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27 FREE YouthWell Parent Support Groups- Parent Connect FREE YouthWell Parent Support Groups- Parent Connect YouthWell 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm For parents/caregivers of youth, ages 12-25, struggling with a mental health challenge. Learn skills to effectively and compassionately support your child struggling with any type of mental health challenge while...	28	29 The Future Looks Bright Job Fair, SBCC School of Extended Learning The Future Looks Bright Job Fair, SBCC School of Extended Learning SBCC School of Extended Learning 11:00 am - 1:00 pm The Future Looks Bright Job Fair, SBCC School of Extended Learning NONPROFITS & COMMUNITY AGENCIES: Thank you for sharing this with your job-seeking clients. The Job Fair employers are actively hiring.... 83rd Person of the Year 83rd Person of the Year Santa Barbara Foundation 11:30 am - 1:30 pm Considered one of the Santa Barbara area’s most prestigious awards, Person of the Year honors individuals, couples, or families whose extraordinary volunteer service represents a meaningful and lasting commitment... Candidates Forum: Gregg Hart and Sari Domingues for State Assembly District 37 Candidates Forum: Gregg Hart and Sari Domingues for State Assembly District 37 League of Women Voters of Santa Barbara 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm During this Candidates Forum presented by the League of Women Voters of Santa Barbara (LWVSB), hear from the two candidates vying to represent California’s Central Coast 37th Assembly District. Running...	30 2026 NAWBO BRAVO Awards Luncheon 2026 NAWBO BRAVO Awards Luncheon National Association of Women Business Owners - Santa Barbara Chapter 11:30 am - 1:30 pm Join us for our annual luncheon honoring local women of influence at the 12th Annual BRAVO Awards. This year’s theme, Business in Bloom, celebrates the remarkable growth, resilience, and impact... Friendship Center Private Event Friendship Center Private Event Friendship Center Adult Day Services 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Friendship Center Adult Day Services is proudly celebrating 50 years of providing compassionate, safe, social care for adults experiencing dementia and memory changes and their families in Santa Barbara County.... 2026 Downtown Santa Barbara LIVE Art & Wine Tour 2026 Downtown Santa Barbara LIVE Art & Wine Tour Downtown Santa Barbara Improvement Association 5:30 pm - 9:30 pm The tradition continues! We are thrilled to invite you to the 24th Annual LIVE Art & Wine Tour on Thursday, April 30th. Whether you’ve joined us for a decade or...	1 The Strangers’ Case: The Greatest Shakespearean Speech No One Knows The Strangers’ Case: The Greatest Shakespearean Speech No One Knows UC Santa Barbara Library 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Register Now On May 1, 1517, riots broke out in London because some citizens, convinced that “foreigners” were taking their jobs and livelihoods, demanded the removal of all “strangers.” Thomas...	2 Raise Them Up! Live Auction Raise Them Up! Live Auction North County Rape Crisis and Child Protection Center 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm Funds raised will support the Center’s Prevention work in Mid and Northern Santa Barbara County. There will be an online silent auction concurrent with the live event, which will feature...	3 C.A.R.E.4Paws’ Happy Tails Celebration & Fundraiser C.A.R.E.4Paws’ Happy Tails Celebration & Fundraiser C.A.R.E.4Paws 3:00 pm - 7:00 pm Join us on Sunday, May 3, for C.A.R.E.4Paws’ Happy Tails Celebration & Fundraiser at Santa Barbara’s seaside Cabrillo Pavilion, 1118 E Cabrillo Blvd. Our inspiring event reflects the power of community supporting community... Santa Barbara Public Library Lecture with Melanie Cervantes Santa Barbara Public Library Lecture with Melanie Cervantes UC Santa Barbara Library 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm Santa Barbara Public Library and UCSB Library present a free lecture by Melanie Cervantes, artist and cultural worker. A co-founder of Dignidad Rebelde, a graphic arts collaboration that produces screen prints, political posters...
