THE MCKEON-PHILLIPS WINERY presents an art show opening featuring Barbara Alloway, wine, and food on Nov. 6 from 6 to 9 p.m. at the McKeon-Phillips Winery, 2115 S. Blosser Road, Santa Maria. Cost is $10. Info: 928-3025. THE SANTA MARIA PUBLIC LIBRARY presents the mixed media drawings of Richard Fisher showing through Nov. 30 […]
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LEARNING
ONGOING EDUCATIONAL WORKSHOPS for inventors, entrepreneurs, new product developers, and creative individuals that feature expert speakers and resources meet every first Wednesday of the month from 6 to 7 p.m. for the public at the eastside branch of the Santa Barbara Public Library, 1100 E. Montecito St. Info: 879-1729. BUSINESS SKILLS OPEN LAB […]
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RECREATION
THE SANTA MARIA VALLEY YMCA holds registration for Adult Arena Soccer in several divisions with the deadline Jan. 14. Cost is $400 for member teams, $425 for participant teams. Info: 937-8521. ONGOING A MEN’S AND WOMEN’S BEACH FLAG FOOTBALL LEAGUE with four-on-four teams, no contact, is every Sunday at the beach in front […]
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KIDS & FAMILY
THE CITY OF SANTA MARIA Recreation and Parks Department presents an “Improv for Teens” class for kids ages 13 to 18 years through Nov. 16 at the Abel Maldonado Youth Center, 600 S. McClelland St., Santa Maria. Cost is $54.50, $43 for city residents. A “Fitness Training by Aztec” class for those 14 years and […]
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DANCE LESSONS
DANCE WITH US offers dance classes Nov. 4, 11, and 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., Lomoc. Cost is $10, $20 for three weeks. Info: DanceWithUs.biz. ONGOING EVERYBODY CAN DANCE offers classes in ballet dance for […]
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STAGE
PCPA THEATERFEST presents its production of The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe, based on the novel by C.S. Lewis Nov. 5 through Dec. 23 in the Marian Theatre, 800 S College, Santa Maria. Cost is $26.25 to $30. Info: 922-8313 or pcpa.org. WORTH THE DRIVE THE VALLEY COMMUNITY THEATRE presents its production […]
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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: […]
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CONCERTS
BOOMERS! presents a Battle of the Bands competition featuring a finale night Nov. 5 at Boomers, Santa Maria. Info: 928-4942 or BoomersParks.com. THE ORTHODOX CHURCH OF THE ANNUNCIATION presents a concert featuring rock and roll hall of fame artist Chris Hillman in concert with Herb Pederson and friends in benefit of the church on […]
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SPECIAL EVENTS
THE SANTA MARIA PUBLIC LIBRARY presents “A Night of Chumash Dance, Song, and Cultural History” on Nov. 5 at 7 p.m. at the Santa Maria Public Library, Shepard Hall, 421 South McClelland St., Santa Maria. Info: 925-0094, Ext. 117, or dhildinger@ci.santa-maria.ca.us. SPECIAL OLYMPICS NORTHERN SANTA BARBARA COUNTY holds the annual Crab-a-Licious Torch Run Crab […]
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Underinsured and overstretched
The face of health care is changing. As Congress readies for a historic vote on a universal health-care bill, many in the health-care system are wondering how a government-run public option would impact their services and those patients currently with little or no health insurance. The repercussions of such a plan might be felt […]
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Hear the Winds
The Santa Maria Winds will soon blow through the Santa Maria Town Center. Hear the ensemble from 2 to 4 p.m. on Nov. 8 in Center Court. Santa Maria Winds was founded by Carol Houchens, Dr. Lawrence Lee, and Patricia Lynn, who are active members in the Santa Maria Philharmonic Orchestra. Members of the […]
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Artists wanted
The Santa Maria Public Library wants some fresh work for its space. The Shepard Gallery exhibition call for artists deadline is Dec. 11 at 5 p.m. Work will be juried by the library’s Art Advisory Committee and is selected for showing based on the images submitted. Selected artists will exhibit their work for one-month […]