Sun Summer Guide 2017

THE SUN PRESENTS

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he annual Live Oak Music Festival is a benefit event for KCBX Public Radio happening Father’s Day weekend, June 16 through 18, at Live Oak Camp near Cachuma Lake. The event welcomes campers or day visitors of all ages to join hours of music, art, activities, food, and leisurely excitement. Headlining artists include Donavon Frankenreiter, Ozomatli, Jackie Greene, Paul Thorn, Lee Fields and the Expressions, Sara Watkins and Langhorne Slim, Nick Waterhouse, Birds of Chicago, The Brothers Comatose, Joe Koenig and the Homewreckers, The Tipsy Gypsies, Joe Craven and The Sometimers, and many more. The festival costs between $20 and $130, depending on if you want to camp. Live Oak Camp is located at 4600 Highway 154, Cachuma PHOTO COURTESY OF GARY ROBERTSHAW Lake. More info: 781-3030 or info@liveoakfest.org.

INDEX Summer special events ............... 20 Live music .................................... 23 Theater and comedy .................... 25 Summer movies ........................... 26

Sports, recreation, surf, and sand .............................. 32

Summer art .................................. 31

Lectures and learning.................. 34

Nature and outdoors .................... 32 Local landmarks .......................... 34 Food and wine .............................. 34

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Summer Guide 2017 SPECIAL SUMMER EVENTS WINE TASTING WITH THE SUMMER PASS Get your pass for 13 wineries.

Passes good through Aug. 31. 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Various Tasting Rooms, Los Olivos, Solvang, Buellton, Santa Ynez. $45. More info: 886-7152, info@santaynezwinecountry.com, santaynezwinecountry.com.

WEST COAST KUSTOMS presents the 38th annual Cruisin’ Nationals featuring a classic car show, swap meet, live music, and the original Batmobile on May 26 through 28. Call for times Santa Maria Fairpark, 937 S. Thornburg St., Santa Maria. More info: 951-488-0413.

TROOP 87 hosts the Eagle Court of Honor to celebrate the rank advancements and merit badge earnings of members on May 27 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Pioneer Park, 1150 W. Foster Rd., Santa Maria.

ONE DAY $10 BROWN BAG SIDEWALK SALE AT WILSHIRE HOSPICE HOPE CHEST Stuff all the clothing you can into a brown bag (we supply the bags) for just $10! Choose from women’s blouses and pants and men’s shirts and slacks. Rain cancels. May 27. 8:3011am Wilshire Hospice Hope Chest, 445 Higuera St., San Luis Obispo. $10.

More info: 545-5955, Jamclennan@ wilshirehcs.org.

ETC: CAL POLY FIFTH-YEAR ARCHITECTURE STUDENT SHOW Cal Poly fifth-year architecture students will showcase unique design projects May 27 and 28. The exhibition will celebrate the passion that each graduating student has for design. 1-6pm on May 27, 10am-5pm on May 28 Cal Poly’s

features several rodeo events, a parade, and dinner/dance event June 1 through 4. The Wrangler Champions Rodeo is June 1 at 7 p.m., with pre-rodeo concert at 5:30 p.m. The first PRCA rodeo performance event featuring live music, bull and bronc riding, tie-down roping, steer wrestling, bareback riding, WPRA barrel racing, local team roping, and mutton bustin’ is June 2 at 7 p.m.

The Rodeo Dance is June 1 through 3 at 9 p.m. at the Elks Club. The second PRCA rodeo performance is June 3 at 7 p.m. at the Elks Unocal Events Center.

The Elks Rodeo Parade features floats, nonprofit volunteers, local celebrities, and politicians cruising down South Broadway June 3 at 9 a.m. in the downtown area. The third PRCA rodeo performance is June 4 at 6 p.m. The post-rodeo party is June 4 at 6 p.m. Elks Unocal Event Center, Highway 101, Santa Maria Way exit, Santa Maria. More info: elksrec.com, 925-4125.

LOMPOC OLD TOWN MARKET includes food, live music, and fun activities on Fridays through Aug. 25 from 5 to 8 p.m. 100 block of South H Street in Lompoc, Lompoc. Free. More info: 7364567, www.lompoc.com.

PROJECT FIX OF THE CENTRAL COAST Project Fix of the Central Coast invites volunteers that know how to fix stuff and enjoy passing those skills on to others.

Community members are invited to bring their broken items and learn how to fix them! First Saturday of each month, June 3, July 1. 10am-1pm iFixit, 1330 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo. Free. More info: (330) 519-2972, sloprojectfix@ gmail.com, facebook.com/sloprojectfix/.

LOCAL VENDOR FAIR AND ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING Meet some of

Chumash Auditorum in Julian A. McPhee University Union, 1 Grand Ave., San Luis Obispo. Free. More info: 756-5160, cmlamber@calpoly.edu, architecture. calpoly.edu/architecture-show.

CCCSS 11TH ANNUAL SUCCULENT SHOW AND SALE The Central Coast Cactus and Succulent Society will host their 11th Annual Show and Sale on May 27 through 28. 10am-5pm on Sat., 10am-4pm on Sun. Ludwick Center, 864 Santa Rosa St., San Luis Obispo.

Free. More info: 481-3495, wwmills50@ hotmail.com.

HIDE AND TALLOW MISSION LIFE DAY is demonstrations and hands-on activities of the leather and tallow crafts of the Mission on May 27 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. La Purisima Mission, 2295 Purisima Rd., Lompoc. More info: 733-3713, lapurisimamission.org.

CAMBRIA CHINESE HERITAGE DAY Celebrate Cambria Heritage Days with the fun and excitement of the Cal Poly Lion Dance Team as they dance from the Cambria History Museum to the Chinese Temple. Followed by Dr. Sandy Lydon speaking on The Hungry Ghosts.

May 27. 1pm Greenspace, The Cambria Land Trust, PO Box 1505, Cambria.

4pm. More info: 927-2866, info@ greenspacecambria.org.

MEMORIAL DAY VETERANS REMEMBRANCE The American Legion Post 66, Wheeler Smith Mortuary, and the San Luis Cemetery invite the public to the annual Memorial Day Veterans Remembrance May 26. The event is free, and all ages are welcome. 11am-noon San Luis Cemetery, 2890 S. Higuera St., San Luis Obispo. Free. More info: 4411405, singingal57@hotmail.com.

THE SANTA MARIA ELKS RODEO 2017

our wonderful local vendors and farmers and sample their products. Discounts, live music, and more! At 1pm, Co-op Member-Owners are invited to the annual membership meeting and to vote on board candidates. June 3. 11am-3pm SLO Natural Foods Co-op, 2494 Victoria Ave., San Luis Obispo. Free. More info: 544-7928, newsletter.slonaturalfoods@ gmail.com, slonaturalfoods.coop.

LOS OLIVOS JAZZ AND OLIVE FESTIVAL enjoy the olive-based culinary art of 30 amateur and professional chefs, purchase olive oil products from local vendors, taste the wines poured by 30 of the area’s wineries, and hear live jazz on June 3 from 1 to 4 p.m. LaVinia Campbell Park, Los Olivos. $65. More info: 325-9280, jazzandolivefestival.org.

THE WHO, WHAT, AND WEAR OF FASHION June 3. Fashion historian and fashion editor of Palm Springs Life Susan Stein is the keynote speaker at this event celebrating fashion’s eternal role as a means of self expression. Local artists will be featured. Local wines and hors d’oeuvres to be served. 5-9pm SLO Masonic Lodge, 859 Marsh St., San Luis Obispo. $25. More info: 543-0638, eva@historycenterslo.org.

COSTUME AND FASHION THROUGH THE AGES Award-winning fashion consultant and stylist Susan Stein in a unique fundraising event focused on fashion and costume history on June 4.. 5:30pm SLO Repertory Theatre, 888 Morro St., San Luis Obispo. $100. More info: 786–2440, boxoffice@slolittletheatre. org, slolittletheatre.org.

GREEN AND BLUE: A COASTAL CELEBRATION The annual benefit is EDC’s largest fundraiser of the year held in the gardens at Rancho La Patera and

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OLd wORLd CRAfTS Hide and Tallow Mission Life Day is demonstrations and hands-on activities of the leather and tallow crafts of the Mission days on May 27 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at La Purisima Mission, 2295 Purisima Road, Lompoc. More info: 733-3713 or lapurisimamission.org.

Stow House in Goleta. Guests enjoy local wine, hors d’ oeuvres and dessert, live music, and silent and live auctions filled with unique items. June 4. 2-5:30pm Rancho La Patera and Stow House, 304 N. Los Carneros Rd., Goleta. $100. More info: 963-1622, McConnell.

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Mothers by Patti Sullivan with Sylvia Alcon, Marguerite Costigan, Michaelann Dimitrijevich, Jeanie Greensfelder, Margaret C. Lange, Paula C. Lowe, Chris Schulz and Leslie St.John. A benefit for R.I.S.E. June 4. 3pm Steynberg Gallery, 1531 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo.

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OLD SANTA YNEZ DAY features a parade, games, music, arts and crafts, food, and more on June 10 at 9 a.m.

3558 Sagunto St., Santa Ynez. Free.

More info: 688-7889, http://www. syvelks.com/.

SPAGHETTI DINNER during Santa Ynez Old day festivities on June 10 at 5 p.m.

Santa Ynez Valley Historical Museum, 3596 Sagunto St., Santa Ynez. More info: 688-7889, santaynezvalleymuseum.org.

SANTA BARBARA COUNTY HORSE SHOW features horse riding events and more on June 10. Call for times Santa Maria Fairpark, 937 S. Thornburg St., Santa Maria. More info: 925-8824, santamariafairpark.com/events.

FUN IN THE SUN offers fun in the sun on the outdoor patio with games and light refreshments on June 17 from 1:30 TO 4 p.m. Elwin Mussell Senior Center, 510 E. Park Ave., Santa Maria. Free. More info: 925-0951, Ext. 2207, cityofsantamaria.org.

GUELAGUETZA FESTIVAL celebrates the cultural aspects of the eight regions of Oaxaca with food, music, dancing, art, and more on June 18 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Santa Maria Fairpark, 937 S. Thornburg St., Santa Maria.

SLOMA YOUTH AND TEEN SUMMER ART CAMPS 2017 Summer Art Camps are scheduled for the following weeks: Session 1: June 19 to 23, Session 2: June 26 to 30, Session 3: July 10 to 14, Session 4: July 17 to 21, Session 5: July 24 to 28, Session 6: July 31 to Aug. 4.

Kids 9am–12pm; Teens 1–4pm San Luis Obispo Museum of Art, 1010 Broad St., San Luis Obispo. $165 members, $195 non-members. More info: 543-8562, info@sloma.org, sloma.org/education/ youth-summer-art-camps.php.

SUPERCHARGED SCIENCE CAMP A wild week of hands-on science! Blast rockets, build robots, hotwire burglar alarms, shatter laser beams, discover black holes, zoom roller coasters, mix chemicals, amd more, taught by a real scientist! June 19 through 23. 9am-2pm SLO Botanical Gardens, 450 Dairy Creek Rd., San Luis Obispo. $595 and $85 material fees. More info: 617-1789, aurora@superchargedscience. com, superchargedscience.com/opt/ecamp2017/.

MINIMAKERS SUMMER CAMP A summer of making, building, inventing, and more! Summer Camp at MakerSpace is appropriate for children ages 5 to 12 years old. June 19 through Aug. 4.

MakerSpace, 81 Higuera St., Suite 160, San Luis Obispo. More info: brooke@ slomakerspace.com, slomakerspace.com.

WILDLING MUSEUM COMMUNITY DAY features a tour of current exhibits on June 21. 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Wildling Museum of Art and Nature, 1511-B Mission Drive, Solvang. Free. More info: 688-1082, info@wildlingmuseum.org, wildlingmuseum.org.

LOMPOC FLOWER FESTIVAL will feature carnival rides and games, commercial vendors, food booths, musical entertainment, arts and craft exhibitors, a flower parade, and more June 21 through June 25 from 10 a.m. Ryon Park, 800 W. Ocean Ave., Lompoc. More info: lompocvalleyfestivals.com.

AMAZING MAGIC WITH DEREK HOOD Local magician Derek Hood has traveled the country with his amazing magic show.

Join in the fun as Derek creates illusions and laughter at Oceano Library. All ages welcome. Part of the 2017 Summer Reading Program. June 22. 3pm Oceano Library, 1551 17th St., Oceano. More info: 474-7478, vcyr@slolibrary.com.

BOB CANTU’S BASKETBALL CAMPS Registration for the 21st annual Bob Cantu Basketball Camps are open for sessions 3 and 4 in San Luis Obispo.

Both sessions will take place June 26 through 29. 9am-5pm Mission College Prep, 682 Palm St., San Luis Obispo. $175. More info: 546-1448, BobCantu@ cantucamps.com.

WEST COAST CUB FLY IN allows visitors to walk among the aircraft, observe the flying events and interact with the pilots July 6 through July 9. Call for times Lompoc Airport, 1801 North H St., Lompoc. More info: 291-6039, explorelompoc.com/event/west-coastcub-fly-in/.

AKTION CLUB is a community-service group for adults 18 years and up who live with a disability which will hold a dance on July 7 from 6 to 8 p.m. Minami Community Center, 600 W Enos Drive, Santa Maria. $10 at the door. More info: 925-0951, Ext. 2353, cityofsantamaria. org/register.

STRONGER TOGETHER PRIDE PARTY

July 8. 10pm SLO Brew, 736 Higuera St., San Luis Obispo. $15. More info: 5431843, slobrew.com.

BOB CANTU’S BASKETBALL CAMP Registration for the 21st annual Bob Cantu Basketball Camps are open for session 5 in San Luis Obispo! Session 5 will take place July 10 through the 13.

9am-noon Mission College Prep, 682 Palm St., San Luis Obispo. More info: 546-1448, BobCantu@cantucamps.com.

FARMGIRLS SUMMER CAMP Girl power for the future food system! Held at Our Global Family Farm, a permaculture demonstration site located at City Farm SLO. It is a summer camp for women and girls to learn how to farm. July 11 through 14. 8am-noon City Farm, 1221 Calle Joaquin Rd., San Luis Obispo. $150. More info: 927-5922, treelees@ charter.net, permaculture.us.com.

SANTA BARBARA COUNTY FAIR features carnival rides, live entertainment, delicious food, and exhibits July 12-16.

11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Santa Maria Fairpark, 937 S. Thornburg St., Santa Maria. More info: 925-8824, santamariafairpark.com.

JOHN MICHAEL MONTGOMERY performs hits including “I Swear,” and “I Love the Way You Love Me,” on July 14 at 7:30 P.M. Santa Maria Fairpark, KCOY Main Stage, 937 S. Thornburg St., Santa Maria.

CHILDREN’S MISSION LIFE DAY lets children experience Mission life the oldfashioned way with special hands-on activities for families on July 22 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. La Purisima Mission, 2295 Purisima Rd., Lompoc. More info: 7333713, lapurisimamission.org.

OBON FESTIVAL is the annual celebration of Japanese culture including food and bon odori dancing on July 23.

11:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Veteran’s Memorial Community Center, 313 W. Tunnell St., Santa Maria. Free admission. More info: guadalupebuddhistchurch.org.

THE LOMPOC VALLEY KENNEL CLUB DOG SHOW includes over 1200 entries to two seperate shows happening July 29 through 30 from 10 a.m. Ryon Park, 800 W. Ocean Ave., Lompoc. More info: lompocvalleyfestivals.com.

