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Private land is an obstacle One man’s tools are The tastiest Mexican NEWS to coastal trail [10] ARTS also his treasure [24] EATS food is easy to miss [31] SEPTEMBER 12 - SEPTEMBER 19, 2019 VOL. 20 NO. 28 155 163 andenberg Air Force Base already launches satellites Organizations Active Events pretty regularly, but local, state, and national business entities and government officials are hoping it can do Vmore. With a new base commander and the potential infusion of cash and personnel from the return of U.S. Space Command (aka the Space Force), Vandenberg is looking to 2 increase its launching capabilities to provide space with more BLASTING OFF: Vandenberg Air Force Base could launch more satellites than it satellites more often, as a way to expand the base’s capacity, currently does, and some stakeholders at provide more jobs, and boost the local economy. Critics, the local, state, and national level would however, see these ambitions as more of the same pipe dreams like to see the base reach for that potential. 190 17k of the past. Staff Writer William D’Urso talks to stakeholders about it for this week’s cover story [12]. Venues Customers Also this week, read about how Northern Santa Barbara County is holding up the California Coastal Trail [10], repurposing tools as art [24], a Q&A with the author of a Twilight Zone-esque novel [27], and some delicious Mexican food from a tucked-away spot that’s easy to miss [31]. Camillia Lanham, editor

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BRIEFS PHOTO COURTESY SANTA BARBARA COUNTY FIRE DEPARTMENT Political Watch • Assemblymember Jordan Cunningham (R-San Luis Obispo), announced Sept 4 that he had co- signed a resolution requesting that California 7 Attorney General Xavier Becerra join an antitrust investigation into Google. He was joined by Assemblymembers James Gallagher (R-Yuba City), Tom Lackey (R-Palmdale), and Chad Mayes (R-Yucca Valley) in introducing Assembly Joint Resolution 24. “Federal antitrust laws are ill- equipped to take on modern monopolies that quash competition and innovation without increasing prices,” said Cunningham in a news release. “There is bipartisan agreement in Congress that 20th century antitrust laws may need to be updated.” In the release he urged Becerra to work with attorneys general from other states. The resolution has support from Common Sense Media. Its chief executive James P. Steyer said the imbalance of power in big tech isn’t good for kids. “Certain tech behemoths have virtually no real competitors and few, if any, incentives to change their policies that can harm kids and families. The well-being of our kids is at stake and policymakers need to act now to hold these companies accountable,” Steyer said in the release. Roxana Tynan, the executive director of the Los Angeles Alliance for a New Economy, added her support to the resolution: “It is critical for us to hold these massive modern-day monopolies accountable to the communities from which they profi t,” she said. Assemblyman Cunningham had BRUSH FIRE: Multiple fi res broke out north of Buellton on Sept. 9, burning 200 acres and causing 20,000 residents to lose power. previously called out Attorney General Becerra for no joining the other states in this antitrust “Our understanding is, related to the fi re, once the two parties hit an impasse over an Fire north of Buellton burns 200 this was not a proactive, public safety power at-will clause, which would allow the city to end investigation. “Attorney General Becerra’s refusal acres; thousands lose power shutdown,” Hubbard said. “It was related to the the contract at any time. The SCVB refused to to join the bipartisan investigation into the tech fi re and was not a proactive event.” sign any contract with such a clause, so the city giants is embarrassing. California deserves to be About 20,000 residents near Buellton and the At the meeting, the Board of Supervisors also stopped negotiations and sought new options. at the table,” Cunningham said in a news release. Santa Ynez Valley lost power on Sept. 9 after a fi re approved the purchase of four engines at the cost It contracted Visit the Santa Ynez Valley to help The release said the Google antitrust investigation broke out east of Highway 101. of $670,000 each to replace older engines that have promote upcoming events and hired Creative At the Santa Barbara County Board of is led by Attorney General Ken Paxton (R-Texas). been in use since 2007. Visual Solutions to run the visitors center. Supervisors meeting on Sept. 10, county Fire Chief —Zac Ezzone “We are looking forward to serving the global Mark Hartwig said the 200-acre McMurray Fire visitors of Solvang with professionalism and • U.S. Congressman Salud Carbajal’s (D-Santa was about 20 percent contained as of that morning. enthusiasm,” Ball said in a release issued by the Barbara) gun reform policy was discussed At the meeting, Hartwig said the cause of the Solvang makes multiple Tuesday, Sept 10, in the House Judiciary Committee. fi re is still under investigation; however, it appears management changes NEWS continued page 8 Carbajal’s Extreme Risk Protection Order (ERPO) to have started in multiple spots off Highway 101, between Highways 246 and 154. Act, or House Resolution 1236, has bipartisan After the recent divorce with its tourism The county evacuated residents living in the nonprofi t, the city of Solvang announced WeekendWeather support. The act, also called a “red fl ag law,” aims area after the fi re broke out, but those orders were another separation and a new partnership. to prevent people who are considered a risk, to lifted by 8 p.m. that night. Both highways 1 and Solvang parted ways with City Manager themselves or others, from getting guns. The act 101 northbound were also closed for a period of David Gassaway in a mutual decision, Microclimate Weather Forecast would provide grants to incentivize states to adopt time on Sept. 9. according to a Sept. 9 news release from the Hartwig said there were about 600 fi refi ghters Dave Hovde similar laws. city. Gassaway had been appointed to city KSBY Chief Meteorologist trying to contain the fi re on Sept. 9, with the manager in February. county receiving help from San Luis Obispo, • U.S. Congressman Salud Carbajal (D-Santa “Mr. Gassaway brings a lot of talent to the Ventura, and Los Angeles counties. table with his knowledge and work ethic,” Thursday Friday Barbara) traveled across San Luis Obispo “It’s great to yell for help and have your Mayor Ryan Toussaint said in the release. County in early September to discuss the county’s neighbors say ‘it’s on the way’ and ‘what do you “The City Council has a different direction for infrastructure needs. He hosted two events to need?’” Hartwig said. the community, and we mutually agreed that speak with constituents, his offi ce said in a The fi re followed a weekend of hot temperatures a separation would allow the City Council to news release. “There is a clear need for improved and strong winds that led Southern California achieve its desired outcomes. We wish David COASTAL ➤ High 86 Low 57 COASTAL ➤ High 81 Low 56 infrastructure across our district and nation. Edison to initiate a public safety power shutoff well and thank him for his time in Solvang.” along the southern coast of the county near Goleta The city spokeswoman Kady Fleckenstein INLAND ➤ High 93 Low 55 INLAND ➤ High 96 Low 54 Strong, secure roads and bridges aren’t just smart and Gaviota. Utility companies initiate these said she could not comment beyond the policy—they’re quite literally a matter of life and shutoffs to reduce the risk of wildfi res starting press release. Saturday Sunday death,” Carbajal said. “That’s why I continue near their infrastructure. City offi cials also recently announced to prioritize meeting with local and federal At the Board of Supervisors meeting, the the hiring of new management to run its transportation experts, and why I’m fi ghting county’s Offi ce of Emergency Management visitors center. Creative Visual Solutions for real investments as the vice chair of the Director Kelly Hubbard said the shutoff started on will take up the duties once carried out by Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Sept. 7 and the power was turned back on Sept. 8 the Solvang Conference and Visitors Bureau in the evening. (SCVB). The company is owned by Brenda COASTAL ➤ High 77 Low 55 COASTAL ➤ High 75 Low 55 in the House. This is a bipartisan issue that we Hubbard clarifi ed that while thousands lost their Ball, a former director of digital media for INLAND ➤ High 87 Low 55 INLAND ➤ High 82 Low 55 can tackle head-on, and I’m proud that our region power over the weekend due to the public safety the SCVB. She’s taking up the visitors center High pressure builds again with a lot of sunshine is putting in the work to ensure our Central Coast shutoff, this was not the case for the residents who duties with her husband, Jim Ball. will drive a warming trend but some slight cool- infrastructure is safe, stable, and sustainable.” ❍ lost power during the McMurray Fire on Sept. 9. Negotiations with the SCVB ended ing for the weekend.

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SCREENSHOT FROM NIPOMO AG LLC PROJECT PROPOSAL Advisory Council opposes cannabis grow near Nipomo school A local agricultural company wants to grow cannabis on a 29-acre lot in Nipomo, but the project is facing scrutiny because of its proximity 8 to an elementary school. At its meeting on Aug. 26, the South County Advisory Council discussed the proposed grow, which would be run by Nipomo Ag LLC and 䌀䠀䄀䴀䈀䔀刀 圀䔀䰀䌀伀䴀䔀匀 一䔀圀 䴀䔀䴀䈀䔀刀匀 include a 22,000-square-foot space for indoor cannabis cultivation, a 78,122-square-foot commercial nursery, and 35,328 square feet of space 䨀甀氀礀 ㈀ ㄀㤀 for the processing and export of cannabis products. Although the project would be located in a 匀攀愀䌀爀攀猀琀 伀挀攀愀渀䘀爀漀渀琀 䠀漀琀攀氀 low-density agricultural area at 662 Eucalyptus ㈀㈀㐀㄀ 倀爀椀挀攀 匀琀爀攀攀琀Ⰰ 倀椀猀洀漀 䈀攀愀挀栀 Road in Nipomo, community members are ⠀㠀 㔀⤀ 㜀㜀㌀ⴀ㌀㜀㄀㔀 raising concerns about its location, which 眀眀眀⸀猀攀愀挀爀攀猀琀瀀椀猀洀漀⸀挀漀洀 is about a half-mile from Dorothea Lange Elementary School. After considering various 䘀椀最甀攀爀漀愀 䴀漀甀渀琀愀椀渀 䈀爀攀眀椀渀最 䌀漀⸀ ☀ 倀椀稀稀攀爀椀愀 public comments and letters opposing the 㔀㘀 䔀⸀ 䈀攀琀琀攀爀愀瘀椀愀 刀搀Ⰰ 匀琀攀⸀ 䄀Ⰰ 匀愀渀琀愀 䴀愀爀椀愀 project, the Advisory Council voted against it, ⠀㠀 㔀⤀ 㤀㈀㔀ⴀ㜀㤀㤀㈀ according to Vice Chair Kevin Beauchamp. 眀眀眀⸀ǻ最洀琀渀戀爀攀眀⸀挀漀洀⼀琀愀瀀爀漀漀洀猀⼀猀愀渀琀愀ⴀ洀愀爀椀愀 “On this project, we recommended denial due ㄀㐀㘀㈀ 䔀⸀ 䜀爀愀渀搀攀 䄀瘀攀Ⰰ 䄀爀爀漀礀漀 䜀爀愀渀搀攀 mainly to odor issues and its close proximity ⠀㠀 㔀⤀ 㐀㜀㐀ⴀ㠀㈀㈀㔀 眀眀眀⸀ǻ最洀琀渀戀爀攀眀⸀挀漀洀⼀琀愀瀀爀漀漀洀猀⼀愀爀爀漀礀漀ⴀ最爀愀渀搀攀 to residences and Dorothea Lange School,” Beauchamp wrote in an email to New Times. 䄀搀爀椀愀渀愀✀猀 䤀渀猀甀爀愀渀挀攀 The Advisory Council’s recommendation will ㄀㠀㈀㜀 一⸀ 䈀爀漀愀搀眀愀礀Ⰰ 匀愀渀琀愀 䴀愀爀椀愀 now go to the San Luis Obispo County Planning ⠀㠀 㔀⤀ ㈀㔀㐀ⴀ㐀㐀㠀 Commission, which is hearing the project 眀眀眀⸀愀搀爀椀愀渀愀猀椀渀猀甀爀愀渀挀攀⸀挀漀洀 on Sept. 12. If the commission’s decision gets appealed, the SLO County Board of Supervisors 䘀椀琀稀瀀愀琀爀椀挀欀 倀爀漀昀攀猀猀椀漀渀愀氀 䄀挀挀漀甀渀琀愀渀挀礀Ⰰ 䰀䰀倀 would ultimately decide the fate of the project. 㔀㔀㔀 䌀栀漀爀爀漀 匀琀爀攀攀琀Ⰰ 匀琀攀⸀ 䈀Ⰰ 匀愀渀 䰀甀椀猀 伀戀椀猀瀀漀 While some Nipomo area residents are ⠀㠀 㔀⤀ 㜀㠀㄀ⴀ 㘀㠀㠀 vehemently opposed to the cannabis project, ǻ琀稀瀀愀琀爀椀挀欀ⴀ愀挀挀漀甀渀琀愀渀挀礀⸀挀漀洀 Jim Empey, assistant superintendent of business ㈀ 圀⸀ 嘀椀挀琀漀爀椀愀 匀琀爀攀攀琀Ⰰ 匀愀渀琀愀 䈀愀爀戀愀爀愀 at Lucia Mar Unified School District, said the ⠀㠀 㔀⤀ 㤀㘀㌀ⴀ㄀㜀㠀㄀ district is strictly worried about the safety and 眀眀眀⸀ǻ琀稀瀀愀琀爀椀挀欀ⴀ愀挀挀漀甀渀琀愀渀挀礀⸀挀漀洀 learning environment for students and staff at Lange Elementary. 匀愀渀琀愀 䴀愀爀椀愀 䈀䴀堀 THE PROPOSAL: A proposed cannabis grow by Nipomo Ag LLC would include space for indoor cannabis cultivation, a commercial As a publicly funded agency, Empey said the 㐀 㐀 䠀椀最栀眀愀礀 ㄀ ㄀Ⰰ 匀愀渀琀愀 䴀愀爀椀愀 nursery, and the processing and export of cannabis products. district can’t take an official stance on cannabis. 眀眀眀⸀猀愀渀琀愀洀愀爀椀愀戀洀砀⸀挀漀洀 The district’s main concern, he said, is that NEWS from page 7 sensors in the gas station’s underground storage odor from the proposed grow could become 䨀漀栀渀猀漀渀 䘀愀洀椀氀礀 䐀攀渀琀愀氀 tanks weren’t working properly. city. “The Visitors Center is not only a service the distracting for students and staff on campus. 眀眀眀⸀樀漀栀渀猀漀渀昀愀洀椀氀礀搀攀渀琀愀氀⸀挀漀洀 According to the lawsuit, these sensors are city provides for visitors. Residents can utilize Cannabis products are illegal on school 㜀㐀㔀 䈀攀琀琀攀爀愀瘀椀愀 刀漀愀搀 used to detect when liquid reaches certain parts our services as well for more information about campuses, and teachers and administrators are 匀愀渀琀愀 䴀愀爀椀愀Ⰰ 䌀䄀 㤀㌀㐀㔀㔀 of the underground storage tank system. If dining options, fun activities, and special events trained to be on the lookout for the substances. If ⠀㠀 㔀⤀ 㘀㈀㌀ⴀ㐀㈀㈀㠀 liquid were to enter a sensor, it sends a signal in Solvang. We’re here to help everyone.” the smell from a nearby grow wafts onto campus, 㜀⼀㈀㈀⼀㈀ ㄀㤀 to personnel at the gas station and prevents it might put staff on high alert, he said, or make it In City Hall, officials said that they’ll release the underground storage tank system from information about the selection process for a new more difficult to sniff out prohibited products. 䌀攀渀琀爀愀氀 䌀漀愀猀琀 䜀愀爀愀最攀 䐀漀漀爀 䰀椀最栀琀椀渀最 dispensing fuel until the issue is corrected. But Empey said the cannabis cultivation 伀爀挀甀琀琀Ⰰ 䌀䄀 㤀㌀㐀㔀㜀 city manager at a later date. “By raising the sensors … one can defeat, or Gassaway had a five-year contract, but he would be carried out mostly indoors, and the ⠀㠀 㔀⤀ 㠀㘀㠀ⴀ㘀㘀㤀㤀 at least greatly delay, the leak-detection system project proposal included an odor mitigation 眀眀眀⸀挀攀渀琀爀愀氀挀漀愀猀琀最愀爀愀最攀搀漀漀爀氀椀最栀琀椀渀最⸀挀漀洀 won’t walk away empty handed. in that it would take more liquid (and time) to plan. All mature plant areas will be equipped As part of that contract, Solvang will pay him a fill up the [part of the underground storage tank severance equal to six months’ salary and benefits. with a Vapor-Phase Odor Neutralization System system] to a level that would send the sensors into specifically designed to react with cannabis and Gassaway earned an annual salary of $175,000. an alarm,” the lawsuit states. eliminate offsite odor, according to the project ⠀㠀 㔀⤀ 㤀㈀㔀ⴀ㈀㐀 ㌀ 簀 眀眀眀⸀猀愀渀琀愀洀愀爀椀愀⸀挀漀洀 “I have enjoyed my time in this wonderful The lawsuit claims that during the March 2018 description. The system will be suspended from community. During my tenure, the City Council inspection, inspectors found that one area where exterior walls of all structures containing mature and I were able to set the stage for a new course the sensor should have been placed had about plants in an effort to hamper the odor. in Solvang’s rich history. I wish the City Council 4.5 inches of liquid. In this elevated position, the success as they lead change for the community,” sensors weren’t capable of detecting a fuel leak at the The project is also more than 1,000 feet Gassaway said in the release. earliest opportunity, which is required by state law. away from the school—the minimum setback —William D’Urso The lawsuit claims that Patel violated state law required by law—so as long as everything is up by failing to maintain leak detection monitoring to code and the odor is kept under control, “then equipment and by tampering with or disabling our kids should be fine,” Empey said. Santa Maria gas station owner leak detection equipment. But some community members say the odor facebook.com settles lawsuit with county DA “These violations threatened our health and management plan isn’t enough. environment, as undetected fuel leaks can pollute Nipomo resident Tacy Lee wrote in a letter The owner of two gas stations in Santa Maria our groundwater and are very expensive and to the South County Advisory Council that the and Lompoc is required to pay more than $15,000 time-consuming to clean up,” Dudley said in a Vapor-Phase Odor Neutralization System has in civil penalties to Santa Barbara County statement released on Sept. 9. not been proven effective. The skunk odor will following a settlement agreement he reached with According to the DA’s statement, Patel be distracting to students and teachers at Lange county District Attorney Joyce Dudley’s office. cooperated with authorities and agreed to upgrade Elementary, Lee wrote, and regardless of the Dudley’s office filed a compliant against equipment at his gas station in Santa Maria, as well smell, students and parents will have to travel Saleem Patel, who owns Spirit Gasoline on as another station he owns in Lompoc. past the grow on the way to and from school. South Broadway Road, on July 1. According to The settlement agreement also includes an “It is not acceptable for kids to walk past a the lawsuit, in March 2018, inspectors from the injunction against Patel to make it easier to cannabis grow on their way to school,” Lee wrote. 805-347-1968 Santa Barbara County Certified Unified Program enforce compliance with state law. “What is the message we are sending to these Agency—a division of the county’s Environmental Patel couldn’t be reached prior to press time. impressionable youngsters?” m www.santamariasun.com Health Services—discovered leak-detection —Zac Ezzone —Kasey Bubnash

