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 […]
Spirtual
Farmer’s 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 presents its “Diabetes Essentials” class on Feb. 12 from noon to 1:30 p.m. at the clinic. Cost is $8. “Weight Management Strategies” is Feb. 12, 19, and 26 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Cost is $15, refunded if all three classes are completed. A “Diabetes and Pre-Diabetes Nutrition” class is Feb. 19 from […]
Art
THE SANTA BARBARA COUNTY ARTS COMMISSION presents “The Essential Worker,” featuring pictures by 10 area photographers, Mondays through Fridays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. through Feb. 13 at the Betteravia Government Center, 511 E Lakeside, Santa Maria. Info: 568-3994. THE SANTA MARIA PUBLIC LIBRARY presents the art exhibit, A Window into Argentine Palettes, featuring […]
Learning
MARIAN MEDICAL CENTER presents a “Healthy for Life” Nutrition Workshop is Feb. 12, 19, 26, and March 5 at the Marian Medical Center, Room A, Santa Maria. Info: 739-3578. THE SANTA MARIA PUBLIC LIBRARY presents The Valley Speaks, a free monthly talk featuring Laura Dias and Normaa DeBernardo on Feb. 14 at 10 a.m. in […]
Recreation
THE LUIS OASIS SENIOR CENTER holds floral design classes Feb. 12, 18, and 19 at 6 p.m. Painters and ceramics meet Feb. 13 at 9 a.m. “Faceting and Silversmithing” meets Feb. 13 and 16 at 1 p.m. A pancake breakfast is Feb. 14 from 8 to 10 a.m. A card-making class meets Feb. 17 at […]
Kids & Family
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. Info: 925-0994 or 925-4354. ONGOING LA LECHE LEAGUE SANTA MARIA offers […]
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 A Midsummer Night’s Dream Feb. 12 through March 1 in the Marian Theatre, Allan Hancock College, Santa Maria. Info: pcpa.org. THE SANTA MARIA CIVIC THEATER presents its production of God’s Favorite by Neil Simon through Feb. 28 at the Civic Theater 1660 N McClelland St., Santa Maria. Info: 922-4442. […]
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 […]
Concerts
THE DICK CLARK BIG BAND ORCHESTRA presents a Valentine’s Day Concert and Danceon Feb. 14 from 7:30 to 10 p.m. at the Anderson Recreation Center, 125 W Walnut Ave., Lompoc. Cost is $5. Info: 733-2077. WORTH THE DRIVE THE SANTA BARBARA MUSEUM OF ART presents the Penderecki String Quartet in concert Feb. 12 at 7:30 […]

