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July 28

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

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