THE LOMPOC VALLEY HISTORICAL SOCIETY presents a Victorian Christmas event at the historic Fabing-McKay-Spanne House Dec. 20 from 1 to 4 p.m. at the house in Lompoc. Info: lompochistory.org or 735-4626. RIVERBENCH WINERY features wine and Christmas cookie pairings Dec. 20 through 24 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the winery, 6020 Foxen Canyon […]
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The Sun takes you sailing!
Cue Jimmy Buffet-or Styx, if you’ve got it
Let’s get one thing clear right off the bat: Sailing is a sport. No, it’s not like rugby, say, or competitive foosball. But still. The Olympics and America’s Cup all say it’s a sport. You wouldn’t want to make the America’s Cup angry, would you? Our sport even comes with a rulebook. Chapman Piloting and […]
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Shepard Hall Gallery seeks artists
The Santa Maria Public Library Shepard Hall Gallery is calling for artists to submit work for consideration for monthly exhibitions. Work will be juried, and selected artists will exhibit for one month at a time. An application and guidelines are available at the city’s website at ci.santa-maria.ca.us. The deadline for submission is Jan. 16 at […]
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Set in stone
A Santa Barbara stonemason builds a shrine to Our Lady of Guadalupe in the city that bears her name
People don’t see religious miracles every day, but in everyday life, small miracles happen all the time. When Anders Johnson—a Santa Barbara man of no religious persuasion—was inspired to build a tribute to the Virgin of Guadalupe in the city of Guadalupe, it may not have been a Vatican-classified miracle, but it was a blessing […]
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Athlete of the Week
As the weather turns cold and people begin avoiding the beach, Katie Draeger’s surf season is just getting started. For the last several years, from September through December, Draeger has competed in Western Surfing Association competitions. The Nipomo resident is already sponsored by Esteem Surf Company, and ranks in the top 10 for the Western […]
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Banquet honors the best Bulldogs
The annual Allan Hancock College football awards banquet saw six players named to the 2008 All-Northern National Conference team. First-team honors went to freshman Brennen Locker, sophomore Clayton Cullen, sophomore Dion Bryant, and sophomore Dorson Boyce. Freshmen Riley Gauld and Marquelo Suel were named second team all-conference at the Dec. 3 event at the Santa […]
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Hancock basketball partners with Toys-for-tots
The Allan Hancock College Bulldogs are teaming up with the Toys for Tots Foundation of Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo counties to celebrate the holiday season, which coincides with basketball season. At the annual Bulldog Classic women’s basketball tournament, set for Dec. 11 through 13, guests can get a three-day tournament pass by bringing […]
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Basketballers: Get to the clinic
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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CLUBS & MEETINGS
4-H welcomes anyone interested in the group to sign up now. Find a nearby club by contacting the Santa Barbara County 4-H Office at 692-1730 or zmhughes@ucdavis.edu. ALTRUSA INTERNATIONAL, INC. of SANTA MARIA, a nonprofit business and professional organization, meets the second Wednesday of each month, 6:30 p.m., in the Altrusa Theatre of the Santa […]
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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 […]
