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Update on mobile home park Capturing Hollywood with The bread maker who sparked NEWS explosion and deaths [8] ARTS archived photos [26] EATS cottage foods movement [34] OCTOBER 24 - OCTOBER 31, 2019 VOL. 20 NO. 34 155 163 ational mental health statistics show that suicides are on Organizations Active Events the rise among teens and military personnel. Locally, the picture isn’t quite so bleak, but Santa Barbara NCounty deals with about twice as many mental health cases as it does drug abuse cases. Marian Regional Medical Center is taking steps to address what it sees as a gap in mental 2 health services for North County individuals in crisis, the INTERVENTION: Locally, multiple agencies Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office is beefing up its Crisis are stepping up efforts to help individuals dealing with mental health crises. Intervention Team services for responding to calls of mental health issues, and the staff at Vandenberg Air Force Base is stepping up efforts to check in with airmen on a regular basis. Staff Writer William D’Urso talks 190 17k to each about their efforts for this week’s cover story [10]. Venues Customers Also this week, read about the investigation into the explosion and shooting deaths that rocked a Santa Maria mobile home park over the summer [8], a guy who loves old Hollywood so much that he shares his passion through archived photos he collects into books [26], the artist making music with her painting [29], and the baker who helped push California into the cottage foods industry [34]. Camillia Lanham, editor

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BRIEFS FILE PHOTO BY JAYSON MELLOM Political Watch • U.S. Congressman Salud Carbajal (D-Santa Barabara) spoke out against President Donald Trump’s decision to withdraw U.S. forces from Syria calling it “foolish, shortsighted, and not really the right 5 course of action to take.” The comments, posted on Carbajal’s Facebook page Oct. 16, were given in an interview to Cheddar News. Carbajal, a former Marine, joined a chorus of other politicians in decrying the order both on national security and moral grounds. The decision leaves the Kurds, considered by many to be a key ally in the region, alone guarding ISIS prisoners. Shortly after Trump’s decision to withdraw troops, Turkish forces marched on the Syrian Kurds, whom Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan considers terrorists. “This is yet another example of another crisis he has created,” Carbajal said. “This president disregarded the contributions and the support that we have with this ally of the Kurds, which has been instrumental in our fi ght against ISIS.” Carbajal also sits on the House Armed Services Committee. HITTING THE BRAKES: City Council told city staff to pause efforts to change the purpose of two sports fi elds in the city after residents voiced concerns. • Assemblymember Monique Limón (D-Santa Santa Maria halts sports to convert those fi elds to multi-use areas to the to include the cities of Buellton and Solvang, as Barbara) and U.S. Congressman Salud Carbajal city’s Planning Commission in 2015, Posada said. well as some unincorporated portions of Santa (D-Santa Barbara) attended a college affordability fi eld conversions The city began working on this conversion process Barbara County. town hall meeting on Oct. 11. The event was held at the in early October. “It is the goal of this planning process to arrive City staff is pressing pause on a move to change The four-year lapse between now and then UC Santa Barbara campus with a panel of fi ve that also at one plan that is agreeable to all three valley the purpose of sports fi elds at two parks in Santa can be attributed to the department’s limited jurisdictions,” he said. included 3rd District Santa Barbara County Supervisor Maria after some residents demanded the city to resources, as well as its efforts to seek other Residents showed up at the meeting to voice Joan Hartmann. On her Facebook page, Limón wrote: reverse its actions at a recent City Council meeting. revenue sources to fund soccer fi elds, Posada said. concerns over safety and overdevelopment that “Thank you to Supervisor Hartmann’s offi ce and In early October, the city’s Recreation and At the Oct. 15 meeting, despite the item not would disturb area residents and wildlife. Many Associated Students for organizing the town hall and Parks Department began removing the dirt and being on the agenda, City Council directed City offered alternatives or requested further review to all the students present that shared their concerns.” other infi eld material from ball fi elds at Simas Manager Jason Stilwell to pause these efforts and of the existing plan. Lenore Fusano said she was and Minami parks, with plans to convert the bring a plan to the city’s Recreation and Park’s worried about the width of the roads slated for fi elds into all-grass, multi-use areas for all sports, • Third District Santa Barbara County Supervisor Commission. potential bike paths. including soccer, football, and lacrosse. Joan Hartmann announced on Oct. 12 that there’s “This was passed in 2015; it took four years to “If you look at Chalk Hill and you look at Alisal “Our goal has always been to not deprive now a new community center in Isla Vista. “After fi gure this whole thing out,” Councilmember Etta Road, those are very narrow roads. I’m fearing anybody of anything, but to make better use of Waterfi eld said. we’re going to have a lot of different kinds of decades of work, Isla Vista fi nally has a community the limited facilitates that we have,” Recreation center to call its own,” she wrote on her Facebook Councilmember Gloria Soto said she agreed accidents,” she said. “I’m a bicyclist too. I have no and Parks Director Alex Posada told the Sun. with Waterfi eld that the city shouldn’t take page. “Thanks to the work of generations of students, But baseball and softball players and coaches problem with progress. I think that’s wonderful, fi elds from one sport to give to another sport, but I think we need to reconsider where we put residents, activists, county supervisors, the IVCSD have pushed back on the changes. Some residents as it doesn’t address the city’s larger problem of [Isla Vista Community Services District], IVYP [Isla gathered to protest the move outside the Recreation these bike lanes.” needing more sports fi elds in general. Commenters also expressed concerns over Vista Youth Projects Inc.], and County General and Parks Department in early October. Posada acknowledges this is the underlying communication and transparency as well as Services who have all contributed bringing to Isla Vista On Oct. 14, the city held a public meeting to issue. He said the number of fi elds in the city discuss its plans to use the infi eld material taken a portion of the trail running along the Santa a community gathering space.” She also thanked her used to be adequate, but now because most sports Ynez River. predecessor, Supervisor Doreen Farr. from Simas and Minami parks to replace the are played year-round, that’s no longer the case. material at Maramonte and Rodenberger parks Without additional funding, though, it’s hard to NEWS continued page 6 to make the fi elds there more playable, Posada • Assemblyman Jordan Cunningham (R-San Luis build more sports fi elds. said. But residents expressed resistance to these “We thought we came up with an idea Obispo) announced Oct. 11 plans to introduce a changes at the workshop. bill that would keep the Diablo Canyon Power Plant that would be manageable as an interim WeekendWeather The day after the workshop, nine people spoke approach,” Posada said. “Ultimately, the operational. “Californians deserve an all-of-the-above out about the conversion during the City Council goal is to add more fi elds when the money approach to fi ghting climate change. Diablo Canyon meeting on Oct. 15, including Michaela Melena, becomes available.” nuclear power plant, an emission-free source of who organized the protest outside the Recreation —Zac Ezzone Microclimate Weather Forecast electricity that supplies the state with 9 percent of its and Parks Department building. Dave Hovde power, needs to be a part of the answer,” Cunningham “I’m here to ask that you reverse your KSBY Chief Meteorologist said. The bill would classify nuclear power as a decision to remove Simas and Minami fi elds,” renewable energy. It would also include provisions she said. “The kids in this community deserve a Solvang residents give Thursday Friday on electric provider PG&E that would not approve a place to practice.” The impetus of this conversion can be traced feedback on bike lane bankruptcy or settlement plan that doesn’t include a back to 2014 when the city was in the midst of a contingency for continued operation of Diablo Canyon. wave of youth violence, Posada said. During this master plan The bill would also mandate that any sale of the power time, local groups told the city that it needs to The Solvang City Council passed the plant would include $1 billion of the proceeds go to provide kids with additional sports opportunities, Santa Ynez Valley Master Bike Plan on for fi re victims. especially for soccer. further consideration and development on COASTAL ➤ High 90 Low 53 COASTAL ➤ High 92 Low 55 At the time, the city and local groups began Oct. 14, but it wasn’t without its detractors. INLAND ➤ High 93 Low 47 INLAND ➤ High 95 Low 51 • Assemblyman Jordan Cunningham (R-San looking at ways to create a soccer complex Public Works Director Matt van der Luis Obispo) continued his fi ght to keep funding for within Santa Maria. Since then, Posada said the Linden introduced the item to City Saturday Sunday Highway 46 with a post on Facebook. “Last week, my Recreation and Parks Department has applied Council, saying that the bike plan has been offi ce delivered a letter to the California Transportation for numerous state and federal grants trying under development with the Santa Barbara Commission opposing a plan to divert money away to secure resources to build more soccer fi elds County Association of Governments for within the city. more than a year. from the Highway 46 widening along Antelope Grade. But when these efforts didn’t prove fruitful, the Some of the plans call for simple The corridor, otherwise known as ‘Blood Alley,’ has a department was left to work with the city’s existing additions to signage and bike lane COASTAL ➤ High 82 Low 50 COASTAL ➤ High 72 Low 50 fatality rate three times the statewide average.” He fi elds, Posada explained. Based on a set of policies markings, where other portions include INLAND ➤ High 87 Low 46 INLAND ➤ High 76 Low 44 summed up his post by writing, “We need this funding on sports fi eld use and allocation that City Council adding to roads through paving. The bike Offshore winds turn back onshore by the now. Sign my petition today and let’s save lives along adopted in 2015, the department identifi ed Simas path would cover territory throughout the weekend bringing cooler weekend temps and this dangerous stretch of highway.” ❍ and Minami as under-utilized and presented plans Santa Ynez Valley, so the plan is meant a few more clouds.

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PHOTOS BY ZAC EZZONE Looking for answers Uncertainty remains four months after shooting, explosion in a Santa Maria mobile home park BY ZAC EZZONE investigators they often heard loud arguments 8 taking place inside the home. n a quiet street in the back of a mobile home park in Santa Maria, a chain link Without survivors to speak with, the fence wrapped in green netting hides the circumstances regarding the fire and explosion O remain unclear as well, Santa Maria Fire Marshal remnants of an explosion and fire that destroyed three homes and damaged a fourth earlier this Darrell Delgado said in an email. Although it year. Garage doors, a burnt-out car, and a stone appears that some sort of liquid accelerant was fireplace remain mostly intact among a pile of ash used in the fire. and debris. “The lack of surviving victims or suspect It’s been roughly four months since Claude eliminated the benefit that typically results Adams shot and killed Kurt Bracke and Richard from using our resources to conduct a lengthy Hanen—two fellow residents at Casa Grande investigation,” Delgado said. Mobile Estates—prior to returning to his home, Lisa Toke, an attorney representing the park’s which subsequently exploded and burst into flames. owner, confirmed that Adams was being evicted The bodies of Adams; his wife, Sherry Adams; and from the park, but she declined to comment on their son, Seth Adams, were found in the rubble. what led to this. She said Adams was served with REMOVAL: Casa Grande Mobile Estates needs to acquire the titles of three homes that burned down prior to being able to Since the June 21 incident, the Santa Maria a 60-day eviction notice in early May—which was remove the debris that remains. Police Department has learned new details about set to expire in early July, just two weeks after the what led to this event, but nailing down a motive shooting and explosion took place. Raquel Zick, public is difficult when the primary suspect is dead, Lt. While the police department is wrapping up information officer Russ Mengel said. its investigation, the park is still dealing with the for the Santa Barbara “Without being able to talk to the suspect, we aftermath of this incident. The ash and debris County Sheriff’s Office, will never know for sure,” Mengel said. from the three homes that were completely said the Coroner’s Bureau He added that without conclusive information, destroyed still need to be removed, but the received confirmation the department is left “trying to bring reason to process could take time. from the state on Aug. an unreasonable action.” Toke said the park is working with the 8 that the three bodies Sgt. Alfredo Ruiz said investigators have homeowners and the California Department found in the home belong learned that residents in the park found Adams of Housing and Community Development to to the Adams family. to be mean, obnoxious, and argumentative over acquire the titles to the three homes so the park Toke—who has simple issues, such as parking. This culminated can pay to have the debris removed and new been in touch with the with Bracke and Hanen feeling uncomfortable homes brought in. Santa Maria Police around Adams after playing golf with him, to This process is underway for one home, which Department throughout the point where Adams was uninvited from had been recently purchased just before the this process—said this participating in golf tournaments. explosion by a woman who lives outside of the information was never Ruiz said Adams became belligerent following area. She’s decided not to move into the park, communicated to her. But this golf dispute, and that Bracke and Hanen according to the park manager Mary Johnson. now that this information requested park management to evict Adams Toke is waiting for the homeowners of a second has been confirmed, from the park. Ruiz said investigators believe this destroyed home to work things out with their Toke can work with possible eviction is the primary motive for the insurance company before they can transfer the the Adamses’ relatives shooting, although the investigation is ongoing. title, she said. The couple who owns this home to have the home’s title ASH AND DEBRIS: Pieces of burnt-down homes remain four months after the June 21 explosion at Casa Grande Mobile Estates in Santa Maria. After shooting Bracke and Hanen near the has since moved into another home in the park. transferred to the park. park’s clubhouse, Adams returned to his home As for the Adamses’ home, acquiring the Johnson said a the service, residents hugged and cried while near the back corner of the park. Ruiz said home’s title has been a bit more complicated, Toke sense of normalcy is returning to the park, remembering their neighbors. Ultimately, this investigators believe Adams shot his son and then said. Although police were fairly certain the three but removing the ashes and debris would help his wife after returning home, before lighting bodies that were found inside the Adamses’ home the process along. Neighbors are also finding tragedy has made residents unified in their the building on fire. Investigators believe Adams belonged to the family, the Coroner’s Bureau help from the grief support group meetings efforts to keep an eye on what’s going on in the then went outside the back of the home and shot within the Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office the county District Attorney’s Office and the neighborhood, she said. himself, Ruiz said. was unable to provide official identification. county Department of Behavioral Wellness “People have pulled closer about watching the The situation appears to be a murder-suicide, The county Coroner’s Bureau reached out continue to hold each Tuesday evening at the neighborhood … you have to be your brothers’ but investigators don’t have a clear motive for this to the California Department of Justice to park’s clubhouse. keeper,” Johnson said. m other than Adams possibly feeling like it was his help identify the bodies, which Mengel said is Johnson said a memorial service the park only option after shooting Bracke and Hanen. common as the state has DNA testing labs that held following the incident also provided some Reach Staff Writer Zac Ezzone at zezzone@ Additionally, Ruiz said residents of the park told local authorities don’t have. residents with a sense of resolution. 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PHOTOS BY ZAC EZZONE Back in business Library nonprofit reopens its book store in the mall BY ZAC EZZONE special-interest type books, such as ones on music theory and other specific topics. fter leaving the library building, the Friends of Despite its no longer being housed in the library, the Santa Maria Public Library was without a the shop still supports and promotes the facility 9 location for its bookstore for more than a year. A and its services. Flyers about events and programs The nonprofit left its space in the building’s at the library are posted on a corkboard hanging lobby following numerous disagreements with on the wall near the shop’s register. But from a the library over contracts and lease agreements. monetary perspective, the Friends can’t provide as During the past year, the Friends primarily sold much funding to the library as it used to. its books online or during book sales at different Newell said at the end of every year, after the locations throughout the city. Friends covers its expenses, it determines how much “It’s exhausting when you have to pack up 40 to it can afford, and sends the money to the library. But 50 boxes of books, haul them someplace to have now, with what the nonprofit has to pay in rent and a parking lot sale for a day, and then repack them utilities, that amount won’t be quite as high. and haul them all back to storage,” Friends board “We typically could give between $35,000 member Jeni Newell said. and $50,000 a year,” Newell said. “With having But the Friends has a permanent location again overhead now, that’s not possible.” STRAIGHTENING SHELVES: Randy Newell, a member of the Friends of the Santa Maria Public Library, reorganizes a shelf at the after its bookstore, The Library Shop, opened at the Newell—who was a librarian in Santa Maria nonprofit’s new bookstore location in Santa Maria Town Center. Santa Maria Town Center on Sept. 29. The store is for 30 years—said the Friends’ relationship with located on the second floor of the mall, right across the library is OK. But, since leaving the library, the beginning readers. But, she said, they have more Unit (NICU) graduation. At this event, people from Rockin’ Jump and KT’s All Star Gymnastics. nonprofit has begun forming other partnerships than enough cookbooks. who were born at the hospital and spent time in At this new location, the Friends picked up right throughout the city, such as one with Allan “A lot of people buy them with good intentions, its NICU will meet with the hospital staff that where it left off, selling an array of books at deeply Hancock College. The Friends even held a book and then they collect a whole bunch,” Newell took care of them during their time in the unit. discounted prices. Children’s books usually top sale within the Santa Barbara County Animal said. “We get cookbooks in the plastic wrapper, or • The Santa Barbara County Public Health out at $1, but are often half that. While the newer, Shelter on Foster Road prior to the bookshop’s there’s not food on them, so I’m thinking nobody Department is seeking input for a community health more expensive books run about $3 to $4. Newell opening. needs assessment. The roughly 20-minute survey really used this book.” said all of the books are donated, usually in large As for donations, Newell said residents can drop can be found at cottagehealth.org/communitysurvey quantities from residents looking to pare down books off at the shop or contact the Friends, and and can be accessed until Nov. 1. m their collections. members of the nonprofit will drive to residents’ In addition to running the store, the Friends homes to pick up large quantities of books. The Highlights Staff Writer Zac Ezzone wrote this week’s Spotlight. continues to sell books online through Amazon. nonprofit is always in need of children’s books • On Oct. 19, Marian Regional Medical Center Send ideas, tips, and interesting tidbits to spotlight@ Its online collection is usually reserved for more for all ages, especially those for teenagers and hosted its sixth annual Neonatal Intensive Care santamariasun.com.

