Machine harvesters ply the vineyards by night and hand crews snip grape clusters by day, yet despite the rigors of crush, Santa Barbara County’s busy winemakers find time for a party. During the second weekend of October, local vintners invite wine lovers everywhere to join them for their annual Celebration of Harvest at Rancho Sisquoc […]
Thank the vines
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 a cholesterol management class Oct. 1 from noon to 1:30 p.m. at the clinic. Cost is $10. A weight management strategies class is Oct. 1 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the clinic. Cost is $15. A diabetes essentials class is Oct. 8 from noon to 1:30 p.m. at the clinic. The […]
Art
THE LOMPOC MUSEUM presents “Basketmakers: Traditional to Modern,” an exhibit highlighting baskets of all shapes and sizes Oct. 3 through Jan. 3 at the museum, 200 South H St., Lompoc. An opening reception is Oct. 3 from 3 to 6 p.m. Info: 736-3888 or lompocmuseum@verizon.net. ALLAN HANCOCK COLLEGE’S Ann Foxworthy Gallery currently features a […]
Learning
ALLAN HANCOCK COLLEGE presents a lecture about the Great Depression titled “Hitting Home: Life During America’s Great Depression” presented by Roger Hall on Oct. 2 at 6:30 p.m. in the Santa Maria campus Forum (C-40), Allan Hancock College, 800 S. College, Santa Maria. A Suicide and Violence Prevention Forum is Oct. 7 from 6:30 to […]
Recreation
THE SIERRA CLUB ARGUELLO GROUP presents a sunset/moonrise hike and potluck at Los Flores Ranch on Oct. 3, meeting at 4 p.m. at 4852 S Bradley, Santa Maria. Info: 937-6766. WORTH THE DRIVE THE CITY OF PISMO BEACH Recreation Division Community Development Department presents a “Standup Paddle Boarding Class” Oct. 3 or 17, […]
Kids & Family
THE BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB presents Youth Basketball League Sing-Ups on Oct. 23 from 9 a.m. to noon at the club, 901 N. Railroad, Santa Maria. Info: 922-7763. THE CITY OF SANTA MARIA Recreation and Parks Department presents an “Improv for Teens” class for kids ages 13 to 18 years through Nov. 16 at […]
Dance Lessons
THE CITY OF SANTA MARIA Recreation and Parks Department presents a “Cardio Dance Fusion” class Tuesdays from 6 to 7:15 p.m. Oct. 6 through 27 at the Elwin Mussell Center, 510 E. Park Ave., Santa Maria. Cost is $33.50, $27 for city residents. Info: 925-0951, Ext. 264, or ci.santa-maria.ca.us. THE CITY OF PISMO BEACH’S […]
Dance Lessons
THE CITY OF SANTA MARIA Recreation and Parks Department presents a “Cardio Dance Fusion” class Tuesdays from 6 to 7:15 p.m. Oct. 6 through 27 at the Elwin Mussell Center, 510 E. Park Ave., Santa Maria. Cost is $33.50, $27 for city residents. Info: 925-0951, Ext. 264, or ci.santa-maria.ca.us. THE CITY OF PISMO BEACH’S […]

