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THE TRANSFORMATION How Lompoc cleaned up the Santa Ynez Riverbed [8] BY CHRIS MCGUINNESS

Supporting mothers Process love and Fresh seafood at NEWS in Santa Maria [7] ARTS regret in Lompoc [27] EATS Angeles de Puebla [31] MARCH 28 - APRIL 4, 2019 VOL. 20 NO. 4 he portion of the Santa Ynez River that runs through Lompoc looks completely different than it did last summer. For one, it’s full after an overabundant season Tof rain. For two, a massive cleanup effort removed tons of needles, plastic, and feces from a miles-long section of riverbed. Peter Georgi’s 1967 Pontiac GTO Best of Show 2018 The city evacuated more than 100 people from a slew of BEFORE AND AFTER: An ambitious homeless encampments last fall, and it cost a lot of money—but 2 cleanup effort in the Santa Ynez crime is down in the area, and several people were connected Riverbed removed 60 to 70 homeless Thank You to Our Sponsors with services and housing. For this week’s cover story, Staff encampments and hauled away nearly 1 Writer Chris McGuinness talks to city leaders about the process million pounds of trash. and progress that’s been made and how Lompoc plans to pay for it [8]. Also this week, local mothers talk about support groups and how to make them easier to find [7], the Lompoc Civic Theatre tackles the difficulty of Bloomsday, love, and regret [27], this year’s regional Poetry Out Loud winner shares her love of the stage [28], and fresh Mexican food sizzles in Santa Maria with delicious seafood options [31]. Camillia Lanham, editor

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www.santamariasun.com • March 28 - April 4, 2019 • Sun • 3 BIZ SPOTLIGHT 10 | HOBNOBBING 10 | SCHOOL SCENE 1 3 BRIEFS FILE PHOTO BY STEVE E. MILLER Santa Maria supports Political Watch ExxonMobil’s oil trucking proposal • U.S. Rep. Salud Carbajal (D-Santa Barbara) met The Santa Maria City Council put its support with stakeholders and a representative from the U.S. behind a proposal to truck crude oil through Navy on March 21 to discuss the potential testing and Santa Barbara County, bucking two other Central 4 training conflicts that the Navy has cited as an issue Coast city councils that have voted to oppose it. for offshore wind development along the Central Coast. The Santa Maria City Council voted 4-1 at A press release from Carbajal said that he called the a March 19 meeting to support ExxonMobil’s meeting in advance of a letter that the Department oil trucking proposal, which is currently under of Defense is sending to the Bureau of Ocean Energy review by Santa Barbara County. Management identifying proposed areas for offshore If passed, the proposal would give ExxonMobil wind platforms that wouldn’t interfere with naval a temporary trucking permit to transport a training exercises off the Central Coast. “Today’s limited amount of crude oil from its facility in discussion looked to find opportunities within the Los Flores Canyon. Operations at the facility challenges the Navy has outlined to take into account are currently suspended as a result of the 2015 our renewable energy goals in light of the impending Refugio oil spill, which shut down the 901 pipeline closure of the Diablo Canyon nuclear power plant, operated by Plains All American Pipeline and shuttered offshore oil platforms, including those as well as ocean area required for military training owned by ExxonMobil. exercises,” Carbajal said in a statement. “I will continue If the county approves that permit, the working to bring renewable energy in all its forms to company would be able to truck no more than 70 KEEP ON TRUCKIN’: The Santa Maria City Council says it supports ExxonMobil’s proposal to truck oil on Santa Barbara County the Central Coast and to secure all available federal truckloads of crude per day to refineries located in roads. resources to help offset the economic impact of Diablo’s Nipomo and Kern County. decommissioning. Offshore wind is one component of a A report to the council by city staff touted multi-pronged strategy to designate the Central Coast the project’s economic benefits, noting that environmental management as the top priority for permitted and questioned whether those staying a renewable energy hub, by attracting new businesses ExxonMobil’s operations were a major source of every individual at our facility,” he said. occasionally in emergency shelters should even be that provide good-paying jobs in our community.” revenue via federal oil and gas royalties and that Gloria Soto was the lone councilmember to considered “sheltered” homeless individuals. the company was one of the largest single taxpayers vote against supporting the project, asking that On the morning of this year’s Point in Time • On March 21, state Assemblymember Jordan in the county, adding more than $45 million to the they delay the vote until the county released Count, Jan. 24, Santa Barbara County’s Freedom Cunningham (R-San Luis Obispo) released a county coffers between 2005 and 2015. an environmental impact report (EIR) on the Warming Centers did not need to be open. The statement supporting the Federal Trade Commission’s “You cannot ignore the fact that income proposal. warming centers only open when temperatures (FTC) decision to open an investigation into the data provided by the oil and gas industry … is actually “Without an EIR, I feel ill-informed on this drop to 35 degrees or below, or there is a 50 practices of tech companies. The statement was quite large,” said Frances Romero, a Santa Maria issue,” Soto said. “We still don’t know what the percent or higher chance of rain. a response to a March 20 Politico article (“Agency resident who spoke in support of the proposal. final findings on this trucking proposal [will be] Several other shelters had fewer beds this year probing Facebook plans broad review of tech data Other residents urged the county not to … in the city of Santa Maria and county.” than in 2017 as well, Allen said. The council’s show of support for ExxonMobil’s The Santa Barbara Rescue Mission is currently practices”) that broke the news. “For decades, large support the proposal. Many of them noted recent proposal comes after both the cities of San Luis undergoing major transformations and only had Silicon Valley companies have made money off the oil tanker-involved crashes in or near the city, Obispo and Goleta voted to oppose the company’s about 20 available beds during the count, Allen personal data of their unsuspecting users. As more including one in December 2018 that caused a request to truck oil through their counties. said, significantly fewer than usual. And while information leaks out about how data is being collected fatality on Highway 166. “I would hate to think that, in an urgency to —Chris McGuinness People Assisting the Homeless, an organization and used, the public has demanded answers,” with shelters across California and in Santa Cunningham said in the statement. “Last month begin some transportation of oil in probably the most dangerous way … that we would rush into Barbara, used to expand its capacity throughout some of my colleagues and I sent a letter to Congress the winter months, it didn’t do that this year. urging them to push the FTC into taking action. I am this and support it,” said Santa Maria resident County’s 2019 report shows David Dennis. “It poses a potential risk to the The organization is now only able to expand glad that the FTC will open an investigation into these increase in unsheltered its capacity if the weather is considered to be companies’ data practices, but Congress and the FTC public that I don’t believe the council should support.” potentially life-threatening. must address Silicon Valley giants’ anti-competitive homelessness Brian Smith, ExxonMobil’s regulatory safety Outside of the increase in unsheltered practices that squash innovation. We can support superintendent for California operations, attended A report from this year’s count of Santa Barbara homelessness, the data gathered during the 2019 technological development while also protecting the the meeting and spoke to the council about the County’s homeless population was released on Point in Time Count is fairly similar to that consumer and encouraging innovation.” proposed project’s safety. March 20, and the data shows an increase in the gathered in past counts. “This facility has safe operations and prevalence of unsheltered homelessness. “It’s not particularly surprising, but it continues • Ahead of the coming fire season, on March 22, The county’s rates of unsheltered homelessness to give us good information,” Allen said. California Gov. Gavin Newsom proclaimed a state rose by 27 percent from 2017, when 893 Of the 1,803 unsheltered and sheltered homeless of emergency on wildfires throughout the state that residents were found to be living without a individuals tallied in this year’s count, 52 percent would expedite priority forest management projects WeekendWeather home and without shelter. were found living in Santa Barbara’s city limits, that would protect 200 of California’s most wildfire- Santa Barbara County does its tally of and 22 percent were located in Santa Maria. vulnerable communities. The proclamation follows a the local unsheltered homeless population Lompoc had the third highest rate of homelessness Cal Fire report released earlier in March that identified every two years, and information gathered with a count of 249 individuals. Roughly 63 35 priority fuel-reduction projects that could reduce the Microclimate Weather Forecast by volunteers during what’s known as the percent of those counted were living unsheltered, public safety risk for wildfire. “The increasing wildfire Dave Hovde Point in Time Count is used by various according to the report, and the vast majority said risks we face as a state mean we simply can’t wait KSBY Chief Meteorologist organizations and the county to secure they were living in Santa Barbara County when until a fire starts in order to start deploying emergency further funding and resources for the they first became homeless. resources,” Newsom said in a press release. Three of Thursday Friday homeless population. While Allen said it’s disappointing that these the projects would cover 6,798 acres of land in southern There are a number of factors that could numbers aren’t decreasing, she’s looking forward to some of the work that United Way and other Santa Barbara County in the foothills outside of Santa have contributed to this year’s increase, organizations will be doing in the future. Housing Barbara, the Painted Cave community, and along San namely a significant decline in the county’s placements are increasing, and Allen said the Marcos Pass. available emergency shelter beds, according to Emily Allen, program director at the county will be using some new state funding to do Northern Santa Barbara County United homelessness prevention work, something that she • The Santa Barbara County Air Pollution Control COASTAL ➤ High 64 Low 47 COASTAL ➤ High 37 Low 45 Way. United Way is one of the organizations said hasn’t been prioritized for quite some time. District (APCD) announced on March 21 a new logo INLAND ➤ High 66 Low 43 INLAND ➤ High 69 Low 41 that helps coordinate the Point in Time —Kasey Bubnash designed to better represent its mission. The logo Count each year it’s done. “reflects our vision of clean air and showcases how Saturday Sunday In past years, Allen said the county’s beautifully diverse our landscape is countywide,” APCD emergency warming shelters were open Santa Maria could bring animal Director Aeron Arlin Genet said in a press release. It’s during the count, so that homeless control services in-house part of the APCD’s recent efforts to build up community individuals who would normally get a understanding about the agency and get feedback spot in an emergency shelter during cold The past three months have been busy ones on how to better provide news and information to or wet weather would not be counted as for Santa Barbara County Animal Services. county residents. A revamp of the website is up next COASTAL ➤ High 73 Low 47 COASTAL ➤ High 74 Low 47 unsheltered. This year, a consultant who A new state law requiring pet stores to obtain for the APCD, and the agency is looking for community INLAND ➤ High 76 Low 44 INLAND ➤ High 76 Low 44 worked with the county suggested that those all dogs, cats, and rabbits from animal shelters feedback. Share your ideas at surveymonkey.com/r/ Temps warm and skies clear as high pressure shelters should only open if the weather builds back into California for a longer run NEWS continued page 7 BTPNCBQ by March 29. m of dry weather.