NATIONAL NIGHT OUT is a collaboration of activities and demonstrations provided by local law enforcement, fire, military, and medical response teams.

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The summer kicks off with the annual Santa Maria Elks Rodeo, the biggest rodeo event on the Central Coast, running June 1 through 4. Festivities include several rodeo events, a parade, and dinner/dance events across the weekend. The Elks Unocal Event Center is located off Highway 101 at the Santa Maria Way exit, Santa Maria. More info: 925-4125 or elksrec.com.

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BRInGInG THE FUnk The Chumash Casino Resort presents The Commodores in concert on June 9 at 8 p.m. at the casino, 3400 E. Highway 246, Santa Ynez. More info: 800-248-6274 or chumashcasino.com.

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WILDLING MUSEUM COMMUNITY DAY features a tour of current exhibits on Aug. 16, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Wildling Museum of Art and Nature, 1511-B Mission Drive, Solvang. Free. More info: 688-1082, info@wildlingmuseum.org, wildlingmuseum.org.

WHEELS AND WINDMILLS CAR SHOW featuring hundreds of classic vehicles on Aug. 26. Call for times More info: 6861112, csfeedback@wheelsnwindmills. com, wheelsnwindmills.com.

FOURTH OF JULY 2013 VINTNERS’ FESTIVAL presents a parade, festival, and fireworks on July 4 from 11 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Mission Santa Ines, 1760 Mission Dr., Solvang. Free.

More info: 693-9106, solvangusa.com/ events/independence-day-july-4th/.

JIM TEFFT MEMORIAL FOURTH OF JULY PARADE sponsored by the Veterans of Foreign Wars with a community barbecue at the Adobe Shopping Plaza following the parade July 4 from Noon to 2 p.m.

Tefft Street and Wilson Street, Nipomo.

Free. More info: 868-7951, richard@ nipomoproperties.com.

4TH OF JULY CELEBRATION IN PISMO Live music, food, and fireworks, July 4. VIP seating available for $25. Pismo Beach Pier, Pismo Beach. More info: 443-7778, pismochamber.com.

4TH OF JULY IN THE VILLAGE At the Rotary Bandstand the Village Band performs, plus theer will be hot dogs, lemonade, and ice cream. July 4. 1pm Arroyo Grande. More info: arroyugrande.org.

FIREWORKS SHOW Celebrate Independence Day with a free concert in the park and a spectacular fireworks show July 4 from 7 to 10 p.m. Sierra Vista Park, 809 Panther Drive. More info: cityofsantamaria.org.

LIVE MUSIC KATIE STEINWAY LIVE Come spend the evening with world traveler, touring singer-songwriter, and ukulele player Kate Steinway! May 25. 7pm Santa Maria Brewery, 115 Cuyama Ln, Nipomo.

Free. More info: (310) 866-1016, hello@ katesteinway.com, katesteinway.com.

COMPOSITION MASTER CLASS WITH LAURA M. KRAMER AND PANIC DUO May 25. 11am Davidson Music Center Room 218, 1 Grand Ave., San Luis Obispo. Free. More info: 756-4849, music@calpoly.edu, music.calpoly.edu.

LAURA M. KRAMER WITH PANIC

DUO May 25. 7:30pm Davidson Music Center Room 218, 1 Grand Ave., San Luis Obispo. $5. More info: 756-4849, music@calpoly.edu, music.calpoly.edu.

33RPM LIVE May 26. 6:30pm Manrock Brewery, 1750 El Camino Real, Grover Beach. Free. More info: 270-3089, info@ manrock.com.

LINE DANCING is offered Mondays from 6:30 to 9 p.m. Luis Oasis Senior Center, 420 Soares Ave., Orcutt. $5.

ELI YOUNG BAND on May 26 at 8 p.m. Chumash Casino Resort, 3400 East Highway 246, Santa Ynez. $35-$75. More info: 800-248-6274, chumashcasino.com.

JURASSIC 5 IN CONCERT May 26. 8pm Historic Fremont Theatre, 1035 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo. $35. More info: 5468600, fremont.themovieexperience.com.

UKULELE ARTISTRY WITH THE LEE SISTERS Hoapili Productions presents the talented Lee Sisters. Lise and Emi Lee, a sister duo from Rancho Cucamonga, will perform their fresh, energetic ukulele stylings May 27. 7pm San Luis Obispo Museum of Art, 1010 Broad St., San Luis Obispo. $18. More info: 878-6793, hoapili.pomaikai.aloha@ gmail.com, santamariahula.org/index. php/eventsmenuitem1.

CAL POLY ARAB MUSIC ENSEMBLE SPRING CONCERT Featuring diverse programs of classic and contemporary music and dance, May 27. 8pm Performingg Arts Center, 1 Grand Ave., San Luis Obispo. $9-$14. More info: 756-4849, Performinggartscenter.slo@ gmail.com, pacslo.org/calendar/event/ cal_poly_arab_music_ensemble_ spring_concert2.

JAZZ VESPERS Jazz Vespers returns to the First Presbyterian Church of San Luis Obispo with Cuesta group The Cool Notes. A reception will follow. Set in the historic Bishop Peak granite sanctuary.

Donations appreciated. May 28. 4pm First Presbyterian Church, 981 Marsh St., San Luis Obispo. Donations Appreciated.

More info: 543-3070, fmsuddarth@ charter.net.

THE TEMPLE AT MIDNIGHT WITH DEVAL PREMAL AND MITEN May 30. Join international sacred music singer Deva Premal with her husband, Miten, flute master, Manose, and friends Joby Baker and Rishi in an evening of beauty, love, and peace. 7:30pm The Clark Center, 487 Fair Oaks Ave., Arroyo Grande. $35$80. More info: 489-9444, pureland@ att.net, clarkcenter.org/event/eveningdeva-premal-miten/.

CAL POLY'S RSVP XXII - WINE: A WHIMSICAL COMMENTARY This marks the 22nd season of this diverse transmedia series celebrating electroacoustic diversity and compositional risk. At once a celebration

and lampooning of wine and wine culture, this year’s production includes humor, dance, and musical parody.

May 30 and June 1. 8pm Performingg Arts Center, 1 Grand Ave., San Luis Obispo. $9-$14. More info: 756-4849, Performinggartscenter.slo@gmail.com, pacslo.org.

NAVVI LIVE May 30. 10pm SLO Brew, 736 Higuera St., San Luis Obispo. More info: 543-1843, slobrew.com.

BONNEVILLE PHANTOMS LIVE June 1. Wine available for purchase by the glass or bottle. Food available for purchase from Bear & the Wren. No Admission fee. No outside food or drink.

5:00pm-7:00pm Biddle Ranch Vineyard, 2050 Biddle Ranch Rd., San Luis Obispo.

More info: 543-2399, info@biddleranch. com, biddleranch.com.

CAL POLY INSTRUMENTAL STUDENT RECITAL June 1 and 8. 11am Cal Poly Davidson Music Center Room 218, 1 Grand Ave., San Luis Obispo. Free. More info: 756-2406, music@calpoly.edu, music.calpoly.edu.

CAL POLY JAZZ NIGHT CONCERT June 2. 8pm Christopher Cohan Center, 1 Grand Ave., San Luis Obispo. $9-$14.

More info: 756-4849, tickets.calpoly.edu.

CAL POLY WIND BANDS SPRING CONCERT June 3. 8pm Christopher Cohan Center, 1 Grand Ave., San Luis Obispo. $9-$14. More info: 756-4849, tickets.calpoly.edu.

REVIVE: AN A CAPPELLA CONCERT BY TAKE IT SLO June 3. 6-8pm Performingg Arts Center Spanos Theatre, 1 Grand Ave., San Luis Obispo. $14 for general admission, $9 for student. More info: (949) 293-7240, takeitslo@gmail.com, takeitslo.com.

VOCAL ARTS ENSEMBLE PRESENTS 40TH RUBY SEASON FINALE June 4.

3pm Cal Poly Performingg Arts Center, 1 Grand Ave., San Luis Obispo. $20-$40.

More info: 756-4849, pacslo.org.

KROOKED TREEZ AND EL DUB June 4.

10pm SLO Brew, 736 Higuera St., San Luis Obispo. $10. More info: 543-1843, slobrew.com.

VOCAL STUDENT RECITAL June 8.

7:30pm Davidson Music Center Rm 218, 1 Grand Ave., San Luis Obispo. Free.

More info: 756-2406, music@calpoly. edu, music.calpoly.edu.

THE WHITE BUFFALO IN CONCERT June 8. 7pm Historic Fremont Theatre, 1035 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo. $18-$20. More info: 546-8600, fremont. themovieexperience.com.

THE COMMODORES on June 9 at 8 p.m.

Chumash Casino Resort, 3400 East Highway 246, Santa Ynez. $35-$75. More info: 800-248-6274, chumashcasino.com.

SHARON CUNETA takes the stage with Ian Veneracion on June16 at 8 p.m.

Chumash Casino Resort, 3400 East

Highway 246, Santa Ynez. $35-$75. More info: 800-248-6274, chumashcasino.com.

TROMBONE CHOIR RECITAL June 9.

7:30pm PAC Pavilion, 1 Grand Ave., San Luis Obispo. More info: 756-2406, music@calpoly.edu, music.calpoly.edu.

33RPM LIVE June 10. 8pm Figueroa Mountain Brewery, 1462 E. Grand Ave., Arroyo Grande. More info: info@ figmtnbrew.com.

BEGINNERS GUITAR for ages 8 to 12 from June 10 through Aug. 5 from 11 a.m. to noon and for ages 13 and older from June 10 through Aub. 5 from 1 to 2 p.m. Coelho Academy of Music, 325 E. Betteravia Road, Santa Maria. $59.50 to $74. More info: 925-0951, Ext. 2260, cityofsantamaria.org/register.

CAL POLY SYMPHONY SPRING CONCERT: SYMPHONIE FANTASTIQUE June 10. 8pm Christopher Cohan Center, 1 Grand Ave., San Luis Obispo. $9-$14.

More info: 756-4849, tickets.calpoly.edu.

JUNE TUNE AFTERNOON features the Riptide Big Band on June 11 from 1:304pm Elwin Mussell Senior Center, 510 Park Ave., Santa Maria. $10. More info: (775) 843-2830, judybluenote@gmail. com, riptidebb.com.

CAL POLY CHOIRS SPRING CONCERT: WITH THANKS TO ALL! June 11. Celbrate Tom and Susan Davies 34 years at Cal Poly. 2pm Performingg Arts Center, 1 Grand Ave., San Luis Obispo. $9-$14.

More info: 756-4849, tickets.calpoly.edu.

FAMILY CONCERT WITH CRAIG NEWTON Be amazed as Craig plays an incredible variety of instruments to accompany delightful songs that will make you sing along. Part of the 2017 Summer Reading Program. June 13. 2pm Arroyo Grande Library, 800 W. Branch, Arroyo Grande. More info: 743-7163, osstaff@slolibrary.org.

VHS COLLECTION IN CONCERT June 14.

10pm SLO Brew, 736 Higuera St., San Luis Obispo. $10. More info: 543-1843, slobrew.com.

LA WITCH LIVE June 19. 10pm SLO Brew, 736 Higuera St., San Luis Obispo.

Free. More info: 543-1843, slobrew.com.

THE BREVET AND ROWAN MCQUIRE IN CONCERT June 20. 10pm SLO Brew, 736 Higuera St., San Luis Obispo. More info: 543-1843, slobrew.com.

FUTURECASTLE: A JOINT PERFORMANCE BY RARE FUTURES AND GALVIN CASTLETON June 25. 10pm SLO Brew, 736 Higuera St., San Luis Obispo.

More info: 543-1843, slobrew.com.

CAT POWER June 28. 7pm Historic Fremont Theatre, 1035 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo. $30-$35. More info: 5468600, fremont.themovieexperience.com.

THE WALCOTTS LIVE June 28. 10pm SLO Brew, 736 Higuera St., San Luis Obispo.

More info: 543-1843, slobrew.com.

BRET MICHAELS of the glam metal band Poison on June 30 at 8 p.m. Chumash Casino Resort, 3400 East Highway 246, Santa Ynez. $35-$75. More info: 800248-6274, chumashcasino.com.

PRÓXIMA PARADA LIVE July 6. Live music, great wine, and delicious food.

Wine available for purchase by the glass or bottle. Food available for purchase from Bear & the Wren. No admission.

No outside food or drink. 5-7pm Biddle Ranch Vineyard, 2050 Biddle Ranch Rd., San Luis Obispo. More info: 543-2399, info@biddleranch.com, biddleranch.com.

HAPPY TOGETHER TOUR includes Chuck Negron, The Turtles, Flo & Eddie, The Association, Chuck Negron, The Box Tops, The Cowsills and the Archies, together in concert on July 14 at 8 p.m. Chumash Casino Resort, 3400 East Highway 246, Santa Ynez. $35-$75. More info: 800248-6274, chumashcasino.com.

MELEHUANE LIVE Father and son duo from Hawaii, July 14. Steynberg Gallery, 1531 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo.

More info: 547-0278, steynberggallery@ gmail.com, steynberggallery.com.

FEMINA LIVE July 18. 10pm SLO Brew, 736 Higuera St., San Luis Obispo. More info: 543-1843, slobrew.com.

LYLE LOVETT AND HIS LARGE BAND LIVE July 19. 7:30pm Performing Arts Center, 1 Grand Ave., San Luis Obispo. $67-$111.

More info: 756-4849, pacslo.org.

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ANDREW ST. JAMES IN CONCERT July 19. 10pm SLO Brew, 736 Higuera St., San Luis Obispo. Free. More info: 5431843, slobrew.com.

THE DANA ADOBE CULTURAL CENTER presents a fundraiser concert featuring Dave Stamey on July 20. 4 p.m. Dana Adobe, 671 S. Oakglen Ave., Nipomo. $45. More info: 929-5679, http:// danaadobe.org.

HOTEL CALIFORNIA “A SALUTE TO THE EAGLES” on July 21 at 8 p.m. Chumash Casino Resort, 3400 East Highway 246, Santa Ynez. $20. More info: 800-2486274, chumashcasino.com.

COLIN HAY IN CONCERT July 23.

9pm Historic Fremont Theatre, 1035 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo. $39.50$42. More info: 546-8600, fremont. themovieexperience.com.

LUPILLO RIVERA on Aug. 4 at 8 p.m. Chumash Casino Resort, 3400 East Highway 246, Santa Ynez. $25 to $45. More info: 800-248-6274, chumashcasino.com.

TURNPIKE TROUBADOURS Aug. 6.

7pm Historic Fremont Theatre, 1035 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo. $28.50$38. More info: 546-8600, fremont. themovieexperience.com.

ATMOSPHERE IN CONCERT with ZuluZuluu, Greg Grease, and DJ Just Nine. Aug. 12. 7pm Historic Fremont Theatre, 1035 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo. $29.50-$33. More info: 5468600, fremont.themovieexperience.com.

CHRIS JANSON on Aug. 18 at 8 p.m.

Chumash Casino Resort, 3400 East Highway 246, Santa Ynez. Call for prices. More info: 800-248-6274, chumashcasino.com.

BOBBY BROWN featuring special guest Tony, Toni, Tone on Aug. 25 at 8 p.m. Chumash Casino Resort, 3400 East Highway 246, Santa Ynez. Call for prices. More info: 800-248-6274, chumashcasino.com.

