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 […]
SPIRITUAL
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. […]
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 offers a “Diabetes and Pre-Diabetes Nutrition” class Sept. 18 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the clinic. Cost is $8. The clinic is located at 1225 North H St., Lompoc. Info: 737-8700. ONGOING ARTHRITIS FDN. is a low impact, sit-in-chair exercise program held every Wednesday from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the […]
ART
ALLAN HANCOCK COLLEGE presents the art show Terra Tectonica, featuring ceramic works by fine arts instructor Bob Nichols, Sept. 18 through Oct. 25 at the gallery, Academic Resource Center, Allan Hancock College, 800 S College Ave., Santa Maria. An opening reception is Sept. 18 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. A closing reception is Oct. […]
LEARNING
A HOLISTIC COACHING WEEKEND with Dr. Phillip Mountrose and Dr. Jane Mountrose is Sept. 20 and 21 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. in Nipomo. Registration required. Info: 931-0129 or www.gettingthru.org. THE LIGIA DANTES FOUNDATION presents “The Nature of Reality” with Ligia Dantes on Sept. 20 from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in Nipomo. Info: […]
RECREATION
SANTA MARIA RECREATION AND PARKS DEPARTMENT holds a football punt, pass, and kick skills competition on Sept. 18 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Hagerman Sports Complex, 3300 Skyway Drive, Santa Maria. Info: 925-0951, Ext. 260. LA PURISIMA MISSION presents a “Mission Life Day,” featuring presentations of life from an earlier time, Sept. 20 […]
KIDS & FAMILY
A CHILDREN’S FESTIVAL and Family Health Fair is Sept. 19 from 4 to 7 p.m. at 4681 11th St., Guadalupe. Info: 343-1194. THE SANTA MARIA RECREATION AND PARKS DEPARTMENT invites boys and girls ages 6 to 12 to the second annual “Take Me Fishing” event on Sept. 21 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at […]
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
THE SANTA MARIA CIVIC THEATRE presents its production of Sugar! Oh, Sugar! through Oct. 4 at the Santa Maria Civic Theatre, 1600 N. McClelland St., Santa Maria. Info: 922-4442 or www.smct.org. PCPA THEATERFEST presents its production of The Weir by Conor McPherson showing through Oct. 5 in the Severson Theatre, Allan Hancock College, 800 S. […]
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. […]
CONCERTS
BRIGITTE HOUGH performs “A Special Concert” featuring classical and Broadway hits Sept. 20 at 7 p.m. at Unity Chapel of Light, 1165 Stubblefield Road, Orcutt. Info: 937-3025. THE DANA ADOBE NIPOMO AMIGOS presents “Concerts at the Adobe,” featuring Nu Monet in concert on Sept. 21 at 4:30 p.m. A reception is at 3 p.m., at […]

