April 1st, 2015 at 1:00 pm
Would you like some red velvet with your Cabernet? Or maybe some Cabernet in your red velvet? That’s the kind of pairing you can expect on the Original Cupcake & Wine Tour with Santa Barbara Adventure Co. This daytrip from Santa Barbara features a sampling of wine-infused-cupcakes from Enjoy Cupcakes in the heart of Santa Ynez wine country. Ready for Pomegranate Mango Chardonnay and Chocolate Blackberry Syrah? The six and a half-hour excursion in a private van includes wine, cupcake and olive tastings in the valley, wine-tasting fees (private tastings available for groups of 10+), lunch, cold beverages, knowledgeable guide, and a discussion of winemaking as well as natural and human history.
Where:
Meet at East Beach parking lot (unless hotel pickup is arranged), 1400 Cabrillo Blvd., Santa Barbara, CA 93190.
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April 1st, 2015 at 11:00 am
Take a stroll down memory lane and celebrate a true piece of Americana with the Vintage Trailer Show in the Murphy Auto Museum parking lot. Few things truly capture the imagination of hitting the open road as do trailer and RVs, and you can track their evolution over the decades at this insightful and entertaining show. See and tour more than 30 vintage trailers and see the 70-plus classic cars that tow them. Also on display is a collection of camping memorabilia. Your $10 donation gets you access to the whole show.
Where:
The Murphy Auto Museum Parking Lot
2230 Statham Blvd.
Oxnard, CA 93033
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April 1st, 2015 at 9:00 am
Imagery provided by Shana Cassidy
Dance the night away and support a good cause at the Leapin’ Lizards! Catalina Island Conservancy Ball. For the past 20 years, supporters have enjoyed one of the most magnificent gala charity extravaganzas anywhere in the region while raising funds for the Catalina Island Conservancy, an organization dedicated to the conservation, education, and recreation programs of Catalina Island. This year’s ball features a 1920s theme as well as a silent auction, a performance by Society Beat and, best of all, a chance to rub elbows with some of the most prominent boosters of one of Southern California’s most beautiful environments.
Where
1 Casino Way
Avalon, CA 90704
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March 31st, 2015 at 5:00 pm
Eat and learn at the Solar for Homeowners workshop provided by the Center for Sustainable Energy. If you’ve ever wondered where to start with solar energy, but didn’t know how to begin, you’ll learn all that and more. Plus learn about efficient-energy options, how to save money on your electric bill, and how to select a solar contractor. And get a free dinner out, too.
Where:
SDGE Energy Innovation Center
4760 Clairemont Mesa Blvd., San Diego, CA 92117
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March 31st, 2015 at 1:00 pm
The nonprofit Coastal Housing Coalition (CHC) is sponsoring this year’s Santa Barbara Housing Conference to raise awareness about the impacts of the lack of affordable housing. The public is invited to come and learn alongside more than 200 housing providers, developers, business and government leaders, and more. The goal is to advocate for policies and projects to produce more affordable housing for local workers and their families. According to the CHC, the affordability gap continues to widen and the vast majority of South Coast residents continue to struggle to find adequate housing within their salary, especially in Santa Barbara. By attending and sponsoring, you can help raise awareness and make it possible for your neighbors to continue to live and thrive in Southern California.
Where:
Carrillo Recreation Center
100 E. Carrillo St.
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
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