4 Regenerative Avocados, Citrus, and Strawberries Conference Regenerative Avocados, Citrus, and Strawberries Conference EcoFarm 7:30 am - 5:00 pm This two-day gathering, presented in partnership with EcoFarm, brings farmers, scientists, and community partners together to explore agriculture as a living ecology — where certified organic practice, regenerative outcomes, Indigenous... FREE YouthWell Parent Support Groups- Parent Connect FREE YouthWell Parent Support Groups- Parent Connect YouthWell 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm For parents/caregivers of youth, ages 12-25, struggling with a mental health challenge. Learn skills to effectively and compassionately support your child struggling with any type of mental health challenge while...	5 Storytelling For Impact: Tools To Amplify Your Mission, Build Your Influence, and Unlock Funding Storytelling For Impact: Tools To Amplify Your Mission, Build Your Influence, and Unlock Funding CLU Center for Nonprofit Leadership 10:00 am - 12:30 pm Description: The stories we tell shape the world we live in and the future we’re building. As funding becomes harder to secure and competition for awards grows, the ability to communicate... CEMA Visiting Artist Lecture featuring Melanie Cervantes CEMA Visiting Artist Lecture featuring Melanie Cervantes UC Santa Barbara Library 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm The California Ethnic & Multicultural Archives (CEMA) and Las Maestras Center present a free and public lecture by Melanie Cervantes, artist and cultural worker. A co-founder of Dignidad Rebelde, a graphic arts collaboration that... Grupo de Apoya para Padres -YouthWell Grupo de Apoya para Padres -YouthWell YouthWell 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Grupo de apoyo para padres de jóvenes hispanohablantes, de 10 a 18 años, que se lleva a cabo semanalmente en persona en Santa Bárbara. Support group for Spanish speaking parents... Saving Birds to Save the Planet with Scott Weidensaul Saving Birds to Save the Planet with Scott Weidensaul Santa Barbara Audubon Society 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm Internationally celebrated bird conservationist and best-selling author, Scott Weidensaul, will deliver an illustrated public lecture titled “Saving Birds to Save the Planet”, on Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at 7:00 PM...	6 Downtown Kickin’ Country Line Dancing Downtown Kickin’ Country Line Dancing Downtown Santa Barbara Improvement Association 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Join us every Wednesday in May in front of Best BBQ and Apna Indian Kitchen at 716 State Street and enjoy free country line dancing lessons led by the amazing...	7 2026 Women of Achievement Awards Luncheon 2026 Women of Achievement Awards Luncheon Association of Women in Communications 11:30 am - 1:30 pm “Powerful Voices, Purposeful Change — Women Leading Through Civic Engagement” The Association for Women in Communications – Santa Barbara (AWC-SB) will celebrate four extraordinary women whose work and leadership have... FREE YouthWell Parent Support Groups- Family Tools+ FREE YouthWell Parent Support Groups- Family Tools+ YouthWell 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm For parents/caregivers of youth, ages 5-18, with ADHD, dyslexia, autism, Tourette’s, and uniquely-wired brains. Address the day to day challenges of parenting, ideas for strengthening family connections, and how to... County Supervisor 2nd District Candidates Forum County Supervisor 2nd District Candidates Forum League of Women Voters of Santa Barbara 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm At this in-person and also live-streamed Candidates Forum presented by the League of Women Voters of Santa Barbara (LWVSB), hear from the two candidates for County Supervisor 2nd District. Running... UCSB Reads 2026 Presents Author Michelle Zauner UCSB Reads 2026 Presents Author Michelle Zauner UC Santa Barbara Library 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm Bestselling author and Grammy-nominated musician Michelle Zauner (Japanese Breakfast) shares the moving story behind her memoir Crying in H Mart, a powerful meditation on family, food, identity and loss. Through lyrical prose and...	8 UCSB Central Coast Community Summit UCSB Central Coast Community Summit UCSB Blum Center on Poverty, Inequality, & Democracy 8:30 am - 1:30 pm Dear Friends and Community Partners, How can UCSB meaningfully support and partner in your work? What collaborative future might we imagine together? The