Grab a glass of wine and wander through lush gardens with a sparkling pool as a backdrop, perusing fine art and discussing the current trends in artistic sensibilities with the artists themselves. Sounds like perfect Mother’s Day stuff. Mom will dig it, right? The Town Center Gallery and Santa Maria Inn hope so. The two […]
Spotlight on mom, spotlight on art
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A look at Lompoc
In the most superior part of California’s coastline, in the awesome county of Santa Barbara, lives the guardian of the virtues of the city of Lompoc: a man loyal to his hometown and happy living in the city of arts and flowers. John McReynolds is a writer (you’ve read his work in the Sun), author, […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 vegetables. […]
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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. […]
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Health
SANSUM CLINIC presents a “Cholesterol Management” class on May 7 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the clinic. Cost is $8. A “Diabetes Essentials” class is May 14 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the clinic. Cost is $8. The clinic is located at 1225 North H St., Lompoc. Info: 737-8700. MARIAN MEDICAL CENTER presents […]
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Art
THE LOMPOC PUBLIC LIBRARY SYSTEM presents featured artist Denise Chavoya through May in the Grossman Gallery, Lompoc Public Library, 501 E. North Ave., Lompoc. Info: 875-8775. THE LOMPOC VALLEY ART ASSOCIATION presents featured artist Kimberley Reid through May at the Cypress Gallery, 119 East Cypress Ave., Lompoc. An opening reception is May 9 from 2 […]
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Learning
THE SANTA MARIA ANIMAL CENTER presents a free lecture titled “Adopting the Right Pet” on May 7 from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Santa Maria Animal Center, 548 W. Foster Road, Santa Maria. Info: 260-2386 or sbcanimalcare.org. THE LOMPOC PHOTOGRAPHERS GUILD presents a program with photographer and carbon ink specialist Paul Roark on May […]
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Recreation
THE SANTA MARIA LAWN BOWLING CLUB hold an open house featuring free lawn bowling on May 9 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 420 South McClelland, Santa Maria. Info: 473-3965 or dave.mc40@pacbell.net. THE MINERVA CLUB holds a bridge and games event on May 12 at 12:30 p.m. at the Minerva Club, Santa Maria. Info: […]
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Kids & Family
WORTH THE DRIVE THE EXPLORATION STATION features art classes for kids on Saturdays through May 9 at the Exploration Station, 867 Ramona Ave., Grover Beach. Cost is $60. Info: 473-1421 or info@explorationstation.org. ONGOING LA LECHE LEAGUE SANTA MARIA offers pregnant and nursing moms free breastfeeding support and information the third Wednesday of each month. Info: […]
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Dance Lessons
ONGOING EVERYBODY CAN DANCE offers classes in ballet dance for ages 3 to adult. Call for schedules. Boys and men receive full scholarships. The studio is located at 800 S. Broadway. Info: 937-6753. COUNTRY WESTERN DANCE CLASSES by Jeannette and Henry are Tuesdays from 7 to 8 p.m. for country two-step lessons and from 8 […]
