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Calendar: Eight Days A Week

Jan 1 - Jan 9

Activities

Santa Barbara Newcomers Social coffee for those who have lived on the South Coast for less than a year. Monday, 7:30 p.m.; Fess Parker’s Doubletree Resort, 633 E. Cabrillo Blvd.; 564.2555 or www.sbnewcomers.org for info; Free.

Peace Vigils and Memorials Veterans For Peace and Vietnam Veterans Against the War hold candlelight vigils Fridays, 4:30-5:30 p.m.; Santa Barbara Post Office, 836 Anacapa St.; Memorials for those killed in the occupation of Iraq on Sundays, 8 a.m.-dark; Stearns Wharf; 564.2698; Free.

Sierra Club Hikes Urban hike to Franchesci Park, meeting Saturday, 9 a.m. behind the Bank of America, 3890 State St. Bring water and a snack. Call 685.1283. An easy hike around Lake Los Carneros, meeting Sunday behind the Band of America, 3890 State St. Please bring a light snack. Call 964.5411.

March for Peace It’s never too late to march for peace. Join others promoting world peace Saturdays, 11 a.m.; Vera Cruz Park, 130 E. Cota St.; 965.7771.

Backstage Tours at the Lobero Theatre Docent-guided tours of California’s oldest continuously operated theater. Available by appointment; 33 E. Canon Perdido St.; 966.4946 x613; Free.

Scenic Flights Spitfire Aviation offers tours, or you can set your own itinerary. 204 Moffett Place, Suite P; 967.9328; $165 and up.

Historic DowntownWalking Tour Docent-led tours leading to hidden courtyards and fountains. Saturdays, 10 a.m.; Santa Barbara Public Library fountain, 40 E. Anapamu St.; 965.6307; $5.

Farmer’s Markets Old Town Tuesdays, 4-7:30 p.m., 500 State St.; La Cumbre Plaza Wednesdays, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., 110 S. Hope Ave.; Summerland Wednesdays, 3-7 p.m., 2200 Lillie Ave.; Goleta Thursdays, 3-6:30 p.m., 5700 Calle Real; Carpinteria Thursdays, 4-7 p.m., 800 Linden Ave.; Montecito Fridays, 8-10: 30 a.m., 200 Coast Village Road; Downtown Saturdays, 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Santa Barbara and Cota streets.

Crab and Lobster, Still Pinching Fishermen’s Market. Saturdays, 7: 30-11:30 a.m.; Santa Barbara Harbor; 965.8112; Free.

Rape Crisis Center seeks Spanish-speaking volunteers to train as sexual assault counselors, certified by the Governor’s Office of Criminal Justice Planning. Traning begins Jan. 13. 111 N. Milpas St.; 963.6832 x27.

Sedgwick Reserve is looking for recruits to train to be part of its volunteer team in a variety of roles. Training begins Jan. 9; 693.5104.

Goleta Library Book Drive Donate to the library and it will buy a gift book for the library’s collection. 500 N. Fairview Ave.; 964.7878.

Aeromedicos Santa Barbara Pilots, medical translators and various medical volunteers sought to treat patients in Baja. 963.3011.

Cartridges for Kids Tri-Counties Easter Seals can earn cash for your empty and used inkjet cartridges. Drop them off at Easter Seals Center, 532 Santa Barbara St.; 899.4557.

l Kindermusik uses music, breath, tone and movement as expression and therapy, with classes adapted for children with special needs. Call Kathy Hayden at 884.4009 or visit www.kindermusicwithkathy.com or www.kindermusikwithchristine.com for info.

S.B. Playgroups Fun at the parks for kids, a social break for parents. Various play groups meet Mondays-Fridays and hold field trips. 692.0090.

Cachuma Lake Nature Center Exhibits and displays on Chumash history, geology and local wildlife. Wednesdays and Saturdays; 693.0691; Free with $6 per vehicle for parking.

Santa Barbara Parrot Head Club A pursuit of various causes under the banner of Jimmy Buffet’s music. Last Thursday of each month, 7:30 p.m.; Sharkey’s, 416 State St.; 963.9680; $25-$40.

