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Santa Maria Sun / Calendar Events

June 27 - July 4

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

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

Clubs and Meetings

SANTA MARIA VALLEY BEAUTIFUL
June 28 (noon)

presents a "get acquainted" luncheon. Santa Maria Valley Beautiful has a long history of promoting the beautification of residential and business properties throughout the valley.  A meeting will be held June 28 at

Marion Long
Phone: 925-6071

Santa Maria Inn
801 S. Broadway
Santa Maria 93454

Special Events

SUMMER FEST ON THE GREEN
June 30 (11 a.m. to 4 p.m.)

hosted by the St. Andrew United Methodist Church, will feature local bands and music groups, two bounce houses, carnival games and prizes, facepainting, and lunch. Community organizations will be present, including the Food Bank of Santa Barbara County, which will be accepting donations. The event is June 30 from

Jill Parry
dandjparry@comcast.net
Phone: 937-9691

St. Andrew United Methodist Church
3945 South Bradley Road
Santa Maria 93455

Cost: Free to public

THE CITY OF GUADALUPE
June 30 (11 a.m. to 4 p.m.)

hosts a celebration of the military with its first annual "Celebrate Heroes" parade, concert, and barbecue on June 30 from

http://celebrateheroes.com

Downtown
Guadalupe , CA

Concerts

GILBERT AND SULLIVAN EXTRAVAGANZA
Opera A La Carte
GILBERT AND SULLIVAN EXTRAVAGANZA
Worth The Drive
June 30 (6 to 8 p.m.)

presented by OperaSLO presents internationally acclaimed G&S Ensemble Opera A La Carte featuring hors d'oeuvres and wine during intermission and post-concert reception  on June 30 from

Sharon Dobson
sharon@operaslo.org
Phone: 541.5369
http://operaslo.org

Tolosa Winery
4910 Edna Rd.
SLO 93401

Cost: $75

Clubs and Meetings

CENTRAL COAST VIETNAM VETERANS OF AMERICA
June 30 (11 a.m.)

Chapter 982 holds its monthly meetings the last Saturday of each month at

Henry Alfaro
Phone: 233-2201

Mary Van Buren School
3312 Bishop
Guadalupe

Special Events

SANTA BARBARA CITY COLLEGE CENTER FOR SUSTAINABILITY
Worth The Drive
July 1 (6:30 p.m.)

hosts Julious Piti, of the Chikukwa Ecological Land Use Community Trust in Zimbabwe, speaking July 1 at

sbpcnet@silcom.com
Phone: 962-2571
http://sustainability.sbcc.edu

Fe Bland Auditorium, Santa Barbara City College West Campus
721 Cliff Drive
Santa Barbara CA 93109

Cost: $5 to $10

Concerts

THE SANTA MARIA PHILHARMONIC SOCIETY
July 1 (2:30 p.m.)

presents its 2012-2013 season with the debut of "Pops in the Vineyard" featuring a 50-piece orchestra directed by Maestro John Farrer performing pops music with an Americana theme July 1 at

george@santamariaphilharmonic.org
Phone: 925-0412
http://santamariaphilharmonic.org

Tres Hermanas Vineyard and Winery
Santa Maria , CA

Cost: $15 to $85

Art

PET PORTRAIT STUDIO
Ongoing
July 2 (Call for times)

is a showcase at the Santa Maria Public Library of adorable dog portraits painted by popular local artist Marilyn Dover Benson. Prices range from $20 to $40.

Marilyn Dover Benson
donaldbenson2@mac.com
Phone: 937-8108
http://fineartbymarilyn.com

Pet Portraits
420 S. Broadway
Santa Maria CA 93454

Cost: Free

Art

PET PORTRAIT STUDIO
Ongoing
July 3 (Call for times)

is a showcase at the Santa Maria Public Library of adorable dog portraits painted by popular local artist Marilyn Dover Benson. Prices range from $20 to $40.

Marilyn Dover Benson
donaldbenson2@mac.com
Phone: 937-8108
http://fineartbymarilyn.com

Pet Portraits
420 S. Broadway
Santa Maria CA 93454

Cost: Free

Special Events

TEMPLE BETH EL
July 4 (12:30 p.m.)

presents The Wild River Ramblers as the featured performers for Temple Beth El's celebration of the Fourth of July with "BBQ & Bluegrass" featuring hot dogs, tri-tip, and vegi-burgers on July 4 at

Elise Cassel
tbe1cassel@gmail.com
Phone: 354-0480

Temple Beth El
1501 E. Alvin Ave.
Santa Maria 93456

Cost: $12, $10 for members, $4 for kids

Art

PET PORTRAIT STUDIO
Ongoing
July 4 (Call for times)

is a showcase at the Santa Maria Public Library of adorable dog portraits painted by popular local artist Marilyn Dover Benson. Prices range from $20 to $40.

Marilyn Dover Benson
donaldbenson2@mac.com
Phone: 937-8108
http://fineartbymarilyn.com

Pet Portraits
420 S. Broadway
Santa Maria CA 93454

Cost: Free