CLUBS & MEETINGS

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 […]

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 […]

SANSUM CLINIC offers a “Cholesterol Management” class Nov. 6 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the clinic, 1225 North H St., Lompoc. Cost is $8. Info: 737-8700.   WORTH THE DRIVE THE SANTA BARBARA COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH DEPARTMENT offers community influenza clinics on Oct. 30 from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Veterans Hall, 941 […]

THE LOMPOC VALLEY ART ASSOCIATION presents, as part of its monthly meeting, speaker Ramona Clayton on Nov. 4 at 7 p.m. at the Alpha Clubhouse, 704 E Ocean Ave., Lompoc. The art of featured artist Betsee Talavera shows through Nov. 23 at the Cypress Gallery, 119 East Cypress Ave., Lompoc. Info: 737-1129. THE SANTA MARIA […]

THE AMERICAN RED CROSS Santa Barbara County Chapter presents a client casework class on Oct. 30 and Nov. 6 from 6 to 10 p.m. at the Red Cross. Info: 928-0778, Ext. 415.   WORTH THE DRIVE THE SANTA BARBARA CONTEMPORARY ARTS FORUM presents Cristina Venegas speaking about international media on Nov. 1 at 4 p.m. […]

WORTH THE DRIVE YOGA SHALA offers a Beginner Yoga Series on Thursdays, through Nov. 6, and a Yoga Basic Series on Wednesdays, through Nov. 5, both from 6 to 7:15 p.m. at Yoga Shala in Avila Beach. Cost is $60. Info: 556-0413. FREE YOGA FOR CANCER SURVIVORS sessions, with instructor Shoosh Crotzer, are Wednesdays from […]

MOTIONZ presents a free “Haunted Circus” event on Oct. 30 and 31 from 5 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at Motionz, Santa Maria Town Center, Santa Maria. Not intended for small children. Info: 922-6922. THE LOMPOC BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB presents its “Freaky Friday” celebrations on Oct. 31, featuring a haunted house from 3 to 5 […]

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: […]

THE NIPOMO HIGH SCHOOL DRAMA DEPARTMENT presents its production of 7 Brides for Dracula, a melodrama and vaudeville show, on Oct. 30 at 7 p.m. at Nipomo High School. Cost is $10, $8 for seniors and students. Info: 704-5945. THE LOMPOC CIVIC THEATRE presents a haunted house—not recommended for kids 14 and younger—on Oct. 30 […]

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 UCSB ARTS AND LECTURES presents Milton Nascimento and the Jobim Trio performing Bossa Nova music on Oct. 30 at 8 p.m. in the UCSB Campbell Hall, Santa Barbara. Cost is $40, $19 for students. Info: 893-3535 or www.artsandlectures.ucsb.edu. THE DAMON CASTILLO BAND celebrates the release of its new album, Laurel Lane, on […]

A SPOOKTACULAR POKER RUN in benefit of the Salvation Army’s Thanksgiving Turkey Drive is Oct. 31 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Santa Maria Association Board of Realtors’ Office, 2236 S. Broadway, suite E, Santa Maria. Info: 922-7888. THE DEL CIELO MOBILE ESTATES holds its annual Christmas Bazaar on Nov. 1 from 9 […]