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September 2024
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26	27	28	29	30 Heads Up for Teachers — NatureTrack Field Trip Registration for K-12 Opens Aug. 30 Heads Up for Teachers — NatureTrack Field Trip Registration for K-12 Opens Aug. 30 NatureTrack Foundation 7:00 am - 12:00 am (Los Olivos, CA) 2024 marks the opening of the 14th season for NatureTrack’s core program of getting K-12 students out of their classrooms and into the great outdoors where ‘learning...	31 Carp History Museum’s Marketplace Carp History Museum’s Marketplace Carpinteria Valley Historical Society and History Museum 8:00 am - 3:00 pm Say “so long” to summer at the Carpinteria Valley Historical Society and History Museum’s Marketplace scheduled for Saturday, Aug. 31, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. on the museum grounds,... Crafternoons in the EE Makerspace: Exploring Emotions and Mindfulness Crafternoons in the EE Makerspace: Exploring Emotions and Mindfulness Explore Ecology 11:30 am - 1:00 pm Join us every Saturday from 11:30 am to 1:00 pm for a fun-filled Crafternoon in the EE Makerspace above Art From Scrap! Be inspired by our reuse materials and see... Indigo Community Dye Bath Indigo Community Dye Bath Explore Ecology 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm Get ready for natural dyeing fun at our Community Indigo Dye Bath Workshop. Refresh your favorite fabrics and clothing. Bring an item from home that needs a new burst of... Screening: Forrest Gump Screening: Forrest Gump The Granada Theatre 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm FORREST GUMP Presented by The Granada Theatre As part of our Granada Centennial film series, Santa Barbara Home Movies: Films by Artists and Performers Who Call Santa Barbara Home. Starring Tom Hanks,... Earl Minnis Presents: Chubby Checker and The Wildcats – A benefit evening for the Daniel Bryant Youth & Family Centers at CADA Earl Minnis Presents: Chubby Checker and The Wildcats – A benefit evening for the Daniel Bryant Youth & Family Centers at CADA 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm The legendary Chubby Checker and The Wildcats will play live at the Lobero Theatre (33 E Canon Perdido St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101) on Saturday, August 31, 2024, at 7:30...	1
2 Workshop: Navigating transitions with tweens & teens Workshop: Navigating transitions with tweens & teens YouthWell 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm Whether it’s just the start of the school year or your child is moving from one school to a new one, transitions can be really challenging for everyone. Join us...	3	4	5 1st Thursday 1st Thursday Santa Barbara Historical Museum 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm 1st Thursday \| Thursday, September 5 \| 5-8:00 PM Location: Santa Barbara Historical Museum Enjoy access after hours with wine and music while you explore our galleries, including our latest exhibition,...	6 Environmental Defense Center – TGIF ! Happy Hour Environmental Defense Center – TGIF ! Happy Hour Environmental Defense Center 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm For more than 20 years, EDC’s tgif!s have been a staple of the south central coast’s summer season. The EDC team is very excited to bring our community together again... Las Cafeteras by Viva el Arte Las Cafeteras by Viva el Arte 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm ¡Viva el Arte de Santa Bárbara! (Viva) kicks off its exciting new season with Las Cafeteras. Enjoy the dynamic rhythms of Las Cafeteras with three free community performances. Born...	7	8
9 Facilitator Training hosted by YouthWell Facilitator Training hosted by YouthWell YouthWell 9:00 am - 11:00 am SEPT 9, 2024 9:00am-11:00am · hybrid TRAINERS: Melissa Lowenstein, Kari O’Driscoll, Rachael Steidl Trainings are FREE. Associates, Trainees, Licensed Therapists, and those with lived experience in Santa Barbara County are...	10 Volunteer Discovery Days at Carp History Museum Volunteer Discovery Days at Carp History Museum Carpinteria Historical Society and History Museum 10:00 am - 11:00 am If you have thought about volunteering at the Carpinteria Valley Museum of History but weren’t sure how to get started, you’re in luck. The museum will host Volunteer Discovery Days,...	