RIVERBENCH WINERY presents a Heavenly Honey tasting event on Nov. 1 from noon to 4 p.m. at the winery, 6020 Foxen Canyon Road, Santa Maria. Info: 937-8340. PATHWAYS TO THE SPIRIT presents an “All Souls Day Celebration” on Nov. 1 from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. at the Historical Minerva Club, 127 W. Boone St., […]
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Spooky Events
THE DISCOVERY MUSEUM presents its annual “Batty Ball” costume carnival featuring a costume parade and contest, face painting, games, crafts, and food on Oct. 30 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Santa Maria Valley Discovery Museum, 705 S. McClelland, Santa Maria. Info: 928-8414. THE SANTA BARBARA CONTEMPORARY ARTS FORUM holds a pumpkin carving […]
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Discovery Museum gets batty
The Discovery Museum hosts its annual Batty Ball from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Oct. 30 at the Discovery Museum. The family-focused event features a costume parade and contest, professional face painting, a variety of games and crafts, and food from Me n Ed’s Pizza. The museum’s exhibits and activities will also be available to […]
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Big minds think small
It takes big creativity to create the tiniest works of art. The C Gallery’s latest challenge was to encourage artists to submit works no larger than 6-by-6 inches. More than 30 artists—ranging in age from 7 to 80—submitted work into the show. Pieces range from paintings, wax creations, animation caricatures, sculptures, and wood […]
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Art on the box
What does a responsible, planet-loving newspaper do with old, worn newspaper boxes? Recycle them, of course. That part was a no-brainer. But in Sun style, simply recycling is too easy. We had to take it a step further. Sun publisher Bob Rucker decided to make the boxes do double duty, offering up newspapers […]
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What’s with weed?
Whether you think of it as a gateway drug or miracle medicine, you have to admit: Marijuana has been in the news lately. From the debate over a proposed marijuana dispensary in Orcutt, to the 30,000 plants found near the origins of the Los Padres fire in August, to the recent Santa Maria arrest […]
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How do you feel about Obama not increasing the cost of living adjustment for Social Security?
Will Moeller unemployed “I guess it really depends on what was stipulated in the Social Security agreement between the government and the people.” Garrett Reim student “I think it’s fair. If there’s deflation, you can’t increase the payments, and the nation is pinched for cash—though it still is unfortunate.” Cristina Gonzalez program manager “Given our […]
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Federal contracting made easy
Female small-business owners can learn how to take advantage of federal contracting opportunities thanks to a new online U.S. Small Business Administration training course. The free tutorial, Winning Federal Contracts: A Guide for Women Entrepreneurs, is part of a government-wide initiative to promote opportunities for women-owned businesses in the area of government contracting. It’s designed […]
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Learn about neuromuscular dentistry
Suffering from chronic headaches? Dizziness? Clicking jaws? They could all be signs and symptoms of a neuromuscular imbalance. Dentist John Orchard is launching a campaign to bring awareness to neuromuscular dentistry and the health benefits it can bring to sufferers of a poor bite. He encourages the public to visit his practice and learn […]
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School supplier moves
School supply store Anything Educational is moving to 1930 S. Broadway from 1545 Stowell Center Plaza, where it’s been located for the past nine years. The shop specializes in wholesale school supplies, office supplies, and stationery. Owner Marc Canigiula has made life easier on teachers and parents since he opened it, donating thousands of […]
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Fitness club opens in Nipomo
Offering an alternative to traditional fitness centers, national chain Snap Fitness will be celebrating its grand opening in Nipomo on Oct. 24. Visitors will be treated to free gifts and food, and the event promises fun for kids as well, with a bounce house and other activities. The club will also hold a drawing […]
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Political Watch 10-22
• Etta Waterfield, Republican candidate for California’s 33rd District Assembly, has added some more endorsements to her list. Earlier this month, the Santa Maria businesswoman received political support from State Sen. Tony Strickland (R-Thousand Oaks) and Lew Uhler of the National Tax Limitation Committee. For more information about Waterfield’s campaign, including a full list of […]