Rancho Guadalupe Chamber of Commerce
1065 Guadalupe Street Guadalupe CA. 93434
Phone, (805) 343-2939, Hours: 10:30 Am to 4:00 PM, Tuesday thru Saturday
The City of Guadalupe during early 1920's Far Western on the right.
Johnny Perry's Napa Auto Parts Historical building has a small museum inside, a place to visit.
Keeping the old
Character of The
Town:
The old Far Western, Lantern, Santa Florita hotel, and the Royal theater, Napa Auto Parts, and all the other brick buildings in Guadalupe make up one of the oldest preserved structures in the central coast. These buildings are so very unique that they are a historic tourist attraction. They are constantly taking pictures in town.
When the town was first built in the late 1800’s all the buildings were wood structures which was eventually destroyed by fire and just plain deterioration. In the 1920’s the buildings were rebuilt with brick and so they still stand today. The old Commercial hotel was destroyed by an explosion from across the street back in the 1960’s. and never rebuilt. The preservation of these old structures should be a priority of the city, to keep the character of the town as it was from the beginning.
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Looking north on Guadalupe street (highway #1) today.
Guadalupe Sports Hall of Fame 2008, Inductees:
It Was Their Night
First inductee in into the Sports Hall of Fame on May 28, 2008 was Petrona "Pete" Amido for her contribution to Youth Recreation back in the early days, followed by Pat Arellanes, Umpire and Boxing, Milo Ferini, Football, Basketball, Baseball, Omar Gracia, Basketball, Football, Coach, Paul Kurokawa, Youth Recreation, Harold Olivera, Coach, Jerry Navarro Baseball Manager, Football, John Rubci, Coach, Rennie Pili, Baseball, Charles 'Tyke", Maretti, Guadalupe Recreation Girls Softball Team. Chad Kurukawa, Martial Arts.
It was in the old Guadalupe grammar school auditorium if you were fortunate to be sitting and listening. The occasion, 12 local people were inducted into the Guadalupe Sports Hall of Fame. As each one received their award each individual had a story to tell and for those who had passed on their family members spoke for them.
A variety of stories of accomplishments and outstanding performances by these people were described to the audiences delight. Humorous and tear jerking stories were told about sports, work and love for family. Well deserving former athletes and contributors to recreation were honored. Also four education Scholarships were awarded to high school students from Guadalupe. The Guadalupe Sports Hall of Fame proudly hosted our 5th annual banquet and will continue to dedicate this night to all the recipients of this prestigious award every year. We congratulate all the inductees and thank everyone who attended. It is with great pleasure and honor for us to recognize Guadalupeans past and present for thier dedication to this community. We look forward to next year 2009, when we will do it again.
We would like to give special thanks to the Guadalupe Vietnam Veterans Association for their kind donation of $300.00 towards scholarships for the staudents at the 2008 Awards banquet.
What You Will See In The Sports Hall of Fame
As you enter the Guadalupe Sports Hall of Fame, you might see a picture of your Uncle, Dad , brother, sister or a friend that you went to school with. Trophies, plaques, memorabilia and many pictures of sports players from years gone by.
On the main wall a variety of plaques with pictures of the individuals who were inducted into the Hall within the last five years. Looking at these pictures is like stepping back into time in the world of sports of Guadalupe. These plaques represent the many great contributors to the athletic programs that Guadalupe is so famous for past and present.
If not this year but in some year in the future you, your uncle, Dad, relative or friend if they were into sports they will be in the hall eventually. The Guadalupe Sports Hall of Fame will be here for many years to come. It has been a wonderful experience for all of us here at the Hall to put on these awards banquets each year. The great pleasure to see the look in the eyes of many recipients who receive the award. That is the greatest moment the feeling of so much gratitude from everyone as the room is filled with emotion on this night. We of the hall look forward to many more.
We do accept donations of memorabilia, pictures, trophys, and if you have pictures we can make copies and give you back the original.
Thank you
Please come and visit
The Sports Hall of Fame located in the
building of the Guadalupe Culture Center,
1065 Guadalupe St.Guadalupe CA.
Hours:10:AM to 4:PM Tuesday to Saturday
Phone (805) 343- 2939
"Chumash Through Time"
A new exhibit at the Guadalupe Cultural Arts & Education Center. A must see display of the early Chumash people living amongst prehistoric animals and how they lived before European contact.
