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Santa Maria Sun / Calendar Events

February 21 - February 28

Concerts

THE CENTRAL CITY SWING AND PVHS JAZZ BAND
(7:30 p.m.)

present a dual concert on May 28 at

Unity Chapel of Light
Phone: 937-3025

Unity Chapel of Light
1165 Stubblefield Road
Orcutt

Cost: Donations accepted

Dance Lessons

EVERYBODY CAN DANCE
(6 to 7:30 p.m.)

offers a class for adults and teens teaching ballet and body conditioning exercises meeting Feb. 15 through June 21 meeting on Tuesdays from

Phone: 937-6753
http://everybodycandance.webs.com

Everybody Can Dance
800 S. Broadway
Santa Maria

Recreation

BINGO
(6 p.m.)

at the Lompoc Elks Lodge meets the first and third Monday of each month opening at 5 p.m. with the first game starting at

Lompoc Elks Lodge
905 E. Ocean Ave.
Lompoc

LAUGHTER YOGA
Ongoing
(10 a.m.)

is a forced laughter and breathing stress relief class with certified Laughter Yoga leader Bill Alarid that meets Fridays at

Phone: 937-9750

Luis Oasis Senior Center
420 Soares Ave.
Orcutt

Art

FLO BARTELL
Worth The Drive
(Call for times)

presents the exhibit "Pyrogenesis: Abstracts in Wax" showing through June 6.

fbartell@charter.net
Phone: 528-7983
http://flobartell.com

Creekside Brewery
1040 Broad St.
SLO

THE SAN LUIS OBISPO MUSEUM OF ART
Worth The Drive
(Call for times)

presents "Faces of Chiapas and Tepehua: Portraits by Joan Faubert Suttle" showing at the San Luis Obispo County Community Foundation showing through June 6.

joan.faubertsuttle@gmail.com
Phone: 215-0995
http://joanfaubertsuttle.com

San Luis Obispo County Community Foundation
SLO

ART, DESIGN, AND ARCHITECTURE MUSEUM AT UCSB
Worth The Drive
(Call for times)

presents the exhibit "Outside In: the Architecture of Smith and Williams" showing through June 16.

Phone: 893-2191
http://museum.ucsb.edu/visit/directions

Art, Design, and Architecture Museum, UCSB
Santa Barbara

THE SANTA BARBARA MUSEUM OF ART
Worth The Drive
(Call for times)

presents the exhibit "Myth and Materiality: Latin American Art from the Permanent Collection, 1930-1990" from through May 26. "This World is Not My Home: Danny Lyon Photographs" shows through June 2.

Katrina Carl
kcarl@sbma.net
Phone: 963-4364
http://sbma.net

Santa Barbara Museum of Art
1130 State St.
Santa Barbara

Cost: Free

Health

LAUGHTER YOGA
(10:45 a.m.)

is an aerobic excercise that can be done without strain by all body types including people in wheelchairs. It can be done in anything from suits to shorts. Laughter yoga meets Thursdays at

William Alarid
wmalarid@aol.com
Phone: 925-3216

Mussell Senior Center
510 E. Park Ave.
Santa Maria

Cost: Free

Farmers Markets

GROWING GROUNDS FARM
(noon to dusk)

sells vegetables and flowers grown at the farm Thursdays from

Growing Grounds Farm
growinggroundssm@gmail.com
Phone: 934-2182
http://growinggroundsfarmsm.blogspot.com

Growing Grounds Farm
812 W. Foster Road
Santa Maria

LOMPOC
(1:30 p.m. to dusk)

features food, entertainment, and activities for the whole family Fridays from

Phone: 305-9829

Lompoc Farmers Market
Lompoc

Clubs and Meetings

DEBTORS ANONYMOUS
(6 p.m.)

is a 12-step program for people whose debts or spending problems are causing troubles in their lives or the lives of others. It meets every Thursday (except holidays) at

