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Tour of Egypt: Pyramids & Nile Cruise (Santa Barbara/Ojai/Ventura)

2008-07-04T16:21:51-07:00

Join us on a trip of a lifetime to Egypt.
There will be 25 of us from the Santa Barbara area -- join us!

For more information, visit www.AwakenJournal.com
Click on "sacred travels"

Class reunion time! Find out about your old highschool

2008-07-04T06:01:38-07:00

GARAGE SALE (960 ROBLE LANE,SANTA BARBARA)

2008-07-03T16:03:26-07:00

GREAT STUFF SALE: WALL HANGINGS, FURNITURE, TELESCOPE, CAMARA,LAMPS,TENS UNIT, GIFTY ITEMS NO JUNK !!
9AM TO 1PM SATURDAY JULY 5TH.
960 ROBLE LANE (IN THE RIVIERA)
CROSS STREET LOMA MEDIA OFF APS

Hot Boogie Woogie Piano Player, Rob Rio on the 4th (Carrillo Recreation Center)

2008-07-03T15:38:14-07:00

Rob Rio and the Revolvers will be playing in Santa Barbara on July 4th, Carrillo Rec Center, 100 E.Carrillo St. Admission is only $12 and the time is 8:30 - Midnight. Dancing too!

Fundraiser: All-Day Whale Watch with ACS/LA (Santa Barbara Channel)

2008-07-02T19:39:41-07:00

All day on the water...what a beautiful way to stay close to home, yet get away and escape the heat. We'll board the Condor Express in Santa Barbara and head out into the Santa Barbara Channel in search of a bounty of marine mammals: acrobatic humbakcs, a variety of species of dolphins, and perhaps, even, the world's largest animal - the mighty blue whale!

Blue whales visit the Channel during the summer months to feed on krill. The rich, biodiversity of this area provides a perfect habitat for blue whales, and an abundance of other marine life.

What: Summer Whale Watch
When: Saturday, July 12, 2008, 8am to 4pm
Where: Santa Barbara Channel
Fundraiser for American Cetacean Society/Los Angeles Chapter

Naturalists on the trip will be ACS/LA Census Chair Alisa Schulman Janiger and ACS/LA Scientific Advisor Brian Kot.

Sign up today!

PRICE: $104 ($93 for ACS members)

For more information check out our website at http://www.acs-la.org/seewhales.htm or call (310) 548-0966.

Protecting whales and dolphins since 1967

The American Cetacean Society (ACS) is the oldest whale conservation group in the world. ACS is dedicated to the protection of whales, dolphins, porpoises, and their habitats through education and outreach, conservation advocacy, and facilitating research.

ACS/Los Angeles Chapter website: www.acs-la.org

The Power Of The Sun - film screening, Q+A (Vista del Monte, Santa Barbara)

2008-07-02T18:43:38-07:00

"The Power Of The Sun", a 56-minute educational film about the history, technology and future of solar power, narrated by John Cleese. Following the screening will be Q+A with UCSB Professor Walter Kohn, winner of the 1998 Nobel Prize for Chemistry and featured in the film.

More important than ever in this era of rising fuel prices, photovoltaic cells generating electricity from sunlight can realistically be expected to produce as much as 25% of the world's energy in the next 30 years. New developments and materials highlighted in the film show how rising output, improved conversion efficiency and lower costs of modern solar cells are powering the developing world, off the grid. In contrast, industrialized nations have become dependent on previously cheap fossil fuels, while parking lots stand vacant and rooftops remain bare instead of being covered with solar cells, which would provide shade and deliver energy from sunshine.

This film is entertainingly informative for students, energy consumers and public policy makers about solar energy, so it can again power homes and businesses.

2:30pm socializing, 3pm meeting starts. Organized by the Humanist Society of Santa Barbara, all are welcome. $2 student or $5 general donations would be appreciated. In the Patio Room at Vista del Monte, 3775 Modoc Road (Las Positas exit off 101) in Santa Barbara. Details of the movie and maps to the meeting location are on http://sbhumanists.org

Year of Rebellion, The 1970 Isla Vista Riots (Brooks Institute Gallery: 27 E. Cota)

2008-07-02T13:50:53-07:00

Brooks Institute to Showcase New Photography Exhibition: Year of Rebellion, The 1970 Isla Vista Riots

Award-Winning Photographs by Joe Melchione Capture the Essence of California Youth Culture during an Unprecedented Time of Dissatisfaction and Protest

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. � (June 17, 2008) � Brooks Institute is proud to showcase a new photography exhibit that juxtaposes historical images with social commentary by award-winning photographer Joe Melchione from July 15 � September 12, 2008. The public is invited to an artist�s reception on Thursday, August 7, 2008 from 5-8pm at Brooks� Cota Street Gallery located at 27 East Cota Street in Santa Barbara.

