Special Events
Santa Maria Coin Club Coin and Collectibles Show on Sat., April 18, 9am to 4pm. Heritage Church Meeting Hall, 4799 S. Bradley Rd. Free Admission. 937-1250
2nd Annual Orcutt National Little League Golf Tournament on April 27th. All proceeds go towards uniforms, equipment and field repairs for the kids in league. For information on participating, call 310-8900.
Monthly or Weekly Events
American Legion Post 534 Breakfast 8-11am on the first Sunday of each month. Public invited. 145 W. Clark Ave.
All-You-Can-Eat Breakfast at OASIS Senior Center, 420 East Soares, Old Orcutt on the second Saturday of each month 8 – 10 am:. Adults $5.00, Children under 10: $3.00
ARK Tennis Lessons for third through eighth graders. Info: Coach Patrick Ortiz 934-9911.
BOOK SALE Orcutt Library, Clark & Bradley, on first Saturday of each month. Everything $1 each. Sponsored by Friends of the Orcutt Library.
Captain Henry Sweetser Chapter of Daughters Of The American Revolution meeting on the second Saturday of each month, 10:30am. Info: 934-4438
Central City Chordsmen practice from 7:00pm to 9:30pm every Tuesday at the Lutheran Church of Our Savior, corner of Bradley and Patterson. Everyone is invited to come and listen and male singers to participate. Info: 934-0399.
Central Coast Computer Club 4Cs Knollwood Village Country Club, 4012 So. Bradley. Systems “SIG” starts at 5:45pm Word & Windows “SIG” at 6 PM Business meeting at 7 PM. on the third Tuesday of each month. Visitors are welcome. Info: 937-2374
Compassionate Friends is a self-help group for bereaved parents, grandparents and siblings. Meets on the third Tuesday of each month, 7-8:30pm. Church of Christ 795 E. Foster Rd. Info: 922-5222
Four-Part Barbershop Harmony for Women who love to sing. For additional information, call 805-736-7572. We love to sing for special occasions. Rehearsals on Thursday nights, 6:45PM, Lutheran Church of Our Savior, 4725 S. Bradley Rd..
Friendship Club of Santa Maria Valley meets at noon on the second Wednesday of the month at local restaurants. The Club offers opportunities for women to participate in varied activities. 937-6320
Healing Grief Class, an 8 week support class for the newly bereaved held 5 times a year (Tues 10:00 to 12:00 at Marian Residence) and a Grief Recovery Support Group every Tues. 3:00 to 4:30 at Marian West, 505 E. Plaza Drive in Santa Maria. Info on either group: Marian Hospice at 739-3830
Join the Cub Scouts! Pack 93 of Orcutt Camping, hiking, lots of outdoor activities. Family oriented pack. Siblings are invited! Join the fun of the most exciting Cub Scout pack around. Contact Cubmaster Darrel Parker at 934-7931or Fred Carbone for more information e-mail: drfredcarbone@cs.com Check out Pack 93’s Website http://lospadrespack93.tripod.com/
50 Plus Club members, guests meet in St. Louis de Montfort Parish Hall, 5095 Harp Road, Second Thursday of each month 11:30am for community news and potluck lunch. Info: 937-3119.
Live Music at The Loading Dock every Friday night, 315 S. Broadway, Old Orcutt. Info: 934-3471
Friends of the Orcutt Library meet at Sunny Hills Mobile Home Estates Clubhouse, 1650 E. Clark, Orcutt on the second Wednesday of each month 4:00pm. Info: 934-1142.
Habitat for Humanity’s “RE-STORE” is open to the public and sells recycled building materials from construction sites and business donations. Doors, windows, cabinets, lights, tubs, sinks, and lighting fixtures (some are new or nearly new) are sold at 50% or less of retail. Habitat for Humanity also accept donations. Located at 2053 Preisker Lane, Suite B, Santa Maria. Hours are Tuesdays 10 AM to 1 PM, Fridays, 10AM to 4PM (Sue-hope I got it right!:)) and the 2nd and 4th Saturdays of each month from 10 AM to 1 PM.
Hearthstone Educators is an independent Christian support group that offers enrichment activities for homeschooling families in the Santa Maria area. Contact group leader Cheryl Kliewer at 937-7099 for information.
Heritage Church 4799 S. Bradley Rd. 934-2635 CONNECTIONS-every Wednesday except 5th Wednesday of the month: Delicious Dinner at 6pm (first time free...then $3 pp) followed by Bible Study for all ages. All are welcome. Out by 8pm.
Job’s Daughters is an organization for young women ages 10 - 20 that teaches leadership, self-confidence, fundraising and philanthropic activities, friendship and respect for people and cultures and has over 20,000 members in the USA; Canada; Australia; the Philippines and Brazil. For a girl to qualify, she must have a Masonic relationship. Assistance is offered to identify the Masonic relationship. Info: Pat Cuthbertson, Bethel Guardian, at 937-0838.
Ladies of American Legion Auxiliary meeting, Post 534 on the third Wednesday of each month in Old Orcutt at the Post.
LA LECHE LEAGUE SANTA MARIA offers pregnant and nursing moms free breastfeeding support and information. For meeting information please call: 734-9895(Shannon) or 938-0789(Jennifer).
Los Padres Artist Guild Meeting, OASIS Senior Center, 420 E. Soares, Old Orcutt on the second Friday of each month at 7:30 pm. Info: 937-9750. Everyone welcome.