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www.santamariasun.com • October 24 - October 31, 2019 • Sun • 9 PHOTO COURTESY OF SANTA BARBARA COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE gave the unit the ability to expand its coverage interface with people who need specific mental PHOTO COURTESY OF SANTA BARBARA COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE to Lompoc and Santa Maria. health treatment, but to streamline and make Her training program came to be seen law enforcement more efficient. Lee said that as an essential tool for the Sheriff’s Office a call regarding a mental health crisis can take because, Lee said, Santa Barbara County has two or three times longer to resolve than another the only sheriff’s department in the state that call. With units specializing in resolving those isn’t allowed to issue a 5150—a mandatory, types of situations, Lee said 911 emergency calls temporary mental health hold for people in could be reduced and patrol officers would be crisis and in need of treatment. able to return to their duties faster while the CIT The Crisis Intervention Team uses co- personnel resolve the situation. response units that pair a patrol officer with a “I see my role as supporting them doing their civilian, sometimes a clinician, who can write job so it makes it easy to be patient about the a 5150 or otherwise spot things the officer may work that I do,” she said. “I have never worked not be able to. around such patient-motivated human beings.” 10 Seeing how the CIT units could free up other The department also runs a 40 hour training officers for patrol, Lee and the Sheriff’s Office program or “academy,” which features intensive wanted to expand her role to full time. CIT training for taking calls that may involve “We went to the Board of Supervisors in people suffering from mental health problems 2018, and the board allocated funding for a or mental illness. year,” Lee said. Marian hospital’s Ketelaar said he has been She and Sheriff Bill Brown returned to the a guest lecturer for the program and is a big Board of Supervisors again in 2019 to urge them believer in what the Sheriff’s Office is doing. to make her role permanent. The board agreed, “We saw that they were diverting people from but Lee said the program is still growing. The the criminal justice system when it was safe and Sheriff’s Office has three units right now and is appropriate to do,” he said. determining whether it needs to establish more The Sheriff’s Office recently received a $6 units and where the money to fund them might million grant from the state from Proposition 47 come from. funding. The entire fund contained $96 million, MENTAL WELLNESS: The Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office Crisis Intervention Team goes on a call to resolve a mental wellness case. The program’s goal is not just to create a better a pool of money created by the Department PHOTO COURTESY OF SANTA BARBARA COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE of Corrections for law enforcement departments The trend has gotten the attention of top Those breakfast are scheduled every Monday that are downgrading certain officials. Defense Secretary Mark Esper told at 7 a.m. felonies to misdemeanors. The military.com that the deaths are “caught up in “There’s no chain of command,” he said. Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s what some call a national epidemic of suicide “We just have a conversation. We’re not writing Office was one of 23 applicants among our youth.” down names. They’re giving me action items. for the money. Lee said a little At a recent meet-and-greet with the media, They saying, ‘Hey boss, this is what we’d like to more than $2.1 million of its Col. Anthony Mastalir, who’s in charge of see. This is what would make our lives better.’” grant funding would be going Vandenberg Air Force Base, discussed the trend He said sometimes saving an airmen who to the Crisis Intervention Team in suicides within the armed services. The base may be suffering is about getting them to reach ON PATROL: The Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office CIT unit, or Crisis Intervention Team, is tasked with responding to calls that may involve mental wellness, allowing other units to continue on with patrol. and co-response program. commander was appointed over the summer out for help, and that reaching out to them and and is in command of a sprawling base capable evaluating their needs will help jumpstart the the community—in their homes, on the street, emergency services. He came to Santa Maria of supporting a population of more than 18,000. dialogue required to get them help if they need it. wherever a mental health crisis may happen. shortly after he graduated from the David The armed services He said his staff has been paying attention Another piece of feedback from the airmen Those are the places where the Santa Barbara Geffin School of Medicine at UCLA. That puts A September report from to how they can support the men and women was not to wait to have another day to discuss Sheriff’s Office is aiming to help. It’s currently his time at Marian Regional Medical Center the Department of Defense under their command and what that support morale. expanding its Crisis Intervention Team with at more than 20 years where the MD uses showed an upward trend in would look like. The focus on airmen’s mental “It was this acknowledgement that we did it health is part of a mandatory Resilience Tactical special training that may include responding to his expertise in emergency medical services. the number of suicides among because we were kind of told to do it, but that Pause, a mandatory one-day stand down or day someone suffering from a mental health crisis Ketelaar represents one of the many medical those in the armed services. we don’t have to wait to do it again, and we’re professionals who has seen the mental health off from normal duties, ordered by the chief or episode. According to the report, it not,” he said. Even professionals conditioned to the many needs of patients because, he said, they often master seargent of the Air Force in response to was the highest number ever, He already has plans to hold another stand In crisis frictions of a military career can fall prey to come to the emergency room first. That’s not with 24.8 suicides per 100,000 suicide deaths. down on Nov. 1 to focus on resiliency. And this Marian hospital, the county Sheriff’s Office, unhealthy impulses. The military has been always the best place for them, he said. members. Those numbers, “We gave our unit commanders the year, the event will be campus themed, he said, facing its own mental health crisis with rising “We all have mental health, and our mental adjusted for age and gender, opportunity to take a day, sit down with their where airmen are encouraged to wear college and Vandenberg Air Force Base attempt to rates of suicide, a phenomenon that’s prompting health will wax and wane in how good it is and aren’t unlike that of the folks, work on that connectedness, and really gear of their choice and enroll in some classes military officials to instruct commanders how not good it is,” Ketelaar said. “To know the general population. But the give them an opportunity to provide some raw address deficiencies in mental health services at Vandenberg Air Force Base to take a day resources and to know where to turn to is really year-to-year numbers in the feedback,” Mastalir said. for the day that include yoga or techniques to help them achieve better sleep. BY WILLIAM D’URSO to stand down and address their soldiers in important.” armed services have gotten They also provided airmen with an email meetings to get real testimony on the problem worse. address that went directly to the Pentagon “I know that there are airmen here at at the personal level. The same report shows that where they could send feedback. Mastalir Vandenberg that are hurting. I know there are n his office at Marian Regional Medical But the local numbers aren’t quite so drastic. These intervention models are a bump up in the Crisis Intervention Team 325 active duty personnel took said they facilitated this through small group aimen here at Vandenberg who may not have Center, Dr. David Ketelaar described a In Santa Barbara County, the number of mental levels of immediate care some might need to stop a Dr. Cherylynn Lee, a licensed clinical their own lives in 2018, up discussions as a way to help understand what the coping skills to handle the challenges of mental health crisis. health cases the county has processed through mental health issue from becoming a crisis. psychologist and the behavioral sciences from 285 in 2017 and 280 the the airmen are looking for out of leadership. their lives,” he said. “The airmen, whether it’s He may not be a psychologist or psychiatrist, its services have gone up and down. Categorized On the hospital front, Ketelaar said there manager at the Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s year before that. “One of the things our airmen tell us is they an enlisted officer or the civilians, it’s our most but he’s seen what happens when people by fiscal year, the county reports that there were needs to be more options, particularly in Santa Office, began thinking about building a mental The National Guard had a want more interaction with their leaders. They cherished resource here.” ❍ Iwith mental health needs or even emergencies 9,774 cases in 2015-16. That number dropped Maria. He pointed specifically to mental health health crisis intervention unit when she met THE DOCTOR IS IN: Dr. Cheylynn Lee, the Behavioral Sciences Manager at the Santa higher rate. Last year, it saw want more communication with their leaders,” wind up at the hospital’s emergency room: by more than 1,000 in 2016-17, and it jumped care beds. There are none in Santa Maria. a deputy sheriff during her volunteer work in Barbara County Sheriff’s Office, poses with a unit from the department’s Crisis 135 deaths by suicide, or 30.6 he said. “We’ve already implemented quarterly Staff Writer William D’Urso can be reached at A patient comes into the emergency room with back up to 9,600 in 2017-18. The number of “Every day we’re holding patients. The Santa Maria. In her mind, such a unit would Intervention Team. per 100,000. breakfasts with airmen.” [email protected]. a physical ailment, maybe chest pain. Through cases then fell again in 2017-18 to 8,645. By number can very. On average, every day we’re have specifically designated and trained officers the evaluation process and multiple physician comparison, the number of mental health cases holding several patients—two or three patients who would respond to calls involving people examinations, they conclude that the issue isn’t is much higher than the substance abuse cases waiting for that next step,” he said. “When we with mental health illnesses or other mental physical. It’s mental. Ketelaar said any number in the county, which hasn’t risen above 4,550 in have a crisis stabilization unit, the vast majority health needs. of mental health problems can be hidden each of the last four years. of patients will be able to go right over to the A deputy from the Santa Barbara County underneath what appear to be physical ailments. Ketelaar, the emergency services director crisis stabilization unit.” Sheriff’s office approached her about It’s what makes them so difficult to diagnose. at Marian Regional Medical Center, sees the The hospital’s plan is to open a crisis establishing a unit in 2014. They began a What next? county in crisis mode when it comes to mental stabilization unit at a building the hospital correspondence to figure out how they would Ketelaar said, depending on the issue, there health. His immediate goal is to expand services received through a donation. It would be the do it, what a program would look like. It was may not be anywhere to send the patient. in Santa Maria for people who need more kind of facility where people suffering from just an idea in search of a plan. Nationally, mental health problems— immediate and intensive help than a weekly virtually any mental health malady could go Lee’s involvement began in 2015 when she particularly suicides—are on the rise, and local visit to a meeting or a therapy session. and receive treatment. The hospital estimates began to train law enforcement officers in an doctors and emergency teams need to know “The primary care doctors and the rest of our that the initial project could cost $3 million, a eight-hour course that helped them learn tools how to respond. hospitals and clinics work with people before a funding goal Marian expects to hit in the near to deal with people suffering from mental A report from the Pew Research Center shows crisis hits, and they need to have options to refer future. But Ketelaar said he wants the unit to health crises. that 13 percent of U.S. teens in 2017 reported people to,” Ketelaar said. provide more services, and hopes to convert The county has consistently ratcheted up at least one “depressive episode.” The report, “When I talk to the primary care doctors in other parts of that building into a mental the kinds of services it offers. That includes the posted on the center’s website July 19, tracks our community, they have a lot of frustrations health clinic that will have the beds that the city 2014 emergence of the Crisis Intervention Team teens between 12 and 17 years old. Using data with the lack of options that are immediately currently lacks. But that project could put the over the entire county, not just in the south. from 3.2 million people, the report indicates available to refer their patients,” he added. “The total cost of renovations and other expenses for Improved funding from the county and grants the rise differs dramatically from a 2007 poll primary care doctors do the bulk of the mental the building as high as $10 million. allowed them to expand the program as Lee of 2 million people, showing that 7 percent of health work in our community. They’re the “We’re not making money off this,” Ketelaar joined. And there was the pilot co-response unit students reported having one major depressive front lines.” said. “But it’s vital that we do it.” that Lee helped the sheriff’s department develop episode that year. For other people, the front lines are out in Ketelaar has decades of experience in that began in 2018. Further funding in 2019

10 • Sun • October 24 - October 31, 2019 • www.santamariasun.com gave the unit the ability to expand its coverage interface with people who need specific mental PHOTO COURTESY OF SANTA BARBARA COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE to Lompoc and Santa Maria. health treatment, but to streamline and make Her training program came to be seen law enforcement more efficient. Lee said that as an essential tool for the Sheriff’s Office a call regarding a mental health crisis can take because, Lee said, Santa Barbara County has two or three times longer to resolve than another the only sheriff’s department in the state that call. With units specializing in resolving those isn’t allowed to issue a 5150—a mandatory, types of situations, Lee said 911 emergency calls temporary mental health hold for people in could be reduced and patrol officers would be crisis and in need of treatment. able to return to their duties faster while the CIT The Crisis Intervention Team uses co- personnel resolve the situation. response units that pair a patrol officer with a “I see my role as supporting them doing their civilian, sometimes a clinician, who can write job so it makes it easy to be patient about the a 5150 or otherwise spot things the officer may work that I do,” she said. “I have never worked not be able to. around such patient-motivated human beings.” Seeing how the CIT units could free up other The department also runs a 40 hour training 11 officers for patrol, Lee and the Sheriff’s Office program or “academy,” which features intensive wanted to expand her role to full time. CIT training for taking calls that may involve “We went to the Board of Supervisors in people suffering from mental health problems 2018, and the board allocated funding for a or mental illness. year,” Lee said. Marian hospital’s Ketelaar said he has been She and Sheriff Bill Brown returned to the a guest lecturer for the program and is a big Board of Supervisors again in 2019 to urge them believer in what the Sheriff’s Office is doing. to make her role permanent. The board agreed, “We saw that they were diverting people from but Lee said the program is still growing. The the criminal justice system when it was safe and Sheriff’s Office has three units right now and is appropriate to do,” he said. determining whether it needs to establish more The Sheriff’s Office recently received a $6 units and where the money to fund them might million grant from the state from Proposition 47 come from. funding. The entire fund contained $96 million, MENTAL WELLNESS: The Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office Crisis Intervention Team goes on a call to resolve a mental wellness case. The program’s goal is not just to create a better a pool of money created by the Department PHOTO COURTESY OF SANTA BARBARA COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE of Corrections for law enforcement departments The trend has gotten the attention of top Those breakfast are scheduled every Monday that are downgrading certain officials. Defense Secretary Mark Esper told at 7 a.m. felonies to misdemeanors. The military.com that the deaths are “caught up in “There’s no chain of command,” he said. Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s what some call a national epidemic of suicide “We just have a conversation. We’re not writing Office was one of 23 applicants among our youth.” down names. They’re giving me action items. for the money. Lee said a little At a recent meet-and-greet with the media, They saying, ‘Hey boss, this is what we’d like to more than $2.1 million of its Col. Anthony Mastalir, who’s in charge of see. This is what would make our lives better.’” grant funding would be going Vandenberg Air Force Base, discussed the trend He said sometimes saving an airmen who to the Crisis Intervention Team in suicides within the armed services. The base may be suffering is about getting them to reach and co-response program. commander was appointed over the summer out for help, and that reaching out to them and and is in command of a sprawling base capable evaluating their needs will help jumpstart the of supporting a population of more than 18,000. dialogue required to get them help if they need it. The armed services He said his staff has been paying attention Another piece of feedback from the airmen A September report from to how they can support the men and women was not to wait to have another day to discuss the Department of Defense under their command and what that support morale. showed an upward trend in would look like. The focus on airmen’s mental “It was this acknowledgement that we did it health is part of a mandatory Resilience Tactical the number of suicides among because we were kind of told to do it, but that Pause, a mandatory one-day stand down or day those in the armed services. we don’t have to wait to do it again, and we’re off from normal duties, ordered by the chief According to the report, it not,” he said. master seargent of the Air Force in response to was the highest number ever, He already has plans to hold another stand suicide deaths. with 24.8 suicides per 100,000 down on Nov. 1 to focus on resiliency. And this members. Those numbers, “We gave our unit commanders the year, the event will be campus themed, he said, adjusted for age and gender, opportunity to take a day, sit down with their where airmen are encouraged to wear college aren’t unlike that of the folks, work on that connectedness, and really gear of their choice and enroll in some classes general population. But the give them an opportunity to provide some raw year-to-year numbers in the feedback,” Mastalir said. for the day that include yoga or techniques to armed services have gotten They also provided airmen with an email help them achieve better sleep. worse. address that went directly to the Pentagon “I know that there are airmen here at The same report shows that where they could send feedback. Mastalir Vandenberg that are hurting. I know there are 325 active duty personnel took said they facilitated this through small group aimen here at Vandenberg who may not have their own lives in 2018, up discussions as a way to help understand what the coping skills to handle the challenges of from 285 in 2017 and 280 the the airmen are looking for out of leadership. their lives,” he said. “The airmen, whether it’s year before that. “One of the things our airmen tell us is they an enlisted officer or the civilians, it’s our most The National Guard had a want more interaction with their leaders. They cherished resource here.” ❍ THE DOCTOR IS IN: Dr. Cheylynn Lee, the Behavioral Sciences Manager at the Santa higher rate. Last year, it saw want more communication with their leaders,” Barbara County Sheriff’s Office, poses with a unit from the department’s Crisis 135 deaths by suicide, or 30.6 he said. “We’ve already implemented quarterly Staff Writer William D’Urso can be reached at Intervention Team. per 100,000. breakfasts with airmen.” [email protected].

