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 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’ […]
Art
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 […]
Learning
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. […]
Recreation
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 […]
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
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 […]
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 […]

