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Superb squash

Wearing bright hues of yellow, green, or sun-struck orange, the gourds, pumpkins, and winter squash of autumn set the tone for the colorful season ahead. As sure as baseball comes to an end and leaves tumble to the ground, these rotund fruits—potent symbols of harvest bounty everywhere they grow—make their way into our soups, dinners, […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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Farmer’s 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 […]

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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 essentials class Oct. 8 from noon to 1:30 p.m. at the clinic. Cost is $10. A macular degeneration class is Oct. 13 from 10 to 11:30 a.m. 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 […]

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Art

FREE ART CLASSES are offered for elementary school aged kids through adults on Oct. 10 at 10 a.m., 11 a.m., and noon at Bethany Church, 4849 Bethany Lane, Orcutt. Info: lindablevins.com or 929-0683.   THE GUADALUPE CULTURAL ARTS AND EDUCATION CENTER presents the exhibition “Re-hacer/Des-echos 2009” featuring the work of Juan Manuel Perez Salazar through […]

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Learning

COMMUNITY PARTNERS IN CARING present a Volunteer Orientation and Training on Oct. 9 from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the United Way Building, 1660 S. Broadway, Santa Maria. Info: 925-8000 or community@partnersincaring.org.   THE AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF UNIVERSITY WOMEN, Santa Maria branch, holds its monthly meeting with the topic “Understanding Today’s Finances” on Oct. […]

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Recreation

THE DUNES CENTER presents its third annual Coreopsis Cup golf tournament on Oct. 9 with a shotgun start at noon at the Monarch Dunes Golf Course in Nipomo. Info: 343-2455, Ext. 201.   WORTH THE DRIVE   THE CITY OF PISMO BEACH Recreation Division Community Development Department presents a “Standup Paddle Boarding Class” Oct. 17, […]

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Kids & Family

THE NIPOMO SWAPMEET holds a Halloween Bucks Giveaway for kids on Oct. 11, 18, and 25 at noon at the Swapmeet in Nipomo. Cost is $3. Info: 929-7000.   THE BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB presents Youth Basketball League Sing-Ups on Oct. 23 from 9 a.m. to noon at the club, 901 N. Railroad, Santa Maria. […]

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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 […]

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Stage

ALLAN HANCOCK COLLEGE Dance Department presents Dimensions in Dance, featuring 11 original dances performed and choreographed by faculty and students in various styles Oct. 14 through 17 at 7 p.m. and Oct. 18 at 2 p.m. at the Marian Theatre, Allan Hancock College, 800 S. College Ave., Santa Maria. Cost is $12 to $15. Info: […]

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