May 1st, 2015 at 8:30 am
Each year, Mother’s Day comes and goes, but do you remember how you celebrated? Make this Mother’s Day one to remember by going beyond the standard events. Instead of a simple brunch at Mom’s favorite restaurant, why not try something new and exciting? We’ve compiled a list of things you can do with your mom this Mother’s Day to make it one you’ll both remember. Reservations on some of these events fill up fast, so don’t forget to make your plans ASAP!
April 30th, 2015 at 9:00 am
Finding the ideal Southern California home will be fast, easy, and fun this weekend, May 2 and 3, during our six-county Open House Extravaganza.
Numerous homes will be available for viewing both in person and online, where open houses can be selected and filtered by criteria such as price, square footage, number of bedrooms and bathrooms, and ZIP code. Top agents will be on hand to provide tours, offer advice, and answer questions about the home-buying process.
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April 29th, 2015 at 1:00 pm
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Goleta Valley Beautiful is all about the promotion of sustainability, beautification projects, community pride, and contribution to diverse and healthy urban forests. On May 3, winners will be honored at the annual awards benefit. The event also features a silent auction, live music, food, and beverages. Proceeds benefit Goleta Valley Beautiful’s tree planning and maintenance efforts.
Award categories include:
Where:
Rancho La Patera/Stow House
304 N. Los Carneros Road
Goleta, CA 93117
When:
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April 29th, 2015 at 11:00 am
Kitchen blenders have come a long way since Stephen J. Poplawski, owner of Stevens Electric Co. in Racine, Wisconsin, began designing drink mixers in 1919. He patented them in 1922, along with a liquefier blender, and soon they were in use at soda fountains around the country to whip up malted milkshakes.
Fifteen years later, the Vitamix company–which had made kitchen products since 1921–introduced its own heavy-duty version of the blender. In 1949, the company hit the big time after showcasing its blender in the world’s first TV infomercial.
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April 28th, 2015 at 1:00 pm
Learn how to attract the great diversity of birds native to Santa Barbara into your own garden, where you can enjoy them from your home. In this workshop hosted by the Santa Barbara Botanic Garden, you’ll find out how to incorporate native plants and design a habitat that is both attractive and safe for birds. The class is taught by Frederique Lavoipierre, education program manager and author of Pacific Horticulture’s Garden Allies series.
Where:
Botanic Garden Blaksley Library
1212 Mission Canyon Road
Santa Barbara, CA 93105
When:
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