Citizen’s Alert

Thu., Mar. 16 SBCC Lecture Series: Features
Corruption in American Life with UCSB Prof. Laurie Harris.
7:30-9:30pm. Room 14, Tannahill Auditorium, Schott Center. Call
687-0812.

Fri., Mar. 17 Are We Prepared? Pedro Nava hosts
local emergency response groups at his satellite district office
hours. 8-10am. Farmers Market, Montecito Coast Village. Call
564-1649.

Sat., Mar. 18 Three Years Later: Peaceful march
in protest of the Iraq war. 11:30am. Vera Cruz Park, 130 E. Cota
St. Email demigoddess@gmail.com. Protect Yourself: S.B. Rape Crisis
Center teaches women’s self-defense. $30, or sliding scale.
10am-2pm. SBRCC, 111 N. Milpas St. Call 963-6832 x29.

Sun., Mar. 19 Everyone Has a Voice: Women’s
International League for Peace and Freedom meets. 3-4:30pm.
Mediation Center, 330 E. Carrillo St. Call 967-5241.

Mon., Mar. 20 Transportation Priorities: S.B.
County seeks public input on how to best spend transportation
dollars. 6-8pm. Santa Maria City Hall; also at Lompoc City Hall on
Wed., Mar. 22. Go to sbcag.org.

Wed., Mar. 22 Men Can Stop Rape: Panel
discussion with local leaders on engaging men in ending sexual
violence. 6-8pm. Board of Supervisors Hearing Room, 105 E. Anapamu
St. Call 963-6832 x29.

Thu., Mar. 23 Strength Training: S.B. Rape
Crisis Center presents “Engaging Young Men in Preventing Sexual
Violence.” 3:30-6pm. San Marcos High School. Call 963-6832 x29.

Ongoing Granting Grants: The Junior League of
Santa Barbara is accepting applications from local non-profits
seeking grants from its Community Assistance Fund, which supports
community programs helping families at risk. Go to
jlsantabarbara.org to apply.