ALLAN HANCOCK COLLEGE presents its “Bulldog Bow-WOW!” orientation event from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Feb. 11 at the Lompoc Valley Center, Lompoc. Info: 922-6966, Ext. 3229.
TRILOGY CENTRAL COAST presents a Pre-Valentine’s Day Taste l’Amour event, featuring gourmet food, wine, and music by Acoustico on Feb. 11 from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Monarch Club’s Avila Room, Trilogy Central Coast, 1645 Trilogy Parkway, Nipomo. Info: 704-0071 or jkbarefootgardens@yahoo.com.
THE SANTA MARIA EAGLES present their annual Valentines Sweetheart Dinner Dance featuring a prime rib dinner and a performance by the Central City Chordsmen on Feb. 12 at 7 p.m. at the Eagles Aerie, 668 S. College Dr., Santa Maria. Cost is $12. Info: 928-2316.
WE THE PEOPLE holds a “Freedom Rally” on Feb. 13 from 11 a.m. to noon at the corner of Betteravia and Bradley in Santa Maria. An after-rally lunch features guest speaker Ken Miller from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. at 801 S. Broadway, Santa Maria. Cost is $20 for lunch. Info: 598-8375 or diannehowes@hotmail.com.
THE TRI CITY SOUND of the Sweet Adelines offers Valentine’s Day song-o-grams over the phone with registration open through Feb. 14. Cost is $10 per two-song call. Info: 736-1874 or tricitysound@comcast.net.
SANTA MARIA ROTARY SOUTH holds its annual “Santa Maria Has Talent” competition March 4, 5, and 6 at the Santa Maria Veteran’s Hall, Santa Maria. Deadline to register is Feb. 17. Info: 937-8910 or santmariatalent@live.com.
THE CABRILLO HIGH SCHOOL AQUARIUM opens to the public on Feb. 18 from 6:30 to 9 p.m. at 4350 Constellation Road, Lompoc. Info: 742-2888 or cabrilloaquarium.org.
CAMP FIRE USA presents its annual candy sale fundraiser through Feb. 21 on the Central Coast. The council is also sending candy to the troops in “Operation Home Front.” Cost is $5 per box. Info: 773-5126 or campfirech@sbcglobal.net.
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THE STILLHAVET LODGE of the Sons of Norway holds a meatballs with mashed potatoes and gravy dinner featuring a “Match the Sweethearts Wedding Picture Contest” on Feb. 12 at 6:30 p.m. at the Odd Fellows Lodge, 520 Dana St., SLO. Info: 748-5674.
THE SANTA BARBARA MUSEUM OF ART presents a Valentine’s Trunk Show on Feb. 13 from noon to 5 p.m. at the Santa Barbara Museum of Art, 1130 State St., Santa Barbara. Info: 884-6430.
MOROVINO WINERY presents a “Valentine’s Chocolate and Wine Pairing Event” on Feb. 14 from 1 to 5 p.m. at the Morovino Winery tasting room, 550 1st St., Avila Beach. Info: 627-1443.
THE SAN LUIS OBISPO ART CENTER presents a screening of the documentary Herb and Dorothy on Feb. 15 at 7 p.m. at the San Luis Obispo Art Center, 1010 Broad St., SLO. Cost is $7 suggested donation, $5 for members. Info: 543-8562 or sloartcenter.org.
UCSB ARTS AND LECTURES presents the Best of the 34th annual Banff Mountain Film Festival featuring film screenings through March 9 in the UCSB Campbell Hall, Santa Barbara. Cost is $6, $5 for students. Info: 893-3535 or artsandlectures.ucsb.edu.
This article appears in Feb 11-18, 2010.