• P.A.L. Girls’ Circle: The Santa Maria Police Athletic League (P.A.L.) is looking for girls in seventh to 12th grades to join its weekly skill-building sessions at the Abel Maldonado Community Youth Center. The Girls’ Circle encourages the development of strength, courage, confidence, honesty, and communication skills and provides girls with tools to improve their relationships. The program meets Wednesdays from 4 to 6 p.m. Each session incorporates a different theme and a variety of activities ranging from team-building exercises to guest speakers, field trips, and arts and crafts projects. To find out more, call Lisa Baldiviez at 925-0951, Ext. 252.
•Abel Maldonado Youth Center Anniversary: To celebrate its 10th year, the Youth Center will be holding several special events on Dec. 3, beginning with “Winterfest 2011,” where Rotary South will provide a snow experience, with activities and entertainment. The festivities will take place from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. at the Youth Center at 600 S. McClelland St. Later that evening, a special float celebrating the Youth Center’s 10th anniversary will take part in this year’s Christmas Parade of Lights. Following the parade, beginning at 8 p.m., a live band will perform at the Center, especially for area teens. For more information, call the Recreation and Parks Department at 925-0951, Ext. 260.
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 Dec 1-8, 2011.
