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    <title>Santa Barbara Newcomers Club upcoming events</title>
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    <pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 01:37:35 GMT</pubDate>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 15:40:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <title>Stride by the Tide: Coastal Walks (April 16, 2026)</title>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src="https://sbnewcomers.org/resources/Pictures/Spring%202026%20Pictures/Hendrys_Beach.JPG" alt="" title="" border="0" width="480" height="360"&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Join fellow walkers at Hendry's Beach (aka Arroyo Burro Beach County Park) every Tuesday and Thursday morning at 8:40 to walk the beach, visit, make new friends and catch up with old friends, spot whales and dolphins, and get fresh air and exercise. We'll meet at the top of the stairs down to the beach, between The Boathouse restaurant and the lifeguard stand.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Some of us walk fast, and some of us stroll. We suggest wearing appropriate shoes to walk on the beach or up to the nearby Douglas Preserve, when the tide is high.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;After the walk, we will often gather at the picnic tables near our starting point, and share a snack and conversation. Hope to see you there!&lt;/p&gt;

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      <link>https://sbnewcomers.org/event-6616383</link>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 15:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <title>Happy Hikers: Buena Vista Loop (April 17, 2026)</title>
      <description>&lt;p align="center"&gt;&lt;strong style="font-size: 18px; color: rgb(56, 2, 52); font-family: Georgia;"&gt;Buena Vista Loop Trail&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p align="center"&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;font face="Georgia" color="#380234"&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 18px;" color="#ED1C24"&gt;No Hike if Raining&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p align="left"&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 18px;" face="Georgia"&gt;&lt;span style="font-size: 14pt;"&gt;&lt;font color="#000000"&gt;This hike begins at the Buena Vista trailhead on Park Lane, goes to the end of the Buena Vista trail, then goes west/left at a split to a little uphill connector to meet the Romero Catway, it then goes west downhill on the Romero Catway, goes south along the lower part of the San Ysidro trail, then goes east on the Old Pueblo trail to end near the start point on Park Lane.&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p align="left"&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 18px;" face="Georgia"&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:" times="" new=""&gt;&lt;font color="#000000"&gt;Total distance is ~3.2 miles,&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/span&gt; &lt;span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"&gt;&lt;font color="#000000"&gt;total elevation gain 850ft.&amp;nbsp; This is a moderate-rated hike.&amp;nbsp; There is one downhill section where poles are recommended for those who feel they need them.&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p align="left"&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 18px;" face="Georgia"&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:" times="" new=""&gt;&lt;font color="#000000"&gt;This is a scenic loop hike with views of beautiful homes, ocean, canyons, valleys and creeks. &amp;nbsp;This is a shorter hike than normal so we can stop again for coffee and croissants at Pierre LaFond in Montecito afterwards if you'd like.&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p align="left"&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:" times="" new=""&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 18px;" face="Georgia"&gt;&lt;font color="#000000"&gt;This hike is quite exposed - &lt;font color="#FF0000"&gt;&lt;u&gt;&lt;font&gt;bring lots of water!&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/u&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p align="left"&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 18px;" face="Georgia"&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:" times="" new=""&gt;&lt;font color="#000000"&gt;Trailhead &lt;a href="https://goo.gl/maps/ZsfAD6JmdHv" target="_blank"&gt;Google Maps&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p align="left"&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 18px;" face="Georgia"&gt;&lt;span style="font-size: 14pt;"&gt;&lt;font color="#000000"&gt;Directions: From the 101, go north, toward the mountains, on San Ysidro to Hwy 192.&amp;nbsp; Go right on 192 for @.8 mile, then take a left on Park Lane.&amp;nbsp; Go .3 miles and bear to the right to stay on Park Lane at Mountain Drive junction.&amp;nbsp; Go .6 miles further on Park Lane to the Buena Vista trailhead on the left. (Note: you will pass the Old Pueblo trailhead sign at .5mile--the hike’s end point). There is parking before and after the trailhead.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p align="left"&gt;&lt;font face="Georgia"&gt;Join our email list &lt;a href="https://groups.google.com/forum/#!forum/sbnc-happy-hikers/join" target="_blank"&gt;here&lt;/a&gt; to receive a weekly email with hike info.&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p align="center"&gt;&lt;em&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 18px;" face="Georgia" color="#35AFF0"&gt;&lt;strong style=""&gt;We hope to see you there!&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
      <link>https://sbnewcomers.org/event-6642747</link>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <title>TGIF: Corner Tap Bar &amp; Eatery (April 17, 2026)</title>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src="https://sbnewcomers.org/resources/Pictures/Spring%202026%20Pictures/Corner%20Tap%201.png" alt="" title="" border="0" width="480" height="401" style="height: 401px;"&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src="https://sbnewcomers.org/resources/Pictures/Spring%202026%20Pictures/Corner%20Tap%202.png" alt="" title="" border="0" width="480" height="346" style=""&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;The Corner Tap has quickly become a Mesa favorite, offering an energetic, welcoming vibe that’s perfect for a casual hang or a lively night out. Their craft cocktail program is a standout, featuring inventive, well-balanced drinks that pair perfectly with a menu of elevated, delicious comfort food: gourmet burgers, crispy wings, and fresh, seasonal plates that go way beyond your standard pub fare. Whether you’re grabbing a seat at the bustling bar or relaxing on the patio, the combination of friendly service and a hip, social atmosphere makes it the ultimate neighborhood spot to kick back and enjoy the best of Santa Barbara’s Mesa neighborhood.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;TGIF events are a great way to start the weekend in a fun, relaxing setting. At TGIF, you will make new friends, catch up with existing friends and get to know the local restaurants and bars. With no registration required, the events are open Newcomers and graduates...and attendees can bring a friend along.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;This is a pay-as-you-go event. Please note that tips are not included in the price of food an beverages. Kindly tip your servers and bartenders when you order food &amp;amp; drink (SBNC recommends tipping 20% or more). We want to leave a positive in the community at all times and remain consistent with the Club's values, by treating everyone with respect.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;To help us assure the best experience for all at our very well attended TGIF events, please refrain from bringing pets and dogs (other than Service Animals).&lt;/p&gt;</description>
      <link>https://sbnewcomers.org/event-6632792</link>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2026 16:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <title>Cycling: SB Newcomers Ride Sunday, Apr 19th (April 19, 2026)</title>
      <description>&lt;p align="center"&gt;&lt;img src="https://sbnewcomers.org/resources/Pictures/cycling_cambrillo.jpeg" alt="" title="" border="0"&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 17px;"&gt;Another SB Newcomers ride is on the menu for&amp;nbsp;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;font face="Google Sans, Roboto, Arial, sans-serif" color="#1F1F1F" style="font-size: 17px;"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Sunday, April 19th&lt;/strong&gt;.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;font face="Google Sans, Roboto, Arial, sans-serif" color="#1F1F1F" style="font-size: 17px;"&gt;We'll start pedaling at the Dolphin Fountain in downtown Santa Barbara, swing by Butterfly Beach (who ever gets tired of the ocean view and the colorful flowers there??), take on some hills on the way to the Eucalyptus Hill neighborhood, before we end the ride at Santa Barbara Roasting Company for a post-ride coffee and socializing.&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;font face="Google Sans, Roboto, Arial, sans-serif" color="#1F1F1F" style="font-size: 17px;"&gt;The route is ~13 miles with ~800 feet of climbing.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 17px;"&gt;As always, any types of bikes and rider levels are welcome, and we'll stop several times to regroup.&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 17px;"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;When&lt;/strong&gt;: Sunday April 19th at 9 am&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 17px;"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Start&lt;/strong&gt; - &lt;a href="https://maps.app.goo.gl/ZDENx4kY9pnkSsTd7" target="_blank"&gt;Dolphin Fountain&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 17px;"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;End&lt;/strong&gt; - &lt;a href="https://maps.app.goo.gl/Dfhb6FQyHBG1SM9a8" target="_blank"&gt;Santa Barbara Roasting Company&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://ridewithgps.com/routes/54593722" target="_blank" data-wacopycontent="1"&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 17px;" data-wacopycontent="1"&gt;Route&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 17px;"&gt;Looking forward to seeing everyone in the saddle again!&lt;br&gt;&lt;/font&gt; &lt;font style="font-size: 17px;"&gt;&lt;br&gt;
