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Monday, May 20, 2013 Volume: 14, Issue: 10
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Santa Maria Sun / Calendar EventsNovember 26 - December 3Recreation
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 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
Mussell Senior Center Cost: Free Farmers Markets
GROWING GROUNDS FARM
(noon to dusk) sells vegetables and flowers grown at the farm Thursdays from
Growing Grounds Farm
Growing Grounds Farm
LOMPOC
(1:30 p.m. to dusk) features food, entertainment, and activities for the whole family Fridays from
Phone: 305-9829
Lompoc Farmers Market 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 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
Moose Lodge Family Center Cost: $6 Spiritual
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
Unity Chapel of Light 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
Kerrwood Lawn, Westmont College 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
The Loft Health
CRUCIFIED LIFE CHURCH
November 29 (Call for appointment) will host Life Line Screening for stroke and osteoporosis on Nov. 29.
jreizes@llsa.com
Crucified Life Church 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
Downtown Pismo Beach 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
Santa Maria City Hall
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
Growing Grounds Downtown 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
First Baptist Church Cost: Free
Worth The Drive November 30 (8 p.m.) presents the Cal Poly Fall Jazz Concert on Nov. 30 at
Ticket Box Office
Spanos Theatre, Cal Poly Cost: $12 to $9 Special Events
THE RIGHETTI HIGH SCHOOL FARMERS MARKET
December 1 (11 a.m. to 3 p.m.) will feature vendors, food, and live entertainment as a fundraiser for the film and journalism departments on Dec. 1 from
Phone: 937-2051
Righetti High School parking lot
Worth The Drive December 1 (2 to 5 p.m.) will add a little spice to your holiday season and with an afternoon of culinary excitement featuring the spice ginger. Aromatic, pungent and spicy, ginger adds a special flavor and zest to any dish. The Bedford Kitchen Crew will be applying ginger, fresh and dried, to a plethora of dishes from around the world from old favorites like curries and roast pork with ginger preserves to new creations like ginger ice cream & gingerbread trifle. Bedford wines will be served at the event on Dec. 1 from
Helen Daniels
Bedford Winery Tasting Room and Courtyard Cost: $20
Worth The Drive December 1 (10 a.m. to 3 p.m.) by Royal Family KIDS of Santa Maria features 5 homes with varying architectural styles, decorated for the holidays. Tickets can be purchased at A La Carte, Company's Coming, Century 21 Hometown Realty (Broadway location), and the Clark Ave., Santa Maria Way, and Battles Rabobanks. Net proceeds from the event will benefit foster children, ages 6 to 12, in the local community. The event is Dec. 1 from
Diane Rae Orcutt Cost: $20 Concerts
Worth The Drive December 1 (8 p.m.) Polyphonics, The University Singers, and the Early Music Ensemble present "A Christmas Celebration" concert on Dec. 1 at
Ticket Box Office
Cohan Center Cost: $12 to $14, $9 and $12 for seniors and students
THE SANTA BARBARA MUSIC CLUB
Worth The Drive December 1 (3 p.m.) presents a concert featuring musicians Emma Lou Diemer, Philip Ficsor, Per Elmfors, Betty Oberacker, and the Westmont Chamber Singers performing works by Emma Lou Diemer, Johannes Brahms, and holiday favorites on Dec. 1 at
mgilbertsb@gmail.com
First Congregational Church Cost: Free Kids and Family
THE CITY OF SANTA MARIA
December 1 (4 to 9 p.m.) Recreation and Parks Department and the People for Leisure and Youth, Inc. present a Holiday Traditions in Town Square event featuring food, arts and crafts, Santa, carolers, and more on Dec. 1 from
dsmitherman@ci.santa-maria.ca.us
Hobbs Civic Center
THE SANTA MARIA VALLEY DISCOVERY MUSEUM
December 1 (11 a.m. to 5 p.m.) presents "Mighty Machines" featuring interactive vehicles of many styles and functions on Dec. 1 from
Santa Maria Valley Discovery Museum
Santa Maria Valley Discovery Museum
THE TOY ZOO
December 1 (11 a.m. to noon) hosts a kids' concert featuring Nina Ryne and Jan Grigsby featuring storytelling, sing-a-longs, and a performance by kids on Dec. 1 from
Phone: 352-0123
Toy Zoo Recreation
Worth The Drive December 1 (9 a.m. to 3 p.m.) Santa Maria Karting Association is excited to open its gates to the public for a fun day and membership drive featuring go kart rides and free food on Dec. 1 from
Adam Verlengiere
Santa Maria Kart Track Concerts
December 2 (2 p.m.) invites the community to enjoy the holiday spirit with the joyful sounds of the Celebration and Gold Coast Choruses. "Three Weeks Before Christmas" will be presented on Dec. 2 at
Donna Long
United Methodist Church Cost: $10
December 2 (4:30 p.m.) presents a concert of holiday favorites on Dec. 2 at
Lompoc Pops Orchestra
First United Methodist Church Cost: $15, $5 for students Learning
THE SANTA BARBARA MUSEUM OF ART
Worth The Drive December 2 (2:30 p.m.) presents "A Taste for Business and the Business of Taste: A Collector and his Dealer in Late-Ming China" by Timothy Brook on Dec. 2 at
Santa Barbara Museum of Art
Santa Barbara Museum of Art Cost: $10, $6 for seniors, free for members and students Dance Lessons
MONDAY NIGHT LINE DANCING!
December 3 (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
Moose Lodge Family Center Cost: $6 Spiritual
December 3 (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
Unity Chapel of Light |
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