ALLAN HANCOCK COLLEGE presents, as part of its international film series, film screenings: March 13 and 20 at 6:30 p.m. in the school’s Forum, 800 S. College, Santa Maria. Info: 922-6966, Ext. 3209.
THE ELKS RODEO holds tryouts for its Sponsor Flag Carriers on March 14 at 9 a.m. at the Elks Club, 1309 N. Bradley Road, Santa Maria. Info: 925-4125 or 929-5784.
THE SANTA MARIA AUTHORS FORUM LUNCHEON features five local authors discussing and autographing their books on March 14 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 4385 Westminster Lane, Santa Maria. Cost is $25. Info: 934-0488 or hftower@yahoo.com.
THE MINERVA CLUB holds a general meeting that celebrates St. Patrick’s Day, featuring the SLO Irish step dancers, on March 17 at 2 p.m. in Santa Maria. Info: 937-7313.
THE UNITED WAY Northern Santa Barbara County chapter celebrates its 50th anniversary on March 19 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Santa Maria Elks Lodge No. 1538, 1309 N. Bradley Road, Santa Maria. Cost is $20. Must RSVP by March 12. Info: 922-0329.
THE SANTA MARIA ELK’S CLUB starts its annual Beard a Reno and Miss Wrangler contest, accepting entries through April 21at the Elk’s Club. The Elk’s Club is located at 1309 N. Bradley, Santa Maria. Info: 925-4125.
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UCSB ARTS AND LECTURES presents as part of Winter Cinema 2009 a screening of Rachel Getting Married on March 12 at 7:30 p.m. in the UCSB Campbell Hall, Santa Barbara. Free for students. Info: 893-3535.
SALISBURY VINEYARDS holds a “Girls Night Out” event featuring wine, food, shopping, and pampering on March 12 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the vineyard in Avila Valley. Cost is $20, $15 for members. Info: 595-9463.
THE STILLEHAVET LODGE OF THE SONS OF NORWAY presents a “Corned Beef and Cabbage Dinner” on March 13 at 6:30 p.m. at the Odd Fellows Hall, 520 Dana St., SLO. Cost is $10, $5 for kids. Info: 748-5674.
THE SANTA BARBARA DOLL SHOW features dolls and collectibles on March 14 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Earl Warren Showgrounds, Santa Barbara. Cost is $5; kids get in free. Info: 733-1261.
THE SAN LUIS OBISPO INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL presents its fourth annual Surf Night, featuring a screening of The Women and the Waves and Under the Sun on March 12 at 6 p.m. at the Fremont Theatre, 1021 Higuera St., SLO. Cost is $25, $20 for members and students. Info: 546-3456.
THE SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY DEMOCRATIC CENTRAL COMMITTEE celebrates its new location with an Open House on March 15 from 2 to 5 p.m. at the new location, 1406 Broad St., SLO. Info: 546-8499.
This article appears in Mar 12-19, 2009.