Film Club is the just the ticket! AgeWell and Carpinteria Community Library have collaborated to bring Film Club to Carpinteria. Weekly Thursday afternoon movie screenings will kick off on July 11 at 2 p.m. with the 2018 documentary “The Biggest Little Farm.” The club will meet at the Carpinteria Veteran’s Hall, 941 Walnut Ave., and will discuss each film after viewing.
Carpinteria Community Library’s fun and informative Wild Things series continues this week with a talk about the preservation of the Carpinteria Bluffs Nature Preserve and Rincon Bluffs. Two representatives from the Land Trust for Santa Barbara County will present on the collaborative work between the Land Trust, the City of Carpinteria, Citizens for the Carpinteria Bluffs and other local stakeholders to conserve the open space. They will also discuss some of the amazing wildlife that can be observed at the two properties by exploring citizen science data.
The talk will take place on Thursday, July 11 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the Carpinteria Community Library, 5141 Carpinteria Ave.
Come spend time in nature and meet new friends by restoring Santa Monica Creek Trail!
Help us create habitat for pollinators and prevent non-native invasives from crowding out the newly planted natives.
Join us on Saturday, July 13 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 4405 El Carro Lane. You can come when you can and stay as long as you want. Please bring gloves, hat, and water.
For more information, contact Ray Kolbe at (805) 703-3429
Three Carpinteria City Council seats will be up for election in the General Election on Nov. 5, 2024, and the window for candidates to file required election paperwork opens on July 15.
In this election, representatives from Council Districts 2 and 4 will be elected by districts for the first time, beginning their four-year terms in December 2024. Additionally, Councilmember Roy Lee’s seat for District 3, which he will vacate due to his election to the Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors, will be filled for a two-year term starting in December 2024.
Candidates must be registered voters residing in the district they wish to represent. The filing period for candidacy paperwork closes on August 14. Carpinteria residents interested in election details are encouraged to review election materials and district maps at https://carpinteriaca.gov/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Election-Fact-Sheet_2024.pdf
It’s your party and you don’t have to cry about cost! The AgeWell team will present “Perfect Party Planning on a Budget” at the next installment of its Lecture Series on Thursday, July 11 at 9:30 a.m. at the Carpinteria Vet’s Hall, 941 Walnut Ave.
At this presentation, you’ll learn all the tips and tricks to throw an unforgettable bash without emptying your wallet. Whether you’re celebrating a birthday, anniversary or just want to host a fabulous get-together, AgeWell has you covered! The lecture series is free and aims to educate and entertain Carpinteria seniors.
July is National Parks and Recreation Month, and Carpinteria is joining the celebration! Pictured here, the Carpinteria City Council honors the Parks, Recreation & Community Services Department at its July 8 meeting.
Why is our Parks & Rec Department so important? Spending time outdoors improves mental and physical health, while parks provide space for sports, swimming, and enjoying nature. The City of Carpinteria’s Parks, Recreation & Community Services Department manages a wide diversity of programs aimed at engaging our community members of all ages and interests. These include Carpinteria Community Library, AgeWell, Carpinteria Community Garden, Carpinteria Community Pool, Junior Lifeguards, and of course all of our wonderful parks!
Join us this July in celebrating Parks and Recreation Month! Get outside, explore our parks, and take advantage of the many programs offered.
We are currently seeking passionate individuals to step up as Volunteer Leads for future habitat restoration events. As a Volunteer Lead, you will play a crucial role in organizing, motivating, and guiding our volunteers to achieve our shared goals.
Volunteer Leads will conduct restoration events that help build native habitat and resilience. This opportunity will enhance your leadership, communication, and organizational skills, while building lasting relationships with fellow volunteers and community members.
If you are interested in becoming a Volunteer Lead, please fill out our Volunteer Lead Interest Form at https://forms.gle/cKoXpouCRNfAQNJW8 by July 31. We will be holding an online informational session to provide more details and an in-person training on how to conduct a restoration event. More information on dates will be coming soon!
Questions? Contact lindsaye@carpinteriaca.gov
The Carpinteria City Council will hold its next regular meeting on Monday, July 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/3LcZdst.
???? ????♀️ Approve a proclamation designating July as Park and Recreation Month.
???? Review home sales prices and adjust the 2024 in-lieu affordable housing fee pursuant to Carpinteria’s Inclusionary Housing Requirement, and, consider adjusting the 2024 affordable housing in-lieu fees for condominiums and single-family dwellings.
???? Adopt the recommendations of the Traffic Safety Committee.
???? Award Construction Contract for the Via Real Stormwater Project to Toro Enterprises, Inc.
???? Closeout of Carpinteria Skate Park Project.
✒️ Consider Legislation Position Letter Opposing Assembly Bill 2557.
???? Introduce an amendment to the City’s Local Coastal Program that makes changes to regulations concerning Accessory Dwelling Units and Junior Accessory Dwelling Units.
???? Amend of the Carpinteria Municipal Code regarding Purchasing System and approval of the City’s Procurement Policy.
????????????Amend the Conditions of Employment for Miscellaneous Unrepresented and Management Personnel including amendments to classification, work schedules, compensation adjustments, leave, holidays and health benefits.
The City of Carpinteria wishes you a wonderful Independence Day! In observance of the holiday, City facilities including City Hall, Carpinteria Community Library and the Carpinteria Community Pool will be closed today. Thank you for your understanding.
The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued Excessive Heat Warnings and a Fire Weather Watch for parts of Santa Barbara County for July 2-8. Temperatures are expected to be high throughout the County, with Cuyama, Santa Ynez Valley and interior mountain areas forecast to exceed 100 degrees!
Beat the heat by staying indoors, staying hydrated and avoiding strenuous activities. Locally, the Carpinteria Community Library at 5141 Carpinteria Ave. welcomes anyone seeking relief from the heat. Additionally, the County of Santa Barbara has compiled a list of cooling centers that will be updated on www.ReadySBC.org. Detailed weather forecasts are available at https://www.weather.gov/lox/.
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