On Memorial Day of 2005, in the eastern Iraqi province of Diyala, a surveillance plane on a classified training mission crashed near the Iranian border. The crash killed Air Force captain Derek Argel of Lompoc, along with three other American troops and the Iraqi pilot. Argel, who had just been promoted that morning, was […]
Memory on the move
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Bulldogs taste postseason again
After their best season record-wise in a decade, the Allan Hancock College football team is heading to the Southern California Football Association playoffs for the second year in a row. The Bulldogs finished out the regular campaign with a 9-1 record, the same mark they had in 1999 when they played in the state […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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HEALTH
SANSUM CLINIC offers a “Diabetes Essentials” class on Nov. 19 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at 1225 North H St., Lompoc. Cost is $10. Sansum Clinic is located at 1225 North H St., Lompoc. Info: 737-8700. MARIAN MEDICAL CENTER offers an “Understanding Joint Replacement Surgery” class Nov. 19 from noon to 1:30 p.m. A […]
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Art
THE TOWN CENTER GALLERY presents works by local artists each month at its location at 321 Town Center West, suite B-6, Santa Maria. A special Art on Record reception is Nov. 20 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the gallery. Info: bangel4123@aol.com or 934-5152. THE SANTA BARBARA COUNTY ARTS COMMISSION presents the exhibit Rec’-la-ma’-tion […]
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Learning
THE AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF UNIVERSITY WOMEN Lompoc-Vandenberg branch invites the public to a panel discussion on “The Dangers of the Internet Age” on Nov. 19 at 7 p.m. in the Lompoc Library, 501 E. North Ave., Lompoc. Info: 733-4950. WORTH THE DRIVE THE SEVENTH ANNUAL LOMPOC COLLABORATION FAIR will feature guest speakers Ron […]
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Recreation
THE CITY OF SANTA MARIA RECREATION AND PARKS DEPARTMENT invites runners of all ages for the 13th annual Turkey Trot Fun Run, set for Nov. 21 at the Hagerman Sports Complex, 3300 Skyway Drive, Santa Maria. Info: 925-051, Ext. 260. THE DUNES CENTER presents a dunes photography hike, featuring a walk over the Guadalupe […]
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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 […]
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Dance Lessons
DANCE WITH US offers dance classes Nov. 25 with beginning/intermediate East Coast swing at 6:30 p.m. and beginning salsa at 7:30 p.m. at the Lompoc Civic Auditorium, 224 South St., Lompoc. Cost is $10, $20 for three weeks. Info: DanceWithUs.biz. WORTH THE DRIVE THE CENTRAL COAST FOLLIES host dance lessons for those aged […]