Although I appreciate the sentiment of writer Bill Rabenaldt (“What if we took an interest in our own communities?” Feb.11) concerning how and where we expend our charitable resources, I feel that it is important to point out some very pertinent facts regarding those efforts. With little fanfare, charitable organizations and service clubs raise and […]
Service clubs do make a local difference
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I order you to stop listening to Rush
I happened to be passing by Santa Maria recently, and I picked up the Sun along with some real estate brochures. I read the letter by Gary Raine (“Decent people will change the station some day,” Feb. 4) lambasting my hero Rush Limbaugh. Methinks ol’ Gary speaks with a forked tongue! I listen to “Rushbo” […]
Posted inFood & Drink
Turn the bottle on frozen food
When the cupboards are bare, the stores are closed, and hunger strikes, creative cooks turn to that magic box with the subzero interior. And whether dinner means combining ingredients or simply heating up a pre-packaged entrée, they know that a glass of wine adds a touch of elegance to all manner of frozen food. A […]
Posted inMusic, Arts & Culture
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, 6:30 p.m., in the Altrusa Theatre of the Santa […]
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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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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
ALLAN HANCOCK COLLEGE presents its annual Fine Arts Student Art Show through March 3 featuring art of various media at the Ann Foxworthy Gallery on campus, 800 S. College, Santa Maria. An opening reception is Feb. 18 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the gallery. Info: 922-6966, Ext. 3252. THE TOWN CENTER GALLERY currently […]
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Learning
THE SANTA MARIA ARTS COUNCIL presents its 2010 Individual Grants in the Arts Competition informational meeting and application hand-out on Feb. 19 at 6:15 p.m. at the Luis Oasis Senior Center, Orcutt; Feb. 20 at 1 p.m. at the Dance Workshop, Allan Hancock College, Santa Maria; and Feb. 23 at 6:15 p.m. at Allan Hancock […]
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Recreation
WORTH THE DRIVE THE GLOBAL ALLIANCE FOR BALANCE AND HEALING presents free energy balancing sessions on Feb. 20 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Sierra Vista Hospital auditorium, 1010 Murray Ave., SLO. Info: 438-4347 or globalalliance.ws. THE CITY OF PISMO BEACH’s Recreation Division Community Development Department presents tennis lessons for those 8 and […]
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Kids & Family
THE SANTA MARIA PUBLIC LIBRARY presents a “Bedtime Story Time” event for ages 3 to 5 on Feb. 18 from 7 to 8 p.m. at the Santa Maria Public Library, Shephard Hall, 421 South McClelland St., Santa Maria. A at the Santa Maria Public Library. Free, but reservations required. Info: 925-0994, Ext. 117. THE SANTA […]