Fave Five | February 18 – 28

Practice social distancing and stay connected with the Santa Maria Valley #SantaMariaStyle! Every week, we’ll provide you with ways to enjoy the Santa Maria Valley by bringing the fun and the flavors to the comfort of your own home.


Cambria Wines February Virtual Tasting

Winter Reds, Whites, and our NEW Rosé Virtual Tasting! Looking to escape the winter blues? Let us bring a taste of sunny Santa Barbara County to YOU! We’re giving everyone access to our Cambria Wine Club Unboxing event with Winemaker Jill Russell and Winery Ambassador Katie Phillips. Join Katie and Jill on Thursday, February 18 at 4pm PT / 7pm ET as they share five wines and two delicious recipes.

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Santa Maria Civic Theatre: A Date With Sarah Raines

The Show Will Go On presents: A Date with Sarah Raines on February 20th at 8:00 pm. Come join SMCT virtually for a PAY-WHAT-YOU-CAN post Valentine’s Day musical Comedy event! Follow along with their friend Sarah as she goes on her journey to find LOVE. This jukebox musical will include some favorite songs from various shows. This will be presented in VIDEO format.

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Guadalupe-Nipomo Dunes

The Guadalupe-Nipomo Dunes are the second-largest stretch of dunes in California and the largest intact coastal dune ecosystem on Earth. From Pismo Beach to Point Sal, the dunes span 22,000 acres across 18 miles on California’s Central Coast.The Guadalupe-Nipomo Dunes offers guests plent of options for hiking, fishing, birdwatching, nature photography, and much more!

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PCPA: Bianca Norwood | Talkback Thursday

Bianca Norwood is the future of the American Theatre. They are one of the most exciting and dynamic actors ever to grace the halls of PCPA’s two year Acting Conservatory, and PCPA takes great pride in being part of Bianca’s journey. In the two years they spent training with PCPA, they showed us some of the most thrilling work our conservatory has ever seen. She will be joining PCPA for Talkback Thursday on February 25th from 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm!

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Guadalupe-Nipomo Dunes Center: DIY Lava Lamp

Get out your lab coats! It’s time to have some science fun! Did you know you can make a lava lamp with ingredients around your house? Learn about the properties of density and learn how to create your very own DIY Lava Lamp with the Dunes Center’s amazing intern, Sam! The activity may be found at the link below.

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