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Santa Maria Sun / Calendar EventsDecember 7 - December 14Recreation
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 Special Events
LOS ALAMOS HOLIDAY STROLL
December 8 (5 to 8 p.m.) The public is invited to attend the Los Alamos Holiday Stroll festivities celebrating the season with carolers, treats, the community tree lighting, and a bonfire with complimentary marshmallows on Dec. 8 from
Jennifer Scarano Los Alamos Cost: Free
THE ORCUTT BRANCH LIBRARY
December 8 (10 a.m.) closes its doors and reopens with a grand opening on Dec. 8 at
mhousel@ci.santa-maria.ca.us
Orcutt Branch Library
December 8 (6 to 10:30 p.m.) is an evening of dancing and refreshment, under the twinkle lights and Christmas decorations where men, women and children are encouraged to dress in the Victorian Christmas Era (1837-1901).The Foggy Bay String Band will perform for the dance. All proceeds will benefit Royal Family KIDS of Santa Maria. Come join the fun and help support local foster children in our area at the event on Dec. 8 from
Diane Rae
Veteran's Memorial Community Center Cost: $16,$12, and $6
DUDLEYAS OF CALIFORNIA
Worth The Drive December 8 (1 to 3 p.m.) by Stephen McCabe of UCSC Arboretum features the diversity of California native succulents followed by a docent led tour of the SLO Botanical Garden at 2 p.m. This visually stunning presentation will leave you informed and inspired on Dec. 8 from
Lindsey Collinsworth
San Luis Obispo Botanical Garden
THE JEWISH FEDERATION OF GREATER SANTA BARBARA
Worth The Drive December 8 (8 p.m. to midnight) presents the 6th annual Vodka Latke Chanukah Party on Dec. 8 from
mwitt@sbjf.org
The Loft Cost: $25 Concerts
Worth The Drive December 8 (3 p.m.) presents its holiday concert "Chanson For Christmas" featuring beautiful wind orchestra arrangements of familiar tunes and the traditional audience sing-along on Dec. 8 at
Shannon McNeely
SLO United Methodist Church Cost: $15 to $12 Kids and Family
WINTER WONDERFUL CARNIVAL AND CRAFT FAIR
December 8 (11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.) by the Nipomo Elementary School will feature free games, food, live entertainment, pictures with Santa, a snow field, crafts, and fun for the whole community on Dec. 8 from
Ruth Locke
Nipomo Elementary School Cost: Free
DREAM CATCHERS AND HOLIDAY GIFTS
Worth The Drive December 8 (1 to 3 p.m.) is a kids workshop which teaches how to create fun holiday crafts to give to friends and family on Dec. 8 from
Lindsey Collinsworth
San Luis Obispo Botanical Garden Recreation
ECO SLO
Worth The Drive December 8 (9 a.m. to noon) offers a "SLO County Work Day" at Lopez Lake on Dec. 8 from
programs@ecoslo.org
Lopez Lake Clubs and Meetings
December 8 (10 a.m.) Do you have a Revolutionary War patriot in your family tree? Consider membership in the Daughters of the American Revolution, a volunteer women's service organization that honors and preserves the legacy of our Patriot ancestors. Any woman 18 years or older who can prove lineal descent from a Patriot of the American Revolution is eligible for membership. The Captain Henry Sweetser Chapter meets in Santa Maria on the second Saturday of the month, Sept. through June.
Tami Wilkening
various locations Special Events
THE LOMPOC HOSPITAL FOUNDATION
December 9 (11:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.) presents a "Holiday Home Tour and Candlelight Tea" fundraiser event Dec. 9 from
Phone: 736-4005
Ocean's Seven Cafe Concerts
THE JAZZ DIVINE QUARTET
December 9 (6 p.m.) invite all to a non-denominational Christian service featuring their live, spiritual jazz music on Dec. 9 at
Phone: 735-3760
Peace Lutheran Church Stage
THE FRIENDS OF THE SANTA MARIA PUBLIC LIBRARY
December 9 (2 p.m.) presents a fundraiser event featuring the Santa Maria Civic Theatre production of Over the River and Through the Woods and a wine reception on Dec. 9 with doors opening 1:15 p.m. and the play beginning at
lynda.and.jim@comcast.net
Santa Maria Civic Theatre Dance Lessons
MONDAY NIGHT LINE DANCING!
December 10 (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 10 (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 Concerts
THE ONTIVEROS SCHOOL CONDOR CHOIR
December 13 (7 p.m.) presents a performance on Dec. 13 at
mwhite@smbsd.net
Ontiveros School
THE SANTA BARBARA MUSEUM OF ART
Worth The Drive December 13 (7:30 p.m.) presents the Aulos Ensemble and the concert "An Evening of French Baroque Music for the Season" on Dec. 13 at
tickets@sbma.net
Santa Barbara Museum of Art Cost: $19, $15 for members Learning
UCSB AFFILIATES
Worth The Drive December 13 (5 p.m.) presents a lecture by Gerardo Aldana, UCSB professor, about "The Mayan Apocalypse of 2012: A Perfect Storm of Misinformation" on Dec. 13 at
Phone: 893-2877
University Club Cost: $10 Concerts
PAULA POUNDSTONE
Worth The Drive December 14 (7:30 p.m.) performs a live concert on Dec. 14 at
Phone: 756-7222
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