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June 20 - June 27

Health

LIFE LINE SCREENING
June 20 (by appointment)

hosted by the Cornerstone Church of the Nazarene, presents Stroke and Osteoporosis Screenings on June 20

jreizes@llsa.com
Phone: (877) 237-1287
http://lifelinescreening.com

Cornerstone Church of the Nazarene
1026 E. Sierra Madre Ave.
Santa Maria , CA

Cost: $149

Special Events

SOLSTICE GREEN DIRECTORY
Worth The Drive
June 21 (5:30 to 7:30 p.m.)

presents the Summer Mini Eco Business Expo on June 21 from

mpack@thepressroom.com
Phone: 773-1000
http://slosolstice.com

Avila Bay Athletic Club and Spa
6699 Bay Laurel Place
Avila Beach , CA

THE FIFTH ANNUAL FIESTA RANCHERA
Worth The Drive
June 21 (5 p.m.)

co-hosted by Old Spanish Days and the Goleta Valley Historical Society on June 21 at

Phone: 962-8101
http://goletahistory.org

Rancho la Patera and Stow House
304 North Los Carneros Road
Goleta , CA

Concerts

KATCHAFIRE
Worth The Drive
June 22 (10 p.m.)

performs a live concert of reggae music June 22 at

Phone: 543-1843
http://dtbrew.com

SLO Downtown Brewing Company
1119 Garden St.
SLO

Cost: $20

Nightlife

ELECTRONIC MUSIC DANCE
Electro Music Dance
ELECTRONIC MUSIC DANCE
June 22 (7 to 11 p.m.)

for teens ages 12 and 18 features black lights, glow sticks, and finger lights with electronic dance music by DJ Shek, DJ TonTay DJ KillSwitch, Euforia, DJ Skittle, DJ Tazz, DJ Raine, and DJ Salvation on June 22 from

Phone: 925-0951, Ext. 260

Abel Maldonado Community Youth Center
600 S. McClelland St.
Santa Maria 93454

Cost: $5

Learning

THE ECONOMIC ALLIANCE OF NORTHERN SANTA BARBARA COUNTY
June 22 (9 a.m. to noon)

presents the EconNSBC Forum featuring speaker Gary Farmer talking about "How Texas Attracts California Jobs" at June 22 from

jh@hub81.com
Phone: 346-1308
http://econnsbc.org

Marriott Hotel
Buellton , CA

Cost: $65

Special Events

THE MCKEON PHILLIPS WINERY AND CENTRAL CITY MARKET
June 23 (12:30 to 3:30 p.m.)

hold a "Summer Solstice Celebration" event June 23 from

Phone: 928-3025

McKeon Phillips Winery and Art Gallery
2115 South Blosser
Santa Maria

THE SANTA MARIA POLICE ACITIVITIES LEAGUE
June 23 (7 p.m.)

presents an Amateur Boxing Show on June 23 at

Phone: 925-0951 Ext. 252

Minami Community Center
600 W. Enos St.
Santa Maria

Cost: $10, $5 presale

THE SANTA YNEZ BAND OF CHUMASH INDIANS
June 23 (9 a.m. to 5 p.m.)

is sponsoring the California Indian Basketweavers Association's annual gathering event June 23 from

mtraphagen@chumashcasino.com
Phone: 686-2139
http://chumashcasino.com

Tribal Hall
100 Via Juana Lane
Santa Ynez Reservation , CA

MONTEREY EXCURSION
Worth The Drive
June 23 (7 a.m. to 10 p.m.)

features a visit to the village of Carmel by the Sea, then Monterey's Cannery Row, and the Monterey Bay Aquarium and the coastline on June 23 from

Colleen Ghiglia
cghigilia@pismobeach.org
Phone: 773-7063

Pismo Beach City Hall
760 Mattie Road
Pismo Beach 93444

Cost: $65

Stage

THE WILDLING ART MUSEUM
June 23 (2 to 3 p.m.)

presents "Dorothy Jardin: Poetry Reading and 'Light's River'" book signing event June 23 from

Wildling Art Museum
holly@wildlingmuseum.org
Phone: 688-1082
http://wildlingmuseum.org

Wildling Art Museum
2928 San Marcos
Los Olivos

Recreation

THE TRI-THE-BULL TRIATHLON
June 23 (Call for times)

celebrates its fourth year with a 1/2 mile swim, 7 mile bike ride, and 3 mile run for ages 15 and up June 23.

