Some business owners simply slap a catchy moniker on their establishments, while others consider the choice with mathematical precision. For one Nipomo-area restaurateur, however, the two approaches collided, giving rise to a neighborhood gathering place with an unforgettable name: Pi-Whole Pizzeria. “How do I explain?” chuckled Phil Silver, owner of Pi-Whole Pizzeria. “My son said […]
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Santa Maria’s hit-and-run dilemma
It’s 6:30 p.m. on a Friday evening on Main Street. A woman driving a sedan pulls a sharp U-turn in front of a group of 14 Santa Maria Police Department officers and various onlookers. She speeds off down Pine Street with orange safety cones lodged in the car’s wheel-well, and a patrol car soon tracks […]
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What do you think of the Santa Maria Sun?
Briana MacLaren manager “I think it’s fabulous.” Bob Foster retired “I think it’s a good paper, and it’s very informative.” Stephen Whitham cashier “I think it’s a pretty cool paper. It gives us a broader view of our local news.” [image-4] Laura Ochoa manager “I don’t read the Sun, or any paper at all.”
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Learning
THE CITY OF LOMPOC Parks, Recreation, and Urban Forestry Department presents a “Creative Photo Album/Card Making Class” on March 20 from 6 to 10 p.m. at the Lompoc Valley Community Center, Lompoc. Cost is $10. Info: 875-8100. THE LIGIA DANTES FOUNDATION offers “Inquiry: A Spiritual Deepening Process” with Dantes on March 21 from 10 a.m. […]
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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 Santa […]
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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 Communion […]
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Farmers 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 vegetables. […]
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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 and Pre-Diabetes Nutrition” class March 19 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the clinic. Cost is $8. The clinic is located at 1225 North H St., Lompoc. Info: 737-8700. MARIAN MEDICAL CENTER presents a “Smart Eating for Kids and Teens” class meeting the first Monday of each month this year […]
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Art
THE LOMPOC PUBLIC LIBRARY SYSTEM presents in its Grossman Gallery the Lompoc Unified School District Youth Art Month exhibit for the month of March. See it at 501 E. North Ave., Lompoc. Info: 875-8775. TRANSITIONS-MENTAL HEALTH ASSOCIATION and the Healing Arts Council of Santa Barbara County are accepting art entries from locals suffering from mental […]
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Recreation
THE CABRILLO HIGH SCHOOL AQUARIUM is open to the public on March 19 from 7 to 9 p.m. at the high school, 4350 Constellation Road, Lompoc. Info: 742-2888 or cabrilloaquarium.org. THE GUADALUPE DUNES CENTER presents a “Guadalupe City Walk and Talk” on March 21 at 10 a.m., meeting at the Dunes Center, 1055 Guadalupe St., […]
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Kids & Family
ONGOING LA LECHE LEAGUE SANTA MARIA offers pregnant and nursing moms free breastfeeding support and information the third Wednesday of each month. Info: 734-9895 or 938-0789. THE LITTLE VILLAGE offers a daily enrichment program for kids ages 3 to 6 during the summer and fall. Activities include arts and crafts, baking, music, gardening, and creative […]