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PHOTO COURTESY DEBORAH HILDINGER

The guild is good

The Lompoc Photographer's Guild presents its newest exhibit, “Slice of Life,” which highlights moments of humanity we all share, whether it’s a newlywed carriage ride or a worn bicycle seat. This intimate show hangs at the Santa Maria Public Library's Shepard Hall through the month.

The Shepard Hall Gallery presents the Lompoc Photography Guild's “Slice of Life” through Sept. 30 at the library's Shepard Hall, 421 S. McClelland St., Santa Maria. Info: 925-0994, Ext. 117, or dhildinger@ci.santa-maria.ca.us.

FILE PHOTO BY CRAIG SHAFER

Music forever!

Music Together has been uniting parents and kids through the language of music for years, and its new “Big Kids” program is designed for 5- to 7-year-old children and their guardians. Music Together offers a preview of the new program, which includes game songs, conducting, solos, jam sessions, harmony singing, and more at the Santa Maria Valley Discovery Museum.

Music Together presents a preview of its “Big Kids” program, designed for 5- to 7-year-old kids, on Sept. 7 at 4 p.m. at the Santa Maria Valley Discovery Museum. Info: 264-5545 or starberrymusic2gether.com.

PHOTO COURTESY DIANE SHABAZIAN

Live well

Health problems have been tied to stress, the invisible anchor that pulls us down. But one local massage therapist has been inspired to create a blend of massage, meditation, relaxation, and rejuvenation. Diane Shabazian's unique combination makes up a “retreat” from stress to be offered at Allan Hancock College.

Hirudaya Holistic Life Center offers a series of three retreats for men and women with themes of relaxation, meditation, and spirituality through Allan Hancock College Sept. 9 and 11 at the Student Center, room G-106B, Santa Maria. Cost is $69. Info: hancockcollege.edu or heyshabaz@gmail.com.

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