Just one day before the grand opening of the new Santa Maria High School stadium, athletic director Ralph Baldiviez stood in the middle of the new field, recalling his own days of playing football for the Saints. “I wasn’t a starter,” he said, “but I worked hard.” Then he looked up and immediately saw the […]
Ready to play? A new stadium is open for the season
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Punt, pass, and kick past the competition
Instead of watching the NFL on TV, kids can get a chance to emulate their favorite players at the NFL Punt, Pass, and Kick Skills Competition put on by the Santa Maria Recreation and Parks Department. The free event will be held on Sept. 18 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Hagerman Sports Complex, […]
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One Way Water Polo starts new practice times
Every Sunday through December, the pools at Paul Nelson Aquatic Center will be full of water polo players. To join them, just show up to one of their open swims. The players in the masters (18 years and older) division are in the pool from noon to 1 p.m., and kids of all ages swim […]
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Athlete of the Week
Dan Ando wasn’t expecting to rush for 180 yards in his first game this season. He was hoping to play well, but a guy never knows. “First game, I knew coach would give me a couple carries,” Ando said. But he prepared, just in case. He’s practiced hard all summer, he’s been eating well, and […]
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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 Sept. 4 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the clinic. Cost is $8. A “Diabetes Essentials” class is Sept. 11 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Cost is $8. The clinic is located at 1225 North H St., Lompoc. Info: 737-8700. ONGOING ARTHRITIS FDN. is a low impact, […]
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ART
SANTA MARIA PUBLIC LIBRARY hosts its inaugural art exhibition—showing contemporary art by artists with close ties to Santa Maria—through Sept. 30 in Shepard Hall off of the lobby. For more information on exhibiting, call 922-6966, Ext. 3705. ALLAN HANCOCK COLLEGE presents an exhibit, Framing of Light, featuring the photography of Cathy L. Gregg, through Sept. […]
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LEARNING
A WOMEN’S BIBLE STUDY on Monday evenings, covering “The Life of Moses,” holds sign ups Sept. 8 and 15. Info: 219-0154 or bsfinternational.org. CUESTA COLLEGE offers a “Composing Your Life Story” class through its emeritus program for nine Thursdays from 1 to 4 p.m., starting Sept. 11 at Trilogy Central Coast, 1640 Trilogy Parkway, Nipomo. […]
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RECREATION
LA PURISIMA MISSION offers a “Purisima’s People Day,” featuring demonstrations and information about former mission dwellers, on Sept. 6 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the mission in Lompoc. Info: 733-3713. WORTH THE DRIVE WOMEN’S HEALTH MAGAZINE hosts a kayaking event as part of its “Are You Game? Road Trip Adventure” on Sept. […]