Good morning, Santa Barbara.

Westerlay Orchids will host its annual Christmas Open House on December 4 from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. at their retail showroom in Carpinteria—Santa will appear for photos at 3:30 p.m. as guests enjoy wine, treats, coffee and a raffle for orchids every 30 minutes.

Starr King Parent-Child Workshop will host its Winter Holiday Market & Silent Auction on November 16 from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at 1525 1/2 Santa Barbara St—this free event offers vendors, food, crafts, and kid-friendly activities with proceeds supporting the preschool program.

Route One Farmers Market launched its Help a Neighbor program in response to the USDA freeze on SNAP benefits—doubling the first $15 spent with EBT to help families get affordable produce.

The nonprofit aims to keep federal dollars in the community and support local farmers.

The South Coast Chamber of Commerce will host its 75th Annual Community Awards Gala on Dec.

5 at The Ritz-Carlton Bacara to honor local leaders for their service to Goleta. Winners include Ron and Patricia Caird, Anant Yardi, Sarah Ashton, the Dos Pueblos Mock Trial team, Kennedy Fick, and Reese Large — they will be recognized for their work in horticulture, education, and community service.

Anna Janelle Jewelry opened its new store on State Street on September 20, where shoppers can find sterling silver, fine jewelry, and 14-karat gold-filled items that mix Dutch style with Santa Barbara coastal warmth.

Owner Anna Janelle Cardenas said she chose the bright, airy space (next to Dune Coffee Roasters) as her long-term home and looks forward to making it a lasting downtown landmark.

Chaucer’s Bookstore will host Santa Barbara author Max Talley for a book talk and signing of his mystery novel 'Peace, Love & Haight' at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Nov.

11 at 3321 State St.—Talley will share details about the book's gritty crime plot set in the Summer of Love.

Ensemble Theatre Company said on November 4 that it chose six new board members—Adam Berger, Dan Burnham, Dan Cerf, Gary Justice, Ellen Robinson, and Helene Segal—to help run its shows in Santa Barbara.

The new leaders bring strong business and community skills to boost local theatre.

The Righetti High School Agriculture Department hosted Kinderpatch, an ag-themed event that served over 800 elementary students from across the county with pumpkin games, a hay maze and a petting zoo.

All visitors received a free pumpkin grown by RHS students—200 FFA volunteers helped run the event that has been held for over 30 years.

Santa Barbara City College now offers an online ADHD exam that gives students results as fast as five days—this one to one and a half hour assessment costs $189 and lets test-takers pause and resume as needed to reduce delays in getting diagnostic appointments.

The service, run through Mentavi Health for DSPS students, addresses the long wait times and high costs of traditional in-person evaluations.

The Los Padres National Forest has tentatively scheduled prescribed burns at campgrounds, trailheads, and fire stations from November through December to reduce wildfire risk — officials will only ignite burns when weather conditions guide smoke away from populated areas — and residents are advised to take precautions if smoke is evident.

Santa Barbara’s Dwight Murphy Field renovation reached 25% completion as crews demolished park structures and began installing underground utilities to build the all-abilities playground—officials said the project began in June and will reopen in spring 2027.

On Nov 3, the Central Coast Tri-County Community Health Workers/Promotores Capacity Building Collaborative received a national ACAP award for its work helping underserved residents—key partners including Children and Family Resource Services, Family Service Agency, and the Center for Family Strengthening were honored for their role in providing community health services.

On November 4th, thousands of low-income seniors and people with chronic illness experienced growing food insecurity as SNAP benefits were cut nationwide, leaving many without their last line of defense against hunger.

Organic Soup Kitchen in Santa Barbara urged neighbors to donate and support its MTM and Nutrition & Food Security Programs—designed to deliver organic meals and help prevent hunger.

Eight UCSB men’s soccer players earned All-Big West honors after the Gauchos won the regular-season conference title.

Standout Calle Mollerberg was named Defensive Player of the Year + Steinar Bjornsson was Freshman of the Year, and the team will host the Big West Semifinal on Nov. 9 at Harder Stadium.

Jack Johnson's Double Feature Surf Film Night

6-8:30 p.m. — Arlington Theatre — Tickets available through request system — Enjoy classic surf films paired with live music from Jack and Friends.

David Sedaris Live

7:30-9 p.m. — Arlington Theatre — Tickets available — Experience the wit and charm of David Sedaris as he shares new stories and diary entries.

Santa Barbara Half Marathon & 5K

7 AM – 12 PM — Loquita Santa Barbara — Cost info not specified — Experience the scenic beauty of Santa Barbara while running in a half marathon or 5K.

Repair Cafe Santa Barbara

6-8 p.m. — Rancho Goleta Lakeside — Free entry — Gather with neighbors to repair, recycle, and restore your items in a friendly community setting.

Evening with Judy Collins and Tom Rush

7-8:30 p.m. — Lobero Theatre — Ticketed event — Experience the enchanting voice of Grammy award-winner Judy Collins alongside the legendary Tom Rush in a memorable concert.

Object-Oriented Programming in C# Training Class

9 a.m. - 5 p.m. — GSA Training — $2250 — Enhance your software development skills with expert-led C# programming training in Santa Barbara.

Samantha Fish Concert

7:30-10:30 p.m. — Lobero Theatre — Not specified — Experience the GRAMMY®-nominated musician showcasing her new album alongside Southern rock powerhouse Robert Jon & The Wreck.

Shine On - Pink Floyd Tribute

7:30-9 p.m. — Lobero Theatre — Tickets available — Experience the magic of Pink Floyd's iconic music brought to life by Shine On with stunning stage design.

UCSB Chamber Players Concert

7:30-10:30 p.m. — Karl Geiringer Hall — Ticketed event — Experience an evening of captivating chamber music performed by talented musicians from UCSB.

SBHS Class of 2005 Reunion

7-10 p.m. — Arlington Theatre — $40 — Celebrate 20 years since graduation with light bites, a photobooth, and nostalgic 2005 drink specials.