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Another’s treasure
For some people, rifling through others’ belongings and finding a steal produces an exhilaration that keeps them coming back for more. Such people are called thieves. But there’s another class of people that fits that description—they’re called yard sale shoppers or flea market enthusiasts. They love to rummage through boxes on someone’s lawn or browse…
If you were a flavor of ice cream, which kind would you be?
Ana Jacovo student “Pistachio. It’s not too fruity and not too bitter, and it’s nice and creamy and comes with nuts—a nice plus.” Cynthia Cruz assistant manager “Strawberry cheesecake, because it’s sweet. You also get best of both worlds, and that’s how I am.” Antonio Tovai boxing trainer “Lemon. It has a nice color, but…
Clubs & Meetings
4-H welcomes anyone interested in the group to sign up now. Find a nearby club by contacting the Santa Barbara County 4-H Office at 692-1730 or zmhughes@ucdavis.edu. ADULT CHILDREN OF ALCOHOLICS for men meets in San Luis Obispo and Grover Beach. Men interested in attending may contact representatives: 550-6718 or not_moses@fastmail.fm. ALL-AMERICAN QUILTERS’ GUILD meets…
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 Market
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…
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…
Health
SANSUM CLINIC presents a “Diabetes and Pre-Diabetes Nutrition” class June 17 from noon to 1:30 p.m. at the clinic. Cost is $10. The clinic is located at 1225 North H St., Lompoc. Info: 737-8700. THE PISMO BEACH MEDICAL CENTER presents an “Open House” event June 24 from 5 to 7 p.m. at 2 James Way,…
Art
THE LOMPOC VALLEY ART ASSOCIATION presents the art of Richard Axline through June 27 at the Cypress Gallery, 119 East Cypress Ave., Lompoc. Info: 736-0489 or abkazoo@aol.com. THE SANTA MARIA PUBLIC LIBRARY presents the mixed media art of Juan Manuel Perez Salazar through June 30 in the Shepard Hall Gallery at the library, 421 S…
Learning
THE LIGIA DANTES FOUNDATION presents “Emotions and Well Being” a dialogue with Ms. Dantes June 19 from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in Nipomo. Info: 343-2582 or ligiadantesfoundation.org. THE SANTA MARIA VALLEY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE presents “Doing Business with Vandenberg Air Force Base-How to Qualify and Register as a Vendor for Bids, Work Orders, and…
Recreation
THE CITY OF SANTA MARIA Recreation and Parks Department offers an Adult Lap Swim June 19 through Aug. 14, a Recreation Swim June 19 through Aug. 15, Swim Lessons begin June 19, and Junior Lifeguard Classes June 28 all at the Pioneer Valley High School, Santa Maria. Info: 925-0951, Ext. 260. THE DUNES CENTER presents…
Kids & Family
THE SANTA MARIA VALLEY YOUTH SOCCER ASSOCIATION offers 2010 Fall Registration for its soccer league June 19 and 26 from 10 a.m. to noon. Cost is $80 for the first player, $70 for the second, $60 for three or more players, and a $10 registration fee for all. Info: 925-3304 or santamariasoccer.com. ADVENTURES IN LEARNING…
Dance Lessons
OBON DANCE PRACTICE in preparation for the Obon Festival is Wednesdays from 6:30 to 8 p.m. starting June 16 and ending with the festival July 25 at the Veteran’s Memorial Building, 313 W Tunnell, Santa Maria. ONGOING BLUE MOON HAVEN BELLY DANCE currently teaches American Tribal Style dance classes on Mondays, Tuesdays, and…
Stage
PCPA THEATERFEST presents its production of Sylvia directed by Patricia M. Troxel June 24 through July 3 at the Marian Theatre, Allan Hancock College, 800 S. College Drive, Santa Maria. Cost is $26.25 through $30. Info: 922-8313 or pcpa.org. THE POETRY SOCIETY OF SANTA MARIA invites all to read poetry, sing songs, or just express…
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 ADDAMO VINEYARD/TASTING ROOM: 400 E. Clark Ave., suite E, Santa Maria, 937-6400. Live music Sundays from 2 to 5 p.m. CLUB 805, AKA STINKY’S BAR & GRILL: 2430 South…
Concerts
