CADA-Council on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse

Despite these unprecedented times, the Mentor Program continues to find innovative ways to thrive. But the need is rapidly growing, as more at-risk local youth struggle with social isolation, distance learning, and families facing new job and food challenges. Now more than any other time in its 17-year history, the Mentor Program needs your support. Please help us make this year's Virtual Gratitude Luncheon the most successful ever on behalf of the young people whose bright f...utures depend on this life changing experience. Register today! https://cadagratitude.org/ Tuesday, April 27, 2021 12:30 1:30 PM

Help us, take this survey. We want to learn about the community's awareness of drug and alcohol issues in the communitiy. Ayudenos y tome esta encuesta. Queremos aprender sobre el conocimient de problemas con alcohol y drogas en la comunidad. cadasb.org/community-survey/... Santa Barbara County Friday Night Live

Join us to learn more about YOUTH SUBSTANCE USE at our next workshop on MARCH 7th. (Spanish interpretation provided) REGISTER: https://youthwell.org/workshops/ ...Youth (ages 12-25), parents, and community members are invited to learn about substance use trends and understand the negative effects of vaping, JUULing, & binge drinking. Recognize differences between addiction and recreational use. Hear from students and parents with lived experience. Understand how self-medicating can mask the symptoms of mental illness. Learn to tell when youth are using and how to engage them in conversations. Find out about local support resources. PANELISTS INCLUDE parents and students with lived experience, emergency room doctor, and local providers who work with youth with substance use challenges. CADA-Council on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse & Santa Barbara City College & UCSB and IV Mental Health Community

Come celebrate the mentors in our lives with celebrity guest Rona Barrett! We are so excited to share our plans for the annual Gratitude Luncheon a benefit for CADA's Mentor Program. To keep everyone safe and healthy, this year's event will be virtual, and promises to be fun and inspirational! Join us Tuesday, April 27, 2021 from 12:30 - 1:30 PM To register visit cadagratitude.org

Wishing you and yours a holly jolly Christmas! Happy Holidays! #merrychristmas #nonprofit #donate #cadasb

Deckers Brands Showcase based in Goleta is giving back to local charities and non-profits this holiday season. CADA will be the recipient of Decker's donation of 40% for all sales Wednesday, December 23.... The Deckers Brand Showcase is open from 11 am - 5:30 pm where you can shop for UGG, Koolaburra, HOKA, TEVA, and Sanuk footwear and apparel. To shop visit The Deckers Brand Showcase at: 6601 Hollister Avenue, Goleta, CA 93117 COVID-19 safety precautions are in place, so customers are required to wear face coverings and practice social distancing. Shopping is limited to 15 customers in the store at a time. The Deckers Brand Showcase team is ready to help you with your holiday shopping!

As you contemplate your year-end giving, we would be deeply grateful if you would consider a significant gift in recognition of the challenges we face in delivering vital services so many in our community need more now than ever before. Donating to CADA this Giving Tuesday is a light in the darkness for the hundreds of vulnerable people CADA is serving each day. To donate: http://cadasb.org/donate #GivingTuesday2020 #Donate #nonprofit

There's always something to be thankful for and we are thankful for all of you! Wishing you all a happy and safe Thanksgiving! #thankful #thanksgiving #nonprofit #cadasb

Thank you to everyone who participated in the Summit For Danny Community Climb Challenge because of you we can continue to offer our life changing services at the Daniel Bryant Youth & Family Center! Pictured are our prize winners for best canine companion Nika John Herzog's pup, best hiker spirit Ashley Vega , most creative Alexis Pinto and hiker farthest from Santa Barbara Bob Remak. #summitfordanny

Be sure to share this information with teens from Santa Barbra county, and join Santa Barbara County Friday Night Live members.

