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HEALTH SERVICES
Increase vitality, relieve pain & enhance overall health with private yoga instruction. $50- hour/$30 - 1/2 hour session. Please call Pamela for appt. (805) 901-4112
AYURVEDIC THERAPEUTIC MASSAGE- Trained in India at Karila Ayurvedic massage ashram. Years of experience. Two hours in your home. Call Afzal (805) 280-1567 or (805) 685-2625
COACHING
SpeechCoach/Ghostwriter 17 years of professional referrals, Improve content and delivery, humorous or otherwise Nick Shane 805-637-5895 nicky@nickyshane.com
MEDITATION Learn to meditate in the privacy of your home, with Sarah Kalvin, the creator of The Fifteen Minute Meditator and Meditate for Calm Awareness. Call: 818.421.9068 and visit: www.15minutemeditator.com
PRIVATE MEDITATION COACHING In the privacy of your own home, learn how to quiet your mind and drop into your center. Techniques are personalized to help you deepen into relaxation quickly and easily. Daily * Weekly * Monthly Call 895.0304 for more info. or visit www.brillianceinmotion.com
TRAVEL SERVICES
Travel Enthusiasts join Academy Travel & Collette Vacations for Travel Expo on May 30th at 7pm. Grange Hall, 2880 Broad st, SLO. Call 781-2630
ACADEMY TRAVEL Everyone invited! Santa Barbara-El Capitan Resort Beach Bash! Aug 4-5 Princess Cruises-Alaska Sept 2, bus included Collette Vacations – Italy Oct. 23rd. Call Dianne (805) 781-2630 for free newsletter.
TUTORING/CLASSES
PROFESSIONAL TUTORING SERVICES By Credentialed Elementary school teacher, M Ed. K-6th grade. Call for rates and times. (805) 957-9559
I am Laura, I am Italian and I would like to Teach you my beautiful language. I am a teacher, I taught at Berlitz. Call 805-565-3720
FRENCH FOR ALL Experienced native teacher, MA. Learn studying poetry, songs, media and practicing conversation. Jacqueline 965-8240
Professional pianist does in-home teaching B.A. M.A. in Piano Performance all levels-strict but positive! 962 6401
TELEPHONE SERVICES
50% LESS THAN VERIZON Phone/fax/modem/cable/all wiring. Certified network specialist. Same day service. 7 days/wk. 805-564-2575
PERSONAL/SPECIAL SERVICES
PHOTO RESTORATIONS- Karen Gaines. Professional retoucher. Call for appt. & free est. Old & new photos repaired, restored & preserved. B/W, color & oil tinting. 569-2269
INFORMATION RESEARCHER Thorough, organized and adaptable~ Specializing in the Internet and Customer Service. Art, Bargain Hunting, Employment, Gardens, Health, History, Images, Location, Travel, Weather... You have questions? I'll do the research! L. Murray Jamison 898-3935 LMurrayJ@Hotmail.com
SPECIAL PROJECTS OF A DISCREET NATURE Investigations, surveillance, quiet inquiries, etc. Nation wide. Toll Free (866)357-3030 or subrosaangency.com
ERRANDS PLUS- Will take you to Dr. appointments, shopping, outings or any other errands you might have or will run errands for you. Excellent Montecito refs. Flexible schedule. Cindy 566-6678
MONTECITO TASK FORCE “Consider it done!” Personal Assistant / Concierge Services Do you need help with projects or errands? Need a driver? Help with your computer? Home office work piling up? We can assist you with any task, and have served the Montecito area since 2001. Excellent refs. (805) 570-1477
Professional CAREGIVER w/graduate degree, nursing skills, knowledge of medical terminology for Dr’s visits, creative cook, companion, baths & personal care. $20/hr. minimum 2hrs. 20yrs exp. (805) 284-8320
Private caregiver, personal assistant/companion. In/out, F/T, P/T, days/nights. 4 yr. exp excellent refs. DMV record available. Call Lot (805) 252-4859
POSITION WANTED
WANTED: Full time estate garden supervisory position. 30 yrs garden design construction and maintenance exp. Full knowledge of plants, irrigation and all aspects of the garden. Fluent in Spanish and organically oriented. Resume, portfolio and local references. Rob: 689-0745/682-9861
ESTATE MGR. COUPLE seeking caretaker position in S. Cal. Reliable with refs. Call Anne & Richard (707) 935-3182
"Professional Estate Manager/Executive Assistant is seeking freelance opportunities. Able to handle diverse responsibilities in a high profile environment. (805) 565-3095
Experienced male caregiver. Good references. Adult CPR, English speaking, not bilingual. Run errands, cook, housekeeping, live in/out. Call (805) 636-2920
POSITION AVAILABLE
ORCHID SPACE for rent: 20’ x 80’, near Rocky Nook Park. Water. Private. Want grower. Negotiable. Gerry 455-1434
Find What You’re Looking For! Exp’d drivers needed for local P&D/Dedicated road runs. CT/JWA have positions: VENTURA. Dedicated Routes/Schedules/Excellent income. Home Daily/No Weekends! Local-$17/hr to start, $21.50/hr top Pay! Road-$959+/wk to start! Vacation/Holiday Pay! Health/401K Benefits! 12 mos exp. CDL-A w/Hazmat & Doubles. What are you Waiting for? Recruiting: 800-331-1176 Email: jwacorp@yahoo.com
HOUSEKEEPING/CLEANING
HUGH’S WINDOW CLEANING Commercial/Residential. Insured. 705-5601
House cleaning experts-Local references. Environmental friendly. Hard working. Please call 563-5084 or 886-8603
ESTATE/MOVING SALE SERVICES
ESTATE & MOVING SALE SERVICES: I will handle your estate moving sale for you; efficient, experienced, knowledgeable. Call for details—Elizabeth Langtree 688-0638
REAL ESTATE SERVICES
Find your home to buy sbre.com then contact Kevin Young RE/MAX kyoung@sbre.com 564-3400 (805) 24 yrs experience, ABR, CRS, ePRO
HOUSING WANTED
30 something established married couple with first child on the way looking for 2 bedroom home to rent. Long term Santa Barbarans. Excellent personal and professional references. Please call Chris @ 966-6571 [evening] or 896-6844 [day] Thank you!
