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• Knitters & Crafters: Knitters & Crafters Bimonthly Gathering

  • Start
    August 14, 2025
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  • End
    January 22, 2026
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  • Schedule
    10 sessions
  • Location
    Java Station, 4447 Hollister Ave, Santa Barbara, California, 93110

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  Join us for our monthly gathering for an afternoon of knitting, good coffee, and company. Bring all of your own materials. All levels are welcome and help with your project is freely given. Let's sip coffee, chat, and share our projects.

  Bring your current project and a crafty friend. Order a cup and enjoy the conversation! We meet at Java Station on the second and fourth Thursdays of each month from 2-4 PM.

  Note: No meeting on Thanksgiving (Nov 27) or Christmas (Dec 25).

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• Stride by the Tide: Coastal Walks

  • Start
    August 28, 2025
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  • End
    March 31, 2026
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  • Schedule
    81 sessions
  • Location
    Hendry's Beach 2981 Cliff Dr (next to the entrance of The Boathouse restaurant) Santa Barbara, CA, 93109

  

  Join fellow walkers at Hendry's Beach (aka Arroyo Burro Beach County Park) every Tuesday and Thursday morning at 8:40 to walk the beach, visit, make new friends and catch up with old friends, spot whales and dolphins, and get fresh air and exercise. We'll meet at the top of the stairs down to the beach, between The Boathouse restaurant and the lifeguard stand. Some of us walk fast, and some of us stroll. We suggest wearing appropriate shoes to walk on the beach or up to the nearby Douglas Preserve, when the tide is high. After the walk, we will often gather at the picnic tables near our starting point, and share a snack and conversation. Hope to see you there!

  
  

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• Happy Hikers - Rattlesnake Canyon Trail

  • When
    December 19, 2025
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    9:00 AM
  • Location
    Rattlesnake Canyon Trailhead

  
  

  
  

  Several Water Crossings!

  Rattlesnake Canyon Trail. We will hike the beautiful Rattlesnake Canyon trail on Friday.  This is one of Santa Barbara's most popular trails.  (The Rattlesnake Trail is named for its curves, not creatures).

  Rattlesnake is a moderately difficult hike with 3 water crossings. A more strenuous option continuing to Gibraltar Rd. from the meadow area is possible (if open) for those who wish.  The main group will hike the familiar trail to and from the meadow.  This is an out and back hike - go at your own pace and turn back anytime.

  Bring hiking poles to help with stream crossings.

  Hiking Distance:  3.0 miles out and back to the meadow with an elevation  gain of 1000 '.For those going up to Gibraltar Rd.  it is 4.5 miles out and back with a total with 1600' of elevation gain.

  Hiking times: 2-2.5 hours  (go at your own pace). 

  Map link to the trailhead
  

  Join our email list here to receive a weekly email with hike info.

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• TGIF: The Valley Project

  • When
    December 19, 2025
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    5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
  • Location
    The Valley Project, 116 East Yanonali St, Santa Barbara, California, 93101

  

  

  Come celebrate Friday at The Valley Project in the Funk Zone! In true holiday spirit, The Valley Project will be pouring special promotional wines at festive seasonal prices, offering cheerful holiday snacks, and even raffling off something extra special.

  You know that feeling when you step into a place and instantly love it because it’s visually striking and full of character? That’s The Valley Project in Santa Barbara. The tasting room is bright and inviting, featuring a stunning wall-sized chalk mural behind the bar that’s not only impressive, but wonderfully educational. Whether you’re sipping at the counter or relaxing at one of the rustic wooden tables, you can explore Santa Barbara’s wine regions and microclimates just by looking up.

  TGIF events are a great way to kick off the weekend in a fun, relaxed setting. At TGIF, you'll make new friends, reconnect with familiar faces, and get to know the local restaurants and bars. No registration is required—these events are open to Newcomers and graduates, and attendees are welcome to bring a friend along. Come join us, Newbies!

  This is a pay-as-you-go event. Please note that tips are not included in the price of food and beverages. Kindly tip your servers and bartenders when you order (SBNC recommends tipping 20% or more). We want to leave a positive impression in the community and stay true to the Club’s values by treating everyone with respect.

  
  

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• Happy Hikers - Mesa Urban Hike

  • When
    December 26, 2025
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    9:00 AM
  • Location
    Lazy Acres, 302 Meigs Rd, Santa Barbara CA 93109

  La Mesa to Douglas Preserve Urban Hike: 

  This hike is an easy hike with around 360 ft of elevation gain over about 3 miles. We walk mostly through the Mesa neighborhood and around a nature preserve, which will give us some nice ocean views on a clear day. This hike is dog friendly and please feel free to invite family and friends to join us as well. 

  • Start at Lazy Acres Parking Lot (302 Meigs Rd, Santa Barbara CA 93109) Lazy Acres Market - Santa Barbara

  • Walk down to and through La Mesa Park to the foot bridge, which will connect through to El Camino de la Luz.

  • At Olive Rd we will go left towards Edgewater way

  • Right on Edgewater Way until it dead-ends at Mesa Lane

  • Take Mesa Lane to Medcliff Rd

  •  Left on Medcliff Rd. and we will follow this to Douglas Preserve

  • One loop around Douglas Preserve and the retrace our steps back to Lazy Acres

  • Enjoy a post Hike coffee, tea or treat at Lighthouse Coffee

  
  

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• Executive Committee: SBNC Graduation Party 2026 (Registration Opens December 9)

  • When
    January 29, 2026
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    5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Location
    The Factory, 616 E. Haley Street Santa Barbara, CA, 93103
  • Spaces left
    45

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  SBNC Graduation Celebration at The Factory

  Wednesday, January 29 • 5:00–8:00 PM

  Tickets: $30 • Lite bites, wine & beverages included

  Registration is exclusively for SBNC members and alumni graduating between July 30, 2025 and July 30, 2026.

  Join us for a special evening honoring all SBNC members and alumni, who are graduating from the club during this timeframe. This celebration is your chance to reconnect with old friends, toast the end of your Newcomers journey, and look ahead to what’s next.

  We’ll gather at The Factory, one of Santa Barbara’s most unique creative spaces, for a warm and festive night filled with conversation, community, and connection. Enjoy light bites, wine, and a selection of beverages as we celebrate everything you’ve contributed to the club during your time here.

  Throughout the evening, you’ll also hear from several local social and community organizations who will share opportunities for continued involvement, activities, and ways to stay connected in Santa Barbara after Newcomers.

  This event is designed exclusively for our graduates—come celebrate your SBNC experience and the friendships that made it unforgettable.

  We look forward to celebrating with you!

  
  

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