Tuesday, July 9, 2019
Friday, July 5, 2019
Summer Movies at the Santa Barbara Courthouse Sunken Gardens
summer 2019: those fabulous fifties!
Starting today, July 5th - A Roman Holiday
Starring Audrey Hepburn and Gregory Peck
Celebrating a decade, the free summer cinema series at the Santa Barbara county courthouse sunken garden has solidified itself as a wildly popular tradition.
screenings take place on Friday evenings in July and August in the iconic courthouse sunken garden at 8:30 p.m. the series is made possible by a collaboration between arts & lectures, the office of arts & culture & Santa Barbara county parks.
guests may set out blankets and chairs anytime after 12 p.m. on movie nights. low-back chairs are welcome, as are non-synthetic blankets (to help keep the lawn lovely!) people are encouraged to bring jackets as it gets chilly at night. please keep in mind that the county is not responsible for any items left unattended on the lawn. we hope to see you there!
Friday, July 12th
North By Northwest, Alfred Hitchcock Thriller
Starring Cary Grant
Friday, August 9th
OnThe Waterfront
Starring Marlon Brando
and Eva Marie Saint
TRAILER
Friday, August 16th
High Noon
Starring Gary Cooper
Friday, August 23rd
Sunset Boulevard
Starring Gloria Swanson
Wednesday, July 3, 2019
4th of July - The Declaration of Independence
The Declaration of Independence
In Congress, July 1776
We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable rights, that among these are Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of Happiness. That to secure these rights, Governments are instituted among Men, deriving their just powers from consent of the governed. That whenever any form of Government becomes destructive of these ends, it is the Right of the People to alter or to abolish it, and to institute a new Government, laying its foundation on such principles and organizing its powers in such form, as to them shall seem most likely to affect their Safety and Happiness.
Monday, July 1, 2019
SBMM Kardboard Kayak Races 7-6-2019
July 6
Will it Float?
It is time again to start designing for this year's fun in the sun event
SBMM’s Annual Kardboard Kayak Races
The Santa Barbara Maritime Museum is excited about hosting the 17th annual Kardboard Kayak Race Team Challenge, in conjunction with Semana Nautica.
SBMM’s Kardboard Kayak Races challenge families and teams to participate in a battle of wits, creativity, design, and courage! Teams of up to four people each receive two sheets of cardboard, one roll of duct tape, a permanent marker, a utility knife, a yardstick, and just one hour to construct a functioning kayak out of ONLY those materials. Each of the assigned team paddlers will then be ready to race–and to find out whose design can hold up to the water and the pressure of being paddled out to a buoy and back. The Kardboard Kayak Races are divided into separate heats to ensure fair competition: Family Fun (paddler must be 14 years old or younger) and Paddling Pros (paddler is a “skilled” competitor). Let the races and fun begin!
WHEN: Saturday, July 6, 2019
Registration: 12:00pm
Building: 1:00pm-2:00pm
Racing begins: 2:00pm
Registration: 12:00pm
Building: 1:00pm-2:00pm
Racing begins: 2:00pm
WHERE: West Beach (near the harbor), Santa Barbara
FEE: $30 SBMM Member (per team) • $40 Non-Members (per team)
REGISTER: here or call (805) 456-8747
Sponsored by Condor ExpressSupported by Sambo’s Restaurant and Nothing Bundt Cakes, the Santa Barbara Sailing enter, Channel Islands Outfitters, and the United States Coast Guard
(all information including photo from the SBMM Website and Newsletter)
Thursday, June 20, 2019
Summer Solstice Santa Barbara, June 21-23
Summer Solstice
Announcing the theme for the 2019 Solstice Parade:
WONDER!
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Summer Solstice Parade began in 1974 as a birthday celebration for popular artist and mime Michael Gonzales. In subsequent years, the parade joined forces with a Summer Solstice Music Festival, sponsored by The Santa Barbara Museum of Art, staged at the Sunken Gardens to celebrate the longest day of year.
The Parade and Festival is the largest arts event in Santa Barbara County, drawing crowds of more than 100,000 spectators from around the world.
Dates: Friday through Sunday, June 21-23
Times: Friday, 4:00 pm to 9:00 pm (Festival Opening Night)
Times: Friday, 4:00 pm to 9:00 pm (Festival Opening Night)
Saturday, step off at Noon (45th Annual Solstice Parade)
Saturday, Noon to 8:00 pm (Solstice Festival)
Sunday, Noon to 6:00 pm (Solstice Festival)
Locations: Solstice Parade starts on State at Cota, to Alameda Park
Solstice Festival takes place at Alameda Park
Solstice Festival music performances includes appearances by Paradise Kings,
David Segall Band, La Boheme Professional Dance Company, Area 51,
Derinkuyu and much more!
