Author: Lea Boyd

This week, the Alcazar Theatre will host the premiere of “Twice Lost,” an independent featurette that explores guilt, betrayal and hope. The screening will take place on Thursday, June 6 at 7 p.m. at the Alcazar Theatre, 4916 Carpinteria Ave. Following the film, a panel made up of the filmmakers and cast members will discuss important themes of the film, including relationships and mental health. Sponsored by the City of Carpinteria, the screening is free. Reserve your seat in advance at https://www.thealcazar.org/

Unsure which plastics are recyclable? Check their resin code!

On most plastic products, you will find the recycling symbol and within the symbol, there is a number ranging from 1 to 7. Although manufacturers use the recycling symbol, not all plastics are recyclable due to current markets and what region you are located in. Remember: everything you recycle should be dry and free of any food residue. To minimize plastic waste, switch to reusables or look at the code before purchasing to ensure recyclabili

This guide is based on City of Carpinteria’s 2024 available program and subject to change in the future. We appreciate everything you are doing to help keep the planet clean! If you have any questions, please contact the Sustainability Division at sustainability@carpinteriaca.gov

Dozens of Carpinteria kiddos are becoming great swimmers and water polo players while having lots of fun in our programs at Carpinteria Community Pool. If you’re interested in getting your child onto our swim team or water polo team, we will hold mandatory tryouts this month. Swim team tryouts are scheduled for Tuesday, June 11 from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. and water polo tryouts are on Thursday, June 13 from 3:30 to 5 p.m. All tryouts will be held at Carpinteria Community Pool, 5305 Carpinteria Ave.

Swim team participants will be expected to have experience swimming freestyle and backstroke, and must be capable of participating in a 1-hour swim practice. This is not a learn-to-swim program. The program is for ages 5 and up.

To qualify for the water polo team, participants must meet the requirements for the swim team and be able to pick up and throw a ball while treading water. The water polo team is open to 10-14 years olds (fourth- through eighth-graders). Water polo team members are also on the swim team and may attend swim practices.

Water polo practices are Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:30 to 5 p.m. Swim team participants will be grouped by skill level, and practice times and days depend on grouping.

Learn more by calling the pool at (805) 566-2417 or emailing kalynp@carpinteriaca.gov.

Seniors, it’s time to mark your calendars for all the great programs on the horizon. The month of June is jam-packed with activities, including new pickleball opportunities, a Saturday excursion and a new weekly Tai Chi/Qigong class. As usual, our AgeWell team has scheduled an incredible line-up of Senior Lectures taking place Thursdays at 9:30 a.m. at the Veterans Hall Meeting Room, 941 Walnut Ave. Find the full June AgeWell calendar and all the details in the June AgeWell newsletter at  https://carpinteriaca.gov/agewell/

Families of graduates, before purchasing balloons for your loved ones, please remember recent updates to the City’s regulations:

• Mylar or foil balloons are prohibited within the City of Carpinteria. These balloons are a common pollutant and can cause harm to marine wildlife.
• Latex balloons can be used, but remember not to release them!

We recommend you to use fun, alternative celebratory items like flowers or leaf confetti to celebrate your graduate. Thank you for your support!

This year marks the 160th anniversary of Girls Inc., the nation’s longest-running girls leadership program! Founded in 1864 to support young women after the Civil War, Girls Inc. has grown into a powerful force, advocating for over 100,000 girls across North America.

Locally, Girls Inc. of Carpinteria plays a vital role equipping girls with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to become strong, smart and bold leaders. Studies show Girls Inc. girls demonstrate positive changes in health, academic success and character development. They boast higher attendance rates and math scores, and advocate for crucial issues like mental health and equal opportunities.

The City Council proudly congratulates Girls Inc. on this incredible milestone and thanks them for their enduring commitment to empowering girls for 160 years!

Calling all bird lovers! At our next Senior Lecture on Thursday, May 30 at 9:30 a.m., local birder John Callender will present on how to pick up the hobby of birding in Carpinteria. The free lecture will take place at Carpinteria Veterans Memorial Hall, 941 Walnut Ave. Callender will introduce some of the birds in our backyard and recommend ways to get involved in local birding.

Carp Chalk Walk soon will transform Carpinteria’s downtown sidewalks into an outdoor art gallery, and locals and visitors are all invited to take part in the free event on June 8 and 9.

Taking place on Saturday and Sunday, June 8 and 9, Carp Chalk Walk invites participants to unleash their artistic talents on designated sections of Linden and Carpinteria avenues. The event, which is funded by the City of Carpinteria and the Downtown T Business Advisory Board, fosters a collaborative spirit within the community.

Registration for Carp Chalk Walk is free and open to everyone – individuals, families, non-profits and businesses! Participants can register online at https://carpinteriaartscenter.org/carpchalkwalk. Free art supplies will be available for pick-up at the Lynda Fairly Carpinteria Arts Center, 865 Linden Ave., on both event days between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. Minors must be accompanied by an adult.

For more information and to register for Carp Chalk Walk, please visit https://carpinteriaartscenter.org/carpchalkwalk. Let’s turn Carpinteria into a masterpiece together!

SpaceX is targeting Tuesday, May 28 for Falcon 9’s launch of the ESA EarthCARE mission to low-Earth orbit from Vandenberg Space Force Base. Liftoff is targeted for 3:20 p.m. If needed, a backup launch opportunity is available on Wednesday, May 29 at the same time.

About eight minutes after liftoff, Falcon 9’s first stage will land at Vandenberg Space Force Base. There is the possibility that residents of Santa Barbara, San Luis Obispo and Ventura counties may hear one or more sonic booms during the landing, but what residents experience will depend on weather and other conditions.

SpaceX’s live webcast will begin approximately 15 minutes before Falcon 9’s liftoff at spacex.com/launches.

The Carpinteria City Council will hold its next regular meeting on Tuesday, May 28 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/3QZbKmW. Comments posted on social media will not be provided to council members.

???????????? Proclamation celebrating the 160th Anniversary of Girls Inc.

???????? New Employee Introduction: Jeanette Gant, Parks, Recreation & Community Services Director; Josef Gottwald, Community Garden Coordinator; Francisco Morales, Parks & Facilities Attendant; and Scott Toepfer, Parks & Facilities Attendant.

????️Southern California Gas Company Hydrostatic Testing Operation Presentation.

????️ Resolutions calling the November 5, 2024 General Municipal Election and requesting the Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors to consolidate said election with the Presidential General Election to be held the same day, and adopting regulations for Candidate Statements.

????️ Potential November 2024 Transient Occupancy Tax Measure.

???? Introduction of an amendment to Carpinteria Municipal Code Chapter 5.40 to permit outdoor live entertainment. This would amend the definition of “place of entertainment” to include outdoor portions of premises open to the public.

???? Status Report on the City’s 2023-2031 Housing Element certification and approach to rezoning candidate sites under Program 1 (Adequate Sites to Accommodate Regional Housing Needs).

????️ Resolutions concerning the continuation of the following districts for Fiscal Year 2024-25: Street Lighting District No. 1; Lighting, Landscaping and Right-of-Way Improvement District No. 3; Parking and Business Improvement Area Assessment District No. 4 and Assessment District No. 5.

????????‍⚖️ An amendment of the Carpinteria Municipal Code to modify the compensation of the Carpinteria City Councilmembers pursuant to Government Code Section 36516.

???? Law Enforcement Services Budget Considerations, including Community Resource Deputy Position and Summer Augmentation Patrol.