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Monday, February 20 for Presidents Day

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Ribbon Cutting

Westside Pizza
1135 North H St., Suite U
Friday, February 24
3:30 p.m.

Welcome New Members

John A. Silva Farms
Ortiz Technology Services
Just Dance Lompoc
Taylored Software

THE VALLEY OF FLOWERS HALF CENTURY CLUB

WILL BE HOSTING:

DR Ts RELAY FOR LIFE TEAM BUNCO FUNDRAISER

341 NORTH 'N' STREET 736-6669

Visit and explore
the Lompoc Vision Website

Click on the image below to go to the website

Be sure to click the "Vision Movies" link to view videos
of Lompoc's local, major special events.

See Clearly !!

Clear Vision Optometry

Offering a special for our un-insured patients:

$74 eye exams (includes dilation if needed)

20% off complete pair eyeglasses

40% off 2nd pair of eyeglasses

Come check out our frame selection

(805) 819-0742

415 E. Ocean Ave. Suite B

www.clearvisionlompoc.com

Make plans to come and see LCT's Dinner Theatre for 2012 - "The Outrageous Adventures of Sheldon and Mrs Levine". The first performance will be on January 22, so get your reservations in - places are filling up quickly!

The Dinner Theatre will take place at d'Vine Wine Bar at 107 W. Ocean Avenue. Dinner will be catered by Cha Cha Cooking Club, and will be Chicken Roulade or Butternut Squash Gratin (vegetarian). Tickets are $50 each.

Performances will be on March 4th, April 15th and May 6th. For all performances, doors will open at 4.30PM and dinner will be served at 5PM.

Any questions? Email lompoccivictheatre@gmail.com, or to make a reservation, please call 735-ACT1 (735-2281).

Thank you, and once again thank you for supporting Lompoc Civic Theatre!

Got Your Income Tax Refund?

Need to add to your collection(s)?
Need some unique home decor?
Need a vintage piece of furniture?
Just want to buy a special something for a special person?

Visit T & T's Sweet Repeats
110 E. Ocean Ave.
Collectibles, Antiques, Curiosities, Home Decor,
Previously Loved Merchandise, Vintage Clothing

MARK YOUR CALENDARS!
FUNDRAISER for Earthquake victims in Philippines in partnership with Filipino parishioners of Purisima Catholic Church
to be held on Saturday, February 25, at 6 p.m.

Weekly Health Update
Week of: Monday, February 13th, 2012
Courtesy of:
Marc Wilkerson, D.C.
(805) 736-4537

"There are no rules here - we're trying to accomplish something." ~ Thomas A. Edison

Mental Attitude: Emotions Not On My Sleeve?
Contrary to what many scientists think, all people do not have the same set of biologically "basic" emotions and those emotions are not automatically expressed on the face. People do not scowl only when they're angry or pout only when they're sad. For example, people do a lot of things when they're angry, sometimes they yell and sometimes they smile.
Current Directions in Psychological Science, Jan 2012

Health Alert: Ten Ways To Decrease Cancer Risk!
1.) Max BMI of 25; 2.) 5 or more servings of fruits & veggies daily; 3.) 7 or more portions of complex carbs daily; 4.) decrease processed foods & refined sugars; 5.) limit alcoholic drinks to 1/day for women and 2/day for men; 6.) limit red meat to no more than 3 oz daily; 7.) decrease fatty foods, particularly animal fats; 8.) limit intake of salted foods & use of salt in cooking; 9.) eliminate tobacco use; 10.) practice sun safety/recognize skin changes.
American Cancer Society

Diet: Soy And Hot Flash.
According to a placebo-controlled study, daily doses of a soy germ-based nutritional supplement containing S-equol decreased menopausal symptoms 59%, including significantly reducing hot flash frequency after 12 weeks. It is believed that S-equol, produced from the isoflavone daidzein during the fermentation of soy germ, interacts with specific estrogen receptors to promote the improvement in menopausal symptoms.
Journal of Women's Health, Jan 2012

Exercise: Colds And Exercise.
Different levels of exercise can significantly increase or decrease your chances of catching a cold. If you tend to be a couch potato, then you will catch 2-3 colds per year, on average. Regular moderate exercise can reduce the risk of catching cold-like infections by 33% (this effect has been shown to be the result of the cumulative effect of exercise leading to long-term improvement in immunity). Prolonged strenuous exercise, such as marathons, can make an individual more susceptible to catching colds. We are constantly exposed to viruses, but it is our immune system that determines whether we get sick or not.
Association for Science Education Conference, Jan 2012

Chiropractic: Avoid Surgery?
A patient with a symptomatic lumbar disk herniation should consider spinal manipulation before surgery.
JMPT, Oct 2010

Wellness/Prevention: Cancer Rates Dropping.
In the last 20 years, one million deaths from cancer have been avoided. From 1990-2008, death rates dropped 23% in males and 15% in females.
CA: A Cancer Journal for Clinicians, Jan 2012

Fire and Ice Ball
The Lompoc Firefighters Foundation will be holding
the 7th annual Fire & Ice Ball at the
Elks Lodge in Lompoc on March 10.
All profits from this event go directly
toward the purchase of needed items for our firefighters.
Proceeds from last year's ball enabled us to purchase
911 Communication Software along with the first
year service plan for this system;
purchased safety extraction gloves for each
firefighter and awarded two scholarships
for the Allan Hancock Fire Academy for
two local residents.

