THE SANTA MARIA CIVIC THEATRE presents its production of Sex, Lies, and the I.R.S. Sept. 18, 19, 25, and 26, and Oct. 2 and 3 at 8 p.m. at the Santa Maria Civic Theatre, 1660 N. McClelland St., Santa Maria. Cost is $14. Info: 922-4442 or smct.org. THE LOMPOC CIVIC THEATRE presents two short […]
Stage
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: […]
Concerts
BETHANY CHURCH presents a Praise and Worship Rock Concert on Sept. 19 from 4 to 7 p.m. at Bethany Church, 4890 Bethany, Orcutt. Info: 268-3424 or reggiefulenwider@yahoo.com. WORTH THE DRIVE THE VILLAGES OF SAN LUIS OBISPO hosts a concert in benefit of the Alzheimer’s Association featuring Café Musique on Sept. 18 at 6 […]
Special Events
THE CITY OF SANTA MARIA presents its annual “Tastes of Mexico” event featuring Mexican cuisine, beverages, and entertainment on Sept. 18 from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Veterans’ Memorial Community Center, 313 West Tunnell St., Santa Maria. Cost is $25, $80 for four tickets. Info: 925-0951, Ext. 260. A city-organized community meeting is Sept. […]
How do you feel about the state closing parks?
Chuck Miller custodian “It’s unfortunate, but due to the state budget, it’s better than people losing their jobs. And, with the economy and gas prices so high, less people are traveling, so it’s the lesser evil.” Ken Brandt stay-at-home dad “Not good. There aren’t too many parks around in the first place, and hopefully they […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Health
SANSUM CLINIC offers an “Eye Care and Treatment” class Sept. 10 from 4 to 5 p.m. A “Diabetes Essentials” class is Sept. 17 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the clinic. Cost is $10. A “Stress Management” class is Wednesdays from 6 to 8 p.m. through Sept. 30 at the clinic. Free. “Cholesterol Management” is […]
Art
ALLAN HANCOCK COLLEGE’S Ann Foxworthy Gallery currently features a photography exhibit by Hancock instructor Dave Passage in the college’s academic resource center at 800 S. College, Santa Maria. An artist reception is Sept. 17 from noon to 1:30 p.m. Info: 922-6966, Ext. 3465. THE SANTA BARBARA COUNTY ARTS COMMISSION presents “Iron and Plastic: Alternative […]
Learning
THE VALLEY SPEAKS features guest speaker Richard Adam talking about Santa Maria Valley’s past water issues on Sept. 12 from 11 a.m. to noon at the Shepard Hall, Santa Maria Public Library. Info: 934-3514 or shirleycontreras2@yahoo.com. BIBLE STUDY FELLOWSHIP INTERNATIONAL offers a Monday evening women’s Bible study for the Gospel of John with sign-ups […]