One week left for our Summit for Danny Community Climb Challenge! Have you submitted your photos for a chance to win cool prizes?? Email them to Catherine at [email protected] if you haven't yet. #summitfordanny

Trails are open at Elings Park through Saturday, October 31st or choose a hike in your hometown! Find out more or to donate visit Summitfordanny.org #summitfordanny

Chef Koji Nomura from OKU Restaurant happily created a special new roll, the 805CADA roll, for this year’s 805 Living’s Dishing It Out for Charity program presented by Montecito Bank & Trust in support of CADA. For every 805CADA roll by Koji sold, they will donate $2 from Nov 1 to Dec 31. OKU Restaurant is located on 29 E. Cabrillo Blvd., Santa Barbara 805CADA Roll... Fresh wild-caught salmon, crispy shrimp tempura, avocado and cucumber, and a sauce made from fresh shiso leaf, miso and yuzo. #805LivingDishingItOutforCharity #GivingBack #OkuSB #asianfusion #Sushi #GiveBackokurestaurant #santabarbara #805living #cadaroll

Thank you Assemblymember Monique Limón for acknowledging Red Ribbon Week and for asking people to take the pledge! This year Santa Barbara County Friday Night Live helped students run their campaign differently, and it was great to see how many people stepped up to help them promote their virtual events.

Team Santa Barbara Running (thank you Gary Clancy & Doris Clancy!) having fun at #SummitforDanny. Fun had by all for a great cause! #SummitforDanny Cada Santa Barbara

We love seeing your pictures while climbing the #summitfordanny ! To donate visit https://summitfordanny.org/donate.php

Love these! Submissions for Best Canine Companion at this year's Summit For Danny Challenge. Meet Finley and Nika! Their hiking buddies/owners are Andrea Pighe...tti and John Herzog. Trials are open at Elings Park through October 31st. Join CADA for this record year. Go to www.summitfordanny.org to see how you can join us! #summitfordanny See more

Follow Santa Barbara County Friday Night Live, this prevention program is housed in our agency and works with youth as young as 12. Youth develop leadership and advocacy skills while earning community service. You can support youth programs in our community by participating in our Summit for Danny campaign, happening now through October 31st. www.summitfordanny.org/

Ready for a scary good time? Join Santa Barbara HypeCats virtual haunted Halloween costume dance party this Friday, October 30th from 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm. Hosted by KLITE 101.7’s morning radio hosts, Gary Fruin & Catherine Remak, with Live DJ tunes from Scott Topper. This fundraiser event is FREE and open to all ages and supports CADA's Mentor Program. to donate to CADA's Mentor Program visit https://cadasb.org/donate/ You MUST register to enter for your chance to be in the contest, to win spooky prizes. 20 spooky prizes will be given away. See you there! to register visit https://www.hypecats.com/virtual-halloween-costume-contest

It's not too late to sign up for the Summit for Danny Community Climb Challenge if you haven't yet www.summitfordanny.org/ for a chance to win great prizes email your pictures to Catherine Remak at [email protected] or post your pictures on social media and tag us @cadasb and #summitfordanny Pictured are some of our entries!

CADA Board member and Goleta Rotarian Sally Arnold on the Summit for Danny Hike, with her sweet pup Brandy! Trails open through Saturday, don't miss this year's... Summit for Danny Challenge at Elings Park and help support local teens in recovery at the Daniel Bryant Center. Find out more at www.summitfordanny.org #summitfordanny See more

The time has come! The Summit for Danny Community Climb Challenge begins this Saturday October 10th. To register visit www.summitfordanny.org Adults- $50 Children- $25 Children under 7 hike free... Take the challenge and help our kids rise above drug abuse! See more

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If you have not signed up to be apart of the Summit For Danny Community Climb Challenge you still can! Visit: https://summitfordanny.org/ to register. Challenge begins October 10th and runs through the 31st.

Teens, learn to support yourself & your friends struggling with stress, isolation, and boredom. DATE: SUN, SEPT 20 4:00pm-5:30pm WHO SHOULD ATTEND: 7th-12th graders & college-age youth (Parents are invited to attend but we ask that they leave the Q&A to the students.)... ZOOM REGISTRATION: https://zoom.us//regi/tJAodOqvpz0tHNcnSeQEvHIzggp29vXYWeUE MORE DETAILS: https://youthwell.org/workshops/ TOPIC: We will have a PANEL of local experts and student moderators where teens will learn the following: Understand mental health challenges Recognize the signs and symptoms Learn how we can eliminate stigma and shame Learn tools to practice self-care Find out how to access resources Learn how to make telehealth work for you It’s okay to ask for help!

