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Two for the 5th
[image-2] It’s that time again: The posters are up, the TV and radio ads are running, and election season is upon us. One of the choices voters in Northern Santa Barbara County will have on the June 8 ballot will be for 5th District County supervisor. Current 5th District Supervisor Joe Centeno is retiring after…
Catch a flick
The Wildling Art Museum will offer their Free Friday Flick of the Month, Touching the Void, at 7 p.m. on June 4 at the museum exhibition space at 2928 San Marcos Avenue in Los Olivos. In 1985, mountaineers Joe Simpson and Simon Yatees attained mountaineering history by ascending the Peruvian mountain Siula Grande, then faced…
Learn basket weaving
The Lompoc Valley Art Association will hold its monthly meeting and art program at 6:30 p.m. on June 1 at the Alpha Clubhouse, 704 E. Ocean Ave., in Lompoc. Guest artists will be Kathy Badrak and Karen Osland, whose presentation will be “Basket Making, One of Our Oldest Crafts.” They’ll discuss basketry techniques and many…
Try out for theater
Lompoc Civic Theatre will hold open auditions for The Artificial Jungle by Charles Ludlum at 7 p.m. on June 14 and 15 at the Stone Pine Hall in Lompoc, 210 South H St. Parts are available for three men, ages 30 to 50, and two women, ages 25 to 50. For more information, call 735-ACT1.
Life’s a cabaret
Jazmine Thompson Ramay chats exuberantly about her actor’s training and the recent news that she was one of only a few actors in the world chosen to attend an upcoming special conference. She knows her enthusiasm shows—she just can’t help it. “I try to be pragmatic, but I get so excited it’s hard to be,”…
Hitting the net
There’s one rule that rings true for every beach lover: Beach food is fantastic. Whether it’s a burger or a side of fish and chips, I haven’t met a beach shack food joint that doesn’t serve up the tastiest, most fulfilling food I’ve ever scarfed. The secret is, it’s usually not the food that’s great;…
What would you like to do over the summer?
Elizabeth Pearson customer service “Travel to San Diego, New Orleans, and Santa Cruz, so I can see people and get out of town.” Courtney Yee cashier “I would like to write the next ‘Great American Novel’.” Valor McConnell customer service “Learn Tagalog because I will be going to the Philippines next summer, and I will…
Clubs & Meetings
4-H welcomes anyone interested in the group to sign up now. Find a nearby club by contacting the Santa Barbara County 4-H Office at 692-1730 or zmhughes@ucdavis.edu. ADULT CHILDREN OF ALCOHOLICS for men meets in San Luis Obispo and Grover Beach. Men interested in attending may contact representatives: 550-6718 or not_moses@fastmail.fm. ALL-AMERICAN QUILTERS’ GUILD meets…
Spiritual
BAHA’I interfaith worship services are the second Sunday of each month. Info: 489-4172. Children’s classes are the first Saturday of each month. Info: 937-9451. Study circles about The Life of the Spirit are ongoing in Santa Maria. For questions, dates, and times: 614-0963. Info: 937-9451. BETHEL LUTHERAN CHURCH holds worship services Sundays with Holy Communion…
Farmers Market
SANTA MARIA 100 S. Broadway at Main, Wednesdays, from 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. Features local beekeepers’ honey and bee pollen, breads and pastries, plants and flower bouquets, fresh fruits and vegetables. ORCUTT Corner of Clark and Bradley, Tuesdays, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Fresh honey, flowers, and eggs, along with fresh fruits and…
Barbecues
ONGOING FILIPINO COMMUNITY OF SANTA MARIA VALLEY barbecues Filipino food at the Smart and Final parking lot, N. Broadway on Saturdays and Sundays. Menu items include tri-tip, chicken, beef kabobs, chicken adobo, salad, rice, and bread. Meals cost $6. Info: 922-3422 or 922-3799. FILIPINO CATHOLIC SOCIETY, under the direction of St. Mary’s Church and…
Health