Your Newcomers Cycling Committee&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
      <link>https://sbnewcomers.org/event-6650520</link>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 15:40:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <title>Stride by the Tide: Coastal Walks (April 21, 2026)</title>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src="https://sbnewcomers.org/resources/Pictures/Spring%202026%20Pictures/Hendrys_Beach.JPG" alt="" title="" border="0" width="480" height="360"&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Join fellow walkers at Hendry's Beach (aka Arroyo Burro Beach County Park) every Tuesday and Thursday morning at 8:40 to walk the beach, visit, make new friends and catch up with old friends, spot whales and dolphins, and get fresh air and exercise. We'll meet at the top of the stairs down to the beach, between The Boathouse restaurant and the lifeguard stand.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Some of us walk fast, and some of us stroll. We suggest wearing appropriate shoes to walk on the beach or up to the nearby Douglas Preserve, when the tide is high.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;After the walk, we will often gather at the picnic tables near our starting point, and share a snack and conversation. Hope to see you there!&lt;/p&gt;

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      <link>https://sbnewcomers.org/event-6616383</link>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 15:40:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <title>Stride by the Tide: Coastal Walks (April 23, 2026)</title>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src="https://sbnewcomers.org/resources/Pictures/Spring%202026%20Pictures/Hendrys_Beach.JPG" alt="" title="" border="0" width="480" height="360"&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Join fellow walkers at Hendry's Beach (aka Arroyo Burro Beach County Park) every Tuesday and Thursday morning at 8:40 to walk the beach, visit, make new friends and catch up with old friends, spot whales and dolphins, and get fresh air and exercise. We'll meet at the top of the stairs down to the beach, between The Boathouse restaurant and the lifeguard stand.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Some of us walk fast, and some of us stroll. We suggest wearing appropriate shoes to walk on the beach or up to the nearby Douglas Preserve, when the tide is high.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;After the walk, we will often gather at the picnic tables near our starting point, and share a snack and conversation. Hope to see you there!&lt;/p&gt;

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      <link>https://sbnewcomers.org/event-6616383</link>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 21:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <title>Knitters &amp; Crafters: Bi-Monthly Gathering (April 23, 2026)</title>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src="https://sbnewcomers.org/resources/Pictures/Spring%202026%20Pictures/240_F_940588032_pO3FaGJFzwVRfjyXOmsYdW4MkpEQeH0t.jpg" alt="" title="" border="0" width="566" height="317"&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 16px;" color="#0A1551" face="Circular, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, Segoe UI, Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif, Apple Color Emoji, Segoe UI Emoji, Segoe UI Symbol"&gt;Join us for our monthly gathering for an afternoon of knitting, good coffee, and company. Bring all of your own materials. All levels are welcome and help with your project is freely given. Let's sip coffee, chat, and share our projects.&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 16px;" color="#0A1551" face="Circular, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, Segoe UI, Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif, Apple Color Emoji, Segoe UI Emoji, Segoe UI Symbol"&gt;Bring your current project and a crafty friend. Order a cup and enjoy the conversation! We meet at Java Station on the second and fourth Thursdays of each month from 2-4 PM.&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
      <link>https://sbnewcomers.org/event-6532733</link>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 15:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <title>Happy Hikers - Cold Springs Loop (Ridge trail to East Cold Springs) (April 24, 2026)</title>
      <description>&lt;p style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 17.6018px; line-height: 16px;" align="center"&gt;&lt;strong style="font-size: 1.1em;"&gt;&lt;strong style="font-size: 1.1em;"&gt;&lt;font face="Georgia" color="#000000" style="font-size: 18px;"&gt;&lt;img src="https://sbnewcomers.org/resources/Pictures/IMG_2300.jpeg" alt="" title="" border="0"&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style="font-size: 17.6018px; line-height: 16px;" align="center"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;East Cold Springs Loop (Ridge trail to East Cold Springs trail)&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style="background-color: transparent;"&gt;&lt;font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" style="font-size: 18px;"&gt;&lt;font&gt;&lt;span&gt;We will hike the Cold Springs loop starting with the Ridge trail to Edison Catway for some great views and then return on the East Fork of&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/font&gt; &lt;span&gt;Cold Springs Trail.&amp;nbsp; This trail is exposed on the hike up ridge trail but shady along the East fork on the way back. It offers some great views on the top and beautiful small waterfalls along East Cold Springs.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style="background-color: transparent;"&gt;&lt;font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" style="font-size: 18px;"&gt;&lt;span&gt;Elevation gain: ~1,000 ft.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style="background-color: transparent;"&gt;&lt;font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" style="font-size: 18px;"&gt;&lt;span&gt;Distance : ~3.2 miles 2- hours duration&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style="background-color: transparent;"&gt;&lt;font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" style="font-size: 18px;"&gt;&lt;span&gt;Trail Rating: Moderate (AllTrails rating)&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style="background-color: transparent;"&gt;&lt;font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"&gt;&lt;strong style="font-size: 1.1em;"&gt;&lt;font color="#000000" style="font-size: 18px;"&gt;Google Maps for the&amp;nbsp;&lt;a href="https://goo.gl/maps/af7hrFt7RPS2" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://goo.gl/maps/af7hrFt7RPS2&amp;amp;source=gmail&amp;amp;ust=1581443285935000&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNGh3eftcp0GlB1_GjJQiis9pACt1g"&gt;trailhead&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 17.6018px;"&gt;&lt;font style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); font-size: 18px;"&gt;&lt;font style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-weight: bold;" color="#000000"&gt;DIRECTIONS:&lt;/font&gt; &lt;font color="#222222" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"&gt;&amp;nbsp;Meet on east side of the bridge&amp;nbsp;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;font color="#000000" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; color: rgb(34, 34, 34);"&gt;on E. Mountain Drive on the east (Montecito) side of the creek. The bridge is now open and we will meet on the east side of the creek at the trailhead.&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 17.6018px;"&gt;&lt;font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"&gt;&lt;font style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); font-size: 18px;" color="#222222"&gt;&lt;font color="#000000"&gt;From either direction on Hwy 101, exit at Olive Mill Road and turn toward the mountains. Continue up Olive Mill Rd 1.0 mile, crossing East Valley Rd where name changes to Hot Springs Rd. After another 1.0 mile turn left on East Mountain Drive. Go 1.1 miles to the trailhead on the right, just before the creek crossing.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;font style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); font-size: 18px;" color="#333333"&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;font style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); font-size: 18px;" color="#000000"&gt;(You’ll probably see cars &amp;amp; hikers when you first turn onto East Mountain Drive. That is another trailhead.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;font style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); font-size: 18px;" color="#333333"&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;font style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); font-size: 18px;" color="#000000"&gt;Do not stop. Continue 1.1 miles.)&amp;nbsp;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

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&lt;p style="background-color: transparent;" align="center"&gt;&lt;font color="#0070C0" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" style="font-size: 18px;"&gt;&lt;strong style=""&gt;Please join us!&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;span style="background-color: transparent;"&gt;&lt;font face="Georgia" color="#0070C0" style="font-size: 16px;"&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/span&gt;</description>
