In the race to become queen of the 2007 Elks Rodeo, candidates and their committees hold various events to raise money for area youth recreation. The young woman who raises the most money will be crowned queen.

This year's candidates are Lindsey Brown, representing the Rise & Achieve Scholarship Foundation; Samantha Garley, Santa Ynez Valley Elks Youth Recreation; Evangelina Marquez, Guadalupe Kiwanis; and Brittney Wood, Boys & Girls Club of Santa Maria Valley.

Here's a list of events that have been submitted to us so far, which we'll publish every Thursday until the queen is crowned on June 1. This year's rodeo runs from May 31 to June 3.

To submit additional information, candidates or their committees can e-mail it to Linda Olvera at lolvera@santamariatimes.com, fax it to 928-5657, or mail it to her at the Santa Maria Times, P.O. Box 400, Santa Maria, 93456. Submit it by Friday of the week before publication. Questions? Call her at 347-4582.

Events for Evangelina Marquez, the candidate of the Guadalupe Kiwanis Club:

Saturdays through May 26 - Barbecue. Beginning at 11 a.m. at the Guadalupe Downtown Parking Lot. Your choice of chicken, ribs or a combination plate of chicken, rib and tri-tip, $9. Includes queen ticket.

Fridays through May 25 - Bake Sale. 10 a.m. at Mid-State Bank, Guadalupe. Baked goods donations are welcomed. Call Diana, 343-4057.

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May 12 and 23 - Raffles for Custom Barbecue Pits. Tickets are $5. Contact Sandy or Nancy at 343-5467.

May 6 - Walk-A-Thon with Eva Marquez. 9 a.m. at Jack O'Connell Park, Guadalupe. Call Sandy or Nancy at 343-5467 for details.

May 14 - Far Western Night in Guadalupe. 5 to 7 p.m. Reservations suggested by calling 343-2211. Contact Sandy or Nancy at 343-5467 for details.

May 19 - Dinner/Raffle/Silent Auction. Guadalupe City Auditorium, 918 Obispo St., Guadalupe. Donation $100 for two dinners. Contact Sandy or Nancy at 343-5467 for more information.

May 20 - Righetti High School Marimba Band Mini Performance/Posole Luncheon - City of Guadalupe Auditorium, 918 Obispo St., Guadalupe. $15 per person. Contact Sandy or Nancy at 343-5467 for more information.

May 23 - Garibaldi's Restaurant Night. 6 to 8 p.m. 859 Guadalupe Road (Hwy. 1), Guadalupe. Call 343-7430 for reservation. $10 vouchers available for purchase. Contact Sandy or Nancy at 343-5467 for more information.

May 25 - International Food Night - No host cocktails at 6:30 with dinner at 7 p.m. City of Guadalupe Auditorium, 918 Obispo St., Guadalupe. $20 per person. Call Sandy or Nancy at 343-5467.

May 26 - Pancake Breakfast. 8 to 11 a.m. Kermit McKenzie Jr. High School, 4710 W. Main St., Guadalupe.

May 29 - Spaghetti Feed Dinner. 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Guadalupe American Legion Post 371 Hall, 1025 Guadalupe St., Guadalupe. Cost is $7. Contact Sandy or Nancy at 343-5467 for more information.

Events for Brittney Wood, the candidate of the Boys and Girls Club of Santa Maria Valley:

May 5 - Barbecue. 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Next Day Signs, 1935 S. Broadway. $7 for 1/2 chicken, beans and salad. Call 922-7163 to purchase tickets.

May 6 - Menudo sale. 8 a.m. til sold out. Boys and Girls Club, 901 N. Railroad Ave. $5 for a pint; 938-1293.

May 9 - Enchilada sales. Cost is $6 per tray for meat or cheese, 2 per tray. Order by Wednesday, May 9 for May 10. Delivery is available for five or more trays. To place orders, call 922-7163 or fax to 928-7754.

May 12 - Barbecue. 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Next Day Signs, 1935 S. Broadway. Cost is $7 for half chicken, beans and salad. Call 922-7163 to purchase tickets.

May 13 - Pancakes for Mom. 9 a.m. until they're gone. Boys and Girls Club, 901 N. Railroad Ave. Children and adults, $5. Moms eat free. Call 922-7163 to purchase tickets.

May 14 - Dinner after 5 p.m. Hitching Post in Casmalia. Call 937-6151 to make reservation, mention you're with the Boys & Girls Club.

