Off-roaders and campers on our beach and dunes do not bring to our community as much money as the off-road industry and state bureaucrats make us believe. Most tourists camping on the beach eat non-expensive food usually brought from home or bought at big local grocery stores that don’t need the off-roaders to make money […]
Fewer beach campers would bring in more money
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Why inaction in the face of a threat?
Let’s see if I have this straight. Vehicle traffic in the Oceano Dunes has destroyed a natural crust that keeps tiny silica particles (10 micron and smaller) from blowing into inhabited areas in large quantities. When these particles are breathed in, they remain in the lungs and cause serious problems, some leading to death. The […]
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Another market would be great
As a new, yet still part time, resident of the beautiful Central Coast, I look forward to as many farmers’ markets as I can visit, mostly on the weekends. I look forward to Saturday’s experience in Arroyo Grande, but it would be wonderful to have the Spencer’s market location in Orcutt for delectable produce. It […]
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Central Coast food fun
A hearty appetite knows no season, but the long days of summer, laced with mouthwatering aromas from hundreds of busy barbecues, do tend to send tastebuds into overdrive. Fortunately, here in the heart of Santa Barbara County wine country, chefs and food purveyors offer plenty of creative options for locals looking to quiet those pesky […]
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Grab a chair – or create one
Los Alamos merchants are pulling out the chairs for the inaugural Chair Faire—which they hope will become an annual event—from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on July 31. The chairs will line the sidewalks of Los Alamos for display. Artisans and chair owners can show any type of chair, but artistically inclined folks are especially […]
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PCPA goes to the dogs
This summer, PCPA will unleash a tale that takes the term “animal lover” to a whole new level. Greg brings home a dog, bearing only the name “Sylvia” on her nametag, from the park and finds an escape from the frustrations of his job and the emotions that come with middle age. Sylvia (Stephanie Philo) […]
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Discovery Museum is looking for members
The Discovery Museum’s 2010 Summer Membership Drive is underway. So it can offer free memberships or program discounts to needy families, the museum needs to recruit 200 new members by June 30, which would help the museum offer memberships to 10 families facing difficult economic times. A family membership costs $85 and includes two adults […]
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The orderly
Sometimes I am completely retarded. I know, I know, that isn’t a very politically correct thing to say anymore. But when it comes to doing very simple tasks—for instance ordering something to eat at a restaurant—I fit the definition of being retarded quite well. Webster (the dictionary, not the African-American kid with all the personality […]
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Clubs and 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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Farmer’s Market
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 St. […]
