Scott Underwood instructor “Their devotion to caring for creation.” Erika Faires student “Their music, dance, and art; also their traditional clothing.” Karly Nickell juice maker “Their care for the Earth.” Matt Villasenor oil changer “It’s cool how they’re in touch with the environment, and how just about anyone can trace their heritage back to them—even […]
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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
PEACE LUTHERAN CHURCH is located at 1000 W. Ocean Ave., Lompoc. “Jazz Devine” presents a new jazz worship service on July 11 at 6 p.m. at the church. Info: 735-3769 or ghmoran@yahoo.com. 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: […]
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 St. […]
Health
HIRUDAYA HOLISTIC LIFE CENTER offers a friends and family massage class is also through Allan Hancock College Sept. 21, 23, and 28. Cost is $79 for classes. Info: hancockcollege.edu or heyshabaz@gmail.com. SANSUM CLINIC offers a four part “Stress Management” class through Sept. 29 at the Sansum Clinic, 1125 North H St., Lompoc. Cost is $10. […]
Art
ALLAN HANCOCK COLLEGE shows metalwork by Hancock staff and students in “Metal Bedazzled” through Sept. 23 in the Ann Foxworthy Gallery, Allan Hancock College, 800 South College Drive, Santa Maria. Info: 922-6966. THE CYPRESS GALLERY presents the exhibit “Bits and Pieces” featuring the paintings of Shirley Wallace through Sept. 26 at the gallery, 119 East […]
Learning
MERRIL GARDENS and Home Instead Senior Care presents Active Living After Calling 911 Sept. 23 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Merrill Gardens, 1220 Suey Road, Santa Maria. Info: 928-2662. ONGOING EDUCATIONAL WORKSHOPS for inventors, entrepreneurs, new product developers, and creative individuals that feature expert speakers and resources meet every first Wednesday of […]
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 levels […]
Kids & Family
THE COMMUNITY ACTION COMMISSION and the Boys and Girls and Girls Club present a healthy snack program for kids from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. through June 15 at the Boys and Girls Club of Santa Maria Valley, 901 N Railroad St., Santa Maria and the Evans Park Boys and Girls Club, 200 W Wialliams, Santa […]
Dance Lessons
ONGOING BLUE MOON HAVEN BELLY DANCE currently teaches American Tribal Style dance classes on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays in Lompoc and Thursdays in Grover Beach. Info: 709-4686 or BlueMoonHaven.com. THE DANCE STUDIO offers dance classes in Santa Maria in Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Hip Hop, Acrobatics, and Dance Team. Info: 349-9016 or 931-0444. EVERYBODY CAN DANCE […]