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the Coastal Act of 1976, the state passed Senate north of Guadalupe. Bill 908 to reinvigorate its effort to complete the Wilkinson said that based on the first trail. As required by the legislation, the coastal workshop, the trail won’t simply serve as a way to Coastal connection conservancy released a report in 2003 titled get from point A to point B, but rather it will be “Completing the California Coastal Trail,” which a braided network of trails that hikers and bikers The county is studying possible trail routes connecting recommended statewide policy initiatives and can use to access different areas. For example, he potential projects to develop the trail. said, the trails council is looking at whether there’s Gaviota to Guadalupe According to this report, the trail should be a way to connect Los Flores Ranch to Orcutt Hills BY ZAC EZZONE inaccessible areas of the coast are all adjacent to located close enough to the shore that its users and then to Highway 1 to travel to Lompoc. can sense the ocean, but Duff acknowledged “There’s a couple of logical routes and that 10 tate and local officials are attempting to one another, so that creates a longer section of coastline where the coastal trail is a challenge,” that’s not always possible. could be the end of the story,” he said, “but the overcome the remaining roadblocks to finish community interest is, ‘If I’m here, how do I the 1,200-mile trail connecting the California Higgins said. “The goal is to keep it within sight, sound, S The California Coastal Trail was first and smell of the coast,” Duff said. “Sometimes get there? What’s a day hike look like that I can coast. It’s been 40 years in the making, and about introduced as a state mandate in 1972, with the that isn’t possible because of private property or engage more areas than just my backyard?’” 60 percent of the project is currently finished. After the trails council completes its study, Many of the remaining gaps in the California a draft will be released to the public for further Coastal Trail are in northern Santa Barbara ‘The goal is to keep it within sight, sound, and smell input. Bresolin said he anticipates that a final County and other parts of the state’s southern half. study will be presented to the SBCAG board To help create plans to address this local of the coast. Sometimes that isn’t possible because sometime in early 2020. gap, the Santa Barbara County Association of The study itself won’t require that specific Governments (SBCAG) is overseeing a study suggestions be followed immediately, Bresolin to identify a preferred route for the trail in the of private property or topography ... .’ said. Rather, it’ll serve as a planning tool that northern half of the county that hikers and bikers --Timothy Duff, California Coastal Conservancy project manager jurisdictions can refer to as they work on future can take from Gaviota to Guadalupe. projects or to reference to leverage funding. The The Santa Barbara County Trails Council, passage of Proposition 20. The voter-driven topography, but the goal is to keep it as close to study will identify one route that the region can which is conducting the study, held its first public ballot measure said that “a hiking, bicycle, and the coast as possible.” focus its energy on. workshop to discuss potential routes on May 29 equestrian trails system shall be established along Based on current land ownership, meeting Wilkinson said the study is a starting point, but in Lompoc, Executive Director Mark Wilkinson or near the coast.” The proposition also created these requirements in northern Santa Barbara he noted that the trails identified could take more said. The council is using input from that meeting the California Coastal Commission to regulate County is impossible. Therefore, the study will than a decade to develop. to identify preferred routes for the trail that it will development along the state’s coast. identify an interim route for the trail that can Higgins of Coastwalk, a nonprofit established present at a future public workshop. The proposition was reinforced four years later be adjusted if publicly accessible land opens up in 1983 that advocates for the completion of the In the past, the amount of private land lining when the state Legislature passed the Coastal closer to the coast in the future, SCBAG senior trail, said it’s important that the trail is finished so the coast in the north half of the county— Act of 1976, which created the California Coastal transportation planner Brian Bresolin said. the public has access to the coastline everywhere including the roughly 40 miles occupied by Conservancy. This non-regulatory agency is The Santa Barbara County Trails Council is in the state. Vandenberg Air Force Base—has made it difficult tasked with supporting projects to protect coastal looking at a potential route along Highway 1 “I look at it as this ribbon of protection,” Higgins to identify a trail route. Cea Higgins, executive resources and increase opportunities for the and other roadways with spur trails that provide said. “That blue-green ribbon of protection up and director of Coastwalk California Coastal Trail down our California coast that preserves natural public to access the coast. access to the coast at various points, including Association, said the county isn’t alone in dealing Conservancy project manager Timothy Duff resources also preserves public access.” m Ocean Beach County Park and Point Sal State with this obstacle, but the issue may be more said the California Coastal Trail is the agency’s Beach. The proposed route would start at Gaviota significant here. primary public access program. 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SPOTLIGHT PHOTO BY ZAC EZZONE business, Fischer said they began looking for a larger location. They moved to their 1,800-square-foot shop at 225 E. Main St. in Downtown downtown Santa Maria about 20 years ago. Nowadays, business at the shop is pretty evenly split between repair and custom work and the jewelry for sale at the shop, Fischer said. mainstay For the custom work, the shop can make changes to existing pieces of jewelry, or create Fischer’s Fine Jewelry something new. “Sometimes it is totally one of a kind from continues to thrive after the ground up,” Fischer said. “Very often, it is taking things that a customer has— 40 years in business gemstones, metals—and maybe combining a BY ZAC EZZONE number of pieces into one or two other pieces of jewelry that’s more useful for them.” usiness is still booming for Katherine On the retail side, the shop sells rings, Fischer and her husband, Neil, who have earrings, necklaces, and other jewelry operated a jewelry store in downtown B made from both small designers and larger Santa Maria for 40 years. manufacturers. Fischer said they also sell When Fischer’s Fine Jewelry opened in 1979 estate jewelry, pre-owned pieces that can be in the 600 block of South Broadway, it didn’t either modern or antiques. have a storefront. The business started as a At a time when people can buy jewelry with trade shop where Fischer and her husband did a few clicks on a cellphone, Fischer’s Fine repair and custom work for about 15 jewelry Jewelry continues to grow. Fischer said she stores in the Central Coast area. credits this longevity to everybody at the store SELLING JEWELRY DOWNTOWN: Fischer’s Fine Jewelry moved to its existing location on Main Street about 20 years ago. Slowly, customers found out about the shop focusing on what they do well rather than and began coming to it directly. The number worrying about how to compete with online of customers seeking out the shop continued the past 40 years of serving these long-term at Presqu’ile Winery. Tickets for the event shopping or big-box stores. This has created a clients, and other members of the public, are $100 per person, which includes one to grow, as Fischer’s Fine Jewelry began strong sense of customer loyalty, Fischer said. with special events later this month. Visit bottle of pinot noir. The event is a benefit transitioning away from being a trade shop. “We have some clients that are third fischersjewelry.com for more information. for the Hancock Viticulture and Enology “Around the 15-year point, we started generation, and that’s a wonderful thing,” cutting off the wholesale accounts that we Fischer said. “Also [there are] some people Foundation. For more information, visit were doing because our direct person-to- who used to live here … and have since moved Highlight hancockcollege.edu. m person business was growing so much,” away, but still contact us when they have Fischer said. “There wasn’t time for both.” needs. So we’re working with people from out • The Allan Hancock College Winery Staff Writer Zac Ezzone wrote this week’s Biz Shortly after phasing out the store’s of state, and, in one case, out of the country.” is hosting an event to celebrate its fifth Spotlight. Send ideas, tips, and interesting wholesale clients, and growing the shop’s retail Fischer said the store plans to commemorate anniversary on Sept. 21 from 6 to 9 p.m. tidbits to [email protected].

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www.santamariasun.com • September 12 - September 19, 2019 • Sun • 11 said. “There is a focus on what we need to do to achieve and maintain space superiority like I have not seen in the 25 years that I have been wearing this uniform.” Vandenberg: spaceport of the future Increasing Vandenberg’s attractiveness to space launch companies could be a start toward getting more business to the area. And Mastalir said building range capacity—the ability to launch rockets more often—is a top priority of Gen. John Raymond’s, the recent U.S. Senate- confirmed head of U.S. Space Command. Mastalir said he’s looking at improving the operational launch pads that Vandenberg has and bringing some currently unused launch pads into service. He said the base has more 12 than 20 launch sites with just four of them in use. The biggest rockets take off from Vandenberg’s Space Launch Complex 6, which has long been leased out to the United Launch Alliance, a partnership between Boeing and Lockheed Martin. Elon Musk’s SpaceX leases out Space Launch Complex 4. Mastalir talked about adding connectivity so that large amounts of data on base can be NATIONAL MONITORING: A Delta II rocket fires off from shared in a moment, cloud storage that will Launch Complex 2 at Vandenberg Air Force Base. The Unite fully modernize their capabilities. But the first Launch Alliance mission deposited NASA’s Ice, Cloud and step is modernizing those launch facilities, and Land Elevation Satellite-2 in September of 2018. industry analysts like Marco Caceres with Teal Group Corporation expect them to get a lot more use in the coming years. “Everything I’ve seen developing over the PHOTO COURTESY OF 30TH SPACE WING past three years points in the direction of many, Local business interests and government entities are eyeing the Air Force Base many more launches and many more individual satellites going up,” Teal Senior Space Analyst near Lompoc for future development and increased satellite launches Caceres said. That includes all sizes, whether they weigh BY WILLIAM D’URSO thousands of tons or just a few pounds. Caceres projected that 10,000 satellites could go up in ocket engines and old stories of spaceflight development on the base mix in with those old Sitting in his office, the new base commander the next five or 10 years. That would more than take up vast stretches of undulating terrain tales of spaceflight, and efforts meant to spur said his July 2019 appointment to head up the double the current number of satellites already Rjust above sea level. growth over the last few decades were never 30th Space Wing came with plans to improve in orbit. Northwest of Lompoc, Vandenberg Air Force realized. infrastructure at the base. “Other states are working on space ports, Base (VAFB) encompasses 110,000 acres, more “I’m not in charge of expanding the number commercial spaceports, so it may be that than 15 times the size of the town right next to of launches,” Mastalir said. “But I need to be Vandenberg doesn’t get as many launches as it it. The base is rich in aerospace expertise and Space force ready so that when the number of launches is may be thinking,” he said. extra land, and broad coalition of state, county, Air Force Space Command has been ready to expand, range is ready to support.” He mentioned Alaska, New Mexico, and and local leaders are trying to figure out how responsible for keeping the country’s space He talked about a future that includes huge, Virginia’s Wallups Island as candidates for to boost economic growth by allowing private capabilities current. Thousands of personnel self-healing networks of small satellites that more space launch investment. But Vandenberg companies closer access to launch pads and are scattered over a handful of bases, including could sustain damage from an attack or from remains the only launch site in the nation able facilities that can fire a rocket into space. Vandenberg, flying satellites and testing ballistic the increasing mass of space junk cluttering to send payloads to polar orbit, the premier The newest story that leaders and economic missiles. orbit. The satellite conversation isn’t just about location for military hardware. development types are trying to peg to this land President Donald Trump’s plans to grow national security—it’s also about the tech “No question about it. Vandenberg and Cape is that it should be a spaceport of the future. America’s space options put into action a industry. At its center is an evolving concept of Canaveral will always have the upper edge, They told the Sun stories about the potential separate move to re-establish the U.S. Space what satellites can and should do, as well as the but the question is capacity,” Caceres said. of regular rocket launches—mostly satellites, Command, a body with extra resources and cheap and accessible internet service that an “For many of the satellite companies, it’s more perhaps 20, 30, or more every year. influence dissolved by President George interconnected mass of satellites could offer. important to get their satellite up as quickly as That depends, of course, on the satellite W. Bush in 2002. The return of U.S. Space “You have companies that are planning possible than it is to get a lower launch cost.” business: How many satellites companies are Command would come with modest additions massive lower Earth orbit constellations,” he willing to buy and where in the sky they want in personnel, numbering in the hundreds, about said. “Thousands of satellites.” Local growth them. It also depends on potential big buyers— $83 million spread over the bases where those That could mean a dramatic increase like Google or Amazon—that could change the forces are stationed, and a renewed focus to in rocket launches, and more revenue for The industry has long anticipated more face of the industry. maintain an advantage not just in the skies, but companies like SpaceX and Blue Origin, which launches of smaller satellites, only for those It’s a big story. above them. have been refining reusable rocket technology plans never to materialize. And critics say that it’s a whopper that’s That’s what Col. Anthony Mastalir came to in an effort to drop launch costs by millions of John Pike has been an industry observer been told in the past: Hopes for economic do at Vandenberg. One of the things, anyway. dollars. and defense analyst for decades, drawing up “Quite frankly, there’s an opportunity here comprehensive reports on defense topics like PHOTO COURTESY OF 30TH SPACE WING in California to capitalize on what lies ahead Vandenberg and Space Launch Complex 6 as in terms of more economic growth and more the founder and director globalsecurity.org. jobs,” he said. “So I think the state has an He said the idea to launch larger numbers of interest in participating.” small satellites isn’t new, and there have been Mastalir said he’s already had multiple numerous programs with that goal. discussion with Lenny Mendonca, a top “There are too many to keep track of, and economic adviser to Gov. Gavin Newsom. I think they’re all smokin’ dope,” Pike said. California boasts the largest share, more “People have been talking about this for 30 than 20 percent, of the national aerospace years.” business. But it has dwindled over the years. Everyone involved in those programs want The state has lost business to tax friendly to see jobs skyrocket and the economy grow, competitors like Texas. SpaceX is developing but the path forward and how to get the many launch capabilities in Boca Chica off coastal political and legal threads lined up remains Texas and the Gulf of Mexico. foggy. Leaders at virtually every level of “It’ll be hopelessly bureaucratized,” Pike said. government—local, county, state, the governor’s “There’s a whole thicket of regulatory barriers office, and U.S. Congress—want to bolster that will have to be surmounted, but there are California as a competitor in the aerospace people who get paid to do that.” business. Now, Mastalir said, there’s interest at The space industry, according to accounting the highest levels of the military and national firm PwC, hit $760 billion in revenue last year, government to expand Vandenberg’s mission a jump over the previous record high of $729 and responsibilities. billion in 2014. Analysts project even more “The federal government, the Department dramatic increases as companies get better at of Defense, is fully on board with where we’re launching into space. THE NEW GUY: Col. Anthony J. Mastalir (center) receives command of Vandenberg Air Force Base during a ceremony on July 12. headed across the space enterprise,” Mastalir Though optimism is high, concern remains