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targeted to the homeless would be expected to like cars; you can tow us away, but until you raise the decrease California’s homeless population by just 4 hood, you’ll never know what’s wrong with us”; and, Online Poll The answer is no percent (5,000 people).” police chiefs say “we can’t arrest our way out of this HUD goes on the say that by reducing regulatory problem.” And now HUD is on record saying more What do you think about Can Santa Barbara burdens “CEA estimates that homelessness would funding won’t fi x it either. Guadalupe’s major housing plans, County and California fall 54 percent in San Francisco and 40 percent in They are all right. This is a multilevel issue 12 which include 800 planned homes? Los Angeles.” requiring not only housing, but also additional HUD cites undercutting “the ability of police mental illness and drug/alcohol treatment programs 36% Good. The area needs as many new solve the homeless issue offi cers to enforce quality of life laws, remove that don’t currently exist. Simply changing laws houses as possible. with more funding? encampments, and connect our most vulnerable to allow “urban camping” and constructing large 28% Bad idea. That many homes will skyrocket populations with the supportive services they housing projects won’t solve the issue until someone BY RON FINK need to get off the streets” as another factor in the “raises the hood.” the city’s population. escalating problem. 21% There should be more, but 800 houses his is a question many people have been asking President John F. Kennedy and then-Governor for several years; so far, the progress has been A case a couple of years ago involving a law Ronald Reagan both closed mental health is too many. minimal when compared to the scope of the enacted in Boise, Idaho, which tried to get the institutions fi ve decades ago. These were basically T homeless camping problem under control, came 15% It’s a good idea if commercial developments problem. lockups with no real treatment provided to patients. like big box stores don’t follow. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban before the 9th District Court of Appeals in San The second phase of this process was supposed Francisco. This court is noted for three things: 14 Votes Development (HUD) recently visited California in to create new state-of-the-art treatment centers; One, it makes very convoluted interpretations of response to a request for more federal funding to however, the only part that got completed was the Vote online at www.santamariasun.com. constitutional law; two, it is extremely liberal in the solve the problem; a letter “Homeless in California” closing of the inadequate institutions. application of laws; and, last, it is often overturned by from the HUD secretary, Dr. Ben Carson, explained The current practice to allow the homeless to the Supreme Court. Northern Santa Barbara County’s what the federal government is doing and specifi cally simply sleep on the streets isn’t a very humanitarian The Boise law was designed to clean up their News & Entertainment Weekly highlighted the growing problem in California. way to address the problem of the mentally ill; and 2540 Skyway Drive, suite A downtown areas by forbidding sleeping on the it certainly isn’t fair to people who want a clean Santa Maria, CA 93455 The letter starts by defi ning the problem, “Almost streets, much like the shiftless do elsewhere. But, half the unsheltered homeless people in the United and healthful public space. There have been several EDITORIAL & ADVERTISING | 805-347-1968 FAX | 805-347-9889 the 9th Circuit somehow determined that this was reports of disease-ridden camps in several large cities E-MAIL | [email protected] WEB | www.santamariasun.com States are in California, a level about four times a violation of the “cruel and unusual punishment” throughout the U.S. that have taken a hands-off as high as California’s share of the overall U.S. clause under the Eighth Amendment of the U.S. FOUNDER | Steve Moss 1948-2005 population.” That’s a startling statistic. approach to the problem. Constitution. There has been a lot of talk, but no meaningful EDITORIAL So how is our state handling it? A letter from the Recently, the city of Lompoc removed several EDITOR | Camillia Lanham state recently requested more funds from HUD. The action to resolve the issue. Until legislators stop ASSOCIATE EDITOR | Andrea Rooks camps from the Santa Ynez River, including the increasing the cost of housing by mandating costly STAFF WRITERS | Zac Ezzone, William D’Urso response was that the request “fails to admit that residents and the trash and biohazard waste they ARTS EDITOR | Caleb Wiseblood your state and local policies have played a major role construction and appliance changes and start PROOFREADER | Nick Gagala left behind. The cost: $500,000. Within weeks, the addressing the systemic needs of the homeless STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER | Jayson Mellom in creating the current crisis. California’s unsheltered homeless were back in the riverbed and new camps ART DIRECTOR | Alex Zuniga homeless population has skyrocketed as a result population, this issue will only grow. ❍ EDITORIAL DESIGNERS | Leni Litonjua, Taylor Saugstad had been established in other areas of the city that CONTRI BUTORS | Glen Starkey, Ross Mayfield, Anna Starkey of the state’s overregulated housing market, its were designated as “open space.” Ron Fink writes to the Sun from Lompoc. Send ineffi cient allocation of resources and its policies that Meanwhile, the lawmakers in Sacramento are ADVERTISING comments through the editor at clanham@ SENIOR ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE | Kimberly Rosa have weakened law enforcement.” busying themselves “advancing legislation to protect santamariasun.com or write a letter for publication ACCOUN T EXECUTIVES | Katy Gray, Jason Gann, Jennifer Herbaugh, They go on to say that the average HUD subsidy homeless people who live in their cars and/or Lee Ann Vermeulen, Jeff Manildi, Tim Smith and email it to [email protected]. MARKETING & EVENTS | Rachelle Ramirez per voucher in California is “38 percent higher recreational vehicles from fines and vehicle impounds. than the national average” due to the overregulated This legislation has limited the local governments PRODUCTION ASSISTANT PRODUCTION MANAGER | Eva Lipson housing market. from citing illegal camping on city streets.” GRAPHIC DESIGNERS | Eva Lipson, Ellen Fukumoto, Ikey Ipekjian “California cannot spend its way out of this There, that will fi x the problem; just enable them LETTER BUSINESS problem using federal funds. A recent CEA (Council to clutter our streets, dump their sewage and garbage Cindy Rucker of Economic Advisors) report notes that it takes wherever they feel like it, and generally thumb their CIRCULATION DIRECTOR | Jim Parsons No fracking on our public land CIRCULATION | Michael Ferrell 10 permanent supportive housing beds to reduce noses at established rules and the public. PUBLISHERS | Bob Rucker, Alex Zuniga the homeless population by one person. Therefore, Fixing the “homeless problem” is illusive. One This matter concerns an attempt to foist on us oil EXECUTIVE ASSISTANTS | Patricia Horton, Karly Colombo providing 50,000 more Housing Choice Vouchers homeless man once described it this way, “we are leasing and hydraulic fracturing in 1.6 million acres SUBMITTING LETTERS of our federally protected public lands here on the WRITE | Mail your letter to Sun Letters, 2540 Skyway Drive, Suite A, Central Coast. Santa Maria, CA 93455. Include your name, address, and phone number. Supervisor Gregg Hart’s resolution opposing FAX | (805) 347-9889 E-MAIL | [email protected], [email protected] further dangerous oil operations here aims to protect us all. 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OPINION The blame game ey, you guys! Guess what’s happening in Lompoc, again? HI know. You’re sick of hearing about that damn City Council and its bickering. But would you believe the 2019-21 budget debate that we thought was finally ALWAYS AMAZING. Never routine. 13 settled reared its stubborn little head again on Oct. 15? It’s the stupidity that just won’t quit. FRIDAY This time around, Mayor NOV Jenelle Osborne basically blamed the recent deadly 1 shootings in Lompoc on cuts made to the public 8 PM safety budget. “We made decisions with our budget that did saturDAY have an impact on public safety,” Osborne said. NOV Only thing is, money doesn’t make violence T. K .O. go away. Yeah, maybe Lompoc could put T H R E E D O G N I G H T 2 more cops out on the street, but the Lompoc 8 PM Police Department is having trouble filling the positions that it can pay for—much less the ones that the city can’t pay for. FRIDAY Although, Councilmember Jim Mosby was quick to defend the City Council’s budget cut NOV decisions that he manhandled into existence. He was also quick to blame the police department 15 for its own budget woes, saying that police 8 PM officers got a 9 percent raise just a few short years ago, and it came at the expense of holding three positions vacant. FRIDAY Yeah, shame on you for getting a raise, police officers! One of the reasons for that raise is NOV because Lompoc needed to hang on to the officers 38 SPECIAL it had, so they wouldn’t leave for another police BANDA LOS 22 department that paid more. Better to have vacant WITH 8 PM positions than a vacant police department, huh? SEBASTIANES But I digress. Shootings have been happening RANCHO VIEJO in Lompoc for longer than the past two months, Osborne! And they’ve been happening for longer than it took ya’ll tongue-waggers to bicker a budget into submission. In addition to the shooting death of a 15-year-old on Oct. 12 that resulted in two other injuries and the September shooting death of a soldier home on leave: On Aug. 8, a 26-year- old gunshot victim showed up to the hospital after he heard multiple shots and was hit in the shoulder by a bullet. The Lompoc Police Department investigated a spree of three gang- related shootings in as many weeks in April. A teenager was killed by a stray bullet in March. Two separate shootings happened on the same 3400 E Highway 246, Santa Ynez · 800-248-6274 · ChumashCasino.com night last November, injuring a 16-year-old. This list could go on, unfortunately. Must be 21 years of age or older to attend. Chumash Casino Resort reserves the right to change or cancel promotions and events. I don’t think this is a funding problem. It sounds like a youth violence problem, one that the city of Lompoc should be addressing, starting with 20943-7_CHU_EntAd_SMS_7-5x9-5.indd 8 9/24/19 10:45 AM elected officials who should be troubleshooting solutions. Not bickering about the budget. That WE HAVE FURBABY conversation is over; it’s time to move on. JOB #: 20943-7_CHU_EntAd_SMS_7-5x9-5 · Client: Chumash · Agency: RIESTER Let’s go back to that conversation that started Trim: 7.5" w x 9.5" h · Bleed: N/A · Color: 4C · Pub: Santa HOWEL-OWEENMaria Sun COSTUMES in 2018 about the city’s rising crime rates, where Due Date: 10/17/19 · Insertion Date: 10/24/19 · Contact: Bill Robbins · [email protected] community members complained about an uptick in property crimes and vagrancy. If you see an uptick in gun violence, what are you going to do about it? We have lot’s of Treats to If you’re the police chief, hopefully you’re reward their Tricks. thinking about something similar to what Made from top quality ingredients. Stop Councilmember Gilda Cordova expressed at the Oct. 15 meeting. by the Beastro and pick up some treats for “I would love to at some point in time turn your Furbaby. our focus into what we’re going to do to make ADMISSION IS ALWAYS FREE that money to make this community a better Furbaby Trick or Treating Oct 31st from 6-7 pm place,” Cordova said. WED-SAT 11-4 (at the back door) I hear there’s a grant for that. m CALL FOR CLASSROOM VISIT INFO 3564 Skyway Dr., S.M. The Canary is sick of the budget. Send comments 412 S. MCCLELLAND ST., SM (805) 361-0802 Grooming Team: Colette Florey, Letti Lemus, to [email protected]. (805) 614-0806 ThatsFETCH805.com Melissa Rosario, Amanda Brown & Kara Gould

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PRESS YOUR LUCK The Santa Maria Civic Theatre presents its production of Lucky Stiff through Sunday, Oct. 27. The cast includes Kimberley Washington (left) and Craig Scott (right) as former lovers, Rita La Porta and Anthony Hendin, respectively. Tickets range from $10 to $20 and are available in advance at my805tix.com. The theater is located at 1660 N. McClelland St., Santa Maria. Call (805) 922-4442 or visit smct.org to fi nd out more. —Caleb Wiseblood

FILE PHOTO BY CALEB WISEBLOOD admission. 805-238-4103. pasoroblesdowntown.org. experience is required. Nov. 3, 8 a.m.-2 p.m. $50. 805- HALLOWEEN BLOCK PARTY Naughty Oak and Vino et SPECIAL EVENTS Downtown City Park, 11th and Spring St., Paso Robles. 544-0760. Laguna Lake Golf Course, 11175 Los Osos Amicis co-host this block party and costume contest. Oct. Valley Rd, San Luis Obispo. 26 and Oct. 27 Naughty Oak Brewing Co., 165 S Broadway SANTA MARIA VALLEY/LOS ALAMOS FUNDRAISERS ECHOES OF THE PECHO COAST The Pecho Coast St. suite 102, Orcutt, 805-287-9663, naughtyoak.com. has seen many of the modes of life that exemplify SANTA MARIA VALLEY DISCOVERY MUSEUM SANTA MARIA TAKE BACK DAY A chance for Features a costume contest and anyone to return unused and unwanted prescription SANTA MARIA VALLEY/LOS ALAMOS the Central Coast experience. Join us in celebrating BATTY BALL our county’s history and you too will hear the Echoes ghoulish science demonstrations for all. Decorate drugs. Co-hosted by the SM CHP and the DEA. Oct. 26 PARISIAN SOIREE WITH THE SANTA MARIA of the Pecho. Features special guest speaker John pumpkins on the museum fl oor (we provide one deatakeback.com. Santa Maria DMV, 523 S. McClelland PHILHARMONIC SOCIETY Enjoy a luxurious taste of St., Santa Maria. Lindsey. Oct. 25, 5-8:30 p.m. $125. 805-543-0638. pumpkin per family). Oct. 27, 12-4 p.m. $7. 805-928- Paris, while you support classical music performance in historycenterslo.org/gala.html. King David’s Lodge, 859 8414. smvdiscoverymuseum.org/. Santa Maria Valley Santa Maria with a fun-fi lled gift basket raffl e, dessert SAN LUIS OBISPO Marsh St., San Luis Obispo. Discovery Museum, 705 S. McClelland St., Santa Maria. auction, live auction, and more. Oct. 26, 5:50-9:30 p.m. DALLIDET GARDEN SOUP TASTING Taste 5 $110. 805-925-0412. smphilharmonic.org/. Radisson SOUTH COAST SLO COUNTY savory and 2 dessert soups made from Dallidet Garden Hotel, 3455 Airpark Dr., Santa Maria. HOLIDAY EVENTS vegetables and fruits. Oct. 27, 1-4 p.m. $30. 805-543- 32ND ANNUAL PUMPKINS IN THE PARK Includes 0638. historycenterslo.org/soup-tasting.html. Dallidet SOUTH COAST SLO COUNTY SANTA YNEZ VALLEY pumpkin decorating, games, crafts, bounce houses, and Adobe and Gardens, 1185 Pacifi c St., San Luis Obispo. costume contests. Oct. 26, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Free. 805- FALL HARVEST SPAGHETTI DINNER/BINGO 26TH ANNUAL SOLVANG HAUNTED HOUSE 773-7063. pismobeach.org/. Dinosaur Caves Park, 2701 DATE NIGHT POTTERY Throw on the potters wheel NIGHT Enjoy a delicious spaghetti dinner with salad, garlic Features a special Halloween Streetfest both nights. Price St, Pismo Beach. and make a mug, candlestick, or plate. Fridays, 6-8 p.m. bread, and dessert followed by Bingo. Nov. 1, 6-8:30 Oct. 30 and Oct. 31 solvangusa.com. Downtown DANA CAFE: TAMALE MAKE AND TAKE A hands- through April 24 $125. 805-896-6197. anamcre.com. Anam p.m. $10. 805-627-1997. avilabeachcc.com/. Avila Beach Solvang, Mission Dr., Solvang. Cre Pottery Studio, 1243 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo. Community Center, 191 San Miguel St., Avila Beach. on class that will teach you the basic steps to make traditional Mexican style tamales. All ingredients and OKTOBERFEST Free tree seedlings give away at LOMPOC/VANDENBERG ORCHARD COMPOST APPLICATION The Gopher equipment will be provided. Nov. 2, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. $50. Oktoberfest in Baywood Park. Join Greening Los Osos Glen Organic Apple Farm and Coastal San Luis RCD are HALLOWEEN SCHOOLING HORSE SHOW 805-929-5679. danaadobe.org. DANA Adobe Cultural at the annual Oktoberfest Event to get your free native co-hosting a demonstration event where they’ll be applying Admission and face painting is free to the public. Features Center, 671 S. Oakglen Ave., Nipomo. tree seedling with instructions and an informational compost. Oct. 25, 8:30-11 a.m. Free. 805-772-4391. Avila trick riding and a costume parade for riders and horses. GHOST STORIES: A TELLING OF THE BLOODY brochure. Oct. 27, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. 805-813-0374. Los Valley Barn, 560 Avila Beach Drive, Avila Beach. Oct. 27, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Free. 213-361-9000. Hoyt S. ‘50S BANDITS This 40-minute experience invites Osos/ Baywood Park, 2nd St., Los Osos. Vandenberg Saddle Club, Corral Road, Vandenberg AFB. SOUPABRATION An annual fundraiser for local visitors to travel back in time and be witnesses to the SLO COUNTY CITIZEN PLANNING ACADEMY nonprofi t Pacifi c Wildlife Care, the area’s only OLD TOWN LOMPOC TRICK OR TREAT An infamous bandit raid of the historic Adobe. Oct. 25, Hosted by the American Planning Association, this licensed rehabilitation center that cares for injured estimated 30 Lompoc businesses and organizations will 6:30-8:45 p.m., Oct. 26, 6-8:45 p.m. and Oct. 27, 8-week academy will cover a range of planning topics to birds, mammals, and reptiles. The event includes 25 participate. Oct. 26, 2-4 p.m. Old Town Lompoc, 100 6-8:45 p.m. $10-$15; no children under 7. 805-929- help citizens understand local planning and the land use restaurants competing for best soup, a silent auction, South H St, Lompoc. 5679. danaadobe.org. DANA Adobe Cultural Center, 671 and resource issues that face our communities today. animal ambassadors, wine and soup tastings, and more. S. Oakglen Ave., Nipomo. Thursdays, 6-9 p.m. through Nov. 21 $40. 805-235- Nov. 3, 1-4 p.m. $65. 805-305-0579. eventbrite.com/. SANTA MARIA VALLEY/LOS ALAMOS HALLOWEEN CARNIVAL AND MOVIE NIGHT Enjoy 7876. centralcoastapa.org/2019-slo-county-citizen- Avila Beach Golf Resort, 6464 Ana Bay Rd., Avila Beach. planning-academy. RRM Design Group, 3765 S Higuera DIA DE LOS MUERTOS FAMILY FESTIVAL Create carnival games, a costume contest, a movie screening, a colorful altar of your own during this traditional St., suite 102, San Luis Obispo. SAN LUIS OBISPO and more during this Halloween event. Oct. 25, 4-10 celebration. Also features other youth activities, live p.m. $5 per person; free parking. 805-595-4000. SLO WALK TO END ALZHEIMER’S More BETH DAVID ANNUAL GOLF entertainment, and food and craft vendors. Oct. 27, events.avilabeachresort.com. Avila Beach Golf Resort, than 500 people are expected at this year’s TOURNAMENT This is a “duffers” 1-5 p.m. cityofsantamaria.org. Santa Maria Veterans 6464 Ana Bay Rd., Avila Beach. walk, with a fundraising goal in excess of tournament so no previous golfi ng Memorial Center, 313 W. Tunnell St., Santa Maria. $180,000. Oct. 26, 9:30 a.m. alz.org. HOSKINS’ HAY RIDE On every Saturday in October, Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa, 751 Dana Adobe will be having Hay Rides around the Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, 781-8220. New Times and the Sun now share their property. Saturdays, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. through Oct. 26 INDEX $5. 8059295679. danaadobe.org. DANA Adobe Cultural NORTH SLO COUNTY community listings for a complete Central Center, 671 S. Oakglen Ave., Nipomo. Coast calendar running from SLO County through 32ND ANNUAL COUNTRY FAIRE AND Special Events ...... [15] northern Santa Barbara County. Submit events online SAN LUIS OBISPO FLEA MARKET Features vendors and food, Arts ...... [16] including home made desserts for sale. Live music by by logging in with your Google, Facebook, or Twitter account AERIALWEEN Enjoy a haunting performance for the Nick Brittan. Oct. 27, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Free. 805-472- at newtimesslo.com. You may also email calendar@ Culture & Lifestyle ...... [16] whole family, featuring skeletons, spiders, rag dolls, and 2070. hesperiahall.org/calendar.html. Hesperia Hall, newtimesslo.com. Deadline is one week before the issue other spooky characters as they dance near the ceiling 51602 Hesperia Hall Road, Bradley. date on Thursdays. Submissions are subject to editing Food & Drink ...... [23] on aerial silks, hoops, straps, and more. Oct. 25, GOLDEN OAK HONEY AND PUMPKIN FESTIVAL and approval. Contact Calendar Editor Caleb Wiseblood 7-8:30 p.m. and Oct. 26, 7-8:30 p.m. $20 (cash only, Features seminars on honey, beekeeping, yoga, health, directly at [email protected]. Music ...... [24] and vendors of all types. Oct. 26, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Free SPECIAL EVENTS continued page 16

