José Angulo didn’t know it, but he was about to be named captain of the Allan Hancock College men’s tennis team. He’d come pretty far from his early days as an athlete. In fact, he didn’t have any early days as an athlete. In high school, the Orcutt resident broke his hand during his freshman […]
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Celebrate Burgundy’s famous grape
Once again, Central Coast vintners prepare to roll out the red carpet for wine lovers, especially those who favor Pinot Noir above all other varietals. On March 6 and 7, the World of Pinot Noir unfolds at the Cliffs Resort in Shell Beach and offers a dazzling array of tastings, seminars, winemaker dinners, and panel […]
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Shadow of a drought
Californians have a love-hate relationship with rain: Too much, and we’re taking bets on which McMansion will fall down a cliff. Too little, and we’re worrying which golden hillside will burst into flames next. With recent reports of a statewide drought and Los Angeles facing water rationing for the first time in its history, it’s […]
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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 Market
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 Feb. 19 and 26 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Cost is $15, refunded if all three classes are completed. A “Diabetes and Pre-Diabetes Nutrition” class is Feb. 19 from noon to 1:30 p.m. Cost is $8. The clinic is located at 1225 North H St., Lompoc. Info: […]
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Art
THE SANTA BARBARA COUNTY ARTS COMMISSION presents the exhibit Visual Inquiry: Mixed Media, Feb. 23 through May 22 at the Betteravia Government Center, 511 E. Lakeside Parkway, Santa Maria. An opening reception is Feb. 25 from 4 to 6 p.m. Info: 568-3994. ALLAN HANCOCK COLLEGE presents a student art show, showing through Feb. 27 in […]
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Learning
MARIAN MEDICAL CENTER presents a “Healthy for Life” Nutrition Workshop is Feb. 19, 26, and March 5 at the Marian Medical Center, Room A, Santa Maria. Info: 739-3578. THE LIGIA DANTES FOUNDATION presents “Wisdom and Discipline” with Dantes on Feb. 21 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in Nipomo. Info: 343-2582 or ligiadantesfoundation.org. THE MINERVA CLUB […]
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Recreation
THE LUIS OASIS SENIOR CENTER holds floral design classes Feb. 19 and 26 at 6 p.m. “Commodities—Free Groceries Handouts” is Feb. 19 at 9:30 a.m. A painters and ceramics class is Feb. 20 at 9 a.m. A faceting and silversmithing class is Feb. 20 and 23 at 1 p.m. A line dancing class is Feb. […]
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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 […]