THE SANTA MARIA PUBLIC LIBRARY offers “Little Red Wagon Story Time” for kids ages 3 to 5 on Wednesdays at 12:30 p.m. and Thursdays at 10:30 a.m. through Oct. 16 at the library, 421 S McClelland St., Santa Maria. Pre registration is required. Info: 925-0994 or 925-4354. ONGOING BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS is looking […]
KIDS & FAMILY
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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: […]
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STAGE
BEYOND SUNDAY PRODUCTIONS presents its production of Anne of Green Gables Oct. 11 and 12 for $15 (includes a Victorian tea) at the St. Andrew UMC, 3945 S. Bradley Road, Santa Maria. Info: 937-2470 or beyondsundaypro@yahoo.com. ALLAN HANCOCK COLLEGE presents Dimensions in Dance—featuring original choreographed numbers in ballet, jazz, modern, tap, and hip-hop styles— through […]
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NIGHT LIFE
The following venues offer either regularly scheduled live entertainment or DJ-hosted dance music. Most performances start after 6 p.m. unless otherwise noted. IN THE AREA CLUB 805, AKA STINKY’S BAR & GRILL: 2430 South Broadway, 614-9316. DJ Davey D Saturday nights. THE COACHMAN: 1531 S Broadway, 922-5556. Thursday through Saturday: DJ from 9 p.m. […]
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CONCERTS
THE ALLAN HANCOCK COLLEGE CONCERT BAND presents its first pops concert of the fall season on Oct. 11 at 7:30 p.m. at First Baptist Church, 2970 Santa Maria Way, Santa Maria. Cost is $10, $5 for seniors and students. Info: 1-866-DIAL AHC, Ext. 3252. A FREE ORGAN CONCERT featuring British concert organist Graham Blyth is […]
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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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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 […]