THE TRI CITY SOUND CHORUS presents a concert in celebration of American patriots: “Red, White, and Barbershop” June 18 at 7 p.m. at the Bethany Lutheran Church, 135 S. E St., Lompoc. Info: 736-1874 or tricitysound.org. THE SANTA MARIA PHILHARMONIC SOCIETY presents the Hatchard-Kinsley Duo performing in concert June 20 from 2 to 4 p.m.…
Special Events
THE NIPOMO KIWANIS CLUB presents its Father’s Day Pancake Breakfast June 19 from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the Nipomo Senior Center, 200 E. Dana St., Nipomo. Cost is $5, $3 for kids. Info: 314-0899 or Sharon.kister@att.net. THE LOMPOC LIBRARY FOUNDATION presents “Brunch with a Bunch of Authors” featuring Les Klinger, Jeri Westerson, and Bonnie…
Political Watch 06.17
Earlier this month, the National Marine Sanctuary Foundation recognized Congresswoman Lois Capps (D-Santa Barbara) for her “lifelong support of the National Marine Sanctuaries and America’s oceans” with its 2010 leadership award, the organization announced in a press release. Capps and fellow recipient Congresswoman Ileana Ros-Lehtinen (R-Flordia) accepted their awards at a special dinner in Washington,…
Community Notebook 06.17
FRIDAY, JUNE 18 • The Santa Maria City/County Coalition for the Homeless has its regular meeting from 10 a.m. to noon at the Betteravia Government Center conference room, 511 East Lakeside Parkway. • The Lompoc City/County Coalition for the Homeless has its regular meeting from noon to 1 p.m. in the Board of Supervisors…
Hobnobbing with Helen
It was a hoot and a half watching the kids. They were having a fine ole time riding ponies, ropin’ cows, toasting marshmallows for s’mores, and making their very own bolo ties. All of this happened Sunday afternoon, June 13, in the parking lot of the Discovery Museum on East Jones Street. The museum held…
So special
A special election is right around the corner. Up for grabs? The 15th District Senate seat vacated by Abel Maldonado. The district extends south from Santa Clara County to the northern part of Santa Barbara County. The Sun contacted Republican candidate Assemblyman Sam Blakeslee and Democratic Party candidate John Laird for interviews on the issues.…
Learn about Santa Maria
Information about Santa Maria’s historical landmarks is now available for the public at a new panel on the kiosk at the Santa Maria Public Library, located on the east side in Lavagnino Plaza. “There isn’t a book about Santa Maria’s landmarks,” said Mark Van de Kamp, a management analyst with the city. “So we think…
Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Department holds meeting to discuss new parolee reporting center
Recently paroled prison inmates flocking back to Santa Barbara County upon release will soon have a designated reporting place. The county’s two reporting centers are scheduled to open on July 1. To prepare the public for the occasion, the Sheriff’s Department is holding an informational meeting on June 22 at 6 p.m. in the Santa…
Union Valley Parkway intersection project is more than halfway done
Building crews are nearing completion on the first two phases of construction on the Union Valley Parkway intersection project, which sits at the border of Orcutt and Santa Maria near the Foxenwood area. The first phase, which was contracted out by the city of Santa Maria to G. Sosa Construction, connects Blosser Road to Broadway…
DA candidate Josh Lynn finds himself on paid administrative leave
Things seem to just keep getting worse for Santa Barbara County Chief Trial Deputy Josh Lynn. On June 8, he lost the District Attorney election to Senior Deputy District Attorney Joyce Dudley after a yearlong mudslinging fest. Now he’s been placed on extended paid administrative leave. According to Lynn, on June 11, he received a…
Proposed Oceano airport development is still grounded
Earlier this year, Los Osos developer Jeff Edwards made a pitch in front of the San Luis Obispo County supervisors that was so bizarrely outlandish that, months later, many are still scratching their heads. Despite mountains of bureaucratic and public opposition, Edwards proposes closing the Oceano Airport and redeveloping it for residential and commercial use.…
Get your checks now!
