Francis Michael Dawson was a little late to the game when he heard about the deadline for submitting his work to the Jardin de las Granadas exhibition space in Santa Barbara. But Dawson’s a bit of a spontaneous type, so with a deadline two days away, he went to the exhibit space and sat and […]
Growing art
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Dishwasher woes
It was a dark time at my house recently. Our dishwasher committed suicide, choosing death over the thought of having to try to wash another dish my wife refused to rinse before jamming it into its belly. After some time fighting over who was going to hand wash the dishes every night, we finally had […]
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Healthy Holidays from Lassens
Celebrating nearly 40 years in business, Lassens Natural Foods and Vitamins is showing appreciation for its customers with a holiday fair at its Santa Maria location on Dec. 11. Lassens is inviting the public—frequent customer or not—to come for a day of free gift basket giveaways, raffles every hour on the hour, taste tests, and […]
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County fair announces exhibitor deadlines
The 2011 Santa Barbara County Fair is still months away, but the deadline to register as an independent livestock exhibitor is coming up on Jan. 31, 2011. Independent exhibitors include those not affiliated with the 4-H Club, Future Farmers of America (FFA), or the Grange Club. Exhibitors must be at least 9 years old, but […]
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Enjoy a brighter shopping season at the mall
Coinciding with the busiest shopping time of the year, Santa Maria Electric, Inc. is installing brighter and whiter lighting at the Town Center mall’s city-owned parking structures, replacing the amber-colored sodium lights used previously. The contractor replaced lighting on the lower level of Parking Structure A with induction lights, resulting in better visibility for shoppers […]
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They’re Big Bear bound
Pacific Christian Center’s Fourth Quarter Student Ministries is asking for donations to help send some of the school’s sixth- through 12th-graders on the Big Bear Lake Snow Camp the weekend of Dec. 31. The 80 or so students can apply for a partial scholarship toward the $145 event fee. Student Ministries is also providing dessert […]
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Robot Titans set their eyes on Orlando
The Nipomo High School Titan Robotics Club kicked some shiny metal butt on Nov. 13 at the High Desert VEX Tournament in Hesperia, Calif. The club’s Robot 563 went 3-2 in the qualifying matches, and then 2-1 in its quarterfinal match, but lost 1-2 in the semi-final match. Robot 563B finished its qualifying rounds 4-1 […]
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Camille Zumbro
Scoring 20 points would be a good night for any basketball player, and scoring 30 points would be a career night for most players, but for Camille Zumbro, it’s merely ordinary. The freshman phenom is the leading scorer for the Allan Hancock Lady Bulldogs, and she’s scored at least 20 points in nearly all her […]
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Santa Maria Westside seeks coaches
Want to get involved in Santa Maria’s Little League? Westside Little League is currently accepting applications for managers and coaches in all divisions for the 2011 season. For more information, call Robert Ruiz at 896-0867 or e-mail the league at Eteamz.com/SantaMariaWestside
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Shoot for arena soccer
The Santa Maria Valley YMCA is registering youth and adults for arena soccer, a fast-paced, non-stop version of the sport designed for fun and fitness. Men’s, women’s, youth, and co-ed leagues are available, and teams play an eight-week season with playoffs during the ninth week of play. Registration for adults ends Jan. 14, 2011, and […]
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Tasty tidings
At this time of year, even die-hard humbuggers find it impossible to resist the tempting aromas drifting from kitchens up and down the Central Coast. Regardless of race, creed, or constitution, hunger strikes and tastebuds tingle at the mere thought of the delectable dishes connected with this festive season. There’s something about the heart of […]
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Getting back on track?
Nick Firestone calls the Santa Maria Karting Association’s racetrack at the Santa Maria Public Airport “the Fenway Park of karting.” He should know a good track when he sees one. Firestone has raced on some of the most famous go-karting tracks in the world—Long Beach, Silverstone, Barcelona, Monaco—and has 10 major wins, including the one […]