Gail Arnold
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- Sep 29, 2026
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- Jul 7, 2026
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Friendship Center Hosts Family Reunion on Its 50th Anniversary (opens the original)
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On September 27 at the Carousel House, Friendship Center (FC) celebrated 50 years of providing day care programming for adults living with dementia. Members, family and friends of current and past members, staff, volunteers, and supporters gathered to reconnect, reminisce, and celebrate this treasured nonprofit. With members of the FC community thinking of themselves as a big family, the free event indeed had the feeling of a family reunion. The 200 guests enjoyed a picnic lunch, music by the ba
Community Comes Together at Goleta Dam Dinner (opens the original)
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Last Saturday on the scenic shore of Lake Los Carneros, hundreds of Goleta residents — from toddlers to seniors — enjoyed the annual Goleta Dam Dinner. Hosted by the City of Goleta and the Goleta Valley Historical Society, the free event was open to everyone, with no ticket or even an RSVP needed. There was no need to bring a dish to share, though many did, in line with the spirit of community that permeated the event. In an interview, Goleta Mayor Paula Perotte shared that the city started the
The First Fiesta in Montecito Event is a Big Hit (opens the original)
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On July 30, the first ever Fiesta in Montecito event brought out hundreds of people from Montecito and beyond for a festive, public, al fresco celebration, featuring fabulous dance performances, an entertaining and informative Fiesta fashion show, poetry readings from this year’s Fiesta Poetry contest, mariachi music, and more. Spirits ran high, with palpable enthusiasm in the air for the 2026 Fiesta season. Held in one of Coast Village Road’s parking areas, the event was emceed by the event’s o
Lotusland’s ‘Botanical Splendor’ Fundraiser Delights 500 Guests (opens the original)
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On July 18, 500 supporters of Lotusland enjoyed a fantasy-like experience at the world-renowned, breathtakingly beautiful garden, while raising more than a net $1.5 million to sustain the nonprofit’s operations. Upon arrival, the florally chic-attired guests were greeted with cocktails, mocktails, and refreshing hors d’oeuvres along a curated garden stroll. On a tiny island in the famed Japanese Garden, artist Andrea Brook played her custom-designed harp, with 26 strings extending more than 60 f
Immigrant Legal Defense Center Hosts Toast to Justice Fundraiser (opens the original)
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On June 24 at the Cabrillo Pavilion, the Immigrant Legal Defense Center (ILDC) held its annual Toast to Justice event, which raised roughly $100,000 in much-needed funding for its incredibly beneficial legal representation, counseling, and other programs. After the reception hour, complete with taco bar and drinks, Board Chair Victoria Greene welcomed guests to the Stories of Hope–themed event. Calling the past 18 months “beyond horrible,” Greene pointed to ICE raids kidnapping community members
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