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Featured Events:Old Fashioned 4th of July Celebration
11am-4pm
Come hear Hot Lava play at 11:30am.
304 N. Los Carneros Rd
Enjoy live music, hay rides, kids games, engine show, classic cars, BBQ, and much more. Come spend the day! Admission: $6/Adults. Kids are FREE. |
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THIS CLASS RUNS WEEKLY 7/1 THROUGH 7/22.
Infant Times provides new information about infant development, stimulation and calming techniques. Teaching focuses on massage, songs, baby-signs, developmental play, feeding and more.
Instructor: Laura Sobell, M.A.
THIS CLASS RUNS WEEKLY 7/1 THROUGH 8/12.
Now that we are walking--let's start talking.
Come and learn through songs, finger plays, puppets and books in order to expand language, sensory learning and physical independence. Together we'll explore and create age-appropriate play and communication in a joyful environment.
Instructor: Laura Sobell, M.A.
Marine predators and prey alike cloak themselves in camouflage to hide in plain sight. Learn the secrets of blending, patterns, disguises, and mimicry. Sharpen your observation skills and see if you can find the clever critters that deceive to survive. They're hiding right in front of you.
Admission to the exhibit included with general admission.
KidzArt summer camps take a walk on the wild side. Expect our summer Safari, Caribbean, Mythical and World adventures to be a roaring good time! Using artist quality media, campers draw and paint animals, whimsical creatures, portraits, landscapes, nature, and still life; sculpt clay into keepsake treasures; and create elaborate multi-media projects. With all new curriculum, campers explore and express their creativity, learn techniques, and gain drawing confidence.
No experience needed! Outdoor activity and games included. Campers bring lunch & snack.
Step back in time - 135 million years ago - when dinosaurs roamed the Sahara Desert in Africa. GIANTS: African Dinosaurs showcases the African finds of world-renowned paleontologist Dr. Paul Sereno. Through this interactive dinosaur experience, visitors will learn about fossil discovery, be amazed by the art and beauty of ancient bones, and even search and dig for hidden fossils. Created by Project Exploration.
Admission to this exhibit in Luria Hall included with general Museum admission.
General Admission: Members free; non-members $8/adult, $7/senior, $7/teen, $5/child.
The Public Libraries have a great Summer reading program. It is from June-August!!! Kids of all ages can join in on the fun. Here is what you do:
POOL CLOSURE: June 15-Aug 29:
Expecting parents may tour the maternity ward Tuesdays at 6pm & 7pm for expecting parents. The tours are 35-40 minutes in length. Meet at the front lobby of the Bath St entrance. No preregistration required.
Infant playgroup/moms meetup. Older siblings welcome. We also have after-school groups.
Email us for a schedule: sbplaygroups@yahoo.com
The Santa Barbara Museum of Art has much to offer children this summer.
ArtVenture Camps for ages 6-12 are unique week-long art experiences where campers learn a variety of art techniques, cultural history, and creative problem-solving in an inspiring atmosphere. Camps run weekly from 9am-3pm. $250 ($215 SBMA members)
Ceramics Camps are week-long half-day camps designed to introduce sculptural and functional ceramics and include hand-building, wheel throwing, finishing and glazing techniques. Class size is limited to 10. Camps run weekly from 12-3pm. Each week is a different age group; check the website for details. $220 ($185 SBMA members)
After-camp care from 3-5:30pm is available for either camp Monday-THURSDAY. $60 per week.
Parent/Child Classes: 5 Wednesday morning classes for 3-5 year olds with a parent. Creative Clay Play: Parents and children learn together as they explore imaginative clay play, which encourages manual dexterity and creative thinking. Class size limited to 6 parent-child pairs. $160 ($135 SBMA members)
Session I: June 18 - July 16
Session II: July 23 - August 20
Scholarships are made possible through the generous support of the Ridley-Tree Foundation, The Santa Barbara Foundation, and The Wright Charitable Trust. To receive an application please call 962.1661 or email rtec@sbma.net
The Wildling Art Museum is pleased to announce its summer 2008 exhibition, Endangered Species: Flora and Fauna in Peril. This exhibition represents the Museum's first international juried art competition, with 50 artworks selected from nearly 200 entries.