Gold Coast Miniaturist, a club for adults interested in making and collecting all things in minature, meets 9:30 a.m. the first Saturday of each month in Goleta. All levels of interest and experience welcome; 968.9418 or 565.0200.

Native Daughters of the Golden West Meets the first and third Tuesdays of each month, 7:30 p.m.; Goleta Valley Community Center, 5679 Hollister Ave.; 563.0519.

Santa Barbara Lodge F&AMasons First Thursday of each month with dinner at 6:30 p.m., meeting at 7:30 p.m. Family dinners the third Thursday of each month at 6:30 p.m. Masonic Center, 16 E. Carrillo St.; 966.4502.

Parliamo! Italian conversation group. All levels welcome. Tuesdays, 5: 30-7 p.m.; Via Maestra Restaurant, 3343 State St.

Le Cercle Français French conversation group. Wednesdays, 5:30-7 p.m.; Pacific Crêpes, 705 Anacapa St.; 897.3810; Free.

Social Rubber Bridge Regulars and part-timers welcome. Tuesdays, 1-4 p.m.; Goleta Community Center Senior Lounge, 5679 Hollister Ave.; 968.6132; 50¢.

The Write Stuff Prepare for peer reviews and share writing practices. Every second and fourth Monday, 7:30 p.m.; Borders Books, Camino Real Marketplace; 968.1370; Free.

Leads to Business Networking Club Meets Tuesdays, 11:45 a.m.-1:15 p.m. Max’s Restaurant, 3514 State St.; 385.3530 to RSVP.

Dance-Away Lively variety of music in a smoke- and alcohol-free environment. Fridays, 7:30-10:30 p.m.; Unitarian Society of Santa Barbara, 1535 Santa Barbara St.; 967.5241; $5 adults/$1 children.

Line Dancing All ages and skill levels welcome, no partner necessary. Mondays, 6:30-7:30 p.m.; Community of Christ Church, 4675 Via Los Santos; 967.7990; $3.

Chasidic Jazz Dance Thursdays, 10-11:30 a.m.; Bronfman Jewish Community Center, 524 Chapala St.; 957.1115; Free.

Contra (Country) Dance All ages and skill levels welcome. Tuesdays, 8-10 p.m., except the last two weeks in Dec.; Carrillo Recreation Center Ballroom, 100 E. Carrillo St.; 969.1511; www.sbcds.org; $3.

Ballroom Dance Enjoy live orchestras. All ages and singles welcome. Saturdays, 8-11 p.m.; 100 E. Carrillo St.; 897.2519; $9.

Square Dancing Santa Barbara Taws ’n’ Paws meets for Plus Level dancing. Wednesday, 7 p.m.; St. Mark United Methodist Church, 3942 La Colina Road; 967.3369; $5 donation.

Negative Prints of War Photographic prints from motion picture footage shot by Don Calamar in Germany during World War II on exhibit Saturday- Jan. 31; Goleta Library, 500 N. Fairview Ave.; 964.7878.

Rhonda Kist Color Infrared Photography on display through Jan. 16; Sojourner Cafe, 134 E. Canon Perdido St.; 965.7922; Free.

Santa Barbara Art Association Show Juried by UCSBart professor Gary Brown Monday-Jan. 31; Faulkner Gallery, Santa Barbara Public Library, 40 E. Anapamu St.; 962.1402; Free.

Toy Boat Exhibit 20 miniature boats from around the world on display through Feb. 28; Santa Barbara Maritime Museum, 113 Harbor Way; 962.8404; $5/3/1.

Kids Draw Architecture Exhibit through Wednesday. Architectural Foundation Gallery, 229 E. Victoria St.; 965.6307.

Messengers Anne Luther presents new assemblage works Through Jan. 28, 2004; Step One Art Gallery, 855 Linden Ave.; 566.2157.

Holiday Art Show Santa Barbara Art Association works in various media for $300 or less on exhibit through Sunday; Faulkner Gallery, Santa Barbara Public Library, 40 E. Anapamu St.; 962.1402; Free to look.