www.santamariasun.com • October 24 - October 31, 2019 • Sun • 15 SPECIAL EVENTS from page 15 KIDDYKEYS PRESCHOOL PIANO CLASS Weekly SANTA YNEZ VALLEY hancockcollege.edu/gallery. Ann Foxworthy Gallery, 800 improvisation on the keyboard, music theory, and CELEBRATING THE NATIONAL LANDS OF S. College Dr., Santa Maria, 805-922-6966, ext. 3252. at the door). 805-549-6417. levityacademy.com. Levity composition are combined with the traditional elements CALIFORNIA A showcase of fine art inspired by SANTA BARBARA PRINTMAKERS JURIED of music and movement. Fridays, 4-4:30 & 4:30-5 Academy, 207 Suburban Rd., San Luis Obispo. national parks, monuments, preserves, and recreation EXHIBITION ongoing smartscouncil.org. Betteravia p.m. and Saturdays, 10-10:30 & 10:30-11 a.m. through HALLOWEEN AT THE ELKS A free haunted house and areas located within the state of California. Mondays, Gallery, 511 E. Lakeside Parkway, Santa Maria. Nov. 22 $90 per 6 week session. 805-619-8776. carnival. Food will be available for purchase. Oct. 25, Wednesdays-Sundays, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. through Jan. 20 $5. christinefoghmusic.com/register.html. Christine Fogh 6-9:30 p.m. and Oct. 26, 4-5 & 5-9 p.m. Free. SLO Elks 805-686-8315. wildlingmuseum.org/news/celebrating- Music, 685 Raymond Ave., Santa Maria. Lodge, 222 Elks Lane, San Luis Obispo. the-national-lands-of-california-art-exhibit. Wildling Museum STAGE MUSIC LESSONS Learn acoustic or electric guitar, of Art and Nature, 1511-B Mission Dr., Solvang. TECH-TACULAR HALLOWEEN PARTY Get ready for mandolin, ukulele, bass, piano, violin, drums, percussion, SANTA MARIA VALLEY/LOS ALAMOS a tech-tacular evening of superstitions and primal fears. CROSSING PATHS Featured artists: Eyvind Earle and John voice, mandolin, banjo, saxophone, and/or clarinet. The This fundraising event will showcase innovative works by Cody. Through Nov. 3 Elverhoj Museum of History and Art, LUCKY STIFF Presented by SMCT. Through Oct. 27 Santa academy offers private lessons by the hour or half hour for digital artists. Festive dress encouraged. Entry includes 1624 Elverhoy Way, Solvang, 805-686-1211, elverhoj.org. Maria Civic Theatre, 1660 N. McClelland St., Santa Maria. all age groups and ability. ongoing 805-925-0464. Coelho food and bar ticket. Oct. 25, 7-10 p.m. $20 per adult KRIS BUCK AND KAREN MCLEAN MCGAW Buck Academy of Music, 325 E. Betteravia Rd., Santa Maria. online; $25 at the door; $10 for students (18+). 805- and McGaw are the gallery’s featured artists for the SOUTH COAST SLO COUNTY 543-8562. sloma.org/product/superstitions/. San Luis SALSA DANCE CLASS No partner or experience month of November. Nov. 1-Dec. 1 Free admission. DRAC IN THE SADDLE AGAIN: A VAMPIRE’S Obispo Museum of Art, 1010 Broad St., San Luis Obispo. needed. Wednesdays, 7-9 p.m. Free. 805-937-1574. gallerylosolivos.com. Gallery Los Olivos, 2920 Grand WESTERN The un-dead Dracula of Transylvania (Jeff CentralCoastSwingDance.com. Old Town Brew, 338 W. 16 Ave., Los Olivos, 805-688-7517. Salsbury), hops on the stagecoach to Tombstone, NORTH SLO COUNTY Tefft St., Nipomo. PAVLOV GALLERY: FEATURED ARTISTS Arizona where he meets a cast of crazy characters. THE HAUNT IN ATASCADERO This haunted house SANTA MARIA SEWING SUPERSTORE CLASSES Showcasing new collections on a weekly basis. Wednesdays-Saturdays, 7-9:30 p.m. through Nov. 17 attraction functions through more than 90 actors, make- Visit site for full list of classes and more details. Featured artists include Chris Pavlov, Iris Pavlov, Robert $23-$26. 805-489-2499. americanmelodrama.com. up artists, and technicians. Show times vary throughout Mondays-Thursdays, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. santamariasewing. Hildebrand, Doug Picotte, and more. ongoing, 10 a.m.-5 Great American Melodrama, 1863 Front St., Oceano. the month. Check site for full schedule. Through Oct. 31 com. Santa Maria Sewing Superstore, 127 E. Main St., p.m. Free. 805-686-1080. pavlovgallery.com. Pavlov Art DRAC IN THE SADDLE AGAIN: A VAMPIRE’S thehauntinatascadero.com/. The Haunt, 5805 El Camino Santa Maria, 805-922-1784. Gallery, 1608 Copenhagen Dr., Ste C, Solvang. Real, Atascadero, 805-221-5084. WESTERN The Great American Melodrama rings SWING, BALLROOM, AND LATIN DANCE CLASSES SANTA BARBARA PRINTMAKERS: WILD PLACES in the fall season with this hilarious spoof. Sundays, HOWL’OWEEN AT SHERWOOD DOG PARK Dogs Hosted by the Kings of Swing. All skill levels welcome The Wildling Museum is pleased to announce IN PRINT 6-8:30 p.m. through Nov. 17 $23-$30. 805-489-2499. are invited to bring their families to trick-or-treat and (adults). Couples and singles welcome. Pre-registration Santa Barbara Printmakers: Wild Places in Print, a new americanmelodrama.com. Great American Melodrama, celebrate the holiday at Sherwood Dog Park. Costumes recommended. Thursdays, 7-8 p.m. $45. 805-928-7799. Barbara Goodall Education Center exhibition featuring 1863 Front St., Oceano. are encouraged but optional. Free refreshments offered. Adkins Dance Center, 1110 E. Clark Ave., Santa Maria. nature and wildlife-inspired works. Through Jan. 1, Proceeds benefit Sherwood Dog Park, a non-profit UKULELE CLASS Wednesdays, 11:30 a.m. Oasis 2020 and Oct. 26, 3-4:30 p.m. Free. 805-686-8315. organization. Oct. 26, 9:30-11:30 a.m. Free; $10 donation Senior Center, 420 Soares Ave., Orcutt, 805-937-9750. for family photo. 805-239-9326. parks4pups.org/events. FILE IMAGE COURTESY OF TERRI TABER Sherwood Dog Park, 290 Scott St., Paso Robles. WEST COAST SWING CLASS No partner or experience needed. Mondays, 7-9 p.m. Free. 805-937- SAFE AND FUN HALLOWEEN DOWNTOWN: PASO 1574. CentralCoastSwingDance.com. Old Town Brew, ROBLES Enjoy witch photos, dance demonstrations, 338 W. Tefft St., Nipomo. trick-or-treating, hot dogs, and more during this family- friendly event. Oct. 31, 4-7 p.m. Free. 805-238-4103. SOUTH COAST SLO COUNTY pasoroblesdowntown.org. Downtown City Park, 11th and Spring St., Paso Robles. AFTER-SCHOOL ART WORKSHOP (AGES 5-6) ZOO BOO AT THE CHARLES PADDOCK ZOO Enjoy Each session will cover different mediums and subjects. Registration is required prior to attendance. Mondays, 3:15- OCT. 24 – OCT. 31 Halloween decorations throughout the Zoo, carnival 2019 games, a costume contest, Halloween activities, a 4:45 p.m. $100. 805-668-2125. lila.community. LilA Creative Haunted House, and more. Oct. 26, 5-8:30 p.m. $9-$10; Community, 1147 East Grand Ave. suite 101, Arroyo Grande. ages 2 and under free. 805-461-5080. visitatascadero. AFTER-SCHOOL ART WORKSHOPS (AGES com/events/index.php?id=54. Charles Paddock Zoo, 7-12) 2-5 week sessions available. Register online, 9100 Morro Rd., Atascadero. call, or email to reserve. Tuesdays, 3:15-4:45 p.m. $50-$120 per session. 805-668-2125. lila.community/ NORTH COAST SLO COUNTY lilacreativecommunityworkshops/schedules/new-after- CAMBRIA SCARECROW FESTIVAL A community- school-workshops. LilA Creative Community, 1147 East wide event with hundreds of scarecrows bowling, Grand Ave. suite 101, Arroyo Grande. bathing, painting, pedaling, fishing, and flying through OPEN STUDIO FOR HOMESCHOOLED CHILDREN Cambria, San Simeon, and Harmony. Through Oct. Includes drawing, painting, sewing, weaving, mixed media, 31 Free; special events may vary. 805-395-2399. printmaking, and 3-dimensional building in a safe, non- cambriascarecrows.com. Cambria Scarecrow Fest, competitive environment. Fridays, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. $20 per Citywide, Cambria. hour. 805-668-2125. LilA Creative Community, 1147 East KIDS HALLOWEEN PARTY AND MOVIE Enjoy Grand Ave. suite 101, Arroyo Grande, lila.community. pumpkin painting, a costume contest with prizes, games, PLAY EXPLORE CREATE 2 Includes drawing, trick or treating, and a movie screening. Oct. 26, 6-9 pastel, watercolor, tempera, collage, printmaking, p.m. Free. 805-924-3353. moonstonehotels.com. sewing, and building. Tuesdays, Thursdays, 9-10:30 Cambria Pines Lodge, 2905 Burton Dr., Cambria. a.m. & 1:30-3 p.m. $20. 805-668-2125. lila.community. LilA Creative Community, 1147 East Grand Ave. suite STOP TO SMELL THE FLOWERS 101, Arroyo Grande. Luminous Landscapes, a duo show at Gallery Los Olivos, runs through Thursday, Oct. 31. ARTS TEEN’S OPEN STUDIO: TEEN COMIC CREATION This pastel and oil exhibition features landscapes from local painters Terri Taber and Carol GROUP Teens will collaborate on developing characters, Talley, who have been friends and collaborators over the last 20 years. The gallery is located CLASSES & WORKSHOPS comic strips, backdrops, or 3D models. Thursdays, at 2920 Grand Ave., Los Olivos. Call (805) 688-7517 or visit gallerylosolivos.com for more info. 3:15-4:45 p.m. $20. 805-668-2125. lila.community/. LilA — C.W. Creative Community, 1147 East Grand Ave. suite 101, SANTA MARIA VALLEY/LOS ALAMOS Arroyo Grande. BALLROOM, LATIN, AND SWING LESSONS Marie King and Kings of Swing offer dance lessons for all ages wildlingmuseum.org. Wildling Museum of Art and Nature, and skill levels. Couples and singles welcome. Wednesdays, SPECIAL ART EVENTS 1511-B Mission Dr., Solvang. 6:30-8:30 p.m. $36 for 4-week session. 805-928-7799. CULTURE & SANTA YNEZ VALLEY TERRI TABER AND CAROL TALLEY Taber Oasis Senior Center, 420 Soares Ave., Orcutt. and Talley are the gallery’s featured artists for the BASIC WATERCOLOR No experience required. BOOK SIGNING WITH TONY PIAZZA Author month of October. Through Nov. 1 Free admission. LIFESTYLE Tuesdays, 1-3 p.m. $8. Oasis Senior Center, 420 Soares Tony Piazza signs his 1930’s Central Coast mystery, gallerylosolivos.com. Gallery Los Olivos, 2920 Grand Ave., Orcutt, 805-937-9750. Murder in the Cards. Oct. 26, 2-4 p.m. 805-688-6010. Ave., Los Olivos, 805-688-7517. bookloftsolvang.com. The Book Loft, 1680 Mission Dr., BEADING WORKSHOP Thursdays, noon oasisorcutt.org. LECTURES & LEARNING Solvang. SANTA MARIA VALLEY/LOS ALAMOS Oasis Senior Center, 420 Soares Ave., Orcutt, 805-937-9750. PHOTOGRAPHY IN FOCUS: A PANEL LOMPOC/VANDENBERG COUNTRY TWO STEP DANCE LESSONS From the ART EXHIBIT: MARGIE BOWKER A display of DISCUSSION Join the Wildling for an intriguing panel basics to a variety of patterns. Dancers of all skill levels painting and art tiles. ongoing Santa Maria Country Club, COMMUNITY FOOD CENTER The center is a food discussion with photographers Susan Jørgensen, Michael welcome. Thursdays, 6:15-7 p.m. $8. 805-680-5695. 505 W. Waller Lane, Santa Maria. pantry offering nutritional classes. Wednesdays, 3-5 p.m. Miner, Ana Phelps, and Celebrating the National Lands of Oasis Senior Center, 420 Soares Ave., Orcutt. ART EXHIBITION: MUSIC SERIES BY LORI MOLE Free. 805-967-5741, Ext. 107. El Camino Community California exhibition juror George Rose. Oct. 27, 3-4:30 The Santa Maria Public Library will be exhibiting the Center, W. Laurel Avenue and N. I Street, Lompoc. CREATIVE ART TUESDAYS Meet other artists and p.m. $5 Members, $10 General Admission. 805-686- art of Central Coast artist, Lori Mole. Patrons and art support and critique others’ works. Tuesdays, 1-4 p.m. $1. 8315. wildlingmuseum.org. Wildling Museum of Art and enthusiasts alike are encouraged to stop by the library’s SANTA MARIA VALLEY/LOS ALAMOS Oasis Senior Center, 420 Soares Ave., Orcutt, 805-937-9750. Nature, 1511-B Mission Dr., Solvang. Shepard Hall Gallery, view the art and learn more about BI-LINGO Informal conversation to practice Spanish EVERYBODY CAN DANCE Ballet workout classes for the artist. Through Dec. 5 Free. engagedpatrons.org. LOMPOC/VANDENBERG language skills for anyone with basic Spanish-speaking teens and adults. Tuesdays, 6 p.m. everybodycandance. Shepard Hall Art Gallery - Santa Maria Public Library, 421 skills. Fourth Thursday of every month, 6-7 p.m. Free. webs.com. Everybody Can Dance, 628 S. McClelland St., VILLAGE DAYS Demonstrators help visitors learn a South McClelland St., Santa Maria, 805-925-0994. Santa Maria, 805-937-6753. variety of skills such as grinding acorns, basket weaving, Santa Maria Public Library, 421 S. McClelland St., Santa LOCAL ART AND ARTISTS: CONTINUING SERIES Maria, 805-925-0994. INDIVIDUAL PAINTERS No instructor. Fridays, 9 a.m.- building a tule house, making soapstone beads or tule dolls, An ongoing series of shows, facilitated by advisor Terry noon $1. Oasis Senior Center, 420 Soares Ave., Orcutt, and playing Chumash games. Nov. 2, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. La Dworaczyk, to spotlight local art and artists. Each show CLASES DE COMPUTADORAS Oct. 24, 1-2 p.m. 805-937-9750. Purisima Mission, 2295 Purisima Mission, Lompoc. includes an artist reception. ongoing Ameriprise Financial, 805-925-0994 -8562. Santa Maria Public Library, 421 S. INTRODUCTORY BALLET 1 Tuesdays, 5 p.m. 2605 S Miller St., suite 104, Santa Maria. McClelland St., Santa Maria. SANTA MARIA VALLEY/LOS ALAMOS everybodycandance.webs.com. Everybody Can Dance, METAL FUSION An exhibit showcasing fine art SIMPLE SPANISH Instructor based Spanish class for 628 S. McClelland St., Santa Maria, 805-937-6753. FIRST FRIDAY ARTIST RECEPTIONS Valley Art sculptures, created from repurposed objects, by artist beginners. Tuesdays, 2:30-3:30 p.m. Free. 805-937- INTRODUCTORY BALLET 2 Wednesdays, 6 p.m. and Gallery features 12 artists each year. Enjoy art, wine, Shamrock Acosta. Presented by Valley Art Gallery. 9750. Oasis Senior Center, 420 Soares Ave., Orcutt. and food at these opening receptions. First Friday of Fridays everybodycandance.webs.com. Everybody Can Through Nov. 3 Free admission. valleygallery.org. Santa STEM CELL AND REGENERATIVE MEDICINE Dance, 628 S. McClelland St., Santa Maria, 805-937-6753. every month, 5-7 p.m. Free. 805-937-2278. valleygallery. Maria Airport, 3249 Terminal Dr., Santa Maria. org. Valley Art Gallery, 125 W. Clark Ave., Orcutt. CLASS Join us to learn about stem cell allograft INTRODUCTORY BALLET 3 Wednesdays, 6 p.m. PILGRIMAGE This exhibit features figurative paintings services as an option for knee, hip and shoulder pain. everybodycandance.webs.com. Everybody Can Dance, and ink sketches by retired Cal Poly professor and 628 S. McClelland St., Santa Maria, 805-937-6753. EXHIBITS artist Joanne Ruggles. Through Oct. 25 Free admission. CULTURE & LIFESTYLE continued page 17