Need to raise money fast? An upcoming seminar presented by the Nonprofit Support Center on June 23 will share the secrets to rapidly speed up fundraising efforts. Presenter Katherine Wertheim of Werth-It Consulting will show attendees how to get the money they need sooner rather than later. She’ll teach how to pull together an event…
HBA showcase needs sponsors
The Home Builders Association of the Central Coast will be holding its second annual P.A.S.S. vendor showcase, featuring green building and sustainable design techniques, products, and services, on July 22. Prizes will be raffled off at the event, including free passes to the Pacific Coast Business Conference and wine. Wine tasting and appetizers will also…
Chamber releases wine booklet
Tasting the distinct flavors of the Santa Maria Valley wine country just got easier with the release of a newly expanded wine-touring booklet, produced by the Santa Maria Valley Chamber of Commerce and Visitor & Convention Bureau. The free, 16-page glossy booklet, Santa Maria Valley Wine Country: A Guide to Local Wineries and Restaurants, offers…
Have ‘Fun in the Sun’ at the Dunes Center
Parents: Looking for something educational your kids can do this summer? The Dunes Center and the United Way of Santa Barbara County have partnered to provide a free summer program for middle school students (those going into grades 6 through 9) called “Fun in the Sun.” The program will run from June 28 to Aug.…
Hail to the scholars
About 750 students, parents, friends, and educators crowded into Allan Hancock College’s Joe White Memorial Gymnasium on June 3 to attend the 41st annual Allan Hancock College Foundation scholarship awards banquet. According to college officials, the foundation awarded more than $235,000 in scholarships to 201 students. The theme for the evening was “Community Supporting Community,”…
It’s summer camp time at the Y
Summer camp registration at the Santa Maria Valley YMCA has begun; for $20, parents can reserve spots for their children. The YMCA is offering several new summer programs this year, including Lego camp, “Itty-bitty” camps for kids ages 4 to 6, and sports camps. Also available are traditional three- and five-day summer camps, splash camp,…
Special Olympics softball program receives gift
The Northern Santa Barbara County Special Olympics softball program in Lompoc recently received a $1,100 donation from Cabrillo High School senior Brian Engler. An avid baseball player for 14 years, Engler held a baseball camp for local youth in April with the goal of raising funds for the Lompoc Special Olympics softball program through the…
Manny Flores
As Manny Flores was finishing the first-ever Elks Rodeo P.L.A.Y. 1-mile stampede, he thought to himself that he should start pursuing running more for a sport. Flores, who just wrapped up his freshman year at Pioneer Valley High School, quickly established himself as a great athlete. He’s already earned a letter for being on the…
Surfin’ (school) safari
For a few seconds, floating a little more than a foot over the sandy ocean floor felt like being on top of the world. It took about 10 tries and numerous wicked wipeouts, but I finally stood up on a surfboard for the first time ever, a moment of Zen in the shadow of the…
Kick the oil habit
We should strive to understand the connection between national security and energy, and start working on solutions that can end our oil addiction. We are seeing one of the most devastating consequences of this oil addiction in the Gulf of Mexico as the BP disaster worsens every day. If we remain dependent on oil, it…
‘Do-gooders’ would misuse the Afghan resource
The U.S. Army just discovered resources of over a trillion dollars of minerals in Afghanistan. It would be expeditious for our government to sign a compact to mine and market this; it would pay off a third of our national debt. Unfortunately our “do-gooders” would want this money to provide condos, unlimited food stamps, medicine,…
Cuba is still Chinese-drilling free
In response to Bob Blair’s comment (“Environmentalists have oil on their hands, too,” June 10), the Chinese are not drilling off the coast of Cuba. Glen Beck started that rumor and it has been proved a lie. He does not retract any of his lies, so people who don’t check him still believe it…
Where’s the humanity?
Lucia Casalinuovo claims off-roaders are no windfall because they purchase food at local supermarkets which “don’t need the off-roaders to make money” and camp for a $10 fee when they should be spending $500 to $600 for a three night stay at a local hotel (“Fewer beach campers would bring in more money,” June 10).…
Red, white & blues
On the threshold of Independence Day, thoughts naturally turn to patriotic displays, festive parades, and family barbecues. Sensing an opportunity for a little pre-holiday fun, two local wineries have come up with a sure-fire way to jumpstart the celebration. On Saturday, June 26, the folks at Longoria Wines and Buttonwood Farm Winery invite oenophiles, picnickers,…
It’s ag art!
Shepard Hall Gallery at the Santa Maria Public Library will feature the work of artist Sunni Gibbons during the month of July. The exhibit, titled Farm Workers of the Central Coast, showcases the produce teams that are at the agricultural heart of the valley’s economy. Gibbon’s work features farmland settings, the harvesting and assembly teams,…
See silk at Chef Rick’s
Something different is coming to Chef Rick’s. Barbara Alloway, known for her landscapes and abstracts on metal and foil, has turned her brush to silk. She has created a series of paintings emphasizing the colors and character of the Central Coast. Vivid bunches of grapes, a dream of wine, and haunting landscapes, characterized by Alloway’s…
Connors is a featured artist
Gallery Los Olivos will feature artist Mary Jean Connors, whose work will hang in the Artist’s Guild Section of Gallery Los Olivos, for July. Occupying one wall of that section will be Mary Jean’s luminous, colorful florals. Connors began painting after her retirement from a career as a reporter, editor, and corporate executive in the…
Show time
Whatever you’re doing this weekend, you may want to shelve it if you’re a musician and get those last minute entries into the New Times Music Awards Showcase to meet the June 21 deadline. Last year’s inaugural New Times Music Awards Showcase was—in our humble opinion—totally amazing. It attracted 300 entries from some of the…
De la ventana de mi vida
What else is a man/ than what he can provide/ to the people that he loves/ and live his life with pride,” asks a singer in Los Cenzontles’ most recently released album American Horizon. The band’s 18th album was released in November of 2009, and already the Mexican folk music troupe is putting the finishing…
