Our governments are in dire need of rehabilitation: our dysfunctional state government and, in particular, our federal government. The U.S. Constitution, which is the blueprint for our form of government, is very good. The primary problem with the way our government functions is our elected officials, the so-called “politicians.” Instead of taking care of our […]
Think of the country, not the party
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Riverbench gets green recognition
Just in time for the season of emerald green hills, hats, and beer, a local organization has announced the winners of its coveted Green Business certification. An official nod to companies that serve as models of sustainability, this certification is available to offices, restaurants, hotels, and retailers. The Green Business Program of Santa Barbara County, […]
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PCPA needs you
PCPA Theaterfest has launched the 2010 Scholarship Appeal campaign with the goal of raising $150,000 by June 30. PCPA hopes the money can help offset the $500,000 in scholarships it awards to promising young artists each year. This summer, nearly 200 gifted actors, designers, and technicians will descend on the Central Coast from points all […]
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Solvang preserves the country
The city of Solvang recently celebrated its official, federally recognized “Preserve America Community” designation from the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation. The Solvang Convention and Visitors Bureau started the process to become a “Preserve America Community” nearly two years ago. A group of community organizations and their members, called Preserve Solvang Visionary Leaders, formed to […]
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In the PINK
The C Gallery in Los Alamos is calling for art/fashion submissions for the PINK show, opening April 17. Art submissions should relate to the idea or the color of pink. A painting, sculpture, designed garment, or collage may express “tickled pink,” but it doesn’t necessarily have to have the color pink in the work. Submissions […]
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Talent night
When it comes to talent, one thing is clear: American Idol missed some, because Santa Maria has plenty. It was all on display at the Santa Maria Veteran’s Hall on a recent weekend. The event, Santa Maria Has Talent, brought out dozens of dancers, singers, and comedians from all over the Central Coast—but only one […]
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Range of motion
For weeks, Allan Hancock College dance students have been breaking in their dance shoes and learning the limits of what the human body can do in preparation for the dance program’s Dance Spectrum, showing March 17 to 21 in the Marian Theater on campus. The show has students logging dozens of toe-tapping hours in addition […]
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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 Monday 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 Markets
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 essentials class on March 11 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the clinic. Cost is $10. A diabetes and pre-diabetes nutrition class is 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 […]