On Inauguration Day, Americans welcomed a new president. With little fanfare and virtually no undercover security detail, some community art organizations recently transitioned to new leadership as well—a move that brought renewed hope of a national administration that might support the arts a bit more. Such positive change could ripple down to the Santa Maria […]
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How to teach, each and every one
Few people, if any, refute that there are achievement gaps in academic performance among American students. There are students who succeed, and there are students who fall into a void of low test scores, poor academic performance, and disinterest in learning. The reality of the gaps isn’t really up for debate. The factors that have […]
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Obama’s president. Now what?
Daisy Flores singer “Change will finally start happening.” Victor Tapere retail “Now what? Now I wait to see what’s going on.” Tina Hall caregiver “I have no clue!” Richard Lara construction “You never know with that guy. … Let’s hope he can come up with some jobs.”
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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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Farmer’s 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
SMOKING CESSATION CLASSES are offered on Jan. 29 from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. in Santa Maria at 2801 Santa Maria Way, suite B; 425 W Central Ave., Lompoc; 2050 Viborg Road, Santa Ynez; 915 N Milpas St., Santa Barbara; and at Cottage Hospital at Pueblos and Bath streets, Santa Barbara. Info: 346-7275 for Santa Maria […]
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Art
MARILYN DOVER BENSON presents her art in a one-woman show through Jan. 31 at the Grossman Gallery, Lompoc. Info: 937-8108. THE LOMPOC PHOTOGRAPHERS GUILD presents its 2009 Exhibition Feb. 4 through 28 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Southside Coffee Company, 105 H St., Lompoc. Info: 733-4944 or gstroup200@yahoo.com. THE SANTA BARBARA COUNTY ARTS […]
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Learning
THE ACTIVE AGING TASK FORCE OF SANTA BARBARA COUNTY presents a training for fitness instructors, physical therapists, and others interested in teaching the elderly safe fitness on Jan. 29 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Mussell Senior Center, 510 East Park Ave., Santa Maria. Info: 739-3593. THE CENTRAL COAST COUNSELING CENTER presents “Mastering […]
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Recreation
THE LUIS OASIS SENIOR CENTER offers a floral design class on Jan. 29 at 6 p.m. Senior Exercise meets Jan. 30 at 8 a.m. Painting and ceramics meets at 9 a.m. The Luis Oasis Senior Center is located at 420 Soares Ave., Old Orcutt. THE COTTONWOOD CANYON VINEYARD AND WINERY presents a Rose Planting Workshop […]
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Kids & Family
THE MAKE-A-WISH FOUNDATION is seeking adult volunteer wish granters through January in preparation for its annual training in February. Info: tri-counties.wish.org or jboehrer@tri-counties.wish.org. LA PURISIMA SCHOOL invites all families to meet teachers and learn about the school on Feb. 3 at 6:30 p.m. at 219 West Olive Ave., Lompoc. Info: 736-6210. THE SANTA MARIA PUBLIC […]