This high-octane fundraiser was held on Saturday evening, Oct. 2, at the Santa Maria Country Club. It was la dolce vita, Bo Cudd style. Total glamorissimo! Miz Cudd, event chairperson, and her crew infused this annual event (which had been much in need of a makeover) with mega jolts of panache and pizzazz. Everyone was […]
Hobnobbing with Helen
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Bat the night away
Santa Maria, look out—there’s going to be a monster of a ball coming up at the Santa Maria Valley Discovery Museum on Oct. 29. The annual Batty Ball is an alternative to the usual practice of trick-or-treating, though kids can still dress up. This year’s event theme is “Under the Sea,” inspired by October being […]
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Ballot measure to address state parks cuts
The latest state budget has proponents of state parks emphasizing the need for the passage of Proposition 21, the November ballot initiative that attempts to create an annual fee to keep the park system afloat. The proposition seeks to counteract this year’s $7 million cut in state park funding by creating a new, stable source […]
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Lompoc planners deny Walmart Supercenter expansion
Much to the chagrin of big-box retailer Walmart, the bell finally tolled—at least for the moment—on a protracted battle over a proposed Supercenter store expansion in Lompoc. On Oct. 13, after meeting for more than an hour, the Lompoc Planning Commission denied a proposal that would have expanded the Walmart location on Central Avenue by […]
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Correction
An article titled “Field testing” in the Oct. 13 issue of the Sun incorrectly reported details about the Farm Worker Health Act. To clarify, Washington based its testing program on California’s program, which is enhanced, not enforced by AB 1963. While electronic monitoring of farm workers still isn’t possible, results of blood tests will be […]
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Birds in art
The Wildling Art Museum has opened its fall exhibition, “Birds in Art.” This latest exhibition, a traveling show organized and distributed by the Woodson Art Museum in Wausau, Wisc., will be on display through Jan. 2, 2011. Santa Barbara County is home to a large variety of birds, both resident and migratory, and the current […]
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Dance like you’re in the Follies
Ever wanted to dance like a Follies girl? Here’s your chance. If you’re 55 or older, dust off your tap shoes and be a part of the Follies warm-up hour with master dance instructor, choreographer, and director Jason Sumabat. Join the Follies for the last two Sundays of October (Oct. 24 and Oct. 31), all […]
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Keeping the music alive
The Santa Maria Philharmonic Society—in the midst of its 10th season, called “Treasures of Wonder”—recently lost a gem with the passing of former Concertmistress Shirley K. Lynch. Musicians from throughout the state will join to perform musical works honoring her memory, with the proceeds to benefit the Shirley K. Lynch Orchestra Music Fund. Lynch began […]
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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 […]