May 16 - Celebrity Waiter's Night and Live/Silent Auction. 6 p.m. no host cocktails and dinner at 6:45. Santa Maria Country Club, 505 W. Waller Lane. Cost is $350 per table of 10 or $35 per person; Tom, 934-5737 to purchase tickets.

May 18 - Spaghetti feed. Take out or eat-in from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Boys and Girls Club, 901 N. Railroad. Cost of $5 includes spaghetti, salad and roll; 922-7163 to purchase tickets.

May 19 - Barbecue. 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Next Day Signs, 1935 S. Broadway. Cost is $7 for half chicken, beans and salad. Call 922-7163 to purchase tickets.

May 22 - Ladies Night, Pepper Garcia's after 5:30 p.m. 3301 Terminal Dr. Dinner while volunteers work hard for your tips; 928-4099 for reservation, mention you're with the Boys & Girls Club.

May 24 - Enchilada sales. Cost is $6 per tray for meat or cheese, 2 per tray. Order by Wednesday, May 23 for May 24. Delivery is available for five or more trays. To place orders, call 922-7163 or fax to 928-7754.

May 26 - Barbecue Dinner. 5:30 p.m. no-host cocktails and dinner at 6. Boys and Girls Club, 901 N. Railroad Ave. Tickets cost $100 for two; Tom, 934-5737 to purchase tickets.

Ongoing - Tanked! Coming to a lawn near you. Have your friends tanked by the Boys and Girls Club. Call Julie at 922-7163 for details. For $10 a decorated commode will be placed on the front lawn.

Events for Lindsey Brown, the candidate of the 2007 Rise & Achieve Elks Rodeo Queen Candidate:

May 3- Enchilada Sales. Cost is $5 per tray for meat or cheese, 2 per tray. Please order by May 2nd for May 3. Delivery is available for five or more trays. To place orders, call 714-4809, 345-9752 or fax to 934-1106. Sponsored by the Women of the Moose.

May 5- Murder Mystery Dinner. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Mexican dinner buffet at 6 p.m. Santa Maria Inn, 801 S. Broadway. Cost is $100 per couple. To purchase tickets, call 714-4809 or 345-9752.

May 5 - Barbecue. 11 a.m. until sold out. Longs Drug Store, 2116 S. Broadway.

May 6 - Barbecue. 11 a.m. until sold out. Longs Drug Store, 2116 S. Broadway.

May 10 - Tamale Sale. Call 714-4809 for details.

May 11 - Ice Cream Social. Coldstone Creamery, 4869 S. Bradley. 5 to 9 p.m.

May 12 - Barbecue. 11 a.m. until sold out. Longs Drug Store, 2116 S. Broadway.

May 17 - Enchilada Sales. Cost is $5 per tray for meat or cheese, 2 per tray. Order by May 16 for May 17. Delivery is available for five or more trays. To place orders, call 714-4809, 345-9752 or fax to 934-1106. Sponsored by the Women of the Moose.

May 19 - Barbecue. 11 a.m. until sold out. Longs Drug Store, 2116 S. Broadway.

May 19 - Pool Tournament. Stay tuned for details.

May 20 - Barbecue. 11 a.m. until sold out. Longs Drug Store, 2116 S. Broadway.

May 24 - Tamale Sale. Call 714-4809 for details.

May 26 - Golf Tournament. Cypress Ridge Golf Course, 780 Cypress Ridge Parkway, Arroyo Grande. To register or for more information, contact Ray Anderson at 260-0602 or 348-1198.

May 26 - Barbecue. 11 a.m. until sold out. Longs Drug Store, 2116 S. Broadway.

May 27 - Barbecue. 11 a.m. until sold out. Longs Drug Store, 2116 S. Broadway.

May 30 - Enchilada Sales. Cost is $5 per tray for meat or cheese, 2 per tray. Order by May 29 for May 30. Delivery is available for five or more trays. To place orders, call 714-4809, 345-9752 or fax to 934-1106. Sponsored by the Women of the Moose.

May 30 - Dinner. Santa Maria Fair Park, 937 S. Thornburg. No-Host bar at 5:30 and dinner at 6 p.m. Ticket price is $100. To order tickets, call 714-4809 or 345-9752.

Ongoing - 2007 Pontiac Solstice Give-A-Way. Tickets are $100 and only 1000 tickets will be sold. The Solstice will be given away on May 30.

May, 3, 2007