WORTH THE DRIVE THE CITY OF PISMO BEACH Recreation Division Community Development Department presents dance lessons in salsa and Latin American dance, ballroom dance, hula and ori, and tap dance are offered weekly through August at the Pismo and Shell Beach Veteran’s Halls. Cost is $5 to $10 per class, and $20 to $40 […]
Dance Lessons
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Stage
PCPA THEATERFEST presents its production of Distracted by Lisa Loomer Aug. 28 through Sept. 20 at the Severson Theatre, 800 S. College Drive, Santa Maria. Cost is $26.25 to $28.25. Info: 922-8313 or pcpa.org. WORTH THE DRIVE THE SAN LUIS OBISPO LITTLE THEATRE presents its production of The Clean House by Sarah Ruhl […]
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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 CLUB 805, AKA STINKY’S BAR & GRILL: 2430 South Broadway, 614-9316. DJ Davey D Saturday nights. THE COACHMAN: 1531 S. Broadway, 922-5556. Thursday through Saturday: DJ from […]
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Concerts
THE SANTA MARIA PHILHARMONIC SOCIETY and Santa Maria Town Center East present musical entertainment by the Burnished Brass Quartet on Aug. 30 from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Santa Maria Town Center’s Center Court, Broadway and Main, Santa Maria. Info: 925-0412. WORTH THE DRIVE YOGA SOUP presents Ecstatic Kirtan with Guara Vani, […]
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Special Events
THE NIPOMO RECREATION ASSOCIATION presents the Nipomo Summer Jamboree featuring an 18-hole golf tournament, marathon, 5K race, tennis exhibition, crafts, displays, booths, youth activities, and live entertainment on Aug. 29 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Trilogy Central Coast and the Monarch Dunes at the Woodlands of Nipomo. Info: nipomojamboree.com or 929-5437. THE […]
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Feel at home
An oasis of high-test coffees and wholesome eats, Café Monet has been serving Santa Maria for nearly 20 years. Beloved for its relaxed atmosphere and affable staff, the café entered a fresh era when new owners took over in February 2009. Six months after buying Café Monet, Katie and Rick Renaud have proved their […]
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All drivers should be seriously insured
Today we were driving 50 on Orcutt Road in the country when a motorcyclist with a short-sleeved T zoomed past us at twice that speed. When he has an “accident,” who will pay the medical bills? The answer is we, the sane, responsible people. The Arroyo Grande council noted that when people riding the […]
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Don’t compromise on health care
I’m a disabled vet with a public health-care program, and I’m happy. My mother felt secure with Medicare and a supplemental insurance. Now, Congress wants to give all Americans an option to buy public insurance at a rate they can afford—creating competition with the for-profits, who have been declining care for decades and killing […]
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‘Satire’ wasn’t very funny
When I read Jamie Ford’s letter advocating the dismantling of the veterans’ health care system (“Do veterans deserve socialist health care?” July 30), it certainly sounded to me like a position of advocacy and not a satire (as stated in “In support of the Veterans Administration,” Aug. 13). Maybe he should do as a […]
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No socialism for American medical reform
We have the best medicine in the world because the American free-enterprise capitalist system developed it. Let’s not ruin it with socialism. Medicare is a good example of what not to do. It costs too much, seniors older than 75 like ourselves are forced to use it, we are forced to pay for it […]
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Get a GED to succeed
Beginning Sept. 1, Allan Hancock College is offering free General Education Development (GED) preparation classes to students who haven’t yet received their high school diplomas. GED classes help prepare students to take the GED exam and are self-paced, in a personalized learning environment. Counselors are available to help students develop an individual educational plan. […]
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Santa Maria now offers a Minami after-school program
Working parents have a new place to send their children after school: the Minami Community Center. Developed by the Santa Maria Recreation and Parks Department, the Minami After School Time program is open to children ages 6 to 12 and runs 2:30 to 5:30 p.m. during regular Santa Maria Bonita school days and noon […]
