Carpinteria Community Library invites young and old (and everyone in between) to come out for Frosty Fest, a winter-themed party on Saturday, Dec. 10, from 10 a.m. to noon at 5141 Carpinteria Ave. The community event will feature fun family activities that are free for all. At 2 p.m. that afternoon, the library will close to participate in the Holiday Spirit Parade, which starts at 3 p.m. on Linden Avenue.
The Carpinteria City Council will hold its next regular meeting on Monday, Nov. 28 at 5:30 p.m. In accordance with State guidance, the City will provide both in-person and virtual attendance and participation options for the meeting.
Members of the public may attend the meeting at City Hall, 5775 Carpinteria Ave. or view the meeting live at www.carpinteria.ca.us, 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 http://bit.ly/3F4bhdo. Comments posted on social media will not be provided to council members.
The City of Carpinteria wishes you and your loved ones a wonderful Thanksgiving holiday. City Hall is closed today and tomorrow, Nov. 24 and 25. Also, the Carpinteria Community Library and Community Pool are closed Nov. 24 and 25 so that our staff may enjoy the holiday.
The City of Carpinteria will hold its final ABOP Collection event of 2022 on Saturday, Dec. 10, from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. at City Hall, 5775 Carpinteria Ave. At ABOP, residents can bring antifreeze, batteries, oil and paint for free disposal. Additionally, the City accepts up to three small household electronics (for example, microwaves, televisions, handheld devices), compact fluorescent lightbulbs, and fluorescent light tubes (limit six) and mercury based thermostats. This event is free of charge to residents. Please keep items separated and only bring those items that are accepted. If you have items not listed above, please visit lessismore.org or hold them until the City’s annual Household Goods and Hazardous Waste Day.
Carpinteria Valley Water District is projecting a potential 30% water supply shortage if drought continues. As a result, CVWD Board of Directors approved Ordinance 22-1 declaring Stage 3 drought condition and new watering restrictions on Nov. 9. Visit CVWD.net for information on the drought, summary of new watering restrictions, available rebates and conservation actions.
*Photo courtesy of County of Santa Barbara shows Lake Cachuma at 31.6% of capacity on Nov 14, 2022.
Would you like to receive up to $3,000 toward an earthquake retrofit of your house? Registration is now open for the Earthquake Brace + Bolt (EBB) program, which provides homeowners up to $3,000 to strengthen their home and lessen the potential for earthquake damage. Income-eligible homeowners may qualify for an additional Supplemental Grant on top of the $3,000 EBB grant. Find out more at https://earthquakebracebolt.com/How-Our-Program-Works/EBB-Registration-Process
Holiday-focused fun and festivities will make downtown Carpinteria merry and bright on Saturday, Dec. 10. The well-loved Holiday Spirit Parade will take place on downtown Linden Avenue at 3 p.m., followed at 5:30 p.m. by Hospice of Santa Barbara’s Light Up a Life event at the Seal Fountain. Prior to the parade, the Carpinteria Community Library will hold its Frosty Fest from 10 a.m. to noon at 5141 Carpinteria Ave. and the Lynda Fairly Carpinteria Arts Center will host an Arts & Crafts Faire from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 855 Linden Ave.
3C-REN (Tri-County Regional Energy Network) has partnered with the Carpinteria Community Library to host a DIY Home Energy Savings Toolkit Workshop on Saturday, Nov. 19 from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the library, 5141 Carpinteria Ave. The workshop will cover the tools, equipment and a guide to help you save energy and increase the comfort of your home. The kit has FREE items for you to install in your home as well as tools to conduct your own home-assessment and later return after use. Additionally, the presentation will cover how 3C-REN can help you save energy and make your home healthier and more comfortable. Register at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/diy-toolkit-workshop-carpinteria-community-library-tickets-449702762067
The Carpinteria Community Tennis and Pickleball Courts will be open for free play throughout the week of Thanksgiving, Nov. 21-27, and during a winter break, Dec. 19 – Jan. 2. During these free periods, the courts, which are located on Palm Avenue adjacent to the Carpinteria Community Pool, will be open on a first come first served basis and should only be used during daylight hours. On an ongoing basis, the courts are free and open every Sunday.
In anticipation of large numbers of travelers over the Thanksgiving holiday, the Amtrak Pacific Surfliner will require advanced reservations to travel on board Pacific Surfliner trains and connecting bus service beginning Wednesday, Nov. 23 through Monday, Nov. 28. Additional train cars and shuttle buses will be used to increase the number of available seats. However, customers are strongly encouraged to plan ahead and book early to guarantee available tickets. Visit PacificSurfliner.com/holiday to learn more and book a trip.
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