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Santa Maria Sun / Calendar Events

March 16 - March 23

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

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

presents the exhibit "Recollections: A Series of Stratachronistic Rooms" showing through June 23.

San Luis Obispo Museum of Art
mjohnston@sloma.org
Phone: 543-8562
http://sloma.org

San Luis Obispo Museum of Art
1010 Broad St.
SLO

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

32ND ANNUAL STRIKE OUT STIGMA BOWL-A-THON
32ND ANNUAL STRIKE OUT STIGMA BOWL-A-THON
March 16 (4 p.m.)

is a great way to have fun, enjoy friendly competition, and support Transitions Menatal Health Association programs in Northern Santa Barbara County. The event is March 16 at

Lesta Travis
ltravis@t-mha.org
Phone: 540-6511
http://t-mha.org/main/main_bt.html

Rancho Bowl
128 E. Donovan Road
Santa Maria 93422

Cost: $100 pledge per bowler

CAMBRIA ESTATE WINERY
March 16 (11 a.m. to 4 p.m.)

presents a St. Patrick's Day themed event featuring wine, food, and live Irish music on March 16 from

laura.perez@cambriawines.com
Phone: 938-7335
http://cambriawines.com

Cambria Estate Winery
Santa Maria

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS ST. PATRICK'S DAY CAR SHOW
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KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS ST. PATRICK'S DAY CAR SHOW
March 16 (10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.)

is the 2nd Annual Car Show featuring cars, trucks, vendors, and live music with proceeds to support the Church on March 16 from

James Jepsen
james@jamesjepsen.com
Phone: 878-1739
http://kofc11137.org

St. Louis de Montfort Church
5075 Harp Road
Orcutt 93455

Cost: Free to public

THE CENTRAL COAST BABY EXPO
March 16 (10 a.m. to 4 p.m.)

features raffles prizes, photo contest, emergency preparedness information, fingerprinting, and safety seat installations on March 16 from

Santa Maria Fairpark
Phone: 925-8824, Ext. 107
http://santamariapark.com

Santa Maria Fairpark
Santa Maria

CENTRAL COAST'S ANNUAL WOMEN'S SYMPOSIUM
Annual Women's Symposium with Dr. Jean Houston!
CENTRAL COAST'S ANNUAL WOMEN'S SYMPOSIUM
Worth The Drive
March 16 (9 a.m. to 4 p.m.)

features a morning session with Dr. Jean Houston and her talk "Renaissance of Spirit and the New Identity of Women" and afternoon sessions featuring "Facilitated Break-out Sessions and Panel Discussion With Experts" on March 16 from

Laura Grace
spiritualcircle@spiritualcircle.org
Phone: 540-1058
http://spiritualcircle.org/symposium

San Luis Coastal District Adult School
1500 Lizzie St.
SLO 93401

Cost: $85

SPRING FUNDRAISER PLANT SALE
SPRING FUNDRAISER PLANT SALE
Worth The Drive
March 16 (9 a.m.)

by the San Luis Obispo Botanical Garden will feature a variety of plants for sale on March 16 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., with a members only hour starting at

San Luis Obispo Botanical Garden
Phone: 541-1400
http://slobg.org/plant-sale

San Luis Obispo Botanical Garden
3450 Dairy Creek Road
SLO 93405

THE SANTA BARBARA DOLL CLUB SHOW AND SALE
Worth The Drive
March 16 (10 a.m. to 3 p.m.)

will include a special exhibit, doll identification, repairs, and raffle gifts and door prizes on March 16 from

Bonnie Dunlap
bl.dunlap@verizon.net
Phone: 733-1261

Warren Hall
Las Positas & Hwy 101
Santa Barbara 93105

Cost: $5, $4 with add, children free

Concerts

BLUEGRASS WEST
Worth The Drive
March 16 (8 p.m.)