The artworks use a variety of media (drawing, painting, printmaking, photography and sculpture) to depict flora and fauna listed as threatened or endangered in North America by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Over 47 species are represented, among them the California condor, northern spotted owl, grizzly bear, black-footed ferret, Oahu tree snail, Sonora tiger salamander, Mesa Verde cactus, and Texas wild-rice.
For children, the Wildling offers a folded activity sheet called "The Fox Hunt" with each of the four exhibitions displayed during the year. Each "Fox Hunt" is designed to engage children in the current exhibition and stimulate conversations about the pieces on display with parents, grandparents, siblings, and/or the docent.
The Wildling Art Museum is an educational institution dedicated to presenting the art of America's wilderness and preserving our natural heritage. The museum is located in the town of Los Olivos in California's beautiful Santa Ynez Valley, 30 miles from the city of Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara Certified Farmers Market Association - Each week the farmers in the marketplace display a colorful bounty of agricultural products grown right in our backyard. Seasonal diversity will be available year round rain or shine. Music and entertainment enlivens the markets while creating a positive ambiance. Come. Shop. Socialize. Certified - the only way to buy. See the Event calendar for our hours. We now offer Farmers Market 7 days a week at different locations. Find us between Carpinteria and Solvang.
Schedule:
When school's out, kids around the country visit selected Regal theatres for the Family Film Festival. It's a fun-filled nine weeks of movies for kids and parents. Since 1991, Regal has provided this service to the community, and best of all it's FREE!
Selected G & PG movies start at 10AM each Tuesday and Wednesday during the festival. First-come, first-served seating is limited to theatre capacity. The Free Family Film Festival is safe, lots of fun and a great way for kids to spend a weekday morning in the summer.
PLAYING THIS WEEK:
Adventure Of Elm In Grouchland (G)
Surf's Up (PG)
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
You can view any of the movies currently playing at the Camino Real Theatre. You can take your babies, you can nurse and crawlers are welcome. The idea is to give parents to see a chance a new release without the pressure of getting a babysitter. Plan your mommy group there or meet your husband for a date. Bring your older children to see the G/PG movies!
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The Recreation Center Aquatics complex is available to registered UCSB Students, Rec Cen Members and Day Pass Holders. Day Pass entry is $8 ($3 children) and can be purchased at the Rec Cen front desk. Families can also purchase a Summer membership.
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Wednesday
Thursday
Come meet the most kid-friendly pirate that ever sailed the seven seas. Twinkles will enthral everyone with songs, stories and puppets that every young pirate-loving kid will love.
May - Sept. is an evening party at Leadbetter Beach Park each Wednesday. Your evening workout can be a vigorious or casual walk, a fun or competitive 5K run, a ocean swim. There is childrens soft sandsprint just for the kids with rewards from McConnells Ice Cream. Fun for the whole family. 5:30pm registration
Meet with new parents like yourselves to share stories, learn new things, and enjoy some pleasant company. Many PEP volunteers and their children have made lifelong friendships through these groups.New groups begin every other month, offering an opportunity to meet parents with babies the same age as yours. It's a time to share experiences and derive support from one another. Groups are also available for parents of older children. This New Parent Discussion Group meets every Wed., from 10-12 in the Nursery Building at Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church. Please note that PEP rents space from the church and is not affiliated with it.
*Call to get matched up with the right age group.*
Paseo Nuevo wants to see you this summer for super cool activities and adventures. Dance! Art! Theater! Dinosaur bones! Sea Creatures! Every Wednesday from 11am-Noon in Paseo Nuevo's Center Court.
Visit website to view the schedule of events.
The Goleta Short Line miniature train runs for FREE...
The handcar runs for free on the third Saturday of each month.
Trains normally run several times an hour, starting at 1:15 p.m., with the last train of the day dispatched at 3:45.
South Coast Railroad Museum is open 1-4pm Wednesday through Sunday. Admission to museum is free. Tickets for the mini train are normally $1.50 for one ride or $2.50 for a two ride pass.
June 6-July 27(days vary, see website) Heat it up with PCPA Theaterfest this summer! The Central Coast’s only resident professional theatre company is proud to present six productions, including an epic musical, a world premiere drama, and an original adaptation of a classic farce. This season celebrates a wide spectrum of theatre from the classic to the contemporary.
