Most artists paint what they see around them. Some travel in search of beauty and inspiration. Others find it where they live. Michelle Schaefer has been fortunate enough to do both. The images from her travels, and her perception of what’s around her, will be on display at the Grossman Gallery at the Lompoc Public […]
Bohemian Spirit
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Mariah Cooks
The above statement has almost become cliché in today’s culture, but still rings true for hardworking student athletes across the nation. And it definitely rings true for the woman who said it: Righetti High School’s Mariah Cooks. Cooks plays basketball year round, constantly practicing, constantly getting better. She can play any position and is the […]
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Battle of the bulge
On any given weekend, dozens of children fill fields in the Northwest section of Santa Maria, playing soccer and casual games of football until darkness descends. Further south, in a dirt lot in the Newlove area, teams of young men engage in a game of pelota mixteca, a traditional Mixtec sport similar to tennis. […]
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Sign up for Orcutt Youth Softball
There’s still one more chance to register your child for youth softball in Orcutt. The Orcutt Youth Softball Association is taking signups at Guadalupe City Hall on Jan. 22 from 9 a.m. to noon. All players must provide current proof of address, such as a current utility bill. New players must provide a copy of […]
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Be the ‘Biggest Winner’ at In-Shape City
In-Shape City locations in Santa Maria and Lompoc are joining the company’s other franchises in the first-ever “Biggest Winner Fitness Challenge,” a competition awarding $10,000 in cash and prizes to members who lose the most body fat. The contest is open to all club members and the two “Biggest Winners” (one male and one female) […]
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Get class
If the arrival of January 2011 inspired a resolution to become a better cook, look no further for help than the Lucia Mar Unified School District’s Adult Education department. Delighting would-be kitchen wizards, local food guru Joe Seals offers a line-up of how-to classes guaranteed to fire the imagination, while polishing culinary skills. Seals, a […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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Farmers Markets
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 […]
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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 St. […]
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Health
SANSUM CLINIC presents “Weight Management Strategies” meeting twice Jan. 24 and 31 from 5:15 to 6:45 p.m., Sansum Clinic, 215 Pesetas Lane, Santa Barbara. $15. More info: 737-8754, nweiss@sansumclinic.org, sansumclinic.org. ONGOING 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 […]
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Art
COFFEE AND COMPANY The art of children in the Santa Maria Valley Boys and Girls Club program shows for the month of January. Coffee and Company, 245 Town Center West, Santa Maria. More info: 928-6492, coffeencompany@yahoo.com. TOWN CENTER GALLERY presents the works of the artists that also volunteer at the gallery rotating every two months. […]