Year of Rebellion, The 1970 Isla Vista Riots features photographs taken in Santa Barbara and Isla Vista during an unprecedented time of social unrest and outcry. The images record history through the lens of political activism, letting the viewer experience first-hand the raw emotion, idealism, passion and even empathy that characterized an explosive point in Southern California�s history. Using a photojournalistic style to capture the essence of the California youth culture�s dissatisfaction and protest, Year of Rebellion, The 1970 Isla Vista Riots is timeless in its relevance to our society today.

The exhibit�s haunting black & white images portray the extraordinary level of political radicalism and immersion in the counterculture Isla Vista experienced during three University of California, Santa Barbara student-led riots in 1970. Melchione�s photographs expose the group dynamics of forces arrayed against each other. His iconic photographs of young National Guardsmen pointing both rifles and peace signs, and students flashing looks of empowerment, sum up that turbulent era.

�The images capture what I witnessed and experienced as the momentum for change spread to an otherwise apolitical and apathetic student body,� commented Melchione. �I have tried to present them objectively, but I must admit that being involved in these events was more important than recording them. Nearly 35 years later, I am proud to say I was there as both a chronicler of -- and a participant in � history being made.�

Behind the Exhibit
During 1970, three full-scale riots took place in Isla Vista led by University of California, Santa Barbara students. The riots were initially sparked by the outrage that students felt about tenure being denied a popular, but unconventional, professor. This emotion soon ignited against the backdrop of a growing recognition of the absurdity of the Vietnam War and the nation's slow pace in providing equal rights to all citizens. During the riots, the unrest reached such extremes that the National Guard was called out and occupied the town. During the course of the rebellion, one student was killed by sheriffs' gunfire and the local Bank of America branch was burned to the ground.

About the Artist: Joe Melchione
Joe Melchione's award-winning photographs provide his viewers with the opportunity to witness a moment that they did not experience through direct, un-manipulated images. As his images reveal, his subject matter is broad, ranging from photojournalism to landscape photography. In all his work, he brings the viewer into the photograph to share the moment. Melchione is able to convey what he cannot say in words by portraying a narrative or a complex emotion within a single photograph. Reluctant to join the digital �revolution,� Melchione remains committed to film, believing that the image should be created at the time the photograph is taken and not in the lab.

Melchione received his first camera in 1969 and has been an active photographer ever since. Other than a semester of study at The Brooks Institute of Photography in Santa Barbara, Melchione is self-taught. A long-time resident of Santa Monica, CA, much of his focus is on the dynamic scenery and varied lifestyles of California. To see more photography by Joe Melchione, visit www.joemelchionephotography.com

About Brooks Institute
Brooks Institute celebrates more than 60 years of educating students in the visual and media arts. With campuses in Santa Barbara and Ventura, California, the school offers Bachelor of Arts degrees in fields including Professional Photography, Visual Journalism, Film and Video Production and Graphic Design, and a Master of Fine Arts degree in Photography. Brooks� graduates are visible nationally and internationally, working for distinguished organizations including National Geographic, Smithsonian, Los Angeles Times and other national media outlets, including Hallmark Publishing, Cousteau Society, HBO, Kodak and other industry leaders in the visual media arts fields. Brooks Institute is a member of the Career Education Corporation (NASDAQ:CECO) network of universities, colleges and schools. For more information about Brooks Institute and the school�s programs, visit www.brooks.edu, or call 805-966-3888.

FIESTA PRE SALE (CARRIAGE /WESTERN ART MUSEUM )

2008-07-02T13:09:40-07:00

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Santa Barbara's Largest Garage Sale! (Goleta)

2008-07-02T11:32:17-07:00

Join us this weekend at the WestWind Public Market, Santa Barbara's Largest Garage Sale!
The WestWind Public Market in Santa Barbara features over 150 vendors with new and used items, great food and drinks, and aisles of shopping fun! Don't waste gas driving from garage sale to garage sale when all of the best from around the city is right here! Plus, we feature great food and drinks, clean restrooms and much more! When its bargains you're looking for, come on down to the WestWind Public Market!

The Goleta Public Market is located at 907 S. Kellog in Goleta and is open Sundays from 6am to 2pm.

Are you having a garage sale or looking to expand your current retail business? The Goleta Public Markets draw over 2,500 people every Sunday, and booth spaces are fast, easy and inexpensive! Reach a whole new customer base by selling at the WestWind Public Market. Contact Nancy Crane for more information about booth spaces 415-448-8325.

