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Family Activity: Boo At The Zoo

Trick or Giddy-Up this Halloween! The Santa Barbara Zoo’s annual Halloween event has gone country, so gather up a posse of young cowpokes for a spook-tacularly good time at Boo at the Zoo: Wild Wild West, held Friday through Sunday, October 23 through 25 from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
 
  

Golfers and Frizbee Fund Raiser for Westmont

Local stick and disc golfers come together for a golf tournament at Montecito Country Club Thursday, Oct. 15, benefitting a scholarship at Westmont. The first annual William Wiersma Golf and Disc Tournament raised more than $10,000 last year for the William Wiersma Memorial Scholarship Endowment at Westmont.
 
  

Public Appreciation Day Sept 12

On Saturday, September 12, 2009, in observance of Public Appreciation Day, all Santa Barbara County Fire Stations will host an open house from 10am to 2pm.
 
  

Planting In August For Summer Fire Season

August is a good time to begin planning for the fall planting season. The Santa Barbara County Fire Department recommends choosing plants or identifying which plants to keep when performing fuel modification.
 
  

Zoo-B-Que - Family Fun at the Zoo

There will be fun for kids and adults alike with giraffe feeding, Zoo train and Carousel rides, bouncers, themed arts and crafts, and prizes. Enjoy magic by local magician Mark Collier and lively entertainment by Dancing Drum. Keepers will give talks about the animals in California Trails and the public can meet Finnegan, the Zoo’s Channel Island fox, and Wilbur, the opossum.
Kids with Finnegan the Channel Island Fox
 
 
  

Vacation Fire Safety Tips

You can take a vacation this summer with few worries if you take some preventive measures before leaving. The Santa Barbara County Fire Department suggests these tips to keep your property fire-safe when on vacation
 
  

Surviving Day Trips Gone Wrong

Most people don’t expect that anything could go wrong on a short trip. But often times, even during a day trip through the wilderness, a hiker can become disoriented and lose track where their camp is located. The Santa Barbara County Fire Department offers some useful information that you should keep in mind whenever you are going out for a trek in the back country.
 
  

Barn Cats - Will Work For Food

If you have a barn, the County may have just the worker for you.  The County Animal Services group reported today that they have feral cats who are sure to make fine rodent control workers.  The animals can't be adopted into normal homes because they aren't handleable.
 
  

Home Alone? Safety Tips From SB County Fire

For parents with children who spend time on their own during the summer, safety and security is a major concern. The Santa Barbara County Fire Department has some suggestions to help you prepare your children for being home alone.
 
  

Keeping Your Pets Cool In Summer Heat

Santa Barbara County Animal Services wants to make sure you and your pet can beat the heat this summer. It only takes a few minutes for your pet to get overheated, which can ultimately result in the animal’s death. There are several activities you should avoid and signs to look out for to help keep your pet safe during this heat wave.
 

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