Everybody wins at Santa Maria-Bonita School District’s 15th annual bowl-a-thon Groups of middle-schoolers stood in clusters around ball returns at Rancho Bowl in Santa Maria on Oct. 28 at the 15th annual Dick Wicks’ Memorial Strike a Partnership Bowl-A-Thon, waiting for their turn to knock down some pins. After each student bowled, people […]
Everybody wins at Santa Maria-Bonita School District’s 15th annual bowl-a-thon
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Orcutt Academy opens a new science lab
Students attending biology and other life science classes at Orcutt Academy High School now have a new facility in which to do their experiments. On Oct. 29, the Spartans hosted a grand opening ceremony to show off the charter school’s brand new classroom and lab on the Orcutt Junior High School campus. Associated […]
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BOCH hires staff assistant
The organization behind the “10-Year Plan to End Chronic Homelessness in Santa Barbara County,” Bringing Our Community Home, announced Hannah Wolf has joined the group as its new staff assistant. Wolf boasts more than six years’ experience working with community programs. She served as a day camp counselor at the Santa Barbara Family YMCA, […]
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Skin clinic adds new blood
Santa Maria doctor Michael Moats and the staff of Moats Laser and Skin Care recently welcomed Aesthetic Nurse Specialist Kathy Nicassio to their team. Nicassio brings to Moats’ practice more than eight years of experience in the field of facial rejuvenation. She has extensive training in Botox and dermal fillers, is a certified allergian […]
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Recession? Get over it!
The Santa Maria Valley Chamber of Commerce and the Committee to Improve North County invite business leaders to help start the economic recovery at the 2010 Economic and Business Outlook Conference on Nov. 17. The conference will feature speakers covering all aspects of local and statewide economies. Chief of the Economic Development Division of […]
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Still fresh after all these years
The Portuguese and Swiss-Italian ranchers who settled in the Santa Maria Valley created a signature cuisine featuring succulent beef grilled over a red oak fire. Arriving on their heels at the dawn of the 20th century, Japanese farmers brought with them an equally compelling culinary tradition that showcases ocean-fresh fish and just-picked vegetables. Since […]
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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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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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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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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
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 cholesterol management class on Nov. 5 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the clinic. Cost is $10. A “Medicare: Get the Most Out of It” class is Nov. 10 from 10:30 a.m. to noon at the clinic. Free. A “Diabetes Essentials” class is Nov. 12 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at […]