GVAA's The Painted Garden Art Show and Sale (Santa Barbara Botanic Garden)

2008-07-01T11:13:44-07:00

The Goleta Valley Art Association presents The Painted Garden in the Santa Barbara Botanic Garden Courtyard.

This art show and sale features exceptional art work inspired by the Botanic Garden and life in the Santa Barbara area.

A percentage of sales will be donated to support Botanic Garden programs.

Entrance to "The Painted Garden" is free.

Hours are Saturday 11 am to 5 pm and Sunday 10 am to 4 pm.

The Santa Barbara Botanic Garden is located at 1212 Mission Canyon Road, Santa Barbara

For more information visit www.santabarbarabotanicgarden.org

THE BIGGEST WEIGHT LOSER! (BEAUTY BY DESIGN CENTER)

2008-06-30T22:33:46-07:00

Join Our weight Loss challenge Where
You Can Lose weight and Gain Money$$$
Join our challenge for only $39.00 for a 12 week class
You will receive:
*Your own personal coach
*Free body analysis
*Group support and much, much more!
Lunch and evening classes Available _ Starting This 9 of July at 6:pm
Location :Beauty By Design Center
To pre-register or for more information
Call (805)6521086

Looking for a real change this election? (Ventura)

2008-06-30T18:31:15-07:00

If you are looking to make a real change this year then the Ventura/oxnard Libertarian meetup is the place to be!We will meet at wine lovers in Ventura to talk about the Barr/root ticket and how we can restore freedom.We a looking for all those folks looking for a change and not just politics usual.This meetup takes place on July 10th at 630 pm or go to meetup.com and type in Ventura/Oxnard Libertarians for more information.

POLYNESIAN EXPLOSION (SB Inn)

2008-06-30T10:29:24-07:00

Celebrate 4th of July at the SB Inn. Brought to you by Pacific Fusion. Enjoy the coastal view. There's dancing, food and fire works! Doors open at 6pm. No Host Bar. Free valet parking. Oh..don't forget the Tahitian dancers too! All these in one place. $45 per person. Seating is limited, call for reservations at 805-451-0707.

Register now to get your Body Arts and Sciences Pilates Certification (Santa Barbara Athletic Club)

2008-06-29T15:20:50-07:00

Who: Body Arts and Sciences International (BASI)

What: Pilates Certifications in Comprehensive Teacher Training and Mat Work Teacher Training

Where: Santa Barbara Athletic Club

When: August 9, 2008-November 16, 2008

For more information: www.basipilates.com

BASI� Teacher Training Program is for the Pilates professional, by the Pilates professional.
It is an educational vehicle, which upholds the standards of the work of Joseph Pilates and teaches the essence of his philosophy. All members of this organization, be it students, graduates, educators or administrators adhere to the ideological belief of providing guidance and nurturing to all that seek to study this method.

Well being is the ultimate goal, and in pursuit of this goal every level of the human condition will be addressed to better each individual as well as the world we live in. No person shall be denied this privilege. BASI� endeavors to grow in substance, not only in size, and will always strive to be true to science, to knowledge, to artistry and to the intentions of Joseph Pilates in providing the finest education possible.

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2008-06-26T10:30:33-07:00

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Headless Household at Sunken Gardens (Courthouse Sunken Gardens)

2008-06-26T05:36:40-07:00

Headless Household goes public! The band is on the schedule for the popular (and free!) "Courthouse Jazz Series," presented by the Santa Barbara Jazz Society. http://www.courthousejazz.com/schedule.html
When: Friday, July 25, 5 to 8 p.m.
Where: Santa Barbara Courthouse Sunken Gardens
Who: Dick Dunlap, Tom Lackner, Joe Woodard, Julie Christensen, Tom Buckner, Sally Barr...celebrating Headless Household's 25th anniversary, and CD-in-progress.

Officiant for wedding (Santa Barbara)

2008-06-25T20:07:59-07:00

With wedding season just around the corner you'll need an Officiant. I will meet and greet. Let me know where and when, will coordinate for rehearsals (dinners) if needed. I have been in hotel operations for over 10 yrs and the experiences can be helpful on your special day.
Congrat!
Stephen

russian concert pianist (Santa Maria,First United Methodist Churc)

2008-06-25T12:49:57-07:00

Russian Master Concert pianist invites lovers of classical music to recital on August 24,at 3p.m.in First United Methodist Church in Santa Maria

Old Mission Alternative Site Art & Craft Show (2227 Garden St., Santa Barbara, Ca)