Solvang starts to heat up with Godspell, the longest running off-Broadway musical which just completed a successful run in Santa Maria.
The Santa Maria Sun called it, “Bright, bold and funny…a must see.”
The Santa Maria Times wrote, “Godspell is worth spending a spell to hear great voices sing wonderful music.”
The Tribune noted, "Godspell delivers a message that will resonate with today's audiences."
This most popular rock musical plays June 6 through July 27 with a live band on stage and features a playful and poignant score by Stephen Schwartz (Wicked). It includes such songs as "God Save the People," "All Good Gifts" and the international hit “Day By Day.”
Every Thursday night except for 7/31(Fiesta week)
All Summer long....bring your friends, family, a picnic and your dancing shoes!
July 3 - Maria Muldaur and her Red Hot Bluesiana Band
July 10 - Coldwater Canyon, Honky Tonk Country
July 17 - Captain Cardiac and the Coronaries 50's and 60's Rock and Roll
July 24 - Soul City Survivors, Hot Buttered Soul
Aug 7 - Leokane Pryor and Friends, Songs of Maui
Aug 14 - Lisa Haley & the Zydekats
Aug 21 - Raymond Michael, Tribute to Elvis Presley
Join Flavorpill LA Managing Editor Shana Nys Dambrot in conversation with artist Jennifer Vanderpool as they discuss art installations that comment on domesticity, constructed environments, and pop culture. SmArt Talks, the Helen Rosenberg Memorial Lecture Series, is a three part lecture series featuring local artists. FREE
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1st Thursday is a monthly series focused on downtown art and culture. On the first Thursday of each month, downtown galleries keep their doors open from 5-8 PM allowing the public to enjoy local art in a fun and social atmosphere. Additional attractions such as music, artist openings, demonstrations, and refreshments are featured at participating venues. In addition, State Street comes alive on 1st Thursday with public performances and interactive exhibits that showcase a variety of Santa Barbara arts groups and add to the lively atmosphere downtown.
The 34TH Annual Old Fashioned 4TH of July Celebration at Rancho La Patera & Stow House has been CANCELED due to the Goleta "Gap Fire."
We regret the inconvenience that this brings to our supporters, volunteers, sponsors, and vendors.
Our thoughts are with the firefighters and their families during this challenging time.
11am-4pm
Come hear Hot Lava play at 11:30am.
304 N. Los Carneros Rd
Enjoy live music, hay rides, kids games, engine show, classic cars, BBQ, and much more. Come spend the day!
Admission: $6/Adults. Kids are FREE.
A family friendly, alcohol-free event that benefits Rotary programs that target youth, community, and international initiatives.
The kids can enjoy the inflatable jumpers, face painters, and other activities. TheMaster of Ceremony will be our very own Bruce Holms. Entertainment will include local dance band:
the Star Spangled Banner.
Tickets will be available at the Camino Real Marketplace on weekends prior to the 4th of July as well as at Girsh Park on July 4th. Free parking is available at the Marketplace.
Tickets are $6 for adults, $3 for children. Parking is free.
Raffle tickets are $5 each. This fundraising raffle to benefit the Rotary Clubs are tax-deductible. Prizes include 42" HD TV, Buddy Scooter with 49cc 2-stroke engine, automatic transmission, top speed 30 mph, 4 pack of tickets aboard the Condor Express, Dinner for 6 at the Bacarra's Bistro, iPods, Cameras, Mountain Bikes and more.
The City of Santa Barbara and SPARKLE will co-host a fireworks display off of West Beach beginning at 9:30pm, Friday, July 4. Fireworks produced by Pyro Spectaculars will be launched from the beach (Pyro Spectaculars will be doing the fireworks for the 2008 Olympics in China). The show lasts approximately 22.5 minutes and consists of 1500 plus shells. All of West Beach is open for free viewing.
The public is encouraged to come down to the waterfront early and enjoy food and beverage provided by vendors along Cabrillo Boulevard in front of West Beach (between State and Castillo streets) beginning at 11am through 9:30pm.
