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 […]
CLUBS & MEETINGS
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 […]
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 “Cholesterol Management” class July 10 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the clinic. Cost is $8. A “Diabetes Essentials” class is July 17 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 […]
ART
THE LOMPOC SCULPTORS SOCIETY presents the exhibition A Medley of Sculpture through Sept. 5 at the Centeno Gallery, Lompoc Museum, 200 South H St., Lompoc. An opening reception is July 13 from 2 to 4 p.m. at the museum. Info: 736-3888. THE TOWN CENTER GALLERY features the works of local artists for two months at […]
LEARNING
CHAPMAN UNIVERSITY holds an open house event featuring free information sessions with an advisor July 15 and 16 at 5 p.m. at the Santa Maria Campus, 1300 E Cypress St., A-1, Santa Maria. Info: 348-3361. ANGELS FOSTER CARE OF SANTA BARBARA presents an informational meeting about foster parenting for babies, July 17 from 11:30 a.m. […]
RECREATION
THE SANTA MARIA VALLEY RAIL FAIR will feature displays, lectures, and train rides July 11 through 13 at the Santa Maria Valley Railroad Freight Depot, 628 S. McClelland St., Santa Maria. Info: 922-7941 or smvrr.com. BOB CANTU’S ANNUAL BASKETBALL CAMP features sessions that teach basketball strategy for ages 4 to 9 July 14 through 17 […]
KIDS & FAMILY
PCPA THEATREFESTS’ OFFICE OF EDUCATION AND OUTREACH offers acting, singing, and dancing workshops, “the young people’s project” is for kids ages 13 and 18 July 12 to 19 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., includes three PCPA play fieldtrips and dinner with professional PCPA actors, musicians, and directors. Cost is $220. Info: 928-7731, Ext. 3156. […]
DANCE LESSONS
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 […]
STAGE
THE SANTA MARIA CIVIC THEATRE holds auditions for musicians for its upcoming production of “Sugar! Oh, Sugar!” July 14 and 15 at 7 p.m. at the theater, 1660 N. McClelland St., Santa Maria. Info: 928-4545 or SMCT.org. PCPA THEATERFEST presents its production of the musical Ragtime through July 26 at the Marian Theatre, Allan Hancock […]
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. […]

