THE SANTA MARIA ELKS CLUB presents the 67th annual Elks Rodeo featuring mutton bustin’, wild horse racing, team roping, bull riding, bronc riding, bareback riding, calf roping, steer wrestling, and barrel racing June 4 at 7 p.m. and June 5 through 6 at 2 p.m. at the Elks Unocal Event Center, 4040 Highway 101, Santa Maria Way Exit, Santa Maria. A Mini Rodeo featuring youth competition is June 3 at 8 a.m. The Elks Rodeo Parade features floats by local businesses and the nonprofit sector, local celebrities, politicians, and more June 5 at 9 a.m. on South Broadway, Santa Maria. The Rodeo Banquet and Dance is June 5 at 7 p.m. at the Elks Lodge, Santa Maria. Info: 925-4125.
THE SANTA MARIA WOMEN’S NETWORK presents an afternoon of Fashion Shopping on June 3 from 4 to 7 p.m. at Ruby Red Fashion Boutique, La Brea Plaza, 722 E. Main St., suite 107, Santa Maria. Info: 478-9359 or 720-1055.
THE SANTA MARIA PUBLIC LIBRARY presents a free movie screening featuring a swashbuckling pirate film June 3 at 6 p.m. and a Father’s Day-themed movie June 16 at 6:30 p.m. both in the Shepard Hall at the library, 421 S. McClelland, Santa Maria. Info: 925-0994, Ext. 117.
THE SANTA MARIA ELKS CLUB presents the 67th annual Elks Rodeo featuring mutton bustin’, wild horse racing, team roping, bull riding, bronc riding, bareback riding, calf roping, steer wrestling, and barrel racing June 4 at 7 p.m. and June 5 through June 6 at 2 p.m. at the Elks Unocal Event Center, 4040 Highway 101, Santa Maria Way Exit, Santa Maria. A Mini Rodeo featuring youth competition is June 3 at 8 a.m. The Elks Rodeo Parade features floats by local businesses and the nonprofit sector, local celebrities, politicians, and more June 5 at 9 a.m. on South Broadway, Santa Maria. The Rodeo Banquet and Dance is June 5 at 7 p.m. at the Elks Lodge, Santa Maria. Info: 925-4125.
ANIMAL EMANCIPATION holds a peaceful demonstration against the Santa Maria Elks Club Rodeo on June 5 at 1 p.m. at the Unocal Events Center, Santa Maria Way, Santa Maria. Info: 441-5897 or animalemancipate@aol.com.
THE RIGHETTI HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF 1980 is planning its 30th class reunion, and the committee is looking for classmates. Info: erhsclassof80@yahoo.com.
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WINE, WAVES, AND BEYOND: CENTRAL COAST LONGBOARD CLASSIC takes place June 3-6 and features events at venues from Pismo Beach to Morro Bay, including a surf film premiere at Fremont Theater, a Barrel to Barrel event featuring local wines and beers, food tastings, original art, a “retro” surf band performance in Pismo Beach, and a surf contest. Info: winewavesandbeyond.com or 234-5163.
HOME AND GARDEN ART LINK presents a VIP Designer Brunch Reception on June 4 from 9 to 10:30 a.m. at the Gallery at the Network, 778 Higuera St., SLO. Info: 481-7782 or homeandgardenartlink@gmail.com.
CENTRAL COAST FASHION WEEK includes designers, boutiques, and salons for Haute Couture shows. Melanie Renee and Nancy Westerfield will start off the season; Westerfield’s couture line is made from rescued vintage garb from SLO’s Goodwill. The week is dedicated to exposing the hottest up-and-coming fashion trends on local and international levels June 4 and 10 at 10 p.m. Events take place at Native Lounge, 1023 Chorro, in downtown San Luis Obispo. Info: centralcoastfashionweek.com.
NO ONE KNOWS ABOUT PERSIAN CATS is an award-winning film about Tehran’s underground indie music scene screening June 4 at the Palm Theatre, SLO. Info: (347) 335-0737 or samantha@daffodilpublicity.com.
MOROVINO WINERY presents a First Friday Food and Wine Pairing Event June 4 and Aug. 6 from 5 to 7 p.m. at Morovino Winery, Avila Beach. Cost is $10 for tasting. Info: 627-1443.
THE SAN LUIS OBISPO LIBRARY presents a free film series titled “Cary Grant: Smooth Operator” on June 5 at 3 p.m. at the Library’s Community Room, 995 Palm St., SLO. Info: 781-1215.
GREEK FESTIVAL takes place June 5-6. With the sounds of Greek music, folk dances, and culinary delights, this festival celebrates the proud heritage of Greece. Festival guests will enjoy hors d’oeuvres in the Mission in downtown SLO on Saturday, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. and Sunday, noon-5 p.m. Free. Info: greekfestivalslo.com or 546-8337.
AFTERNOON OF EPICURIAN DELIGHTS takes place at the Chapman House in Shell Beach on June 6 starting at 11:30 a.m. Stroll the gardens, gaze at the views of the Pacific, dine poolside, and enjoy local restaurants’ delicacies and wineries’ vintages. Enjoy live music, art, and more, all benefiting the EOC, which provides medical services for locals. Tickets cost $100. Info: 544-2498.
ROSA’S ITALIAN RESTAURANT CENTRAL COAST VODKA MARTINI SHAKEDOWN, sponsored by Absolut Vodka, takes place on June 6 from noon–3 p.m. Enjoy martini sampling, live music, a raffle, tasty hors d’oeuvres, and voting for your favorite martini. Cost is $60 per person, and proceeds this year will go to benefit the Culinary Arts Program at Arroyo Grande High School. Tickets are available at Rosa’s at 491 Price St. in Pismo Beach. Info: 773-0551 or rosasrestaurant.com.
GROVER BEACH SPRING GARDEN TOUR takes place June 6 from 1-4 p.m. and features five private gardens on a free, self-guided tour. A master gardener will also be available to answer questions at the plant exchange. Info, tickets, and maps: 473-4580 or grover.org.
THE SANTA BARBARA MUSEUM OF ART presents, as part of its “Nights” event series, an evening of art, music, specialty martinis, and interactive happenings on June 10 from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. at the Santa Barbara Museum of Art, 1130 State St., Santa Barbara. Cost is $35, $25 for members. Info: 884-6414 or sbma.net./nights.
This article appears in Jun 3-10, 2010.