THE GLOBAL ALLIANCE FOR BALANCE AND HEALING offers free energy balancing sessions from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. every third Saturday of the month at Sierra Vista Hospital, 1010 Murray Ave., SLO. Info: 438-4347 or globalalliance.ws. MARIAN MEDICAL CENTER offers a “Smart Eating for Kids and Teens” class meeting the first Monday of each month…
Art
THE SANTA MARIA PUBLIC LIBRARY presents the art of Mary Meng Wade showing in the “Tai Chi Series” through May 28 in the Shepard Hall Gallery, 421 S. McClelland, Santa Maria. Info: 925-0994, Ext. 177, or dhildinger@ci.santa-maria.ca.us. THE LOMPOC MUSEUM presents the exhibit “Desperate Land,” featuring the photographs of Betsy Weiner through May 30 in…
Learning
THE WILDLING ARTS MUSEUM presents a “Tools of the Trade: Painting” discussion series Saturdays May through July from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the Wilding Art Museum, 2928 San Marcos, Los Olivos. Cost is $15 per discussion, $30 for one month, $60 for the whole nine-part series. Info: 688-1082 or wildlingmuseum.org. ONGOING EDUCATIONAL…
Recreation
THE DUNES CENTER presents a “Moonlight Hike” on the dunes May 27, June 25, July 25, and Aug. 24 from 6:45 to 9 p.m. at Oso Flaco Lake, off of Highway 1 between Guadalupe and Nipomo. The Dunes Center Book Club meets to discuss 1491: New Revelations of the Americas before Columbus by Charles C.…
Kids & Family
THE SANTA MARIA VALLEY YOUTH SOCCER ASSOCIATION offers 2010 Fall Registration for its soccer league May 29, June 5, 12, 19, and 26 from 10 a.m. to noon. Cost is $80 for the first player, $70 for the second, $60 for three or more players, and a $10 registration fee for all. Info: 925-3304 or…
Dance Lessons
THE LUIS OASIS SENIOR CENTER presents the Folklorico Dancing and Singing Exercise Class Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. starting June 1 at the Luis Oasis Senior Center, 420 Soares Ave., Old Orcutt. Info: 937-9750. ONGOING BLUE MOON HAVEN BELLY DANCE currently teaches American Tribal Style dance classes on Mondays, Tuesdays,…
Stage
KITCHEN WITCHES is a comedic dinner theater production May 29 at the Embassy Suites Hotel, Lompoc. Cost is $50. Info: 735-2281. THE POETRY SOCIETY OF SANTA MARIA invites all to read poetry, sing songs, or just express themselves every other Wednesday starting at 6 p.m. at Coffee and Company, 245 Town Center West, Santa Maria.…
Night Life
The following venues offer either regularly scheduled live entertainment or DJ-hosted dance music. Most performances start after 6 p.m. unless otherwise noted. IN THE AREA ADDAMO VINEYARD/TASTING ROOM: 400 E. Clark Ave., suite E, Santa Maria, 937-6400. Live music Sundays from 2 to 5 p.m. CLUB 805, AKA STINKY’S BAR & GRILL: 2430 South…
Concerts
LA PURISIMA MISSION STATE HISTORIC PARK holds a benefit concert featuring the Spanish-style guitar playing of Tony Harmon and Ray Pannell in concert on May 29 at 3 p.m. at La Purisima Mission, 2295 Purisima Road, Lompoc. Cost is $20. Info: lapurisimamission.org. THE SANTA MARIA PHILHARMONIC SOCIETY presents the Jill Knight Trio in concert on…
Special Events
WEST COAST KUSTOMS presents a car show featuring only pre-1961 cars participating in a cruise, show and shine, vendors, food, live music, and awards May 28 through 30 at the Santa Maria Fairpark, 937 S. Thornburg, Santa Maria. Info: westcoastkustoms.com. SKIP GIBSON’S BBQ Restaurant Grill holds its grand opening ceremony featuring prizes, karaoke, free samples,…
Jump into summer with Swim Club
The Santa Maria Swim Club is currently taking sign-ups for its summer recreational team (Aquabears) and pre-competitive lessons (Aquacubs). For more information, visit santamariaswim.com or call 928-9655. Sports Shorts is compiled by Staff Writer Jeremy Thomas. Information should be sent to the Sun via fax, e-mail, or mail.
Learn to play tennis
Allan Hancock College is taking registrations for its summer tennis clinics, open to beginners and advanced players from ages 4 to 17. The beginner class will focus on developing hand-eye coordination, the basics of strokes, and introductions to the racket, court, and drills to improve consistency. The intermediate and advanced levels will include instruction in…
Become a P.A.L.
