Here we go again. A government shutdown is looming. It feels like Groundhog Day 2. According to Congress, partisan politics and posturing are more important than diligent governing. Democracy has evolved into a messy, broken system. Politics is a tug-of-war game, and the people are the rope. We the people need to come up with […]
Oust the crash-test dummies
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Why the Core rush?
After reading the recent article “Understanding the core” (Sept. 12), I am worried that parents have lost their ability to think critically about their children’s education? I am sadly one of the few parents who have taken the time to pull back the curtain and explore these new standards beyond the buzzwords of “rigor,” “critical […]
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Long live wrestling
In February 2013, the wrestling and sporting world was dumbfounded when the International Olympic Committee (IOC) removed the sport of wrestling as one of the “core 25 sports” in the Olympic Games. Wrestling—along with eight other sports—was being forced to plead its way back into the Olympic games lineup. The morning I learned of this […]
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Same planet, different worlds
Hey, I’m keeping it brief this week, mostly because I got an e-mail that stated “Good Afternoon, I have a number of potential customers looking for a Document Shredding company in your area. I thought you would make a good fit.” Frankly, I was flattered that they thought of me, so I’m researching the best […]
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¡Viva el Arte de Santa Barbara! brings top-notch performers to local families
Listen in: Mariachi Nuevo Tecatlitlán performs “Sones de Veracruz” live. Tres guitarras: Los Vega performs “Las Poblanas” from their album, En tonos muy diferentes. Music has the unique ability to connect people across cultures, generations, and even borders. It can also provide a snapshot of a place, people, or society. ¡Viva el Arte de […]
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What’s your favorite work of art?
Yajaira Diaz (with Isrian) student and mom “You know, recently we went over to a friend’s house for a boxing match, and he had a painting of The Last Supper that had to do with geometrical shapes. … I don’t know who it was by, but I saw it and I loved it.” Daniel Lopez […]
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Learn landscapes with MacKah
The C Gallery, in collaboration with Mary Kay West, is bringing the famous landscape painter John MacKah to the Central Coast for an intermediate landscape-painting workshop. The workshop, “Illuminated Landscapes: Artisanal Use of Oils,” will include five days of plein air painting with MacKah, and lunch. MacKah is based in North Carolina and has enjoyed […]
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Crafty kids
The Santa Maria Michaels presents arts and crafts events for kids, including “Kids’ Club Owl Puppet” on Sept. 21 from 10 a.m. to noon. “Kids Club Silly Monsters” and “Cake Roulette with Cake Boss” are on Sept. 28 from 10 a.m. to noon, and “Envelope Punch Board Show IN Tell” is Sept. 28 from 1 […]
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Get close to a grizzly
The Santa Maria Valley Natural History Museum has a brand-new grizzly bear exhibit open to the public, as well as other multi-sensory experiences during the museum’s regular hours, Wednesday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday from 1 to 4 p.m. at the museum, 412 S. McClelland St., Santa Maria. Donations accepted. […]
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Meet the author, Jenny Moshak
The Bookworm welcomes Jenny Moshak, former University of Tennessee athletic director and author of Ice ’n’ Go, on Sept. 26 at 3 p.m. with a question-and-answer session at 5 p.m. at the Bookworm, 230 E. Betteravia Road, suite K, Santa Maria. More info: 922-4282, quest@thebookwormcali.com, or thebookwormcali.com.
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Altrusa is accepting applications for fall grants
The Altrusa International Foundation of the Central Coast is now accepting applications for the fall 2013 grant funds the organization gives away each year. The funds are allocated for nonprofit agencies of the Santa Maria Valley for programs involving literacy, childcare, senior programs, and programs for people with disabilities. All applications must be postmarked by […]