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will hinge on issues of Pathways To Family would have stayed with her the whole time for Wellness magazine, which publishes research consistent support. and evidence-based articles on parenting and Later she found out that’s what doulas Mommy’s alright child care. Curtis said attendees will talk over do, and she knew then that she wanted information provided in the magazine, then to become one. Jimenez is about halfway Local launches support group for moms move on to whatever topics they choose. through the certification process, and said Anyone is welcome, including kids, as are she’s looking forward to helping women in in Santa Maria after difficulty finding services all topics. Curtis said she just wants to reassure the Santa Maria area. parents that whatever they’re going through, Support is really what it’s all about for Tracy 7 BY KASEY BUBNASH whirlwind of emotions that come with being a and however difficult it seems, it’s normal. Murdock, an Orcutt resident and mother new mom. She looked for support groups and imilar to many new parents, Samantha “[Parenting is] different for everyone,” Curtis of three who will be speaking at the first other resources in the Santa Maria area just Curtis isn’t really sure what she’s doing. said. “I just really want everyone to understand Pathways Connect Santa Maria Valley meeting It’s a general uncertainty that presents itself before she gave birth in 2018, but didn’t find that they’re not alone, and I S many. While there are support services for in new forms nearly every day: When she’s think we do that by giving parents in the Santa Maria Valley, residents say dressing her 6-month-old baby, she wonders people a network of support.” ‘I just really want everyone to they can be difficult to find. whether shoes are comfortable and if they’re That’s partially why Santa Though Curtis works in Santa Maria and safe. When she’s feeding him, she wonders when Maria resident Jackie Jimenez is understand that they’re not alone, plans to move to town soon, she currently lives solids should be introduced. When her baby’s working to become a certified in Oceano. Between the two counties, Curtis first tooth came in, she wondered if that was doula. said she’s noticed that San Luis Obispo seems While there are a number and I think we do that by giving normal and whether he should be taken to see to have more resources for new and expecting of classes and support groups a dentist. parents, even though Santa Barbara County has for new and expecting parents Curtis often reaches out to her friends for people a network of support.’ a significantly larger population. living in the Santa Maria area, answers, like on one recent sunny day when Now she’s launching her own Santa Maria- including a “mommy meet —Samantha Curtis, founder of Pathways Connect SMV she decided to take her baby to the beach. She based group for moms—Pathways Connect up” that Marian Regional plopped him on the ground next to her, and he Santa Maria Valley—and she’s branding it as Medical Center hosts on the second Thursday on March 30. immediately picked up a fistful of sand and put a judgment- and fluff-free zone for moms who of every month, Jimenez said many people don’t it right into his mouth. Murdock, who writes a parenting blog and just want to carve out some time each month to know where to find those services. Doulas help children’s books, said that while she’s visited She whipped out her phone and texted her talk with other moms. with that, Jimenez said, and have the network several support groups for moms over the years, friends to ask how much sand is too much for “I’m starting to realize that moms need to connect new and expecting parents with it’s always great to have more in the area. one baby to eat. Her friends without kids sent moms,” Curtis told the Sun. “And they need to whatever services, resources, and doctors they As a mother of twins, Murdock said she back panicked responses. They seemed to think hear from someone else that they’re not crazy.” may need. knows how stressful and emotional being a it was dangerous for a baby to consume any The group will meet once a month—its When Jimenez had her first child nearly eight new parent can be. It’s important, she said, for sand at all. first-ever meeting is scheduled for March 30— years ago, she was young and new to the area. “And then my friends who are and once every other month for She didn’t really know anyone or anything people to find safe spaces where they can hash parents were like, ‘The limit does birth story sharing events. about what was available in Santa Maria, and things out and be reassured that what they’re not exist!’” Curtis said, laughing. Connecting Each regular meeting will said she relied heavily on Google when it came going through is OK. Most of the sand ended The first Pathways Connect be a little different, and Curtis time to choose a doctor and other maternity “It’s always good for us to have a connection up falling out of her baby’s Santa Maria Valley meeting will said she hopes most will be services. to other moms; otherwise, it can feel isolating,” open mouth anyway, she said. be held at Pierce Chiropractic discussion oriented. She’s not “I was pretty much in the dark,” Jimenez Murdock said. “It’s not about judging each and Sports Injury Center on Fortunately, he’s still alive. looking to lecture anyone on said. “I think a lot of new moms are.” other, it’s about uplifting each other on this March 30 at 10 a.m. For more That incident, and a number journey.” ❍ information, visit facebook.com/ how they should take care of Then when Jimenez was in labor, there was of others, made Curtis wish groups/499059157165538/. their kids, and she doesn’t want a high turnover among the hospital’s nursing she had a space to unload the to be lectured either. staff. She went through three nurses throughout Staff Writer Kasey Bubnash can be reached at everyday confusion and constant The group discussions her child’s birth, and wished that someone [email protected].

NEWS from page 4 Maria is the county’s busiest jurisdiction. home in the 700 block of Olivera Street at about transition took place the week of March 21. In or rescue groups, and banning stores from Animal Services takes nearly 16,000 calls a 6:30 p.m. on March 21. There, they located the a written statement, the city said the transition sourcing directly from breeders, went into year throughout the county. More than 5,300 victim, described as a 17-year-old male, who will reduce response times and increase police effect on Jan. 1, and Animal Services is tasked of those calls came from Santa Maria in 2018, had sustained a single gunshot wound. and firefighter safety. with enforcing the controversial regulations. Villalon said, and 348 of those calls from Santa The circumstances surrounding the teen’s “Santa Maria’s Centralized Dispatch Center That same month, the city of Santa Maria put Maria were for emergency overnight situations. death were unclear, according to police, and the has the capacity to be able to dispatch for other out a request for proposal in hopes that animal The county also takes in about 3,000 animals Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office was called surrounding public safety agencies on an as- services organizations would put in bids for each year, and around 2,000 usually come from to assist in the investigation. Sheriff’s officials say needed and authorized basis,” the statement providing animal control and sheltering, Santa Maria. they are considering the death to be suspicious, said. “Its state-of-the-art systems can support services that the county’s Animal Services “So it’s a big part of our business,” Villalon said. and have not released the identity of the victim. the combined radio, 911, and data requirements department already provides. If the city of Santa Maria ends its animal The death in Lompoc occurred on March 24. of Ventura, Santa Barbara, and San Luis Obispo City staff say the move is an attempt to control contract with the county, Villalon said Officers responded to an emergency call from a counties’ public safety agencies.” reduce costs by bringing those animal services she’s “fairly certain” staffing cuts would have to home in the 400 block of South J Street just after Previously, the city of Guadalupe contracted in-house and ending the city’s increasingly be made, and that the quality of animal services 8:30 p.m. The victim, an adult male, had been with the Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office expensive animal services contract with the would drop in the Santa Maria area. Roughly stabbed. Officers began providing first aid until for emergency dispatching services, but the county. The proposal deadline was March 22. 93 percent of animals taken in by Santa Barbara fire department and emergency personnel took switch to Santa Maria has been months in the Santa Maria Recreation and Parks County Animal Services are released living, a over. The victim was transported to Lompoc Valley making. On Aug. 7, 2018, the Santa Maria City Department Director Alex Posada said a team high rate that Villalon said is almost unheard of. Medical Center, where he later died of his injuries. Council voted to approve a contract to take of staff will be evaluating the proposals using “What I really want the city and community The department determined that the case is over the services for seven years. According to a rating process. The evaluations are expected to consider is: Are you going to be able to a homicide, but officials have not released the the agreement, Guadalupe will pay an annual to take up to 10 days, and once completed, staff provide that same level of service?” Villalon said. man’s name pending notification of his next of fee of $73,611 for the dispatch services, though will forward a report to the city manager’s office “Because people have come to rely on a certain kin. As of March 26, law enforcement had not that fee could increase if Guadalupe asks for for consideration. level of service that I think is needed in the city.” made any arrests in the case. The move came as a shock to Animal Services —Kasey Bubnash The death marks the second homicide in additional services from Santa Maria. staff, including interim Director Dori Villalon, Lompoc this month. On March 4, a 17-year-old “The city of Guadalupe desires to leverage the who estimates that it would be more costly for babysitter was killed by a stray bullet from what investments made by the city of Santa Maria to Santa Maria to start its own animal control Lompoc, Guadalupe police police believe was a gang-involved drive-by afford the use of these technologies to improve department from scratch. shooting. That case remains open and ongoing. their emergency response services to their Animal Services already has vehicles, shelters, investigate deaths —Chris McGuinness citizens,” a Santa Maria city staff report from kennels, nine officers, and two supervisors Both the Lompoc and Guadalupe police the Aug. 7 meeting stated. that provide around-the-clock animal control departments are investigating recent deaths in The new agreement also means a change services to all unincorporated areas of Santa their jurisdictions. Santa Maria now provides to the Guadalupe Police Department’s non- Barbara County and all municipalities except Law enforcement agencies have yet to make emergency line, (805) 343-2112. Previously, Carpinteria and Santa Barbara. Santa Maria arrests in the two separate investigations into the dispatch services for Guadalupe calls placed on the line after 5 p.m. were routed would have to make a real investment to get deaths, which have been described as a homicide Calls for police, fire, and emergency medical to voicemail. Now, the line will operate on a those tools in place, Villalon said, adding that the in Lompoc and a suspicious death in Guadalupe. services from Guadalupe are now officially 24-hour basis, with after-hours calls being city can’t risk reducing its standards of service. The death in Guadalupe was discovered after being routed to dispatchers in Santa Maria. answered by Santa Maria dispatch personnel. ❍ When it comes to animal control, Santa officers responded to a report of a gunshot at a The city of Santa Maria announced that the —Chris McGuinness

