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. […]

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. […]

SANSUM CLINIC offers a “Diabetes Essentials” class on March 12 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the clinic. Cost is $8. A “Diabetes and Pre-Diabetes Nutrition” class is 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. THE VILLAGES’ […]

THE ALLAN HANCOCK COLLEGE fine arts faculty presents its annual art exhibit March 12 through April 17 in the campus’ Ann Foxworthy Gallery, 800 S. College, Santa Maria. An opening reception is March 12 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the gallery. Info: 922-6966, Ext. 3252. THE LOS PADRES ARTIST GUILD presents as part […]

THE LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS presents a public forum about healthcare in Santa Maria Valley on March 12 at the Betteravia Government Center, Santa Maria. Info: lwvsmv.org or 310-1462. A FREE MISSIONS CONFERENCE EVENT for anyone interested in becoming a missionary is March 13 from 7 to 9 p.m. and March 14 from 9 a.m. […]

THE LAND CONSERVANCY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY and the Dana Adobe Nipomo Amigos hold a hands-on planting of 300 native plants to restore a historic creek habitat on March 14 from 9 a.m. to noon at the Dana Adobe, 671 South Oakglen Ave., Nipomo. Info: LCSLO.org or 544-9096, Ext. 14. ONGOING A MEN’S AND […]

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 […]

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 presents “InterPlay: The Stage Between,” featuring readings of the plays Evie’s Waltz (March 14 and 16 at 2 p.m.), and Iron Kisses (March 13 and 14 at 7 p.m.) at the Severson Theatre, Hancock College, 800 S. College Dr., Santa Maria. Cost is $15. Info: 922-8313 or pcpa.org. THE ALLAN HANCOCK COLLEGE DANCE […]

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 VALLEY OF THE FLOWERS UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST presents a concert of Shigin, ancient Japanese singing, on March 12 at 6 p.m. at the church in Lompoc. Info: 733-1447 or gyoshitake@live.com. WORTH THE DRIVE UCSB ARTS AND LECTURES presents the band Dan Zanes and Friends in concert on March 12 at 5 p.m. at […]

ALLAN HANCOCK COLLEGE presents, as part of its international film series, film screenings: March 13 and 20 at 6:30 p.m. in the school’s Forum, 800 S. College, Santa Maria. Info: 922-6966, Ext. 3209. THE ELKS RODEO holds tryouts for its Sponsor Flag Carriers on March 14 at 9 a.m. at the Elks Club, 1309 N. […]