Daily Archives: October 1, 2025

Slurry Seal Open House Monday October 6

Ever wondered what a slurry seal is? Now is your chance to learn. The preventative maintenance technique is used to seal small cracks and surface damage while protecting and extending the life of the existing asphalt road by 5 to 10 years. The City has slurry seal projects planned in the fall and winter months and wants to help educate the community on what goes into the process and what to expect.

Goleta Public Works is putting on a Slurry Seal Open House on Monday, October 6 from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. at the Goleta Union School District Boardroom (401 N. Fairview Drive). Drop by any time during the open house time.

If you are unable to attend, please reach out any time with questions. You can email pavement@CityofGoleta.org or call 805-562-5504. For more information go to www.CityofGoleta.org/Pavement.

Film Festival Action in Goleta

How lucky is the Good Land to have three film festivals come to town? Two of them are happening this month with a ribbon cutting and launch party for the third.

Here is the scoop:

The 2025 NatureTrack Film Festival (NTFF) will take place on October 9 at the Riviera Theatre in Santa Barbara and October 10th at Camino Real Cinemas (7040 Marketplace Drive). The two-day event will showcase world-class films that celebrate nature and outdoor adventure. All proceeds from NTFF support NatureTrack and its mission to foster a lifelong fascination with nature and inspire respectful stewardship of our natural world. To get tickets and learn more go to www.naturetrackfilmfestival.org.

The Ceylon International Film Festival (CEYIFF) is taking place October 13 – 17 at Direct Relief Hatch Hall (6100 Wallace Becknell Road). CEYIFF is the first-ever Sri Lankan Film Festival Organized outside of Sri Lanka and is dedicated to presenting South Asian and International Independent films to cinema lovers. To get tickets and for more information go to https://ceyiff.com.

Brand new this year is the Wild and Free Film Festival (WAFFF), celebrating adventurous, diverse, and environmentally conscious storytelling from around the world. The festival aims to become a cultural destination event, inspiring audiences through thought-provoking films and community experiences. While the weekend-long event is not happening until November 14 – 16 at Camino Real Cinemas there is a ribbon cutting event on Wednesday, October 8 at 3:00 at Santa Barbara Honda located at 475 S. Kellogg Avenue in Goleta. There is also launch party happening Saturday, October 18 at Elings Park (1298 Las Positas Road, Santa Barbara) with an outdoor screening of “The Goonies.” Learn more about the Wild and Free Film Festival and buy tickets to the launch party at www.wildandfreefilm.org. 

The City of Goleta is a proud sponsor of all three of these film festivals bringing the love of independent film making to our community.

Green Business Webinar on October 10

WEV Works Webinar: Profit Meets Planet

Women’s Economic Venture (WEV) has partnered with the California Green Business Network on a webinar Friday, October 10 from 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. You are invited to participate in a 1-hour Green Business Program Info Session facilitated by Kori Nielsen to learn about the California Green Business Network (CAGBN) and its local programs along the Central Coast. The Green Business Certification Program helps businesses adopt sustainable practices while saving money, improving employee wellness, and gaining marketing visibility. In this session, you’ll discover why businesses pursue certification, hear success stories, and get a step-by-step overview of the certification process — including enrollment, technical assistance, and typical timelines. Attendees will also get a walkthrough of the core checklist categories — energy, waste, water, pollution prevention, and more. You’ll have the opportunity to ask questions and register to start your green business journey today. Plus, certified businesses are eligible for an exclusive $1,000 Intuit Grant to support sustainability upgrades!

Register online to save your spot! 

Goleta Old Town Hosts Shop & Taste Fest

A Celebration of Food, Music & Local Shopping

Goleta Old Town will come alive on Saturday, October 11, 2025, from 1–5 PM with the Shop & Taste Fest — a dynamic community celebration of food, shopping, and live entertainment powered by the locally developed Shop EveryTown app.

The festival kicks off at Toyota of Santa Barbara (5611 Hollister Ave), where guests will be welcomed by Emcee Miguel Avila, President of the Greater Santa Barbara County Hispanic Chamber of Commerce and treated to live music by the Swing Along Band. Check-in begins at 1 PM, and the celebration continues along Hollister Avenue with music at various locations, including live music at SB Cider Co.

“This event is more than just a showcase of food and shopping,” said Miguel Avila. “It’s a moment to celebrate the diversity of Old Town and the businesses that are the heart of our community.”

Using the Shop EveryTown app, shoppers and tasters scan QR codes at participating businesses to earn points, qualify for gift certificates and prizes, and unlock voting privileges for the ‘Best Of’ awards. Live performances run from 4–4:30 PM, followed by the awards ceremony. Shoppers and tasters who complete the Shop or Taste Challenges have a chance to take home gift certificates or prizes and businesses will receive certificates and cash awards funded by ticket sales. Voting categories are listed at tasteofgoleta.com.

“We’re proud to host the Shop & Taste Fest at our dealership,” said Jim Stigliano, General Manager of Toyota of Santa Barbara. “Supporting local restaurants and small businesses isn’t just important for Goleta — it’s vital to the strength and future of our region.”

Taste Fest – Tickets Required
Guests will enjoy tantalizing bite-sized samples and sips from Old Town’s best restaurants. Taste Fest star restaurants La Hacienda and Del Valle Grill will be serving sumptuous tastes. Pre-sale discounted tickets Eventbrite include early entry starting at 12:30 PM and include a swag bag of goodies. Regular tickets are available at Toyota on the day-of the event.

Shop Fest – Free & Open to the Public
Old Town’s Black Friday in October features four hours of flash sales and demonstrations. Shoppers can look forward explosive sales from 20+ businesses, including whopping discounts up to $1500 at Gordon & Grant Spas! Discounts and offers from Crystal Chiropractic, Goleta Valley Paint, Carbajal Services, and JG Bike Workx. SB Krav Maga Self Defense and Warrior Soul Combat, both will open their martial arts schools for demos and membership deals.

“Old Town Goleta has such a special energy,” said Albert Carasco, co-founder of Warrior Soul Combat. “Events like this bring people together, remind them of the value of shopping local, and show how businesses like ours are part of the bigger picture.”

At 1 PM Saturday, October 11, the party starts at Toyota of Santa Barbara. Shop & Taste Fest is a celebration of Goleta Old Town. Event info: tasteofgoleta.com.