Local Artist

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If you roam the coastline anywhere from Montecito to Goleta, there’s a fair
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Target to open small-format

An artist's rendering shows the Target store that is planned near the intersection of State Street and La Cumbre Road
you’ve stopped him to talk, you’re not alone; many people do. The painter, Chris
Potter, says he enjoys hearing people’s stories about the place he’s working. His
commitment to capturing local landscapes is impressive, especially for a guy

store in SB this year

who used to be a stock broker.
You can read the full story on Page 5.
Staff Report
Target plans to open its first store in Santa
Barbara in October, a 34,000-square foot,
small-format store in the Galleria at the cor-
ner of State Street and La Cumbre Road.
Target officials say their strategic priorities
include reaching new shoppers by expand-
ing small-format stores in dense suburban
neighborhoods, urban areas and near college
campuses.
The retailer is on track to operate 130
small-format stores by the end of 2019,
serving new customers in communities and
neighborhoods where a traditional-sized Tar-
get store may not fit.  The company says that
shoppers at its existing small-format stores
around the country have responded well.
“We are thrilled to be joining the Santa
Barbara community in 2018 and look for-
ward to providing guests with a convenient
shopping experience that is uniquely Target.
Our Galleria store will offer residents and
visitors the ease and inspiration of a curated
assortment of home goods, apparel and more,
as well as a pick-up point for online orders,”
said Mark Schindele, Target’s senior vice
president for properties.
Target has signed a lease with Gryphon
Capital for the Galleria store, which will
offer residents and visitors a quick-trip
shopping experience with an assortment that
includes groceries; adult beverages; home
décor and accessories; beauty products; toys
and sporting goods; portable technology
items and accessories; clothing and acces-
sories for men, women and children; and a
CVS Pharmacy.
Target’s order pickup service allows cus-
tomers to buy online but get secure delivery
at a store.
Company officials say the Galleria Target
store will employ 50 to 70 people.
In October, the company announced plans
to raise its minimum hourly wage  to $11,
along with a commitment to increasing it
minimum hourly wage to $15 by the end of
2020, as part of a strategy to hire and retain
good employees and provide the best possi-
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destruction from mud slides after the
Thomas Fire, United Way of Santa Barbara
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have re-established their support effort as the
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after the start of the Thomas Fire, the largest
wildfire in state history.
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close to $2.7 million has been raised.
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the Thomas Fire devastated the Central
Coast, our community is again facing terrible
destruction and the tragic loss of family and
friends,” said Steve Ortiz, United Way of
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Cathy Murillo sworn in as SB’s 50th mayor
Eric Friedman, Kristen Sneddon and Gregg Hart take office; Helene Schneider, Frank Hotchkiss, Bendy White exit
By Joshua Molina
Noozhawk
On a day that was darkened by the tragic
mudslides and flooding in Montecito, three
council members and a new mayor were sworn
into office Jan. 9 in Santa Barbara.
Kristen Sneddon, the top vote-getter in
District 4, acknowledged the mood of the mo-
ment in her opening comments.
“I know we are in the midst of a devastat-
ing natural disaster right now, and my heart is
really with the families in need right now, and
with gratitude to the first responders and our
exemplary city staff and emergency workers,”
Sneddon said.
“It’s been quite a whirlwind since the election.
We have had fires and now flood, and I got to
learn very quickly first-hand how amazing our
city is.”
Sneddon, who attended Santa Barbara High
School and raised three children with her
husband, thanked her family, including her late
father-in-law, former Santa Barbara County
District Attorney Tom Sneddon, who she said
was very much with her “in spirit.”
Sneddon also thanked former mayors Helene
Schneider and Sheila Lodge for their support
during her City Council run.
“I treasure the city,” said Sneddon, an environ-
mental science instructor at Santa Barbara City
College. “I take this responsibility very seriously.
I am here to serve you with an open door and an
open heart.”
On the same day, Schneider stepped down be-
cause of term limits, and Cathy Murillo, elected
in November, took her place as mayor.
Schneider served 14 years on the City Coun-
cil, including the past eight as mayor.
She was first elected in 2003 as a feminist
progressive, alongside Das Williams and Brian
Newly sworn into seats on the Santa Barbara City Council are, from left, Gregg Hart, Eric Friedman, Kristen Sneddon and Mayor Cathy Murillo.
Barnwell. Over time she moved to the mid-
dle and gained new supporters in the political
middle and on the right, who respected her for
intellectual acumen and the ability to listen to
perspectives other than her own.
Schneider thanked her mother, Diane Sadowy,
who has watched every one of her daughter’s
public meetings over the past 14 years.
“Being mayor of Santa Barbara is an op-
portunity of a lifetime,” Schneider said. “The
opportunity to serve in such a spectacular place
is something I will treasure forever. Thank you
so much for the opportunity to serve you as your
mayor.”
Murillo also praised Schneider.
“You’re a powerful role model for girls and
teens, and young women and middle-aged
women and older women, and we sure need that
sense of empowerment right now,” Murillo said.
Murillo thanked the community, city staff,
first responders and her family. She spoke with
the same sense of hope and optimism that she
Joshua Molina / Noozhawk photo
carried during her mayoral campaign, saying
she stands ready to lead Santa Barbara to an
“ever-brighter” future.
“I hope we can welcome 2018 with renewed
spirits and a sense of optimism,” Murillo said.
“I am honored to serve as your mayor.
“It is humbling to serve as the first Latina
mayor of Santa Barbara,” said Murillo, who
delivered part of her speech in Spanish.
Harwood “Bendy” White, who has served
more than 30 years for the city, as a councilman,
planning commissioner, water commissioner and
on other city boards, became emotional during
his farewell speech.
“I have been doing this for half of my life-
time,” he said, pausing to pull out Kleenex from
his suit pocket.
White thanked a long list of former city
employees and public servants, including Don
Olson, Brian Barnwell, Bill Mahan, Steve Mack,
John Jostes, Grant House, Jim Armstrong and
dozens of others.
White then broke into tears: “I want to thank
my wife, Kathy, and I want you to stand up,
Kathy.”
Eric Friedman and Gregg Hart were also
sworn into office. It’s Hart’s fourth term on the
council, although they were not consecutive.
“I am proud to be here to serve you all,”
Friedman said.
Hart noted that he has lived in Santa Barbara
his entire life, and that he was inspired to go into
public service by his father, the city’s former
library director.
“I am extremely proud of Santa Barbara,”
Hart said. “I am so fortunate to have had the
opportunity to represent our community and the
residents of the 6th District. I look forward to
working with all of you to help the citizens of
Santa Barbara for the next period of time.”
Councilman Frank Hotchkiss also said good-
bye after eight years of service.
“For all the times that you, whoever you are,
you came to listen to us, listen to me, I am sure
it wasn’t always easy, but I thank you very much
for doing it, and I thank you for listening now,”
Hotchkiss said.
Noozhawk staff writer Joshua Molina can be
reached at jmolina@noozhawk.com.
Joshua Molina / Noozhawk photo
Helene Schneider attended her last meeting as Santa Barbara
mayor on Jan. 9.

