FESTIVAL OF BOOKS features the Altrusa Club of the Central Coast distributing free books to children July 11, 25, Aug. 5 and 22 from noon to 3 p.m. on the second floor of Santa Maria Town Center East, Broadway and Main, Santa Maria. Info: 937-0222.
THE SANTA MARIA PUBLIC LIBRARY presents “Tuesday Nite Movie Nite: For Whom the Bell Tolls” July 13 at 6:30 p.m. in the Shepard Hall, Santa Maria Public Library, 421 S. McClelland St., Santa Maria. Info: 925-0994, Ext. 117, or dhildinger@ci.santa-maria.ca.us.
SANTA BARBARA COUNTY FAIR “Summertime Fun” features carnival rides, vendors, demonstrations and displays, agricultural competitions, a rodeo, destruction derby, Fiesta Del Charro Rodeo, and live musical performances by Grand Funk Railroad, War, Little Big Town, the Beach Boys, and much more, all at the Santa Maria Fairpark, Thornburg and Stowell, Santa Maria July 14-18. Info: santamariafairpark.com.
RIVERBENCH WINERY holds presents Jessica Foster Chocolate Tasting July 10 from 1 to 4 p.m. at the winery. Cost is $10. A wine and cheese pairing event with cheese maker and expert Kathryn from C’est Cheese is July 17 from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Riverbench Winery, 6020 Foxen Canyon Road, Santa Maria. Info: 937-8340.
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UCSB ARTS AND LECTURES presents “Monsters! Classic Horror Films from Universal Pictures” featuring a screening of Dracula July 9 at 8:30 p.m. at the Santa Barbara County Courthouse Sunken Garden, Santa Barbara. Frankenstein screens July 14 at 7:30 p.m. at UCSB Campbell Hall, July 16 at 8:30 p.m. at the Santa Barbara County Courthouse Sunken Garden. Info: 893-3535 or 568-2461.
THE SAN LUIS OBISPO LIBRARY presents a four-film screening of neo-noir films July 10, 17, 24, and 31 at 2 p.m. in the Library’s Community Room, 995 Palm St., SLO. Info: 781-1215.
THE PACIFIC PRIDE FOUNDATION presents the Pacific Pride Festival featuring merchants, food vendors, family activities, and live entertainment July 10 at Chase Palm Park, Santa Barbara. Info: 963-3636, Ext. 111, or Tyson@pacificpridefoundation.org.
LIVE-LOVE-BE: GAY PRIDE IN SLO takes place through July 11 and includes an art reception, drag show, beach bash, and marriage equality forums. It culminates with Pride in the Plaza on July 11 from noon-5:30 p.m. with a following reception at Novo. Lisa Lampanelli performs on July 10 at the PAC in SLO. Info: slopride.com or 541-4252.
ENHANCEMENT INC. holds a benefit fundraiser jewelry and purses sale featuring gourmet appetizers and desserts, wine tasting, raffles, live music, and a silent auction on July 15 from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Edna Valley Vineyard, 2585 Biddle Ranch Road, SLO. Info: 771-8640.
HOPEDANCE screens the film Laughology, followed by a laughter yoga session on July 15 from 7 to 9:15 p.m. at the San Luis Obispo Public Library, Osos and Palm. $10 suggested donation. Info: hopedance.org.
THE WILDLING ART MUSEUM presents “Connections @ the Wildling” every third Friday of the month from 6 to 8 p.m. through September at the museum, 2928 San Marcos, Los Olivos. Info: 688-1082 or wildlingmuseum.org.
This article appears in Jul 8-15, 2010.