Jeanne Sparks
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 5
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Musical Showman Gale McNeeley Premiers
Tom Lehrer Tribute Show
2 pm Sunday, October 5
Unitarian Society of Santa Barbara
1535 Santa Barbara St.
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 CO-SPONSORED BY THE UNITARIAN SOCIETY OF SANTA BARBARA AND SANTA BARBARA COUNTY ACTION NETWORK (SBCAN).
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TIME | ITEM | PLACE |
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Sat |
1230pm- 2pm |
Indivisible SM Prop 50 805UNDOCUFund |
Orcutt |
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Sat |
330pm- 5pm |
Spotlight on a Proposed Marine Protected Area | SB |
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Sun |
2pm | Tom Lehrer Tribute Show | SB |
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Tues |
530pm | LWV: Prop 50 "What's on your Ballot |
Online |
| Mon Oct 13 |
4pm- 6pm |
One Million Rising Small Group Meeting | Orcutt |
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Th Oct 16 |
11am- 12pm |
Yes on 50 Pop-Up Sign Waving Brigade | Lompoc |
| Sat Oct 18 |
12pm | No Kings Events | Various |
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CALL TO ACTION: Help support Eastside |
Petition |
Items in bold are new since our last action alert.
Items in blue are SBCAN items.
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 4 |
MESSAGE FROM COMMUNITY ENVIRONMENTAL COUNCIL
Climate Fridays
Spotlight on a Proposed Marine Protected Area
Friday, October 4
3:30 to 5:00 pm
CEC's Environmental Hub
Join CEC, the Society of Fearless Grandmothers Santa Barbara, and the Santa Barbara Sierra Club on the first Friday of each month to gather with fellow climate activists, students, allies, community partners, and friends. These monthly gatherings facilitate inspired grassroots action to combat climate change in quantifiable ways. Learn about regional climate change issues and how to take collective action and collaborate to protect our planet.
October’s gathering will focus on a proposed Marine Protected Area called the Mishopshno State Marine Conservation Area off the coast of Carpinteria that would extend from just north of Loon Point to partway through Carpinteria Reef and will allow for recreational fishing from shore. The MPA would be co-managed by members of the Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Indians and would include the western portion of Carpinteria Reef and the juvenile white shark habitat along Santa Claus Lane and Padaro Lane.
The October event will feature marine science expert guest speakers Azsha Hudson from the Environmental Defense Center and Sandy Aylesworth at the National Resources Defense Council.
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 4 |
INDIVISIBLE SANTA MARIA
805UNDOCUFund
Join us in discussing Prop 50 and why Indivisible Santa Maria is in favor of it passing. Proposition 50 lets California voters control redistricting to make the 2026 elections fair. It fights back against the Republicans’ unfair mid-decade gerrymandering that silences voters. It seeks voter approval and will end in 2030.
We will also have an introduction to 805UNDOCUFund's Rapid Response Training Program to gauge the group's interest in a full training opportunity. 805 Immigrant Rapid Response Network supports undocumented individuals and families in Santa Barbara, Ventura, and San Luis Obispo Counties. Training is provided for dedicated volunteers for the following roles: Responder, Monitor, and document ICE activity.
We are excited to have everyone come and join the discussion! Your opinions are respected, and we will work together to have our voices heard!
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 7 |
MESSAGE FROM LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS
MONDAY, OCTOBER 13 |
MESSAGE FROM INDIVISIBLE SANTA MARIA
Come join the newly formed group for discussion and local actions from 4-6 pm on October 13th, at Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, 4380 Orcutt Rd.
We are excited to have everyone come and become a part of this warm and loving group. Your opinions are respected, and we will work together to have our voices heard!
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 16 |
MESSAGE FROM INDIVISIBLE LOMPOC
YES ON 50 POP-UP SIGN WAVING BRIGADE
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 16TH, 11-12 NOON
Email us at [email protected] ASAP with SIGN BRIGADE in the subject and we will connect all interested parties for our first one and set up more dates from there.
