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 […]
Barbecues
Health
SANSUM CLINIC presents a “Diabetes and Pre-Diabetes Nutrition” class June 17 from noon to 1:30 p.m. at the clinic. Cost is $10. The clinic is located at 1225 North H St., Lompoc. Info: 737-8700. THE PISMO BEACH MEDICAL CENTER presents an “Open House” event June 24 from 5 to 7 p.m. at 2 James Way, […]
Art
THE LOMPOC VALLEY ART ASSOCIATION presents the art of Richard Axline through June 27 at the Cypress Gallery, 119 East Cypress Ave., Lompoc. Info: 736-0489 or abkazoo@aol.com. THE SANTA MARIA PUBLIC LIBRARY presents the mixed media art of Juan Manuel Perez Salazar through June 30 in the Shepard Hall Gallery at the library, 421 S […]
Learning
THE LIGIA DANTES FOUNDATION presents “Emotions and Well Being” a dialogue with Ms. Dantes June 19 from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in Nipomo. Info: 343-2582 or ligiadantesfoundation.org. THE SANTA MARIA VALLEY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE presents “Doing Business with Vandenberg Air Force Base-How to Qualify and Register as a Vendor for Bids, Work Orders, and […]
Recreation
THE CITY OF SANTA MARIA Recreation and Parks Department offers an Adult Lap Swim June 19 through Aug. 14, a Recreation Swim June 19 through Aug. 15, Swim Lessons begin June 19, and Junior Lifeguard Classes June 28 all at the Pioneer Valley High School, Santa Maria. Info: 925-0951, Ext. 260. THE DUNES CENTER presents […]
Kids & Family
THE SANTA MARIA VALLEY YOUTH SOCCER ASSOCIATION offers 2010 Fall Registration for its soccer league June 19 and 26 from 10 a.m. to noon. Cost is $80 for the first player, $70 for the second, $60 for three or more players, and a $10 registration fee for all. Info: 925-3304 or santamariasoccer.com. ADVENTURES IN LEARNING […]
Dance Lessons
OBON DANCE PRACTICE in preparation for the Obon Festival is Wednesdays from 6:30 to 8 p.m. starting June 16 and ending with the festival July 25 at the Veteran’s Memorial Building, 313 W Tunnell, Santa Maria. ONGOING BLUE MOON HAVEN BELLY DANCE currently teaches American Tribal Style dance classes on Mondays, Tuesdays, and […]
Stage
PCPA THEATERFEST presents its production of Sylvia directed by Patricia M. Troxel June 24 through July 3 at the Marian Theatre, Allan Hancock College, 800 S. College Drive, Santa Maria. Cost is $26.25 through $30. Info: 922-8313 or pcpa.org. THE POETRY SOCIETY OF SANTA MARIA invites all to read poetry, sing songs, or just express […]
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 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 […]
Concerts
THE TRI CITY SOUND CHORUS presents a concert in celebration of American patriots: “Red, White, and Barbershop” June 18 at 7 p.m. at the Bethany Lutheran Church, 135 S. E St., Lompoc. Info: 736-1874 or tricitysound.org. THE SANTA MARIA PHILHARMONIC SOCIETY presents the Hatchard-Kinsley Duo performing in concert June 20 from 2 to 4 p.m. […]
Special Events
THE NIPOMO KIWANIS CLUB presents its Father’s Day Pancake Breakfast June 19 from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the Nipomo Senior Center, 200 E. Dana St., Nipomo. Cost is $5, $3 for kids. Info: 314-0899 or Sharon.kister@att.net. THE LOMPOC LIBRARY FOUNDATION presents “Brunch with a Bunch of Authors” featuring Les Klinger, Jeri Westerson, and Bonnie […]
Political Watch 06.17
Earlier this month, the National Marine Sanctuary Foundation recognized Congresswoman Lois Capps (D-Santa Barbara) for her “lifelong support of the National Marine Sanctuaries and America’s oceans” with its 2010 leadership award, the organization announced in a press release. Capps and fellow recipient Congresswoman Ileana Ros-Lehtinen (R-Flordia) accepted their awards at a special dinner in Washington, […]

