Sunday, May 19, 2013     Volume: 14, Issue: 10
Signup

Weekly Poll
What would you like to see done to reform our country's immigration policies?

There should be a worker permit program with a path to citizenship.
I'm OK with the worker permit program, but no citizenship.
We should strengthen border security.
We should deport them all.

Vote! | Poll Results

RSS Feeds

Latest News RSS
Current Issue RSS

Special Features
Delicious
Search or post Santa Barbara County food and wine establishments

Santa Maria Sun / Calendar Events

December 8

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

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
jenniferscarano@gmail.com
http://losalamosvalley.org

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
Phone: 925-0994, Ext. 321
http://ci.santa-maria.ca.us

Orcutt Branch Library
175 S. Broadway
Santa Maria , CA

VICTORIAN CHRISTMAS BALL
Victorian Christmas Ball
VICTORIAN CHRISTMAS BALL
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
santamariarfkc@gmail.com
Phone: 264-0731

Veteran's Memorial Community Center
313 West Tunnell Street
Santa Maria 93454

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
education@slobg.org
Phone: 541-1400
http://slobg.org

San Luis Obispo Botanical Garden
3450 Dairy Creek Road
SLO 93405

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
Phone: 957-1115, Ext. 107
http://jewishsantabarbara.org

The Loft
48 Helena Ave.
Santa Barbara

Cost: $25

Concerts

SLO WIND ORCHESTRA
SLO WIND ORCHESTRA
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
publicity@slowinds.org
Phone: 456-3333
http://slowinds.org

SLO United Methodist Church
1515 Fredericks St.
SLO 93405

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
ruthathome1979@sbcglobal.net
Phone: 310-6660

Nipomo Elementary School
190 E. Price St.
Nipomo 93444

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
education@slobg.org
Phone: 541-1400
http://slobg.org

San Luis Obispo Botanical Garden
3450 Dairy Creek Road
SLO 93405

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
Phone: 544-1777
http://ecoslo.org

Lopez Lake
Arroyo Grande

Clubs and Meetings

DAUGHTERS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION
DAUGHTERS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION
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
tamiandm@aol.com
Phone: 348-1981
http://californiadar.org/chapters/capthenrysweetser

various locations
Santa Maria