🌱 Providence School Trespasser + Crush Bar Closes + Pianos On State

Hello again, neighbors! Today’s International Red Sneakers Day; did you know that it raises awareness of food allergies by remembering an 11-year-old boy with a tree nut allergy It's Saturday in Santa Barbara, and I'm back in your inbox to get you caught up on things happening in the community, including news on:

• 🔐 The economic development director quits.
• 👀 EyeWris on Shark Tank.
• 🎨 A call for artists.

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🌤️ But first, today's weather:

Areas of low clouds, then sun. High: 69 Low: 55.

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⛽ Three of the Cheapest Gas Stations Around Santa Barbara

• Fuel Depot at 101 W. Carrillo St., $4.47
• ARCO at 1935 State St., $4.49
• Fuel Depot at 2299 Las Positas Road, $4.53

🍷 Hobby Poll Results
Everybody has hobbies. We asked: If time and money were no object this summer, which new hobby would you like to learn or take up? You answered!

• 20.6 percent - traveling
• 7.8 percent - flying
• 5.9 percent - ballroom dancing, line dancing
• 2.9 percent - fly-fishing, crocheting, Mahjong, basket making, dog training & showing, surfing, watercolor, pickleball, pottery, reading, horseback riding, wine collecting, car collecting, playing guitar, kickboxing, golf, roller skating, woodworking

Thank you for participating!

📰 Here are the top stories today in Santa Barbara:

1. Providence School at 630 W. Canon Perdido St. went on lock-down Friday at 10 a.m. Reportedly, some saw an “unarmed person” who didn’t belong on the campus. Although a faculty member was able to walk the individual to the exit, police officers were called, and the all-clear was not given until 11:45 a.m. (edhat)
2. If you’ve been a regular at the Crush Bar on State St., we’re sorry to be the bearers of bad news. The “only queer bar since the drought” shut down on Friday. It was for sale on Compass First for a laughably low price. However, when no buyer stepped forward, it was time to call it quits. (Crush Bar, Compass First)
3. Santa Barbara's economic development director got in front of his own job elimination and quit. The city administrator suggested eliminating the position to save the $182,193 annual salary the director received. “The city is facing a $1.1 million budget deficit in its $220 million general fund in 2024 and a $4.8 million shortfall in 2025.” (NoozHawk)
4. A father-and-son team will seek to convince Shark Tank to bankroll their business. EyeWris launched half a year ago; the product is a set of reading glasses you wear around the wrist. And yes, the show has already been filmed; however, the duo isn’t allowed to give any hints, and we don’t know if they got the funding. And, if you missed it, check out the Shark Tank blog for the results. (Shark Tank Blog)
5. Pianos on State 2023 is looking for artists! The interactive art project will celebrate its 14th year in October, and Santa Barbara artists are encouraged to apply. Accepted participants receive $500 to buy materials and get to work. Apply by July 15! (Santa Barbara Independent)

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📆 Today in Santa Barbara:

• Farmers Market at Santa Barbara St. & E. Cota St. (8 AM)
• 150th Ovation Celebration Block Party at the Lobero Theatre (3 PM)
• Seals In The Sky Fundraiser at the Santa Barbara Trapeze Company (3:30 PM)
• No Indoor Voices Comedy at Soul Bites (9 PM)
• Pop Rocks Vol 3 at Backstage (10 PM)

🖊️ From my notebook:

• "Vegetation Fire: Adjacent to Hwy 101 (SB) just North of Los Alamos. Reported 1/4 acre, slow rate of spread in grass. Fire reported by SBC Fire personnel in the area and called for additional resources. No structures threatened. UPDATE: Final GPS accounts fire acreage at 1.03." (SBC Fire Info)
• "Hundreds of sustainable home and garden products and services will be displayed for two days, under one roof. You'll find that many exhibitors will be offering show discounts that you cannot find anywhere else, making this show the perfect resource to help you get moving on your latest projects. Now is the perfect time to improve your life by improving your home, and The Santa Barbara Home Show is the perfect place to do it." (Char Go Productions)
• The 2023 Region 2 Championship Arabian Horse Show and Pre-Show will take place at the Earl Warren Show Grounds, Santa Barbara, California, June 14-17, 2023" (AHAREG2)
• "Thank you to our amazing community and all the hard-working City departments for making our first City Hall Open House a major success! It was a pleasure seeing so many friendly faces and connecting with the people we care about and serve every day." (City of Santa Barbara)
• "What are the critical issues facing Santa Barbara's schools today? Join Superintendent Dr. Hilda Maldonado of the SB Unified on May 25 at 8am for a presentation on today’s local public schools. The event is free, but space is limited! To RSVP http://sbefoundation.org/state-of-our-schools-tickets" (SBEd Foundation)

Alrighty, you're all good for today! See you Tuesday morning for another update.

— Sylvia Cochran

About me: Christ follower. Wife. Book dragon. Proud supporter of the Oxford comma.

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