2008-06-25T12:45:29-07:00

Friday, July 4th, 10am-5pm (free admission) at 2227 Garden St. (corner of Garden and Pueblo St in Santa Barbara)
For 37 years, an Art Show was held in front of the Santa Barbara Old Mission every 4th of July. Four years ago when this event was discontinued,several of the artists took it upon themselves to carry on this Santa Barbara tradition. What has resulted is an alternative site for the Art Show around the corner from The Old Mission on Garden and Pueblo streets.
Art Show enthusiasts will stroll through the show's garden setting on the grounds of the 104 year old residence in Santa Barbara's picturesque upper eastside neighborhood. The shopping atmosphere is relaxed with the lovely background of live harp music and time to talk with over fifty local, professional artisans,chosen not only for the quality of their work, but for the diversity of the show as whole. The wide variety for mediums includes jewelry, photography, paintings, pottery, sculpture, glass, clothing, handbags, dolls and more.
Please come with friends and make this show a part of your July 4th celebration. for further information, Phone Janette at 966-5104, ext. 1

classical pianist (Santa Maria)

2008-06-24T15:17:18-07:00

Russian Concert pianist is available for special events and private instructions.
If you want to make your event special,add live classical music to it!
Contact Natalia at 805 6989093or e-mail to musicqueen@mail.ru

Scavenge Grand Re-Opening (Funk Zone)

2008-06-24T14:21:50-07:00

Santa Barbara's favorite year-round costume, lingerie, wigs, and shoes shop is ..RE-OPENING..!

We are now located at 52 Helena Street in Santa Barbara in the Funk Zone. We are open daily from noon-6pm.

Need a crazy outfit for your 4th of July celebration? You can check out the selection at our website and select instore pickup and it'll be ready for you when you get here. Or just come on down and say hi.

We have everything you need for this weekends theme party, whether it's Disco, Pirate, Superhero or anything in between, we have what you are looking for.

Check out our Sexy Shoes & Boots and spice it up with our huge Sexy Lingerie Collection!

We're open daily from noon-6pm at 52 Helena Street in the Funk Zone!

GRAND OPENING COSTUME BALLOON DELIVERY! 34.90 MONKEYS CHICKENS SAMURI! (9oaks.com)

2008-06-24T12:26:07-07:00

COME TO HTTP://WWW.9OAKS.COM AND VIEW OUR GRAND WEB OPENING OF IN COSTUME BALLOON DELIVERIES, CHOCOLATE DELIVERIES, FLOWERS ALL IN FUN AND SPECTACULAR COSTUMES!

AND AN AMAXING STARTING PRICE OF ONLY 34.90, AND WE WILL EVEN WAIVE THE GAS
SURCHARGE!!

COME VIEW IT NOW AT http://WWW.9OAKS.COM AND GIVE SOMEONE A GIFT THEY WILL NEVER FORGET!!

WE HAVE CHICKENS, ROOSTERS, GORILLAS, SAMURI, GIFTBASKETS, BALLOONS, COCOLATES, ROSES, AND MUCH MUCH MORE!! COME SEE IT TODAY

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Non Profit Raffle - Win a 2008 Lexus RX400h Hybrid (Downtown - SB)

2008-06-24T09:40:16-07:00

LEGAL AID FOUNDATION OF SANTA BARBARA COUNTY IS CURRENTLY SELLING TICKETS FOR THE FOLLOWING PRIZES:

Hurry ~ Only 3,000 tickets will be sold! Early Bird CASH Drawing: 7/8/08

1st Prize: 2008 Lexus RX400h Hybrid
1 for $100.00
3 for $275.00
6 for $500.00
~Courtesy of DCH Lexus of Oxnard~

2nd Prize: 2008 Vespa LX
~Courtesy of Santa Barbara Vespa~

3rd Prize: Sony 52" XBR4 LCD Television
~Courtesy of Creative Stereo & Video~

Call 805-963-6754 x. 103

Who is Legal Aid? Well...

For the past 49 years, Legal Aid Foundation has provided free legal assistance in critical civil matters. Their mission is to ensure equal and meaningful access to the civil justice system to Santa Barbara county residents living at or below the poverty level, those facing language or disability barriers, seniors and others living on fixed incomes such as Social Security, and victims of domestic violence and elder abuse. Services range from the provision of legal information and advice to assistance with the preparation of legal documents and representation in court proceedings. Because of resource limitations, the practice is primarily directed at assisting persons in crisis. They have offices in Santa Barbara, Santa Maria and Lompoc.

Thank you for your support!

