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​All events are at the Carpinteria Valley Museum History,

956 Maple Ave., Carpinteria, unless otherwise noted. ​​​​​​​​​​​

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June

Tuesday, June 3 at 5pm

Talk & Talkback Speaker Series

Urban Forestry and Native Habitats

Talk by Dale Olivas

Carpinteria has a unique climate, natural plant and animal habitats, and a history of individuals dedicated to preserving natural resources. Olivas’s talk will include a wide-ranging discussion of native and non-native trees, tree safety and maintenance, defensible space, and the importance of Carpinteria habitat protection.

FREE for members / $10 at door for visitors

5pm to 6pm ​

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July

Thursday, July 10 at 5pm

Talk & Talkback Speaker Series

The Art of the Citrus Crate Label

Talk by Jim Campos, Ph.D.

Jim Campos, Carpinteria historian, educator, and former editor of the Citrus Label Society's newsletter, The Citrus Peal, will provide a historical overview of citrus crate labels related to Carpinteria and Santa Barbara. This illustrated history of one Carpinteria's most important industries over time will have ample time for talkback. 

FREE for members / $10 at door for visitors

5pm to 6pm ​

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August

Friday, August 8 at 5pm

Talk & Talkback Speaker Series

Avocado Land: The History of California's Avocado Industry

Talk by Rob Crisell

Crisell, author of California Avocados: A Delicious History, will discuss how avocados made their way to America and then to various California counties, how avocados won the "war on fat" in food, why Haas avocados are so popular, and the most important avocado recipes in history.

FREE for members / $10 at door for visitors

5pm to 6pm 

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September

Friday, September 5 at 6pm

Talk & Talkback Speaker Series

Ghost Hunting: The Adult Version of Hide and Seek

Talk by Earlene deMoulpied

Earlene deMoulpied, a seasoned paranormal investigator, will talk what is it really like to be a ghost hunter, including myths and misconceptions. Various types of paranormal activity will be discussed with ample time for talkback, questions, and answers.

FREE for members / $10 at door for visitors

6pm to 7pm 

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October

Saturday, October 18 from 11am to 1pm

History Picnic

Museum Member Event

A year in review, volunteer of the year award, and a multi-media presentation on the 1925 earthquake that rocked south Santa Barbara County. 

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November

Saturday, November 15 from 9am to 12pm

Family Day

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December

Friday, December 5 from 4pm to 6pm

Holiday Open House

Museum Member Event

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