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FRIDAY, Aug. 6 The 10th annual Sadako Peace Day will be observed by the Nuclear Age Peace Foundation and La Casa de Maria Retreat Center, 5-6 p.m. at the Sadako Peace Garden. The garden is located on Casa de Maria’s 800 El Bosque Rd. campus, and the ceremony will commemorate the 59th anniversary of the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. For more information, call Carah Ong at 969-1909. Cold Spring Tavern, 5995 Stagecoach Road, will feature The Hoagland Conspiracy from 7-10 p.m. For details, call 967-0066. Biologist Tom Knapik brings a world-wide knowledge and acquaintance of succulent collections from around the world to the August meeting of the Cactus and Succulent Society, 7:30 p.m. at the Davis Recreation Center, 1232 De la Vina Street. For more information, call John Bleck at 968-5519. SATURDAY, Aug. 7 Music of Faure, Rachmaninoff and Mozart will be featured at the matinee program of the Music Club of Santa Barbara, at 3 p.m. in the Faulkner Gallery of he downtown Public Library, 40 E. Anapamu St. Admission is free and the concert, which is presented as a memorial to Matilda Gilbert, a longtime club supporter, is wheelchair-accessible. The Art Den at 416 C Anacapa St. presents new paintings by Peter Pierce, Charlie Clingman, Tyler Tomblim, Aubrey Falk, Pete Forbes and Jeff Riley at a 6 p.m. reception. Jewelry by Richard Jordan will also be exhibited, refreshments will be served and live entertainment is planned. For details, call 884-4717. Bill Wallace, Goleta veterinarian and former Santa Barbara County supervisor, will be honored with a trail named for him in the El Capitan Ranch backcountry, starting today with docent-led hikes. El Capitan State Park and El Capitan Canyon Campground are co-sponsoring weekly tours of the trail, which winds through the 2,500 acres. For details, call 733-1303. Monty Roberts, called a "modern-day horse whisperer," will conduct free demonstrations of his humane horse-training technique, every Saturday at 2 p.m. at Flag Is Up Farms in Solvang. Flag Is Up Farms is open to the public every day for self-guided tours, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Call 688-6288 for directions. SUNDAY, Aug. 8 The Prime Time Band, accomplished musicians in the 50-plus age range directed by J.B. Vander Ark, will perform a slice of Americana (Gershwin, pop tunes, marches, movie themes) at Stow House, 304 N. Los Carneros Rd., at 3 p.m. More music programming at Cold Spring Tavern this week includes Tom Ball and Kenny Sultan, 1-4:30 p.m., and Teresa Russell and Cocobilli, 4:30-8:30 p.m., today; and the Debra Farris Band, 7-10 p.m. next Friday. Call 967-0066 A free concert for Fiesta at the Courthouse Sunken Gardens will begin at 3:30 p.m., with the West Coast Symphony, conducted by Christopher Story VI, and the West Coast Ballet. Selections will include William T. Spiller at the piano in Rachmaninoff’s Second Piano Concerto, Excerpts from Tchaikovskky’s Symphony No. 6, Brahms’ Symphony No. 3 in F major and Ravel’s "Bolero." Pooches will have their Fiesta party, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., at Elings Park’s Dog Days of Summer festival. Fun activities and vendors at the event, on the soccer fields at Las Positas Road and Jerry Harwin Parkway, include pet psychics, agility trials, doggie photos, new doggie treats, pet micro-chipping, canine fashions, obedience, dog/owner look-alike contests, silly pet tricks and a beer garden. Call 962-3700 for details. "Foggy Dew," a group playing traditional Irish music, will headline the Summer Concert Series at 2 p.m. at Girsh Park in Goleta. For more information, call 968-2773. "Mystic Iran: The Unseen World," a film by an Iranian-American woman who journeys to Iran in search of the mystical roots of her homeland, will be shown by Hopedance Films, 8 p.m. at Friendship Manor, corner of El Colegio and Los Carneros in Isla Vista. For directions and parking information, call Arthur Schwartz at 968-1965. MONDAY, Aug. 9 The Maverick Saloon will kick off its "Hot August Nights" concert series tonight at 8 p.m., with Pat Green ("Wave on Wave"). Tickets are available on a first-come, first-served basis, at the Maverick, 3687 Sagunto Street in Santa Ynez, or call 686-4785. PALMS (Personalized Alternative Learning by Motivated Students) Academy at San Marcos High School will present a get-acquainted meeting for interested parents and students, at 6:30 p.m., room I-4 of the high school. Call Mr. Hughes at 967-4581, ext. 328 for details. WEDNESDAY, Aug. 11 "The Big Animal," a Polish comic film about a circus camel adopted by a couple in a small community, plays at 7:30 p.m. at UCSB