Musical Showman Gale McNeeley Presents
Tom Lehrer Tribute Show

Santa Ynez Valley Grange
2374 Alamo Pintado Ave., Los Olivos
2 pm Sunday, October 19

Tom Lehrer left the planet July 26th, but his inspired music and lyrics live on.

In the 50s and 60s, Tom was a hit on college campuses with outrageous songs like Poisoning Pigeons in the Park, The Vatican Rag and So Long Mom, I’m Off to Drop the Bomb. He pushed the envelope with his take on religion, politics and war, taking jabs at the Boy Scouts, the Marines and Wernher von Braun.

Gale McNeeley’s Irish tenor vocals and wide musical and performance range make Lehrer’s satirical lyrics shine. And his performance background of unique material makes him ideal for bringing out the best of Lehrer’s work.

A former Broadway singer-actor, he’s a European trained instructor of Commedia Dell ‘Arte (Italian masked comedy) teaching nationally. Work like his ongoing touring show Archy and Mehitabel, allows for a rich interpretation of Lehrer zany words ands music. McNeeley says, “At my Jesuit college, The Vatican Rag was the naughtiest song I had ever heard. Tom inspired my career as a song parodist.”

Mr. McNeeley will be accompanied on the piano by Paul Marszalkowski from the Pacific Conservatory Theatre. There will be a suggested donation of $15 at the door. For more information text or call 805 406 4997.

THIS PROGRAM IS SPONSORED BY SANTA BARBARA COUNTY ACTION NETWORK

MONDAY, OCTOBER 20

 

Support the Palestinians

MESSAGE FROM SANTA MARIA RESIDENT GALE MCNEELEY

Come join us every Monday 4–5:30 PM at Main & Broadway in Santa Mara to Support the Palestinians and to Protest the Genocide in Gaza. We invite you to join us for all or any part of that time. Bring a sign expressing your hopes for the Palestinian people. We have been there for this last year, and the beeps in support are growing every week.  

Gale McNeeley 805 406 4997

 

 

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 21

 

MESSAGE FROM
CLIMATE FIRST: REPLACING OIL & GAS

Take Action: Support Santa Barbara’s Oil & Gas Phase-Out on Oct 21! On Tuesday, October 21, the Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors will decide to advance the policy plan for the county’s Oil and Gas Phase-Out Ordinance, which may include: No new oil and gas permits A phase-out of existing oil and gas operations Just transition policies to support the workforce transition Back in May, the Board of Supervisors voted to pursue this ordinance, citing the devastating costs of inaction — from the deadly Montecito mudslides to the ever-increasing climate disasters in our state. We’re close to the finish line, but we need to call on every member of the Board of Supervisors to vote in support of a strong Oil and Gas Phase-Out Ordinance that guarantees justice. Use this toolkit to take action: Pack the room at the Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisor Meeting, 105 E. Anapamu, SB, on Tuesday, October 21 Send a written comment by 5 p.m. PT on Monday, October 20 urging the Supervisors to vote in support of moving forward with a Santa Barbara County Oil and Gas Phase-Out Ordinance. Share our toolkit with other Santa Barbara County residents to drum up support!

Take Action Today! From [email protected]

 

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MESSAGE FROM NO KINGS

What's Next After No Kings?

Tuesday, October 21

5pm - 6pm PT

Online

Register Here

No Kings will be massive, powerful, and meaningful - but it won’t be the end of our work. Join movement leaders and fellow local activists after the big day to come together, celebrate what we accomplished, and learn about what’s next.

 

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CALL TO ACTION Protect Voting Rights!

 

MESSAGE FROM INDIVISIBLE SANTA BARBARA

VOTING RIGHTS!

Object NOW to Documentary Proof of Citizenship Requirements

The SAVE Act, which would require Americans to provide proof of citizenship to vote, has not passed in Congress thanks to Democratic opposition in the Senate. Now there is a new attempt to introduce burdensome documentary proof of citizenship to register to vote in federal elections, bypassing Congress.  A right-wing organization founded by Stephen Miller (Trump’s senior advisor) has petitioned the Election Assistance Commission (EAC)—the federal agency in charge of election administration—to change voter registration processes and require a passport or other documentation to prove citizenship when voters register or re-register to vote in federal elections.

Requiring proof of citizenship to register to vote creates unnecessary barriers for eligible voters. It is already illegal for noncitizens to vote, and asking citizens to provide additional documentation is an obstacle that could disproportionately affect vulnerable groups, including rural voters, women who have changed their name when married, members of military families, and others who move frequently, and anyone who does not already have a U.S. passport, which is costly and time-consuming to obtain.  In the absence of any credible evidence of widespread voting by noncitizens, this effort can be seen only as an act of voter suppression, designed to make voter registration a burden rather than a right.

