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 […]
Clubs and Meetings
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
THE SANTA MARIA PUBLIC LIBRARY presents the exhibit “Photographers Gone Wild, Capturing the Central Coast” featuring local photographers Mel Felix, Cathy Gregg, Lynda Schiff, and Jeanne Sparks through Dec. 31 at the Santa Maria Public Library, Shepard Hall 421 South McClelland St., Santa Maria. People, Places, and Things—the art of Franczeska Bobi Angel shows in […]
Learning
THE SOUTH VALLEY COMMUNITY CHURCH offers “Financial Peace University” with Dave Ramsey for 13 weeks starting Jan. 3 at 6 p.m., 1054 East Clark Ave., Santa Maria. Info: 922-1990 or scottseyer@yahoo.com. WORTH THE DRIVE WOMEN’S ECONOMIC VENTURES holds orientations for its upcoming “Self-Employment Training” classes starting Jan. 7 from noon to 1 p.m. in Santa […]
Recreation
THE CITY OF SANTA MARIA RECREATION AND PARKS DEPARTMENT holds open registrations for a 7 on 7 adult outdoor soccer league through Jan. 7 at the Parks and Recreation office, Santa Maria. Cost is $252 per team of city residents, and $315 for a non-resident team. Info: 925-0951, Ext. 260. THE SANTA MARIA VALLEY YMCA […]
Kids & Family
WORTH THE DRIVE THE CITY OF PISMO BEACH Recreation Division Community Development Department presents a “(Salsa) Latin American Dance” class is Mondays from 7:15 to 8:15 p.m. through December at the Pismo Beach Veterans’ Hall. Cost is $10 per class. A “Ballroom Dance” class is Mondays from 8:30 to 9:30 p.m. through December at the […]
Dance Lessons
WORTH THE DRIVE THE CITY OF PISMO BEACH Recreation Division Community Development Department presents a “(Salsa) Latin American Dance” class is Mondays from 7:15 to 8:15 p.m. through December at the Pismo Beach Veterans’ Hall. Cost is $10 per class. A “Ballroom Dance” class is Mondays from 8:30 to 9:30 p.m. through December at the […]
Stage
WORTH THE DRIVE CAL POLY presents a “New Year’s Eve Comedy Bash” starring Judy Tenuta on Dec.31 starting at 8 p.m. in the Cohan Center, Cal Poly, SLO. Info: 756-2787 or calpolyarts.org. THE GREAT AMERICAN MELODRAMA presents its Holiday Extravaganza production featuring Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol, Little Red Riding Hood, and a holiday vaudeville […]
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 Broadway, […]