Visit the site for additional information on the Hybrid Lexus 2008 Raffle!
Raffle is scheduled to take place on August 8, 2008

www.lafsbc.org
Call 805-963-6754 x. 103

GOT DONATIONS, go the following link to see their Wish List!
http://santabarbara.craigslist.org/wan/720867044.html

FlamencOle Annual Pre Fiesta Gala and Dinner (Historic EL Paseo Restaurant )

2008-06-24T00:01:36-07:00

FlamencOle Dance Theatre proudly presents It's annual pre fiesta dinner and show. Performances by the Antoinette's Rhythm and Dance Academy students with special guest Tony Ybarra and Sonido Moreno. There will be a buffet dinner, silent auction, entertainment and more. Ticket's are $40.00 per person and free for children under three. For ticket information please contact (805)453-6264. All proceeds will benefit the non profit organization FlamencOle Dance Theatre which offers scholarships to Antoinette's Rhythm and Dance Academy dancers as well as children and adults of all ages.

GRAND OPENING COSTUME BALLOON DELIVERY! 34.90 MONKEYS CHICKENS SAMURI! (3425 State Street)

2008-06-23T13:26:37-07:00

greek house cafe (5 w. haley, santa barbara, ca)

2008-06-21T17:21:12-07:00

greek house cafe . voted best greek food in santa barbara @ santa barbara.com
stop by for gyros, greek salads, subs. located at 5 w. haley open m-sat 11-6
phone 805-560-0809 . check out our catering division for weddings and all full service catering any type of food available www.santabarbarapremierecatering.com

Jerry's Birthday Bash - Revived! (Lake Concow campground - Concow, CA)

2008-06-20T23:56:00-07:00

Jerry's Birthday Bash - August 1-3, 2008

A revival of the benefit festival once located at the
North Columbia School House Cultural Center.

Visit JerryBirthdayBash.com

Structured as a benefit festival, Jerry's Birthday Bash will donate proceeds from beer sales to non-profit groups.
This year major donations will be directed to established charity funds aiding people and animals displaced by fire.

Friday & Saturday - 8 pm.

The Deadbeats

2 sets each night!

Performances by:

Swamp Zen - Electric Circus - Jeff Pershing Band - Fred Zeppelin - Izabella - 2Me

Bright Size - The Amblers - Gravy Brain - Glenn Campbell - Candy Apple

The Chris Schadt Band - The Resonators

Alli Battaglia & The Musical Brewing Company

Tickets are available online!

Secure checkout provided by PayPal.
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2008 Festival Ticket Pricing - Prices discounted until July 14 th.

$60 - 3 Day Pass - Camping, car pass, commemorative ticket
$50 - 2 Day Pass - Camping, car pass
$40 - 1 Day Pass - Saturday, car pass, no camping
$30 - 1 Day Pass - Sunday, car pass, no camping

The 3 Day Festival Pass includes a Commemorative "Jerry Birthday Bash" ticket.

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Ticket Purchase Information

Debit and Credit cards may be used for ticket purchase.
Ticket sales are conducted through PayPal's secure web servers.
PayPal DOES NOT require registration to purchase tickets.

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Getting to Lake Concow

Simply, click the link to find Mileage and driving maps.
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Camping & Lodging

Lake Concow provides on-site rustic camping in a private campground.
The site is a mixed pine forest with an open canopy in most areas.

Lodging information is available here.
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Tickets & Personal Information

The Jerry Birthday Bash ticket -shopping cart- will request registration
to ship tickets and confirm identities at Will Call.

No personal information is shared with any parties.

Avoid shipping and insurance charges. Purchase a Will Call pass.

Artists & Vendors Needed! Visit the website.
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Ethnic indian dancer/dancers for a wedding ceremony (santa barbara)

2008-06-19T12:36:40-07:00

We're looking for a dancer or couple female dancers to perform traditional south asian indian dancing at our wedding.Well choreogrphed two female dancers preferred.

** Ventura Makos Surf Camp* (Ventura)

2008-06-16T10:03:06-07:00

It is time to hit the beaches! Classes begin 6/23/08 and run until the end of August.

Please call (805) 312-0713 to schedule group or private lessons or follow the link below:

http://www.venturasurfcamp.com/

See you at the beach!

JURYING--SANTA BARBARA PUBLIC LIBRARY

2008-06-13T12:49:39-07:00

On Sunday, September 14 2008, the SBPL will host a jurying to fill Townley Room and the Faulkner Galleries East and West beginning December 2008. Local artists who have not exhibited in the twelve months prior to December 2008 are invited to submit three works of art between 10am and 12:30pm (work should be picked up between 3:30pm and 4:30pm) in the library's Main Faulkner Gallery at 40 E. Anapamu St. For information on gallery/reception fees and other details please contact Isabel Blakely at 564-5608 or at the email provided.

