SPECIAL EVENTS

THE FRIENDS OF THE LOMPOC LIBRARY SYSTEM will hold a Summer Book Sale July 25 and 26 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day in the Lompoc Library’s Grossman Gallery, 501 East North Ave., Lompoc. Info: 737-9038. THE LOMPOC VALLEY IRIS SOCIETY presents an Iris Rhizome Sale July 25 from 10 a.m. to 1 […]

ALTRUSA INTERNATIONAL INC. of SANTA MARIA, a nonprofit business and professional organization, meets the second Wednesday of each month, 7 p.m., in the downstairs conference room at United Way, 1660 S. Broadway. Info: 352-0026 or 937-4071. ALTRUSA INTERNATIONAL INC. OF THE CENTRAL COAST meets at noon the second and fourth Monday of every month at […]

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 […]

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 July 17 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the clinic. Cost is $8. A “;Diabetes and Pre-Diabetes Nutrition”; class is July 24 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. MIDDLE PATH MEDICINE […]

THE CYPRESS GALLERY currently features the photography of Collette Christel through July 27 at the gallery, 119, Cypress Ave., Lompoc. Info: 737-1129. THE LOMPOC MURAL SOCIETY accepts applications for artists interested in participating in the society’s “;Mural In a Day”; event in September through July 31. Info: 757-8260, live2paint@hotmail.com, 588-3459, and VicAart@aol.com. GROSSMAN GALLERY presents […]

ANGELS FOSTER CARE OF SANTA BARBARA presents an informational meeting about foster parenting for babies, July 17 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Edwards Community Center, 809 Panther Drive, Santa Maria. Info: 898-0901 or angelssb.com. THE LIGIA DANTES FOUNDATION presents an “;Inner Knowing Through Silence”; class July 19 from 10 a.m. to 12:30 […]

LA PURISIMA MISSION presents a Mission Life Day featuring demonstrations and tours July 19 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the mission, Lompoc. Info: 733-3713. CITY OF SANTA MARIA offers summer aquatic activities through Aug. 10 at Pioneer Valley High School. Weekend recreation swim will be offered from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday and […]

SANTA MARIA RECREATION AND PARKS will host the 2008 S’mores-n-Snores Family Campout Friday, August 1 at Pioneer Park, 1000 W. Foster Road. Cost is $20. Info: 925-0951 ext. 260. PISMO BEACH YOUTH THEATER offers Youth Theater classes Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1 to 4 p.m. through August at YOYO, Foster Road, Orcutt. Info: 471-4976 or […]

DANCE LESSONS in preparation for the Obon Festival are from 6:30 to 8 p.m. July 17 at the Veteran’s Memorial Cultural Center, 313 W. Tunnel St., Santa Maria. Info: 937-7026 or 934-1797. THE EVERYBODY CAN DANCE BALLET ACADEMY presents a five-week intensive dance teaching session featuring Jordi Ribera and Aubrey Walker for ages 11 through […]

THE KIWANIS OF SANTA MARIA VALLEY presents its fourth annual “;Improv Comes to Santa Maria”; benefit show featuring Mission Improvable July 19 at the Minerva Club, Santa Maria. Cost is $20. Info: 886-8355. SKY WORLD POETRY SERIES presents poet Larry Harris of Redding, at 3 p.m., Saturday, July 26 at Cafe; Monet, 1555 S. Broadway, […]