THE CENTRAL COAST SPCA presents a MEGA Rummage sale on April 10 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Orcutt CVS parking lot at the corner of Clark and Bradley. All proceeds benefit abused animals. Info: 922-3191 or donaldjt@verizon.net.
THE CITY OF SANTA MARIA Recreation and Parks Department presents a Spring Family Fun Day, “Folklorico Fun,” on April 10 from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Edwards Community Center, 809 Panther Drive, Santa Maria. Info: 925-0951, Ext. 260.
NIPOMO NATIVE GARDEN presents a “Spring Garden Tour” featuring informational workshops and plant sales on April 11, 1 to 3 p.m., at the Nipomo Native Gardens. Info: 929-3589.
THE DANA ADOBE NIPOMO AMIGOS presents “Voices on the Verandah” featuring two talented re-enactors sharing stories of the old days at the Dana Adobe on April 11 at 1 p.m. at the Dana Adobe, 671 S. Oakglen Ave., Nipomo. Info: 929-5679 or danaadobe.org.
THE SANTA MARIA ELKS RODEO accepts entries for the team roping event through May 7. The 51st annual Beard-A-Reno contest is May 15 at the Elks Lodge, Santa Maria. The cut-off date for signing up in the beard-growing contest is April 13 at 5 p.m. Info: 925-4125.
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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BROOKS INSTITUTE presents the premier of Revelar los Enlaces, with a screening and multimedia presentation on April 8 at 6:30 p.m. at the Granada Theater, State Street, Santa Barbara. Info: 690-7683 or brooks.edu.
UCSB ARTS AND LECTURES presents, as part of the Santa Barbara Human Rights Film Festival, a screening of War and Love in Kabul on April 8 at 7 p.m. at the UCSB Campbell Hall, Santa Barbara. Cost is $6, $5 for students. Info: 893-3535 or artsandlectures.ucsb.edu.
THE STILLEHAVET LODGE of the Sons of Norway holds an “Open-Faced Sandwiches Potluck Dinner” on April 9 at 6:30 p.m. at the Odd Fellows Lodge, 520 Dana St., SLO. Info: 748-5674.
THE SEDGWICK RESERVE will open its gates to the public on April 10 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Reserve, 3566 Brinkerhoff Road, Santa Ynez. Cost is $10 per person, $25 per family. Info: 686-1941, Ext. 4, or Sedgwick.ucnrs.org.
THE COUNTY OF SANTA BARBARA offers a free Hazardous Waste disposal event for Santa Ynez Valley residents April 11 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Santa Ynez Valley Recycling and Transfer Station, 4004 Foxen Canyon Road, Los Olivos. Info: lessismore.org or 568-3400.
THE SAN LUIS OBISPO ART CENTER presents a movie night featuring a screening of Mona Lisa Curse on April 12 from 7 to 9 p.m. at the SLO Art Center, 1010 Broad St., SLO. Info: 543-8562 or sloartcenter.org.
THE EXPLORATION STATION celebrates Earth and Children’s Month by recycling any electronic items brought to the Exploration Station Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays from noon to 5 p.m. and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. through April at the Exploration Station, 867 Ramona Ave., Arroyo Grande. Info: 473-1421 or explorationstation.org.
This article appears in Apr 8-15, 2010.