THE BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB OF SANTA MARIA VALLEY and the Mexican Ladies Social Club present the Annual Little Sister Contest Feb. 12 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the club, 901 North Railroad Ave., Santa Maria. Info: 922-7163 or bgcsmv.org. THE SANTA MARIA ANIMAL SHELTER holds a “Share the Love” adoption and fundraising event, […]
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Nestor Alvarez
It doesn’t matter where on the soccer field 17-year-old Nestor Alvarez plays: offense, defense, even goalkeeper. Alvarez is, according to Santa Maria High School soccer coach Al Garcia, “tearing it up.” “He’s our second-most productive offensive player, but he can play just about anywhere,” Garcia said. The coach recounted a recent match in which Alvarez […]
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The Elk’s Rodeo wants you ready to ride
Believe it or not: The Elk’s Rodeo is right around the corner, and organizers are looking for a few good flag carriers. Sponsor flags recognize official rodeo supporters, and someone’s got to carry them. On horseback. Tryouts are scheduled for 9 a.m. on March 14 at the Elk’s event center in Santa Maria. Contestants must […]
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State of success
Three years ago, Pioneer Valley High School didn’t have a girls’ wrestling team. If a girl wanted to wrestle, she had to compete with the boys. Last month, Coach Justin Magdaleno and the Pioneer Valley girls’ wrestling team won the state championship. Well, technically, they won the California Girls Invitational. Girls’ wrestling hasn’t been certified […]
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Learn more about your best health
The “Get to know vegetarianism” article in the Jan. 22 issue of the Sun was a good introduction to the “Healthy Lifestyle Education and Support Program” that we are conducting at the Hungry Palate Restaurant in Santa Maria every Sunday, 6 to 8 p.m. Best health comes from an optimal plant-based diet. We are covering […]
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Hold these athletes accountable
Barry Bonds is again in the news. All indications are that he will be found to have used steroids and then lied about it. My Olympic heroine, Marion Jones, did exactly this, resulting in the loss of all her medals and her going to jail for six months. I suggest baseball’s Barry Bonds be punished […]
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Meet our many universal entitlements
Our Democrat Congress and president have on their agenda universal health care for all. I commend them on this effort. It is a good start, but it does not go far enough. Consider, how often does one go to a medical doctor or a hospital? Does one go once a month? Once a week? Once […]
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Support the lesser of two evils
Christina Renfroe’s letter (“Every human life has value,” Jan. 22) is a fine example of the left-leaning media’s influence on people who do not take the time to research issues for themselves. A simple example of this misinformation is the fact that F-16s (even with Israeli modifications) are classified as fighters, not bombers as Ms. […]
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In-the-mood food
Holidays have long been associated with food and drink, necessities that transform into hedonistic pleasures at certain, festive times of the year. With Valentine’s Day looming, lovers everywhere are combing cookbooks and menus searching for just the right treats to set a romantic mood. For those who harbor a powerful sweet tooth, whipped cream, decadent […]
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Arts Briefs
Students meet Peter and the Wolf Fourth grade students will get an introduction to the Santa Maria Philharmonic Society with a free concert of Prokofiev’s Peter and the Wolf played by the full orchestra. Led by maestro John Farrer, the concert will take place at 9 a.m. and 10:15 a.m. on Feb. 17 at Calvary […]
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You gotta have hearts
Happy Valentine’s Day! Who doesn’t want to hear those words, accompanied by a heart-shaped box of chocolate, a bouquet of flowers (preferably roses), and a card covered in hearts and flowers (preferably roses)? I know that men, in particular, go nuts this time of year, trying to figure out what the perfect Valentine’s Day gift […]
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Divine comedy comes to Santa Maria Civic Theatre
The work of beloved playwright Neil Simon returns to the Santa Maria Civic Theatre with God’s Favorite. Simon’s small-ensemble casts and intimate settings are perfectly suited to the civic theater stage, and SMCT’s list of past productions is full of them. Simon penned such hit Broadway comedies as Barefoot in the Park, The Odd Couple, […]