Right now, the EAC is collecting public comments on the proposed rule change. The organizers behind this petition have already mobilized a flood of comments (more than 200,000 submissions) in support of the new regulation.  It is extremely important that opponents of this action make their objections heard before the EAC takes up the petition.

Take action: You can submit a comment in opposition to the EAC rule change petition by filling out this form.  Comments do not need to be lengthy, so it will only take only a few minutes of your time to complete and submit this easy-to-use form.  Comments must be submitted by October 20, so we encourage you to do it TODAY, and ask others in your social network to submit as well.

 

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MESSAGE FROM INDIVISIBLE (NATIONAL)

Neighbor to Neighbor re Prop 50

Hello California Indivisibles! Hundreds of you joined our state-wide call this week where we launched our revolutionary voter contact tool in support of Proposition 50. But now, we need thousands of folks signing up to use our Neighbor2Neighbor tool to get out the vote and ensure Prop 50 passes. If you're on our list, you probably understand the stakes here -- Donald Trump and his allies are attempting to rig the 2026 midterms using an unprecedented power grab to redraw district lines in red states and hand Republicans more congressional seats. Their goal is permanent Republican control of the House of Representatives so Trump and his cronies can continue hollowing out our government (and our healthcare system) to pay for tax breaks for billionaires and a lawless secret police force with the resources of a national military. Proposition 50 levels the playing field without an unfair advantage for Republicans in the 2026 midterms. But some of your neighbors might not know the stakes. Some of them might not even be planning to vote. YOU can change that -- by volunteering to canvass your own neighborhood, on your own time, using Neighbor2Neighbor. Sign up here to knock 10 doors using Neighbor2Neighbor >> What is Neighbor2Neighbor? Neighbor2Neighbor is an opportunity to make sure Californians are talking to each other about Proposition 50 -- and about how California is leading the charge to stand up to the MAGA bullies who ignore what American voters want. People who hear from a trusted neighbor are up to two times more likely to vote than those who do not. The key to success is connecting on a personal level with those we have the most influence with: our community. Here’s how to get going: You sign up online. Simply sign up at this link. No app to download, no fancy tech. Just a signup form and we’ll get you what you need. We send you a list of 10 like-minded neighbors, a simple script, and an optional printout to leave behind! N2N focuses on folks who largely agree with us but might need an extra push or reminder to vote. You knock on their doors and have a brief conversation about voting. Choose when to get out there on your own time! You mark your "Neighbors" page once you talk to them, so we know what voters you’ve connected with. That’s it! No complex training. No complicated application. Just an opportunity to get out and meet the person you see while walking your dog, the friendly parents whose kids go to school with yours, or the neighbors with the fun Halloween decor -- and increase the probability that they all show up to vote. GET YOUR 10 DOORS >> Together, we can make sure Prop 50 passes and our democracy stays strong. We hope to see you out there soon! In solidarity, Indivisible Team P.S. Please feel free to forward this email to other Californians who may want to get out there and knock doors! Each person you help sign up doubles your impact and helps us reach 10 or more like-minded Californians.

Last year, Eastside residents approached SBCAN for help to promote Eastside businesses and resources. Residents consider Milpas Street Santa Barbara's "second State Street," but do not feel like there is enough investment in the Eastside to help boost its economy. Long-standing businesses are struggling due to various factors including lack of visitation from tourists staying on Cabrillo and from locals. 

Thank you to our volunteer Abigail Lindros for helping create this petition to urge the City of Santa Barbara to help promote social and economic justice in Santa Barbara's Eastside. The Eastside is a community rich with diversity and resources and should be treated as such.

"To revitalize the Eastside, a community of Eastside residents alongside SBCAN and other organizations, propose creating a dedicated Eastside Resources/Businesses page on the official City of Santa Barbara website. This page would include hyperlinks to local business websites and contact information, enhancing visibility and accessibility for residents and visitors alike. Additionally, this page would promote Eastside resources such as libraries, community centers, and services for families to bolster community resilience and increase use of existing services.  

To elevate Eastside’s online presence, we call for the hiring of City staff or the designation of funds towards a local nonprofit to manage social media accounts that uplift our Milpas restaurants to attract more visitors and invigorate our community’s economy."

Please sign this petition to urge the City of Santa Barbara to create an Eastside businesses and resources tab on the official City website and designate funds to promoting Milpas restaurants on social media.