I’ve been writing the Man Overboard column at the Santa Maria Sun for 10 years now, which, for a guy who doesn’t finish many projects around the house, seems absolutely insane to me. I’ve covered everything from dirty words to dirty diapers, with a few stories about my wife, whom I love, in between. The […]
An anniversary not forgotten
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’ […]
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
SANSUM CLINIC offers a “Cholesterol Management” class Sept. 2 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the Sansum Clinic, 1125 North H St., Lompoc. A four part “Stress Management” class is Sept. 8 through 29 at the clinic. A “Diabetes Essentials” class is Sept. 9 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the clinic. Cost is $10. […]
Art
THE LOMPOC SCULPTORS GUILD presents its group show, “Art in the Making,” Sept. 2 through 29 at the Grossman Gallery, Lompoc Public Library, 501 East North Ave., Lompoc. Info: 733-3371. THE SHEPARD HALL GALLERY presents the Lompoc Photography Guild’s new show, “Slice of Life,” through Sept. 30 at the library’s Shepard Hall, 421 S. McClelland […]
Learning
THE SANTA MARIA COURT APPOINTED SPECIAL ADVOCATES (CASA) hold a training series for those interested in advocating for children Sept. 8 and 15 from 6 to 9 p.m. at CASA Santa Maria, 120 East Jones St., Santa Maria. Info: 845-8364, Ext. 24# or summers@sbcasa.org. WORTH THE DRIVE THE NATIONAL ALLIANCE ON MENTAL ILLNESS and […]
Recreation
WORTH THE DRIVE THE WILDLING ART MUSEUM presents a “Geo-CA$H Treasure Hunt” featuring GPS marked cans with chances to win a raffle through Sept. 6. The Wildling Art Museum is located at 2928 San Marcos, Los Olivos. Info: 688-1082 or wildlingmuseum.org. ONGOING A MEN’S AND WOMEN’S BEACH FLAG FOOTBALL LEAGUE with four-on-four teams, no […]
Kids & Family
MUSIC TOGETHER presents a preview of its “Big Kids” program designed for 5- to 7-year-old kids on Sept. 7 at 4 p.m. at the Santa Maria Valley Discovery Museum. Info: 264-5545 or starberrymusic2gether.com. WORTH THE DRIVE THE SANTA BARBARA MUSEUM OF ART presents, as part of its family first Thursdays, “Land and Sea,” featuring parent […]
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 […]
Stage
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 […]

