THE SANTA BARBARA COUNTY ANIMAL CARE FOUNDATION presents its Cause 4 Paws fundraiser Pledge Walk and Pet Fair featuring a doggie carnival, a barbecue, bake sale, entertainment, adoption dogs, and more Sept. 12 at Pioneer Park, 1000 W. Foster Road, Santa Maria.
THE SANTA MARIA A’S FORD CAR CLUB presents its annual All Ford Car Show and Swap Meet featuring cars on show, a barbecue, raffles, and a swap meet on Sept. 12 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on McClelland St. and Boone St., Santa Maria. Info: 922-3151 or 598-8133.
THE FRIENDS OF THE NIPOMO LIBRARY holds a Library Friends Fall Fair featuring crafts, jewelry, books, and more on Sept. 12 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Nipomo Public Library, 918 West Tefft St., Nipomo. Info: 929-3888 or eva-bill@att.net.
THE SANTA MARIA BRANCH OF AAUW holds an “Aloha Tea” event welcoming new and returning members on Sept. 12 at 2:30 p.m. in the Shepard Room, Santa Maria Public Library. Info: barbaraj1223@att.net.
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THE SONS OF NORWAY Stillhavet Lodge celebrates its 33rd anniversary with a “Torsk Dinner” on Sept. 11 at 6:30 p.m. at the Odd Fellows Lodge, 520 Dana St., SLO. Cost is $15, $7.50 for kids. Info: 748-5674.
SANTA BARBARA TOWNALL MEETUP holds a commemorative event remembering 9/11 on Sept. 11 at 7:30 p.m. in the Goleta Library, 500 North Fairview Ave., Goleta. Info: 965-3739 or meetup.com/SantaBarbaraAcivists.
SAN LORENZO SEMINARY Retreat Center and San Lorenzo Foundation holds its 25th annual Dinner and Auction on Sept. 12 in Santa Ynez. Info: 688-5630.
THE WILDLING ART MUSEUM presents the “Wilderness Spirit Award Gala Dinner and Benefit Auction” on Sept. 12 from 5 to 9:30 p.m. at the Museum in Los Olivos. Info: 688-1082 or info@wildlingmuseum.org.
THE CABRILLO HIGH SCHOOL AQUARIUM opens to the public on Sept. 16 from 7 to 9 p.m. at Cabrillo High School, 4350 Constellation Road, Lompoc. Info: 742-2888 or cabrilloaquarium.org.
THE BILTMORE in Santa Barbara holds its “Autumn Invitational,” featuring a juried exhibition and sale on Sept. 17 at the Biltmore, 1260 Channel Drive, Santa Barbara. Info: 565-8270 or fourseasons.com/santabarbara.
PLANNED PARENTHOOD OF SANTA BARBARA, Ventura, and San Luis Obispo counties holds its 35th annual Book Sale Sept. 17 through 27 from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. each day at the Earl Warren Showgrounds, Santa Barbara. An opening night reception is Sept. 17 from 5 to 9 p.m. Info: 963-2445, Ext. 6, or ppsbvslo.org.
A CONSTITUTION DAY CELEBRATION calls for all “Progressive Patriots” to enjoy an evening of music, films, and sharing in honor of the Constitution on Sept. 17 from 7 to 9 p.m. at 3436 Sacramento Drive, suite A, SLO. Info: 772-3056 or pdsloc@gmail.com.
This article appears in Sep 10-17, 2009.