THE SANTA BARBARA COUNTY ARTS COMMISSION presents “The Essential Worker,” featuring pictures by 10 area photographers, Mondays through Fridays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. through Feb. 13 at the Betteravia Government Center, 511 E Lakeside, Santa Maria. Info: 568-3994. THE SANTA MARIA PUBLIC LIBRARY presents the art exhibit, A Window into Argentine Palettes, featuring […]
Art
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Learning
MARIAN MEDICAL CENTER presents a “Healthy for Life” Nutrition Workshop is Feb. 12, 19, 26, and March 5 at the Marian Medical Center, Room A, Santa Maria. Info: 739-3578. THE SANTA MARIA PUBLIC LIBRARY presents The Valley Speaks, a free monthly talk featuring Laura Dias and Normaa DeBernardo on Feb. 14 at 10 a.m. in […]
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Recreation
THE LUIS OASIS SENIOR CENTER holds floral design classes Feb. 12, 18, and 19 at 6 p.m. Painters and ceramics meet Feb. 13 at 9 a.m. “Faceting and Silversmithing” meets Feb. 13 and 16 at 1 p.m. A pancake breakfast is Feb. 14 from 8 to 10 a.m. A card-making class meets Feb. 17 at […]
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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. Info: 925-0994 or 925-4354. ONGOING LA LECHE LEAGUE SANTA MARIA offers […]
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Dance Lessons
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 Santa Maria and Nipomo in Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Hip Hop, Acrobatics, and Dance Team. Info: […]
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Stage
PCPA THEATERFEST presents its production of A Midsummer Night’s Dream Feb. 12 through March 1 in the Marian Theatre, Allan Hancock College, Santa Maria. Info: pcpa.org. THE SANTA MARIA CIVIC THEATER presents its production of God’s Favorite by Neil Simon through Feb. 28 at the Civic Theater 1660 N McClelland St., Santa Maria. Info: 922-4442. […]
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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 DICK CLARK BIG BAND ORCHESTRA presents a Valentine’s Day Concert and Danceon Feb. 14 from 7:30 to 10 p.m. at the Anderson Recreation Center, 125 W Walnut Ave., Lompoc. Cost is $5. Info: 733-2077. WORTH THE DRIVE THE SANTA BARBARA MUSEUM OF ART presents the Penderecki String Quartet in concert Feb. 12 at 7:30 […]
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Special Events
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 […]