Live music will be featured during SPARKLE's 2008 Freedom Celebration at West Beach beginning at 7pm and free to the public. The entertainment includes singer Becca Solodon at 7pm; Ike Jenkins and the Monday Madness Jazz Band, a 20-piece ensemble, at 7:30pm, and singer Lisa LaVie at 8:30pmThe 45th Annual 4th of July Parade down State Street starts at 1pm and the Santa Barbara Symphony and Santa Barbara Choral Society entertain at the courthouse beginning at 5pm..
The 45th Annual 4th of July Parade down State Street starts at 1pm and the Santa Barbara Symphony and Santa Barbara Choral Society entertain at the courthouse beginning at 5pm.
K-LITE 101.7FM, a Rincon Broadcasting station, has been designated Santa Barbara's official July 4 radio station and will provide simulcast patriotic music to accompany the 22-minute pyrotechnic display. The public is encouraged to bring their own radios to the beach and tune into K-LITE 101.7FM.
The City reminds all those in the area that certain regulations apply from 12:01am to 12 midnight on July 4th in order to make this a safe and fun event for everyone. These include no fireworks, no alcohol, no glass, no pit digging, no open fires, no dogs on the beach and no parking adjacent to the railroad tracks.
Information on MTD bus and shuttle services, street closures, July 4th parade and symphony can be found on the City's web site www.santabarbaraca.gov or by calling 805-564-5418.
Friday Fun Nites are your time to work on your scrapbooking, cardmaking or other paper art project in the comfortable workshop at Santa Barbara Scrapbooks. We serve pizza, salad, soft drinks, and dessert, and will give you advice and help with your project. We have tools to loan and lots of great ideas! Call ahead for reservations at (805) 962-5099. Bring a friend or two and have a great time together! Cost is $20 (includes dinner/dessert) or $10 (excludes dinner/dessert). *Call to confirm times/days
CANCELED DUE TO FIRE Free event registration. Judging at 11:30. Baby parade 12:00, just before winners are announced at main stage. Trophies to winning baby in each age group.
Babies must be born between July 5, 2007 and July 4, 2008.
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$10 per person upon entrance. Music is complimentary for overnight guests.
Famous Canyon BBQ available for $18 per adult and $12 per child
(ages 10 and under).
Please note that all dates and bands are subject to change without notice.
Reservations recommended.
2008 Schedule of Bands
May
3 - The Debra Ferris Band
10 - Los Blues
17 - cancelled
24 - Cadillac Angels
25 (Sunday) - Spencer the Gardener
31 - King Bee
June
7 - Los Blues
14 - Cadillac Angels
21 - Soulamente
28 - The Fog
July
5 - King Bee
12 - The Bomb
19 - The Fog
26 - Cadillac Angels
August
2 - The Fog
9 - King Bee
16 - The Bomb
23 - Cadillac Angels
30 - Spencer the Gardener
31 (Sunday) - Los Blues
September
6 - King Bee
13 - Los Blues
20 - Mari Martin Band
27 - Spencer the Gardener
October
4 - The Bomb
11 - Cadillac Angels
18 - The Fog
25 - King Bee
Join us under the stars at beautiful El Capitan Canyon for good music, good food and good FUN!
For Reservations or More Information, Please Call Toll Free 866-352-2729 ext. 714.
Weekly art workshops for all ages. Kids love Art From Scrap! An adult must accompany children under age 5. For parents of older children, leave us with your cell phone number and your children can create masterpieces as you shop at the nearby Farmer's Market.
FREE, open to the public every Saturday (when UCSB is in session) from 11-2. Aquarium with touch tanks.
Park in lot 6 (or 5 if 6 is full). Saturday parking permits cost $3+, bills or debit/credit card only. No coins. No change is given. REEF building is the one closest to the beach. *Call to verify times.
Baby Basics is a class presented by Postpartum Education for Parents (PEP) designed to inform soon-to-be parents about the many choices available regarding baby care. As expectant parents you will be making many choices about how to care for your new baby. We understand that each baby and each family are unique. In this class we will explore different techniques available to you in areas of basic baby care.
This cost includes your copy of our book, Baby Basics: A Guide to Your First Weeks as Parents. Pre-registration is appreciated. We suggest you choose a date six to eight weeks before your due date.
