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lCarol Sing-along and Wassail Party Join voices in songs, interspersed
with readings of the season, followed by a wassail party. Friday,
7:30-9 p.m.; Trinity Episcopal Church, 1500 State St.; 687.0189.
lSierra Club Hikes The first is a strenuous hike to Montecito Peak.
Bring lunch and lots of water. Meet Saturday, 9 a.m., behind Bank
of America, 3890 State St.; 898.1240. Or take a difficult hike along
Tangerine Falls Meet Sunday, 9 a.m., behind Bank of America, 3890
State St.; 965.9953.
lAnnual Sing-along Bring the whole family to sing on the steps in
front of the Mission. Saturday, 7 p.m.; Old Mission Santa Barbara,
2201 Laguna St.; 682.4713.
lFree Family Sunday Public admission is free on the third Sunday of
each month. Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History, 2559 Puesta del
Sol Road; 682.4711.
lHoliday Shopping Nights Unique gifts for the holidays and tasty treats
abound. Wedensdays in December, with activities and photos with Santa
this week; Santa Barbara Zoo, 500 Niños Drive; 962.6310; Free
with admission.
lCachuma Lake Eagle Cruises Enjoy watching winter birds during two
hour cruises aboard the Osprey. Wednesdays-Sundays, 10 a.m.-noon;
and Fridays-Saturdays, 2-4 p.m.; Cachuma Lake Recreation Area, HC
59, Highway 154; 686.5050 or 686.5055; $15/$7 and $6 parking.
lCandy Cane Train Miniature train rides and holiday treats. Runs through
Dec. 24, except for Monday-Tuesday, when the museum will be closed.
South Coast Railroad Museum, 300 N. Los Carneros Road; 964.3540; $3.
lAnimal Services Open House Meet some new friends and learn about
services for them, you, and how you might bring one home for the holidays.
Saturday, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.; 5473 Overpass Road; 681.5825.
lHoliday Shopping Trip Get those last-minute gifts at the Pacific
View Mall in Ventura. Saturday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.; Meet at the Carrillo
Recreation Center, 100 E. Carrillo St.; 897.2650; $39/$37 or just
$7/$5 without optional spa package.
lHoliday Gift Workshops Kids ages 3-13 will create holiday gifts in
jewelry, sewing, sculpture, painting and more! Saturday, noon-4 p.m.;
ARTS ALIVE! Creativity Center, 1 N. Calle Cesar Chavez, Suite 100;
963.2ART; $35.
lChistmas Party A joyful night for all ages with crafts, treats, singing,
dancing, a puppet show and caroling. Sunday, 6-8 p.m.; Carpinteria
Women’s Club, 1059 Vallecito Road; 884.4009; $5 per family.
lHoliday Arts Workshop Two days of drawing and art projects for kids
ages 5-12 Monday-Tuesday, 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.; Vieja Valley School,
3970 La Colina Road; 682.9007; $65 per day.
lLaserstar Trip Duke it out in two rounds of laser tag and arcade
games. Tuesday, 4-9 p.m.; Meet at the Carrillo Recreation Center,
100 E. Carrillo St.; 897.2650; $18/$15.
lElementary Blacktop Basketball Sign up by Tuesday for co-ed teams
in grades K-3 or 4-6. League begins Jan. 12 and goes through March
18. 564.5422.
lSelf Esteem Building Dance Classes Teamwork, acceptance, and positive
language in tap, ballet and more for ages 3 and up. Mondays, hourly
classes from 5-7 p.m.; 430 Hot Springs Road; 971.1381; $100 for eight
weeks.
lBaseball Sign-Ups Goleta Valley South little League signups take
place Jan. 7, 5:30-8 p.m.; and Jan. 10, 9 a.m.-noon; Page Youth Center,
4540 Hollister Ave.; 967.1467.
lSanta Barbara Networking Club Breakfast meeting with Valerie Sanchez,
refractive surgery coordinator with Advanced Eyecare. Tuesdays, 7:35
a.m.; A Cappella, 2220 Bath St.; 685.3433.
lParliamo! Italian conversation group. Tuesdays, 5:30-7 p.m.; Via
Maestra 42, 3343 State St.
lWoodland Toastmasters Club Public speaking and communication club.
Tuesdays, 7-8:30 p.m.; Trinity Episcopal Church, 1500 State St.; 965.5609.
lLe Cercle Français French conversation group. Wednesdays,
5:30-7 p.m.; Pacific Crêpes, 705 Anacapa St.; 897.3810.
lDance Away Dance to a variety of music in an alcohol-free environment.