16 • Sun • October 24 - October 31, 2019 • www.santamariasun.com CULTURE & LIFESTYLE from page 16 the site’s restoration. Wednesdays, 12 & 1 p.m. and operating them. Mondays, 8:30-10:30 a.m. Free. 805- Life Pismo, 990 James Way, Pismo Beach. Saturdays, 12, 1 & 2 p.m. $17-$22. 805-540-5771. 937-9750. oasisorcutt.org. Oasis Senior Center, 420 SPOUSE AND PARTNER LOSS SUPPORT GROUP Every other Thursday, 5:30-6:45 p.m. Free. 805-614- pointsanluislighthouse.org. Point San Luis Lighthouse, 1 Soares Ave., Orcutt. (SOUTH COUNTY) A Hospice SLO support group for 7820. RestorativeSpineandJoint.com. Moxie Cafe, 1317 Lighthouse Rd., Avila Beach. Come to the Hi- those grieving the loss of a partner or spouse. Held in W. McCoy Ln., Santa Maria. HI-WAY DRIVE-IN SWAP MEET SOUTH COUNTY POETRY An open mic follows each Way Drive-In for the Sunday Swap Meet. Sellers: $20; Room 16. Drop-ins welcome. Thursdays, 5-6:30 p.m. SOUTH COAST SLO COUNTY month’s featured poet. Fourth Sunday of every month, Produce sellers: $25; Buyers: $2 car load. Sundays, Free. 805-544-2266. hospiceslo.org. New Life Pismo, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Free. 805-473-2416. South County 4:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. 805-934-1582. Hi-Way Drive-In, 990 James Way, Pismo Beach. POINT SLO LIGHTHOUSE TOURS Docents lead Poetry, The Red Dirt Coffee House, 1452 E. Grand Ave., 3170 Santa Maria Way, Santa Maria. guests on a one-hour tour of the historic site, the Arroyo Grande. RECREATION AND PARKS DEPARTMENT: MAH buildings, and up to the Lighthouse tower. Please arrive CREATE & LEARN TOURS FOR PADDLERS A special tour for visitors JONGG Wednesdays, 11:30 a.m.-4 p.m. 805-922-2993. 15 minutes early. All proceeds go directly toward who come by ocean. Paddlers will need to clean sand Elwin Mussell Senior Center, 510 Park Ave., Santa Maria. PHOTO COURTESY OF VICTORIA BARLOW SANTA MARIA VALLEY/LOS ALAMOS from their feet and dry themselves before the tour so SANTA MARIA PUBLIC LIBRARY GARDEN CLUB CARD MAKING Tuesdays, 9 a.m. oasisorcutt.org. Oasis not to damage the antique flooring. Saturdays, 10-10:45 These meetings will offer gardening tips, a variety of Senior Center, 420 Soares Ave., Orcutt, 805-937-9750. a.m. $6.49. 805-540-5771. Point San Luis Lighthouse, 1 presentations, succulent exchanges, and demos. First Lighthouse Rd., Avila Beach. Saturday of every month, 10:30-11:30 a.m. through Nov. FALL MAKERSPACE It’s time to create, build, explore, 30 805-925-0994. Santa Maria Public Library, 421 S. and use your imagination at the Library Maker Events. SAN LUIS OBISPO McClelland St., Santa Maria. Saturdays, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. through Nov. 30 Free. 805- 925-0994. Santa Maria Public Library, 421 S. McClelland 17 CITIZENSHIP CLASS To prepare for the citizenship SANTA MARIA TOASTMASTERS WEEKLY St., Santa Maria. exam. No registration required. Tuesdays, 5-6 p.m. Free. MEETING Toastmasters International is a worldwide 805-781-5783. slolibrary.org. San Luis Obispo Library, nonprofit educational organization that empowers KNITTING AND CROCHETING Wednesdays, 9:30 995 Palm St., San Luis Obispo. individuals to become more effective communicators a.m. oasisorcutt.org. Oasis Senior Center, 420 Soares HISTORIC HALLOWEEN HIKE: SAN LUIS OBISPO and leaders. Tuesdays, 6:30-8 p.m. 805-264-6722. Ave., Orcutt, 805-937-9750. CEMETERY Guided stroll past gravesites of pioneers santamaria.toastmastersclubs.org/. Toyota of Santa like Angel Murray, Civil War vets, and to the landmark Maria, 700 E Beteravia Rd., Santa Maria. MIND & BODY pyramid. Hear the compelling stories of the founders of TRI CITY SOUND CHORUS OF SWEET ADELINES San Luis Obispo. Oct. 27, 2-3:30 p.m. Free. 805-549- INTERNATIONAL Welcomes all women who are SANTA MARIA VALLEY/LOS ALAMOS 0355. sierraclub.org/santa-lucia. San Luis Cemetery, interested in learning about barbershop-style music Release and 2890 S. Higuera St., San Luis Obispo. singing and performing. Thursdays, 6:45-9:30 p.m. CANDLELIGHT RESTORATIVE YOGA open your body with breath, props, and meditation. LEARN FRENCH WHILE SPEAKING ENGLISH For 805-736-7572. Lutheran Church of Our Savior, 4725 S. Mondays, 7-8 p.m. yogaformankind.com. Yoga for beginners; adults and mature kids welcome. Oct. 27, Bradley Rd., Orcutt. Mankind, 130 N Broadway, Suite B, Orcutt. 2:30-4 p.m. Free. 805-225-1270. Coastal Peaks Coffee, TRIVIA NIGHT Wednesdays, 7 p.m. Free. naughtyoak. Simple, meditative, 3566 S. Higuera St. #100, San Luis Obispo. com. Naughty Oak Brewing Co., 165 S Broadway St. DANCES OF UNIVERSAL PEACE and joyous circle dances using music, mantras and WOODS HUMANE SOCIETY PROGRAM Woods suite 102, Orcutt, 805-287-9663. movements from a variety of cultures and spiritual Humane Society’s Education department will be here to traditions. First Sunday of every month, 2-4 p.m. $8 - $10 educate teens on pet overpopulation, abuse, neglect and donation. 805-717-1933. Unity Chapel of Light Church, other animal welfare issues. For grades 6-12. Oct. 24, SUPPORT GROUPS 1165 Stubblefield Rd., Orcutt, unitysantamaria.net/. SADDLE UP 4-5 p.m. Free. 805-781-5775. slolibrary.evanced.info/ SANTA MARIA VALLEY/LOS ALAMOS FIT CLUB A club to energize both body and soul. Pre The Vandenberg Saddle Club hosts signup/Calendar. San Luis Obispo Library, 995 Palm St., San Luis Obispo. and post workout drinks will be available. Mondays- its Halloween Schooling Horse Show TRAUMA INFORMED PARENTING GROUP A foster parent class presented by Calm. Tuesdays 805-965- Fridays, 9 a.m. Balance Nutrition, 1975 S. Broadway, on Sunday, Oct. 27, from 8 a.m. to 5 2376. calm4kids.org. Church For Life, 3130 Skyway Dr., suite E, Santa Maria. p.m. This event features track riding, a CLUBS & MEETINGS suite 501, Santa Maria. GENTLE YOGA Tuesdays, Thursdays, 8:30 a.m. costume parade, face painting, and other oasisorcutt.org. Oasis Senior Center, 420 Soares Ave., SANTA MARIA VALLEY/LOS ALAMOS activities. Admission is free. The club is SOUTH COAST SLO COUNTY Orcutt, 805-937-9750. located on Corral Road in Vandenberg Air COFFEE AND CONVERSATION Tuesdays, 1 p.m. GENERAL GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP (SOUTH HUMAN BEING SUPPORT AND INSPIRATION oasisorcutt.org. Oasis Senior Center, 420 Soares Ave., Force Base. Call (805) 606-8325 to find COUNTY) Hospice SLO County is offering this support ONLINE GROUP An online group to listen and get Orcutt, 805-937-9750. out more. group for those grieving the death of a loved one. Held support from others from the comfort of your own home. — C.W. HAM RADIO HAM Radio operators can show guests in the Church Care Center. Drop-ins welcome. Tuesdays, how to build their own radio and share information about 10-11:30 a.m. Free. 805-544-2266. hospiceslo.org. 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Thursdays, 11 a.m.-noon Gymnasium, Hwy 1, San Luis Obispo, 805-541-3100. out your inner warrior with Free. 805-937-3025. Unity Chapel of Light Church, 1165 kids parkour classes in a safe Stubblefield Rd., Orcutt, unitysantamaria.net/. KIDS & FAMILY setting. For ages 5 and up. REFLEXOLOGY AT OASIS Tuesdays, 9 a.m. Wednesdays, Fridays, 5:30 & 6:30 p.m. 805-349-7575. oasisorcutt.org. Oasis Senior Center, 420 Soares Ave., SANTA MARIA VALLEY/LOS ALAMOS Orcutt, 805-937-9750. Santa Maria Town Center, 142 NIGHT LIGHT THEATER PRESENTS Town Center East, Santa Maria. TAI CHI AT OASIS Tuesdays, Thursdays, 9:45 a.m. HALLOWEENTOWN The library will be a showing a LET’S BLOW OFF SOME oasisorcutt.org. Oasis Senior Center, 420 Soares Ave., special screening of this Disney Channel Original Movie. STEAM A special story time Orcutt, 805-937-9750. Oct. 29, 6-8 p.m. Free. 805-925-0994. Santa Maria filled with exploration and 18 WISDOM READINGS AnnKathleen is available every Public Library, 421 S. McClelland St., Santa Maria. discovery, designed just for day by appointment for Wisdom Readings with Tarot BEAUTIFUL BUTTERFLIES STORY TIME Features your preschooler aged 3-5. and Oracle cards. Gift certificates available. ongoing fun stories, songs, finger plays, and digital storytelling. For Thursdays, 4-5 p.m. through $95-$160. 805-598-1509. divining.weebly.com. Divine children aged 3 to 5 and their families. Wednesdays, 10:30- Oct. 25 Free. 805-925-0994. Inspiration, 947 E Orange St., Santa Maria. 11 a.m. through Dec. 11 Free. 805-925-0994. Santa Maria Santa Maria Public Library, 421 Public Library, 421 S. McClelland St., Santa Maria. S. McClelland St., Santa Maria. OUTDOORS BILINGUAL STORY TIME/HORA DE CUENTOS MOMMY AND ME Features exciting stories, songs, and rhymes in both CLASSES Brief gymnastics SANTA MARIA VALLEY/LOS ALAMOS Spanish and English. Wednesdays, 5:30-6 p.m. through classes for ages 1 to 3 OCT. 24 – OCT. 31 Dec. 11 805-925-0994. Santa Maria Public Library, 421 (as soon as they can start 2019 SANTA MARIA PUBLIC LIBRARY GARDEN CLUB S. McClelland St., Santa Maria. walking on their own). These meetings will offer gardening tips, a variety of Mondays, Wednesdays, presentations, succulent exchanges, and demos. Nov. BOUNCING BABY STORY TIME Offers exploration of Fridays, 9:30-10 & 10:15- 2, 10:30-11:30 a.m. 805-925-0994. Santa Maria Public pre-literacy skills through music, movement, and visual 10:45 a.m. $35-$55. KT’s All Library, 421 S. McClelland St., Santa Maria. stimulation. Fridays, 11:30 a.m.-noon through Dec. 13 Star Gymnastics, 237 Town Free. 805-925-0994. Santa Maria Public Library, 421 S. Center East, Santa Maria, McClelland St., Santa Maria. SPORTS 805-349-7575. BOUNCING BABY STORY TIME: FALL SESSION NEON NIGHTS AT BORN TO BE WILD 2 Story time for babies up to 12 months and their ROCKIN’ JUMP Fridays, SAN LUIS OBISPO caregivers. Fridays, 11:30 a.m.-noon through Dec. 13 The opening reception for Wild Places in Print at the Wildling Saturdays, 8-10 p.m. 805- Museum of History and Nature takes place on Saturday, Oct. 26, CAL POLY FOOTBALL VS. SACRAMENTO STATE Free. 805-925-0994. Santa Maria Public Library, 421 S. 266-7080. Santa Maria Town from 3 to 4:30 p.m. This exhibit showcases nature and wildlife- It’s Mustang Family Weekend, so come cheer on Cal McClelland St., Santa Maria. Center, 142 Town Center Poly Football against Sac State. The first 8,000 fans DÍA DE LOS MUERTOS/ DAY OF THE DEAD East, Santa Maria. inspired works from the Santa Barbara Printmakers and runs will get a free Cal Poly cheer card. Oct. 26, 5 p.m. CELEBRATION Come watch the movie Coco while through January 2020. The museum is located at 1511 Mission READALOUD The Buellton 805-756-4849. gopoly.com/. Alex G. Spanos Stadium, making crafts and fun activities to celebrate this special Drive, unit B, Solvang. Visit wildlingmuseum.org for more info. Library presents ReadAloud, 1 Grand Ave., San Luis Obispo. day. , 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Free. 805-925-0994. Santa Nov. 2 a play-reading group for — C.W. Maria Public Library, 421 S. McClelland St., Santa Maria. CAL POLY VOLLEYBALL VS CSUN The Mustangs adults, teens and children take on CSUN in a Big West Conference showdown. Oct. FAMILY AFTERNOON STORY TIME Features 9 and up. Fridays, 4-5 p.m. railroad artifacts, and diorama. Second and fourth 29 gopoly.com/. Mott Athletics Center, 1 Grand Ave, San stories, movies, and a craft. Tuesdays, 4-5 p.m. through Free. 805-688-3115. Buellton Library, 140 W. Highway Saturday of every month. 12-4 p.m. ongoing 805-714- Luis Obispo, 805-756-7297. Dec. 10 Free. 805-925-0994. Santa Maria Public Library, 246, Buellton. 4927. Santa Maria Transit Center, Miller and Boone 421 S. McClelland St., Santa Maria. CAL POLY WOMEN’S SOCCER VS. CAL STATE SANTA MARIA VALLEY RAILWAY HISTORICAL Steets, Santa Maria. FULLERTON It’s Youth Day, so all kids age 13 and HOMEWORK HELP Free after school homework help for MUSEM The Santa Maria Valley Railway Historical under receive free admission and can get autographs grades K-6. No sign-ups required; first come, first served. Museum features a locomotive, boxcar, caboose, CULTURE & LIFESTYLE continued page 23

THE STRENGTH OF A VISION Environment It started with the vision of our ancestors more than 13,000 years ago. Today, we are proud to uphold their mission of protecting the land and its vital resources. Through our dedicated conservational work, we successfully divert 90% of the waste stream from ever entering landfills. We steward the environment through a wide array of efforts — including LED lighting, solar pre-heating, water reclamation, food scrap donation, shuttle service and recycling everything from cigarette butts to Styrofoam cups. It’s an age-old commitment we are honored to continue.

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The Campaign for the Hancock Promise Fund

www.santamariasun.com • October 24 - October 31, 2019 • Sun • 19 ONE STUDENT’S STORY Lupita Ríos 20 Lupita Ríos has a big heart for her community, and she’s going to college to find solutions to the social problems she has experienced firsthand.

The Hancock student was born and raised in Santa Maria, and her life followed a path familiar to many families in the area. She attended Robert Bruce Elementary and participat- ed in the Boys and Girls Club after-school programs across Lupita Rios registered as a full-time Promise student in fall 2018 to build the foundation for a life that will bring inspired change to the community she loves. the street.

As a junior high student, Lupita had an important role model— So when she first heard about the Hancock Promise and that her oldest sister—who showed by example that college was she could begin college without the burden of paying tuition a possibility for her younger siblings. After that, Lupita’s life and fees, she was interested. She signed up for Hancock’s had a new trajectory. summer classes after high school graduation and loved the experience. So she registered as a full-time Promise student Lupita grew into a leader among her 2,700 peers at Pioneer in fall 2018 to major in political science. Valley High School. She was elected president of the Future Leaders of America student government organization and It didn’t take long for her leadership abilities to emerge at helped organize a student leadership conference. Hancock as well. She is active in student government and a leader in various student clubs.

