What a poorly written commentary (“See that 500-pound gorilla?” Nov. 18)! When the writer starts out by denigrating a particular section of the public, he loses his credibility. He starts out by calling them “teabaggers,” which shows his complete lack of respect and cloudy judgment. I am not a “tea partier,” but like it or […]
Don’t just focus on the military
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They’ve got a PAL
The Santa Maria Police Activities League (PAL) has been quite a friend for young people in the area. By offering programs directed toward youth, PAL has been helping in the fight to keep kids out of gangs and, for the most part, fitting gloves on their hands. The boxing part of PAL began in 2004 […]
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Sadie DeQuattro
“There’s no crying in baseball” may be a sports rule, but a more applicable (and broad) one is “There’s no rest for the athlete.” And that certainly applies to Allan Hancock College sophomore Sadie DeQuattro. She’s only just finished volleyball season, and now she’s starting on softball. This season may be her last on the […]
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Polar Express chugsinto the mall
The Santa Maria Town Center mall is getting into the Christmas spirit as part of its regular “Movies at the Mall” series, showing the animated children’s favorite The Polar Express on Dec. 11. The movie will show for free near the Red Robin restaurant, with seating beginning at 4 p.m. and the showing starting […]
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Glad tidings at chamber luncheon
The Santa Maria Valley Chamber of Commerce is kicking off the holidays with festive music, a visit from Santa Claus, and more at its annual Christmas Luncheon, scheduled for Dec. 8 at the Santa Maria Elks Lodge, beginning at noon. The 81-student choir of Orcutt Academy’s K-8 campus will be returning for an encore […]
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Angels come to Orcutt
Angels Foster Care, a private, nonprofit foster family agency serving infants and toddlers entering foster care for the first time, recently opened a new office in Orcutt. The Angels’ mission is to match each foster child with a local selected family who agrees to keep the child as long as he or she is […]
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Hancock’s holiday baseball clinic is back
Baseball players ages 6 through 18 are invited to sharpen their diamond skills at the annual Allan Hancock College Holiday Baseball Clinic, held Dec. 20 to 22 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. This year’s instructors include the entire Allan Hancock College coaching staff; former major league pitcher Bryn Smith; Scott Nickason, head coach of […]
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Bulldog volleyball takes year-end awards
Despite his struggling through a 9-14 season, Western State Conference coaches chose Allan Hancock College volleyball coach Julio Molina as the conference’s volleyball coach of the year. Though the award typically goes to the coach with the most wins, coaches recognized the progress Molina made with the program, Hancock athletic director Kim Ensing said in […]
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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 […]