The Lompoc Valley Police Activities League (PAL) joined up with Village Country Club to offer a free program for young golfers in Lompoc Valley. The course starts in March, is open to 10- to 17-year-olds, and covers everything about the game, from etiquette to putting, at Village Country Club Golf Course. Transportation will be provided. […]
Hit the links with your PAL
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Jacob Cano
Jacob Cano is quite the triple threat: The 16-year-old junior plays baseball, basketball, and football for St. Joseph High School. Cano led the Knights in three-pointers, including a spectacular mid-court score at the buzzer last week against Santa Maria. He’s also the Knights’ leading scorer, averaging 15 points a game, according to Coach Ed Torres. […]
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Legends of the fall
The Cessna’s engine is a faint drone in the distance. The plane itself is a tiny speck against the blue sky. Then, so small you’d miss them if you weren’t looking for them, two black flecks separate from the plane. They’re people, falling at 120 miles per hour. A minute later, and colorful canopies slowly […]
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Community Notebook 2-26
TUESDAY, MARCH 3 • 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 Vandenberg Village Community Services District has its regular board meeting at 7 p.m. in the District Office […]
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Hobnobbing with Helen
Valentine’s Day in Santa Maria was oh-so-social! The town was awash with festive and romantic dinners and dances on Feb. 14. I looked for Cupid at the Good Samaritan Shelter’s annual fundraising dinner, “Hearts for the Homeless,” held at the Santa Maria Country Club. More than 125 people bought $125 tickets ($214 per couple) to […]
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Calling all Panther parents!
On Feb. 26, Pioneer Valley High School will host “Parent-Teacher Night” from 5 to 7 p.m. in the school’s gym. During the event, parents will receive their children’s progress reports. Attendance profiles will be available upon request. Teachers will also be on hand to answer questions about course curriculum. For more information, call the school […]
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Local high school grads achieve at Hancock
College students who graduated from high schools in the Santa Maria Valley area showed up in record numbers on the Allan Hancock College Dean’s Honors List and Special Honors List for the fall 2008 semester, the college announced recently. More than 600 Allan Hancock College students were named to the lists, which recognize students’ academic […]
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Allan Hancock College Foundation elects new officials
Earlier this month, the Allan Hancock College Foundation renewed terms for four of its directors, elected two new directors, and elected new officers for 2009. The college announced in a recent press release that members returning for additional terms are Bob Rhodus, Ernest De Gasparis, Joannie Jamieson, and Mario Juarez. The 2009 officers are Joannie […]
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Isn’t it grand to be a year old?
The Central Coast Women’s Network is celebrating its first anniversary with a business expo and grand reception on March 20. Attendees will participate in educational breakout sessions, hear motivational keynote speaker Starr Hall (founder of 2 Point Media), and see businesses showcasing their products and services at an expo from noon to 4 p.m. Learn […]
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Recession? What recession?
Take a long, hard look at today’s economic climate, and then mark your calendars for an upcoming chance to join an effort to “not participate in the recession.” Local businesses are banding together to offer a one-day intensive “marketing bootcamp,” set for May 16 at the Embassy Suites in San Luis Obispo. The conference—scheduled to […]
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Don’t let this one get away
Been There, Caught That has grown. The fishing supply shop that sells everything from rods and reels to boat accessories, camping gear, and water toys recently expanded into a neighboring office. Now, shoppers can wander through more than 2,800 square feet of lures and lines. “We wanted to make this the greatest tackle shop possible, […]
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Tee up to fight cancer
Cancer patients currently undergoing treatment—or who’ve already been through it—are invited to join Marian Medical Center and Monarch Dunes Golf Club’s Swing Thru Cancer support program. The program is open to caregivers, family members of patients, and people dealing with cancer or life after cancer. It aims to get them involved in outdoor activities and […]
