In celebration of Johnson Family Dental's Grand Opening of their Goleta location, they'll be hosting a FREE dental day! More info here.

The edhat staff has compiled a list of local businesses offering free or discounted services for those affected by the Thomas Fire and mudslide in Montecito. Sharkey's Woodfired Mexican Grill is offering free meals to first responders and emergency personnel! For more info, click here. 

Choppa Rollin' Ice Cream has announced its plans to open their doors in Hollister Village Plaza very soon! Serving authentic Thai-style rolled ice cream, they'll be sure to satisfy your sweet tooth with customized creations that are fun to eat! Interested in working at Choppa? They're hiring! Email your resume to info@choppaicecream.com. Stay tuned for Grand Opening details! 

Providing memorable music in the Santa Barbara area for a quarter century, The Santa Barbara Noël Carolers will be strolling around the center singing classic holiday carols while you shop!

• December 2nd  | 11:30am -  1:30pm
• December 9th  | 11:30am -  1:30pm
• December 16th | 11:30am -  1:30pm

The mission at Johnson Family Dental is to change, enrich and improve people's lives by providing quality, general and cosmetic dentistry. They provide a gentle and compassionate environment, with outstanding service and excellent value, because A Smile Can change Your Life! Stay tuned for grand opening details! 

Blackbird Boutique has officially opened its doors in Hollister Village Plaza! A unique women's boutique featuring the latest trends in clothes and accessories, they're sure to have the perfect outfit for all occasions! Stop by and browse! For a closer look, check out their Instagram here.

On Saturday, September 30th between 11am – 2:30pm, local residents are invited to celebrate a fun and free Fall Festival event at Hollister Village Plaza in Goleta.
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During the event several of the shops in the center will be coming outside of their doors to hand out samples, refreshments, and discount coupons to event attendees. The event will also include live musical performances by the Blue Moon Singers and Adam Lasher, one of the contestants on American Idol. For kids and family entertainment, there will be a photo bus, bounce house, balloon art, face painting, games, and more. Special giveaways will also be handed out to a select number of event attendees during the Fall Fest event.
 
Participating stores and restaurants will be hosting additional special activities and providing offers of their own, including R&R Furniture, who will host a Putt Putt Contest to win a FREE recliner; the Verizon store will be hosting a cornhole tournament and offering waived activation fees and 15% off accessories. 

Goleta, CA – In Goleta, Scott Bayliss is at the other end of the business cycle. He is opening Sharkey’s Woodfired Mexican Grill in the Hollister Village on Monday. The company runs dozens of restaurants in California and Bayliss, a franchisee, also owns a Sharkey’s in the San Fernando Valley. The fast-casual restaurant offers ordering at the counter and full table staff bring out the food. There's also a community table, outdoor patio area and a TV at the bar.