The Science of Kriya Yoga (Montecito Library)

2008-06-12T19:29:07-07:00

Friday Night- Public Lecture 7pm- Free, donations welcomed

At this lecture the biography of the great Saint and Realized Master of Kriya Yoga Paramahamsa Hariharananda will be portrayed by his long time disciple and teacher Gonesh Baba.
Through the examples of his life the many benefits that Kriya Yoga brings to daily living will be described.

Initiation and meditation program will follow on Saturday and Sunday (Aug. 9th & 10th).

Location:
Montecito Library
1469 E Valley Road
Montecito, CA 93108

Free Talk/Gathering With Tibetan Lama � Namkha Rinpoche at La Casa de (La Casa de Maria , Santa Barbara)

2008-06-11T12:12:09-07:00

Tibetan Lama � Namkha Rinpoche

Presentation at La Casa de Maria

�Forgiveness � The Key to Resiliency�

Contacts:Juliet Spohn Twomey, 805 969-5031, Juliet@lcdm.org
Steven Crandell, 805 965-3443, scrandell@napf.org

Namkha Rinpoche, an associate of the XIVth Dalai Lama, will give a free public teaching at:
La Casa de Maria
800 El Bosque Road, Santa Barbara, CA
Sunday, July 6th
-- 4-6 pm.

The public is welcome, but space is limited to 150 people. So advance registration is required. Please call La Casa de Maria at 969-5031 to reserve a sport. Donations will be appreciated.

In �Forgiveness � the Key to Resiliency� Namkha Rinpoche will explore forgiveness from a Tibetan Buddhist perspective. He will be joined in conversation by Dr. Ed Bastian, president of Spiritual Paths Foundation.

Rinpoche will share practical teachings that we in the West can learn from the tragic experience of the Tibetan peoples. He will share why forgiveness is at the heart of Buddhist practice for both spiritual and practical psychological reasons. Come learn about the practical power of forgiveness from a man whose people have been oppressed and murdered and who personally has been forced into exile. Together we will explore how the Buddhist practice of forgiveness can help all of us achieve internal peace, reconciliation with others and the common good for all beings.

The talk will be followed by a blessing by the Rinpoche.

Namkha Rinpoche is in the lineage of the XIVth Dalai Lama and works closely with His Holiness sharing the wisdom and teachings of Tibetan Buddhism and the story of the Tibetan people. He shares with the XIVth Dalai Lama the goal of teaching world peace through peace of mind, compassion and mutual respect between religions. Rinpoche will also share the hopeful work being done in Tibet to protect and preserve their culture. There will be an opportunity to donate to these humanitarian projects.

This conversation is the second in a quarterly series of �Conversations for the Common Good� sponsored by La Casa de Maria. Each �Conversation� will focus on a theme or issue that is important to the well being of the community. In September we will be exploring Healthcare.

This program is co-sponsored by La Casa de Maria and the Nuclear Age Peace Foundation.

More about the Rinpoche�s Visit

�Namkha Rinpoche is coming here to give Buddhist teachings and additionally speak about the humanitarian projects that are underway in Tibet: schools for the children being built; hospitals under construction, care for the elderly and the necessity for rebuilding several Tibetan monasteries,� says his tour organizer and Santa Barbara resident, Marguerite Gaffney.

According to supporters, the life of Namkha Rinpoche mirrors the story of Tibet and its people. He grew up living a nomadic life-style in Tibet. Now, at the age of 40, he �dedicates his life to preserving the unique riches of Tibetan Buddhist tradition and passing it on to the Western world.�

�Namkha Rinpoche works closely with HH the Dalai Lama and has always wanted to serve His Holiness' main goals, among which the improvement of the Tibetan people's living conditions and the development of world peace through peace of mind, as well as mutual respect between religions.�

The event at La Casa will be the culmination of a 17-day West Coast speaking tour.

Other public events in Santa Barbara include the following teachings:
� �Cultivating Compassion� @ The Center of the Heart Church (487 N. Turnpike Road)--July 1 7:30-8:30 PM
� �Understanding the Pain, Body & Healing Ceremony� @ SB Dance Arts Performance Space � July 3, 7-9:00 P.M.
� �Green Tara Teaching and Instruction� @t Yoga Soup (28 Parker Way) -- July 5 7:30 � 9:30 PM.

On Saturday morning Namkha Rinpoche will hold a special session with the young people at Los Prietos Boys Academy between 10-12 AM. This is not open to the public.

For more information contact Marguerite Gaffney (805) 964 7836 or visit namkha.org for complete speaking tour dates.