Mystery & Magic Hand tinted photography, paintings, watercolors and collage by locals Jill Sattler and Gene Ingles-Ward. Through Jan. 24; Gallery TEN-TWENTY-NINE, 1029 State St.; 886.0192; Free to look.

Worshiping the Ancestors Chinese commemorative portraits from 1450-1940 and historic furniture, textiles and dress. Through Feb. 15; Santa Barbara Museum of Art, 1130 State St.; 963.4364; $7.

Reflections of the Central Coast Clyde Kirkpatrick presents marine-themed watercolors. Through Jan. 31; Santa Barbara Maritime Museum, 113 Harbor Way; 962.8404.

Fine Lines Drawings from the collection of Wynn Kramarsky through Jan. 11; Contemporary Arts Forum, 653 Paseo Nuevo; 966.5373.

At Home and Abroad California painters working in Europe demonstrate the influence of foreign travel on the study of the California regional tradition. Through Jan. 25; Santa Barbara Museum of Art, 1130 State St.; 963.4364; $7.

Insights Works that link contemporary American Art with Buddhist philosophy and practice. Through May 16, 2004; University Art Museum, UCSB; 893.2951; Free.

Sally Storch: “Lost and Found” New paintings of familiar moments. What was lost now is found. Through Tuesday; Sullivan Goss, 1266 Coast Village Road; 730.1460.

Packhorses and Power Figures Sculptures by local artist Peter Cole, marrying African ancestral power with American life and symbols. Through Feb. 3; Sullivan Goss, 7 E. Anapamu St.; 730.1460.

The World of Carl Linnaeus See the work of the man who created the system by which we classify plants and animals. Through Sunday; Maximus Gallery, Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History, 2559 Puesta Del Sol Road; 682.4711; $6/5/4.

Margethe Mather & Edward Weston An exhibition of the 12-year working relationship between the two influential photographers. Through Jan. 18; Santa Barbara Museum of Art, 1130 State St.; 884.6462; $7.

Working Land A Photographic Portrait of Contemporary Agriculture in Santa Barbara. Through Feb. 27; Channing Peake Gallery, 105 E. Anapamu St.; Free.

Desert Views Paintings and photographs present unique visions of the American West. Through Jan. 9; Fielding Graduate Institute Art Gallery, 2112 Santa Barbara St.; 898.2947; Free to look.

School of Rock Jack Black stars as a musician passing himself off as a substitute teacher who decides to teach 10-year-olds how to rock. Jan. 8, 7:30 and 9: 30 p.m.; UCSB Campbell Hall; 893.3535; $6 general, free for UCSBstudents with ID.

Hula Class No experience necessary. Saturdays, 12:30-1:30 p.m.; Blue Star Rising, 5880 Calle Real; 683.6100.

Compassionate Communication Improve your communication skills and connect more easily with others. Sundays, 4:30-6:30 p.m.; Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital, Room C; 682.7895; Free.

Mahakankala Center Guided Buddhist meditation. Sundays, 10:30 a.m.; 925 E. Quinientos St.; Montecito meetings, Wednesdays, 7:15 p.m.; 1469 East Valley Road; 965.1813; $10 donations requested.

Light exercise For any age. Wednesdays, 12:30 p.m.; Bronfman Jewish Community Center, 524 Chapala St.; 957.1115; Free.

Laughter Helps Cancer Patients Classes are designed for those dealing with the disease and other life-threatening illnesses. Tuesdays, 3-4:15 p.m.; Multipurpose Room, Cancer Center, 2320 Bath St., Suite 107; 563.8820 x13 to register.

People with Arthritis Can Exercise Wednesdays, 11 a.m.-noon, and Fridays, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.; Wellness Resource Center of Santa Barbara; 892.5556.

Fighting Colon Cancer Christine Pickett, M.S., R.D., teaches how to fight cancer through diet. First Wednesday of each month, noon-1 p.m.; Cancer Center of Santa Barbara, 2410 Fletcher St., Suite 104; 569.2243; Free.

