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 […]

THE PARKINSON’S SUPPORT GROUP OF SANTA MARIA presents speaker Dr. Robert M. Hutchman as part of its meeting on Oct. 23 at 1 p.m. at Grace Baptist Church, E. McCoy Lane and College, Santa Maria. Info: 937-7776 or 925-0266. SANTA BARBARA COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH DEPARTMENT offers free flu vaccinations on Oct. 23 from 3 to […]

ALLAN HANCOCK COLLEGE presents the art show Terra Tectonica, featuring ceramic works by fine arts instructor Bob Nichols, through Oct. 25 at the gallery, Academic Resource Center, Allan Hancock College, 800 S College Ave., Santa Maria. A closing reception is Oct. 25 from noon to 4 p.m. Info: 922-6966, Ext. 3465 or Ext. 3252. THE […]

THE AMERICAN RED CROSS, Santa Barbara County Chapter presents a “Mass Care Overview and Shelter Operations/Simulation” Oct. 23 from 6 to 10 p.m. Info: www.sbredcross.org or 687-1331, Ext. 119. PROJECT CLEAN WATER holds a stakeholder meeting, featuring information about local waterways, on Oct. 23 from 4 to 5:30 p.m. at the Board of Supervisors Hearing […]

CABRILLO HIGH SCHOOL opens its aquarium to public viewing on Oct. 29 from 7 to 9 p.m. at the school, 4350 Constellation Road, Lompoc. Info: 742-2888 or www.cabrilloaquarium.org.   WORTH THE DRIVE ONE WAY BOARDSHOP SLO presents the 2008 Butter Battle Snowboard Contest, featuring a cash prize to the winner, giveaways, and discounts on Oct. […]

THE SANTA MARIA PUBLIC LIBRARY presents its Totally Terrifying story time for ages 7 and older is Oct. 23 at 7 p.m. at the library, located at 421 S. McClelland St., Santa Maria. Info: 925-0994 or 925-4354.   ONGOING BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS is looking for volunteers to meet one or two hours a week […]

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 LOMPOC CIVIC THEATRE presents a haunted house—not recommended for kids 14 and younger—on Oct. 24, 25, 30, and 31 from 7 p.m. to midnight at the Old Lompoc Theater, 100 block of North H St., Lompoc. Cost is $5, $2.50 for all visits after the first that night. Info: 735-2281. IMPROVISATIONAL HUMOR CLASS meets […]

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. […]

THE LOMPOC VALLEY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE HISPANIC BUSINESS COMMITTEE presents its second annual Mariachi Concert, featuring Mariachi Lobo and Mariachi Mexicanissimo, as well as Paquito Herrera and Ballet Folkloric Cachanilla on Oct. 24 at 7 p.m. at the Lompoc Civic Auditorium, Lompoc. Cost is $25. Info: 736-4567 or www.Lompoc.com. THE LOMPOC POPS ORCHESTRA presents its […]

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SOLUTIONS presents a “Girls Night Out,” featuring Executive Director Beverly Engel signing copies of her book, The Nice Girl Syndrome, Oct. 23 from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Santa Maria Country Club, Santa Maria. Cost is $25. THE SANTA MARIA VALLEY HUMANE SOCIETY holds a microchipping clinic on Oct. 25 from 10 […]

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. […]