Author: Lea Boyd

Creek Week fun abounds!

On two consecutive Saturdays, Sept. 21 and 28, from 10 a.m. to noon, we’re offering a free docent tour to learn about how our creeks have created our salt marsh and created a home for many creatures.

Meet at the Carpinteria Salt Marsh Nature Park entrance across from the corners of Sandyland Road and Ash Avenue in Carpinteria.

For more information call (805) 886-4382.

What’s better than a kayak tour off the biodiverse coast of Carpinteria? A FREE kayak tour off the coast of Carpinteria!

Join us during Creek Week for this special Wildlife Paddle on Sunday, Sept. 22 from 9 a.m. to noon.

Space is limited, and RSVPs are required. Email  sustainability@carpinteriaca.gov to secure a spot or learn more!

We’re excited to kick off Creek Week with Coastal Cleanup Day on Saturday, Sept. 21 from 9 a.m. to noon at numerous local beaches. Learn more and sign up to participate at ExploreEcology.org/CCD.

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➡️ Our Recreation Leader will assist with the planning and delivery of recreational programming activities for various age groups, including children, teens, adults and seniors. Learn more about the position and apply at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/carpinteriaca/jobs/4651681/recreation-leader?pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs

On Sept. 9, the Carpinteria City Council voted unanimously to recognize Sept. 15 to Oct. 15 as Hispanic Heritage Month in honor of people from Spanish-speaking countries, especially those of Latin America.

This proclamation highlights the many contributions Hispanics have made to Carpinteria, California and the country, and it promotes greater awareness of the rich history and culture of the Hispanic community.

Please see the full proclamation here https://carpinteria.granicus.com/MetaViewer.php?view_id=2&clip_id=1504&meta_id=95536

The City of Carpinteria has designated September as Library Card Sign-up Month and encouraged all residents to sign up for their own library card today. 

A library card empowers all people to explore new passions and interests, and libraries provide books, resources, programs and inclusive spaces to learn and explore.

Do you have a library card? If the answer is yes, bravo! If the answer is no, just head on over to Carpinteria Community Library where one of our wonderful staff members will help you get your very own library card!

Creek Week, Santa Barbara’s annual celebration of all things creek, watershed and ocean, will take place Sept. 21 – 28 this year and include lots of events close to home for Carpinterians! See event listings below and find additional details at https://sbcreekweek.com/

• Coastal Cleanup Day: Saturday, Sept. 21, 9 a.m. – noon, various beaches
• Yoga at Linden Field: Saturday, Sept. 21, 9 – 10 a.m.
• “Creeks Help Make the Carpinteria Salt Marsh” Tour: Saturday, Sept. 21, 10 a.m. – noon. Carpinteria Creek Restoration: Sunday, Sept. 22, 10 a.m. – noon, meet at Creek Park parking lot on the west side of the Rancho Granada Mobile Home Park
• Wildlife Paddle, Sunday, Sept. 22, 9 a.m. – noon, RSVP required, sustainability@carpinteriaca.gov
• Yoga at Linden Field: Tuesday, Sept. 24, 9 – 10 a.m.
• Call of the Wild: Adventure Tales of Men in Nature: Tuesday, Sept. 24, 5:30 – 6:30 p.m., Veterans Memorial Meeting Room, 941 Walnut Avenue
• Carpinteria Bluffs Sunset Walk: Wednesday, Wednesday, Sept. 25,  5:30 – 6:30 p.m., Carpinteria Bluffs at end of Bailard Avenue.
• Guided Tour of the UC Carpinteria Salt Marsh Reserve: Saturday, Sept. 28, 9 – 10:30 a.m., Registration required by emailing ajbrooks@ucsb.edu
• “Creeks Help Make the Carpinteria Salt Marsh” Tour: Saturday, Sept. 28, 10 a.m. – noon, meet at Marsh entrance across at Sandyland and Ash avenues

We are excited to announce that Noah Alvara has joined the City of Carpinteria team as an accounting technician. Noah holds a Bachelor’s degree in Finance from California State University at Northridge, and his experience in finance includes a successful internship with our Finance Department and seven years as a Lead Technician at CVS Pharmacy.

Outside of work, Noah enjoys painting, snowboarding and soccer. An Oxnard resident, Noah is still getting to know Carpinteria. He is impressed with our charming downtown and recently enjoyed a delicious lunch at Lao Thai.

At its Sept. 9 meeting, the Carpinteria City Council awarded a proclamation designating September 8 – 14 as Celebrate Community Week to recognize the hardworking efforts Carpinteria service organizations provide the community. In recognition of Celebrate Community Week, local service organizations are planning to partner on projects related to health and wellness, food insecurity and hunger, education and literacy, and the environment. As pictured here, Carpinteria Rotary Club representatives attended the Council meeting and accepted the proclamation.

We are thrilled to welcome Ryan Benson as the City of Carpinteria’s new Management Analyst. Ryan has been a valuable part of our team for the past six months, working as a Management Intern. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from University of California, Los Angeles and recently completed his Master’s degree in Business Administration from California Lutheran University. Before his internship at the City, he worked as a Systems Engineer for the Department of the Navy. Outside of work, Ryan enjoys cooking, swimming, and playing the guitar.