SHAGGY IN CONCERT Sept. 6. 7pm Historic Fremont Theatre, 1035 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo. $27-$32. More info: 546-8600, fremont.themovieexperience.com.

CITY AND CLOUR LIVE Sept. 22. 9pm Historic Fremont Theatre, 1035 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo. $37. More info: 5468600, fremont.themovieexperience.com.

USAF AIRMEN OF NOTE IN CONCERT Sept. 29. A premier jazz ensemble of the United States Air Force. 7:30pm Performingg Arts Center, 1 Grand Ave., San Luis Obispo. Free. More info: 7564849, pacslo.org.

LOCaL COnCERT SERIES

TaLE aS OLd aS TIME The Pacific Conservatory Theatre’s production of Beauty and the Beast is the classic Disney musical set to the stage showing June 15 through July 2 at 8 p.m. at the Solvang Festival Theater, 420 2nd St., Solvang. More info: 922-8313 or pcpa.org.

PISMO BEACH PACIFIC BREEZE CONCERTS The City of Pismo Beach proudly presents the 9th Annual Pacific Breeze Concerts at Dinosaur Caves Park. This three show summer series will feature local bands and activities for your whole family! Just don’t forget your lawn chairs and blankets. May 14 through July 9. 1-4pm Dinosaur Caves Park, 2701 Price St., Pismo Beach. Free.

More info: 773-7063, jessmarsalek@ gmail.com.

MEMORIAL DAY CONCERT featuring live music from Sean Wiggins on May 27 at Noon to 4 p.m. Zaca Mesa Winery, 6905 Foxen Canyon Road, Los Olivos.

Free. More info: 688-9339, dianna@ zacamesa.com.

MEMORIAL DAY COUNTRY CONCERT is night of country music to honor veterans featuring music recording artist JD Hardy May 28 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Blacklake Golf Resort, 1490 Golf Course Ln., Nipomo. More info: 343-1214 x400, bill@blacklake.com.

SUMMER CONCERT SERIES featuring variety of bands including 80’s cover bands, rock n’ roll, reggae, and country

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LIBATION: A SUMMERTIME SOIREE AND FUNDRAISER features music by the Tipsy Gypsies, no-host bar with local wines and beers, and more. Festive period attire encouraged on June 3 at 6:30 p.m. Dunes Center, 1065 Guadalupe St., Guadalupe. More info: 343-2455, admin@dunescenter.org.

SOLVANG SUMMER CONCERT SERIES is a free summer concert series part of Solvang’s Third Wednesday featuring a variety of musical acts June 14 through Aug. 16 from 5 to 8 p.m. Solvang Park, Mission Drive and First Street, Solvang.

Free. More info: visitsyv.com/event/ solvang-third-wednesday-concertsolvang-park/.

HIP HOP DANCE CAMP teaches basic hip hop choreography and routines and pepares participants for a final dance showcase at the end of camp June 19 through June 23 from 1 to 4 p.m. Veteran’s Memorial Building, Legion Wing, 1745 Mission Drive, Solvang. $155. More info: 688-7529, parksandrec@cityofsolvang. com, cityofsolvang.com/Activities.

THE LOMPOC POPS ORCHESTRA performs the final concert of the 2016/2017 season on June 19 at 7:30 p.m. First United Methodist Church, 925 North F St., Lompoc. $5 to $20. More info: 735-6463.

DANCES is for participants age 13 and old with developmental disabilities.

Summer Blast dance takes place July 16, a luau themed dance takes place July 21, and a sports themed dance takes place Aug. 18 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.

Anderson Recreation Center – ARC, 125 W. Walnut Ave., Lompoc. Free. More info: 875-8100, cityoflompoc.com/parks_rec/.

CONCERTS IN THE PARK offers monthly free musical performances June 25, July 4, Aug. 13, Aug. 27.

Call for times Various, Santa Maria.

Free. More info: 925-0951, Ext. 260, dsmitherman@cityofsantamaria.org, www.cityofsantamaria.org..

TIGER ARMY IN CONCERT With Murder By Death and Tim Barry, June 29. 8pm Historic Fremont Theatre, 1035 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo. $25-$28. More info: 546-8600, fremont.themovieexperience.com.

SUNDAY JAZZ AND BEYOND features live music in the Solvang Festival Theater garden, including Dave Becker Music on July 9, trioKAIT on July 23, The Robert Hart Project on Aug. 13, and Cafe Odessa on Aug. 27. 3 p.m. Solvang Festival Theater, 420 2nd St., Solvang. $30. More info: solvangfestivaltheater.org.

JAZZ AND BEYOND presents Dave Becker and the Central Coast All-Stars on July 9 at 3 p.m. Solvang Festival Theater, 420 2nd St., Solvang. $31 $35 for adults. Discounts available for children, seniors, and adults.. More info: 686-1789, solvangfestivaltheater.org.

38 SPECIAL plays outdoors at the Santa Barbara County Fair on July 12 at 7:30 p.m. Santa Maria Fairpark, 937 S. Thornburg St., Santa Maria. Free with admission to fair. More info: 925-8824, santamariafairpark.com/events.

FESTIVAL MOZAIC NOTABLE ENCOUNTER DINNER: OPENING NIGHT Join Festival artists on July 19 for an elegant dinner of farm-to-table California cuisine, then music director Scott Yoo will lead an exploration of Messiaen’s Quartet for the End of Time.

6pm Tolosa Winery, 4910 Edna Rd., San Luis Obispo. $165-$175. More info: 781-3009, bettina@festivalmozaic.com, festivalmozaic.com.

FESTIVAL MOZAIC CHAMBER SERIES:

TRIUMPH OVER ADVERSITY The Festival Mozaic Chamber Players open the chamber series on July 20 with three works that set the stage for this season’s theme of “transformation”: Ives - String Quartet No. 1; Mendelssohn - Piano Trio No. 2; Messiaen - Quartet for the End of Time. 7:30pm Congregation Beth David, 10180 Los Osos Valley Road, San Luis Obispo. $35-$75. More info: 781-3009, bettina@festivalmozaic.com, festivalmozaic.com.

FESTIVAL MOZAIC FRINGE SERIES: SIMPLY THREE Old school training meets a new school sound on July 21!

The electrifying trio of violinist Glen McDaniel, bassist Nick Villalobos, and cellist Zack Clark has been captivating audiences worldwide with high-octane performances since 2010. 7:30pm Clark Center for the Performingg Arts, 487 Fair Oaks Ave., Arroyo Grande. $35-$75. More info: 781-3009, bettina@festivalmozaic. com, festivalmozaic.com.

FESTIVAL MOZAIC ORCHESTRA SERIES: EIGHT SEASONS July 24. 8pm Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa, Mission Plaza, San Luis Obispo. $35$80. More info: 781-3009, bettina@ festivalmozaic.com, festivalmozaic.com.

FESTIVAL MOZAIC CHAMBER SERIES: BEETHOVEN QUARTETS On July 25, explore string quartets by Ludwig van Beethoven, the master of this art form, with works from his early, middle, and late periods. 7:30pm United Methodist Church, 1515 Fredericks St., San Luis Obispo. $35-$75. More info: 7813009, bettina@festivalmozaic.com, festivalmozaic.com.

FESTIVAL MOZAIC BENEFIT DINNER IN THE PLAZA Join friends new and old and special festival artists for a classic festival tradition. Chef Greg Holt of Big Sky Café creates an elegant al fresco menu for this pre-concert fundraiser, using ingredients from local farms.

July 26. 6pm Mission Plaza, San Luis Obispo. $100-$110. More info: 781-

3009, bettina@festivalmozaic.com, festivalmozaic.com.

FESTIVAL MOZAIC ORCHESTRA SERIES: CLASSICAL EVOLUTION The Festival Orchestra returns to the mission on July 26 with a program showcasing the evolution of the classical style.

Symphonies by Mozart and Beethoven will be performed in full, and conductor Scott Yoo will lead a Notable Encounter from the stage. 8pm Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa, San Luis Obispo. $35$80. More info: 781-3009, bettina@ festivalmozaic.com, festivalmozaic.com.

FESTIVAL MOZAIC NOTABLE ENCOUNTER INSIGHT: BRAHMS’ ROMANTICISM Join cellist Jonah Kim on July 27 for an exploration of Brahms’ Clarinet Quintet, written when he returned to composing after retirement.

With its nods to Mozart and the classical realm, this work delivers the listener to a new romantic world. 4pm Temple Ner Shalom, 875 Laureate Ln., San Luis Obispo. $30-$40. More info: 7813009, bettina@festivalmozaic.com, festivalmozaic.com.

FESTIVAL MOZAIC CHAMBER SERIES: WINDS OF CHANGE On July 27 join festival artists for a program exploring the evolution of chamber music for woodwinds. 7:30pm Congregation Beth David, 10180 Los Osos Valley Rd., San Luis Obispo. $35-$75. More info: 7813009, bettina@festivalmozaic.com, festivalmozaic.com.

FESTIVAL MOZAIC FRINGE SERIES: THE JAZZ AGE Composer and pianist Stephen Prutsman leads a rollicking evening of jazz music and silent films from the jazz age, July 28. 7:30pm Fremont Theatre, 1035 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo. $36-$65. More info: 781-3009, bettina@festivalmozaic.com, festivalmozaic.com.

FESTIVAL MOZAIC NOTABLE ENCOUNTER INSIGHT: ON STAGE WITH STRAUSS On July 29, join Scott Yoo and other musicians on the stage to learn PHOTO COURTESY OF SANTA MARIA CIVIC THEATRE

more about Strauss’ Metamorphosen, which will be performed by the Festival Orchestra later this evening and is the signature piece for the 2017 Summer Festival. 5:30pm Cuesta College Cultural and Performingg Arts Center, CA-1, San Luis Obispo. $30-$50. More info: 781-3009, bettina@festivalmozaic.com, festivalmozaic.com.

FESTIVAL MOZAIC PICNIC DINNER Need a quick bite between shows on July 29? Join Festival friends for a quick and easy outdoor meal between events with a casual, laid-back picnic dinner featuring menu items from SLO Provisions. 6:30pm Cuesta College Cultural and Performingg Arts Center, CA-1, San Luis Obispo. $35-$45. More info: 781-3009, bettina@festivalmozaic. com, festivalmozaic.com.

FESTIVAL MOZAIC ORCHESTRA SERIES: METAMORPHOSIS Join the Festival Mozaic Orchestra on July 29 for the final orchestra concert of the season, featuring Strauss’ Metamorphosen, Copland’s Clarinet Concerto, and Mendelssohn’s Reformation Symphony.

8pm Cuesta College Cultural and Performingg Arts Center, CA-1, San Luis Obispo. $35-$80. More info: 7813009, bettina@festivalmozaic.com, festivalmozaic.com.

FESTIVAL MOZAIC NOTABLE ENCOUNTER BRUNCH: THE FRENCH CONNECTION Indulge the senses in this festive brunch on July 30 exploring French music with flutist Alice K. Dade.

10am Dallidet Adobe, 1185 Pacific St., San Luis Obispo. $100-$125. More info: 781-3009, bettina@festivalmozaic.com, festivalmozaic.com.

FESTIVAL MOZAIC CHAMBER SERIES: SCOTT YOO AND FRIENDS The 2017 season of Festival Mozaic comes to a close on July 30 with an afternoon of evocative music. 3pm Cuesta College Cultural and Performingg Arts Center, CA-1, San Luis Obispo. $35-$75. More info: 781-3009, bettina@festivalmozaic. com, festivalmozaic.com.

Festivals LIVE OAK MUSIC FESTIVAL June 16 through 18. Featuring Donovan Frankerreiter, Ozomatli, Jackie Greene, Paul Thorn, and more. Fri.: 2pm-midnight; Sat.: 8am-midnight: Sun.: 8am-8:30pm Live Oak Camp, Highway 154, Santa Barbara. $20-$130.

More info: 781-3030, info@liveoakfest. org, liveoakfest.org.

STONE SOUP MUSIC FESTIVAL The Annual Stone Soup Music festival and Street faire is designed to celebrate diversity through music, food, arts, and crafts. Aug. 27. Sat. 10am-9:30pm, and Sun. 11am-5pm Ramona Garden Park, N. 10th St., Grover Beach. Free. More info: 489-1488, office@aggbchamber.com.

LA GUITARRA CALIFORNIA FESTIVAL Sept. 22 through 24. Featuring 12 internationally aclaimed guitarists.

TImes vary Performingg Arts Center, 1 Grand Ave., San Luis Obispo.

Prices vary. More info: 756-4849, laguitarracalifornia.com.

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Funny and Furry Furry Tails with a Twist is the Santa Maria Civic Theatre’s summer production showing June 16 through 25 on Fridays and Saturdays at 7 p.m. and Saturdays and Sundays at 1:30 p.m. at the Santa Maria Civic Theatre, 1660 N. McClelland St., Santa Maria. More info: 922-4442 or smct.org.

JESSICA CHILDRESS s a former contestant on The Voice and is a featured singer with Allen Stone. See her live on May 28 at 7 p.m. Standing Sun LIVE, 92 2nd St., Buellton. $20 to $25. More info: 691-9413, evan@standingsunwines.com.

PRESQU’ILE WINERY presents their summer concert series featuring The California Honeydrops with The Tipsy Gypsies June 9 and Dustbowl Revival July 22. Call for times Presqu’ile Winery, 5391 Presqu’ile Dr., Santa Maria. More info: 937-8110, presquilewine.com.

tHeater and CoMedy A CONNCECTICUT YANKEE IN KING ARHTUR’S COURT through June 11.

Hank Morgan wakes up in the days of Camelot and King Arthur puts hims in charge of industrializing the kingdom due to his knowledge of technology.

Great American Melodrama, 1863 Front St., Oceano. More info: 4892499, manager@americanmelodrama. com, americanmelodrama.com.

FILM AND TV ACTING CLASSES through July 3. All ages and skill levels. Plus optional Hollywood showcases to meet and perform for agents and casting directors. Actor’s Edge, 1025 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo. $165-$175 per month. More info: (310) 910-1228, Act@ ActorsEdge.com, actorsedge.com.

LIBERATION - CAL POLY SPRING DANCE CONCERT May 24 through 26.

8pm Performing Arts Center, 1 Grand Ave., San Luis Obispo. $10-$15. More info: 756-4849, pacslo.org.

EVENTYR: NAUTICAL CIRCUS Pirates sail through the air in a comical, action-packed aerial mash-up of Pirates of Penzance and Twelfth Night, May 26 and 27. 7pm (doors open at 6:30) Clark Center, 487 Fair Oaks Ave., Arroyo Grande. $25 for adults; $20 for students, seniors and children. More info: 748-6245, suspendedmotionslo@ gmail.com, ewuspendedmotion.net.

MET LIVE IN HD: STRAUSS' DER ROSENKAVALIER The dream cast of Renée Fleming as the Marschallin and Elina Garanca as Octavian star in Strauss’s grandest opera. In his new production, Robert Carsen places the action at the end of the Habsburg Empire, underscoring the opera’s subtext. May 27. 2pm Performingg Arts Center, 1 Grand Ave., San Luis Obispo. $12-$22. More info: 756-4849, Performinggartscenter.slo@gmail.com, pacslo.org/calendar/event/met_live_in_ hd_strauss_der_rosenkavalier.

SHERLOCK HOLMES is a production by the Valley Christian Academy drama class students June 1 through June 2 at 7 p.m. First Baptist Church, 2970 Santa Maria Way, Santa Maria. $5.

