In kindergarten, Michael Nunez learned how to play the accordion. It was a popular instrument at the time, so his parents started him in group lessons. By the time he was in junior high, Michael was also playing drums, piano, and guitar. When his friends took interest in the instruments, he lent them a hand […]
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A Santa Barbara County native lends a comforting hand to families and their senior relatives
Cheryl DeLaby thinks of life as the passage of seasons. People experience them in all kinds of ways, under varying circumstances, and at different ages, but everybody goes through changes. Reaching for resourcesFor more information about Monarch Senior Transitions and its free services, visit monarchseniortransitions.com or follow Monarch Senior Transitions on Facebook. Contact founder Cheryl […]
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Hapi Nani offers teas and spices blended right in Santa Maria
Growing up in India, Harpreet Sangha has fond memories of accompanying her grandmother to buy garam masala, a northern Indian spice blend thatās added to almost every dish. Sangha remembers her grandmother talking about her familyās health with the vendor so he could customize their blend. āDepending on if we had runny noses or if […]
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Serving community: Heroes on the Water fosters healing and connection for veterans and first responders
Andy Dibbern didnāt come to Heroes on the Water looking for a leadership role. About four years ago, he was simply a devoted kayaker who accepted an invitation to volunteer at a local event. The experience left an immediate impression. āI got invited by a friend to come out,ā Dibbern said. āI was already an […]
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If you saw Wicked, youāre going to see Wicked: For Good
Jon M. Chu directs this second part of the film adaptation of The Wizard of Oz spinoff Broadway musical, Wicked, which explores Elphaba (Cynthia Erivo), the future Wicked Witch of the West, and her relationship with Glinda (Ariana Grande), the Good Witch of the North. (138 min.) Wicked: For GoodWhatās it rated? PG Whatās it […]
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An artist helps others on their cancer journeys by teaching collage classes
At around 12 years old, Kathleen McKinnon realized she wanted to be a teacher for the deaf after her church brought in a deaf congregation. But during McKinnonās college years in Florida, when she was studying learning disabilities, she had another realization. āI was walking back to the education department, and I walked past the […]
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Ritual Reform puts its signature spin on a new Santa Maria studio with XFormer Pilates machines
Carving out some time to focus on the here and now set the tone for Sarah Whitmore Boeās present and future, the owner and founder of threeāsoon to be fourālocal Pilates studios explained. āMy journey to it was really during a time of change in my life. I got sober 10 years ago and really […]
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Local life coach and overnight pet sitterās nomadic journey takes her off the beaten path
As much as she loves cats and dogs, Sarah āBoltyā Bolton doesnāt own any pets. She prefers āthe cool auntā role over full-time pet parent, which led her to start her own pet-sitting business, the Central Coast resident explained. āPet-sitting is a way that Iām able to get my fill of puppy love and kitty […]
