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. […]

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. […]

SANSUM CLINIC offers a “Diabetes Essentials” class Sept. 11 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Cost is $8. A “Diabetes and Pre-Diabetes Nutrition” class is 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 […]

THE CYPRESS GALLERY currently features the art of Jon Robert Lyra and Judith Grames-Lyra in the exhibit By The Sea through Sept. 28 at the Cypress Gallery, 119 E. Cypress Ave., Lompoc. Info: 737-1129. THE GROSSMAN GALLERY presents an exhibit by Carol A. Kemp titled, The Face of It, through Sept. 30 at the gallery, […]

THE DANA ADOBE NIPOMO AMIGOS presents, as part of its historic talks, Samantha McTighe speaking about “Herbs of the Chumash” on Sept. 13 at 1 p.m. at the Dana Adobe, 671 S. Oakglen Ave., Nipomo. Info: 929-5679. A WOMEN’S BIBLE STUDY on Monday evenings, covering “The Life of Moses,” holds sign ups Sept. 15. Info: […]

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.   WORTH THE DRIVE THE WILDLING ART MUSEUM presents a “Birds of the Santa Ynez Valley Region” course […]

THE SANTA MARIA PUBLIC LIBRARY offers “Little Red Wagon Story Time” for kids ages 3 to 5 on Wednesdays at 12:30 p.m. and Thursdays at 10:30 a.m. through Oct. 16 at the library, 421 S McClelland St., Santa Maria. Pre registration is required. Info: 925-0994 or 925-4354.   ONGOING BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS is looking […]

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: […]

PCPA THEATERFEST presents its production of The Weir by Conor McPherson showing Sept. 12 through Oct. 5 in the Severson Theatre, Allan Hancock College, 800 S. College Dr., Santa Maria. Cost is $16.25 to $26. Info: 922-8313 or pcpa.org. THE SANTA MARIA CIVIC BALLET holds auditions for teen and adult dancers on Sept. 13 from […]

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. […]

TRILOGY CENTRAL COAST hosts a free concert featuring Usual Suspects in concert Sept. 13 from 2 to 4 p.m. at Trilogy Central Coast, 1640 Trilogy Parkway. Info: 1-888-458-8379.   WORTH THE DRIVE THE CLARK CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS presents Winter Dance Party, a musical tribute to Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens, and the Big Bopper […]

THE SANTA MARIA A’s FORD CLUB presents its annual All-Ford Car Show, featuring cars from 1903 through 1986, on Sept. 13 from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. in downtown Santa Maria along McClelland Street. Info: 937-8257. THE AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION presents its annual “Start! Heart Walk” featuring a 5k walk, a wellness festival, health screenings, […]