She is becoming more involved in off-campus leadership I’M GOING TO COLLEGE as well. She served as a volunteer coordinator for the successful launch of the Santa Maria Open Streets festival TO INFORM, EDUCATE, in the spring, and she serves on the board of Corazon del Pueblo, a new cultural and arts center on west Main Street AND DEFEND OUR in Santa Maria. She also worked on the successful city council campaign of Gloria Soto and was honored by the COMMUNITY ... Santa Barbara County Action Network for her outstanding contributions to the community.

“Santa Maria is a really hard-working community,” she says, She also became an advocate for solutions to social “and people don’t always have time to stay informed about problems facing Santa Maria’s disadvantaged communities. what’s going on in the city that might affect their lives.” After the Parkland school shooting in 2018, for example, she spoke out at a rally against gun violence, saying that she had “I’m going to college to inform, educate, and defend our friends and family affected by local shootings. community in any way that I can,” she adds.

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• 1,339 Hancock Promise students enrolled in • More than 12,000 elementary school children the 2018-2019 academic year. have experienced Bulldog Bound, the first phase of the Hancock Promise outreach program designed 21 35 percent increase in the number of North Coun- • to create a hunger for higher education in younger ty high school graduates came to Hancock in the students. 2018-2019 academic year. Top ten finalist for the national 2018 Bellwether More than $3.5 million in gifts and pledges from • • Award, and the only California community more than 175 donors. college named “Program to Watch” by Excelencia in Education. 2018-2019 Enrollment of local first-time high school graduates

SANTA SANTA YNEZ CABRILLO LOMPOC MARIA DELTA +124 % +46 % +45 % +21 % +79 % 56 HS 143 HS 148 HS 296 HS 100 HS GRADS GRADS GRADS GRADS GRADS

ORCUTT ACADEMY PIONEER RIGHETTI ST. JOSEPH +34 % +60 % +57 % +43 % 82 HS 362 HS 269 HS 30 HS GRADS GRADS GRADS GRADS

HANCOCK PROMISE CAMPAIGN MAKE A PROMISE OF YOUR OWN

To ensure the Hancock Promise is an enduring Please contact Development Officer June Aiello at commitment in our community, the Allan Hancock 1-805-925-2004 or [email protected] College Foundation is raising $10 million to establish to discuss a gift to the Hancock Promise. the Hancock Promise Fund—a permanent endowment @AHCfoundation /AHCfoundation that will remove financial barriers to entering college. I F

www.santamariasun.com • October 24 - October 31, 2019 • Sun • 21 Promise Partners PROMISE FOUNDERS | Gifts of $1,000,000 or more Anonymous | Mechanics Bank 22 PROMISE BUILDERS | $30,000 - $74,999 Bartlett Family Foundation Mark & Dorothy Smith Family Foundation Ron & Mary Nanning Henry Mayo Newhall Foundation PG&E Corporation Foundation Santa Ynez Valley Foundation PROMISE LEADERS | $15,000 - $29,999 Aera Energy Roy & Ida Eagle Foundation The Murphy Family Foundation Pacific Gas & Electric Company Santa Maria Kiwanis 4 Kids Union Bank PROMISE SUSTAINERS | $7,500 - $14,999 Jim Fields & April Gillette Rotary Club of Santa Ynez Valley Kevin G. Walthers Williams-Corbett Foundation Doris Lahr Deborah & Thomas Sherry & Shannon Elliott Christopher & Charlotte Wrather PROMISE MAKERS | $3,000 - $7,499 June Aiello Jon & Jennifer Hooten Michael & Susan Moats Mary Lou Rabska & Tami Rabska Community Bank of Santa Maria Charles & Judy Markline Brent & Fran Norris Santa Barbara Teachers Federal Credit Union Erik & Judy Frost Leonard Miyahara Janice Paulson Sue Sword

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No outside food or drinks allowed. ravery, kindness, love, perseverance, strength; Nov. 2, 1-4 p.m. Cold Spring Tavern, 5995 each keyword holds a special place in any Stagecoach Rd., Santa Barbara, 805-967-0066, Bstandard inspirational calendar. These coldspringtavern.com/entertainment.html. themes and similarly empowering topics can also KELLY’S LOT LIVE Food and drinks available be found laced throughout the subject matter of for purchase. No outside food or drinks allowed. pop artist Danielle Taylor’s new album, Colors. Nov. 3, 4:30 p.m. Cold Spring Tavern, 5995 Taylor and her backup band will be performing Stagecoach Rd., Santa Barbara, 805-967-0066, tracks from her latest project at Naughty Oak coldspringtavern.com/entertainment.html. Brewing Company in Orcutt on Friday, Oct. 25, THE NOMBRES LIVE Food and drinks available from 6 to 9 p.m. for purchase. No outside food or drinks allowed. The San Diego native and self-taught pianist Oct. 26, 5-8 p.m. Cold Spring Tavern, 5995 Stagecoach Rd., Santa Barbara, 805-967-0066, debuted her first album, Don’t Turn On The Light, coldspringtavern.com/entertainment.html. in 2011. In between recording three more—The Chase, 1440, Colors—since then, the California- COMES IN COLORS EVERYWHERE: Pop singer-songwriter Danielle Taylor performs at the Naughty Oak Brewing Company on Friday, THE RESERVE LIVE Food and drinks available Oct. 25, from 6 to 9 p.m. for purchase. No outside food or drinks allowed. based singer-songwriter has spent her career touring up and down the Pacific Coast, usually PHOTO COURTESY OF THE CIRCUS STARTS AT MIDNIGHT Oct. 27, 1-4 p.m. Cold Spring Tavern, 5995 located at 143 N. H St., Lompoc. Stagecoach Rd., Santa Barbara, 805-967-0066, opening for other notable pop rock artists, such coldspringtavern.com/entertainment.html. as Aaron Carter, Colby O’Donis, Howie Day, Kate Call the venue at (805) 741-7145 for more details. To find out SOUL BISCUIT LIVE Food and drinks available Voegele, Lisa Loeb, and the late David Cassidy of for purchase. No outside food or drinks allowed. The Partridge Family fame. more about The Circus Starts at Oct. 27, 1-4 p.m. Cold Spring Tavern, 5995 Admission to the show is free, but dinner from Midnight, visit facebook.com/ Stagecoach Rd., Santa Barbara, 805-967-0066, AR Catering will be available to guests during and thecircusstartsatmidnight. coldspringtavern.com/entertainment.html. a bit before the concert (from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.). STILLWATER SOUND LIVE Food and drinks Naughty Oak Brewery is located at 165 Broadway Going south available for purchase. No outside food or drinks St., suite 102, Orcutt. To find out more about the allowed. Oct. 26, 1-4 p.m. Cold Spring Tavern, 5995 Studio C kicks off the Cold Stagecoach Rd., Santa Barbara, 805-967-0066, show and other upcoming concerts at the brewery, coldspringtavern.com/entertainment.html. call (805) 287-9663 or visit naughtyoak.com. Spring Tavern’s weekend lineup on Friday, Oct. 25, performing THREE DOG NIGHT LIVE The resort is a from 6 to 9 p.m. Classic rock and 21-and-up venue. Nov. 1 Chumash Casino Resort, 3400 E. Highway 246, Santa Ynez, 800-248-6274, Send in the clowns roots band Stillwater Sound performs an acoustic show the chumashcasino.com/entertainment. The Wicked Shamrock in Lompoc presents following afternoon, Saturday, THE YOUNGSTERS LIVE Food and drinks Wicked Halloween 2019, featuring live music from Oct. 26, from 1 to 4 p.m. The available for purchase. No outside food or drinks The Circus Starts at Midnight, on Saturday, Nombres take the stage that allowed. Nov. 1, 6-9 p.m. Cold Spring Tavern, 5995 Oct. 26, at 9 p.m. Influences of this local carnival Stagecoach Rd., Santa Barbara, 805-967-0066, evening from 5 to 8 p.m. Santa cabaret act, led by frontman, manager, and creator coldspringtavern.com/entertainment.html. Barbara-based group The Samuel Cole, include Tom Waits, Les Claypool, Reserve (from 1 to 4 p.m.) and LOMPOC/VANDENBERG Cab Calloway, Nick Cave, and David Bowie. The funk group Soul Biscuit (from Shine Box Boys will open for the band during this THE CIRCUS STARTS AT MIDNIGHT A special 4:30 to 7:30 p.m.) close out the special Halloween event, which also includes a Halloween concert. Oct. 26, 9 p.m. Wicked tavern’s weekly live music series Shamrock, 143 N. H St., Lompoc, 805-741-7145. shadow puppet play and costume contest. on Sunday, Oct. 27. All shows at Only ages 21 and older will be admitted. Entry INSANE CLOWN POSSE: The Circus Starts at Midnight performs at the Wicked MUSIC LISTINGS continued page 25 to the show is free. 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FILE PHOTO COURTESY OF BETH ARMSHEIMER FILE PHOTO COURTESY OF PRESQU’ILE WINERY PHOTO COURTESY OF COLD SPRING TAVERN LOCAL NOTES from page 24 the venue are complimentary. Grammy Award-winning Latin pop artist J Balvin will perform at the Chumash Casino Resort on Thursday, Oct. 24, at 8 p.m. Guests can expect to hear some of the Colombian musician’s biggest hits, including “Yo Te Lo Dije,” “Mi Gente,” “Ginza,” and “Ay Vamos.” Tickets to the concert, which takes place in the resort’s Samala Showroom, range from $99 to $179 and are 25 available in advance at chumashcasino.com. Also in the Santa Ynez Valley, country act NO RESERVATIONS: Eclectic group The Reserve performs at Colonel Angus performs at the Maverick Saloon SOUL SEARCHING: R&B and soul artist Jineanne Coderre IT’S A TWISTER: The Tepusquet Tornadoes perform at Cold Spring Tavern on Sunday, Oct. 27, from 1 to 4 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 25, from 8 to 11 p.m. The saloon opens for the Tepusquet Tornadoes at Presqu’ile Winery on Presqu’ile Winery on Friday, Oct. 25. Doors open at 6 p.m. also hosts local solo artist Jimi Nelson on Friday, Oct. 25, starting at 6 p.m. founded. Fellow solo act Keith Cox performs at Saturday, Oct. 26, from 8 to 11 p.m., and Sunday, Coderre will open for the band, starting at the bar the following evening, Saturday, Oct. Oct. 27, from 1 to 5 p.m. Entry to each show is free. is $110 and includes dinner, appetizers, wine, and 6 p.m. Admission to the show is $5 for wine 26, from 7 to 10 p.m. This singer-songwriter a no-host bar. Tickets are available in advance at club members and $10 for nonmembers. Visit plays country and rock tunes and is best known my805tix.com. For more info, call (805) 925-0412 presquilewine.com for tickets and more details. locally for his work with Different Strings. Entry More music or visit smphilharmonic.org. Solo singer-songwriter Cyrus Clarke performs to both shows is complimentary. Cox will also be Parisian Soiree, the Santa Maria Philharmonic Also in Santa Maria, Presqu’ile Winery in at Vino et Amicis Wine Bar in Orcutt on Friday, performing a free show at Blast 825 Brewery on Society’s annual benefit gala, takes place at the Santa Maria presents the Tepusquet Tornadoes Oct. 25, from 7 to 10 p.m. This Americana artist Sunday, Oct. 27, at noon. m Radisson Hotel on Saturday, Oct. 26, at 5:30 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 25. This local favorite covers a has collaborated with several groups over his long Guests can expect to enjoy live classical music, blend of blues, classic rock, dance, R&B, and career, including The Cache Valley Drifters, The Arts Editor Caleb Wiseblood wrote this week’s Local dancing, auctions, a raffle, and more. Admission soul tunes. Local singer-songwriter Jineanne Expedition, and The Acousticats, which he also Notes. Contact him at [email protected].

