This was the 60th year of the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance and Monterey Historic Races. When they began in 1950, the races ran on a portion of the 17 Mile Drive, drawing such world-famous drivers as Phil Hill and Carroll Shelby. This once-a-year world-class automotive weekend has since grown to include 18 venues. Some say […]
Oh, the cars
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What’s in your glove compartment?
Mike Derry starving artist “I have an owner’s manual, phone charger, sunglasses, and maybe a coupon for Wienerschnitzel.” Jody Derry instructor “I don’t even know—last time I opened it was a month ago.” Carolyn Addington instructor “My registration papers, manual, flashlight, and a little toolset.” Don Ward Chairman of Friends of Waller Park “I have […]
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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
THE SANTA MARIA HUNTINGTON’S DISEASE SUPPORT GROUP ASSOCIATION presents a Labyrinth Workshop Sept. 23 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at Marian Medical Center, 1400 E. Church, Room A, Santa Maria. Cost is $20. Info: 441-5618 or 934-9614. HIRUDAYA HOLISTIC LIFE CENTER offers a friends and family massage class is also through Allan Hancock College Sept. […]
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Art
ALLAN HANCOCK COLLEGE shows metalwork by Hancock staff and students in “Metal Bedazzled” through Sept. 23 in the Ann Foxworthy Gallery, Allan Hancock College, 800 South College Drive, Santa Maria. Info: 922-6966. THE CYPRESS GALLERY presents the exhibit “Bits and Pieces” featuring the paintings of Shirley Wallace through Sept. 26 at the gallery, 119 East […]
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Learning
MERRIL GARDENS and Home Instead Senior Care presents Active Living After Calling 911 Sept. 23 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Merrill Gardens, 1220 Suey Road, Santa Maria. Info: 928-2662. COMMUNITY SAFETY SATURDAY is a family oriented safety and awareness event Sept. 25 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at CIG Central Coast Agency, […]
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Recreation
THE SANTA MARIA PUBLIC LIBRARY presents a book discussion of “Bless Me, Ultima” Sept. 28 from 4 to 5 p.m. in the Shepard Hall, Santa Maria Public Library, 421 S. McClelland, Santa Maria. Info: 925-0994, Ext. 117. ONGOING A MEN’S AND WOMEN’S BEACH FLAG FOOTBALL LEAGUE with four-on-four teams, no contact, is every Sunday […]
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Kids & Family
THE COMMUNITY ACTION COMMISSION and the Boys and Girls 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 […]
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Dance Lessons
CENTRAL COAST SQUARE DANCE presents a new dancers’ square dance class beginning Sept. 28 from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Zion Church Hall, 1010 Foothill, SLO. New classes start every two weeks. Cost is $6, $3. Info: 541-2386 or ccsda.net. ONGOING BLUE MOON HAVEN BELLY DANCE currently teaches American Tribal Style dance […]