Fridays, 7:30-10:30 p.m.; Unitarian Society of Santa Barbara, 1535
Santa Barbara St.; 967.5241 or www.danceawaysb.com; $5.
lThe Night Before Christmas Montecito School of Ballet performs the
famous poem, as well as Les Patineurs (The Skaters). Saturday, 2 p.m.;
Lobero Theatre, 33 E. Canon Perdido St.; 963.0761; $15-$22.
lBallroom Dance All ages and singles welcome. Saturdays, 8-11 p.m.;
100 E. Carrillo St.; 897.2519; $10.
lEnglish Country Dancing Fun in the 21st century with help from the
17th. All levels welcome. Tuesdays, 7:30-9:30 p.m.; Westside Community
Center, 423 W. Victoria St.; 682.5523; $3.
lA Gem of a Nutcracker West Coast Ballet brings outstanding guest
artists to town for this holiday ballet. Wednesday, 7:30 p.m.; Lobero
Theatre, 33 E. Canon Perdido St.; 963.0761 for pricing.
lThe Nutcracker Tutu Suite The Goleta Valley Community Center School
of Ballet performs the holiday classic. Wednesday, 8 p.m.; Goleta
Valley Community Center, 5679 Hollister Ave.; 967.1237; Free.
lKids Draw Architecture Holiday exhibit continues through Jan. 27,
from Mondays-Thursdays, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.; Architectural Foundation Gallery,
229 E. Victoria St.; 965.6307.
lRay Strong: Taking in the Landscape A career retrospective marking
the artist’s 100th birthday. Monday, 1 p.m., through May 2; Santa
Barbara Museum of Natural History, 2559 Puesta del Sol Road; 682.4711;
Free with admission.
lThe Art of David Ireland The first in-depth assessment of Ireland's
art and its significance in the conceptual art movement. Santa Barbara
Museum of Art, 1130 State St.; 963.4364; $9/$7/$6.
lHsiu-Zu Ho A collection of mixed-media and collage work. Through
Jan. 15; Salon Patine, 3206 State St.; 898.1133.
lLast Place on Earth Holiday Gallery A local artists show for the
holidays. Fridays, 7-10 p.m., Saturdays-Sundays, 10 a.m.-7 p.m.; 1401
De la Vina St.; 966.5104.
lWinter Art Happening A show of paintings by California artists. Weekends,
1-4 p.m., through Sunday, as well as weekdays by appointment through
Jan. 29. 958 Weldon Road; 965.5486.
lRISB Friends and Family Art Show A show of those close to the Rehabilitation
Institue at Santa Barbara. Through Feb. 4; 2415 De la Vina St.; 687.7444.
lIn the Holiday Spirit New oil paintings by Margaret Nadeau, with
other media by other featured artists. Through Dec. 31, 5:30-7:30
p.m.; Gallery 113, 1114 State St.; 965.6611; Free.
lA Holiday Art Wonderland An appetizer of artwork by Claudia Cook,
Cathy Quiel, and more. Saturdays, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., through Jan. 31;
1029 State St.; 886.0192
lStep One Art Gallery An art show juried by Jill Vanderhoof. Through
Dec. 29, Mondays and Wednesdays, noon-4 p.m., and Thursdays-Sundays,
10 a.m.-4 p.m.; 855 Linden Ave.; 566.2157.
lCoastal Artists Paint the Seasons Featured artists include Deborah
Ferguson, Laurel Goerke and more. Through Dec. 27; Cabrillo Pavilion
Arts Center, 1118 E. Cabrillo Blvd.; 680.0974.
lIn Place Of A selection of images from the last 20 years of Duncan
Payne’s photographic career. Through Dec. 31; Specialty Photographic
Laboratories, 132 Garden St. #1C; 962.6765.
lScenes from Down Stage Center The rock ’n’ roll photography
of Amber Kalei Paresa. Through today; SOhO Restaurant and Music Club,
1221 State St., Suite 205; 886.6376.
lWhen I Grow Up Danielle Abrams, Troy Aossey, Vincent Goudreau, David
Greenberger and Jessica Ingram explore issues affecting young and
old. Through Jan. 9; Contemporary Arts Forum, 653 Paseo Nuevo; 966.5373.
lringaroundtherosie explores fictitious and real ideas of spatiality.
Through Jan. 9; Contemporary Arts Forum, 653 Paseo Nuevo; 966.5373.
lRichard Haines Recently discovered works by the American modernist.
Through Jan. 25; Sullivan Goss Downtown, 7 E. Anapamu St.; 730.1460.
lPainted Faith A series of New Mexican Santos, images of the saints.
Through Saturday; Westmont College Reynolds Gallery, 955 La Paz Road;
565.6162.
lTomio Seike Masterful images by one of Japan’s best art photographers.