Phone: 925-0951, Ext. 413

Pioneer Valley High School
675 Panther Drive
Santa Maria , CA

Cost: $40, $105 for a team of three

Learning

VERMICOMPOSTING: WORMS THAT EAT MY TRASH!
MASTER GARDENERS FREE PUBLIC WORKSHOP
VERMICOMPOSTING: WORMS THAT EAT MY TRASH!
June 23 (11 a.m. to noon)

presented by Master Gardeners of Santa Barbara County features master gardener Joel Marshall talking about vermicomposting on June 23 from

mgsantab@ucdavis.edu
Phone: 893-3485
http://cesantabarbara.ucdavis.edu/Master_Gardener/Workshop_and_Event_Information/

Lompoc Public Library Grossman Gallery
501 East North Ave.
Lompoc 93436

Cost: Free

Special Events

MONGO'S RESTAURANT AND SPORTS BAR
Worth The Drive
June 24 (10:30 a.m.)

and Linda McClure, owner of American Property Services presents a barbecue and dance concert in benefit of Lucas Appleton, a nine-year-old resident of Grover Beach who has Freidreick's Ataxia who needs a service dog on June 24 starting at

Phone: 489-1236, Ext. 0

Mongo's Restaurant and Sports Bar
Grand Avenue
Grover Beach , CA

Cost: Free admission

Concerts

THE LOMPOC MUSIC ASSOCIATION
June 24 (3 p.m.)

presents its annual concert at the La Purisima Mission featuring the Lompoc Music Association's annual Scholarship Competition winners Josh Mireles and Brea Carucci, the Central Coast Choral Artists directed by David Hensley, and soloist Susan McDonald on June 24 at

Phone: 735-4777

La Purisima Mission
Lompoc , CA

Cost: Free aside from parking fees

FRENCH SONG FEST
Worth The Drive
June 24 (6 to 9 p.m.)

featuring the French Singers is a celebration of French music in preperation for the French Festival June 24 from

Phone: 687-2300
http://frenchfestival.com

Community Area of Secret Garden Inn and Cottages
1905 Bath St.
Santa Barbara , CA

THE SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY BAND
Worth The Drive
June 24 (1 p.m.)

presents "Classic Concerts in Historical Places" featuring a performance by the Sax on the Beach and the SLO County Band on June 24 at

curtis@curtisreinhardt.com
Phone: 773-4173
http://historycenterslo.org

The Jack House
536 Marsh St.
SLO

Kids and Family

MISSOULA CHILDREN'S THEATRE
Worth The Drive
June 25 (10 a.m.)

presented by Cal Poly Arts, offers a one week drama workshop for kids in first through twelfth grades including a production of "The Pied Piper." Auditions are held June 25 at

dleaders@calpoly.edu
Phone: 756-5914
http://calpolyarts.org

SLO , CA

Cost: $110

Special Events

BIG TRADE SHOW
Worth The Drive
June 26 (11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.)

presented by The Five Cities Pismo Beach Business Improvement Group (BIG) will feature between 20 to 30 local businesses from the Five Cities and surrounding areas including food provided by Marie Calendars, shopping, and a chance to win prizes from participating vendors on June 26 from

gina@ginici.com
Phone: 440-3655

Marie Calendars
2131 Price St.
Pismo Beach

Cost: Free

Concerts

SHADY MAPLES 2012 COAST TOUR
Worth The Drive
June 26 (8 p.m.)

features Shady Maples in concert on June 26 at

owenroberts78@gmail.com
Phone: (845) 235-2356
http://shadymaplesband.com

Kreuzberg
685 Higuera St.
SLO

Special Events

TRANSITION NETWORK
Worth The Drive
June 27 (6:30 p.m.)

presents a screening of "In Transition 2.0" on June 27 starting at

Steynberg Gallery
Phone: 547-0278
http://steynberggallery.com

Steynberg Gallery
1531 Monterey St.
SLO

Clubs and Meetings

2012 CAL/OSHA ENFORCEMENT UPDATE
June 27 (11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.)

will feature speaker William J. Krycia, the latest Cal/OSHA enforcement efforts, and an overview of inspection protocols. The confined space initiative, heat illness update (what to expect during a heat sweep), most common Cal/OSHA citations, & changes to inspection protocols as a result of AB2774 will also be covered. The meeting is June 27 from

Julie Gonzales
meetings@smhra.net
http://smhra.net

Santa Maria Inn
801 South Broadway
Santa Maria 93454

Cost: $20, $25 for guests