presents a concert of American bluegrass, folk, and early country music with Peter Feldmann, Tom Lee, and David West on March 16 at

peter@bluegrasswest.com
Phone: 688-9894
http://bluegrasswest.com

Presidio Chapel
123 E. Canon St.
Santa Barbara , CA

Cost: $15, $12 for members

THE SAN LUIS OBISPO SYMPHONY
Worth The Drive
March 16 (8 p.m.)

presents the concert "Blooming Talent" featuring pianist Salome Jordania and guest conductor Giorgi Jordania on March 16 at

SLO Symphony
staff@slosymphony.com
Phone: 543-3533
http://slosymphony.com/cm/Home.html

Christopher Cohan Center
1 Grand Ave.
SLO 93407

Cost: $20 to $75

Nightlife

O'SULLIVANS PUB
March 16 (Call for times)

features live music weekly.

Phone: 925-0658
http://osullivanspub.net

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

Stage

THE SOLVANG VILLAGE FOLK DANCERS
March 16 (1 to 3 p.m.)

present a live street performance on March 16 from

dancers@svfolkdance.com

Corner of Alisal and Copenhagen
Solvang , CA

THE CLARK CENTER
Worth The Drive
March 16 (8 p.m.)

presents the "Best of the San Francisco Stand-Up Comedy Competition" on March 16 at

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

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

Cost: $29 to $45

Learning

THE AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF UNIVERSITY WOMEN
March 16 (11 a.m. to 2 p.m.)

Santa Maria Branch presents the 13th Annual Authors' Forum on March 16 from

Phone: 925-2029
http://aauw-santamaria.org/event-registration/

Santa Maria Inn
800 S. Broadway
Santa Maria

Cost: $30

EXPLORATION STATION
Worth The Drive
March 16 (1 to 3 p.m.)

presents "NanoDays" featuring the science of the small on March 16 from

Exploration Station
info@explorationstation.org
Phone: 473-1421
http://explorationstation.org

Exploration Station
867 Ramona Ave.
Grover Beach

Cost: $3, $2 for kids

Clubs and Meetings

THE COASTAL VOICES
March 16 (5 to 8 p.m.)

presents the Fifth Annual Gormet Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser event on March 16 from

Coastal Voices
coastalvoices@gmail.com
Phone: 937-3416
http://coastalvoices.info

St. Andrew Methodist Church
3945 S. Bradley Road
Santa Maria

Special Events

COMMUNITY FLOWER GARDEN
March 17 (9 a.m.)

invites all to plant flowers with Central Coast Green Team on March 17 at

Jeanne Sparks
jeanne@jeannesparks.com
Phone: 739-1836
http://centralcoastgreenteam.org

Santa Maria Community Garden
910 S Oakwood Dr.
Santa Maria 93454

Cost: Free

RANCHO DE GUADALUPE HISTORICAL SOCIETY AND MUSEUM
March 17 (11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.)

presents the 17th annual St. Patrick's Day Spaghetti Dinner on March 17 from

Phone: 343-1223

Veterans Memorial Building
1025 Guadalupe St.
Guadalupe , CA

Cost: $8

RANCHO DE GUADALUPE HISTORICAL SOCIETY AND MUSEUM
March 17 (11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.)

presents the 17th annual St. Patrick's Day Spaghetti Dinner and Treasures Sale on March 17 from

Phone: 343-1223

Veterans Memorial Building
1025 Guadalupe St.
Guadalupe , CA

Cost: $8 per plate

THE BUELLTON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
March 17 (noon to 4 p.m.)

presents the Beullton Wine and Chili Festival featuring chilid, wine, and live music by Unfinished Business on March 17 from

kathy@buellton.org
Phone: 688-7829
http://buelltonwineandchilifestival.com

Flying Flags RV Resort
Buellton , CA

Cost: $10

BUELLTON WINE AND CHILI FESTIVAL
Worth The Drive
March 17 (noon to 4 p.m.)

