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MAY

8

2008

Pangea Day

Join together with people in Cairo, Kigali, London, Los Angeles, Mumbai, Rio de Janeiro, and thousands of others around the globe to participate in a live, streaming broadcast of films, music, and visionary speakers to unite humankind. Read story.

MAY

8

2008

This Week in History

International and influential reggae musician Bob Marley dies of cancer in Miami, Florida, at the age of 36. Read story.

MAY

8

2008

Yo-Ho, Yo-Ho! A Pirate’s Life for Me!

The 18th annual Ojai Renaissance & Pirate Faire is swaggerin’ and swash-bucklin’ its way back to the shores of Lake Casitas. Read story.

MAY

8

2008

Give a Little

Hit the links Friday, May 9, at 12:30 p.m. at the Glen Annie Golf Club and help keep school libraries open! Read story.

MAY

8

2008

Awesome Art

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Children’s author Gerald McDermott will discuss his amazing books, including Zomo the Rabbit. Read story.

MAY

1

2008

Pretty Painting

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MAY

1

2008

Helping the Hungry

The sixth annual KCOY Spring Food Drive, benefiting the Foodbank of S.B. County, is taking donations through May 21. Read story.

MAY

1

2008

Give a Little

American Support for Afghanistan and Chef Karim are teaming up on Friday, May 2, for a night of exotic dinner and entertainment to raise awareness and funds for Afghan orphans and their continued struggle at the Khorasan Orphanage in Kabul. Read story.

MAY

1

2008

Family Fun Night

Hey kids! Grab your parents and head up to Elings Park (298 Las Positas Rd.) for a night of good times for the whole family. Read story.

MAY

1

2008

This  Week in History

President Herbert Hoover officially dedicates N.Y.C.’s Empire State Building, pressing a button from the White House that turns on the building’s lights. Read story.

APRIL

24

2008

Operation Prom Dress

The Assistance League of Santa Barbara is hosting a prom dress boutique where you can browse through hundreds of designer gowns to borrow for your prom! Read story.

APRIL

24

2008

Poppin’ and Lockin’

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Check out Break! The Urban Funk Spectacular, a fast-paced, high-energy performance that dances through the last 30 years of hip-hop. Read story.

APRIL

24

2008

Bowl a Little

Come to Zodo’s Bowling & Beyond (5925 Calle Real, Goleta) to join more than 200 bowlers raising funds for at-risk youth. Read story.

APRIL

24

2008

UCSB All Gaucho Reunion

Celebrate UCSB and its accomplishments and reconnect with old friends, teammates, and professors with activities planned from Thursday, April 24 through Sunday, April 27! Read story.

APRIL

24

2008

This  Week in History

At Port Said, Egypt, ground is broken for construction of the 101-mile long artificial waterway now known as the Suez Canal. Read story.

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