions@anacapaschool.org or through our website: https://www.anacapaschool.org/events.

Anacapa School is an independent, co-educational school for grades 7th through 12th located in the heart of downtown Santa Barbara. We are currently accepting applications for the 2024-2025 school year and are looking for outstanding students and young community leaders who would benefit from an intimate and creative learning environment. Under the leadership of our new Head of School, Dr. Mari Talkin, we have revitalized our program to focus on what we like to call “the Anacapa Difference” - our transformational curriculum rooted in experiential and project-based teaching and learning within a tight-knit, supportive community. Additionally, we are proud to offer a robust scholarship program.

The spring tour blends a variety of elements to create a truly delightful afternoon of fun and friendship. In addition to the five amazing gardens, the tour features art exhibits and demonstrations, a delightful garden-themed boutique, enticing raffle, live music and delicious refreshments. Event is held on Sunday, May 5th. Tickets are only $30!

All proceeds from the event directly support our most vulnerable neighbors — parents, grandparents, children and friends. Your support provides care, comfort, support, counseling, and education to those facing a life-limiting illness or grieving the loss of a loved one — all without charge.

Employment law firm LightGabler LLP is presenting a free employment law webinar for employers, “Handbook Time: Retooling Your Employee Handbook for 2024.” The webinar is Tuesday, February 27 from 10:30 a.m. to noon.

A critical “to-do” for every California employer in 2024 is retooling their employee handbook to create a legally compliant and strategically written document. A retooled handbook is one of the greatest sources of protection against employee lawsuits. It is a fountain of information for supervisors on how to properly interact with subordinate employees, and helps meet the employer's obligations to provide notices and information to employees

In this webinar designed for employers, supervisors and human resource professionals, employment law attorney Ryan Haws will discuss new law changes for 2024, common handbook errors, when a handbook should be updated and translated and other handbook issues.

Reservations are required. Attendance is limited to no more than two logins per company. Login instructions will be provided upon registration and again via email the day before the webinar. To register, go to https://www.lightgablerlaw.com/seminars.

For more information about LightGabler, visit www.LightGablerlaw.com or call 805-248-7208.

Simi Valley, Ca. May 25th, 2024 (Happy Face Music Festival). Led Zepagain, the highly acclaimed tribute band renowned for authentically recreating the music and spirit of Led Zeppelin, is actively seeking guest spots on morning radio shows to share their passion for rock music and promote their upcoming performance in Simi Valley, Ca.

Led Zepagain is set to ignite the stage at Happy Face Music Festival in Simi Valley, Ca on May 25th, 2025, delivering a mesmerizing tribute to one of the greatest rock bands of all time. Fans can expect an unforgettable evening of classic hits and unparalleled musical talent that captures the essence of Led Zeppelin's iconic sound and performance style.

With accolades from fans and music critics worldwide, including a glowing endorsement from Led Zeppelin's own Jimmy Page, Led Zepagain stands out as the ultimate tribute to the legendary rock band. The band's dedication to authenticity and meticulous attention to detail have earned them a reputation as the closest experience audiences will ever have to the real Led Zeppelin.

Self-publishing and book marketing company ReadersMagnet opens its book event season with the Book Confab
Beverly Hills. The event, which is the company’s fifth book confab overall, will take place on April 17-18, 2024, at 276 La Cienega Blvd, Beverly Hills.

After staging successful book confabs in Tribeca, San Francisco, San Diego, and Manhattan, ReadersMagnet looks forward to duplicating its feat in the glamorous Beverly Hills, home to many of the world’s famous personalities and biggest brands. The city, which is one of Los Angeles County’s famous districts, has a vibrant literary scene abundant in literary organizations, writing workshops and competitions, storytelling events, poetry events, and book launches.

ReadersMagnet aims to contribute to the city’s literary culture by holding the Book Confab Beverly Hills, which promises to be a bigger, grander, and more festive event celebrating literature and community. The spotlight of the event will fall on the authors who are some of the boldest, brightest, and most talented writers the world has yet to know.

During their respective BookTok sessions, authors will share not only their art of writing and storytelling but also the stories behind their stories, giving readers a behind-the-scene look into their writing and publishing journey. They will invite the attendees to journey with them in their story-building process and share their trials and joys of publishing. Authors will challenge their audience to examine their beliefs, explore different perspectives, and live out the books they have read.

The Book Confab Beverly Hills will take place just a few days and kilometers away from the L.A. Times Festival of Books on April 20-21 in Los Angeles. Indeed, ReadersMagnet’s fifth book confab will serve as a literary appetizer for authors and booklovers who will be attending the country’s largest book festival. The company aims to offer attendees an to alternative to the crowds and noise of large literary festivals with an interactive and intimate setting that offers readers a chance for book discussions with authors – an experience that is at the root of how readers experience books and how ReadersMagnet do book events.

Hear incredible storytellers share the stories behind their stories – and be part of the story. ReadersMagnet invites everyone to the Book Confab Beverly Hills. For more information:

Website: https://www.readersmagnet.com/

Phone: +1 (800) 805-0762

Email: events@readersmagnet.com

Gather your family and furry best friend and head over to beautiful Ventura for the 24th Annual Pooch Parade!

Canine Adoption and Rescue League (C.A.R.L.) will host the 24th Annual Pooch Parade on Sunday, August 18, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Join C.A.R.L. and its adoptable rescue dogs for a day of fun in the sun at Ventura Harbor Village, 1583 Spinnaker Drive in Ventura. This year’s theme is “Fun, Sun, Sand, and Supporting Rescue Dogs!”

Visit the Pooch Parade website at https://poochparade.org/ for updates. Interested in being a vendor or an event sponsor? Contact Sheila at CARLvolunteer@gmail.com.