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. […]
Chasing the fall
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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 […]
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Learning
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 […]