A day of remembrance, for those that lost their lives and for all of those who gave their lives. We Remember. #911 #neverforget

Wishing you all a happy and safe Labor Day! #labordayweekend #CADASB

Our very own Catherine Remak has been named "Woman of the Year" by the Santa Barbara Foundation. An award that is only given once a year by the Foundation to honor those who have made extraordinary contributions to our community. Join us in congratulating her. Yay Catherine!

Take the 2020 summit challenge! Your fundraising supports individual scholarships for the Daniel Bryant Youth & Family Center, You can hike anytime within a 3-week window at Elings Park. October 10-31st Please join us in supporting the Daniel Bryant Youth & Family Center! http://summitfordanny.org

Help us, take this survey for Santa Barbara Neighborhood Clinics https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/2PX9RPH If you have questions or are looking for more information visit their website.... https://sbclinics.org/opioid-treatment/ See more

Ayudenos, porfavor tomen esta encuasta para Santa Barbara Neighborhood Clinics https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/26DXKGN... Si tienen mas preguntas o buscan informacion visite el citio web https://sbclinics.org/tratamiento-para-el-trastorno-por-us/

Take the challenge and help out kids rise above drug abuse! This year, because of the COVID-19 crisis, CADA presents the Summit for Danny Community Climb Challenge. Participants will choose one of two marked trails 3 or 7 miles at Elings Park and hike anytime within the 3-week window. Prizes will be awarded in a number of categories, including "Best Hiker Spirit," "Best Canine Companion," "Hiker Furthest from Santa Barbara," and many more. Hikers outside of Santa Barbara ...are encouraged to join our CADA family this year by designing your own 3 or 7 mile hike in your community! Your fundraising supports individual scholarships for the Daniel Bryant Youth & Family Center, a program of the Council on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse, that provides substance abuse treatment for teens and their families. Because of the pandemic, it is more important than ever to continue support services to our area teens. To participate visit: https://www.summitfordanny.org See more

CADA is hiring for a Program Manager for our Adolescent Treatment Programs (Substance Abuse & Mental Health) Come join our dynamic team at the Daniel Bryant Youth & Family Treatment Center in Santa Barbara. Email Michelle or see the announcement for more information [email protected]

Host a party of 10 at an enchanting private dinner with a personal tour of the 20-acre Lonson Family Alpaca Ranch in the beautiful foothills above Carpinteria. Enjoy unobstructed views of the ocean and a five-course gourmet meal prepared by host and CADA board member Carol-Anne Lonson, paired with specialty wine provided by the BRANDER Vineyard. The best part of the evening enjoy face time with the Ranch’s beloved and very adorable alpacas, whose unique personalities will d...elight both young and old. Great food, sincere hospitality, a stunning view and new furry friends all in one night it doesn’t get any more fun that this! Due to COVID-19 safety precautions will be taken. The Amethyst Ball Virtual Silent Auction closes TONIGHT at 11:59PM! GO BID!! https://cadacares.ggo.bid

What could be better than a serene staycation at The Rosewood Miramar Beach, Santa Barbara with dinner for two at Caruso’s? Nothing! Sun by the resort pool, walk along the beach, play croquet, have drinks at the bar so much to do, so little time! Bid on this wonderful item and escape for a lovely break by the sea! ... CADA's Amethyst Ball Virtual Silent Auction closes tomorrow night at 11:59pm! GO BID!! To bid visit: https://cadacares.ggo.bid

There are still items available for bidding! Pictured some of the items still available. To start bidding visit: https://cadacares.ggo.bid

CADA's Amethyst Ball Virtual Silent Auction is only open for another two days! GO BID! https://cadacares.ggo.bid Pictured are some items that are still available!

I dedicate this issue of Teen Court News to our partner law enforcement officers, Park Rangers, City Police and Sheriff Deputies. We often forget to thank them ...for their compassion, their presence, their professionalism, and their empathy, in this case, to help guide teens to a better life. See more

If you didn't get a chance to participate in last night's event you can still view the replay on the website linked below! https://cadacares.cadasb.org/

Thank you to everyone who viewed CADA Cares: An Evening of Music at Home with us! If you wanted to make a donation but did not get a chance to you still can at https://cadasb.org/donate/

Join us NOW for CADA Cares: An Evening of Music at Home! we go live in 5 minutes https://cadacares.cadasb.org/

