On Jan. 9, the Santa Maria Valley Charter School will hold its first informational meeting from 2 to 3 p.m. at the Santa Maria Sewing Superstore, 127 E. Main St., in Santa Maria. School officials recently sent a copy of their charter petition to the Santa Maria-Bonita School District. A decision has yet to be […]
There’s a new charter school in town
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Host a foreign exchange student for a semester
A local branch of the nonprofit STS Foundation is looking for some Santa Maria residences to serve as homes away from home for international high school students during the spring 2010 semester. “These students would like to integrate themselves into a loving and caring family with the goal of experiencing American culture as an American […]
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Celebrate the new year with the Luis Oasis Senior Center
Want to take up a new hobby in 2010? The Luis Oasis Senior Center is now offering copies of its activities schedule for the month of January. The schedule includes dozens of classes, events, and groups that focus on everything from ukulele and bridge playing, to experiencing the Wii Fit, to reflexology classes. Most of […]
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Stay in shape with winter sports
Athletes of all skill levels are encouraged to sign up for the Santa Maria Valley YMCA’s Rookie Sports Floor Hockey program and Youth and Adult Arena Soccer classes. The YMCA’s Rookie Sports program is designed for children ages 3 to 6 and focuses on social and physical skills and fun. The deadline to register is […]
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Dominique & Natalie Garcia
Basketball skills run in the family for 10-year-old Dominique Garcia and her 8-year-old sister, Natalie. On Dec. 19 in Los Angeles, the girls participated in the regional finals of the National Basketball Association’s youth skills competitions. Dominique won the NBA Fit Challenge—a series of six basketball-related exercises—while Natalie placed second in her age group in […]
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Not your father’s Boy Scouts
Since its inception in 1910, Boy Scouts of America has taught millions of young men the finer points of orienteering, tracking, and map reading. Now, with the emergence of affordable consumer Global Positioning Satellite receivers, the Scouts are going high-tech, adopting the hobby of geocaching as part of a national push to celebrate the organization’s […]
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Clubs and 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
SANSUM CLINIC offers a cholesterol management class on Jan. 14 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the Sansum Clinic, 1225 North H St., Lompoc. Info: 737-8700. 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 […]
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Learning
WOMEN’S ECONOMIC VENTURES offers free hour-long orientations for the group’s self-employment training class on Jan. 13 at 6 p.m. in English and 7 p.m. in Spanish at the Family Care Network, 1660 S. Broadway, suite 101, Santa Maria. There are also orientations scheduled for Jan. 13 from noon to 1 p.m. at the Veteran’s Memorial […]