🌱 Successful Gun Buyback + Hiker Rescue + Charming Airport

Hey, everybody! Today’s World Softball Day; did you know that it was invented in 1887 as an indoor sport? I'm back with your fresh edition of the Santa Barbara Patch newsletter. Today we'll cover:

• 🎨 The Goleta Valley Art Association show and sale.
• ✈️ We’re No. 6.
• 🏊 Low-cost swimming classes for kids.

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🌤️ But first, today's weather:

Clouds giving way to sun. High: 70 Low: 57.

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🏖️ Vacation Poll!
Are you traveling this summer? What is your favorite type of vacation? So far:

• 20 percent each choose a camping trip, cruise, or road trip
• 13.4 percent each opt for a staycation or local trip
• 6.7 percent each favor a national park trip, beach or island trip, or Jeep trip

📰 Here are the top stories today in Santa Barbara:

1. Last month, the Santa Barbara Police Department hosted a gun buyback event. Now, we have results. According to officials, they took in 137 firearms, including legal and illegal guns such as homemade ones and vintage pieces. True to their word, the buyback was anonymous. “The only thing we do is run the serial number through the federal database so that we can determine if the gun is actually lost or stolen and can be returned to the owner,” a sergeant explained. (KCBX)
2. Hiking after recent rains is dangerous. Firefighters from several departments collaborated on Saturday to rescue a 19-year-old hiker who had slipped and fallen near Tangerine Falls. Rescuers reached her and were able to “transport her to the roadway, where she was taken to the hospital for treatment.” (edhat)
3. Does your child know how to swim? Do they know how to swim well? If not, there’s still room at Parks and Recreation Department swimming lessons. They’ll take place at a reduced price at Los Banos del Mar and Ortega Park Pool. “The city says the lessons improve water safety, physical development, cognitive functions, socialization, and confidence building.” (KEYT)
4. With 78.9 percent of on-time arrivals and “Mediterranean-style colorful tiles, rustic lanterns, modern art, and beautiful Spanish murals,” the Santa Barbara Municipal Airport is among the most charming in the nation (No. 6) – beating even Long Beach, which came in at No. 9. The most charming is the Branson Airport in Hollister, Missouri, which dazzled with “a wild west vibe, featuring facades of a saloon and sawmill, plus a real babbling creek inside.” (NerdWallet)
5. This Saturday, the Goleta Valley Art Association plans to host its second Summer Show & Sale. Head to the Camino Real Marketplace at 10 a.m. and check out the original art. Best of all, a “portion of proceeds will benefit ShelterBox, a nonprofit that helps families and individuals after natural disasters around the world.” (Santa Barbara News-Press)

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📆 Today in Santa Barbara:

Tuesday, June 13

• Breast Ultrasound Screening Coming Direct to You at 6878 Hollister Ave. (9 AM)
• Music Appreciation at the Mental Wellness Center – Fellowship Level (10:30 AM)
• Lunch & Learn with the Genealogical Society at the Sahyun Library (12 PM)
• Online Info Session for Antioch University’s EdD in Education and Professional Practice (6 PM)
• Diana Ross at the Santa Barbara Bowl (7 PM)

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🖊️ From my notebook:

• "Children and teens are invited to come pick up a free nutritious meal as part of the USDA Summer Food Service Program. Lunch will be served on a first come, first served basis, and there’s no need for applications or any kind of documentation." (Faulkner Gallery)
• "Shed Fire: 5900 Blk Via Lemora, Goleta. Explosion heard w/calls to 911 for a 10’x15’ shed fire next to a residence. Firefighters contained fire from extending to residence. Fire knocked down at 5:29am. No injuries reported. Under investigation." (SBC Fire Info)
• "Pool season is almost here! Get the kids ready for a splash! Oak Park Wading Pool opened Mon 6/12 & Ortega Park Swimming Pool Mon 6/19. Free to use and lifeguards on duty. Plus, low-cost swim lessons at Ortega for kids 6-mos to 12-yrs-old. Read more: http://ow.ly/K5Vs50OHho3." (City of Santa Barbara)
• "DYK the Arbor Day Foundation has recognized Santa Barbara as an official Tree City for the past 43 years? That makes us one of the longest-recognized cities in the country! Thx to our Forestry team, SB was also honored w/ a Growth Award for our commitment to our urban forest." (SB Parks and Rec)
• "Accidents & emergencies can happen anywhere. That's why our volunteers are consistently training & learning new things! This weekend, our disaster team from Santa Barbara & San Luis Obispo Counties gathered to prepare for emergencies big & small by learning CPR & First Aid." (Red Cross, Central California)

You're all caught up for today! I'll catch up with you bright and early Thursday with a new update.

— Sylvia Cochran

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

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