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Health

SANSUM CLINIC offers a “Cholesterol Management” class on April 2 from noon to 1:30 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 from […]

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Art

ALLAN HANCOCK COLLEGE, the city of Lompoc, and Lompoc Mural Society present a dedication ceremony for the Community Canvas mural The Character by Gabriel Delgadillo, an Allan Hancock College student, on March 27 at 2 p.m. at the intersection of Chestnut Avenue and North H Street in Lompoc. Info: 922-6966, Ext. 3705. THE LOMPOC VALLEY […]

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Learning

THE PARKINSON’S SUPPORT GROUP OF SANTA MARIA features a speech therapist speaking about Parkinson’s on March 26 at 1 p.m. at Grace Baptist Church, 605 E. McCoy Lane, Santa Maria. Info: 937-7776 or 925-0266. THE SANTA BARBARA COUNTY ANIMAL CARE FOUNDATION presents a full-day workshop titled “It’s Raining Cats and Dogs,” featuring information on pet […]

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Recreation

THE PISMO NATURE CENTER presents a “Native Plant Gardens and Oceano Lagoon” walk on March 27 at 9:30 a.m. at the Nature Center, Oceano Campground. Info: 772-2694. ONGOING A MEN’S AND WOMEN’S BEACH FLAG FOOTBALL LEAGUE with four-on-four teams, no contact, is every Sunday at the beach in front of the Sandcastle Inn, Pismo Beach. […]

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Kids & Family

THE SANTA MARIA TOWN CENTER welcomes all to visit the Easter Bunny, who hops into the Town Center March 28 through April 11 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. during the week, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturdays, and noon to 6 p.m. on Sundays at the Town Center, Main and Broadway, Santa Maria. […]

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Dance Lessons

NIPOMO DANCE features free dance classes for the month of March. Info: nipomorecreation.org or 929-5437. 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 […]

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Stage

PCPA THEATERFEST holds auditions for seven boys and four girls, ages 7 to 15, for its production of The Music Man. Auditions are on March 28 from 9 a.m. to noon at the Columbia Business Center, room 18, 900 E. Stowell, Santa Maria. Info: 928-7731, Ext. 3100. THE SKY WORLD POETRY SERIES presents an open […]

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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 PHILHARMONIC SOCIETY presents a concert featuring Café Musique on March 29 from 2-4 p.m. at the Center Court of the Santa Maria Town Center, Main and Broadway, Santa Maria. Info: 925-0412. CENTRAL CITY SWING, directed by Bob Swayze, presents a big band jazz spring concert on March 31 at 7:30 p.m. at […]

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Special Events

TIP-A-COP 2009 features officers from Northern Santa Barbara County law enforcement agencies waiting tables to benefit Special Olympics on March 26 from 5 to 9 p.m. at Pepper Garcia’s Restaurant, Santa Maria Airport, Santa Maria. Info: 928-3781, Ext. 7672, or torchrun.net. THE AGAPE HEALTH AND FITNESS CLUB presents a grand opening ceremony showcasing the club’s […]

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Who will tell our stories?

“If you must tell me your opinions, tell me what you believe in. I have plenty of doubts of my own.” —Goethe   We have tangible and financial needs, but more important than those is the essential and ineffable impact for good we aspire to have in this community. We believe the art of theater […]

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Improve your game

Saint Joseph High School basketball coaches Ron Barba and Ed Torres will instruct 3rd through 8th grade boys and girls on offensive and defensive hoop skills at the school gym on March 30. The cost of attending the clinic is $25, with girls’ drills from 6 to 7:30 p.m., and boys’ from 7:30 to 9 […]

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