      <link>https://sbnewcomers.org/event-6651029</link>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <title>TGIF: The Cruisery (April 24, 2026)</title>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src="https://sbnewcomers.org/resources/Pictures/Spring%202026%20Pictures/Cruisery%201.png" alt="" title="" border="0" width="480" height="813" style="height: 813px;"&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src="https://sbnewcomers.org/resources/Pictures/Spring%202026%20Pictures/Cruisery%202.png" alt="" title="" border="0" width="480" height="627" style=""&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Located at the corner of State St and E. Haley Sts, the Cruisery is a Santa Barbara staple. They are focused on creating an inventive and delectable menu that pairs a full bar with great drinks. With extensive menu research, drink testing, and the acquisition of antiques we opened on October 24th, 2018 and after extensive cleaning and painting, we welcomed our first guests on December 5th, 2018.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Dog and people friendly, the Cruisery is the sister bar/ restaruant of The Unbearable Skee lodge - they share a kitchen but have distinct bars with vastly different vibes.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;This is a pay-as-you-go event. Please note that tips are not included in the price of food an beverages. Kindly tip your servers and bartenders when you order food &amp;amp; drink (SBNC recommends tipping 20% or more). We want to leave a positive in the community at all times and remain consistent with the Club's values, by treating everyone with respect.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
      <link>https://sbnewcomers.org/event-6649003</link>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2026 17:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <title>Weekend Amblers: UCSB North Campus Open Space (Registration Opens April 14) (April 25, 2026)</title>
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&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src="https://sbnewcomers.org/resources/Pictures/Committee%20Photos/Garden%20and%20Nature%20Committee/Snowy%20Plover.jpeg" alt="" title="" border="0"&gt;&lt;img src="https://sbnewcomers.org/resources/Pictures/Committee%20Photos/Garden%20and%20Nature%20Committee/Snowys2.jpeg" alt="" title="" border="0"&gt;Join Weekend Amblers on our popular UCSB North Campus Open Space Walk, a SBNC favorite! The NCOS estuary, upland, and wetland restoration project supports a diversity of birds, fish, and wildlife, absorbs flood waters, and is adaptive to sea level rise on 136 acres of a former golf course. Two and a half miles of relatively level trails provide scenic views and great photo ops, taking us out to the beach at Coal Oil Point and back. For this walk, due to the bird habitation, especially the snowy plover nesting project on the beach and their nesting season, we are asking that dogs don't participate on this day. We hope to show you as much as 10% of the existing population of Snowy Plovers! (a threatened species) Snowys nest on the California and Oregon coast. The main entrance and parking lot for NCOS is just west of Storke Road at 6969 Whittier Drive, Goleta. Look for the red Newcomers sign and park at the Carlton-Duncan visitor plaza.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Take either Hollister or the 101 to Glen Annie/Storke Rd., Storke south to Whittier Drive (R) then north 100 yards to the parking lot and visitor plaza. It is well marked. Red Newcomer's signs will be present.&lt;/p&gt;

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      <pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 15:40:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <title>Stride by the Tide: Coastal Walks (April 28, 2026)</title>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src="https://sbnewcomers.org/resources/Pictures/Spring%202026%20Pictures/Hendrys_Beach.JPG" alt="" title="" border="0" width="480" height="360"&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Join fellow walkers at Hendry's Beach (aka Arroyo Burro Beach County Park) every Tuesday and Thursday morning at 8:40 to walk the beach, visit, make new friends and catch up with old friends, spot whales and dolphins, and get fresh air and exercise. We'll meet at the top of the stairs down to the beach, between The Boathouse restaurant and the lifeguard stand.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Some of us walk fast, and some of us stroll. We suggest wearing appropriate shoes to walk on the beach or up to the nearby Douglas Preserve, when the tide is high.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;After the walk, we will often gather at the picnic tables near our starting point, and share a snack and conversation. Hope to see you there!&lt;/p&gt;

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      <pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 15:40:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <title>Stride by the Tide: Coastal Walks (April 30, 2026)</title>
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&lt;p&gt;Join fellow walkers at Hendry's Beach (aka Arroyo Burro Beach County Park) every Tuesday and Thursday morning at 8:40 to walk the beach, visit, make new friends and catch up with old friends, spot whales and dolphins, and get fresh air and exercise. We'll meet at the top of the stairs down to the beach, between The Boathouse restaurant and the lifeguard stand.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Some of us walk fast, and some of us stroll. We suggest wearing appropriate shoes to walk on the beach or up to the nearby Douglas Preserve, when the tide is high.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;After the walk, we will often gather at the picnic tables near our starting point, and share a snack and conversation. Hope to see you there!&lt;/p&gt;

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      <pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 15:15:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <title>Happy Hikers: Santa Cruz Island (May 01, 2026)</title>
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  &lt;span&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 14px;"&gt;&lt;img src="https://sbnewcomers.org/resources/Pictures/Santa%20Cruz%20island.jpg" alt="" title="" border="0"&gt;&lt;font&gt;&lt;span&gt;Happy Hikers and Watersports are collaborating to deliver an incredible day on Santa Cruz Island. We will take a boat from Ventura Harbor to the island where you will have the choice of hiking or kayaking (or both).&lt;/span&gt; &lt;span class="Apple-style-span"&gt;&lt;u&gt;Everyone will need to book their own reservation&lt;/u&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;span&gt;for the boat directly from Island Packers.&lt;/span&gt; &lt;span class="Apple-style-span"&gt;&lt;u&gt;Kayakers also need to reserve their kayaks&lt;/u&gt;&lt;/span&gt; &lt;span&gt;&lt;u&gt;with Channel Island Kayak Center AND space on the boat for the kayak with&amp;nbsp; Island Packers.&lt;/u&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/span&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;&lt;font face="Calibri, sans-serif" style="font-size: 14px;"&gt;There is no food or water on the island so you will need to bring everything you need for the day.&amp;nbsp;&lt;span style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"&gt;&lt;font color="#222222" face="Calibri, sans-serif"&gt;Food/snacks, drinking water, towels, hiking poles, etc. &amp;nbsp;We will be exposed to the sun all day so bring: sunscreen, hats, etc.&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;font face="Calibri, sans-serif" style="font-size: 14px;"&gt;&lt;font&gt;Hikers can choose from two hikes (both out and back), one is from Scorpions Anchorage to Potato Harbor which is a moderate 5 mile hike and the second is a 7.5 mile strenuous hike from Scorpions Anchorage to Smugglers cove beach.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/font&gt;These are trails that HH have done in the past and we will likely identify other hikes prior to the event.&amp;nbsp;&lt;font&gt;For more information on the hikes check here.&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;font face="Calibri, sans-serif" style="font-size: 14px;"&gt;Hike 1: Potato Harbor: (5 Mile) &amp;nbsp;&lt;a href="https://www.alltrails.com/explore/trail/us/california/potato-harbor?mobileMap=false&amp;amp;ref=sidebar-static-map"&gt;&lt;font color="#000000" face="Times New Roman, serif"&gt;https://www.alltrails.com/explore/trail/us/california/potato-harbor?mobileMap=false&amp;amp;ref=sidebar-static-&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 14px;"&gt;&lt;font face="Calibri, sans-serif"&gt;Hike 2: Smugglers Cove: (7.7 mile)&lt;/font&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.alltrails.com/explore/trail/us/california/smugglers-cove--2?mobileMap=false&amp;amp;ref=sidebar-static-map"&gt;&lt;font face="Calibri, sans-serif"&gt;&lt;font color="#000000" face="Times New Roman, serif"&gt;https://www.alltrails.com/explore/trail/us/california/smugglers-cove--2?mobileMap=false&amp;amp;ref=sidebar-static-map&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;font face="Calibri, sans-serif" style="font-size: 14px;"&gt;We will depart from Island Packers in Ventura and take the 9:00am boat to Scorpion Cove on Santa Cruz Island and return on the 3:30pm boat from Scorpion Cove. You need to arrive at Island Packers in Ventura by 8:15am and are estimated to arrive back in Ventura around 5pm.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;font face="Calibri, sans-serif" style="font-size: 14px;"&gt;&lt;font&gt;When you book your reservation if there isn't availability at these times (or you prefer) Island Packers has an 8am departure and a 4:30 pm return that you can choose.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;span style=""&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 14px;"&gt;Carpools are recommended. The costs are as follows.&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;span style=""&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 14px;"&gt;All participants must reserve space on the boat as a passenger.&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 14px;"&gt;Those that are kayaking need to make two additional reservations.&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 14px;"&gt;1. S&lt;/font&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 14px;"&gt;pace on the boat for your kayak through &lt;u&gt;Island Packers&lt;/u&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 14px;"&gt;Single Kayaks &amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; $23 &amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; Double Kayaks $31&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 14px;"&gt;2. Kayak rental (unless bringing your own)&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 14px;"&gt;This is done through &lt;strong&gt;Channel Islands Kayak Center at 805-984-5995&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 14px;"&gt;Single Kayaks &amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; $35 all day&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; Double Kayaks $55 all day&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 14px;"&gt;&lt;font&gt;Channel Islands Kayak Center is located directly next to Island Packers where we get on the boat.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/font&gt;You will need to arrive at least one hour prior to departure to pick up your kayak, paddle and PFD.&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;font face="Calibri, sans-serif" style="font-size: 14px;"&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;font&gt;&lt;strong&gt;YOU NEED TO RESERVE YOUR OWN BOAT PASSENGER TICKET&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;font&gt;&lt;strong&gt;AND SEAT AVAILIBILITY IS LIMITED SO &lt;u&gt;RESERVE ASAP&lt;/u&gt; AT&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/font&gt; &lt;font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"&gt;https://www.islandpackers.com/book/day-trip-at-scorpion-anchorage/&lt;/font&gt;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&lt;font&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt; &amp;nbsp;or&lt;strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;805.642.1393&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br&gt;</description>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <title>TGIF: Dusk Bar (May 01, 2026)</title>