www.santamariasun.com • March 28 - April 4, 2019 • Sun • 7 about the camps, the homeless residents could be hurt or even killed, and millions of pounds of trash, biological waste, and hazardous Police, county, and community material from the camps would be washed down the river and out to sea. groups partnered to address a crisis “There was this possible danger with the in the Santa Ynez Riverbed coming rains,” Throop said. “We just could not Cleaning up take a chance with having anyone down there.” BY CHRIS MCGUINNESS The effort would not be cheap either, estimated at hundreds of thousands of dollars. The city moved forward with developing its plan of attack, appealing to the county and a plethora of community organizations to make it happen. On Aug. 7, 2018, the council voted to 8 approve the plan, and set the cleanup effort in motion. The riverbed residents Before anyone could clear a single piece of trash from the Santa Ynez Riverbed, its current residents had to clear out. Removing the homeless from an encampment is easier said than done. In the years that they’d been using the riverbed, those residents had constructed elaborate dwellings and amassed a large amount of personal property. Simply using a large police force to kick them out of the riverbed without trying to provide them with a chance to get shelter, resources, and a way to move their personal GREEN ACRES: After seven months and property would have been heartless, and $500,000, the city of Lompoc transformed the possibly illegal. Santa Ynez riverbed, which was once home to An August 2018 city staff report to the City between 60 and 70 homeless encampments. Council noted that some cities that improperly cleared homeless encampments had been hit with costly lawsuits, forcing them to pay PHOTO BY JAYSON MELLOM out millions in damages and attorney’s fees. n a generic shopping center in the northern understand that,” former Lompoc Police Chief in the riverbed. Public officials were worried Instead, Lompoc would need to find a way to section of Lompoc, the smooth black Pat Walsh told members of the council at the that unsanitary conditions in the camps could help the riverbed residents get services, support, asphalt of a parking lot abruptly gives way same meeting. “But we got our river back.” lead to the spread of disease, and residents and and even the opportunity for housing in order to a swath of yellow-brown scrubland that business owners near the riverbed complained to do things right. cradles a bend in the Santa Ynez River. There of problems with trash, vandalism, and theft. “That takes a lot of patience, heart, time, and Idoesn’t seem to be anything special about the A critical point According to one city report, the Lompoc Police not to mention money,” the staff report stated. area today: It’s just dirt and brush dotted with The view from the video camera shook as Department responded to 137 calls related to To kick off the initial phase of the cleanup, clumps of green thanks to recent rains, which a Lompoc Police cruiser slowly rolled down issues with homeless in the riverbed during the the council approved creating a homeless liaison swelled a formerly drought-parched river. the road next to the riverbed. Amid trees and first seven months of 2018. Incidents in the area position within the Lompoc Police Department. Seven months ago, things looked very bushes, improvised shelters of tarps, cardboard, included violent crimes: stabbings, rapes, and The department tapped veteran officer different. Just ask Mike Lemos, founder of wood, and other materials peeked out. They even a murder in 2017. Mauricio Calderon for the job. In a January Lemos Feed and Pet Supply, which has a were just hints of the more extensive complex of “There were a lot of confrontations,” Lemos 2019 presentation to members of the City location in that same shopping center. He’s been camps and trails that lay inside the bed. recalled at the Jan. 15 council meeting. “Our Council, Lompoc Police Sgt. Kevin Martin said at the spot for 23 years, and the last few years “It had been going on for some time,” staff didn’t feel safe walking to their cars, Calderon had more then 20 years on the force, were challenging. Lompoc City Manager Jim Throop told the Sun. especially during the shorter time of year when and that experience made him particularly “Many mornings, we’d show up to work “It was a known issue for years that there had it got dark [early].” capable of working with the residents in the and there’d be two or three people passed out been people living in the riverbed. But it got to Lompoc’s fire department was familiar riverbed. on the sidewalk behind the building,” Lemos the point where it became critical.” with the riverbed as well. They were called to “He’s got the knowledge and wisdom to be told members of the Lompoc City Council at a As of June 2018, city and police officials respond to 12 fire-related incidents in the area compassionate to the people living in those public meeting in mid-January. “[There was] estimated that there were at least 110 homeless during the first seven months of 2018, and 13 conditions,” Martin told the council members defecation and urination on the side of the individuals living in 60 to 70 encampments in in 2017. Fires in the riverbed were particularly Working with area nonprofits, Calderon’s building. Gallons of bleach and Pine-Sol we the riverbed spread over an estimated 750-acre dangerous because of the massive amount of first task was to identify the homeless living poured out there to mute the odors.” area. The projected number of people living dry brush. Still, many homeless residents had in the riverbed camps and contact them Those were just some of the problems in the riverbed was just under one half of the fires, hotplates, and even makeshift stoves or individually. During those conversations, caused by Lemos’ close proximity to the homeless population recorded in the area grills in their camps. which oftentimes could be lengthy, he would riverbed, which over the years became home to during the previous year’s homeless point-in- In addition to health and safety concerns, inform them that the city planned to clear out makeshift camps for more than 100 homeless time survey. the city knew it was working on borrowed time. the riverbed and that they needed to prepare to individuals in the area. The camps were spread The camps were posing a number of Heavy rains were forecast to hit the Central leave. over hundreds acres of land in and around problems for the city, residents, business Coast in late 2018 and early 2019. If the riverbed Calderon’s job also required finding out if any the riverbed and were a breeding ground for owners, and even the homeless who resided filled as was expected and nothing was done of the residents qualified for various services, disease, trash, crime, and other health and such as drug and alcohol treatment, medical PHOTO COURTESY OF THE CITY OF LOMPOC safety hazards. An aerial photo taken by the care, and housing. That personal contact made Lompoc Police Department in 2018 showed all the difference, according to City Manager massive swaths of trash hidden behind a grove Throop. of trees near Lemos. Needles, plastic, and feces “We didn’t go in there in force,” he said. “We were ankle deep in some areas. had an officer who went in and met every single But today that trash is gone. So are the person in the riverbed. Just with those one-on- riverbed’s camps and the people who once one talks, many of them were understanding.” populated them—thanks to a massive cleanup In the end, the individuals living in the effort the city completed in less than a year. riverbed essentially had two options: They Executing the ambitious cleanup plan wasn’t could accept help, support and services, and easy. Lompoc has a small police force and a temporary shelter through a planned triage tight budget, and faced the daunting task of center provided they follow a set of simple rules, trying to evacuate more than 100 people from a or they could choose to leave and set out on miles-long area that was difficult to access. But their own. through careful planning and partnerships with Either way, they had to be out of the riverbed. community organizations and Santa Barbara County, the riverbed and the property, parks, and trails surrounding it are once again clean The triage center and safe for residents to enjoy. The price of the Lompoc opened its Riverbed Homeless Triage effort wasn’t cheap, costing the city nearly half a Center at River Park on Sept. 10, 2018, the same million dollars. TONS OF TRASH: Lompoc’s seven-month effort to clean up the Santa Ynez Riverbed removed 462 tons of trash from day that all of the riverbed’s residents were “It cost a lot of money to do this, we encampments like this one. officially required to evacuate.

