RELAY FOR LIFE’s team Tough Enough to Wear Pink presents an all-you-can-eat pancake breakfast benefit on June 28 from 7 a.m. to 10 a.m. at the Santa Maria Elks Lodge. Cost is $5. Info: 922-5590. THE GENSPAN FOUNDATION holds a rummage sale June 28 from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Shepard Eye Center […]
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Plane, train, or automobile?
Melissa Enriquez housewife “Plane—I feel safer. They’re safer and faster.” [image-2] Kaylie Emry student “A car, because I’m afraid of heights, and [for the trains] I don’t like … going through the hills and tunnels and the cliff areas. I’m kind of claustrophobic.” [image-3] Karen Sandquist doctor “A train, because I wouldn’t have to focus […]
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While some kids are swimming, others are shooting hoops
The West Coast Xtreme Basketball Academy has released its clinic schedule for the month of July. All clinics will be held in the St. Joseph High School gym and focus on ball handling, passing, shooting, and three-on-three play. The first clinic will be held July 6; with grades 3 to 6 reporting to the gym […]
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One Way for kids and adults to play water polo in Santa Maria
With record heat on the Central Coast, there’s no better time to get into a new sport—if that sport involves lots of water, that is. Luckily One Way Water polo is offering the first two weeks of lessons free to anyone willing to try the sport. And by anyone, they mean anyone, cjildren and adults. […]
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How to become a professional wino
Get out the wine glasses. The decade-old wine program at Allan Hancock College is offering several new classes to students and members of the public interested in learning about making wine and growing grapes. An Introduction to Winemaking/Enology will be offered from 6 to 9:05 p.m. on Wednesdays beginning Aug. 27 at the college’s Solvang […]
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AHC geology students tour American southwest
Earlier this month, a handful of Allan Hancock students embarked on a 15-day tour of the Colorado Plateau that included several national parks in Arizona, Utah, Colorado and Nevada. Led by Robert Meyer, a geology and physical science instructor at Allan Hancock College, and four other staff members, the students explored and studied sections of […]
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Local heroes recognized for excellence in education
On June 7, the California School Employees Association (CSEA) honored 39 southern California “unsung heroes” at a banquet and awards presentation in Granada Hills. The honorees were selected from among more than 26,000 school employees represented by CSEA in Los Angeles, Ventura, and Santa Barbara counties. Award recipients were selected by their co-workers for […]
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Local students help in fight against Alzheimer’s
Children of all ages clapped and cheered during an outdoor assembly on June 11 at St. Louis de Montfort School in Orcutt, as students from Mrs. Cindy Hubbard’s fifth grade class announced that they raised a grand total of $1,047.45 for the Central Coast chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association. The organization provides resources and support […]
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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. […]
