WORTH THE DRIVE CUESTA COMMUNITY COLLEGE hosts the ConocoPhillips Women’s Basketball Tournament Dec. 2 through 4 starting at 1:30 p.m. at Cuesta College, Highway 1, SLO. Cost is $5, $3 for students, kids free. Info: 545-8887 or barnettcox.com. ONGOING A MEN’S AND WOMEN’S BEACH FLAG FOOTBALL LEAGUE with four-on-four teams, no contact, […]
Recreation
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Kids & Family
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 Wialliams, Santa Maria; and […]
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Dance Lessons
ONGOING BLUE MOON HAVEN BELLY DANCE currently teaches American Tribal Style dance classes on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays in Lompoc and Thursdays in Grover Beach. Info: 709-4686 or BlueMoonHaven.com. DANCE MOTIONS INC. offers ballet, tap, jazz, and modern dance lessons for kids ages 18 months through adult at 800 S. Broadway, Santa Maria. Info: […]
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Stage
PCPA THEATERFEST presents its production of Peter Pan through Dec. 23 in the Marian Theatre, Allan Hancock College, 800 S. College, Santa Maria. Cost is $28 through $32.50. Info: 922-8313 or pcpa.org. THE POETRY SOCIETY OF SANTA MARIA invites all to read poetry, sing songs, or just express themselves every other Wednesday starting at 6 […]
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Concerts
THE LOMPOC MUSIC ASSOCIATION presents Marissa Bloom, local dramatic vocalist, in concert on Nov. 28 at 3 p.m. at the Valley of the Flowers United Church of Christ, 3346 Constellation Road, Vandenberg Village. Cost is $15, $6 for students. Info: 736-8702. THE ALLAN HANCOCK COLLEGE SINGERS, under the direction of Ann Lucas, D.M.A., present the […]
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Special Events
PACIFIC CHRISTIAN SCHOOL holds the 2010 Central Coast Car Raffle in benefit of the school, accepting entries through Nov. 30 at the school, 3435 Santa Maria Way, Santa Maria. Info: 934-1253 or pacificchristianschool.net. CENTRAL CITY MARKET presents a Wine Tasters Dinner event Nov. 30 at the market in the Santa Maria Town Center. Info: 925-7766. […]
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Buried treasure
If the 2010 prep football season were a monster movie marathon, the Santa Ynez Pirates would be The Thing That Wouldn’t Die. After starting the regular season 1-4, including four straight losses, the Pirates have turned their ship around in remarkable fashion. Since a 20-14 loss to Morro Bay on Oct. 8, the team has […]
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Squirrels have it right
Acorn recipes Note: All recipes require leached acorns, with tannins removed by soaking acorn flour or pieces in cold water; repeat until water is clear. Source of following recipes: Frank Zika’s adaptation of recipes found in The Settlement Cookbook. Pancakes ½ cup acorn flour ½ cup whole wheat flour (or use all acorn […]
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What are you looking forward to most this Thanksgiving?
Joe Real retired “Food, family, and a good glass of wine. I really enjoy my family; they’re fun.” Donald Baily Air Force “Spending time with my family. I’ve been away from my family so long; I am thankful to be back with them.” Steven Ornellas cook “Being with my mom for a nice Thanksgiving with […]
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Political Watch – 11.18
The California Office of Traffic Safety recently awarded a $245,000 grant to the Santa Maria Police Department to implement a year-long anti-DUI program to prevent deaths and injuries on local roadways. “Driving under the Influence continues to be a problem within our city. With help from the Office of Traffic Safety, the city of Santa […]
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Community Notebook – 11.18
FRIDAY, NOV. 19 • The Lompoc City/County Coalition for the Homeless has its regular meeting from noon to 1 p.m. in the Board of Supervisors Conference Room, 401 E. Cypress Ave., Lompoc. MONDAY, NOV. 22 • The South County Advisory Council has its regular meeting at 6:30 p.m. at the Nipomo Community Services District […]