RLBY Parent Meet and Greet
The Kindred Collective at UCSB invites parents and caregivers of Black children to attend their free event, “Raising Liberated Black Youth,” on March 15, from 1-3 pm.
This is a support program for parents and caregivers. Food and childcare are provided.
Where: Pat O’Malley Fieldhouse and Community Room at Girsh Park, 7050 Phelps Road
Contact: darielle@ucsb.edu
Explore Ecology Adult Learning Classes in March
Explore Ecology has announced five adult workshops, a Community Indigo Dye Bath, and Crafternoon Wednesdays and Saturdays starting in March. These classes are for ages 13 and older only. The classes are: two sections of Sewing and Mending, a Terrarium Workshop, DIY Compost Bin Workshop, Yarn Buddies – Crochet and Knitting Circle, and Recycling Spring Card Garlands. Crafternoons has Yayoi Kusama Flower Pins, Claude Monet’s Water Lily Coasters, and Antoni Gaudi’s Towers.
411: https://exploreecology.org
Ojai Studio Artists Open Studio Tours
The Ojai Studio Artists (OSA) are announcing the March 8th kickoff of their annual Second Saturday free tours of OSA artist members’ studios. The tours are all-ages-friendly, open to the public, and free, with registration online to get the artist studio location map and guide. Each Second Saturday will feature 10 artists in the Mira Monte area of Ojai.
The March 8th artists are abstract painter Stephanie Hubbard; painter of faces Richard Negri; ceramic artists Sooz Glazebrook and Sandra Torres; sculptor Myra Toth; and painters of various media – Christine Beirne, Leslie Clark, Sharla Fell, Bruce Grabin, and Lisa Skyheart Marshall.
411: www.ojaistudioartists.org
Chabad of Montecito’s New Chai Club
Rabbi Chaim invites the local Jewish community to join their Chai Club. Their site explains, “The Chai Club is a growing group of caring people who want to give our community in Montecito a place where we can connect with other Jews; discover more about our heritage; and celebrate our Judaism in a warm, loving, and non-judgmental atmosphere. Chai means life. The Chai Club consists of individuals committed to the health and stability of enhancing Judaism in Montecito by donating monthly
to Chabad.”
411: https://tinyurl.com/ChabadChai
Orchids After Dark
While the Santa Barbara International Orchid Show has drawn in crowds for 70+ years, its evening affair, Orchids After Dark, lets you take in these floral spectacles in a whole new light. Satiate your Orchidelirium this Saturday, March 8th, from 6-9 pm with dazzling lights, DJ beats, and a cash bar plus everyone’s favorite exotic flower. A Kokedama Workshop to make your own orchid arrangement will be offered at 7 & 8 pm. Don’t miss this unforgettable night of fun
and flowers.
411: General Admission: $35; GA + 2 Drink Tickets: $55; GA + Workshop: $80