Savor 2009
What’s your favorite Christmas movie?
Karine Hallette mother “A Christmas Carol, the one with Mickey Mouse. It’s funny and a little smart.” Sharon Carr park connoisseur “It’s a Wonderful Life. He struggles through life trying to please everyone, and you can relate to him.” Lindsay Dickenson bookseller “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer. Who doesn’t love it? And, it also has […]
Political Watch 12.24
California Democratic Party chair John Burton is predicting that Sen. Abel Maldonado (R-Santa Maria)—Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger’s nominee to replace newly-elected U.S. Rep. John Garamendi (D-Walnut Grove) as lieutenant governor—won’t be confirmed by the Democratically controlled state Legislature, according to information on progressivecaucuscdp.org. Burton was quoted in interviews posted on the website as saying the Democrats […]
Community Notebook 12.24
FRIDAY, DEC. 25 • Merry Christmas! WEDNESDAY, DEC. 30 • The City of Santa Maria Families for the First Decade Project, a group of individuals and agencies who organize programs for the Abel Maldonado Community Youth Center, has its regular meeting from 3 to 4:30 p.m. at the Minami Center, 600 W. Enos St., […]
Christmas card detective
This time of year, my mailbox fills up with lots of Christmas joy and a little bit of Christmas anxiety. The joy comes from the many Christmas cards I receive from long-lost friends and can’t-seem-to-get-lost family. I love seeing pictures of my friends and their growing kids. I like knowing I’m not the only one […]
Allan Hancock College to release Community Education class schedule
Spectrum, Allan Hancock College’s schedule of Community Education classes, will be available Jan. 5, 2010, the college announced earlier this month. Registration will begin that same day. Community Education classes are free, noncredit classes that focus on subjects such as parenting, health and safety, senior living, and more. College officials said some fee-based classes have […]
When school is out, the Y is in with winter camps
The YMCA is celebrating this holiday season with several specialty camps. For kids whose parents are working over most of the holiday season, the YMCA is offering winter break camps Dec. 21 through Jan. 19. Camp members will get to participate in plenty of fun activities, such as skateboarding, Wii game days, swimming, and arts […]
Women’s Economic Ventures graduates 78 future business owners
Aspiring business owners from Santa Maria to Ventura descended on Fess Parker’s Double Tree Resort in Santa Barbara on Dec. 16 to pick up their Women’s Economic Ventures Self-Employment Training program certificates. The 14-week program teaches women and men how to start their own business, from developing a business plan to getting a business license […]
Time to rock
The instructors are trained, construction is done, and all the equipment is in place. Rockstar Fitness is now open to the public and accepting memberships. More than just another gym, Rockstar Fitness is a club, offering the latest in fitness science. Classes include Boot Camp, BodyCombat, spinning, pilates, Les Mills, and CrossFit, all guaranteed to […]
Atlas spokeswoman earns certification
Susan Price, communications manager for Santa Maria-based turboexpander manufacturer Atlas Copco Mafi-Trench, has joined the ranks of the trade-show industry’s top talent. Price completed EXHIBITOR’s Certified Trade Show Marketer accreditation program, consisting of a 28-course core curriculum, an examination, and acceptance of a candidate portfolio. The CTSM program is the only university-affiliated certification program in […]
Building a better supplier
Santa Maria’s ABC Supply Co. Inc. Solution Center—a wholesale supplier of roofing, siding, windows, and other exterior building products for area contractors—has recently been redesigned. The store’s reconfigured layout features a specially designed “wing panel” system to put product information at customers’ fingertips. Visitors can quickly understand key benefits and make comparisons between different product […]