Good morning, Santa Barbara.

The Santa Barbara Yacht Club hosted its 22nd Annual Charity Regatta on Saturday, Sept.

12, that raised a record $334,690 for VNA Health. Club members, families, and sponsors came together & sailed the coast to support VNA’s mission of compassionate care.

Jodi House will host Paint the Town Blue, a community fundraising event from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Oct.

14, at MOXI’s rooftop Sky Garden where more than 200 guests will celebrate brain injury survivors with art, live jazz & contest voting.

Dennis Beebe, a longtime volunteer who taught children about nature and preserved military history for our community, will be honored as a 2026 Champion of the Valley on Oct.

11 at 4 p.m. at Rancho Carmina in Los Olivos — a recognition of his quiet service.

Santa Barbara entrepreneur Laura Kronen launched her small-batch Davo Tequila in September with four flavors (Blanco, Reposado, Almond Añejo, and Extra Añejo) honoring her late husband’s memory.

It is available at local retailers including Mesa Liquor, Talevi’s, and Liquor and Wine Grotto.

Seimandi and Leprieur Gallery will open the exhibit In Studio by artist Julie Anderson Mathias on Thursday, Oct.

1 from 5-8 p.m. at 33 W. Anapamu St. The show will feature 12 paintings that highlight her interest in color and abstraction and run until Nov. 8.

Santa Barbara's crape myrtle trees showcase vibrant blooms and drought resilience across residential gardens and streets (including San Roque Road, West Alamar, and West Carrillo).

Santa Barbara Beautiful sponsors the Tree-of-the-Month series with City Parks and Recreation.

Cottage Health hosted a sepsis conference that brought together clinicians to share new practices on early detection, maternal sepsis, antibiotic stewardship and AI use in managing sepsis — with honorees Maggie Cote and Jeff Fried celebrated for their contributions.

VNA Health named Sena Woodall, RN, as its new chief operating officer after Jo Ann Mack retired.

Woodall will guide home health & hospice services to enhance patient care with trusted and innovative leadership.

Santa Barbara County Association of Governments invites residents to a free Train Lunch and Learn on Wednesday, Sept.

30 at the Santa Barbara Train Station — 209 State St. Attendees will tour the station, learn shuttle and free pass information, and enjoy street tacos on a come, first served basis.

Harbor Club Hospitality (founded by Grace Austin and Dudley Michael) operates three venues in Santa Barbara that serve local fare from brunch at The Shop to craft cocktails at Rodeo Room and creative dining at Gracie at the Waterfront.