Our April 13 Composting Workshop has been postponed due to upcoming rain. We will still be hosting a bilingual composting workshop on Saturday, April 20 from 11 a.m. to noon, and we’ve postponed the English-only workshop to April 27! If you would like to come and take home a free composting bucket with worms, please RSVP through https://tinyurl.com/carpcompost.
Join us on Sunday, April 14 from 1 to 3 p.m. to help restore the Carpinteria Salt Marsh habitat by removing invasive weeds. We’ll meet at the entrance to the Salt Marsh at the intersection of Sandyland and Ash avenues. Please make sure to bring water, sun protection, closed-toe shoes and gloves, if you have them.
Due to rain in the forecast, we’ve postponed The Dog Day Afternoon, our grand opening for the Monte Vista Dog Park, to April 20. All other details remain the same!
Join us on Saturday, April 20 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. We’ll kick things off with a ribbon cutting at 11 a.m., which will be followed at noon with a hotdog lunch provided by C-DOG while supplies last. Parking is limited at Monte Vista Park, which is located on the north end of Bailard Avenue. Please consider carpooling. Furry friends are welcome!
Spring is a challenging time for young marine mammals that are still learning how to survive on their own. Throughout the season, Channel Islands Marine Wildlife Institute rescue team is very busy monitoring and rescuing animals in distress. If you encounter a marine mammal that is sick, injured, malnourished, entangled, deceased or oiled, please follow these steps:
Remember: Marine mammals are federally protected under the Marine Mammal Protection Act. Violations can result in a civil penalty up to $11,000 as well as criminal penalties up to $100,000 and imprisonment of up to a year or both.
The Carpinteria City Council congratulates the Rotary Club of Carpinteria on the 15th anniversary of the Talent Showcase and commends it for the years of providing music programs and instruments to the youth in the Carpinteria Community.
The Rotary Club of Carpinteria’s Talent Showcase has become a beloved tradition, starting in 2010 with just one performance at the Boys & Girls Club. Led by David Powdrell, Roland Rotz, and Ryan Nakasone, the event quickly grew, moving to the prestigious Alcazar Theatre in 2011 and adding a second show. Over the years, the Showcase has featured over 980 performers – a vibrant mix of singers, dancers, magicians, comedians and school music groups.
Thanks to funds raised by the Showcase, the Rotary has donated $200,000 toward Carpinteria Unified School District’s music programs, providing new instruments, scholarships and even trips to the symphony.
Their efforts now extend beyond music education, with the addition of college scholarships and community grants for arts, athletics and theater programs. The 15th Annual Talent Showcase on April 20, 2024, promises to be another exciting celebration of Carpinteria’s talent and the Rotary Club’s enduring commitment to our community.
Obtaining US Citizenship is no easy feat, but the Carpinteria Community Library is ready to lend a helping hand. A free US Citizenship Workshop led by a local attorney begins on Saturday, April 13, from 10 to 11 a.m. and will take place over four consecutive weeks. All materials are provided, and workshop participants will use the 2024 study guide. The instructor is fluent in Spanish, Portuguese and English. Please register in advance by calling (805) 684-4314 or stopping by the library at 5141 Carpinteria Ave.
Tri-county residents are getting incentives from $4,000 to $11,000 for upgrading to heat pump water heaters. With such high incentives people are eager to know—is a heat pump water heater right for me?!
Join 3C-REN to discuss the pros and cons of heat pump water heaters with expert Gregory Holladay and local residents that live with heat pump water heaters. You’ll be sure to get answers to questions such as:
Don’t miss out—register now!
Is a Heat Pump Water Heater Right for Me?
Thursday, April 11, noon–1 p.m. on Zoom
*Also available in Spanish on April 17 here.
The City of Carpinteria is proud to declare April 7-13, 2024 as National Library Week. We encourage all residents to visit the Carpinteria Community Library at 5141 Carpinteria Ave. and discover the vast resources it offers.
The library continuously adapts to serve the community’s evolving needs, providing diverse collections, programs and partnerships. Our dedicated librarians strive to ensure everyone has access to information and opportunities. They cater to people of color, immigrants, individuals with disabilities and those most vulnerable.
The library fosters lifelong learning, allowing residents to pursue their passions and reach their full potential. Beyond books, it plays a vital role in Carpinteria’s economic well-being by providing internet access, job search assistance, and educational resources.
As a welcoming and inclusive space, the Carpinteria Community Library strengthens our community by promoting connection, knowledge and shared goals.
The Architectural Review Board will hold a preliminary review for a proposal for the Lagunitas Apartments & Mixed-Use Project on Thursday, April 11 at 5:30 p.m. The proposal includes a 159-unit apartment complex, a 2,224-square-foot market/café, one 3,829-square-foot R&D office space, one 2,889-square-foot R&D office space, 301 parking spaces (196 surface spaces and 105 underground spaces), and associated hardscape/landscaping and site improvements. The property is an 8.63-acre parcel zoned Industrial /Research Park (M-RP) and addressed as 6380 Via Real.
The ARB meeting will be held in the City Council Chambers at City Hall, 5775 Carpinteria Ave. The agenda, located at https://bit.ly/3VRf7zp, includes detailed information on how to participate and how to submit public comment.
The Carpinteria City Council will hold its next regular meeting on Monday, April 8 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/3PTFWz0. Comments posted on social media will not be provided to council members.
👯🏠📘Three Proclamations: 1) Celebrating the 15th Anniversary of the Rotary Club of Carpinteria Talent Showcase, 2) Designating April 2024 as Fair Housing Month, and 3) Designating the Week of April 7 – 13, 2024 as “National Library Week”.
🛣️ Approval of the Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account Fiscal Year 2024-25 Project List.
🚧 Second Amendment to the Cooperative Agreement with the Santa Barbara County Association of Governments for Carpinteria Circulation Improvement Funds.
🪑🪑Update on the status of private parklets and provide direction to staff on permitting for permanent private parklets.
🛣️ Construction contract for the 2022 Pavement Rehabilitation Project to Toro Enterprises, Inc.
🚶🏽♂️ Approval of a budget appropriation for the Franklin Creek Trail Improvement Project for Fiscal Year 2023-24.
💵 Senate Bill 329 and potential adjustments to City Council compensation.
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