The Great Depression made a lasting impression on our family and many American families. Farming in middle America, my mother’s family had just lost my grandfather when bad times hit. Grandmother, unable to keep farming, and my mother, who was forced to quit school, went to work sewing in one of President Franklin Roosevelt’s make-work […]
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Yoga brings relaxation to Santa Maria
On a recent Tuesday night in Santa Maria, about 40 men and women lay peacefully on the floor of a darkened room, breathing in and out. Vicki Forman walked among the prone figures, checking up on them, making sure they were okay, making sure they were relaxed. That’s Forman’s job. She’s a yoga instructor, entrusted […]
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Join the inaugural Save a Life Golf Tournament in Nipomo
When David Bushey, 43, had a heart attack, he was saved by a Pismo Beach police officer who used an automated external defibrillator (AED) to restart Bushey’s heart. Now, Bushey is trying to raise money to buy more AEDs and distribute them throughout SLO County. Money raised during the Save a Life Golf Tournament—set for […]
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Top bull riders go for the win in Santa Maria
Some of the best bull riders in the world will be in Santa Maria at the Elks Unocal Event Center on Oct. 18 for the last stop in the Championship Bull Riding, Inc. tour. Since it’s the last show of the season, the top spot in professional bull riding is up for grabs. Cooper Kanngiesser, […]
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Athlete of the Week
Cabrillo High School has turned out some great runners in the last few years, and coach Louie Quintana was excited to recruit four of them to run for the Allan Hancock College cross country team this season. One of these guys in particular has been putting up some great finishes for the Bulldogs. Oscar Torres, […]
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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 “Cholesterol Management Class” from noon to 1:30 p.m. at the clinic. Cost is $8. A three-part “Weight Management Strategies” class starts Oct. 2 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the clinic. Cost is $15. A “Diabetes Essentials” class is Oct. 9 from noon to 1:30 p.m. at the clinic. Cost is […]
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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. Info: www.lompocvalleyartassociation.com or 737-1129. MARILYN DOVER BENSON exhibits her paintings through December at Community West Bank, South Miller, Santa Maria. Info: 937-8108 or donaldbenson2@mac.com. ALLAN HANCOCK COLLEGE presents the art show Terra Tectonica, featuring […]
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LEARNING
MORTGAGE RESOLUTION SERVICES offers two seminars on Oct. 8: “Short Sales from Start to Finish” is from 9 a.m. to noon “Short Sale Mastery” is from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Santa Maria Board Office, 2236 South Broadway, Santa Maria. Cost is $49 for each class. Info: (916) 631-6180, mresolution.com, or rockey@mresolution.com. THE CENTRAL […]