THE SANTA MARIA PUBLIC LIBRARY presents a demonstration of Ukrainian Easter egg art by local artist Beth Ostapiuk on April 4 from noon to 3 p.m. at the Santa Maria Public Library’s Shepard Hall, Santa Maria. Info: 925-0951, Ext. 117. TRANSITIONS-MENTAL HEALTH ASSOCIATION and the Healing Arts Council of Santa Barbara County are accepting art […]
Art
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Learning
HEALTH CARE FOR ALL presents Peter Conn speaking about health care reform on April 5 at noon at the Valley of the Flowers United Church of Christ, 3346 Constellation Road, Vandenberg Village. Info: 733-333 or healthcareforall.org. THE WORKFORCE RESOURCE CENTER presents a “Winning at Interviewing for Employers” class on April 7 from 8 a.m. to […]
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Recreation
THE CITY OF LOMPOC PARKS, RECREATION, AND URBAN FORESTRY DEPARTMENT presents a Photo Album Making Workshop on April 4 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., 1 to 5 p.m., or 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Lompoc Valley Community Center, Lompoc. Cost is $10 for four hours, $25 for an all-day session with lunch. […]
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Kids & Family
THE CITY OF SANTA MARIA RECREATION AND PARKS DEPARTMENT, along with People for Leisure and Youth, Inc., host a Family Fun Night titled “Visions for the Sea” on April 2 at 6:30 p.m. at Veterans Memorial Community Center, 313 West Tunnell St., Santa Maria. Info: 925-0951, Ext. 268. THE SANTA MARIA TOWN CENTER welcomes all […]
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Dance Lessons
ONGOING EVERYBODY CAN DANCE offers classes in ballet dance for ages 3 to adult. Call for schedules. Boys and men receive full scholarships. The studio is located at 800 S. Broadway. Info: 937-6753. THE DANCE STUDIO offers dance classes in Santa Maria and Nipomo in Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Hip Hop, Acrobatics, and Dance Team. Info: […]
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Stage
PCPA THEATERFEST presents its production of Les Miserables April 9 through May 10 at the Marian Theatre, 800 S. College, Santa Maria. Cost is $33 to $35. Info: pcpa.org. THE ST. JOHN NEUMANN CATHOLIC CHURCH and the Spanish Youth Group “Anawim” present their production of La Via Dolorosa, with part 1 performed on April 9 […]
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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 RIGHETTI HIGH SCHOOL MARIMBA BAND AND BALLET FOLKLORICO present their annual Big Show! April 3 and 4 at 7:30 p.m. at the Ethel Pope Auditorium, 901 S. Broadway, Santa Maria. Info: 937-2051, Ext. 2716 or 2502. THE PACIFIC CHRISTIAN CENTER presents Run Kid Run, Wavorly, and A Current Affair in concert on April 4 […]
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Special Events
SANTA MARIA HARLEY DAVIDSON presents a bike night featuring music, food, and motorcycle events on April 2 at Harley-Davidson, 2022 Preisker Lane, Santa Maria. Info: 928-3668 or santamariaharley.com. THE CENTRAL COAST HOME EDUCATION CONFERENCE is April 4 at Grace Baptist Church, Santa Maria. Info: 938-7858 or srvnghanz@verizon.net. THE CENTRAL COAST GREENHOUSE GROWERS’ ASSOCIATION presents its […]
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Budget woes and California’s cuts: a history lesson
Caren Ray teaches social sciences at Santa Maria High School. Throughout her career, she’s taught that subject at the advanced placement and honors level, as well as to learning-handicapped students. She’s currently working on her administrative credential. She’s on track to have her master’s degree completed in July. She also recently received a pink slip. […]
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What’s your favorite magazine?
Michael Conley Albertsons meat cutter “Photo Ad, because I’m always looking for bargains on off-road vehicles.” Shawn Jones Jensen’s assistant manager “Consumer Reports, because I like to know what the best products are.” Deb Reynolds waitress “People magazine, because it has a lot of variety.” Garrett Alford waiter “Skateboard magazines, because I love to skateboard.”
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Learn all about nursing
Nursing will take center stage during a career workshop scheduled for March 31 at Allan Hancock College’s Santa Maria campus. From 3 to 5 p.m., the college’s health and nursing program directors will meet with potential students interested in the college’s nursing assistant, registered nursing, and licensed vocational nursing programs. The directors will provide information […]