"Sprinkles on Top" is a plein air painting by Chris Potter.
Prolific local artist Chris Potter paints the
landscapes of Santa Barbara in living color
By Leah Etling
Contributing Writer
If you roam the
coastline anywhere
between Montecito
and Goleta, there’s
a fair chance that
you’ve seen a lone
painter at work
on a landscape
painting, a painting
that looks like it’s
shaping up to be
pretty good.
Perhaps you’ve wanted to snap a photo of
that painter’s easel with the image of the land-
scape he’s carefully crafting behind it, creating
art in real time. Or perhaps you simply saved
the image in your head, another reminder of
how beautiful our local landscapes can be.
Chris Potter, the artist at that easel, has had
plenty of strangers interrupt him while he’s out
painting the South Coast’s most scenic views
and vistas. Some have even become friends and
buyers of his art. Many want to tell him a story
about the spot where he’s working that day.
“It’s been really cool to get to know how
and why people love certain things about Santa
Barbara,” said Potter, who grew up in Goleta
and attended Dos Pueblos High School and UC
Santa Barbara. “They’ll tell me stories about
things that aren’t here anymore, and sometimes
I even paint those things in. I know so many
people now, just because I go to their favorite
spots.”
Eventually, that painting Potter is working on
outdoors will likely hang on a living room wall.
Since 2009, he has completed more than 3,000
paintings, most of them with plein air origins.
To make a living making art, he approaches his
non-traditional work like a regular job.
“After college, I became a stock broker. But
I made a pact with myself that I would do art
every day, no matter what my job was,” he
recalled. He spent seven years working in San
Diego and Santa Barbara as a broker, using his
PERFECTION EN PLEIN AIR
Chris Potter's artwork, along with that of local
artist Kevin Gleason, will be on display through
February in the Pritzlaff Conservation Center
Gallery at the Santa Barbara Botanic Garden,
1212 Mission Canyon Road.
lunch breaks and other off hours to paint.
Potter knew early on that an office-based
existence was not his ideal life choice.
“When I’m frustrated (now) with painting,
I think to myself, where would I be if I was in
that brokerage right now? Would I be at the
copy machine, or hearing it from some client
on the phone?”
When he quit the 9-to-5 life, he remembered
the lessons of his UCSB years, and he took a
leap.
Potter had started his undergraduate studies
as a computer science major but was encour-
aged to pursue what he was truly passionate
about by his roommate, a surfer and guitar
player from Hawaii named Jack Johnson (yes,
that Jack Johnson).
“He was so incredibly talented, and he real-
ly inspired me with the idea that you could do
whatever you wanted in life,” Potter recalled.
He switched his major to psychology, a subject
that fascinated him, and then started taking art
studio classes. His paintings were huge and
abstract, filled with bright colors and “really
nice shapes.”
Today, those shapes are the foundation of his
landscape paintings.
“If you really look at my paintings, under-
neath the structure, there are really nice shapes.
Nothing can be lumpy,” Potter said.
“Lumpy” is probably the last word that
would come to mind when looking at Potter’s
work. Curating the colors, textures, and raw
layered landscapes of the South Coast is his
innate talent. Whether it’s the reflective waters
of Santa Barbara Harbor or the layered terrain
off San Marcos Pass, his brush communicates
the scene with vigor.
“I know people say we don’t have seasons
here. It’s not true. You just need to be more sen-
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sitive to them,” he wrote in a blog post about
one of his paintings. Observations like those
carry more weight when the writer spends
five days a week immersed in the landscape.
Potter’s blog posts on chrispotterart.com are
wry and witty, and just short enough to keep
the reader wanting more.
After giving up his stock-broker career for
full-time art, Potter set a strict schedule for
himself. Four days a week are spent plein air
painting, non-negotiable six-hour stretches of
work outdoors. A fifth day is spent on the golf
course, for athletic and mental relief. On the
weekends, he’s usually with his family — he
and his wife, Julie, have two children, ages 8
and 10.
His unconventional career, and Julie’s work
as a small-business owner delivering organic
produce, enables the family to travel. Last
summer they spent two months in France,
where Potter was able to paint some of the
same scenes as post-Impressionist painter
Vincent van Gogh, one of his artistic idols.
But unlike van Gogh, Potter has the advan-
tage of making art in the era of social media
marketing, which enables him to easily and
successfully share his work via Facebook and
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Instagram. Viral marketing has enabled him
to keep in close touch with his audience – and
even sell paintings while he’s still on location
creating them.
It’s an art economy that van Gogh, who was
never successful in his lifetime, could never
imagine. And even when he was a young
artist, Potter thought his existence would be
similar.
”I always liked art, but I never wanted to
engage in it. Everybody said you’d be a starv-
ing artist, or you’d only be famous when you
were dead,” he recalled.
Sometimes it’s great to be wrong.
Potter’s artwork, along with that of local
artist Kevin Gleason, will be on display
through February in the Pritzlaff Conservation
Center Gallery at the Santa Barbara Botanic
Garden, 1212 Mission Canyon Road.
Potter’s work is also on continuous display
at Distinctive Framing, 1333 State St. in Santa
Barbara.
You can also find him on Facebook at Chris Potter
Art: https://www.facebook.com/Chris-Potter-
Art-162965277062223; and on Instagram @
chrispotterart: www.instagram.com/chrispotterart.
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It’s a good time to
review your revocable
living trust
By Bradley Hollister
Contributing Writer
A
couple’s revocable living trust can
be freely amended during their joint
lifetimes. Amendments can be used
to adapt to changes in law, family circum-
stances or the couple’s wishes.
Once the first spouse passes away, howev-
er, a revocable living trust usually becomes
wholly or partly irrevocable and cannot be
easily fixed or modified. Therefore, it must
be reviewed frequently and maintained to
ensure it achieves its intended purpose.
The American Taxpayer Relief Act of
2012 was enacted in January 2013. The
biggest change brought about by the act
was an increase in the individual estate tax
exemption amount.
While California does not have an estate
tax or “death tax,” California residents
are subject to federal estate taxes on death
for assets above and beyond a threshold
amount. This threshold amount is commonly
referred to as the individual estate tax ex-
emption amount, or simply the “exemption
amount.”
In recent years, the exemption amount has
been dramatically increased. In 2005, it was
$1.5 million and, in 2008, it was $2 million.
The current exemption amount, brought
about by the act, is $5.49 million for each
individual, adjusted annually for inflation.
Further, any unused estate tax exemption
amount by a deceased spouse is “portable”
to the surviving spouse, as long as a timely
“portability election” is made. Therefore, a
surviving spouse may be able to add his or
her deceased spouse’s exemption amount to
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As a result of these changes, estate taxes are
no longer a concern for most estates, and the
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longer necessary to avoid them. Also, an AB
Trust may carry negative tax consequences.
Prior to 2013, when the estate tax ex-
emption amount was much lower, attorneys
wisely advised their clients to execute a
certain type of revocable living trust called
an “AB Trust.”
Your trust may be unnecessarily compli-
cated.
Under an AB Trust, when the first spouse
passes away, the trust property is divided and
the survivor’s assets are allocated to a survi-
vor’s trust (the “A” Trust) and the decedent’s
assets are allocated to a decedent’s trust (the
“B” Trust). The decedent’s trust is irrevoca-
ble, and the survivor’s trust is revocable.
Since portability of the deceased spouse’s
Exemption Amount was not available, the
AB Trust was used to ensure that the couple
received “full credit” for the deceased
spouse’s exemption amount.
Today, the burdens of the AB Trust may
no longer be desirable because of the high
Exemption Amount and the benefit of por-
tability under the Act. You may now be able
to simplify your revocable living trust by
removing unnecessary administrative burden.
Your estate plan also may have negative
tax consequences
In California, most community property
assets receive a “step up” in tax basis at the
death of the first spouse. This means that
when a surviving spouse sells an asset, the
base value used to determine capital gains tax
is the value of the asset on the first spouse’s
of liability, or frequent use of caretakers.
If an AB Trust structure is desirable,
death, not the date the asset was purchased. you should consider using another type of
For example, a husband and wife purchase irrevocable trust, a qualified terminable
a home for $500,000, and on the husband’s interest property (“QTIP”) trust, rather than
death the home is valued at $750,000. The a bypass trust.
wife later sells the home for $1 million. She A key difference between a QTIP trust
will pay capital gains tax on $250,000 ($1 and a bypass trust is that the QTIP trust is
million minus $750,000). considered part of the surviving spouse’s
In comparison, if you have an AB Trust, estate — even though the surviving spouse
assets of the first spouse to die (transferred has limited rights to the assets held by
to the decedent’s trust) will not receive this the QTIP trust. Since the QTIP trust is
“step up.” considered part of the surviving spouse’s
You and your spouse may be able to avoid estate, assets held by the QTIP trust receive
these administrative burdens and negative tax a “step-up” in tax basis to fair market value
consequences of an AB Trust by amending at the surviving spouse’s death.
and restating your revocable living trust and In conclusion, if your estate plan was
possibly converting it to a “disclaimer trust.” prepared before 2013, you should have it
A disclaimer trust gives the surviving reviewed. A simple amendment may help
spouse the option to disclaim assets of the avoid unnecessary administrative burdens
deceased spouse, in which case they would and negative tax consequences.
automatically be transferred to a decedent’s
trust, or to keep all assets of the deceased Bradley Hollister is an associate at Rogers,
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An AB Trust will ensure one’s spouse does
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After flood and mud closed Richie's Barber Shop on Coast Village Road and curtailed business at Jamie Slone Wines, Richie's
moved temporarily to the tasting room to give haircuts.
2 local businesses unite to
recover from mudslides
Staff Report
Fire department and law enforcement per-
sonnel as well as many local residents have
been getting haircuts from Richie’s Barber-
shop at a new “pop up” location in the tasting
room of Jamie Slone Wines in downtown
Santa Barbara.
Richie’s Barbershop on Coast Village Road
is one of many business that were forced to
close and evacuate during cleanup after the
Thomas Fire mudslides, and the winetasting
room, like many other small businesses, had
lost almost all of its visitor traffic due to the
Highway 101 closure.
Santa Barbara resident Brandon Arlington
of CDB group had been wanting to help both
of the struggling business. He put the two
entrepreneurs together on Saturday night after
the mudslides, and by 9:30 a.m. Sunday the
first customer was in the barber chair.  By the
end of the day many more customers enjoyed
Networking group for
businesswomen opens
chapter in SB
Staff Report
The W Source, a nationwide networking
group for female professionals and service
providers, has launched a chapter in Santa
Barbara with 20 members, including CPAs,
attorneys and risk-management specialists.
The goal of The W Source is to help
members better serve the needs of their cli-
ents while growing their businesses through
networking. Members have access to tools
and resources that provide them an opportu-
nity to collaborate with other professionals
in their area.
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events
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“We were evacuated and had no place to musical accompaniment bring this modern fantasy to life with whimsy,
go until Brandon suggested that Jamie and I
meet each other. It was an immediate yes, and wit and a world of imagination.
we were cutting hair again and back to work.
Amazing,” Richie added.
“Thanks to people like Brandon Arlington,
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small local businesses like ours are coming
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barber chairs and all the extras to cut hair. The
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customers are really enjoying being a part of
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Impact of secondary
trauma is real; here’s help
The work we do, the news we watch, the stories
we hear can affect us profoundly
By Alana Walczak
For Noozhawk
I
am tired. It has been an absolutely
tragic and a horrible month. Like all
of you, I have been glued to the local
news and my Facebook feed for weeks now.
First, I was obsessively seeking out news
of the fire. I worried about the well-being of
friends and colleagues, monitored air-qual-
ity levels, juggled the physical and emo-
tional needs of two very scared daughters,
evacuated or helped others to evacuate, all
while trying to continue to do as much work
as possible. It was intense.
Then, just as firefighters heroically saved
our beautiful community, and life was start-
ing to get back to normal with the dawn of
a New Year, we’ve been hit with unimagin-
ably devastating mudslides and debris flows.
Again, I am glued to Facebook, press
briefings and news stories. I’ve emailed and
texted and called everyone I can think of
who lives in Montecito. I’m hearing the har-
rowing stories on the news, and also directly
from friends and colleagues.
And because we are a community of only
“one degree of separation,” even though
I haven’t been personally impacted, I
know way too many people who are. I feel
helpless. I’m tearful and heartbroken. I feel
overwhelmed.
And, of course, my children are equally
overwhelmed. They hear and feel my anxi-
ety, sadness and worry. They feel it at school
from friends and teachers. They carry it in
their little bodies all day, every day.
And I’m struggling too. At times, I feel
numb and at others, I feel agitated. I find
myself distracted and unable to focus. And,
although this may seem strange, I’ve felt
uncomfortable feeling happy.
I notice that I almost feel guilty if I smile
or laugh with a colleague. It feels wrong —
disrespectful, maybe — to enjoy the clear,
blue skies and sunshine we’ve had these
past few days.
It feels incongruous that when I wake
up in downtown Santa Barbara, the sun is
shining, there is no traffic, children are back
in school, and I’m back at work.
My routine is back to normal, my family
and immediate circle of friends are secure,
and I am not in danger. So, why do I feel so
fragile?
Because we are all suffering from second-
ary or vicarious trauma.   n Set realistic goals for yourself. Know
According to the National Child Trau-
matic Stress Network: “Secondary trau-
matic stress is the emotional duress that
results when an individual hears about the
first-hand trauma experiences of another.
Its symptoms mimic those of post-traumat-
ic stress disorder (PTSD).”
At CALM (Child Abuse Listening Medi-
ation), we concern ourselves with second-
ary trauma every day. Our counselors hear
horrible stories, and it is incumbent upon us
to think about how they care for themselves
so they can continue to do their work.
We practice mindfulness and encourage
self-care in order to combat the insidious ef-
fects of secondary trauma. We must be whole
and healthy before we can help others.
Right now, everyone in Santa Barbara
County is experiencing some form of primary
or secondary trauma. It’s an epidemic. For-
tunately, there are some things we can do to
help mitigate the effects of trauma.
I would like to share some valuable
suggestions adapted from “Transforming the
Pain: A Workbook on Vicarious Traumati-
zation for Helping Professionals who Work
with Traumatized Clients.”
It is important that we become aware of
how the work we do or the news we watch or
the stories we hear can impact us in profound
ways.
Achieving and maintaining a sense of bal-
ance and connection in our lives can prevent
us from experiencing secondary trauma or
can help to mitigate its harmful effects. Here
are several ways in which we can reduce the
impact of secondary trauma:
Awareness
n Acknowledge your own history of
trauma and be aware it can affect how you
respond to new traumas.
n Inventory your lifestyle choices and
make necessary changes. Are you getting
enough sleep? Are you exercising? Are you
allowing yourself downtime?
n Take care of yourself. Create a self-care
list and post it prominently in your home or
office. This list may encourage you to be cre-
ative, get outside and appreciate the weather,
take a weekend get-away, read a book, cook
a meal, spend time with friends, or just have
fun — however you define it.
Balance
n Give yourself permission to fully expe-
rience emotional reactions. Do not keep your
emotions bottled up and don’t judge yourself
for the range of feelings you feel. Let them
come, and then let them go.
your limits, accept them, and honor them.
n Seek out a new leisure activity or re-
connect with one you enjoyed in the past.
n Recognize negative coping skills and
avoid them. Substitute with the more positive
coping skills included in your self-care list.
Connection
n Avoid isolation. Now is the time to talk
to and connect with one another.
n Listen to feedback from colleagues,
friends and family members. Ask a family
member or close friend to check in on you.  
n Remember your spiritual side. A spiritu-
al practice or a faith community can provide
calm and connection.
n Strengthen
support systems.
Gather with friends
over a potluck dinner.
Find a meaningful way to vol-
unteer. Seek out a mentor, or be a mentor to
someone else.
We are all still coming to terms with
what we have experienced over the past five
weeks. There has been so much fear, anxiety
and stress. And now, we are moving into
disbelief, sadness and profound grief.
I believe our community will pull through
this tragedy and come out stronger and more
connected. We are resilient, and I encourage
all of us to care for ourselves as we care for
one another.
Alana Walczak is CEO of the nonprofit
CALM (Child Abuse Listening Mediation),
a leader in developing programs and
services that effectively treat child
abuse and promote healing,
as well as programs that
help prevent abuse through
family strengthen-
ing and support.
This article first
appeared on Nooz-
hawk on Jan. 19.
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FSA offering group,

individual recovery help
Staff Report about natural disasters.

