Ruby's Diner Breakfast & Lunch Bonanza

What: A breakfast & Lunch fundraiser for Citizens Planning Foundation
When: Saturday, July 12th, 8:00 am - 3 pm
Where: Ruby's Diner, 601 Paseo Nuevo, Santa Barbara, 93101

Join us at Ruby's Diner for a pleasant, early Saturday meal. 20% of all food and non-alcoholic beverage sales (when accompanied by this flyer) will be donated to Citizens Planning Foundation. Print of a copy of the flyer for you and a friend.

Do-It-Yourself Neighborhood Advocacy

What: A Free Workshop on how to get involved in neighborhood planning
When: Wednesday, July 16th, 2008. 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Where: Lompoc Public Library, Grossman Gallery, 501 E. North Street

Somewhere close by developers and government officials are planning YOUR community's future.  Do these people know what's best for you and your community? 

This free workshop will educate you about how to get involved in land-use planning projects at city and county levels. Relevant examples of local issues will be cited. Resource materials, spanish translation and refreshments will be provided.

It's your quality of life. Have a say in how it is shaped!

Reduce Your Footprint (One Small Step at a Time)

What: A Free Workshop on how to save energy and money around the house and office.
When: Wednesday, August 13th, 2008. 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Where: Faulkner Gallery at the Santa Barbara Library

In this interactive workshop we will brainstorm many easy ways, most of them free or inexpensive, to save energy and reduce your eco-footprint around your home and workplace. You will learn fun easy tips you may never have thought of. For instance, did you know that at 8 hours of use per day, the life-cycle cost of a compact flourescent lightbulb (the twisty kind) will pay off its additional purchase cost over an incandescent light bulb within a month? It's true! Come learn cool tips on how to save energy around your home and workplace.

Pre-Fiesta Week Open House

What: A CPA/CPF Open House
When: July 29th, 2008, 4 pm - 7 pm
Where: Citizens Planning Association & Foundation, 916 Anacapa St., Santa Barbara, CA 93101

Join Citizens Planning Staff & Board Members for lively conversation, food & cold beverages.

Santa Barbara Sandcastle Festival

What: A Sandcastle Festival
When: September 13, 2008
Where: East Beach. Parking is available in the Cabrillo West public (lot adjacent to the Cabrillo Arts Pavilion) costs $2 for 3 hours or $7 for all day. Carpooling is and bicycling is strongly encouraged.

Join us for this one-day festival featuring live music and entertainment, a fun variety of activities for children & adults, vendor booths, food & refreshments, our "Surf-a-Duck" race, and of course, a spectacular sandcastle contest!