The fifth film in the vaquero series of documentaries produced by Susan Jensen and Paul Singer, Los Primeros—The First Vaqueros, will show at 6 p.m. on May 15 at the Santa Ynez Valley Historical Museum. Refreshments and a no-host bar will be available. The documentary will shed new light on why Santa Ynez boasts such […]
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Sanctuary! Sanctuary!
Some artists opt for planned chaos. Some like to make bold statements. Others, like San Francisco artist Lawrence Abrahamsen, choose to evoke a sense of calm, inviting viewers to become part of the creative experience. Abrahamsen’s Creating Sanctuary evokes sea, air, and landscapes to offer an atmosphere that conveys his physical energy while retaining a […]
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Sobering up
Claude Hooten is a disorderly alcoholic. Yup, I said it. OK, actually, he said it. And he doesn’t care who knows about it. In fact, he wants you to know about it. Because if you don’t, then he wasted months of reliving the ups and downs of his crazy drunken days as a radio disc […]
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You snooze, you lose
I have this one bad habit my poor wife has to deal with on a daily basis. No, I’m not talking about body odor or stomach gas, although she is forced to deal with that, too. I’ll come clean and admit it: I’m a snoozer. No, not a boozer (which exhibits some of the same […]
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Joe Nightingale turns 50
Calling all Eagles! On May 29, Joe Nightingale Elementary School will host its 50th birthday celebration from 3 to 7 p.m. at the school’s campus, 255 Winter Road, in Orcutt. All current and former students, staffers, and their families are invited to attend the free event. The celebration will begin with family activities, including campus […]
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And the Academy Award goes to …
The California Department of Education and Los Angeles County Office of Education recently named Lompoc’s Cabrillo High School an “Academy Award” winner for its Support Personnel Accountability Report Card. Every year, the state and regional education office recognize a handful of exemplary school counseling and student support programs by presenting them with the accolades. The […]
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United Way hires PR
The Northern Santa Barbara County United Way announced the hiring of Donna Polizzi to help the organization with fundraising and public relations. Polizzi boasts more than 20 years of experience in PR, advertising, media buying, commercial production, and event marketing. She’s a 22-year resident of the Central Coast and lives in Orcutt with her husband […]
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Prevent a foreclosure
Homeowners who want to learn about alternatives to foreclosure are invited to attend a free foreclosure prevention seminar put on by the People’s Self-Help Housing Corporation in Santa Maria on May 20. The bi-lingual workshop takes place at 6:30 p.m. in the Community Building at Los Adobes de Maria II, 1148 W. Boone St. Brian […]
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Grants are available for social services
The Santa Barbara Foundation announced the creation of a new fund to provide grants for food, shelter, and medical care assistance to nonprofit groups in the community. The Community Economic Recovery Fund will award grants of up to $50,000 in emergency relief for established organizations that assess needs and provide basic services to people who’ve […]
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Kids get a day at Nipomo Park
Children can enjoy a free day of pony rides, bounce houses, community booths, live entertainment, and a petting zoo at Nipomo Recreation Association’s annual Kids Day event on May 16. The fun takes place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Nipomo Community Park. Other entertainment includes a magic show, Little Bits Preschool, Spirit […]
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Stop the teen pregnancy epidemic
A recent issue of the Pediatrics journal found that teens who take virginity pledges are just as likely to have sex as those who do not take the pledge. Also, they are less likely to use condoms or other forms of contraception, thus resulting in unwanted teen pregnancy, which is an epidemic in Santa Maria. […]
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Read about finance
The time is deliciously ripe for genuine political unity and perhaps even a shot at reasonable equity for the tattered, beleaguered, ever-shrinking, working middle class. First, the large segment of the populace that has apparently been living in monastic seclusion on an eight-year camping trip in remote Absurdistan needs to be welcomed back into the […]
