In Santa Maria, sixth graders usually don’t get much of a graduation ceremony to celebrate their move into the world of junior high school—a crueler place where there isn’t a playground. There’s long been one event, however, that many children looked forward to: their D.A.R.E. graduation at the Elk’s Lodge. The anti-drug program D.A.R.E., which […]
D.A.R.E. to be Lazarus?
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Never, Neverland?
Forget Big Sur—how does Neverland Valley Ranch State Park sound? The fairytale-like former estate of deceased pop star Michael Jackson could join the long list of state-maintained wonders if a proposal now in the hands of a state legislator takes flight. Assemblyman Mike Davis (D-Los Angeles), who’s considering presenting it in Sacramento, said the idea […]
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Two years of achievement
It’s hard to find a job these days. Add a disability to that challenge, and the search for work can be even more difficult. The Achievement House of Santa Maria is celebrating its two-year anniversary of providing training and employment opportunities to disabled locals. Over the past two years, the Achievement House has grown substantially. […]
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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
PEACE LUTHERAN CHURCH is located at 1000 W. Ocean Ave., Lompoc. “Jazz Devine” presents a new jazz worship service on July 11 at 6 p.m. at the church. Info: 735-3769 or ghmoran@yahoo.com. 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: […]
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Farmer’s 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 ARTHRITIS FOUNDATION presents an “Exercise Program” for those fifty years and older Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10 to 11 a.m. through Aug. 20 at the Pismo Beach Veterans Hall, 780 Bello St., Pismo Beach. Info: 773-7063 or tbeecher@pismobeach.org. THE GLOBAL ALLIANCE FOR BALANCE AND HEALING offers free energy balancing sessions from 11 a.m. to […]
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Art
COFFEE AND COMPANY features the art of Andrew Garcia through July at the coffee shop’s Lucman Gallery, 245 Town Center West, Santa Maria. Info: 928-6492. UNITY CHURCH AND PATHWAYS TO SPIRIT CHURCH present a “Creative Street Faire” featuring artisans showcasing their creations on Aug. 1 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Unity Church, […]
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Learning
WOMEN’S ECONOMIC VENTURES presents Self Employment Training Classes Aug. 3 from noon to 1 p.m., and Aug. 11 and 24 from 6 to 7 p.m. in Santa Maria; again on Aug. 5 and 17 from 6 to 7 p.m. in Buellton; and Aug. 11 from 7 to 8 p.m. and Aug. 20 from 1 to […]
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Recreation
GROWING GROUNDS FARM hosts a SLO County Community Gardeners meeting and seed exchange on July 29 at 4:30 p.m. at Growing Grounds Farm, Santa Maria. Info: 934-2182. THE DUNES CENTER presents a “Lupine Seed Collection at Oso Flaco” on July 31 from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Oso Flaco Lake, off of Highway 1, […]
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Kids & Family
THE SANTA MARIA VALLEY DISCOVERY MUSEUM offers “Safety Town” for ages 4 to 6 Aug. 2 through 6 from 9 a.m. to noon at the museum, 705 S. McClelland, Santa Maria. Cost is $80, $70 for museum members. Info: smvdiscoverymuseum.org or 928-8414. MAD SCIENCE SUMMER CAMPS happen at the Santa Maria Valley Discovery Museum, 705 […]