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Wednesday, June 19, 2019
Fiesta Rancheras June 20th
Fiesta Ranchera at Rancho La Patera
June 20th, 5-10 pm
Event Date:
Thursday, June 20, 2019 - 17:00
Thursday, June 20, 2019
5:00pm - 10:00pm
5:00pm - 10:00pm
Rancho La Patera & Stow House
304 N. Los Carneros Road, Goleta, CA 93117
304 N. Los Carneros Road, Goleta, CA 93117
Celebrate Fiesta in Goleta with Old Spanish Days and the Goleta Valley Historical Society at Fiesta Ranchera!
Enjoy delicious appetizers and desserts as you stroll the gardens to taste local wines, craft beers and signature cocktails. Enjoy performances by the 2019 Spirit of Fiesta, Junior Spirit, along with musical entertainment that concludes with dancing under the stars to local cover band Area 51.
Presented by Community West Bank and Bartlett, Pringle & Wolf
Attendees must be 21 or over with valid, photo identification. No exceptions.
Dress in Fiesta or Ranch attire. Hope to see you there!
The Goleta Valley Historical Society is celebrating 52 years of preservation of Rancho La Patera. The mission is to collect, preserve, interpret, and foster collect, preserve, interpret, and foster research of Goleta Valley's history through exhibits, programs, and stewardship of the historic Rancho La Patera, home to the Stow family. Funds raised support preservation of the ranch and the Society's many community and education programs. For more information visit .
Tuesday, June 11, 2019
Visit the Ellwood Butterfly Preserve
Visit the Grove
Monarch butterflies migrate to Goleta each November through February and this amazing sight is best viewed at the Goleta Butterfly Grove. The site is open sunrise to sunset with no admission fee, but the City of Goleta does accept donations to support the Monarch Butterfly Docent Program. The grove is adjacent to the Sperling Preserve on the Ellwood Mesa. The Ellwood Mesa open space includes 137 acres of natural terrain with designated trails and beach access. There is a portable restroom located at the parking lot.
We recommend wearing sturdy shoes and bring binoculars to maximize your visit. Please do not visit the grove when it is raining or while the ground is muddy from a recent storm. Natural trails and rough terrain make it difficult to access by wheelchair.
Directions and Parking
Free parking for the Goleta Butterfly Grove (and the Ellwood Mesa) is available in the lot at the Ellwood Mesa Open Space on Hollister Avenue. This is across from Ellwood Elementary School (7686 Hollister Avenue). Parking lot GPS coordinates: 34.429018, -119.897017. The grove is a little over a half mile from the parking lot and butterfly trail markers highlight the path. Click here for a printable map.
TRANSPORTATION
By car: Exit Highway 101 at Hollister Avenue and turn toward the ocean. Turn left onto Hollister Avenue. After .6 miles, turn right at the stoplight for Ellwood School.
By bus: Line 25 has a stop at Viajero on Hollister Avenue which is near to the parking lot. Learn more here: MTD website.
Docent Program
The City of Goleta’s Monarch Butterfly Docent Program provides public education opportunities for Goleta Butterfly Grove visitors during the over wintering season. These dedicated volunteer docents facilitate an enhanced visitor experience by providing information about butterfly biology to area visitors, local residents and school groups.
Docents can be found at the Goleta Butterfly Grove from mid-November through mid-February on Saturdays and Sundays (weather permitting) between 11 am and 2 pm.
The Goleta Butterfly Grove is a wonderful place. To ensure the safety of the monarchs and enjoyment of the public, we ask that visitors please observe the following rules:
Always stay on designated trails and roads.
Stay out of the roped-off areas.
Watch your step when entering and exiting the grove, and avoid monarchs which may be “puddling” in the surrounding areas.
Do not touch or harass the butterflies.
Avoid making loud noises.
Keep dogs on a leash.
No bicycles, horses or motorized vehicles in the grove.
Please take your trash out of the grove.
Thank you for your cooperation!
(photo by Robert Bernstein)
photo from Holly Hern, The Beautiful Monarch FB
(as a side note), I grow milkweed in my garden to encourage Monarchs to lay eggs. Milkweed feeds the caterpillars which of course become beautiful Monarch Butterflies. There is a concern that these butterflies are a threatened species.
photo by Carla Reeves
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