Events for Saturday, October 6, 2012 The Santa Barbara Independent

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Classes, meetings, lectures and other weekly events for Saturday.

Kettle Bell Conditioning: 7 a.m., Fueled Sports ($7)
Falun Gong Practice: 7:50 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., Alameda Park (Free)
S.B. Swap Meet: 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., S.B. High School
Zumba: 8 a.m. to 9 a.m., Sino West ($7 - $10)
Santa Barbara Farmers Market: 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Santa Barbara and Cota sts.
Aerobic Dance Fitness: 9 a.m., 316-A State St. ($20)
Pre-Ballet Classes: Ages 3-4: 9 a.m. to 9:45 a.m., Koei-Kan Karate Studio
Yoga with a Rope: 9 a.m. to 10 a.m., 1213 State Street, Suite L ($13)
World Dance Workout: 9:15 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., S.B. Dance Ctr. ($10)
Multigenerational Classes: 9:30 a.m., Villa Riviera Retirement Home (Free)
Pre-Ballet Classes: Ages 5-6: 9:45 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., Koei-Kan Karate Studio
Casa del Herrero Tours: 10 a.m., Casa del Herrero ($20)
VIVA: Volunteers for Inter-Valley Animals: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., 133 North D St., Lompoc. (Free)
Architectural Walking Tours of Historic S.B.: 10 a.m. to noon, Meet at City Hall steps, De la Guerra Plaza ($10)
Sex and Love Addicts Anonymous: 10 a.m., Alano Club (upstairs), 235 E. Cota St.
Cachuma Lake Eagle Cruise: 10 a.m. to noon, Cachuma Lake ($7 - $15)
Qigong/Tai Chi: 10 a.m. to 11:15 a.m., Carrillo Recreation Ctr. ($15)
Nature Walk: 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., Cachuma Lake Nature Ctr. ($8)
Traditional Tai Chi: 10 a.m., Oak Park ($10)
Stretch and Tone: 10 a.m. to 11 a.m., S.B. Recreation Center, 100 W Carillo St. (Free)
Eating Disorders Support Group: 10:30 a.m., Unitarian Society
Bilingual Story Time: 10:30 a.m. to 11 a.m., S.B. Central Library
Ballet Class: Ages 7-8: 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., Koei-Kan Karate Studio
Al-Anon: 11 a.m., Hope Community Church
Game Demonstrations: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Metro Entertainment (Free)
Angel Circle: 11 a.m., Manning Park ($20)
Zumba: 11 a.m. to noon, Sino West ($7 - $10)
Beginning Capoeira: 11:15 a.m., Ginga Multicultural Ctr. ($15)
Prenatal Yoga: 11:30 a.m., Yoga Soup
Qigong: Noon to 1:15 p.m., Alameda Park
Junior Ranger Program: 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m., Cachuma Lake Nature Ctr. ($2)
S.B. Ukulele Club: 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., S.B. Maritime Museum (Free)
Stow House Guided Tour: 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., Stow House ($8)
Casa del Herrero Tours: 2 p.m., Casa del Herrero ($20)
Cachuma Lake Eagle Cruise: 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., Cachuma Lake ($7 - $15)
Bilingual Open Shop: 2 p.m. to 5 p.m., Bici Centro ($3)
Flamenco: 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., S.B. Dance Arts ($20)
The Catholic Church of the Beatitudes Weekly Mass: 5:30 p.m., First Congregational Church (Free)
Traditional Irish Music: 6:30 p.m., Dargan's Irish Pub & Restaurant
Ulysses Jasz: 7:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m., James Joyce (Free)
College Karaoke Night: 7:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m., Old Town Tavern (Free)
Live Music: 10 p.m. to 11:45 p.m., Brewhouse
DJs Calvin and Kohjay: Time TBA, EOS Lounge

Saturday, October 6, 2012

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Morning

Baby Basics Class

Expecting parents learn about infant sleeping, feeding, behavior, diapering, and safety to prepare for baby's arrival at home. Must preregister.

8:45 a.m. to noon, Trinity Lutheran Church ($25 - $30)

Making Strides Against Breast Cancer of Santa Ynez

Inspirational, noncompetitive 5k breast cancer awareness walk.

9 a.m., Santa Ynez High School

23th Annual Heart & Sole AIDS Walk/Run

Fundraiser for the Pacific Pride Foundation's programs for people in S.B. County living with, affected by, or who are at risk for HIV/AIDS.

9 a.m., Leadbetter Beach (Free)

Keep Calm and Carry On

Workshop led by American Buddhist monk Kelsang Wangpo exploring methods to find a real strength of mind.

9 a.m. to noon, Mahakankala Buddhist Ctr. ($20)

Relaying Information to Non-Financial Managers

Presented by the S.B. Bookkeepers Association. Led by Alisa Hunt, CPA.

9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., Best Western Pepper Tree Inn ($45 - $60)

Arroyo Hondo Preserve Guided Nature Hikes

Hike through oak woodland and chaparral habitats and observe diverse wildlife and vegetation.

10 a.m. to noon, Arroyo Hondo Preserve (Free)

Bugs

An art workshop with Mary Price.

10 a.m. to noon, Art From Scrap ($8)

Celebrating Inspiration

Grand opening reception for an art exhibit celebrating the gallery's 20th anniversary.

