Sports Shorts

The California Department of Fish and Wildlife is opening wild turkey season just in time for Thanksgiving, of course. From Nov. 8 through Dec. 7, hunters can search for a feathered bird to feast on for the holidays. The daily limit is one turkey of either sex. Want to bag a different sort of bird? […]

The Santa Maria Softball Players Association will host its Thanksgiving 2014 Food Drive Tournament at Hagerman Sports Complex on Nov. 1 and 2. Each player will be required to bring packaged food valued at $10. All food proceeds will go to the Santa Maria Food Organization. The registration fee is $165 per team, plus a […]

When the doors to the paranormal are opened, you’ll still be able find your center–at least you will with a little yoga help. The Yoga for Mankind Studio is offering a free Halloween yoga class on Oct. 31. All members and non-members are invited to participate in the one-hour monster mash yoga class. Space is […]

Thursday, Oct. 23 Girls’ Tennis     RHS vs. Mission Prep @ Mission Prep, 3:30 p.m.     SYUHS vs. LHS @ LHS, 3:30 p.m.     SJHS vs. SLO @ SJHS, 3:30 p.m. Girls’ Volleyball     SMHS vs. THS @ SMHS, 3:30 p.m.     RHS vs. AHS @ RHS, 6 p.m.     SYUHS vs. OAHS @ OAHS, […]

    The Central Coast Sharks Youth Rugby team continues to sign up new players at the Santa Maria Town Center Mall on Oct. 29 and Dec. 13 from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. The Sharks’ season opens in January, and 2015 will be the team’s fourth official season. Other sign-up dates and locations will also […]

The Santa Barbara County Animal Care Foundation unleashes the Zombie Glow Run 2K Fun Run/Walk on Nov. 8 to raise money for Santa Barbara County Animal Services shelters. The event starts at 6 p.m. at the Santa Maria Animal Center, where participants will be dressed up in zombie glow gear. The Glow Run is more […]

Spartan races are coming to Sacramento. The West Coast Age Group Championship round of the 2014 Reebok Spartan Race Triple Crown will be held at the 10,000-acre Van Vleck Ranch in southeastern Sacramento County on Oct. 25. The Reebok Spartan Race is the first championship series in obstacle racing. Competitors run over 8 miles, and […]

Thursday, Oct. 16 Girls’ Tennis      OAHS vs. SYUHS @ Hancock, 3:30 p.m.      SJHS vs. Mission Prep @ SJHS, 3:30 p.m.      RHS vs. AHS @ RHS, 3:30 p.m.      NHS vs. MBHS @ MBHS, 3:30 p.m. Girls’ Volleyball      SJHS vs. AHS @ SJHS, 6 p.m.      OAHS vs. SMHS @ SMHS, 3:30 […]

The Santa Maria Westside Little League will hold its board of directors’ elections Oct. 28 at 7 p.m. at Straw Hat Pizza. The board will consist of at least seven members and no more than 15. The term of office lasts one year, and directors are responsible for league policies and finances. Contact David Garcia […]

The Orcutt Polo Association will host a Texas hold ’em poker tournament on Oct. 19 to raise money for the Orcutt Polo Association boys’ water polo team. The tournament will be held at the Santa Maria Eagles’ Aerie, beginning with dinner at 3 p.m., followed by the tournament at 4 p.m. There is a $55 […]

The city of Santa Maria Recreation and Parks Department encourages runners of all fitness levels to dress up and participate in the second annual Halloween Hustle 5K and Kids’ 1-Mile Fun Run. The event starts at 9 a.m. on Oct. 25 at Jim May Park in Santa Maria. Runners ages 14 and up can run […]

Thursday, Oct. 9 Girls’ Tennis      Righetti vs. AGHS @ Righetti, 
3:30 p.m.      SMHS vs. Orcutt Academy @ Minami, 3:30 p.m.      Santa Ynez vs. Nipomo @ NHS, 
3:30 p.m.      St. Joseph vs. Atascadero @ SJHS, 3:30 p.m.      Pioneer Valley vs. Mission Prep @ Mission Prep, 3:30 p.m. Girls’ Volleyball      Righetti […]