11 How To Be A Game Changing Leader How To Be A Game Changing Leader CLU Center for Nonprofit Leadership 9:00 am - 11:00 am Many of us aspire to be dynamic change agents in our work and lives. But, the percentage of leaders and organizations who rate well in strategy and execution of strategy... AWC-SB presents “Turning Your Passion into A Profession: From Wine Glass to Career Path” AWC-SB presents “Turning Your Passion into A Profession: From Wine Glass to Career Path” Association of Women in Communications 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm Join AWC-SB for an evening of networking, inspiration and engaging discussion at our fall season opening event. Meet local Sommelier Jamie Knee and learn how she turned her passion for... CEC’s Climate Stewards Certification Course CEC’s Climate Stewards Certification Course Community Environmental Council 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm CEC’s Climate Stewards Certification Course Wednesdays, September 11 – October 30, 2024, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. Online with some weekend in-person field trips The Community Environmental Council’s (CEC) Climate Stewards...	12 Measuring Your Mission Measuring Your Mission Center for Nonprofit Leadership 9:00 am - 12:00 pm How do you measure the impact of your organization and the services it provides? Join us for Measuring Your Mission as we introduce an outcomes-based approach to program evaluation. Participants... Volunteer Discovery Days at Carp History Museum Volunteer Discovery Days at Carp History Museum Carpinteria Historical Society and History Museum 10:00 am - 11:00 am If you have thought about volunteering at the Carpinteria Valley Museum of History but weren’t sure how to get started, you’re in luck. The museum will host Volunteer Discovery Days,... Advance Care Planning Workshop Advance Care Planning Workshop Get It Done SB 11:00 am - 12:00 pm An Important Conversation: Advance Care Planning Part 1 Thursday, September 12th 11:00 AM-12:00 PM You will learn about what Advance Care Planning is, its importance, and how it can help... Moving The Needle in Legacy Giving: Practical Tools from Data and Research Moving The Needle in Legacy Giving: Practical Tools from Data and Research Association of Fundraising Professionals, Santa Barbara & Ventura Counties Chapter 11:30 am - 1:30 pm Date: September 12, 2024 Time Start: 11:30 AM Time End: 1:30 PM Venue Name: Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Address: 2559 Puesta Del Sol, Santa Barbara, CA 93105 PRICING... The Mary Jane McCord Planned Parenthood Annual Book Sale The Mary Jane McCord Planned Parenthood Annual Book Sale Planned Parenthood California Central Coast 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm Featuring over 120,000 Books, CD’s and DVD’s, Vinyl, Puzzles, Games and More! The 50th Mary Jane McCord Planned Parenthood Book Sale will be held September 12 – 22, 2024. Find...	13	14 SCAPE Exhibit and Benefit for Explore Ecology SCAPE Exhibit and Benefit for Explore Ecology Explore Ecology 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Immerse yourself in the beauty of the Central Coast at SCAPE’s (Southern California Artists Painting for the Environment) annual juried Fall Show, Central Coast Reflections. Held at the prestigious Music... Friends of the Santa Maria Public Library present Wendelin Van Draanen Friends of the Santa Maria Public Library present Wendelin Van Draanen Friends of the Santa Maria Public Library 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm A Fundraiser for Youth Mental Health & Education A Fundraiser for Youth Mental Health & Education Mental Wellness Center 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm SAVE THE DATE! The Granada Centennial Legends Gala The Granada Centennial Legends Gala The Granada Theatre 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm On Saturday, September 14, 2024 the Granada Theatre will host its eighth annual Legends Gala celebrating The Granada’s Centennial Year and honoring the vision of Susan Gulbransen and Joan Rutkowski....	15 20th Anniversary of ForestWatch Fall Family Festival 20th Anniversary of ForestWatch Fall Family Festival Los Padres ForestWatch 11:00 am - 2:00 pm Attention, friends of ForestWatch! It’s time to mark a significant milestone as Los Padres ForestWatch celebrates two decades of conservation success, and we want you to be part of the... 12th Annual Heroes of Hospice of Santa Barbara Luncheon 12th Annual Heroes of Hospice of Santa Barbara Luncheon 11:00 am - 1:30 pm Hospice of Santa Barbara (HSB) hosts its 12th annual Heroes of Hospice luncheon on Sunday, September 15th, in person, from 11 am – 1:30 pm at the Rosewood Miramar Beach Resort. The event honors the people and organizations that bring... Green Film Series-The Doctrine of Recovery Green Film Series-The Doctrine of Recovery The Marjorie Luke Theatre 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm The Green Series–As part of our 20th-anniversary celebration, The Marjorie Luke Theater is thrilled to introduce our Green Film Series, aimed at fostering awareness and dialogue around environmental issues affecting...