12 • Sun • September 12 - September 19, 2019 • www.santamariasun.com for what could happen if a new president is elected to PHOTO COURTESY OF 30TH SPACE WING office in 2020 and how that would change funding plans for Vandenberg. If that happens, some worry that plans PRIVATE LAUNCH: A SpaceX for the future could unravel. Falcon 9 rocket successfully And for Lompoc, it wouldn’t be the first time. launches from Vandenberg in When the Challenger Shuttle disintegrated shortly after May of 2018. its takeoff from Cape Canaveral in 1986, so did many of the jobs it created at Vandenberg, where a 3-mile long runway was awaiting the Challenger’s return to Earth. Janelle Osborne wasn’t mayor of Lompoc then; she was still in Texas. But by the time she moved to the Central Coast, she and her husband found a house built during one of the final housing booms of the ’80s. They bought it cheap, at what they called a “Texas price.” In her third year as mayor, Osborne wants some of that aerospace business that left with the shuttle 13 program to return. “A lot of manufacturing that was in town began to fold because they weren’t doing it in town anymore,” she said. Osborne’s hometown in Texas is Boca Chica, the coastal town where SpaceX has invested in a launch and test site. She knows the benefits that big operations like that can have for a nearby town. Though the City Council hasn’t discussed it extensively or formally, Osborne said the city is eager to cooperate with Vandenberg. Lompoc has been approached in the past by rocket makers interested in storing hardware, only to find that the city didn’t have the right kind of space. But Lompoc PHOTO COURTESY OF 30TH SPACE WING PHOTO COURTESY OF 30TH SPACE WING does have housing lots and is eager to bring in developers who can put up new homes for the well-paid engineers who might come with a boom at the base. SPACE ON THE MOVE: A GOING UP: A Delta IV “We’re looking to be very supportive,” she said. SpaceX Falcon 9 successfully rocket from the United It’s a potential shot of cash the city needs to fund launches in March of 2018 Launch Alliance takes existing parks and recreation programs, as well as the from Space Launch Complex off from Launch Complex 4, the facility it leases at 6 at Vandenberg Air police and fire departments. Force Base. Osborne said she’s not worried that aerospace jobs will Vandenberg Air Force Base. come and go, because this time the development would be driven by private business, not spending that could be canceled if Trump doesn’t get re-elected. “The benefit this time around is that this is truly commercial and that this has nothing to do with the current administration,” Osborne said. What’s Next If the idea to develop the aerospace business at Vandenberg had a leader, it would be the Hourglass Project. His Chief Exective Officer Melissa James and Vice President of Strategy Andrew Hackleman, who run the nonprofit, work out of the Cal Poly Hot House stashed above the Ross department store in downtown San Luis Obispo. They’ve helped coordinate and connect various decision makers in an effort to get all necessary parties on the same page. “It’s about having the political will and getting the right players together to address a common challenge,” James said. But the plan remains in its infancy. Pike, the unconvinced defense analyst wondered, “Who’s going to pay for it?” The economic development arm of the governor’s office hasn’t drawn up cost projections but anticipates spending to be in the hundreds of millions in facilities on or near PHOTO COURTESY OF 30TH SPACE WING the base. Where that money will come from has yet to be INFRASTRUCTURE: Launch decided. Questions remain about what kind of budget the Complex 6 is the launch defense department will invest in space capability and what site of the United Launch a U.S. Space Force would mean for Vandenberg’s wallet. Alliance, a collaboration Lompoc’s a willing partner but won’t bring any money between Boeing and to the project. Osborne said she expects the City Council Lockheed Martin. to help in any way that it can, outside of offering tax incentives. “We would need to see results before we thought a tax incentive was something we could support,” Osborne said. “Until were able to support our parks and our public safety and our libraries.” Col. Mastalir said he can’t build out the base himself, but he can prepare his launch facilities for more use. Some money for that could come from the congressional budget, perhaps some from the state, maybe some from private space, but all involved say it’s too soon to have concrete answers. It remains a work in progress, but the business forces that dictate demand for satellites appear on the verge of catapulting into the stratosphere. If that happens, the coast might get a piece of the action. ❍

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premise they had a choice in the matter.” this problem.” This presents an interesting situation for They are both right. This is a multi-level issue Online Poll those of us who take pride in our cities. Public requiring not only housing but also additional property would include the courtyard of city hall, mental illness and drug/alcohol treatment What do you think of tourism No quick courthouse steps, parks, sidewalks, the entrance programs that don’t currently exist. Simply in the Santa Ynez Valley, and to police stations, the library, and any other place changing laws to allow “urban camping” and 14 events like Solvang Julefest? owned and maintained by local governments! constructing large housing projects won’t solve the Feeling the thrill of victory, the next challenge for issue until someone “raises the hood.” 46% Cities should focus on drawing more fi x e s homeless advocates is to eliminate oversized vehicle President John F. Kennedy and California sustainable, long-term business. parking bans—these are predominantly those Gov. Ronald Reagan both closed mental health 36% Invest more. Small businesses need Solving the ‘homeless campers and small camp trailers you see along the institutions several decades ago. These were tourism to thrive. streets that are used to house the homeless. What basically lockups with no real treatment provided problem’ is elusive can we do about it? 9% They’re fun. Cities should invest in to patients. The second phase of this process was BY RON FINK In Lompoc, a city park on the eastern end of supposed to create new state-of-the-art treatment more events. town was the site of a “homeless triage center” a centers; however, the only part that got completed 9% The crowds are too much. he homeless are everywhere. Just take a walk few months ago; basically, it was supposed to be a was the closing of the inadequate institutions. 11 Votes down any street with commercial frontage in temporary camp for the homeless who were being The current practice to allow the homeless to Lompoc and almost any other city, and you Vote online at www.santamariasun.com. T evicted from the riverbed (which is a public space), simply sleep on the streets isn’t a very humanitarian will see them with their signs and sleeping in the but it became a magnet for the homeless from Santa way to address the problem of the mentally ill, and bushes or on the sidewalk. Barbara, Santa Maria, and elsewhere. The attraction it certainly isn’t fair to people who want a clean A case a couple of years ago—involving a was three meals a day, access to benefi ts, medical and healthful public space. There have been several Northern Santa Barbara County’s law enacted in Boise, Idaho, that tried to get the care, and the hope of more permanent housing. reports of disease-ridden camps in several large News & Entertainment Weekly problem under control—came before the 9th 2540 Skyway Drive, suite A Of course, Lompoc, like many other cities throughout the U.S. that have taken a hands- District Court of Appeals in San Francisco. This Santa Maria, CA 93455 communities, doesn’t have adequate housing; the off approach to the problem. court is noted for three things: 1) It makes very EDITORIAL & ADVERTISING | 805-347-1968 FAX | 805-347-9889 county is the agency charged with housing these By the same token, will providing them convoluted interpretations of constitutional law; 2) E-MAIL | [email protected] WEB | www.santamariasun.com folks. But, when recent grants were awarded for with well-appointed accommodations for free It is extremely liberal in the application of laws; 3) It new homeless housing, none came to Lompoc. encourage them to help themselves or just enable FOUNDER | Steve Moss 1948-2005 is often overturned by the Supreme Court. There were problems at the camp. Apparently, their shiftless lifestyle? EDITORIAL The Boise law was designed to clean up its the inhabitants had a problem following the rules, If activists really wanted to help the homeless EDITOR | Camillia Lanham downtown areas by forbidding sleeping on the streets, ASSOCIATE EDITOR | Andrea Rooks they argued and fought among themselves, and in California, they would focus their energy STAFF WRITERS | Zac Ezzone, William D’Urso much like the shiftless do elsewhere. But, the 9th verbally abused the staff. Eventually all were asked on demanding that Sacramento lawmakers ARTS EDITOR | Caleb Wiseblood Circuit somehow determined that this was a violation PROOFREADER | Nick Gagala to leave, but to where? Some have been arrested complete the treatment programs envisioned by of the “cruel and unusual punishment” clause under STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER | Jayson Mellom for returning to the riverbed, and others simply Kennedy and Reagan several decades ago instead ART DIRECTOR | Alex Zuniga the Eighth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution. migrated into the public spaces of town. EDITORIAL DESIGNERS | Leni Litonjua, Taylor Saugstad of placing the burden on local communities that The Eighth Amendment says, “Excessive bail CONTRI BUTORS | Glen Starkey, Ross Mayfield, Anna Starkey, Cleaning up their mess in the riverbed cost close don’t have the resources to “raise the hood” or to Nick Powell shall not be required, nor excessive fi nes imposed, to $500,000, and within a few days after the effort, provide housing. ❍ ADVERTISING nor cruel and unusual punishments infl icted.” the homeless returned and re-established themselves SENIOR ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE | Kimberly Rosa How forbidding sleeping on a cold sidewalk in in the riverbed with several “new” camps. Ron Fink is a resident of Lompoc. Send your thoughts ACCOUN T EXECUTIVES | Katy Gray, Jason Gann, Jennifer Herbaugh, Boise could be construed as “cruel and unusual Homelessness, instead of being a temporary Lee Ann Vermeulen, Jeff Manildi to [email protected]. MARKETING & EVENTS | Rachelle Ramirez punishment” seems questionable. condition caused by the loss of work, has become The panel “held that the Cruel and Unusual a lifestyle for many societal dropouts, the mentally PRODUCTION ASSISTANT PRODUCTION MANAGER | Eva Lipson Punishments Clause of the Eighth Amendment ill, and the veterans of our many confl icts who just GRAPHIC DESIGNERS | Eva Lipson, Ellen Fukumoto, Ikey Ipekjian, precluded the enforcement of a statute prohibiting can’t cope with life. LETTERS Madison Starnes sleeping outside against homeless individuals with Fixing the “homeless problem” is elusive. One BUSINESS no access to alternative shelter. And, as long as there homeless man once described it this way: “We are Citizenship doesn’t come easy Cindy Rucker CIRCULATION DIRECTOR | Jim Parsons is no option of sleeping indoors, the government like cars; you can tow us away, but until you raise What a shame. 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READY TO RUMBLE Planet Lucha Shares the Love, a benefi t event for Chelsee Fuerch, takes place at the Radisson Hotel in Santa Maria on Saturday, Sept. 21, from 6 to 9 p.m. Proceeds of this family-friendly wrestling match (open to all ages) will go to support medical expenses for 19-year-old Fuerch, who was severely injured in a car accident. Featured wrestlers include RJ Cruz (pictured, right), Diablo Azteca, Kadin Anthony, and others. Tickets range from $20 to $25 and are available in advance at my805tix.com. —Caleb Wiseblood

FILE PHOTO COURTESY OF RAUL VALADEZ with Paso Robles Recreation during the Fall Family Fun Varies. centralcoastparks.org/auto-draft/. Clark Center SANTA MARIA VALLEY/LOS ALAMOS Fest. This free community celebration will feature family for the Performing Arts, 487 Fair Oaks Ave., Arroyo BALLROOM, LATIN, AND SWING LESSONS SPECIAL EVENTS friendly activities and crafts. Sept. 21, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Grande, 805-489-9444. Marie King and Kings of Swing offer dance lessons for Free. 805-237-3988. prcity.com/301/Special-Events. SANTA MARIA VALLEY/LOS ALAMOS EMPTY BOWLS COMMUNITY LUNCHEON A Benefi t all ages and skill levels. Couples and singles welcome. Centennial Park, 600 Nickerson Dr., Paso Robles. 17TH ANNUAL ALL FORD CAR SHOW AND SWAP for 5Cities Homeless Coalition. Enjoy a simple meal of Wednesdays, 6:30-8:30 p.m. $36 for 4-week session. 805- MEET Features live entertainment, raffl e prizes, various FOURTH ANNUAL SHOWDOWN CORNHOLE soup and read donated by the region’s best chefs an 928-7799. Oasis Senior Center, 420 Soares Ave., Orcutt. TOURNAMENT Features breakfast, lunch, raffl es, a vendors, and more. Proceeds benefi t AHC Industrial served in a handmade bowl donated by area artists, BASIC WATERCOLOR No experience required. best costume prize, and a Jenga challenge. Sept. 21, Technology scholarships. Sept. 14, 7 a.m.-3 p.m. 805- community members, and students. Sept. 18, 11 a.m.- Tuesdays, 1-3 p.m. $8. Oasis Senior Center, 420 Soares 8 a.m.-5 p.m. $80 dollar entry fee donation for a two 841-4142. santamariamodelaclub.com. Historic Old Town 1:30 p.m. $25. 805-574-1638. St. Patrick’s Church, 501 Ave., Orcutt, 805-937-9750. person team and a 128 team maximum. visitatascadero. Orcutt, S. Broadway and Union Ave., Orcutt. Fair Oaks Ave., Arroyo Grande, stpatsag.org. com. Sunken Gardens, 6505 El Camino Real, Atascadero. BEADING WORKSHOP Thursdays, noon oasisorcutt. FIRST TIME HOMEBUYER SEMINAR Come to this SAN LUIS OBISPO org. Oasis Senior Center, 420 Soares Ave., Orcutt, free seminar to learn the ins and outs of the mortgage/ SUNSET WINES AND FULL MOON VINES Take 805-937-9750. homebuying process, credit repair, down payment in the sunset with wine and friends on the Doce Robles 18TH ANNUAL ROTARY HOMES OF DISTINCTION estate. Hop on a hayride and enjoy dinner and dancing Take an exclusive look into 5 homes. Proceeds CHILDREN’S BOOK WORKSHOP Learn how to write assistance programs, and more. Sept. 14, 10-11:30 TOUR under the full moon. Sept. 14, 5-8 p.m. $30. 805- fund local student scholarships and nonprofi ts. Hosted and illustrate your book, how to choose age, type of a.m. Free. 805-614-7510. sites.totalexpert.net. Envoy book, typeface, printing, layout, design, type of art, and Mortgage, 2345 S. Broadway, Ste A, Santa Maria. 227-4766. docerobleswinery.com/event. Doce Robles by Rotary Club of SLO Sept. 16, 11 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Winery, 2023 Twelve Oaks Dr., Paso Robles. $25. 805-546-8806. slorotary.org. Rotary Homes of a bit of marketing. Saturdays, 10 a.m.-noon through Sept. Distinction Tour, San Luis Obispo, San Luis Obispo. 14 $150 for 5 weeks. 805- 910-9548. bunkybooks.com. SOUTH COAST SLO COUNTY TASTE OF DOWNTOWN AND ARTE DE TIZA Enjoy Treasures 1, 210 W. Fesler St., Santa Maria. samples from more than 35 downtown restaurants and ROTARY HOMES OF DISTINCTION TOUR: 31ST ANNUAL DUNE RUN RUN AND WALK The Meet other artists and wine-tasting rooms. Sept. 14, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. $25. 805- HOSTED BY ROTARY CLUB OF SLO All processed CREATIVE ART TUESDAYS scenic Grover Beach Boardwalk and Beach front creates support and critique others’ works. Tuesdays, 1-4 p.m. 238-4103. pasoroblesdowntown.org. Downtown City benefi t local student scholarships and non-profi t grants. a fun surface combination for all ages. Awards ceremony $1. Oasis Senior Center, 420 Soares Ave., Orcutt, Park, 11th and Spring St., Paso Robles. Take an exclusive look into fi ve beautiful and unique will immediately follow the end the of race. Sept. 15, 805-937-9750. 8-11 a.m. $26-$31. 805-473-4580. groverbeach.org. homes in SLO. Sept. 15, 11 a.m.-4:30 p.m. $25 in EVERYBODY CAN DANCE Ballet workout classes for Beach Plaza, 25 W. Grand Avenue, Grover Beach. advance; $30 at the door. 805-769-8779. slorotary.org/. FUNDRAISERS San Luis Obispo, Citywide, SLO. teens and adults. Tuesdays, 6 p.m. everybodycandance. THIRD ANNUAL AVILA BEACH OKTOBERFEST In webs.com. Everybody Can Dance, 628 S. McClelland partnership with Beda’s Biergarten and Hofbräuhaus, the SOUTH COAST SLO COUNTY NORTH SLO COUNTY St., Santa Maria, 805-937-6753. Avila Beach Resort presents a traditional Oktoberfest, CATCH OF THE CENTRAL COAST Please join us to INDIVIDUAL PAINTERS No instructor. Fridays, 9 featuring live music by The Molly Ringwald Project, EVENING IN SANTA MARGARITA Enjoy restaurants, celebrate 25 years of marine science education in San ice cream, and local wine all while supporting a.m.-noon $1. Oasis Senior Center, 420 Soares Ave., authentic German food, and more. Sept. 14, 11 a.m.-5 Luis Obispo County. Enjoy a gourmet multi-course win Orcutt, 805-937-9750. p.m. $25. 805-595-4000. events.avilabeachresort.com. Friends of the Santa Margarita Library. Sept. 13, 5-9 dinner with live music, silent and live auctions, and a Avila Beach Golf Resort, 6464 Ana Bay Road, Avila Beach. p.m. Donations. 805-380-8858. Downtown Santa MUSIC LESSONS Learn acoustic or electric special champagne bar created in honor of CCA’s Silver Margarita, 22324 El Camino Real, Santa Margarita, guitar, mandolin, ukulele, bass, piano, violin, drums, Anniversary. , 5 p.m. Varies. 805-595-7280. SAN LUIS OBISPO Sept. 14 santamargaritabeautiful.com. percussion, voice, mandolin, banjo, saxophone, and/or centralcoastaquarium.com/programs/catch. Central clarinet. The academy offers private lessons by the hour BUTTERFLY BALL: WILD AND SCENIC FILM Coast Aquarium, 50 San Juan St., Avila Beach. or half hour for all age groups and ability. ongoing 805- FESTIVAL A gala event that will feature dinner, CLARK CENTER: WILD AND SCENIC 925-0464. Coelho Academy of Music, 325 E. Betteravia fi lms, a silent auction, live music, and dancing. ARTS FILM FESTIVAL Featuring “Pursuing the Road, Santa Maria. The event is focused on raising awareness of Monarchs” and Cal Poly fi lms. Doors will the plight of our beloved (and endangered) MUSICAL THEATRE AND CABARET WORKSOP open at 6:30 p.m. Sept. 19, 7-9 p.m. CLASSES & WORKSHOPS Monarch butterfl ies. Sept. 14, 6-11 p.m. CLASSES Come improve your vocal skills so that you’ll Varies. centralcoastparks.org/auto-draft/. have more fun singing cabaret, karaoke, and more. SLO Brew Rock, 855 Aerovista Pl., San Luis Mondays, 6:30-8:30 p.m. through Sept. 30 $75 for New Times and the Sun now share their Obispo, 209-417-7748. a four week session; $20 to drop in. 805-400-5335. community listings for a complete Central INDEX Cabaret805.com. Santa Maria Civic Theatre, 1660 N. SECOND SATURDAY WORK PARTY AT Coast calendar running from SLO County through McClelland St., Santa Maria. THE FARM Come out for some good exercise Special Events ...... [16] and help with planting, cultivation, and harvest. northern Santa Barbara County. Submit events online SALSA DANCE CLASS No partner or experience Dress for cool/warm weather. Wear closed toe shoes. by logging in with your Google, Facebook, or Twitter account Arts ...... [16] needed. Wednesdays, 7-9 p.m. Free. 805-937-1574. CentralCoastSwingDance.com. Old Town Brew, 338 W. Bring gloves if you have them. Sept. 14, 9 a.m.-noon at newtimesslo.com. You may also email calendar@ Culture & Lifestyle ...... [20] Free. (805) 769-8344. cityfarmslo.org. City Farm SLO, newtimesslo.com. Deadline is one week before the issue Tefft St, Nipomo. 1221 Calle Joaquin, San Luis Obispo. date on Thursdays. Submissions are subject to editing Food & Drink ...... [21] SANTA MARIA SEWING SUPERSTORE CLASSES and approval. Contact Calendar Editor Caleb Wiseblood Visit site for full list of classes and more details. NORTH SLO COUNTY directly at [email protected]. Music ...... [22] FALL FAMILY FUN FEST Celebrate the fall season ARTS continued page 19

