THE LOMPOC POLICE DEPARTMENT presents its eighth annual Car Show and Cruise Night in benefit of the Special Olympics featuring special guest Eric “Ponch” Estrada on Sept. 4 from 5 to 7 p.m. and the car show on Sept. 5 with judging from 9 a.m. to noon at Ryon Park, Lompoc. Entry fee to show a car is $30. Info: 875-8108 or hheidt@ci.lompoc.ca.us.
WORTH THE DRIVE
SANTA BARBARA COUNTY PARKS presents a free screening of the film Seabiscuit on Sept. 3 at 7:30 p.m. at the Courthouse Sunken Gardens, Santa Barbara. Info: 568-2461 or SBParks.org.
THE HUMANKIND FAIR TRADE STORE celebrates its grand opening on Sept. 4 from 5 to 8 p.m. with an event featuring live music, food, and prizes, and Sept. 5 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the store at 982 Monterey St., Santa Maria. Info: 549-1220 or Elizabeth@humankindslo.org.
THE WILDLING ART MUSEUM presents its “Free Friday Flicks” film screening featuring Backyard Barn Owls and White Mane showing Sept. 4 at 7:30 p.m. at the museum, 2928 San Marcos, Los Olivos. Info: 688-1082 or wildlingmuseum.org.
THE DANA ADOBE NIPOMO AMIGOS presents its “Summer Saturday Talks” featuring Paula Carr on Sept. 5 at 1 p.m. at the Dana Adobe, Nipomo. Info: danaadobe.org.
THE FOUR SEASONS BILTMORE presents “Starry Nights” featuring programs by Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History astronomy group members and including wine, beer, and appetizer tastings on Sept. 9 from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Biltmore, 1260 Channel Drive, Santa Barbara. Cost is $25, free for accompanied kids. Info: 565-8270 or gena.dodwney@fourseasons.com.
This article appears in Sep 3-10, 2009.
