DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SOLUTIONS presents “Recovering from Domestic Violence,” featuring speakers and a candlelight vigil, Oct. 9 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Shepard Hall, Santa Maria Library, Santa Maria. THE LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS holds a forum for candidates for Santa Maria City Council, mayor, and Superior Court judge on Oct. 9 from 7 to […]
SPECIAL EVENTS
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SPECIAL EVENTS
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SOLUTIONS presents “Recovering from Domestic Violence,” featuring speakers and a candlelight vigil, Oct. 9 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Shepard Hall, Santa Maria Library, Santa Maria. THE LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS holds a forum for candidates for Santa Maria City Council, mayor, and Superior Court judge on Oct. 9 from 7 to […]
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Have you ever done any volunteer work?
Nancy Slattery retiree “I painted 23 pairs of cowboy boots for SLO Hospice.” Gene Slattery part-time math teacher “I volunteered to be a gunner’s mate during World War II.” Nancy Gruenberger student “[I] answered phones for KGDP Christian Radio.” Mike Andrendakis photographer “[I did] missionary work for the LDS Church.”
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Weathering the storm
When the storm clouds that would become Hurricane Gustav began swirling over the Caribbean in late August, hundreds of state and federal officials, along with an army of trained volunteers, sprang into action against what would become the nation’s first big test since Hurricane Katrina devastated much of the Gulf Coast in 2005. But even […]
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Local community colleges receive a grant to improve employment programs
Allan Hancock and Cuesta colleges were recently awarded a grant that will support their efforts to meet regional employment needs by strengthening their Career and Technical Education programs. Funded by Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger’s Career Technical Education Initiative, the Community Collaborative Grant (SB 70/SB 1133), allows colleges to partner with businesses and industries to expand career […]
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Hancock’s migration special isn’t a typical lecture series
In honor of Nobel Peace Prize winner Rigoberta Mench? Tum’s visit to Alan Hancock College, scheduled for Oct. 23, the college’s Fall Faculty Lecture Series is focusing on themes of migration. Knowing that the phrase “lecture series” doesn’t exactly inspire people to get out on a Friday night, Hancock Language Arts Chair Kate Adams wanted […]
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The Preserve Solvang Initiative is here
Solvang wants to become a Preserve America Community, and the City Council is willing to work to make it happen. The council recently passed a resolution authorizing the mayor of Solvang and the Solvang Conference & Visitors Bureau to move forward with an application. The designation is a White House initiative developed with the Advisory […]
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Healthy Inspirations moves to a bigger location
After three years of growth, Healthy Inspirations of Nipomo is ready to move to a bigger location where there will be plenty of room for the cardio, strength, Pilates, kickboxing, and “Zumba” classes. Denise Farmer, owner of Healthy Inspirations, is so confident in her program, she’s offering a guaranteed weight loss of two or three […]
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Business Enriched Network hosts a local economist
Economist Kirk Lesh, with the UCSB Economic Forecast Project, will be the guest speaker at the Oct. 15 meeting of the Business Enriched Network at 8 a.m. at 411 E. Betteravia in Santa Maria. The Business Enriched Network aims to help its members meet and create relationships with other business leaders in the community who […]
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SLO resident wins St. Jude Dream Home giveaway
Marion Minor of San Luis Obispo is the grand prize winner of the Central Coast St. Jude Dream Home giveaway. His prize is a $350,000 house located in Santa Maria in the Celebration subdivision. The giveaway raised $616,700 for the kids at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. “We are very appreciative of Flatley Homes, KCOY […]
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Hobnobbing with Helen
“I’m forever blowing bubbles” could have been the theme of the 10th annual “Discover Santa Maria Valley 2008” fundraiser. Opalescent spheres from a bubble-making machine floated upward and onward outside the children’s Discovery Museum on the afternoon of Sunday, Sept. 21. Such a pretty sight. This popular silent auction item was one of many interesting […]
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Get ready for a disaster
True to the Boy Scout motto of “be prepared,” Santa Marians will get a chance to attend an Emergency Preparedness Fair on Oct. 11 from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, at 1219 Oak Knoll Road, Orcutt. Local Varsity Boy Scout Chris Peterson’s Eagle Project will bring […]