I
n addition to its regular
services, the Family
Service Agency (FSA) is
providing mental health
counseling at a variety of
locations and starting a
support group in Santa Bar-
bara to help people cope with
the tragedies from the Montecito
mudslides.
“We all process trauma differently,” said
Executive Director Lisa Brabo. “Many peo-
ple in our community are finding themselves,
possibly for the first time in their lives, in
need of support to cope with grief and loss as
well as begin the recovery process. Our staff
Photo contributed is working hard to support those affected
Lauren Cantin, 14, was pulled from the wreckage after the mudslide swept away her home. Her father Dave died, and her through a variety of services.”
Brabo listed the following services:
n FSA is organizing a support group
for adults, with counselors on hand to help
people address their feelings of grief and
loss and coach them through the recovery
process. Sessions begin from 4 to 5 p.m.
Wednesday, Jan. 31, at FSA’s Santa Barba-
ra Office at 123 W. Gutierrez St. For more
information, call 805-965-1001.
n FSA counselors can work individually
with people or families in working through
the trauma. Call 805-965-1001 to ask for an
appointment.
n As the Long-Term Care Ombudsman
for Santa Barbara County, FSA has been
helping with the evacuations and relocations
of residents from long-term care facilities in
Montecito. If you need help resolving issues

To help storm victims,

brother Jack is missing.
n In collaboration with school dis- or are concerned about the well-being of a
tricts and other agencies, FSA is providing loved one in a residential facility, call the
counseling in classrooms and at compassion LTCO program at 805-922-1236.

give to verified recipients

centers for campuses directly affected by the
mudslides — Cleveland, Cold Springs and
Santa Barbara High School — and has school
counselors at campuses throughout the
county. The FSA website (FSAcares.org) also
Staff Report n Unity Shoppe: New clothing, shoes, has tips to help parents talk to their children
n Family Resource Centers help more
3,000 families with basic needs, parenting,
and other challenges each year.  If the Thom-
as Fire or mudslides has generated a hardship
for your family, call a family advocate at
805-965-1001.

F irefighters and other first respond-

ers are asking people not to bring
donations to their Incident Command Post,
but to donate to disaster relief organiza-
tions such as the American Red Cross or
Foodbank of Santa Barbara County, as well
as to any of the several accounts that have
been established to help the victims of the
Thomas Fire and Montecito mudslides.
United Way of Santa Barbara County is
a lead agency for the region to accept cash
donations.
Law enforcement officials urge caution
for anyone donating financially because con
artists often take advantage of an emergen-
cy situation by setting up false GoFundMe
websites and other types of illegitimate
fundraising accounts.
United Way of Santa Barbara County
and Ventura County have joined forces to
directly support people through the United
Way Thomas Fire and Flood Fund. To
donate online, log onto www.unitedwaytho-
masfirefund.org; you can also text UWVC
to 41444 or call 805-965-8591.
Used clothing, bedding and toys are not
being accepted, but nonperishable food,
new clothing, toiletries and monetary dona-
tions are being accepted at these agencies:
n American Red Cross: Monetary
donations are accepted at www.redcross.
org. Text “redcross” to 90999.
n Foodbank of Santa Barbara County:
Monetary donations, nonperishable foods,
and fresh produce accepted at 4554 Hollis-
ter Ave., Santa Barbara, 93110; 1525 State
St., Suite 100, Santa Barbara, 93101; 490
W. Foster Road, Santa Maria, 93455.
n Salvation Army: Unopened and
canned food, and monetary donations, ac-
cepted at 423 Chapala St., Santa Barbara,
93101.
blankets, toiletries and monetary donations
accepted at 1401 Chapala St., Santa Barbara,
93101.
County officials also urge all residents to
register to receive emergency alerts by sign-
ing up at www.AwareAndPrepare.org.
For ongoing updates, visit www.County-
ofSB.org, follow @countyofsb on Twitter
and Facebook, or call 211 from the 805 area
code or 800-400-1572 outside of 805, or text
your zip code to 898-211.
Officials at GoFundMe have sent out fund-
raisers specific to the tragedies, but county
officials urge people to confirm what they are
donating to.
n The Sutthithepa family had an account
created to help survivors: www.gofundme.
com/pinitsooms-family-recovery-fund
n Multiple accounts have been created for
the Benitez family, which lost several family
members in the mudslides including Marilyn
Ramos, 27, Jonathan Benitez, 10, and Kail-
ly Benitez, 3. Faviola Benitez Calderon,
28, is missing. They are www.gofundme.
com/The-Benitez-Family, www.gofundme.
com/4zuaupc, and www.gofundme.com/beni-
tez-family-mudslide-fund.
n Friends have established a fund to help
Ralph Barajas after the mudslide killed his
longtime partner Peter Fleurat and destroyed
their home: https://www.gofundme.com/
rose-cafemontecito-mudslide-loss
n Marin Carbrera-Munoz fund was estab-
lished to help with funeral expenses. https://
www.gofundme.com/services-for-our-brother
n The Corey family established a fund for
funeral expenses for their daughters Morgan
and Sawyer, who both died in the mudslide:
https://fundly.com/morgan-sawyer-and-sum-
mer-corey-fund
The Cantin family lost their father, Dave,
and their 17-year-old brother Jack is missing:
www.gofundme.com/cantinfamilyfund.
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50 Mi n u t e s o f C o u n t r y
Musi c E v e r y H o u r !

More Music!
Less Talk! www.krazfm.com

Passion for
dance extends
to teaching
By Leah Etling
When she was just 9 years old, Monique
Meunier knew she had found the passion
she would pursue as her life’s work.
It did not matter that she was the daughter
of immigrants from Cuba and Ecuador, or
that she was growing up in a tough Los
Angeles neighborhood. Thanks to early
exposure to supportive mentors and a pro-
gram for disadvantaged kids, she became a
ballerina.
“They saw something in me and gave me
a full scholarship, and from that moment on,
I never had to pay for ballet. That is why I
was able to become a ballerina,” Meunier
said of her childhood ballet teachers, who
were Russian-trained. When she was just 7
years old, they had her begin using pointe
shoes, which are often not introduced until
much later in a ballerina’s progression.
“The feeling of being up on pointe — I
felt freedom,” she recalled. Those first few
steps charted the direction of her life.
Fast forward a few decades, and Meuni-
er is now an assistant professor of theater
and dance at UC Santa Barbara, where she
began teaching this fall. And while she
has technically “retired” from her dancing
career, she is just as passionate about chore-
ography and teaching as she was about her
own performances.
At 16, she moved to New York City,
where she joined the New York City Ballet
company and later became a principal balle-
rina, the equivalent of a starring role in the
ballet world.
“I felt ready. Looking back on it, I think,
how is that possible? And not just physi-
cally and technically ready, but mentally
ready,” Meunier recalled. She took a corre-
spondence course to finish her high school
diploma. She was an only child, so her
parents moved to New York City with her.
A successful career as a ballerina requires
not just an exceptional level of talent and
extreme dedication to hard work, but a
certain amount of luck. Meunier had one
significant injury early in her career, but she
was able to come back after a foot surgery.
During 15 years of dancing professionally
with the New York City Ballet and Ameri-
can Ballet Theatre, she relished the chance
to take on both traditional and contemporary
roles. Some of her favorites were from the
best-known ballet of all – “The Nutcracker.”
Her first role as a principal ballerina was the
Arabian, and she also enjoyed dancing Dew
Drop in the “Waltz of the Flowers” and
“The Sugar Plum Fairy.”
“In America, “The Nutcracker” is a very
important ballet. Almost every ballet school
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of it. I look forward to the event and only
hope that I can offer some wisdom, insight
and encouragement through speaking
about my own journey.”
Meunier’s opportunity to join the Santa
Barbara dance community came about af-
ter she applied to be an associate professor
of ballet at UCSB, a role she began this
fall. Within just a few weeks of arriving
in Santa Barbara, she began investigating
ways to expose local kids to ballet.
“Because of my own background, it
is really important to me to do outreach
myself and help the next generation,” she
said. Through a connection to the local
performs it, and as a student it gives nonprofit Children’s Creative Project,
you an opportunity to rehearse and, she hopes to work with for children who
best of all, perform. ‘The Nutcrack- might otherwise never know what ballet is.
er’ also brings ballet to cities and The precise nature of the program is still
towns that would not normally have developing.
a ballet performance. It really edu- Meunier also works as a choreographer
cates audiences and students alike,” for ballet companies across the country,
Meunier said. including the Idaho Ballet and Kansas
City Ballet. Choreography has become a
She met her future husband, passion close to what she felt for being on
Danish ballet dancer Nilas Martins, stage.
while they both performed for the “Finding choreog-
New York City Ballet. They have a raphy was incredible,
5-year-old daughter. because now I could
While she was living and danc- create for others and
ing in New York City, Meunier met it is not about me
an impressive young dancer who anymore. It’s a great
has since become a celebrity. Misty way to approach
Copeland, now 35, is renowned for Some of Monique Meunier’s favorite roles were dance from the other
her athletic dance style, role model in “The Nutcracker,” which she calls “a very side,” Meunier said.
status and ethnicity – she is the first important ballet” because its popularity makes it Her desire to keep
a great educational tool.
African American woman to become creating opportunities
a principal dancer for the American for young dancers
Ballet Theatre. she continues to work on knows no bounds.
“She’s a trailblazer,” Meunier said of diversity and inclusivity,” This winter, she
Copeland. “When I first met her, I just saw Copeland said via email. put on a collaborative
her talent right away. She is so strong and so “I’ve often talked performance by her
powerful.” about how important students at the UCSB
When she accepted her new job at UCSB, the arts have been Art, Design & Archi-
she immediately knew she wanted to bring to my life and how tecture Museum that
Copeland to campus to speak. I would not be the included dance, music and
Copeland has several books out about the woman I am today poetry – with a sprinkling
art and athleticism of ballet, and was named without the arts. of politics. The hot button
to President Obama’s Council on Fitness, The outreach Mo- topic of immigration was the
Sports and Nutrition. On Dec. 9, she spoke nique is doing speaks inspiration for the perfor-
to an invited group of students at UCSB’s to my heart because I mance.
Hatlen Theatre, an experience that Meunier know how powerful “I hope to bring to the
knows will have an impact on the audience. and inspiring it will surface the necessity for an
“I am thrilled to support my longtime be for the kids who are intercultural society and
colleague and friend, Monique Meunier, as fortunate enough to be a part need for diversity. As a
daughter of immigrants,
my work expresses the
hopes and strength,
love and passion, and
fear and uncertainty
immigrants face as they
strive for a better life,”
Meunier said.
“I hope that this evening will
bring us together and understand
that we are all here for a reason and
deserve respect, kindness, empathy,
and humanity.”
Photos contributed
At 16, Monique Meunier and her parents moved to New
York City, where she joined the New York City Ballet
and later became a principal ballerina.
After a career in starring roles such as this one in “Swan Lake,” Monique Meunier now teaches dance at UCSB.
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Museum of Natural History SB Conservancy publishes

