Officials for Los Flores Ranch Park have changed the hours of operation for visitors and equestrians. Hours for the visitor center entrance have changed to Fridays through Sundays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., with the last entry at 4 p.m. The equestrian center side will be open Thursdays and weekends from 9 a.m. to […]
Los Flores Ranch Park gets new hours
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Let us give thanks
Every year, we celebrate Thanksgiving as a time to count our blessings, spend time with family, eat our fill of a traditional feast, and watch a parade and football game while reclining with our pants unzipped—and it’s perfectly acceptable. So from whence did this tradition come? Oh, I know it has something to do with […]
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Music to your ears
Give yourself an early gift this season with an evening performance of the String Trio. These three members of the Santa Maria Philharmonic Orchestra will treat the audience to a variety of holiday compositions from the classics to contemporary. Come listen and enjoy, and bring friends, at 7 p.m. on Dec. 10 in Shepard Hall. […]
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It’s award time
The Santa Barbara County Arts Commission’s announcement of this year’s Leadership in the Arts Award will take place at a festive celebration and holiday gathering in the Channing Peake Gallery during 1st Thursday in Downtown Santa Barbara on Dec. 3. Chair Barbara Burger will present the award on behalf of the Arts Commission to longtime […]
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Chasing the fall
The sun made its late-afternoon appearance, so I ditched my sweater, grabbed some of my favorite CDs, and hit the road. I was searching for fall color. Every year, our friends and family from the Midwest tell us how we don’t really have seasons and how we’re missing the beauty of seeing the leaves turn. […]
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Rise and shine!
You’ll crack up laughing at Santa Maria Civic Theatre’s latest production, Wake Up, Darling. The story focuses on a young couple, Don and Polly Emerson. He’s a would-be playwright and she’s a would-be actress, both of questionable talent (unlike the actors who play them—they’re definitely talented). In the opening scene, Polly bursts onstage with the […]
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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 Markets
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
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. John […]
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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
THE SANTA MARIA PUBLIC LIBRARY presents the mixed media drawings of Richard Fisher showing through Nov. 30 at the Santa Maria Public Library, Shepard Hall, 421 South McClelland St., Santa Maria. Also showing at the library is a historical photo essay highlighting Native American culture through Nov. 30. Info: 925-0994, Ext. 117 or dhildinger@ci.santa-maria.ca.us. THE […]