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 […]
Health
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 […]
Recreation
THE CITY OF LOMPOC PARKS, RECREATIONS, AND URBAN FORESTRY DEPARTMENT offers a “Yoga-Stretch and Strength” class meeting Tuesdays Sept. 8 to 29; and Sept. 10 to 24 from 5:15 to 6:30 p.m. at the Anderson Recreation Center. Cost is $30, $36 for non-city residents. A “Dance Fitness” class is Sept. 9 to 30 from 6 […]
Kids & Family
THE CITY OF SANTA MARIA Recreation and Parks Department presents a Grandparent’s Day Celebration for grandparents and their grandchildren between the ages of 6 and 12. The event features singing, games, arts and crafts, and delicious treats on Sept. 12 from 10 a.m. to noon at the Elwin Mussel Senior Center, 510 East Park Ave., […]
Dance Lessons
THE CITY OF LOMPOC Parks and Recreation Department presents a belly dancing class from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Sept. 14 through 28 at the Anderson Recreation Center, Panorama Room, Lompoc. Cost is $31.50, $26.25 for city residents. A Beginning Ballet class is from 5 to 6 p.m. Sept. 14 through 28 at the Civic Auditorium […]
Stage
PCPA THEATERFEST presents its production of Distracted by Lisa Loomer through Sept. 20 at the Severson Theatre, 800 S. College Drive, Santa Maria. Cost is $26.25 to $28.25. Info: 922-8313 or pcpa.org. WORTH THE DRIVE THE SANTA BARBARA DANCE ALLIANCE presents its 15th annual International Dance and Music Festival on Sept. 12 at […]
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
THE SANTA MARIA PHILHARMONIC SOCIETY and the Santa Maria Town Center East present musical entertainment featuring the Santa Maria Winds in concert on Sept. 13 in the Center Court of the Santa Maria Town Center, Santa Maria. Info: 925-0412. WORTH THE DRIVE THE SANTA BARARA MUSIC CLUB and Santa Barbara Sister Cities holds […]
Special Events
THE SANTA BARBARA COUNTY ANIMAL CARE FOUNDATION presents its Cause 4 Paws fundraiser Pledge Walk and Pet Fair featuring a doggie carnival, a barbecue, bake sale, entertainment, adoption dogs, and more Sept. 12 at Pioneer Park, 1000 W. Foster Road, Santa Maria. THE SANTA MARIA A’S FORD CAR CLUB presents its annual All Ford […]
Political Watch 9-10
• Read her lips: No higher taxes. Etta Waterfield, candidate for 33rd District Assembly, recently voiced her opposition to higher taxes by signing the Taxpayer Protection Pledge, authored by Americans for Tax Reform. “Unrestrained spending landed our state into the biggest budget crisis of our time,” Waterfield said in a release. “And, when the Democrats […]
Community Notebook 9-10
MONDAY, SEPT. 14 • The Santa Maria City Block Grants Advisory Committee has its regular meeting at 5:30 p.m. in the City Hall Conference Room, 110 E. Cook St., Santa Maria. TUESDAY, SEPT. 15 • The Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors has its regular meeting at 9 a.m. in the Board of Supervisors Hearing […]