8 • Sun • March 28 - April 4, 2019 • www.santamariasun.com PHOTO COURTESY OF THE CITY OF LOMPOC trash, and many in the camps were overtime costs for the police department. county and other outside stakeholders would intravenous drug users. After years Lompoc’s 2018-19 fiscal year budget deficit understand that the Lompoc took on the project of accumulation, that meant there totaled $649,350, and that deficit is expected in an effort to be proactive and address the was not only a large amount of to grow to $1.2 million in fiscal year 2019- riverbed issue before it led to an environmental debris to remove, but much of it was 20. Those estimates do not cover the cost of disaster or the loss of human life. biological and hazardous. maintaining the cleaned-up riverbed or the “We are hoping to show that we were forward “A big part of the cleanup was bio expense of having police officers patrol it. Both thinking enough to fix this before something waste,” Martin said. “Human waste, will be critical to keeping the progress made by happened,” he said. “We prevented a calamity— animal waste, needles; all those the cleanup. isn’t that a good thing?” things posed a challenge.” “If we don’t continue with that, it’s going to They also were enough of a danger be repopulated, and we don’t want to go back to and a liability that the city decided that again,” Throop said. Looking ahead against manning the cleanup with To help pay for some of the costly cleanup While the city frets over whether it will get community volunteers, opting effort, Throop said the city is asking other instead to hire a professional waste government agencies to chip in, including Santa any help paying for the expensive cleanup effort, the near-total turnaround of the riverbed 9 removal company called Qwick Barbara County. While the city owns many Response to conduct the bulk of the parcels of land in the riverbed, it is technically in just seven months has sparked a sense of removal operations. The City Council in the jurisdiction of the Santa Barbara accomplishment and pride in those who helped approved a $400,000 contract with County Sheriff’s Office. The Lompoc Police organize and carry it out. company in October 2018. Department, however, responds to calls in the “It doesn’t even look like the same place for The sheer amount of waste taken riverbed as part of a mutual aide agreement us that have been down there working,” Martin out of the riverbed was shocking. In with the county. said as he flipped through a series of before- total, the city removed more than The city is currently asking the county to and-after photos during his Jan. 15 presentation 462 tons of trash. reimburse it for some of the costs associated to the council. “I don’t know any community THE MAN FOR THE JOB: In 2018, Veteran police officer Mauricio Calderon “That just short of a million with the cleanup. Throop said Lompoc is that could have done what was done in the (left) was tapped by then police Chief Pat Walsh (right) to work as a liaison pounds of debris,” Throop said. seeking partial amount of time we had.” between homeless residents in the riverbed and the police department as it The 924,620 pounds of garbage reimbursement for the PHOTO COURTESY OF THE CITY OF LOMPOC prepared to clear the area out. removed from the riverbed included triage center and is 57 quarts of collected sharps and also asking the county Over the next 30 days, the homeless needles, five truckloads of tarps, and to cover some of the residents who decided to take up Calderon 499 pounds of human waste. By mid-January it cleanup and personnel on his offer would get to live at the center. had all been hauled off, leaving a transformed costs as well. As of the There, they gained access to a multitude of riverbed and police Sgt. Martin more than March 5 City Council support services provided by employees and impressed. meeting, however, he volunteers from government agencies and “All the structures were gone. All the hadn’t heard back from nonprofit organizations such as the Coast campsites were gone. Just about every piece the county, and the Valley Substance Abuse Treatment Center; the of trash is gone,” he said. “It doesn’t even look city remained saddled Community Defender Division of the Santa like the same place. … It’s amazing what it’s with the entirety of Barbara County Public Defender’s Office; and transitioned to.” the cleanup, drawing Santa Barbara County Social Services, Public criticism from multiple Health, Behavioral Wellness, and Animal council members. Services. Nonprofits lending a hand at the triage Stuck with the bill “The county never center included Prepare 2 Care, Micah Mission, With the massive effort mostly behind the … brought this up to Planting a Seed, Home For Good, Good city, it’s clear that the ambitious cleanup project the level of importance Samaritan Shelter, and the North County Rape was a success. With the homeless population that they wanted to Crisis and Child Protection Center. out of the riverbed—many of them receiving contribute funding- Through those various groups, displaced shelter and support services—and the tons of wise,” Councilman riverbed residents could seek shelter, jobs, hazardous trash and makeshift shelters cleared Victor Vega said A HELPING HAND: A group of community volunteers and employees from government agencies drug treatment, food, and—for some—even away, people are beginning to use the parks during the meeting. permanent housing. manned a triage center in River Park to help homeless riverbed residents find shelter and other and trails surrounding the riverbed once more, “They sent people services. “This was a collaborative effort,” Shawndel Martin told the council. for support, but they Malcom, director of the nonprofit Planting A “People are going back down there and didn’t want to come up Seed, told the council at the Jan. 15 meeting. feeling safe when they do,” he said. with any money. … It should be noted that they Both Throop and Martin have also said that “We would not have been able to do that Lemos, too, noticed a marked difference, weren’t very good partners up to this point.” the cleanup effort bore fruit beyond simply without the other partnering agencies.” and said he was grateful to the city and police On March 21, Throop told the Sun that the cleaning up the riverbed. The process and By the time the triage center closed down on department for taking action on the issue. county had formally agreed to pay for part strategies deployed could be used to address the afternoon of Oct. 10, 2018, the city had some “They handled everything in such a of the cost of triage center but still hadn’t future issues in dealing with homelessness in hard numbers on just how many of the former professional manner,” Lemos said. “They are responded to the other requests. He added that the city. riverbed dwellers had actually benefited from doing a great job in making all this happen.” the city was still “reaching out and trying to At the March 5 council meeting, Martin said its operations. According to the city, 69 of the But the success came with a hefty price tag, work with them.” that the department used a similar one-on- 110 homeless individuals living in the riverbed especially for a city currently grappling with Throop also said that the city is seeing if it one notification process when it attempted to chose to use the center. Of those, three were a looming budget shortfall. In total, the city can cover some of the cleanup costs through address problems with homeless individuals able to obtain permanent housing and another estimated that the cleanup effort would cost state and federal agencies, including the Federal living in their cars along Aviation Drive and three were able to reunify with family members, more than $500,000. That not only includes Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). But Cordoba Avenue. He said that he viewed the while 22 were able to get placed in temporary the waste removal contract, but $40,000 for the those efforts have yet to come to fruition. health and safety issue posed by people living housing or shelters. In addition, six triage center triage center, and an estimated $21,305 to cover In the end, Throop said he hoped the in their cars on the street as very similar to the residents entered drug and alcohol or mental PHOTO BY JAYSON MELLOM situation in the riverbed. health treatment programs. “We’ve seen that’s already worked, and I During his presentation, Lompoc Police think we can apply that same methodology to Sgt. Martin praised the efforts of the triage address the parking issues in those areas,” he center collaborators for playing a vital role in said. helping clear the riverbed in a thoughtful and compassionate way. Even with both the riverbed and the parking “This is an amazing feat for the city and our troubles mostly behind it, the city faces an partners,” he said. uphill battle to address homelessness, as does Throop agreed and noted that the model set almost every city in California where decreasing by the triage center was drawing the interest housing availability and affordability continues of other governments as a way to effectively to push individuals and families on the edge of address similar issues. homelessness into the ranks of those without a “Everything came out really well,” he said. place to live. “It was successful enough that even the county While the search for a solution continues, might use it in other areas.” Lompoc can, at least, look to the riverbed cleanup as a beacon of what is possible. Mayor Jenelle Osborne echoed a similar Taking out the trash sentiment after Martin’s presentation in With the riverbed cleared of its former January. residents, the city then turned to a second “I think it’s a really beautiful reflection of task that was just as challenging: clearing what our community is capable of,” she said. ❍ the gargantuan amount trash from the area. The riverbed had no bathroom facilities and ANOTHER ISSUE: Lompoc police say they will try to use a similar approach to help prevent people from living in their vehicles on Staff Writer Chris McGuinness can be reached at no proper place to dispose of garbage and Aviation Drive as they did in the Santa Ynez Riverbed. [email protected].

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PHOTO COURTESY OF JOSHUA D. SCROGGIN BY CALEB WISEBLOOD else just looking to get some fresh air, Legacy Community Trail would also cater to local ig changes are in store for more than 4 acres gardeners, Scroggin explained, as private of vacant land on Carmen Lane in Santa Maria, specifically the dirt lot in between vegetable garden beds will be available for B community members to rent. the train tracks and Blosser Road. On March 16, “In a high-density area without many the Leadership Santa Maria Valley (LSMV) class gigantic yards, this will be an opportunity of 2019 held a groundbreaking ceremony at the for residents to reserve space to grow their spot, which is the future home of the program’s own plants,” Scroggin said. “There will proposed Legacy also be a public 10 Community demonstration Trail. orchard for people to Plans for the Spotlight on: pick fruit from.” trail, which the The proposed class is developing Leadership Santa Maria Valley trail is named after in partnership the Legacy Project, with the city of Joshua D. Scroggin, the traditional Santa Maria, TRAILBLAZERS: Members of the 2019 class of Leadership Santa Maria Valley pose at the groundbreaking of Legacy Community project each LSMV Trail, a public space proposed to include a walking path, a community garden, and more. include a 1,300- Class of 2019 spokesperson class completes by foot walking path, the end of its term expand their understanding of local issues and a community to benefit the city. The idea for the trail came Highlight garden, picnic areas, room for art installations, formulate solutions. about early on for the class of 2019, Scroggin • With new laws requiring businesses with five and more. Once completed, the park-like “We’ve got passionate people with expertise explained. or more employees to provide sexual harassment setting will be ideal for the area, where high- “Right off the bat at the first meeting, we were in so many different industries,” said Scroggin, density residential development has climbed who works full time as the digital and social prevention training by Jan. 1, 2020, the Santa Maria already kicking around ideas for the Legacy Valley Chamber of Commerce has partnered with substantially in recent years, said Joshua D. Project,” Scroggin said. “At first, the concept media officer for CoastHills Credit Union. the California Chamber of Commerce to provide Scroggin, spokesperson for the LSMV class of was a community garden or fruit orchard open “Someone from city planning, for example, Chamber members with access to prevention 2019. to the public. And from there, the idea for the was instrumental in finding the site [for the training at a 20 percent discount. The offered “Growth of housing has outpaced open space trail got fleshed out.” trail]. The city had been eyeing it for a while program includes interactive learning through for recreation. There’s a big appetite for this The LSMV program, founded in 1995, is but wasn’t sure exactly what to use it for. So we kind of project,” Scroggin said. “People living scenarios and quizzes and meets compliance sponsored by the Santa Maria Valley Chamber jumped on that opportunity.” in the apartments nearby, walking their dogs of Commerce and is designed to foster and obligations. Visit santamaria.com/chamber- LSMV is continuing to fundraise and down the sidewalk every Saturday morning. create community leaders. Students in the affiliate-programs for more information. ❍ They’re ready for something like this, where program meet monthly, the first Friday of seek donations for the completion of Legacy they can walk in a beautiful area that isn’t just a every month, to discuss a specific topic related Community Trail. Visit santamaria.com/ Calendar Editor Caleb Wiseblood wrote this week’s Biz sidewalk.” to leadership. Participants are professionals leadership-2019-legacy-project for info on how Spotlight. Information should be sent to the Sun via fax, Aside from walkers, runners, and anyone ranging from all kinds of careers looking to to donate, become a sponsor, or find out more. mail, or email at [email protected].

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PHOTOS BY HELEN ANN THOMAS other guests were Patrick and Jeri Ferrini, John and Karen Will, Local groups are in full bloom Blanche and Bert Fugate, Judy and Hardy Hearn, and Linda Smith. It BY HELEN ANN THOMAS table centerpieces. How cute is that! was lovely to see Marci Ibsen out Keith and Olivia Bugal, very and about. hat a lollapalooza! Mayor Alice Patino and City The annual OASIS Spring active in OASIS operations, were Councilwoman Etta Waterfield Gala held on Saturday, beaming at the obvious success W were at a table that included Jackie March 23, at the Radisson Hotel of the evening. Laurie Tamura, Brunello and Mike Gorbell. was jam-packed with great vibes unofficial president of the Orcutt The Dream Team of Jim Glines and high energy. About 250 people Booster Club, was also all smiles. (auctioneer) and Steve Lavagnino filled the hotel ballroom for dinner OASIS Executive Director Doug (emcee) guided the evening’s and the program. Julie Hall, OASIS Dougherty was all over the place program. staffer, told me it was a sellout. taking care of business. I couldn’t Board member Delores Luis Euphoria was in the air when pin him down for a picture. Next bought Dottie Lyon’s apple pie in this blockbuster party raised time, Doug! the ever-popular dessert auction. THE THREE SISTERS: Deby Flynn, Sandy Saunders, and Karen Cordary (left to more than $50,000 for OASIS, Hobnobbing Tina Porter and Barbara right) honor the area’s oil heritage at the OASIS Spring Gala on March 23. which is planning to build a new Alloway, members of the Los Dottie, your pie was delish! I must with Helen Padres Artist Guild, which meets note that Darryl Freeman, the community center in Orcutt. all the stops in decorating their tables. Nancy Before dinner, during cocktail and holds art shows at the OASIS cheesecake guy, donated one of his Hight and Wanda McDonald were among the hour, everyone bustled about in the lobby, Center, came to enjoy the festivities, as did specialties. cheerful participants. enjoying the melodic strains of the highly Kevin Walthers and Shannon Elliot. Prudie At the end of the evening, Joe Sheaff, At this tea party, the term “gift basket” is a bit acclaimed OASIS ukulele band while perusing and John Noon, representing the Woods Family chairman of OASIS’s board, said to me, “This has been heartwarming. People are so generous.” of an understatement. Most of the raffle items the silent auction tables. Foundation, were also on hand. Among the For the 10th annual gala, OASIS chose to I was thinking that, too. The take up half of a table and could never squeeze honor Orcutt’s heritage, which, as we all know, auction could have been called “Old into one basket, unless it was the size of a wine is rooted in oil. In keeping with this theme, Maud”—it was truly a gusher. barrel. they recognized the descendants of a local oil One of the items at a “basket” overflowing pioneer family, the Openshaws, who came here with goodies was a certificate for a bingo buy-in from Idaho in the early 1900s to participate in Boys and Girls Club tea (machine included) at the Chumash Casino. the oil boom. Alan Openshaw was prominent in Another event that delivered That was a fun first—I hadn’t seen that before. the early days of the new industry. good fun was the Boys and Girls Ticket buyers could imagine sitting at a His three daughters—Karen Cordary, Sandy Club’s annual tea, titled Bloom, garden table, beside a robellini palm, enjoying Saunders, and Deby Flynn—were honored. held on Saturday, March 9, at a sip of wine and a view of potted plants—all Those ladies are positively steeped in local their clubhouse. The gist of this donated by Carl Engle, a longtime Boys and history and will produce old Orcutt tales at afternoon event is that attendees Girls Club supporter. Apparently this purveyor the drop of a hat. Sitting at their table were buy raffle tickets for donated “gift of compost wants to encourage gardening. This Deby’s husband, Ed Flynn, and their daughters, baskets” and enjoy tiny sandwiches, “basket” could fill half of a truck. Shannon Verbryke and Kelly Nims, and salad, and sweets, which are Yours truly won $80 worth of lottery tickets, Sandy’s husband, Gary Saunders. prepared and served by club redeemed for $33. Not exactly a gusher. ❍ OASIS did a really good job of presenting members. Orcutt oil’s past with a timetable on three large GARDENING GURU: Carl Engel arranges items for raffle at Boys and Girls Tables of eight or 10 can be If you want to hobnob with Helen, you may panels. Oil derricks bearing twinkling lights were Club’s annual spring tea on March 9. hosted by ladies who pulled out contact her at [email protected].

