Santa Ynez resident—and horse—Iron Star Man recently captured two World Championship titles at the 2008 World Championship Paint Horse Show in Fort Worth, Texas. Iron Star Man, a 5-year-old stallion owned by Gayle Benton, won the Junior Hunter Hack, shown by Karen Wildes, and the Junior Working Hunter, shown by Ryan Painter. In the Hunter […]
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California Stars Coast softball hosts open tryouts
Grab your bat and glove and head out to the California Stars Coast Girls Fast Pitch Softball Association tryouts—if you’re a girl interested in playing softball. Tryouts for the 2008-2009 season will be held Aug. 16 at the Colony Softball Fields, 5599 Traffic Way in Atascadero. Girls 14 and younger, and 16 and younger, start […]
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PCPA celebrates its 45th season
PCPA has announced its 2008-2009 season line-up, which will include five hit musicals, as well as a favorite Shakespeare comedy. The 45th anniversary season will kick off with Irving Berlin’s White Christmas playing in Santa Maria’s Marian Theatre Nov. 6 through Dec. 21. The play is about a pair of showbiz buddies putting on a […]
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Lasting memories
Rancho Miranda provides a favorite reception locale for nonprofits and charity fundraisers
In the rolling hills of Orcutt, just off of Telephone Road, stands a spacious, 10-acre parcel of modest beauty. Christened Rancho Miranda, the locale sprawls out on the hillside dotted with various trees, benches, and cozy nooks. It doesn’t take an event planner to see that this spot is ideal for a shindig. In fact, […]
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Open for interpretation
A new Los Alamos gallery features contemporary art from local and national artists
Some visitors might view the art at the C Gallery in Los Alamos as odd, as avant-garde, as fanciful. And some might not. Whatever guests think of the contemporary art gallery’s offerings, it’s okay with owners Connie Rohde-Stanchfield and Nina Rohde Brown—as long as the guests are actually thinking about them. That’s exactly what the […]
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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
ONGOING ARTHRITIS FDN. is a low impact, sit-in-chair exercise program held every Wednesday from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the Valentine St. Community Room, 280 E. New Love St. Info: 346-1981. SYCAMORE MINERAL SPRINGS HEALING ARTS INSTITUTE offers a range of classes including yoga and meditation, alternative and herbal medicine, aroma and color therapy, compassionate […]
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ART
THE CYPRESS GALLERY currently features the exhibition Abstract Thoughtby Elizabeth Monks Hack through August at the gallery, 119 E. Cypress Ave., Lompoc. An opening reception is Aug. 2 from 1 to 3 p.m. at the gallery. Info: 737-1129. ALLAN HANCOCK COLLEGE presents an exhibit, Framing of Light, featuring the photography of Cathy L. Gregg, through […]
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LEARNING
FIGHTING BACK SANTA MARIA VALLEY offers an “Effective Parenting” lesson by Carrick Adam, M.D., MSF, on Aug. 5 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the Marian Medical Center, 1400 East Church St., Santa Maria. Info: 346-1774. WORTH THE DRIVE FREE ART INSTRUCTION classes presented by the Cuesta College Emeritus Program are for adults older […]