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March 20, 2018 — Ever since he returned from Iraq, everyday occurrences such as a car changing lanes or an unattended bag can trigger U.S. Army veteran Daniel Cook’s post-traumatic stress response. ...   3/20 (Santa Barbara, CA) - Save the Date! Drought, Fire & Flood: Climate Change and Our New Normal -- 4/25 ... Community Town Hall - Free Admission Get Informed - Flash Talks from UCSB experts on fires, floods, climate change, and political responses Get Inspired - Keynote from former FEMA Director James Lee Witt Get Detail... 3/19 (Buellton, CA) - This Wednesday ... Buellton Chamber Mixer at Gypsy Studios Art ... Come join us at Gypsy Studios Art this Wednesday, March 21st for our March Mixer. We're super excited to be showcasing this awesome studio and for you to come learn more about the programs they offer. Don't think for a minute you can'...   3/18 (Santa Barbara, CA) - A fantastic day for whale watching ... Skies were partly cloudy. Seas were calm. Little to no wind blew across the coast. In all, there were great conditions for locating and closely watching 8 gray whales today. A single, 12 noon, excursion left the dock…a fantastic day for whale watching. ... 3/18 (Ventura, CA) - Winners of the 2018 County Ventura St. Patrick’s Day Parade ... The winners of the 2018 County Ventura St. Patrick’s Day Parade have been announced. Judges for the parade were Dave Creswell, Ventura Unified School District, Connie Stahl, Elk’s Lodge #1430; Nicole Ipach, California State University Chan...   3/16 (Santa Barbara, CA) - Just Announced! Santa Barbara Jazz Society presents "Spotlight" -- April 15 at SOhO ... In Honor of the Smithsonian’s Jazz Appreciation Month, the Santa Barbara Jazz Society presents Spotlight on Santa Barbara Sunday, April 15 from 1 to 4pm at SOhO. We’ve lined up a stellar cast of super loca... 3/16 (Santa Barbara, CA) - Tickets now on Sale for the Roar & Pour Wine Festival -- May 5th ... Roar & Pour. It’s a wild wine tasting event where the animals stay out late and the Zoo is open so guests can stroll and sip. Rain or shine. For ages 21 and over only. $80/General Admission -- Includes unlimited wine tastings and one ...   3/16 (Santa Barbara, CA) - Giraffe Calf Born at SB Zoo on March 14th ... Naming contest now open for the Santa Barbara Zoo’s newest giraffe calf! A female Masai giraffe was born at the Zoo this past Wednesday, March 14. The name of this calf will be determined by a public naming contest which opened up today on the Zoo’s website... 3/15 (Santa Barbara, CA) - Five Gray Whales - Whale Watching Report from Condor Express ... A total of five gray whales were closely watched on our morning excursion. It was a brisk but spectacular day along the coast. Winds and seas were fresh, and the view of the snow-capped peaks in the back country of our Santa Ynez Mounta...   3/15 (Santa Barbara, CA) - Save the Date! Founding Day Festival -- 4/28 ... Celebrate 236 years of history at Santa Barbara’s birthplace, El Presidio de Santa Bárbara State Historic Park. Our annual Founding Day Festival showcases local businesses and entertainment in the heart of downtown. Enjoy a reenactment of the original Fo... 3/15 (Santa Barbara, CA) - Saturday ... Emmy Award Winning Author, Neville Frankel to Present at the SBGS Meeting ... Neville Frankel will present, “Unearthing Family Lore: Behind the Scenes of a Novelist’s Journey” at the SB County Genealogical Society’s monthly meeting, Saturday, March 17th, at the First Presbyterian Church, 2...   3/15 (Solvang, CA) - New Bird Art Exhibition at the Wildling ... Three artists share their unique artistic perspectives of twenty-seven bird species that can be found in the tri-county region (Ventura, Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo). Jim Hodgson, Rene C. Reyes and George Lockwood will be sharing artworks of their tribu... 3/14 (Santa Barbara, CA) - GraySpace Gallery Re-Opening Reception - Friday 5-8 PM ... 70.70.70. is a three-gallery exhibition of contemporary art work by 70 Israeli Artists, celebrating the 70th Anniversary of the State of Israel. Each gallery will have a selection of art, curated by Sagi Rafael of Los Angeles and Tel Aviv, and...   3/14 (Buellton, CA) - The Buellton Wine and Chili Festival (on Sunday) is always a great time. ... Some of the best local chefs will compete to take home cash prizes for the best Red Chili, Chile Verde and Homemade Salsa in the Santa Ynez Valley. As a guest you get to participate in the People’s Choice awards; you decide w... 3/14 (Solvang, CA) - Come to Taste of Solvang Food & Wine Festival ...this weekend ... Join us for a unique experiential culinary weekend featuring Solvang farmers, chefs, bakers, winemakers, brewers, distillers and artisans showcasing the bounty of Santa Barbara wine country set amidst our quaint Danish town. Taste your w...   3/14 (Santa Barbara, CA) - Peak grey whale migration happening now! ... For the next two weeks we are expecting heavy cetacean traffic in the Santa Barbara area as these majestic creatures migrate north. You won't want to miss this so book a whale watching tour today! 3/14 (Santa Barbara, CA) - Spring is upon us! ... ...and now is the time to make reservations for our Award-Winning Wine Country Tour! This tour has won the Santa Barbara News-Press Readers Choice Award for the best wine tour in Santa Barbara for 5 years running. Once you hop on-board and experience it for yourself you'll und...   3/14 (Camarillo, CA) - CSUCI student to serve as delegate to United Nations Commission on the Status of Women ... March 14, 2018 — Communication major Kelsey Genesi is moving one step closer to her dream job this week. With help from Political Science Lecturer Tim Allison, Genesi, a junior, was appointed as a Non-Governmenta... 3/14 (Santa Barbara, CA) - Plan to Succeed: Maximizing Your Event ROI ... Register now for this FREE online Webinar for members ... presented by MarketProfs. Mark your calendar now for 04/10/2018 @ 10:00 AM Pacific. Log into your 'Showcase Account' for all the details.     3/13 (Thousand Oaks, CA) - The one and only Jay Leno -- Friday at Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza ... Jay Leno, one of the country’s premier comedians, is bringing his popular brand of humor to Thousand Oaks. Leno’s “everyman” style and personality have made him a late-night talk show leader for decades and have helped him earn ... > > > > >   More News & Buzz!   < < < < <     "Our major obligation is not to mistake slogans for solutions."  ~  Edward R. 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