Community News and Announcements
The Bank of Santa Barbara Honored with Findley Award for “Premier Performance”
For the Second Consecutive Year, The Bank Recognized by The Findley Reports for Excellence in Financial Performance
The Bank of Santa Barbara has been recognized by The Findley Reports on Financial Institutions as a “Premier Performance ” bank based on 2012 year-end financial results. This award ranks The Bank among an elite tier of top-performing California financial institutions. Read story.
Go Minelabbing in Santa Barbara May 18th on National Metal Detecting Day
One Day. One Hobby. Thousands of Metal Detectorists.
Santa Barbara will host metal detectorists from across North America May 18th on the beach in front of Fess Parker’s Doubletree Resort, 633 East Cabrillo Boulevard, beginning at 8 a.m. Santa Barbara, along with Atlantic City, N.J., Toronto, Canada, and Rio de Janeiro are the four cities on two continents hosting National Metal Detecting Day, sponsored by Minelab Americas. Detectorists will gather to participate in the world’s largest simultaneous gathering of detectorists. Read story.
New Emplyee Girls Inc. of Greater Santa Barbara
Shannon Kelly recently joined Girls Inc. of Greater Santa Barbara as the Associate Director of Development. Shannon has over 8 years of experience in non-profit fund development. She graduated from Westminster College of SLC with a BA in English and later earned a graduate certificate in non-profit management at the University of Oregon. Shannon completed an MA degree in Rhetoric, Composition, and Professional Communication from Iowa State University. Originally from Utah, Shannon and her daughter Bree have very much enjoyed living in the Santa Barbara community since 2008 and plan to stay “forever.” Shannon’s daughter Bree has been attending Girls Inc. at GVC since 2010. Read story.
Arlington Tavern Celebrates One-Year Anniversary & Kicks Off Seasonal Menus and Special Events
Arlington Tavern recently celebrated their one-year anniversary, hosting a party to commemorate their successful first year open. Co-owners and longtime friends Chef Ron True and Diego Barbieri welcomed the public for fine local beer and wines, and delicious bites of tavern favorites. The celebration was particularly commemorative for Chef Ron True, whose second job ever in the culinary world – over 20 years ago – was at SOhO Restaurant, which used to be located in the very same building where Arlington Tavern now resides, at 21 W. Victoria Street. Read story.
The Santa Barbara Million Dollar Home Raffle WINNER will be revealed this Saturday, May 18th
The Santa Barbara Contemporary Arts Forum will draw the Grand Prize winner at the Final Drawing at 2pm.
The Santa Barbara Million Dollar Home raffle winner will be drawn this Saturday, May 18, at 2pm in Paseo Nuevo’s Center Court. Come join the fun and festivities, and see who WINS the Santa Barbara Dream of a Million Dollar Home or $1 Million Dollars! Read story.
Jackson Releases Statement on the Governor's May Revise
State Senator Hannah-Beth Jackson (D-Santa Barbara) released the following statement on the May Revise, the Governor’s revised budget proposal based on the latest revenue estimates: Read story.
MTD Board Honors Clarence Suhr, Longest Employee
The Santa Barbara Metropolitan Transit District (MTD) Board of Directors was pleased to honor longest tenured employee Clarence Suhr at the May 14, 2013, board meeting. Read story.
Fire Restrictions Take Effect in Los Padres National Forest
Due to extremely dry vegetation and an increasing fire danger, Los Padres National Forest officials today announced that Level III fire restrictions will go into effect beginning today, May 17, 2013. Read story.
Santa Barbara Arthritis Foundation Walk 5/18
The Arthritis Foundation invites the public participate in the 2013 Santa Barbara Arthritis Walk, dedicated to raising awareness and funds to find a cure for arthritis, to be held on Saturday, May 18, 2013. Read story.
Amgen Tour of California Road Closures
On May 15 and 16, 2013, the Amgen Tour of California will be in Santa Barbara County. Read story.
SBYPC Members Save on Tickets to Feed the Funk!
A Young Adult Division Benefit Concert Featuring NBC's The Voice Contestant Orlando Napier and Kosha Dillz. Read story.
Visible Numerical Address
If you have an emergency at your home or business, we can’t help you if we can’t find you. The Santa Barbara County Fire Department reminds you when you call to request assistance; a vital piece of information is your address. Read story.
Memorial Day Ceremony Set to honor Korean War 60th anniversary
This is the first time in many years Memorial Day has been commemorated with a truly memorable ceremony like this which brings together guest speakers, color guard, live music and a grand finale flyover of four vintage airplanes performing the “Missing Man” formation. Read story.
Solstice Announces Workshop Opening
The 2013 Santa Barbara Summer Solstice Workshop Open House, from 4 to 7 p.m. May 17 at 515 Garden St., is the official opening of the workshop for this year's parade, which begins at noon June 22. Read story.
It's Time to Get On Board
Remember the fun and imagination of model railroads? The Parkinson Association of Santa Barbara is sponsoring its annual RAILROAD DAYS fundraiser on Saturday and Sunday, June 8th and 9th from 10AM – 5PM. The event takes place at 1143 Camino Viejo in Montecito. Operators from local railroad clubs will be running indoor HO scale model trains and G scale outdoor trains all day. Children and adults of all ages will have a great time! There will be food, raffle prizes and a special scavenger hunt for the kids. Entry fee is $5 per person and free for children age 2 and under. Read story.
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