PIPPIN June 2. Combines Fosse-style choreography with acrobatics circus acts. Pre-show lecture at 7pm; show at 8pm Christopher Cohan Center, 1 Grand Ave., San Luis Obispo. $60-$90. More info: 756-4849, calpolyarts.org.

STAGED READING: THE GREAT GOD PAN SLO Repertory Theatre’s Ubu’s Other Shoe Staged Reading presents The Great God Pan, by Amy Herzog, a contemporary drama about a journalist who is unexpectedly visited by a childhood friend, June 2 and 3. Fri.: 7pm; Sat.: 2 and 7pm San Luis Obispo Little Theatre, 888 Morro St., San Luis Obispo. $15.

More info: 786-2440, boxoffice@ slolittletheatre.org, slolittletheatre.org.

PAQUITA, KINGDOM OF THE SHADES, AND MOTHER GOOSE June 3. Presented

by Everybdoy can DANCE and the Santa Maria Civic Ballets. 7pm clarkcenter. org, 487 Oaks Ave., Arroyo Grande. $15$20. More info: 489-9444, boxoffice@ clarkcenter.org.

ACADEMY OF DANCE PRESENTS: INFUSION June 4. 6pm Spanos Theatre, 1 Grand Ave., San Luis Obispo. $17-$28.

More info: pacslo.org.

SUMMER DRAMA CAMP presents 101 Dalmations for children ages 4 to 14 June 12 through June 30 from 10 a.m. to noon Nipomo High School, 525 N. Thompson Ave., Nipomo. $150. More info: 929-5437, nipomorecreation.org.

THE TAVERN June 13 through Sept. 17.

An assortment of strange characters pass through a tavern on a stormy night. Various showtimes The Great

American Melodrama, 1863 Front St., Oceano. More info: 489-5539, manager@americanmelodrama.com, americanmelodrama.com.

THE KARAOKE KID June 15 through Sept. 16. Daniel dosen’t fit in and is bullied by other kids after moving to Pismo Beach from the East Coast, until an old master teaches him to fight back with karaoke. Great American Melodrama, 1863 Front St., Oceano. More info: 489-2499, manager@americanmelodrama.com, americanmelodrama.com.

BEAUTY AND THE BEAST is the classic Disney musical set to the stage showing June 15 through July 2. 8 p.m. Solvang Festival Theater, 420 2nd St., Solvang.

More info: 922-8313, pcpa.org.

FURRY TAILS WITH A TWIST is the Santa Maria Civic Theatre’s summer production showing June 16 through 25 on Fridays and Saturdays at 7 p.m. and Saturdays and Sundays at 1:30 p.m. Santa Maria Civic Theatre, 1660 N. McClelland St., Santa Maria. More info: 922-4442, smct.org.

OLIVER! The Tony Award-winning musical taking place in Victorian England, based on the Charles Dickens’ novel, Oliver Twist, June 16 through July 9. Thurs.-Sat.: 7pm; Sat. and Sun.: 2pm San Luis Obispo Repertory Theatre, 888 Morro St., San Luis Obispo. $15$35. More info: 786-2440, boxoffice@ slolittletheatre.org, slolittletheatre.org.

THE GONDOLIERS June 17 and 18. Sat.: 7:30pm; Sun.: 3pm Cuesta College Culturual and Performingg Arts Center, CA-1, San Luis Obispo. $15. More info: 546-3198, cpactickets.cuesta.edu.

CAMP MELODRAMA - YOUNG KID’S CAMP July 17 through 28. For kids ages 7- to 12. Focuses on selfdiscipline, cooperation, and stage performance. 9am-1pm The Great American Melodrama, 1863 Front St., Oceano. $350. More info: 489-2499, americanmelodrama.com.

COASTAL DANCE AND MUSIC ACDEMY: CAN’T STOP THE FEELING June 24.

1 and 6pm Performing Arts Center, 1 Grand Ave., San Luis Obispo. $18-$30.

More info: 756-4849, pacslo.org.

HIP HOP DANCE CAMP teaches basic choreography and routines for kids and teanes ages 8 to 15 June 26 through June 30 from 1 to 3 p.m. Anderson Recreation Center – ARC, 125 W. Walnut Ave., Lompoc. $145. More info: 8758100, cityoflompoc.com/parks_rec/.

DRAMA CAMP: DISNEY’S LION KING, JR. lets kids participate in live theater and put on a show in six weeks. Auditions are held the first two weeks for the production, which shows Aug. 3 through Aug. 5 at 7 p.m. and Aug. 6 at 2 p.m.

The camp runs June 26 through Aug. 4 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Abel Moldonado Community Center, 600 S. McClelland St., Santa Maria. $180 to $216. More info: 925-0951, Ext. 2260.

FAMILY COMEDY MAGIC SHOW WITH CHRIS LOPEZ Chris Lopez is a member of the Magic Castle and an awardwinning magician. His show mixes magic and comedy. Part of the 2017 Summer Reading Program. June 27. 2pm Arroyo Grande Library, 800 W. Branch, Arroyo Grande. More info: 473-7163, osstaff@ slolibrary.org.

CHOIR CAMP: DISNEY’S LION KING, JR. will be part of the cast as members of the vocal ensemble but not have speaking parts in the production, which shows Aug. 3 through Aug. 5 at 7 p.m. and Aug. 6 at 2 p.m. The camp runs Tuesdays and Thursdays June 27 through Aug. 3 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Abel Maldonado Community Center, 600 S. McClelland St., Santa Maria. $100.

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LEND ME A TENOR THE MUSICAL is PCPA’s production of the musical adaptation of Ken Ludwig’s comedy, showing July 6 through 23. 8 p.m.

Solvang Festival Theater, 420 2nd St., Solvang. More info: 922-8313, pcpa.org.

OMNIPRESENT PUPPET THEATER Omnipresent Puppet Theater performances provide an unforgettable introduction for children to the magical art of puppetry. Part of the 2017 Summer Reading Program. July 13. 3pm Oceano Library, 1551 17th St., Oceano. More info: 474-7478, oestaff@slolibrary.org.

DOUBT: A PARABLE is a staged reading production by the Lompoc Civic Theatre on July 15 at 7:30 p.m. or July 16 at 2 p.m. Stone Pine Hall, 200 S. H St., Lompoc. More info: 735-2281, lbee.com.

NEWSIES THE MUSICAL PCPA’s production of the Disney musical happens July 19 through 22 at the Marian Theatre in Santa Maria and July 27 through Aug. 20 at the Solvang Festival Theater. 8 p.m. Solvang Festival Theater, 420 2nd St., Solvang. More info: 922-8313, pcpa.org.

SUMMER DRAMA CAMPS for ages 7 and older. Participants will perform A Midsummer Night’s Dream July 10 through July 14, The Three Musketeers July 17 though July 21, and Hamlet July 24 through July 28 from 10 a.m. to noon Nipomo High School, 525 N. Thompson Ave., Nipomo. Call for prices. More info: 929-5437, nipomorecreation.org.

SUMMER CONSERVATORY INTENSIVE July 31 through Aug. 4. For more experienced actors who want to explore audition technique, musical theatre, or Shakespeare. For ages

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12 to 17. Showcase performance on Aug. 6. 9am-2pm The Great American Melodrama, 1863 Front St., Oceano. $275. More info: 489-2499, americanmelodrama.com.

TWELFTH NIGHT PCPA’s production of Shakespeare’s play shows Aug. 16 through 19 at the Marian Theatre in Santa Maria and Aug. 24 through Sept.

10 at the Solvang Festival Theater. 8 p.m. Solvang Festival Theater, 420 2nd St., Solvang. More info: 922-8313, pcpa. org.

WALLY’S CAFE is the Lompoc Civic Theatre’s summer dinner theater production showing Aug. 26, Sept. 9, 22, 23, and Oct. 6 and 7. 5:30 p.m. The Mission Club, Lompoc. $55. More info: 735-2281, lbee.com.

FENCES is August Wilson’s acclaimed play showing Sept. 15 through Oct. 1.

1:30 or 7 p.m. Marian Theatre, 800 S. College, Santa Maria. More info: 9228313, pcpa.org.

THE PHANTOM OF THE MELODRAMA Sept. 21 through November 12. various showtimes The Great American Melodrama, 1863 Front St., Oceano. More info: 489-2499, manager@americanmelodrama.com, americanmelodrama.com.

SUMMER MOVIES TEEN MOVIE FRIDAYS featuring Legend of Tarzan on May 26 on 4 p.m. Altrusa Theater, 421 S McClelland St., Santa Maria. Free. More info: 925-0994, libraryyouth@cityofsantamaria.org, http://cityofsantamaria.org/library.

MOVIE NIGHT presents The Day After on July 10 from 5:30 to 7:30 Shepard Hall, 421 S McClelland St., Santa Maria. Free.

More info: 925-0994, libraryyouth@

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COlORfUl CUltURE The Guelaguetza Festival celebrates the culture of eight regions of Oaxaca with food, music, dance, art, and more on June 18 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Santa Maria Fairpark, 937 S. Thornburg St., Santa Maria. cityofsantamaria.org, cityofsantamaria. org/library.

WATCH A GREAT BOOK Free screening of a movie based on the non-fiction book Hidden Figures by Margot Lee Shetterly.

This movie is rated PG. June 7. 5:30pm SLO Library Community Room, 995 Palm St., San Luis Obispo. Free. More info: 781-1215, oostaff@slolibrary. org, slolibrary.evanced.info/signup/ EventCalendar.aspx.

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MOVIES IN THE PARK presents The Sandlot June 10 at Dusk Ryon Park, 800 W. Ocean Ave., Lompoc. Free. More info: 875-8100, lompocvalleyfestivals.com.

BUELLTON MOVIES IN THE PARK presents Despicable Me June 16, Goosebumps July 14, and Mary Poppins Aug. 11 on 7:30 p.m. Oak Park, 401 Sycamore Drive, Buellton. Free. More info: 688-1086.

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June 19. Featuring New York painter and portraitist, Kehinde Wiley. San Luis Obispo Museum of Art, 1010 Broad St., San Luis Obispo. $5-$7. More info: 543-8562, info@sloma.org, sloma.org.

SOLVANG MOVIES IN THE PARK with movies to be announced June 22, July 7, July 21, Aug. 4, and Aug 18 at 7:30 Solvang Park, Corner of Mission Drive and First Street, Solvang. More info: 688-7529, cityofsolvang.com/Activities.

MOVIES IN THE PARK shown monthly; visit website for titles. June 17, July 8, Aug. 19 at Dusk Various, Santa Maria.

Free. More info: 925-0951, Ext. 260, dsmitherman@cityofsantamaria.org, www.cityofsantamaria.org..

FREE MOVIE NIGHT AT KALYRA WINERY presents Pete’s Dragon on July 8 at 5:30 p.m., movie starts at 8 p.m. or dark Kalyra Winery, 343 N. Refugio Rd., Santa Ynez. Free. More info: 6938864, kalyramarketing@gmail.com, kalyrawinery.com.

TRAVELING LANTERN THEATRE COMPANY presents their summer play, The Ribbles Build a Residence, an interactive theater experience on July 14 at 2 p.m. Altrusa Theater, 421 S McClelland St., Santa Maria. Free.

More info: 925-0994, libraryyouth@ cityofsantamaria.org, cityofsantamaria. org/library.

SLOMA FILM NIGHT: SOL LEWITT Sol LeWitt’s artwork often involved simple ideas, communicated simply—he often faxed instructions to a museum or gallery as to how they were to create a piece—yet LeWitt’s instructions generate astounding visual and intellectual complexity. July 17. 7pm San Luis Obispo Museum of Art, 1010 Broad St., San Luis Obispo. Suggested donation $5 members, $7 general. More info: 543-8562, info@sloma.org, sloma.org.

MOVIES IN THE PARK presents Little Giants Aug. 11 at Dusk Ryon Park, 800 W. Ocean Ave., Lompoc. Free. More info: 875-8100, lompocvalleyfestivals.com.

FREE MOVIE NIGHT AT KALYRA WINERY presents Saturday Night Fever fand includes wine for sale (for patrons 21 and up only), popcorn, and food truck

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Behind the baton stands the incredible and creative genius known as Dr. Brian Asher Alhadeff.

Brian brings to the POPS delightful and impeccable conducting skills with a warm sense of humor.

Mission Statement Striving to keep alive our rich American musical heritage, the LOMPOC POPS ORCHESTRA presents programs that feature Broadway hits, great musical, well-known Jazz pieces, Big Band favorites, popular television and movie themes, western classics, a little bit of Gospel, timeless Christmas compositions and wonderful patriotic selections.

One is also likely to hear an occasional Opera aria or short and recognizable classical selection! And of course, there’s always a surprise or two up the conductor’s sleeves…

LOMPOC POPS ORCHESTRA

P.O. Box 1372 | Lompoc, CA 93438 (805) 735-6463 | www.lompocpopsorchestra.org

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Performances take place four times a year at Lompoc’s beautiful

First United Methodist Church.

What’s to Hear?

What’s Up Doc? Dr. Alhadeff has put together an amazing program for the final concert of the 2016-2017 season which is scheduled for Monday evening at 7:30 pm on June 19, 2017. The venue is Lompoc’s beautiful First United Methodist Church located at 925 North “F” Street in downtown Lompoc.

Part of the program will highlight western hits and patrons will be treated to a cameo appearance of the ever-popular “Territorial Law” quartet performing “Ghost Riders in the Sky” among other audience favorites.

Ticket prices are $20 for general admission and $5 for full-time students of all ages with Student ID card shown at the door. Children 12 and under are admitted free. Tickets may be purchased by calling 805-735-6463.

Additional information can be found on THE POPS web page: www.lompocpopsorchestra.org

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Every concert is a unique experience as patrons hear their favorites played by a full orchestra.

That may include such pieces as Somewhere In Time, In the Mood, Schindler’s List, Nessum Marie Barlow

Dorma (Tuandot), Beer Barrel Polka, The Washington Post March, Carmen Overture, as well as excerpts from West Side Story, Oklahoma, Annie, Sound of Music and many others.

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Accomplished soloists often grace the stage with their broad range of talent.

Unique to the Lompoc Pops… …The conductor is always open to requests! If the music is available for orchestra and falls within the guidelines

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Recognition!

How Can I Help?

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also highlighted as most outstanding musical group by the Chamber of Commerce.

cover the cost. Although board members work for free, musicians are compensated and then there’s the venue, publicity, concert programs, and music royalties in order to make each and every concert a memorable event.

Thus, patron sponsorship is a critical aspect in keeping THE POPS alive. Everything from a simple donation of $50 to a Corporate sponsorship of $10,000 – all are welcomed!

It’s those donations that keep the doors open.

Donations of all shapes and sizes may be sent to: THE LOMPOC POPS ORCHESTRA PO Box 1372 Lompoc, CA 93438

Thank You for Voting Lompoc Pops Orchestra Favorite Musical Event for the 10th Year!

If you wish to know more about how your estate can assist, please feel free to call either Dr. Brian Asher Alhadeff at 805-541-5369 or THE POPS Board President, Tony Fox at 805733-1848.

We’d Love to Have You on Our Email List!

Be in the know before everyone else! Become a part of THE POPS ORCHESTRA family and for no charge we’ll send you information on upcoming concerts, soloists, mini group

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HAPPENINGS from page 26 food on Aug. 12 at 7:45 p.m., movie starts at 8 p.m. or dark Kalyra Winery, 343 N. Refugio Rd., Santa Ynez. Free.

More info: 693-8864, kalyramarketing@ gmail.com, kalyrawinery.com.