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&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src="https://sbnewcomers.org/resources/Pictures/Spring%202026%20Pictures/DUSK%20BAR%201.png" alt="" title="" border="0" width="480" height="290"&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Dusk Bar offers a sophisticated sanctuary that balances modern design with a warm, effortlessly cool energy perfect for our Newcomers crowd. While known for its agave expertise, the bar excels at high-level craft mixology, serving impeccably balanced classics and inventive signatures that pair beautifully with their coastal-inspired menu. Think fresh Laguna Bay oysters, bluefin tuna tostadas and whipped ricotta... It’s an ideal setting for those who appreciate a polished atmosphere, complemented by exceptional cocktails and delicious bites.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;TGIF events are a great way to start the weekend in a fun, relaxing setting. At TGIF, you will make new friends, catch up with existing friends and get to know the local restaurants and bars. With no registration required, the events are open Newcomers and graduates...and attendees can bring a friend along.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;This is a pay-as-you-go event. Please note that tips are not included in the price of food an beverages. Kindly tip your servers and bartenders when you order food &amp;amp; drink (SBNC recommends tipping 20% or more). We want to leave a positive impression on the community and remain consistent with the Club's values by treating everyone with respect.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;To help us assure the best experience for all at our very well attended TGIF events, please refrain from bringing pets and dogs (other than Service Animals).&lt;/p&gt;

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      <pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2026 17:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <title>Weekend Amblers: Shoreline Park (Registration Opens April 14) (May 02, 2026)</title>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src="https://sbnewcomers.org/resources/Pictures/Committee%20Photos/Garden%20and%20Nature%20Committee/5369abff-79da-43b7-93ca-af6e8bce5256.jpg" alt="" title="" border="0"&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;We will start at the free parking lot across the street from 1216 Shoreline Drive, Santa Barbara. Look for the Newcomers Sign. The parking lot closest to Santa Barbara Point is on the attached map.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Join us as we walk along the open coastal bluffs and marine terrace of Shoreline Park, Leadbetter Beach, Point Castillo, and the Santa Barbara Harbor. The paved paths are mostly level. Along the way are information stations on the Channel Islands, gray whales, and dolphins.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;The walk is close to 2 miles roundtrip. On our return, we may enjoy a stop at Leadbetter Beach's Shoreline Cafe for coffee or a light breakfast (at your own expense).&lt;/p&gt;

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      <pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 15:40:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <title>Stride by the Tide: Coastal Walks (May 05, 2026)</title>
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&lt;p&gt;Join fellow walkers at Hendry's Beach (aka Arroyo Burro Beach County Park) every Tuesday and Thursday morning at 8:40 to walk the beach, visit, make new friends and catch up with old friends, spot whales and dolphins, and get fresh air and exercise. We'll meet at the top of the stairs down to the beach, between The Boathouse restaurant and the lifeguard stand.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Some of us walk fast, and some of us stroll. We suggest wearing appropriate shoes to walk on the beach or up to the nearby Douglas Preserve, when the tide is high.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;After the walk, we will often gather at the picnic tables near our starting point, and share a snack and conversation. Hope to see you there!&lt;/p&gt;

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      <pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 15:40:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <title>Stride by the Tide: Coastal Walks (May 07, 2026)</title>
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&lt;p&gt;Join fellow walkers at Hendry's Beach (aka Arroyo Burro Beach County Park) every Tuesday and Thursday morning at 8:40 to walk the beach, visit, make new friends and catch up with old friends, spot whales and dolphins, and get fresh air and exercise. We'll meet at the top of the stairs down to the beach, between The Boathouse restaurant and the lifeguard stand.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Some of us walk fast, and some of us stroll. We suggest wearing appropriate shoes to walk on the beach or up to the nearby Douglas Preserve, when the tide is high.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;After the walk, we will often gather at the picnic tables near our starting point, and share a snack and conversation. Hope to see you there!&lt;/p&gt;

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      <pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <title>TGIF: M. Special Brewing Company (May 08, 2026)</title>
      <description>&lt;p align="center"&gt;&lt;img src="https://sbnewcomers.org/resources/Pictures/Fall%202025%20Pictures/MSpecial_Beast.png" alt="" title="" border="0" style="font-size: 1.1em;" width="580" height="397"&gt;&lt;img src="https://sbnewcomers.org/resources/Pictures/Fall%202025%20Pictures/MSpecial.png" alt="" title="" border="0" width="582" height="435"&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Join us for happy hour at M.Special Brewing Co., where great beer and great stories go hand in hand. Named after their Grandpa Emmett’s 1950s race cars — including the legendary Malloy Special that hit the Indy 500 — M.Special is a family-inspired brewery where anyone with an "M" in their name (yes, even the mailman) gets some naming cred.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Their beer lineup is as diverse as their crew, featuring the crisp M.Special American Lager, hop-forward favorites like Greatland IPA and Lazy Eye DIPA, and the smooth, malty Dozer Brown Ale. Swing by for TGIF and enjoy good vibes, great brews, and a happy hour that lives up to its name. Cheers!&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Also, nestled within M. Special Brewery is the newly opened Downtown Eats if you are hungry&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;TGIF events are a great way to kick off the weekend in a fun, relaxing setting. At TGIF, you'll make new friends, reconnect with familiar faces, and get to know the local restaurants and bars. No registration is required—these events are open to Newcomers and graduates, and attendees are welcome to bring a friend along. Come join us, Newbies!&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;This is a pay-as-you-go event. Please note that tips are not included in the price of food and beverages. Kindly tip your servers and bartenders when you order (SBNC recommends tipping 20% or more). We want to leave a positive impression in the community and stay true to the Club’s values by treating everyone with respect.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;To help ensure the best experience for everyone at our well-attended TGIF events, we kindly ask that you do not bring pets or dogs, except for Service Animals.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style="margin-bottom: 0px !important;"&gt;M. Special Brewing Company&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style="margin-bottom: 0px !important;"&gt;634 State Street&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style="margin-bottom: 0px !important;"&gt;Santa Barbara, CA 93101&lt;/p&gt;

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      <pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2026 19:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <title>Epicurious, Beer Lovers &amp; Games: Clam Bake (Registration Opens February 3) (May 09, 2026)</title>