Do you want to make a difference in the lives of youth and promote healthy lifestyles? The Police Activities League is recruiting caring individuals to become mentors for children and young adults in the Santa Maria community. The P.A.L. Mentoring program will require mentors to spend an hour each week with a youth in after-school…
Nick Hay
Who says lightning never strikes twice? It did on May 20 at Cabrillo High, in the form of junior Nick Hay, who smashed back-to-back grand slams against visiting La Puente High in the first round of the CIF baseball playoffs. Hay, the Conqs’ starting first baseman, finished with 10 RBIs in the 28-5 drubbing of…
Support your local fighters
Music pulsed, blood spilled, and nearly 2,000 mixed martial arts fans rocked Tom Mott Gymnasium on the campus of Cal Poly in SLO on May 22 to show their appreciation for a rare event: a professional MMA show in their own backyard. Fight for Wrestling, the first event of its kind to be held on…
Sophisticated bamboozle
There is chicanery afoot in California in its worst form, which will keep us from meeting our evolving energy needs in a changing world. Here in California, as is true in the rest of the country, we need to be free as citizens to explore other sources of energy. Many communities are now choosing to…
Political Watch 05.27
Hilda Zacarias, candidate for the 33rd State Assembly District, now has the support of California’s Superintendent of Schools Jack O’Connell. In a statement released to the media, O’Connell said he found Hilda’s life story “particularly inspiring.” Zacarias is a Santa Maria native. She attended local schools, starting with the Head Start program, and went on to…
Community Notebook 05.27
TUESDAY, JUNE 1 • The Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors has its regular meeting at 9 a.m. in the Board of Supervisors Hearing Room, 105 E. Anapamu St., Santa Barbara. Agendas are available at santabarbara.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx#current. • The Vandenberg Village Community Services District has its regular board meeting at 7 p.m. in the District…
The tools to fix my problems
Last weekend, the kids and I were enjoying an easy Sunday morning when the worst possible thing happened: My wife woke up and decided she was in the mood for some spring cleaning. On the surface, that doesn’t sound like a bad thing. Who doesn’t like a clean house? But the problem is, when she…
Judges announced for wine competition
The Central Coast Wine Competition has announced the judges for its June 17 event in Paso Robles. The 15-member panel will be led by Chief Judge Bob Foster and includes members of the wine industry, trade, and media. Foster is assistant editor of the California Grapevine wine newsletter and has more than 25 years of…
Teen trainers find job workshops
June is the time for teens to start hunting for summer jobs, and the University of California is training North Santa Barbara County agencies to help 14- to 24-year-olds get ready for the workplace. Two free Workforce Readiness Training workshops, sponsored by the County of Santa Barbara Workforce Investment Board, will teach the new “Money…
Stock up with a new discount grocer
Don’t want to pay a lot to stock your shelves? The Pantry, a new discount grocer, is opening its doors in Nipomo on June 4. Harkening back to the days when the local grocer knew customers and responded to requests for products, the Pantry pledges to provide food for the modern low-cost lifestyle with an…
Get a taste of the islands
In a bright, airy restaurant off Santa Maria Way, dining hours are posted on a yellow surfboard, palm trees bloom on the walls, and the mingling scents of teriyaki beef and chicken katsu make mouths water. This is Zoe’s Hawaiian BBQ and Catering, a friendly eatery and dream come true for its owner, Chef Rex…
Central Coast Literacy Center breaks for summer
After a special meal of tostadas, meat loaf, and other homemade treats, students and tutors at the Central Coast Literacy Council’s Guadalupe center were recognized for another successful year of spreading literacy on the Central Coast. Tutors presented about a dozen women with certificates of achievement for completing English workbooks and other exercises throughout the…
Recipients show two sides of the law
The Santa Barbara Citizens Council on Crime recently awarded four officers—two from the Santa Barbara Police Department and two from the Lompoc Police Department—and one agent from Lompoc with the H. Thomas Guerry Award for Valor. Here’s the story behind the Lompoc awards: Lompoc’s Officer David Lamar had been notified of a fire in a…
Direct examination
While navigating the sea of partisan candidates vying for party nominations on the June 8 primary ballot, Santa Barbara County voters will also have to select individuals to fill some key non-partisan positions. One of those positions up for grabs is Santa Barbara County District Attorney. The office has been reeling from the loss of…
Correction
Last week’s Athlete of the Week incorrectly reported the subject’s age and last name. Lawn bowler Jim Graham is 77. News Briefs is compiled by Sun staffers from staff reporting and local and national media. Information should be sent to the Sun via fax, e-mail, or mail.
Central Coast Water Board slaps Greka with a $400,000 fine
It’s another fine for Greka, but this time it’s big: At a public meeting in San Luis Obispo on May 13, the Central Coast Water Quality Control Board approved a settlement with Greka Oil & Gas, Inc. over allegations that the oil company violated cleanup requirements for numerous oil-impacted soil piles in the Santa Maria…
Take a look at the propositions on the June 8 ballot
Deciphering the legalese of most propositions can be a daunting task come voting time. So, to help out its readers, the Sun compiled a summary version of the five statewide initiatives in this year’s primary. Proposition 13 is essentially an amendment to the property tax initiative of the same name that became law in the…
Congressional candidates are running the homestretch
Earlier in the election season, the Sun talked to three of the Republicans aiming to knock Lois Capps (D-Santa Barbara) out of her U.S. Congressional seat. Along that line, here are profiles of the other two Republican candidates, Carole Lee Miller and Clark Vandeventer. As of press time, Libertarian candidate Darrell Stafford was not available…