SLOMA FILM NIGHT: CRAFT IN AMERICA: FAMILY This installment of the award-winning series Craft in America explores the creative environments and personal dynamics of four families of craft artists and looks at the age-old debate of nature versus nurture. Aug. 21. 7pm San Luis Obispo Museum of Art, 1010 Broad St., San Luis Obispo.

Suggested donation $5 members, $7 general. More info: 543-8562, info@ sloma.org, sloma.org.

SUMMER ART SLOMA DAY TRIP TO THE HAMMER MUSEUM Join SLOMA for a day trip to the Hammer Museum in West LA. The contemporary art museum is known for its artist-centric and progressive array of exhibitions and public programs.

Includes tour of Made in LA exhibition.

July 16. San Luis Obispo Museum of Art, 1010 Broad St., San Luis Obispo. $125 SLOMA for members, $140 general. More info: 543-8562, info@ sloma.org, sloma.org.

SLOMA EXHIBITION: SIX SQUARED The San Luis Obispo Museum of Art presents Six Squared, an exhibition of traditional print media by the Central Coast Printmakers on view in the McMeen Gallery from through May 28.

11am-5pm San Luis Obispo Museum of Art, 1010 Broad St., San Luis Obispo.

Admission is free, donations welcome.

More info: 543-8562, info@sloma.org, sloma.org.

TRIVETS, STEAMERS AND SPARE FORKS through June 30. During the months of May and June, Linnaea’s Café will host an exhibit of found-object assemblage art and bricolage by local artist Janelle Younger. Linnaea’s Cafe, 1110 Garden St., San Luis Obispo. Free.

More info: 541-5888, linnaeascafeslo@ gmail.com, linnaeas.com.

SAND, SEA, AND SKY by Patti Everett, through June 2. Non-manipulated photographs and watercolor mixed media on paper lead you on a journey of color, mood, texture and surprises. Patti Everett, Coldwell Banker 1234 Monterey St. #110, San Luis Obispo. More info: (818) 219-7778, cfineart@pacbell.net, cfineart.net.

BY THE SEA - PATRICIA GRIFFIN Patricia Griffin is an expressive ceramist whose unique work captures the natural beauty of the Central Coast, through July 2. 11am-5pm San Luis Obispo Museum of Art, 1010 Broad St., San Luis Obispo. Admission is free, donations welcome. More info: 543-8562, info@ sloma.org, sloma.org.

GALA CENTER GALLERY Open for Earthscapes by John Shaw and Sam Bonifas on display through June 9.

GALA Center Gallery, 1060 Palm St., San Luis Obispo. More info: 550-0348, ethellanders@charter.net, galacc.org.

THE NATURAL WORLD Special exhibit by San Luis Obispo High School students through May 29. Art Central, 1329 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo. Free.

More info: 747-4200, artcentral93401@ gmail.com.

50TH ANNUAL HIGH SCHOOL ART PORTFOLIO COMPETITION For the last fifty years, the San Luis Obispo Museum of Art has sponsored a spring high school portfolio competition, fostering meaningful creative endeavors among high school juniors and seniors throughout SLO County. May 18 through 29. 11am-5pm San Luis Obispo Museum of Art, 1010 Broad St., San Luis Obispo.

BRinGinG ThE TwAnG The Santa Barbara County Fair features carnival rides, live entertainment, delicious food, and exhibits July 12 through 16. John Michael Montgomery (pictured) performs on the main stage on July 14 at 7:30 p.m. at the Santa Maria Fairpark, 937 S. Thornburg St., Santa Maria. More info: 925-8824 or santamariafairpark.com.

More info: 543-8562, jkocsis@sloma. org, sloma.org.

BRUSHSTROKES 2017 California-wide Juried Exhibition through July 2. Juror David Limrite. San Luis Obispo Museum of Art, 1010 Broad St., San Luis Obispo.

More info: 543-8562, rsaliklis@sloma. org, sloma.org.

STUDIO PROJECT: FLY SWATTER PAINTING Try a new way to splatter paint—using fly swatters! Put these to use by flinging fun colored paints onto paper. What wacky patterns can you make? May 23 through 29. 10am-5pm San Luis Obispo Children’s Museum, 1010 Nipomo St., San Luis Obispo.

Admission. More info: 545-5874, info@ slocm.org, slocm.org.

THE WILDLING MUSEUM presents KidKraft, a series of monthly art classes for children to create nature-inspired crafts or environmentally friendly projects, every second Saturday at 2 p.m. Wildling Museum of Art and Nature, 1511-B Mission Drive, Solvang.

THE SANTA YNEZ VALLEY ARTS ASSOCIATION presents the 2nd Saturday Artisans series every second Saturday from Noon to 5 p.m. Santa Ynez Valley Grange, 2374 Alamo Pintado, Los Olivos. More info: 688-7338, santaynezvalleyarts.org.

THE C GALLERY presents painter Debra Sievers and ceramic artist Lindy Kern through June 14. Call for times The C Gallery, 466 Bell St., Los Alamos.

Free. More info: 344-3807, connie@ thecgallery, thecgallery.com.

THE PASTELS OF SPRING features work by pastel artists Kris Buck and Deborah Breedon showing through May. Call for times Gallery Los Olivos, 2920 Grand Ave.. More info: 688-7517, gallerylosolivos.com.

ELVERHOJ MUSEUM OF HISTORY AND ART presents an opening reception for Looking West: Contemporary Sculpture

by Neil Goodman on May 27 from 4 to 6 p.m. Elverhoj Museum of History and Art, 1624 Elverhoy Way, Solvang. Free. More info: 686-1211, elverhoj.org.

PAINT IN THE VINEYARD for amateur or professional painters May 28 through

May 29 from 10:30 to 1 p.m. Lincourt Vineyards, 1711 Alamo Pintado Road, Solvang. $65. More info: 990-2105, www.gypsystudiosart.com.

CENTRAL COAST WATERCOLOR SOCIETY MONTHLY PROGRAM MEETING Paso Robles artist Janice Pluma will discuss and present examples of methods for adding texture to acrylic and mixed media art, providing an overview of commercial texture products, different texturing tools, and the use of unexpected ingredients. May 30.

6:30pm: social time; 7pm: meeting/ demonstration San Luis Obispo United Methodist Church (Wesley Bldg), 1515 Fredericks St., San Luis Obispo. Free.

More info: 439-0295, arttrekfineart@ gmail.com, ccwsart.com.

SLOMA ART AT HIGH NOON LECTURE: DAVID LIMRITE Bring your lunch and enjoy a feast for the eyes with Art at High Noon, an art appreciation program for working adults. On June 1 SLOMA welcomes figurative artist and Brushstrokes 2017 exhibition juror David Limrite. Noon San Luis Obispo Museum of Art, 1010 Broad St., San Luis Obispo.

Free. More info: 543-8562, info@sloma. org, sloma.org.

EDGE OF NATURE Central coast artist Jonathan Gaetke exhibits his plein-air oil paintings. Artist reception June 2 6-9pm. Show runsJune 2 through Aug. 25. 6-9pm Frame Works, 339 Marsh St., San Luis Obispo. Free. More info: 5429000, greg@sloart.com, sloart.com.

OIL PAINT STICK BOOT CAMP WITH DAVID LIMRITE In this workshop, participants will explore basic techniques and unleash the power of oil paint sticks as they work from the figure and portrait. Students will discover paint sticks’ versatile, direct, immediate, and expressive potential.

June 2 through 4. 9AM–4PM San Luis Obispo Museum of Art, 1010 Broad St., San Luis Obispo. $325 members/$375 non-members. More info: 543-8562, info@sloma.org, sloma.org.

LIGHTEN UP The Central Coast Craftmakers’ juried exhibition Lighten Up is on display June 2 through July

Summer Guide 2017 30. A public reception will take place on June 2 from 6-9pm. 11am-5pm San Luis Obispo Museum of Art, 1010 Broad St., San Luis Obispo. Admission is free, donations welcome. More info: 5438562, info@sloma.org, sloma.org.

MEET THE ARTISTS RECEPTION View paintings, photography, amd tie dye hangings all created by PathPoint Participants from 5 Cities. Meet the artists behind the art during this special event! Art will be available for purchase.

June 2. 3-5pm Tri Counties Regional Center, 3450 Broad St. #111, San Luis Obispo. Free. More info: 473-9582, laurie.magorian@pathpoint.org.

FUSED GLASS WORKSHOP FOR ADULTS Create your own amazing work of art using glass with instructor Sheri Klein on June 3. For adults, space is limited, pre-registration required. 2pm San Luis Obispo Library, 995 Palm St., San Luis Obispo. Free. More info: 781-5989, mmatta@slolibrary.org.

BOOK BURSTS Create fanciful book art from repurposed books. Registration is required. Register at slolibrary.org. June 3. 2pm Arroyo Grande Library, 800 W Branch, Arroyo Grande. More info: 4737164, mholland@slolibrary.org.

ANIMALS A TO Z IS variety of artwork will highlight aardvarks to zebras and everything in between starting June 10.

Call for times The Wildling Museum of Art and Nature, 1511-B Mission Drive, Solvang. More info: 688-1082, info@ wildlingmuseum.org, wildlingmuseum.org.

DAY TRIP TO THE GETTY CENTER Join SLOMA for a day trip to the Getty Center.

Travelers will also enjoy an exclusive docent-led tour and a cafe voucher. June 11. San Luis Obispo Museum of Art, 1010 Broad St., San Luis Obispo. $125 members, $140 general. More info: 5438562, eellis@sloma.org, sloma.org.

THE LOS PADRES ARTIST GUILD GARDEN AND STUDIO TOUR features six working studios, 30 artists and various kinds of fine art on June 18 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Various, Santa Maria Valley. $10 for a tour book. More info: 9343433, lospadresartistguild.com.

ELVERHOJ MUSEUM OF HISTORY AND ART presents the Solstice Sundowner Benefit Party on June 17. Call for times

Elverhoj Museum of History and Art, 1624 Elverhoy Way, Solvang. More info: 686-1211, elverhoj.org.

ARTS ALIVE DAY offers free one-hour classes in music, dance, theatre, and visual arts for ages 12 to 17 June 24 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Abel Maldonado Community Youth Center, 600 S. McClelland St., Santa Maria. More info: 925-0951, youthartsalive.org.

SCRAPBOOKING for both the beginner and experienced. All supplies are included. Participants must bring a large selection of photo of holidays, family, school, pets, etc. to cut, color and paste June 26 through June 27 from 10:30 a.m. to noon and July 13 through July 14 from 2 to 3:30 p.m.

Anderson Recreation Center – ARC, 125 W. Walnut Ave., Lompoc. $25 to $30.

More info: 875-8100, cityoflompoc.com/ parks_rec/.

ARTS ALIVE MONTH offers free weekly classes Mondays through Fridays in music, dance, theatre and visual arts, for ages 12 to 17 June 26 through July 21 from 2 p.m to 6 p.m. Abel Maldonado Community Youth Center, 600 S. McClelland St., Santa Maria. Free. More info: 925-0951, youthartsalive.org.

SLOMA ART AT HIGH NOON: LEON BORENSZTEIN Bring your lunch and enjoy a feast for the eyes with Art at High Noon, an art appreciation program for working adults. On July 6 SLOMA welcomes photographer Leon Borensztein to discuss his exhibition, Sharon. Noon San Luis Obispo Museum of Art, 1010 Broad St., San Luis Obispo. Free. More info: 5438562, info@sloma.org, sloma.org.

LEON BORENSZTEIN: SHARON Leon Borensztein took photographs throughout the life of his disabled daughter; these black and white images highlight the harsh realities and beautiful nuances of caring for those with disabilities. July 7 through Aug. 27. 11am–5pm San Luis Obispo Museum of Art, 1010 Broad St., San Luis Obispo. Admission is free, donations appreciated. More info: 5438562, jkocsis@sloma.org, sloma.org.

NEW ACQUISITIONS TO THE PERMANENT COLLECTION The San Luis Obispo Museum of Art is pleased to announce an exhibition of new

acquisitions to the Permanent Collection, July 7 through Aug. 27. San Luis Obispo Museum of Art, 1010 Broad St., San Luis Obispo. Admission is free, donations appreciated. More info: 543-8562, jkocsis@sloma.org, sloma.org.

KIDKRAFT DAY is a monthly art class for kids of all ages the second Saturday of each month at 2 p.m. The Wildling Museum, 1511-B Mission Dr., Solvang. $5. More info: 686-8315, jessica@ wildlingmuseum.org, wildlingmuseum.org.

DROP-IN WATERCOLOR PAINTING Whether you’re a new beginner or a seasoned painter, this is the perfect place to join a fun group of fellow artists to paint in a museum. Everything required for your day of painting is provided. Sundays, July 9, 16, 23, 30. 11=am-1:30pm San Luis Obispo Museum of Art, 1010 Broad St., San Luis Obispo. $25 members, $29 general per class. Includes all materials.. More info: 543-8562, info@sloma.org, sloma.org.

YOUTH POTTERY for kids ages 8-12.

Learn to make food safe dishes, yard art, sculpture work and more. A $10 material fee payable to instructor first day of class is required. Classes are offered Fridays through June 9, June 16 through July 14, and July 21 through Aug. 18 from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m.

Grogan Park, Santa Maria. $30.50 to $37.50. More info: 925-0951, Ext. 2260, cityofsantamaria.org/register.

SLOMA AART AT HIGH NOON LECTURE: PRESERVING THE ART OF THE CENTRAL COAST Bring your lunch and enjoy a feast for the eyes with Art at High Noon, an art appreciation program for working adults. On Aug. 3 SLOMA curator Ruta Saliklis will give visitors a guided tour of SLOMA’s Permanent Collection. Noon San Luis Obispo Museum of Art, 1010 Broad St., San Luis Obispo. Admission is free, donations welcome. More info: 5438562, info@sloma.org, sloma.org.

NIXED MEDIA: FOCUS ON IMAGE TRANSFER TECHNIQUES Discover exciting new ways to add texture and mystery to painterly compositions with a variety of image transfer techniques.

Drawing on varied sources like personal

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Do ThE Bon oDoRi The Guadalupe Buddhist Church’s annual Obon Festival is the celebration of Japanese culture including food and bon odori dancing on July 23. More info: guadalupebuddhistchurch.org. www.santamariasun.com • May 25 - June 1, 2017 • Sun • 31

Summer Guide 2017 HAPPENINGS from page 31 snapshots, learn how to skillfully blend images into a painted surface. Sept. 15 through 17. 9am–4pm San Luis Obispo Museum of Art, 1010 Broad St., San Luis Obispo. $275 members / $299 nonmembers. More info: 543-8562, info@ sloma.org, sloma.org.

SEEN AND HEARD Sept. 28 through Oct. 22. Curated by Lena Rushing. Studios on the Park, 1130 Pine St., Paso Robles. More info: 238-9800, sasha@studiosonthepark. org, studiosonthepark.org.

SPORTS, RECREATION, SURF, AND SAND SLO PING PONG CLUB through June 20.

The Ping Pong club in San Luis meets three times a week. It is recreational and competitive. Sun. 4pm, Tues. and Thurs.

7:00 Ludwick Gym, 864 Santa Rosa, San Luis Obispo. Free. More info: 781-0641, stuckonscience@hotmail.com.

