After following a semi-truck for an unknown number of miles on a two-lane road flush with traffic—so, not enough time or space to pass—accelerating onto U.S. Interstate 5 is an exhilarating feeling; two lanes going in one direction, a speed limit of 70 miles per hour, and traffic in the fast lane going 80 to […]
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The Lompoc Civic Theatre presents ‘Clutter’ by Mark Saltzman
Homer and Langley Collyer, the inspiration for a play by Emmy award-winning writer Mark Saltzman, are infamous for one thing in particular, which should be obvious to anyone reading the stage production’s full title: Clutter: The True Story of the Collyer Brothers Who Never Threw Anything Out. The Collyer brothers’ story provides a mid-20th century […]
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Fun with crafts
The Santa Maria Michaels presents arts and crafts events, including a “Kids’ Club Personalized Name Plate” event on March 15 from 10 to 11:30 a.m. An “Arm Knitting Social Event” event is March 16 from 1 to 4 p.m. Michaels is located at 1934 S. Broadway, in Santa Maria. More info: 349-8801. ∆
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Walk and learn Guadalupe
The Guadalupe-Nipomo Dunes Center is holding a “Guadalupe Walk and Talk” event with Shirley Boydstun, who will be leading a historical trek through the small town on March 23 from 10 a.m. to noon. The walk meets at the Dunes Center, 1065 Guadalupe St., Guadalupe. More info: 343-2455 or admin@dunescenter.org.
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Los Padres needs you
The Los Padres National Forest announced that the Monterey Ranger District is seeking volunteers to work in an archaeology program. The “Partners in Preservation” program needs prospective site stewards to submit an application by March 17. “Partners in Preservation” volunteers are required to complete a two-day training workshop, with the next workshop scheduled to begin […]
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Guadalupe library receives grant for STEM books
EnergyPartners Fund recently awarded a $750 grant to the Santa Maria Public Library in order to support the Guadalupe Branch Library. The grant was for the procurement of books relating to Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM). Books are already on the shelves thanks to the donation made by the group of energy professionals, business […]
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Dia de los Muertos Committee wins community award
The California Park and Recreation Society has awarded the local Dia de los Muertos Committee with the “Champion of the Community Award.” The distinction was awarded on Feb. 7, and was accepted on behalf of the committee by Santa Maria-Bonita School District representative Gloria Nuno and Univision’s Rocio Favela. The Die de los Muertos Committee […]
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Unheard voices
PCPA’s Community Speaks returns with conservatory students expressing locals’ concerns about the new ICE building
The Pacific Conservatory for the Performing Arts (PCPA) is more than apt at instructing its students in the art of recitation, from the lyrical lines of Shakespeare, like in the recent production of Hamlet, to more modern playwrights or adaptations, like the current musical production of Spring Awakening. And, always looking to challenge its students, […]
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The arts council’s student art show comes to Shepard Hall
There is no better time to create than right now. Even if an artist has no experience in a certain media, she has to start somewhere. The Santa Maria Arts Council has spent decades fostering local art, especially in youth and education. The organization’s annual student art show displays the visual art of students […]
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PCPA gives the community a voice
PCPA Theaterfest presents a special one-show event called Community Speaks: The Other Side of Broadway, which will turn the spotlight toward immigration reform and enforcement in Santa Maria. Community Speaks is a grassroots theater project that allows conservatory acting students to read and convey locals’ voices. Scenes have been constructed from interviews conducted with members […]
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Dunes Center director honored
The California State University system named Guadalupe-Nipomo Dunes Center Executive Director Doug Jenzen a “distinguished alumnus” status for his work in Guadalupe. Earning his bachelor’s degree in history at CSU Channel Islands and a master’s degree in history from Cal Poly in San Luis Obispo, Jenzen was awarded the distinction in the “Public Administration and […]
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C Gallery offers classes in March
The C Gallery presents “March Madness,” including several events and classes at the gallery in Los Alamos through the month. A watercolor class begins on March 7 and runs four consecutive Fridays from 9 a.m. to noon. Teacher Carole Patton will give instruction in watercolor and pastel technique. A workshop event with oil painter Julie […]