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Veronica’s Position Wines of the Old World: A Cambria Catch of the Central Coast Wine & Dine Pre-Harvest Piano Qua et including Violin, Cheese & Charcuterie 101 SEPTEMBER 6–29 Scarecrow Festival Fundraiser SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 14 SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 14 Viola, and Cello SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 15 By the Sea THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 12 Central Coast Wild Coyote SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 15 Ancient Peaks Productions The Historical Squibb House Aquarium Estate Winery Community Presbyterian Church of Cambria Winery

Beer Yoga Backyard Burger Brawl 5CHC Empty Bowls Pursuing the Monarchs: Wild and Scenic 2019 ‘Dodge For a Cause’ MdO Night: Wild and Scenic Film SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 15 SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 15 Community Luncheon Film Festival presented by CCSPA Dodgeball Tournament Festival presented by CCSPA Naughty Oak Tooth & Nail WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 18 THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 19 FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 20 FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 20 Brewing Co. Winery St. Patrick’s Church Hall Clark Center for Pe orming A s Avila Bay Athletic Club South Bay Community Center MY805TIX BOX OFFICE IS NOW OPEN Get your tickets online or at Boo Boo Records, the off icial Box Off ice for My805Tix events! Boo Boo’s is located at Kenny Lee Lewis and Friends 1st Annual Branch Mill Stream to Seas: Wild and Scenic A Breast Exposé Videotape Conce Music Festival 978 Monterey Street in SLO. Film Festival presented by CCSPA The Breast Kept Secret FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 20 SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 21 SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 21 SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 21 D’ Anbino Tasting Room Branch Mill Organic Farms Call them at 805-541-0657. Fremont Theater Fair Oaks Theatre

Making Waves A er Pa y: Wild and SLO Jazz Federation: Hoyt Family Vineyards Planet Lucha Share the Love The Shawn Clark Family Band, Wild Child: Wild and Scenic Film Scenic Film Festival presented by CCSPA A hur White Jazz Qua et 1st Annual Chili Cook Off SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 21 Octagon Barn Center Grand Opening Festival presented by CCSPA SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 21 SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 21 SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 21 Radisson Hotel, SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 21 SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 22 SLO Brew Pub Downtown Unity Conce Hall Hoyt Family Vineyards Santa Maria Octagon Barn Center Museum of Natural History, Morro Bay

Caroline Aiken with Special Guests Central Coast Pro Tennis Open Sip ‘n Saunter The Wild Women of Winedale 2nd Annual Casino Night Catch the Spanish Imagination Jill Knight & Brynn Albanese SEPTEMBER 23-29 FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 27 FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 27 SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 28 SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 28 SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 22 Templeton Downtown SLO Cambria Center SLO Brew Rock Grace Old Santa Rosa Chapel Tennis Ranch Association for the A s Theatre Event Center Baptist Church

South County Oktobe est ECHO’s Long Walk Home 2019 28th Annual Golf Tournament Game Day at the Ocean: A Cambria Tiny Porch Wrap Pa y Roo op Dungeness SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 28 SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 28 SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 28 Scarecrow Festival Fundraiser with See Hawkins Crab & Shrimp Boil Pouring El Camino Avila Beach SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 28 SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 28 SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 29 Productions Homeless Organization Golf Reso Private Home, Cambria Cornell Winery Tooth & Nail Winery

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Mondays-Thursdays, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. santamariasewing. com. Santa Maria Sewing Superstore, 127 E. Main St., Santa Maria, 805-922-1784. SWING, BALLROOM, AND LATIN DANCE CLASSES Hosted by the Kings of Swing. All skill levels welcome (adults). Couples and singles welcome. Pre- registration recommended. Thursdays, 7-8 p.m. $45. 805-928-7799. Adkins Dance Center, 1110 E. Clark Ave., Santa Maria. UKULELE CLASS Wednesdays, 11:30 a.m. Oasis Senior Center, 420 Soares Ave., Orcutt, 805-937-9750. WEST COAST SWING CLASS No partner or experience needed. Mondays, 7-9 p.m. Free. 805-937- 1574. CentralCoastSwingDance.com. Old Town Brew, ALWAYS AMAZING. Never routine. 338 W. Tefft St, Nipomo. 19 SPECIAL ART EVENTS FRI & SAT SANTA MARIA VALLEY/LOS ALAMOS sep POETRY NIGHT AT CORE WINERY Monthly poetry group with two featured poets and open readings. 13 & 1 4 Check CORE Winery Facebook page for details or schedule changes. Second Saturday of every month, 8 PM 7:30 p.m. Free. 805-937-1600. corewine.com. CORE Winery, 105 W Clark Ave., Orcutt.

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HERBAL MEDICINES FOR A HEALTHY IMMUNE LOMPOC/VANDENBERG Ask us about our 805-686-8315. wildlingmuseum.org/photography- SYSTEM Join Dr. Anne Kennard as she shares common competition/. Wildling Museum of Art and Nature, 1511-B COMMUNITY FOOD CENTER The center is a food herbs to support a healthy immune system and prepare Foster Program Mission Dr., Solvang. pantry offering nutritional classes. Wednesdays, 3-5 p.m. teas, tinctures, and glycerides. Sept. 13, 6-8 p.m. Free. 805-967-5741, Ext. 107. El Camino Community Garden Members: $55; Public: $65. 805-541-1400. FOSTER • SPONSOR • VOLUNTEER • DONATE PAVLOV GALLERY: FEATURED ARTISTS Showcasing new collections on a weekly basis. Center, W. Laurel Avenue and N. I Street, Lompoc. slobg.org. San Luis Obispo Botanical Garden, 3450 Featured artists include Chris Pavlov, Iris Pavlov, Robert Dairy Creek Rd., San Luis Obispo. Anyone can help! SANTA MARIA VALLEY/LOS ALAMOS Hildebrand, Doug Picotte, and more. ongoing, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Free. 805-686-1080. pavlovgallery.com. Pavlov Art BI-LINGO Informal conversation to practice Spanish CLUBS & MEETINGS Smokey is ready Gallery, 1608 Copenhagen Dr., Ste C, Solvang. language skills for anyone with basic Spanish-speaking skills. Second Thursday of every month, 6-7 p.m. Free. for a good home! THE SANTA YNEZ VALLEY ARTS ASSOCIATION: SANTA MARIA VALLEY/LOS ALAMOS He is around 8-10 SECOND SATURDAY ARTISANS Applications to be Santa Maria Public Library, 421 S. McClelland St., Santa 20 Maria, 805-925-0994. ANIME CLUB FOR TEENS For teens who are into a featured artist will be accepted throughout the series. anime or manga. Hang out with other fans, eat Japanese years old and very Second Saturday of every month, 12-5 p.m. Free. 805- HEART OF THE VALLEY The City of Santa Maria snacks, and do fun activities. Open to Jr. high and gentle, and sweet. 688-7338. santaynezvalleyarts.org. Santa Ynez Valley Public Library is pleased to offer a local history series. high school students. Sept. 13, 4:30-5:30 p.m. Free. He would be perfect Grange Hall, 2374 Alamo Pintado, Los Olivos. The series is to educate and delight the public with interesting facts from the past that shaped Santa Maria. 805-925-0994. Santa Maria Public Library, 421 S. for a slower home SANTA MARIA VALLEY/LOS ALAMOS Third Saturday of every month, 10:15-11:15 a.m. through McClelland St., Santa Maria. where he could take Smokey ART EXHIBIT: MARGIE BOWKER A display of Dec. 23 805-925-0994. Santa Maria Public Library, 421 BOOK CLUB Meet once a month to discuss a book or S. McClelland St., Santa Maria. books read and express share thoughts. This month’s book: leisurely walks and painting and art tiles. ongoing Santa Maria Country Club, 505 W. Waller Lane, Santa Maria. SIMPLE SPANISH Instructor based Spanish class for “The Underground Railroad” by Colson Whitehead. Sept. cuddle with his person often. This adorable 12, 1:30-2:30 p.m. Free. 805-937-9750. oasisorcutt.org. beginners. Tuesdays, 2:30-3:30 p.m. Free. 805-937- LOCAL ART AND ARTISTS: CONTINUING SERIES Oasis Senior Center, 420 Soares Ave., Orcutt. boy deserves all the love he can get! An ongoing series of shows, facilitated by advisor Terry 9750. Oasis Senior Center, 420 Soares Ave., Orcutt. Contact us today to meet Smokey, and see Dworaczyk, to spotlight local art and artists. Each STEM CELL AND REGENERATIVE MEDICINE DEMOCRATIC CLUB OF SM VALLEY: MONTHLY show includes an artist reception. ongoing Ameriprise CLASS Join us to learn about stem cell allograft MEETING Social at 6 p.m. Guest speaker at 7 if he is the perfect dog for you. Financial, 2605 S Miller St., Suite 104, Santa Maria. services as an option for knee, hip and shoulder pain. p.m. Business meeting for members follows. Third Thursday of every month, 6 p.m. Free. 805-349-2708. SANTA BARBARA PRINTMAKERS JURIED Every other Thursday, 5:30-6:45 p.m. Free. 805-614- santamariademocrats.info. IHOP, 202 Nicholson Ave, EXHIBITION ongoing smartscouncil.org. Betteravia 7820. RestorativeSpineandJoint.com. Moxie Cafe, 1317 Santa Maria. Gallery, 511 E. Lakeside Parkway, Santa Maria. W. McCoy Ln., Santa Maria. NORTH COAST SLO COUNTY PHOTO COURTESY OF NAUGHTY OAK BREWING COMPANY SOCRATES: WEEKLY DISCUSSION A weekly PO Box 2952, Orcutt, CA 93457 discussion group to discuss current and interesting www.centralcoastspca.org topics. Politics and religion are not discussed. Wednesdays, 10 a.m.-noon Free. coalescebookstore. Email: [email protected] com. Coalesce Bookstore, 845 Main St., Morro Bay, (805) 937-1766 805-772-2880. This ad provided by: SUPPORT GROUPS

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SOUTH COAST SLO COUNTY SCLERODERMA SUPPORT GROUP MEETING A support group for those who have Scleroderma or those In need of Skilled who love someone with Scleroderma. Nov. 17, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Free. 805-878-6261. St. John’s Lutheran Nursing Care? Church, 959 Valley Rd., Arroyo Grande. Ask for us, Country CREATE & LEARN

