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Santa Maria Sun / Calendar EventsDecember 12 - December 19Concerts
THE CENTRAL CITY SWING AND PVHS JAZZ BAND
(7:30 p.m.) present a dual concert on May 28 at
Unity Chapel of Light
Unity Chapel of Light Cost: Donations accepted 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 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
CENTRAL COAST FIBROMYALGIA SUPPORT GROUP
(10:30 a.m. to noon) meets the third Saturday of each month from
ccfibrosupport@charter.net
Arroyo Grande Community Hospital 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
Cal Poly Arts Center Special Events
LOMPOC GROCERY OUTLET GRAND OPENING
December 15 (8 a.m. to 3 p.m.) is the celebration of the grand opening of a brand new store in Lompoc with a host of exciting events and door prizes like free coffee and treats, free eco-frugal reusable bags for the first 500 customers, fun games with prize giveaways and activities for the whole family to enjoy, as well as the chance to win a Xbox 360 with Kinect, a NSP Coco Mat Funboard with Board Bag, a par of “His” and “Hers” Trek 820 Mountain Bikes, or free groceries for a year on Dec. 15 from
Peyton Robertson
Lompoc Grocery Outlet Cost: Free Concerts
THE SANTA MARIA PHILHARMONIC SOCIETY
December 15 (8 p.m.) presents the Santa Maria Philharmonic Orchestra in concert with guest choirs the Coastal Voices and the Allan Hancock College Singers on Dec. 15 at
Santa Maria Philharmonic Society
First United Methodist Church
LAETITIA VINEYARD
Worth The Drive December 15 (1 p.m.) presents a live concert by folk group Hobbyhorse on Dec. 15 at
Phone: 1-888-809-VINE
Laetitia Vineyard
THE VERY LONESOME BOYS BLUEGRASS SHOW
Worth The Drive December 15 (8 p.m.) features Peter Feldmann and the Very Lonesome Boys performing live bluegrass music Dec. 15 at
BlueGrass West!
Santa Ynez Valley Grange Hall Cost: $15, advance tickets $12 Stage
December 15 (7 p.m.) by the Lompoc School of Dance, under the direction of Denise Donlon, will be a “Holiday Jubilee!” dance concert. The show will feature excerpts from The Nutcracker as well as contemporary jazz and tap numbers on Dec. 15 at
Denise Donlon
Lompoc Civic Theater Cost: $10, $8 pre-sale
THE CITY OF SOLVANG
December 15 (5 and 7 p.m.) presents as part of its "Julefest" ceremony a production of "The Christmas Story" a live nativity pageant Dec. 15 at
events@solvangusa.com
Solvang Festival Theater Cost: Free Kids and Family
"CHRISTMAS FOR THE KIDS"
December 15 (9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.) is for ages 4 to 10 and will features the Christmas Story, songs, lunch, manger scene and photograph, and Christmas crafts on Dec. 15 from
Phone: 937-0339
Star of Bethlehem Lutheran Church Cost: $3 donation Learning
THE TOWN CENTER GALLERY
December 15 (1 to 4:30 p.m.) presents adult art classes including watercolor painting from noon to 2:30 p.m. and acrylic painting from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. on Thursdays. Ceramics meets from 1 to 4:30 p.m. on Fridays. Silk painting workshops are the third Saturday of the month including Dec. 15 from
Phone: 878-4586
Town Center Gallery Barbecues
December 15 (11 a.m. to 3 p.m.) will feature a 1/2 chicken, bread, beans, and a drink with all funds raised going to the Orcutt Academy Baseball for supplies and building a new field on the school campus. The event is Dec. 15 from
Larry
CVS Parking Lot Cost: $10, includes $4 coupon to Giavanni's Special Events
UNITY CHAPEL OF LIGHT
December 16 (1:30 p.m.) screens the film "Painting the Future" on Dec. 16 at
Unity Chapel of Light
Unity Chapel of Light Concerts
ARROYO GRANDE ROTARY CLUB
Worth The Drive December 16 (4 p.m.) presents the 5th annual Community Christmas and Holiday Sing-Along featuring performances by the Village Carolers of Studio Sing, Sing, Sing, the Central Coast Celebration Chorus, Big Rock Balalaikas, the Coastal Christian School Children's Chorus, the Grande Bell Ringers, the Chrome Addicts Steel Drum Duo, and the Claddagh Irish Dancers, and an appearance by Santa Claus Dec. 16 at
curtis@curtisreinhardt.com
Clark Center for the Performing Arts Cost: $12, $6 for children Learning
THE SANTA BARBARA MUSEUM OF ART
Worth The Drive December 16 (2 to 3:30 p.m.) presents the lecture "Nicholas Baume: Making Art Public" on Dec. 16 from
Santa Barbara Museum of Art
Santa Barbara Museum of Art Dance Lessons
MONDAY NIGHT LINE DANCING!
December 17 (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 Kids and Family
THE SANTA MARIA PUBLIC LIBRARY
December 17 (4 to 7 p.m.) presents the event "How Crafty of You" featuring gift making sessions and screenings of holiday films on Dec. 17 from
dhildinger@ci.santa-maria.ca.us
Santa Maria Public Library Spiritual
December 17 (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 Kids and Family
NIGHT LIGHT THEATER
December 18 (6 p.m.) is a family movie night featuring a screening of a popular holiday-themed film on Dec. 18 at
dhildinger@ci.santa-maria.ca.us
Santa Maria Public Library Concerts
THE SANTA MARIA PUBLIC LIBRARY
December 19 (6:30 p.m.) presents Craig Newton performing in the children's theatre a "Holiday Song Fest" featuring sing alongs and interaction on Dec. 19 at
dhildinger@ci.santa-maria.ca.us
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