Lompoc Mural Society needs artists
The Lompoc Mural Society has issued a “call for artists” to help in the restoration of several historic murals that need upkeep due to long exposure to the elements. Interested and qualified artists can submit a résumé and photos of previous work. Artists will be required to have liability insurance for the duration of the job.
More information is available at 588-3459 or vicaart@aol.com.
Michaels presents a benefit book drive
Michaels arts and crafts stores will present its third annual book drive event to benefit the Boys and Girls Clubs in the United States and Canada. Drop off lightly used gooks to any Michaels locations March 21 through April 9. The stores will also be selling classic novels like Little Women and Black Beauty for $1 each; these books can be donated as well.
More information is available at michaels.com.
Hancock students win at SLOIFF
The San Luis Obispo International Film Festival (SLOIFF) has awarded the short film After Dusk—which was directed and produced by Allan Hancock College students—the “best narrative short film” for the 2014 festival. The film screened alongside 15 other shorts at the “Central Coast Filmmaker Showcase” on March 9.
The film was a collaborative effort by seven student directors and editors who completed it as part of the intermediate filmmaking class at Hancock taught by Robin Smith. The film is a satirical depiction of Dracula, who wants to begin a career in photography, but must overcome his fear of lights.
A documentary by the same group was also screened at the festival. The Hardest Job and After Dusk were the first films produced by Hancock students to show in the festival since it began in 1993.
More information is available at 922-6966, Ext. 3779, or hancockcollege.edu.
DANA volunteer is a finalist for the SLO Women’s Hall of Fame
Dana Adobe Nipomo Amigos volunteer Helen Daurio, who leads tours, talks, and walks around the historic property and building, has been selected as a finalist for the San Luis Obispo Women’s Wall of Fame. The San Luis Obispo Commission on the Status of Women makes the selection, and Daurio was selected for her wealth of volunteer work in the county.
Daurio has served as a docent and as the chair of education and docent programs. Most recently, she and her husband Alan served as president and co-president. Both continue to serve on the board of directors and committees for the nonprofit.
More information is available at 929-5679, marina@danaadobe.org, or danaadobe.org.
Fun with crafts
The Santa Maria Michaels presents arts and crafts events, including a “Kids’ Club Felt Sticker Frame” event on March 22 from 10 to 11:30 a.m. at Michaels, 1934 S. Broadway, in Santa Maria. More info: 349-8801.
This article appears in Mar 20-27, 2014.
