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Curtain rises on new children’s theater program

Nipomo children are getting a taste of the stage this summer through a new program created by a Nipomo High School graduate now majoring in theater at Cal Poly.

Selyn Barrette, who graduated NHS in 2005, is leading a group of 14 students through the entire process of staging a musical as her senior project.

At the culmination of the three-month summer theater camp, her budding thespians will stage “Aladdin Jr.” in a single performance Aug. 15 at Nipomo High — unless more children sign up.

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Pismo, Arroyo set to celebrate Fourth of July
Whether you’re looking for an old-fashioned, patriotic Fourth of July celebration or a day at the beach complete with live entertainment and a public fireworks display, the Five Cities has a little something for everyone on Independence Day.

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Lucia Mar adopts budget based on ‘worst-case scenario’
The Lucia Mar Unified School District adopted a budget Tuesday that contains $9.4 million in cuts and increases class sizes 45 percent, but restores some personnel and services axed months ago.

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NCSD’s budget ‘in the black’
While many government agencies are struggling financially as the economy circles the drain, Nipomo Community Services District directors last week approved a 2009-10 budget that shows a surplus of more than $1.1 million.

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NIPOMO CITIES NEWS

Bits 'n' Pieces of Nipomo: Discovering yoga; who knew?

Every once in a while, a person makes a decision that turns out to be life-changing.

I made just such a decision about a year ago when I started taking yoga classes. For years people told me I should try it, but I didn’t think it was for me. It is one of the best whole-body workouts I have ever experienced, and it is easily learned.

The Yoga Shack in Nipomo is hosting a comprehensive workshop to teach the various yoga positions used in the classes and the philosophy of yoga.

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Baking Memories: Brown sugar pie for breakfast? You bet!
This pie makes a wonderful dessert but it also makes a perfect breakfast treat. If you’re going to have something sweet for breakfast, I think pie is much more interesting than a cinnamon roll or a doughnut. This recipe is so simple and it truly is one of my favorites.

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Library: Check It Out! The library: Where to keep kids busy
Summer vacation time is here, the kids are out of school and times are tough. Is there a solution?

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4-H News: Annual Field Day gives members a ‘minifair’
San Luis Obispo County held its annual Field Day for 4-H members on June 13. Located at the Paso Robles Event Center, this fun all-day event gives members a “mini fair.” There is showmanship for swine, sheep, beef, market and dairy goat, rabbit, poultry and dog. Along with testing the knowledge of their species, members can also enter scrapbooks, plants, arts and crafts, photography, and much more.

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SOUTH COUNTY NEWS

Discount tickets on sale for SB County Fair

Presale discount tickets are now available for the 118th annual Santa Barbara County Fair, which will run from July 15-19 at the Santa Maria Fairpark.

Discount tickets can be purchased until July 12 at:

n Rabobank branches in Santa Maria, Orcutt, Guadalupe and Nipomo;

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Rotary club donates $3,000 to youth club
The Arroyo Grande Rotary Club recently donated $3,000 to the South San Luis Obispo County Boys and Girls Club, giving the club a financial “shot in the arm” in its efforts to raise funds for its programs this year, said Moyses Muguira, club executive director.

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Car show is a family affair
The antique coupes and muscle cars that dotted the streets of downtown Pismo Beach on Saturday had meaning beyond their flawlessly painted exteriors and souped-up engines.

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Youth Briefs
Flatley omitted from NHS graduation list

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Business Briefs
Bank foundation gives housing grant

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