THE LOS PADRES ARTIST GUILD presents Linda Blevins leading a demonstration, “Photos to Paintings, the Process of Translation,” as part of its monthly meeting on Jan. 8 at 7 p.m. at the Luis Oasis Seniors Center, 420 Soares Ave., Orcutt. Info: 934-5835 or lindablevins.com. THE LOMPOC MUSEUM presents the exhibit Lompoc Abstractions featuring the art […]
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LEARNING
THE AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF UNIVERSITY WOMEN presents the program “Speaking of Girls,” featuring Karen Skole speaking about the Girl Scouts and Barbara Johnston speaking about “Gender Equity in Education” on Jan. 10 at 11:30 a.m. at the Minami Center, 600 W. Enos Dr., Santa Maria. Cost is $13, which includes lunch. Info: 937-5719. A HEALTHY […]
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RECREATION
THE LUIS OASIS SENIOR CENTER features faceting and silversmithing classes on Jan. 9 and 12 at 1 p.m. A pancake breakfast is Jan. 10 from 8 to 10 a.m. Senior exercise is Jan. 12 and 14 at 8 a.m. A “People with Arthritis Can Exercise” class is Jan. 12 and 14 at 9:45 a.m. A […]
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KIDS & FAMILY
THE SANTA MARA RECREATION AND PARKS DEPARTMENT offers a Winter Break Day Camp Program for kids who have passed kindergarten in weekly sessions through Jan. 16 at the Minami Community Center, 600 W Enos Drive, Santa Maria. Cost is $95 per week, $65 per week for part-time camp. Info: 925-0951, Ext. 260. THE SANTA MARIA […]
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STAGE
IMPROVISATIONAL HUMOR CLASS meets Mondays at the Loading Dock, Old Orcutt, to teach theater games, comedy concepts, and Whose Line Is It Anyway?-style games from 5 to 7 p.m. Info: 886-8355. WORTH THE DRIVE MURDER IN MIND PRODUCTIONS presents its production of A Dickens of a Mystery interactive dinner theater through Jan. 25 on Sundays […]
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CONCERTS
BRIGITTE HOUGH performs “Brigitte … by Request,” a concert made up of music requested by the audience, on Jan. 11 at 1 :30 p.m. at Unity Chapel of Light, 1165 Stubblefield Road, Santa Maria. Info: 937-3025. VICKI GENFAN performs in concert on Jan. 13 between 6:30 and 9:30 p.m. at the Clubhouse in SLO, 740 […]
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SPECIAL EVENTS
SANTA BARBARA COUNTY picks up Christmas trees for recycling through Jan. 8 in North County, through Jan. 9 in Buellton, Guadalupe, Santa Maria, Solvang, and the rest of North County. Trees should be free of stands, ornaments, and tinsel and be placed in or around green waste or trash cans. Info: 922-2121 or lessismore.org. A […]
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Orcutt Aquacenter moves closer to reality
At the tail end of 2008, representatives from the Orcutt Aquacenter announced that the project had received a $50,000 grant from the Wood-Claeyssens Foundation. “We are currently over 90 percent through the permit process and are anxious to begin the actual ground breaking and site development,” Director of Development Terri Lee Coleman said in a […]
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What’s the best thing that’s happened to you in 2009 so far?
Maxima Sales certified nurse’s assistant “We spent New Year’s Eve in our new house that we bought last June.” Jennifer Ramirez mom “My daughter Jenna’s birthday is on Jan. 23, so she’s really looking forward to that, and I’m busy planning.” Amber Mendez (left) student “Hanging out with friends.” [image-4] Brandon Womack Taco Bell employee […]
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Fires beware
Wood chips are flying. Smoke billows everywhere. Grandma, a 1929 American LaFrance fire engine, sits in wait as Guadalupe Fire Capt. Rick Galindo hacks his way out of a wire-strung box as part of a training exercise. It’s just another Tuesday night for the Guadalupe Fire Department. Guadalupe is one of the last “paid […]
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Arts Briefs
Turn photos into paintings Linda Blevins will lead a demonstration titled “Photos to Paintings, the Process of Translation” at the Los Padres Artist Guild monthly meeting at 7 p.m. on Jan. 9 at the Luis Oasis Senior Center, 420 Soares Ave. in Orcutt. Blevins will discuss evaluating photos to determine what to paint […]
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Crossing borders
No matter what side of the border it comes from, there’s one language anyone can understand: art. Though cultural differences and experiences may skew a viewer’s perspective, a piece’s meaning generally comes through, proving just how very small the world can be. Shepard Hall Gallery will reach below the equator in January to show […]
