Get in shape for the holidays with new Body Pump classes at the Santa Maria Valley YMCA, beginning Nov. 20. With Body Pump, participants can burn up to 600 calories per class for fat loss. Other benefits include increasing strength and general fitness, shaping and toning muscles, and improving bone density to ward off osteoporosis. […]
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Saints to remember former coach
Santa Maria High School will honor one of their own on Nov. 19, holding the first-ever Terry Butler Memorial basketball game at the school’s Wilson Gym. Butler played basketball at Allan Hancock College, where he was a third team National All-Junior College player in 1990, and later went on to play for New Mexico State. […]
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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 […]
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Health
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 at Sierra Vista Hospital, 1010 Murray Ave., SLO. Info: 438-4347 or globalalliance.ws. MARIAN MEDICAL CENTER offers a “Smart Eating for Kids and Teens” class meeting the first Monday of […]
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Art
THE CYPRESS GALLERY presents its featured artist for November Nancy Hall and her show “Photography…A Moment in Time” through Nov. 28 at the Cypress Gallery, 119 East Cypress, Lompoc. Info: 929-0335. COFFEE AND COMPANY presents the photography of Lynda Schiff, featured artist for the Lucman Gallery, through November at the coffee shop, 245 Town Center […]
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Learning
WORTH THE DRIVE CAL POLY presents, as part of its “Provocative Perspectives” series, Jenna Hager, daughter of George W. Bush, on Nov. 18 at 8 a.m. in the Cal Poly Performing Arts Center, SLO. Info: 756-0327. THE NATIONAL ALLIANCE ON MENTAL ILLNESS and the Mental Health Association in Santa Barbara County feature a series […]
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Recreation
ONGOING A MEN’S AND WOMEN’S BEACH FLAG FOOTBALL LEAGUE with four-on-four teams, no contact, is every Sunday at the beach in front of the Sandcastle Inn, Pismo Beach. Cost is $3 per player. Rain cancels. Registration: 489-1340. THE ARROYO GRANDE RUGBY FOOTBALL CLUB extends an open invitation to everyone interested in participating in all […]
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Kids & Family
THE SANTA MARIA VALLEY DISCOVERY MUSEUM presents “Twilight Thursdays” at 5:30 p.m. Preschool Patrol Crafts is Wednesdays at 10:45 a.m. featuring Hats Nov. 24. The Santa Maria Valley Discovery Museum is located at 705 S. McClelland, Santa Maria. Info: 928-8414 or smvdiscoverymuseum.org. THE COMMUNITY ACTION COMMISSION and the Boys and Girls Club present a healthy […]
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Dance Lessons
THE SANTA MARIA VALLEY YMCA presents a Body Pump fitness class Nov. 20 8 a,m,, 10 a.m., and noon, Santa Maria Valley YMCA, 3400 Skyway Drive, Santa Maria. More info: 937-8521. ONGOING BLUE MOON HAVEN BELLY DANCE currently teaches American Tribal Style dance classes on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays in Lompoc and […]