WORTH THE DRIVE THE CITY OF PISMO BEACH’s Recreation Division Community Development Department presents tennis lessons for those 8 and older through Feb. 25 at Ryon Park, Lompoc. Cost is $50, $60 for non-city residents. The YMCA’s “Bitty Sports Program”, a parent-child sports program is Wednesdays from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. and Saturdays from […]
Recreation
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Kids & Family
THE SANTA MARIA PUBLIC LIBRARY presents “Magic and Mayhem” with magician Shawn McMaster Feb. 11 at 7 p.m. at the Santa Maria Public Library, Shephard Hall, 421 South McClelland St., Santa Maria. A “Bedtime Story Time” event for ages 3 to 5 is Feb. 18 from 7 to 8 p.m. at the Santa Maria Public […]
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DANCE LESSONS
ONGOING BLUE MOON HAVEN BELLY DANCE currently teaches American Tribal Style dance classes on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays in Lompoc and Thursdays in Grover Beach. Info: 709-4686 or BlueMoonHaven.com. COUNTRY WESTERN DANCE CLASSES by Jeannette and Henry are Tuesdays from 7 to 8 p.m. for country two-step lessons and from 8 to 9 p.m. […]
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Stage
THE POETRY SOCIETY OF SANTA MARIA meets, reads, and exchanges work and meets with musicians and other artists on Feb. 17 at 6 p.m. at Coffee and Company, 245 Town Center West, Santa Maria. Info: 928-6492. PCPA THEATERFEST presents its production of Macbeth by William Shakespeare Feb. 18 through March 7 at the Marian Theatre, […]
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Night Life
The following venues offer either regularly scheduled live entertainment or DJ-hosted dance music. Most performances start after 6 p.m. unless otherwise noted. IN THE AREA ADDAMO VINEYARD/TASTING ROOM: 400 E. Clark Ave., suite E, Santa Maria, 937-6400. Live music Sundays from 2 to 5 p.m. CLUB 805, AKA STINKY’S BAR & GRILL: 2430 South […]
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Concerts
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 […]
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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, […]