Through Jan. 2; Staton Greenberg Gallery, 15 W. Anapamu St.; 962.9876.
lArts Fund Gallery Works by the 2004 Individual Artist Award winners
and finalists. Through Saturday; 205 C Santa Barbara St.; 965.7321;
ArtsFund@silcom.com.
lLaurel Beckman plays with perception and the urban landscape. Through
Jan. 9; Contemporary Arts Forum, 653 Paseo Nuevo; 966.5373.
lOut of Focus The photography of Bobbi Bennett. Through Jan. 15; Palm
Loft Gallery, 410 Palm Ave., Loft A-1; 566.1936; Free.
lInvisible Means of Support An exhibit of contemporary photographs
both color and black and white, abstract and realist. Through Jan.
28; Fielding Graduate Institute, 2112 Santa Barbara St.; 898.2947.
lNatural Symmetry The new exhibit of prints based on drawings by Ernst
Haeckel. Through Jan. 8; Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History,
2559 Puesta del Sol Road; 682.4711; Free with admission.
lAgustín Víctor Casasola 92 images by the pioneering
Mexican photojournalist. Through Jan. 9; Santa Barbara Museum of Art,
1130 State St.; 963.4364; $7/$5/$4.
lThe Tibetan Photo Project A collection of photos from historical,
outside and inside perspectives of Tibetan life in India. Through
Friday; Antioch University, 801 Garden St.; 962.8179; Free.
lFree HIV Testing Mondays-Wednesdays, 8:30-11:30 a.m.; county Public
Health Clinic, 345 Camino del Remidio; 681.5120.
lFree Low Vision Consultations The Braille Institute gives assessments
Mondays through Fridays, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m.; 2031 De la Vina St.; 682.6222.
lFree Vision and Hearing Screenings The Lions Sight & Hearing
Center offers free glaucoma, hearing and vision tests by appointment.
Mondays, 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m., and Thursdays, 2-4:30 p.m.; Cottage Hospital
Eye & Laser Center, corner of Junipero and Bath streets; 569.8264
lWomen's Economic Ventures Classes Free one-hour orientations for
women and men interested in starting or expanding a business. Today
(in Spanish), 4-7 p.m., through Jan. 20; 333 S. Salinas St.; 965.6073.
lArt From Scrap A workshop on creating stuff for some happenin’
holidays. Saturday, 10-11:30 a.m.; 302 E. Cota St.; 884.0459; $6.
lThe Art of Giving A series of four workshops to create gifts with
materials from nature. Day one features cards and bookmarks; Day two
will be on mosaic bird baths and feeders; Day three will focus on
wrapping paper; Day four will spotlight food gifts. Monday- Dec. 23,
9 a.m.-noon; Grange Hall, 2374 Alamo Pintado Avenue, Los Olivos; 688.1082;
$25.
lIWC Study Group on Gandhi Informal study group on Mahatma Gandhi
meets every second and fourth Thursday of each month. 8-9:30 p.m.;
1407 Chapala St.; 967.7023; Free.
lIWC Study Group on The American Promise Informal study group on the
writings of Paine, Emerson, King and others. First Saturday of each
month, 4-6 p.m.; 1407 Chapala St.; 966.3941; Free.
lAudubon Society holds its monthly meeting. Wednesday, 7 p.m.; Santa
Barbara Museum of Natural History, 2559 Puesta del Sol Road; 964.1468.
lSanta Barbara Progressive Coalition Meets the first Wednesday of
each month, 7 p.m.; Franklin Neighborhood Community Center, 1136 Montecito
St.; 565.9789.
lMarilyn Manson The shock rocker performs. Today, 8 p.m.; Arlington
Theatre, 1317 State St.; 963.0408; $42.50.
lArea 51 Danceable funk, disco and R&B covers from out of this
world. Friday, 9:30 p.m.; SOhO Restaurant and Music Club, 1221 State
St., Suite 205; 962.7776.
lSanta Barbara Music Club A matinee program of Chopin, Schumann, Wieniawski
and traditional Christmas selections. Saturday, 3 p.m.; Central Library,
Faulkner Gallery, 40 E. Anapamu St.; 969.0037; Free.
lUlysses S. Jazz Anniversary Party New Orleans jazz band in its 6th
year, with a buffet and guest musicians. Saturday, 7:30 p.m.; James
Joyce Pub, 513 State St.; 962.9854.
lUndercover A nince-piece dance cover band singing classic rock and
blues. Saturday, 9:30 p.m.; SOhO Restaurant and Music Club, 1221 State
St., Suite 205; 962.7776.