Join us in about 20 minutes for CADA Cares: An Evening of Music at Home! You can still sign up to watch! https://cadacares.cadasb.org/

The wait is finally over! Join us TONIGHT at 7PM for CADA Cares: An Evening of Music at Home! You won't want to miss it! This will be a special online interactive evening featuring performances by Michael McDonald, Alan Parsons, Peter and Natalie Noone, Justin Fox, David Pack from Ambrosia, and other special guests. https://cadacares.cadasb.org/

Who's ready to ROCK this Thursday? I know I am! It's not to late to sign up! Join us this Thursday for An Evening of Music at Home at 7PM. Click here for info, and to sign up! https://cadacares.cadasb.org/

We invite you to join us for CADA's Amethyst Ball Virtual Silent Auction! Open now through July 2, 2020 12:00am Due to this year’s pandemic, We had to reschedule our Amethyst Ball it will now take place on September 24, 2021 at the Rosewood Miramar Beach Hotel. However, you can still help by bidding on these fabulous items!... To start bidding visit: https://cadacares.ggo.bid and click on the "start bidding" button located at the top right corner of the silent auction website. Pictured just a few of our items up for auction GO BID!

Last month Project Recovery received an amazing donation from @directrelief of Hygiene Bags, for Families & Individuals. Thank you @directrelief for your generosity! #community #CADASB #nonprofit

LET'S ROCK! CADA is excited to announce that a group of extraordinary musicians have come forward to support our work during the COVID-19 crisis. We invite you to join us for ... CADA Cares: An Evening of Music at Home Thursday, June 25 at 7PM This will be a special online interactive evening featuring performances by Michael McDonald, Alan Parsons, Peter and Natalie Noone, Justin Fox, David Pack from Ambrosia, and other special guests. We want to thank our sponsors for making this event possible to an expanded audience. We hope you will enjoy this opportunity to experience intimate performances by these stellar musicians from their homes to yours and even consider hosting small, safe viewing parties with a few friends. Click here for info, super easy to sign up! https://cadacares.cadasb.org/

Memorial Day is the day that's set aside to remember with gratitude and pride all those who served and died for our country and our freedom. May your day be filled with memories and peace. #memorialday #cadasb

CADA staff wants you to know that CADA is here for you during these trying times because even though our doors are closed, our services are still available. As this Pandemic continues more people than ever before are struggling with addiction and mental health concerns. With isolation, lost jobs and financial hardships, along with the pandemic’s uncertain duration, CADA is witnessing and addressing the toll this is taking on many people in our community. CADA is offering co...unseling services via phone and video conferencing from 7:00 a.m. until 9:00 p.m. to accommodate the increased need for our services. We have increased the mental health component of our integrated treatment services to address the anxiety that is coming up for our clients. We are helping clients in recovery connect with their recovery support systems, like 12-step meetings, via Zoom, sometimes attending with them to help them become comfortable with this new environment, especially older clients who may not be used to this technology, or who lack smart phones or other devices. Therapists from the Daniel Bryant Youth and Family Center are checking in regularly with the parents of teens in currently in treatment to offer support, and welcome any parent to contact us for help during this challenging time. Therapists are collaborating with school staff to support students in online learning by teaching them how to use Zoom, making sure they have the technology and tools they need, monitoring their attendance at online classes, and providing motivational incentives for their participation. Our residential treatment center remains open, following safety protocols for COVID-19, to provide a safe environment for supervised withdrawal from alcohol and drugs and residential treatment for up to 90 days. CADA’s staff are trained substance abuse and mental health professionals who have the skills to help people cope with challenges to their recovery presented by this crisis, but more importantly, many have the lived experience of being in recovery themselves. They are in a unique position to offer the comfort, safety, and trust that is needed to help our clients weather this storm. Spread the word about CADA's services. To donate visit https://cadasb.org/donate/ #COVIDCantStopGood #Donate #NonProfit

Nuestro programa Friday Night Live estará ayudando al departamento de Behavioral Wellness del condado en administrar encuesta de la comunidad. Favor de tomar la encuesta en el link abajo. Para mas información sobre el programa Friday Night Live o nuestra agencia favor de llenar el formulario Volunteer inquiry en nuestro sitio web. ¡Gracias! https://ucsbeducation.az1.qualtrics.com//SV_0HErgn9TChm6ykR

