The bus was officially stuffed at the Northern Santa Barbara County United Way’s annual “Stuff the Bus” event, during which local community members donated more than $16,225 in school supplies to classrooms in the Santa Maria-Bonita School District. Several local businesses, such as UPS and Toyota of Santa Maria, pitched in by holding special […]
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OfficeMax delivers goods to one lucky Santa Maria teacher
On Oct. 6, Shannon Verbryke, a 6th grade teacher at Robert Bruce School, received a surprise visit from employees of the OfficeMax in Arroyo Grande. The chain is donating $1,000 worth of school supplies to 1,300 teachers nationwide as part of the store’s “A Day Made Better” program, designed to support teachers who spend money […]
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Read aloud in the library for a cause
For its Santa Maria debut, Recording for the Blind and Dyslexic will hold a Record-a-Thon at the Santa Maria Public Library from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Oct. 3. In addition to upping the number of audio books on file, the program should increase awareness of what services Recording for the Blind and Dyslexic […]
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Allan Hancock College showcases career options
If you’re a tired, undirected student, or a member of the community looking for a replacement career, listen up: Allan Hancock College is hosting its Career Exploration Day on Oct. 2 at the Santa Maria campus in the Science Building Plaza behind the gym from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. “We are seeing entry-level […]
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Travel the world with help from college
Allan Hancock College students will have a chance to attend courses across the pond or beyond during the 2010 spring semester as part of the school’s study abroad program in Italy or England. An informational meeting on the program will be held Oct. 1 at 6:30 p.m. on the Santa Maria campus in room G-106A/B. […]
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Walmart does its part for education
A group of Santa Maria Walmart employees came bearing baskets filled with school supplies to Calvin Oakley Elementary School on Sept. 17 as part of the store’s new Teacher Rewards program. At a special staff meeting, assistant principal Toni Kelly randomly selected in a raffle 10 of the school’s teachers to receive $100 gift […]
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Tutoring now offered at Abel Maldonado Community Youth Center
Need homework help? Local college students will be offering tutoring in several subjects for students in grades 7 through 12 at the Abel Maldonado Community Youth Center. Tutors are available Mondays, Thursdays, and Fridays from 3 to 7 p.m., and Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 3 to 6 p.m. No appointment is necessary. Individual or study […]
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First 5 starting radio campaign on pregnancy health
Starting this month, expectant and new mothers can get some important information about pre- and postnatal health on local radio waves. First 5 Santa Barbara County, in partnership with Emerald Wave Media and local OBGYN Dr. Robert McGhie, is producing a series of radio spots educating mothers on subjects such as breastfeeding and postpartum […]
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The customer is always right at Allan Hancock College’s Lompoc Valley Center
This fall, Allan Hancock College’s Lompoc Valley Center, in conjunction with the Lompoc Valley Chamber of Commerce, is offering a new business-friendly Customer Service Academy. Beginning Sept. 12, the six-part series of classes will meet two Saturdays each in September, October, and November. Upon completion of the academy, students will be awarded a customer […]
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Marian Medical Center’s got your back(pack)
Marian Medical Center employees marked the beginning of the school year by donating more than 165 backpacks to local schools through the hospital’s third annual Pack to School Backpack program. On Aug. 25, representatives from the local school districts delivered the donated backpacks and supplies from Marian to local schools. Partnering with Marian […]
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Allan Hancock College course aims to take the unknown out of cancer treatment
Learn all about the advances being made in cancer prevention, treatment, and research by attending a series of free presentations Sept. 22 through Oct. 20 at the Allan Hancock College Student Center. Each session will focus on a different topic, and will be presented by Marian Medical Center physicians and other health-care providers who specialize […]
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Santa Maria Valley Industry Education Council is ‘Wild About Partnerships’
In honor of Santa Maria’s education-friendly businesses, the Santa Maria Valley Industry Education Council and Santa Maria Valley Chamber of Commerce will be co-hosting the 2009 business appreciation luncheon, “Wild About Partnerships,” on Sept. 9 from noon to 1 p.m. at the Santa Maria Elks Lodge. The luncheon will include an awards ceremony to […]