Entries for this year’s Mutton Bustin’ sheep-riding event at the Santa Maria Elks Rodeo will be available during regular banking hours starting March 23 in the Coast Hills Federal Credit Union at 1203 S. Broadway. Children between ages 5 and 7 and weighing less than 60 pounds are eligible to enter. A drawing will be […]
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Lompoc riders flip for horse vaulting
Gymnastics combine with a big animal to create an inclusive and challenging sport
At a ranch in Lompoc, 10-year-old Phoenix Jones balances on a horse as it trots around a ring. But she’s not in the saddle. She’s standing on one foot. “I’ve always wanted to do gymnastics, and I love horses,” she says. “So it’s fun to be able to do both at the same time.” Her […]
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Get ready to camp at the fair
Livestock exhibitors planning on camping for the 2009 Santa Barbara County Fair have from now until 4 p.m. on May 8 to apply for a spot at the Adams Lot. Find applications at the Santa Maria Fairpark Administration Office or santa mariafairpark.com. The Santa Barbara County Fair runs July 15 to 19. For more information, […]
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Nipomo fitness center opens grandly
It’s about that time of year: time to start getting back in beach-body shape. Agape Health and Fitness at 485 North Frontage Road in Nipomo takes a holistic approach to help locals do just that. Relocating from the L.A. area, owners Jason and Michiko Rice believe in an “East meets West” philosophy of self-improvement. Offering […]
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Wine and women mix
Kady Fleckenstein, executive director of the Santa Maria Valley Wine Country Association, will talk about the role of women in the wine industry on April 4. The event is “Wine and Women … Santa Maria Style” at the Quail Meadows West Clubhouse at 866 Whippoorwill Drive. It runs from 2 to 4 p.m. Local wine […]
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Nipomo: Enjoy Farmers Market
Support local merchants and farmers and put money directly back into the community by visiting the Nipomo Olde Town Marketplace. On Sundays from 1 to 4 p.m., the open-air market sets up shop in the parking lot of the Adobe Plaza at 330 West Tefft St. The market features locally grown organic and pesticide-free foods, […]
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Comcast brings digital phone service
Communication giant Comcast announced, as of March 17, it’s offering Comcast Digital Voice service in communities throughout Northern Santa Barbara County. Prices start at $39.95 per month for the program. “Smart Zone” (which allows customers to manage e-mail and voicemail in one place), universal caller ID, and other features are available, too. For more information, […]
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Lady Knights are on a mission
Girls’ basketball is enjoying success at St. Joseph High School
When St. Joseph High School basketball coach Ron Barba brought his varsity girls’ team together in Phoenix after a Nike summer tournament loss to Burbank’s Bellarmine-Jefferson High School, the motto became his team’s mantra. “We had to get these kids to buy into this thing,” Barba said. “We’ve said it in every practice, and we’ve […]
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Five Hancock hoopsters earn All-Conference accolades
The Western State Conference recently recognized Allan Hancock College sophomore guard Jonathan Ramirez and four other Bulldog basketball players with All-Conference honors. Conference coaches named Ramirez, the Bulldogs’ leading scorer and distributor, first team All-Conference. In addition to Ramirez, who averaged 11 points and 7.5 assists during the regular campaign, freshman forward Scott Dixon and […]
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Website connects contractors with clients
Homeowners and industry professionals looking to hire contracted construction work have a new local resource available to them: Jobtrio.com. The Santa Barbara-based website allows users to search a database of more than 250,000 statewide contractors. Results can be sorted by union and non-union labor, and individual cell phone numbers are available for specific employees. Contractors […]
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Country radiothon raises funds for children’s hospital
For the 10th straight year, radio station Sunny Country 102.5 will hold a radiothon to raise money for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. The event is set for March 12 and 13. The donations benefit children afflicted with cancer and other debilitating illnesses. The station has raised more than $500,000 for children in past radiothons. […]
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Nominate your favorite farmer
The Santa Maria Fairpark is accepting nominations for people who have made significant contributions to the agricultural industry of Santa Barbara County. Submit nominations for Agri-Business Person of the Year, Farmer of the Year, and Livestock Producer of the Year until April 17. Applications should provide background information to support the nomination, as recipients will […]