      <description>&lt;p style="font-size: 20px; background-color: transparent;"&gt;&lt;img src="https://sbnewcomers.org/resources/Pictures/Spring%202026%20Pictures/Leadbetter%20Picnic%20Area.jpg" alt="" title="" border="0" width="360" height="216"&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style="background-color: transparent;"&gt;&lt;span style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"&gt;&lt;font color="#0A1551" face="Lato" style="font-size: 20px;"&gt;What better place to host a clam bake than the Leadbetter Beach Picnic area overlooking the Pacific Ocean? Lunch starts at noon on May 9. The Beer Lovers Committee are providing their award-winning brews and non-alcoholic beverages. The Games Committee are providing table, lawn, and beach games. The site is reserved for the day, so come for lunch and stay the afternoon and evening playing games, socializing, and getting to know fellow Newcomers in a relaxed, beautiful environment.&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style="background-color: transparent;"&gt;&lt;span style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"&gt;&lt;font color="#0A1551" face="Lato" style="font-size: 20px;"&gt;Solera &amp;amp; Co., formerly Catering Connection, are providing the main entree of clams, sausage, corn, potatoes, and two salads. &amp;nbsp;This constitutes right at 80% of the cost of the event. &amp;nbsp;Costs for Beer Lovers, site reservation to SB Parks and Recreation, desserts, utensils, plates, tablecloths, etc, make up the remaining cost.&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style=""&gt;&lt;font color="#0A1551" face="Lato" style="font-size: 20px;"&gt;&lt;span style="caret-color: rgb(10, 21, 81); background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"&gt;This event will be open to Alumni and the public starting February 17. &amp;nbsp;The sign in code for registration is Clam26.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 15:40:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <title>Stride by the Tide: Coastal Walks (May 12, 2026)</title>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src="https://sbnewcomers.org/resources/Pictures/Spring%202026%20Pictures/Hendrys_Beach.JPG" alt="" title="" border="0" width="480" height="360"&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Join fellow walkers at Hendry's Beach (aka Arroyo Burro Beach County Park) every Tuesday and Thursday morning at 8:40 to walk the beach, visit, make new friends and catch up with old friends, spot whales and dolphins, and get fresh air and exercise. We'll meet at the top of the stairs down to the beach, between The Boathouse restaurant and the lifeguard stand.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Some of us walk fast, and some of us stroll. We suggest wearing appropriate shoes to walk on the beach or up to the nearby Douglas Preserve, when the tide is high.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;After the walk, we will often gather at the picnic tables near our starting point, and share a snack and conversation. Hope to see you there!&lt;/p&gt;

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      <pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 15:40:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <title>Stride by the Tide: Coastal Walks (May 14, 2026)</title>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src="https://sbnewcomers.org/resources/Pictures/Spring%202026%20Pictures/Hendrys_Beach.JPG" alt="" title="" border="0" width="480" height="360"&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Join fellow walkers at Hendry's Beach (aka Arroyo Burro Beach County Park) every Tuesday and Thursday morning at 8:40 to walk the beach, visit, make new friends and catch up with old friends, spot whales and dolphins, and get fresh air and exercise. We'll meet at the top of the stairs down to the beach, between The Boathouse restaurant and the lifeguard stand.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Some of us walk fast, and some of us stroll. We suggest wearing appropriate shoes to walk on the beach or up to the nearby Douglas Preserve, when the tide is high.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;After the walk, we will often gather at the picnic tables near our starting point, and share a snack and conversation. Hope to see you there!&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
      <link>https://sbnewcomers.org/event-6616383</link>
      <guid>https://sbnewcomers.org/event-6616383</guid>
      <dc:creator />
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      <pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 21:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <title>Knitters &amp; Crafters: Bi-Monthly Gathering (May 14, 2026)</title>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src="https://sbnewcomers.org/resources/Pictures/Spring%202026%20Pictures/240_F_940588032_pO3FaGJFzwVRfjyXOmsYdW4MkpEQeH0t.jpg" alt="" title="" border="0" width="566" height="317"&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 16px;" color="#0A1551" face="Circular, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, Segoe UI, Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif, Apple Color Emoji, Segoe UI Emoji, Segoe UI Symbol"&gt;Join us for our monthly gathering for an afternoon of knitting, good coffee, and company. Bring all of your own materials. All levels are welcome and help with your project is freely given. Let's sip coffee, chat, and share our projects.&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 16px;" color="#0A1551" face="Circular, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, Segoe UI, Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif, Apple Color Emoji, Segoe UI Emoji, Segoe UI Symbol"&gt;Bring your current project and a crafty friend. Order a cup and enjoy the conversation! We meet at Java Station on the second and fourth Thursdays of each month from 2-4 PM.&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
      <link>https://sbnewcomers.org/event-6532733</link>
      <guid>https://sbnewcomers.org/event-6532733</guid>
      <dc:creator />
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      <pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <title>TGIF: Shaker Mill (May 15, 2026)</title>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src="https://sbnewcomers.org/resources/Pictures/Spring%202026%20Pictures/Shaker%201.png" alt="" title="" border="0" width="480" height="612"&gt;&lt;img src="https://sbnewcomers.org/resources/Pictures/Spring%202026%20Pictures/Shaker%202.png" alt="" title="" border="0" width="480" height="629" style=""&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Shaker Mill is a vibrant escape on lower State Street, perfectly capturing that breezy, indoor-outdoor California lifestyle. The atmosphere is "tropical chic," blending a fun, sunny energy with a relaxed, vacation-like vibe that makes it impossible not to unwind.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;The cocktail program is equally impressive, offering expertly crafted drinks that lean into bright, refreshing flavors. Whether you’re sipping a creative riff on a classic or one of their signature tropical concoctions, the quality is top-tier. With its airy setting and lively spirit, Shaker Mill is the perfect spot for our TGIF!&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;TGIF events are a great way to start the weekend in a fun and relaxing setting. At TGIF you will make new friends, catch up with existing friends, and get to know the local restaurants and bars. With no registration required, the events are open to Newcomers and graduates, and attendees can bring a friend along. Come join us, Newbies!&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;This is a pay-as-you-go event. Please note that tips are not included in the price of food and drinks. Kindly tip your servers and bartenders when you order food and/or drinks. (SBNC recommends tipping 20% or more). We want to leave a positive impression in the Community at all times and consistent with the Club’s values treat everyone with respect.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;To help us assure the best experience for all at our very well attended TGIF events, please refrain from bringing pets and dogs (other than Service Animals).&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Just FYI:&amp;nbsp;Shaker Mill can be a bit tough to spot because the signage that primarily shows is "Kim's SERVICE DEPT" but that is where we'll be.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
      <link>https://sbnewcomers.org/event-6620441</link>
      <guid>https://sbnewcomers.org/event-6620441</guid>
      <dc:creator />
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      <pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 15:40:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <title>Stride by the Tide: Coastal Walks (May 19, 2026)</title>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src="https://sbnewcomers.org/resources/Pictures/Spring%202026%20Pictures/Hendrys_Beach.JPG" alt="" title="" border="0" width="480" height="360"&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Join fellow walkers at Hendry's Beach (aka Arroyo Burro Beach County Park) every Tuesday and Thursday morning at 8:40 to walk the beach, visit, make new friends and catch up with old friends, spot whales and dolphins, and get fresh air and exercise. We'll meet at the top of the stairs down to the beach, between The Boathouse restaurant and the lifeguard stand.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Some of us walk fast, and some of us stroll. We suggest wearing appropriate shoes to walk on the beach or up to the nearby Douglas Preserve, when the tide is high.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;After the walk, we will often gather at the picnic tables near our starting point, and share a snack and conversation. Hope to see you there!&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
      <link>https://sbnewcomers.org/event-6616383</link>
      <guid>https://sbnewcomers.org/event-6616383</guid>
      <dc:creator />
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      <pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 15:40:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <title>Stride by the Tide: Coastal Walks (May 21, 2026)</title>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src="https://sbnewcomers.org/resources/Pictures/Spring%202026%20Pictures/Hendrys_Beach.JPG" alt="" title="" border="0" width="480" height="360"&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Join fellow walkers at Hendry's Beach (aka Arroyo Burro Beach County Park) every Tuesday and Thursday morning at 8:40 to walk the beach, visit, make new friends and catch up with old friends, spot whales and dolphins, and get fresh air and exercise. We'll meet at the top of the stairs down to the beach, between The Boathouse restaurant and the lifeguard stand.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Some of us walk fast, and some of us stroll. We suggest wearing appropriate shoes to walk on the beach or up to the nearby Douglas Preserve, when the tide is high.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;After the walk, we will often gather at the picnic tables near our starting point, and share a snack and conversation. Hope to see you there!&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