Biography of Namkha Rinpoche

Namkha Rinpoche was born in Kham in 1968, in one of the most remote areas of Tibet. At a very young age, he showed signs of being a reincarnated Buddhist teacher (tulku). Despite the very strong Chinese repression against any religious activity, Rinpoche�s father �he an experienced and respected lama� managed to secretly provide him with the deep Buddhist and yogic education a reincarnated lama is supposed to receive. Thus he studied texts, learnt the art of Tibetan rituals, reflected and meditated on compassion and on the nature of mind. As a teenager, Rinpoche studied with the wisest lamas of Eastern Tibet at the time. He also spent seven years in solitary retreat, the first part in a monastery, the second in a cave, completely isolated.

In 1991, as the Chinese oppression against Buddhist had slightly weakened, Rinpoche was recognised by H.H. Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche (foremost lama of the 20�s century and teacher of H.H. the Dalai Lama himself). Rinpoche was also recognised in 2001 by Domang Yangthang Rinpoche and Pema Norbu Rinpoche (highest authority of the Ancient Tibetan Buddhist tradition at the time).

Then, in 1998, as Namkha Rinpoche was quite renowned a Buddhist teacher nearby Lhasa, he organised prayer festivals for the longevity of H.H. the Dalai Lama, despite the dangers of Chinese suppression that any religious manifestation in favour of HH the Dalai Lama entails. At some point, Rinpoche was informed by one of his relatives who worked for the Chinese police, that he was about to be imprisoned. Therefore, he had no choice but to flee to Nepal, crossing the Himalayas by foot.

Since his exile, Rinpoche has mainly dedicated himself to teach Westerners. He now lives in Switzerland where he has founded 3 dharma centres. So far, he has opened centres in Holland, Spain, Lithuania and Sweden. Rinpoche is greatly appreciated by his students for the way he tirelessly makes himself available for them and helps them realise qualities of wisdom, peace of mind and compassion through Buddhism. Rinpoche is the head of numerous humanitarian and cultural preservation projects in Tibet, India and Nepal.

Since Rinpoche left Tibet, he has always worked closely with H.H. the Dalai Lama and his government. Rinpoche is an old friend of Lodi Gyari Rinpoche, special envoy of H.H. the Dalai Lama in Washington D.C. and representative of His Holiness in the current negotiations with the highest Chinese authorities. Rinpoche has always wanted to follow His Holiness� advice and to serve the main goals set up by His Holiness, among which the improvement of the living conditions of the Tibetan people and the development of world peace through peace of mind and mutual respect between religions. This loyalty to His Holiness� work and view is now rewarded as His Holiness has accepted Rinpoche�s invitation to teach in Switzerland in 2009.

Rinpoche�s main visions and projects are of two kinds. The first is to work for the preservation of Tibetan culture and religious tradition. In brief, it is to help Tibetans survive the massive oppression they have endured for 50 years. The troubles endured by Tibetan people are some of the toughest in the history of mankind. The Chinese Cultural Revolution wanted to annihilate Tibetan culture and religion and as a result about one million out of the six million Tibetans have lost their lives since the Chinese invasion. It is only thanks to Tibetan people�s willpower, and thanks to the depth and power of the thousand years old Tibetan Buddhist tradition, with His Holiness the Dalai Lama natural charisma and compassion shining all over the world, that Tibetans can still exist as a nation, although it is still deeply endangered.

Rinpoche�s other project is to create an International Buddhist institute in Switzerland. As many lamas, Rinpoche recognises westerners� strong interest in the study and practice of Buddhism. This makes them the possible missing link in passing on the so endangered Tibetan tradition. He therefore wishes to create a centre of study, practice and retreat that will be a stronghold of Tibetan wisdom in the very centre of Europe, based on the idea, so dear to His Holiness the Dalai Lama, that world peace can only come through the development of inner peace and compassion.

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About the Sponsoring Organizations

The Nuclear Age Peace Foundation -- The Nuclear Age Peace Foundation initiates and supports worldwide efforts to abolish nuclear weapons, to strengthen international law and institutions, and to inspire and empower a new generation of peace leaders. Founded in 1982, the Foundation is comprised of individuals and organizations worldwide who realize the imperative for peace in the Nuclear Age. The Nuclear Age Peace Foundation is a non-profit, non-partisan international education and advocacy organization. It has consultative status to the United Nations Economic and Social Council and is recognized by the UN as a Peace Messenger Organization.

To learn more about the Nuclear Age Peace Foundation, see www.wagingpeace.org/menu/about

For More Information please call Director of Public Affairs, Steven Crandell at 805-965-3443 or email scrandell@napf.org

La Casa de Maria � an interfaith retreat and conference center in Santa Barbara, since 1955, is a place of peace where persons of all faiths can search for truth, engage in dialogue, experience personal growth and engage in the creation of a just and peaceful world, a whole and healthful earth. The goals of La Casa are: to cultivate spiritual growth, to promote the common good of our communities, through art, education and health & healing, to nurture a culture of peace and social justice, and to work for the renewal of the earth.

