Graduation is months away for high school seniors, and the reality of college costs is setting in. Students and their parents can eliminate some stress by completing a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) application and applying for Cal Grants and low-interest loans. To help with the application process, Hancock and Cuesta College’s Central […]
Hancock holds grant workshops
BofA awards education grant
People’s Self Help Housing announced Bank of America has awarded the nonprofit $7,500 to provide financial education to tenants in rental developments in the Santa Maria area and San Luis Obispo County. PSHH currently manages more than 1,250 affordable rental units and 1,150 self-help home ownership residences in Santa Barbara, San Luis Obispo, and Ventura […]
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 Wednesday of each month, 6:30 p.m., in the Altrusa Theatre of the Santa […]
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 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 and St. […]
Health
MARIAN MEDICAL CENTER offers a “Smart Eating for Kids and Teens” class meeting the first Monday of each month this year from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Medical Center at 1400 E. Church St., Santa Maria. Info: 739-3578. ONGOING SYCAMORE MINERAL SPRINGS HEALING ARTS INSTITUTE offers a range of classes including yoga and meditation, […]
Art
BRUSH AND PALETTE ART GROUP present their 10th annual art show and sale Feb. 7 from 11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Foxenwood Tennis Swim Club, 1087 Clubhouse Drive, Orcutt. Info: 937-8108. THE SANTA MARIA PUBLIC LIBRARY presents a historical photo essay of African Americans of the Central Coast through Feb. 24 at the […]
Learning
PG&E presents a Central Coast Wave Connect Public Informational Meeting Feb. 4 from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Betteravia Government Center, Board Hearing Room, 511 East Lakeside Parkway, Santa Maria. Info: 415-391-7900 or dlyons@kearnswest.com. ONGOING EDUCATIONAL WORKSHOPS for inventors, entrepreneurs, new product developers, and creative individuals that feature expert speakers and resources meet every […]
Recreation
THE SIERRA CLUB Arguello group presents a “Superbowl Alternative Hike and Potluck” at Point Sal Road Feb. 7 meeting at the Orcutt CVS Drugs parking lot at 3 p.m. in Orcutt. Info: 937-6766. 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 […]
Kids & Family
THE CITY OF SANTA MARIA RECREATION AND PARKS DEPARTMENT invites teens in grades 7 through 12 to attend “The Big Game – Superbowl Party” Feb. 7 from 3 to 8:30 p.m. at the Abel Maldonado Youth Center, 600 South McClelland St., Santa Maria. Cost is $3, $5 for accompanying parents. Info: 925-0951, Ext. 252. THE […]
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. for […]

