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A Cactus among us

Santa Maria Civic Theater delivers a good time with its holiday show

by Brent Parker November 25, 2008August 17, 2023

Santa Maria Civic Theatre’s latest production is titled A Christmas Cactus, which sounds like it could be a holiday-themed western revue, or a western-themed holiday revue, but it’s neither. The “cactus” of the title refers to a big-city private investigator named Katie “Cactus” O’ Riley. Cactus (Sydney Asencio) and her assistant, Fred Booker (Iain Freckleton), […]

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Get stuffed with art

Local shows provide plenty to see and do Thanksgiving weekend

by SHELLY CONE November 25, 2008August 17, 2023

So the pie is gone, shopping is done, and all that’s left of the Thanksgiving turkey is a few ribbons of dark meat. What do you do with the relatives now? Walk off that turkey while viewing fine art and shopping for Christmas treasures. Two shows are a must see for art lovers in the […]

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Bulldogs finish an impressive football season

Hancock wraps up the season 7-4 in a newer, tougher conference

by Nicholas Walter November 25, 2008June 19, 2024

The team was psyched. It was the Allan Hancock College football team’s first season in a new, tougher conference, and here they were in the playoffs. All across the practice field, there were looks of determination, easy confidence, and blue Mohawks. It was the eve of the Bulldogs’ playoff game against third-ranked Mt. San Antonio […]

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A local cycling team helps the shelter

by RYAN MILLER November 25, 2008April 12, 2023

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

by RYAN MILLER November 25, 2008April 12, 2023

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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Athlete of the Week

by Nicholas Walter November 25, 2008April 12, 2023

Allan Hancock College freshman baseball player J.P. Maseta already has a great future in front of him. The 18-year-old shortstop—No. 32—has had a great season so far with six RBIs and a homerun, and is carrying a 3.5 GPA to boot. Coach Chris Stevens had good things to say about Maseta during a recent game: […]

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CLUBS & MEETINGS

by Sun Staff November 20, 2008April 12, 2023

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

by Sun Staff November 20, 2008April 12, 2023

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

by Sun Staff November 20, 2008April 12, 2023

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

by Sun Staff November 20, 2008April 12, 2023

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

by Sun Staff November 20, 2008August 17, 2023

SANSUM CLINIC offers a “Diabetes and Pre-Diabetes Nutrition” class on Nov. 20 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at Sansum Clinic. Cost is $8. Sansum Clinic is located at 1225 North H St., Lompoc. Info: 737-8700. ONGOING ARTHRITIS FDN. is a low impact, sit-in-chair exercise program held every Wednesday from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. at […]

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ART

by Sun Staff November 20, 2008August 17, 2023

THE TOWN CENTER GALLERY holds a reception for its new show on Nov. 21 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Good Neighbor Bakery, 2660 Industrial Parkway, Santa Maria. The Artists Holiday Art and Gift Sale features handmade artistic gifts. Info: 937-2075. THE LOMPOC VALLEY ART ASSOCIATION presents the art of Betsee Talavera through Nov. […]