Tickets for the Fire & Ice Ball can be purchased at
Sunset Auto Center 1300 North H Street, Goodman Automotive 119 W.
Maple Ave., Fire Station One 115 South G Street,
or by calling Judy at 733-0740 or Ralph at 736-1901.
Price of the tickets is $50 each which include dinner,
dancing and live/silent auctions.
This is a great social event in Lompoc, which
you do not want to miss.

The Lompoc Fire Foundation is seeking donations,
sponsorship and volunteers to help in the success of the ball.
If you have any questions about the ball, or the
Foundation, please call Judy or Ralph.
Additional information can be obtained on
our web site at www.lompocfirefightersfoundation.webs.com.

A Plethora of
Parks and Rec Programs

It's great to hear the old songs that withstand the test of time and learn a bit about America's musical legacy.
Dennis delivers the goods in a very fun and entertaining fashion!
~Ken Tucker

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~ Upcoming Events ~

You can view and/or download a community events calendar for the entire year at www.lompoc.com (Adobe Reader required) \

February 18, Dr. T Relay for Life Team Bunco, Valley of the Flowers Half Century Club, $15 per person

February 22, Cabrillo High School Aquarium open to the public, "Kelp Forests; the Channel Islands Revisited," 6:30-8:30 p.m., 4350 Constellation Rd. Admission is free.

February 24, Ribbon Cutting, Westside Pizza, 1135 North H St., Suite U, 3:30 p.m.

February 25, Monthly open house at the historic Fabing-McKay-Spanne House, 207 North L St., 10 am. to 1 p.m.

February 25, Monthly open house at the Historic Artesia School House, 115 W. Chestnut Ave., 2-4 p.m. For info, call 805 736 3888

February 26, Rotary Club of Lompoc Wine Tasting, Veteran's Memorial Building, 1-4 p.m. $40 per person

March 3, Purisima's People Days, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., La Purisima Mission. Info: 805 733 3713 or www.lapurisimamission.org

March 3, PAL Indian Dinner, 2-6 p.m., $8 per plate, Meadows Club House, Info: 805 875 8158

March 4, Lompoc Civic Theatre presents, "The Outrageous Adventures of Sheldon and Mrs. Levine," D'Vine, 107 W. Ocean Ave., 5 p.m. $50, including dinner. Reservations: 805 735 2281

March 16, 17, 18, 31st annual Girl's Youth Basketball Tourney Info: 805 875 8100

March 17, Traditional Mission Life Day, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., La Purisima Mission. Info: 805 733 3713 or www.lapurisimamission.org

March 17, PAL Pinewood Derby, Info: 805 875 8100

March 18, PAL Pitch, Hit and Run, JM Park, 1 p.m. Info: 805 315 7035

March 23, 24, 25, Third annual Boy's Youth Basketball Tourney Info: 805 875 8100

March 24, Arbor Day/Recognition Grove ceremony, Beattie Park, Info: 805 875 8100

March 24, Spring Splash and Dash, Info: 805 875 8100

March 24, 25, Renaissance Festival, Ken Adam Park. Info: 805 570 7633

March 24, Monthly open house at the historic Fabing-McKay-Spanne House, 207 North L St., 10 am. to 1 p.m.

March 24, Monthly open house at the Historic Artesia School House, 115 W. Chestnut Ave., 2-4 p.m. For info, call 805 736 3888

March 28, Empty Bowls, fundraiser for Foodbankof S.B. County. Veterans Memorial Building, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. $20 - tickets available at the Chamber office, M-F, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

March 30-31, Mountain Men, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., La Purisima Mission. Info: 805 733 3713 or www.lapurisimamission.org

March 31, Lompoc Concert Assn. presents Cafe Musique. 7:30 p.m., First United Methodist Church. Info: 805 740 3006, 805 735 1408, or visit www.lompocconcert.org

April 1, LVBHS Plant Sale, Union Bank parking lot, 1-4 p.m.

April 15, Lompoc Civic Theatre presents, "The Outrageous Adventures of Sheldon and Mrs. Levine," D'Vine, 107 W. Ocean Ave., 5 p.m. $50, including dinner. Reservations: 805 735 2281

April 16, Lompoc Pops Orchestra Concert, First United Methodist Church, 7:30 p.m.

May 6, Lompoc Civic Theatre presents, "The Outrageous Adventures of Sheldon and Mrs. Levine," D'Vine, 107 W. Ocean Ave., 5 p.m. $50, including dinner. Reservations: 805735 2281

May 20, Kids Day in the Park, El Camino School, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Info: 805 736-8535, ext. 210

May 26, Car, Truck and Cycle Show, Marshallia Ranch Golf Course. Info: 805 606 0276

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Email Addresses for Your City Officials
Ashley Costa, Councilmember	ashleyecosta@gmail.com
Bob Lingl, Councilmember	boblingl@aol.com
John Linn, Mayor	john@johnhlinn.com
Cecilia Martner, Councilmember	cecilia_martner@cmartner.org
Dirk Starbuck, Councilmember	starbuck.dl@hotmail.com
Laurel Barcelona, City Administrator	l_barcelona@ci.lompoc.ca.us