SANSUM CLINIC offers a “Cholesterol Management” class July 10 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the clinic. Cost is $8. A “Diabetes Essentials” class is July 17 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the clinic. Cost is $8. The clinic is located at 1225 North H St., Lompoc. Info: 737-8700. ONGOING ARTHRITIS FDN. is […]
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ART
THE LOMPOC SCULPTORS SOCIETY presents the exhibition A Medley of Sculpture through Sept. 5 at the Centeno Gallery, Lompoc Museum, 200 South H St., Lompoc. An opening reception is July 13 from 2 to 4 p.m. at the museum. Info: 736-3888. THE TOWN CENTER GALLERY features the works of local artists for two months at […]
LEARNING
CHAPMAN UNIVERSITY holds an open house event featuring free information sessions with an advisor July 15 and 16 at 5 p.m. at the Santa Maria Campus, 1300 E Cypress St., A-1, Santa Maria. Info: 348-3361. ANGELS FOSTER CARE OF SANTA BARBARA presents an informational meeting about foster parenting for babies, July 17 from 11:30 a.m. […]
RECREATION
THE SANTA MARIA VALLEY RAIL FAIR will feature displays, lectures, and train rides July 11 through 13 at the Santa Maria Valley Railroad Freight Depot, 628 S. McClelland St., Santa Maria. Info: 922-7941 or smvrr.com. BOB CANTU’S ANNUAL BASKETBALL CAMP features sessions that teach basketball strategy for ages 4 to 9 July 14 through 17 […]
KIDS & FAMILY
PCPA THEATREFESTS’ OFFICE OF EDUCATION AND OUTREACH offers acting, singing, and dancing workshops, “the young people’s project” is for kids ages 13 and 18 July 12 to 19 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., includes three PCPA play fieldtrips and dinner with professional PCPA actors, musicians, and directors. Cost is $220. Info: 928-7731, Ext. 3156. […]
DANCE LESSONS
DANCE LESSONS in preparation for the Obon Festival are from 6:30 to 8 p.m. July 17 at the Veteran’s Memorial Cultural Center, 313 W. Tunnel St., Santa Maria. Info: 937-7026 or 934-1797. THE EVERYBODY CAN DANCE BALLET ACADEMY presents a five-week intensive dance teaching session featuring Jordi Ribera and Aubrey Walker for ages 11 through […]
STAGE
THE SANTA MARIA CIVIC THEATRE holds auditions for musicians for its upcoming production of “Sugar! Oh, Sugar!” July 14 and 15 at 7 p.m. at the theater, 1660 N. McClelland St., Santa Maria. Info: 928-4545 or SMCT.org. PCPA THEATERFEST presents its production of the musical Ragtime through July 26 at the Marian Theatre, Allan Hancock […]
NIGHT LIFE
The following venues offer either regularly scheduled live entertainment or DJ-hosted dance music. Most performances start after 6 p.m. unless otherwise noted. IN THE AREA CLUB 805, AKA STINKY’S BAR & GRILL: 2430 South Broadway, 614-9316. DJ Davey D Saturday nights. THE COACHMAN: 1531 S Broadway, 922-5556. Thursday through Saturday: DJ from 9 p.m. […]
CONCERTS
THE SANTA MARIA PHILHARMONIC SOCIETY presents a benefit concert featuring actor-composer Efrem Zimbalist, Jr. July 12 at 2 p.m. at the Unity Chapel of Light, 1165 Stubblefield Road, Santa Maria. Cost is $20. Info: 925-0412 or 736-9365. WORTH THE DRIVE THE SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY BAND performs a Twilight Concert July 10 at 7 […]
SPECIAL EVENTS
THE LOMPOC HIGH SCHOOL ALUMNI ASSOCIATION presents the sixth annual Show and Shine Car Show July 12 at Ryon Park, Lompoc. Registration is at 8 a.m., judging from 11 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. Cost is $35 to register. Info: 736-4567. THE FRIENDS OF THE NIPOMO LIBRARY present a “Gigantic Book Sale” July 12 from 10 […]
What sort of incentives would lure you to buy a house?
Jeff Hendrickson farmer “No down payment.” Elizabeth Beyea flower and succulent vendor “The location and size, such as the square footage and the yard. Also, carpet versus hardwood floors. I like hardwood.” Dave Connuely professional fruit salesman “Just to be a homeowner. It’s the greatest investment you can make.” Terri Castrellon cashier “If prices in […]
College moves one step closer to becoming more affordable
The interest rate on federal student loans was reduced from 6.8 to 6 percent on July 1. The rate cut is the first of four scheduled cuts that will make need-based federal student loans more affordable for students and their families. The reductions are part of the College Cost Reduction and Access Act, legislation passed […]

