A friendly aroma greets my nostrils upon walking into Broadway Books. It’s the scent of books that have been lovingly tended and carefully stored. I couldn’t keep the smile off my face, nor could I stop my eyes darting from shelf to shelf, quickly scanning the spines of scores of books, any of which could […]
Bibliotopia found at Broadway Books
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Exploring Cyrano
PCPA Theaterfest is enjoying an astounding season, presenting a range from such iconic classics as Fiddler on the Roof to the romping hilarity of Spamalot. The company has definitely been flexing its muscles. For the latest production, the poetic Cyrano de Bergerac, PCPA has called in a new face to the theater company. Derrick Lee […]
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Prairie Home meets wine country’s own
Forget about Lake Wobegon. This transmission is coming from Los Alamos. You can also forget about hearing from Dusty and Lefty; Captain Bucky is here. And your beloved Guy Noir has been replaced with the wine-centric gumshoe Peno Noir. Bedford Winery is raring up for its 11th annual “W.I.N.O. Radio Dinner Show.” The annual event—a […]
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Men in plaid
What exactly does an 11-year-old boy do to a pair of shoes that makes them look like they were worn by one of the lancers in the charge of the Light Brigade? And I’m not talking about one of the survivors! After only two months, a new pair of Van’s tennis shoes looks more like […]
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New chefs in Old Town Orcutt
As a boy growing up in the Santa Maria Valley, James Gentry fondly remembers looking up and seeing the iconic longhorns and wildlife mounts on the walls at the historic Far Western Tavern in Guadalupe when dining there with his family. Fast-forward 20 years and Gentry finds himself in charge of the kitchen at the […]
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LAURA FULLMER
Golf balls aren’t the only things being driven by Buellton resident Laura Fullmer. According to her coaches and parents, Fullmer is extremely driven as a student, an athlete, and in all that she does. Fullmer attends Santa Ynez High School and lives with her mother and father. When she was 6 years old, her grandpa […]
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A new coach and schedule are on the way
The Santa Maria Saints cross-country team is playing host to summer training on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 8 to 10 a.m. and Wednesdays from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Saints athletic director Joe Graack will soon announce the new head coach for girls’ cross-country. “We have the goal to take the Santa Maria High School cross-country […]
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Run with the big ‘Dogs
Allan Hancock College Athletics announced that the women’s cross country team is now recruiting both experienced and inexperienced runners to race this season. For more information, contact coach Louie Quintana at 705-3299.
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Give to the Saints
The Santa Maria Saints will hold a fundraising golf tournament at Marshallia Ranch Golf Course on Aug. 24. All proceeds from the event will be donated to the boys’ and girls’ golf teams of Santa Maria. The tournament will feature a four-man scramble and prizes for longest drive and straight drive; there will also be […]
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Play golf and give back
Committed to strengthening low-income families, St. Vincent’s is proud to announce its 12th annual Golf Classic tournament at the La Cumbre Country Club on Aug. 26. Registration starts at 10 a.m., with an awards ceremony and reception to follow at 5 p.m. All proceeds from the event go to St. Vincent’s Children and Family Services. […]
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Last chance for tennis camp
Held at the Shell Beach Tennis Courts, coach Patience organizers will work with players to teach beginning tennis skills through drills and practice games. Sessions and private lessons will continue until Aug.3. Lessons are available from 9:15 to 10 a.m., 10 to 10:45 a.m., or 10:45 to 11:30 a.m., and are open to players in […]
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Senior softball at Hagerman
Senior citizens ages 50 and older are invited to come out every Monday and Thursday for some softball and fun in the sun. Batting practice begins at 10 a.m. and games kick off at 11 a.m. Senior rules apply; the event includes a monthly pizza party or barbecue. The cost to play is $1; games […]