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.

David Torres, a graduate student in the Choral Conducting Program, will present a Doctor of Musical Arts recital, titled "Coming Home," with members of Vocal Affinity on Monday, August 2, 2021 at 6 pm PDT as a YouTube Premiere via the Department of Music's YouTube channel. The program will include Mack Wilburg's Bound for the Promised Land; Don MacDonald's When the Earth Stands Still; William Billings' David’s Lamentation; Robert Manookin's O Lord, I Have Trusted in Thee; and more. Torres is a student of UC Santa Barbara Sorensen Director of Choral Music Dr. Nicole Lamartine.

For further details visit https://music.ucsb.edu/news/event/2273

Fiesta dancers at La Cumbre Plaza August 3rd - 7th.

The Santa Barbara County Genealogical Society is pleased to announce that the Sahyun Library is reopening on Tuesday, August 3, following over a year-long closure due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

Bart J.C. Devolder
Chief Conservator, Princeton University Museum of Art

The "Ghent Altarpiece" (1432) by Jan and Hubert van Eyck is one of the most iconic works of Western art as it embodies the birth of new skills and vision. The artwork in itself is often claimed to be the most stolen painting in history and in spite of its many voyages it is a miracle that until this day only one panel is missing.

Downtown Santa Barbara is proud to announce the return of the 1st Thursday Art Walk.

Permatint Art Collective presents

An evening of music, art, games & prizes!

A Permatint Experience

Join our expert speakers discuss topics related to diabetes and COVID-19, returning safely to school in the fall, navigating the mental health effects of the pandemic on students, COVID-19 accommodations for students 504 plans, and much more!

Join UCSB Arts & Lectures as they present Rush Hour Thursday, Aug. 5th at 8:30 p.m. at the West Wind Drive-In. Gates open at 7 PM. First come, first served. Arrive early for food trucks, concessions, prize drawings and a live set by DJ Darla Bea! Detective Inspector Lee (Jackie Chan) is the pride of

Blood Drive Friday, August 6 Santa Barbara Elks Lodge 150 North Kellogg- Goleta 3:00pm -6:30pm in the Bloodmobile To make an appointment visit www.donos.vitalant.org and enter blood drive code 1069 or call (805)542-8500, There is an urgent need for all blood types and a critical shortage of O-type blood. We need your help to keep

Casa del Herrero will be holding a sculpture exhibition with
artwork placed throughout the estate’s historic garden spaces. The Casa is pleased to announce
this new exhibition, Symbiotic – Seven Contemporary Sculptors at Historic Casa del Herrero,
which will be on view from July 7 to November 24, 2021

American Legion Post 49 Pancake Breakfast $10 Donation