Every Sunday, like he’s done for the past 10 years, Joe Richards transforms 1,800 square yards of prime beach real estate next to Pismo Beach’s Sand Castle Inn into a gridiron battle zone. Richards is founder and commissioner of the four-on-four California Flag Football League, an organization boasting players from all over the Central Coast. […]
Flag days
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Low-speed autocross hits Lompoc
The Vapor Trail Vettes of Santa Maria are hosting a low-speed autocross at Allan Hancock College’s Lompoc campus on March 27. All makes and models of cars are welcome, but drivers must be at least 18 years old and have a valid driver’s license. Registration and tech inspections will take place from 7:30 to 8:30 […]
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Marian to hold annual golf tourney
Golf enthusiasts are invited to tee off in support of community health care for the 21st annual Leland “Butch” Simas and Felix Fly, M.D., Memorial Golf Tournament on March 29. Hosted by the Marian Medical Center Foundation, the tournament will be held at the Santa Maria Country Club. All proceeds will benefit Marian’s Cornerstone Campaign […]
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Amateur boxers fight at Minami
The Police Activities League will be hosting nine bouts of local amateur boxing on March 20 at the Minami Community Center, starting at 6 p.m. Tickets to the event cost $10 per person with all proceeds going to the local PAL program. The Minami Center is at 600 S. McClelland St. in Santa Maria. For […]
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Simply tasteful
If digging into freshly made, gourmet goodies while lounging in the living room sounds too good to be true, prepare for a happy surprise. Thanks to Tastefully Simple, even busy moms and recipe-challenged bachelors can enjoy fine dining without ever leaving the comfort of home. For 15 years, consultants for Minnesota-based Tastefully Simple, a direct […]
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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. ALTRUSA INTERNATIONAL, INC. OF SANTA MARIA, a nonprofit business and professional organization, meets the second Wednesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. in the Altrusa Theatre of the […]
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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 […]
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Health
SANSUM CLINIC offers a diabetes and pre-diabetes nutrition class March 18 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Cost is $10. Sansum Clinic is located 1225 North H St., Lompoc. Info: 737-8700. 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 […]
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Art
THE TOWN CENTER GALLERY presents pastel artist Martin Johnsen demonstrating his art on March 19 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at 321 Santa Maria Town Center West, suite B-6, Santa Maria. The gallery currently features the exhibit “Beauty Is …” at 321 Town Center West, Santa Maria. Info: bangel4123@aol.com or 934-5152. ALLAN HANCOCK COLLEGE presents […]
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Learning
THE SANTA BARBARA COUNTY CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION COUNCIL and the Allan Hancock College Early Childhood Studies Department are sponsoring a Child Abuse Prevention Academy on March 19 from 9 a.m. to noon at the Allan Hancock College Forum, Santa Maria. Info: 346-8356 or j.thomas@sbcsocialserv.org. THE LIGIA DANTES FOUNDATION presents “Understanding the Universe, Understanding Ourselves: A […]