Oaks Care Center, SANTA MARIA VALLEY/LOS ALAMOS CARD MAKING Tuesdays, 9 a.m. oasisorcutt.org. Oasis a name you can trust! Senior Center, 420 Soares Ave., Orcutt, 805-937-9750. HOLD MY BEER KNITTING AND CROCHETING Wednesdays, 9:30 The Naughty Oak Brewing Company in Orcutt hosts its next Beer Yoga event on Sunday, a.m. oasisorcutt.org. Oasis Senior Center, 420 Soares Sept. 15, from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. All experiences are welcome to this relaxing yoga session. Ave., Orcutt, 805-937-9750. Admission is $22 and includes one complimentary pint of beer. Tickets are available in advance at my805tix.com. The brewery is located at 165 S. Broadway, suite 102, Orcutt. MIND & BODY Award Winning Call (805) 287-9663 for more info. — C.W. Care with SANTA MARIA VALLEY/LOS ALAMOS Award Winning Best Senior Living Commitment Community CANDLELIGHT RESTORATIVE YOGA Release and open your body with breath, props, and meditation. NORTH SLO COUNTY Mondays, 7-8 p.m. yogaformankind.com. Yoga for 2019 NORTH COUNTY STAFF ART To kick off SOUTH COAST SLO COUNTY Mankind, 130 N Broadway, Suite B, Orcutt. the school year, the new SLOCOE Gallery presents POINT SLO LIGHTHOUSE TOURS Docents lead FIT CLUB A club to energize both body and soul. Pre a showcase of the talent that teaches their students guests on a one-hour tour of the historic site, the and post workout drinks will be available. Mondays- everyday. Sept. 13-Nov. 3, 12-4 p.m. Free. 805-238- buildings, and up to the Lighthouse tower. Please arrive Fridays, 9 a.m. Balance Nutrition, 1975 S. Broadway, 9800. Studios on the Park, 1130 Pine St., Paso Robles, 15 minutes early. All proceeds go directly toward Ste. E, Santa Maria. studiosonthepark.org. the site’s restoration. Wednesdays, 12 & 1 p.m. and GENTLE YOGA Tuesdays, Thursdays, 8:30 a.m. JUSTICE IN JUSTICE Features artistic expressions Saturdays, 12, 1 & 2 p.m. $17-$22. 805-540-5771. oasisorcutt.org. Oasis Senior Center, 420 Soares Ave., which illustrate a movement underway in the United pointsanluislighthouse.org. Point San Luis Lighthouse, 1 Orcutt, 805-937-9750. States to shift the policies of mass-incarceration Lighthouse Rd., Avila Beach. HUMAN BEING SUPPORT AND INSPIRATION away from the transactional system of retribution SOUTH COUNTY POETRY An open mic follows each ONLINE GROUP An online group to listen and get and punishment toward the more humane objectives month’s featured poet. Fourth Sunday of every month, support from others from the comfort of your own of restoration and healing. Opening reception takes 5:30-7:30 p.m. Free. 805-473-2416. South County home. Tuesdays, 6:30-8 p.m. $40 monthly subscription. place on Sept. 4, from 6 to 8 p.m. Through Sept. 29, Poetry, The Red Dirt Coffee House, 1452 E. Grand Ave., 805-598-1509. divining.weebly.com. Divine Inspiration, 12-4 p.m. Free. 805-238-9800. studiosonthepark.org. Arroyo Grande. 947 E Orange St, Santa Maria. Studios on the Park, 1130 Pine St., Paso Robles. SAN LUIS OBISPO MEDITATION GROUP Features a 20 minute meditation followed by a brief discussion. Meetings take place in John Henning, Ph. D. CITIZENSHIP CLASS To prepare for the citizenship the sanctuary. All are welcome. Thursdays, 11 a.m.-noon CULTURE & exam. No registration required. Tuesdays, 5-6 p.m. Free. and Sharon Henning, Free. 805-937-3025. Unity Chapel of Light Church, 1165 805-781-5783. slolibrary.org. San Luis Obispo Library, Stubblefield Rd., Orcutt, unitysantamaria.net/. 995 Palm St., San Luis Obispo. Owners & Administrators LIFESTYLE REFLEXOLOGY AT OASIS Tuesdays, 9 a.m. CORNERS OF THE MOUTH Featured poets are oasisorcutt.org. Oasis Senior Center, 420 Soares Ave., Celeste Goyer and Luke Johnson with an open reading Orcutt, 805-937-9750. 830 East Chapel Street, LECTURES & LEARNING to follow. Sept. 15, 7-9 p.m. Free. 805-903-3595. languageofthesoul.org. Linnaea’s Cafe, 1110 Garden St., TAI CHI AT OASIS Tuesdays, Thursdays, 9:45 a.m. Santa Maria SANTA YNEZ VALLEY San Luis Obispo. 805-922-6657 TED AND CONVERSATION The Solvang Library CULTURE & LIFESTYLE continued page 21

20 • Sun • September 12 - September 19, 2019 • www.santamariasun.com CULTURE & LIFESTYLE from page 20 NEON NIGHTS AT ROCKIN’ JUMP Fridays, SPIRITUAL SOUTH COAST SLO COUNTY Saturdays, 8-10 p.m. 805-266-7080. Santa Maria Town ARROYO GRANDE FARMERS MARKET Includes Center, 142 Town Center East, Santa Maria. oasisorcutt.org. Oasis Senior Center, 420 Soares Ave., SANTA MARIA VALLEY/LOS ALAMOS produce, artists and musicians. Saturdays, 12-2:25 p.m. Orcutt, 805-937-9750. POPPIN PUMPKINS STORY TIME This story time Open to all Arroyo Grande Farmers Market, Olohan Alley, Arroyo Grande. features fun stories, songs, finger plays, and digital FREE WOMEN’S EXERCISE CLASS WISDOM READINGS AnnKathleen is available every women regardless of denomination. Class includes storytelling. For children aged 3 to 5 and their families. day by appointment for Wisdom Readings with Tarot stretching, aerobics, and floor exercises while listening SAN LUIS OBISPO and Oracle cards. Gift certificates available. ongoing Wednesdays, 10:30-11 a.m. through Oct. 9 Free. 805- to uplifting, spiritual music. Free childcare offered on FARMERS MARKET Farmers Market in SLO is the $95-$160. 805-598-1509. divining.weebly.com. Divine 925-0994. Santa Maria Public Library, 421 S. McClelland site. Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, 9-10 a.m. Free. largest Farmers Market in California. Thursdays, 6:10-9 Inspiration, 947 E Orange St, Santa Maria. St., Santa Maria. 805-922-1919. cornerstonesm.org. Cornerstone Church, p.m. Downtown SLO, Higuera St., San Luis Obispo. SANTA MARIA VALLEY RAILWAY HISTORICAL 1026 E Sierra Madre Ave., Santa Maria. SAN LUIS OBISPO MUSEM The Santa Maria Valley Railway Historical SLO FARMERS MARKET Hosts over 60 vendors. Join Hope Museum features a locomotive, boxcar, caboose, railroad HOPE COMMUNITY CHURCH SERVICES Saturdays, 8-10:45 a.m. World Market Parking Lot, 2650 MINDFULNESS IN THE GARDENS Discover how the Community Church for Sunday morning and Wednesday artifacts, and diorama. Second and fourth Saturday of Main St., San Luis Obispo. garden provides a naturally supportive setting. Learn night services. Children care provided for infants and every month. 12-4 p.m. ongoing 805-714-4927. Santa how easy and effortless mindfulness can be. Sept. 17, children under 4. Sundays, 10:30 a.m. and Wednesdays, SLO TUESDAY FARMERS’ MARKET Tuesdays, Maria Transit Center, Miller and Boone St., Santa Maria. 9:30 a.m.-noon $15. 805-543-0638. historycenterslo. 6:30 p.m. Free. 805-922-2043. hopesm.com. Hope 2:30-5:30 p.m. Free. Farm Supply, 224 Tank Farm Rd., org/mindful.html. Dallidet Adobe and Gardens, 1185 Community Church, 3010 Skyway Dr. Suite F, Santa Maria. San Luis Obispo. Pacific St., San Luis Obispo. SOUTH COAST SLO COUNTY 21 RELATIONAL LIVING: THE INSIDE-OUT OCEANO DUNES VISITOR CENTER Enjoy exhibits of CONNECTION Author Lili Sinclaire will discuss ways to dune and lagoon plant and animal species. End your visit VOLUNTEERS EVENTS communicate in positive ways and create lasting inner and with a stroll behind the center to the fresh-water lagoon. outer change. Sept. 14, 2-3 p.m. Free. 805-781-5783. ongoing, 12-4 p.m. Free. 805-474-2667. Oceano Dunes SAN LUIS OBISPO SANTA YNEZ VALLEY Visitor Center, 555 Pier Ave, Oceano. San Luis Obispo Library, 995 Palm St., San Luis Obispo. DRESS A CHILD AROUND THE WORLD Welcoming ROBLAR WINE TASTINGS Potting Shed and Barrel PLAY EXPLORE CREATE 1 Enjoy various art volunteers to sew simple dresses and shorts for Room available to members. ongoing, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. NORTH COAST SLO COUNTY activities including drawing, painting, building sculptures, children in developing countries around the world, 805-686-2603. roblarwinery.com. Roblar Winery, 3010 enabling them to attend school. Please bring a sewing KICKBOXING WITH A PURPOSE CLASSES This and more. Designed for ages 3 to 4. All materials are Roblar Ave., Santa Ynez. 6-week series will focus on developing and strengthening included. Mondays, Wednesdays, 9-10:30 a.m. $20. 805- machine in good operating order. Fabric and notions are both the body and the mind. Tuesdays, 3:30-4:45 p.m. 668-2125. LilA Creative Community, 1147 East Grand provided. Third Thursday of every month, 1-4 p.m. Free. STANDING SUN: TASTING ROOM HOURS $125. 805-704-9711. fromtherootsuphealing.com/offerings. Ave. Suite 101, Arroyo Grande, lila.community. 805-441-8031. United Church of Christ (Congregational) Visit site for Cellar Club details and more info. html. Omni Studio, 698 Morro Bay Blvd, Morro Bay. of San Luis Obispo, 11245 Los Osos Valley Rd., San Mondays-Thursdays, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. 805-691-9413. SAN LUIS OBISPO Luis Obispo. standingsunwines.com. Standing Sun Wines, 92 2nd St., IMAGE COURTESY OF KEITH BATCHELLER AIKIDO FOR KIDS AGE 4-13 AIKI-MITES (age 4-6) LITERACY FOR LIFE TUTOR TRAINING Literacy For Unit D, Buellton, 805-691-9413. class is 3pm on Tuesdays. AIKI-KIDS (age 7-13) classes Life has a San Luis Obispo countywide need for tutors. WINE TASTING AT KALYRA Offering varietals from all over are Tuesdays/Thursdays at 4pm. Call to observe or Work one-on-one with non-literate adults learning to read, the world. Mondays-Fridays, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. and Saturdays, pre-register. Tuesdays, Thursdays $50-$75 monthly. write, and speak English. Sept. 14, 10 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Sundays, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. 805-693-8864. kalyrawinery.com. 805-544-8866. aikidosanluisobispo.com. Budo Ryu, 805-541-4219. literacyforlifeslo.org. Union Bank, 995 3536 South Higuera St., San Luis Obispo. PHOTO COURTESY OF LA PURISIMA MISSION CREATE A SILLY SELFIE Look in the mirror and draw a self-portrait using a Sharpie, then color it in with crayons. Add a big pink chewing gum bubble to create your silly selfie.Sept. 14, 12-1 p.m. 805-545-5874. San Luis Obispo Children’s Museum, 1010 Nipomo St., San Luis Obispo, slocm.org. DRAMA AND IMAGINATIVE PLAY CLASS: AGES 5-8 Sing, dance, play games, and create stories and characters. Saturdays, 11-11:45 a.m. $120 for 10 weeks. 805-709-0761. pyjamadrama.com/us. SLO Movement Arts Center, 2074 Parker St., San Luis Obispo. DRAMA AND PLAY CLASSES: AGES 2-4 Build language, develop motor skills, and practice cooperation, concentration, and problem solving. Mondays, 10:15-11 a.m. $120 for 10 weeks. 805-709- 0761. pyjamadrama.com/us. SLO Movement Arts Center, 2074 Parker St., San Luis Obispo. FAMILY NITE AT 7SISTERS BREWING $5 options include kids’ grilled cheese, kids’ pulled pork sliders, craft root beer floats, and more. Features live Irish music and family activities. Wednesdays, 4-9 p.m. Free. 805- 868-7133. 7Sisters Brewing Company, 181 Tank Farm SADDLE UP Rd. Suite 110, San Luis Obispo, 7SistersBrewing.com. Solvang Antiques Fine Art Gallery KIDS PARTY PARADISE For kids ages 4 and up (potty hosts a champagne reception and trained) to enjoy games, an obstacle course, dinner, painting demonstration with artist Keith dessert, crafts, GymJam time, a movie, and more. Batcheller on Wednesday, Sept. 18, from Registration required. Second Saturday of every month, 2 to 6 p.m. Batcheller’s paintings will 5:30-10:30 p.m. $34-$44 with family discounts. 805- BLINDED BY THE LIGHT also be on display at the gallery through 547-1496. performanceathleticsslo.com. Performance La Purisima Mission hosts its annual Candlelight Tour on Saturday, Sept. 21, from 5:30 Sunday, Oct. 13. Solvang Antiques is Athletics Gymnastics, 4484 Broad St., San Luis Obispo. to 9:30 p.m. Guests will be guided through the Mission’s historic grounds and enjoy various located at 1693 Copenhagen Drive, MUSEUM GAME NIGHT Enjoy an evening of board 1800s-based re-enactments. Admission is $45, which also includes dinner. The Mission is Solvang. Call (805) 686-2322 or visit games. Choose from a rotating selection of tabletop located at 2295 Purisima Road, Lompoc. Call (805) 733-3713 or visit lapurisimamission.org solvangantiques.com for more info. games from Whiz Kids. Second Thursday of every month, for more info. — C.W. 6-9 p.m. through Dec. 12 Free admission; donations — C.W. appreciated.. 805-543-8562. sloma.org. San Luis Obispo Museum of Art, 1010 Broad St., San Luis Obispo. PAPER FLASHLIGHT CRAFTING FOR TEENS Teens Higuera St., San Luis Obispo. Kalyra Winery, 343 N. Refugio Road, Santa Ynez. NORTH COAST SLO COUNTY can learn how to make an LED Flashlight out of paper. SLO REP SEEKING VOLUNTEER BARTENDERS Grades 6-12. Sept. 12, 4-5 p.m. Free. 805-781-5775. YOUTH SELF DEFENSE AND AWARENESS Learn Must be 21 or over. All volunteers receive complimentary LOMPOC/VANDENBERG San Luis Obispo Library, 995 Palm St., San Luis Obispo. the basics of mixed martial arts. For ages 6 through 9. tickets. Email [email protected] for more info. LOMPOC WINE FACTORY TASTINGS This tasting Thursdays, 5:15-6 p.m. $5. 805 701 7397. Morro Bay PAWS TO READ AT SLO LIBRARY Milo the golden ongoing slorep.org. San Luis Obispo Repertory Theatre, room highlights community-based winemaking. Martial Arts, 850 Shasta, Morro Bay. retriever will be available to read with kids in grades K-6 888 Morro St., San Luis Obispo, 805-786-2440. (ages 5–11). Third Wednesday of every month, 4-5 p.m. Features various member winemakers. Mondays, Free. 805-781-5775. San Luis Obispo Library, 995 Palm Wednesdays-Saturdays, 12-4 p.m. 805-243-8398. KIDS & FAMILY St., San Luis Obispo. lompocwinefactory.com. Lompoc Wine Factory, 321 N. FOOD & DRINK D St., Lompoc. SANTA MARIA VALLEY/LOS ALAMOS POTTERY CLASSES AND PAINTING POTS Kids are welcome to come and learn various ways of working with TASTING AT MONTEMAR WINES Offering HOMEWORK HELP Free after school homework help clay, including sculpting, slab building, and throwing onto FARMERS MARKETS handcrafted wines, charcuterie, and cheeses. Fridays- for grades K-6. No sign-ups required; first come, first the pottery wheel. Tuesdays, Thursdays, 3:30-5 p.m. Sundays, 12-5 p.m. 805-735-5000. facebook.com/ served. Mondays-Thursdays, 3:30-6:30 p.m. Free. 805- $30. 805-896-6197. anamcre.com. Anam Cre Pottery LOMPOC/VANDENBERG montemarwines. Montemar Wines, 1501 E. Chestnut 925-0994. Santa Maria Public Library, 421 S. McClelland Studio, 1243 Monterey St, San Luis Obispo. Ave., Lompoc. St., Santa Maria. LOMPOC FARMERS MARKET Features fresh fruit PYJAMA DRAMA: DRAMA AND IMAGINATIVE and vegetables, flowers, entertainment, and activities KTS ALL STAR GYMNASTICS: NINJA WARRIOR WINE TASTING AT FLYING GOAT CELLARS This PLAY CLASSES Drama and imaginative play develops for the whole family. Fridays, 2-6 p.m. Lompoc Farmers winery specializes in Pinot Noir and sparkling wine. CLASSES Bring out your inner warrior with kids parkour skills that can last a lifetime like the confidence to be Market, Ocean Avenue and I Street, Lompoc. Mondays, Thursdays-Sundays, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. 805-736- classes in a safe setting. For ages 5 and up. Wednesdays, brave, desire to share ideas with others, and the joy of 9032. flyinggoatcellars.com. Flying Goat Cellars, 1520 Fridays, 5:30 & 6:30 p.m. 805-349-7575. Santa Maria solving problems with friends by your side. Saturdays, SANTA MARIA VALLEY/LOS ALAMOS Town Center, 142 Town Center East, Santa Maria. Chestnut Court, Lompoc. 11-11:45 a.m. and Mondays, 9:30-11 a.m. $12. 805-709- GROWING GROUNDS FARM STAND Produce, LEGO CLUB Meet with other Lego fans and build 0761. pyjamadrama.com. SLO Movement Arts Center, flowers, and other plants from the nursery are available SANTA MARIA VALLEY/LOS ALAMOS together. Sept. 12, 4-5 p.m. Free. 805-925-0994. Santa 2074 Parker St., San Luis Obispo. for purchase. Second Saturday of every month, 10 a.m.- Maria Public Library, 421 S. McClelland St., Santa Maria. SENSORY NIGHT AT THE MUSEUM FOR 3 p.m. 805-934-2182. Growing Grounds Farm, 820 W. PANCAKE BREAKFAST Enjoy pancakes, eggs, MOMMY AND ME CLASSES Brief gymnastics classes CHILDREN ON THE SPECTRUM Sensory Night is a Foster Rd., Santa Maria, t-mha.org. sausage, coffee, and juice while you meet new and old friends. Proceeds support OASIS Community Center. for ages 1 to 3 (as soon as they can start walking on their free after-hours, sensory-sensitive program for children ORCUTT FARMERS MARKET Presents local farmers Second Saturday of every month, 7:45-9:45 a.m. $5. own). Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, 9:30-10 & 10:15- on the autism spectrum and their families. Sept. 14, and small businesses. Tuesdays, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Orcutt 805-937-9750. Oasis Senior Center, 420 Soares Ave., 10:45 a.m. $35-$55. KT’s All Star Gymnastics, 237 Town 5:15-7 p.m. Free. 8055455874. San Luis Obispo Children’s Farmers Market, Bradley Road, Orcutt. Center E, Santa Maria, 805-349-7575. Museum, 1010 Nipomo St., San Luis Obispo, slocm.org. Orcutt. m