Nutrition Class for Diabetes Jeannine Mesipam, R.D., teaches this course. Thursdays, noon; Sansum Medical Research Institute, 2219 Bath St.; Free.

La Leche League of Santa Barbara Breastfeeding information and support for mothers. Second Thursday of each month, 10-11:30 a.m.; Birth Resource Center, 4141 State St.; 961.2205; Free.

Noon Swim Program for Adults Experienced lap swimmers only. Santa Barbara High, 700 E. Anapamu St.; 966.1191; $100 per year.

The Evolution of the Universe Dr. Alex Filippenko from UCBerkeley speaks for the SBAstronomical Unit. Friday, 7 p.m.; Fleishmann Auditorium, Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History, 2559 Puesta del Sol Road; 964.8201 for info.

New Discovery in Chumash History Terry Jones from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo and Kathryn Klar of UCBerkeley present findings that suggest that Southern California may have been visited by Polynesian voyagers. Monday, 7:30 p.m.; Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History, 2559 Puesta del Sol Road; 682.4711; Free.

Art From Scrap gives a workshop on making wiry walkers. Saturday, 10-11:30 a.m.; Art From Scrap, 302 E. Cota St.; 884.0459; $6.

Prophet: The Hat Maker’s Son Study the life and work of Robert Muller, former Asst. Secretary General of the U.N. Fridays in January, noon-2 p.m.; Karpeles Manusscript Library Museum, 21 W. Anapamu St.; 957.1936.

NAIFALuncheon David Cherkas from Coventry First speaks on the topic of life settlements. Jan. 8, 11:45 a.m.-1:30 p.m.; Harry’s Plaza Cafe, 3313 State St.; 882.9111; $20/15.

AARP The organization installs new officers and board members and welcomes Mayor Marty Blum to speak. Monday, 2 p.m.; Lois Lowry Davis Community Senior Center, 1232 De La Vina St.; 967.3974.

Meet-up for Dean Learn about the candidate, local activities and supporters. First Wednesday of each month, 7 p.m.; Franklin Neighborhood Community Center, 1136 E. Montecito St.; 884.1846; Free.

Town Hall Meeting Share ideas promoting peace, politics and good will through community action. First and third Wednesdays, 7-9 p.m.; 1535 Santa Barbara St.; 685.8822.

Veterans For Peace Meetings Mondays to discuss war and films. Social hour, 5-6 p.m., films 6 p.m.; Veterans Memorial Building, 115 W. Cabrillo Blvd.; 564.2698.

IWC Study Group on Sufism Informal study group meets every second and fourth Thursday of each month, 8-9:30 p.m. Currently considering the teachings of Seyyed Hossein Nasr, “the Heart of Islam.” All are welcome. Concord House, 1407 Chapala St.; 967.1055; Free.

Plato Discussion Circle Informal study group meets the last Saturday of each month, 4-6 p.m. Institute of World Culture, Concord House, 1407 Chapala St.; 967.7263 for the current reading assignment; Free.

4th Avenue Jones’ LA’s hip hoppers work the mic with a live, organic sound. Jan. 8, 9 p.m.; Velvet Jones, 423 State St.; 965.8676 for cover charge and information.

Psychedelic Furs What’s all the Talk Talk Talk about? Find out Sunday, 8 p.m.; Coach House, 110 Santa Barbara St.; Tickets available at 866.340.BAND or www.malibu-inn.com; $27.

Soul City Survivors The hot buttered soul of Santa Barbara performs your favorites. Friday, 9:30 p.m.; SOhO Restaurant and Music Club, 1221 State St.; 962.7776.

The Wonders of Elvis Mark Curran revives the larger than life Rock’n’Roll giant and Goldrush calls forth the essence of the Everly Brothers. Saturday, 7:30 p.m.; Center Stage Theater, 751 Paseo Nuevo; 963.0408; $32/30/28.

Missing Persons Dale Bozzio and the boys are back on their way to a Destination Unknown. Today, 8 p.m.; Coach House, 110 Santa Barbara St.; Tickets available at 866.340.BAND or www.malibu-inn.com; $20.

