The Santa Maria Softball Players Association will host its Thanksgiving 2014 Food Drive Tournament at Hagerman Sports Complex on Nov. 1 and 2. Each player will be required to bring packaged food valued at $10. All food proceeds will go to the Santa Maria Food Organization. The registration fee is $165 per team, plus a […]
AARON SALAZAR
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Yoga for Mankind Studio offers free Halloween yoga
When the doors to the paranormal are opened, you’ll still be able find your center–at least you will with a little yoga help. The Yoga for Mankind Studio is offering a free Halloween yoga class on Oct. 31. All members and non-members are invited to participate in the one-hour monster mash yoga class. Space is […]
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Sarah Fouratt
The Ernest Righetti High School varsity girls’ golf team finished second place this season when it was outscored by San Luis Obispo High School, 456-490, on Oct. 23 at the Dairy Creek Golf Course in San Luis Obispo. Even though the Warriors couldn’t repeat claiming the league championship this season, their youngest player, Sarah Fouratt, […]
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The Central Coast Sharks are looking for new fish
The Central Coast Sharks Youth Rugby team continues to sign up new players at the Santa Maria Town Center Mall on Oct. 29 and Dec. 13 from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. The Sharks’ season opens in January, and 2015 will be the team’s fourth official season. Other sign-up dates and locations will also […]
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The walking and running dead
The Santa Barbara County Animal Care Foundation unleashes the Zombie Glow Run 2K Fun Run/Walk on Nov. 8 to raise money for Santa Barbara County Animal Services shelters. The event starts at 6 p.m. at the Santa Maria Animal Center, where participants will be dressed up in zombie glow gear. The Glow Run is more […]
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Return of the Spartans
Spartan races are coming to Sacramento. The West Coast Age Group Championship round of the 2014 Reebok Spartan Race Triple Crown will be held at the 10,000-acre Van Vleck Ranch in southeastern Sacramento County on Oct. 25. The Reebok Spartan Race is the first championship series in obstacle racing. Competitors run over 8 miles, and […]
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Ben Wulfestieg
During its pre-game huddle, the Cabrillo High School varsity boys’ water polo team doesn’t shout their team name. Instead, they simply say, “work.” The team’s motto showed when the Conquistadors overtook Santa Maria High School in Saints’ waters on Oct. 8. The Conquistadors’ team captain, Ben Wulfestieg, scored four goals to help conquer the Saints, […]
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Huckfest brings trucks and an economic boost to Oceano Dunes SRVA
Salty ocean air mixed with the smell of gasoline at the Oceano Dunes on Oct. 18, as the ripping sound of engines overpowered the steady sound of the waves. Thousands of off-road enthusiasts converged at the Oceano Dunes State Vehicular Recreation Area (SVRA) for the annual truck-jumping competition known as Huckfest. Spectators and competitors camped […]
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Santa Maria Westside Little League elections are on deck
The Santa Maria Westside Little League will hold its board of directors’ elections Oct. 28 at 7 p.m. at Straw Hat Pizza. The board will consist of at least seven members and no more than 15. The term of office lasts one year, and directors are responsible for league policies and finances. Contact David Garcia […]
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Orcutt water polo raises funds with a poker tournament
The Orcutt Polo Association will host a Texas hold ’em poker tournament on Oct. 19 to raise money for the Orcutt Polo Association boys’ water polo team. The tournament will be held at the Santa Maria Eagles’ Aerie, beginning with dinner at 3 p.m., followed by the tournament at 4 p.m. There is a $55 […]
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A haunted trail will have people running scared at the Halloween Hustle
The city of Santa Maria Recreation and Parks Department encourages runners of all fitness levels to dress up and participate in the second annual Halloween Hustle 5K and Kids’ 1-Mile Fun Run. The event starts at 9 a.m. on Oct. 25 at Jim May Park in Santa Maria. Runners ages 14 and up can run […]
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Indian summer: Dancers competed under a hot October sun at the Chumash Inter-Tribal Pow Wow
Plumes of feathers and colorful streaks of ribbon swirled in the hot afternoon air as the sun beat down on the dancers like the steady thump of the drum. On Oct. 4 and 5, the Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Indians played host to the 19th annual Inter-Tribal Pow-Wow at the Live Oak campground. “We’re […]