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The Latin pop coldspringtavern.com/entertainment.html. star is performing as part of his KING BEE LIVE Food and drinks available for Vida World Tour, and both shows purchase. No outside food or drinks allowed. THE GREAT AND POWERFUL: Eclectic band Ozomatli performs at Presqu’ile Winery on Saturday, Sept. 14, at 6 p.m. Sept. 15, 4:30 p.m. Cold Spring Tavern, 5995 start at 8 p.m. Fans can expect to Stagecoach Rd., Santa Barbara, 805-967-0066, hear career defining hits like “Aqui coldspringtavern.com/entertainment.html. Estoy Yo,” “Echame la Culpa,” LEFT HAND LIONS LIVE Food and drinks “Despacito,” and others. Tickets available for purchase. No outside food or drinks to either concert range from $79 allowed. Sept. 13, 6-9 p.m. Cold Spring Tavern, Not in Kansas anymore to $119. 5995 Stagecoach Rd., Santa Barbara, 805-967- 0066, coldspringtavern.com/entertainment.html. Eclectic ensemble Ozomatli to perform at Presqu’ile Winery in Santa Maria LOCAL NOTES continued page 23 THE MAC TALLEY TRIP LIVE Food and drinks ages 10 and under—they get in FILE PHOTO COURTESY OF SHERELL JANE available for purchase. No outside food or drinks BY CALEB WISEBLOOD for free! Blankets and lawn chairs Going south allowed. Sept. 14, 5-8 p.m. Cold Spring Tavern, alsa, hip-hop, rock, reggae, 5995 Stagecoach Rd., Santa Barbara, 805-967- rap, funk. Is there anything are encouraged, although no Left never felt so 0066, coldspringtavern.com/entertainment.html. Ozomatli doesn’t play? outside food or drinks are allowed. right, in terms of S good Americana RANKIN’ FILE LIVE Food and drinks available Members have come and gone Presqu’ile Winery is located at 5391 for purchase. No outside food or drinks allowed. throughout the three-time Grammy Presquile Drive, Santa Maria. Call at least—namely Sept. 22, 4:30-7:30 p.m. Cold Spring Tavern, 5995 Award-winning group’s 24-year the venue at (805) 937-8110 or visit Santa Barbara-based Stagecoach Rd., Santa Barbara, 805-967-0066, presquilewine.com for tickets and Left Hand Lions, coldspringtavern.com/entertainment.html. history, but the original six— Asdrubal Sierra (vocals, trumpet, more info. performing at Cold SALT MARTIANS LIVE Food and drinks available Spring Tavern on for purchase. No outside food or drinks allowed. piano), Wil-Dog Abers (bass), Sept. 22, 1:15-4 p.m. Cold Spring Tavern, 5995 Raul Pacheco (guitar), Ulises Bella Friday, Sept. 13, from Stagecoach Rd., Santa Barbara, 805-967-0066, (saxophone), Jiro Yamaguchi Babylon A.D. 6 to 9 p.m. Led by coldspringtavern.com/entertainment.html. (percussion), and Justin Poree Reggae group Babylon Rockers singer and principal STUDIO C LIVE Food and drinks available for (percussion)—are set to perform at will perform at Cottonwood songwriter Thomas purchase. No outside food or drinks allowed. Presqu’ile Winery in Santa Maria on Canyon Vineyard and Winery in Hopkins, this local Sept. 20, 6-9 p.m. Cold Spring Tavern, 5995 Santa Maria on Sunday, Sept. 15, band’s sound has Stagecoach Rd., Santa Barbara, 805-967-0066, Saturday, Sept. 14. Doors open at 6 coldspringtavern.com/entertainment.html. p.m., and guests can look forward to from 1 to 5 p.m. Attendees can been described as hearing hits old and new, including expect to hear a mixture of originals reminiscent to The LOMPOC/VANDENBERG their latest single: “El Otro Lado,” and covers, including lesser-known Lumineers, Mumford A NIGHT ON BROADWAY: LOMPOC POPS released in April of this year. reggae gems, which the band hopes & Sons, and The Dave ORCHESTRA Part of the orchestra’s 23rd season. Matthews Band. Advance tickets to the show are to shed some new light on. Some of SLOCAL SOLO: Sept. 16, 7:30 p.m. First United Methodist Church, $27 for club members and $30 the group’s chief influences include The tavern also 925 North F St., Lompoc. SLO-based singer- for non-members. Admission on Bob Marley, Steel Pulse, Third hosts acoustic rock songwriter Sherell TAKE 3 PIANO TRIO Genre bending piano trio, the day of is $35 for all guests, World, and Busy Signal. The winery band Fort Taylor, CA Jane performs at Take 3, follows its appearance at Festival Mozaic on Saturday, Sept. with an adrenaline-charged performance of classical, regardless of club, creed, or is located at 3940 Dominion Road, Vino et Amicis Wine movie, tango, pop and oldies hits. Sept. 14, 7:30- condiment preference (food and Santa Maria. Call (805) 937-8463 14, from 1 to 4 p.m. Bar on Friday, Sept. wine will be available for purchase or visit cottonwoodcanyon.com for Eclectic group The 13, from 7 to 10 p.m. MUSIC LISTINGS continued page 23 as well, FYI). 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PHOTO COURTESY OF JACOB COLE’S FACEBOOK PAGE PHOTO COURTESY OF COLD SPRING TAVERN LOCAL NOTES from page 22 Also in Santa Ynez, The Maverick Saloon hosts two country acts back-to-back this weekend: Dusty Jugz on Friday, Sept. 13, and the Tex Pistols on Saturday, Sept. 14. Both shows are free and run roughly from 8 to 11 p.m. More music Vino et Amicis Wine Bar in Orcutt presents solo singer- 23 guitarist Ron Miller on Thursday, Sept. 12, from 6 to 9 p.m. The bar also hosts SLO-based singer-songwriter Sherell Jane the following evening, Friday, Sept. 13, from 7 to 10 p.m. Entry to both performances is complimentary. The venue’s next open-mic night event takes place on Saturday, Sept. 14, from 6 to 10 p.m. Interested parties can sign up on-site the day of or in advance by emailing [email protected]. The monthly LOMPOC LOCAL: Folk rock artist Jacob Cole will perform at Blast 825 Brewery HAVE A NICE TRIP: The Mac Talley Trip performs at the Cold Spring Tavern on event is held every second Saturday. Visit vinoetamicis.com to on Sunday, Sept. 15, at noon. Saturday, Sept. 14, from 5 to 8 p.m. find out more. Solo artist Doc Oliver will be performing at Blast 825 Naughty Oak Brewing Company presents acoustic act About will be available for purchase during the show (and before, Brewery on Saturday, Sept. 14, at 7 p.m. Lompoc-based folk Time, featuring Aaron Salazar and Caitlyn Vassaur, on Friday, starting at 5:30 p.m.). m rock musician Jacob Cole will be taking the venue’s stage the Sept. 13, from 7 to 9 p.m. This local duo performs a blend following day, Sunday, Sept. 15, with a matinee performance of originals and covers of various genres, including blues, Arts Editor Caleb Wiseblood wrote this week’s Local Notes. at noon. Admission to both shows is free. Also in Orcutt, country, folk, pop, and rock. Entry is free, but grub from Lido’s Contact him at [email protected].

MUSIC LISTINGS from page 22 BOB CLARK LIVE Sept. 12, 5:30 p.m. Moxie Cafe, 1317 Guadalupe City Hall, 918 Obispo St., Guadalupe. over. Tuesdays-Sundays, 9 p.m. Free. 805-925-2405. W. McCoy Ln., Santa Maria, 805-361-2900, moxiecafe.com. RON MILLER LIVE Sept. 12, 6-9 p.m. Vino et Amicis, ranchobowl.com/nightlife. Rancho Bowl, 128 E Donovan 9:30 p.m. Students $5; adults $25. 805-588-5971. CHRIS MARISCOL LIVE Sept. 14, 5:30-7:30 p.m. 156 S. Broadway, Orcutt, 805-631-0496, vinoetamicis.com. Rd., Santa Maria. LompocConcert.org. First United Methodist Church, 925 Moxie Cafe, 1317 W. McCoy Ln., Santa Maria, 805-361- SHERELL JANE LIVE Sept. 13, 7-10 p.m. Vino RANDY LATIN PARTY MIX Fridays, 9:30 p.m. North F St., Lompoc. 2900, moxiecafe.com. et Amicis, 156 S. Broadway, Orcutt, 805-631-0496, Anthony’s, 859 Guadalupe St, Guadalupe, 805-219-0977. SANTA MARIA VALLEY/LOS ALAMOS DOC OLIVER LIVE Sept. 14, 7 p.m. Blast 825 vinoetamicis.com. Brewery, 241 S Broadway St., Ste. 101, Orcutt, 805- WAIPUNA IN CONCERT Enjoy and evening of KARAOKE/OPEN MIC BABYLON ROCKERS LIVE Sept. 15, 1-5 p.m. 934-3777, rooneysirishpub.net. Hawaiian music with Waipuna. Sept. 14, 7-9 p.m. $25. Cottonwood Canyon Vineyard And Winery, 3940 JACOB COLE LIVE Sept. 15, 12-3 p.m. Blast 825 Unity Chapel of Light Church, 1165 Stubblefield Rd., SANTA YNEZ VALLEY Dominion Rd, Santa Maria, 805 937-8463. Brewery, 241 S Orcutt, 805-937-3025, unitysantamaria.net/. KARAOKE AT SOLVANG BREW Thursdays Free. PHOTO COURTESY OF VIVA EL ARTE SANTA BARBARA Broadway St., Solvang Brewing Company, 1547 Mission Dr., Solvang, Ste. 101, Orcutt, 805 - 688 -2337. 805-934-3777, DJ/DANCE rooneysirishpub.net. OPEN MIC NIGHT AT SOLVANG BREW SANTA YNEZ VALLEY JUKE JOINT Wednesdays Free. Solvang Brewing Company, 1547 JAMMERS DUO KRAZY COUNTRY HONKY-TONK THURSDAY Mission Dr., Solvang, 805-688-2337. LIVE Sept. 13, Thursdays, 6 p.m. Maverick Saloon, 3687 Sagunto St., 7 p.m. Blast 825 Santa Ynez, 805-686-4785, mavericksaloon.org. SANTA MARIA VALLEY/LOS ALAMOS Brewery, 241 S KARAOKE WITH DJ RANDY Fridays, 6:30-8:30 Broadway St., LOMPOC/VANDENBERG p.m. Anthony’s, 859 Guadalupe St, Guadalupe, 805- Ste. 101, Orcutt, THIRSTY THURSDAYS WITH DJ VEGA Playing 219 - 0977. 805-934-3777, today’s and yesterday’s hits. No cover charge. Bring KARAOKE WITH DJ RICARDO Thursdays, 9-11:30 rooneysirishpub.net. your dancing shoes. Thursdays, 9 p.m.-2:30 a.m. Free. p.m. spotoneventservices.com. Blast 825 Brewery, 241 S MARIACHI 805-478-3980. DJ’s Saloon, 724 E Ocean Ave., Lompoc. Broadway St., Ste. 101, Orcutt, 805-934-3777. ANGELES DE PEPE MARTINEZ, SANTA MARIA VALLEY/LOS ALAMOS KARAOKE WITH YSABEL Wednesdays, 6-8 p.m. JR. With over Anthony’s, 859 Guadalupe St, Guadalupe, 805-219- 805 NIGHTS For ages 21-and-over only. Come 25 years as a 0977. enjoy dancing to your favorite music videos. Fridays, leading member of Guests are Saturdays, 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Free. 805-219-0977. WEDNESDAY NIGHT KARAOKE Mariachi Vargas de Anthony’s, 859 Guadalupe St, Guadalupe. welcome to take the stage and sing. Wednesdays, 9 Tecalitlán, Pepe Jr. p.m.-1:30 a.m. 805-863-8292. Louie B’s, 213 E. Main brings experience, DJ VEGA: OLD SCHOOL AND PARTY MIX St., Santa Maria. MARIACHI MADNESS professionalism Saturdays, 9 p.m. Anthony’s, 859 Guadalupe St, Viva el Arte Santa Barbara presents two performances from Mariachi and leadership to Guadalupe, 805-219-0977. SOUTH COAST SLO COUNTY his new 11-member Angeles de Pepe Martinez Jr. at Guadalupe City Hall on Saturday, HULA DANCING Thursdays, 6:30 p.m. 805-598-6772. FRONT ROW KARAOKE Thursdays, 9 p.m. 773-1010. group based in Los Oasis Senior Center, 420 Soares Ave., Orcutt. Harry’s Night Club And Beach Bar, 690 Cypress St., Sept. 21, from 4 to 5 p.m. and 7 to 8 p.m. This Los Angeles-based Angeles. Sept. Pismo Beach, harryspismobeach.com. ensemble features 11 musicians. Admission to both shows is free. Call 21, 4-5 & 7-8 p.m. LINE DANCING Mondays, 6:30-9 p.m. $5. 805-310- (805) 343-2455 or visit facebook.com/vivaelartesb to find out more. Free. 805-343- 1827. Oasis Senior Center, 420 Soares Ave., Orcutt. JAWZ KARAOKE Thursdays, 9 p.m. Harry’s Night Club —Caleb Wiseblood 2455. facebook. NIGHTLIFE AT RANCHO BOWL Enjoy DJ’s 6 nights And Beach Bar, 690 Cypress St., Pismo Beach, 805- com/VivaelArteSB/. a week in the Rancho Bar and Lounge. For ages 21-and- 773-1010, harryspismobeach.com. m

