It was interesting reading your recent article (“Get to know vegetarianism,” Jan. 22). I am not a vegetarian, but am very diet conscious. My spouse is diabetic, and I am a survivor of two melanoma surgeries and a nine-month protocol using Interferon as part of the post-cancer treatment. I lost about 25 pounds during that […]
Plants are healthy-no question
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What’s your definition of art?
Armond Benson operations manager “Anything black and silver with a skull and crossbones on it.” Shawna Shaber marketing assistant “Charles Russell—because it’s cowboys and Indians. I’m the Indian.” Tanith Ramos administrative assistant “Ornate, colorful tattoos of dragons.” Wendy Knowles retired schoolteacher “Anything pleasing to the eye, or someone’s expression of who they are.”
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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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Farmers 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
SANSUM CLINIC presents its cholesterol management class on Feb. 5 from noon to 1:30 p.m. at the clinic. Cost is $8. A diabetes essentials class is Feb. 12 from noon to 1:30 p.m. at the clinic. Cost is $8. The clinic is located at 1225 North H St., Lompoc. Info: 737-8700. MARIAN MEDICAL CENTER presents […]
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Art
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 […]
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Learning
ALLAN HANCOCK COLLEGE presents its 2009 Bow-WOW! orientation event on Feb. 5 from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in the center courtyard, Lompoc Valley Center, Lompoc. Info: 922-6966 or 1-866 DIAL AHC, Ext. 3629. MARIAN MEDICAL CENTER presents a “Stroke/Hypertension/Heart Disease” class on Feb. 5 from 1 to 2:30 p.m. at Marian Medical, Room A, […]
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Recreation
THE LUIS OASIS SENIOR CENTER holds floral design classes Feb. 5, 11, and 12 at 6 p.m. “Painters and Ceramics” meets on Feb. 6 at 9 a.m. “Faceting and Silversmithing” meets on Feb. 6 and 9 at 1 p.m. A card-making class is Feb. 10 at 9 a.m. “We Love to Sing,” the Oasis singing […]
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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: […]
