THE SANTA MARIA PHILHARMONIC SOCIETY presents “It’s Magic!”—a benefit banquet and auction for the society—on Jan. 24 starting at 6 p.m. at the Santa Maria County Club, 505 West Waller Lane, Santa Maria. Info: 925-0412. THE COTTONWOOD CANYON VINEYARD AND WINERY holds a wine club pick-up party featuring wine, food, and live music on Jan. […]
SPECIAL EVENTS
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Racing pedal to the porcelain
It was that time of year again: for me and three of my less-intelligent friends to compete in the 24 Hours of LeMons, an endurance car race held with $500 cars. Each junk car has its own theme. Sticking with our Central Coast roots, we bolted a surfboard to the roof of our junker. It […]
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Arts Briefs
Bring back some music of the ’60s The Arroyo Grande-based Studio of Performing Arts and Studio Players are seeking a few good women—and one man—for SUDS, a ’60s musical soap opera. Auditions are open for the parts of Cindy (a sweet, personable, possibly gawky girl who grows in confidence as the play concludes), Marge (a […]
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Lyrical life
Life-affirming moments come in various forms, from times of quiet reflection to exhilarating successes. For Damon Castillo of the Damon Castillo Band, such a moment came in the form of a brush with death that confirmed music was his destiny. After the band’s tour van flipped five times on the freeway en route to a […]
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Under the sea
I have a confession to make. I am completely enamored of a big ugly fish. I am fascinated by all things in the ocean world, but I absolutely adore the giant sunfish at the Monterey Bay Aquarium. It has a face that both repels and attracts me, with those gigantic eyes and that puckered mouth. […]
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SPECIAL EVENTS
THE DANA ADOBE NIPOMO AMIGOS holds a community celebration of the group’s recent land purchase on Jan. 16 at 3 p.m. at Dana Adobe, 671 Oakglen Ave., Nipomo. Info: 929-5679 or danaadobe.org. CENTRAL COAST UNITED FOR CHANGE holds a Martin Luther King Jr. Food Drive on Jan. 17 through Jan. 19 in San Luis Obispo […]
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Santa Maria PD gets in on the anti-DUI action
On Jan. 9 and 10, the Santa Maria Police Department’s Traffic Bureau conducted a Driving Under the Influence (DUI) and drivers license checkpoint, during which officers screened 556 vehicles. According to a press release from the department, the checkpoint yielded one DUI arrest. However, three drivers were evaluated for driving under the influence. Fifteen drivers […]
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If you could write a law, what would it be?
Carmen Escalante legal assistant “Public funding for recovery programs—and I would enforce penalties on correctional officers that withhold or delay medication for inmates.” Trinidad Escalante retired “Reform the three strikes law and use it as it was intended: for violent crimes.” William Bell heavy machines operator “I’d make more legal turnout points along the coast […]
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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 MARKETS
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. […]
