FRIDAY, OCT. 16 • The Santa Maria City/County Coalition for the Homeless has its regular meeting from 10 a.m. to noon at the Betteravia Government Center conference room, 511 East Lakeside Parkway. • The Lompoc City/County Coalition for the Homeless has its regular meeting from noon to 1 p.m. in the Board of Supervisors Conference […]
Community Notebook 10-15
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The race is on
[image-2] It seems like just yesterday Santa Barbara County residents were waiting to see who would replace the retiring Brooks Firestone as 3rd District Supervisor. And now, a little more than a year later, the race to replace 5th District Supervisor Joe Centeno—set to retire in 2010—is well underway. The election is set for […]
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Buddhist Church celebrates longevity
On Oct. 17, the Buddhist Church will be celebrating its centennial anniversary in Guadalupe at 1070 Olivera, starting at 10 a.m. with a group picture in front of the church, followed by a centennial service 30 minutes later. Bishop Koshin Ogui, who is coming from the Bay Area, will head the special service. “There will […]
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Santa Maria housing plan is up for discussion
The city of Santa Maria is in the process of updating the housing portion of the Santa Maria General Plan, and is seeking written comments from the public. This section of the plan includes the city’s policy for the development, maintenance, and improvement of housing within Santa Maria city limits. The proposed document also includes […]
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Santa Barbara County prepares for (swine) flu season
Earlier this month, the H1N1 virus—commonly referred to as the swine flu—claimed its first known victim in Santa Barbara County. According to a press release from the Santa Barbara County Public Health Department, the girl, whose name and age weren’t released, had suffered from a chronic medical condition prior to contracting the flu. In an […]
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Union Valley Parkway lawsuit may be dismissed
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 […]
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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 […]