In what’s sure to be the most hyped regular season football game of the year, the St. Joseph Knights and the Pioneer Valley Panthers will take the field at Jay Will Stadium on Oct. 23. No matter the outcome, one thing is for certain: Only one of them will leave undefeated and positioned in the […]
It’s the Big One
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Anakela Francisco
Sophomore Anakela Francisco, who plays women’s volleyball for Allan Hancock College, may not save lives, but every game she saves her team from their opponent’s ominous spikes. She’s ranked third in the Western State Conference—fourth in the state—with an impressive 268 digs. Despite her obvious talent, Francisco didn’t always have her eyes set on the […]
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Game wardens are vital professionals
This is in reference to the Santa Maria Sun commentary titled “The Thin Green Dollar” (Oct. 8), written by Ed Apalategui. As a new volunteer hunter safety instructor with the California Department of Fish and Game and sportsman (hunter and fisherman) for more than 40 years throughout the United States and overseas, I am impressed […]
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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 Market
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 vegetables. […]
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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 and St. […]
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Health
MARIAN MEDICAL CENTER offers an Alzheimer’s lecture on Oct. 22 from 1 to 3 p.m. at the center. An “Asthma” class is Oct. 27 from 10 to 11:30 a.m. at the center. A “COPD” class is Oct. 28 from 2 to 3:30 p.m. at the center. A “Smart Eating for Kids and Teens” class meets […]
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Art
THE SANTA MARIA PUBLIC LIBRARY presents an exhibit featuring selections from the Autumn Arts Grapes and Grains Festival through Oct. 30 at the Santa Maria Public Library, Shepard Hall, 421 South McClelland St., Santa Maria. Info: 925-0994, Ext. 117 or dhildinger@ci.santa-maria.ca.us. COFFEE AND COMPANY’S Lucman Gallery features the works of local artist Robert Hoebel through […]
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Learning
THE SANTA MARIA PUBLIC LIBRARY presents “Community Reads: Book Discussion of Little Heathens by Mildred Kalish” Oct. 22 at 3 p.m. at the Santa Maria Public Library Shephard Hall, 421 S McClelland St., Santa Maria. A “Community Reads” event featuring “Little Heathens: Hard Times and High Spirits on an Iowa Farm during the Great Depression” […]
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Recreation
THE LA PURISIMA MISSION presents “Village Days” featuring live demonstrations of ancient Chumash life Oct. 24 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the La Purisima Mission, 2295 Purisima Road, Lompoc. Info: lapurisimamission.org. THE SANTA MARIA VALLEY YMCA holds registration for Adult Arena Soccer in several divisions with the deadline Jan. 14. Cost is $400 […]
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Kids & Family
THE CITY OF SANTA MARIA Recreation and Parks Department presents “Spooktacular Hallowe’en Parties” Oct. 22 in Santa Maria. Info: 925-0951, Ext. 414. THE SANTA MARIA PUBLIC LIBRARY Children’s Room presents “Totally Terrifying” featuring scary stories for ages 7 and up on Oct. 22 at 7 p.m. at the Santa Maria Public Library, 421 S. McClelland, […]