When it comes to talent, one thing is clear: American Idol missed some, because Santa Maria has plenty. It was all on display at the Santa Maria Veteran’s Hall on a recent weekend. The event, Santa Maria Has Talent, brought out dozens of dancers, singers, and comedians from all over the Central Coast—but only one […]
Talent night
Range of motion
For weeks, Allan Hancock College dance students have been breaking in their dance shoes and learning the limits of what the human body can do in preparation for the dance program’s Dance Spectrum, showing March 17 to 21 in the Marian Theater on campus. The show has students logging dozens of toe-tapping hours in addition […]
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. ALTRUSA INTERNATIONAL, INC. of SANTA MARIA, a nonprofit business and professional organization, meets the second Monday of each month at 6:30 p.m. in the Altrusa Theatre of the […]
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 Communion […]
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 […]
Health
SANSUM CLINIC offers a diabetes essentials class on March 11 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the clinic. Cost is $10. A diabetes and pre-diabetes nutrition class is March 18 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Cost is $10. Sansum Clinic is located 1225 North H St., Lompoc. Info: 737-8700. MARIAN MEDICAL CENTER offers a “Smart […]
Art
THE LOMPOC MUSEUM presents the exhibit “Desperate Land,” featuring the photographs of Betsy Weiner March 14 through May 30 in the museum’s Centeno Gallery, 200 South H St., Lompoc. An opening reception is March 14 from 2 to 4 p.m. Info: 736-3888 or lompocmuseum@verizon.net. THE LOMPOC VALLEY ART ASSOCIATION presents local photographer Robert Hamilton’s exhibition […]
Learning
WORTH THE DRIVE THE AMERICAN RED CROSS, Santa Barbara Chapter, presents a volunteer orientation on March 11 at 5:30 p.m. at the Santa Barbara County Chapter Headquarters, 2707 State St., Santa Barbara. Info: 687-1331 or sbredcross.org. THE WILDLING ART MUSEUM presents its “Art on the Wild Side” craft classes for kids ages 6 to […]
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. ARK TENNIS LESSONS for third through eighth graders are Saturdays from 11:30 a.m. until 1 p.m. at […]
Kids & Family
THE CITY OF SANTA MARIA Recreation and Parks Department, offer an “Introduction to Theater” class for kids 7 to 12 years old is through March 15 on Mondays, 6 to 7:30 p.m., at the Abel Maldonado Youth Center, 600 South McClelland St., Santa Maria. Cost is $43, $54.50 for non-residents. A “Fitness Training by Aztec” […]
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. COUNTRY WESTERN DANCE CLASSES by Jeannette and Henry are Tuesdays from 7 to 8 p.m. for country two-step lessons and from 8 to 9 p.m. […]