is where the Wild Things are ‘Coloring Santa Barbara’
Staff Report published the “Imperial Folio of Quadrupeds.” 
Audubon tried to capture the life and move- Staff Report
Local art lovers have an opportunity to get ment of his subjects, using a combination of
wild at the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural pencil, chalk, crayon and watercolor. He then “Coloring Santa Barbara,” a new coloring
History for the next few months. hired a printer in Philadelphia to transfer the book that serves the cause of local architectural
More than 30 rare and beautifully hand-col- images from the preparatory watercolors to preservation, features 31 illustrations by area
ored lithographs of North American mammals lithographic stones for printing. Published over designers and architects depicting an array of
by famous artist three years, from 1845- landmarks, cityscapes and related imagery.
and naturalist 1848, the 150 plates By turns romantic, whimsical, and medita-
John James Audu- filled three volumes. tive, the illustrations are accompanied by brief
bon are on display Admission to the historical notes and are printed on sturdy card
at the museum’s gallery is free with stock suitable for colored pencils, felt pens and
John and Peggy paid admission to the watercolor.
Maximus Gallery. museum. The gallery The 12-by-12-inch coloring book retails for
The special “Wild is open every day from $16.95 and is available at Chaucer’s Bookstore
Things” exhibit 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and area gift shops. Proceeds benefit the Santa
will be open until Audubon’s prints on Barbara Conservancy, the book’s publisher.
Memorial Day. display belong to the “This fun book serves as yet another reminder
“We hope all museum’s extensive that the city we call home is truly a very special
who visit the collection of more than place, and that’s the point,” said conservancy
exhibit come 3,500 engravings and board member Steve Hausz, who was instru- Contributed photo
away with an ap- lithographs, which mental in the book’s design and publication. A new coloring book depicts a variety of city edifices and scenery.
preciation for the represent a sampling of European and American “We want everyone – Santa Barbara denizens
artistry of this great naturalist,” said Maximus natural history illustrations from the 17th to and visitors alike – to be active in appreciating Santa Barbara, Casa De la Guerra, Fiesta,
Gallery Curator Linda Miller. “These antique 19th centuries. They were made during an era in our uniquely beautiful city, and especially its Summer Solstice, the Santa Barbara Mission,
prints give us a glimpse into history, help us which much of the world’s flora and fauna were architectural heritage.” the Granada Building, and the Santa Barbara
to understand how the sciences developed, being described for the first time as European The 12 local architects, designers, and County Courthouse, among others. Pages with
and blend art and science in a captivating and voyages of exploration discovered new lands. landscape architects contributing illustrations illustrations are perforated, allowing for the
beautiful way.” Engravings and lithographs of birds, plants, to “Coloring Santa Barbara” are Brian Cear- colored works to be displayed in a standard
While John James Audubon received wide- fruits and insects are represented in the mu- nal, Anthony Grumbine, Britt Jewett, Henry 9-by-12 frame. 
spread acclaim for his collection on the “Birds seum’s print collection. Subjects include 19th Lenny, William Mahan, Tom Meaney, Courtney “Coloring Santa Barbara” is the second
of America,” he also produced outstanding century lithographs of birds and mammals by Jane Miller, Ryan J. Mills, Jaime B. Palencia book to be published by the Santa Barbara
work on North American mammals, in a time Audubon, hummingbirds by John Gould, reptile III, Christine Pierron, Jeff Shelton and Fred Conservancy in as many years. The organi-
during the 19th century when information was and amphibian engravings from colonial Amer- Sweeney. zation received the George and Vivian Obern
scarce and much of western America was still ica by Mark Catesby, and 17th century German Mary Louise Days, a local historian and Preservation Stewardship Award for its 2016
poorly known. botanicals by Basil Besler. retired city planning staff member, and Dr. book, “Santa Barbara — A Guide to El Pueblo
Mammals had not been well documented Richard Oglesby, a retired UCSB professor of Viejo.” That book explores the city’s extraor-
or illustrated in one publication until Audubon For more information, call 805-682-4711 or history, contributed text. dinary modern history by way of surveying its
and his co-author, the Rev. John Bachman, visit www.sbnature.org. Scenes depicted include El Presidio de distinctive Spanish-inspired architecture.
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Family Night at the Museum

Photo by Paso Pacifico

Once placed in the nest, the decoy egg is indistinguishable from the real turtle eggs.

CNN features local group’s After Dark: Underwater Creatures

anti-poaching technology Family Night is an opportunity to view the Maritime Museum

Ventura-based Paso Pacifico invents decoy
sea turtle eggs with GPS to track criminals
Staff Report
Baby sea turtles have plenty of natural preda-
tors to deal with on their way to adulthood. Add
in the threat of poachers, who destroy more than
90 percent of sea turtle nests on many Central
American beaches, and the odds of survival
decrease even further.
Paso Pacifico, a Ventura-based nonprofit
organization, has created an innovative solution
to help fight illegal poaching.
The group’s latest wildlife conservation
project, the InvestEGGator decoy turtle egg, was
recently featured on CNN’s “Great Big Story,”
a program devoted to sharing inspiring stories
of the untold, the overlooked and the flat-out
amazing.
The team at Great Big Story has visited more
than 80 countries to track down incredible stories
and create micro-documentaries and short films
about their discoveries.
The InvestEGGator decoy eggs are created by
Paso Pacifico biologist Kim Williams-Guillén
and Hollywood prop stylist Lauren Wilde. These
artificial turtle eggs have built-in GPS devic-
es and are designed to mirror the look, shape,
weight and feel of actual turtle eggs.
Williams-Guillén starts the process by creating
the shell for the location-tracking eggs. She then
sends them off to Wilde, who uses her special-ef-
fects expertise to apply the final touches. A com-
bination of paint, glue and sand helps make the
decoy eggs virtually identical to the real thing.
from an entirely different perspective. Our goal for the evening
is to present interactive learning activities for the entire family.
Activities include
• Sculpting Sea Creatures
Once the InvestEGGators are placed in turtle with Sondra Weiss, Lost Art of Love Letters
nests in Central America, unknowing poachers
can easily scoop up the decoy eggs among the • Ocean Rock Art
real ones. Law enforcement can then use the data with Holly Lohuis, Ocean Futures Society
points from the decoy eggs to identify major tran- • Mini octopus, starfish, and sea turtle LEGO® builds
sit routes and cripple the illegal egg trade.
The InvestEGGator eggs also won the Chal- • Face Painting by Tea in Tiaras
lenge Prize in early 2016 in USAID’s Wildlife
Crime Tech Challenge, receiving $10,000 and Wednesday, February 21, 2018 • 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm
technical assistance.
Based on progress with that help, Paso SBMM Members $15 per family ~ Non-members $25 per family
Pacifico was just awarded a Wildlife Crime Tech
Challenge Acceleration Prize of $100,000. Kid-friendly snacks and adult-friendly beverages
The nonprofit will use the prize money to
further develop the technology and get it into
the hands of law enforcement and conservation
groups working to protect sea turtles from the Program support provided by
illegal wildlife trade.
Six of the seven existing species of sea turtles
are threatened with extinction, and poaching is
one of the biggest threats. Adult sea turtles are
killed for their meat and shells, and their eggs,
considered a delicacy in many regions, are often
taken from nests and sold into the illegal wildlife
trade.
Sea turtle products now comprise the second
most frequently trafficked wildlife product smug-
gled from Latin America to the United States,
and eggs make up a quarter of those illegal
imports.
For more information, visit pasopacifico.org.

presents a comedy thriller

photo credit Andreina Diaz

COMMUNICATING DOORS written by Alan Ayckbourn

Please RSVP in advance at sbmm.org/all-events
or call the Museum Store at (805) 456-8747
directed by Katie Laris
(this allows us to plan for the correct amount of supplies)
MARCH 2-17, 2018
SBMM
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Valentine’s Date ideas to help romance blossom
Staff Report
W
ith Valentine’s Day
fast approaching,
many people typi-
cally search for activities that
will make the celebration
special, whether they’re in
a long-term relationship or
contemplating a first date.
Lisa Amador of Santa Lisa Amador owns
Barbara Matchmaking offers and operates Santa
this list of ideas to keep a Barbara
romance going or to help it Matchmaking.
blossom.
Outdoor and Nature Dates
n Stand-Up Paddle Boats: The Sailing
Center has built a launch pad from their dock
so you can explore Santa Barbara Harbor,
Stearns Wharf and East Beach. Find their
info at www.sbsail.com
n Segway Tour: Riding a Segway along
the beach or down flower-lined streets might
get your relationship rolling.
n Duck Boats: Climb aboard Santa Bar-
bara’s amphibious tour vehicle for a 90-min-
ute land and sea adventure. Look at www.
out2seesb.com
n Camping: Santa Barbara County offers
two camping parks at Lake Cachuma and
Jalama Beach, and state campgrounds dot the
Central Coast as well.
n Whale Watching: Santa Barbara is a
great spot for whale watching and taking
a day trip to the Channel Islands for some
awesome hiking trails. Log onto www.island-
packers.com.
n Santa Barbara Zoo: The zoo cares for
Don’t forget to have fun as a couple
By Cynthia MacDuff
Family Service Agency
When was the last time you, as a couple,
set time aside for fun? Not family fun where
the children pick the activities and parents end
up watching a children’s film, but fun without
sippy cups and children’s toys.
Many couples cannot remember the last
time they did something fun just for the two of
them and do not realize how important having
fun is to their relationship.
When people are feeling positive emotions,
they are better able to solve problems and feel
more confident in their abilities to overcome
challenges. Couples who have fun together
feel more positive and better prepared for
whatever life throws their way.
One of the focuses of Family Service Agen-
cy’s “Within Our Reach” class is to remind
couples of the importance of fun and to help
them address some of the reasons that get in
the way of fun.
One of the biggest reasons that couples
forget about having fun is the lack of time.
rare, beautiful and
endangered animals
including lions,
giraffes, penguins,
elephants, gorillas,
California con-
dors and many
more. Log onto
www.sbzoo.org.
n Santa Barbara
Botanic Garden: Walk
together along a mead-
ow, through a canyon
and redwood forest, and
along ridge tops that offer
sweeping views of the
Channel Islands.
n Lotusland
- The remarkable
collections of exotic
plants are a personal
expression of Madame
Ganna Walska’s pen-
chant for the dramatic,
the unexpected and the
whimsical. Log onto
www.lotusland.org.
n Sea Center:
This building on Stearn’s
Wharf inspires a passion for the
natural world — and maybe for
each other? Admission also pays
for a same-day visit to the Santa
Barbara Museum of Natural History.
Log onto www.sbnature.org.
n Chumash Painted Cave State Historic
Park: The walls of this small cave contain
Between work, household chores, helping
children with homework, paying bills, and
chauffeuring children, couples often feel like
there is no time for anything else. In “Within
Our Reach,” participants work together to
come up with fun activities that are free or
low-cost, and they hold each other accountable
for making sure they set time aside for fun.
The other barrier to fun is the unintentional,
or intentional, contamination of fun. Three
ways that people can ruin the fun are guilt
tripping a partner, putting down a partner, or
bringing up unpleasant topics.
For example, while on their way to the
movie theater a husband sees a billboard for
a debt consolidation program. This reminds
him that he and his wife are behind on several
of their bills and he starts worrying out loud
about how they are going to pay the bills and
how they shouldn’t even be spending money
on this outing.
The class can help identify ways that people
ruin fun and how they can stop themselves
from doing that in the future.
Remembering to make time for fun and
some of the finest remaining rock art created Grassini Winery
by Chumash Native Americans. has teamed up
Wine and Dine Dates with Jessica Fos-
n Santa Barbara Wine Tour: The drivers ter Confections to
at Sammy’s Limos and Tours are experts at create the perfect
making a wine tasting experience the best it wine and truffle
can be. Log onto www.sammyslimos.com. pairing. Log onto
n Wine Tasting in the Funk Zone: www.grassini-
Artists, winemakers and up-and-coming familyvineyards.com.
chefs have taken up shop in Romantic Dining Options
aged warehouses and for- n Holdren’s Steaks & Seafood Restaurant:
gotten scuba shops. Voted as the best steakhouse in Santa Barbara for
n Wine and seven straight years. Go tot www.holdrens.com.
Chocolate Tasting: n Belmond El Encanto Hotel: Dine in the
elegant dining room or delight in a romantic
dinner under the stars.
n Toma Restaurant and Bar: Santa Barba-
ra’s most romantic
waterfront restau-
rant.
n Wine Cask
Restaurant: Enjoy
shared plates al
fresco on the
patio lounge or
nestle up in front
of the fireplace.
n Boathouse at Hendry’s Beach:
After a stroll on the beach, stop at the Boat-
house for exquisite dining and ocean views.
For more ideas and information, call Santa
Barbara Matchmaking at 805-699-5650 or
log onto www.sbmatchmaking.com.
protecting the fun time helps build a foun-
dation for other topics that come later on in
the course: enhancing communication skills,
identifying personality differences and how to
respect and appreciate personality differences,
managing personal expectations, and identify-
ing different love styles.
The class ends with the opportunity for
participants to reflect on the commitment they
have for their partners and their families.
For more information about “Within Our
Reach” classes, call the Family Service Agen-
cy at 805-742-2951

