This spring, Allan Hancock College’s early childhood studies program is offering two classes for people who care for children with special needs. Infant Intervention (ECS 113, CRN 42922) is designed as an introductory overview for working with infants and toddlers at risk for special needs and their families. Students will examine risk factors, learn how […]
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More winter break camp options
The Santa Maria Valley YMCA is currently working with local elementary school principals to develop curriculum for a winter break camp that’s both educational and fun. Several camps will be offered Dec. 19 through Jan. 13 for children ages 4 through 12. The cost is $100 per week for YMCA members and $115 non-members. Weekly […]
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Study science over winter break
Think you have what it takes to work in crime scene investigation? The Guadalupe Dunes Center is planning a forensics winter day camp for children in fifth through ninth grades. The camp will run Dec. 19 through 22 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Dunes Center at 1055 Guadalupe St., in Guadalupe. The […]
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Home for the Holidays, by Heather Vogel Frederick
recommended for ages 12 and older
The latest installment in the Mother-Daughter Book Club series, this one is perfect for holiday reading. The group decides to read the Betsy-Tacy series, by Maud Hart Lovelace, and the ensuing holiday season finds no one “at home” for the holidays, but out having adventures that parallel those of Betsy and her friends. This book […]
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Register now for Community Education classes at Allan Hancock College
Allan Hancock College’s spring 2012 Spectrum schedule of Community Education classes will be mailed to district homes beginning Dec. 1. Copies of the Spectrum will also be available at all college locations and many community locations, while supplies last. Spring Spectrum classes can be viewed online now at hancockcollege.edu. Online registration begins Dec. 4 of […]
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Discover the reasons for the season at the Discovery Museum
The Santa Maria Valley Discovery Museum and Good Samaritan Shelter are inviting local shoppers to pick up some great holiday gifts—all while supporting a good cause—at its second annual Reason for the Season Holiday Shopping Extravaganza on Dec. 9 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the museum on East Jones Street in Santa Maria. “Everybody […]
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Want some cheese with that innovation?
The Lucia Mar Foundation for Innovation is holding its first special fundraiser, a wine and cheese pairing, on Dec. 4 from 3 to 5 p.m. at La Perla del Mar Church in Shell Beach to benefit district schools. At the event, the foundation will recognize inaugural members of its Founders Club—contributors of $2,500 or more. […]
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The Abel Maldonado Community Youth Center is turning 10!
It’s been a decade since then-Assemblyman Abel Maldonado, the city of Santa Maria, and various other organizations came together to open a community center for Santa Maria’s youth. On Nov. 30, those individuals and groups will come together again at a press conference and reception to celebrate the Abel Maldonado Community Youth Center’s 10th anniversary. […]
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Hancock releases its spring 2012 class schedule
Allan Hancock College’s schedule of spring 2012 classes is now online at hancockcollege.edu. MyHancock’s “class search” feature allows both credit and Community Education students to search for the spring classes by term, subject, time of day, location, or credits. Copies of the printed spring 2012 schedule will be available at all college locations and public […]
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Let’s circle up, girls!
Sometimes girls just need to get together to talk about their day-to-day stresses and overall outlook on life. To help facilitate this, the Santa Maria Police Athletic League (PAL) and Santa Maria Recreation and Parks Department are offering Girls Circle, a confidential program dedicated to improving the lives of girls in seventh through 12th grades. […]
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Enjoy fine dining for a good cause
Feast on seafood and steak at St. Mary of the Assumption School’s first-ever All You Can Eat Surf and Turf Celebration on Nov. 12 in the multi-purpose hall at 302 S. Miller St. in Santa Maria. The dinner will include king crab legs, top sirloin, side dishes, and dessert. A limited number of $50 tickets […]
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Sock it to me!
Instead of focusing on dancing, dresses, and tuxes over Homecoming Week, students in Ken Noe’s Faith in Action class at St. Joseph High School showed their school spirit by challenging fellow students, faculty, and staff members to donate as many socks as possible for local homeless shelters and hospitals. More than 1,100 pairs of socks […]