In 2005, Santa Maria resident Melissa’s* daughter, Stephanie*, was a happy and healthy 16-year-old. She went to school, hung out with friends, and spent time with her family. “She was always a happy-go-lucky child. She was always very spirited,” Melissa said of her daughter. All of that began to change when a relative moved in, […]
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What’s the last thing you ordered online?
Leo Flores donation attendant “Nothing. I don’t like computers, because too much weird stuff happens on those things.” Liz Galvez homemaker “Clothes for my kids from Old Navy. There’s better sales online.” Jose Galvan VTC Enterprises “A PlayStation 3 Skate 2 video game for my son’s birthday.” Jasmine Pearson student “Pokemon FireRed version for my […]
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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 presents its “Weight Management Strategies” class on Feb. 26 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Cost is $15, refunded if all three classes are completed. 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 […]
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Art
ALLAN HANCOCK COLLEGE presents a student art show, showing through Feb. 27 in the Ann Foxworthy Gallery, Allan Hancock College, 800 S. College, Santa Maria. Info: 922-6966, Ext. 3252. THE SANTA MARIA PUBLIC LIBRARY presents the art exhibit, A Window into Argentine Palettes, featuring the works of 11 Argentine artists through Feb. 27 at the […]
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Learning
MARIAN MEDICAL CENTER presents a “Healthy for Life” Nutrition Workshop is Feb. 26 and March 5 at the Marian Medical Center, Room A, Santa Maria. Info: 739-3578. THE PARKINSON’S SUPPORT GROUP OF SANTA MARIA meets at 1 p.m. on Feb. 26 at Grace Baptist Church, 605 E. McCoy Lane, Santa Maria. Info: 937-7776 or 925-0266. […]
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Recreation
THE LUIS OASIS SENIOR CENTER holds floral design classes Feb. 26 at 6 p.m. Painters and ceramists meet Feb. 27 at 9 a.m. A free presentation by the Alzheimer’s Association is Feb. 27 at 10 a.m. A free presentation by Home Instead is an hour later at 11 a.m. A faceting and silversmithing class is […]
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Kids & Family
THE SANTA MARIA PUBLIC LIBRARY presents “Wish Upon a Star Story Time” for ages 3 to 5 on Wednesdays at 12:30 p.m. and Thursdays at 10:30 a.m. through Feb. 26 at the Santa Maria Public Library, 421 S. McClelland St., Santa Maria. Reservations required. The Traveling Lantern Theatre Company presents Robin Hood for kids ages […]
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Dance Lessons
WORTH THE DRIVE SLO SWING DANCING offers swing lessons on Feb. 27 at 7 p.m. for beginners, followed by a dance at 8 p.m. at the Grange Hall, 2880 Broad St., SLO. Cost is $5. Info: sloswing.com or 543-0639. ONGOING EVERYBODY CAN DANCE offers classes in ballet dance for ages 3 to adult. Call for […]