THE TRI CITY SOUND CHORUS, a chorus of the Sweet Adelines International, holds rehearsals for its annual Christmas show Nov. 4, 11, and 18, and Dec. 2 at 6:45 p.m. at the Lutheran Church of Our Savior, 4725 S. Bradley Road, Orcutt. Info: 736-7572 or tricitysound.comcast.net. WORTH THE DRIVE THE LA CUMBRE PLAZA presents “Sounds […]
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SPECIAL EVENTS
MASCARA the (Mexican-American Scholarship Cultural and Recreation Association) presents its 16th annual Dia de los Muertos celebration featuring an exhibit of altars and offerings Oct. 28 through Nov. 2 at the Santa Maria Town Center Mall, first floor, Santa Maria. Info: 922-6224 or 938-9053. THE SANTA MARIA VALLEY DISCOVERY MUSEUM presents its annual “Batty Ball” […]
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In the dog house
My wife and I celebrated another anniversary recently. Well, I should say she celebrated it. I panicked and freaked out because I forgot to buy my wife something nice to “prove” to her that I love her. It’s not that I don’t love her enough to think ahead and get her something great, it’s just […]
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Join a Veterans Day cut-a-thon
Sport Clips in Santa Maria is joining the rest of the franchise’s stores nationwide in supporting the Veterans of Foreign Wars’ “Operation Uplink,” a program offering free call days for deployed and hospitalized American service members. The shop will be taking part in Sport Clips’ “Biggest Haircut Day of the Year” cut-a-thon on Veterans Day, […]
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CoastHills introduces mobile app
CoastHills Federal Credit Union, an 11-branch institution serving the Central Coast, recently introduced an integrated mobile marketing and banking application designed for smartphones, according to CoastHills officials. By using the application, credit union members can check account balances, transfer funds, make loan payments, and generate on-demand account statements from their phones. The app also displays […]
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Gordies grills up Nipomo
Gordies BBQ and Grill, a new barbecue restaurant in Nipomo, opened its doors on Oct. 1. Offering barbecue chicken, tri-tip steaks, ribs, hamburgers, chicken sandwiches, and burritos, Gordies owner Jonathan Chavez and manager Gilberto Chavez promise great food. Located at 277 W. Tefft St., Gordies is open from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., seven days […]
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Community Bank posts quarterly profits
Community Bank of Santa Maria released its third quarter financial statements Oct. 18, showing a large increase in net profits over the same period in 2009. For the period ending Sept. 30, net profits for the bank were $308,967, a 169-percent increase over the $114,587 reported for the period ending Sept. 30, 2009. Total assets […]
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Young leaders needed
Teens and 20-somethings interested in volunteering and leadership experience—here’s your chance: The Workforce Investment Board of Santa Barbara County is currently seeking new membership for its Youth Advisory Council. Council members help the board develop workforce-related policies affecting young people, especially low-income or at-risk youth. The Youth Advisory Council is composed of 15 seats and […]
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Questions for the college bound
Allan Hancock College is getting ready to hold its annual University Transfer Day—the day students, parents, and community members get to learn all about making the transition from community college to a four-year college or university. The event, which is open to the public, will be held on Nov. 2, from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 […]
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Rosario Bras
When Rosario Bras was a Righetti High student, he was called the “Freshman Sensation,” and the name stuck with him for his freshman year on the Allan Hancock College soccer team. Bras earned the title, in both cases. During his freshman years at both schools, he was the highest scorer on the team. And, for […]
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Before you gorge, walk it out
Worried about packing on the Thanksgiving pounds? Teens and adults can get in shape before the big turkey day at the City of Santa Maria Recreation and Parks Department’s 14th annual Turkey Trot Fun Run on Nov. 20. Runners and walkers will be participating on a 2.5-mile course, but shorter distances will also be available […]
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Orange crush
Who said pumpkins can’t fly? For the second straight year, Orcutt’s McLean family is prepared to prove the feat is possible, hauling a homemade trebuchet—a medieval device used for castle assaults—to Arroyo Grande High School’s Pumpkin Catapult competition on Nov. 13. There, they’ll attempt to defend their long-distance launching title against the AGHS Eagle Robotics […]