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. […]

A BENEFIT BARBECUE for the Mendoza family, who lost their home in a fire, is March 28 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at LASO, 845 W. Cook St., Santa Maria. Cost is $8. Info: 922-2771. ONGOING FILIPINO COMMUNITY OF SANTA MARIA VALLEY barbecues Filipino food at the Smart and Final parking lot, N. Broadway […]

SANSUM CLINIC offers a “Cholesterol Management” class on April 2 from noon to 1:30 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 a “Smart Eating for Kids and Teens” class meeting the first Monday of each month this year from […]

ALLAN HANCOCK COLLEGE, the city of Lompoc, and Lompoc Mural Society present a dedication ceremony for the Community Canvas mural The Character by Gabriel Delgadillo, an Allan Hancock College student, on March 27 at 2 p.m. at the intersection of Chestnut Avenue and North H Street in Lompoc. Info: 922-6966, Ext. 3705. THE LOMPOC VALLEY […]

THE PARKINSON’S SUPPORT GROUP OF SANTA MARIA features a speech therapist speaking about Parkinson’s on March 26 at 1 p.m. at Grace Baptist Church, 605 E. McCoy Lane, Santa Maria. Info: 937-7776 or 925-0266. THE SANTA BARBARA COUNTY ANIMAL CARE FOUNDATION presents a full-day workshop titled “It’s Raining Cats and Dogs,” featuring information on pet […]

THE PISMO NATURE CENTER presents a “Native Plant Gardens and Oceano Lagoon” walk on March 27 at 9:30 a.m. at the Nature Center, Oceano Campground. Info: 772-2694. ONGOING A MEN’S AND WOMEN’S BEACH FLAG FOOTBALL LEAGUE with four-on-four teams, no contact, is every Sunday at the beach in front of the Sandcastle Inn, Pismo Beach. […]

THE SANTA MARIA TOWN CENTER welcomes all to visit the Easter Bunny, who hops into the Town Center March 28 through April 11 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. during the week, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturdays, and noon to 6 p.m. on Sundays at the Town Center, Main and Broadway, Santa Maria. […]

NIPOMO DANCE features free dance classes for the month of March. Info: nipomorecreation.org or 929-5437. 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. THE DANCE STUDIO offers dance classes in […]

PCPA THEATERFEST holds auditions for seven boys and four girls, ages 7 to 15, for its production of The Music Man. Auditions are on March 28 from 9 a.m. to noon at the Columbia Business Center, room 18, 900 E. Stowell, Santa Maria. Info: 928-7731, Ext. 3100. THE SKY WORLD POETRY SERIES presents an open […]

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 CLUB 805, AKA STINKY’S BAR & GRILL: 2430 South Broadway, 614-9316. DJ Davey D Saturday nights. THE COACHMAN: 1531 S. Broadway, 922-5556. Thursday through Saturday: DJ from 9 p.m. to […]

THE SANTA MARIA PHILHARMONIC SOCIETY presents a concert featuring Café Musique on March 29 from 2-4 p.m. at the Center Court of the Santa Maria Town Center, Main and Broadway, Santa Maria. Info: 925-0412. CENTRAL CITY SWING, directed by Bob Swayze, presents a big band jazz spring concert on March 31 at 7:30 p.m. at […]

TIP-A-COP 2009 features officers from Northern Santa Barbara County law enforcement agencies waiting tables to benefit Special Olympics on March 26 from 5 to 9 p.m. at Pepper Garcia’s Restaurant, Santa Maria Airport, Santa Maria. Info: 928-3781, Ext. 7672, or torchrun.net. THE AGAPE HEALTH AND FITNESS CLUB presents a grand opening ceremony showcasing the club’s […]