Association for Women in Communications Santa Barbara (AWC-SB) mixes up its monthly meet-ups in the summer, getting together for Books for Breakfast. Join us on Zoom, July 1st at 8 AM, for a casual discussion of “Because Internet: Understanding the New Rules of Language,” by Gretchen McCulloch.

Join Pierre Claeyssens Veterans Foundation for a 4th of July Celebration on KEYT-TV Channel 3 at 6:00 PM for a one-hour show.

Guided tour of local ecological reserve.

Join Orian Lathrop AMFT and Brian Delshad AMFT for an interactive webinar on the topic of vulnerability. You will be given specific tools to help you move away from perfectionism and create space for vulnerability in your life and relationships. When you are vulnerable, you open yourself up to being loved for who you are, just as you are. When you set an example of vulnerability for others, they feel safe with and cared for by you. Pre-register at: https://tinyurl.com/StrengthInVulnerability

This summer, Parallel Stories goes virtual in an online launch for Santa Barbara resident and Museum literary partner Sameer Pandya and his debut novel "Members Only."

Make a ReUse Robot in a free Art From Scrap Workshop!

If you have concerns related to homeowners or small business insurance amid the on-going threat of wildfires and COVID-19, please join Senator Hannah-Beth Jackson, Assemblymember Monique Limón, and Congressman Salud Carbajal, for a tele town hall on Wednesday, July 8 at 5:30 p.m. with California Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara to have your questions answered.

Cost:Free, but registration is required
To Register: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_63q7t6RtSFygiYwctckwAA
The Santa Barbara Maritime Museum (SBMM) is delighted to invite the community to participate in its 2020 State of the Ship, which is open to the public and being conducted via a free Zoom Webinar. If you’ve never attended this event before, it is a great opportunity to learn more about SBMM, its interests, programs, exhibits and plans for the future…and to be able to ask questions and make suggestions through the webinar’s chat feature. Since this is the 20th Anniversary of the museum, which opened on July 29, 2000, this year’s program will include three speakers—Past President Bob Duncan talking about the founding of the museum and its early years, Executive Director Greg Gorga recalling major accomplishments and issues faced in 2020, and current Board President Don Barthelmess revealing what the museum has in store for 2021.

Each year, the Environmental Defense Center hosts the biggest environmental fundraiser in our region, and this year we are doing it a tiny bit different. Join us at 6:00 PM on Thursday, July 9th for Green & Blue: Living Room Edition. We will recreate much of what makes Green & Blue such a fun event, but this time from the comfort of your own home. The virtual event will have special guests, an environmental hero, our famous live auction, and great company. In addition, our beloved silent auction will take place from Monday, June 29th-July 9th, so don’t miss your chance to bid on some great items from local wineries, restaurants, and vendors! Get your FREE ticket to join the fun at www.EnvironmentalDefenseCenter.org/GB

This Saturday, July 11th we will be handing out 140 boxes of fresh food to the community.

Weekends on the Westside: Come and Support local businesses at this street closure. Enjoy a car exhibition and pop up shops!

True stories, performed by their authors - funny, personal, touching and heartwarming.