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revenue, this city is doomed to deep service cuts in the upcoming budget and even more in the Online Poll years to come. An ego problem I think I’ll go buy an industrial sized fire What do you think of Animal extinguisher, fortify my house, and obtain a Kingdom pet stores? There’s a cure for the looming fiscal disaster in Lompoc defibrillator and a large, well-stocked first aid kit if the council majority doesn’t realize the 14 67% It’s shady, unethical, and should be BY RON FINK the city’s general fund reserves a couple of million ❍ seriousness of this matter. dollars.” closed down. hy would people who ordinarily oppose Secondly, Mosby said that he opposed this 26% Regardless of Animal Kingdom’s taxes support a temporary sales tax Ron Fink writes his opinions from Lompoc. idea because it would cost the average family practices, people should adopt instead. increase in Lompoc? Send comments through the editor at clanham@ W a $500 a year increase in taxes. As is his usual The Lompoc City Council met last week, and newtimesslo.com. 5% It’s a fine establishment that is being style, he exaggerated the cost. The staff report one of the topics was the state of the current attacked unnecessarily. states, “With the median household income budget. City staff was seeking guidance on how from the U.S. Census Bureau at $49,074, the 2% The animals there seem fine to me. to increase revenue for the next two-year budget LETTERS annual cost per average household would be 88 Votes cycle. Staff painted a bleak picture of what a $3.7 $123 or $10.22 per month (.34/per day).” million cut would look like in the next budget. Oil tankers are bombs on wheels! Vote online at www.santamariasun.com. In order to have a $500 dollar sales tax To put it bluntly, all that would be left is the increase, a family would have to spend $50,000 On Dec. 15, 2017, a gasoline tanker flipped skeletal remains of a city that once boasted that on things other than housing, food, and medical on Highway 101 near Goleta, causing a major it was a “full service” operation. care. I don’t know many families that have that spill and shutting down the highway as Northern Santa Barbara County’s The staff cure was to place a temporary sales hundreds of local residents were evacuating News & Entertainment Weekly much disposable income or the time to spend it 2540 Skyway Drive, Suite A tax initiative on the ballot and let voters decide within the city limits. due to the Thomas Fire. The 101 was closed Santa Maria, CA 93455 what to do. Unlike fees charged for services, it is Most people spend more than 34 cents on while hazardous materials crews worked to the electorate and not the council that decides EDITORIAL & ADVERTISING | 805-347-1968 FAX | 805-347-9889 coffee and soda every day, so what’s the problem? clean up the 5,000-plus gallon spill. The road, E-MAIL | [email protected] WEB | www.santamariasun.com whether raising taxes is a good idea. Besides, this is a sliding scale tax, meaning that disintegrated by corrosive gasoline, had to be During a recent budget workshop, FOUNDER | Steve Moss 1948-2005 you are only taxed on what you spend. extensively repaved. Councilmember Jim Mosby provided some For someone who tries to project the image On Dec. 12, 2018, a woman was killed in a EDITORIAL very misleading information to explain his fiery head-on collision with an oil tanker on EDITOR | Camillia Lanham of a budget whiz, you would think that Mosby ASSOCIATE EDITOR | Andrea Rooks opposition to a temporary sales tax increase. would have a better grasp of the facts when Highway 166, east of Santa Maria. STAFF WRITERS | Kasey Bubnash, Chris McGuinness First, he said it would cost $250,000 to place These are only two local accidents that prove ARTS AND LIFESTYLE WRITER | Rebecca Rose he speaks during public meetings and to his the measure on the ballot. The cannabis CALENDAR EDITOR | Caleb Wiseblood constituents on the street. trucking is the most hazardous form of oil PROOFREADER | Nick Gagala tax measure only cost $20,000 in the last transport. STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER | Jayson Mellom Folks who might oppose this tax proposal countywide election. ART DIRECTOR | Alex Zuniga may be simply too engrossed in a comforting On March 19, prior to the release of a draft EDITORIAL DESIGNER | Leni Litonjua To place this type of initiative on a special cloud of smoke to realize how the loss of services environmental impact report, the Santa Maria CONTRI BUTORS | Rob Krider, Glen Starkey, Ross Mayfield, election ballot, the council would have to declare City Council passed a resolution to support Anna Starkey, Helen Ann Thomas, Nick Powell will impact their lives. Someday they will need a fiscal emergency 103 days prior to an election. the help of a police officer or firefighter who may ExxonMobil’s dangerous plan to truck oil ADVERTISING This would require a 5-0 vote by the council. through the winding 101 pass, as a first step to GENERAL MANAGER | Kimberly Rosa be late to arrive because of staffing cuts. Recently, the city manager replied to the special ACCOUNT MANAGER | Colleen Garcia Getting all five council members to declare a resuming offshore drilling operations. The City ACCOUN T EXECUTIVES | Katy Gray, Jason Gann, Jennifer Herbaugh, election question this way: “Waiting for the regular Council made this important decision with little Lee Ann Vermeulen, Jeff Manildi, Katherine Fitzmaurice fiscal emergency was going to be tough. Three November 2020 election would require the same MARKETING & EVENTS | Rachelle Ramirez have already made some strong statements in community input or public council discussion. timing of the 103 days, but it would cost closer to opposing any tax increase, and their egos may The proposed ExxonMobil plan to put more PRODUCTION the usual $20,000, give or take. The $150,000 for a oil tankers on our roads is very dangerous. ASSISTANT PRODUCTION MANAGER | Eva Lipson not allow them to consider any other position GRAPHIC DESIGNERS | Eva Lipson, Ellen Fukumoto, Ikey Ipekjian, special election would be from the reserves, but if on the matter, despite overwhelming evidence of These tankers are like bombs on wheels! They Madison Starnes we waited [until] November 2020, without doing an impending budget disaster. kill people when a collision happens. They large cuts, we would be dipping into the reserves BUSINESS True to form, the three, acting like dictators, damage our local environment when the trucks Cindy Rucker to the tune of at least $2 million plus,” he said. “So, overturn on roads built for our passenger CIRCULATION DIRECTOR | Jim Parsons refused to allow citizens to vote on the matter. in my humble opinion, spending $150,000 now, CIRCULATION | Gary Story, Dennis Flatley, Michael Ferrell One thing is certain, without an increase in vehicles. Please let our city and county officials PUBLISHERS | Bob Rucker, Alex Zuniga with the hope of a successful outcome, would save know we don’t want these bombs on wheels in EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT | Patricia Horton our communities! SUBMITTING LETTERS Elizabeth Schneider WRITE | Mail your letter to Sun Letters, 2540 Skyway Drive, Suite A, Santa Maria, CA 93455. Include your name, address, and phone number. Santa Maria FAX | (805) 347-9889 E-MAIL | [email protected], [email protected]

