Family, Fun and Farm Animals Wrap-Up Final Coffee & Community of the Year

For some it was the opportunity to pet a farm animal, for others it was a visit to the Goleta Valley Library Bookvan or the enticement of a Dia de los Muertos inspired treat, but for everyone who attended, it was a great way to spend a Sunday morning at a beautiful place connecting with each other and the City.

The Goleta Valley Historical Society was the G.O.A.T (Greatest of All Time) and opened its Sundays at the Ranch event an hour earlier for the final Coffee & Community / Café y Comunidad event of the year on November 2, 2025, at the historic Stow House Ranch Yard.

The gathering was held in District 1 and led by Mayor Paula Perotte and Councilmember Luz Reyes-Martín. Check out photos from the event at https://bit.ly/47y4BkQ.

Councilmember Reyes-Martín said, “Thank you to everyone who joined our Coffee & Community gathering in District 1. It was wonderful to see neighbors connecting, City staff engaging in conversation, and residents asking thoughtful questions in a welcoming and casual setting. Events like these strengthen our sense of community and help build bridges between residents, their elected representatives and City staff.”

Mayor Paula Perotte said, “The best part of these Coffee & Community events is hearing from our residents. I loved seeing familiar faces and meeting some new community members as well. We learn so much from meeting with you all at these informal gatherings.”

While most of the event was casual, there was an opportunity for Mayor Perotte and Councilmember Reyes-Martín to welcome community members and a period where the public could ask questions. Topics ranged from how to report an issue to the City, to upcoming events and projects. Residents also had ample time to ask questions individually.

A special thanks to Santa Barbara County Firefighters from Station 14 located next to the Stow House for attending. Thanks also to City staff for being there, including Assistant City Manager Jaime Valdez, Public Works Director Nina Buelna, Planning and Environmental Review Director Peter Imhof, Neighborhood Services Director JoAnne Plummer and the City’s Community Relations team Kelly Hoover, Jaime Shaw and Marcos Martinez.

The City holds coffee events such as this one throughout the year in each of its four districts. To find out what district you are in, plug your address into our interactive Know Your District Map at https://tinyurl.com/GoletaInteractiveMap.