THE SANTA MARIA POLICE OFFICERS ASSOCIATION and the Pioneer Valley High School Basketball Seniors present the annual “Cops Vs. Kids Benefit Basketball Game” on May 21 at 7 p.m. at the Pioneer Valley High School Gym, Santa Maria. Cost is $5, $3 for students. Info: 928-3781, Ext. 511, or cnartatez@ci.santa0maria.ca.us. THE DUNES CENTER presents […]
Recreation
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Kids & Family
KIDS & FAMILY THE CITY OF SANTA MARIA Recreation and Parks Department holds registration for the Summer Youth Basketball League through May 20. Cost is $32.50, $40 for non-city residents. Info: 925-0951, Ext. 263. THE SANTA MARIA VALLEY YOUTH SOCCER ASSOCIATION offers 2010 Fall Registration for its soccer league May 22, 29, June […]
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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. […]
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Stage
THE ALLAN HANCOCK COLLEGE YOUTH DANCERS present a spring recital featuring students from age 4 to 18 performing ballet, pointe, jazz, jazz-funk, hip-hop, and ballet folklorico May 22 at 7 p.m. and May 23 at 2 p.m. at the Santa Maria High School Ethel Pope Auditorium on Broadway in Santa Maria. Cost is $8, $5 […]
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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 […]
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Concerts
THE LUTHERAN CHURCH OF OUR SAVIOR presents the St. Petersburg Men’s Ensemble in concert on May 25 at 7 p.m. at the Lutheran Church of Our Savior, 4725 S. Bradley Road, Orcutt. Info: CentralCityChordsmen.org. WORTH THE DRIVE THE CAL POLY EARLY MUSIC ENSEMBLES presents “A Parisian Fest” concert featuring chansons of the 16th […]
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Special Events
THE SANTA MARIA HISTORICAL SOCIETY presents “An Intimate Evening with Jane Russell” featuring a cocktail hour, dinner, and a Q-and-A session on May 20 at the Historic Santa Maria Inn in Santa Maria. Cost is a $95 tax-deductible donation. Info: 922-3130. ALLAN HANCOCK COLLEGE presents “Filmfest 2010: Life’s a Movie—Direct It,” featuring screenings of […]
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Walk in wine country
Spring has arrived, and with it comes a visible spurt of growth across the acres of grape vines that thrive in Santa Barbara County. Fresh green leaves unfurl and tiny clusters of blossoms begin to open, signaling the birth of a brand new vintage. As growers welcome the young crop, winery workers drain barrels, create […]
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If you could fly to any place, or time, where would you go?
Sean Peters student “I would fly to the 1920s because I’m interested in the ’20s—there was a lot happening, but it tends to be forgotten because of what it preceded.” Catherine Varsik substitute teacher “I would go to Italy. It’s where I’ve always wanted to go; I would especially want to travel all through Tuscany. […]
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Political Watch 05.13
The Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors is still seeking input from local residents on the qualities it should look for in a new county executive officer. People interested in contributing their opinions can find a link to an online survey on the county’s website, countyofsb.org. The survey is available in both Spanish and English, […]
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Community Notebook 05.13
TUESDAY, MAY 18 • The Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors has its regular meeting at 9 a.m. in the Board of Supervisors Hearing Room, 105 E. Anapamu St., Santa Barbara. Agendas are available at santabarbara.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx#current. • The Guadalupe Planning Commission has its regular meeting at 6 p.m. in the City Council Chambers, City […]
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Vanishing act
Come the end of this school year, Orcutt Union School District officials are going to have more to worry about than looming budget cuts. They’re also going to have to address an ongoing trend among the district’s campuses: declining enrollment. In a recent interview with the Sun, Assistant Superintendent of Business Services Marysia Ochej said […]