      <link>https://sbnewcomers.org/event-6616383</link>
      <guid>https://sbnewcomers.org/event-6616383</guid>
      <dc:creator />
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      <pubDate>Tue, 26 May 2026 15:40:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <title>Stride by the Tide: Coastal Walks (May 26, 2026)</title>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src="https://sbnewcomers.org/resources/Pictures/Spring%202026%20Pictures/Hendrys_Beach.JPG" alt="" title="" border="0" width="480" height="360"&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Join fellow walkers at Hendry's Beach (aka Arroyo Burro Beach County Park) every Tuesday and Thursday morning at 8:40 to walk the beach, visit, make new friends and catch up with old friends, spot whales and dolphins, and get fresh air and exercise. We'll meet at the top of the stairs down to the beach, between The Boathouse restaurant and the lifeguard stand.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Some of us walk fast, and some of us stroll. We suggest wearing appropriate shoes to walk on the beach or up to the nearby Douglas Preserve, when the tide is high.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;After the walk, we will often gather at the picnic tables near our starting point, and share a snack and conversation. Hope to see you there!&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
      <link>https://sbnewcomers.org/event-6616383</link>
      <guid>https://sbnewcomers.org/event-6616383</guid>
      <dc:creator />
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      <pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2026 15:40:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <title>Stride by the Tide: Coastal Walks (May 28, 2026)</title>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src="https://sbnewcomers.org/resources/Pictures/Spring%202026%20Pictures/Hendrys_Beach.JPG" alt="" title="" border="0" width="480" height="360"&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Join fellow walkers at Hendry's Beach (aka Arroyo Burro Beach County Park) every Tuesday and Thursday morning at 8:40 to walk the beach, visit, make new friends and catch up with old friends, spot whales and dolphins, and get fresh air and exercise. We'll meet at the top of the stairs down to the beach, between The Boathouse restaurant and the lifeguard stand.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Some of us walk fast, and some of us stroll. We suggest wearing appropriate shoes to walk on the beach or up to the nearby Douglas Preserve, when the tide is high.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;After the walk, we will often gather at the picnic tables near our starting point, and share a snack and conversation. Hope to see you there!&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
      <link>https://sbnewcomers.org/event-6616383</link>
      <guid>https://sbnewcomers.org/event-6616383</guid>
      <dc:creator />
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      <pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2026 21:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <title>Knitters &amp; Crafters: Bi-Monthly Gathering (May 28, 2026)</title>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src="https://sbnewcomers.org/resources/Pictures/Spring%202026%20Pictures/240_F_940588032_pO3FaGJFzwVRfjyXOmsYdW4MkpEQeH0t.jpg" alt="" title="" border="0" width="566" height="317"&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 16px;" color="#0A1551" face="Circular, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, Segoe UI, Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif, Apple Color Emoji, Segoe UI Emoji, Segoe UI Symbol"&gt;Join us for our monthly gathering for an afternoon of knitting, good coffee, and company. Bring all of your own materials. All levels are welcome and help with your project is freely given. Let's sip coffee, chat, and share our projects.&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 16px;" color="#0A1551" face="Circular, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, Segoe UI, Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif, Apple Color Emoji, Segoe UI Emoji, Segoe UI Symbol"&gt;Bring your current project and a crafty friend. Order a cup and enjoy the conversation! We meet at Java Station on the second and fourth Thursdays of each month from 2-4 PM.&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
      <link>https://sbnewcomers.org/event-6532733</link>
      <guid>https://sbnewcomers.org/event-6532733</guid>
      <dc:creator />
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      <pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 15:40:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <title>Stride by the Tide: Coastal Walks (June 02, 2026)</title>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src="https://sbnewcomers.org/resources/Pictures/Spring%202026%20Pictures/Hendrys_Beach.JPG" alt="" title="" border="0" width="480" height="360"&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Join fellow walkers at Hendry's Beach (aka Arroyo Burro Beach County Park) every Tuesday and Thursday morning at 8:40 to walk the beach, visit, make new friends and catch up with old friends, spot whales and dolphins, and get fresh air and exercise. We'll meet at the top of the stairs down to the beach, between The Boathouse restaurant and the lifeguard stand.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Some of us walk fast, and some of us stroll. We suggest wearing appropriate shoes to walk on the beach or up to the nearby Douglas Preserve, when the tide is high.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;After the walk, we will often gather at the picnic tables near our starting point, and share a snack and conversation. Hope to see you there!&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
      <link>https://sbnewcomers.org/event-6616383</link>
      <guid>https://sbnewcomers.org/event-6616383</guid>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 15:40:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <title>Stride by the Tide: Coastal Walks (June 04, 2026)</title>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src="https://sbnewcomers.org/resources/Pictures/Spring%202026%20Pictures/Hendrys_Beach.JPG" alt="" title="" border="0" width="480" height="360"&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Join fellow walkers at Hendry's Beach (aka Arroyo Burro Beach County Park) every Tuesday and Thursday morning at 8:40 to walk the beach, visit, make new friends and catch up with old friends, spot whales and dolphins, and get fresh air and exercise. We'll meet at the top of the stairs down to the beach, between The Boathouse restaurant and the lifeguard stand.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Some of us walk fast, and some of us stroll. We suggest wearing appropriate shoes to walk on the beach or up to the nearby Douglas Preserve, when the tide is high.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;After the walk, we will often gather at the picnic tables near our starting point, and share a snack and conversation. Hope to see you there!&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
      <link>https://sbnewcomers.org/event-6616383</link>
      <guid>https://sbnewcomers.org/event-6616383</guid>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 15:40:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <title>Stride by the Tide: Coastal Walks (June 09, 2026)</title>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src="https://sbnewcomers.org/resources/Pictures/Spring%202026%20Pictures/Hendrys_Beach.JPG" alt="" title="" border="0" width="480" height="360"&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Join fellow walkers at Hendry's Beach (aka Arroyo Burro Beach County Park) every Tuesday and Thursday morning at 8:40 to walk the beach, visit, make new friends and catch up with old friends, spot whales and dolphins, and get fresh air and exercise. We'll meet at the top of the stairs down to the beach, between The Boathouse restaurant and the lifeguard stand.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Some of us walk fast, and some of us stroll. We suggest wearing appropriate shoes to walk on the beach or up to the nearby Douglas Preserve, when the tide is high.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;After the walk, we will often gather at the picnic tables near our starting point, and share a snack and conversation. Hope to see you there!&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
      <link>https://sbnewcomers.org/event-6616383</link>
      <guid>https://sbnewcomers.org/event-6616383</guid>
      <dc:creator />
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      <pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 15:40:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <title>Stride by the Tide: Coastal Walks (June 11, 2026)</title>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src="https://sbnewcomers.org/resources/Pictures/Spring%202026%20Pictures/Hendrys_Beach.JPG" alt="" title="" border="0" width="480" height="360"&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Join fellow walkers at Hendry's Beach (aka Arroyo Burro Beach County Park) every Tuesday and Thursday morning at 8:40 to walk the beach, visit, make new friends and catch up with old friends, spot whales and dolphins, and get fresh air and exercise. We'll meet at the top of the stairs down to the beach, between The Boathouse restaurant and the lifeguard stand.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Some of us walk fast, and some of us stroll. We suggest wearing appropriate shoes to walk on the beach or up to the nearby Douglas Preserve, when the tide is high.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;After the walk, we will often gather at the picnic tables near our starting point, and share a snack and conversation. Hope to see you there!&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
      <link>https://sbnewcomers.org/event-6616383</link>
      <guid>https://sbnewcomers.org/event-6616383</guid>
      <dc:creator />
