USSB Film Night, Friday, May 17, Parish Hall, 7 pm. STEAMBOAT BILL, JR. (Keaton, 1928). Classic comedy night returns with Buster Keaton’s story of a New England college kid who visits River Junction, Mississippi to help his father, a roughneck steamboat captain, who is being driven out of business by a financier of the New South. When a colossal cyclone descends on the troubled city, everyone must scramble to survive. How do we adjust our thinking when the ground beneath us shifts? Keaton provides one answer in this most personal of his slapstick comedy films.

Join us at the Harvey Milk Day Celebration! Saturday, May 18th, from 5- 9:30pm at Chase Palm Park Plaza, featuring an outdoor screening of the movie “Milk” at sunset. USSB will have a table set up from 5-7pm at the celebration.  If you are willing to sign up for a short shift at the table (even ½ an hour is fine!) please contact Rev. Julia. This family-friendly event is intended to honor the legacy of gay rights advocate Harvey Milk while providing a space for the local LGBTQ community and our allies to gather and celebrate our accomplishments throughout the year.

USSB Climate Action Opportunities. Interested in finding ways to do your part in helping the earth? Stop by the SPAN table at social hour to see what’s brewing at USSB and sign up for what moves you.

Silvergreens, back by popular demand, May 19, 12 pm. Join Rev. Aaron for  lunch or brunch at Silvergreen’s in Santa Barbara after worship service to benefit USSB! If we have a good turn-out we will continue our monthly lunch outing!  As one of our Spring Fundraisers 15% of sales, plus donation jar proceeds will go directly to USSB. If you aren’t able to make the lunch, you may comeback for dinner, just let the cashier know this is for USSB. Thank you for your support!

Board of Trustees Meeting, Tuesday, May 21, 5:30, Parish Hall. Draft agenda will be posted in Parish Hall by May 19. Members are always welcome, and an open forum is held at the beginning of each meeting.

USSB Drumming Corps, Calling all Drummers! USSB Drumming Corps drumming full steam ahead and will be meeting this month on May 23rd at 6pm in the Sanctuary! So come and “Meet to Beat” any questions call Chuck Champlin  at 403-2024 or email at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Memorial Day, Monday, May 28. Our offices will be closed in observance of Memorial Day. Our USSB staff wishes for your treasured and safe holiday.

Congregation Town Meeting on Proposed 2013-2014 Budget Sunday, June 2, Parish Hall 10:15 am. Interested in details of the proposed budget and an update on our Long Range Plan? This is your meeting! (Our annual meeting time doesn’t allow time for in-depth presentation & questions, this town meeting does!) A Board Open House at 12 noon in Blake Lounge will continue the conversation and opportunity for more questions.

JUST FOR FUN

Garden Painters, May 28, 10:00-1:00 (fourth Tuesdays) Bring any art supplies and a sack lunch for a morning of art work and companionship with other UU's. No experience necessary.  Call Charlene Little (969-2956) or Sally Hamilton (962-1402) for this month's location and more information.

Cheers, May 20, 4:30pm, Cheers will be meeting at El Paseo! Look for Jack Tatjes and Bob Molinari for our reserved tables.  Come join us with our many friends from USSB. For information contact Jack at 451-8171 or Bob at 965-0978.