MUSIC LISTINGS from page 24 PARISIAN SOIREE: A GALA BENEFIT Presented by SAN LUIS OBISPO of Americana, Punk Blues, Mountain Gospel and the Santa Maria Philharmonic Society. Enjoy live music, Rock’n’Roll. Oct. 26, 10-11:59 p.m. Frog and Peach BLUEFACE Blueface will be live in downtown SLO at SANTA MARIA VALLEY/LOS ALAMOS wine, dinner, and dancing. Oct. 26 smphilharmonic.org. Pub, 728 Higuera St., San Luis Obispo, 805-595-4764, the Fremont Theater. Oct. 24, 9-11 p.m. $40. 805- Radisson Hotel, 3455 Airpark Dr., Santa Maria. CHRIS BELAND AND HARMONY BENEFIT 546-8600. fremontslo.com. The Fremont Theater, 1035 frogandpeachpub.com. CONCERT Chris Beland and Harmony will perform a THE TEPUSQUET TORNADOES LIVE Featuring Monterey St., San Luis Obispo. concert to benefit Orthodox Youth Activities. Free will special guest Jineanne Coderre. Oct. 25, 6 p.m. BROWN BAG CONCERT First Friday of every DJ/DANCE offering will be taken at the door. Oct. 25, 7 p.m. 805- Presqu’ile Winery, 5391 Presqu’ile Dr., Santa Maria, month, 12-1 p.m. Free. 805-543-5451. fpcslo.org. First 805-937-8110, presquilewine.com. 674-4008. odox.org. Annunciation Orthodox Church, Presbyterian Church of San Luis Obispo, 981 Marsh St., SANTA YNEZ VALLEY 877 Francine Lane, Santa Maria. San Luis Obispo. SOUTH COAST SLO COUNTY KRAZY COUNTRY HONKY-TONK THURSDAY CYRUS CLARKE LIVE Oct. 25, 7-10 p.m. Vino et CAL POLY ARTS PRESENTS LAS CAFETERAS Oct. Thursdays, 6 p.m. Maverick Saloon, 3687 Sagunto St., Amicis, 156 S. Broadway, Orcutt, 805-631-0496, ALOHA HAWAII LIVE Features Hawaiian music and 30, 5:30 p.m. $35. 805-546-8600. fremontslo.com. The Santa Ynez, 805-686-4785, mavericksaloon.org. vinoetamicis.com. entertainment from the Islands of Oahu, Kauai, Maui and Fremont Theater, 1035 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo. the Big Island. Performers include Jim “Kimo” West, Gary , 6-9 p.m. Naughty LOMPOC/VANDENBERG DANIELLE TAYLOR LIVE Oct. 25 and Kurin Haleamau, Aloha Polynesia Entertainment, and CAL POLY CHOIRS FALL CONCERT: CRY OUT Oak Brewing Co., 165 S Broadway St. suite 102, Orcutt, Maritza Canto. Nov. 2, 7-9 p.m. $20-$25. 805-489- Featuring the University Singers, PolyPhonics and Women’s THIRSTY THURSDAYS WITH DJ VEGA Playing 805-287-9663, naughtyoak.com. Chorus. Music ranging from ancient times to the present 9444. clarkcenter.org. Clark Center for the Performing today’s and yesterday’s hits. No cover charge. Bring day. Oct. 26, 7:30 p.m. $14 general, $9 students. FREE JAZZ CONCERT WITH CENTRAL CITY Arts, 487 Fair Oaks Ave., Arroyo Grande. your dancing shoes. Thursdays, 9 p.m.-2:30 a.m. Free. 805-756-4849. music.calpoly.edu/calendar/. SLO United SWING, 10/29/19 Central City Swing will perform a 805-478-3980. DJ’s Saloon, 724 E Ocean Ave., Lompoc. BATTLE OF THE BIG BANDS: BENNY GOODMAN Methodist Church, 1515 Fredericks St., San Luis Obispo. free concert. This professional 17-piece band features VS. GLENN MILLER Two vocalists perform the some the area’s top musicians playing a wide assortment unforgettable 1940s music of Glenn Miller and Benny CAL POLY MUSIC FACULTY SHOWCASE SANTA MARIA VALLEY/LOS ALAMOS of jazz and swing music. Oct. 29, 7:30-9:30 p.m. Free. Goodman, and compete for the audience’s votes. RECITAL Eight music faculty members will perform. , 6:30 p.m. $5 at the door. 805-756-2406. 805 NIGHTS For ages 21-and-over only. Come 805-720-3840. centralcityswing.com. Unity Chapel of Featuring Don Lucas and Lia Booth. Oct. 26, 2-4 & 7-9 Oct. 25 music.calpoly.edu/calendar/. Cal Poly Davidson Music enjoy dancing to your favorite music videos. Fridays, Light Church, 1165 Stubblefield Rd., Orcutt. p.m. $39-$49. 805-489-9444. clarkcenter.org/. Clark Center, Room 218, Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo. Saturdays, 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Free. 805-219-0977. KEITH T. COX LIVE Oct. 26, 7-10 p.m. Vino et Amicis, Center for the Performing Arts, 487 Fair Oaks Ave., Anthony’s, 859 Guadalupe St., Guadalupe. 156 S. Broadway, Orcutt, 805-631-0496, vinoetamicis.com. Arroyo Grande. COASTAL SOUNDSCAPES BY CANZONA WOMEN’S ENSEMBLE Experience the creative DJ VEGA: OLD SCHOOL AND PARTY MIX GENERATION GAP WITH CHRISTY LANE Musical KEITH T. COX LIVE Oct. 27, noon Blast 825 Brewery, spirit of composers, poets and influencers that have Saturdays, 9 p.m. Anthony’s, 859 Guadalupe St., group Generation Gap returns to the Branch Street Deli. 241 S Broadway St., Ste. 101, Orcutt, 805-934-3777, shaped the color and history of our magnificent western Guadalupe, 805-219-0977. Nov. 1, 5:30 p.m. Free; tips welcome. 805 704-8801. rooneysirishpub.net. shores. Nov. 3, 3-5 p.m. $10-$30. 805-242-6065. Branch Street Deli, 203 E. HULA DANCING Thursdays, 6:30 p.m. 805-598-6772. FILE PHOTO COURTESY OF CYRUS CLARKE canzonawomen.org/fall-2019/. SLO United Methodist Branch St., Arroyo Grande. Oasis Senior Center, 420 Soares Ave., Orcutt. Church, 1515 Fredericks St., San Luis Obispo. JAZZ AT SUNSET LINE DANCING Mondays, 6:30-9 p.m. $5. 805-310- ELEPHANTE Elephante will be live at The Fremont WITH THE JAZZ ALLEY 1827. Oasis Senior Center, 420 Soares Ave., Orcutt. Theater. Nov. 1, 8 p.m. $24. 805-546-8600. REVIEW Come out to the fremontslo.com. The Fremont Theater, 1035 Monterey NIGHTLIFE AT RANCHO BOWL Enjoy DJ’s 6 nights new Vespera Hotel in Pismo St., San Luis Obispo. a week in the Rancho Bar and Lounge. For ages 21-and- Beach for live music. Oct. over. Tuesdays-Sundays, 9 p.m. Free. 805-925-2405. 27, 3-6 p.m. Free. Vespera THE GARDEN Fremont Theater Group and Numbskull ranchobowl.com/nightlife. Rancho Bowl, 128 E Donovan on Ocean, 147 Stimson Ave., Present: The Garden live at SLO Brew Rock. Oct. 25, Rd., Santa Maria. 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ART SCENE PHOTO COURTESY OF APRIL WHITNEY PHOTO COURTESY OF THE HOLLYWOOD BOOK CLUB: READING WITH THE STARS Arts Briefs The Pad screens Climbing Out of Disaster documentary 26 SLO Motion hosts a screening of Climbing Out of Disaster at The Pad Climbing in Santa Maria on Friday, Nov. 8, at 5:30 p.m. The event is part of Climb On, SLO Motion’s ongoing series screening short, climbing-inspired films. Climbing Out of Disaster tells the story of climbers in San Juan, Puerto Rico, that sprang into action after Hurricane Maria hit; bouldering buildings to bring people supplies and clearing roads for emergency vehicles. Proceeds of this screening will benefit El Bloque, the first bouldering gym in Puerto Rico, which is still in the construction phase. Tickets to the event are $25 at the door or $20 in advance. The Pad Climbing is located at 2399 A St., Santa Maria. SLO Motion is also hosting an additional screening of Climbing Out of Disaster at Mission Plaza in Downtown SLO on Saturday, Nov. 9, at 7 p.m. Visit slomotionfilm.com to find out more about either screening and other upcoming events scheduled in the Climb On series. MOTION PICTURES: Steven Rea’s new book features more than 50 photos, including this one of Elverhoj Museum holds Gary Cooper reading What Every Young Mother Should Know. Sun: How long have Sun: When compiling photos for The Hollywood traditional Queen of Arts show you been collecting rare Book Club, were there any stories you found PHOTO COURTESY OF THE ELVERHOJ MUSEUM OF HISTORY AND ART Hollywood photographs surprising? Did any of the books you found certain AVID COLLECTOR: Author Steven Rea has been collecting rare photos of classic Hollywood actors for the for? When did you start celebrities reading surprise you? past decade, some of which he’s included in his new book, The Hollywood Book Club: Reading with the Stars. becoming passionate Rea: I love the fact that Joan Collins—bare- about it? shouldered, a bit testy looking, on a break between Rea: I’ve been collecting scenes shooting a western—is reading Thomas old Hollywood Wolfe’s You Can’t Go Home Again, this literally photographs seriously heavy literary endeavor. And that Dennis Hopper is Between the lines now for about a decade. reading Stanislavsky’s An Actor Prepares while he’s Photo archivist and author Steven Rea I’ve always had a few at Griffith Park Observatory making Rebel Without photos from favorite a Cause with James Dean. discusses The Hollywood Book Club: movies that I kept in folders, or framed—a Sun: Did any of the photos inspire you to start Reading with the Stars still of Vanessa Redgrave reading any of the books featured? Rea: I wouldn’t have read The Dud Avacado—or ever BY CALEB WISEBLOOD in Blow Up!, Humphrey Reach for the stars Bogart from The Big Sleep. heard of it, perhaps—if it wasn’t for stumbling on the udrey Hepburn, Humphrey Bogart, Steven Rea will be signing copies of And I would go to movie photo of Joanne Woodward curled up at home with a Gregory Peck, Marilyn Monroe. The Hollywood Book Club: Reading with memorabilia shops in first edition of the Elaine Dundy novel. m Photos of these classic movie stars A the Stars at The Book Loft on Saturday, New York or Los Angeles aren’t hard to find, but author Steven Rea The Queen of Arts Show and Sale takes place at the Nov. 9, from 2 to 3:30 p.m. The store and buy a few photos and Arts Editor Caleb Wiseblood hadn’t heard of The has curated his latest compilation book to is located at 1680 Mission Drive, Dud Avacado either. Pass along book suggestions to Elverhoj Museum of History and Art on Friday, Nov. 8, posters here and there. show them and several of their peers in a Solvang. Call (805) 688-6010 or visit [email protected]. from 2 to 7 p.m., and Saturday, Nov. 9., from 10 a.m. to unique, thematic light. PHOTO COURTESY OF THE HOLLYWOOD BOOK CLUB: READING WITH THE STARS bookloftsolvang.com for more info. Sun: What 5 p.m. You will find 34 regional artists on site, either in The Hollywood Book Club: Reading attracted you most the garden or gallery, selling their handmade goods during with the Stars features more than 50 rare to the photos? this two-day event. photographs of screen celebrities reading books; “There is a great variety of imaginative work with a some were taken on the sets of films, while others What made them special in your opinion and wide range of prices,” museum Executive Director Esther depict the stars in their own homes or private worth collecting? Rea: These stills are captured moments Jacobsen Bates said in a press release. “Shoppers are libraries. The books that appear vary in category— from films, but they’re also something invited to meet the artists and peruse the fine selection of thrillers, biographies, children’s books—and their different: taken by a still photographer on unique gifts, handcrafted wood and leather goods, jewelry, inclusion offers insight as to the featured actors’ literary tastes, and possibly their mindsets at the set. They aren’t isolated frames of the film ceramics, holiday items, and much more.” shot by the cinematographer. So they are at In addition to shopping opportunities, the Saturday time the photos were taken. Rea’s new book also includes playful book- once a recorded history of the movie and event also features food truck cuisine from Sass Catering the making of the movie. And then there and a bake sale by National Charity League, from 11 a.m. themed promotional photos, including one for The Wizard of Oz, which features the film’s primary are the “candid” shots, and the posed studio to 3 p.m. The Elverhoj Museum is located at 1624 Elverhoy cast members in costume, posed on top of a giant portraits, taken by some truly amazing Way, Solvang. Call (805) 686-1211 or visit elverhoj.org for version of the classic L. Frank Baum novel. The and mostly forgotten photographers who more details and the complete list of featured artists. author—Rea, not Baum—recently opened up to worked at the respective studios back in the the Sun about his latest work, as well as how his day. Folks like George Hurrell, Clarence collecting hobby evolved into nearly professional Bull, Bert Six, Ray Jones. Pacific Conservatory Theatre photo archiving over the last decade. presents The Little Mermaid Sun: Was there a particular photograph Sun: What inspired your decision to center your next that sparked your interest in becoming an The Pacific Conservatory Theatre’s (PCPA) production of book on photos of classic film actors reading books? archivist? Do you remember the first rare Disney’s The Little Mermaid opens on Thursday, Nov. 7, and Rea: The idea had been kicking around for a while. photo you ever obtained? runs through Sunday, Dec. 22. Performances will be held at With my first book, Hollywood Rides a Bike: Cycling Rea: I guess at this point you could call me an the Marian Theatre, located at Allan Hancock College, 800 with the Stars, I was able to fuse two of my big passions archivist, but I really think of myself more as S. College Drive, Santa Maria. The cast of the show includes in life—movies and cycling. With my second, a collector—although my several thousand Katie Emerson as Ariel, Luc Clopton as Prince Eric, Kitty Hollywood Cafe: Coffee with the Stars, dual passions— photos are kind of rigorously organized and Balay as Ursula, and Erik Stein as King Triton. Call (805) this time, movies and coffee. I’m a longtime coffee preserved. The first photo that I acquired that 922-8313 or visit pcpa.org for tickets and more info. m fiend. I’m also an avid reader, so when I started really set me off and running, or riding, was of looking around for images of stars reading books, or in Glen Ford and Rita Hayworth on a beautiful the presence of books, the variety and diversity of the French tandem bicycle; a publicity still from the RARE WINDOW: Grace Kelly is one of the several classic movie stars Arts Briefs is compiled by Arts Editor Caleb Wiseblood. Send featured in Steven Rea’s The Hollywood Book Club: Reading with the Stars. information to [email protected]. images told me this was something that might work. 1940s Columbia release, The Lady in Question.

