• The S.B. Rape Crisis Center, a longstanding area nonprofit that provides vital resources and services to hundreds of women facing personal tragedy every year, is looking for Santa Barbarans to sponsor one of many State Street flags for the organization that will be on display in April 2010. Call 963-6832 for sponsoring costs or for more information.
• This Saturday, June 27, the Carpinteria Valley Historical Society will host a fundraiser Flea Market to raise much-needed money to support the nonprofit organization’s many programs, exhibits, and events. More than 70 vendors will be offering antiques, collectibles, jewelry, furniture, plants, toys, clothing, household items, and much more. Admission to the market, which will be held at the Carpinteria Valley Museum of History (956 Maple Ave.) is free; vendors interested in selling space ($25) should call for availability. Call 684-3112 for more info.