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. […]

SANSUM CLINIC offers a four part “Stress Management” class through Sept. 29 at the clinic. A “Diabetes Essentials” class is Sept. 9 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the Sansum Clinic, 1125 North H St., Lompoc. Cost is $10. Info: 737-8700. HIRUDAYA HOLISTIC LIFE CENTER offers a series of three retreats from men and women […]

THE CYPRESS GALLERY presents the exhibit “Bits and Pieces” featuring the paintings of Shirley Wallace through Sept. 26 at the gallery. An opening reception is Sept. 11 from 2 to 4 p.m. at the gallery, 119 East Cypress, Lompoc. Info: 736-3716. THE LOMPOC SCULPTORS GUILD presents its group show, “Art in the Making,” through Sept. […]

THE SANTA MARIA COURT APPOINTED SPECIAL ADVOCATES (CASA) hold a training series for those interested in advocating for children Sept. 15 from 6 to 9 p.m. at CASA Santa Maria, 120 East Jones St., Santa Maria. Info: 845-8364, Ext. 24# or summers@sbcasa.org. ONGOING EDUCATIONAL WORKSHOPS for inventors, entrepreneurs, new product developers, and creative individuals that […]

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 […]

ALTRUSA CLUB OF THE CENTRAL COAST presents “International Literacy Day” featuring one free book for each child on Sept. 11 from noon to 4 p.m. at the Santa Maria Town Center, Santa Maria. Info: 937-0222. ONGOING ADVENTURES IN LEARNING PRESCHOOL hosts a free “Story and Sing-A-Long Hour” the first Monday of the month from 10 […]

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 […]

PCPA THEATERFEST presents its production of Invierno by Jose Cruz Gonzalez through Sept. 19 in the Severson Theatre, Allan Hancock College, 800 S. College, Santa Maria. Adult themes. Info: 922-8313 or pcpa.org. THE POETRY SOCIETY OF SANTA MARIA invites all to read poetry, sing songs, or just express themselves every other Wednesday starting at 6 […]

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 ADDAMO VINEYARD/TASTING ROOM: 400 E. Clark Ave., suite E, Santa Maria, 937-6400. Live music Sundays from 2 to 5 p.m. CLUB 805, AKA STINKY’S BAR & GRILL: 2430 South Broadway, […]

THE SANTA MARIA PUBLIC LIBRARY presents “An Evening of Classical Guitar with Manny Mestas” in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month on Sept. 9 from 7 to 8 p.m. in the Shephard Hall, 421 S. McClelland, Santa Maria. Info: 925-0994, Ext. 117. KOSSUTH HOUSE CONCERTS presents Brian Vander Ark in concert on Sept. 10 at 7:30 […]

OLD TOWN MARKET presents wine tasting events featuring Christian Lazo Sept. 11 and Cambria Winery Sept. 18 at the Old Town Market, 405 E. Clark Ave., Old Orcutt. Info: 937-5619. THE SANTA MARIA A’S FORD CLUB presents its eighth annual All Ford Car Show and Swap Meet on Sept. 11 at 7 a.m. in Old […]