Our Friday Night Live program is assisting the county Behavioral Wellness's Alcohol & Drug Program on their annual community surveys. Please take survey using the link below. For more information on how you can help the Friday Night Live program or our agency, please fill out the volunteer inquiry form on our website. Thank you! https://ucsbeducation.az1.qualtrics.com//SV_eX479W75hElwyR... For more information about the FNL leadership program, advocacy opportunities, educational campaigns or any drug and alcohol prevention youth driven activities please visit cadasb.org/Youth/FNL

Virtual family workshops on Managing transitions during a difficult time to RSVP: just-communities.org/virtualprogramming or youthwell.org/teens

QuaranTEEN Connection & Enrichment Workshops every Wednesday from 3:15pm-4:30pm For 7th grade-college age youth in Santa Barbara County. To RSVP visit http://YouthWell.org/teens

As people stay home to help slow the spread of COVID-19, we are seeing another crisis emerge. More people than ever before are struggling with addiction and mental health concerns. With isolation, lost jobs and financial hardships, along with the pandemic’s uncertain duration, CADA is witnessing and addressing the toll this is taking on many people in our community. For people most susceptible to addiction and mental health issues, this might be the most challenging time of t...heir lives. One of CADA's former board members says, "I have been sober for 25 years, and this has been the most difficult time I have ever faced in my recovery." Please support CADA on Giving Tuesday. Together we heal. You can help by: Donating to CADA's COVID-19 Emergency Fund. Your donation will be matched dollar for dollar thanks to a $10,000 matching gift challenge from a generous donor, Earl Minnis. To donate https://cadasb.org/donate/ Donating items to support our clients. We are giving $10 gift cards for essential items like food and clothing as incentives to youth to motivate them to participate in online classes and treatment sessions during a time when many of their families are struggling financially. We also need earbuds and headphones for our clients who don't have them so that they can participate in telehealth sessions more privately while at home. If you can donate any of these items, please DM us and we will get you in contact with Michelle Kerwood, Director of our Child and Adolescent Treatment Programs. Spread the word about CADA's services. #GivingTuesdayNow #Donate #CovidCantStopGood #Nonprofit

Please consider supporting CADA on this Giving Tuesday by donating to CADA's Covid-19 Emergency Fund. Your donation will be matched dollar for dollar thanks to a $10,000 matching gift challenge from a generous donor, Earl Minnis. To donate https://cadasb.org/donate/ #givingtuesdaynow #donate #covidcantstopgood #nonprofit

#Repost @cencalhealth CenCal Health Sleep tip #7: Cut back your alcohol intake. All jokes aside, alcohol usually makes people sleep worse, not better.... #alcoholawarenessmonth #CADASB

#Repost @santabarbarafnl #alcoholawarenessmonth #Didyouknow Please be aware that even binge drinking has consequences to your health. Talk about alcohol dependency issues impacting your community so that those suffering in silence can get the help they need. #notanothersatistic #fridaynightlive #Bettertogether #FNLfamily #nationalinstitutealcoholabuseandalcoholism #Immune System:... Drinking too much can weaken your immune system, making your body a much easier target for disease. Chronic drinkers are more liable to contract diseases like pneumonia and tuberculosis than people who do not drink too much. Drinking a lot on a single occasion slows your body’s ability to ward off infections even up to 24 hours after getting drunk. Santabarbaracounty #socialjustice #protectyouth #nextgeneration See more

#Repost @cada.youth We hope that during this time nobody is turning to alcohol. Times are tough and stressful. Please know that even though our doors are closed, we are here for you. Our counselors and therapists are working remotely. ... #AskforHelp #AlcoholAwarenessMonth #copingstrategy #findnewhobbies #stillservingthecommunity #santabarbarastrong #Adultservices #Familyservices #youthservices See more

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Please take a look at this info graphic that highlights the real cost of excessive drinking. We are here to serve the community, and will continue to see those who reach out for help. Do not hesitate to visit our website, or call our sites for more information about our services. There are programs for adults, youth and their families.

Did you know... April is Alcohol Awareness month. Please be sure to check in with friends and family who might need your support during these stressful times. Encourage anyone that needs additional support to reach out to us, our doors may be closed, but our services are still available. ... We offer counseling and therapy for adults youth and their families.

