Events for Saturday, December 8, 2012 The Santa Barbara Independent

Day trip riding the rails along the central coast aboard the 1956 Vista-Dome dining-lounge car Silver Splendor. Proceeds benefit South Coast Railroad Museum.

10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Amtrak Station ($76 - $79)

Adult Tracking Club

Wilderness Youth Project invites the public to learn the art of animal tracking.

10 a.m. to 2 p.m., San Jose Creek at Cathedral Oaks & Kellogg Ave ($10)

Design Your Own Fragrance

Create and take home a .5 oz bottle of a custom blending with perfumer Sarah Horowitz. Followed by a reception.

10 a.m., C Gallery ($195)

Mercado Tonantzín

Local vendors will sell Mexican-inspired handcrafted items at Casa de la Raza's third annual marketplace.

10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Casa de la Raza (Free)

5th Annual Holiday Gift Boutique

Local guitarists John O'Conner and Juan Cantilo will play for guests perusing arts, crafts and other goods.

10 a.m. to 5 p.m., The Massage Gallery, 1506 Chapala St. (Free)

Casitas Holiday Craft Fair

Area artisans will sell their wares.

10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Casitas Plaza, 5402 Carpinteria Avenue, Carpinteria, CA (Free)

Holiday Artisan Bazaar

The event will feature numerous local vendors, live music and DJs and performance art.

10 a.m. to 7 p.m., Youth Interactive, 209 Anacapa St., Santa Barbara. (Free)

Holiday Festival of Trains

3-day event will showcase Dave Halbeisen's extensive model train collection.

10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Goleta Public Library (Free)

Holiday Photo Shoot and Fundraiser

Stephanie Baker will donate 50 percent of her profits to the Global Arts Outreach Project.

10 a.m. to noon, SB Mission Steps, 2201 Laguna St., Santa Barbara. ($60)

Peabody Charter School Holiday Boutique

Peruse a selection of jewelry, candles, gifts and more while eating from area food-truck vendors.

10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Peabody School (Free)

Trinity Gardens Cooking Class

Join Linda Vogel for a seasonal, healthy cooking class benefiting Trinity Gardens.

10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Trinity Gardens, 909 La Cumbre Rd., S.B. ($15)

Workshop: Why Body-Centered Acting

Learn body-centered acting and to satiate your theatrical desires through innovative, evocative, professional instruction.

11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Plaza Playhouse Theatre ($15 - $36)

Design Your Own Fragrance

Create and take home a .5 oz bottle of a custom blending with perfumer Sarah Horowitz. Followed by a reception.

11 a.m., C Gallery ($195)

Solvang Annual Julefest Parade

Featuring Danish dancers, musical groups, vintage vehicles, horses, carriages, and more, with the theme of “Sharing Holiday Cheer."

11 a.m., Solvang Village

DramaDogs does CLASS

Satiate your theatrical desires through innovative, evocative, professional instruction in classes of Body-Centered Acting; through the disciplines of sensory awareness, imagery and choice.

11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Plaza Playhouse Theatre ($15)

Afternoon

“It’s a Wrap” and Jewelry Trunk Shows

Area fabric artist Caron Miller features her latest in scarves, wraps, and capes, while Studio Ildiko introduces quality semi-precious gemstones, crystals, and sterling silver.

Noon to 5 p.m., S.B. Museum of Art

Santa Paws

Bring your furry friends to take a photo and visit with Santa, and learn about with CARE4PAWS' efforts to promote responsible pet ownership and animal welfare in S.B. County.

Noon to 4 p.m., Camp Canine 803 E. Montecito St. (Free)

Design Your Own Fragrance

Create and take home a .5 oz bottle of a custom blending with perfumer Sarah Horowitz. Followed by a reception.

1 p.m., C Gallery ($195)

20th Annual Candy Cane Train

Year-end fun featuring a ride on a festively-decorated miniature train, holiday favors, and more.

1 p.m. to 4 p.m., South Coast Railroad Museum ($4)

"More Art from a Happy Heart: Paintings to Smile About"

Los Olivos gallery will host a reception for artist Julie Fish.

1 p.m. to 4 p.m., 2920 Grand Avenue, Los Olivos. (Free)

Featuring award-winning horse trainers and equestrians in support of Tribal Trust Foundation's Maya Project helping empower women and children in Mexico through education for the purpose of preserving indigenous culture in their environment.

1 p.m. to 4 p.m., Modoc Arena, 4317 Modoc Rd. (Free - $50)

The Wizard of Oz

Fly over the rainbow with Dorothy as she rides a twister into the merry and troubled land of Oz.

1:30 p.m., Marian Theatre ($29.50 - $32.50)

The Soul of Belly Dance

Jacqui Lalita will teach a belly dancing workshop.

1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., Yoga Soup ($25 - $30)

Santa Paws

Bring your furry friends along and pose on Santa's lap for holiday photos.

2 p.m. to 4 p.m., Canary Hotel (Free)

Yes, Virginia, There Is A Santa Claus

The famous 1897 New York Sun editorial reassuring an 8-year-old girl about Santa Claus provides the background for playwright Andrew Fenady’s stage adaptation of his 1991 TV production.

2 p.m., Ojai Center for the Arts ($15 - $18)

Holiday Photo Shoot and Fundraiser

Stephanie Baker will donate 50 percent of her profits to the Global Arts Outreach Project.

2 p.m. to 4 p.m., SB Mission Steps, 2201 Laguna St., Santa Barbara. ($60)

The Nutcracker

SB Festival Ballet performs its 38th annual holiday ballet with a live full symphony orchestra.

2:30 p.m., Arlington Theatre

Worm Composting & Compost Tea Making Workshop

Turn your kitchen food scraps into a valuable resource with vermicomposting.

2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., Art From Scrap ($5)

Holiday Open House

Experience Casa Dolores in all its festive splendor for this end-of-the-year open house. View seasonal pieces of art and enjoy tamales and hot chocolate.

3 p.m. to 6 p.m., Casa Dolores (Free)

Acrobat

Li Liu performs hand balancing, plate spinning, trick cycling, foot juggling, ribbon dancing, and Chinese water bowl manipulation.

4 p.m., Ojai Center for the Arts ($10 - $15)

Once Upon a Moon

The Montessori School of Ojai presents its annual fundraiser.

4 p.m. to 7 p.m., 555 East Mahoney Ave, Oak View ($35)

Bell, Book, and Candle

A delightful holiday romantic comedy with a Beatnik sensibility, the play conjures up "Bewitched" for the stage.

4 p.m., Alhecama Theatre ($30 - $60)

Montessori School of Ojai's Annual Once Upon a Winter Moon

Fundraiser for non-profit school pairs area wines and hors d'oeurves, plus silent auctions, and more.

4 p.m. to 7 p.m., Oak View Park and Resource Ctr., 555 E. Mahoney Ave., Oak View ($35 - $60)

Los Alamos Holiday Stroll

Stroll along Los Alamos's main thoroughfare lined with luminarias and discover art galleries, antique shops, restaurants, and wine tasting rooms all with special offers and treats.

5 p.m. to 8 p.m., Bell St., Los Alamos