is Buellton's inaugural Wine and Chili Festival featuring a local chef competition, featuring a people's choice voite, BBQ, and wine tasting on March 17 from

Jody
info@buellton.org
Phone: 688-7829
http://buelltonwineandchilifestival.org

Flying Flags RV Resort
180 Avenue of Flags
Buellton 93427

Cost: $30 to $40

Concerts

THE ALLAN HANCOCK COLLEGE CONCERT BAND
Worth The Drive
March 17 (3 p.m.)

present the annual benefit concert for teh San Luis Obispo County Education Foundation on March 17 at

Phone: 489-9444
http://clarkcenter.org

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

Cost: $10, $5 for students

Special Events

THE MARIAN REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
March 18 (9 a.m.)

presents the 24th annual Leland "Butch" Simas and Felix Fly, M.D. Memorial Golf Tournament on March 18 beginning at

Phone: 739-3000
http://marianmedicalcenter.org

Santa Maria Country Club
505 West Waller Lane
Santa Maria , CA

Cost: $250 per golfer

Concerts

SONGWRITERS AT PLAY
Worth The Drive
March 18 (6:30 to 9:30 p.m.)

presents a Songwriters Showcase featuring Dan Frechette and Laurel Thomson on March 18 from

Phone: 542-0400
http://uppercrustslo.com

The Upper Crust Trattoria
11560 Los Osos Valley Road
SLO

Art

THE ARTISTS GUILD OF SANTA YNEZ VALLEY
March 19 (6 to 8 p.m.)

presents "artist salon #16" titled "QR Codes: How They Can Help Us Market Art" also featuring a potluck on March 19 from

tdbabineaux@gmail.com

The Grange
2374 Alamo Pintado
Los Olivos , CA

Health

ARROYO GRANDE COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
Worth The Drive
March 19 (4:30 to 6 p.m.)

presents "Community Programs for the Central Coast" featuring information about several key health concerns on March 19 from

Phone: 489-4261
http://arroyograndehospital.org

Arroyo Grande Community Hospital, Conference Room
345 S. Halcyon
Arroyo Grande

Concerts

THE COMMUNITY ARTS MUSIC ASSOCIATION
Worth The Drive
March 20 (8 p.m.)

presents the Saint Louis Symphony Orchestra live in concert on March 20 at

Justin Weaver
justin@camasb.org
Phone: 963-0761
http://camasb.org

Lobero Theater
33 E. Canon Perdido St.
Santa Barbara

Cost: $33 or $43

Learning

WESTMONT COLLEGE
Worth The Drive
March 20 (7 p.m.)

presents a potery reading by Kelly Gruver on March 20 at

Scott Craig
scraig@westmont.edu
Phone: 565-6051
http://westmont.edu

Kerrywood Hall, Hieronymus Lounge
Westmont College
Santa Barbara

WESTMONT COLLEGE
Worth The Drive
March 20 (3:30 p.m.)

presents Carrie Birmingham and her lecture "Harry Potter and the Baptism of the Imagination" on March 20 at

Scott Craig
scraig@westmont.edu
Phone: 565-6051
http://westmont.edu

Kerrywood Hall, Hieronymus Lounge
Westmont College
Santa Barbara

Special Events

"PINK SMOKE OVER THE VATICAN"
March 21 (7 p.m.)

screened by the Unity Chapel of Light, explores the idea of women as Catholic priests and possibly serving as Pope followed by a Q&A session on March 21 at

Rev. Brian Walker
revbrian.walker@gmail.com
Phone: 345-0832
http://pinksmokeoverthevatican.com

Unity Church
1165 Stubblefield Rd
Santa Maria 93455

Concerts

SANTA BARBARA MUSEUM OF ART
Worth The Drive
March 21 (7:30 p.m.)