Gratitude lightens
Eggs and the Kiddie
evacuation fatigue
By Carey Bradshaw
Anyone else out
there experiencing
“evacuation fatigue?”
My goodness, we’ve
had fires and floods …
what’s next? A plague of
locusts? My heart aches
for all that has been lost,
and I know we are all
ready for a break.
We live in what was a voluntary evacuation
zone. We sandbagged the house the Sunday before
the rains but really didn’t know what to expect. No
one did.
We woke very early on Tuesday to heavy rains
and no cell or Internet service. It was like traveling
back to 1995. We had no access to news and had
no idea how bad the situation really was. Tuesday
morning, local friends and neighbors started com-
ing by the house. The news started trickling in and
we began to realize how truly fortunate we were.
While the past several weeks have been
exhausting and overwhelming, there have been
some really good moments as well. I am trying
to focus on them. I want to share some things I
experienced and learned during the mudslides.
My husband and I run Creative Butter, a digital
marketing and design agency, and all of our work
requires Internet access. Last week was a huge
loss of income for us. Our clients are all over the
world, and many had no idea what was really
going on here.
With no way to connect with them, we got
creative. The local McDonald’s was the only place
we could access WiFi. It was spotty but I was able
to connect with our clients and let them know we
would be back online as soon as possible.
Lesson learned: We have awesome clients. Ev-
ery single one was supportive and understanding.
Schools were closed, and we ended up doing
a bunch of play dates with friends. Our toddler
absolutely loved it. The roads were closed in both
Condé Nast readers rank
SB among top small cities
Staff Report
Santa Barbara has been recognized as one
of the Top Small Cities in the U.S. in Condé
Nast Traveler’s 2017 Readers’ Choice Awards.
Santa Barbara, which first appeared on the
list in 2015, welcomes more than 7.2 million
total visitors per year. It one of 15 top reader
favorites this year.
More than 300,000 travelers took part in
the 30th annual survey — a record high for
participation — voting on 610 cities and
7,320 hotels and resorts, according to Condé
Nast Traveler.
Several Santa Barbara South Coast hotels
won in the survey’s Top 25 Hotels in Southern
California category, including The Kimpton
Goodland Hotel, Spanish Garden Inn, Bel-
mond El Encanto and Kimpton Canary Hotel.
“We’re honored to be named a top destina-
tion for travel by Condé Nast Traveler readers
directions, so we just walked and biked around
town. We ended up hosting many impromptu play
dates, brunches, dinners and game nights. The com-
munity rallied together and everyone was so grateful
and happy to be safe. We were able to create some
joy amidst the sadness.
Lesson learned: We live in an amazing commu-
nity. (We already knew this, but it was a welcome
reminder.)
Between the fires and the floods our local
businesses have been hit hard. In order to try to
help them out, I organized some “cash mobs” for
local businesses. For example, I put the word out
that everyone should plan to meet at a specific
restaurant for dinner on the same night. In addition
to supporting that small business, we also had a
great meal and fun company.
Lesson learned: Shop locally Our small busi-
nesses need us right now more than ever.
We did not get cell or Internet service back until
late Friday afternoon. Tuesday through Friday felt a
bit like a lost week for us, as we were so discon-
nected from everything. It was a forced technology
break but it was also somewhat freeing. We are
always on our computers and phones, and it was
nice to not have that option for a few days.
Lesson learned: We really like being unplugged
and will try to do it more often.
Now we begin the cleanup and healing process.
We spent time this weekend working at our daugh-
ter’s cooperative preschool. The cleanup effort is
immense but every family showed up with masks,
gloves, shovels and heavy equipment to dig out and
clean up the school. Everyone pitched in and the
school will reopen this week.
Lesson learned: It truly takes a village, and I
am proud to be part of this one.
I am eternally grateful for this wonderful
community.
Carey Bradshaw of Santa Barbara is a working
mom just trying to balance it all. She runs Hooter
Holster and Creative Butter.
and proud to see so many Santa Barbara
South Coast hotels recognized,” said Kathy
Janega-Dykes, CEO and president of Visit
Santa Barbara.
“Santa Barbara’s small-town charm and re-
laxed coastal vibe combined with its sophisti-
cated, well-curated shops and attractions offer
visitors and our local community the best in
hospitality. Its excellent restaurants, stun-
ning coastal landscape and world-class wine
country also have helped create the bucket-list
appeal of the destination,” she said.
Santa Barbara and all the winners of the
2017 Readers’ Choice Awards are featured in
the November issue of Condé Nast Travel-
er and on CNTraveler.com, which together
reach 6.1 million readers per month.
A full list of winners can be found at www.
cntraveler.com/rca.
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Photo contributed
New otter pups make
Two Asian small-clawed otter pups were recently introduced to the Santa Barbara Zoo.
a family of 5 at the zoo
Staff Report
Peeta is totally devoted to the pups.
Otters are born with their eyes closed and are
Does your child have a question about an
completely dependent on their parents. In the
animal at the Santa Barbara Zoo? Post it on our
wild, small-clawed otters keep pups in a den
Facebook page (facebook.com/santabarbarafa-
where they are safe from predators. Our new
milylife) for a chance to get free zoo admission.
parents kept theirs in the nesting box until their
“I love the otter pups at the zoo, but why
did we have to wait to see them?” eyes opened, they were big enough to learn to
— Judith, age 9 swim, and had grown teeth to eat solid food. We
figured it would be mid-December when the
We were so excited when our pair of Asian
pups would be ready to come outside.
small-clawed otters, Gail and Peeta, had their
We had no way to know that the Thomas Fire
first litter on Oct. 7. We had just done a test that
would impact the zoo at that time, and that we
confirmed that Gail was pregnant and knew that
would close for several days due to the ash and
she was due any day. They were busy arranging
smoke in the air. We delayed letting the otter
the bedding in a nesting box in their holding
family into their outside exhibit until the air
area.
quality improved. They debuted on Dec. 21.
When we arrived early that Saturday morn-
You may recognize their names as characters
ing, Gail and Peeta didn’t come out to greet us
in the popular “Hunger Games” books and
like they usually do. Then we heard squeaks!
movies. Peeta was born at the Fort Defiance
That’s how we knew the pups were born. We
Zoo in Washington in 2008. Gail was born at the
later discovered that there were two female and
Greensboro Science Center in South Carolina
one male pup.
in 2013.
Both Gail and Peeta were very attentive. Gail
These days, the otter family is such fun to
only arrived in March of last year and it’s been
watch! They are very active early in the day, so
fun to see them bond, and then become parents.
that’s a good time to see them.
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Sales of special wine support cancer victims
By Teddy Bear Cancer Foundation
There aren’t many silver linings in the world
of pediatric cancer.
For parents, hearing the words “Your child
has cancer” marks the beginning of a horrifying
journey filled with anxiety, fear and, in most
cases, significant financial insecurity.  as offering overall sup-
For the Johnson family, this nightmare
became a reality in 2013 when their daughter
Emery was diagnosed with leukemia at the age
of 3. They experienced fear for the fate of their
child and their unknown future as a family.
When a child is battling cancer, it’s com-
mon for at least one parent to take a significant
amount of time off work in order to be with the
child through treatment. This often results in a
substantial reduction in income coupled with the
sudden financial burden of medical bills.   a hotel room for us
During Emery’s 26 months of treatment, her
father Ethan, the wine club manager at Melville
Winery, was able to take the time he needed to
be with his daughter.  Ron and Chad Melville,
the owners of Melville Winery, wanted to help
but didn’t know how.   ery’s dad’s birthday
Shortly after Emery’s diagnosis, the Johnsons
learned about Teddy Bear Cancer Foundation
Partners emphasize hometown atmosphere, local food
By Pamela Dozois
Contributing Writer
Los Alamos has become known recently for
its excellent restaurants, not the least of which
is local favorite Plenty on Bell, a culinary gem
owned by Jesper Johansson and Alec Roehl.
Born and raised in Sweden, Johansson came
to the United States on a visitor’s visa and fell
in love with the area. Wanting to extend his
time here, he enrolled at the Santa Barbara City
College School of Culinary Arts. Then he did
his internship at Brothers Restaurant when it
opened in Solvang.
“I said you don’t have to pay me. I just want
to learn the business at a restaurant level,”
Johansson said. “At school you learn how to
cook individual meals, but to really learn your
trade, you have to make a variety of dishes over
and over again. It’s like anything else, you have
to practice to become proficient.”
He subsequently met John Morley and Ralph
Quackenbush, who had just opened an art
gallery in Los Alamos and wanted to establish
a small coffee house attached to the art gallery.
Johansson partnered with the two and opened
Café Quackenbush, a little place where art
patrons could have a cup of espresso and some
dessert.
“We started with an espresso machine and it
grew from there, serving breakfast and lunch,”
Johansson said. “Ralph sponsored me so I
could get my green card and I began living the
American Dream. I worked at Café Quacken-
bush for 16 years.”
When Quackenbush closed the art gallery,
Johansson began working as the executive chef
for Tracey Ryder and Carole Topalian at their
new restaurant, Plenty on Bell.
and were able to
receive financial and
emotional support.  work of the foundation that they made a mental
The foundation helped
pay for the Johnsons’
rent, utilities, car pay-
ments and gas as well
port during Emery’s
treatment.
When remember-
ing the time during
Emery’s treatment,
her family wrote,
“Teddy Bear
was there for our
family from day
one.  They arranged
so we could be close
to our daughter in
the hospital and they
even brought a cake
to help celebrate Em-
Melville Winery is donating 100 percent of the proceeds from Emery’s Pinot Noir to help families with a child battling cancer.
PLENTY IS HAPPENING ON BELL STREET
Within the year Ryder asked Johansson and
Roehl, who worked at the restaurant, if they
would be interested in buying the business.
They were.
“The reason we make such a good team is I
am self-taught in business. I am an autodidact.
I love to learn new and interesting things. I im-
mersed myself in learning about business and
I think that’s what caught Tracey and Carole’s
attention. They thought Jesper and I would
make a great team,” Roehl said.
Roehl had worked at Café Quackenbush
with Johansson and when it closed he went
to work at Bell Street Farm, then followed
Johansson to Plenty on Bell.
“I had always had an interest in food
preparation and in nutrition, so partnering with
Jesper made a great fit,” Roehl said.
Johansson mentored Roehl, teaching him the
culinary arts.
“Just as Brothers had brought me on board
and taught me the intricacies of cooking for a
restaurant, I knew that Alec wanted to learn and
I wanted to teach him,” said Johansson.
“It was a hands-on education,” Roehl added.
The combination of Johansson as executive
chef and Roehl as business manager and chef
turned out to be a propitious match.
“I would say I am the business manager
and Jesper is the executive chef, but our roles
overlap,” said Roehl. “We work very well
together.”
Plenty on Bell celebrated its one-year anni-
versary in January. The menu consists of what
they call “elevated comfort food.”
Johansson emphasizes that they use the very
best ingredients they can sour ce locally. Some
of their purveyors are Mary’s Chicken, which is
Photo contributed
Photo by Jeffrey Bloom
Alec Roehl and Jesper Johansson work together in the
kitchen at Plenty on Bell.
organic and free range; sourdough bread from
Bob’s Well Bread; Bakers Table for their rye
and other assorted breads; Pattibakes for cakes;
Jeffrey Bloom for assorted cookies, cakes, and
scones; Edna’s Bakery for brioche; Green Star
Coffee, which is a fair-trade organic coffee; and
Zhena’s Gypsy Tea, which is also organic. They
source fruits and vegetables from local farmers’
markets as much as possible. Also available is an
assortment of local wines and beer.
“We like to support our local suppliers as
much as we can,” Johansson said. “Our cus-
tomers will even bring in fruits and vegetables
from their organic gardens and that’s really cool.
We also have a small garden in the back of the
during her hospital stay.” 
The Melville team was so inspired by the
note to find a way to support the organization in
the future.
Five years later, Melvilles’ idea is bearing
fruit. They have dedicated a half-acre block
within their vineyard to honor Emery’s journey
back to health and are using the fruit from her
section to produce Emery’s Pinot Noir.  And they
are donating 100 percent of the proceeds from
each bottle to the foundation.  
“Teddy Bear Cancer Foundation stepped up
when the Johnsons had their world turned upside
down.  They helped give them financial and
emotional support, so they could really focus on
the bigger picture of fighting the disease.  Their
behind-the-scenes work is incredibly admirable
and humbling.  We are honored to have the op-
portunity to pay it forward,” Ron Melville said.
Emery is now a happy, healthy 7-year-old and
is thriving in the second grade. 
For more information or to buy a bottle of
Emery’s Pinot Noir, visit www.melvillewinery.
com or TeddyBearCancerFoundation.org, or
call 805-962-7466.
restaurant which we also utilize.”
“What makes us unique is we have options
for gluten free, vegetarian, and vegan custom-
ers,” said Roehl. “Also our ‘specials board’
offers something totally different from our main
menu. We offer an assortment of ethnic cuisine.
We have a list of patrons who want to be called
when we are serving their favorite specials, like
Southern fried chicken or goulash, for example.”
Plenty on Bell recently celebrated its seventh
successful Winemaker Dinner, which is a
four-course meal and a four-course wine flight.
Throughout the evening winemakers talk about
the wine industry.
“We set up a long banquet table so guests
can feel like they are at a social gathering,
chatting with other guests and the winemakers
themselves. It’s such a happy, easy-going event,
which is very well attended,” Roehl said.
Plenty on Bell heard what Los Alamos
residents wanted in a hometown restaurant and
implemented those changes.
“All the changes we’ve made to the restaurant
were at the suggestion of local patrons. They
wanted a cozy atmosphere where people can en-
joy the environment and some comfy food. The
changes we made created an at-home feeling,
which both locals and visitors seem to enjoy,”
said Johansson.
Plenty on Bell, at 508 Bell St. in Los Alamos,
is open from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. for breakfast and
lunch Tuesday through Sundays. It re-opens for
dinner from 5:30 to 8 p.m. on Fridays.
Reservations are recommended for dinner.
For reservations and more information, call
805-344-3020 or visit www.facebook.com/
plentyonbell.
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Grassini family matches

