The city of Santa Maria has reached a settlement with local nonprofit Orcutt Citizens for Better Environment over a lawsuit contesting the extension of Union Valley Parkway through the Orcutt area. Santa Maria’s Senior Assistant City Attorney Wendy Stockton told the Sun the settlement has been “completed from the city’s end” and approved by Mayor […]
Union Valley Parkway lawsuit may be dismissed
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Delta II rocket carrying imaging satellite launched from Vandenberg Air Force Base
Roaring off into clear, blue skies, a Delta II rocket successfully launched from Vandenberg Air Force Base on Oct. 8, carrying an advanced Earth imaging satellite into polar orbit. “There really is nothing quite as exciting as seeing one of these powerful little rockets jump off the pad,” 30th Space Wing commander Col. David Buck […]
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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 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 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
SANSUM CLINIC offers a diabetes and pre-diabetes nutrition class is Oct. 15 from noon to 1:30 p.m. at the clinic. Cost is $10. The clinic is located at 1225 North H St., Lompoc. Info: 737-8700. THE SANTA BARBARA COUNTY EDUCATION OFFICE offers a preschool health fair featuring free health screenings on Oct. 16 at the […]
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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. THE GUADALUPE CULTURAL ARTS AND EDUCATION CENTER presents the exhibition “Re-hacer/Des-echos 2009” featuring the […]
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Learning
THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF WOMEN IN CONSTRUCTION Central Coast Chapter presents Barbara J. Jackson, Ph.D. and her lecture “Transformation of an Industry—Inventing the Future from the Future” on Oct. 20 at 6:15 p.m. at the Historic Santa Maria Inn, Broadway, Santa Maria. Info: 369-0009 or wendi.patterson@unitedwestaff.com. SB CAN presents a sustainability forum titled “Visioning a […]
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Recreation
WORTH THE DRIVE THE CITY OF PISMO BEACH Recreation Division Community Development Department presents a “Standup Paddle Boarding Class” Oct. 17, Nov. 7 or 17, and Dec. 5 or 19 from 9 to 11 a.m. at Margo Dodd Park, Shell Beach. Cost is $125. A “Yoga for Back Strength” class is Oct. 21 through Dec. […]
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Kids & Family
THE CITY OF SANTA MARIA Recreation and Parks Department hosts a fiesta event on Oct. 17 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Boys and Girls Club of Santa Maria, 901 N. Railroad, Santa Maria. “Spooktacular Hallowe’en Parties” are presented by the city Oct. 21 and 22 in Santa Maria. Info: 925-0951, Ext. 414. […]
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Dance Lessons
THE CITY OF SANT MARIA Recreation and Parks Department presents a “Cardio Dance Fusion” class Tuesdays from 6 to 7:15 p.m. through Oct. 27 at the Elwin Mussell Center, 510 East Park Ave., Santa Maria. Cost is $33.50, $27 for city residents. Info: 925-0951, Ext. 264, or ci.santa-maria.ca.us. WORTH THE DRIVE THE CITY OF PISMO […]