Brush and Palette will host its 10th annual exhibit from noon to 4 p.m. on Feb. 7 at the Foxenwood Tennis and Swim Club, 1087 Clubhouse Drive. The eight artists involved will be giving demonstrations during the event. Brush and Palette is a professional art group formed 12 years ago to bring quality art to […]
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Beer pong is on
I love big events: the Super Bowl, the Daytona 500, even Wimbledon. Really, I like any big sporting event where I get to eat potato chips and drink beer. I just enjoy the intensity of a championship bout regardless of what the sport is (I am secretly looking forward to watching curling in the Winter […]
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Surveying firm appoints board member
Penfield and Smith, a Santa Barbara-based surveying firm with a regional office in Santa Maria, announced the appointment of the firm’s Regional Survey Manager Jim Wilson to its Board of Directors. Wilson began his tenure with Penfield and Smith in 1989 and boasts nearly 30 years of experience in the surveying profession. He’ll retain his […]
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Hancock holds grant workshops
Graduation is months away for high school seniors, and the reality of college costs is setting in. Students and their parents can eliminate some stress by completing a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) application and applying for Cal Grants and low-interest loans. To help with the application process, Hancock and Cuesta College’s Central […]
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BofA awards education grant
People’s Self Help Housing announced Bank of America has awarded the nonprofit $7,500 to provide financial education to tenants in rental developments in the Santa Maria area and San Luis Obispo County. PSHH currently manages more than 1,250 affordable rental units and 1,150 self-help home ownership residences in Santa Barbara, San Luis Obispo, and Ventura […]
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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, 6:30 p.m., in the Altrusa Theatre of the Santa […]
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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
BRUSH AND PALETTE ART GROUP present their 10th annual art show and sale Feb. 7 from 11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Foxenwood Tennis Swim Club, 1087 Clubhouse Drive, Orcutt. Info: 937-8108. THE SANTA MARIA PUBLIC LIBRARY presents a historical photo essay of African Americans of the Central Coast through Feb. 24 at the […]
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Learning
PG&E presents a Central Coast Wave Connect Public Informational Meeting Feb. 4 from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Betteravia Government Center, Board Hearing Room, 511 East Lakeside Parkway, Santa Maria. Info: 415-391-7900 or dlyons@kearnswest.com. ONGOING EDUCATIONAL WORKSHOPS for inventors, entrepreneurs, new product developers, and creative individuals that feature expert speakers and resources meet every […]