The Santa Maria Valley Industry Education Council (SMVIEC) and the Santa Maria Valley Chamber of Commerce & Visitor and Convention Bureau will host their annual Business Appreciation luncheon on Wednesday, Sept. 12 at the Elks Lodge from noon to 1:30 p.m. The theme for this year’s event is “Lights! Cameras! Partnerships!” in recognition of the leading roles that partnerships play in public education. …

The Central Coast Follies present their 10th Annual Benefit for Parkinson Research “That’s Entertainment – A Decade of Follies,” at the Clark Center for the Performing Arts in Arroyo Grande from October 6 – October 14, 2012.
The Central Coast Follies are “Dancing for a Cure” and they need your help! Save the Date to see …

In the spring of 2012, Deloitte and Forbes Insights found that US executives considered social media one of the top five sources of risk to their companies over the next three years. In the survey, 27% of US executives from businesses engaged in consumer and industrial products, life sciences, health care, and technology, media and telecommunications …

The Santa Maria Branch of AAUW (American Association of University Women) is holding a welcome back breakfast on September 29, 2012, from 10:30 AM to 1:00 PM.  The continental breakfast to be held at the Casa Grande Mobile Estates Clubhouse at 519 West Taylor, Santa Maria, entitled Growing Together, is to welcome back the existing …

Byron Winemaker Dinner Featuring Jonathan Nagy on Friday, September 21 at the Historic Santa Maria Inn
Champagne and Hors D’oeuvres to be served at 6pm, Dinner to begin at 6:30pm
First Course
Lobster, Lime, Red Fresno Chilis, Avocado, Crispy Sweet Potato & Bloom Organic Micro Cilantro Salad                                                                                                                    2009 Pinot Blanc, Santa Maria Valley
Second Course
Coconut Red Curry Cous Cous, …