donations to
‘Food from the Heart’
lucky we are to be able to run our business
in this beautiful and very special
place, and we take every
opportunity to give back
to this community,” said
CEO Katie Grassini.
“We are very active in
charity-related activities
y throughout the entire year,
but Grassini Gives Back is
the only fundraising event we host,
Staff Report so we always try to make it as special as possi-
ble,” she said.
With help from the community, Grassini “To see the growth of this event over the
Family Vineyards has raised nearly $60,000 past six years has been incredible,” General
in the last five years for some deserving local Manager Paul Azdril said. “I think what has
charities at its annual Grassini Gives Back made this event such a success is that people
charity event. realize their contributions are that much more
This year’s benefit was on Dec. 10 at Grass- powerful because of the family’s pledge to
ini’s new tasting room in Santa Barbara’s El match the funds we raise. Your donation of
Paseo. any size will be doubled. That’s huge.”
The event supports Food From The Heart, “Our ability to serve our community is
a local nonprofit that prepares and delivers dependent on the generosity of friends, foun-
nutritious meals to those in the Santa Barbara dations, sponsors and individual donors,” said
community who are dealing with major Kelly Onnen, president of Food From The
illnesses or surgeries, or those in failing health Heart’s board of directors.
who cannot take care of themselves. “We are so thankful to Grassini Family
The Grassini Family is matching 100 per- Vineyards for this opportunity to spread the
cent of the day’s tasting fees and raffle ticket word about the work we do and to raise much
proceeds, as well as donations of any size. needed funds to continue serving our clients,”
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‘Girl power’ needs encouragement
By Susan Salcido
More than 30 years ago, Sally Ride became
the first woman astronaut to orbit the earth. She
was also the youngest, at age 32. Three years
later, Judy Resnik became the second woman in
space. She was also a concert pianist, an electri-
cal engineer, and the first Jewish astronaut.
Both ardently sought to be known simply as
“astronauts,” rather than identified by the sub-
groups they also represented. Their pride and
joy was the work they were able to accomplish.
Asked once why she wanted to be an astro-
naut, Resnik famously replied that if you had to
ask, you’d never know.
These women were the natural extensions
of the brilliant and accomplished women who
went before them, including those at NASA,
where the story of three trailblazing profession-
als was immortalized in the recent movie “Hid-
den Figures.” More recently, Amy McGrath
became the first female Marine to fly a combat
mission in an F-18 fighter jet.
“Girl power” has always been a force. While
it is growing at every turn, young girls still need
support as they pursue their dreams, especially
in fields that have traditionally been the domain
Knox School has new
kindergarten program
Staff Report  by their interests to understand and know more.
The Knox School of Santa Barbara is recruit-
ing children for a new full-day kindergarten
program for the 2018-19 school year.
Gifted children between birth and 8 years old
are among the most underserved populations of
gifted children, according to Knox School offi-
cials, even though early intervention has a signif-
icant effect on their continued development.
The Knox School has created a develop-
mentally appropriate program for its youngest
students, including hands-on learning and intel-
lectual stimulation that prioritizes their unique
characteristics and need for accelerated learning.
The school’s kindergarten program draws
from best practices within gifted education and
is equally inspired by Italy’s Reggio Emilia
schools, which believe that children are capable
of constructing their own learning and are driven
of young men.
The Girl Scouts of America recently added a
merit badge option that young girls can achieve
by earning credits in STEM projects — Science,
Technology, Engineering, and Math.
That is wonderful news. Young
women should be encour-
aged to follow whatever
paths they choose,
wherever their talents
lead them.
The idea of “Girl
Power” was under-
scored when Sylvia
Acevedo, CEO of the
Girl Scouts of Amer-
ica, recently came
to Santa Barbara’s
MOXI – The Wolf
Museum of Explora-
Equal weight is placed on a strong academic
program to lay a solid foundation for future
studies at school and purposeful play in and out
of the classroom to enhance not only learning
but also affective skills.
Kindergarten bridges the play-based early
childhood approach with the school’s elementary
and middle school gifted education program.
Kindergarten students continue with daily
exploration through free play and hands-on proj-
ects, while exploring mathematics and literacy
through direct instruction.
As in the other grades, Knox kindergarten stu-
dents have the opportunity to accelerate through
this curriculum as guided by ability and interest.
For more information, visit www.Knox-
SchoolSB.org or call 222-0107.
tion and Innovation.
Acevedo credited the Girl Scouts with launch-
ing her own career in science. She explained that
some of the Girls Scouts’ first badges were based
in science and engineering. She herself earned a
degree in systems engineering at Stanford
and went on to become a scientist at
NASA. It has been her goal as CEO
to increase the Scouts’ commitment
to encouraging members to take
part in science and technology
fields.
The need for these efforts
is documented by data that
shows young girls in elemen-
tary school excel in math
and science, often outscoring
their male counterparts. But
somewhere during junior
high or middle school years,
the drop-off becomes
dramatic, and young
Cox Digital Academy
offers free online resources
to make learning fun
Staff Report  fill out online applications.
Cox Communications has launched the Cox
Digital Academy, an expansion of its Connect-
2Compete (C2C) program.
Available to parents, students and educators
seeking to improve their digital skills, the Cox
Digital Academy will provide free online educa-
tional resources and training to increase digital
competency in education, jobs, housing, social
media and more.
The academy provides content, tools and
resources from Common Sense, EVERFI and
the Public Library Association, covering:
n Computer and Internet basics, teaching
users how to conduct web searches, create and
manage email accounts, and how to navigate
search engines.
n Educational games and resources for
students and teachers, providing homework help,
teaching strategies and more.
n Job skills, enabling parents to easily
navigate job search engines, create resumes and
girls who once seemed highly interested and
accomplished in math and science opt to go in
different directions.
If that is their true preference, we support it.
But if other factors impact that decision — if
peer pressure or subconscious cues from those in
authority, or even subtle messages that they real-
ly aren’t suited for these fields — are the cause
of their change of heart, then that is an issue we
need to address.
Contributions to our communities, our
country, our economy, and our overall wellbeing
by girls of all ages are well documented. It’s
important to do all we can to support and nurture
the innate talents of all our students, male and
female alike. The needs of our communities and
our country require contributions from all who
are able, not just a portion.
Let’s encourage “Girl Power” as part of the
solution to the challenges we face.
Susan Salcido is the Santa Barbara County
Superintendent of Schools.
Photo contributed
Susan Salcido
n Social media and online safety, giving
parents and children the tools to help prevent
cyber-bullying, learn about social media basics,
and protect social media privacy.
n Online financial literacy, such as setting
up or managing a checking account online and
managing an online budget.
Since 2004, Cox Communications has in-
stalled 100 technology centers at Boys & Girls
Clubs of America clubhouses throughout the
country. Valued at $25,000, each technology
center includes computers, monitors, laptops,
printers and Internet service, enabling the
students to complete their school assignments
and learn critical digital literacy skills that are
important to their future success.
Since 2012, more than a quarter-million
people have been connected to the Internet via
Cox’s Connect2Compete program.
For more information or to sign up for Con-
nect2Compete, call 855-222-3252.
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CEO stepping down from
Scholarship Foundation
Staff Report  throughout Santa Barbara County. We wish her
The Scholar-
ship Foundation
of Santa Barbara
will begin a
nationwide
search for a
new president
and CEO after
Candace Winkler
left the nonprofit
organization in
January.
Photo contributed
As presi- Candace Winkler
dent and CEO,
Winkler is credited with instituting a number of
organizational and planning reforms.
“It has been a tremendous honor to lead the
Scholarship Foundation of Santa Barbara during
this exciting period of change, and I believe the
organization is well-positioned to continue its
critically important work,” said Winkler, who
began serving as the foundation’s president and
CEO in July 2015.
“I feel very good about all that we accom-
plished over the last two and a half years,
including modernizing and streamlining our
scholarship application, evaluation, and distribu-
tion processes, and increasing the organization’s
focus on student outcomes,” she added.
“We greatly appreciate Candace’s hard work
and professionalism as president and CEO of the
Scholarship Foundation of Santa Barbara,” said
Board Chairman Don Logan. “As a result of her
efforts, the organization is on firmer ground to
expand educational opportunities for students
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much success in her future endeavors.”
Winkler oversaw a restructuring of the foun-
dation’s programs department and led a months-
long effort to draft a new strategic plan. During
her eventful tenure the foundation’s investment
portfolio grew by more than 10 percent to almost
$50 million, and the organization launched a new
website, including Spanish-language content,
among other initiatives.
The foundation has awarded more than $100
million to more than 47,000 county students over
its 55-year history.
A native of South Carolina, Winkler earned
a bachelor’s degree in philosophy at Vanderbilt
University and master’s degrees in public admin-
istration and social work at Columbia University.
Previously she served as president and CEO of
the Alaska Community Foundation for five years,
and as CEO of Thread, Alaska’s Child Care Re-
source and Referral Network, for eight years.
In 2002, she was named to Alaska’s “Top 40
Under 40” list by the Anchorage Chamber of
Commerce, and two years later she was nation-
ally recognized as an emerging leader in early
education by the Children’s Defense Fund. 
Barbara Robertson, the foundation’s former
longtime chief operating officer, will serve as
interim president and CEO until a permanent
replacement is appointed. 
Founded in 1962, the Scholarship Foundation
of Santa Barbara is the nation’s largest com-
munity-based provider of college scholarships.
The nonprofit organization also provides free
financial-aid advising services.
For more information, visit www.sbscholarship.org.
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SB Orchid Show
displays rare beauty from
around the world
Premier domestic and international growers will attend March event
Staff Report
Orchid growers from around the globe will
Photo contributed gather to exhibit the pride of their world-class
specimens at the 73rd annual Santa Barbara

