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.
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 Nov 23-30, 2011.

