THE COMMUNITY ACTION COMMISSION and the Boys and Girls Club present a healthy snack program for kids from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. through June 15 at the Boys and Girls Club of Santa Maria Valley, 901 N. Railroad St., Santa Maria and the Evans Park Boys and Girls Club, 200 W. Williams, Santa Maria; and […]
Kids & Family
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Dance Lessons
ADULT TAP DANCE classes taught by Jason Sumabat are Sundays beginning Jan. 9from 2 to 3 p.m., Dellos Dance Studio, 1229 Grande Ave., Arroyo Grande. $15 per class, $50 per month. More info: maryfahey@att.net. ONGOING BLUE MOON HAVEN BELLY DANCE currently teaches American Tribal Style dance classes on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays in Lompoc and […]
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Stage
THE SANTA MARIA PUBLIC LIBRARY presents actor Duffy Hudson and his one-man show as Edgar Allan Poe in The Shadow of the Raven Jan. 13 at 7 p.m., Santa Maria Public Library, 421 S. McClelland St., Santa Maria. More info: 925-0994, Ext. 117, dhildinger@ci.santa-maria.ca.us, ci.santa-maria.ca.us. Worth The Drive MURDER IN MIND PRODUCTIONS presents its interactive […]
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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 Broadway, […]
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Concerts
VIVA EL ARTE DE SANTA BARBARA presents the 11-member Mariachi Mujer 2000 performing in concert Jan. 7 at 7 p.m. at the Isla Vista School, 6875 El Colegio Road, Santa Barbara; Jan. 8 at 4 and 7:30 p.m. in the Guadalupe City Hall Auditorium, 918 Obispo St., Guadalupe; and Jan. 9 at 4 p.m., Marjorie […]
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Special Events
THE LOMPOC MUSEUM is raffling off a custom vintage style quilt in benefit of the museum’s Stone Pine Hall Building Fund with tickets on sale through April 16 and the raffle April 18 time TBA, Lompoc Museum, 200 South H St., Lompoc., $1 per ticket. More info: 736-3888, lompocmuseum@verizon.net. THE SANTA MARIA PUBLIC LIBRARY presents […]
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What’s your message for the new year?
Jose Lopez handyman “That the government should make good changes for jobs and the unemployed, and to commit to more action instead of words.” Peter Richardson electrician “Live life to the fullest.” Phillip Dixon housepainter “Have a level of thankfulness and gratitude for what’s in front of you.” Isaac Talaugon (left) and Paul Dempsey (right) […]
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Body found in Santa Ynez River
On Dec. 23, two kayakers paddling their way down the Santa Ynez River discovered a body floating near Refugio Bridge, the Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Department reported in a recent press release. The two men—locals Jared Rossman and Jonathan Davis—immediately contacted law enforcement officials and waited with the body until their arrival. Members of the […]
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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 […]