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, […]
Divine comedy comes to Santa Maria Civic Theatre
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‘Fighting back’ against drugs
A handful of local students, along with three representatives from Fighting Back Santa Maria Valley, are currently participating in the five-day Community Anti-Drug Coalitions of America conference in Washington, D.C. Alexis Zamora of Lakeview Junior High, Alison Lodes of Tommie Kunst Junior High, Cynthia Salazar of El Camino Junior High, Virginia Yanez of Fesler Junior […]
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Mothers For Peace accepts applications
San Luis Obispo County’s Mothers For Peace, a local nonprofit concerned with the dangers of nuclear power, is offering two annual scholarships to local students who are passionate about peace, social justice, or the environment. The first award is a $1,000 scholarship available to a college or university student with junior or senior standing. […]
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Learn about Chapman University
Chapman University will be holding two information sessions—Feb. 17 and 18—to educate potential students about the college’s various degrees and learning opportunities. The Feb. 17 session will discuss education programs only. The Feb. 18 meeting will discuss all undergraduate and graduate programs. Both sessions are free, and begin at 5 p.m. at the Santa Maria […]
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Find a new Bluetooth on the sidewalk
Lompoc Phone and Wireless is taking to the sidewalk with a celebration on Feb. 21. From noon to 2 p.m., guests can learn about the business, hear music from “The Beat” (95.7 FM), enjoy free food from Mi Amore Pizza, and enter a drawing to win a Bluetooth headset. The company will also handle refurbishing […]
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Feel the love from the Nipomo Swapmeet
Valentine’s Day may come and go in just a day, but the Nipomo Swapmeet is extending the love to Feb. 15, when kids can pick up Valentine’s Swapmeet Bucks starting at noon. Swapmeet Bucks can be used like cash with participating vendors. Pick them up at the Nipomo Swapmeet office at 263 N. Frontage Road […]
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Santa Maria Town Center tenants open for business
It happened just in time for Valentine’s Day. Gerald’s Chocolate Candies opened on Feb. 5 in the Santa Maria Town Center. Owner Gerald Reed makes fresh treats each day on the lower level of Center Court. Stop by for a sample. On Feb. 6, Semplice Italian Eatery began serving up pizzas in a variety of […]
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Need industrial supplies?
Mike McKibben with leasing firm McKibben Enterprises reported that industrial supplier Fastenal has opened its new industrial and construction supply store in Santa Maria at 2220 A St. The store is open from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, and offers local delivery, outside sales support, custom parts manufacturing, and other services. For […]
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Hobnobbing with Helen
The proposed Orcutt Aquacenter is making waves, and in the very nicest way. The Aquacenter held its 13th Annual Benefit Dinner on Jan. 24 at St. Joseph High School’s Hofschulte Gymnasium. “We raised $14,000,” reported a very pleased Terri Lee Coleman, director of development. More than 200 hundred-dollar tickets (two dinners per ticket) were sold, […]
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Political Watch
• Earlier this month, U.S. Rep. Lois Capps (D-Calif.) and U.S. Rep. Lee Terry (R-Neb.) reintroduced the Direct Support Professionals Fairness and Security Act of 2009, intended to promote fair wages for American workers who support people with disabilities. The act would provide a voluntary option for states to receive more Medicaid funding to reimburse […]
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Community Notebook
TUESDAY, FEB. 17 • The Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors has its regular meeting at 9 a.m. in the Board of Supervisors Hearing Room, 105 E. Anapamu St., Santa Barbara. Agendas are available at bos-agenda.sbcgov.net. • The Guadalupe Planning Commission has its regular meeting at 6 p.m. in the City Council Chambers, City Hall, […]
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Head Start names administrator of the year
Guadalupe resident Maggie Espinoza took top honors from the California Head Start association at an awards dinner on Jan. 29, when she was named Administrator of the Year for 2008. Espinoza literally worked her way up from the bottom, joining Head Start back in 1974 as a bus driver. Now, she’s program manager for Children’s […]