A free luncheon and book signing event featuring Gloria Ewing Lockhart and her memoir Unmasking: A Women’s Journey is scheduled for Sept. 21 at 11:30 a.m. at St. Andrew United Methodist Church, 3945 S. Bradley Road, Santa Maria. Lockhart is known for being one of the first African-American women to climb to the peak of […]
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Writers sharing work
The Bookworm, a local used bookstore, invites all writers to attend an open mic reading event for writers of all kinds, including poetry and prose, on Sept. 14 at 7 p.m. at the Bookworm, 230 E. Betteravia Road, Ste. K, Santa Maria. More info: 922-4282, quest@thebookwormcali.com, or thebookwormcali.com.
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Altrusa seeking donations and sponsors
Altrusa of the Central Coast—a community service organization that promotes volunteerism in support of youth literacy—is seeking donors and sponsors for two upcoming programs. Altrusa will be celebrating Make a Difference Day with the C.A.N. Project, which will construct a model of the Santa Maria Public Library inside the library out of donated canned foods […]
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Locomotive legacy: The Santa Maria Valley Railroad Historical Museum
Historical train exhibit is a reminder of how important the railway was to Santa Maria’s development
Twice a month, Santa Marians have the chance to step inside Santa Maria Valley history, thanks to years of effort by local railroad enthusiasts, donors, and volunteers. Located next to the Santa Maria Transit Center in two train cars, the Santa Maria Valley Railroad Historical Museum is now open on the second and fourth Saturday […]
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Veteran filmmaker Michael Love turns his lens to the Santa Ynez River
The beauty and splendor of the Central Coast isn’t lost on many, but the extent and complexity of the natural habitats might come as a surprise. Running through the Los Padres National Forest, the Santa Ynez Valley begins to reveal the lushness of the area, which provides many plants and animals with a stable habitat. […]
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World class on the coast: The Community Arts Music Association exemplifies why Santa Barbara is a classical music destination
He’s coming. One of the greatest musicians of our time will be performing just a hop, skip, and jump away in Santa Barbara, thanks to the Community Arts Music Association (CAMA) of Santa Barbara. Itzhak Perlman is the world-renowned violinist known for his performances and interpretations of beloved classical music. He’s performed just about everywhere, […]
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Setting the record straight
Central Coast native David Scheve educates about LGBT history with music and laughs in his short animated film
Generations of students have been simultaneously entertained and educated by the iconic “Schoolhouse Rock” series. Whether relating the American judicial process, or proper grammar, the series has staying power thanks to the classic rock’n’roll style and coherent cartoons. Central Coast native, actor, and filmmaker David Scheve has called on the “Schoolhouse Rock” formula for a […]
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Santa Maria Library offers “Book Club in a Bag”
The Santa Maria Public Library is beginning a new book club program called “Book Club in a Bag.” Thanks to generous donations from the Friends of the Santa Maria and Orcutt Public Libraries, the program began Sept. 3. The program starts with the following 10 books: Beautiful Ruins, Before I Go to Sleep, Defending Jacob, […]
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City accepting applications for Grapes and Grains Festival
The Santa Maria Recreation and Parks Department has announced that vendor booth applications are now available for the 30th annual Autumn Arts Grapes and Grains Festival, the “Catchin’ Colors” fun run, the fine arts show, and the Autumn Arts Grapes and Grains Car Show. The festival is scheduled for Oct. 5 from 10 a.m. to […]
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Workshop on book publishing comes to Santa Maria
Central Coast editor Laurie Gibson—who has helped more than 150 first-time authors prepare books for publication—will be presenting a workshop titled “Book Publishing 1-2-3: From the Writer’s Fingers to the Readers’ Hands.” The workshop is slated for Sept. 10 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the Santa Maria Inn, 801 S. Broadway, Santa Maria. Cost […]
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Santa Maria Valley Railway Historical Museum open twice a month
You might have noticed the classic-looking train cars parked next to the Santa Maria Transit Center on Miller Street in Santa Maria. Though the historic locomotive, boxcars, and caboose are behind a fence, locals have the opportunity to explore the insides of the classic railcars twice a month. The Santa Maria Valley Railway Historical Museum […]
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Mission docents enact the past for ‘Purisima People’s Day’
Hardly anyone in our society is walking around in clothes they sewed together with fabric they wove, from wool they sheared from sheep they raised. Automation has brought much convenience to our lives, yet many have forgotten just how things were done for the majority of human history. The La Purisima Mission State Park is […]
