• “Creepy Creatures” at Cachuma: Kids will have close encounters with bats, owls, scorpions, spiders, snakes, and more at the Cachuma Lake Nature Center’s “Creepy Creatures” event on Oct. 22. From 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., visitors will get in the Halloween spirit with witches, arts and craft activities, and balloons. Popcorn and punch will be provided, and admission is free with a $10 park visitor fee. For more information, call the Nature Center at 693-0691.
• Memorial Boxing Event: A boxing show in Santa Maria for law enforcement officers, firefighters, and public safety volunteers takes place Oct. 22. The event will be a fundraiser in remembrance of fallen peace officer Derrick Rush. The card will feature 10 matches, with fighters subject to change. Donations of any amount more than $199 will qualify for VIP ringside tickets. Location and times are to be determined. For more information, e-mail Justin Morgan at justin.morganenterprises@gmail.com or call 234-5431.
• Youth Roller Derby: The Rocketeer Rollerz, a new roller derby team based in Santa Maria, is looking for girls aged 11 to 17 to participate in their new junior roller derby league, the Model Rockets. The team will be holding a late registration at Me-N-Ed’s Pizza place at 560 E. Betteravia on Nov. 1 from 6 to 8 p.m. Registration fees are $60 for the first month’s dues for each child, which includes skating insurance and a T-shirt. For more information, e-mail rocketeer.freshies@gmail.com or visit the Model Rockets’ Facebook page.
Sports Shorts is compiled by Staff Writer Jeremy Thomas. Information should be sent to the Sun via fax, e-mail, or mail.
This article appears in Oct 20-27, 2011.