The Santa Maria Philharmonic Society—in the midst of its 10th season, called “Treasures of Wonder”—recently lost a gem with the passing of former Concertmistress Shirley K. Lynch. Musicians from throughout the state will join to perform musical works honoring her memory, with the proceeds to benefit the Shirley K. Lynch Orchestra Music Fund. Lynch began […]
Keeping the music alive
CLUBS & MEETINGS
4-H welcomes anyone interested in the group to sign up now. Find a nearby club by contacting the Santa Barbara County 4-H Office at 692-1730 or zmhughes@ucdavis.edu. ADULT CHILDREN OF ALCOHOLICS for men meets in San Luis Obispo and Grover Beach. Men interested in attending may contact representatives: 550-6718 or not_moses@fastmail.fm. ALL-AMERICAN QUILTERS’ GUILD meets […]
Spiritual
BAHA’I interfaith worship services are the second Sunday of each month. Info: 489-4172. Children’s classes are the first Saturday of each month. Info: 937-9451. Study circles about The Life of the Spirit are ongoing in Santa Maria. For questions, dates, and times: 614-0963. Info: 937-9451. BETHEL LUTHERAN CHURCH holds worship services Sundays with Holy Communion […]
Farmers Markets
SANTA MARIA 100 S. Broadway at Main, Wednesdays, from 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. Features local beekeepers’ honey and bee pollen, breads and pastries, plants and flower bouquets, fresh fruits and vegetables. ORCUTT Corner of Clark and Bradley, Tuesdays, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Fresh honey, flowers, and eggs, along with fresh fruits and […]
Barbecues
ONGOING FILIPINO COMMUNITY OF SANTA MARIA VALLEY barbecues Filipino food at the Smart and Final parking lot, N. Broadway on Saturdays and Sundays. Menu items include tri-tip, chicken, beef kabobs, chicken adobo, salad, rice, and bread. Meals cost $6. Info: 922-3422 or 922-3799. FILIPINO CATHOLIC SOCIETY, under the direction of St. Mary’s Church and […]
Health
THE GLOBAL ALLIANCE FOR BALANCE AND HEALING offers free energy balancing sessions from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. every third Saturday of the month at Sierra Vista Hospital, 1010 Murray Ave., SLO. Info: 438-4347 or globalalliance.ws. MARIAN MEDICAL CENTER offers a “Smart Eating for Kids and Teens” class meeting the first Monday of each month […]
Art
THE SANTA BARBARA COUNTY ARTS COMMISSION presents “6×6,” a photographic exploration curated by Steven Lewis through Oct. 22 at the Betteravia Government Center, 511 E. Lakeside, Santa Maria. Info: sbartscommission.org. THE LOMPOC VALLEY ART ASSOCIATION presents its fall 2010 Juried Art Show through Oct. 24 at the Cypress Gallery, 110 E. Cypress Ave., Lompoc. The […]
Learning
WORTH THE DRIVE CAL POLY’S STRIDE and the Center for Sustainability are co-hosting the second annual HANDS on Health event on Oct. 22 from 3:30 to 6 p.m. at the Performing Arts Center Pavilion at Cal Poly, SLO. Cost is $15. Info: 756-5086. THE UNITED NATIONS ASSOCIATION presents the United Nations Day Panel: UN […]
Recreation
ONGOING A MEN’S AND WOMEN’S BEACH FLAG FOOTBALL LEAGUE with four-on-four teams, no contact, is every Sunday at the beach in front of the Sandcastle Inn, Pismo Beach. Cost is $3 per player. Rain cancels. Registration: 489-1340. THE ARROYO GRANDE RUGBY FOOTBALL CLUB extends an open invitation to everyone interested in participating in all […]
Kids & Family
THE TOY ZOO presents a Halloween-themed Story Time event including costumes on Oct. 26 at 10 a.m. at the Toy Zoo, 1930 S. Broadway, Santa Maria. Info: 352-0123. THE COMMUNITY ACTION COMMISSION and the Boys and Girls Club present a healthy snack program for kids from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. through June 15 at the […]
Dance Lessons
FUTURE LEADERS OF AMERICA presents a Zumbathon event featuring Latin Rhythms and easy to follow dance moves in benefit of youth leadership programs on Oct. 23 from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Western Village Health Club, 2015 S. Broadway, Santa Maria. Info: 925-1010. ONGOING BLUE MOON HAVEN BELLY DANCE currently teaches […]
Stage
THE LOMPOC CIVIC THEATRE presents its third annual haunted house, “A Nightmare on ‘L’ Street,” Oct. 22, 23, 29, 30 and 31 starting at 7 p.m. at 217 South L St., Lompoc. It’s not appropriate for the very young! Cost is $5, $2.50 for a second visit the same evening. Info: 757-3085. THE POETRY SOCIETY […]