To learn more about La Casa de Maria, see
www.lacasademaria.org

For more information please call Associate Director, Juliet Spohn Twomey at 805-969-5031 or email Juliet@lcdm.org

Free film screening - "Gag The Whistleblower" (Santa Barbara Library - Faulkner Gallery)

2008-06-10T20:34:29-07:00

The actual title of this documentary film is "Kill The Messenger", however Sibel Edmonds is - very fortunately - still alive.

Soon after 9/11/2001, Sibel Edmonds was a translator of Middle-Eastern languages for the FBI, when she was solicited by a co-worker to join a ring of spies and arms dealers. She reported the strange and inappropriate proposal to her supervisors, who did nothing.

She reported what was going on to FBI bosses, who fired her despite federal whistleblower protections. Next, Sibel went to two US Senators in Washington, on the Senate Intelligence Committee, who confirmed what she was saying, then she and everyone else involved were slapped with gag-orders by the Ashcroft Justice Department, on the grounds of "National Security".

Since then, Sibel Edmonds has become "the most gagged person in US history", forbidden from talking about her case, even in court hearings to try and get her job back. In one bizarre "Star Chamber" ruling, Sibel and her ACLU attorneys were expelled from the courtroom, unable to present her case. Government lawyers were permitted to argue their side of the case in secret, without cross-examination or rebuttal.

This powerful, 84-minute film, made in France in 2006, exposes the corrupt and criminal Bush-Cheney administration all the way back to before 9/11. Most of the dialog is in English, with subtitles for only a few short sections.

7:30pm Saturday, July 5th in the Faulkner Gallery, Central Public Library, 40 East Anapamu Street in downtown Santa Barbara. This film screening is free, however donations would be greatly appreciated to pay for the room rental, which goes back into your community library system.
http://impeachbush.meetup.com/378/calendar/7932241

CRUZIN' FOR LIFE (Santa Maria)

2008-06-09T07:28:56-07:00

CRUZIN' FOR LIFE
Saturday Sept. 27: Car Show Festival at Santa Maria Fairpark, Survivor Parade and cruise thru downtown Broadway. Dinner, auction and dance at Santa Maria Convention Center.
Sunday Sept. 28: Dragster & Funnycar exhibition, Burnout Competition - two shows 10am & 2pm.
Benefits Marian Cancer Center & American Cancer Society.
For More info: 805-937-8008, cruzinforlife@verizon.net, www.cruzinforlife.net

Santa Barbara Beer Festival - Amateur Brewers Needed (Santa Barbara)

2008-05-29T14:48:09-07:00

Santa Barbara�s 1ST Annual Beer Festival

We would like to invite all beer enthusiasts, amateur brewers, and anyone looking to enjoy all your favorite local beers under one tent for the 1st Annual Santa Barbara Beer Festival. This years event is being hosted at the Downtown Brewing Co. on upper state (3744 State St) on Sat. Sept. 20 from 12pm-7pm. All your favorite local breweries will be under one tent. With Food, Music and Beer flowing all day this will be an event to remember...or try to remember.
Every guest will have an opportunity to vote on various categories of beer from each brewery while getting a hand/mouth on explanation of each beer and its ingredients.
There will be an Amateur Brewer Competition for those local home brewers. Judging will be decided my one brew master from each brewery. All results will be posted in the Santa Barbara Independent, Newspress, and KJEE.
Sign ups for the local home brewer competition will be posted soon at www.sbbeerfest.com . For more information email your questions to info@sbbeerfest.com .
Tickets will be available July 1, 2008 and are limited. We hope to see you there.

Beer Enthusiasts of SB
www.sbbeerfest.com
info@sbbeerfest.com

West Beach Music & Arts Festival 2008! (West Beach)

2008-05-28T10:21:31-07:00

The 2008 West Beach Music & Arts Festival tickets have gone on sale!

Get your Early Bird 3 Day Pass at www.westbeachfestival.com

Lineup includes:
Ziggy Marley
Jason Mraz
Natasha Bedingfield
Big Head Todd & The Monsters
Jackie Greene
Kate Voegele
Braddigan ( of dispatch )
Iration
and much more...

This year's festival is 3 days long, and an all ages show. Get your tickets today! Prices go up June 9th!

www.westbeachfestival.com
www.twiinproductions.com

If you have questions contact alice@twiinproductions.com