Make your way quickly past ghosts, goblins, and monsters to this year’s inaugural Halloween Hustle Oct. 26. The event will feature a kids’ one-mile fun run for ages 6 to 13 and a 5K race for ages 14 and older. The 5K kicks off at 9 a.m. followed by the kids’ race at 9:45 a.m. […]
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Meet the Bulldogs
Basketball fans of all ages are invited to the Joe White Memorial Gymnasium on Oct. 24 at 7 p.m. for Meet the Bulldogs night. The event includes a raffle ticket drawing, shooting contest, and exhibition showcase. “We are excited to usher in a new era of Bulldog basketball,” coach Tyson Aye said. “This is a […]
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Twirl, twirl, twirl!
Baton twirling is a timeless talent that still carries much appeal. Through Oct.17, come to the Buellton Veterans Hall to learn a variety of baton twirling techniques, including twisting, tossing, and spinning. The cost is $56 and includes a baton to keep, or $44 if you have your own baton. A baton is required to […]
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Titans on the way
Matt Albright, junior quarterback for Nipomo High School, had a stellar outing in the team’s game against Cabrillo Oct. 11. The junior threw for 330 yards, including 20 to 30 passes with no interceptions. Luke Nickelson also contributed to the game with four catches on 93 yards. All in all, the Titans carried the ball […]
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Chumash times
Join California State Park docents Oct. 19 for a half-mile hike around the Oceano Lagoon and hear about how the Chumash lived before the arrival of explorers. The walk will begin at 1:30 p.m. at the Nature Center in the Oceano campgrounds, 928 Pacific Blvd., Oceano. Cost is free. Be sure to wear proper hiking […]
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Walk and talk
Join longtime resident Shirley Boydstun for a historic walk through the Guadalupe City Center. The walk will be at 10 a.m. on Oct. 19. Cost is free.
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Meet the Bulldogs
Basketball fans of all ages are invited to the Joe White Memorial Gymnasium on Oct. 24 at 7 p.m. for Meet the Bulldogs night. The event includes a raffle ticket drawing, shooting contest, and exhibition showcase. “We are excited to usher in a new era of Bulldog basketball,” coach Tyson Aye said. “This is a […]
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Mary Kate Smith
Allan Hancock College soccer player
Allan Hancock College soccer player Mary Kate Smith is battling a pesky cold, but it won’t keep her away from the field for long. The sophomore mans the holding-mid position for the ’Dogs. A St. Joseph High School alumna, Smith is no stranger to success in soccer. In high school, she was awarded All-League MVP, […]
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Visionary roadrunner: Kyra Meko shares her runner’s vision
Probably the quickest way to get Kyra Meko to do something is to tell her she can’t do it. Take, for instance, her freshman debut at the Mt. Sac cross country meet—one of the biggest races in California, drawing competitors from all over the state. Meko’s cross country coach at the time, Mark Houchin, told […]
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Megan Penalfor
Nipomo High School girls’ volleyball
Megan Penalfor has jumped into her first year as starting setter for the Nipomo High School girls’ volleyball team with impressive speed and accuracy. This is her third season of varsity play. Thus far, the senior has racked up 14 aces serving and 98 kills with a total of 233 sets. “She is an incredible […]
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Support Dunes Center with golf
Oct. 11 from noon to 5 p.m. marks the seventh annual Coreopsis Golf Tournament at the Monarch Dunes Golf Course. The event supports the much-needed educational programming that benefits 6,000 students annually. A reception will follow the event. Contact the Guadalupe Dunes Center at 1065 Guadalupe St. for more information.
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Bring on the Special Olympics Fall Games!
Nearly 200 gifted Special Olympics athletes will be competing at the annual fall games on Oct. 12. Athletes of all ages will compete from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Hagerman Sports Complex at 3300 Skyway Drive in Santa Maria.