16 QPR Suicide Prevention Training QPR Suicide Prevention Training YouthWell 11:30 am - 1:30 pm QPR [Question, Persuade, and Refer ] is a FREE 2 hour suicide prevention training for participants to be able to recognize the warning signs of suicide and question, persuade, and...	17 Partnership for Excellence Partnership for Excellence 9:00 am - 4:00 pm More details coming soon! Partnership for Excellence Partnership for Excellence NPRN 9:30 am - 4:00 pm The Foundation Roundtable presents Partnership for Excellence 2024 Welcoming our social sector community together! Mark your calendars for this year’s Partnership for Excellence and stay tuned for more details. Advance Care Planning Workshop Advance Care Planning Workshop Get It Done SB 10:00 am - 11:30 am An Important Conversation: Advance Care Planning Part 1 Tuesday, September 17th 10:00 AM-11:30 AM You will learn about what Advance Care Planning is, its importance, and how it can help... (Spanish) Advance Care Planning Workshop (Spanish) Advance Care Planning Workshop Mi Regalo 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm UNA CONVERSACIÓN IMPORTANTE: PLANIFICACIÓN ANTICIPADA DE ATENCIÓN MÉDICA Parte 1 Martes, 17 de septiembre 6:00-7:30 PM Aprenderá sobre que es la Planificación Anticipada de Atención Médica, su importancia, y como... Why are Some Birds More Colorful?: The Evolution of Avian Ornamentation Why are Some Birds More Colorful?: The Evolution of Avian Ornamentation Santa Barbara Audubon Society 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm The Santa Barbara Audubon Society presents “Why Are Some Birds So Colorful?: The Evolution of Avian Ornamentation.” Using birds to illustrate, Steve Gaulin explains sexual selection, and why male birds in particular have...	18 Sunset at the Canary Sunset at the Canary Pacific Pride Foundation 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Join Pacific Pride Foundation from April to September for a once a month mixer on the rooftop patio of the Kimpton Canary Hotel! This year PPF is switching up the...	19 Getting the Most from Your Board Getting the Most from Your Board Center for Nonprofit Leadership 9:00 am - 11:00 am As nonprofit boards strive to be more effective, they are actively working to recruit board members who support their ideals, represent the diversity of the community, and bring a wide...	20	21 Coastal Cleanup Day Coastal Cleanup Day Explore Ecology 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Become Part of the Solution to Ocean Pollution Isn’t it time to show your favorite beach or creek some love? Join us for Coastal Cleanup Day on Saturday, September 21st!...	22
23	24	25 Grant Writing Basics Grant Writing Basics Center for Nonprofit Leadership 8:00 am - 12:00 pm Perfect for the first-time grant writer or those interested in brushing up on the fundamentals. Workshop attendees will explore the basics of writing a winning proposal.	26 Strategic Board Recruitment Through a DEIJ Lens Strategic Board Recruitment Through a DEIJ Lens Center for Nonprofit leadership 9:00 am - 12:00 pm In this workshop, we’ll share a tool that helps organizations start with a different set of questions: What does our board need to accomplish in the next 1-3 years? And,... Yappy Hour at J. Wilkes Tasting Room Yappy Hour at J. Wilkes Tasting Room Therapy Dogs of Santa Barbara 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm Come enjoy wine and dogs at J. Wilkes beautiful downtown tasting room. 10% of proceeds from the evening will be donated to Therapy Dogs of Santa Barbara. Dogs are welcome...	27 Practical AI for Small Businesses to Save Money and Expand Time Practical AI for Small Businesses to Save Money and Expand Time SCORE of Santa Barbara 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Are you a nonprofit looking for innovative ways to improve your operations, reach more donors, and scale your business more efficiently? Join SCORE Santa Barbara for an empowering seminar where you’ll... the Pink Lounge the Pink Lounge Breast Cancer Resource Center 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm SAVE THE DATE! The Artist’s Table Opening Soiree The Artist’s Table Opening Soiree Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm The Artist’s Table art show is kicking off its 6th year with an Opening Soiree dinner party with the artists. Ticket buyers and sponsors will be among the first to see...	28 Screening: Holes Screening: Holes The Granada Theatre 2:00 pm - 4:30 pm HOLES Presented by The Granada Theatre As part of our Granada Centennial film series, Santa Barbara Home Movies: Films by Artists and Performers Who Call Santa Barbara Home. Starring Shia LeBeouf, Sigourney... Alpha Resource Center’s Gala 2024 Alpha Resource Center’s Gala 2024 Jeff Henson 5:00 pm - 8:30 pm On Saturday, September 28, 2024, Alpha Resource Center will host our 3rd Annual Gala at Imagine Park at our Cathedral Oaks campus. The gala will highlight the impact of Alpha’s other...	29
30 Webinar: Navigating EV Roadblocks Webinar: Navigating EV Roadblocks Community Environmental Council 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Making the switch to an electric vehicle (EV) can be daunting. We’re here to make it easy. Join the Community Environmental Council (CEC) to learn about why now is a...	1	2 Making an Impact: Social Media Strategies and Tactics for Nonprofits Making an Impact: Social Media Strategies and Tactics for Nonprofits Center for Nonprofit Leadership 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Learn how to roadmap and execute an effective social media strategy for your nonprofit.	3	4	5 Community Tree Planting Day at Ellwood Community Tree Planting Day at Ellwood Melissa Fontaine, LegacyWorks Group 9:00 am - 11:00 am Come help plant the trees that will secure the future of the Goleta Butterfly Grove at Ellwood Mesa. Ellwood Mesa is one of the West’s most important winter sites for... Teddy Bear Cancer Foundation’s Golden Gala Teddy Bear Cancer Foundation’s Golden Gala Teddy Bear Cancer Foundation 5:30 pm - 10:00 pm The Golden Gala is our flagship fundraising event and is the culmination of September’s Gold Ribbon Campaign held in recognition of National Childhood Cancer Awareness month. The year’s gala will...	6 Bread & Roses 2024 Bread & Roses 2024 The Fund for Santa Barbara 12:30 pm - 5:00 pm Since its inception in 1993, The Bread & Roses Community Celebration has brought the Central Coast together to celebrate our progressive community! Bread and Roses has become one of the...

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