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14 • Sun • March 28 - April 4, 2019 • www.santamariasun.com OPINION Tickets on sale now at My805Tix.com and at our off icial Box Off ice at Boo Boo Records in SLO Truck it in Suppo ing local journalism, one ticket at a time. ooks like the Santa Maria City Council Doubt, Barn Raising doesn’t care about anything but money and a Parable Fundraiser Loil. Yes, folks, this week I finallyget to rail THURSDAY, SATURDAY, like a true liberal snowflake environmentalist!! MARCH 28 MARCH 30 So strap those adult britches on, North Santa SLO Repe ory Dana Adobe Barbara County residents, and get ready. 15 Theater On March 19, the City Cultural Center Council symbolically voted to support ExxonMobil’s plan to restart what City Manager Jason “Oil Pusher Man” Stilwell called “critical Andy Warhol local oil and gas operations” Pop A Paint Bar in a staff report. Critical? SUNDAY, Umm. Hey guys? I’m not MARCH 31 trying to be hyper critical Tooth & Nail or anything, but that sounds Succulent Wreath Workshop Winery SLO Blues Baseball a little oil company public 2019 SEASON PASSES FRIDAY, MARCH 29 relations-y. Sinsheimer Studios The plan would involve temporarily trucking Stadium on the Park crude oil through Santa Barbara County along the steadfast Highway 101—which, incidentally, would be nothing new, as oil trucks are definitely already carrying crude along our highways and byways whether we like it or not. This is due to the Plains All American Pipeline not holding up its end of the safety regulations that enabled it to operate pipeline 901. This “critical” pipeline Whalebird Presents: Tiny Porch Conce s Presents Central Coast Morro Bay WILD was allowed to rust away until it sprang a giant Kombucha College Dylan Earl Guitar Show SATURDAY, MARCH 30 leak, spilled a bunch of oil all over the Goleta FRIDAY, MARCH 29 SATURDAY, MARCH 30 SATURDAY, MARCH 30 Wildlife coastline, and shut down the primary method of Anam Cre Studio Cornell Winery SLO Veterans Hall Rehabilitation Center transportation for offshore oil. Then this really weird thing happened, and City Council members voted to support a project without seeing any documentation on what adding a bunch of oil trucks to local roads would do. No environmental impact report (EIR), just some dollar signs and minimal discussion. City Councilmember Gloria “I’m Flying Brynn Albanese Central Coast Aquarium Kids A er School Probiotic Soda pe orms with StringFire Spring Break Camp Cra Sessions Workshop Solo Over Here” Soto is the only one who said SUNDAY, MARCH 31 APRIL 1-5 APRIL 3 THURSDAY, APRIL 4 she couldn’t vote to support the project without Old Santa Rosa Chapel Central Coast Aquarium Zest it Up Studio Zest it Up Studio seeing an EIR. When city staff were asked about when an EIR might be released, all they could do was stare back and blink their eyes MY805TIX BOX OFFICE IS NOW OPEN like deer caught in headlights. Way to do your Get your tickets online or at homework guys! Boo Boo Records, the off icial Not to worry! Santa Maria was built on oil Box Off ice for My805Tix events! and will drown in oil if this City Council has anything to do about it! And when it runs Boo Boo’s is located at out—and it will run out—in 50 years, everyone Bingo Bonanza 978 Monterey Street in SLO. Player except for Soto will probably be dead. SATURDAY, APRIL 6 SATURDAY, APRIL 6 Mayor Alice “Captain Obvious” Patino SLO Call them at 805-541-0657. Rava Veterans Hall Wines + Events simply said, “EIRs take forever.” Thanks for that hot take, Patino. EIRs may take forever, but they do put risks and rewards into perspective. Meanwhile, the ever- present Joe “I Always Give My Two Cents” Armendariz from the Santa Barbara County Taxpayers Association (the organization that wrote the resolution City Council members voted on) weighed in via a letter to the City Piano Trio Vegan Cheese & Beer Pairing Brewasana Cabana Brazil, Council, calling Goleta City Council’s SATURDAY, APRIL 6 SUNDAY, APRIL 7 SUNDAY, APRIL 7 Acoustic Guitar Conce symbolic decision to not support the project Monarch Club 7Sisters 7Sisters SUNDAY, APRIL 7 “shortsighted.” Wrong! Goleta definitely took at Trilogy Brewing Co. Brewing Co CORE Winery the long view. 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STREETWISE Santa Maria Open Streets takes place on March 31, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Main Street in Santa Maria. Guests of all ages can enjoy a mile of car-free space to play and be active. The event welcomes biking, skating, and other sports. More info: (805) 819-8727 or santamariaopenstreets.org.

PHOTO COURTESY OF SANTA BARBARA OPEN STREETS 2018. She is a 33-year-old single mother undergoing Palm St., San Luis Obispo. INDIVIDUAL PAINTERS No instructor. Fridays, 9 a.m.- chemotherapy treatment. Proceeds cover financial noon $1. Oasis Senior Center, 420 Soares Ave., Orcutt, SPECIAL EVENTS burdens while she is out of work recovering. March 30, 805-937-9750. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. $10. 602-692-3049. Nipomo Community LOMPOC/VANDENBERG INTRODUCTORY BALLET 1 Tuesdays, 5 p.m. Presbyterian Church, 1235 N Thompson Rd., Arroyo ARTS everybodycandance.webs.com. Everybody Can Dance, LONGORIA WINERY SPRING OPEN HOUSE Taste Grande, nipomopresbyterian.org. 628 S. McClelland St., Santa Maria, 805-937-6753. the newest spring wine releases while enjoying music by HYMN FEST AND ORGAN DEDICATION Featuring CLASSES & WORKSHOPS INTRODUCTORY BALLET 2 Wednesdays, 6 p.m. and guitarist Darren Kerr and wood fired pizzas. Meet artist seven Central Coast organists. Reception to follow. March Debby Fuller, whose photography is featured in the tasting Fridays everybodycandance.webs.com. Everybody Can 31, 3-4 p.m. Free admission. Community Presbyterian LOMPOC/VANDENBERG Dance, 628 S. McClelland St., Santa Maria, 805-937-6753. room this month. April 6, 12-3 p.m. Free; wine tasting Church of Pismo Beach, 990 Dolliver St., Pismo Beach. for $15. 805-736-9700. longoriawine.com/events.php. COOKING WITH CANNABIS CLASSES Lompoc INTRODUCTORY BALLET 3 Wednesdays, 6 p.m. Longoria Winery & Tasting Room, 415 E Chestnut Ave, SAN LUIS OBISPO resident Dulcie Sinn, Ph.D., will lead a two-hour everybodycandance.webs.com. Everybody Can Dance, Lompoc. introductory class on the new legal opportunities for home- 628 S. McClelland St., Santa Maria, 805-937-6753. BINGO BONANZA Presented by the Women’s Alliance MOUNTAIN MEN ENCAMPMENT Buckskin grown cannabis for medical and recreational adult-use. of SLO. Proceeds benefit Hospice SLO County. Admission MUSIC LESSONS Offering private and classroom clad members of the American Mountain Men share April 1, 6-8 p.m. $20. 805-451-3414. Anderson Recreation includes 2 Bingo cards and lunch. April 6, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. lessons. ongoing 805-925-0464. Coelho Academy of mountain men history and skills, including cooking, hide Center, 125 W. Walnut Ave., Lompoc, cityoflompoc.com/ $40 by Feb. 15; $45. 805-781-5900. Veteran’s Memorial Music, 325 E. Betteravia Road, Santa Maria. preparation and tanning, leather working, rope making, parks_rec/anderson.htm. Building, 801 Grand Ave., San Luis Obispo. MUSICAL THEATRE AND CABARET WORKSOP and blacksmithing. March 30 explorelompoc.com. La CLASSES Come improve your vocal skills so that you’ll Purisima Mission, 2295 Purisima Mission, Lompoc. CENTRAL COAST GUITAR SHOW Buy, sell, trade, SANTA MARIA VALLEY/LOS ALAMOS and see all things guitar, new, used, and vintage, other have more fun singing cabaret, karaoke, and more. BALLROOM, LATIN, AND SWING LESSONS musical instruments and services. , 10 a.m.-4 Mondays, 6:30-8:30 p.m. through Sept. 30 $75 for a four SANTA MARIA VALLEY/LOS ALAMOS March 30 Marie King and Kings of Swing offer dance lessons for p.m. $7-$10. 805-431-3067. centralcoastguitarshow. week session; $20 to drop in. 805-400-5335. Cabaret805. all ages and skill levels. Couples and singles welcome. THE LOS PADRES ARTIST GUILD’S SPRING com. Veteran’s Memorial Building, 801 Grand Ave., San com. Santa Maria Civic Theatre, 1660 N. McClelland St., Wednesdays, 6:30-8:30 p.m. $36 for 4-week session. 805- SHOW A benefit for the Santa Maria Valley Humane Luis Obispo. Santa Maria. Society. This show features jewelry, pottery, woodwork, 928-7799. Oasis Senior Center, 420 Soares Ave., Orcutt. SPRING FLING AT THE DALLIDET ADOBE SALSA DANCE CLASS No partner or experience crafts, and more. March 30, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Free BASIC WATERCOLOR No experience required. Celebrating the recently planted heirloom vegetable needed. Wednesdays, 7-9 p.m. Free. 805-937-1574. admission. Oasis Senior Center, 420 Soares Ave., Orcutt, Tuesdays, 1-3 p.m. $8. Oasis Senior Center, 420 Soares garden. Enjoy paella, sangria, and live music from Cafe CentralCoastSwingDance.com. Old Town Brew, 338 W. 805-937-9750. Ave., Orcutt, 805-937-9750. Musique. March 30, 1-4 p.m. Free. 805-543-0638. Tefft St, Nipomo. OPEN STREETS: SANTA MARIA A mile of car free Dallidet Adobe and Gardens, 1185 Pacific St., San Luis BEADING WORKSHOP Thursdays, noon oasisorcutt. SANTA MARIA SEWING SUPERSTORE CLASSES space for people of all ages to play and be active. On Main Obispo, historycenterslo.org. org. Oasis Senior Center, 420 Soares Ave., Orcutt, 805- Visit site for full list of classes and more details. Mondays- Street in Santa Maria. Visit site for full route. March 31, 11 937-9750. Thursdays, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. santamariasewing.com. Santa a.m.-5 p.m. Free. santamariaopenstreets.org. Santa Maria SPRING PLANT SALE FUNDRAISER AT SLO COUNTRY TWO STEP DANCE LESSONS From the Maria Sewing Superstore, 127 E. Main St., Santa Maria, Town Center, 142 Town Center East, Santa Maria. BOTANICAL GARDEN Plant experts will be on site to help guests find the perfect plants for their yard or basics to a variety of patterns. Dancers of all skill levels 805-922-1784. VALENTINA MARTIN’S MEMORIAL FASHION garden. All plants are tax-free. March 30, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. welcome. Thursdays, 6:15-7 p.m. $8. 805-680-5695. SPRING MAKERSPACE Events take place in the SHOW AND LUNCHEON Presented by the Teal Free. 805-541-1400 x 303. slobg.org/. San Luis Obispo Oasis Senior Center, 420 Soares Ave., Orcutt. learning center. Call for full schedule and more info. Journey Ovarian Cancer Foundation. April 6, 11 a.m.-2:30 Botanical Garden, 3450 Dairy Creek Rd., San Luis Obispo. CREATIVE ART TUESDAYS Meet other artists and Saturdays, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. and Wednesdays, 5-7 p.m. p.m. 805-598-3325. thetealjourney.org. Radisson Hotel, support and critique others’ works. Tuesdays, 1-4 p.m. $1. through May 29 Free. 805-925-0994. Santa Maria Public 3455 Airpark Dr., Santa Maria. TIDEPOOLS ON TOUR Central Coast Aquarium will bring their mobile touch tanks with live animals Oasis Senior Center, 420 Soares Ave., Orcutt, 805-937-9750. Library, 421 S. McClelland St., Santa Maria. SOUTH COAST SLO COUNTY and other artifacts for kids and adults to EVERYBODY CAN DANCE Ballet workout classes for SWING, BALLROOM, AND LATIN DANCE learn about marine life. Drop-ins welcome. teens and adults. Tuesdays, 6 p.m. everybodycandance. CLASSES Hosted by the Kings of Swing. All skill levels 24TH ANNUAL CENTRAL COAST March 30, 10:30 a.m.-noon Free. 805- webs.com. Everybody Can Dance, 628 S. McClelland St., welcome (adults). Couples and singles welcome. Pre- ORCHID SHOW AND SALE Feature 781-5775. San Luis Obispo Library, 995 Santa Maria, 805-937-6753. registration recommended. Thursdays, 7-8 p.m. $45. exhibits from the show vendors and local 805-928-7799. Adkins Dance Center, 1110 E. Clark Ave., orchid societies. March 30-31 805-929- Santa Maria. 5749. fcos.org. South County Regional Center, 800 W. Branch, Arroyo Grande. New Times and the Sun now share their UKULELE CLASS Wednesdays, 11:30 a.m. Oasis Senior INDEX Center, 420 Soares Ave., Orcutt, 805-937-9750. BARN RAISING FUNDRAISER A party community listings for a complete Central to help raise funds for the construction of the Coast calendar running from SLO County through Special Events ...... [16] WEST COAST SWING CLASS No partner or new barn complex. Featuring both a silent and live northern Santa Barbara County. Submit events online experience needed. Mondays, 7-9 p.m. Free. 805-937- auction, food and drink, and live music performed by Arts ...... [16] 1574. CentralCoastSwingDance.com. Old Town Brew, 338 by logging in with your Google, Facebook, or Twitter account W. Tefft St, Nipomo. Amaya Rose Bluegrass Band. March 30, 4-7 p.m. DANA at newtimesslo.com. You may also email calendar@ Adobe Cultural Center, 671 S. Oakglen Ave., Nipomo, 805- Culture & Lifestyle ...... [19] 929-5679, danaadobe.org. newtimesslo.com. Deadline is one week before the issue SOUTH COAST SLO COUNTY FRIENDS OF WHITNEY CANCER BENEFIT: date on Thursdays. Submissions are subject to editing Food & Drink ...... [22] ACRYLIC POUR: INTERMEDIATE WORKSHOP SPAGHETTI LUNCH AND RAFFLE Whitney was and approval. Contact Calendar Editor Caleb Wiseblood diagnosed with 3 forms of breast cancer in October directly at [email protected]. Music ...... [23] ARTS continued page 17