This exhibit emphasizes on the fact that The Chumash people were a intelligent and resourceful people who survived for thousands of years on the central coast living here during the Holocene and upper Pleistocene periods of historic times..
Guadalupe Cultural Arts & Education Center is located at 1065 Guadalupe Street, Guadalupe Ca. Open, Tuesday thru Saturday, 10;AM - 4:PM.
Phone-(805) 343- 2939
Fossil and bone display of ancient walrus and scull of prehistoric dolphin is now on exhibit at the Guadalupe Cultural Center. Rex St. Onge , Paleontologist will put some of his fossil collection on display. These are very rare fossil collection in the country, some actually found in this vicinity.
Guadalupe Cultural Arts & Education Center
We at the Guadalupe Cultural Arts & Education Center want to take this opportunity to thank everyone for supporting the Center and coming out to attend the wonderful performances at the Royal Theater. .
This year, 2008, through the efforts of UCSB Arts & Lecture Dept. and coordinating with the Culture Center we were able to bring well known performances to our community. . The shows are free of charge totally paid for by funding by UCSB and other funding agencies. These performers are dedicated to go out into the communities and donate their time in three venues, Guadalupe, Goleta, and Santa Barbara. By the efforts of Kathy Oliverson and Karen Evangelista these shows have become a reality. Granted there are many other volunteers working behind the scenes in order to serve the community. Also we want to thank the owner of the theater Mr. Peter Degroot and the city of Guadalupe. Which proves that with the cooperation and hard work of many, a great thing has happened in Guadalupe. There will be more new shows presented this fall at the Royal Theater. Announcements will be in order.
We want to invite you to come and see our new exhibit in the main hall called “Chumash Through Time” . It reflects the Chumash Indians how they lived prior to Spanish colonization here on the central coast. This exhibit will be on display for the next three months. We also have a Mission display of the Chumash Revolt of 1824 at the Purisima mission in Lompoc California. For more information please call the number below.
 The Guadalupe Cutural Arts &
Education Center
Located at, 1065 Guadalupe Street
Guadalupe Ca. 93434
Phone: (805) 343- 2939
Email: gcaec@verizon.net
Mili Acquistapace giving out award at GSHF banquet, 2006
Reflections:
The PASSING OF A DEAR FRIEND.
This is a letter I had written tp Mili last year. Mili Acquistapace passed away on May 3, 2008, after a battle with cancer, we will surely miss him. Mili's parents came from the old country, Italy to be exact. His father came to Guadalupe as a young man back in the early part of 1900. Mili tells me that his father worked out on a dairy in Oso Flaco for seven years, he never came into town all during those seven years. He saved his money and eventually built the Central Hotel at the corner of 9th and Guadalupe street. That’s where Mili and his sister Dena grew up working with their parents and living in the hotel.
Mili as many of us did, went to Guadalupe grammar school We all remember each other from the school days, the fun we had in those years. I remember Mili most of all when we went to Santa Maria High school. He was a year behind me, we did play a lot of sports in Guadalupe and at the high school too. He was an outsatnding athlete from his freshman year all the way through his senior year. He played and lettered in all the sports, Football, Basketball, Track, and Baseball. In fact he played on the varsity teams all the way through high school.
Today we are in our mid seventies over fifty years since we played together and Mili hasn’t changed his attitude or personality not one bit.
Rarely in a lifetime are we fortunate to have a friend like Mili. We have kept in touch all through the years. Mili has become a very successful business person but that hasn't changed him at all. He is still the same guy we knew. We had this idea four years ago to start a sports hall of fame for the athletes of Guadalupe. This brain child has grown to be a highlight of the year in town. We have established a board of directors made up of some of the most active and working individuals here in Guadalupe. One room in the Guadalupe Cultural Center is dedicated to the sole purpose of the Sports Hall of Fame. With the generous financial help from Mili we have established an organization that will become a legacy in Guadalupe.
In speaking of my friend Mili who has been an inspiration to me all through the years. I feel that Mili contributed to my willingness to stay in high school and also others back in the day. Mili being the only one who had a good car back then he would drive out to the farm where I lived and picked me up to go to football practice and the games. I feel if he didn’t take the time and give me that consideration, I probably never would have continued school. He is a true friend to many of us who grew up with him. I just wanted to express my gratitude to a true friend.
