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🌱 How one local leader transformed arts access in Santa Ynez Valley.

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In today's newsletter:

  • How one local leader transformed arts access in Santa Ynez Valley.

Also on today's calendar: Notice of Bereavement Support Group and 8 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Areas of low clouds, then sun, with a high of 86 and low of 53 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Friday: Sunny and very warm, temps: high: 93, low: 50.
  • Saturday: Hot with sunshine, with a high of 97 and low of 53 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Esther Jacobsen Bates to Receive County's 2026 Leadership in the Arts Award (independent.com) — A longtime arts advocate who has strengthened programs across the Santa Ynez Valley is being honored with Santa Barbara County's 2026 Leadership in the Arts Award. Esther Jacobsen Bates is recognized for decades of expanding arts education, leading local museums, and supporting cultural nonprofits that directly benefit valley schools, families, and artists.
   

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🗞 Nearby News

Solvang

  • 7 Best California Towns For A Weekend Trip (worldatlas.com)
  • Coastal Cleanup Day SB County: Volunteers Remove 5,600+ Pounds (edhat.com)
  • Esther Jacobsen Bates to receive 2026 Leadership in the Arts Award (lompocrecord.com)

Los Olivos

  • Two Towns, 2 Opening Nights: NatureTrack Film Fest (independent.com)
  • Dr. Bonnie Franklin: Rabies Is Still a Real Threat, So Why Doesn't Santa Barbara County Require Cat Vaccinations? (noozhawk.com)

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!)
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