Date Night Child Care offers Kid's Party Night every Saturday. Parents enjoy a night on the town while kids have fun in a social and safe environment. Arts and crafts, games, pizza dinner and a big screen movie. we hold a kids party at Gustafson Dance Studio at the corner of Gutierrez and State Street downtown. Call to make a reservation.
Waterfront Wednesdays:
A Santa Barbara Maritime Museum Youth Program
Time: Every Wednesday afternoon at 1pm, unless otherwise noted.
Cost: Included with paid admission to the Maritime Museum
Location: The Santa Barbara Maritime Museum
1st and 3rd Saturdays during the summer.
Maritime culture comes alive for youth this summer at the Santa Barbara Maritime Museum. Youth visitors are invited to participate in a medley of maritime activities.
Unless otherwise noted, please meet in the Children's area of the Maritime Museum.
Bi-weekly Arts and Crafts show. Original handmade work by mostly local artists. A great opportunity to buy unique gifts and decorations and support our local artists. A percentage of the profits will go to a local non-profit. Live music from 12-3pm. check dates on our website under events.
Whether you have one, two or more children, come enjoy a Kindermusik class with ALL ages moving, singing and playing together. It's a perfect choice if you find yourself juggling several activities and schedules throughout the week. It's a great new way to have Family Fun with your children, and children of all ages, and see them teaching, growing and learning from each other, through a multi-age, multi-level musical experience. 30% discounts for 2nd Child. DROP IN classes welcomed anytime.
Meet with new parents like yourselves to share stories, learn new things, and enjoy some pleasant company. Many PEP volunteers and their children have made lifelong friendships through these groups.
New groups begin every three months, offering an opportunity to meet parents with babies the same age as yours. It's a time to share experiences and derive support from one another. We also provide speaker from all areas of parenting. This group meets every Monday, from 10-12 in the Fireside Room at Bethania Evangelical Lutheran Church in Solvang. Please note that PEP rents space from the church and is not affiliated with it.
Summer Program beginning June 9 for 10 weeks!
Held at the beautiful Girsh Park in Goleta, California participants will work with mixed media all summer long. Watercolor on canvas, learning to 'throw' their own pottery on our potter's wheel, creating murals in our 'rip and tear' segment to each support the fun and enrichment of your child's summer experience.
$35 8:15-11:45am or $25 3:00-5:00pm Mon - Fri
$200 10-5 or $150 10-2 Mon - Fri *pizza party included on Friday
7 day advance reservations required for the care and safety of your child.
KidzArt summer camps take a walk on the wild side. Expect our summer Safari, Caribbean, Mythical and World adventures to be a roaring good time! Using artist quality media, campers draw and paint animals, whimsical creatures, portraits, landscapes, nature, and still life; sculpt clay into keepsake treasures; and create elaborate multi-media projects. With all new curriculum, campers explore and express their creativity, learn techniques, and gain drawing confidence.
No experience needed! Outdoor activity and games included. Campers bring lunch & snack.
When school's out, kids around the country visit selected Regal theatres for the Family Film Festival. It's a fun-filled nine weeks of movies for kids and parents. Since 1991, Regal has provided this service to the community, and best of all it's FREE!
Selected G & PG movies start at 10AM each Tuesday and Wednesday during the festival. First-come, first-served seating is limited to theatre capacity. The Free Family Film Festival is safe, lots of fun and a great way for kids to spend a weekday morning in the summer.
PLAYING THIS WEEK:
Tia's show is a wonderful combination of songs you and your kids sing together at home, plus some creative and fun new songs!
Special guest Macworld Senior Editor Christopher Breen. Chris has been writing about the Macintosh since the latter days of the Reagan administration. He currently writes Macworld's Daily Tips, as well as Game Room, the magazine's monthly games column. When not engaged in journalistic pursuits, Chris works as a professional musician in the San Francisco Bay Area. For an idea of what to expect on July 9th, see Chris's Macworld video of iTunes Tips.
Come and bring all your iPod, iPhone and other Apple questions and have fun with Chris! Free admission. Refreshments and the chance to win an Apple TV!!!
Drawing is open to members only, but you can join at the meeting!
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