Passover Seder at Chabad of Montecito
On Saturday, April 12, at 7 pm, Chabad of Montecito will host an authentic, inspiring, and joyful Passover Seder to celebrate freedom, tradition, and community. Enjoy a delicious holiday feast, handmade Shmurah Matzah, and fine kosher wine, all while reliving the story of our Exodus in a way that feels fresh and relevant.
“Passover is a night of discovery, connection, and freedom,” said Rabbi Chaim Loschak, director of Chabad of Montecito. “We’ll bring the Seder to life with stories, traditions, and meaning, making it a night to remember.”
411: Seats are limited – Reserve your spot today at jewishmontecito.org/seder
NAACP SB Black Women’s Health Equity Conference
Dr. Astrid Williams, Dr. Shola Shodiya-Zeumault and Licensed Clinical Social Worker Oludara Adeeyo are the speakers for the Black Women’s Health Equity Conference on Saturday, April 5, starting at 8:45 am, at Direct Relief SB, 6100 Wallace Becknell Road. The topics presented by the team include Black Hair Care Products in the context of cancer research, Alzheimer’s, Dementia and Caregiving, and Building Self-Care for Black Women. Registration required, includes lunch.
Call for Art, Music and Volunteers for the 7th Annual Juneteenth Celebration
The Juneteenth Committee is sending out an all-community request for vendors, artists, musicians, and other volunteers. Deadline to apply is April 15. The theme for 2025 is “Hope for the People” and the event is Saturday, June 14, at Pershing Park, Plaza Del Mar. Juneteenth SB is a local celebration of the national recognition of Black Independence Day. It is a collaborative effort to showcase Black culture, talent and joy in SB County.
411: https://juneteenthsb.org/community-events/hope-for-the-people-juneteenth-sb
Carpinteria Beautiful Community Cleanup Day
This year’s event will be onSaturday, March 29, from 9 am to 11 am. Volunteers should meet at the Amtrak parking lot, 499 Linden Ave., to be assigned a location. Gloves, bags, and trash pickers will be available, but helpers are encouraged to bring their own reusable items. City of Carpinteria announced that April 2025 has been officially proclaimed Carpinteria Beautiful Month, a tradition since 1992.
SB Museum of Natural History Board of Trustees Elections
The Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History announced that Salvatore “Tory” Milazzo has been re-elected as Chair of the Museum’s Board of Trustees after serving as the Chair for one year and as a Trustee since 2017. He is a Regional Manager for Trust and Investments at Farmers and Merchants Trust Company. From Milazzo’s press statement, “As I step into my second year as Board Chair of this incredible museum, I am more encouraged than ever by our efforts to ignite curiosity, champion science education, and preserve the wonders of the natural world. In a time when understanding and protecting our planet has never been more critical, our work empowers future generations with the knowledge and passion to make a difference. I am honored to continue serving alongside dedicated staff, volunteers, and supporters who believe, as I do, that our museum is a place to spark wonder, inspire a love for nature, and deepen our connection to the world around us.” The Board also appointed Trustees Matthew Adams as the Chief Executive Officer and Managing Partner of Mission Wealth, and Kathleen Kalp, a wealth manager professional of 40 years who provided wealth management services for private client, foundation, pension and nonprofit clients at Montecito Bank & Trust, Northern Trust and more recently, was a Senior Wealth Manager at First Republic Bank.
Clarification to Marc Normand Gelinas News Byte
A clarification for last week’s News Bytes regarding Marc Normand Gelinas. It is only the Upper Village antique store that will be closing, NOT Marc Normand Gelinas Interior Design Studio. We apologize for any confusion.
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