THE SANTA MARIA VALLEY YMCA offers Teen Xtreme Camp through Aug. 13, Counselor in Training camp through Aug. 13, and Traditional camp through Aug. 13. The Santa Maria Valley YMCA is located at 3400 Skyway Drive, Santa Maria. Info: 937-8521. THE BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB of Santa Maria Valley presents “Super Summer Fun!” Monday through […]
Kids & Family
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Dance Lessons
ONGOING BLUE MOON HAVEN BELLY DANCE currently teaches American Tribal Style dance classes on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays in Lompoc and Thursdays in Grover Beach. Info: 709-4686 or BlueMoonHaven.com. THE DANCE STUDIO offers dance classes in Santa Maria in Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Hip Hop, Acrobatics, and Dance Team. Info: 349-9016 or 931-0444. EVERYBODY CAN […]
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Stage
THE LOMPOC CIVIC THEATRE presents its production of Artificial Jungle by Charles Ludlam Aug. 13 through 15, 20 through 22, and 27 through 29 at 7:30 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays, and 2 p.m. on Sundays at the Lompoc Civic Auditorium, 217 South L St., Lompoc. Info: 735-2281. THE POETRY SOCIETY OF SANTA MARIA invites […]
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Night Life
The following venues offer either regularly scheduled live entertainment or DJ-hosted dance music. Most performances start after 6 p.m. unless otherwise noted. IN THE AREA ADDAMO VINEYARD/TASTING ROOM: 400 E. Clark Ave., suite E, Santa Maria, 937-6400. Live music Sundays from 2 to 5 p.m. CLUB 805, AKA STINKY’S BAR & GRILL: 2430 South […]
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Concerts
THE CITY OF SANTA MARIA presents “Concerts in the Park” from 1 to 3 p.m. featuring the Steppin’ Out Band in concert Aug. 15, Soulamente Aug. 22, and The Kicks Aug. 29, all at the Rotary Centennial Park, 2625 S. College Dr., Santa Maria. Info: 925-0951, Ext. 260. THE LOMPOC LIBRARY presents “Jazz at the […]
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Special Events
THE SANTA MARIA PUBLIC LIBRARY presents “Thursday Nite Movie Nite: Pirates of the Caribbean: At World’s End” on Aug. 12 at 6 p.m. in the library’s Shepard Hall, 421 S. McClelland St., Santa Maria. Info: 925-0994, Ext. 117, or dhildinger@ci.santa-maria.ca.us. STUFF THE BUS organized by the Northern Santa Barbara County United Way celebrates its third […]
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Yay for Chardonnay
Most wineries proudly display a bottle or two draped with medals trumpeting wins at a wine competition. Ribbons of gold, blue, and Cabernet purple bedeck tasting bars, along with the occasional wine goblet-topped trophy. Wine competitions take place year round, in all kinds of venues. They may be sponsored by magazines, staged for charity, or […]
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What movie are you most embarrassed of liking?
Tony and Kathy Tanore truck driver/school district employee “The Love Guru—there were some embarrassing things in it, but it was very funny.” Donald Weiting KCOY producer “The Notebook.” Chris Ruiz personal trainer “Return to Me.” Teri Huitron manager “Dude, Where’s My Car?”
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Political Watch 08.05
On July 28, Lt. Gov. Abel Maldonado led a delegation to Louisiana to help with recovery efforts related to the catastrophic BP oil spill. Maldonado, who’s also a member of the California State Lands Commission, met with Louisiana officials to discuss ways to better protect their respective coastlines. “California is a state that is experienced […]
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Community Notebook 08.05
TUESDAY, AUG. 10 • The Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors has its regular meeting at 9 a.m. in the Betteravia Government Center’s Board of Supervisors Hearing Room, 511 E. Lakeside Parkway, suite 141, Santa Maria. Agendas are available at santabarbara.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx#current. • The Guadalupe City Council has its regular meeting at 6 p.m. in […]
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Society’s underdogs
Pit bulls have worked very hard to build a positive image. They were the loyal servants of great historical figures like Theodore Roosevelt and Helen Keller, and members of their breed looked after the Little Rascals. These days, however, that reputation has been decimated by trainers who encourage violent behavior through negligence and cruelty. As […]
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Dive chic
The August issue of Playboy listed the top 15 dive bars in the country. No. 6 on that list? Jasper’s in Lompoc. The little town best known for its historic flower industry is now standing proudly with the likes of New Orleans, Boston, New York, and San Francisco. The first time owner Mickey Sarkin heard […]