PuppetPalooza festival to
Puppets of every kind will take over Santa Barbara at the first Santa Barbara International PuppetPalooza
International Orchid Show from Friday through
Sunday, March 9-11, at the Earl Warren Show-
grounds.

showcase 30 artists’ work

The public is invited to tour and marvel at
the melding of knowledge, beauty and prestige
in the unmatched collection of rare and alluring
orchids from passionate hobbyists and commer-
Staff Report the art of puppetry with locals and visitors alike, cial leaders.
he said. This year’s show doubles as the semi-annual
Puppets of every kind will be showcased at
PuppetPalooza kicks off Thursday, March conference of the American Orchid Society,
the first Santa Barbara International Pup-
1, with a line-up of performances and events which assures that the best-of-the-best of orchid
petPalooza from March 1- 4 as 30 puppeteers
all weekend through Sunday, March 4. Tickets horticulturists will attend.
and artists from around the world showcase an
went on sale Jan. 1. The theme for this year’s expo is “Orchids—
extraordinary range of styles and practices.
Log onto www.santabarbarafamilylife.com The World’s Greatest Show.”
“PuppetPalooza will showcase outstanding
for a complete festival schedule of events, Among the groups exhibiting will be premier
performances of all genres of puppetry,” said Photo contributed
including big announcements coming soon. California growers, including Santa Barbara The best of the best in orchid horticulture will contribute
Mitchell Kriegman, the founder of the four-
For more information, visit puppetpaloozasb. Orchid Estate, CalOrchid, and Huntington to the beauty and wonder of the 73rd Santa Barbara
day, family-focused festival that he hopes to
com. Gardens. Throughout the year, these flower Orchid Show.
make an annual event. “With performances
and plant experts host visitors to their separate
that speak to all ages, and offered throughout
Sponsors of the event include the Squire gardens and showrooms, and the Orchid Show Highway 101.
the entire town, there truly is something for ev-
Foundation; Santa Barbara County Office of joins them to achieve unrivaled variety in a General admission is $14; seniors, students
eryone to enjoy, from puppets you’ve seen on
Arts and Culture; the Santa Barbara Bowl single location. with ID and advance group sales (minimum
television to puppets you didn’t know existed.”
Foundation; the Santa Barbara Foundation; The Santa Barbara International Orchid Show 25) are $12; and children 12 and under are free
From giant puppets and toy puppets to hand
Anne Towbes; MOXI, The Wolf Museum of will be open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. all three days with an adult. Tickets are available in advance at
puppets, shadow puppets, micro puppets and
Exploration + Innovation; and ParentClick. at the showgrounds at Las Positas Road and www.SBOrchidShow.com
more, PuppetPalooza will celebrate and share

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Proudly Presents Destination Science
The fun science day camp for curious kids!
The Magic of
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FEBRUARY CALENDAR OF EVENTS

Chris Hillman - Photo contributed
Chris Hillman, a founding member of the Byrds, Flying
Burrito Brothers, Manassas, and the Desert Rose Band, has
released "Bidin' My Time," his first studio album in more
than a decade. See him on Feb. 16 at the Lobero Theatre.
SB Youth Symphony -
Each Youth Symphony member is chosen by audition, and no qual-
ifying student is refused entry because of finances.
Communicating Doors -
“A real knockout ... A vastly entertaining blend ... This is a
show to see.” The New York Post on Communicating Doors
Whale Watching-
During the winter, gray whales are common in the Santa Barbara
Channel.
Compagnie Accrorap-
French-born Algerian choreographer Kader Attou,
with his company Accrorap, is one of the foremost
representatives of French hip-hop dance.
Cudamani -
Cudamani is hailed as Bali's most forward-thinking
music and dance ensemble.
Quartet -
“In a scene crowded with excellent young ensembles,
the Calidore String Quartet can assert itself with
pride.” — The New York Times
Danish String Quartet -
“These Nordic lads possess warmth, wit, a beautiful
tone and technical prowess second to none.” — NPR
on the Danish String Quartet
Terry Virts -
Terry Virts, former astronaut and “View from Above”
author, talks about photographing rare views of
Earth from space.
6 TUESDAY
Compagnie Accrorap/Kader Attou - 8 p.m. at the
Granada Theatre. - Performed by 11 exceptional hip-hop
dancers who have honed their unique styles over the
years, this aesthetic performance blends street moves,
Indian kathak and contemporary dance. Tickets range
from $20 - $49. Log onto www.artsandlectures.ucsb.edu
for more info.
7 WEDNESDAY
10
Cirque Eloize - 8 p.m. at the
Granada Theatre. Performed
by 11 exceptional hip-hop
dancers who have honed
their unique styles over the
years, this aesthetic
performance blends street
moves, Indian kathak and
contemporary dance. Tickets range from $20 - $49. Log
onto www.artsandlectures.ucsb.edu for more info.
9 FRIDAY
13
Mike Birbiglia - 8 p.m. at the Granada Theatre - From
the comedy mastermind behind "My Girlfriend's Boy-
friend" and "Thank God for Jokes" comes "The New One,"
a hilarious blend of storytelling and stand-up in Mike
Birbiglia's honest, self-deprecating style. Log onto www.
artsandlectures.ucsb.edu for more info.
11 SUNDAY
Calidore String Quartet - 33 p.m. at UCSB Hahn Hall
- The quartet makes its Santa Barbara debut with a
sweeping program that includes Mendelssohn, Janacek
and its lauded interpretation of Beethoven. Log onto www.
artsandlectures.ucsb.edu for more info.
12 MONDAY
Science Pub- White Abalone Captive Breeding Program,
6:30 p.m. at Dargan's Irish Pub 18 E. Ortega. Sea Center
Aquarist, Thomas Wilson as he discusses the history and
current state of the White Abalone fishery, and the efforts
of a group of California institutions to restore these animals
to their former population density. Admission is free.
Cameron Carpenter - 7 p.m. at the Granada Theatre - A
superstar organist with tremendous technical prowess and
a flamboyant persona to match, Cameron Carpenter has a
rare gift for connecting with his audience. Log onto www.
artsandlectures.ucsb.edu for more info.
13 TUESDAY
Art Without Limits, Bizarts - 75 - 7:30 p.m. Planning Com-
mission Hearing Room 105 E Anapamu Street, 1st Floor.
Henry Rosas: The Art of Successful Social Media Strategy.
Suggested donation of $20; register at www.awolsb.org.
16 FRIDAY
Santa Barbara Music Foundation Presents An Evening
with Chris Hillman, Herb Pedersen with John Jorgenson 8
p.m. at the Lobero Theatre. In light of the devastation of
the Thomas Fire in Ventura, which the Hillmans have called
home for many years, proceeds from this concert will
benefit those affected by this disaster. https://www.lobero.
org/events/chris-hillman/
Valentines Dinner Dance Party, 5-9 p.m., Goleta Valley
Community Center, 5679 Hollister Ave. Dinner, dessert,
dancing, games for families, hosted by Down Syndrome
Association of Santa Barbara County for the entire

