EVERY FRIDAY
Coast Village Farmers’ Market
When: 8 am to 11:15 am
Where: Somewhere along Coast Village Road
New drink special every month, featuring select wine and cocktail, with 50% off second drink, as well as special menu of bite-sized appetizers. Beginning at 6 pm, performance by Montecito’s longtime favorite pianist Al Reese.
When: 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm
Where: Four Seasons Biltmore, 1260 Channel Drive
Info:: 969-2261
Montecito’s 1925 George Washington Smith “House of the Blacksmith” opens its doors for tours through November.
When: Wednesdays and Saturdays, 10 am to 2 pm
Where: 1387 East Valley Road
Cost:: $20 per person
Info:: 565-5653
Presents “The Pony Expresso or The Villain Came to a Grinding Halt” by Rachel Davidson.
When: Fri & Sat 8 pm through September 2
Where: Molly Barbey Theatre, 5315 Foothill Road
Info:: 684-6380
Piatti honors the noble heirloom tomato during local harvest season with special menu featuring the New World’s most intriguing fruit-vegetable. General Manager Sarah Rudd promises that, “Our chef and wine buyer have researched each dish and paired them with wine that will complement all ingredients and flavors.” Even so, a full bottle of the house red – Piatti Merlot – is only $23, and that’s usually good enough for us!
When: Lunch & dinner, daily
Where: Piatti, 516 San Ysidro Road
Info:: 969-7520
When: 5 pm- 6pm
Where: Cold Spring Campus, 2243 Sycamore Canyon Road
Info:: 969-2678
When: 8:25 am
Where: 2243 Sycamore Canyon Road
Info:: 969-2678
Where: 1455 East Valley Road
Info:: 969-1482, 962-3091
When: 8:15 am
Info:: 695-8143
Caregiver education and support group facilitated by Eryn
Eckert. Caregivers of individuals of Alzheimer's
Disease or other forms of dementia are invited to share laughter and tears.
Free respite care available during group.
When: 10 am to 11:30 am
Where: Friendship Center,
89 Eucalyptus Lane
Info:: Eryn Eckert 969-0859
When: 9 am to 1 pm
Where: MUS, 385 San Ysidro Road
Info:: 969-3249 or mpta@montecitou.org
Montecito Emergency Response and Recovery Action Group (MERRAG) holds training seminar. Topics include: Primary function and traffic control, equipment and supplies, methods of control, directing pedestrians and traffic, personal safety and legal issues.
When: 3:15 pm
Where: Montecito Fire Headquarters, 595 San Ysidro Road
Info:: Geri Simmons 969-2537
Len Berman’s Jazz Plus performs Dixieland and Blues this Friday.
When: 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Where: Peabody’s, 1198 Coast Village Road
Cost:: No cover charge
Info:: Reservations suggested. 969-0834
Explore poetry, storytelling and teachings of Jalal Al Din Rumi, the 13th-century Sufi Mystic
Weekend of chanting, dancing, and reflecting on Divine Ecstasy
When: Begins Friday 7:30 pm through Sunday, 1 pm
Where: La Casa de Maria, 800 El Bosque Road
Cost:: $325
Info:: 805-969-5031
If you haven’t signed and sent your check for $2,300 to attend the big Barack Obama shindig at Oprah’s, it’s probably too late; a word to the wise: avoid East Valley Road between Park Lane and San Ysidro Road today!
When: 9 am- 12:45 pm
Where: 83 Eucalyptus Lane
Info:: 969-4771
When: 6 pm- 9 pm
Where: Cold Spring School, 2243 Sycamore Canyon Road
Info:: 969-2678
The Association meets for its monthly board meeting on second Tuesday of the month.
When: 4 pm
Where: 1469 East Valley Road, Montecito Hall
Info:: 969-2026
Montecito Union School’s Parent Teacher Association (PTA) holds monthly meeting. All MUS parents welcome to attend.
When: 8:45 am
Where: MUS, 385 San Ysidro Road
Info:: 969-3249 or mpta@montecito.org
When: 6:30 pm
Where: 1300 East Valley Road
Info:: 969-5965
A weekend of Renewal, looking at environmentally sustainable ways of living through different religious philosophies. Retreat brings together environmental activists, spiritual teachers, clergy, educators, and the general public to share the spiritual insights and practices that can provide a foundation for environmental activism.
Where: La Casa de Maria, 800 El Bosque Road
Info:: 969-5031
Cost:: Double: $395, Dorm $325, Commuter $280
A hike-it, bike-it, or hoof-it trail ride and catered affair hosted by Patrick Nesbitt & Ursula Beaton.
When: 9 am – 4 pm
Where: 2800 Via Real, Carpinteria
Info:: 568-0833
Presidential hopeful Rudy Giuliani returns to Montecito and holds fundraiser at Four Seasons Biltmore
When: 11:30 am to 1:30 pm
Where: Four Seasons Biltmore
Info:: Mary Belle Snow 805-969-0148
“Terrific Tuesday” in the Ty Lounge
ONGOING
Casa Del Herrero Tours
Seaside Theatre Company
Celebrating the Heirloom Tomato
(Through September 22)
FRIDAY, AUGUST 31
Cold Spring School Classes Posted
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 4
Cold Spring Classes Begin
El Montecito Early School Classes Begin
For all grades and levels
Laguna Blanca First Day of School
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 5
Caregiver Support Group
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 6
Montecito Union PTA Board Retreat
MERRAG Meeting
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 7
Live Jazz Unplugged
FRIDAY TO SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 7 – 9
A Flame Is Born: Celebrating Rumi’s Life
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 8
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 10
All Saints Parish School Begins
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 11
Cold Spring School Board Meeting
Montecito Association Meeting
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 13
Montecito Union PTA Meeting
Our Lady Mt. Carmel Back to School Night
SEPTEMBER 14 -16
Spiritual Resources for Sustainable Living
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 15
Montecito Trails Foundation BBQ
RSVP
SEPTEMBER 27