16 • Sun • March 28 - April 4, 2019 • www.santamariasun.com ARTS from page 16 RAY STRONG: A COLLECTOR’S PASSION One collector, David Parker, is sharing his Ray Strong paintings as well as his stories of how he built his collection of over With artist and teacher Shelley Kenny. Learn Intermediate thirty pieces. Mondays, Wednesdays-Sundays, 10 a.m.-5 techniques and tips. Wednesdays, 6-8 p.m. through May 29 p.m. through July 8 $5. 805-686-8315. wildlingmuseum. $40. 805-550-3732. theartgalanipomo.com. Gala De Arte 4-18-19 org/news/ray-strong-2019-art-exhibit. Wildling Museum of Plaza, 136 N Thompson Ave. B, Nipomo. Art and Nature, 1511-B Mission Dr., Solvang. FREE QI GONG CLASS Taught by Qi Gong Master PUBLICATION DATE Anthony Morrocco. Beginners ages 12 and up are SANTA MARIA VALLEY/LOS ALAMOS welcome. Mondays-Sundays, 9:45 a.m.-noon through April 1 Free. 805-534-1600. Morrocco Method Headquarters, APRIL GROUP EXHIBIT A group show featured during 800 Farroll Rd., Grover Beach, morroccomethod.com. the month of April. Featured artists are TBA. April 1-May 1 Valley Art Gallery, 125 W. Clark Ave., Orcutt, 805-937-2278, OPEN STUDIO FOR HOMESCHOOLED CHILDREN valleygallery.org. Includes drawing, painting, sewing, weaving, mixed media, STRAWBERRY printmaking, and 3-dimensional building in a safe, non- FINE ARTS FACULTY SHOW The gallery is open competitive environment. Fridays, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. $20 per Monday through Thursday from 9 a.m. to 7:45 p.m. and hour. 805-668-2125. LilA Creative Community, 1147 East Friday from 9 a.m. to 2:45 p.m. Through April 13 Ann Grand Ave. Suite 101, Arroyo Grande, lila.community. Foxworthy Gallery, 800 S. College Dr., Santa Maria, 805- FESTIVAL 922-6966, Ext. 3252, hancockcollege.edu/gallery/. PALM TREES: BEGINNING PAINTING WITH 17 This exhibit is BOOK YOUR AD BY CATHERINE LEMOINE Learn how to paint motion and JERI YOUNG: FEATURED ARTIST direction and let nature be your guide in this introduction to part of an ongoing series of shows to spotlight local art 4-11-19 painting. Every other Wednesday, 2-5 p.m. through April 17 and artists. Through June 27 Ameriprise Financial, 2605 S $40. 805-550-9963. theartgalanipomo.com. Gala De Arte Miller St., Suite 104, Santa Maria. Plaza, 136 N Thompson Ave. B, Nipomo. LOCAL ART AND ARTISTS: CONTINUING PLAY EXPLORE CREATE 2 Includes SERIES An ongoing series of shows, facilitated drawing, pastel, watercolor, tempera, collage, by advisor Terry Dworaczyk, to spotlight local printmaking, sewing, and building. Tuesdays, art and artists. Each show includes an artist Thursdays, 9-10:30 a.m. & 1:30-3 p.m. reception. ongoing Ameriprise Financial, REACH THOUSANDS OF FESTIVAL- A “berry” $20. 805-668-2125. lila.community. LilA 2605 S Miller St., Suite 104, Santa Maria. Creative Community, 1147 East Grand Ave. MICHAEL LONG: FEATURED GOERS IN THE STRAWBERRY FESTIVAL Suite 101, Arroyo Grande. ARTIST The gallery is open Monday through Thursday from 9 a.m. to 7:45 p.m. PROGRAM PRINTED IN THE SUN special insert. MARCH 28 - APRIL 4 and Friday from 9 a.m. to 2:45 p.m. Through SPECIAL ART EVENTS 2019 April 11 Ann Foxworthy Gallery, 800 S. College Dr., Santa Maria, 805-922-6966, Ext. LOMPOC/VANDENBERG 3252, hancockcollege.edu/gallery/. FABING-MCKAY-SPANNE OPEN HOUSE Guests SANTA BARBARA PRINTMAKERS JURIED can feel free to tour the museum, carriage and car EXHIBITION ongoing smartscouncil.org. Betteravia 5-23-19 displays, blacksmith shop and reference room, and more. Gallery, 511 E. Lakeside Parkway, Santa Maria. March 30, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. explorelompoc.com. Fabing PUBLICATION DATE McKay Spanne House, 207 N. L St., Lompoc, 805-735- SOUTH COAST SLO COUNTY 4626. FROM ARTISTS, FOR ARTISTS, BY ARTISTS Featuring fine art oils and pastels from Corynn Wolf, SANTA MARIA VALLEY/LOS ALAMOS acrylics from Ryan Adams, and works from various ANN FOXWORTHY ART TALK SERIES: ARTIST mediums by Marc Wolf ongoing Free. 805-773- MICHAEL LONG All ages are welcome. Long will 6563. Puffers of Pismo, 781 Price St., Pismo Beach, SUMMER speak about his process, thoughts and inspiration for his puffersofpismo.com/. assemblage pieces. A short Q&A will follow March 28, NANCY HAGLUND PHOTO EXHIBITION Through 6-7 p.m. Free. 805-922-6966 ext 3465. Ann Foxworthy May 5, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. $5 per person.. 805-929-5679. Gallery, 800 S. College Dr., Santa Maria, hancockcollege. DanaAdobe.org. DANA Adobe Cultural Center, 671 S. GUIDE edu/gallery/. Oakglen Ave., Nipomo. FIRST FRIDAY ARTIST RECEPTIONS Valley Art BOOK YOUR AD BY Gallery features 12 artists each year. Enjoy art, wine, and 5-16-19 food at these opening receptions. First Friday of every CALLS FOR ARTISTS month, 5-7 p.m. Free. 805-937-2278. valleygallery.org. Valley Art Gallery, 125 W. Clark Ave., Orcutt. SAN LUIS OBISPO CALL FOR ARTISTS: BRUSHSTROKES 2019 A SAN LUIS OBISPO non-themed state-wide juried exhibition at SLOMA. Juror: ART AT HIGH NOON: ARTIST’S SLIDE TALK Jerry McLaughlin. Visit site for details. Mondays-Sundays. Bruce Everett will present a personal history of his various through May 15 $35 for up to two paintings. 805-543- Ready. Set. directions over a 50 year career. Motivations and different 8562. sloma.org. San Luis Obispo Museum of Art, 1010 BE A PART OF OUR COMPLETE GUIDE techniques will be discussed. April 4, 12-1 p.m. Free. Broad St., San Luis Obispo. TO THE SUMMER SEASON’S VARIETY OF 805-543-8562. sloma.org. San Luis Obispo Museum of Art, CALL FOR ARTISTS: AWAKEN SLO COUNTY 1010 Broad St., San Luis Obispo. STUDENTS A year-long program celebrating art and EVENTS AND ENTERTAINMENT Summer! UNDER THE BIG TOP: CHARITABLE CHIC community expressed through the imaginative creations FASHION SHOW Event benefits the Operation School of our county’s students. Three student exhibitions will be Bell program, which provides new school clothing for displayed at SLOMA throughout the year. Through May 12 students in need throughout SLO County. April 6, 11:30 Free. 805-543-8562. sloma.org. San Luis Obispo Museum a.m. $85 (includes luncheon). alslocounty.org. Embassy of Art, 1010 Broad St., San Luis Obispo. Suites, 333 Madonna Rd., San Luis Obispo, 805-549-0800. CALL FOR ARTISTS: URBAN ART Art Central is 6-6-19 seeking artists to participate in Urban Art: From Gridlock to Graffiti, running from April 5 to June 3. The theme is open EXHIBITS to interpretation. All mediums accepted. April 3, 10 a.m.-4 PUBLICATION DATE p.m. 805-747-4200. Art Central, 1329 Monterey St., San SANTA YNEZ VALLEY Luis Obispo. ARTISTIC PATHS: PEGGY FLETCHER AND PATRICIA WATKINS Fletcher is a soft touch STAGE watercolorist with a delicate palette. Watkins is a bead and FOOD & jewelry designer. Meet and Greet takes place on March 16. Through March 31, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Free. 805-688-7517. LOMPOC/VANDENBERG GalleryLosOlivos.com. Gallery Los Olivos, 2920 Grand BLOOMSDAY Lompoc Civic Theater presents its Ave., Los Olivos. production of Steven Dietz’s classic love story about DRINK FOR THE JOY OF PAINTING Featuring art by Sheryl an older couple traveling back in time to discover their Knight and Linda Mutti. Meet the artists at a reception younger selves. April 5, 7:30 p.m., April 6, 7:30 p.m. on April 6, from 1 to 4 p.m. Mondays-Fridays, Sundays, and April 7, 2 p.m. Lompoc Civic Auditorium, 217 S L St., BOOK YOUR AD BY 10 a.m.-4 p.m. through April 30 Free to public. 805-688- Lompoc. 5-30-19 7517. Gallery Los Olivos, 2920 Grand Ave., Los Olivos, gallerylosolivos.com. SANTA MARIA VALLEY/LOS ALAMOS NATURE IMAGINED This exhibit celebrates nature CELEBRATE LIFE An uplifting Broadway style life- through art by Cheryl Medow, Ellen Jewett, and Hilary of-Christ rock musical, based on the Gospel of Luke. Brace. These artists used diverse materials and methods Suitable for all ages. March 30, 7 p.m. and March 31, to create their works. Mondays, Wednesdays-Sundays, 10 a.m. Free; donations welcome. Santa Maria First United 10 a.m.-5 p.m. $5. 805-686-8315. wildlingmuseum.org. Methodist Church, 311 S Broadway, Santa Maria, 925- TAKE A JOURNEY INTO THE FLAVORS Tasteful Wildling Museum of Art and Nature, 1511-B Mission Dr., 9573, santamariafumc.net. Solvang. ONE SLIGHT HITCH Written by Lewis Black. Directed by OF THE CENTRAL COAST IN THIS NATURE REGENERATED Photographers were John Shade. Through April 7 smct.org. Santa Maria Civic SPECIAL PUBLICATION marketing. encouraged to capture examples of nature’s ability to Theatre, 1660 N. McClelland St., Santa Maria. regenerate and thrive. This exhibit showcases winning entries in the Adult and Junior categories. ongoing Free. SOUTH COAST SLO COUNTY 805-686-8315. wildlingmuseum.org/photography- SUN CIRCULATION UNNECESSARY FARCE A hysterical comedy by Paul competition/. Wildling Museum of Art and Nature, 1511-B Slade Smith. Following every performance is the brand new Mission Dr., Solvang. vaudeville jungle adventure. Wednesdays-Sundays. through PAVLOV GALLERY: FEATURED ARTISTS April 28 $23-$30. 805-489-2499. americanmelodrama. 18,000 Showcasing new collections on a weekly basis. Featured com/. Great American Melodrama, 1863 Front St., Oceano. artists include Chris Pavlov, Iris Pavlov, Robert Hildebrand, Doug Picotte, and more. ongoing, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Free. Contact your 805-686-1080. pavlovgallery.com. Pavlov Art Gallery, 1608 805.347.1968 Copenhagen Dr., Ste C, Solvang. sales rep today! ARTS continued page 19 [email protected]

