Sports Shorts

Join longtime resident Shirley Boydstun for a historic walk through the Guadalupe City Center. The walk will be at 10 a.m. on Oct. 19. Cost is free.

Basketball fans of all ages are invited to the Joe White Memorial Gymnasium on Oct. 24 at 7 p.m. for Meet the Bulldogs night. The event includes a raffle ticket drawing, shooting contest, and exhibition showcase. “We are excited to usher in a new era of Bulldog basketball,” coach Tyson Aye said. “This is a […]

  Thursday, Oct. 10 Girls’ Volleyball        St. Joseph vs. Paso Robles @ SJHS, 6 p.m.     Santa Maria vs. Morro Bay @ MBHS, 5:30 p.m.     Pioneer Valley vs. Atascadero @ PVHS, 6 p.m.     Nipomo vs. Cabrillo @ CHS, 5:30 p.m.     Santa Ynez vs. Templeton @ SYHS, 5:30 p.m.     Righetti vs. […]

Oct. 11 from noon to 5 p.m. marks the seventh annual Coreopsis Golf Tournament at the Monarch Dunes Golf Course. The event supports the much-needed educational programming that benefits 6,000 students annually. A reception will follow the event. Contact the Guadalupe Dunes Center at 1065 Guadalupe St. for more information.

Nearly 200 gifted Special Olympics athletes will be competing at the annual fall games on Oct. 12. Athletes of all ages will compete from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Hagerman Sports Complex at 3300 Skyway Drive in Santa Maria.

Baton twirling is a timeless talent that still carries much appeal. Through Oct.17, come to the Buellton Veterans Hall to learn a variety of baton twirling techniques, including twisting, tossing, and spinning. The cost is $56 and includes a baton for keep, or $44 if you have your own baton. A baton is required to […]

Mountain bike enthusiasts ages 11 to 14 are invited to come check out the best local course for mountain bikers. Riders will embark on the Buellton Recreation mountain bike trip to the dirt club. The ride will take place Oct. 10 from 4:30 to 7 p.m. The cost is $5 and mountain bikes will be […]

On Saturday, Oct. 12, the Guadalupe Dunes Center will be host to a free hike around the Oceano Lagoon. Hikers, with the help of an informed docent, will have the opportunity to learn about the flora and the fauna of the lagoon during this 1.5-mile hike. Binoculars are recommended. Meet at the nature center near […]

The Righetti High School football team had a busy week last week, preparing for its game against the Knights and performing some vital community outreach. According to a press release from the Santa Maria Joint Union district office, 30 players from Righetti spent time with the students of Ralph Dunlap Elementary School. Kelley DeBernardi, director […]

Oct. 11 from noon to 5 p.m. marks the seventh annual Coreopsis Golf Tournament at the Monarch Dunes Golf Course. The event supports the much-needed educational programming that benefits 6,000 students annually. A reception will follow the event. Contact the Guadalupe Dunes Center at for more information.

The Point Sal trail, one of the oldest trails on the Central Coast, offers adventure and unparalleled views of the beautiful coastline. On Oct. 5, the Guadalupe Dunes Center will be host to a three-mile hike to the Point Sal overlook. Accompanied by a docent, hikers will learn information on the local habitat, flora, and […]

Nearly 200 gifted Special Olympics athletes will be competing at the annual fall games on Oct. 12. Athletes of all ages will compete from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Hagerman Sports Complex at 3300 Skyway Drive in Santa Maria.