Spirits are stubborn things. Sometimes they refuse to leave. La Purisima Mission has its share. Stand in the middle of the surrounding expanses of grass, then at the animal pens. Face the area where skins are drying over a wooden beam. An infamous Lompoc breeze will charge through the emptiness, and the yard will suddenly […]
Picking the right sound
Clubs and 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
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 […]
Farmer’s Market
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 […]
Health
THE CITY OF SANTA MARIA offers a “Laughter Yoga” class for adults 50 and older on Thursdays from 10:45 to 11 a.m. beginning May 20 at the Elwin Mussell Senior Center, 510 East Park Ave., Santa Maria. Info: 925-0951, Ext. 260. MARIAN MEDICAL CENTER offers a “Smart Eating for Kids and Teens” class meeting […]
Art
CYPRESS GALLERY presents the art show “For the Love of Color and Wood” by Art and Bobbie Kusulas through May 23 at 119 East Cypress Ave., Lompoc. Info: 736-0489 or abkazoo@aol.com. THE SANTA MARIA PUBLIC LIBRARY presents the art of Mary Meng Wade showing in the “Tai Chi Series” through May 28 in […]
Learning
VIRGINIA HALL Therapeutic Bodywork and Massage presents a two-day Ortho-Bionomy class May 22 and 23 from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. at Merrill Gardens, 1350 Suey Road, Santa Maria. Info: 478-0763. DR. JAN NOLTA presents “Huntington’s Disease Research and Treatment Protocols” on May 26 at noon at Marian Medical Center, room B, 1400 E. […]
Recreation
THE SANTA MARIA POLICE OFFICERS ASSOCIATION and the Pioneer Valley High School Basketball Seniors present the annual “Cops Vs. Kids Benefit Basketball Game” on May 21 at 7 p.m. at the Pioneer Valley High School Gym, Santa Maria. Cost is $5, $3 for students. Info: 928-3781, Ext. 511, or cnartatez@ci.santa0maria.ca.us. THE DUNES CENTER presents […]
Kids & Family
KIDS & FAMILY THE CITY OF SANTA MARIA Recreation and Parks Department holds registration for the Summer Youth Basketball League through May 20. Cost is $32.50, $40 for non-city residents. Info: 925-0951, Ext. 263. THE SANTA MARIA VALLEY YOUTH SOCCER ASSOCIATION offers 2010 Fall Registration for its soccer league May 22, 29, June […]
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. […]
Stage
THE ALLAN HANCOCK COLLEGE YOUTH DANCERS present a spring recital featuring students from age 4 to 18 performing ballet, pointe, jazz, jazz-funk, hip-hop, and ballet folklorico May 22 at 7 p.m. and May 23 at 2 p.m. at the Santa Maria High School Ethel Pope Auditorium on Broadway in Santa Maria. Cost is $8, $5 […]