A number of you have requested yard signs - and we’ve looked high and low for a source. As the pundits always say – “yard signs don’t vote, people do!” People vote – by participating, you’ll show Lompoc that real PEOPLE are backing this proposition! If you have an hour to meet us in the streets to participate in sign waving brigades that pop-up around town at busier times of the day, please join us. Remember, we need people to step forward and participate to demonstrate to folks in our town that we are being brave, happy voters and standing together in the resistance. Come be brave with us!
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 18NO KINGS EVENTS |
INDIVISIBLE SANTA BARBARA
In America, we don’t put up with would-be kings.
Our peaceful movement is only getting bigger and stronger. “NO KINGS” is more than just a slogan—it’s the foundation our nation was built upon. Born in the streets, carried by millions in chants and on posters, it echoes from city blocks to rural town squares, uniting people across this country to fight dictatorship together.
The president thinks his rule is absolute. But in America, we don’t have kings, and we won’t back down against chaos, corruption, and cruelty. Grow our movement and join us.
📍 Where: Alameda Park, Santa Barbara, CA 93101 📅 When: 12 Noon, October 18, 2025
The rally at Alameda Park will be followed by a march to De La Guerra Plaza. More details on the rally and march will follow.
INDIVISIBLE SANTA MARIA
In America, we don’t put up with would-be kings.
Our peaceful movement is only getting bigger and stronger. “NO KINGS” is more than just a slogan—it’s the foundation our nation was built upon. Born in the streets, carried by millions in chants and on posters, it echoes from city blocks to rural town squares, uniting people across this country to fight dictatorship together.
The president thinks his rule is absolute. But in America, we don’t have kings, and we won’t back down against chaos, corruption, and cruelty. Grow our movement and join us.
Organized by Indivisible Santa Maria.
📍 Where: E Main & S. Broadway, Santa Maria 📅 When: 12 - 2 PM October 18, 2025
https://www.mobilize.us/indivisible/event/839889/?rname=Jeanne&share_context=event_details&share_medium=copy_link
INDIVISIBLE LOMPOC
In America, we don’t put up with would-be kings.
Our peaceful movement is only getting bigger and stronger. “NO KINGS” is more than just a slogan—it’s the foundation our nation was built upon. Born in the streets, carried by millions in chants and on posters, it echoes from city blocks to rural town squares, uniting people across this country to fight dictatorship together.
The president thinks his rule is absolute. But in America, we don’t have kings, and we won’t back down against chaos, corruption, and cruelty. Grow our movement and join us.
📍 Where: North H Street & Central Ave, Lompoc CA 93436 📅 When: Noon to 2:00 p.m. October 18, 2025
If you can join us for 15 minutes, 2 hours, or anywhere in between - we welcome you. We have a library of protest signs you can use, we'll have drinking water on site, and you're going to meet a lot of people and make new friends.
#The more we protest together in public, the more others are inspired to join us. More and more of our neighbors are waking up to the situation we are in - we must stand in solidarity and welcome them to the fight!#
INDIVISIBLE SANTA YNEZ VALLEY
Sign up for more details.
In America, we don’t put up with would-be kings.
Our peaceful movement is only getting bigger and stronger. “NO KINGS” is more than just a slogan—it’s the foundation our nation was built upon. Born in the streets, carried by millions in chants and on posters, it echoes from city blocks to rural town squares, uniting people across this country to fight dictatorship together.
The president thinks his rule is absolute. But in America, we don’t have kings, and we won’t back down against chaos, corruption, and cruelty. Grow our movement and join us.
Call to Action
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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.
| ELECTED OFFICIALS CONTACT INFORMATION |
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U.S. CONGRESS Senator Adam Schiff Washington, DC: (202) 224-3553 Fresno (559) 497–5109 San Francisco (415) 981–9369 Sacramento (916) 448–2787 Los Angeles (310) 231–4494 San Diego (619) 239–3884 Congressman Salud Carbajal Santa Barbara: (805) 730-1710 San Luis Obispo: (805) 546-8348 Washington, DC: (202) 225-3601 |
CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE Senator Monique Limón
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COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS 1st District Supervisor Roy Lee 2nd District Supervisor Laura Capps 3rd District Supervisor Joan Hartmann |
4th District Supervisor Bob Nelson 5th District Supervisor Steve Lavagnino
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Jeanne Sparks and Ken Hough, Co-Executive Directors