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The eighth annual Orcutt Children’s Art Foundation (OCAF) Chalk Festival will take place in Old Town Orcutt on Saturday, Sept. 28, from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The public is invited to watch chalk artists’ progress throughout the day, as they create sidewalk/street chalk paintings. “PasspART” tickets are available for $10, which reserves a square for children to draw with chalk on. Each ticket also includes a box of professional chalk. BALANCING ACT: Shamrock Acosta described The event is also seeking volunteers, who are asked to his Metal Fusion exhibit as a “second chance” reach out to Lee Ann Luongo at [email protected]. for the repurposed materials he used to Artisans, food trucks, culinary pop-ups, and other vendors construct his sculptures. can apply to join the festival at orcuttarts.com/chalkfest. Second chances PCPA holds play reading series Valley Art Gallery presents Metal Fusion, a The Pacific Conservatory Theatre (PCPA) presents fine art exhibition at the Santa Maria Airport, InterPlay, a play reading series featuring readings of three which opened Sept. 4 and will run through Nov. contemporary plays over the course of four days, at Severson 3. This public display showcases sculptures by Theatre in Santa Maria. The series begins with a reading of I, ROBOT: Artist Shamrock Acosta points to local artist Shamrock Acosta. The airport is The Cake, by Bekah Brunstetter, on Thursday, Sept. 19, at Issac Asimov novels and other sci-fi works as located at 3217 Terminal Drive, Santa Maria. 7 p.m. Two feuding brides and a wedding cake baker are inspiration for some of his fine art sculptures. Visit valleyartgallery.org for more info. forced to re-examine their lives during this comedy, which will also be read on Sunday, Sept. 22, at 1:30 p.m. “I was trying to close that chapter in my life, since my retirement in 2014,” Readings of Mary Jane, by Amy Herzog, will take place Acosta said. “I decided that I would give my tools a proper sendoff as a on Friday, Sept. 20, and Saturday, Sept. 21, at 7 p.m. on second chance in life as repurposed art pieces.” both evenings. The titular character in this moving drama Thus began the foundation for Metal Fusion, which opened Sept. 4 and is a single mother caring for her sick child. The third play will run through Nov. 3 at the Santa Maria Airport. Ninety-five percent featured in the series is Peerless, by Jiehae Park, a darkly of the materials used to create the sculptures on display were repurposed humorous Macbeth homage about two sisters willing to do from Acosta’s own tools—hand saws, metal grinders, electrical testing anything in order to get into college. Readings will be held equipment—and additional discarded objects—automotive parts, coat on Saturday, Sept. 21, at 1:30 p.m., and Sunday, Sept. 22, at hangers, cardboard signs, and several other kinds of “odds and ends.” 7 p.m. Each of the three plays chosen are less than 2 years AGENT OF SHIELD: Valley Art Gallery is showcasing artist Shamrock Acosta’s handmade sculptures “I’m always trying to marry any and all materials to provide a old, all debuting in 2017. at the Santa Maria Airport through Nov. 3. representation of what would happen if I connect, modify, or fuse together “We’re really happy to bring new theatrical voices to the this and that,” Acosta said. cultural conversation on the Central Coast,” Artistic Director Some of the end results include figures of spear-wielding warriors, daring Mark Booher said in a press release from PCPA. “InterPlay tightrope walkers, and quirky robots—all partly inspired by Acosta’s nostalgic is one of the ways in which we investigate scripts that we’ve affinity for sci-fi, space opera, and other serialized genres. found exciting on the page, while we deliver fresh ideas and “I don’t know about a theme. I’m a product of the ’50s, watching episodes of encourage rich dialogue in this uniquely pleasurable form of Flash Gordon and Buck Rogers, and reading books by Issac Asimo,” Acosta said. ‘hearing’ a play.” Heavy metal “None of my creations are pre-planned. They are progressive morphing Each reading in the InterPlay series is followed by Local artist Shamrock Acosta repurposes devices,” the artist added. “The jury is still out on my self-expressive intentions.” a talkback with the performers. Parental guidance is But like most of the tools he used, Acosta likes to describe his art as “user encouraged due to adult language and mature themes. discarded objects into fine art sculptures friendly,” hoping each piece will invite fun conversation. Admission to each show is $10. The Severson Theatre is “I like the interpretations I sometimes hear from people when they try to located at Allan Hancock College, 800 S. College Drive, BY CALEB WISEBLOOD interpret one of my art pieces,” said Acosta, who also hopes his emotional Santa Maria. Call (805) 922-8313 or visit pcpa.org for ike any worthwhile tale, the origin story behind Metal Fusion—Valley Art investment to the repurposed items will be apparent to viewers. more info. Gallery’s latest exhibition—begins with a yard sale, but more specifically, a “I try to convey my experience to the public, the feel factor, as well as an L“failed yard sale,” the exhibit’s featured artist, Shamrock Acosta, told the Sun. emotional connection,” he said. Local museums team up for Acosta’s initial goal was to make some dough selling all of his construction Acosta described the exhibit as a “second chance at life” for its source tools, a collection assembled throughout a 40-year-plus career in residential materials, as if they’ve become reincarnated, or even immortalized. Even aside Fall Excursions contracting and interior design. from enjoying the catharsis of repurposing the objects, Acosta felt the project “To my surprise, the yard sale clientele was brutal by offering pennies on was just fun in general. The concept of assembling and reassembling cogs, coils, Elverhoj Museum of History and Art and Wildling the dollar,” Acosta said. and other you-name-its—either back into their respective item’s original form Museum of Art and Nature are collaborating with the The sale wasn’t a complete failure though, he explained, as the or into something new entirely—caught his curiosity as a child. Solvang and Buellton recreation departments to co-host experience inspired a more cathartic way to depart from his tool collection. “I remember fondly an experience when I was 6 or 7 years old,” Acosta Fall Excursions, a series of trips to visit four different explained. “I wanted to find out how the clock on my grandmother’s kitchen museums. The first bus trip is scheduled for Wednesday, Most of Acosta’s construction career was spent in LA County, where he wall worked, so I took it apart, thinking I could put it back together and no Oct. 9, and will take guests to The Getty Villa in Malibu. worked on several residential projects. Many of the homes, especially in one would know I took it apart.” Attendees will be able to enjoy a guided tour as well as free Beverly Hills, were occupied by Hollywood stars. Among some of Acosta’s Unfortunately for him—and his grandma—Acosta wasn’t able to put the time to explore the museum. Admission is $49, and the bus past clients were Kirk Douglas, Barbara Walters, Sylvester Stalone, and Johnny clock back together as originally planned, he said. will depart from the Buellton Recreation Center, located at Carson. 301 2nd St., Buellton. To find out more about the Excursions “My client base was a mix of low and high end, I was very lucky to be “When my Nana asked me if I had any part in it, my answer was, ‘I didn’t m series, visit elverhoj.org or wildlingmuseum.org. m involved with many movie stars and other celebrities,” Acosta said. do it, Grandma.’” Whether or not the celebrity aspect added any extra value (this saw Arts Briefs is compiled by Arts Editor Caleb Wiseblood. Send was used to cut So-and-so’s blah-blah), Acosta decided that selling his tool Arts Editor Caleb Wiseblood didn’t do it either! Contact him at cwiseblood@ information to [email protected]. collection wasn’t personally satisfying enough. santamariasun.com.

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SUN SCREEN PHOTO COURTESY OF WARNER BROS. PICTURES Film Reviews BLINDED BY THE LIGHT Stuff of nightmares What’s it rated? PG-13 ndy Muscietti (Mama, It) directs this two-part but it will come, and What’s it worth? Full price Where’s it showing? Parks Plaza film based on Stephen King’s 1986 horror novel when it does, you’re Gurinder Chadha (Bend It Like Aabout an evil subterranean-dwelling clown in for a fun horror 28 Beckham) directs Viveik Kalra as named Pennywise (Bill Skarsgård) who preys on the NEW/PICK ride! Javed, a British teen of Pakistani descent living in a children of Derry, Maine, by exploiting their fears Anna: Even having working-class town in 1987 during difficult racial and and phobias. In the first part (2017), we’re introduced read the book economic times. Javed turns to poetry to make sense of his life, but then a classmate introduces him to Bruce to The Losers Club, a group of seven adolescent before the last film Springsteen’s music, which seems to offer parallels to his misfits who band together for protection from the came out, it took life and shows Javed another outlet for his pent-up dreams. town’s bullies, but more importantly from Pennywise, me a little while to Like much of The Boss’s music, Blinded by the Light is who abducts and murders children. The kids string the characters a life-affirming rock anthem. Sure, it hits a lot of familiar apparently defeat Pennywise in the first part, but in together as well. notes, and it’s a bit cheesy, but you’ll cheer its conclusion ALL GROWED UP: (Left to right) Richie Tozier (Bill Hader), Beverly Marsh (Jessica Chastain), Bill Denbrough and love the ride along the way. Its message of inclusion Chapter 2, 27 years after the first episode, Pennywise There are a lot of (James McAvoy), Eddie Kaspbrak (James Ransone), Mike Hanlon (Isaiah Mustafa), and Ben Hanscom (Jay is also the message we need. (118 min.) returns, and Mike Hanlon (Isaiah Mustafa) begins people jumping Ryan) reconvene 27 years after the events of It (2017) to kill the evil clown Pennywise once and for all. —Glen Starkey to call the other members of The Losers Club to forward and back remind them of their blood pact to return to Derry through time! likes to dig into the details. Films can’t really do and band together to defeat Pennywise if he ever Nevertheless, it all falls into place soon enough, that, so fans of his book might think the film is THE GOLDFINCH returns. Soon Bill Denbrough (James McAvoy), and the nightmarish adventure into underground pretty thin in comparison, but It and It Chapter What’s it rated? R Beverly Marsh (Jessica Chastain), Richie Tozier (Bill Derry begins. Skarsgård is a wholly terrifying Where’s it showing? Parks Plaza 2 offer a crazy and funny—and at times even John Crowley (Brooklyn) directs Peter Hader), Ben Hanscom (Jay Ryan), Eddie Kaspbrak Pennywise, whose yellow eyes and drooling emotionally potent—ride. The films aren’t NEW Straughan’s screenplay based on Donna Tartt’s (James Ransone), and Stanley Uris mouth are truly unsettling. Props especially frightening, but there are some jump- novel about Theodore Decker (Oakes Fegley as young (Andy Bean) are drawn back to the to the makeup and costuming out-of-your-seat moments amid a really well- Theo and Ansel Barnard as adult Theo), who witnesses Pennywise mystery, and through IT CHAPTER 2 departments on that one! Mike has crafted and directed two-part series, featuring a his mother’s death in a bombing of the Metropolitan flashback we revisit their younger What’s it rated? R an easy enough time getting the Museum of Arts. During the melee, he steals a small but great cast. Even the bully Henry Bowers (Nicholas priceless painting, which sustains him as he navigates a selves (Chosen Jacobs as Mike; What’s it worth, Anna? Full price group to reassemble, but getting Hamilton as young Henry and Teach Grant as old) motherless existence. (149 min.) Jaeden Martell as Bill; Sophia Lillis What’s it worth, Glen? Full price them to stay in the cursed town to returns in a great side story. If you’re fans of horror —Glen as Beverly; Finn Wolfhard as Richie; Where’s it showing? Hi-Way fight the monster they thought they romps, this one delivers. Jeremy Ray Taylor as Ben; Jack Drive-In, Movies Lompoc, had defeated once again proves a Anna: I appreciated the Bowers side story. It’s Dylan Grazer as Eddie; and Wyatt Parks Plaza feat. Their first night back in Derry basically the only one from the book that made it GOOD BOYS Oleff as Stanley). (102 min.) is a drunken catch-up at the local onto the screen. I would have loved to have more of What’s it rated? R What’s it worth? Matinee Chinese restaurant, but the end those juicy King side tales woven in, but at almost Where’s it showing? Movies Lompoc, Parks Plaza Glen: Oh man, this film is fun! It’s the sort of of the evening turns to terror when the contents three hours, this film could really only handle the Co-writer Gene Stupnitsky (Bad Teacher, The nostalgic, over-the-top horror of Twilight Zone: of their fortune cookies turn both disgusting and group’s journey to destroy that evil clown once and PICK Office) directs this buddy adventure comedy, in The Movie (1983), with crazy special effects, jump ominous. It becomes clear Pennywise knows they for all. I have to say this film is a ton of fun—it’s which an invitation to a party with cool kids leads a group scares, and laughs. All the Losers Club members are back in town, and the evil clown is up to his old gross and hilarious (thank you, Bill Hader) and of goody-good sixth graders—Lucas (Keith L. Williams), have left Derry except Mike, who lives in the Thor (Brady Noon), and Max (Jacob Tremblay)—to skip tricks once again. those pop-outs really did get me jumping a few school, buy drugs, and sip beers. library and monitors the police scanner for any Glen: That scene in the Chinese restaurant really times. They managed to take a lot of the good bits There’s one thing I’ve learned from the mainstream film sign of Pennywise’s return, and return he does in set the tone for the exceptional special effects. The of the story and pump them up, while cutting industry: When nerds get invited to a party, they’ll do some the opening set piece at an amusement park. As he creatures popping out of the cookies represent some of the fat by pulling out some not-so-great crazy shit to get there. That’s apparently especially true if makes his calls, we learn about the seven principal the characters’ worst nightmares, and they’re moments that happened in the book (child orgy, a crush is involved. characters’ lives 27 years after their Pennywise run- surely creative. Later we learn that Mike has been It’s what we saw in Superbad (2007), when two anyone?). The final battle in the sewers of Derry longtime besties and obvious social outcasts spent their in. Things aren’t necessarily going great for any studying some ancient Native American artifacts is undeniably epic; Pennywise’s scuttling form of last few days of high school attempting to buy alcohol for of them, and the six members who moved away about the legend of Pennywise’s origin, which may gigantic spider/clown/scorpion is awesome. King a hot girl’s party. It’s what we saw in Booksmart (2019), have a limited memory of the events of their past, offer a way to defeat him for good. But in order even appears in a cameo as the grumpy owner when two inseparable and academically focused buds but as they return to Derry, those horrifying albeit for the ceremony to be carried out, the various of Secondhand Rose where Bill finds and buys spent one of their last days of high school partying for the fragmented memories return. I have to admit I was Losers Club members must locate their own his old bike, Silver, while on his quest to find his first time. And it’s what we see again in Good Boys, when three having a hard time connecting the adult characters personal talisman. So like the beginning of the token for the ceremony. It’s just a lot of fun all with the adolescent ones. I never read the book, film as we visit each character’s life outside Derry around—and a great way to watch the story unfold FILM REVIEWS continued page 30 and I saw It two years ago, but about a third of the one by one, we now follow each character as he or without dragging around the monster of a book. way through this pretty long but not necessarily she searches for that special object. Structurally, it My recommendation is that you watch part one SCORING slow film, as the story moved back and forth gives viewers a chance to separate the characters before heading to the theater—it’ll help keep the FULL PRICE ...It’s worth the full price of an evening showing between time, it became easier to track who was from one another and more fully connect their characters straight from the beginning. m MATINEE ...... Save a few bucks, catch an afternoon showing who. This is a solid cast, and the young and older young and old selves. Ultimately, the story is about RENT IT ...... It’s worth a rental actors are all really engaging. Unless you’re really the enduring bonds of friendship, teamwork, Sun Screen is written by New Times Senior Staff STREAM IT .....Wait ’til Netflix has it NOTHING ...... Don’t waste your time well versed with the story and characters, you may and trust. King’s books are often the size of large Writer Glen Starkey and his wife, Anna. Comment have a little trouble connecting It with It Chapter 2, metropolitan-area telephone books—he really at [email protected].

