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Learning
THE CITY OF LOMPOC Parks, Recreation, and Urban Forestry Department presents a “Creative Photo Album/Card Making Class” on March 20 from 6 to 10 p.m. at the Lompoc Valley Community Center, Lompoc. Cost is $10. Info: 875-8100. THE LIGIA DANTES FOUNDATION offers “Inquiry: A Spiritual Deepening Process” with Dantes on March 21 from 10 a.m. […]
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 […]
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 March 19 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 a “Smart Eating for Kids and Teens” class meeting the first Monday of each month this year […]
Art
THE LOMPOC PUBLIC LIBRARY SYSTEM presents in its Grossman Gallery the Lompoc Unified School District Youth Art Month exhibit for the month of March. See it at 501 E. North Ave., Lompoc. Info: 875-8775. TRANSITIONS-MENTAL HEALTH ASSOCIATION and the Healing Arts Council of Santa Barbara County are accepting art entries from locals suffering from mental […]
Recreation
THE CABRILLO HIGH SCHOOL AQUARIUM is open to the public on March 19 from 7 to 9 p.m. at the high school, 4350 Constellation Road, Lompoc. Info: 742-2888 or cabrilloaquarium.org. THE GUADALUPE DUNES CENTER presents a “Guadalupe City Walk and Talk” on March 21 at 10 a.m., meeting at the Dunes Center, 1055 Guadalupe St., […]
Kids & Family
ONGOING LA LECHE LEAGUE SANTA MARIA offers pregnant and nursing moms free breastfeeding support and information the third Wednesday of each month. Info: 734-9895 or 938-0789. THE LITTLE VILLAGE offers a daily enrichment program for kids ages 3 to 6 during the summer and fall. Activities include arts and crafts, baking, music, gardening, and creative […]
Dance Lessons
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 […]
Stage
WORTH THE DRIVE THE CLARK CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS presents Cadence and Ricky Moreno, Las Vegas based magicians performing March 19 through 21 at the Clark Center for the Performing Arts, 487 Fair Oaks Ave., Arroyo Grande. The Broadway musical Bye Bye Birdie shows March 24 at 7:30 p.m. at the Clark Center. Cost […]

