HEALTH

SMOKING CESSATION CLASSES are offered on Jan. 22, 26, and 29 from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. in Santa Maria at 2801 Santa Maria Way, suite B; 425 W Central Ave., Lompoc; 2050 Viborg Road, Santa Ynez; 915 N Milpas St., Santa Barbara; and at Cottage Hospital at Pueblos and Bath streets, Santa Barbara. Info: 346-7275 […]

MARILYN DOVER BENSON presents her art in a one-woman show through Jan. 31 at the Grossman Gallery, Lompoc. Info: 937-8108. 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 […]

WOMEN’S ECONOMIC VENTURES holds free self-employment training orientations on Jan. 28 and Feb. 3 from 6 to 7 p.m. and Jan. 22 and 29 from noon to 1 p.m. in Santa Maria. Info: 965-6073 or wevonline.org. THE NORTH COUNTY RAPE CRISIS AND CHILD PROTECTION CENTER begins a new training program for volunteers interested in helping […]

THE LUIS OASIS SENIOR CENTER offers “Pilates and Yoga for Older Adults” on Jan. 22 and 27 at 9 a.m. Floral design meets Jan. 22 and 28 at 6 p.m. Senior Exercise is Jan. 23, 26, and 28 at 8 a.m. Painters and Ceramics meets Jan. 23 at 9 a.m. Faceting and Silversmithing meets Jan. […]

THE LOMPOC PARKS, RECREATION & URBAN FORESTRY DEPARTMENT presents its annual Father Daughter Sweetheart Dance on Feb. 6, 7, and 8 from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Cost is $16, $7 per additional family member. Deadline to register is Jan. 23. Info: 875-8097. THE MAKE-A-WISH FOUNDATION is seeking adult volunteer wish granters through January in preparation […]

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: […]

WORTH THE DRIVE THE CLARK CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS presents the Peking Acrobats performing their ancient balancing act on Jan. 22 at 7 p.m. at the Clark Center, 487 Fair Oaks Ave., Arroyo Grande. Defending the Caveman comes to the Clark Center on Jan. 24 at 8 p.m. Cost is $30 to $40. Info: […]

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 LOMPOC CONCERT ASSOCIATION presents Mediterranean guitarist Pavlo and his band on Jan. 24 at 7:30 p.m. at First United Methodist Church, 925 North F St., Lompoc. Cost is $25, $10 for students. Info: 735-1408 or lompocconcert.org. PCPA THEATERFEST presents “An Evening of Guitar,” featuring live classical, Spanish, and flamenco music on Jan. 24 at […]

THE SANTA MARIA PHILHARMONIC SOCIETY presents “It’s Magic!”—a benefit banquet and auction for the society—on Jan. 24 starting at 6 p.m. at the Santa Maria County Club, 505 West Waller Lane, Santa Maria. Info: 925-0412. THE COTTONWOOD CANYON VINEYARD AND WINERY holds a wine club pick-up party featuring wine, food, and live music on Jan. […]