JOURNAL
The Giving List
21 – 28 AUGUST 2025 | VOL 31 ISS 34 www.montecitojournal.net
Voice of theV illage
SERVING MONTECITO AND SOUTHERN SANTA BARBARA
‘Our Cosmic Coast’ – Blast off into discovery as
the Museum’s new space exhibit mixes rocket science, black holes, and starlit wonder, P.24
Clutter-Free Confidence – With Montessori-
inspired wisdom, TOPE guides families toward intentional spaces and encourages joyful independence, P.26
Hillside’s genuine connection to the Golden Age of Hollywood, p.20
Legacy in Bloom – Forty years strong, Gainey embraces fresh labels, new plantings, and sparkling ambitions while honoring deep vineyard roots, P.28
TECOLOTE’S 100TH. OUR REPUBLIC.
A GROWN KID NAMED MARY.
Mary Sheldon’s zig-zag from Cold Spring Creek to Tecolote is a story we can all embrace. But what’s this about the Treaty of Paris? (Story starts on page 6)
“Born to Be Wild”
Steppenwolf’s thunder shakes the Lobero with a rare U.S. screening, fresh stories, and a rekindled friendship, page 5
Gold for Good
photo by Nick Schou
A night of gold and giving, the Teddy Bear Cancer Foundation Gala raises hope, love, and life-saving support, page 12
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