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 presents its “Weight Management Strategies” class on Feb. 26 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Cost is $15, refunded if all three classes are completed. 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 […]

ALLAN HANCOCK COLLEGE presents a student art show, showing through Feb. 27 in the Ann Foxworthy Gallery, Allan Hancock College, 800 S. College, Santa Maria. Info: 922-6966, Ext. 3252. THE SANTA MARIA PUBLIC LIBRARY presents the art exhibit, A Window into Argentine Palettes, featuring the works of 11 Argentine artists through Feb. 27 at the […]

MARIAN MEDICAL CENTER presents a “Healthy for Life” Nutrition Workshop is Feb. 26 and March 5 at the Marian Medical Center, Room A, Santa Maria. Info: 739-3578. THE PARKINSON’S SUPPORT GROUP OF SANTA MARIA meets at 1 p.m. on Feb. 26 at Grace Baptist Church, 605 E. McCoy Lane, Santa Maria. Info: 937-7776 or 925-0266. […]

THE LUIS OASIS SENIOR CENTER holds floral design classes Feb. 26 at 6 p.m. Painters and ceramists meet Feb. 27 at 9 a.m. A free presentation by the Alzheimer’s Association is Feb. 27 at 10 a.m. A free presentation by Home Instead is an hour later at 11 a.m. A faceting and silversmithing class is […]

THE SANTA MARIA PUBLIC LIBRARY presents “Wish Upon a Star Story Time” for ages 3 to 5 on Wednesdays at 12:30 p.m. and Thursdays at 10:30 a.m. through Feb. 26 at the Santa Maria Public Library, 421 S. McClelland St., Santa Maria. Reservations required. The Traveling Lantern Theatre Company presents Robin Hood for kids ages […]

WORTH THE DRIVE SLO SWING DANCING offers swing lessons on Feb. 27 at 7 p.m. for beginners, followed by a dance at 8 p.m. at the Grange Hall, 2880 Broad St., SLO. Cost is $5. Info: sloswing.com or 543-0639. ONGOING EVERYBODY CAN DANCE offers classes in ballet dance for ages 3 to adult. Call for […]

SKY WORLD POETRY SERIES presents featured poet for the month David Strumsky reading his works on Feb. 28 at 3 p.m. followed by an open mic at Café Monet, 1555 S. Broadway, Santa Maria. Info: 268-9216 or tobola@verizon.net. THE SANTA MARIA CIVIC THEATER presents its production of God’s Favorite by Neil Simon through Feb. 28 […]

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 […]

WORTH THE DRIVE AZZ HIGH AS THE SKY PROMOTIONS presents a “Black History Month 2009” Finale Variety Show featuring local business, organizations, and music from Bay Area hip-hop artists and locals on Feb. 26 at 6 p.m. on Garden Street as part of the SLO’s Farmers’ Market. Info: 238-2299. SCHOOLHOUSE MUSIC EVENINGS present soprano Iris […]

COPS AND LOBSTERS raises money for the Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics at Red Lobster in Santa Maria on Feb. 26 and 27. Local officers will act as celebrity hosts and waiters during lunch (11 a.m. to 4 p.m.) and dinner (4 to 9 p.m.). Info: 925-5800 (Red Lobster) or 928-3781, Ext. 747 […]