Staying Safe on the Trails with Santa Barbara County Search and Rescue Free Online Presentation with Q&A Thursday, August 18th, 5:30pm Join Santa Barbara County Search and Rescue team members Nelson Trichler and Susie Thielman, as they share about what Search and Rescue does, the history of the organization, the types of calls they go

Trust president Tony Budrovich shares Catalina Island’s storied past and bright future on the occasion of the conservancy’s golden anniversary

Honoring the Catalina Island Conservancy’s past and future roles in protecting the island’s natural beauty, the Santa Barbara Maritime Museum (SBMM) presents “Catalina Island Conservancy: 50 Years of Island Stewardship,” a live talk to be held at the museum on Thursday, August 18, 2022, at 7 pm. Conservancy president and CEO Tony Budrovich will illuminate the trust’s history of preservation and share his vision forward. This in-person event is free for SBMM Navigator Circle Members, $10 for all other members, and $20 for the general public; registration is required. There will be a pre-lecture reception for members from 6:15 to 6:45 pm. Register at https://sbmm.org/santa-barbara-event/catalina-conservancy/ and become a member at https://sbmm.org/membership/

Come hear messages from loved ones in the Afterlife!
$40/person. Register at: proofofafterlife.eventbrite.com

Monthly Westmont Public Telescope Night

UCSB Arts & Lectures presents Hot Fun in the Summertime: Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle, on Friday, August 19th at the County Courthouse Sunken Garden at 8:30 p.m.

Food, live music, silent & live auction to benefit the Santa Ynez Valley Therapeutic Riding Program

Free community event bringing together friends and neighbors. Enjoy breathtaking views of Lake Los Carneros and the mountains. Bring your own picnic and beverages or purchase Dam Pupusas, Dam Tamales, and/or Dam Tacos from Elubia’s Kitchen. Water will be provided but alcohol will not be sold as in years past. Live music from local bluegrass group the Salt Martians and kid-friendly activities, including face-painting and Kona Ice Truck. Dam Dinner t-shirts and City of Goleta’s 20-Year merch will be available for purchase.

The Good Good Show is a monthly stand up comedy show featuring the best comedians working today!

Dressage Returns to the Historic Earl Warren Showgrounds, Showcasing a Display of Beauty and Precision to the Santa Barbara Community

The Arroyo Hondo Preserve is open to the public on the first and third full weekends of each month, advanced reservations required. An abundance of native plants and mule deer, foxes, hawks, and other wildlife can be seen throughout the preserve, making for a family friendly adventure or a peaceful solo hike.

Join Hospice of Santa Barbara on Wednesday, August 24th at 6:00 PM for their next illuminate Speaker Series Event: A Conversation with Dr. Kelly McGonigal.