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IMAGES COURTESY OF LORI MOLE Music to the eyes Shepard Hall Gallery showcases Music Series by acrylic artist Lori Mole BY CALEB WISEBLOOD 29 ori Mole cites her earliest artistic endeavor as sketching Bugs Bunny when she was a toddler, but Lironically, it’s Bugs’ biggest competitor that inspired her to pursue music as well as painting. I’m, of course, referring to Mickey Mouse. Mole was 3 years old when she saw a live musical performance she will never forget at the Happiest Place on Earth. “Louis Armstrong was playing his trumpet in the Disneyland parade,” Mole told the Sun. “I was up on my dad’s shoulders. Louis set his trumpet down, looked right at me, and threw me a kiss. It was like magic and I fell in love with music.” The encounter was—for lack of a better word— instrumental in shaping her musical career. One kiss was all it took for the Orland, California, native to take up piano in STRING THEORY: Lori Mole’s Music Series features musically inspired paintings she elementary school, followed by the clarinet and flute. It was created while listening to various genres, including rock, jazz, and modern country. during these band classes that Mole gained an appreciation for classical music. In high school, though, she became more engrossed in visual art, specifically graphic design and printmaking. During college, Mole became involved in her alma mater’s (CSU Chico) gallery program. After graduation, she worked in the arts field for many years, operating various galleries and representing more than 200 artists over the next two decades. “All throughout my life, though, my passion has always been to create my own art,” said Mole, who typically takes a sketchbook with her wherever she goes. Between 2018 and 2019, Mole created 31 acrylic paintings of her own, which are currently on display at Shepard Hall Gallery in the Santa Maria Public Library. The show opened on Oct. 2 and will run through Dec. 5. “These little ones I call my ‘acrylic gems,’” Mole said, describing her 6-by-6-inch canvas panels. “I love creating my ideas on this size and they sometimes become the foundation for larger works.” Other works range in size, from 10-by-10 inches to 48-by- 36 (the show’s largest). The exhibit is part of Mole’s ongoing Music Series, which features musically inspired paintings she created while listening to various genres, including rock, jazz, and modern country. The series began in 1992. VISUAL SOUNDS: Between 2018 and 2019, artist Lori Mole created 31 acrylic “I started creating the Music Series once I owned my own paintings as part of her ongoing Music Series, which are currently on display at Shepard Hall Gallery. art gallery in Santa Rosa,” Mole said. “I played classical music every day, and it eventually started coming through in my HIDDEN GEMS: Lori Mole describes her 6-by-6 inch canvas panels, the smallest watercolors, with splatters of acrylic on top.” she was commissioned with short notice to paint a 48-by-36 pieces in the show, as her “acrylic gems.” Watercolor was Mole’s medium of choice until 2013, when landscape of a vineyard. “I had to switch to acrylic and fast,” Mole said. “I’ve been Mole said. “It reminds them of a night of jazz, a concert, or working with acrylic since. I love how the acrylic paint can maybe they used to or still do play the guitar. Whatever it is, See for yourself change with layers and sparkle with highlights.” everyone loves music. It is the universal language.” m Lori Mole’s acrylic show, Music Series, will remain on display in the Shepard Hall Although the acrylic paintings in the Shepard Hall show were Gallery through Dec. 5. The gallery is located inside the Santa Maria Public Library, all created within the last year, they share the same theme of 421 S. McClelland St., Santa Maria. Admission to the exhibit is free. Call (805) 925- Arts Editor Caleb Wiseblood is currently jamming out to the 0951 or visit cityofsantamaria.org/library for more info. musical appreciation the artist has been covering since the ’90s. Men in Black soundtrack. Send music recommendations to “It’s fun to see how people gravitate toward the music,” [email protected]. NEW TIMES IS HIRING A PART TIME GRAPHIC DESIGNER! Tuesday, and Friday. 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SUN SCREEN PHOTO COURTESY OF COLUMBIA PICTURES Film Reviews All theater listings are as of Friday, Oct. 25 It’s alive THE ADDAMS FAMILY uben Fleischer (Venom, Gangster Squad) disappointed What’s it rated? PG directs this sequel to his 2009 comedy horror with the 30 What’s it worth? Stream it Where’s it showing? Hi-Way Drive-In, Movies Lompoc, Rfilm, Zombieland, about four survivors— follow-up. Parks Plaza, Stadium 14 Columbus (Jesse Eisenberg), Tallahassee (Woody The same Co-directors Greg Tiernan and Conrad Vernon helm this Harrelson), Wichita (Emma Stone), and Little characters animated comedy about a peculiar and macabre family. Rock (Abigail Breslin)—navigating a zombie are there but It opens in “the old country,” where the Addams’ apocalypse wasteland. In this follow-up, they they are also neighbors are finally fed up with their weirdness. Soon slay a whole lot of zombies and encounter other they’re run off and head to a place where they hope they can changed, raise their children, Wednesday (Chloë Grace Moretz) and survivors such as Madison (Zoey Deutch), after all it’s Pugsley (Finn Wolfhard), in peace. They go to a place “no Nevada (Rosario Dawson), Berkeley (Avan been a few one would be caught dead in”: New Jersey. Jogia), Albuquerque (Luke Wilson), and years and The plan is working perfectly as they’ve lived in peace Flagstaff (Thomas Middleditch). Somehow, Bill they’ve all for 13 years. Pugsley is about to have his coming-of-age Murray—slain in the original—returns to play had some sword ceremony, the Mazurka. The various members of their extended family are due to arrive. Then the fog around their himself. (99 min.) growing TEAM WORK: (Left to right) Little Rock (Abigail Breslin), Nevada (Rosario Dawson), Columbus (Jesse abandoned asylum/home lifts, and the townsfolk below can up to do— Eisenberg), Wichita (Emma Stone), and Tallahassee (Woody Harrelson) face off against a zombie horde. see the dilapidated structure, and worries about declining Glen: Set a few years after the original, this Little Rock property values bring the Addams in contact with their sequel finds America still overrun by zombies. especially. a minor entertainment. It’s not trying to outdo neighbors, including obnoxious reality TV host Margaux Our four seasoned protagonists have gotten The young girl from the first film is now a young the original, just recapture its magic. It’s just a Needler (Allison Janney), who’s trying to create the perfect so good at killing zombies that they’ve even woman, one who feels cut off from her peers community. Predictability follows. breezy, gag-filled romp. Quintessential dumb Maybe your kids will be amused, and it’s thankfully a developed a taxonomy: Homers and lonely despite her constant blonde, Madison, is the butt of a lot of jokes, but brief 87 minutes, but if you’re longing to revisit the ’60s TV are the slow, easy-to-kill companions. Harrelson is his even she has a little character arc as she learns to series, some episodes are available online, or you can rent dimwitted zombies; Ninjas are ZOMBIELAND: usual awesome self as Tallahassee, use sarcasm. Little Rock realizes that Berkeley the ’90s films. I would have been perfectly happy to have the crafty zombies that can sneak DOUBLE TAP in love with his big-ass truck and is a poser and that she’s much too tough for skipped this one. (105 min.) up on you; and Hawkings are super overprotective of the young —Glen Starkey What’s it rated? R him. All the main characters, who spend this the super-smart zombies that are What’s it worth, Anna? Full price girl he helped raise. Wichita sequel searching for a home to call their own, BLACK AND BLUE hard to evade. To spice things What’s it worth, Glen? Full price feels stifled by Columbus and eventually realize that their home can be found What’s it rated? R up, there’s a new kind of zombie, Where’s it showing? Movies soon takes off with her sister in in one another. It’s not exactly profound, but it is Where’s it showing? Stadium 14 the T-800, a relentless, hard-to- Lompoc, Parks Plaza, Stadium 14 a fly-by-night escape, leaving sweet. Mostly, Double Tap is fun, and sometimes Deon Taylor (Meet the Blacks, Traffik, The Intruder) kill zombie. The four are living the two men in the dust. When that’s all you need out of a movie. NEW directs this crime drama about rookie police officer in the White House, but they’re Little Rock hooks up along the Alicia West (Naomie Harris), who captures the murder of Anna: Exactly, this franchise doesn’t take itself feeling restless, especially Little Rock, who’s way with Berkeley, a hippie dude, the whole too seriously and that’s half the fun. The writers a young drug dealer on her body cam. When she realizes tired of Tallahassee’s mothering and wants to crew is back together in search of her along the perpetrators were corrupt cops, she has to escape the seem to know the first film can’t be outdone by meet someone her own age. Even Columbus with Columbus’ new side piece, Madison, a criminals out for vengeance as well as the cops who want the follow-up, and that’s OK. Don’t take it all and Wichita’s romance is becoming strained. ditzy blonde clad in all pink who has survived the incriminating video. (108 min.) too seriously, and you’ll have fun re-entering —Glen Naturally, change is in the air. What follows is by living in a freezer at the mall. You can just this world with the cast of characters we met a something of a road movie, albeit one populated imagine how much the rest of the crew loves COUNTDOWN by flesh-eating monsters and other survivors. their new tagalong friend. This movie is a whole decade ago. The final battle for Babylon is epic, What’s it rated? PG-13 Filled with the same pithy dialogue and gore lot of fun, and I have to agree the ending took but the real treat happens just as you think the Where’s it showing? Parks Plaza, Stadium 14 of the original, Double Tap ups the ante with a the movie from good to great. film is over. Don’t hop up from your seat early! Writer-director Justin Dec (Rolling) helms this bunch of new characters, a trip to Graceland, the Glen: One of the running gags in the Double Tap is a joyous ride, and I’m betting if NEW horror-thriller about Quinn (Elizabeth Lail), a nurse you loved the first one as much as I did, any who downloads an app that tells users the precise moment search for a hippie utopia called Babylon, and Zombieland reality is that you can take whatever of their deaths. She’s got three days to live and a mysterious a spectacular conclusion … that then gets even you want. We see Van Gogh paintings hanging excuse to re-enter their world is welcome. figure haunting her. Can she run out the clock and escape better during the credits with a flashback to the on the wall; when Columbus asks Wichita There’s a great scene where two doppelgangers her fate? (90 min.) first day of the zombie apocalypse. The whole to marry him, he proposes with the Hope played by Luke Wilson and Thomas Middleditch —Glen affair is a hoot! Diamond; and when they arrive at Graceland confront Tallahassee and Columbus. It had me Anna: Double Tap is a whole lot of fun in and see it fallen to ruin, they discover that giggling like crazy. Dawson is awesome as the FILM REVIEWS continued page 32 a world jam packed with zombies, just like Nevada (Dawson) has decorated her house with badass motel baroness, and Zoey Deutch pulls the first Zombieland. The crew has done well everything from the King’s blue suede shoes to off airhead Madison perfectly. There’s just a lot SCORING sticking together, but the monotony of day- his white jumpsuit. Dawson is a terrific addition of fun to be had here. It’s definitely worth a trip FULL PRICE ...It’s worth the full price of an evening showing to-day living is getting to them. Time for an to the cast. She’s a badass and just the kind of to the theater. m MATINEE ...... 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PHOTO COURTESY OF SONY PICTURES little flat. There’s just too much going on see people with wings being shot down by basically BB guns, between the human world and magical maybe skip this one. (118 min.) world, and then we’re introduced to a whole —Karen Garcia other world of creatures that look just like Maleficent. It’s a little tough to keep up with as an adult, let alone for a child. ONCE UPON A TIME … IN HOLLYWOOD After being crowned as queen of What’s it rated? R the moors, a forest where the magical What’s it worth? Full price creatures live, Aurora is busy keeping Where’s it showing? Parks Plaza order and peace in her land. A little Writer-director Quentin Tarantino (Pulp Fiction, Kill Bill, chaos comes into the mix when Prince PICK Inglourious Basterds, Django Unchained, The Hateful 32 Phillip asks her to marry him and to Eight) helms this story set in 1969 Hollywood about fading TV dinner with his parents at the castle to star Rick Dalton (Leonardo DiCaprio) and his stunt double Cliff celebrate. The catch—because there’s Booth (Brad Pitt) as they struggle to remain relevant in the always a catch—Phillip’s mother insists changing entertainment industry. Tarantino’s ninth film features that Maleficent joins the celebration an ensemble cast and multiple storylines. (161 min.) as well, to which Maleficent replies —Glen something along the lines of, “Yeah right, why would I go hang with those 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 jerks?” but obliges anyway. IN OVER HER HEAD: Rookie cop Alicia West (Naomie Harris), with the help of Milo If only Maleficent heeded her own WESTERN STARS ‘Mouse’ Jackson (Tyrese Gibson), must navigate a dangerous world fi lled with instincts … but then there would be no What’s it rated? PG criminals and corrupt cops, in Black and Blue. story. Turns out, Phillip’s mother, Queen Where’s it showing? Stadium 14 匀攀瀀琀攀洀戀攀爀 ㈀ ㄀㤀 Ingrith (Michelle Pfeiffer), like all crazy Bruce Springsteen and his co-director Thom Zimny helm this concert film of Springsteen playing songs FILM REVIEWS from page 30 mothers-in-law, is a psycho and basically NEW accuses Maleficent of being evil. Maleficent doesn’t stand for from his Western Stars album. (83 min.) ⌀㄀ 䌀愀爀 圀愀猀栀 any of the nonsense she’s spewing and uses her magic in self- —Glen ㄀㤀 ㄀ 匀⸀ 䈀爀漀愀搀眀愀礀 匀愀渀琀愀 䴀愀爀椀愀 THE CURRENT WAR: DIRECTOR’S CUT defense from the guards. In that moment of hysterics, PHOTO COURTESY OF NEW LINE CINEMA ⠀㠀 㔀⤀ 㤀㈀㈀ⴀ㌀㠀㘀㠀 What’s it rated? PG-13 Phillip’s dad, King John (Robert Lindsay), falls to Where’s it showing? Stadium 14 the ground and Queen Ingrith is quick to blame Alfonso Gomez-Rejon (The Town That Dreaded Maleficent for casting a spell on him. Maleficent 䈀愀氀愀渀挀攀 吀爀攀愀琀洀攀渀琀 䌀攀渀琀攀爀 NEW Sundown, Me and Earl and the Dying Girl) has 㐀㄀㄀ 䔀⸀ 䈀攀琀琀攀爀愀瘀椀愀Ⰰ 匀琀攀⸀ ㈀ ㄀Ⰰ 匀愀渀琀愀 䴀愀爀椀愀 has had about enough of her bull crap and tells recut and rereleased his 2017 film about the race between Aurora it’s time to go home. But Aurora chooses to 眀眀眀⸀䈀愀氀愀渀挀攀吀爀攀愀琀洀攀渀琀⸀挀漀洀 Thomas Edison (Benedict Cumberbatch) and partners George stay. ⠀㠀 㔀⤀ ㌀㈀㈀ⴀ㐀㐀 Westinghouse (Michael Shannon) and Nikola Tesla (Nicholas A hurt Maleficent soars into the sky, but a castle Hoult), and their battle between alternating current or direct worker shoots a metal bead at Maleficent, injuring 䌀椀猀欀漀 䬀椀搀 愀琀 琀栀攀 匀琀愀琀椀漀渀 current technologies to power the world. (107 min.) her. As she falls from the sky and into the water, —Glen ㌀㐀㘀 䈀攀氀氀 匀琀爀攀攀琀Ⰰ 䰀漀猀 䄀氀愀洀漀猀 a creature with horns and wings PHOTO COURTESY OF WRIGLEY PICTURES similar to hers dives into the water, 眀眀眀⸀琀栀攀猀琀愀琀椀漀渀氀漀猀愀氀愀洀漀猀⸀挀漀洀 saves her, and carries her back into ⠀㠀 㔀⤀ ㌀㐀㐀ⴀ㄀㤀㘀 the sky. Are you keeping up with 䜀甀攀渀攀瘀攀爀攀 圀椀氀氀椀猀琀漀渀 me or did I lose you? That was 嘀䄀嘀䈀Ⰰ 䌀䄀 just the first 30 minutes. Then the film dives right into how a certain someone is actually evil, 䴀㌀ 倀爀攀挀椀猀椀漀渀 how there’s a whole other world ㌀ ㌀ 匀欀礀眀愀礀 䐀爀椀瘀攀Ⰰ 匀愀渀琀愀 䴀愀爀椀愀 of creature-humans, and how 眀眀眀⸀洀㌀瀀爀攀挀椀猀椀漀渀⸀挀漀洀 humans basically suck because THE BOSS: Western Stars features Bruce Springsteen in concert, performing ⠀㠀 㔀⤀ 㤀㘀㠀ⴀ㔀㘀㐀㠀 they believe they have the right to songs from his Western Stars album. do whatever they want. 刀愀渀挀栀漀猀 搀攀 伀渀琀椀瘀攀爀漀猀 愀琀 吀栀攀 匀琀愀琀椀漀渀 While the film as a whole was entertaining, it just lacked a flow in the story. ㌀㐀㘀 䈀攀氀氀 匀琀爀攀攀琀Ⰰ 䰀漀猀 䄀氀愀洀漀猀 Not to mention the fact that it’s predictable. ZOMBIELAND: DOUBLE TAP 眀眀眀⸀爀愀渀挀栀漀猀搀攀漀渀琀椀瘀攀爀漀猀⸀挀漀洀 There were too many side-stories that of course What’s it rated? R ⠀㠀 㔀⤀ ㌀㐀㐀ⴀ㄀㤀㘀 somehow come together in the end. But I don’t What’s it worth? Full price blame Jolie for a second; her portrayal of the Where’s it showing? Movies Lompoc, Parks Plaza, 匀挀栀渀攀椀搀攀爀✀猀 䐀爀礀 䌀愀爀瀀攀琀 䌀氀攀愀渀椀渀最 character, down to the deep villainous voice she Santa Maria 14 uses, is amazing. She was ruling the screen, ㄀㈀㤀㈀ 嘀椀愀 䄀氀琀愀Ⰰ 匀愀渀琀愀 䴀愀爀椀愀 TIME TO DIE: Quinn (Elizabeth Lail) downloads an app that purports to tell and the other characters were peasants in PICK See Sun Screen. ❍ 眀眀眀⸀猀挀栀渀攀椀搀攀爀猀搀爀礀挀愀爀瀀攀琀挀氀攀愀渀椀渀最⸀挀漀洀 users the exact time of their death, and she’s only got three days left, in the comparison. ⠀㠀 㔀⤀ 㤀㌀㜀ⴀ 㘀 㜀 horror-thriller Countdown. I should also mention that there was a lot Sun movie reviews were compiled by New Times Senior Staff of subtle violence for a PG-rated film. So if Writer Glen Starkey this week. Contact him at gstarkey@ newtimesslo.com. JOKER you’re a parent who doesn’t want their child to What’s it rated? R 䄀䐀䐀 夀伀唀刀 䈀唀匀䤀一䔀匀匀 吀伀 伀唀刀 What’s it worth? Full price NAILED IT! consuming a bit too much in one sitting. Where’s it showing? Movies Lompoc, Stadium 14 Lack of perfection is absolutely the 䜀刀伀圀䤀一䜀 伀刀䜀䄀一䤀娀䄀吀䤀伀一 Co-writer Todd Phillips (Old School, The Hangover, War When? 2018-present point of Nailed It!, which is refreshing in PICK Dogs) directs this character study and origin story What’s it rated? TV-PG the face of some of my favorite cooking of Arthur Fleck (Joaquin Phoenix), who after being rejected by ⠀㠀 㔀⤀ 㤀㈀㔀ⴀ㈀㐀 ㌀ Where? N e t fl i x competitions—namely The Great British society becomes Joker, Batman’s future arch-nemesis. Baking Show. My family and I have 眀眀眀⸀猀愀渀琀愀洀愀爀椀愀⸀挀漀洀 Like a mirror on contemporary society, Joker reflects our rom the first time I heard about about their inabilities. Hosts Nicole Byer vainly entertained notions of attempting problems back to us—the widening gap between the haves and Nailed It!, I wanted to love this show and chef Jacques Torres, along with a more than I do. What’s not to love to bake the masterpieces shown on have-nots, paternalistic politician-“saviors” who believe they know F guest judge each episode, do their best about a cooking competition that makes GBBS, but we know better by now. best for the “misguided” underclass, and the dismantling of the to not utterly freak out at the finished a point of embracing failure without This is where Nailed It! succeeds—it social safety net by a government that abandons its marginalized. products, whether they’re horrifying, (undue) shame? Unfortunately, like gives me permission to ditch my inner It’s a dark and depressing film, and it reminds me of the old inedible displays or nearly recognizable the icing on most of the contestants’ saying, “Society gets the criminal it deserves.” (121 min.) perfectionist and just bake already. Last confections. The judges all have What’s Your creations, the show’s a bit thin. But, —Glen spring break, my girls and I, inspired something constructive, if not all-out We know you’ve also like any sugary drizzle on any after having watched too many Nailed positive, to say each time. Take? got an opinion. confection anywhere, the seeming It! episodes, tried our hands at fondant Where Nailed It! falls off the side of Everybody’s got one! lack of perfection won’t stop me from for the first time. I made a semblance of “bingeable” show and into the realm MALEFICENT: MISTRESS OF EVIL PHOTO COURTESY OF NETFLIX a rose, one daughter made a fairy door of “hate watch” is that it lacks much What’s it rated? PG on our pink cake, and my other piped a substance. It’s glitzy and funny (but it What’s it worth? Matinee This week’s online poll 10/24–10/31 purple ribbon of something flower-like tries a bit too hard) and there are serious Where’s it showing? Hi-Way Drive-In, Movies Lompoc, around the top of the cake. Yeah, we prizes ($10,000!) for the novice home Parks Plaza, Santa Maria 14 Should Santa Maria convert under- nailed it. chef with cupcake bakery dreams or Disney’s reimagined black-horned villainess, utilized softball fields into soccer The show also succeeds in being whatnot. But it rings hollow, like it’s not potentially gone soft, graces the big screen once fields? PICK positive through and through, which depending on much more than its schtick again. With director Joachim Rønning at the helm (Pirates of m No. The city shouldn’t take from one sport makes it fun to watch with my and the inevitable kitchen disasters to the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales), Maleficent: Mistress of to give to another. 10- and 12-year-old daughters. The carry it through each episode. Evil tells the story of how pending nuptials could tear not only m whole premise sets each show’s three Yes. There are so many more softball fields Maleficent (Angelina Jolie) and her goddaughter Aurora’s (Elle When it comes down to it, the vibe than soccer fields in the city. contestants up for failure, and everyone Fanning) lives apart, but the human and magical worlds as well. NO YOU CAN’T: Aspiring home bakers and humor are more like buttercream m The city just needs more sports fields in absolutely cannot achieve the incredible knows it. The judges know it, the made with shortening and not real general. The first Maleficent (2014), a live-action take on the classic Sleeping Beauty (1959), focused on Maleficent’s origin story designs put forth to challenge them on audience knows it, and the contestants butter. But that never stopped me from m The city needs new basketball courts more this weirdly addictive and affi rming, yet themselves know it—though in the eating the whole thing. I just don’t feel than any other sport. and how she cared for Aurora. This time around, Aurora’s love interest, Prince Phillip (Harris Dickinson), has asked for her obnoxious, cooking show—but that’s behind-the-scenes interviews, they so great afterward. 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PHOTOS BY BETH GIUFFRE 36 There’s No Substitute for Quality! SANTA MARIA LOMPOC 985 E. Betteravia 1413 North H Street BUELLTON GOLETA (THE ORIGINAL) 205 East Hwy 246 5735 Hollister MILPAS DOWNTOWN SB 216 South Milpas 628 State Street FIRST CUSTOMERS: Just as the sun rises above the cypress trees in the Baywood Park neighborhood of Los Osos, two LA CUMBRE PLAZA ISLA VISTA early birds walk into Pagnol to the welcoming scent of Marcus SINCE 4 A.M.: Baker Marcus Marren, who has been working 3890 La Cumbre Lane Norte 888 Embarcadero Del Marren’s fresh-baked bread. with Mark Stambler since their days in Los Angeles, starts baking breads, pastries, cookies, cinnamon rolls, and tarts EATS from page 34 while the rest of the Central Coast is still snoozing. bake for Pagnol. For the bakery’s regular hours, Stambler has a handful of employees, including down his sales in every store he sold to, and officials head baker Marren and baker John East. showed up at his house at 7 a.m. to “make sure no Stambler’s love for baking rose early on from bread baking was taking place on the premises.” necessity. His mother was not keen on being a Bummed but not broken, Stambler made Join us on social media! short-order cook when Stambler announced at friends with Director of Environmental Health the age of 16 that he wanted to be a vegetarian. Angelo Bellomo, the Sustainable Economies Law “She said, ‘Fine, you can eat side dishes, but Center, and Assemblyman Mike Gatto to write I’m not cookin’ for ya,’” Stambler said. “I quickly and pass the California Homemade Food Act, which is now California’s cottage food law. realized if I wanted to eat a decent diet as a As a result, Stambler could bake his bread in vegetarian, I better learn how to cook.” his home kitchen in Los Angeles County under Back in the ’70s, there weren’t many vegetarian a Health Department permit. In fact, he and cookbooks in circulation, but he found Vegetarian Bellomo designed the permit protocol based on Epicure, which had an entire section on bread Stambler’s home setup. making. He got the hang of it pretty quickly and He still keeps his Class B Cottage Food license soon enjoyed experimenting with recipes. for home baking projects, even though he’s Stambler eventually created a community of moved on to a brick-and-mortar bakery—which bread bakers in LA County, which held classes makes this Central Coast resident thankful and built ovens, and he went on to build a for fresh-baked olive rosemary pain au levain; successful home-baking business as well. sourdough with that organic Sonora white wheat; Before long, the Los Angeles Times ran a full a whole lot of pastries, tarts, and croissants; article on Stambler’s breads, which put the home savory garlic cheddar pain au levain; and jalapeño baker on the radar. and cheddar crostini. m In 2011, it was against the law to bake and sell @santamariasun out of your home, so Stambler got busted by the Sun contributor Beth Giuffre is breaking bread with LA County Health Department for selling his her family. Send butter and fresh-baked story ideas to homemade bread. The Health Department shut [email protected].

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