Channel City Men’s Barbershop Chorus Immediate openings in all four parts. No audition. Mondays, 7:30 p.m.; Trinity Lutheran Church, 909 N. La Cumbre Road; 682.5005.

Inner Light Community Gospel Choir Invitation to all without auditions. Mondays, 7 p.m.; Goleta Presbyterian Church, 6067 Shirrell Way; 961.2712.

The Mended Hearts serve to support fellow heart patients and families. Lunch meeting Tuesday, 11:30 a.m.; Elks Lodge, 150 N. Kellogg Ave.; 682.0229.

Schmooze Room A community social cafe for seniors. Wednesdays, 2:30 p.m.; Bronfman Jewish Community Center, 524 Chapala St.; 957.1115; Free.

Senior Health Clinic Comprehensive health assessment by a public health nurse.Daily, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.; county Public Health Department; 681.2568.

Retired and Senior Volunteer Program Ages 55 and older are encouraged to participate in this invaluable service. 963.0474.

Tai Chi Goleta Valley Senior Center provides fun, healthy events, including this great class to strengthen, stretch and rejuvenate. Mondays, 10:45-11:30 a.m.; 5679 Hollister Ave.; 683.1124; Free.

Celebrate Recovery Christian group to heal people’s pains and hang-ups. Mondays, 6:45-9 p.m.; 924 Anacapa St., Suite 1A; 965.9283.

Post-Polio Support Group Meetings the last Wednesday of each month. 12:30-2 p.m.; Easter Seals, 532 Santa Barbara St.; 899.4557.

Single Living in a Couples World Mondays, noon-1:15 p.m.; Bronfman Jewish Community Center, 524 Chapala St.; 957.1115; $5.

Life After Loss Meetings Mondays, 1-2:15 p.m.; Bronfman Jewish Community Center, 524 Chapala St.; 957.1115; $5.

Current Events Rap Group Meetings Tuesdays, 10-11:15 a.m.; Bronfman Jewish Community Center, 524 Chapala St.; 957.1115.

Anorexic and Bulimic 12-Step Meeting Help for the eating disordered. Mondays, 6:30 p.m.; St. Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church, Picasso Road and Camino Pescadero, Isla Vista; 692.9940 or 692.9942; Free.

Autism Society of America Fourth Wednesday of month, 7-8:30 p.m.; First United Methodist Church, 305 E. Anapamu St.; 569.1091.

Diabetes Support Group First Friday of each month, noon; Sansum Medical Research Institute, 2219 Bath St.; 682.7638; Free.

Caregivers Support Group Meetings every second and fourth Tuesday of each month, 4-5:30 p.m.; Visiting Nurse and Hospice Care building, 222 E. Canon Perdido; 963.6794.

Free Legal Aid Legal outreach for those finding the law out of their reach. Monday-Thursday, 9:30 a.m.-noon and 1-4 p.m.; 301 E. Canon Perdido; 963.6754; Free to needy residents and senior citizens.

Epilepsy Support Group Meetings Fridays, 7 p.m.; 967.4370.

Open Audition for the musical “Working” for male and female actors and singers, ages 15-60. Please prepare a one-to-two minute memorized monologue and a two-minute memorized vocal selection. An accompanist provided. Tuesday, 7-10 p.m.; Jefferson Hall, Unitarian Society of Santa Barbara, 1535 Santa Barbara St.; 684.7345 for information.

The Country Club Ensemble Theatre Company presents Douglas Carter Beane’s social satire about holidays amongst the privileged. Tuesday-Saturday, 8 p.m. and Sunday, 2 and 7 p.m.; Alhecama Theatre, 914 Santa Barbara St.; 962.8606; $24.50-34.50.

Architectural Design Awards Members of the American Institute of Architects are honored for projects within and without the South Coast. Jan. 9, 5-7 p.m.; Architectural Foundation Gallery, 229 E. Victoria St..

Nate Birkey Quintet Local musicians encompassing a wealth of styles with subtle lyricism play Jan. 12, 7 p.m.; SOhO Restaurant and Music Club, 1221 State St.; 962.7776; $5.