Santa Maria Sun / Hot Stuff

Go fish

The Neal Taylor Nature Center hosts the 24th annual Fish Derby at Cachuma Lake on April 27 and 28. Fish anglers of all ages are welcome to compete for both cash and merchandise prizes. Registration ranges from $10 to $40. Proceeds benefit the Neal Taylor Nature Center. Call (805) 688-7724 or visit clnaturecenter.org to find out more.

—Caleb Wiseblood

Wreaths and wine

Zest it Up Inc. hosts its DIY Succulent Wreath Workshop at Zaca Mesa Winery in Los Olivos on April 27, from 4 to 6 p.m. Attendees will create their own succulent wreath on a grapevine form. Admission is $69 and includes supplies, food, a glass of Zaca Mesa wine, and other beverages. Tickets are available in advance at my805tix.com. Call (805) 688-9339 for more info.

Feather weather

Gala De Arte Plaza hosts The Chicken: Intermediate Painting with Catherine Lemoine on April 24, from 2 to 5 p.m. Lemoine will guide participants through the creation of a chicken portrait. Admission to this workshop is $65. The plaza is located at 136 N. Thompson Ave., suite B, Nipomo. Call (805) 550-9963 or visit theartgalanipomo.com to find out more.