Local residents in the midst of searching for a job—you’re in luck. On Oct. 8, Allan Hancock College will host its annual Career Exploration Day on the Santa Maria Campus. “Today’s economic uncertainty underscores the need for reliable, stable, and sustaining employment,” Hancock representatives wrote in a recent press release. “Some of the best jobs […]
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Words are beautiful
Need to get your monthly poetry fix? Allan Hancock College’s Lompoc Valley Center is hosting a free poetry reading in recognition of the college’s second annual Community Reads event on Sept. 24 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. in room 1-202/203. The event will headline retired Hancock English professor Bob Isaacson, a published author, part of […]
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Here’s something you otter know about
California’s iconic southern sea otters—and the fact that they’re threatened in the wild—will take center stage Sept. 25 and 26 at the Monterey Bay Aquarium’s weekend-long event, Otter Days. Visitors to Otter Days can get some face time with the aquarium’s resident sea otters, play an animal training game, participate in an otter-themed game show, […]
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Speller’s delight
Word wizards will have their time to shine at the Central Coast Literacy Council’s annual Spelling Bee and Silent Auction on Sept. 18 at Shepard Hall in the Santa Maria Public Library, 421 S. McClelland St. Sponsored teams will compete in the contest, which starts at 1 p.m. and continues until there’s only one team […]
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Let’s go clean a beach!
Bust out the garbage bags and pokers—it’s time to do some fall cleaning. As part of California Coastal Cleanup Day 2010, the California Coastal Commission and Santa Barbara County Public Works Department are encouraging locals to help pick up trash and debris at dozens of local beaches on Sept. 25. Last year, according to a […]
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Relive the ’60s, but in a good way
Whether it was the primordial stage of today’s rock n’ roll, or Lyndon Johnson’s “Great Society” program, the 1960s were a time of social and culture change that still influence the United States today. In order to put a spotlight on the accomplishments of the era, Allan Hancock College will hold lectures from its staffers […]
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A penny saved is a penny earned
Saving and money are usually two things teens have trouble putting together, and when the former doesn’t become a habit, trouble usually follows with the latter. That’s where Rabobank comes in, aiding teens in distress. The bank has launched a competition it hopes will inspire teens to save for their future. The video contest—titled “Lights, […]
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Santa Barbara Business College students celebrate graduation
Aug. 27 was a big day for close to 100 students from Santa Barbara Business College’s Santa Maria campus. Scholars from several different fields—including business administration, criminal justice, medical assisting, massage therapy, and more—mounted the Ethel Pope Auditorium stage at Santa Maria High School to receive their diplomas. As the graduates marched to their seats […]
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Experience ‘The Spirit of the Mission’
Charity, responsibility, caring—the values of the Boy Scouts of America will be on display on Sept. 25 at the “Spirit of the Mission,” a fundraising event benefiting Santa Barbara County Boy Scouts at La Purisima Mission in Lompoc. The evening will begin at 4:30 p.m. with docent-led tours of the mission, followed by wine tasting, […]
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Get fit–physically and mentally–with the city of Santa Maria
Need some family outing ideas for this fall? You’re in luck: The city of Santa Maria’s Recreation and Parks Department’s 2010 Fall/Winter Recreation Guide is now available to residents in the Santa Maria Valley. According to city officials, the guide was mailed to local homes in August, and is also available at the Recreation and […]
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National education organization recognizes local preschools
Santa Barbara County’s preschool programs are top-notch, according to a national education association. On Aug. 19, the Santa Barbara County Education Office announced in a press release that all six state preschool programs under its operation have earned accreditation from the National Association for the Education of Young Children, an acclaimed organization of early childhood […]
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Flipped, be there
Young readers and writers send in their own short reviews
Each week in School Scene, we review a book for young readers, from picture books up to young adult novels. We call the feature “What Kids Are Reading.” Flipped, a book by local author Wendelin Van Draanen, is coming to theaters in movie form, so a few weeks back, the Santa Maria Sun put out […]