KIDS AIKIDO CLASSES FOR AGES 7-12 through June 30. Fun, focus, and peaceful power for boys and girls ages 7-12. Martial arts techniques, tumbling, and body awareness skills help kids learn to handle bullies without becoming one. Family discounts available. 4-5pm AikidoSLO at Budo Ryu, 3536 S. Higuera, San Luis Obispo. $75 a month. More info: 544-8866, aikidoslo@mac.com, aikidosanluisobispo.com.

RESTORATIVE YOGA CLASS Do you have excess stress building up? Can’t quiet your mind? Feeling like the weight of the world is on your shoulders? Try a restorative yoga class at SLO Wellness.

May 25. 5:30pm SLO Wellness Center, 1428 Phillips L.n, San Luis Obispo. $10. More info: 543-8688, kelsey@ slowellness.com.

RESTORATIVE YOGA CLASS WITH HEATHER FRANCHINO Restorative yoga is the centering of your breath and body-aligning the physical and mental by practicing stillness or gentle movement for extended periods of time. May 25. RSVP, limited space. 5:30pm SLO Wellness Center, 1428 Phillips Lane, Ste. 300, San Luis Obispo. $10. More info: 543-8688, monica@slowellness.com.

YOGA EVENT FOR MOTHERS features a free Gentle Yoga class for mothers.

This is a special invitation to all current Yoga for Mankind members to bring their mother, daughter or son to this special yoga class on May 28 at 2 p.m. Yoga for Mankind Studio, 130 N Broadway St Ste B, Orcutt. Free. More info: 6806542, vicki@yogaformankind.com, yogaformankind.com.

RUNNING CLINIC June 3. Whether you are an avid runner or just a beginner, we have the class for you. Running Coach, Tim Bailey, will be hosting a running clinic for SLO Wellness patients and friends. Everyone will start off by running over to Cal Poly Track at 8am. 8am SLO Wellness Center, 1428 Phillips Lane, San Luis Obispo. Free. More info: 543-8688, kelsey@slowellness.com.

AMPSURF LEARN TO SURF CLINIC Volunteers needed on June 3 to help disabled veterans, adults, and children focus on their abilities, not their disabilities. AmpSurf’s vision is that all people with disabilities will experience the freedom of adaptive sports without limitations. 7:15am Addie St. (Park Avenue parking lot), google.com/maps/@35.1390949,120.6409139,765a,35y,270h/ data=!3m1!1e3, Pismo Beach. Free.

More info: 773-0302, surf@ampsurf.org, ampsurf.org.

COUNTRY BIKE TREK hosted by Santa Ynez Valley People Helping People (PHP) in the Santa Ynez Valley. Choose from a

30- or 50-mile ride on June 9 through June 11 Call for locations, Santa Ynez.

More info: 686-0295, erica@syvphp.org, winecountrybiketrek.com..

FAMILY DAY AT THE RANCH shows participants it takes to run a wild horse sanctuary including feeding, grooming, and more on June 10 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Return to Freedom, PO Box 926, Lompoc. Call for prices. More info: 7379246, events@returntofreedom.org, returntofreedom.org.

SOCCER CAMP with the coaching staff at Cabrillo High School for children and teens ages 7 to 17 years old June 12 to June 15 3 to 5 p.m. Riverbend Park Soccer Field, McLaughlin Road & A Street, Lompoc. $40. More info: 8758100, cityoflompoc.com/parks_rec/.

VOLLEYBALL CAMP teaches kids and teens ages 7 to 17 years old to pass, dig, spike, and block June 12 through June 15 from 5 TO 6:45 P.M. Cabrillo High School Gym, 4350 Constellation Rd., Lompoc. $40. More info: 875-8100, cityoflompoc.com/parks_rec/.

WRESTLING CAMP teaches fundamentals including take downs, escapes, and pinning for 7 to 17 year olds June 12 through June 15 from 4:30 to 6 p.m. Cabrillo High School Gym, 4350 Constellation Rd., Lompoc. $40.

More info: 875-8100, cityoflompoc.com/ parks_rec/.

JUNIOR FIREFIGHTERS CAMP is a hands on lesson in the life and work of a fire fighter June 12 through June 15 from 1 to 4 p.m. Lompoc Fire Station #1, 115 S. G St., Lompoc. $45 to $54.

More info: 875-8100, cityoflompoc.com/ parks_rec/.

YOUTH BASKETBALL CAMP teaches individual skills including dribbling, passing, defense, and more for children in grades first through sixth June 12 through June 15 from 9 a.m to noon Nipomo High School, 525 N. Thompson Ave., Nipomo. $65. More info: 929-5437, nipomorecreat ion.org.

SUMMER CAMP includes arts and crafts, pool days, and special field trips June 12 through Aug. 11 from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Nipomo High School, 525 N. Thompson Ave., Nipomo. $50. More info: 929-5437, nipomorecreation.org.

CHALLENGER BRITISH SOCCER CAMP for children ages 3 to 16 July 12 through July 18 from 9 a.m. to noon and for children 6 to 16 from 9 a.m. to noon Sunny Fields Park, 900 Alamo Pintado Road, Solvang. $105 to $166. More info: 688-7529, cityofsolvang.com.

SUMMER DAY CAMP features weekly themed activities to local water parks, climbing gym, and more activities for ages 6 to 12 from June 12 through Aug. 11 from 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Buellton Recreational Center, 301 2nd St., Buellton. $60 to $180. More info: 688-1086.

SAND VOLLEYBALL CAMP for ages 8 to 18 with Olympic gold medalist Todd Rogers June 13 through June 29 from 10:30 a.m. to noon Sunny Fields Park, 900 Alamo Pintado Road, Solvang. $150.

More info: 688-7529, cityofsolvang.com.

SAND VOLLEYBALL CAMP for ages 8 to 18 with Olympic gold medalist Todd Rogers June 13 through June 29 from 10:30 a.m. to noon Sunny Fields Park, 900 Alamo Pintado Road, Solvang. $150.

More info: 688-7529, cityofsolvang.com.

SAFE AND STRONG ALL SUMMER LONG offer children free recreational activities at several locations throughout Santa Maria. Lunch is served; activities includ games, crafts, sports, and music. Drop in format lets families set their own schedule and allow children to arrive and leave at any time. Program takes place June 11 through Aug. 11 Mondays through Fridays from More info: 9250951, Ext. 2260, cityofsantamaria.org/

register.

SPUDBALL CAMP teaches fielding, throwing, running, and more for ages 3-6, with parents encourage to participate June 19 through June 29 from 5:15 to 6:15 p.m. Briar Creek Park, 2000 Briar Creek Way, Lompoc. $40 to $48. More info: 875-8100, cityoflompoc. com/parks_rec/.

SUMMER DROP IN PLAYGROUND PROGRAM includes arts and crafts, sports, tournaments, excursions, and more June 19 through Aug. 4 from 12:30 p.m. to 5:15 p.m. Anderson Recreation Center – ARC, 125 W. Walnut Ave., Lompoc. $15. More info: 875-8100, cityoflompoc.com/parks_rec/.

SPUDBALL CAMP teaches fielding, throwing, running, and more for ages 3-6, with parents encourage to participate June 19 through June 29 from 5:15 to 6:15 p.m. Briar Creek Park, 2000 Briar Creek Way, Lompoc. $40 to $48. More info: 875-8100, cityoflompoc. com/parks_rec/.

PICNIC IN THE PARK is the Foodbank of Santa Barbara County’s summer lunch program, which helps feed kids who might otherwise go hungry in Santa Maria. Volunteers needed June 19 through Aug. 4 from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Picnic in the Park, Santa Maria.

Free. More info: 937-3422, lbailey@ foodbanksbc.org.

TEEN TRAILS takes students in grades 7 through 12 on different hikes each month. Hike on Johnson Trail on June 21 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Avila Sea Caves on July 19 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., and the Cloister Walk on Aug. 5 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Varies, Santa Maria. More info: 925-0951, Ext. 2260, cityofsantamaria. org/register.

TEEN TREKS takes students in grades 7 through 12 on various day trips. Visit Ocean Kayak Adventure on June 22 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Cloud 10 Jump Gym on June 29 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Ice Skating on July 13 from noon to 5 p.m., Avila Beach on July 20 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., and Rancho Bowl on July 27 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Santa Maria. More info: 925-0951, Ext. 2260, cityofsantamaria. org/register.

RELAY FOR LIFE is the signature fundraiser for the American Cancer Society on June 24 at 10 a.m. Santa Maria Fairpark, 937 S. Thornburg St., Santa Maria. More info: 925-8824, acsevents.org/site/TR/RelayForLife/ RFLCY17CA?pg=entry&fr_id=79004.

CAL SKATE ROLLER DERBY BOUT takes on Hidden City Roller Derby on June 24 at 3 p.m. Santa Maria Fairpark, 937 S. Thornburg St., Santa Maria. More info: 925-8824, santamariafairpark.com/ events.

SYV POLO CLASSIC invites guests to dress for the occasion, with creative hats for the ladies encouraged on June 24 from 11 a.m. Piocho Ranch at Happy Canyon Vineyard, 1100 Secretariat Drive, Santa Ynez. Free to $60. More info: 686-0295, erica@syvphp.org, syvpoloclassic.com.

HOOF N BOOTS HORSEBACK RIDING CAMP teaches horseback riding, horsemanship, mounted games, vaulting, and more for ages 5 to 12 June 26 through June 30 and July 31 through Aug. 4 from 9 a.m to noon 195 Refugio Road, Santa Ynez. $225. More info: 6887529, cityofsolvang.com/Activities.

JUNIOR FIREFIGHTERS CAMP is structured like a real fire academy and teaches children ages 8 to 12 about the career of a firefighter. Learn skills needed to make rescues, basic EMT procedures, and more from June 26 through June 29 from 9 a.m. to noon and 1 to 4 p.m. Abel Maldonado Community Youth Center, 600 S. McClelland St., Santa Maria. $60 to

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$74. More info: 925-0951, Ext. 2260, cityofsantamaria.org/register.

FREE SWIM DAYS enjoy using the playground, going down the slide, floating in the inner tubes, and more on July 3 and Aug. 11. Call for times Aquatic Center (packet pick up), 207 W. College, Lompoc. Free. More info: 8752703, cityoflompoc.com/parks_rec/.

LOMPOC YOUTH THEATER provides instruction for dancing, singing, and acting and will perform Legally Blonde The Musical on July 21 through July 22 and July 28 and July 29 (call for times). Camp takes place July 5 through July 28 from 9 a.m. to noon Anderson Recreation Center – ARC, 125 W. Walnut Ave., Lompoc. $325 to $350.

More info: 875-8100, cityoflompoc.com/ parks_rec/.

PRE BASKETBALL teaches basics of basketball for ages 3 to 4 July 6 through July 27 from 4 to 4:45 p.m.

Buellton Recreation Center, 301 2nd St., Buellton. $38. More info: 688-7529, parksandrec@cityofsolvang.com, cityofsolvang.com/Activities.

SUMMER YOUTH BASKETBALL LEAGUE teaches basketball skills and teamwork ideals for grades first through eighth with games on Saturdays from July 8 through Aug. 25. Call for times Recreation and Parks Department Administrative Office, 615 South McClelland St., Santa Maria. $38 to $45. More info: 925-0951, Ext. 2263, @dsmitherman@cityofsantamaria.org, cityofsantamaria.org.

BASKETBALL CAMP teaches the fundamentals of basketball including dribbling, passing, and shooting for 4 and 5 year olds July 10 through July 20 from 5:30 to 6:25 p.m. and for 6 and 7 year olds from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.

Anderson Recreation Center – ARC, 125 W. Walnut Ave., Lompoc. $40 to $48.

More info: 875-8100, cityoflompoc.com/ parks_rec/.

SLO TRIATHLON 38th Annual SLO Triathlon, July 23. Register online at slotriathlon.org. Solo and team options available. Volunteers needed! Sinsheimer Park, 900 Southwood Dr., San Luis Obispo.

Cost: $80/person, $145/team. More info: 781-7305, rogden@slocity.org.

LITTLE KICKERS SOCCER CAMP teaches kids ages 3 to 6 years old to kick, pass, goalie and transition the ball from July 24 through Aug. 3 from 5:15 to 6:15 p.m. Riverbend Park, McLaughlin Road & A Street, Lompoc. $40 to $48.

More info: 875-8100, cityoflompoc.com/ parks_rec/.

JUNIOR POLICE CAMP provides information and hands on demonstrations of the tools that police use in their job on a day-to-day basis for kids ages 8 to 12 from June 19 to June 21 from 9 a.m. to noon and July 10 through July 12 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Lompoc Police Department, 107 Civic Center Plaza, Lompoc. $45 to $54.

More info: 875-8100, cityoflompoc.com/ parks_rec/.

KIDZ LOVE SOCCER for kids 3 to 10 years old June 27 through Aug. 8. Call for times Nipomo High School, 525 N. Thompson Ave., Nipomo. $75. More info: 929-5437, nipomorecreation.org.

AMERICAN DOLL CAMP for children ages 6 to 12. Bring an American Girl doll on Aug. 1 through Aug. 2 from 1 to 3 p.m. Legion Wing, 1745 Mission Drive, Solvang. $65. More info: 688-7529, http://www.cityofsolvang.com/Activities.

LOMPOC SPRINT TRIATHLON includes swim, bike, and run heats on Aug. 5. First heat starts at 8 a.m. Aquatic Center (packet pick up), 207 W. College, Lompoc. $50 to $90. More info: 8752703, cityoflompoc.com/parks_rec/.

PRE-SOCCER for ages 3 to 4 Aug. 10 throug Aug. 31 from 4 to 4:45 p.m.

PHOTO COURTESY OF DAVE STAMEY

SEE STAmEy lIvE The Dana Adobe Cultural Center presents a fundraiser concert event featuring Dave Stamey live on July 20 at 4 p.m. at the Dana Adobe, 671 S. Oakglen Ave., Nipomo. More info: 929-5679 or danaadobe.org.

Sunny Fields Park, 900 Alamo Pintado Road, Solvang. $38. More info: 6887529, cityofsolvang.com.

JUNIOR HIGH GIRL’S NIGHT OUT for grades 7 and 8 is a Movie Night at Regal Cinema on June 17 from 5 to 9 p.m., Movie Night at the drive in on July 17 from 7 to 11 p.m., and a back-to-school makeover on Aug. 19 from 5 to 8 p.m.

Varies, Santa Maria. Free. More info: cityofsantamaria.org/register.

ANNUAL SKATE PARK COMPETITION is open to skaters ages 7 years and up on Aug. 18 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Skate Park, 305 W College Ave, Lompoc. Free.

More info: 875-8100, cityoflompoc.com/ parks_rec/.

NATURE AND THE OUTDOORS NATURE BOAT CRUISE May 27. Learn about the history and mystery hidden below the water as well as the flora, and fauna living in the park. Call the registration office to sign up. 16 seat limit. Meet at Marina launch ramp docks.

Rain cancels event. 9:15-11:15am Lopez Lake, 6800 Lopez Dr., Arroyo Grande. $3-$6, plus park day use fee $10 per vehicle. More info: 788-2381, rwemple@ co.slo.ca.us.

SMOKEY BEAR CAMPFIRE SHOW May 27. This campfire show opens the season with a special guest. Rain cancels event.

8:30-9:30pm Lopez Lake, 6800 Lopez Dr., Arroyo Grande. Park day use fee $10 per vehicle. More info: 788-2381, rwemple@co.slo.ca.us.

BUG HOTEL Assemble a bug hotel from natural materials then place it in a quiet place in your garden. Which local spiders and insects will move in? May 27.

