Sure, you’ve got skills, but you could have mad skills. Dribble and shoot at the West Coast Xtreme Basketball Academy’s clinics, open to boys and girls in grades 3 through 8. The girls’ basketball clinic was held Dec. 6. The boys’ clinic starts at 2 p.m. on Dec. 13. Both clinics run for two hours, […]
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Cycle like you’re a pro
Pedal the paths of the masters at Solvang’s ‘Ride the Route’ event
Can’t afford a trip to France? Never dated Sheryl Crow or Kate Hudson? Haven’t overcome a personal testicular cancer setback to become a successful professional athlete? There’s at least one way you can share something in common with cycling god Lance Armstrong: You can ride the Solvang route he’ll soon be pedaling as part of […]
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Women for Agriculture gets new leaders
The Santa Maria Chapter of California Women for Agriculture recently announced its 2009 officers: Kristy Farmer, president; Kari Campbell-Bohard, first vice president; Kerri Aller, second vice president; Donna France, third vice president; Joyce Chrisman, secretary; Nancy Machut, treasurer; and Patty Vasquez, vice treasurer. Lisa Bodrogi is the immediate past president. The officers will be installed […]
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Community Bank of Santa Maria opts out of ‘bail out’
Jim Glines, CEO of Community Bank of Santa Maria, announced in late November the bank’s decision to pass on Treasury’s TARP Capital Purchase Plan—a.k.a. the “Bail Out” Plan—designed to encourage U.S. financial institutions to build capital. According to a press release, however, Community Bank of Santa Maria is well capitalized and hasn’t seen a need […]
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Need a decorative wall display?
How about some custom signage? Maybe you’re hankering for a new table top? On Dec. 1, longtime Santa Ynez Valley residents Tom and Marie Freeman launched eWoodArt.com, which allows customers to create artisan-quality wine barrel carvings over the Internet. An online tool guides users through the steps to custom carve solid oak recycled wine barrel […]
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Have happy holidays on the diamond
The Allan Hancock College coaching staff wants to help young baseball players improve their skills this winter. So does former major league pitcher Bryn Smith. And Santa Maria Valley Packers Head Coach Scott Nickason. And Tom Beyers, the current minor league manager with the Chicago Cubs. Oh, and assorted current Hancock players, too. They’re all […]
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See the trees at Santa Maria Town Center
While nothing may compare with crunching through a field of fresh snow to choose your own Douglas fir, winning an already decorated tree and some gifts to go with it comes mighty close. Altrusa International of the Central Coast is descending on Santa Maria Town Center for its sixth annual Festival of Trees, the group’s […]
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Kids get more to spend at Nipomo Swapmeet
It’s not money, but it’s close. The Nipomo Swapmeet will be handing out Santa Swapmeet Bucks to kids at noon on Sundays until Dec. 21. Recipients can use the bucks just like cash at participating vendors throughout the meet. The Nipomo Swapmeet is located at 263 N. Frontage Road in Nipomo. The bucks will be […]
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Looking for work? Or the perfect employee?
In a season of perceived economic uncertainty, there are people seeking to bring hope and stability through the staffing industry. Kim Mundell opened an Express Employment Professionals office at 222 W. Carmen Lane, suite 102, in Santa Maria on Nov. 3, and business is already brisk. “I have no doubts,” Mundell said. “This is a […]
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A local cycling team helps the shelter
Each year, Team Tailwinds—a local community cycling team—contributes to different charities and nonprofits. Members try to think of donations that most fit the cause. This year, the team planned to present Santa Maria’s Good Samaritan Shelter with four new bicycles and accompanying locks and helmets at Spencer’s Fresh Market, at the shop’s monthly customer appreciate […]
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Flag football wraps up
In early November, under the lights of the Santa Maria High School football field, the Ontiveros Elementary Condor Flag Football Team beat the May Grisham Elementary team 12-6 to win the championship title in a Boys and Girls Club-sponsored program. Volunteers Ben Castro, Gabriel Delgadillo, Joshua Liendo, and Nathan Delgadillo coached the 15-member Condors team […]
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Bring a toy, buy a burger, help some tots
On Dec. 12, from 5 to 8 p.m., locals are invited to drop off a wrapped toy worth at least $10 at JR’s Drive-In Burgers, 603 E. Main St., Santa Maria. Locals can also take their toys to David Ryan Gallery, 205 E. Clark Ave. in Old Orcutt, between 1 and 4 p.m. on Dec. […]