Orcutt’s first ever antique and collectibles show will take place July 18 in the Old Town Market parking lot from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The event is free to attend and is being sponsored by a dozen local antique dealers who’ll be on hand to show off their furniture, linens, glassware, jewelry and fine […]
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WEV secures a $25K grant
On June 10, Women’s Economic Ventures announced that the group has received a $25,000 grant from the Citi Foundation. The group said the funds would go toward supporting WEV’s Small Business Loan Fund, which provides loans to pre-bankable micro-enterprises. Citi and the Citi Foundation have supported Women’s Economic Ventures since 2002 through corporate sponsorship and […]
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It’s burger time
Burger lovers burnt out on Mickey D’s have a reason to visit the Santa Maria Town Center: Deckers Burgers, recently opened upstairs near Macy’s, is a throwback to pre-corporate restaurants. Its signature burger features fresh ground beef served on a crisp Kaiser bun with premium cheese and a special creamy “Deckers’ Sauce.” With the help […]
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Businesses get fair employment advice
Business owners are invited to attend a July 14 meeting by the Human Resources Association of the Central Coast to learn more about how the Department of Fair Housing and Employment investigates complaints. In honor of the Fair Employment and Housing Act’s 50th anniversary, Mary Bonilla will speak on the department’s complaint process, what […]
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Tennis tourney comes to Santa Maria Country Club
More than 100 of the best young tennis players from all over the state will head to Santa Maria Country Club to take part in the 23rd annual Grand Prix Junior Tournament July 4 to 6. Boys and girls ages 10 to 18 will vie for $5,000 cash and trophies during the weekend event, which […]
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Test your might at Tri-the-Bull
The Santa Maria Recreation and Parks Department invites athletes and community members of all fitness levels to test their endurance at the inaugural “Tri-the Bull” Triathlon on Aug. 8. The event consists of a quarter-mile swim, 10-mile bike ride, and a three-mile run. The cost to enter is $40 per person or $105 for a […]
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Vendetta Pro Wrestling makes a sizzling debut
Independent wrestling slams into Santa Maria with Vendetta Pro Wrestling’s debut show, Summer Sizzle, at Edwards Community Center, 809 Panther Drive, on July 11. The main event of the night features former World Wrestling Entertainment star U-Gene taking on former Playgirl model and Chippendale dancer “Sexy” Sean Casey. In the other featured match, former WWE […]
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Ginger
Some athletes strive for glory. Others perform for the pride. Ginger does it all for the doggie biscuits. The 12-year-old silky terrier, also known as “Sparkie,” took home the blue ribbon in the Best Tricks event at Waller Park’s 17th annual Woofstock on June 27. Her routine included lying down, crawling, standing, and jumping into […]
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Recycle your old electronics
As part of a public service campaign, Great American Self Storage of Santa Maria is collecting electronics to keep them out of landfills. So far this year, the company has collected and forwarded for recycling more than 8,450 pounds of computers, monitors, printers, and television sets. Santa Maria and Orcutt residents can drop off their […]
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Local mom launches website
Busy North County parents now have an online resource for planning activities and connecting with other parents, thanks to a new website launched by a local mother of seven. Michele Daniels started northsbcounty parent.com to help parents research schools, camps, and classes quickly and easily. It features coupons and discounts from local businesses, monthly contests, […]
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Foundation awards charity grants
The Santa Barbara Foundation’s Katherine Harvey Fellows recently awarded grants to two groups in the Santa Maria area. Good Samaritan Shelter, which provides emergency services to the homeless and people in recovery in Santa Maria Valley, received a $20,000 grant. Growing Grounds Farm Santa Maria, which combines horticultural therapy with vocational training to provide mentally […]
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Guadalupe restaurant earns accolades
Sunset Magazine named Guadalupe’s historic Far Western Tavern as one of the West’s “Top 10 Barbecue Joints” in its June 2009 issue. The restaurant is considered a landmark of the 150-year tradition of Santa Maria-style barbecue and has been owned by the Minetti-Righetti family since 1958. It specializes in dishes reflecting Swiss-Italian ranch heritage, including […]