presents the Ying Quartet in concert on March 21 at

Santa Barbara Museum of Art
kcarl@sbma.net
Phone: 884-6423
http://sbma.net

Santa Barbara Museum of Art
1130 State St.
Santa Barbara

Cost: $19, $15 for members

Clubs and Meetings

SANTA MARIA EVENING AGLOW MONTHLY MEETING
March 21 (6:30 to 8:30 p.m.)

will feature Darlene Olvera speaking on "What is Easter all about?" and her life story on March 21 from 

Renee Osting
rlo4him@hotmail.com
Phone: 937-5161

Aglow Evening Meeting
421 S. McClelland St.
Santa Maria 93454

Cost: Free

Special Events

PATTERSON ROAD SILENT AUCTION AND RAFFLE
Worth The Drive
March 22 (5:30 p.m.)

is Patterson Road's annual auction and raffle event featuring something for everyone on March 22 at

Michele Daniels
Phone: 938-8750

Patterson Road Elementary
400 E. Patterson Road
Orcutt 93455

Cost: Free

Art

THE VILLAGE OF ARROYO GRANDE
Worth The Drive
March 22 (3 to 7 p.m.)

presents "Art Walk" featuring ceramics, jewelry, oils, watercolors, sculptures, refreshements, and live entertainment on March 22 from

The Village
Arroyo Grande , CA

Special Events

"EDUCATION UNDER FIRE"
March 23 (2 to 4 p.m.)

is a documentary film that tells the story of the lack of educational opportunities for Baha'i students in Iran screening March 23 from

James Taylor
4bahais@gmail.com
Phone: 264-5482

Shepard Hall, Santa Maria Public Library
420 S. Broadway
Santa Maria 93454

Cost: Free

FRIENDS OF THE GUADALUPE PUBLIC LIBRARY
March 23 (11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.)

presents a sale of gently used books of all interests on March 23 from

Phone: 343-1223

Guadalupe Public Library
4719 D West Main St.
Guadalupe , CA

Concerts

NATALIE GELMAN
NATALIE GELMAN
March 23 (11 a.m. to 3 p.m.)

performs her original music on March 23 from

Elaina
wineclub@epiphanycellars.com
Phone: (866) 354-9463

Fess Parker Winery & Vineyard
6200 Foxen Canyon Road
Los Olivos 93441

Cost: $10 or $25

THE CLARK CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS
Worth The Drive
March 23 (8 p.m.)

presents "Sandy Hackett's Rat Pack Show" on March 23 at

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

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

Cost: $39 to $49

THE SANTA BARBARA BLUES SOCIETY
Worth The Drive
March 23 (7 p.m.)

celebrates its 36th birthday with a live concert featuring John Primer live on March 23 at

sbblues.org
Phone: 722-8155
http://sbblues.org

Carillo Recreation Center
100 E. Carillo St.
Santa Barbara

Art

THE LOS PADRES ARTIST GUILD
March 23 (10 a.m. to 4 p.m.)

and the Santa Maria Model A Ford Club present the "Arts and A's" art show featuring members showcasing their art, a classic car show, and breakfast burritos and tri tip sandwiches served by the Orcutt Lions Club on March 23 from

Los Padres Artist Guild
youani@aol.com
Phone: 937-6295
http://lospadresartistguild.com

Luis Oasis Senior Center
420 Soares Ave.
Orcutt

Health

THE CITY OF SANTA MARIA RECREATION AND PARKS DEPARTMENT
March 23 (8 a.m. to noon)

presents "Health and Wellness Fair 2013" on March 23 from

smithermand@ci.santa-maria.ca.us
Phone: 925-0951, Ext. 263
http://ci.santa-maria.ca.us

Abel MaldonadoCommunity Youth Center
600 S. McClelland St.
Santa Maria , CA

Barbecues

"KEEPING THE MEMORY ALIVE"
March 23 (noon to 4 p.m.)

is a BBQ event featuring the Joseph B. Hernandez Memorial Food Drive on March 23 from

Phone: 570-4284

Waller Park, Area #7
Santa Maria , CA