Road closed for river crossing repair
A five-mile section of Forest Road 5N18 (aka the River Road) along the Santa Ynez River, between Lower Oso and the Red Rock Trailhead, will be closed to the public on weekdays through early May for a construction project replacing a concrete low- water crossing near the Red Rock Trailhead. The road will be open on the weekend between Lower Oso and a gate approximately one mile beyond the Falls Picnic Area. For more information, call the Los Prietos Ranger Station at 967-3481.
Day of Play
A Day of Play benefiting the Breast Cancer Resource Center, including tennis and golf tournaments, cocktail party and al Fresco dinner, is planned April 17 at the Montecito Country Club. The BCRC provides free educational information and support services to newly diagnosed breast cancer patients, survivors, family and friends. The center has staff and volunteers available daily to answer questions and help clients obtain relevant information and guidance, a lending library with the latest information about breast cancer/health, support groups, educational lectures, meditation groups and complementary reiki and reflexology sessions.
For more information about the Day of Play or the Breast Cancer Resource Center, call Rae Ann Bird at 569-0603 or go to www.dayofplay.bcrcsb.org
Campaign to prevent sexual violence
A campaign focused on giving parents tools to talk with teen s about preventing sexual violence has been initiated by the Rape Crisis Center in honor of Sexual Assault Awareness Month.
The Seeds of Change Campaign stresses that sexual violence is youth violence, and offers information to parents, guardians and other relatives about ways to start conversations with youth about equality, relationships, sexuality and violence. One in four girls and one in six boys experience sexual assault before age 18, according to the center, and those closest to them are most able to help teens find alternatives to violence, build healthy relationships based on equality and respect, and to be safe. During April, the Rape Crisis Center, in collaboration with nonprofit partners, will be distributing Seeds of Change packets containing wildflower seeds and helpful tips for families. Packets will be available at local schools and businesses, and an affiliated bi-lingual Family Festival, including live music, food and activities for children, teens and adults, will take place April 27 from 2-4:30 p.m. at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church. For additional information, call 963-6832.
Residents to have say on transportation planning
County residents will have a chance to express their opinions about how to improve the county’s transportation planning process on Tuesday at a Federal review and evaluation. The Santa Barbara County Association of Governments (SBCAG) and its partners carry out transportation planning. Every four years the Federal Highway Administration and Federal Transit Administration conduct a joint review and evaluation of transportation planning processes, and as part of the review, public comment is solicited. Residents may participate in the April 8 meeting from 5:30 to 7 p.m. in the Board of Supervisors Conference Room, 4th floor, County Administration Building, 105 E. Anapamu St. Both oral and written comments will be accepted at the meeting. Written comments may also be sent beforehand via e-mail to cert.review@fhwa.dot.gov, or by regular mail to Michelle Noch,FHWA L.A. Metro Office, 888 S. Figueroa St., Ste. 1850, Los Angeles, CA 90017.