lSanta Barbara Master Chorale presents its annual Holiday Concert,
Carol-Sing and Party. Sunday, 7 p.m.; Unitarian Society of Santa Barbara,
1535 Santa Barbara St.; 967.8287; $15.
lKirstin Candy The local rockin’ singer-songwriter promotes her
fifth album with guest musician Nate Birkey. Sunday, 8 p.m.; SOhO
Restaurant and Music Club, 1221 State St., Suite 205; 962.7776.
lA Wellebration for James Antunez Mojo, Barbara Wood and the Moments,
and other locals perform to benefit a member of Mojo with medical
costs. Monday, 7 p.m.; Cooney’s, 500 Anacapa St.; 566.6645; $20.
lNate Birkey Quintet performs its last Santa Barbara performance for
awhile, with guest musician Kirstin Candy. Tuesday, 7:30 p.m.; SOhO
Restaurant and Music Club, 1221 State St. Suite 205; 962.7776; $10.
lRubber Bridge Club Previous experience required. Sign-up or call
in by the previous Saturday. Hands are played Tuesdays, 1-3 p.m.;
Goleta Valley Senior Center, 5679 Hollister Ave.; 968.6132.
lPACE Exercise Program Get active on Wednesdays in December, 10 a.m.;
Garden Court, 1116 De la Vina St.; 884.0095.
lCraft Group Join seniors making seasonal projects. Wednesdays, 10-11:30
a.m.; Goleta Valley Senior Center, 5679 Hollister Ave.; 683.1124.
lBingo! Played in two sessions: each is 25¢ per card with two
games of “letter X” and “cover all” at 10¢
per card. Wednesdays and Fridays, 1-3:30 p.m.; Goleta Valley Senior
Center, 5679 Hollister Ave.; 683.1124.
lSenior Health Clinic Daily, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.; County Public Health Department;
681.2568.
lRetired and Senior Volunteer Program People ages 55 and older are
encouraged to participate. 963.0474.
l“I Count, Too” For teens ages 12-17 grieving over the loss
or anticipated loss of a loved one. Thursdays, 4 p.m.; Hospice of
Santa Barbara; 520 W. Junipero St.; 563.8820 for required registration.
lFamily Group Focuses primarily on adult children grieving the death
of a parent. Second and fourth Thursdays, 5:30 p.m.; Hospice of Santa
barbara, 520 Junipero St.; 563.8820 x12 for required registration.
lFamilies Anonymous Support for families and friends of those with
substance-abuse problems. Saturdays, 10:30-11:30 a.m.; MacVeagh House,
2559 Puesta del Sol Road; 451.3195.
lLymphedema Group Support and education for all with lymphedema. Second
Sunday of each month, 1:30-2:30 p.m.; Cancer Center Multipurpose Room,
2320 Bath St., Suite 107; 682.7300.
lExpress Yourself A group for those with communication disorders,
their families and caregivers. Second and fourth Mondays, 3-4 p.m.;
Cottage Hospital Burtness Auditorium, corner of Bath and Pueblo streets;
569.7201 or 962.7406.
lYoung Widow/Widowers Grief support for younger spouses. Second and
fourth Mondays, 6 p.m.; Hospice of Santa Barbara, 520 W. Junipero
St.; 563.8820 x12.
lDebtors Anonymous Recover from compulsive debt. Tuesdays, 5:30 p.m.;
Hope Community Church, 560 N. La Cumbre Road; 267.4833.
lSurvivors of Suicide Bereavement group for people dealing with the
suicide of a loved one. First and third Wednesdays of each month,
5:30-7 p.m.; Hospice of Santa Barbara, 520 W. Junipero St.; 563.8820
x12 to register.
lFree from Grief Men’s group meets the second Wednesday of each
month, 7-8 p.m.; Visiting Nurse & Hospice Care, 222 E. Canon Perdido;
690.6272.
lAudience Participation Play A potluck dinner and participation in
The Gift of a Son. Sunday, 5:30 p.m.; Cambridge Drive Community Church,
550 Cambridge Drive; 964.0436.
lThe Underpants Ensemble Theatre Company performs Steve Martin’s
adaptation of the farce. Through Jan. 2; Alhecama Theatre, 914 Santa
Barbara St.; 962.8606; $24.50-$34.50
lAnnie Everyone’s favorite orphan. Through Wednesday; Marian
Theatre, Allan Hancock College, Santa Maria; 922.8313; $10-$26.
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lWinter ArtVenture Camp Campers ages 6-12 will learn how to “paint
the cake and eat it too.” Dec. 27-31, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.; Ridley-Tree
Education Center at McCormick House, 1600 Santa Barbara St.; 962.1661;
$265/$215, but scholarships are available.
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