Phone: 927-1018

St. Barnabus Episcopal Church Library
301 Trinity Ave.
Arroyo Grande

CENTRAL COAST FIBROMYALGIA SUPPORT GROUP
(10:30 a.m. to noon)

meets the third Saturday of each month from

ccfibrosupport@charter.net
Phone: 925-8095

Arroyo Grande Community Hospital
3455 Halcyon
Arroyo Grande

Spiritual

STAR OF BETHLEHEM LUTHERAN CHURCH
January 27,February 3,February 10,February 17,February 24,March 3,March 10,March 17,March 24,March 31,April 7,April 14,April 21,April 28,May 5,May 12,May 19,May 26,June 2,June 9,June 16,June 23,June 30,July 7,July 14,July 21,July 28,August 4,August 11,August 18,August 25,September 1,September 8,September 15,September 22,September 29,October 6,October 13,October 20,October 27,November 3,November 10,November 17,November 24,December 1,December 8,December 15,December 22,December 29,January 5,January 12,January 19,January 26(10 a.m.)

offers worship services Sundays at 10 a.m. with Sunday school at 9 a.mAn adult Bible study is Thursday at.

Phone: 937-0339

Star of Bethlehem Lutheran Church
4465 S. Blosser Road
Santa Maria

Special Events

THE UCSB CARSEY-WOLF CENTER
Worth The Drive
February 21 (Call for times)

presents the "For Your Consideration" film series on Feb. 21.

george.foulsham@ia.ucsb.edu
Phone: 893-2191
http://carseywolf.ucsb.edu/pollock

UCSB Carsey-Wolf Center
Santa Barbara , CA

Cost: $10, $5 for students

Concerts

LAURA MEYER
Worth The Drive
February 21 (7:30 p.m.)

performs live alternative music in concert on Feb. 21 at

Phone: 595-3764

Frog and Peach
728 Higuera Street
SLO

Stage

CAL POLY
Worth The Drive
February 21 (11 a.m. to noon)

presents professor of English at Tribhuvan University in Nepal, Sanjeev Uprety delivering the lecture on "Media, Political PArties, and Politics of Gender in Contemporary Nepal" on Feb. 21 from

kclark@calpoly.edu
Phone: 756-2506
http://calpoly.edu

Cal Poly Ag Engineering Building No. 8, Room 123
SLO

Kids and Family

PIONEER VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL
February 21 (5 to 7 p.m.)

presents its annual "Back-to-School Night" on Feb. 21 from

PVHS Gymnasium
675 Panther Drive
Santa Maria

Learning

CAL POLY
Worth The Drive
February 21 (11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.)

presents "Start Me Up! Are You an Innovator?" with professor Jonathan York on Feb. 21 from

Phone: 756-7549
http://calpoly.edu

Kennedy Library, Cafe Lounge
Cal Poly
SLO

UC SANTA BARBARA
Worth The Drive
February 21 (6 p.m.)

presents the 55th annual Carl Snyder Memorial Lecture with George Borjas on Feb. 21 at

UC Santa Barbara
andrea.estrada@ia.ucsb.edu
Phone: 893-4620

UC Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara

Health

FREE FOOD
Ongoing
February 21 (9 a.m. to 5 p.m.)

thanks to The Salvation Army of Santa Maria is Monday through Friday from

Melanie
Melanie.swarz@usw.salvationarmy.org
Phone: 805-349-2421

211 East Fesler St
Santa maria 93455

Cost: Free

Clubs and Meetings

THE DEMOCRATIC CLUB OF SANTA MARIA VALLEY
February 21 (7 p.m., no host social at 5:30 p.m.)

will include a talk by Santa Barbara County 3rd District Planning Commissioner Marell Brooks and Santa Barbara County Historical Landmarks advisory Committee 3rd District supervisor Ann Glasgow on Feb. 21 at

Phone: 349-2708

International House of Pancakes
202 Nicholson Ave.
Santa Maria

Special Events

AMATEUR BOXING SHOW
Santa Maria PAL Amateur Boxing Shoq
AMATEUR BOXING SHOW
February 22 (7 p.m.)

by the Police Activities League is Feb. 22 with doors open at 6 p.m. and first bout at

