A free lecture and book-signing by Elizabeth Rush, author of the UCSB Reads 2020 selection Rising: Dispatches from the New American Shore.

Author of the 2019 Pulitzer Prize finalist Rising: Dispatches from the New American Shore, Elizabeth Rush explores how humans adapt to changes enacted upon them by forces seemingly beyond their control.

FREE event; no advance tickets required
Call the Arts & Lectures ticket office at (805) 893-3535 for your tickets!
https://artsandlectures.ucsb.edu/Details.aspx?PerfNum=4302

Education program on communication, behavior and self-care helps families facing Alzheimer’s on May 5, 12, 19, & 26

The Santa Barbara Council of Charitable Gift Planners is hosting a virtual meeting with the topic “The Impact of the SECURE and CARE Acts on Donors and Charities" on Tuesday, May 5.

The Breast Cancer Resource Source Center offers bi-monthly support group sessions for women dealing with a diagnosis and treatment of breast cancer. Sessions are facilitated the lst and 3rd Wednesday of each month by Cece Morton Jackson, LMFT, MA. Cece focuses on counseling women experiencing various stages of grief, trauma and stigma She offers clients insight-oriented counseling to facilitate positive change. Please contact pam@bcrcsb.org for the zoom link

Learn exactly how to elevate your writing through unique and inspiring weekly themes and how these techniques can translate into improving your relationships! Get the Support and Accountability you need, so you can create your dream copy quickly and easily.

Inside Wine Santa Barbara will host a series of 3 virtual winemaker tastings to be conducted via the videoconferencing app Zoom in the month of May and June. Participants will purchase the wines online in advance of a tasting. Each winemaker will lead participants through an online tasting of the wines while discussing winemaking techniques and philosophy. Participants can join one or all tastings, which will be held on Thursday evenings beginning at 5:15 pm. May 7th features the winemaker from Buscador and his bold Bordeaux, Rhone and Burgundian varietals.

The research for the catalogue raisonné, by bringing together information about Agnes Martin’s complete body of work, has made it possible to better understand the development of her early work as well as some of the stylistic shifts and thematic changes throughout her career. This presentation will describe the research for the catalogue raisonné, presenting anecdotes about newly found works and interesting discoveries, as well as giving examples of observations that have influenced a new understanding of Agnes Martin’s art.

Image: "Agnes Martin in the Studio" (detail), 1992. Photo by Charles R. Rushton, courtesy Pace Gallery, New York.

Join us on Friday, May 8 at 5 p.m. as we celebrate the Class of 2020 with a virtual commencement ceremony. For details and the link to the ceremony, visit: https://buff.ly/2SFZfhJ

VNA Health is pleased to announce, one of Santa Barbara’s signature annual events, the 19th Annual Mother’s Day Luncheon is transforming into a virtual celebration. Let us virtually join together on Friday, May 8th, as VNA Health recognizes Sue Birch, as the Honored Mother, and Adelle “Chris” Dyer, as the Remembered Mother.

As we continue to walk through the COVID-19 crisis, the safety and well-being of our staff, supporters, and the Santa Barbara community is our number one priority. We may be unable to gather physically, but we can gather in spirit and in a manner that supports public health.

Our Honorees exemplify the compassionate and generous traits of the women who founded VNA Health in Santa Barbara over 111 years ago. The virtual event will be a celebration of mothers and caregivers. Join us for an online event filled with performances and an online raffle will also be available for the public to participate in!

Your support will help provide charity care and life enrichment services, even amidst the challenges presented by COVID-19.

For questions please contact lailan.mcgrath@vna.health or 805.690.6218 or visit www.vna.health/luncheon

Click the “Make a Donation” or “View the Raffle” to participate in this event.

Now more than ever, we need to come together as a community to help those most vulnerable and provide the healthcare necessary to live well.

Hotel Santa Barbara Makers Workshop Series - Mother's Day Brass Earring Workshop led by Red Tail Jewelry's Alice Matiosian

PFLAG Santa Barbara May 11 Virtual Support Meeting - All are welcome but pre-registration is required.