Channel Islands Marine Sanctuary

Whale Watching
Half Day
Whale Watch Trip $38
Day Hike on Anacapa
or Santa Cruz Island
$59 per Adult
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FEBRUARY CALENDAR OF EVENTS
special-needs community. Adults $7; children $5; buy
tickets or RSVP at 805-886-4411 or dsasbcvalentines-
dance.eventbrite.com.
17 SATURDAY
Sings Like Hell - presents Jack Shit + Happy Traum &
Adam Traum, 8 p.m. at the Lobero Theatre. https://www.
lobero.org/events/slh42-jackshit/
21 WEDNESDAY
.lobero.org/events/slh42-jackshit/
Family Night at the Santa Barbara Maritime
Museum- 4 - 7 p.m. Activities include sculptins sea
creatures, ocean rock art, Lego builds of mini octopus,
starfish and sea turtles, and face painting. Member cost
$15, nonmembers $25. RSVP by calling 805-456-8747.
Cudamani- 8 p.m. at
UCSB's Campbell Hall
- Çudamani is known
for their exceptional
creativity and superb
artistry. Comprised of
Bali's most respected
musicians and
dancers, the ensemble performs as a spiritual offering
for temples and the village communities in their native
Indonesia. Tickets range from $18 - $40. Log onto www.
artsandlectures.ucsb.edu for more info.
23 FRIDAY
Danish String Quartet - 7 p.m. at UCSB Campbell Hall
- Composed of fierce friends who have been playing to-
gether since childhood, these darlings of A&L's Chamber
Arts series will once again dazzle Santa Barbara with the
same irresistible energy that thrills audiences worldwide.
Log onto www.artsandlectures.ucsb.edu for more info.
24 SATURDAY
MOXI Museum Members-Only Morning and Birthday
8:30 - 10 a.m. - Special activities, fun giveaways and
refreshments plus exclusive time to explore all three
floors of MOXI. Log onto www.moxi.org to join.
CAMA's Master Series presents Peter Serkin, Piano
8 p.m. at the Lobero Theatre. Serkin returns for his
fifth Master Series appearance with an apollonian
program of Mozart and Bach's immortal "Goldberg
Variations." https://www.lobero.org/events/cama-pe-
ter-serkin-piano/.
25 SUNDAY
Santa Barbara Youth Symphony Winter Concert-
4 p.m. at the Lobero Theatre. The Santa Barbara Youth
Symphony is an orchestra of 65-70 young musicians from
Santa Barbara and Ventura Counties. Ages 12-18 from
regional schools, are challenged with serious pieces from
the standard orchestral repertoire. Each Youth Symphony
member is chosen by audition and no student is refused
entry because of finances. https://www.lobero.org/
events/santa-barbara-youth-symphony-feb-25/
26 MONDAY
Terry Virts - View from Above: An Astronaut
Photographs the World 7:30 p.m. at UCSB Campbell
Hall - Join Virts as he shares the stunning photos and
videos from his quest to capture that perfect shade of
blue of a sunrise viewed from outer space. Log onto
www.artsandlectures.ucsb.edu for more info.
27 TUESDAY
Banff Mountain Film Festival - 7:30 p.m. at the Arlington
Theatre - Featuring the world's best films and videos on
mountain subjects, the tour awes viewers with thrills
and grandeur captured in exotic locations the world over.
The show's wide variety of film subjects - from extreme
sports to mountain culture and environment - will amaze
audiences. Log onto www.artsandlectures.ucsb.edu for
MARCH
more info.
2 FRIDAY
Communicating Doors by the Theatre Group at SBCC-
A London sex specialist from
the future stumbles into a
murder plot that sends her,
compliments of a unique set
of hotel doors, traveling
back in time. Runs from
March 2 - 17. For show times
and tickets log onto www.
theatregroupsbcc.com or
call 805-965-5935.
Lobero LIVE presents - An Evening with David Rawl
ings at 8 p.m. at the
Lobero Theatre. A wry
mixture of acoustic and
electric music rich in
ageless American
vernacular. https://www.
lobero.org/events/
evening-david-rawlings/.
3 SATURDAY
Sings Like Hell presents - Chris Smither Trio +
Jackie Venson at 8 p.m. at the Lobero Theatre. For
tickets and info log onto https://www.lobero.org/
events/ slh42-chris-smither/.
CONTINUING EVENTS
slh42-chris-smither/.
SUNDAYS
Sea Stories for Families - Enjoy interactive story
readings at the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural Histo-
ry's Sea Center at 211 Stearns Wharf. Program free with
admission; www.sbnature.org or 805-962-2526.
Shark Sundays - 3:30 p.m. at the Sea Center, 211 Stea-
rns Wharf. Watch staff feed sharks and rays. Observe
shark feeding behaviors, and maybe help throw in a
few pieces too; www.sbnature.org or 805-962-2526.
Studio Sunday on the Front Steps - 1:30-4:30 p.m.
at the Santa Barbara Museum of Art located at 1130
State Street - Log onto www.sbma.net for more info.
TUESDAYS
Walk on the Wild Side - 9 a.m. If you are a morning
person, love animals, and are age 60+, you'll love
Walk on the Wild Side! Join this lively crew and get
your exercise on while enjoying the Zoo. Class walks
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the grounds for one hour and designed to improve
cardiovascular fitness and health. First class is free,
sign up at the Zoo's front gate. Class is for 60-years-old
and older.
Bug Out Tuesdays - 11 a.m. Crawl, fly, swim, or flutter
over to the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History
to learn about the amazing connections invertebrates
have to the natural world with rotating activities, art,
games, and more. Included in admission. Log onto
www.sbnature.org.
Octopus Tuesdays - 4 p.m. Watch an octopus consume
a meal. Discover camouflage behaviors as you learn
more about these intelligent invertebrates at the Sea
Center at 211 Stearns Wharf; free with admission; www.
sbnature.org or 805-962-2526.
Members-only morning at the Moxi - 8:30 to 10 a.m.
- MOXI Members enjoy exclusive exploration, play and
discovery throughout the museum's 17,000 square feet
of exhibits.
THURSDAYS
Walk on the Wild Side - 9 a.m. If you are a morning
person, love animals, and are age 60+, you'll love
Walk on the Wild Side! Join this lively crew and get
your exercise on while enjoying the Zoo. Class walks
the grounds for one hour and designed to improve
cardiovascular fitness and health. First class is free,
sign up at the Zoo's front gate. Class is for 60-years-
old and older.
Jelly Thursdays - 4 p.m. Experience the beauty of
jellies as they gracefully gather their microscopic
meals at the Sea Center on Stearns Wharf; free with
admission; www.sbnature.org or 805-962-2526.
Spring Adult Ceramics Class - 6-9 p.m. at the Santa
Barbara Museum of Art located at 1130 State Street -
Log onto www.sbma.net for more info.
Free Thursday Evenings at the Santa Barbara
Museum of Art - 5-8 p.m. Log onto www.sbma.net
for more info.
SATURDAYS
Fisherman's Market - 6-11 a.m. A handful of
fishermen can be found on the City Pier (opposite
Brophy's) every Saturday selling crab, rockfish, ling
cod, black cod, halibut, urchin, abalone (sustainably
farmed), and other catch of the day items.
Science on Site - Santa Barbara Museum of Natural
History. Check www.sbnature.org for times and
topics.
Portal to the Plant - 1-3 p.m. at the Santa Barbara
Museum of Natural History Sea Center.
Members-only morning at the Moxi - 8:30-10 a.m.
MOXI Members enjoy exclusive exploration, play and
discovery throughout the museum's 17,000 square
feet of exhibits.
SUNDAYS
Shark Sundays - 3:30 p.m. Watch the Sea Center staff
feed sharks and rays. Observe shark feeding behaviors,
and if you're lucky, help throw in a few pieces too!
Included with admission to the Sea Center. 211 Stearns
Wharf. Log onto www.sbnature.org for more info.
SATURDAY & SUNDAYS
Branch Out: Nature Escape Room - Santa Barbara
Museum of Natural History Until Aug. 19-20. Times vary
from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Modeled off the popular escape
room movement, games are brought to life where kids
are the heroes on a quest to solve an environmental
mission before time runs out. Register at www.bran-
choutgames.com. Call 682-4711 ext. 162 for more info.
Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History -
Twinkle, Twinkle for Little Stars, 11 a.m.; Cosmic Safari,
noon; Kids' Space Adventure, 1 p.m.; What's Up, 2 p.m.;
Your Cosmic Quest (en Espanol Los Domingos), 3 p.m.
Santa Barbara Zoo - Explorer Fundays activities
held in the Explore Store 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Free with
Zoo admission. For the event theme each week log
onto www.sbzoo.org
EVERY DAY
Lane Farms - Local, homegrown and organic
produce - open daily from 9 a.m-6 p.m. and 5 p.m. on
Sundays. Log onto www.lanefarmssb.com for what's
in season!
Winter Whale Watching with Island Packers- Is-
land Packers Gray Whale Watching departs from both
the Channel Island and Ventura Harbors. This 3-3.5
hour cruise takes you to the Southern California wa-
ters of the Santa Barbara Channel. Fares range from
$28 - $38, to book an trip log onto www.islandpack-
ers.com or call 805-642-1693.
Base Camp - 10 a.m-5 p.m. at the Santa Barbara
Museum of Natural History. Several exhibits include
a naturalist field station, build zone, search zone,
nature art zone and more. Runs through mid-2018.
Log onto www.sbnature.org for more info.
IM=X Pilates Workouts - IM=X is a cross-condi-
tioning system that includes Pilates moves but adds
strength-training and cardio elements for a more
athletically-oriented workout so you can tone up and
lose inches quickly. For scheduled classes and times
log onto www.imxpilates.com.
Wild Things -Audubon's North American Mammals
10 a.m-5 p.m. at the Santa Barbara Museum of
Natural History. The artist and naturalist, John James
Audubon, famous for his historic work on the Birds
of America produced the outstanding work on North
American mammals. Log onto www.sbnature.org for
more info.
Vizikord at the Moxi Museum - Vizikord places
your real live body inside the computer-generated
world allowing you to use your body as an instrument
in a spin on two classic arcade games or to create
kaleidoscopic images to a custom beat. Exhibit runs
through April 1. The MOXI is located at 125 State St.,
log onto www.moxi.org for details.
WEEKLY
Brain Injury Survivors group - 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Mon-
day-Friday at Jodi House located at 625 Chapala St.
Invites caregivers and survivors of stroke, aneurysm
and traumatic brain injuries on community reintegra-
tion. Log onto www.jodihouse.org for more info.
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In light of the recent tragic events affecting our entire community,

the Santa Barbara Museum of Art is offering free admission through
February 28—in the belief that the power of art will provide solace,
tranquility of mind, healing, and a source of inspiration going forward.

EXHIBITIONS OPENING JANUARY 28:

Brought to Light: Revelatory Photographs in the

Santa Barbara Museum of Art Collection
Through April 22, 2018

Crosscurrents: The Painted Portrait in America, Britain, and France, 1750–1850

Through May 27, 2018

Crosscurrents: American and European Portrait Photographs, 1840–1900

Through May 27, 2018

During the month of February visitors can also enjoy free art activities
in the Family Resource Center, musical performances, and docent tours.
For a schedule of events, visit www.sbma.net.

Please enter through the Museum Store or Park entrance Free admission during February is a gift to our community
(near the Library), as State Street entrance is closed. from Clay Tedeschi and the Charles Bloom Foundation.

For more exhibitions and events, visit www.sbma.net.

1130 State Street, Santa Barbara, CA • Tuesday–Sunday: 11 am–5 pm • Free Thursday Evenings: 5–8 pm