11am-3pm San Luis Obispo Children’s Museum, 1010 Nipomo St., San Luis Obispo. More info: 545-5874, info@slocm. org, slocm.org.

GOING BATTY AT CACHUMA LAKE is a chance to get an up-close look at bats in their natural habitat May 27. 7:45 to 8 p.m. Cachuma Lake Nature Center,

Highway 154, Santa Ynez. More info: 693-0691, sbparks.org.

SCENIC RAIL DAYTRIP ADVENTURE explores the Central Coast aboard two superbly restored mid-century pullman club cars on a trip from Santa Barbara to San Luis Obispo. Train runs June 3 through July 2 from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. $89. More info: 680-0397, terryinsb@hotmail.com, larail.com/ public/ccf/index.html.

NIPOMO SUMMER CAMP offers a variety of indoor and outdoor activities June 12 through Aug. 11 from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Nipomo High School, Olympic Hall, Room 21, 525 N Thompson Ave., Nipomo. $21 to $50. More info: 929-5437, nipomorecreation.org.

CIRCLE V RANCH CAMP offers traditional sleep-over camp activities for ages 7 to 13 with eight weekly themed sessions including Pirate Week, Space Week, Talent Show Week, and more June 27 through Aug. 25. Call for times Circle V Ranch Camp, 2550 Hwy 154, Santa Barbara. $450, scholarship funds available. More info: 323-224-6213, circlevranchcamp.org.

DEER PROGRAM—ANIMALS OF THE CENTRAL COAST Discovering the Environment through Education and Recreation (DEER) Program offers kids a hands-on experience to gain a respect and knowledge of the natural environment and its animals. Part of the 2017 Summer Reading Program.

June 30. 3pm Shell Beach Library, 230 Leeward Ave., Shell Beach. More info: 773-2263, olstaff@slolibrary.org.

DEER PROGRAM—ANIMALS OF THE CENTRAL COAST Discovering the Environment through Education and Recreation (DEER) Program offers kids a hands-on experience to gain a respect and knowledge of the natural environment and its animals. Part of the 2017 Summer Reading Program.

July 13. 3 pm San Miguel Library, 254 13th St., San Miguel. More info: 4673224, ogstaff@slolibrary.org.

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July 12th — July 16th, 2017 All Concerts are at 7:30pm and are FREE with Paid Fair Admission

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Gabriel “Fluffy” Iglesias

Wednesday, July 12

Thursday, July 13

John Michael Montgomery

Leann Rimes

Friday July 14

Saturday, July 15

For more information, visit our website www.santamariafairpark.com

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LOCAL LANDMARKS

THE SANTA MARIA VALLEY RAILWAY HISTORICAL MUSEUM features a locomotive, boxcar, caboose, railroad artifacts and diorama on the second and fourth Saturday of the month from Noon to 4 p.m. Santa Maria Transit Center, Miller and Boone Streets, Santa Maria. More info: 714-4927.

GUADALUPE CLEAN UP DAY is a community-wide efford to facilitate responsible disposal and recycling.

Acceptable items include bulky items such as sofas, scrap metal free of oil/gas, green waste such as yard trimmings, and comingled recyclable items.Bring proof of address and a matching bill on June 17 from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Kermit Mckenzie Junior High Schoo, 4710 W Main St, Guadalupe. Free.

More info: 242-7937.

LECTURES AND LEARNING SLO MOTION TOASTMASTERS through June 26. A supportive and positive learning experience in which members are empowered to develop communication and leadership skills.

11:45am America’s Job Center, 880 Industrial Way, San Luis Obispo. More info: 305-5615, josephjerwin@gmail. com, slomotion.toastmastersclubs.org.

PRESCHOOL ENROLLMENT The California State and First 5 programs will be holding early enrollment through June 30. Call for more information on how your 3-4 year old can qualify and the cities that we serve. Preschool enrollment, 3350 Education Dr., San Luis Obispo. More info: 782-7275, rmora@ slocoe.org.

CITIZENSHIP CLASSES through July 4. Learn about the U.S. citizenship application process, review civics and history materials, and practice the writing and reading portions of the exam. Bilingual. All materials covered in 8 classes. No fee and no registration required. 5:30-6:30pm San Luis Obispo Library Community Room, 995 Palm

St., San Luis Obispo. Free. More info: 781-4187, aastorga@slolibrary.org, slolibrary.org.

FREE ENGLISH TUTORING May 22 through July 17. Gratis Clases de Ingles. Call Michael Sanchez. Para mas informacion, llamar Michael Sanchez 534-113. 7-8:30 Literacy For Life, 992 Monterey St. Ste. C, San Luis Obispo.

Free. More info: info@sloliteracy.org.

INNER MOMENTUM WORKSHOP Everyone has inner momentum, but some may not know it yet. It is a core value or deep connection to something greater than yourself, from deep inside you, that can bring great growth and abundance. May 25. 5-8pm San Luis Business Center, 4251 S. Higuera, St.e 501, San Luis Obispo. $100 Before May 20, $125 after. More info: 602-7035, noworriesdan@gmail.com, eventbrite. com/e/inner-momentum-workshoptickets-34481591368.

POWERFUL TOOLS FOR CAREGIVERS WORKSHOP This workshop is designed to help family caregivers reduce stress, improve self-confidence, communicate feelings better, balance their lives, increase their ability to make tough decisions, and locate helpful resources. May 25 through June 29.

10am-12:30pm United Church of Christ, 11245 Los Osos Valley Rd., San Luis Obispo. $30 for book; scholarships available. More info: 534-9234, noreeno@coastcrc.org.

SPEAK FOR SUCCESS WORKSHOP Empower yourself, empower your business, and speak confidently.

Learn the art of public speaking.

This is an interactive workshop that welcomes the audience to practice their speech. May 26. Noon-1pm MCSC Headquarters, 71 Zaca Lane, Ste. 130, San Luis Obispo. Free. More info: 5951357, stacey@mcscorp.org, events. r20.constantcontact.com/register/eve nt?oeidk=a07ee45ffg74b65502a&llr= md4c6dtab.

THE BUELLTON LIBRARY presents ReadAloud, a play-reading group for adults, teens and children nine and up, every Friday from 4 to 5 p.m. Buellton Library, 140 W. Hwy 246, Buellton. Free.

More info: 688-3115.

HOW HEARING LOSS AFFECTS

SPEECH RECOGNITION Free talk by Dr. Laura Stowe, Ph.D. from The Speech Therapy Group, May 27. The meeting is captioned, room looped for hearing aids.

10am The Villages, 55 Broad St., San Luis Obispo. Free. More info: 543-6955, hlaaccc@gmail.com.

PAWS TO READ lets kids read to Bailey or Cooper the second Tuesday of every month from 3:30 to 4 p.m. Nipomo Library, 918 W. Tefft, Nipomo. Free. More info: 929-3994, nipomorecreation.org.

NUTRITION EDUCATION CLASSES are scheduled with Clinical Dietician Stacey Bailey and focus on nutrition and healthy eating from June 2 through Aug. 25.

Classes are every Friday from Noon to 1 p.m. Santa Ynez Valley Cottage Hospital, 2050 Viborg Road, Solvang. Free. More info: 688-6431, cottagehealth.org.

INDIGO SHIBORI DYE WORKSHOP Registration for this June 3 workshop ends May 27. Contact Jen below to register and ask about our referral discount when you sign up with friends.

Price includes all materials to make a indigo shibori dyed napkin set and a glass of wine. 1-4pm Artist’s Workshop, Coral St., San Luis Obispo. $50. More info: (619) 807-7006, soulandoak@ gmail.com, soulandoak.com/contact.

FUSED GLASS WORKSHOP FOR ADULTS Create your own amazing work of art using glass with instructor Sheri Klein. June 3. 2pm San Luis Obispo Library, 995 Palm St., San Luis Obispo.

Free. More info: 781-5989, mmatta@ slolibrary.org.

LEVEL ONE REIKI CLASS- USUI/HOLY FIRE II REIKI June 4. In this Level One Reiki class you will learn what Reiki is and isn’t, how to offer Reiki to self and others\, and receive the energy placement from Reiki Master/Teacher Stacy Mitchell. Manual included. Call or email to register. 9:30am-5pm private office, 11573 Los Osos Valley Rd., San Luis Obispo. $125. More info: 208-4167, celebrant@honoryourvoice.com.

HYPERTUFA BASKET WITH SUCCULENTS Learn how to mix hypertufa and apply it to a basket. Plant a cured basket supplied by the instructor with succulents. Go home with your uncured basket to plant at a later date and a planted basket! June 5. 5:30PHOTO COURTESY OF LOMPOC VALLEY KENNEL CLUB

PRESTIGIOUS POOChES The Lompoc Valley Kennel Club Dog Show includes more than 1,200 entries to two separate shows happening July 29 through 30 starting at 10 a.m. at Ryon Park, 800 W. Ocean Ave., Lompoc.

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7:30pm San Luis Coastal Adult School, 1500 Lizzie, San Luis Obispo. $77. More info: 286-5993, info@CreativeMeTime. com, register.asapconnected.com/ Courses.aspx?CourseGroupID=25845.

BATTLE OF THE BOOKS Competition for 3rd-6th grade students in SLO County.

June 10. 9am Sinsheimer Elementary School, 2755 Augusta St., San Luis Obispo. Free. More info: 703-3228, president@24thpta.org, 24thpta.org.

HOW TO READ A BUILDING LIKE A BOOK: THE ARCHITECTURE OF SLO COUNTY Architectural historian James Papp of SLO’s Cultural Heritage Committee guides viewers through a slideshow of local landmarks large and small, and explains how to interpret them. June 10. 2pm Arroyo Grande Library, 800 W. Branch, Arroyo Grande.

More info: 473-7164, mholland@ slolibrary.org.

LEVEL TWO REIKI CLASS - USUI/ HOLY FIRE II REIKI Amp up your Reiki with this Level Two class on June 11.

Instruction on the three Sacred Reiki symbols and distance work of Level Two Practice. Energy Placement by Reiki Master/Teacher Stacy Mitchell.

Prerequisite: Level One. Call/email to register. 9:30am-5pm Call for location, 11573 Los Osos Valley Rd., San Luis Obispo. 125 plus book. More info: 2084167, celebrant@honoryourvoice.com.

COOKIE CAMP teaches baking and decorating tips June 13 through June 15 from 1 to 3 p.m. Veteran’s Memorial Building, Legion Wing, 1745 Mission Drive, Solvang. $70. More info: 6887529, parksandrec@cityofsolvang.com, cityofsolvang.com/Activities.

TEENS LOVE COOKING is a workshop that teaches children and teens ages 12 through 16 about kitchen safety, nutrition facts, and menu planning June 14 through Aug. 9 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Westgate Community Buildin, 1300 Marsala Ave., Santa Maria. Free. More info: cityofsantamaria.org/register.

ROBOTICS CAMP is an-depth exploration of robotics, electronics, engineering, creativity, and innovation for ages 8 to 14 June 19 through July 23 from 9 a.m to noon Veteran’s Memorial Building, 1745 Mission Drive, Solvang. $40. More info: 688-7529, parksandrec@cityofsolvang.com, cityofsolvang.com/Activities.

SUPER SITTER instructs young boys and girls in basic skills of child care July 21 from 9 a.m to noon Anderson Recreation Center – ARC, 125 W. Walnut Ave., Lompoc. $25 to $30. More info: 8758100, cityoflompoc.com/parks_rec/.

HAIR BRAIDING CAMP teaches basics of French braiding for ages 7 and older June 21 from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Solvang Park, Corner of Mission Drive and First Street, Solvang. Call for prices. More info: 688-7529, parksandrec@cityofsolvang.com, cityofsolvang.com/Activities.

COMMUNITY DAY features a free tour of current exhibits on June 21 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Wildling Museum of Art and Nature, 1511-B Mission Drive, Solvang. Free.

TEEN CRAFT: FUSED GLASS WORKSHOP Create your own amazing work of art using glass with Sheri Klein. Free for ages 10-17.

Pre-registration required. Part of the 2017 Summer Reading Program. June 22. 1pm Nipomo Library, 918 W. Tefft, Nipomo.

More info: (805) 929 - 3994, onstaff@ slolibrary.org.

WOODWORKING CAMP teaches the fundamentals of woodworking including the safe use of a variety of basic hand tools for ages 6 to 12 June 26 through June 30 from 10 a.m. to noon Hans Christian Andersen Park, 633 Chalk Hill Road, Solvang. $60. More info: 6887529, parksandrec@cityofsolvang.com,

cityofsolvang.com/Activities.

DEER PROGRAM — ANIMALS OF THE CENTRAL COAST Discovering the Environment through Education and Recreation (DEER) Program offers kids a hands-on experience to gain a respect and knowledge of the natural environment and its animals. Part of the 2017 Summer Reading Program. June 29. 3pm Oceano Library, 1551 17th St., Oceano. More info: 474-7478, oestaff@ slolibrary.org.

QUICKIE CRAFT BLASTS FOR BUSY KIDS for children ages 6 to13 who want to learn various watercolor techniques including watercolor washes, simple landscapes, and fun exercises June 12 through June 13 and July 6 through July 7 from 10:30 a.m. to noon Anderson Recreation Center – ARC, 125 W. Walnut Ave., Lompoc. $25 to $30. More info: 875-8100, cityoflompoc.com/parks_rec/.

DISCOVERY MUSEUM ROBOTICS CAMP features mentors from Orcutt Academy’s Spartatroniks Robotics Team will teach campers ages 8 to 14 to program First Lego League robots for a “Battle of the Bots” competition at the end of camp July 7 though July 14 from 1 to 5 p.m.

Santa Maria Valley Discovery Museum, 705 S. McClelland St., Santa Maria. $100 to $150. More info: 928-8414, programs@smvdiscoverymuseum.org, smvdiscoverymuseum.org/.

DISCOVERY MUSEUM MAKERS LAB CAMP for ages 6-10 with Allan Hancock College professor Brian Stokes teaching campers how to engineer mazes, models, and more out of LEGO July 14 through July 21 from 1 to 5 p.m.

Santa Maria Valley Discovery Museum, 705 S. McClelland St., Santa Maria. $100 to $150. More info: 928-8414, programs@smvdiscoverymuseum.org, smvdiscoverymuseum.org/.

SPYWORKZ SCIENCE CAMP explores thinking, creativity, imagination, visual arts and even health and fitness for kids ages 6 to 10 July 10 through July 14 from 9 a.m to noon Anderson Recreation Center – ARC, 125 W. Walnut Ave., Lompoc. $145. More info: 875-8100, cityoflompoc.com/parks_rec/.

CREATIVE BRAIN ROCKET LAB for kids ages 8 to 15 who want to work with rocket models and explore jet propulsion, aerodynamics, and more July 17 through July 21 from 9 a.m to noon Anderson Recreation Center – ARC, 125 W. Walnut Ave., Lompoc. $175. More info: 8758100, cityoflompoc.com/parks_rec/.

WILD WEST CAMP is for ages 7 to 11 and offers a chance to immerse in the culture of a pioneer days with three sessions July 26 though July 30, July 10 through July 14, and July 17 through July 21 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Santa Ynez Valley Historical Museum, 3596 Sagunto St., Santa Ynez. $165 to $200. More info: 688-7889, santaynezvalleymuseum.org.

JUNIOR CHEF COOKING CAMP teaches basic cooking skills to ages 6 to 12 July 18 through July 20 from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Veteran’s Memorial Building, Legion Wing, 1745 Mission Drive, Solvang. $70. More info: 6887529, parksandrec@cityofsolvang.com, cityofsolvang.com/Activities.