Coalition for Publicly-Engaged Social Science (CoPES) at... VNA Health’s 25th Annual Mother’s Day Luncheon VNA Health’s 25th Annual Mother’s Day Luncheon VNA Health 11:00 am - 1:30 pm The 25th Anniversary of the VNA Health Mother’s Day Luncheon is set for Friday, May 8, 2026 in the Grand Ballroom at the Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort! 100% of... Sculptural Experimentation Sculptural Experimentation Explore Ecology 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Use materials from our weird and wonderful supply to create dynamic sculptures. Discover techniques for adding texture and unique monochromatic finishes. All tools and materials provided. Pricing: General $30 \|...	9 First 5 Stronger Starts Day of Action First 5 Stronger Starts Day of Action MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation 10:00 am - 5:00 pm MOXI to Raise Awareness of Early Childhood Mental Health at First 5 California’s “Stronger Starts Statewide Day of Action” on Saturday, May 9 + “Day of Action” addresses impacts of...	10
11 Regenerative Avocados, Citrus, and Strawberries Conference Regenerative Avocados, Citrus, and Strawberries Conference EcoFarm 7:30 am - 5:00 pm This two-day gathering, presented in partnership with EcoFarm, brings farmers, scientists, and community partners together to explore agriculture as a living ecology — where certified organic practice, regenerative outcomes, Indigenous... FREE YouthWell Parent Support Groups- Parent Connect FREE YouthWell Parent Support Groups- Parent Connect YouthWell 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm For parents/caregivers of youth, ages 12-25, struggling with a mental health challenge. Learn skills to effectively and compassionately support your child struggling with any type of mental health challenge while...	12 NPRN Executive Directors & Development Professionals Joint Roundtable NPRN Executive Directors & Development Professionals Joint Roundtable NPRN & The Santa Barbara Foundation 9:30 am - 11:30 am Executive Directors & Development Professionals: You’re invited to a special joint roundtable conversation with the Santa Barbara Foundation on the upcoming State of Nonprofits in Santa Barbara County report. Before... Art in Service of the Land – Panel & Reception Art in Service of the Land – Panel & Reception UC Santa Barbara Library 3:00 pm - 4:15 pm Register Now Join the UCSB Library to celebrate the Art in Service of the Land exhibition with a special panel discussion honoring the vital intersection of creative practice and environmental stewardship. Through...	13 Freedom 4 Youth – Community Dinner Freedom 4 Youth – Community Dinner Freedom 4 Youth 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm What happens when young people are given the tools, mentorship, and opportunity to thrive? This spring, youth in our 13-week Culinary Arts Program gained hands-on experience in the kitchen while... Women’s Fund of Santa Barbara – Celebration of Grants Women’s Fund of Santa Barbara – Celebration of Grants Women's Fund of Santa Barbara 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm The Women’s Fund of Santa Barbara announces the recipients of its 2025-2026 grants cycle at its annual Celebration of Grants at the Lobero Theatre. The event is attended by members...	14 FREE YouthWell Parent Support Groups- Family Tools+ FREE YouthWell Parent Support Groups- Family Tools+ YouthWell 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm For parents/caregivers of youth, ages 5-18, with ADHD, dyslexia, autism, Tourette’s, and uniquely-wired brains. Address the day to day challenges of parenting, ideas for strengthening family connections, and how to... Undergraduate Research Slam Undergraduate Research Slam UC Santa Barbara Library 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm Register Now The Office of Undergraduate Research and Creative Activities (URCA) and UCSB Library invite you to join us for an exhilarating event celebrating knowledge, innovation, and the art of effective communication. Hear students from diverse... Storytelling for the Screen: Hamnet Storytelling for the Screen: Hamnet UC Santa Barbara Library 5:00 pm - 9:45 pm Register Now Director Chloé Zhao’s Hamnet (2025) revolves around Agnes (Jessie Buckley), a singular woman sensitive to the natural world around her. She finds a home and starts a family with William... Dreams in Bloom Gala honoring Ron Werft and Marni & Michael Cooney and Molly Carrillo-Walker & Guy R. Walker at the Ginny & Tim Bliss Estate Dreams in Bloom Gala honoring Ron Werft and Marni & Michael Cooney and Molly Carrillo-Walker & Guy R. Walker at the Ginny & Tim Bliss Estate Family Service Agency 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Scott Wester, Jon Clark and Carole MacElhenny, Gala Co-Chairs, cordially invite you to celebrate extraordinary community champions at Family Service Agency’s Dreams in Bloom Gala. Join Family Service Agency for an unforgettable...	