It’s early on a Thursday morning, and 67-year-old Tess Blake has worked up a sweat before most people half her age have even had their first cup of coffee. Blake is one of about 15 senior citizens who regularly take part in a strength training class designed to prevent osteoporosis at the Elwin Mussell Senior […]
It keeps you running
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See you at the track
The City of Santa Maria Recreation and Parks Department, Santa Maria Valley YMCA, and the Boys and Girls Club of Santa Maria are gearing up to host the annual Hershey’s Track and Field Games on May 15. Boys and girls ages 9 to 14 can compete in several running and field events with top performers […]
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Make ’em laugh
Seniors will have the opportunity to put the phrase “laughter is the best medicine” to the test for free starting May 20. The Santa Maria Recreation and Parks Department is offering Laughter Yoga, an unconditional aerobic laughter exercise and complete well-being workout designed to relieve stress and strengthen the immune system. The class isn’t a […]
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Harlem Wizards hit town for a spell
The Harlem Wizards are coming to Allan Hancock College for a night of tricks, hoops, and alley-oops on April 23. Carrying a winning streak of 3,000 games, the Wizards hit the court at 7:30 p.m. against Cops 4 Kids, a team of local law enforcement officers. Presale tickets cost $10 for children and $12 for […]
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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
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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Farmers 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. […]
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Health
MARIAN MEDICAL CENTER offers a “Smart Eating for Kids and Teens” class meeting the first Monday of each month this year from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Medical Center at 1400 E. Church St., Santa Maria. Info: 739-3578. ONGOING SYCAMORE MINERAL SPRINGS HEALING ARTS INSTITUTE offers a range of classes including yoga and meditation, […]
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Art
CYPRESS GALLERY presents the art show “For the Love of Color and Wood” by Art and Bobbie Kusulas April 27 through May 23 at 119 East Cypress Ave., Lompoc. An opening reception is May 7 from 5 to 7 p.m. at the gallery. Info: 736-0489 or abkazoo@aol.com. THE SANTA MARIA PUBLIC LIBRARY presents the exhibit […]
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Learning
ALLAN HANCOCK COLLEGE presents a Medical Assisting Career Workshop on April 22 from 3 to 5 p.m. in the Santa Maria Campus Forum, 800 S. College, Santa Maria. Info: 922-6966, Ext. 3384. THE CENTER FOR HOLISTIC LIVING presents Use Humor to Deal with Stress, a video followed by a potluck on April 24 at 10 […]
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Recreation
THE SANTA MARIA VALLEY YMCA presents its annual Tri-For-Fun triathlon on April 24 with registration currently open at the YMCA, 3400 Skyway Drive, Santa Maria. Info: 937-8521. WORTH THE DRIVE THE LIONS SUNRISERS CLUB presents the Lions District Fishing Tournament on April 24 from 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Lake Cachuma off of Highway […]