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Weekly Newsletter – 6/17/2026

Hi everyone! We are back with the weekly update!

We have made a few changes to what content we will share with you each week; however, some of your favorite sections remain 🙂

As always, please let me know if there is something else you want to see!

Cheers,

Catherine Tro, Director of First Impressions

Best Regards,

John J. Demboski, CFP® Certified Financial Planner™ Professional

Santa Barbara Local Events

Mediterranean Cooking Class

Plate of brown rice with meatballs covered in creamy herb sauce, served with roasted carrots and sweet potatoes on a beige plate.

When: June 18, 2026 6 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.

Where: 21 E Constance Avenue
Santa Barbara, CA 93105

Celebrate the bright, bold flavors of the Mediterranean through the lens of California coastal cuisine. Inspired by the bounty right here in our backyard, this class brings together the fresh herbs, bright citrus, seasonal vegetables, and relaxed style of sharing that make Mediterranean cooking so beloved — and so perfectly at home here in Santa Barbara.

You’ll learn techniques for balancing herbs and spices, building layered flavor, and creating a colorful, crowd-pleasing menu ideal for summer gatherings.

On the menu:

  • Greek-style lamb meatballs
  • Creamy whipped feta tzatziki
  • Roasted carrots with green chermoula sauce
  • Semolina honey cake

Register here!

Summer Solstice Celebration

Dancer in a bright blue carnival costume with a jeweled headdress and large feather wings performing in a street parade.

When: June 19 – 21, 2026

Where: Alameda Park: 1400 Santa Barbara St
Santa Barbara, CA 93101

The 52nd Annual Summer Solstice Celebration kicks off the summer season with a vibrant explosion of creative energy, June 19-21 at Alameda Park. This year’s theme is WAVE!

The Summer Solstice Parade and Festival is one of the largest art events in Santa Barbara County. Spectators can expect to see vibrant displays of artwork, costumes, performances and more. The festival will begin on Friday at 4 pm, with a special concert event with delicious foods and merchants until 9 pm. The excitement will continue on Saturday at noon as the Annual Solstice Parade begins on the corner of Santa Barbara Street and Ortega and will proceed to Alameda Park, where the festivities will last all afternoon long until 8 pm. Sunday visitors come back to experience Reggae Sunday in the Park with festivities running through 7 pm.​

Photo of the Week

Introducing the newest member of the Demboski family!

Everyone welcome Martini

Joke of the Week

Why don’t scientists trust atoms?

Because they make up everything.

 

 

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