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PHOTO COURTESY OF BEND IT FILMS PHOTO COURTESY OF AMAZON STUDIOS adventure comedy out reminiscent of everyone’s experience as there. We’ve got three tweens. I still feel that way as an adult adorably nerdy boys. One most of the time. gets invited to a party These kids also do a lot of with cool kids. His crush screaming the F-word, and I don’t will be there. There will care who you are, watching really cute be kissing. children curse is funny. (89 min.) These dweebs have —Kasey Bubnash obviously never kissed anyone, so they hurriedly attempt to research the HUSTLERS 30 topic. A plan to spy on What’s it rated? R a neighbor girl and her Where’s it showing? Movies Lompoc boyfriend using a parent’s Writer-director Lorene Scafaria wildly expensive drone NEW (Seeking Friend for the End of goes awry when the drone the World, The Meddler) helms this story is destroyed in oncoming based on Jessica Pressler’s magazine traffic—an event that articles about a group of strip club will certainly lead to a THE BOSS: Javed (Viveik Kalra), a British teen of Pakistani descent, discovers Bruce Springsteen’s performers led by Ramona (Jennifer grounding, which means Lopez), who through craftiness exploit INTWINED LIVES: Theo (Ansel Elgort, right) returns to New York and visits Mrs. Barbour music, which helps him make sense of his life, in Blinded by the Light. no party, which means no their Wall Street clients and extract (Nicole Kidman), the woman he was placed with as a child after his mother was killed in crush kissing. their riches. (109 min.) a bombing, in The Goldfi nch, based on Donna Tartt’s Pulitzer Prize-winning novel. FILM REVIEWS from page 28 So the boys ditch school to buy a replacement drone before —Glen any parents are the wiser. This does not go as planned, and (plot twist) longtime best friends, who are, you guessed it, eventually the scheme devolves into our three cherubs selling (an equally excellent Thomas Haden Church), who runs a outcasts, spend their first few days of the sixth grade trying a parent’s sex doll for drone money, crossing a busy freeway small wrestling school. Long story short, Zak eventually slips to prepare for their first ever “kissing party,” which I guess is on foot, accidentally getting ahold of drugs, and then fighting IT: CHAPTER 2 out of the home and is on the road. just a party where spin the bottle is a focal point. drug dealing frat boys. And if you were wondering, there is in What’s it rated? R Meanwhile, we meet Tyler, who’s stealing crabs out of It’s a tried-and-true comedy formula, and as much as fact a fight and pouring out of emotions between the friends What’s it worth? Full price crab pots. Through flashbacks, we learn he had a brother, Where’s it showing? I want to be annoyed that Good Boys is just the little boy near the climax. Hi-Way Drive-In, Movies Lompoc, Mark (Jon Bernthal), with whom he fished but who has since Parks Plaza version of Booksmart, and that Booksmart is just the girl We’ve seen it all before, but the good boys in Good Boys passed away. Tyler’s just trying to get by, but the crab pot version of Superbad, I loved it. I loved them all, OK?! Sue me! add something truly special to this particular buddy movie. See Sun Screen. owners—Duncan (John Hawkes) and Ratboy (Yelawolf)— (Just kidding, please don’t.) They’re so young, naive, and generally confused, and watching PICK are now out to get him, forcing him to run. Tyler at first Sure, Good Boys is just like every other classic buddy these 11-year-olds attempt to navigate the adult world is reluctantly but later joyfully promises to get Zak to the Salt THE PEANUT BUTTER Water Redneck’s wrestling school, and off they go, Huck Finn style. (For clarification, this show And yet the main character’s, ahem, FALCON The humor throughout is pitch perfect, and there’s BARBIE LIFE IN THE What’s it rated? PG-13 is not to be confused with Barbie character is the best part of this something special about watching differently-abled actor DREAMHOUSE Dreamhouse Adventures, which is not show, and she’s the reason I keep What’s it worth? Full price Where’s it showing? Parks Plaza Gottsagen embody Zak, who has a lot to teach audiences When? 2012-2015 nearly as enjoyable.) watching it with my kiddos. Seriously, PLEASURES about what it means to have Down syndrome. There’s a scene Yes, I had a Barbie Dreamhouse I’m watching it right now. Writers-directors What’s it rated? TV-G Tyler Nilson and when Zak and Tyler are talking about good guys and bad when I was a kid, and yes, I loved that This Barbie doll—complete with puns and bewildered snorts at the PICK Where? N e t fl i x Michael Schwartz helm this guys in pro wrestling, and it sets up the heart of the film. thing. I still love Barbies, I have to visible joints and shiny synthetic- Dreamhouse’s modern-doll technology. adventure dramedy about Zak Johnson as Eleanor is perfectly cast, and she and he world of kids shows doesn’t confess. Though I always thought they looking hair—is innocent without In the ensuing makeover, Midge (Zack Gottsagen), a young LeBeouf have great chemistry as their two characters spark have to be mind-numbingly joyless were a little ridiculous but also a lot of being totally naive. She’s kind. And is transformed from “flash back to man with Down syndrome, a romance. The film is ultimately about finding your own Tfor adults. There are scores of fun—and that’s what this show is. she’s just savvy enough to not be flash fabulous.” She looks trendy who runs away from a family, the power of acceptance, but also about redemption, shows that don’t talk down to kids, Is it my nostalgia speaking? straight-up ditsy. And her sisters and as a redhead in a layered miniskirt nursing home to pursue especially for Tyler, whose existence hovers between good and thus to parents by extension. Maybe. Is it the greasy-haired friends all love her. and navy-blue heels, but she’s Barbie Life in the Dreamhouse is one delirium of spending an entire day “Barbie is like the coolest person his dream of becoming a guy/bad guy status. still a throwback at heart whose ❍ of those gems that is stinkin’ hilarious tending to the needs of a sick fifth- ever. She’s fun, generous, and exactly professional wrestler. With This is a small film with a big heart. I loved it. (93 min.) favorite hobbies are knitting, jigsaw the help of small-time outlaw every time I watch it. With my girls, grade girl? Probably. my size,” her friend Teresa gushes —Glen puzzles, and macrame. And she’s Tyler (Shia LeBeouf) and that is. Though I would totally watch But Life in the Dreamhouse while searching the main character’s often reminding her Malibu friends kind nursing home employee this show if I was the one home sick is a confidently self-aware and dream closet. Sun movie reviews were compiled by New Times Senior Staff that she’s a retro model and not as Eleanor (Dakota Johnson), for a whole day having juice delivered delightfully silly take on the excessive The closet is a character of its Writer Glen Starkey this week. Contact him at cwiseblood@ bendable as they are. the trio embarks on a Mark to my face. santamariasun.com. materialism of all things Barbie. own, by the way, complete with an “I’m not articulated for high Twain-like odyssey. PHOTO COURTESY OF GLORIA SANCHES PRODUCTIONS PHOTO COURTESY OF NETFLIX “evil” setting that makes for a fun speed!” Midge screams while running This sweet crowd pleaser plot twist in one episode. Plus, this for her life in the house’s industrial- hits all the right notes and is closet holds Barbie’s outfits from sized washing machine. enriched by a stellar cast. It every one of her 135 careers (a I also laugh at every one of opens with 22-year-old Zak, factoid revealed during one of the the innumerable nods to the a ward of the state, stuck in mockumentary-style interviews). Dreamhouse’s being a plastic toy— a nursing home because the Of all the characters—including it’s especially fun to watch the Barbie state “has nowhere else to Barbie’s three sisters, Chelsea, Stacy, family redecorate on a whim with put him.” The nursing home and Skipper—her friend Midge is my instant furniture, rotating appliances, residents love him because favorite. Midge’s debut on the show, “A and stick-on decor. Plus, there he’s a sweet young man, Smidge of Midge,” is one of the best are Star Trek, Indiana Jones, Star but he doesn’t belong there. moments. She’s an adorably retro, Wars, and 2001: A Space Odyssey His roommate is Carl (an HEY DOLL! The iconic fashion doll and her friends and sisters are the stars nerdy gal with freckles who arrives at references for all of us grown-ups. excellent Bruce Dern), who’s Barbie’s house in black and white. She’s (One season on Netflix; 12 episodes, of the decidedly self-aware and hilarious Barbie Life in the Dreamhouse, exceedingly tired of watching INTWINED LIVES: A group of strip club performers led by accompanied by a laugh track that’s 24 min. each) ❍ Zak’s old wrestling tapes of which is totally watchable without kids and with only a little guilt. Ramona (Jennifer Lopez, center left) craftily exploit their Wall activated with each of her outdated —Andrea Rooks his favorite pro wrestler, The Salt Water Redneck, aka Clint Street clients and extract their riches, in Hustlers.

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CRISPY ENCHILADAS: Call me a gringo, but I always thought enchiladas were soft and cheesy and not really that great. Turns out they’re supposed to be crunchy like taquitos with the sauce baked in and zested up with some lettuce, crema, and queso fresco.

PHOTOS BY NICK POWELL got him to show me fi rst-hand where some of when the lady at the counter said she’d make MEDLEY DEL MAR: Ceviche is a good fi rst step into raw fi sh territory. It’s never heated, but an acid bath in lemon or lime juice this stuff was cooked, and now I’m blowing the whatever he wanted and was blown away when kills germs and junk while capturing that cool and refreshing ocean fl avor. Chela Deli sets off their ceviche with sweet onion, secret: Chela Deli. Sorry (not sorry), Ivan! he ate his eggs and chilaquiles. cilantro, tomato, and cucumber on a crispy tortilla plate. Casavantes and his brother met me at a little “Oh my God, it was so bomb,” he said. strip mall off of S. Blosser in Santa Maria. I was trying to taste something I didn’t know There’s a corner store, a cellphone retailer, a I was missing, so Casavantes ordered for me. I billiards hall, and a mid-sized restaurant. But didn’t understand everything that was said, but that’s not where we ate. I did hear, “para él,” a lot Belly-up The little deli was easily and knew I was in for a overlooked, even with The real deli, yo big ol’ meal. the attached market Chela Deli is basically a walk-up counter and a small For this lunch, selling produce, basic kitchen whipped into overdrive by two masters who Casavantes steered me canned goods, breads, have an attached grocery store of ingredients at their toward fresh ceviche birria disposal. They’ll make pretty much anything a customer tostadas to start and a and meat. Chela Deli’s seasoned cooks Just inside, an can think to order, and make it bonkers good. They’re main plate with rice, unassuming countertop located at 417 S. Blosser Road in Santa Maria. Call beans, two kinds of ahead to (805) 310-5090. offer every imaginable dish and bench seats meat stew, and a pile of For dessert, we went to La Linda Michoacana No. 2 at tortillas for scooping it separated customers 917 N. Broadway in Santa Maria. all up. served south of the border from a small kitchen. I only recently Signs on the walls BY NICK POWELL discovered mole and advertised types of meat in broad terms—carne have been eating it a lot. The recipe for the stuff know this contractor dude, Ivan Casavantes, asada, carnitas, cabeza, etc. Otherwise, there who I see at remodel jobs all over the calls for so many ingredients that there’s a ton of wasn’t really a menu. There were no servers or room for variation and experimentation from Icounty. He always seems to have some secret bussers, either, just two little ladies with decades cook to cook, and I’ve yet to see it taste the same spot, right around the corner, with the best of experience. Turns out, they were more than quesadillas or breakfast burritos on the coast. twice. Chela Deli’s version was pungent, smoky, enough. sweet, and spicy with tender chicken. I’d call it He brings enough for his whole crew but rarely Casavantes said he found Chela Deli when a winner. LA MAESTRA: Graciela Ruiz fl ings tortillas on the grill with lets the restaurant’s name slip. I think he likes he’d left his truck at a nearby tire shop early one Casavantes called the other stew costillas y the casual accuracy of a master in her element. She’s run being the only guy with the intel, and it’s hard morning about a year ago. He had time to kill nopalitos (ribs and cactus), and it was great. The Chela Deli in Santa Maria for 21 years and it’s a straight- to hold a grudge when he’s getting things built and fi gured he’d catch a bite to eat somewhere up hidden treasure. and hooking up grub. Well last Friday, I fi nally within walking distance. He was surprised EATS continued page 32

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It was greasy 32 Code: SUNEWYP2 in all the right ways, but I was just about stuffed with goodness and only had room for a bite. The whole meal only cost a little more than $10 per person, which doesn’t really make any sense to me. It was too good and Santa Maria Arroyo Grande San Luis Obispo bountiful to fetch 540 E. Betteravia 1390 W. Branch 299 Madonna Rd a mere Hamilton, (805) 349-9800 (805) 473-9292 (805) 547-1800 but I’m definitely not complaining. As I thanked ICE CREAM OVERLOAD: The creative ice cream flavors at La Linda Michoacana No. 2 grabbed my Casavantes for attention. My daughter got the crumbly queso ice cream on the right, and the clerk clued me into the showing me this More Than Just Award Galletas Maria on the left, a new flavor inspired by the thin and slightly sweet cookies that are as SERVING ubiquitous in Mexico as graham crackers are here. fabulous place, PATRICIO’S Winning Pizza! he suggested dessert and told PIZZA EATS from page 31 me his wife’s family owns the area’s original cactus chunks had a unique flavor, but their Michoacana-style ice cream shop, Paleteria texture was similar enough to bell peppers to Y Neveria La Linda Michoacana. The name Same feel familiar. The ribs were cooked bone-in, comes from a state in Western Mexico where Great meat fell off with the squeeze of a tortilla, and it the drive to create frozen sweet treats from Pizza! was utterly satisfying in that spicy brown sauce. every flavor imaginable apparently originated. “This stuff is my favorite, bro.” Casavantes Again, I was pretty full of food at this point Same Great Taste! said. “I could eat this every day.” and was more curious about Casaventes’ He said I had to try the enchiladas, too, in-laws than I was hungry. I sampled a few and ordered a small plate. The ladies served ice cream flavors and ordered a phenomenal theirs crispy with lettuce, cream, and fruit punch agua fresca with minced apples, crumbled cheese to liven things up a bit. I’ve bananas, and strawberries before heading back never loved enchiladas, but Chela Deli’s take to work. was damn good. The photo I took of the drink turned out The cooks were a sight to behold. They so horribly that I just had to go back to the ice worked right in front of the customers, taking cream store, and I brought my daughter along orders, prepping food, and serving up dishes at this time. Even though I know in my bones that a whirlwind pace without looking the slightest fresh fruit is La Linda’s specialty, we wanted ice bit phased. I hadn’t heard either one speak a cream and had plenty of options, from standard word of English, but I wanted to get to know offerings to oddball flavors. My daughter had to them a little bit. try the cheese ice cream and loved it. I tried one Featuring “Yo hablo un poco de español, pero es muy of their newer flavors, an ice cream inspired by Pizza Inspired by Patricio Arnoldi! malo,” I said. the semi-sweet Galleta Maria cookies found all “That’s OK,” one of the ladies said, “my over Mexico. NEW Menu Items to Come! English is bad, too.” With so many options for Mexican fare More than just pizza! Through a blend of English and Spanish, I across Santa Maria, it’s hard to find spots that gathered that her name was Graciela Ruiz and offer a unique experience, but it’s well worth that she has lived in Santa Maria for 51 years the search. m and owned and operated Chela Deli for the last 21. She said that her main drive is always to Contributor Nick Powell is ready for the next SERVING LUNCH & DINNER make the customer happy. food adventure. Send foodie treasure maps to “Every day we make something special,” [email protected]. EAT IN · TO GO · CATER · EVENTS service efforts. Eggs, sausage, coffee, and juice 119 E. Clark Ave, Old Town Orcutt Powell’s Picks will also be served. After breakfast, stroll the 805.937.8976 • I was in the Five Cities area this weekend streets of Old Town Orcutt and enjoy the All 805.623.7111 and had a delicious bowl of thai curry soup at Ford Car Show. 156 S. Broadway, Ste E · “Old Town” Orcutt Sisters Kitchen that had me slurping up every • Naughty Oak Brewery in Santa Maria is OTO805EATS.com belloforno.com last drop. With soft and crunchy noodles, hosting “N/Oktoberfest 2019” Sept. 20 and kaffir lime, shallots, creamy red coconut 21. On Friday night, AR Catering will serve curry, cilantro, and chicken, the Khao Soi dish German food while Ghost/Monster Band satisfied my craving for something a little more rocks the stage from 7 to 10 p.m. On Saturday, We know you’ve got an opinion. adventurous than the standard-issue pad thai. Debilz Family Mobile Kitchen takes over the What’s Your Take? Everybody’s got one! Slurp for yourself at 245 W. Grand Ave. in sauerkraut and brat service, and Naughty Oak This Do you want to see the California Coastal Trail completed in northern Santa Barbara County? Enter your choice Grover Beach, (805) 471-1436 for take out. keeps the beer flowing. Don’t miss the stein online at: • Enjoy a hearty breakfast and support a hoisting contests. Call (805) 287-9663 for week’s m What’s that? SantaMariaSun.com good cause at the Orcutt Lions Club Pancake more details. m online m It’s impossible with Vandenberg and other private land occupying the coastline. Breakfast on Saturday Sept. 14 from 7 to 11 poll m Yes, there’s a lack of coastal access in North County. a.m. at 126 S. Broadway Street. Tickets cost $8 Contributing writer Nick Powell is cooking up 9/12 – for adults and $4 for kids under 12 years old ideas for fresh food recommendations. Send 9/19 m The trail would help preserve natural resources. and the funds bolster the club’s community suggestions to [email protected].

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