The Abel Maldonado Community Youth Center won the lottery on Sept. 27, so to speak, when the GTECH Corporation, a gaming technology company, decided to make the center the recipient of its 146th After School Advantage computer lab upgrade. Since 1999, GTECH Corporation has been providing nonprofit agencies with state-of-the art, Internet-ready computer centers. According […]
Santa Maria youth centergets a technology upgrade
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Growing Grounds celebrates harvest
Fall is here, but the remains of summer will hold center stage at the third annual Harvest Festival at Growing Grounds Farm on Oct. 16. Local artisans and musicians will be on hand to celebrate mental health, good work, and great food. Fresh organic produce, flower bouquets, and plants will be available for purchase at […]
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Maya unveils senior menu
Santa Maria’s Maya Restaurant has a new addition to its already extensive menu. Now, patrons older than 60 can alleviate some of the strain on their wallets with the restaurant’s new “Super Citizen Menu.” In lieu of senior discounts, manager Francisco Cadena III, a third-generation restaurateur, decided to offer the menu just for older folks. […]
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Healthy Palate changes address
Healthy Palate, an organic and gluten-free deli and smoothie shop, now has a new Santa Maria location. Owner Dr. Abiola Oladoke, a holistic health practitioner, prepares menu items with local and regional ingredients. Her shop specializes in real fruit smoothies, fresh juices, homemade soups, deli foods, gluten-free sandwiches, salads, and gluten-free pastries. But food isn’t […]
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KK’s cooks up grand opening
Arroyo Grande-based KK’s Gourmet Bundt Cakes may have opened its second location, in Santa Maria, back in April, but that doesn’t mean the celebration is over yet. KK’s will be holding a grand opening at the store on Oct. 1, with door prize drawings, giveaways, and free samples. The decadent family-run dessert shop specializes in […]
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When I grow up, I want to be …
Local residents in the midst of searching for a job—you’re in luck. On Oct. 8, Allan Hancock College will host its annual Career Exploration Day on the Santa Maria Campus. “Today’s economic uncertainty underscores the need for reliable, stable, and sustaining employment,” Hancock representatives wrote in a recent press release. “Some of the best jobs […]
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Rashi’s Daughters author will sign
Maggie Anton, author of the Rashi’s Daughters trilogy, will appear for a book signing program at Temple Beth El in Santa Maria at 7 p.m. on Oct. 5. Rashi was a revered, 11th century Jewish scholar who lived in France. Anton’s three historical novels tell the stories of his beloved daughters, Joheved, Rachel, and Miriam, […]
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Lompoc Valley Art Association discusses Native American art
The Lompoc Valley Art Association monthly meeting and art program will take place at 6:30 p.m. on Oct. 5 at the Alpha Clubhouse, 704 E. Ocean Ave., in Lompoc. The guest artist will be Karin Leonard who will show examples of indigenous Chumash art, speak about Native American art and culture, and explore differing views […]
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Become a PCPA VIP
PCPA is offering opportunities for the general public to see great live theater and attend behind-the-scenes events, as well as observe some of the training that occurs in the conservatory. For $20 a month, VIP members can select the day and time for tickets to all the mainstage plays throughout the season. They also get […]
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Europe or bust
Traveling to Scotland two summers in a row was nowhere on the mind of Nipomo High School drama teacher Robyn Metchik, until one day when she opened her mailbox and suddenly her summer plans changed. She received a letter informing her that the Nipomo High School Drama Department had been nominated by PCPA for […]
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Remember when
There is a term Filipinos use to describe unity: “pagka-kaisa.” Since October is Filipino American History Month, local Filipino organizations have called for younger generations to keep the spirit of pagka-kaisa alive—and what better way to do so than with a celebration? Rosalie Marquez, president of the Filipino American National Historic Society/California Central Coast […]
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It’ll be a ballpark smash
The Montalvo Youth Baseball League is on the hunt for local baseball teams to take part in the Halloween-themed “Monster Bash,” a two-weekend baseball tournament held in Ventura. Teams with players from ages 9 to 14 are invited to take part. All teams are guaranteed to play at least three games; 9U, 11U, and 13U […]