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      <pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 21:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <title>Knitters &amp; Crafters: Bi-Monthly Gathering (June 11, 2026)</title>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src="https://sbnewcomers.org/resources/Pictures/Spring%202026%20Pictures/240_F_940588032_pO3FaGJFzwVRfjyXOmsYdW4MkpEQeH0t.jpg" alt="" title="" border="0" width="566" height="317"&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 16px;" color="#0A1551" face="Circular, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, Segoe UI, Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif, Apple Color Emoji, Segoe UI Emoji, Segoe UI Symbol"&gt;Join us for our monthly gathering for an afternoon of knitting, good coffee, and company. Bring all of your own materials. All levels are welcome and help with your project is freely given. Let's sip coffee, chat, and share our projects.&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 16px;" color="#0A1551" face="Circular, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, Segoe UI, Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif, Apple Color Emoji, Segoe UI Emoji, Segoe UI Symbol"&gt;Bring your current project and a crafty friend. Order a cup and enjoy the conversation! We meet at Java Station on the second and fourth Thursdays of each month from 2-4 PM.&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
      <link>https://sbnewcomers.org/event-6532733</link>
      <guid>https://sbnewcomers.org/event-6532733</guid>
      <dc:creator />
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      <pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 15:40:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <title>Stride by the Tide: Coastal Walks (June 16, 2026)</title>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src="https://sbnewcomers.org/resources/Pictures/Spring%202026%20Pictures/Hendrys_Beach.JPG" alt="" title="" border="0" width="480" height="360"&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Join fellow walkers at Hendry's Beach (aka Arroyo Burro Beach County Park) every Tuesday and Thursday morning at 8:40 to walk the beach, visit, make new friends and catch up with old friends, spot whales and dolphins, and get fresh air and exercise. We'll meet at the top of the stairs down to the beach, between The Boathouse restaurant and the lifeguard stand.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Some of us walk fast, and some of us stroll. We suggest wearing appropriate shoes to walk on the beach or up to the nearby Douglas Preserve, when the tide is high.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;After the walk, we will often gather at the picnic tables near our starting point, and share a snack and conversation. Hope to see you there!&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
      <link>https://sbnewcomers.org/event-6616383</link>
      <guid>https://sbnewcomers.org/event-6616383</guid>
      <dc:creator />
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      <pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 15:40:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <title>Stride by the Tide: Coastal Walks (June 18, 2026)</title>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src="https://sbnewcomers.org/resources/Pictures/Spring%202026%20Pictures/Hendrys_Beach.JPG" alt="" title="" border="0" width="480" height="360"&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Join fellow walkers at Hendry's Beach (aka Arroyo Burro Beach County Park) every Tuesday and Thursday morning at 8:40 to walk the beach, visit, make new friends and catch up with old friends, spot whales and dolphins, and get fresh air and exercise. We'll meet at the top of the stairs down to the beach, between The Boathouse restaurant and the lifeguard stand.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Some of us walk fast, and some of us stroll. We suggest wearing appropriate shoes to walk on the beach or up to the nearby Douglas Preserve, when the tide is high.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;After the walk, we will often gather at the picnic tables near our starting point, and share a snack and conversation. Hope to see you there!&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
      <link>https://sbnewcomers.org/event-6616383</link>
      <guid>https://sbnewcomers.org/event-6616383</guid>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 15:40:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <title>Stride by the Tide: Coastal Walks (June 23, 2026)</title>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src="https://sbnewcomers.org/resources/Pictures/Spring%202026%20Pictures/Hendrys_Beach.JPG" alt="" title="" border="0" width="480" height="360"&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Join fellow walkers at Hendry's Beach (aka Arroyo Burro Beach County Park) every Tuesday and Thursday morning at 8:40 to walk the beach, visit, make new friends and catch up with old friends, spot whales and dolphins, and get fresh air and exercise. We'll meet at the top of the stairs down to the beach, between The Boathouse restaurant and the lifeguard stand.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Some of us walk fast, and some of us stroll. We suggest wearing appropriate shoes to walk on the beach or up to the nearby Douglas Preserve, when the tide is high.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;After the walk, we will often gather at the picnic tables near our starting point, and share a snack and conversation. Hope to see you there!&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
      <link>https://sbnewcomers.org/event-6616383</link>
      <guid>https://sbnewcomers.org/event-6616383</guid>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 15:40:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <title>Stride by the Tide: Coastal Walks (June 25, 2026)</title>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src="https://sbnewcomers.org/resources/Pictures/Spring%202026%20Pictures/Hendrys_Beach.JPG" alt="" title="" border="0" width="480" height="360"&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Join fellow walkers at Hendry's Beach (aka Arroyo Burro Beach County Park) every Tuesday and Thursday morning at 8:40 to walk the beach, visit, make new friends and catch up with old friends, spot whales and dolphins, and get fresh air and exercise. We'll meet at the top of the stairs down to the beach, between The Boathouse restaurant and the lifeguard stand.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Some of us walk fast, and some of us stroll. We suggest wearing appropriate shoes to walk on the beach or up to the nearby Douglas Preserve, when the tide is high.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;After the walk, we will often gather at the picnic tables near our starting point, and share a snack and conversation. Hope to see you there!&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
      <link>https://sbnewcomers.org/event-6616383</link>
      <guid>https://sbnewcomers.org/event-6616383</guid>
      <dc:creator />
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      <pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 21:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <title>Knitters &amp; Crafters: Bi-Monthly Gathering (June 25, 2026)</title>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src="https://sbnewcomers.org/resources/Pictures/Spring%202026%20Pictures/240_F_940588032_pO3FaGJFzwVRfjyXOmsYdW4MkpEQeH0t.jpg" alt="" title="" border="0" width="566" height="317"&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 16px;" color="#0A1551" face="Circular, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, Segoe UI, Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif, Apple Color Emoji, Segoe UI Emoji, Segoe UI Symbol"&gt;Join us for our monthly gathering for an afternoon of knitting, good coffee, and company. Bring all of your own materials. All levels are welcome and help with your project is freely given. Let's sip coffee, chat, and share our projects.&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 16px;" color="#0A1551" face="Circular, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, Segoe UI, Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif, Apple Color Emoji, Segoe UI Emoji, Segoe UI Symbol"&gt;Bring your current project and a crafty friend. Order a cup and enjoy the conversation! We meet at Java Station on the second and fourth Thursdays of each month from 2-4 PM.&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 15:40:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <title>Stride by the Tide: Coastal Walks (June 30, 2026)</title>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src="https://sbnewcomers.org/resources/Pictures/Spring%202026%20Pictures/Hendrys_Beach.JPG" alt="" title="" border="0" width="480" height="360"&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Join fellow walkers at Hendry's Beach (aka Arroyo Burro Beach County Park) every Tuesday and Thursday morning at 8:40 to walk the beach, visit, make new friends and catch up with old friends, spot whales and dolphins, and get fresh air and exercise. We'll meet at the top of the stairs down to the beach, between The Boathouse restaurant and the lifeguard stand.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Some of us walk fast, and some of us stroll. We suggest wearing appropriate shoes to walk on the beach or up to the nearby Douglas Preserve, when the tide is high.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;After the walk, we will often gather at the picnic tables near our starting point, and share a snack and conversation. Hope to see you there!&lt;/p&gt;