JEDI ENGINEERING WITH LEGO for kids ages 7 to1 2 explores engineering concepts such as gear trains, worm drives, and more July 24 through July 28 from 9 a.m to noon Anderson Recreation Center – ARC, 125 W. Walnut Ave., Lompoc. $145. More info: 8758100, cityoflompoc.com/parks_rec/.

JEDI MASTER ENGINEERING WITH LEGO is an advanced course for kids ages 7 to12 explores engineering concepts such as gear trains, worm drives, and more July 24 through July 28 from 1 to 4 p.m.

Anderson Recreation Center – ARC, 125 W. Walnut Ave., Lompoc. $145. More info:

875-8100, cityoflompoc.com/parks_rec/.

ROCKET LAB CAMP ExploreS jet propulsion, aerodynamics, flight sequence and profiles, recovery systems, scientific inquiry, problem solving, scientific measurement, flight data analysis, tracking, and more for ages 8 to 14 July 24 through July 28 from 9 a.m to noon Veteran’s Memorial Building, 1745 Mission Drive, Solvang. $155.

More info: 688-7529, parksandrec@ cityofsolvang.com, cityofsolvang.com/ Activities.

DISCOVERY MUSEUM STORYTELLERS CAMP instructs campers ages 8 -14 in daily art and creative writing projects July 24 through July 28 from 9 a.m to noon Santa Maria Valley Discovery Museum, 705 S. McClelland St., Santa Maria. $85 to $100. More info: 9288414, programs@smvdiscoverymuseum. org, smvdiscoverymuseum.org/.

SUPER HERO CAMP for ages 3 to 8 July 25 through July 27 from 10:45 to noon Veteran’s Memorial Building, Legion Wing, 1745 Mission Drive, Solvang. $40. More info: 688-7529, parksandrec@cityofsolvang.com, cityofsolvang.com/Activities.

LEGO ENGINEERING CAMP teaches basic physics and engineering principles and applies them to various projects, such as building earthquake safe skyscrapers, bridges, aerodynamic vehicles, machines for ages 6 to 10 July 31 through Aug. 4 from 9 a.m to noon Veteran’s Memorial Building, 1745 Mission Drive, Solvang. $20. More info: 688-7529, parksandrec@cityofsolvang. com, cityofsolvang.com/Activities.

DISCOVERY MUSEUM PYJAMA DRAMA CAMP lets campers ages 5 to 7 nd the week singing, dancing, and playing make believe with PCPA alumnae Megan Walker July 31 through Aug. 4 from 9 a.m to noon Santa Maria Valley Discovery Museum, 705 S. McClelland St., Santa Maria. $85 to $100. More info: 9288414, programs@smvdiscoverymuseum. org, smvdiscoverymuseum.org/.

COOKING ADVENTURES CAMP focuses on creating at least one meal or snack as well as discussion on kitchen and food safety for children ages 6 to 10 June 20 through June 22, July 11 through July 13, and Aug. 1 through Aug. 3 from 10 a.m. to noon Anderson Recreation Center – ARC, 125 W. Walnut Ave., Lompoc. $45 to $54. More info: 875-8100, cityoflompoc.com/parks_rec/.

INTRO TO STEM WITH LEGO use Lego to build engineer-designed products such as boats, merry-go-rounds and more for kids ages 5 to 7 years Aug. 7 to Aug. 11 from 9 a.m to noon Anderson Recreation Center – ARC, 125 W. Walnut Ave., Lompoc. $145. More info: 875-8100, cityoflompoc.com/parks_rec/.

STEM CHALLENGE WITH LEGO teaches kids ages 7 to 12 years to apply realworld concepts in physics, engineering, and architecture to designing projects Aug. 7 to Aug. 11 from 1 to 4 p.m.

Anderson Recreation Center – ARC, 125 W. Walnut Ave., Lompoc. $145. More info: 875-8100, cityoflompoc.com/parks_rec/.

PRINCESS CAMP features games and crafts as well as a princess tea party and special guest for ages 3 to 8 Aug. 7 through Aug. 8 from 10:45 to noon Veteran’s Memorial Building, Legion Wing, 1745 Mission Drive, Solvang. $40. More info: 688-7529, parksandrec@cityofsolvang.com, cityofsolvang.com/Activities.

FOOD AND WINE MOTHER’S TAVERN TABLE 48 Make reservations for Table 48 at Mother’s Tavern through June 30 and 100% of

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Sleep Under the Stars.

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Archery · Swimming · Hiking Arts & Crafts · Geocaching Survival Skills · Skits · Songs Games · Nightly Campfire

4119 Broad St. • 805-439-4096 • SLOlaw.org

Work hard, play hard & have Fun doing it!

Build a Better World

July 10-14

Summer Reading Program

1 TO 5

Discovery

Robotics P.M.

AGES 8 TO 14 $100 FOR MEMBERS/ $150 FOR NON-MEMBERS

Children, Teens, and Adults

Mentors from Orcutt Academy’s Spartatroniks Robotics Team will teach campers to program FIRST LEGO League robots for a “Battle of the Bots” competition at the end of the camp.

June 9–August 5

July 17-21 Discovery

Maker Lab 1 TO 5 P.M.

AGES 6 TO 10 $85 FOR MEMBERS/ $100 FOR NON-MEMBERS Allan Hancock College professor Brian Stokes will teach campers how to engineer mazes, models, and more out of LEGO. Join us for a model show at the end of the week.*

Summer Camps

Camp Natoma is located in the Adelaida Mountains southwest of Paso Robles.

CELEBRATING 75 YEARS!

Read, connect at free programs, and earn prizes at your Santa Maria Public Library System For information, call 805-925-0994 or come in to any of our library locations.

For more information: Call: 805-773-5126 Email: info@campnatoma.org

www.CampNatoma.org

*LEGO® is a trademark of the LEGO Group, which does not sponsor, authorize, or endorse this camp.

Does your child Kids ages 5 to 7 will dream of being spend the week an artist or author? singing, dancing, Register online at Jill Iversen, the and playing make www.smvdiscoverymuseum.org Discovery Museum’s believe with PCPA or at the Discovery Museum, artist in residence, will alumnae Megan 705 S. McClelland St., lead campers in daily art Walker of Pyjama Drama. in Santa Maria and creative writing projects.

Campers in this internationally The week will culminate with a acclaimed program will perform for young authors fair showcasing the their families at the end of the week. campers’ work.

July 24 - 28

Discovery

Storytellers 9 A.M. TO NOON

AGES 8 TO 14 $85 FOR MEMBERS/ $100 FOR NON-MEMBERS signed & completed registration form required for all camps

July 31 - Aug. 4

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Drama

9 A.M. TO NOON AGES 5 TO 7 $85 FOR MEMBERS/ $100 FOR NON-MEMBERS

programs@smdiscoverymuseum.org 805.928.8414

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Summer Guide 2017 HAPPENINGS from page 34 proceeds go to Pacific Wildlife Care, a non-profit dedicated to the rescue, rehab, and release of injured, sick,or abandoned wildlife. Mother’s Tavern, 725 Higuera, San Luis Obispo. More info: 541-8733, pacificwildlifecare.org.

NIPOMO FARMERS MARKET includes

a large variety of locally grown produce every Sunday from 11:30 to 2 p.m.

Nipomo Farmers Market, Via Concha Road, Nipomo. Free.

ORCUTT FARMERS MARKET presents local farmers and small businesses every Tuesday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Orcutt Farmers Market, Bradley Road, Orcutt. Free.

LOMPOC FARMERS MARKET features fresh fruit and vegetables, flowers, entertainment, and activities for the whole family Fridays from 2 to 6 p.m.

Lompoc Farmers Market, Ocean Avenue and I Street, Lompoc. Free.

ARROYO GRANDE FARMERS MARKET includes produce, artists and musicians FILE PHOTO COURTESY OF LOMPOC YOUTH THEATER

KidS on StaGe Lompoc Youth Theater provides instruction for dancing, singing, and acting and will perform Legally Blonde the Musical on July 21, 22, 28, and 29. Camp takes place July 5 through 28 from 9 a.m. to noon each day at the Anderson Recreation Center, 125 W. Walnut Ave., Lompoc. More info: 875-8100 or cityoflompoc.com.

Have you heard?

We moved across the street in Orcutt!

The “old” location (next door to Jack's Restaurant) will be one g iant sale rack from Tuesday, May 23rd until Sunday, May 28th!

NEW! 115 W. Clark • Orcutt • 332-3152

101 N. “H” St. Lompoc • 430-8396

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every Saturday from Noon to 2:30 Arroyo Grande Farmers Market, Olohan Alley, Arroyo Grande. Free.

CALIFORNIA FESTIVAL OF BEERS Attendees will enjoy beer sampling, food, live music, retail and food vendors, and interactive games. May 27. California Festival of Beers Madonna Meadows, 100 Madonna Rd., San Luis Obispo. $60-=$80. More info: 5442266, andreahanlon@hospiceslo.org, californiafestivalofbeers.com/.

THE ARROYO GRANDE STRAWBERRY FESTIVAL May 27 and 28. Features hundreds of art, craft and display booths, strawberry treats, contests, live entertainment, and more. Sat.: 9am-6pm, Sun.: 9am-5pm Arroyo Grande Downtown, Grande Avenue, Arroyo Grande. More info: 773-4173, agstrawberryfestival.com.

THE BORGEN PROJECT WOODSTOCKS FUNDRAISER Order anything from Woodstocks on May 28 from noon to 3pm and mention the Borgen Project to help raise money to end World Poverty.

Noon-3pm Woodstocks, 1000 Higuera, San Luis Obispo. More info: (310) 6265982, info.borgen@yahoo.com.

WINEMAKER DINNER AT BOB’S WELL BREAD invites the public to meet winemaker Bion Rice of Sunstone Vineyards and Winery and enjoy a complimentary wine tasting paired with treats from Bob’s Well Bread on June 3 from 1 to 3 p.m. Bob’s Well Bread, 550 Bell St., Los Alamos. Call for prices. More info: 344-3000.

AFTERNOON OF EPICUREAN DELIGHTS (CAPSLO) June 4. Featuring over fifty restaurants, caterers, wineries, breweries, and confectioners, plus live music and silent auction. Will benefit

Health and Prevention of CAPLSO. 11:30am-3:30pm Chapman Estate, Ocean Blvd., Shell Beach. $125. More info: 544-2498, rfleming@capslo.org, aed.capslo.org.

SOLVANG THIRD WEDNESDAY is a monthly-ticketed activity that runs every third Wednesday. Ticket includes two wine or beer tastings at five venues of participants’ choice, a logo glass, and trail map for the event which is from 3 to 7 p.m. Various, Solvang. $25. More info: http://solvang3rdwednesday.com/.

SANTA BARBARA WINE + FOOD FESTIVAL June 24. 2:00-5:00PM Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History, 2559 Puesta del Sol, Santa Barbara.

More info: 682-4711, mmoore@ sbnature2.org.

UCCE MASTER FOOD PRESERVER CLASS - PRESERVING PROTEINS This class will demonstrate how to safely can and dehydrate protein containing foods. June 24. UCCE Auditorium, 2156 Sierra Way, San Luis Obispo. $5. More info: 781-1429, slomfp@ ucanr.edu, cesanluisobispo.ucanr.edu/ YouthFamilyCommunities/Master_Food_ Preserver_Program/Training/.

SUMMER SIPPING offers 20 pours redeemable at 13 participating wineries from June 24 through June 25. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Foxen Canyon Wine Trail, 7600 Foxen Canyon Road, Santa Maria. $45.

More info: elizabeth@foxenvineyard.com.

ZACA MESA WINERY is an afternoon full of complimentary live music from Sean Wiggins on July 1 from 1 to 4 p.m. Zaca Mesa Winery, 6905 Foxen Canyon Road, Los Olivos. Free.

MINI CHEF WORKSHOPS lets kids ages 3-6 make food and learn about healthy nutrition skills July 5 through July 26 on

Wednesdays from 3 to 3:45 p.m. and 6:45 to 7:30 p.m. Newlove Community Building, 1619 S. Thornburg St., Santa Maria. $37 to $44. More info: 925-0951, Ext. 2260, cityofsantamaria.org/register.

JUNIOR CHEF WORKSHOPS lets kids ages 7-9 make food and learn about healthy nutrition skills July 5 through July 26 on Wednesdays from 3 to 3:45 p.m. and 5:30 to 6:15 p.m Newlove Community Building, 1619 S. Thornburg St., Santa Maria. $37 to $44. More info: 925-0951, Ext. 2260, cityofsantamaria. org/register.

BUELLTON BBQ BONANZA features music, a chocolate chip cookie contest, games for kids, and more on July 29 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. River View Park, 151 Sycamore Drive, Buellton. Free.

More info: 688-1086, buelltonrec.com/ buellton/Event/#top.

IN THE VINEYARD AND ON THE FARM on Aug. 5 at 4:30 p.m. Wine Merchant Cafe, 2879 Grand Ave., Los Olivos. More info: 688-7265, winemerchantcafe.com/ special-events/.

WINE AND FIRE is a weekend of multiple wine-themed events at La Purisima Mission, El Jabali Vineyard, Dierberg Star Lane Aug. 18 through Aug. 20. Various times Sta. Rita Hills Wine Alliance, Various Locations in the Santa Rita Hills, Lompoc. $81 to $286.20. More info: info@staritahills.com, staritahills.com/ wine-fire/.

TASTES OF MEXICO features an evening of entertainment and food from various Mexican restaurants including beer and margarita tasting on Aug. 25 from 6 to 9 p.m. Veterans’ Memorial Community Center, 313 W Tunnell St., Santa Maria.

More info: smtastesofmexico.com m

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Safe and Strong All Summer Long Safe and Strong All Summer Long programs offer children free recreational activities at several locations throughout the City of Santa Maria. Lunch is served daily in partnership with the Summer Food Program provided by Community Action Commission and Food Bank of SB County. Lunch must be eaten at the park.

Activities include supervised games, crafts, sports, and music. Drop in format allows families to set their own schedule and have children arrive and leave at any time.

Monday-Friday 6/16-8/11, 11:00 AM-2:00 PM. No registration needed.

LOCATIONS: Jim May Park, Preisker Park, Grogan Park, Rice Park, Tunnell Park, Oakley Park, Newlove Community Building, Westgate Park, Veterans’ Memorial Park, Minami Park, Russell Park, & Abel Maldonado Community Youth Center. (Locations are subject to change.)

Teen Treks (Grades 7-12) Explore the Central Coast while you make new friends! Here is a line up of where we're going this season: MB2 Indoor Go Kart Racing, Ocean Kayak Adventure, Cloud 10 Jump Gym, Ice Skating, Avila Beach, and Rancho Bowl.

Teen must bring own cash to pay their own way into the venue.

Register online at www.cityofsantamaria.org/register.

Let’s Ballroom Dance (18 yrs. & up) Learn the basics of some of the most popular ballroom dances, like the Swing, Waltz, Tango, Foxtrot, Merengue, Cha Cha, Salsa, Rumba, etc.

Students will be introduced to some of these dances on the first day of class. See you on the dance floor! No partners are required. Wednesdays 6:30-7:30 PM at Elwin Mussell Senior Center. Register online at www.cityofsantamaria.org/register.

For more information visit www.cityofsantamaria.org or contact the Santa Maria Recreation and Parks Department at (805) 925-0951 ext. 2260.

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