Sunday, December 4

The Ventura Surf Club will be celebrating their annual Surfin’ Santa’s Party at the Case House. This event is open to all Surf Club members, guests, kids, and “all those prone to exaggeration.” Admission is a donation of $10-$15 unwrapped children’s holiday gift. All gifts will be given to needy or terminally ill children of the Ventura County on behalf of the Surfin’ Santas and their helpers. Call 643-4345 for more information or to rsvp.

The Oceanducks swim at Butterfly Beach, “For Palms to Red Hut,” every Sunday for about 50 minutes. Meet at the stairs by the Coral Casino at 9 a.m. Go to http;//www.oceanducks.org for more information or contact Emilio Casanueva at 683–6676.

Sunday, December 5

Santa Barbara Surfrider Foundation will host a Beach Clean this weekend. Meet at 9 a.m. at Santa Clause Lane. Visit http://www.rain.org/~srfrdrsb/about.html for more details.

Tuesday, December 6

Get involved and learn what’s happening within your community at Ventura Surfrider’s meeting. The group meets at 6 p.m. at the Foster Library (651 Main St.) in the Topper Meeting Room. Anyone who wants to learn or lend a helping hand is welcome. For more info, call 667-2222 or visit their new updated website at http://www.surfrider.org/ventura/.

Enjoy yoga by the sun and the sea for Yoga at Shoreline Park, every Tuesday, 9-10 a.m. (weather dependent). All levels are welcome. Meet on the grass and bring something to practice on. First class free! Contact Monica for more info: 681-9293. Visit www.sbhealingarts.com/monica.htm.

Thursday, December 8

Yoga/Surf Session for Women! Every Thursday from 9–11 a.m. Start with a pre-yoga session on the beach and then get coached to step up your surf skills. Call Monica at 681-9293 or Angelika at 451-8213.

Friday, December 9

Santa Barbara’s Citizens Planning Association and Foundation invites you to their Holiday Auction and 45th Anniversary Celebration. Help them celebrate 45 years of promoting sound planning and environmental protection in SB County. The event will be held at the SB Contemporary Arts Forum (Paseo Nuevo, 2nd floor) 5:30-8:30. For more information call 966-3979.

Saturday, December 10

Santa Barbara Surfrider Foundation is proud to host guest speaker, renowned surfer Jesse Billauer, at their chapter general interest meeting. Jesse, who was paralyzed in a serious surfing accident at the age of 17, has proven to all how strong the will to surf is. He still surfs today, and he runs a “Life Rolls On” Foundation that channels donations to spinal cord research. Come hear his message and also find out what issues and challenges face our coast and what we can do about it.

Tuesday, December 13

The Ventura Surf Club will be meeting today at Yolie’s Fresh Mexican Grill, 26 S. Garden. As a club member, you will be able to surf in all intra-club contests and become eligible to surf in coalition and other contests. Meetings start at 6:30, visit www.venturasurfclub.org for more information.

Saturday, December 17

The Community Environmental Council is organizing a beach clean-up at Arroyo Burro Beach from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. For more information and to volunteer, call 963-0584 x116.

Sunday, December 18

Volcom’s Goldfish Series Competition will visit Pismo Pier for a V1 contest. Visit www.volcom.com for more details.

Tuesday, December 20

The Santa Barbara Urban Creeks Council conducts their monthly meetings on the third Tuesday of every month. Meet at the Red Cross on State St. and Alamar at 7:00. There is parking in the rear. Call 968–3000 for more information.

Tuesday, December 27

Yoga/Surf Camp for Women begins today until Friday, Dec. 30th, 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Enjoy the magical combination of yoga and surfing! Learn yoga postures to improve and enhance your surfing–get coached on your surfing skills. All levels welcome. Contact Monica at 681-9293 or visit www.sbhealingarts.com/monica.htm for more information.

Thursday, December 29

The Santa Barbara County Surf Club meets on the last Thursday of every month. Anyone who wants to learn more about the SB surfing community is welcome to come to the meeting which starts at 6:30 p.m. at Rusty’s Pizza on Cabrillo and Bath St. Visit www.sbsurfclub.com or call President Debby at 569-1029.