Phone: 925-0951, Ext. 252

Minami Community Center
600 W. Enos
Santa Maria 93454

Cost: $5 presale, $10 at the door

Learning

BEGINNING DRAWING WITH LARRY LE BRANE
Learn to Draw with an easy approach!
BEGINNING DRAWING WITH LARRY LE BRANE
Worth The Drive
February 22 (9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.)

explores drawing using an easy 'right-brain' approach Feb. 1 through March 15 on Fridays from

Wes Martin
phillip_martin@cuesta.edu
Phone: 546-3131, Ext. 2103
http://communityprograms.net

Cuesta College
Highway 1
SLO 93401

Cost: $112

UCSB ARTS AND LECTURES
Worth The Drive
February 22 (8 p.m.)

presents Jorge Castaneda and his lecture "Immigration in Global Perspective" on Feb. 22 at

karna.hughes@sa.ucsb.edu
Phone: 893-3535
http://artsandlectures.ucsb.edu

UCSB Campbell Hall
Santa Barbara

Cost: $30, $15 for students

Concerts

A PURIM CELEBRATION AND PRAISE CONCERT
February 23 (3 p.m.)

featuring the music of Vince and Deborah Kline is Feb. 23 a

info@olivebranchtalmidim.com
Phone: 878-2431
http://deborahkline-iantorno.com

Orcutt Presbyterian Church
993 Patterson Road
Orcutt , CA

CAL POLY MUSIC DEPARTMENT
Worth The Drive
February 23 (8 p.m.)

presents the Cal Poly Choirs in concert performing "Water Works" on Feb. 23 at

Ticket Box Office
pac.calpoly@gmail.com
Phone: 756-2787
http://calpolyarts.org

Cohan Center, Cal Poly
1 Grand Ave.
SLO 93407

Cost: $12 and $14, and $9 and $12 for senior citizens and students

UCSB ARTS AND LECTURES
Worth The Drive
February 23 (8 p.m.)

presents The Knights with Wu Man live in concert on Feb. 23 at

karna.hughes@sa.ucsb.edu
Phone: 893-3535
http://artsandlectures.ucsb.edu

UCSB Campbell Hall
Santa Barbara

Cost: $38, $10 for students

Learning

THE CENTRAL COAST MEMORIAL SOCIETY
Worth The Drive
February 23 (1:30 p.m.)

annual meeting including an informational meeting Green Burials with Shari Wolf on Feb. 23 at

Phone: 544-1726
http://greenburialbouldercounty.org

First Congregational Church
11245 Los Osos Valley Road
SLO , CA

Concerts

ALL HANDS ON DECK!
Worth The Drive
February 24 (3 p.m.)

is a two-act revue  featuring singing, dancing, comics, and a 9-piece orchestra on Feb. 24 at

Clark Center Box Office
boxoffice@clarkcenter.org
Phone: 489-9444
http://clarkcenter.org

Clark Center for the Performing Arts
487 Fair Oaks Ave.
Arroyo Grande 93420

Cost: $40 to $48

THE SLO BOTANICAL GARDEN
Marley’s Ghost
THE SLO BOTANICAL GARDEN
Worth The Drive
February 24 (2:30 p.m.)

presents Marley's Ghost performing reggae to blues to stone country on Feb. 24 at

info@slobg.org
Phone: 541-1400
http://slobg.org/marleys-ghost/

San Luis Obispo Botanical Garden
3450 Dairy Creek Road
SLO 93405

Cost: $25, $20 for members

Kids and Family

THE SANTA MARIA VALLEY YMCA
February 24 (Call for times)

holds registration for Youth Soccer for kids ages 3 to 9 on through Feb. 24.

