Erin O’Neil assistant manager “I made a scrapbook for my fiancee for his birthday.” Gianna Diaz cashier “I helped a friend complete an angel and demon chalk picture at Righetti High School.” Anthony Leedom student “I drew a doodle on scratch paper for telephone pictionary.” Brandon Womack Taco Bell employee “I made a card for […]
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Avoid long lines, register for high school now
The Santa Maria Joint Union High School District invites students to register early for fall classes. Registration is open July 29 through 31 from 3 to 7 p.m. at three of the district’s high schools. Registration will take place in the administration buildings at Pioneer Valley High School, 675 Panther Way, in Santa Maria; Righetti […]
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Don’t judge a book by its cover
For the first time since 2001, local educators are in the process of evaluating a new list of state-approved Kindergarten through eighth grade math textbooks to decide which ones they’ll use and how, if at all, the books would fit into their curriculums. The list includes 41 new math textbooks—including versions of books developed by […]
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Local students win award for embodying ‘true spirit of volunteerism’
Recognized for their leadership skills and commitment to volunteering, Saint Joseph High School juniors Meng-Chieh Yang and James Xing were recently named 2008 recipients of the Saint Michael’s College Scholarship and Service Book Award. Recipients are awarded a scholarship to help pay for enrollment to the college, if they choose to attend. Located in Vermont, […]
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Get to the point
The trail is open and the beach is ready for visitors��
The sand has the consistency of sugar—no pebbles, no tar. Deep like a mattress, it invites a hiker to rest. Nobody else is here, and there is no alien sound—no automobiles or ATVs, no drone of airplanes, no yapping dogs—only the trill of gulls and the surf, crashing, dominant, primal. Beyond the surf, two brown […]
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CLUBS & MEETINGS
ALTRUSA INTERNATIONAL INC. of SANTA MARIA, a nonprofit business and professional organization, meets the second Wednesday of each month, 7 p.m., in the downstairs conference room at United Way, 1660 S. Broadway. Info: 352-0026 or 937-4071. ALTRUSA INTERNATIONAL INC. OF THE CENTRAL COAST meets at noon the second and fourth Monday of every month at […]
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SPIRITUAL
BAHA’I interfaith worship services are the second Sunday of each month. Info: 489-4172. Children’s classes are the first Saturday of each month. Info: 937-9451. Study circles about The Life of the Spirit are ongoing in Santa Maria. For questions, dates, and times: 614-0963. Info: 937-9451. BETHEL LUTHERAN CHURCH holds worship services Sundays with Holy Communion […]
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FARMERS’ MARKETS
SANTA MARIA 100 S. Broadway at Main, Wednesdays, from 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. Features local beekeepers’ honey and bee pollen, breads and pastries, plants and flower bouquets, fresh fruits and vegetables. ORCUTT Corner of Clark and Bradley, Tuesdays, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Fresh honey, flowers, and eggs, along with fresh fruits and vegetables. […]
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BARBECUES
ONGOING FILIPINO COMMUNITY OF SANTA MARIA VALLEY barbecues Filipino food at the Smart and Final parking lot, N. Broadway on Saturdays and Sundays. Menu items include tri-tip, chicken, beef kabobs, chicken adobo, salad, rice, and bread. Meals cost $6. Info: 922-3422 or 922-3799. FILIPINO CATHOLIC SOCIETY, under the direction of St. Mary’s Church and St. […]
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HEALTH
SANSUM CLINIC offers a “Cholesterol Management” class July 10 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the clinic. Cost is $8. A “Diabetes Essentials” class is July 17 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the clinic. Cost is $8. The clinic is located at 1225 North H St., Lompoc. Info: 737-8700. ONGOING ARTHRITIS FDN. is […]
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ART
THE LOMPOC SCULPTORS SOCIETY presents the exhibition A Medley of Sculpture through Sept. 5 at the Centeno Gallery, Lompoc Museum, 200 South H St., Lompoc. An opening reception is July 13 from 2 to 4 p.m. at the museum. Info: 736-3888. THE TOWN CENTER GALLERY features the works of local artists for two months at […]
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LEARNING
CHAPMAN UNIVERSITY holds an open house event featuring free information sessions with an advisor July 15 and 16 at 5 p.m. at the Santa Maria Campus, 1300 E Cypress St., A-1, Santa Maria. Info: 348-3361. ANGELS FOSTER CARE OF SANTA BARBARA presents an informational meeting about foster parenting for babies, July 17 from 11:30 a.m. […]
