THE ALTRUSA CLUB OF THE CENTRAL COAST FOUNDATION presents its “Festival of Trees” Nov. 27 through Dec. 12 at the Santa Maria Town Center, Santa Maria. Cost is $1 for a single ticket, $6 for five tickets. Info: 937-0222.
RIVERBENCH VINEYARD AND WINERY holds a signature laser-engraving event on Nov. 28 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the winery, 6020 Foxen Canyon Road, Santa Maria. Info: 937-8340.
SANTA MARIA HARLEY DAVIDSON presents its “Holiday Kick-Off Open House” featuring holiday refreshments, photos with Santa, gift wrapping, and a canned food drive on Nov. 28 at 2022 Preisker Lane, Santa Maria. Info: 928-3668 or lahd.com.
THE CITY OF SANTA MARIA presents the 13th annual 2009 Lights, Sights, and Holiday Nights Decoration Contest, accepting nominations through Dec. 6 with judging taking place Dec. 7 through 9 from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. Info: 925-0951, Ext. 984, or 922-8835.
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THE AMERICAN CHARITIES FOUNDATION holds an event in support of and to promote awareness of children in Santa Barbara County foster care, featuring artisans, jewelry, a kids’ zone, lobster and crab, photography, a horse track, a farmers market, antiques, specialty foods, and a performance by the Agin Brothers Territorial Law Band on Nov. 28 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Santa Ynez Union High School, 2975 East Highway 246, Santa Ynez. Info: 403-8103 or barbaraperkins@acfchildren.org.
WARREN MILLER screens his action sports film Dynasty on Dec. 2 at 8 p.m. at the Lobero Theatre on State Street in Santa Barbara. Info: (415) 394-6500 or sian@glodownead.com.
THE SANTA BARBARA MUSEUM OF ART presents, as part of its “First Thursday” event series, a lecture/conversation with artists about the “California Calling” exhibit from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., a family “Holiday Cards and Ornaments” making class from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., and a concert by the Santa Barbara Quire of Voyces from 6:30 to 7 p.m.—all on Dec. 3 at the Santa Barbara Museum of Art, 1130 State St., Santa Barbara. Info: 884-6430 or kcarl@sbma.net.
LOS ALAMOS’ BELL STREET hosts a “Holiday Stroll,” featuring a tea party and trunk show at the C Gallery, carolers, refreshments, and open shops on Dec. 4 from 5 to 8 p.m. Info: 344-3807.
This article appears in Nov 26 – Dec 3, 2009.