On another note, because Mili grew up in Guadalupe his heart will always be dedicated to the town he loves very much. We have our board meetings at the Culture Center every two weeks planning for the big event in May. The best part I enjoy is after the meeting when we reminisce about our youth in Guadalupe. On occasion Mili and I will stand out in front of the building and look down the street at the very street that we grew up on, it gave hope to many people. Hope, for people like Mili’s parents and my father and many others who came from the old country to find a wonderful place like this town. Today, Mili continues to work hard in his efforts to build this organization for the future and continues to be a friend whom I respect and admire.
Sadly Mili has passed away from cancer on May, 3, 2008, his wish was to build a baseball field in Guadalupe. . The City of Guadalupe has agreed to let the Guadalupe Sports Hall of Fame take the lead in contributing to this field and dedicating it to name it, "The Mili Acquistapace Memorial Field" .
The Guadalupe Sports Hall of Fame will carry on the hope Mili had. We will name the field in his honor and rememberance. The legacy that Mili Acquistapace had established will live on.
He will truly be missed by many friends who knew him. Especially all the Guadalupe Sports Hall of Fame Board members.
Adios Amigo.
Your friend, Joe Talaugon
Off The Cuff,
Street Lights installation almost completed.
Congratulations to the City of Guadalupe for having the new street lights installed. Now we can see whats going on after dark. This should be a asset to the city, our gratitude goes out to the Mayor and City Council. The wheels of progress just keeps on turning.
We are sad to see Victoria close her restaurant. But after many years in business here in Guadalupe we're happy for Victoria now that she can retire and enjoy herself. Have a good retirement Victoria we'll miss those wonderful lunches.
Looks like a new Chinese restaurant is open here in town, called The Regal Restaurant. Congratulations to your new business They are located where Mary B's and Margie and Joe's used to be.
Other new businesses are Durangos Restaurant very good food,
Rics Tire Service,
H&R Block Tax Services, "Curves" work out place. and the New Coffee Shop these are all in the same building across from the down town parking lot.
Also Sisters Antique Store across from Perry's Auto Supply.
The Half Marathon walk and run was held Saturday July 5th 2008. The half marathon started at 9:AM sharp at the Mary Buren School. Walkers walked 6 miles and runners ran along the levee for 13 miles and ended up back at the school. There was breakfast burritos and drinks for the runners and walkers at the American Legion building. Stephanie Krouse the coordinator of the event was very pleased with the turn out and says it was a great success for the community. All proceeds from the 1/2 marathon will go to the sponsor of the event, the Guadalupe Sports Hall of Fame. From the Sports Hall of Fame we want to thank Stephanie and all those who worked very hard to put this event on. Everything worked out very well and we look forward to next year
All proceeds from the marathon will benefit Youth recreation and scholarships in Guadalupe through he Guadalupe Sports Hall of Fame. PLEASE COME OUT AND SUPPORT A WORTHY EVENT next year. . THANK YOU.
Bar B Que....mmmm mmm mm!
On the same day July 5th the American Legion Post 371 sold Barbeque Pork Rib beans, salad , bread dinner for $8.00 donation. look like they were sold out, the ribs were delicious done by our own Jerry Tucker. Good job done by all the volunteers who served the food that day. Thank you for a job well done.
Poetry reading Sunday June 29, 2008 at The Culture Center by Annadina....
The peotry reading and book signing event at the Guadalupe Cultural Arts Center was a great success on June 29, 2008. It was a nice turn out from the community and friends of Annadina and family. Karen Evangelista and volunteers coordinated and arranged a wonderful get together with food and drinks which everyone enjoyed. The readings were extra wonderful as folks read some very exceptional poetry and prose. The readings were done in spanish and english. We look forward to doing more of this type of fun events in the near furure. We want to thank Annadina and all those who came out and thank all those who came to support Annadina. Congratulations, to you and the new book, best wishes all of the people.
From Karen and staff.
Expansion,
We have outgrown ourselves here at the Guadalupe Cultural Arts & Education Center. Hopefully in a couple of weeks we will start construction on the exspansion of the building. We are waiting for the plans to clear the City planing department. Tha main room will get more floor space and the Sports Hall of Fame will also be enlarged. We will also gain more office space for the director, Karen Evangelista, We will also add a new office and work area for the Cultural Research Department, headed up by Joe Talaugon and Rex St. Onge. a well known Paleontologist. There will be many new displays of fossils and prehistoric animals. Also we will be doing in depth research and studies on Native American history and ancient studies by the Native Americans in relationship to Astrology and cave paintings. We look forward to this area of research. And much more to come.
Peace and Dignity Runners
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