LIFE TIME MARTIAL ARTS holds a belt rank testing on June 27 from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in the Center Court of the Santa Maria Town Center, Santa Maria. Info: 928-5681. THE CITY OF SANTA MARIA RECREATION AND PARKS DEPARTMENT presents a ribbon cutting ceremony for the new Las Flores Ranch Park on June […]
Recreation
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Kids & Family
THE PISMO BEACH YOUTH THEATER presents a musical theater production class for kids, featuring a production of High School Musical, running June 30 through Aug. 7 from 1 to 4 p.m. at the temple, 1501 E Alvin Ave., Santa Maria. Info: 471-4976 or pismobeachyouththeater.com. THE SANTA MARIA RECREATION AND PARK DEPARTMENT offers an “Intro at […]
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Dance Lessons
THE EVERYBODY CAN DANCE BALLET STUDIO presents Summer Dance, featuring jazz, modern, character, ballet, and pointe classes for ages 8 through 14 June 29 through July 10 for Session II, and Session III Aug. 10 through 28, all from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday at the Everybody Can Dance studio, 800 S. […]
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Stage
WONHEART STUDIOS presents “A Disney Show for Kids,” featuring Gale McNeeley on June 28 at 3 p.m. at 127 W. Boone St., Santa Maria. Info: 714-1025. PCPA THEATERFEST presents its production of The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee through July 11 in the Marian Theatre, 800 S. College, Santa Maria. Cost is $29.25 to […]
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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 9 p.m. to […]
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Concerts
THE SANTA MARIA TOWN CENTER MALL hosts a concert featuring the Candle Light Strings on June 28 from 2 to 4 p.m. in the Center Court, Santa Maria Town Center, Santa Maria. Info: 925-0412 or georgem@impulse.net. THE LOMPOC MUSIC ASSOCIATION presents a concert featuring the Central Coast Choral Artists directed by David Hensley June 28 […]
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Special Events
WINNERS OF OFF-LEASH FREEDOM (WOOF) presents WoofStock at Waller, featuring off-leash fun and vendors on June 27 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Waller Park, Santa Maria. Info: 878-4010. ST. ANDREWS METHODIST CHURCH presents a “gourmet” spaghetti dinner, featuring a silent auction, bake sale, raffles, and live music by Coastal Voices on June 27 […]
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What is the best advice your father ever gave you?
Donna Pigeon and Avery retired/part-time police dispatcher “To be the best I can be, and to follow my heart.” Cassie Starr student “To always try.” Jesse Starr Student “Don’t ever give up.” Brian Starr A father “To treat everyone with respect.”
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Wine supports literacy
Buy wine and support the Central Coast Literacy Council. A wine auction to benefit the nonprofit will run from 4 to 7 p.m. on June 20 at 3940 Dominion Road in Santa Maria. The auction will include library wines from Cottonwood Canyon and McKeon-Phillips wineries. The event will include a six-course heavy appetizer menu prepared […]
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Raise your voice
Coastal Voices will hold a “gourmet” spaghetti dinner fundraiser on June 27 from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Fellowship Hall of St. Andrew United Methodist Church, 3945 S. Bradley Road, Santa Maria. Dinner will be by “Joy of Cooking,” with entertainment by Coastal Voices. There will also be special guests, a silent auction, a […]
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Take the tour
Join the members of the Los Padres Artist Guild for their seventh annual Studio and Garden Tour and Sale on June 20 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Guests will tour 10 of Santa Maria’s lush floral gardens, working studios, and spectacular yards with trees and ponds. Sixty guild artists will be at the studios, […]
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Insider information
Having lived in Lompoc for nearly 30 years, Gil and Vicki Andersen know a thing or two about the area. That retro storefront in Lompoc’s Old Towne? They know it. The way the light creates shadows at La Purisima Mission? They’ve seen it. And given that they’re artists, they don’t just look at things—they examine […]