Campbell Hall. Tickets and information are available by calling 893-3535, or online at www.artsandlectures.ucsb.edu. "In Search of America: The American Scene Tradition" is the theme of a new exhibit at Sullivan Goss, 1266 Coast Village Road, today through Sept. 9. Featured will be works by artists such as Millard Sheets and Dorothy Sklar, enjoyed by Americans during the years of the Great Depression. Call 969-5112 for details. Goleta Valley Chamber of Commerce will present its August membership luncheon at noon at the Holiday Inn, with an interactive presentation on key issues to make a business more profitable and productive. Presenters are Michael O’Kelley and Maeda Palius, both CPAs with their own accounting firm. Call 967-4618 for reservations. THURSDAY, Aug. 12 The Senior Program of the Santa Barbara YMCA is conducting a tour of Lotusland this afternoon. The docent-led tour will take participants through the fabled horticultural estate. The tour leaves the YMCA at 1:30 p.m., returning at 4:30 p.m. Call 687-7727, ext. 299, to reserve a place. A reception honoring "Watersheds," an exhibit to benefit the Community Environmental Council, will begin at 5:30 p.m. at Cabrillo Pavilion Arts Center, 1118 East Cabrillo Blvd. The evening of wine, hors d’oeuvres and fine art will feature music by Rebecca Kleinmann. Call the Council at 963-0583 "Enterra Therapy: A New Treatment for Diabetic Gastroparesis" will be discussed by Gordon Eckerling, M.D., at Sansum Diabetes Research Institute Library, 2219 Bath St. The free lecture begins at 6:30 p.m. Call Jeannine Glockler at 682-7640, ext. 248, for details. Screenwriter and director/producer Terrill Lee Lankford will discuss his Hollywood novel, "Earthquake Weather," at an open meeting of the Screenwriters’ Association of Santa Barbara, 7:30 p.m. at Borders Books downtown. There is no charge for admission. Call Chuck Kent, president, at 698-2025, with any questions. "Commercial Applications for Infrared Imaging: the State of the Art" will be discussed at the August meeting of the Science & Engineering Council of Santa Barbara, noon at the Elephant Bar in Goleta. Austin Richards, Ph.D., will speak. For information, call Barbara Keaney at 684-4927 or Anne Thomas, 967-2700, x2378. FRIDAY, Aug. 13 The Environmental Defense Center hosts a "Thank Goodness It’s Friday" event, 5:30-7:30 p.m., in its garden courtyard at 906 Garden St. Hors d’oeuvres and happy hour will be accompanied by live music from Heather Stevenson and Bill Lanphar. This TGIF is sponsored by Citizens for Goleta Valley, San Marcos Foothills Coalition and Save Ellwood Shores. Call 963-1622. Pacific Pride Foundation will stage "Fright Night," a guided tour of local sites said to be haunted. Call 963-3636, ext. 121, for tickets. The Santa Barbara Trust for Historic Preservation will show the movie "Dances with Wolves" as part of its summer series, "Films on the Western Frontier." The film will begin at 8 p.m. in the Casa de la Guerra Courtyard, 15 East De la Guerra Street. Call 966-1279 for more information.
Join the Volunteer Crew for the Butterflies Alive! summer show at the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History. Enjoy the beauty of Mission Creek, the warmth of the sun, and walking amongst 1,000 butterflies. Volunteers receive free admission and T-shirts. Those 13 years and older are eligible to be on the Butterflies Alive Flight Crew. No experience is necessary and training is provided. Call 682-4711 to volunteer. Easter Seals — Skill-Building Playgroup for Kids and Parents. Parents assist their children with activities and games. For reservations, call 899-4557. S.B. Playgroups — Join a playgroup (for children 3 months to 6 and 7 years old) and be among friends. Meet weekly at parks and hold holiday events. Playgroups organizes free special outings, 692-0090, SBPlaygroups@yahoo.com. Santa Barbara Museum of Art: "Children’s Gallery: A Studio in the Woods" — Young visitors and their families have fun and learn about art. Open 3-5 p.m. weekdays and noon to 5 p.m. weekends, 1130 State St., 884-6426. City of Santa Barbara Parks & Recreation Teen Programs: Basketball (indoor and outdoor), ping-pong, volleyball, weightlifting and more, Carrillo Street Gym, 102 E. Carrillo St., 897-2650. Borders Books & Music, Goleta: "Miss Lisa’s Storytime," Saturdays, 11 a.m., 7000 Marketplace Ave., 968-1370. Cachuma Lake Nature Center — Exhibits and hands-on displays for kids and adults feature Chumash life, local history, geology, local birds, animals, plants and gift shop, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., 693-0691. Preschool Storytime — 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays and Wednesdays, Goleta Library, 500 N. Fairview Ave. 964-7878. CLASSES Compassionate Communication Workshop — Improve your communication skills and connect more easily with others. This free and fun workshop uses a four-step method of nonviolent communication, 4:30-6:30 p.m. Sundays, Cottage Hospital, Room C, 682-7895. Goleta Valley Senior Center: "Rubber Bridge," 1-4 p.m. Tuesdays, Senior Lounge Room 3, 5679 Hollister Ave., 968-6132, 683-1124. Postpartum Support International, 927 N. Kellogg Ave., 967-7636. PEP (Postpartum Education for Parents): "New Parent Group," 10 a.m. to noon Wednesdays, Trinity Lutheran Church, Foothill and La Cumbre; Postpartum Distress Support Group, noon to 2 p.m. Thursdays, Trinity Lutheran Church; call 564-3888. National Multiple Sclerosis Society — Classes open to people with chronic illnesses or physical challenges, call 367-9195 or 682-8783 for times, days and locations. Vegetarian cooking, Jewish history, Yiddish, Sit and Stretch and Aerobics, Spanish, French and "Chasidic Jazz Dance" classes, Bronfman Jewish Community Center, 524 Chapala St., 957-1116. "Rap Group," a discussion of current events, Tuesdays, 10 a.m., 524 Chapala St., 957-1116. EVENTS Return to Freedom, an American Wild Horse sanctuary in Lompoc, offers tours and wild horse walking adventures the first and third Saturday of each month through October. Reservations are required and the group says space is limited. A minimum donation is requested. Call 737-9246 to make reservations. Santa Barbara County Public Health Department — immunization clinic, 2-4 p.m. Mondays, 8-11 a.m. Wednesdays, 345 Camino Del Remedio, 346-8420, 681-5260. Square Dancing: Santa Barbara Taws ‘n’ Paws meets from 7:30-10 p.m. Wednesdays for Plus Level dancing at St. Mark Methodist Church, 3942 La Colina Road, 967-3369. St. Vincent’s Bingo, 7-9:30 p.m. Tuesdays, 4200 Calle Real, 683-6381. The Historic Stow House, docent-led tours, 2-4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday; The Sexton Museum and associated exhibits on local history, 2-4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, 304 N. Los Carneros Road, 964-4407. English Country Dancing, all ages and levels welcome, 7:30-9:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Oak Park dance platform, Junipero at Calle Real, 682-5523. DanceAway‚ Lively variety of music in a smoke- and alcohol-free environment, $5 adults, $1 children, 7:30-10:30 p.m. Fridays, Unitarian Church, 1535 Santa Barbara St., 967-5241. Cachuma Lake Recreation Area: "Cachuma Lake Wildlife Cruise," 3-5 p.m., Cachuma Lake Marina, 686-5050, 686-5055. City of Santa Barbara Parks & Recreation Department: "Saturday Nights in the beautiful Carrillo Ballroom," 8-11 p.m., 100 E. Carrillo St., 897-2519. Santa Barbara Certified Farmers’ Markets: Goleta, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Sundays, Calle Real Marketplace; Goleta, 3-6 p.m. Thursdays, 5700 block of Calle Real; downtown Santa Barbara, 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturdays, corner of Santa Barbara and Cota streets; Old Town Santa Barbara, 3-6:30 p.m. Tuesdays, 500 and 600 blocks of State St.; La Cumbre Plaza, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Wednesdays, 962-5354. Guided meditation, Sundays, 10:30 a.m., at Mahakankala Buddhist Center, 925 E. Quinientos St., 965-1813. MEETINGS Goleta Valley Toastmasters, noon to 1 p.m. Thursdays, 6950 Hollister Ave., 964-8627. Goleta Breakfast Optimist Club — 7:30-8:30 a.m. Wednesday, breakfast followed by speaker, Alphie’s Restaurant, 5725 Hollister Ave., 964-7434. Goleta Noontime Rotary Club — 11:55 a.m. Tuesday, Elephant Bar & Restaurant, 421 Firestone Road, 964-7117. Rotary Club of Goleta — 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Elephant Bar & Restaurant, 421 Firestone Road, 964-1105. Mission Toastmasters Club —Learn to speak effectively, 5:40-7:10 p.m. Tuesday, Edison Bldg., 333 Love Pl., 967-0595. "Single Living" group, Jewish Family Service, noon to 1:15 p.m. Mondays, 957-1116, ext. 119. "Healing From Loss" group, Jewish Family Service, 1-2:15 p.m. Mondays, starts Oct. 13, 524 Chapala St., 957-1116, ext. 115. "Adult Children of Holocaust Survivors" group, Jewish Family Service, 524 Chapala St., 957-1116, ext. 119. Pancreatic cancer support group, second and fourth Tuesdays, 5:30 p.m., through Nov. 25, Cancer Center of Santa Barbara, 300 West Pueblo St., 898-2184. La Leche League of Santa Barbara, breastfeeding information and support meetings for mothers, 10-11:30 a.m., The Birth Resource Center, 4141 State St., 683-9590, 961-2205. Aging parents support group, UCSB Women’s Center library, monthly, 893-3778.
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