15	16 Build Beds with Team Chumash and Sleep in Heavenly Peace Build Beds with Team Chumash and Sleep in Heavenly Peace Colleen Grant 8:45 am - 1:00 pm Join Team Chumash and Sleep in Heavenly Peace for our 4th Annual Bed Build where we are building 60 beds for local kids in need! No experience or tools needed!... Make Your Own Instrument & Jam Session Make Your Own Instrument & Jam Session Explore Ecology 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Make your own percussion instruments from our variety of scrap materials. Then, join in a play-along jam session led by guest facilitator Cameron Tummel. Open to all ages; children must... Santa Barbara Symphony- Mahler’s Resurrection (SEASON FINALE) Santa Barbara Symphony- Mahler’s Resurrection (SEASON FINALE) Santa Barbara Symphony 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm Santa Barbara Symphony- Mahler’s Resurrection (SEASON FINALE) Saturday, May 16, 2026 \| 7:30 PM The Granada Theatre Attend “Conversations with KUSC” with on-air personality Jennifer Miller Hammel Saturday Pre-Concert Chat...	17 Los Padres ForestWatch Raptor Experience Los Padres ForestWatch Raptor Experience Los Padres ForestWatch 10:30 am - 3:00 pm Join us for our first ever Raptor Experience with Denise Disharoon, of Talon and Flight, a licensed falconer who will take us on an educational journey ‘to experience the timeless... Santa Barbara Symphony- Mahler’s Resurrection (SEASON FINALE) Santa Barbara Symphony- Mahler’s Resurrection (SEASON FINALE) Santa Barbara Symphony 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm Santa Barbara Symphony- Mahler’s Resurrection (SEASON FINALE) Sunday, May 17, 2026 \| 3:00 PM The Granada Theatre Attend “Conversations with KUSC” with on-air personality Jennifer Miller Hammel Sunday Pre-Concert Chat...
18 FREE YouthWell Parent Support Groups- Parent Connect FREE YouthWell Parent Support Groups- Parent Connect YouthWell 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm For parents/caregivers of youth, ages 12-25, struggling with a mental health challenge. Learn skills to effectively and compassionately support your child struggling with any type of mental health challenge... AI in Action: Simon Billinge & Nina Miolane AI in Action: Simon Billinge & Nina Miolane UC Santa Barbara Library 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Register Now Join us for the third event in UCSB Library’s new speaker series, AI in Action Conversations with UCSB Researchers. The event features short presentations by Simon Billinge (California NanoSystems... FREE Graphic Design Sessions FREE Graphic Design Sessions Mitra Cline 11:30 pm - 1:30 pm I host Live Design Collaborations where we hop on a video call, and I solve your graphic design or website headaches in real-time. It’s a ‘done-with-you’ service that replaces weeks...	19 Grupo de Apoya para Padres -YouthWell Grupo de Apoya para Padres -YouthWell YouthWell 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Grupo de apoyo para padres de jóvenes hispanohablantes, de 10 a 18 años, que se lleva a cabo semanalmente en persona en Santa Bárbara. Support group for Spanish speaking parents...	20 Memory Café Memory Café Friendship Center Adult Day Services 9:00 am - 11:00 am Welcome to the Downtown Santa Barbara Memory Café at the Louise Lowry Davis Center! This is a free, drop-in social gathering for older adults experiencing memory loss or cognitive changes,... Hand-Bound Leather Journal Workshop Hand-Bound Leather Journal Workshop Explore Ecology 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Join guest artist Julia Bickford as she guides you through the steps to bind and embellish your own leather journal. Come away with a beautiful blank book to fill with...	21 FREE YouthWell Parent Support Groups- Family Tools+ FREE YouthWell Parent Support Groups- Family Tools+ YouthWell 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm For parents/caregivers of youth, ages 5-18, with ADHD, dyslexia, autism, Tourette’s, and uniquely-wired brains. Address the day to day challenges of parenting, ideas for strengthening family connections, and how to... Veggie Rescue’s Sweet 16: Celebrating 16 Years & 5 Million Pounds Rescued Veggie Rescue’s Sweet 16: Celebrating 16 Years & 5 Million Pounds Rescued SYV Fruit & Vegetable Rescue 5:00 pm - 8:30 pm Veggie Rescue’s Sweet 16 celebration will be a joyful evening in the heart of the Santa Ynez Valley, featuring live music, delicious bites from local restaurants, exquisite wine, a lively...	