Righetti football is selling discount cards to local businesses for $10; the cards are good for a year’s worth of savings. Businesses include Jack in the Box, Roadhouse, Jiffy Lube, Jersey Mike’s, Maya, and Boomers—just to name a few. If interested, please contact Righetti Athletics at 937-2051.
KRISTINA SEWELL
Southside Little League receives honor
The District 65 Little Leaguers (ages 11 and 12) took the championship with a 5-0 record, defeating Santa Maria Northside a whopping 15 to 2 in the championship game. This is the first district championship since 1998. Not wanting to stop there, the team went on to win the Section One Tournament in Santa Paula, […]
Senior softball at Hagerman Sports Complex
Senior citizens ages 50 and older are invited to come out to Hagerman Sports Complex, 3300 Skyway Drive in Santa Maria, every Monday and Thursday for some softball and fun in the sun. Batting practice begins at 10 a.m. and games kick off at 11 a.m. Senior rules apply; the event includes a monthly pizza […]
Micro Wrestling comes back to the Maverick Saloon
Hailed as the “Greatest Little Show on Earth,” Micro Wrestling will come back to the Maverick Saloon in Santa Ynez on Aug. 29 starting at 8:30 p.m. Mark Burnett of Maverick Saloon said it’s going to be a night of fun and laughter as the professional wrestlers put on an excellent show. “Many people come […]
Walk to End Alzheimer’s at Waller Park
On Sept. 28, runners and walkers of all ages are invited to attend the Walk to End Alzheimer’s at Waller Park in Santa Maria. Registration at starts at 7:30 a.m. followed by a rules and welcome ceremony at 8:30 a.m. There will also be a kids’ half-mile fun run for ages 10 and younger at […]
St. Joe’s school cross-country kicks off
On Sept. 5, St. Joseph High School will host a 5K cross-country trail race at Orcutt Community Park. The girls’ race will kick off at 4 p.m. followed by the boys’ race at 4:30 p.m. Jamba Juice will be available; races will conclude with an awards ceremony and a free barbecue. St. Joseph organizers expect […]
The Benchwarmer: Central Coast CrossFit holds fundraiser for fallen firefighers
When someone says “hero,” I often think of a burly man in a blue suit and red cape, or Clay Matthews in his Green Bay jersey. In a world of Hulks, Thors, and Iron Mans, it’s easy to forget that our greatest heroes don’t always come with a cape. On June 30 of this year, […]
A new coach and schedule are on the way
The Santa Maria Saints cross-country team is playing host to summer training on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 8 to 10 a.m. and Wednesdays from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Saints athletic director Joe Graack will soon announce the new head coach for girls’ cross-country. “We have the goal to take the Santa Maria High School cross-country […]
Run with the big ‘Dogs
Allan Hancock College Athletics announced that the women’s cross country team is now recruiting both experienced and inexperienced runners to race this season. For more information, contact coach Louie Quintana at 705-3299.
Give to the Saints
The Santa Maria Saints will hold a fundraising golf tournament at Marshallia Ranch Golf Course on Aug. 24. All proceeds from the event will be donated to the boys’ and girls’ golf teams of Santa Maria. The tournament will feature a four-man scramble and prizes for longest drive and straight drive; there will also be […]
Play golf and give back
Committed to strengthening low-income families, St. Vincent’s is proud to announce its 12th annual Golf Classic tournament at the La Cumbre Country Club on Aug. 26. Registration starts at 10 a.m., with an awards ceremony and reception to follow at 5 p.m. All proceeds from the event go to St. Vincent’s Children and Family Services. […]
Last chance for tennis camp
Held at the Shell Beach Tennis Courts, coach Patience organizers will work with players to teach beginning tennis skills through drills and practice games. Sessions and private lessons will continue until Aug.3. Lessons are available from 9:15 to 10 a.m., 10 to 10:45 a.m., or 10:45 to 11:30 a.m., and are open to players in […]

