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November 23 - November 30

Recreation

LAUGHTER YOGA
Ongoing
(10 a.m.)

is a forced laughter and breathing stress relief class with certified Laughter Yoga leader Bill Alarid that meets Fridays at

Phone: 937-9750

Luis Oasis Senior Center
420 Soares Ave.
Orcutt

Health

LAUGHTER YOGA
(10:45 a.m.)

is an aerobic excercise that can be done without strain by all body types including people in wheelchairs. It can be done in anything from suits to shorts. Laughter yoga meets Thursdays at

William Alarid
wmalarid@aol.com
Phone: 925-3216

Mussell Senior Center
510 E. Park Ave.
Santa Maria

Cost: Free

Farmers Markets

GROWING GROUNDS FARM
(noon to dusk)

sells vegetables and flowers grown at the farm Thursdays from

Growing Grounds Farm
growinggroundssm@gmail.com
Phone: 934-2182
http://growinggroundsfarmsm.blogspot.com

Growing Grounds Farm
812 W. Foster Road
Santa Maria

LOMPOC
(1:30 p.m. to dusk)

features food, entertainment, and activities for the whole family Fridays from

Phone: 305-9829

Lompoc Farmers Market
Lompoc

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

THE 9TH ANNUAL COWGIRL CHRISTMAS
Worth The Drive
November 24 (10 a.m. to 5 p.m.)

features a plethora of hand-made, western themed items for sale as well as food, raffles, and more on Nov. 24 from

thekimber7@yahoo.com
Phone: 260-6529
http://facebook.com/cowgirlchristmas

Trinity Hall
6565 Edna Road
SLO , CA

THE SANTA BARBARA MUSEUM OF ART
Worth The Drive
November 24 (noon to 5 p.m.)

presents the "Katya Glass Trunk Show" on Nov. 24 from

info@sbma.net
Phone: 963-4364
http://sbma.net

Santa Barbara Museum of Art
1130 State St.
Santa Barbara 93101

Clubs and Meetings

CENTRAL COAST VIETNAM VETERANS OF AMERICA
November 24 (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

Dance Lessons

MONDAY NIGHT LINE DANCING!
November 26 (7:15 p.m.)

teaches how to gain confidence with many of the basic steps by learning the process of linking the steps together to form the dance.  Line dancing teaches modern, urban sophistication, swing syncopations, flowing waltz, nightclub rhythms, and some Latin flavor. It’s fun, great exercise, and it will free the dancer in you! Meets Mondays with beginners at 6:30 p.m. and intermediate classes at

Vanessa Robertson
vanrobertson@verizon.net
Phone: 310-1827

Moose Lodge Family Center
116 West El Camino
Santa Maria 93454

Cost: $6

Spiritual

IN THE COMPANY OF ANGELS CIRCLE
In the Company of Angels
IN THE COMPANY OF ANGELS CIRCLE
November 26 (6 p.m.)

is an ongoing circle of individuals desiring to develop and expand our personal relationship with our angels for divine guidance. Meets Mondays at

Julie Jensen
juliejensenart@yahoo.com
Phone: 202-9349

Unity Chapel of Light
1165 Stubblefield Road
Orcutt 93455

Special Events

WESTMONT COLLEGE
Worth The Drive
November 28 (4 p.m.)

holds its 11th annual Christmas Tree Lighting event on Nov. 28 at

Westmont College
scraig@westmont.edu
Phone: 565-6051
http://westmontcollege.edu

Kerrwood Lawn, Westmont College
Santa Barbara

Special Events

THE SANTA BARBARA DANCE ALLIANCE
Worth The Drive
November 29 (6:30 p.m.)

presents the "Santa Barbara Dance Alliance Fall/Spring 2012-2013 Scholarship Awards Ceremony and Holiday Party" on Nov. 29 at

Phone: 966-6950
http://sbdancealliance.org

The Loft
48 Helena St.
Santa Barbara , CA

Health

CRUCIFIED LIFE CHURCH
November 29 (Call for appointment)

will host Life Line Screening for stroke and osteoporosis on Nov. 29.

jreizes@llsa.com
Phone: 1-877-237-1287
http://lifelinescreening.com

Crucified Life Church
109 W. Fesler St.
Santa Maria , CA

Cost: $149

Special Events

12TH ANNUAL HOLIDAY HARMONY
November 30 (5:30 to 8 p.m.)

by The City of Pismo Beach Recreation Division & Beach Bum Holiday Rentals is a celebration on Nov. 30 including fresh snow, bounce houses, crafts, music, and cookie decorating. In addition, kids will have the chance to visit and take a picture with Santa! The Downtown Tree Lighting ceremony will take place at 6 p.m. at the end of the Pier. Families are invited to follow Santa, who will be riding in the Pismo Beach antique fire truck, and stroll down to the ceremony. Immediately following the tree lighting, the Light up Pismo Beach will commence when Santa illuminates miles of strands of holiday lights strung through downtown Pismo Beach! The event is free to the public and will take place from

Colleen Ghiglia
cghiglia@pismobeach.org
Phone: 773-7063
http://pismobeach.org/recreation

Downtown Pismo Beach
Dolliver and Pomeroy
Pismo Beach 93449

Cost: Free

THE PEOPLE FOR LEISURE AND YOUTH, INC.
November 30 (5:30 to 7 p.m.)

or (PLAY, Inc.) and the Santa Maria Recreation and Parks Department are raising funds for Santa Maria's first Christmas Tree at City Hall. If all funds are raised there will be a grand illumination ceremony on Nov. 30 from

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

Santa Maria City Hall
Broadway and Cook
Santa Maria , CA

TRANSITIONS MENTAL HEALTH ASSOCIATION
Worth The Drive
November 30 (2 to 5:30 p.m.)

presents "Growing Grounds Downtown Open House" featuring refreshements, door prizes, poinsettias, and handmade wreath demonstrations Nov. 30 from

Phone: 540-6500
http://t-mha.org

Growing Grounds Downtown
956 Chorro St.
SLO , CA

Concerts

ALLAN HANCOCK COLLEGE CONCERT BAND
November 30 (7:30 p.m.)

presents a free holiday concert featuring selections from Anderson, Jager, Nestico, Henderson, and others on Nov. 30 at

Allan Hancock College
soglesby@hancockcollege.edu
Phone: 922-6966, Ext. 3252
http://hancockcollege.edu

First Baptist Church
2970 Santa Maria Way
Santa Maria

Cost: Free

CAL POLY MUSIC DEPARTMENT
Cal Poly Jazz Band
CAL POLY MUSIC DEPARTMENT
Worth The Drive
November 30 (8 p.m.)

presents the Cal Poly Fall Jazz Concert on Nov. 30 at

Ticket Box Office
pac.calpoly@gmail.com
Phone: 756-2787
http://music.calpoly.edu

Spanos Theatre, Cal Poly
1 Grand Ave.
SLO 93407

Cost: $12 to $9