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Santa Maria Sun / Calendar Events

October 6

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

AUTUMN ARTS GRAPES AND GRAINS
October 6 (10 a.m. to 4 p.m.)

is a community festival featuring local art, chalk art competition, live music, food, wine, and beer tasting on Oct. 6 from

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

Abel Maldonado Community Youth Center
600 S. McClelland
Santa Maria

PCPA THEATERFEST
October 6 (10 a.m. to 3 p.m.)

presents a "Halloween Costume Sale" featuring real PCPA costumes up for sale Oct. 6 from

publicity@pcpa.org
Phone: 928-7731, Ext. 4100
http://pcpa.org

PCPA Costume Shop
643 S. College Drive
Santa Maria

Cost: $5 to $25

THE NIPOMO HIGH SCHOOL BOOSTER CLUB
October 6 (5 p.m.)

announces its annual Autumn Auction and Dinner Gala featuring food, music, prizes, and fun on Oct. 6 starting at

Phone: 474-3300

Edwards Barn
Pomeroy and Willow Roads
Nipomo , CA

Cost: $100

Recreation

SAN LUIS OBISPO LAW ENFORCEMENT ASSISTANCE FOUNDATION
Worth The Drive
October 6 (Call for times)

presents the Central Coast Classique Bike Ride Fundraiser offering a metric century, full metric century, and a full century on Oct. 6.

info@centralcoastclassique.com
Phone: 549-0442
http://centralcoastclassique.com

Rotary Bandstand
Arroyo Grande , CA

Cost: $60 per rider

Learning

SANTA YNEZ VALLEY SOLAR
October 6 (11 a.m. to 3 p.m.)

hosts the Central Coast Solar Tour featuring several locals showcasing their solar powered homes on Oct. 6 from

carolyn@syvsolar.com
Phone: 350-0202
http://centralcoastsolartour.org

Santa Ynez , CA

FIGHT LIKE A GIRL
FIGHT LIKE A GIRL
Worth The Drive
October 6 (10 a.m. to 1 p.m.)

is an upcoming seminar, presented by Central Coast Krava Maga, which aims to educate women on building the mentality to fight back in threatening situations on Oct. 6 from

Michelle Houston
2012fightlikeagirl@gmail.com
Phone: 544-8008
http://budoryu.com

Budo Ryu
3566 S. Higuera St.
SLO 93401

Cost: $25, $20 presale

Spiritual

DIOCESE OF MONTEREY
October 6 (5:30 p.m.)

presents "Mission 4 Life" on Oct. 6. A vigil mass and candlelight walk with Bishop Richard Garcia on Oct. 6 at

Mission San Luis Obispo, Mission Plaza
SLO , CA

KEEP CALM AND CARRY ON
October 6 (9 a.m. to noon)

is a workshop that will explore special methods and show how we can use them to find a real strength of mind to keep calm and carry on. Taught by American Buddhist Monk Kelsang Wangpo. Everyone is welcome, no experience needed, on Oct. 6 from

Admin Director
info@meditationinsantabarbara.org
Phone: 563-6000
http://meditationinsantabarbara.org/keep-calm

Mahakankala Buddhist Center
508 Brinkerhoff Ave.
Santa Barbara 93101

Cost: $20