The Egg Woman
There is something about chickens that makes me not take myself so seriously.
Year: 2013
Rusack Ballard Canyon Syrah
Review of Rusack Vineyards Ballard Canyon Estate Reserve Syrah 2011.
The Whittaker Adobe
Elmer Whittaker was an important figure in the historic preservationist movement in Santa Barbara.
Matt Costa Heads Overseas for New Album
Brushfire Records’ golden boy returns with a lush and guest star–filled new record.
My First Bike
It was emerald green, brand spanking new, and given to me by Captain Kangaroo.
It’s Time to Get On Board
Remember the fun and imagination of model railroads? The Parkinson Association of Santa Barbara is sponsoring its annual RAILROAD DAYS fundraiser on Saturday and Sunday, June 8th and 9th from 10AM – 5PM. The event takes place at 1143 Camino Viejo in Montecito. Operators from local railroad clubs will be running indoor HO scale model trains and G scale outdoor trains all day. Children and adults of all ages will have a great time! There will be food, raffle prizes and a special scavenger hunt for the kids. Entry fee is $5 per person and free for children age 2 and under.
Search Dog Foundation Receives $150K Donation from Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Indians
Search Dog Foundation, which trains and deploys canine-firefighter teams to disaster sites to look for people buried alive beneath wreckage, has received $150,000 from the Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Indians Foundation to help complete its National Training Center project in Santa Paula, Calif.
‘Cooking for Film Night’ book signing set for June 1 in Montecito
“South Coast author and business coach Dr. Kyre Adept will sign copies of her new cookbook, “Cooking for Film Night,” from 3 to 5 p.m. June 1 at the Tecolote Book Shop, 1470 East Valley Road, Montecito.
WEV Founder, Author to be Honored June 5 at Women in Communications Luncheon
The Association of Women in Communications, Santa Barbara, will present its 2013 Women of Achievement Awards to Marsha Bailey, founder and CEO at Women’s Economic Ventures, and author Kathleen Sharp at a luncheon from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. June 5 at the Montecito Country Club, 920 Summit Road, Santa Barbara.
Eastsides Rides! / Eastside en Bici!
A FREE bike skills class for families will be offered on Saturday, May 18, 2013, from 9:00 am-12:00 pm at the Franklin Neighborhood Center located at 1136 East Montecito Street in Santa Barbara. This fun, bilingual event is for parents & kids to learn to drive your bike safely and confidently! Practice what you learned riding around the block. Raffle prizes include bikes, helmets, lights & locks! Bring your bike and a helmet if you have one. Everybody is welcome!
