The grainy asphalt of Telephone Road often sits beneath a bare, blue sky, its twists and turns surrounded by farmland and, farther off, rolling hills. It’s a tranquil setting, prized by cyclists—when there aren’t cars and semi-trucks blazing past. Eric Okerblom’s memorial stands as a reminder to both aspects of the road: its beauty and […]
A time to remember
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Bid on unique sports memorabilia at an annual Hancock auction
Sports fans will get a shot at taking home one-of-a-kind memorabilia while supporting Allan Hancock College during the ninth annual Joe White Memorial Dinner and Auction on Aug. 21. Items up for bid this year include a John Madden autographed football, a UCLA jersey signed by the late John Wooden, a Kobe Bryant All-Star Los […]
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Buttonwood serves up local delights
Here on the Central Coast, farms and backyard gardens produce tender edibles all year long. Our ocean waters yield fresh seafood, and area ranchers grow a variety of livestock, making it relatively easy to follow the lead of the locavore movement and “eat locally.” In a shining example of the movement’s best intentions, the folks […]
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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 SANTA MARIA PUBLIC LIBRARY holds a “Sign-up for Social Security Benefits” event on Aug. 12 from 2 to 6 p.m. at the library’s Career Center, 4221 S. McClelland St., Santa Maria. Info: 925-0994, Ext. 117, or dhildinger@ci.santa-maria.ca.us. THE ARTHRITIS FOUNDATION presents an “Exercise Program” for those fifty years and older Tuesdays and Thursdays from […]
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Art
THE SHEPARD HALL GALLERY presents the inaugural exhibit and awards for the National Arts Program for the City of Santa Maria and Santa Maria Valley School Districts Employees and their Families Aug. 6 through 27 at the library’s Shepard Hall, 421 S. McClelland St., Santa Maria. An opening reception is Aug. 6 from 2:30 to […]
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Learning
WOMEN’S ECONOMIC VENTURES presents Self Employment Training Classes 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 2 p.m. in Spanish in Santa Maria. Info: […]
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Recreation
THE CITY OF SANTA MARIA Recreation and Parks Department offers “Free Swim Days” Aug. 23 at the Paul Nelson Aquatic Center, 516 South McClelland, Santa Maria. An Adult Lap Swim is through Aug. 14 and a Recreation Swim is through Aug. 15 both at the Pioneer Valley High School, Santa Maria. THE DUNES CENTER presents […]
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Kids & Family
THE CITY OF SANTA MARIA presents Teen Treks Summer Day Camp through Aug. 12, Monday through Thursday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Abel Maldonado Community Youth Center, South McClelland Street, Santa Maria. Cost is $100 per week. Info: 925-0951, Ext. 157, or tboucher@ci.santa-maria.ca.us. THE SANTA MARIA VALLEY YMCA offers Teen Xtreme Camp […]
