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: […]
DANCE LESSONS
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STAGE
LOMPOC CIVIC THEATRE presents its production of Ruthless—The Musical Aug. 22, 23, and 24, showing in Lompoc. Info: 735-ACT1. PCPA THEATERFEST presents its production of The Imaginary Invalid through Aug. 23 in the Marian Theatre, Allan Hancock College, Santa Maria. Info: www.pcpa.org. IMPROVISATIONAL HUMOR CLASS meets Mondays at the Santa Maria Town Center second-floor community […]
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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
ORCUTT CHRISTIAN CHURCH presents The Lighthouse Boys performing Southern Gospel in concert Aug. 23 at 7 p.m. at the church at 204 Patterson Road in Santa Maria. Info: www.orcuttchristian.org. WORTH THE DRIVE THE SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY BAND performs a T wilight Concert on Aug. 21 at 7 p.m. at Mitchell Park, on the […]
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SPECIAL EVENTS
THE SANTA MARIA HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATING CLASS OF 1978 holds its 30th reunion Aug. 23 from 6:30 to 11:30 p.m. at the Santa Maria Inn. Cost is $50. Info: 260-2253 or saraleemacdonald@verizon.net. WORTH THE DRIVE ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS holds its annual district convention, titled “Friendship and Fellowship,” on Aug. 22, 23, and 24 at the […]
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What’s your favorite sport to watch in the Summer Olympics?
Jim Perry retired/photographer “Baseball. Anything I can do with my grandson is interesting.” Omar Herrera student “Track, because it’s more of a single-person event.” Sarah Candey mother “Probably the swimming and the gymnastics are the most fun for us to watch.” Mike Doe mystery man “I like them all. I’m interested in all of the […]
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Parent-child workshop comes to the Santa Maria Valley Discovery Museum
Pack up your bags and bring your crayons: Allan Hancock College’s parent-child workshop has moved to a new site. The program is now operating inside the Santa Maria Valley Discovery Museum. According to a press release from Allan Hancock College, applications are still available for the 2008-09 academic year. Enrollment is open to children who […]
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Eighth-graders will get a Warrior Welcome at Righetti
Local eighth-grade students better bring their Warrior appetites to the Eighth Grade Warrior Welcome at Righetti High School on Aug. 28. Members of the high school’s Future Farmers of America will prepare a Santa Maria-style barbecue, offering a sandwich and a drink for $5, followed by the welcome presentation at 5:30 p.m. in the gym. […]
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New Blackboard system helps Hancock students 24/7
A new around-the-clock, online academic system at Allan Hancock College means help is just a click away for thousands of local students. Whether they’re enrolled in traditional classroom-based classes or are learning online, Blackboard gives students access to class materials, including assignment lists, reading materials, forum sessions, and instructor contact information. Now, thanks to recent […]
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Local engineering company is full of ‘spirit’
Joseph Engineering, a company located in Santa Maria, has received the “Spirit of Small Business Award” from the Pacific Coast Business Times. “It is an honor to be recognized for our hard work,” Brian Joseph, owner of Joseph Engineering, said in a press release. “Receiving this award motivates us to continue to strive for excellence. […]
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Fresh faces appear on the Santa Ynez Visitors Association board
The results are in, and there are now three new members of the board of directors of the Santa Ynez Valley Visitors Association: Thomas O’Higgins, Bent Olsen, and Sherry Thore. O’Higgins is the owner of Wine Country Home in Los Olivos and a partner in Artiste Winery in Santa Ynez. He’s been a Valley resident […]
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Political Watch
• Hey Obamans, check it out! On Aug. 21, the Democratic Club of Santa Maria Valley welcomes Obama District Campaign Coordinator Walter Heath, who will lead a discussion about the coordinated campaign for the Santa Maria Valley. Also, the draft of the local vision of the Democratic Platform will be presented. This work, recently crafted […]