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      <pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 15:40:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <title>Stride by the Tide: Coastal Walks (July 02, 2026)</title>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src="https://sbnewcomers.org/resources/Pictures/Spring%202026%20Pictures/Hendrys_Beach.JPG" alt="" title="" border="0" width="480" height="360"&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Join fellow walkers at Hendry's Beach (aka Arroyo Burro Beach County Park) every Tuesday and Thursday morning at 8:40 to walk the beach, visit, make new friends and catch up with old friends, spot whales and dolphins, and get fresh air and exercise. We'll meet at the top of the stairs down to the beach, between The Boathouse restaurant and the lifeguard stand.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Some of us walk fast, and some of us stroll. We suggest wearing appropriate shoes to walk on the beach or up to the nearby Douglas Preserve, when the tide is high.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;After the walk, we will often gather at the picnic tables near our starting point, and share a snack and conversation. Hope to see you there!&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 15:40:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <title>Stride by the Tide: Coastal Walks (July 07, 2026)</title>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src="https://sbnewcomers.org/resources/Pictures/Spring%202026%20Pictures/Hendrys_Beach.JPG" alt="" title="" border="0" width="480" height="360"&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Join fellow walkers at Hendry's Beach (aka Arroyo Burro Beach County Park) every Tuesday and Thursday morning at 8:40 to walk the beach, visit, make new friends and catch up with old friends, spot whales and dolphins, and get fresh air and exercise. We'll meet at the top of the stairs down to the beach, between The Boathouse restaurant and the lifeguard stand.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Some of us walk fast, and some of us stroll. We suggest wearing appropriate shoes to walk on the beach or up to the nearby Douglas Preserve, when the tide is high.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;After the walk, we will often gather at the picnic tables near our starting point, and share a snack and conversation. Hope to see you there!&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 15:40:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <title>Stride by the Tide: Coastal Walks (July 09, 2026)</title>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src="https://sbnewcomers.org/resources/Pictures/Spring%202026%20Pictures/Hendrys_Beach.JPG" alt="" title="" border="0" width="480" height="360"&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Join fellow walkers at Hendry's Beach (aka Arroyo Burro Beach County Park) every Tuesday and Thursday morning at 8:40 to walk the beach, visit, make new friends and catch up with old friends, spot whales and dolphins, and get fresh air and exercise. We'll meet at the top of the stairs down to the beach, between The Boathouse restaurant and the lifeguard stand.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Some of us walk fast, and some of us stroll. We suggest wearing appropriate shoes to walk on the beach or up to the nearby Douglas Preserve, when the tide is high.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;After the walk, we will often gather at the picnic tables near our starting point, and share a snack and conversation. Hope to see you there!&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 15:40:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <title>Stride by the Tide: Coastal Walks (July 14, 2026)</title>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src="https://sbnewcomers.org/resources/Pictures/Spring%202026%20Pictures/Hendrys_Beach.JPG" alt="" title="" border="0" width="480" height="360"&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Join fellow walkers at Hendry's Beach (aka Arroyo Burro Beach County Park) every Tuesday and Thursday morning at 8:40 to walk the beach, visit, make new friends and catch up with old friends, spot whales and dolphins, and get fresh air and exercise. We'll meet at the top of the stairs down to the beach, between The Boathouse restaurant and the lifeguard stand.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Some of us walk fast, and some of us stroll. We suggest wearing appropriate shoes to walk on the beach or up to the nearby Douglas Preserve, when the tide is high.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;After the walk, we will often gather at the picnic tables near our starting point, and share a snack and conversation. Hope to see you there!&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
      <link>https://sbnewcomers.org/event-6616383</link>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 15:40:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <title>Stride by the Tide: Coastal Walks (July 16, 2026)</title>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src="https://sbnewcomers.org/resources/Pictures/Spring%202026%20Pictures/Hendrys_Beach.JPG" alt="" title="" border="0" width="480" height="360"&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Join fellow walkers at Hendry's Beach (aka Arroyo Burro Beach County Park) every Tuesday and Thursday morning at 8:40 to walk the beach, visit, make new friends and catch up with old friends, spot whales and dolphins, and get fresh air and exercise. We'll meet at the top of the stairs down to the beach, between The Boathouse restaurant and the lifeguard stand.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Some of us walk fast, and some of us stroll. We suggest wearing appropriate shoes to walk on the beach or up to the nearby Douglas Preserve, when the tide is high.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;After the walk, we will often gather at the picnic tables near our starting point, and share a snack and conversation. Hope to see you there!&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 15:40:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <title>Stride by the Tide: Coastal Walks (July 21, 2026)</title>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src="https://sbnewcomers.org/resources/Pictures/Spring%202026%20Pictures/Hendrys_Beach.JPG" alt="" title="" border="0" width="480" height="360"&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Join fellow walkers at Hendry's Beach (aka Arroyo Burro Beach County Park) every Tuesday and Thursday morning at 8:40 to walk the beach, visit, make new friends and catch up with old friends, spot whales and dolphins, and get fresh air and exercise. We'll meet at the top of the stairs down to the beach, between The Boathouse restaurant and the lifeguard stand.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Some of us walk fast, and some of us stroll. We suggest wearing appropriate shoes to walk on the beach or up to the nearby Douglas Preserve, when the tide is high.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;After the walk, we will often gather at the picnic tables near our starting point, and share a snack and conversation. Hope to see you there!&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 15:40:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <title>Stride by the Tide: Coastal Walks (July 23, 2026)</title>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src="https://sbnewcomers.org/resources/Pictures/Spring%202026%20Pictures/Hendrys_Beach.JPG" alt="" title="" border="0" width="480" height="360"&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Join fellow walkers at Hendry's Beach (aka Arroyo Burro Beach County Park) every Tuesday and Thursday morning at 8:40 to walk the beach, visit, make new friends and catch up with old friends, spot whales and dolphins, and get fresh air and exercise. We'll meet at the top of the stairs down to the beach, between The Boathouse restaurant and the lifeguard stand.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Some of us walk fast, and some of us stroll. We suggest wearing appropriate shoes to walk on the beach or up to the nearby Douglas Preserve, when the tide is high.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;After the walk, we will often gather at the picnic tables near our starting point, and share a snack and conversation. Hope to see you there!&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 15:40:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <title>Stride by the Tide: Coastal Walks (July 28, 2026)</title>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src="https://sbnewcomers.org/resources/Pictures/Spring%202026%20Pictures/Hendrys_Beach.JPG" alt="" title="" border="0" width="480" height="360"&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Join fellow walkers at Hendry's Beach (aka Arroyo Burro Beach County Park) every Tuesday and Thursday morning at 8:40 to walk the beach, visit, make new friends and catch up with old friends, spot whales and dolphins, and get fresh air and exercise. We'll meet at the top of the stairs down to the beach, between The Boathouse restaurant and the lifeguard stand.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Some of us walk fast, and some of us stroll. We suggest wearing appropriate shoes to walk on the beach or up to the nearby Douglas Preserve, when the tide is high.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;After the walk, we will often gather at the picnic tables near our starting point, and share a snack and conversation. Hope to see you there!&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
      <link>https://sbnewcomers.org/event-6616383</link>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 15:40:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <title>Stride by the Tide: Coastal Walks (July 30, 2026)</title>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src="https://sbnewcomers.org/resources/Pictures/Spring%202026%20Pictures/Hendrys_Beach.JPG" alt="" title="" border="0" width="480" height="360"&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Join fellow walkers at Hendry's Beach (aka Arroyo Burro Beach County Park) every Tuesday and Thursday morning at 8:40 to walk the beach, visit, make new friends and catch up with old friends, spot whales and dolphins, and get fresh air and exercise. We'll meet at the top of the stairs down to the beach, between The Boathouse restaurant and the lifeguard stand.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Some of us walk fast, and some of us stroll. We suggest wearing appropriate shoes to walk on the beach or up to the nearby Douglas Preserve, when the tide is high.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;After the walk, we will often gather at the picnic tables near our starting point, and share a snack and conversation. Hope to see you there!&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
      <link>https://sbnewcomers.org/event-6616383</link>
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