THE SANTA MARIA PHILHARMONIC SOCIETY presents a performance of Peter and the Wolf for third graders on Feb. 16 at Pacific Christian Center, Santa Maria Way and Bradley, Orcutt. Info: 925-0412 or santamariaphilharmonic.org. WORTH THE DRIVE CAL POLY presents the Evergreen High School Choir in concert on Feb. 12 at 7 p.m. at […]
Concerts
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Special Events
ALLAN HANCOCK COLLEGE presents its “Bulldog Bow-WOW!” orientation event from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Feb. 11 at the Lompoc Valley Center, Lompoc. Info: 922-6966, Ext. 3229. TRILOGY CENTRAL COAST presents a Pre-Valentine’s Day Taste l’Amour event, featuring gourmet food, wine, and music by Acoustico on Feb. 11 from 6 to 9 p.m. at […]
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Valentine wine
Lasting longer than 24 hours and spilling beyond the confines of any Hallmark holiday, the desire to celebrate hearts, flowers, fun, and affection runs deep. For social types and good friends, as well as lovers and newlyweds, the urge to sip wine or share a singular meal can strike at any time. How about dinner […]
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A return to the Montebello
One by one they grinned, backslapped, and handshook their way past each other into the small conference room. Here—attended by his earnest aides—was Assemblyman Sam Blakeslee, the lawmaker who had gathered the group together. Already at the table, fiddling with the projector, was the oil-spill expert with the sardonic sense of humor (his screen-saver image […]
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Hancock’s Bow-WOW! orientation is something to bark about
Allan Hancock College is planning a big Bow-WOW! welcome for new and current students. Sponsored by the college’s Associated Student Body Government, Bow-WOW! events encourage students to learn about the college’s student services, organizations, and academic programs. Orientations will be held at the Santa Maria campus on Feb. 10 from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. […]
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It’s never too early to get ready for school
Santa Maria-Bonita School District officials are recommending parents get a head start on registering their children for kindergarten. Early registration for the district begins Feb. 17 and will be held at all district elementary schools every weekday from 9 a.m. to noon and from 1 to 3 p.m. Parents are advised to register their child […]
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If money were not an issue, would you buy an electric car?
Kevin Young Student “I think I would. I prefer to draw sports cars to driving them.” Vincent Guzman Construction worker “No because nothing beats classic cars—gotta have the power.” Jazmine Thompson Actor “Yes, I would definitely do alternative energy but would not be an electric car.” Chris Bouget Student “Yes, but not for environmental issues, […]
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Political Watch 2.04
U.S. Rep. Lois Capps (D-Santa Barbara) has President Barack Obama’s back. After Obama’s first State of the Union address on Jan. 27, Capps released the following statement: “I share the President’s commitment to focus on creating jobs, helping small businesses, and cracking down on Wall Street’s irresponsible behavior. I also applaud the President’s call […]
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Community Notebook 2.04
MONDAY, FEB. 8 The Santa Maria City Block Grants Advisory Committee has its regular meeting at 5:30 p.m. in the City Hall Conference Room, 110 E. Cook St., Santa Maria. TUESDAY, FEB. 9 The Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors has its regular meeting at 9 a.m. in the Betteravia Government Center’s Board of […]
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PXP revisited
Almost exactly a year ago this week, the California State Lands Commission announced before a packed Santa Barbara hearing room that it would not approve the now infamous Tranquillon Ridge Oil and Gas Project. The product of an agreement between Texas-based Plains Exploration & Production Co. (PXP) and three Santa Barbara environmental groups, the project […]
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Arrested development
Nipomo’s Aaron Adams thought he’d found his dream home when he moved into Maria Vista Estates, an 84-acre hilltop development complete with dazzling views of the valley’s lush rolling hills. That was in July of 2007. Today, as he walks through his neighborhood of vacant million-dollar homes—the sidewalks cracked and yards overgrown with weeds—he wonders […]
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Viva la VITA
VITA has an offer for seniors who have a family income of less than $49,000: The group will prepare your taxes for free. The tax-preparation service will be offered in both English and Spanish. Call 211 to make an appointment for service, which will available through April 3. There are four VITA sites: one in […]