Come revel in the freedom of a fresh-air boot camp at Alameda Park East! Featuring a combination of cardio blasts interspersed with strength training, your stress will melt away as you lift dumbbells & kettlebells, thump battle ropes & negotiate cones, hurdles, and more! Feel like running ladders? We got that. Jumping rope? No problem. Doing a quick lap around the park? Let’s make it happen. Joining me in a bun-busting squat routine or round of tabata between weight training intervals are options, too, but however you raise that heart rate, you’ll work at your own pace and fitness level, and at the same time, be inspired to try just a little harder—and go just a little more. Under the sun of lovely Santa Barbara, and the watchful eye of a credentialed Group X instructor, you’ll gain muscle, burn fat, and make fast friends with like-minded people—all while having a great time.

A summer only opportunity, the June schedule for the hour-long Boot Camps is set for Tuesdays at 5:30 pm, and Saturdays at 10 am. The extended July calendar includes an extra, evening class in addition to Tuesdays at 5:30 pm—meeting Thursdays at 5:30 pm, as well--and with a slightly earlier start time for Saturday classes of: 9:30 am.

Covid-19 cautionary practices in place! Hand sanitizer, gloves, and disinfectant wipes are located strategically throughout class set-up, and social distancing is a snap in the wide open space of Alameda Park*. Participants are encouraged to bring their own face coverings, but face masks are available on request. Note: as per current City guidelines, exercising mask-free at a safe social distance is also acceptable as of this writing.

Sold individually for 15.- per class, interested parties can find out more information online at kardiowithkaren.com and pre-purchase spots in class as desired. For those preferring to pay on the go, cash and all major credit cards are accepted at the park before class, too. Contact Karen directly at kardiokaren@gmail.com or (805) 335-7662 with any questions.

Special discount for July participants: bring a friend and pay half-price.

*class is held in the southeast quadrant of Alameda Park East, (just down from Kid’s World) Alameda Park East is located between Micheltorena & Sola streets, and Santa Barbara & Garden.

This is the kick-off session for the Santa Barbara Women's Political Committee (SBWPC) new webinar series for individuals considering running for political office, elected and appointed in 2020. This introductory webinar is about understanding the nuts and bolts of getting your campaign on track for success. Speakers include elected officers and campaign experts.

Fresh air and activity are proven factors for optimizing health—and reducing stress. The fresh-air Boot Camps at Alameda Park East this summer offer you the opportunity to enjoy both. Staged by Kardio with Karen, the combination of cardio blasts interspersed with strength training stations will melt away stress, and those extra pandemic pounds we’re all carrying around, to boot.

The variety of exercise choices makes this a sure bet for every age and fitness level. You’ll lift dumbbells & kettlebells, heft medicine balls & master stability balls, thump battle ropes & negotiate hurdles, elevations, and more! Feel like running ladders or jumping rope? No problem. Doing cone drills or a quick lap around the park? That’s on deck, too. Joining the instructor in a bun-busting squat routine or round of tabata between weight training intervals are options, too, but however you raise that heart rate, you’ll work at your own pace and ability, and at the same time, be inspired to try just a little harder–and go just a little more. Under the sun of lovely Santa Barbara, and the watchful eye of a credentialed Group X instructor, you’ll gain muscle, burn fat, and make fast friends with like-minded people–all while having a great time.

A summer only opportunity, the June schedule for the hour-long Boot Camps is set for Tuesdays at 5:30 pm, and Saturdays at 10 am. The July calendar includes an additional class, and convenes Tuesdays at 5:30 pm, Thursdays at 5:30 pm, with a slightly earlier start time on Saturdays at 9:30 am.
Covid-19 cautionary practices in place! Hand sanitizer, gloves, and disinfectant wipes are located strategically throughout class set-up, and social distancing is a snap in the wide open space of Alameda Park*. Participants are encouraged to bring their own face coverings, but face masks are available on request.

Sold individually for just 15.- per class, pay online at https://www.kardiowithkaren.com & leave your wallet at home. Rather pay as you go? No problem! Cash, and all major credit cards are accepted at the park before class, too. Contact Karen directly at kardiokaren@gmail.com or (805) 335-7662 with any questions. Special discount for July attendees: bring a friend and pay half-price.

So come on Santa Barbara. Join the fun–disguised as exercise. Exercise your right to enlist today!

A LIVE Pay-Per-View event with Kenny Loggins for only $15!

Even during these unique times, Assistance League® of Santa Barbara (ALSB) is finding ways to continue serving those in need in our community

Clay Studio is excited to offer Clay at Home summer camp from June 29–July 31 this year for ages 8–12. During week-long live virtual sessions, students will learn to make their own clay creations while incorporating elements of design and nature.

Join Associate Marriage and Family Therapist, AHA! Group facilitator, and self-care enthusiast Amber Phares for a workshop focusing on the gifts and challenges of self-care during uncertain and stressful times.
Preregistration URL: https://tinyurl.com/SelfCareTheHarderThingToDo

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."