Braille Institute is a non-profit organization whose mission is to positively transform the lives of those with vision loss. We offer a broad range of free programs, classes and services serving thousands of students of all ages helping to demonstrate that vision rehabilitation is a beginning, not an end.

We serve the community from seven centers, and hundreds of community outreach locations throughout Southern California, and lead popular national programs like Braille Challenge and Cane Quest. Our staff and volunteers understand losing your vision can be scary, but we believe it is not the end of independence, but a new way of living.

A variety of free classes, workshops and support groups are available to help you or a loved one stay active, remain independent and enjoy connections with others.

Sign up for individual events, workshops and seminars – free and open to everyone. Register online or call our Educational Programs Manager, Tracy Alfino, at (805) 898-8312 Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 5:00pm.

Join us for a Family Friendly Workshop on Saturday, October 2, from 1-4 pm PST! This workshop is designed to engage young audiences in the Act of Making Art in Public. Decorate an elephant prop and explore downtown public spaces to test the Power of Scale and Storytelling with your elephant. Learn camera techniques (suitable for ages 8-17) and discover how to tell the story of a public space.

Beginning Oct. 2, 2021, the Rotary Club of Santa Paula will once again be welcoming visitors to the Pumpkin Patch at Limoneira Ranch to celebrate the fall season

Join the Parkinson’s Foundation online on October 2 to learn about resources and support systems in the Central Coast area.

Beginning Oct. 2, 2021, the Rotary Club of Santa Paula will once again be welcoming visitors to the Pumpkin Patch at Limoneira Ranch to celebrate the fall season.

In addition to offering one of the largest pumpkin patches in Ventura County, the Pumpkin Patch at Limoneira Ranch is home to a 5.5-acre Corn MAiZE that has been featured on CNN, National Geographic, CBS, NBC, Discovery, People Magazine and more.

Pumpkin Patch visitors will also have the opportunity to enjoy delicious food, face painting, a petting zoo, pony rides, hay rides and pyramids, live music, crafts, games, and the famous Pumpkin Chucker.

Located at 12471 Foothill Road in Santa Paula, the Pumpkin Patch will be open every Saturday and Sunday in October from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. General admission is $10 per person, and children 2 years of age and younger are free. Certain activities — including the Corn MAiZE, pony rides, face painting, games, and food and beverage booths — have an additional fee.

“Every year, we strive to make our Pumpkin Patch bigger and better,” said Marilyn Appleby, president of the Rotary Club of Santa Paula. “After taking a year off due to the pandemic, we are excited to welcome the community back to our best Pumpkin Patch yet. We have plenty of tricks up our sleeves, and it’s sure to be a treat for all ages.”

The Pumpkin Patch attracts approximately 20,000 visitors from Southern California and beyond each year. To learn more, visit http://www.pumpkinpatchatlimoneiraranch.com.

The Santa Barbara Friends of the Library will host a book sale fundraiser in front of the Central Library on Anapamu St. on Saturday, Oct. 2nd, from 10:00-3:00 p.m. A great selection of fiction, non fiction, and children's books will be for sale. All items will be reasonably priced. The proceeds will go to support library programs and to purchase books for the library.

Santa Barbara Elks Lodge #613, AMVETS Santa Barbara Post 3 and VFW Post 1649 pay tribute to the 13 Fallen Soldiers in Afghanistan, October 2nd 11:00AM to 12:00PM at the SB Elks Lodge 150 N. Kellogg Ave. Santa Barbara

Celebrate Family History Month at the Santa Barbara County Genealogical Society's Open House on Sunday, October 3 from 1-4pm.

AHA! is offering after-school programs this fall in person. Our programs are a fun place for teens to connect and make friends while developing social emotional and leadership skills. Your teen can register by filling out an application at: https://ahasb.org/

St. Mark's-in-the-Valley Episcopal Church invites the community to bring their animals to the free annual "Blessing of the Animals" event on Sunday, October 3, 2021

AHA! is offering after-school programs this fall in person. Our programs are a fun place for teens to connect and make friends while developing social emotional and leadership skills. Your teen can register by filling out an application at: https://ahasb.org/