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 […]
Art
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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 […]
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Stage
THE CITY OF SANTA MARIA Recreation and Parks Department presents magician/comedian Mark Collier performing Oct. 15 at 7 p.m. at the Santa Maria Public Library, Shepard Hall, 421 South McClelland St., Santa Maria. Info: 925-0951, Ext. 414. A comedy night featuring Edwin San Juan and Shaun Latham is Oct. 16 at 7 p.m. at the […]
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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: 2430 South Broadway, […]
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Concerts
THE SANTA MARIA PHILHARMONIC SOCIETY presents a concert by the Central Coast Strings on Oct. 18 from 2 to 4 p.m. at Santa Maria Town Center East, Center Court, Santa Maria. Info: 925-0412 or santamariaphilharmonic.org. WORTH THE DRIVE BILL HARLEY performs live and in concert on Oct. 16 at 7 p.m. at the Spanos Theatre, […]
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Special Events
THE SANTA MARIA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE holds a Chamber Mixer event on Oct. 15 from 5 to 7 p.m. at Santa Maria Harley Davidson, 2022 Preisker Lane, Santa Maria. Info: 928-3668 or santamariaharley.com. THE ORCUTT LIONS CLUB presents a “Halloween Cook Your Own Dinner” event on Oct. 16 at 5:30 p.m. at the Orcutt Lions […]
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Cancer Center welcomes specialist
The Cancer Center of Santa Barbara has hired a new specialist for its medical team, Dr. Alan Bryce, who will work with mid-county cancer patients from the center’s Solvang offices. For more information, visit the Cancer Center of Santa Barbara website at ccasb.org. m Biz Briefs is compiled by Staff Writer Jeremy Thomas. Information should […]
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Expo helps disabled locals join workforce
October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month, and for the second consecutive year, city and county organizations that serve the disabled are showcasing employment opportunities in Northern Santa Barbara County. Aimed at adults ages 18 and up, the Santa Maria Opportunities Expo takes place Oct. 22 from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the Veteran’s Memorial […]
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Trilogy receives green award
The California Energy Commission announced it will honor homebuilder Trilogy Central Coast with its 2009 Platinum Award for energy efficiency on Oct. 17. The award will be presented to Trilogy by Shea Homes at the Go Solar celebration at the Monarch Club. The public is invited to attend the free event from noon to 3 […]