WORTH THE DRIVE THE CITY OF PISMO BEACH, Recreation Division Community Development Department, presents a tamale-making class for locals ages 14 and up on Dec. 3 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Pismo Beach Veterans’ Hall, 780 Bello St., Pismo Beach. Cost is $35. Info: 773-7063 or pismobeach.org. ONGOING EDUCATIONAL WORKSHOPS for inventors, entrepreneurs, […]
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Recreation
THE GUADALUPE-NIPOMO DUNES CENTER offers a “Post Turkey-Day Hike” at the Rancho Guadalupe Dunes Preserve on Nov. 27 at 9 a.m. meeting at the Rancho Guadalupe Dunes Preserve parking lot at Mussel Point, Guadalupe. Info: dunescenter.org or 343-2455. THE CABRILLO HIGH SCHOOL AQUARIUM opens to the public on Dec. 2 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. […]
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Kids & Family
THE PISMO BEACH YOUTH THEATRE presents musical theater production classes for 4th through 8th graders for a production of Annie meeting Wednesdays from 4 to 5:30 p.m. through Dec. at Temple Beth El, 1501 E. Alvin, Santa Maria. Cost is $40 per month. Info: 471-4976 or pismobeachyouththeater.com. THE CITY OF SANTA MARIA Recreation and Parks […]
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Dance Lessons
WORTH THE DRIVE THE CENTRAL COAST FOLLIES host dance lessons for those aged 55 to 70 with Jason Sumabat on Sundays from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. through Dec. 13 at the Dellos Dance Studio, 1030 Huston, Grover Beach. Info: 474-1525 or dixiep@sbcglobal.net. THE CITY OF PISMO BEACH Recreation Division Community Development Department presents a […]
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Stage
SANTA MARIA CIVIC THEATRE presents its production of Wake Up, Darling, directed by Meg Smith, Nov. 27, 28, and Dec. 4, 5, 11, and 12 at 8 p.m. at the theater, 1660 N. McClelland St., Santa Maria. Cost is $14. Info: 922-4442 or smct.org. STEVE LAVAGNINO FOR SUPERVISOR presents a fundraising stand-up comedy show featuring […]
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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 Broadway, […]
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Concerts
THE SANTA MARIA HIGH SCHOOL INSTRUMENTAL PROGRAM presents a Winter Concert featuring performances by the Saints Band and the school’s Jazz Ensemble on Dec. 3 at 6 p.m. at the Ethel Pope Auditorium on South Broadway in Santa Maria. Cost is $3. Info: 925-2567.
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Special Events
THE ALTRUSA CLUB OF THE CENTRAL COAST FOUNDATION presents its “Festival of Trees” Nov. 27 through Dec. 12 at the Santa Maria Town Center, Santa Maria. Cost is $1 for a single ticket, $6 for five tickets. Info: 937-0222. RIVERBENCH VINEYARD AND WINERY holds a signature laser-engraving event on Nov. 28 from 10 a.m. to […]
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Grab your passport
Want to avoid the retail rush of Black Friday and still scoop up some early gifts? If you’re looking for edibles, imbibables, or just the right gadget for the wine-loving foodies on your list, plan to snap up some deals during Wine Christmas Passport Weekend, hosted by Santa Maria Valley Wine Country. Slated for Saturday […]
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Blue streak
The 2009 incarnation of Allan Hancock College football wasn’t quite perfect. But if it’s any consolation, how does “Team of the Decade” sound? “As an overall unit, this is the best team I’ve coached,” said Hancock head coach Kris Dutra prior to the postseason. “We might have had some teams where there were some more […]
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Water waste?
Assembly Minority Leader Sam Blakeslee persuaded enough of his Republican colleagues to narrowly pass comprehensive water legislation, the Senate followed suit, and the five-bill package—including an $11.1-billion bond measure—has been signed by the governor. Now the real fight begins. The package includes auspicious steps to conserve and regulate water usage in the state and examine […]
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Activists claim harassment
World War-II veteran Elden “Bud” Booth has been protesting missile testing at Vandenberg Air Force Base since 1983. Over that period, the 84-year-old has been detained several times by base personnel, as have several members of a small group of activists who hold signs at their regular monthly protests. For the most part, the gatherings […]