On the ballot is Measure A, a proposed 30-year tax. Measure A is on the ballot because Measure D, passed many years ago to fund roads as a temporary tax, is about to expire. Some have said that Measure A is not a new tax. As noted above, Measure D is temporary and about to […]
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Getting down with Zumba
Editors are super annoying. Take Ryan Miller, for example. He just loves to take me out of my comfort zone and then make me write about it. It’s like some sick hobby of his. Case in point: Zumba. Or, as I like to call it, butt shaking set to music. When Ryan heard that I […]
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Vandenberg ‘Run to Remember’ honors fallen servicemembers
On Vandenberg Air Force Base, men and women will be running to remember servicemembers who fell in the line of duty during operations Iraqi and Enduring Freedom. The charity “Run to Remember” will take place Oct. 20 through Nov. 11 at the base. During the run, active-duty military members, civilians, contractors, and retirees will run […]
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Athlete of the Week
Being a team leader means setting an example for the rest of the guys through the good and bad, and Ryan Duran has done just that, serving as a role model for the rest of his team during a tough first start to the season. “Ryan leads by example,” said Offensive Coordinator Joe Robledo, back […]
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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, 7 p.m., in the downstairs conference room at United […]
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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. […]
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HEALTH
SANSUM CLINIC offers a “Diabetes Essentials” class on Oct. 9 from noon to 1:30 p.m. at the clinic. Cost is $8. A “Diabetes and Pre-Diabetes Nutrition” class is Oct. 16 from noon to 1:30 p.m. at the clinic. Cost is $8. Sansum Clinic is located at 1225 North H St., Lompoc. Info: 737-8700. THE SANTA […]
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ART
THE LOMPOC VALLEY ART ASSOCIATION presents its annual Fall Show through Oct. 26 at the Cypress Gallery, 119 E Cypress, Lompoc. A reception is Oct. 10 from 5 to 7 p.m. at the gallery. Info: lompocvalleyartassociation.com or 737-1129. ALLAN HANCOCK COLLEGE presents the art show Terra Tectonica, featuring ceramic works by fine arts instructor Bob […]
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LEARNING
THE CENTRAL COAST WOMEN’S NETWORK holds a “Seminar Networking Event” Oct. 9. Info: 439-1013, events@ccwnetwork.com, or ccwnetwork.com. THE AMERICAN RED CROSS, Santa Barbara County Chapter presents a “Fulfilling Our Mission” class is Oct. 9 from 6 to 10 p.m. at the Red Cross. Club Red: Leadership Retreat, a three-day youth camp, runs Oct. 10-12 in […]
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RECREATION
LA PURISIMA MISSION presents candlelight tours of the mission on Oct. 10 and 11. Come to 2295 Purisima Road in Lompoc. Info: 733-3713. WORTH THE DRIVE THE SLO STATE PARK DOCENTS present a “Dune Dwellers—Chumash and Dunites” hike on Oct. 11 at 1 p.m. Meet at the Pismo Nature Center, Oceano. A “Birds at […]