SHORT/LONG TERM RENTAL
TUSCANY—Vacation in the heart of Italy’s famous Chianti wine region. Beautiful villa located outside of Florence. Fantastic views, landscape pool. The perfect getaway for friends or family. Accommodates 2-12+ Call 569-0994 or visit www.tuscanyhorizons.com
•COASTAL HIDEAWAYS•-Furnished Vacation Rentals. Short or Long Term. (805) 569-6571 email coastalhideaways@aol.com www.coastalhideaways.com
Upper Village July Rental Wonderful 4 Bedroom, 3 1/2 Bath Home Quiet Cul-de-Sac. Above East Valley, Easy Walk to Everything! Huge, In Ground Spa Tub. $8,500/mo. All utilities incl. Sandy, Agent 689-1602
Attention Producers and Directors Post production space available in Santa Barbara. Approximately 8,000 sq. feet with reception area, conference room, 140 seat auditorium/theatre, kitchen and full bathrooms with showers. Available now. 805-962-8407
VACATION RENTAL IN FLORENCE Furnished large 2 bds (sleep 6)+1 bth (shower and tub), big kitch with laundry. Wooden floor/high ceilings. 2nd floor (no elevator). Nice & quiet 3 stories old building. Florence historical centre. Next to the San Lorenzo Market/real 5 min. walk from the Duomo. Available July &August $ 600 per week taxes & utilities included. $800 security/damage deposit will be due on arrival either in cash or travelers checks, payment in advance. $100 final cleaning fee. Monthly rentals upon request. Contacts: e mail: info@vitaitalianaschool.com or ph.: 39 055 640593
REAL ESTATE FOR SALE
OVERSEAS HOUSES & PALACES for sale in Central Italy. Montecito resident has a small portfolio of historic properties currently available. Tel (011) 39 33 8855 4653 or email marnacchia@aol.com
GARDEN/LANDSCAPING/TREE SERVICES
Monthly Maintenance or 1x Jobs. Installs Irrigation, Gophers, Edible Gardens, Organic Methods. Montecito Local. Mike 452-7560
Landscape maintenance. Experienced. English speaking. Complete service. Call Jim 688-0638
Estate British Gardener Horticulturist Comprehensive knowledge of Californian, Mediterranean, & traditional English plants. All gardening duties personally undertaken including water gardens and koi keeping. Call Nicholas at 805-963-7896
HANDYMAN/CONSTRUCTION SERVICES
964-8032 Ace Enterprises All Services Fix it move it paint it plumb it put it together put it up rig it tear it down clear it out clean it up remove it: house home office lawn & garden. Free estimates emergency services
Finish Painting & Remodeling + handyman services. Hardworking American with lots of references Danny Shepstone. Cell 252-0245
JUST DO IT! Free remodeling advice & low estimates. 42yrs experience. Kitchens, decks, windows, doors, paint, all carpentry. Many local references. Mike 252-0900
HANDYMAN- Plumbing & electrical repairs, finish carpentry, panting, etc. Local references. Call Sergey 259-7823
MISC./COLLECTIBLES
MINIATURE ART MUSEUM. Over 2000 of the finest miniatures. A collection of 42 years; housed in a magnificent miniature building, 8 1/2 feet long. Video available. Elizabeth 805-688-0638.
LIFE MAGAZINE collection: 175 issues, 80 mint & near, most from early years, 3 first issues. List available. $1500. Call 962-1511
ANTIQUE SALE
Collection of early 1900’s advertising. Many signs, trays and calendars, etc. Product include beer steins ie Mettlachs, Regimentals, Lithophanes plus others. Early flasks plus bottles. Quality three piece Victorian marble top bedroom set. Walnut cylinder roll desk. Early 1900’s oak dining room set. Oak hall bench, plus many other items. Fri, Sat, Sun May 19th, 20th, 21st. 9:00 am to 5pm each day. No early sale. Cash and Cashiers checks or bank letter of credit. 1982 Arriba Drive, Carpinteria, CA 93013
ART FOR SALE
Contemporary Art on View. NeoImages features over 7355 artworks by 1,044 artists. Visit www.NeoImages.net or call (805) 965-0699 made in Montecito.
“Marilyn From the Inside” my portrait of Marilyn Monroe painted on glass 2006. Surreal.- Details. Photo SASE RJ Box 3502, Camarillo, CA 93011
HOST FAMILIES WANTED
Seeking families to host 12-15 Japanese girls ages 15 & 16 from Yakumo High School Homestay Summer Program 2006. They will arrive Monday, July 17th and depart Sunday, July 30th. The girls will attend school from July 18th through July 28th, from 9am to 4pm at Cold Spring School. The host families will be responsible for transportation to and from school, breakfast & dinner during the school days and on the weekend provide meals, fun & educational events. The Yakumo Academy will reimburse the host families $350 per student. If you would like to take advantage of this wonderful opportunity, please call Kathy Kiefer at 969-4086