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Santa Maria Sun / Calendar Events

July 26 - August 2

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

Kids and Family

THE SANTA MARIA PUBLIC LIBRARY
July 26 (3 p.m.)

presents "Teen Movie Afternoons" featuring a screening of Hugo on July 26 at

Santa Maria Public Library
dhildinger@ci.santa-maria.ca.us
Phone: 925-0951, Ext. 117
http://ci.santa-maria.ca.us

Santa Maria Public Library
421 S. McClelland
Santa Maria

Art

PET PORTRAIT STUDIO
Ongoing
July 26 (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 27 (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

ST. MARK'S CELLAR CLASSIC: AN AUCTION OF RARE AND FINE WINES
This 18-liter bottle of 2010 St. Mark's Rhone Blend is just one of hundreds of fine wines available at St. Mark's Cellar Classic Auction. Cheers!
ST. MARK'S CELLAR CLASSIC: AN AUCTION OF RARE AND FINE WINES
July 28 (4 to 7 p.m.)

is in the garden courtyard at St. Mark’s-in-the-Valley Episcopal Church featuring both live and silent auctions, entertainment, local wines, and gourmet hors d'oeuvres to enjoy on July 28 from

Randall Day
info@SMITV.org
Phone: 688-4454
http://SMITV.org

St. Mark's-in-the-Valley Church
2901 Nojoqui Ave.
Los Olivos 93441

Cost: $100

THIRD ANNUAL LOS ALAMOS CHAIR FAIR
Art Exhibit Meets Flea Market
THIRD ANNUAL LOS ALAMOS CHAIR FAIR
July 28 (11 a.m. to 4 p.m.)

features hundreds of chairs, from the handcrafted artisan works and antiques to a treasure from the garage, lining the sidewalks on the main street of Los Alamos with some for show. The event is to benefit the local elementary school and includes a chair competition, art exhibits, live music, food, and games on July 28 from

Connie Rohde
connie@thecgallery.com
Phone: 344-3807
http://thecgallery.com/chairfairemain.html

Los Alamos
Bell Street
Los Alamos 93440

Cost: Free Admission

Kids and Family

THE EXPLORATION STATION
Worth The Drive
July 28 (2 p.m.)

presents a demonstration featuring live turtles from Triple T Turtle Ranch on July 28 at

Tosha Punches
youth@explorationstation.org
Phone: 473-1421
http://explorationstation.org

Exploration Station
867 Ramona Ave.
Grover Beach

Cost: $3, $2 for kids and adults

Art

PET PORTRAIT STUDIO
Ongoing
July 28 (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

Barbecues

THE MARINE CORPS LEAGUE COASTAL VALLEYS DETACHMENT #1340
July 28 (11 a.m. to 3 p.m.)

presents a "BBQ Chicken Fundraiser" with proceeds benefiting Toys for Tots, the Marine Corps League Scholarship, and Wounded Veterans on July 28 from

Phone: 598-0614
http://mcl1340.org

Santa Maria Veterans Memorial Center
313 W. Tunnel Street
Santa Maria , CA

Clubs and Meetings

CENTRAL COAST VIETNAM VETERANS OF AMERICA
July 28 (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

Concerts

ARIA HOUSE CONCERT
Aria House, See Canyon
ARIA HOUSE CONCERT
Worth The Drive
July 29 (2 to 4 p.m.)

by Opera San Luis Obispo 2012-2013 is the first of the season featuring a special salon at the lovely Aria House in See Canyon. César Sanchez, a tenor from Mexico, recently won Third Place and Audience Favorite in Opera San Jose's Sixth Annual Irene Dalis Vocal Competition. Alisa Peterson possesses a rich Italianate soprano voice. Alisa placed second in the Oratorio Classical Idol Competition. Enjoy favorite tenor and soprano arias and duets in the exquisite modern home of Michael and Jamie Stehula on July 29 from

Sharon Dobson
sharon@operaslo.org
Phone: 541-5369
http://operaslo.org

Aria House
See Canyon
Avila Beach 93424

Cost: $75

Health

RELAX, RENEW, AND DESTRESS
Relax...Renew...De-stress
RELAX, RENEW, AND DESTRESS
July 29 (2 p.m.)

is a Sunday afternoon of release, relaxation and renewal on July 29 at

Vicki Forman
vicki@yogaformankind.com
Phone: 680-6542
http://yogaformankind.com

Yoga for Mankind
130 North Broadway, Suite B
Orcutt 93455

Cost: $25

Art

PET PORTRAIT STUDIO
Ongoing
July 30 (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

Learning

CANINE COMPANIONS FOR INDEPENDENCE
Worth The Drive
July 31 (10 a.m. to 3 p.m.)

will host an informational seminar on July 31 from

kmalatino@cci.org
Phone: (760) 901-4307
http://cci.org/sloseminar

Mission College Prep, Theater Room
682 Palm Street
SLO , CA

Art

PET PORTRAIT STUDIO
Ongoing
July 31 (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