THE SANTA MARIA HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATING CLASS OF 1978 holds its 30th reunion Aug. 23 from 6:30 to 11:30 p.m. at the Santa Maria Inn. Cost is $50. Info: 260-2253 or saraleemacdonald@verizon.net.
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ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS holds its annual district convention, titled “Friendship and Fellowship,” on Aug. 22, 23, and 24 at the Veteran’s Memorial Building, 801 Grand Ave., SLO. Info: www.sloaa.org.
THE CACHUMA LAKE NATURE CENTER presents its “Hooked on Books” used book sale Aug. 23 and 30 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on the lawn in front of the Nature Center, Cachuma Lake. Cost is $8 per vehicle. Info: 693-0691.
THE U.S. NATIVE WARRIOR PROJECT presents “Honoring Our First American Patriots: A Tribute and Exhibit” featuring a photo panel and video presentation Aug. 24 from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Royal Scandinavian Inn, 400 Alisal Road, Solvang. Info: (760) 612-7099 or www.usnativewarrior.com.
BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS present “Party for a Cause,” a singles charity mixer set for Aug. 26, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Mother’s Tavern, 725 Higuera St., SLO. Cost is $25. Info: 781-3226 or office@slobigs.org.
THE SANTA BARBARA MUSEUM OF ART screens Rebel Without a Cause, starring James Dean, on Aug. 28 at 5:30 p.m. at the museum, 1130 State St., Santa Barbara. Cost is $9, $6 for seniors and students. Info: 963-4364.
This article appears in Aug 21-28, 2008.