Dear CADA Family, We are reaching out to let you know that CADA has established a COVID-19 Emergency Fund to help us ensure that our vital services can continue through these uncertain times and assure continued quality care for our existing and new clients. Help us spread the word about the availability of our services as our community works through this crisis together.... Please consider a gift to CADA during this emergency effort. Your support will have a huge, positive impact on our ability to continue serving those at extremely high risk during this pandemic, keeping our services flowing to those who need us most. To donate visit our website https://cadasb.org/donate/ Thank you for your support and generosity! . #covidcantstopgood #Donate #CADASB

Free workshop for adults and teens who want to learn tools to improve their communication skills in their personal and professional lives. RSVP at youthwell.org/workshops

quaranTEEN workshops on Wednesdays at 3:15pm, for 7-12th grade youth. RSVP at Youthwell.org/teens for next weeks workshop with speaker Jenni Tasca.

Please share. We are here for you and your family. Doors are closed, but we're still available. . #comingtogether #cadasb #santabarbaracounty

To Our Valued Supporters: What we are currently experiencing with the worldwide COVID-19 pandemic is causing our entire community, including CADA, to identify alternative ways to continue providing vital services during this unprecedented crisis. In response to Governor Newsom’s order to shelter in place, CADA offices have temporarily closed. While we are no longer meeting with clients face-to-face, our important work continues. Until further notice, we are providing our co...unseling and other treatment services to current and new clients through telephone contact, conference calls, and video conferencing. Our staff are diligently reaching out to all clients on a regular basis to help them through this uncertain time, which can be especially stressful for those in recovery. We are making every effort to deliver the same quantity and quality of care that have been CADA’s hallmark for more than 70 years. A full update on the delivery of our services during the COVID-19 crisis is posted on the home page of our website, https://cadasb.org/covid-19-services-update/ . Please spread the word that CADA continues to serve the teens, adults and families in our community who are struggling with substance abuse. We are doing everything we can to help our clients remain on a positive path as we all prepare for better days ahead. On behalf of the entire CADA team, please accept our deep appreciation for your continued support of our work. Scott Whiteley, PhD Executive Director

#Repost @lisafield12 Planet Earth... @thisispattismith and her daughter jesse @michiganmanhattan did an instagram live performance today. i watched it with my son, who is now in maine with me for the next while, since nyu shut down. the sweetness of this intimate and uplifting performance, of being in my living room, watching them in theirs, was the highlight of my day. thank you, patti and jesse. thanks to everyone who is doing their best with the resources they have to keep our hearts connected while the fear and unknown amplify. we are in this together. (image shot just two weeks ago tonight of @thisispattismith in santa barbara, ca. with @merrylbrownevents @cadasb ) #love #connection #family #hope #artsaves #pattismith #thisispattismith #lisafieldphoto

May your day be touched by a bit of Irish luck, brightened by a song in your heart, and warmed by the smiles of the people you love happy St. Patrick's Day! . #stpatricksday #stpattysday #cadasb

#Repost @cada.youth Y M C A You don't want to miss!

#Repost @thisispattismith Santa Barbara, California This is... a small report by the sea. This morning I saw the sun rise and a school of dolphins filing very close by. I watched in wonder as they leapt and played then went on their way. I was too enthralled, to take a picture. Last night Tony Shanahan and I performed in Santa Barbara at a singular benefit for CADA, providing substance abuse prevention. The night before I saw two beloved Gene Tierny movies, Laura and The Ghost and Mrs. Muir. I have not forgotten all the world’s problems these last couple days, just took a small break. Tv, the sea and dolphins. Back to work in a few hours, happy to be of service and for small pleasures. See more

Thank you to our Presenting Sponsor, Earl Minnis, to our event planner @merrylbrownevents to our wine sponsor @bardenwines to our swag donor @pattipagliei @waxingpoetic and to our photographer @lisafield12 for your support in CADA. Without you, last night's event would not have been a success! We are extremely grateful to our venue host for gifting us her home that allowed us to create such memorable moments that each and every guest will remember. Thank you @thisispattismith for being such a beautiful inspiration to us all we all look forward to welcoming you back to Santa Barbara. . #cadasb #pattismith #memorablemoments