THE LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS presents a forum for the candidates for the Santa Barbara County district attorney and 5th District supervisor on April 29 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Betteravia Government Center, 511 East Lakeside Parkway, Santa Maria. Info: 928-9888 or joanleon@juno.com. THE CITY OF SANTA MARIA Recreation and Park Department offers […]
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Recreation
THE RANCHO GUADALUPE DUNES PRESERVE presents an afternoon of lectures May 6 starting at 8 a.m. in the American Legion Hall of Guadalupe. Info: 343-2455 or dunescenter.org. WORTH THE DRIVE PUZZLE TRADERS is a new group of puzzle fans forming to trade puzzles. The group’s first gala event is May 5 from 2 to 4 […]
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Kids & Family
THE SANTA MARIA VALLEY YMCA presents swim lessons for kids 3 years and older Saturdays at 10:30 a.m. through May 1 at the Santa Maria Valley YMCA, 3400 Skyway Drive, Santa Maria. Info: 937-8521 or smvymca.org. THE CITY OF SANTA MARIA Recreation and Parks Department presents the annual MLB Pitch, Hit, and Run Baseball Skills […]
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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. COUNTRY WESTERN DANCE CLASSES by Jeannette and Henry are Tuesdays from 7 to 8 p.m. for country two-step lessons and from 8 to 9 p.m. for […]
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Stage
ALLAN HANCOCK COLLEGE presents Folklorico!, featuring the festive colorful dances of Mexico April 29 through May 1 in the Severson Theatre, Allan Hancock College, 800 S. College, Santa Maria. Cost is $10. Info: 922-8313. SANTA MARIA CIVIC THEATRE presents its production of Everyone Loves Opal April 30 through May 22 at 7:30 p.m. at the […]
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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 Broadway, […]
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Concerts
THE SANTA MARIA HIGH SCHOOL INSTRUMENTAL PROGRAM presents its 2010 Spring Concert featuring several school ensembles on April 29 at 6 p.m. at the Ethel Pope Auditorium, Santa Maria High School, Broadway, Santa Maria. Cost is $3. THE SANTA MARIA PHILHARMONIC SOCIETY presents piano virtuoso Rudolf Budginas in concert on April 30 at 8 p.m. […]
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Special Events
ALLAN HANCOCK COLLEGE presents its annual Spring Pottery Sale April 30 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. and May 1 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Santa Maria Campus Student Center, 800 S College, Santa Maria. Info: 922-6966, Ext. 3252. THE CENTRAL COAST “CRAZY RACE” is a fundraiser scavenger hunt modeled after The […]
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Give the gift of life
Santa Barbara County resident Joe Darga always thought of himself as a pretty healthy person. He led an active lifestyle and didn’t have many health problems. But when he was 61 years old, Darga said, he “started getting tired in the afternoons.” “I just thought it was part of getting older. Old people need their […]
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Political Watch 4.29
Santa Maria officials are still looking for a city resident to serve on the All-America City Committee. Applications will be accepted until May 5 at 3 p.m. According to city officials, members of this committee “evaluate the civic health and pride of the community” and ensure collaboration between the public and private sector. The committee […]
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Community Notebook 4.29
TUESDAY, MAY 4 • 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 http://santabarbara.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx#current. • The Vandenberg Village Community Services District has its regular board meeting at 7 p.m. in the District […]
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Barbecued chicken for the scout’s soul
Chicken, beans, bread, and salad: It’s a meal fit for a king. And this meal, a fundraiser for Boy Scouts Troop 87, will be available May 15 in the CVS parking lot in Orcutt. The barbecue will run from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., and costs $8 a meal. Proceeds from the fundraiser will be […]