CROSSROADS CHRISTIAN JUNIOR HIGH invites the public to attend its annual Open House and Science Fair on Feb. 25 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at 1550 S. College Drive, Santa Maria. Info: 922-0237 or ccjh.org.
RED LOBSTER and local law enforcement officers team up to bring you Cops and Lobsters, featuring officer wait staff with all tips benefiting the Special Olympics Feb. 26 and 27, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., at Red Lobster in Santa Maria. Info: 925-5800 or 928-3781.
THE OLD TOWN ORCUTT REVITALIZATION ASSOCIATION holds a dedication ceremony to recent revitalization efforts on Feb. 26 at 4 p.m. at the OROTA office, 120 E. Clark Ave., Old Town Orcutt. Info: 937-5849 or 714-1165.
THE ORCUTT CHILDREN’S ARTS FOUNDATION holds a gala event featuring gourmet dinner, an auction, and live music by Unfinished Business on Feb. 26 at 5:30 p.m. at the Radisson Hotel, Santa Maria. Info: 938-8966 or ocafonline.com/gala/.
THE SANTA BARBARA COUNTY WATER AGENCY and Project Clean Water, in partnership with the city of Santa Maria, hold a one-day-only rain barrel sale on Feb. 27 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Town Center West in Santa Maria. Cost is $50 per rain barrel. Info: sbwater.org/rainbarrel.
LOMPOC ROTARY CLUB holds its annual wine tasting event featuring more than 30 local wineries on Feb. 28 from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Lompoc Veterans Memorial Building, 100 East Locust Ave., Lompoc. Cost is a $40 donation. Info: 736-4005.
THE FRATERNAL ORDER OF EAGLES presents a Children’s Center close-out featuring teaching tools and toys for sale on Feb. 28 from 1 to 5 p.m. at the Fraternal Order of Eagles, 668 S. College Drive, Santa Maria. Info: 268-6076 or tmiley55@aol.com.
THE KIWANIS CLUB OF SANTA MARIA presents its 14th annual Trivia Contest in benefit of the Kiwanis for Kids Foundation on Feb. 28 with check-in at noon and the contest at 1 p.m. at the Boys and Girls Club of Santa Maria, 901 North Railroad, Santa Maria. Cost is $80 per team. Info: 264-3662.
ALTRUSA OF THE CENTRAL COAST hosts a Membership Tea event on Feb. 28 from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Santa Maria Public Library, Shepard Hall, 421 S. McClelland St., Santa Maria. Info: 937-0789 or 937-3676.
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. Info: 937-8910 or santmariatalent@live.com.
THE RIGHETTI HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF 1980 is planning its 30th class reunion, and the committee is looking for classmates. Info: erhsclassof80@yahoo.com.
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THE SANTA BARBARA HUMANIST SOCIETY holds a “Free Speech Protest” against Karl Rove and his visit to Santa Barbara on Feb. 25 at 5:30 p.m. outside the UCSB Campbell Hall, Santa Barbara. Info: 440-488-2741 or sbrepublican@yahoo.com.
A SINGLES SOCIAL AND DANCE PARTY, presented by Travel Connections and Social Club, is Feb. 26 from 8 to 11 p.m. at the Clubhouse at This Old House, 740 West Foothill Blvd., SLO. Info: 548-8500 or 781-2630.
CAL POLY hosts a “Change the Status Quo: A Student’s Role in Shaping Society” conference with the theme “Educate, Motivate, and then Activate” Feb. 26 and 27 at Cal Poly, SLO. Info: (510) 967-8773 or changethestatusquo@gmail.com.
CHARGO PRODUCTIONS presents the 20th annual Santa Barbara Home and Garden Expo Feb. 27 and 28 at the Earl Warren Showgrounds, Santa Barbara. Info: chargoproductions.com or 682-8404.
MOROVINO WINERY presents a wine and cheese tasting event featuring live music by guitarist Mark Owens on Feb. 27 from 5 to 7 p.m. at the winery, 550 1st St., Avila Beach. Info: 627-1443.
THE SAN LUIS OBISPO SYMPHONY presents Carnival in Venice, its 22nd annual Symphony Ball, Auction, and Honors Celebration on Feb. 27 with a champagne reception at 6 p.m. and dinner at 7:30 p.m. at the Embassy Suites Hotel, 333 Madonna Road, SLO. Cost is $120 per person. Info: 543-3533 or slosymphony.com.
THE BASIN STREET REGULARS presents a concert of “America’s music” on Feb. 28, featuring the BSR Jammers at 11 a.m., Mission Gold Jazz Band at 1 p.m., and Solomon Creek at 2:30 p.m. at the Pismo Beach Veteran’s Memorial Building, 780 Bello St., Pismo Beach. Cost is $5 to $10. Info: 550-4865 or jazzdance.org/missiongold/.
THE WILDING ART MUSEUM presents a coffee and informational meeting for prospective volunteers on March 2 at 11 a.m. at the Wildling Art Museum, 2928 San Marcos, Los Olivos. Info: 688-1082 or wildlingmuseum.org.
THE SANTA BARBARA MUSEUM OF ART presents a “Family 1st Thursday” event on March 4 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. The museum also features a “Quire of Voyces” concert the same day from 6:30 to 7 p.m. The museum is located at 1130 State St., Santa Barbara. Info: 963-4364 or sbma.net.
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 25 – Mar 4, 2010.