10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Gallery Los Olivos

17th Annual Chumash Inter-Tribal Pow-Wow

The Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Indians holds a weekend of Native American dancing, drumming, and singing, along with food and craft vendors.

10 a.m. to 10 p.m., Live Oak Campground (Free)

Tour of Coal Oil Point Reserve

A two-hour docent-led tour that will focus on the natural and cultural history of the reserve.

10 a.m., Coal Oil Point Reserve (Free)

60th Annual Breakfast with the Authors

Enjoy brunch and conversation with world-renowned children’s authors and illustrators, featuring keynote speaker Lin Oliver.

10 a.m. to 1 p.m., S.B. County Education Office

Smart Financial Planning: How to Plan to Succeed

Mitchell Kauffman, managing director of S.B.-based Kauffman Wealth Services, will lead a two-part course providing tips on how to restore financial confidence and independence.

10 a.m. to noon, Wake Ctr. (Free)

4th Annual Green Home and Building Tour

Tour eco-friendly homes that feature both functional and clean, sustainable building design, plus visit a home show to learn the latest in green building techniques. Presented by the Ojai Valley Green Coalition.

10 a.m. to 4 p.m., The MOB Shop, 110 W. Ojai Ave, Ojai (Free - $10)

Science Day

Families enjoy hands-on fun with science, and teachers of preschool to 8th grade can discover new ideas for use in the classroom. Teachers and their families recieve complimentary admission.

10 a.m. to 3 p.m., S.B. Zoo

2012 California Avocado Festival

An epicurean, entertaining, and educational trifecta.

10 a.m. to 10 p.m., Linden Ave., Carpinteria (Free)

The Free Spirit Fashion and Home Show

S.B. Fiber Arts Guild members will share their creations and talents including garments, accessories, baskets, home items, and jewelry.

10 a.m., Presidio Springs (Free)

PCPA Theaterfest's Halloween Costume Sale

Costumes from the theater's warehouse will be on sale for one day only.

10 a.m. to 3 p.m., 643 S. College Drive, Santa Maria (Free)

Blessing of the Animals

All creatures great and small may be blessed in celebration of the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi.

10 a.m. to 11 a.m., Old Mission Santa Barbara

Learn to Dance “Thriller”

Learn Michael Jackson's infamous group dance to be performed on the Saturday before Halloween at the same moment as thousands of others around the world.

10:15 a.m. to 11 a.m., S.B. Dance Ctr.

5th Annual National Youth Science Day

Robots come to life as an Eco-Bot is assembled to test and measure effectiveness of control surfaces to clean up a hazardous spill, plus exciting science booths, and more.

10:30 a.m. to 3:30 a.m., Foothill Elementary School, 711 Ribera Dr.

Presidio Pastimes

Celebrate S.B.'s Asian American heritage and enjoy performances of taiko drumming, Chinese dragon dance, martial arts, and hula, plus learn folk dancing, make origami, practice calligraphy, enjoy traditional Japanese flute, and learn about ikebana.

11 a.m. to 4 p.m., El Presidio de Santa Bárbara State Historic Park (Free)

19th Annual Mental Health Arts Festival

A showcase for artists with mental health disabilities featuring paintings, sculpture, jewelry, music, and poetry.

11 a.m. to 4 p.m., De la Guerra Plaza (Free)

2012 Harvest Party

Taste a selection of current and new release wines, take a hay wagon ride through a vineyard with winemaker Steve Fennell, enjoy a BBQ lunch and live music, and more.

11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Sanford Winery & Vineyards ($20 - $30)

Afternoon

Retro Pop

Reception for a solo exhibition featuring works by artist Sue Katz.

Noon to 4 p.m., Karpeles Manuscript Library (Free)

S.B. Blues Society Battle of the Bands

Featuring bands Code Blues, Mustangs, Pacific Coast Blues, Alastair Greene Band, Michelle Williams Band, and Mojo Combo.

Noon to 5 p.m., SOhO (Free)

Dance Day Festival

More than 20 dance companies will perform all over downtown S.B., plus mini dance classes, unique dance and visual/performing arts collaborations, screenings of dance films, and more.

1 p.m. to 3 p.m., Multiple locations in downtown S.B. (Free)

Alphafest

Alpha Resource Center holds its annual fundraiser featuring a production of the original play HootenNanny, a silent auction, and an art sale.

1 p.m., Marjorie Luke Theatre (Free)

Craft of the Harvest

Opening reception for a show featuring art made from cultivated sources such as straw, gourds, corn husks, and coconuts.

1 p.m. to 4 p.m., Casa Dolores (Free)

5th Annual Washington School Eco Carnival

Enjoy live music by Spencer the Gardener, carnival games, loads of "fun-raising" activities and prizes, eco-friendly food and drinks, and more.

1 p.m. to 4 p.m., Washington Elementary, 290 Lighthouse Rd. (Free - $20)

Downfield on the Bayou

2 p.m., Rancho Dos Pueblos, Goleta ($150)

The Mac Talley Trip

Live music.

2 p.m. to 5 p.m., Cold Spring Tavern (Free)

Seasonal, Local, Vegan Cooking

Chef and author Scott Sayre will explore the properties of seasonal and macrobiotic cooking, and the ways that mindful food preparation can rejuvenate both mind and body. RSVP.

2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., Whole Foods Market