THE SANTA MARIA PUBLIC LIBRARY presents a screening of the film The Aviator on Nov. 4 at 6 p.m. in the Shepard Hall, 421 S. McClelland, Santa Maria. Info: 925-0994, Ext. 117, or dhildinger@ci.santa-maria.ca.us.
THE SANTA MARIA PUBLIC LIBRARY presents a free movie night featuring a screening of The Aviator on Nov. 4 at 6 p.m. in Shepard Hall at the library, 421 S. McClelland, Santa Maria. Info: 925-0951, Ext. 117.
THE AMERICAN RED CROSS celebrates 100 years of first aid with “M*A*S*H Bash,” featuring a historical exhibit of Red Cross memorabilia Nov. 5 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. A “Common Medical Emergencies” class is Nov. 5 and 6 every half hour from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day. A United Blood Services Blood Drive is Nov. 6 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. A Santa Maria-style barbecue is Nov. 6 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Marian Medical Center offers free medical screenings Nov. 5 and 6 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. All events are held at Engel and Gray Inc. Equipment Yard, 745 W. Betteravia Road, Santa Maria. Info: 928-0778 or sbredcross.org.
THE SANTA BARBARA COUNTY FOODBANK presents its annual Turkey Drive through Nov. 23 and a Holiday Food Drive through Dec. 31. The Santa Maria warehouse is at 490 W. Foster Road, Santa Maria. Info: 937-3422. The Santa Barbara warehouse is located at 4554 Hollister Ave., Santa Barbara. Info: 967-5741.
PACIFIC CHRISTIAN SCHOOL holds the 2010 Central Coast Car Raffle in benefit of the school, accepting entries through Nov. 30 at the school, 3435 Santa Maria Way, Santa Maria. Info: 934-1253 or pacificchristianschool.net.
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WOMEN’S ECONOMIC VENTURES presents an Alumni Fundraising event featuring a jewelry sale and raffle on Nov. 4 from 5 to 8 p.m. at Bella Rosa Jewelers, 1103 State St., Santa Barbara. Info: 966-1707.
THE SANTA BARBARA MUSEUM OF ART presents a first Thursday event featuring a screening of short films and a mixed-media cityscape on Nov. 4 from 5 to 8 p.m. at the museum, 1130 State St., Santa Barbara. Info: 884-6430 or kcarl@sbma.net.
LA CUMBRE PLAZA hosts a free outdoor movie night featuring a screening of Monsters vs. Aliens Nov. 6, Hotel for Dogs Nov. 13, and Elf Nov. 20 at 121 S. Hope Ave., Santa Barbara. Info: 455-9201.
THE ST. JUDE HEROES CHALLENGE features the Santa Barbara International Marathon in benefit of St. Jude’s Nov. 6 starting in Goleta. Info: 227-6737 or stjudeheroes.org.
A BENEFIT PANCAKE BREAKFAST with proceeds going to the Mark Dephillips family is Nov. 7 from 8 to 10 a.m. at Applebees Bar and Grill, 1462 E. Grand Ave., Arroyo Grande. Info: balindacoulter@sbcglobal.net.
This article appears in Nov 4-10, 2010.