Fave Five | November 19 – 29

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.


PCPA: Ben Abbott | Talkback Thursday

Join PCPA for a Talkback Thursday presentation featuring Ben Abbot on Thursday, November 19th from 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm. Ben Abbott is one of the most popular actors on the Central Coast. He is the resident master of ceremonies at The Great American Melodrama, a favorite at San Luis Obispo Repertory Theatre, and we here at PCPA absolutely love him! Ben graduated from PCPA’s Professional Acting Conservatory in 2009 and went on to finish his degree at UC Berkeley.

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Virtual Downtown Fridays & Concerts In The Park

Downtown Fridays and Concerts in the Park is back again this Friday, November 20th, and will broadcast live bands over 8 Facebook pages; Including Mega Hits 97.1, DowntownFridays, and City Santa Maria Rec & Parks. English Bands will play from 6 – 7 pm and Spanish Bands will play from 7 – 8 pm. You will also be able to pick up food from a number of Downtown Fridays Food trucks spaced throughout the Downtown from Alvin to Cook Streets every Friday from 5 – 8:30 pm. This Friday we will feature the band Swing Shift!

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Guadalupe-Nipomo Dunes Center: Betty The Burrowing Owl

If you love silly sentences and want to learn more about Betty, the Burrowing owl’s exciting day, this activity is just for you. Fill in the blank areas with adjectives, verbs, and nouns to describe the CRAZY day Betty has had. To learn more about this activity and central coast wildlife in general, check out the link below!

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Bring The Flavors Of Santa Maria Valley To Your Kitchen This Thanksgiving

Treat yourself to a hearty serving of #SantaMariaStyle barbecue from your own home this Thanksgiving! Our cookbook provides authentic, comprehensive recipes and plenty of tips and tricks from Santa Maria Style grill masters that you can apply and add to your Thanksgiving meal.

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Elks Recreation: Christmas In The Country

Elks Recreation invites you to join their first Annual “Christmas in the Country” this Holiday season at the Elks Event Center. Visitors will embark on a drive through magical holiday light experience at the Elks Event Center with displays presented by local businesses and families. Children will also have the opportunity to put their letters to Santa in Santa’s mailbox for delivery!

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