The Santa Maria Valley Physical Therapy Group and Cleaner Cans will present their annual Golf for Wishes Tournament at Monarch Dunes Golf Course in Nipomo on May 20. The goal of the tournament is to raise $20,000 for the Make-A-Wish Foundation of the Tri-Counties, and adopt the wishes of four local children. Wish Child Blake […]
Golf tournament will support Make-A-Wish
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The Bleacher Bum Chronicles XIII
Maybe it’s the radiation in our milk supply short-circuiting our indignation switches, or it could just be a chronic case of American Idol-ness, but there doesn’t seem to be a whole lot that gets people riled up these days. Government shutdown? We’re better off without those clowns. Chaos in the Middle East? Wake me up […]
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Reduce our footprints now
From oil to coal to natural gas and now nuclear power: As one by one the use of these energy sources results in catastrophes, we keep searching for a safe alternative, but even if we champion solar, hydro, wind, ocean waves, wood, and other such renewable energy sources, our insatiable appetite for energy simply can […]
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Sweet spring
Tis the season when youngsters search grassy fields for hidden eggs—chocolate, hardboiled cackleberries, or plastic ovals filled with candy—and folks exchange baskets brimming with sweets. Spring has sprung, providing the perfect excuse for feasting and expressing gratitude for having survived another winter, regardless of how mild the weather may have been. In Santa Maria, the […]
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‘The show must go on’
Jane Russell and the Swinging Forties: Those names on the bill were a sure thing to pack the Radisson Hotel’s Vintner’s Lounge with folks looking for music with some swing—until the Hollywood icon’s passing on Feb. 28. Still, Swinging Forties has continued performing music from the ’30s, ’40s, and ’50s in the hopes of keeping […]
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All title, no power
It’s no fun being queen bee. In a household of boys, guess who gets all the fun? To figure this out, you have to remember that despite the royal title, queen bees have a lot of work to do. They sit there and pop out babies the way a grand marshal on a parade float […]
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Splendid sale at the library
The Friends of the Santa Maria Public Library are sponsoring the Splendid Sale of Superior Books from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. May 6 and 7, in Shepard Hall at the library. Special items include history titles, art books, collectable sets, children’s books, signed first editions, and framed prints. Leading up to the sale, tickets […]
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Gifts on display
The art gallery at Gold Coast Art ’n Frames has a variety of art on display for Mother’s Day. Handmade jewelry, silk scarves, small sculptures, decorative trivets, small framed and unframed art, and greeting cards are available. Many of the works are available for less than $20. Visit the gallery at 613 E. Main St. […]
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Santa Ynez events get grants
The Santa Ynez Valley Visitors Association was named a recipient of four grants totaling $15,500 from the newly formed Santa Ynez Valley Hotel Association. The grant money will be used to promote association programs, including “Trails Week” June 4 to 12, featuring trail-based events; “Wine Around the Lake” on June 19, an afternoon of wine […]
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Full of grace
Two minutes after meeting Melinda Marchiano, three things become obvious: She is crazy cute, she has energy to spare, and yeah, she can kick cancer’s butt. In fact, it’s easy to believe Melinda can do whatever she sets her mind to—or even just half her mind to. Beating cancer was just one item to check […]
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A little Austen will do you good
It is a truth universally acknowledged that no matter how many adaptations of Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice exist, there will always be more. If the BBC’s epic standard isn’t to your liking, perhaps you’ll enjoy the Bridget Jones Diary twist on the tale. If you’re looking to avoid Colin Firth altogether, you could rent […]
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Remembering a true outdoorsman
Marian Medical Center was recently host to a ceremony at its Children’s Center to celebrate both the legacy of Jacob Knight—a pre-school student at the center who lost his life to cancer three years ago—and the completion of the Outdoor Educational Facility. The facility, named “Jacob’s Garden” in dedication, features a creek bed and manual […]
