TIP-A-COP 2009 features officers from Northern Santa Barbara County law enforcement agencies waiting tables to benefit Special Olympics on March 26 from 5 to 9 p.m. at Pepper Garcia’s Restaurant, Santa Maria Airport, Santa Maria. Info: 928-3781, Ext. 7672, or torchrun.net.
THE AGAPE HEALTH AND FITNESS CLUB presents a grand opening ceremony showcasing the club’s approach to wellness and fitness on March 28 from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the club, 485 North Frontage Road, Nipomo. Info: 347-1968, Ext. 25.
COTTONWOOD CANYON WINERY presents a Creole cookout featuring live jazz music and wine tasting on March 28 from noon to 3 p.m. at the Winery and Vineyard, 3940 Dominion Road, Santa Maria. Cost is $45, $40 for members. Info: 937-8463.
A HIGH PERFORMANCE AUTO AND PARTS SWAP MEET featuring Automobilia, food, and fun is March 28 at 2 p.m. at the Nipomo Swapmeet, 263 N.Frontage Road, Nipomo. Cost is $2 for parking. Info: 929-7000.
RIGHETTI HIGH SCHOOL presents the Harlem Wizards facing the Law Enforcement All-Stars on March 31 at 7 p.m. at Righetti High School, Foster Road, Orcutt. Cost is $15, $12 for students. Info: 937-2051 or 478-0239.
SANTA MARIA HARLEY DAVIDSON presents a bike night featuring music, food, and motorcycle events on April 2 at Harley-Davidson, 2022 Preisker Lane, Santa Maria. Info: 928-3668 or santamariaharley.com.
THE SANTA MARIA VALLEY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE accepts entries to the 2009 Strawberry Queen Pageant with the ticket-selling competition ending April 17. The pageant is April 24 at 7 p.m. at the Santa Maria Fairpark Center Stage, 614 S. Broadway, Santa Maria. Info: 925-2403, Ext. 816, marcy@santamaria.com, or the Chamber office at 614 S. Broadway, Santa Maria.
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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THE WOMEN’S LITERARY FESTIVAL presents interactive presentations and book signings on March 28 from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Fess Parker’s Doubletree Resort, 633 East Cabrillo Blvd., Santa Barbara. Info: womensliteraryfestival.com or 688-9717.
THE SANTA YNEZ VALLEY HISTORICAL MUSEUM presents “A Bit of the Best That Was”—featuring a symposium on the horse-drawn carriage, carriage rides, and a Western-style dinner dance—April 2–5 at the Santa Valley Historical Museum, Santa Ynez. Info: 688-7889 or santaynezmuseum.org.
This article appears in Mar 26 – Apr 2, 2009.