Phone: 937-8521

Santa Maria Valley YMCA
3400 Skyway Drive
Santa Maria

Cost: $80, $60 for members

Art

THE BRUSH AND PALETTE ART GROUP
February 24 (11 a.m. to 4 p.m.)

is hosting their annual art show and sale featuring an hourly demonstration and a raffle to win a gift basket on Feb. 24 from

Marilyn Dover Benson
donaldbenson2@mac.com
Phone: 314-2202
http://fineartbymarilyn.com

Brush and Palette Art Show
1087 Clubhouse Drive
Santa Maria 93455

Cost: Free

Spiritual

BETHEL LUTHERAN CHURCH
February 24 (10 a.m.)

offers Children's Sunday school the first and third Sundays of the month at 10 a.m. Adult bible classes are Sundays at 10 a.m. Worship services include a Feb. 24 sermon titled "World Vision's 30-hour Famine" at

Bethel Lutheran Church Office
office@bethelsantamaria.org
Phone: 922-6601
http://bethelsantamaria.org

Bethel Lutheran Church
624 E. Camino Colegio
Santa Maria

Learning

THE FOOD COMMONS WITH LARRY YEE
Worth The Drive
February 25 (6:30 p.m.)

on youtube.com at http://youtu.be/X-D5VRi0UNY, is happening Feb. 25 at

Carla Rosin
crosart05@yahoo.com
Phone: 816-8188
http://sbpermaculture.org

Ayni Gallery
216 State St.
Santa Barbara 93101

Cost: Free

UCSB ARTS AND LECTURES
Worth The Drive
February 25 (8 p.m.)

presents NOVA host Brian Greene an his talk "Explaining the Elegant Universe" on Feb. 25 at

karna.hughes@sa.ucsb.edu
Phone: 893-3535
http://artsandlectures.ucsb.edu

UCSB Campbell Hall
Santa Barbara

Clubs and Meetings

ALTRUSA INTERNATIONAL INC. OF THE CENTRAL COAST
February 25 (noon)

presents its monthly program meeting featuring a talk by Darlene Chavez, community leadership manager at the Foodbank of Santa Barbara County on Feb. 25 at

melinda.aguirre84@yahoo.com
Phone: 733-1122

Shepard Hall, Santa Maria Public Library
421 S. McClelland St.
Santa Maria

Concerts

UCSB ARTS AND LECTURES
Worth The Drive
February 26 (8 p.m.)

presents Grammy-nominated Juan de Marcos and the Afro-Cuban All Stars on Feb. 26 at

Meghan Henry
meghan.henry@sa.ucsb.edu
Phone: 893-3535
http://artsandlectures.ucsb.edu

UCSB Campbell Hall
Santa Barbara

Cost: $45, $18 for students

Nightlife

O'SULLIVAN'S IRISH PUB
February 26 (7 and 8 p.m.)

holds an open mic event every other Tuesday including Feb. 26 from 8 to 11 p.m. with sign ups between

Phone: 925-0658

O'Sullivan's Irish Pub
633 E. Main St.
Santa Maria

Learning

CAL POLY
Worth The Drive
February 28 (7 p.m.)

hosts an oboe master class with Cal Poly instructor Gabrielle Castriotta on Feb. 28 at

mabba@calpoly.edu
Phone: 756-2406
http://calpoly.edu

Cal Poly, Davidson Music Center, Room 218
SLO

FREE CLIMATE CHANGE PRESENTATION
Worth The Drive
February 28 (7 p.m.)

is sponsored by the Santa Barbara Group of the Sierra Club and the Humanist Society of Santa Barbara on Feb. 28 at

jackyvlopez@gmail.com
Phone: 467-6777

Santa Barbara Downtown Public Library Faulkner Gallery
40 East Anapamu Street
Santa Barbara

UC SANTA BARBARA
Worth The Drive
February 28 (2 p.m.)

presents a symposium  titled "Life in the Age of Drones  on Feb. 28 at

George Foulsham
george.foulsham@ia.ucsb.edu
Phone: 893-3071
http://ia.ucsb.edu

McCune Conference Center
6020 Humanities and Social Sciences Building, UCSB
Santa Barbara

Health

FREE FOOD
Ongoing
February 28 (9 a.m. to 5 p.m.)

thanks to The Salvation Army of Santa Maria is Monday through Friday from

Melanie
Melanie.swarz@usw.salvationarmy.org
Phone: 805-349-2421

211 East Fesler St
Santa maria 93455

Cost: Free