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 […]
Clubs & Meetings
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 […]
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. […]
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. […]
Health
SANSUM CLINIC offers a “Diabetes and Pre-Diabetes Nutrition” class is April 16 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 “Healthier Living: Your Life, Take Care” class on April 23 from 12:30 to 3 p.m. […]
Art
THE ALLAN HANCOCK COLLEGE fine arts faculty presents its annual art exhibit through April 17 in the campus’ Ann Foxworthy Gallery, 800 S. College, Santa Maria. Info: 922-6966, Ext. 3252. THE LOMPOC VALLEY ART ASSOCIATION presents its annual Spring Show, featuring the works of local artists through April 26 at the Cypress Gallery, 119 East […]
Learning
THE NIPOMO COMMUNITY SERVICES DISTRICT presents a free gardening workshop with Celeste Whitlow, titled “Sages, Grasses, and Ceanothus,” on April 18 from 9 a.m. to noon at 148 Wilson St., Nipomo. Info: 929-113 or ncsd.ca.gov. THE LIGIA DANTES FOUNDATION presents “Living From the Heart” with Dantes on April 18 from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. […]
Recreation
THE CACHUMA LAKE NATURE CENTER presents its 14th annual Cachuma Lake Nature Center Trout Derby for kids and adults on April 18 and 19 at the Nature Center, Cachuma Lake. Cost is $35, $10 for kids. Info: 693-8381. THE SANTA MARIA PUBLIC LIBRARY hosts a Scrabble Mania fundraiser event on April 19 at 5 p.m. […]
Kids & Family
THE BOY AND GIRL SCOUTS present a Junior Modelers Fly-In competition on April 18 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Abel Maldonado Youth Center gym, Santa Maria. Info: 925-1955. THE SANTA MARIA VALLEY YMCA presents its Family Fun and Healthy Kid’s Day, featuring carnival games and free health screenings, on April 18 from […]
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. THE DANCE STUDIO offers dance classes in Santa Maria and Nipomo in Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Hip Hop, Acrobatics, and Dance Team. Info: […]
Stage
PCPA THEATERFEST presents its production of Les Miserables through May 10 at the Marian Theatre, 800 S. College, Santa Maria. Cost is $33 to $35. Info: pcpa.org. WORTH THE DRIVE KELRIK PRODUCTIONS presents its production of Willy Wonka April 18 through May 10 on Saturdays and Sundays at 2 p.m. at Unity, 1490 Southwood Drive, […]
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 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 […]