22	23 I Madonnari Street painting Festival I Madonnari Street painting Festival Children's Creative Project 10:00 am - 6:00 pm The 40th Annual I Madonnari Street Painting Festival returns to the Old Mission Santa Barbara Memorial Day Weekend, May 23–25, 2026. Hosted by Children’s Creative Project, this free community festival...	24
25 Free Graphic Design Session Free Graphic Design Session Mitra 11:00 am - 1:00 pm I host Live Design Collaborations where we hop on a video call, and I solve your graphic design or website headaches in real-time. It’s a ‘done-with-you’ service that replaces weeks of back-and-forth... Memorial Day Ceremony 2026 Memorial Day Ceremony 2026 Pierre Claeyssens Veterans Foundation & Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1649 11:00 am - 3:00 pm Remembering men and women in uniform who proudly serve. The Pierre Claeyssens Veterans Foundation and the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1649 are pleased to present the very popular Memorial... FREE YouthWell Parent Support Groups- Parent Connect FREE YouthWell Parent Support Groups- Parent Connect YouthWell 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm For parents/caregivers of youth, ages 12-25, struggling with a mental health challenge. Learn skills to effectively and compassionately support your child struggling with any type of mental health challenge while...	26	27 Building a Biological Powerhouse in Your Soil Webinar 1: Practical Processes for Cultivating Beneficial Microbes Building a Biological Powerhouse in Your Soil Webinar 1: Practical Processes for Cultivating Beneficial Microbes EcoFarm 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Building truly healthy soils can unlock tremendous symbiotic benefits from the relationship between plants and microbes, including highly nutrient-dense produce, carbon sequestration, water retention, and resilience in the face of... Library Award for Undergraduate Research — Reception and Awards Ceremony Library Award for Undergraduate Research — Reception and Awards Ceremony UC Santa Barbara Library 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Please join us for a reception and awards ceremony honoring the recipients of the 2026 Library Award for Undergraduate Research. Prizes of $750 for first place and $500 for second place will... TEDxSantaBarbara Salon with Victoria Riskin and Sigrid Wright TEDxSantaBarbara Salon with Victoria Riskin and Sigrid Wright Community Environmental Council 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm This TEDxSantaBarbara Salon invites the community to the Community Environmental Council’s (CEC) Environmental Hub for an evening of honest conversation, grounded science, and active hope in the face of the...	28 FREE YouthWell Parent Support Groups- Family Tools+ FREE YouthWell Parent Support Groups- Family Tools+ YouthWell 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm For parents/caregivers of youth, ages 5-18, with ADHD, dyslexia, autism, Tourette’s, and uniquely-wired brains. Address the day to day challenges of parenting, ideas for strengthening family connections, and how to...	29	30 Guided Birding with Los Padres ForestWatch Guided Birding with Los Padres ForestWatch Los Padres ForestWatch 8:30 am - 12:30 pm Local birding experts lead us on a guided experience in one of the country’s top birding locations. This event is part two of the 2026 Forest Academy series. Join us... SBCC Foundation’s Spring Forward! Gala SBCC Foundation’s Spring Forward! Gala Victoria Dominguez 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm Spring Forward! Gala – Speakeasy Style Saturday, May 30, 2026 \| 5:00 – 9:00 PM Great Meadow, SBCC West Campus The SBCC Foundation’s Spring Forward! Gala is our signature annual fundraising event,...	31 Carpinteria Arts Center Palate to Palette Event Carpinteria Arts Center Palate to Palette Event The Lynda Fairly Carpinteria Arts Center 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm Join us in the heART of downtown Carpinteria for our signature fundraising event, Palate to Palette – an unforgettable evening of bold flavors, beautiful art, and joyful community. Sip and savor tastings from top local...
