Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Department will present a Fraud Prevention class for AgeWell Carpinteria on Thursday, April 3 at 1 p.m. in the Veterans Hall Meeting Room, 941 Walnut Ave. This free session will provide valuable insights on how to protect oneself from fraud and scams, offering practical tips on recognizing common threats and staying safe. Don’t miss this important opportunity to learn how to safeguard yourself and your loved ones.
Carpinteria Beautiful’s Community Cleanup Day is almost here!
Join us on Saturday, March 29, from 9 to 11 a.m. to keep the community clean, green and beautiful. Volunteers should meet at the Amtrak Parking Lot, 499 Linden Ave., to be assigned a location.
Gloves, bags and trash pickers will be available, but we encourage you to bring your own reusable items, if possible. We hope to see you there!
It’s almost that time of year again! This year’s free Annual Household Hazardous Waste Collection event for the residents of Carpinteria will be held on Saturday, April 12 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at City Hall, 5775 Carpinteria Ave.
Please bring only accepted items. Most items are accepted at this event, including
Please limit liquids to 15 gallons total.
The City is not accepting tires, explosives, biohazards or radioactive materials.
*Attention Businesses* Carpinteria Small Quantity Generators MUST have an appointment. Contact sustainability@carpinteriaca.gov to make an appointment (hazardous waste ID number required). Businesses without an appointment and Large Quantity Generators will be turned away.
Outside of this event, Carpinteria households are able to request up to two bulky item collection services every year through EJ Harrison & Sons Inc.
Bicycles can be donated directly to Santa Barbara County MOVE’s Community Bike Shops (Bici Centro) year-round. Bici Centro also offers bike maintenance services, opportunities to learn bicycle repair and maintenance, and a selection of affordable, pre-loved bikes and upcycled bike parts to fix, build, or upgrade your bike. For more information visit movesbcounty.org
For questions or more information, contact sustainability@carpinteriaca.gov.
It’s the end of an era! On March 24, our Public Works team demolished the defunct Carpinteria Beach Store ahead of the summer season. Deemed unfit for use, the aging trailer has not been operational since 2023.
City of Carpinteria merchandise (T-shirts, hats, etc.) is now available for sale at Carpinteria Community Pool, and rentals of kayaks and other beach gear will take place through the boathouse on Ash Avenue during the summer.
Starting Monday, June 16 and ending Friday, Aug. 1, the boathouse will be open daily. The season will continue with weekend-only open hours through Aug. 31.
The Carpinteria City Council will hold its next regular meeting on Monday, March 24 at 5:30 p.m. Members of the public may attend the meeting at City Hall, 5775 Carpinteria Ave., or view the meeting live at https://carpinteriaca.gov/, on Government Access Television Channel 21 or by logging into the Zoom webinar.
The following topics are highlights of the agenda. Additional details and numerous ways for the public to provide comments can be found at https://bit.ly/41YaMMq. Comments posted on social media will not be provided to council members.
If you’re looking for a fun and healthy way to fill some spring break hours, bring the kids for a swim at the pool, 5305 Carpinteria Ave.
Spring break is March 24-28, and during that week, rec swim hours will be Monday through Friday from 12:30 to 3 p.m.
Learn more at https://carpinteriaca.gov/parks-and-recreation/carpinteria-community-pool/
Don’t miss this Santa Barbara County arts grant opportunity!
Some details:
Learn more at https://www.sbac.ca.gov/county-grants
On March 18, the Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors honored Erin Maker as the recipient of the First District Commission for Women Service Award! In her position as the City of Carpinteria’s Environmental Program Manager, Erin dedicates herself daily to championing sustainable initiatives and leading transformative environmental projects.
For over 15 years, Erin has served the City of Carpinteria. Among many other achievements, she successfully launched our Sustainability Division and spearheaded vital new programs in watershed management and clean energy.
As the Board of Supervisors proclamation notes, “Erin’s career has been fueled by a deep commitment to creating a resilient, eco-friendly community where innovation, collaboration and community engagement are at the forefront of every initiative.” We thank Erin for her invaluable contributions and unwavering commitment to Carpinteria.
Learn more here: https://santabarbara.legistar.com/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=7260525&GUID=5553B86D-CB96-4F4F-9528-624A7074A8A7
Our City Librarian at Carpinteria Community Library, Jody Thomas, is preparing to retire, and we’re looking for a new individual to lead our library team.
We extend our heartfelt thanks to Jody for her dedicated service and contributions to the Carpinteria community, and we encourage anyone interested in this opportunity to apply by Wednesday, April 9.
If you know someone who would be a great fit, please share this information: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/carpinteriaca/jobs/4864689/city-librarian?pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs
For more details, please reach out to Javier Gutierrez at javierg@carpinteraca.gov or Teresa Ilasin at teresai@carpinteriaca.gov.
Join Carpinteria-Summerland Fire Protection District at the Alcazar Theatre on Wednesday, March 19 for Wildfires: Be Aware and Prepare, an important event tailored to prepare Carpinteria for the upcoming wildfire season. The free event will feature informative presentations by local representatives, an educational film and a panel discussion. The event will start at 6:30 p.m. and doors open at 6 p.m.To reserve a seat, visit https://www.tickettailor.com/events/thealcazar/1609026
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