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🌱 Are royal tensions quietly reshaping life inside their Montecito estate?
And on the Montecito Patch calendar - Knit 'n' Needle
Good morning to you Montecito! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Are royal tensions quietly reshaping life inside their Montecito estate?
- Why leave a beloved Montecito haven for a sudden New York move?
- Why Harry’s Aspen ski trip ends with a Montecito family Christmas
Also on today's calendar: ABC After Hours - December and 5 more events.
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Today's riddle: My brother swallowed a box of firecrackers. - Is he all right now? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Find out what's happening in Montecitofor free with the latest updates from Patch.
- Thursday: Partly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 74 and low of 49 degrees.
- Friday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 71, low: 48.
- Saturday: Partly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 71 and low of 50 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Prince Harry and Meghan Markle ‘Drifting Further Apart' Amid Conflicting Priorities (starmagazine.com) — Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s relationship is described as increasingly strained, with sources saying recent disagreements are flaring at their Montecito estate over his push to reconnect with the royal family. The story details Meghan’s struggles to gain Hollywood traction, Harry’s renewed quasi-royal role, and how diverging priorities and business philosophies may be pulling the couple in different directions. 
• Jennifer Aniston Moving to NY ‘On a Whim' for Jim Curtis — Source (realitytea.com) — Jennifer Aniston’s friends are reportedly worried as she considers a sudden move from her comfortable Montecito home to New York to be closer to boyfriend Jim Curtis. Insiders say the shift feels out of character, given how happy she seemed with her Montecito life and her past regrets about reshaping herself too quickly for relationships.
• Prince Harry Goes Skiing in Aspen as Meghan Markle Stays Home with Kids Before Their Montecito Christmas (people.com) — Prince Harry has been spotted skiing with friends in Aspen while Meghan Markle and their children remain in California ahead of a planned family Christmas at home in Montecito. The piece highlights his low-key holiday lead-up, their Montecito-based celebrations, and Meghan’s recent private outreach to her estranged father following his surgery overseas.
📸 Around Montecito
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Montecito
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★ Featured events ★
- Knit 'n' Needle
1469 E Valley Rd, Montecito
10:00 pm
Thursday December 18
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Other local events
- ABC After Hours - December
Au Bon Climat , 813 Anacapa St #5b , Santa Barbara
5:30 pm - Intermediate Spanish Conversation Class
Eastside Branch Library , 1102 E Montecito St , Santa Barbara
9:30 am - Winter Solstice Sound Bath in The Montecito Orchard
770 Coyote Rd , Montecito
10:30 am - Chaminade University Men's Basketball at Westmont
Murchison Gym , Montecito
3:00 pm - Wasted Potential Comedy at Java Station
Java Station , 4447 Hollister Ave , Santa Barbara
7:30 pm - Alateen/Alanon Support Group – Friendship Center
Friendship Center Adult Day Services , 89 Eucalyptus Ln , Santa Barbara
1:00 pm - Glamorous New Year's Eve Gala
San Ysidro Ranch , 900 San Ysidro Ln , Montecito
5:00 pm
Friday December 19
Saturday December 20
Sunday December 21
Wednesday December 31
📣 Montecito Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Thirsty Thursday ~ $5 Glasses on Tap
Carr Winery , 414 N Salsipuedes St , Santa Barbara
5:00 pm - Candlelight: Tribute to Taylor Swift
Music Academy of the West , 1070 Fairway Rd , Santa Barbara
6:15 pm - Awards Assembly
Aliso Quad
8:15 am - 3rd Friday’s Lunch Hang
The Cruisery , 501 State St , Santa Barbara
12:00 pm
Thursday December 18
Friday December 19
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🗞 Nearby News
Santa Barbara
- Santa Barbara County Fire Department Swears In Its New Chief (keyt.com)
- Santa Barbara Finalizes Shelter Purchase Ahead of PATH's Departure (noozhawk.com)
Carpinteria
- Carpinteria High Surf Continues Strong Season with Win Over Pacifica Christian (noozhawk.com)
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