1 FREE YouthWell Parent Support Groups- Parent Connect FREE YouthWell Parent Support Groups- Parent Connect YouthWell 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm For parents/caregivers of youth, ages 12-25, struggling with a mental health challenge. Learn skills to effectively and compassionately support your child struggling with any type of mental health challenge while...	2 State of the Nonprofit Sector Breakfast and Presentation State of the Nonprofit Sector Breakfast and Presentation Santa Barbara Foundation 8:30 am - 11:00 am Join the Santa Barbara Foundation for a lively breakfast and presentation of findings and trends among the Santa Barbara County nonprofit sector. Grupo de Apoya para Padres -YouthWell Grupo de Apoya para Padres -YouthWell YouthWell 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Grupo de apoyo para padres de jóvenes hispanohablantes, de 10 a 18 años, que se lleva a cabo semanalmente en persona en Santa Bárbara. Support group for Spanish speaking parents...	3	4 Bold Futures Brunch – Girls Inc. of Greater Santa Barbara Bold Futures Brunch – Girls Inc. of Greater Santa Barbara Girls Inc. of Greater Santa Barbara 9:00 am - 11:30 am The BOLD FUTURES BRUNCH on June 4, 2026 from 9:00 – 11:30 a.m. is a new format for Girls Inc. of Greater Santa Barbara’s annual community fundraiser. Over 150 attendees will gather at... Webinar: State of Nonprofits in SB County 2025 Report Webinar: State of Nonprofits in SB County 2025 Report NPRN & The Santa Barbara Foundation 10:00 am - 11:15 am Webinar: State of Nonprofits in Santa Barbara County – The 2025 Report June 4, 2026 @ 10:00 am – 11:15 am – Free Every three years, the Santa Barbara Foundation... FREE YouthWell Parent Support Groups- Family Tools+ FREE YouthWell Parent Support Groups- Family Tools+ YouthWell 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm For parents/caregivers of youth, ages 5-18, with ADHD, dyslexia, autism, Tourette’s, and uniquely-wired brains. Address the day to day challenges of parenting, ideas for strengthening family connections, and how to... NPRN Development Professionals Roundtable: Happy Hour NPRN Development Professionals Roundtable: Happy Hour NPRN 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm NPRN Development Professionals Roundtable Happy Hour Mid-Year Check-In: How is 2026 Shaping Up for Your Nonprofit? Join us for a relaxed mid-county happy hour designed to bring nonprofit development professionals...	5	6	7 Green & Blue : A Coastal Celebration Green & Blue : A Coastal Celebration Environmental Defense Center 2:00 pm - 5:30 pm EDC’s largest and most successful fundraiser, Green & Blue, that brings guests together to enjoy food and drinks, exciting live and silent auction, the presentation of our environmental hero awards,... The Wilderness Table with ForestWatch The Wilderness Table with ForestWatch Los Padres ForestWatch 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm The Wilderness Table is a culinary journey celebrating local flavors and sustainable farming while raising funds to support our critical work protecting our treasured wild places. Inspired by the spirit...

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