Marine Corps League Coastal Valleys Detachment 1340 meets on the fourth Tuesday of every month at the Orcutt Christian Church, 204 Patterson Road, Orcutt CA 93455, and we invite anyone who is an active duty or honorably discharged US Marine or Navy corpsman to join us.For further information, visit us at our web site: http://www.cvdmcl.org
MOPS (Mothers Of Preschoolers) meets every 2nd and 4th Monday @ 6:30pm at Pacific Christian Center, 3435 Santa Maria Way. If you have a child from infancy-kindergarten, join us for fun, food, crafts, speakers and more. Childcare is provided. Info: 934-3491 or www.pacificchristian.net.
The Natural History Museum of Santa Maria presents LIVE! At the Museum on the first Saturday of every month. Live family oriented program which feature animals and plants of interest to our community. NatureBabies story time is held on the last Friday of each month, a Museum docent presents an preschool story time which includes a free book to each attending child.
Natural History Museum Santa Maria 412 South McClelland, Santa Maria. 614-0806 Hours: Wed and Friday Noon-3PM Saturday 11-4PM Free Admission. Donations gratefully accepted. The Museum offers free school tours.
NEWCOMER'S CLUB OF SANTA MARIA VALLEY: Lunch second Wednesday at various locations, coffee fourth Wednesday 10am, lots more activities JOYCE 349-8976
MOMS Club of Orcutt is dedicated to supporting stay-at-home and part-time working moms who are looking for exciting and fun things to do with their small children. Info: 350-3148
Oasis General Grievers Support Group meets Wednesdays from 2pm to 3:30pm, starting Sept. 3rd, 2008, at 420 Soares Ave. All grievers are welcome and encouraged to join, there is no charge. There will be qualified and knowledgeable grief counselors leading the group. Info: 937-9750. Good Grief, is still meeting at Luis Oasis Senior Center , at 420 Soares Ave. , Old Orcutt, CA. “Good Grief” meets on Thursday, from 1:30pm to 3pm. This group is more suitable for people who are not newly bereaved. Through sharing stories and laughter, and sometimes tears, we try to help you put your life back together after the loss of your spouse.
Orcutt Area Advisory Group. Mid-State Bank and Trust, 1110 East Clark Avenue on the fourth Monday of each month at 7:30 pm Guests are always welcome. Info: 937-1861
Orcutt Garden Club meets at the Luis OASIS Senior Center, 420 Soares Ave., on the third Tuesday of the month at 7 p.m. from September through May. Guests are welcome. Info: Betty 934-5772.
Pacific Pride Foundation needs caring volunteers. Can you spare a few hours to support locals affected by HIV/AIDS? Contact Jocelyn at 349-9947, Ext. 103.
Santa Maria Coin Club holds its monthly meeting at the Oak Knolls Haven, 4845 S. Bradley (Clark/Bradley Rd) at 7:00pm every third Wednesday of the month. Coin collectors of all ages and casino chip collectors are all invited. We have a very active numismatic group which makes this a family meeting. Bring coins for free appraisals. 937-3158.
Santa Maria Inclusive Learners (SMILe) is a fee-free inclusive homeschooling group that meets every Monday from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. in Santa Maria for academic enrichment, social interaction and fun. All home and alternative learners welcome. Call 934-9857 for location. Past activities have included: "Fun with Math" Club; Sign Language; Game Days; French. We are currently planting seeds for a book club, science club, backyard farm. Join us, and see what we grow.
Santa Maria Valley Crafters is an informal group for all creative hobbies and all experience groups. Meet Saturdays from 11am-1pm at Cafe Monet, 1555 S. Broadway, Santa Maria. Info: 938-7901 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/smv-crafters
Santa Maria Valley Genealogical Society Meeting at Oak Knolls Haven 4845 Bradley Rd. on the third Thursday of each month at 3pm: Info: 937-6591.
Santa Maria Valley Republicans has a HOT Topic - bring your own brown bag -Luncheon at the Republican HQ Office, 104 E. Boone St. Suite E, 2nd Monday of each month at noon. Bring some good grub and a willingness to talk political issues. Phone 345-5943.
Santa Maria Valley Singles Club invites friendly men and women ages 50+ to go to events and to make new friends. Club meetings are on the first Tuesday of every month at 7:00pm at the Union Plaza Social Room, 120 North Broadway. For info: Joyce 925-4740.
Santa Maria Women's Connection meets monthly at the Santa Maria Terrace, 1405 East Main Street, at 11:15-1:15 or 9:45-11:15 a.m. A tasty luncheon or brunch, interesting program and inspirational speaker is planned for your enjoyment. Invite a friend to join you! For information, Kathy 937-3058.
Society of Vegetarian-inclined People meets at the Unity Chapel of Light in Orcutt on the first Thursday of each month, at 7 PM, and is a vegetarian potluck session with a video or other presentation.
TOPS stands for Take Off Pounds Sensibly. Meets Monday evening at Church of Christ on Foster Road. Weigh-in starting at 6:30 p.m., meeting at 7:00 p.m. Info: 349-7687.
The Tri City Sound Chorus of Sweet Adelines International is Four Part Barbershop Harmony for women who love to sing. Join us for rehearsals on Thursdays, 6:45 PM, at The Lutheran Church of Our Savior, 4725 S. Bradley Road, Santa Maria, CA. Call us at 805-736-7572 or visit our website at www.tricitysound.org.