Joanne Calitri

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News Correspondent at Montecito Journal

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California Missions Foundation Dinner Welcomes Consul General of Spain

1 week ago | montecitojournal.net | Joanne Calitri

California Missions Foundation Dinner Welcomes Consul General of Spain Patrick and Mari McAlister with Louise and Tim Casey (photo by Joanne A Calitri) On Thursday, April 24, David Bolton, Executive Director of the California Missions Foundation (CMF) held a private soirée at the El Presidio Real de Santa Bárbara to honor the CMF’s grant recipients, and to welcome Gerardo Fueyo Bros – Consul General of Spain in Los Angeles with jurisdiction in Southern California and the States of Arizona,...
Mother’s Day Specialty Orchids, Restaurants and More

1 week ago | montecitojournal.net | Joanne Calitri

Mother’s Day Specialty Orchids, Restaurants and More Like your mom or grandmother says, early birds get the worms! It’s time to set up your reservations for flowers, restaurant, spa offerings, and more! Here’s our local delights for our Mother’s Day: The San Ysidro Ranch is serving a festive Mother’s Day brunch, Sunday, May 11, from 10 am to 2 pm, with a decadent three-course menu and elegant dessert buffet curated by Executive Chef Matthew Johnson. 411: Reservations Required. (800) 368-6788...
Breaking Down the Break-Ins

1 week ago | montecitojournal.net | Joanne Calitri

The Montecito Association hosted a Community Safety Town Hall for all residents and businesses in Montecito on Tuesday, April 22, at the All Saints-by-the-Sea community hall. Moderating the meeting was MA Executive Director Houghton Hyatt. Present were MA Board President Doug Black and MA Board Members; SBC 1st District Supervisor Roy Lee and his Deputy Chief Aida Thau;Montecito residents and other interested parties.
1st Annual Environmental Stewardship Awards Luncheon

2 weeks ago | montecitojournal.net | Joanne Calitri

Explore Ecology (EE) held its 1st Annual Environmental Stewardship Awards Luncheon fundraiser at the Cabrillo Pavilion on Thursday, April 17. The luncheon comes as the next level in the humble nonprofit’s work since establishing the awards in 2016. EE Executive Director Lindsay Johnson and Marketing/Communications Director Jill Cloutier are the founders of the annual awards, which previously coincided with the annual SB Earth Day event.
The Maximus Gallery’s 30th Anniversary Exhibit

2 weeks ago | montecitojournal.net | Joanne Calitri

On April 27, the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History (SBMNH) will open its Maximus Gallery for a unique nature-art-science-history exhibition to celebrate the gallery’s 30th anniversary and its patrons, Peggy and John Maximus. The exhibit is titled, Drawn from Nature: The Maximus Legacy, curated by Linda Miller, Maximus Gallery Curator.
Montecito Alum Judson Pearce Morgan Directs Providence School Play

3 weeks ago | montecitojournal.net | Joanne Calitri

Montecito Alum Judson Pearce Morgan Directs Providence School Play Judson Pearce Morgan (front row 3rd from right) with the students in the Providence play Annie Jr. at rehearsal (courtesy photo) Society Invites was contacted by Jeannine Morgan – former Head of School for El Montecito School in Montecito (ELMO) – about her son Judson Pearce, who has volunteered to direct the Providence School play Annie Jr. The performances are April 25 – 26, tickets are on sale now. Proceeds benefit the...
Keeping Montecito Safe – Sheriff Satellite Office, Motorola LPR - Montecito

3 weeks ago | montecitojournal.net | Joanne Calitri

The Montecito Association April 2025 meeting was held on Tuesday, April 8. MA President Doug Black with 1st VP Leslie Lundgren called the meeting to order, alongside Executive Director Houghton Hyatt. Board members were present in person and via Zoom. Jillian Wittman of the MA Safety Subcommittee reported on the Sheriff’s Department Montecito satellite office. They are working on a grant from the Montecito Community Foundation (MCF) which will cover the initial startup costs estimated at $30,000.
State Fire Laws and Lotusland’s CUP at Land Use

1 month ago | montecitojournal.net | Joanne Calitri

The Montecito Association Land Use Committee (LUC) April meeting was held at the Montecito Library community room and on Zoom. The meeting was called to order by LUC Chair, Dorinne Lee Johnson.
Annual Easter & Passover Calendar

1 month ago | montecitojournal.net | Joanne Calitri

It’s Spring and the time of year for Easter services, visits with the Easter Bunny, Easter Egg Hunts, and at Chabad Montecito, a Community Pesach Seder. Here is the quick guide for our readers!Chabad of Montecito Community Pesach Seder on Saturday, April 12. Event starts at 7 pm with Hors D’oeuvres; 7:30 pm, Seder Welcome; 8:07 pm, End of Shabbat; 10 pm, Shulchan Aruch (main course); 10:45 pm, End of Seder. Register by April 10.
Interview with Cottage Health's New President/CEO Scott Wester

1 month ago | montecitojournal.net | Joanne Calitri

Scott Wester is Cottage Health’s new President/CEO (courtesy photo)Scott Wester MHA is starting his new role as the President and CEO of Cottage Health on April 7. He was selected from a national search by Cottage Health’s executive search committee chaired by Steve Zola, prior Board Chair. Wester follows Ron Werft MHA, who recently retired as Cottage Health’s President and CEO having served for 25 years in that role, and who had a total of 38 years with the healthcare system.