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Fundraising surpasses goal, restores IB program

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After six months of working furiously to restore the International Baccalaureate Program at Santa Ynez Valley Union High School, members of the Academic Booster Club Plus (ABC+) are rejoicing that they have reached their $70,000 goal.

“It’s been a rollercoaster because IB is not a tangible item, and more of an investment. A lot of people thought it was a travel abroad program, and educating the public has been a challenge which proved fruitful,” said Michelle de Werd, president of ABC+.

ABC+ was formed by a small group of parents after school board members cut the IB Program last summer to help balance the district’s budget.

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Little girls, dads enjoy some glitz

Fathers, daughters dress up for the Princess Ball

The red carpet was rolled out for girls and their fathers Saturday evening at the fourth annual Princess Ball at the Solvang Veterans Memorial Building.

“The highlight of the event is seeing the fathers and their daughters all dressed up. We have some dads wearing tuxedos and daughters in their ball gowns,” said Paula Parisotto, associate executive director of the YMCA, which organizes the dance.

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Young pro seeks first KO at ShoBox

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Friday night, the flashbulbs and cheers will be circling the boxing ring at the center of the Chumash Casino’s Samala Showroom.

In the middle of the fray will be one of the Central Coast’s own.

For 19-year-old Arroyo Grande resident Rufino “El Animal” Serrano, it’s just another day at the office.

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MOVIE REVIEW: Jeff Bridges becomes an Oscar favorite

Working from a novel by Thomas Cobb, first-time writer and director Scott Cooper provides a stunning showcase for veteran actor Jeff Bridges in the moving drama “Crazy Heart.”

It’s a small film with a leading performance so huge that it almost guarantees the often underrated Bridges will take home Oscar gold for his brilliant characterization of a broken-down, alcoholic country singer-songwriter.

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