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SAN LUIS OBISPO DOUBT, A PARABLE SLO Rep presents John Patrick Shanley’s Pulitzer Prize-winning drama about nuance and moral certainty. Wednesdays-Saturdays, 7-9 p.m., Saturdays, Sundays, 2-4 p.m. and Saturdays, Sundays, 7-9 p.m. through April 14 $20-$36. 805-786-2440. slorep.org/shows/doubt-a-parable/. San Luis Obispo Repertory Theatre, 888 Morro St., San Luis Obispo. CULTURE & LIFESTYLE ALWAYS AMAZING. Never routine. 19 LECTURES & LEARNING

SANTA YNEZ VALLEY POST-FIRE AQUATIC AND ROAD RESTORATION FRIDAY FIELD SCHOOL Workshops and presentations using MAR examples from the Manzana Creek field sites and the recent California wildfires.April 1, 1-5:30 p.m., April 2, 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m., April 3, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. and 29 April 4, 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m. $100; discounts for students and interns. 805-473-8221. ccsefieldschool.eventbrite. 8 PM com/. Cachuma Lake Clubhouse, 1 Lakehouse Drive, Santa Ynez.

LOMPOC/VANDENBERG FRIDAY COMMUNITY FOOD CENTER The center is a food APR pantry offering nutritional classes. Wednesdays, 3-5 p.m. wfc 102: Free. 805-967-5741, Ext. 107. El Camino Community 5 Center, W. Laurel Avenue and N. I Street, Lompoc. rob thomas mixed martial arts SANTA MARIA VALLEY/LOS ALAMOS 6 PM BI-LINGO Informal conversation to practice Spanish language skills for anyone with basic Spanish-speaking skills. Fourth Thursday of every month, 6-7 p.m. Free. FRIDAY Santa Maria Public Library, 421 S. McClelland St., Santa Maria, 805-925-0994. APR SOUTH COAST SLO COUNTY 12 DOWNSIZING MADE EASY SEMINAR Come and hear practical tips on downsizing your home. Professional 8 PM experts will discuss the 5 easy steps. April 4, 10 a.m.- noon Free. 805-710-2415. nancypuderassociates.com/. Hilton Garden Inn, 601 James Way, Pismo Beach. FRIDAY POINT SLO LIGHTHOUSE TOURS Docents lead guests on a one-hour tour of the historic site, APR the buildings, and up to the Lighthouse tower. Please arrive 15 minutes early. All proceeds go directly toward Nelly the site’s restoration. Wednesdays, 12 & 1 p.m. and Septima Banda 19 Saturdays, 12, 1 & 2 p.m. $17-$22. 805-540-5771. pointsanluislighthouse.org. Point San Luis Lighthouse, 1 8 PM Lighthouse Rd., Avila Beach.

SAN LUIS OBISPO ETHNIC NOTIONS: FILM SCREENING AND DISCUSSION Discussion to follow led by Dr. Leola Dublin Macmillan. For ages 13 and up. March 29, 6:30- 8:30 p.m. Free. 415-264-8641. ethnicnotionsscreening. eventbrite.com. Unitarian Universalist Fellowship Hall, 2201 Lawton Ave., San Luis Obispo. FREE LIGHTGABLER SEMINAR: Q&A WITH EMPLOYMENT ATTORNEYS Employment law attorneys Jonathan Fraser Light and Susan S. Waag will answer questions. March 28, 7:30-9 a.m. Free. 805-248- 7089. lightgablerlaw.com. Embassy Suites, 333 Madonna Rd., San Luis Obispo. GHOSTWALK Explore the haunted places and people of San Luis while sharing your own experiences. March 30, 2-4 p.m. $20. 805-210-8687. secretslo.com/tours/. Sauer-Adams Adobe, 964 Chorro St., San Luis Obispo. 3400 E Highway 246, Santa Ynez · 800-248-6274 · ChumashCasino.com GOING SOLAR WORKSHOP Homeowners can learn about the basics of rooftop solar energy in this free Must be 21 years of age or older to attend. Chumash Casino Resort reserves the right to change or cancel promotions and events. seminar from SunWork. March 30, 12:30-1:45 p.m. Free. 805-229-1250. sunwork.org/events.html. French Hospital Copeland Health Education Pavilion, 3rd Floor, 1911 Johnson Ave, San Luis Obispo. 19514-7_CHU_EntAd_SMS_7-5x9-5.indd 8 2/15/19 1:49 PM TINY HOUSES IN SLO COMMUNITY WORKSHOP Features networking, a Q&A, and overview of new ordinance by Kyle Bell, SLO city planner. Hosted JOB #: 19514-7_CHU_EntAd_SMS_7-5x9-5CENTRAL COAST · Client: Chumash CRAFT · Agency: RIESTERBEER FESTIVAL by nonprofit SmartShare Housing Solutions. April 4, presented by AtAscAdero News & PASO ROBLES PRESS 6-8 p.m. Free. 805-215-5474. homeshareslo.org/smart- Premium PlanTrim: 7.5" w x 9.5" h · Bleed: N/A · Color: 4C · Pub: Santa Maria Sun share/. SLO Guild Hall, 2880 Broad St., San Luis Obispo. CopayDue Date: 03/21/19 · Insertionat the Date: Sunken 03/28/19 · Contact: Gardens Bill Robbins · [email protected] VIAL OF LIFE AND HICAP INFORMATIONAL $0 EVENT A representative from the Health Insurance in Atascadero Counseling and Advocacy Program (HICAP) will share • Are you turning 65? useful information for meeting senior needs regarding • Are you currently on Medicare/Medi-Cal? Medicare and more. April 3, 10:30 a.m.-noon Free. 805 544 0760. cbdslo.org. Congregation Beth David, 10180 FREE CONSULTATION! Los Osos Valley Road, San Luis Obispo. Saturday, March 30th • 12-4p VIEW AND PRACTICE OF BUDDHISM’S THREE YANAS WITH BART MENDEL Appropriate for ANNE CRAVELLO learners of all levels. An introduction to the Theravada, OVER 40 CRAFT BREWERIES Mahayana, and Vajrayana traditions. March 30, 9 a.m.-5 (805) 268-4455 p.m. and March 31, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. $50; donation for CIDERIES AND WINERIES newcomers and those needing assistance. 805-438- LIVE ENTERTAINMENT • FOOD TRUCKS • LAWN GAMES 3949. bodhipath.org/slo/. BodhiPath SLO, 3484 Gregory Ct., San Luis Obispo. Bus Transporation from San Luis Obispo and Paso Robles 801 S. Broadway, Suite 15 www.centralcoastcraftbeerfest.com (inside the Historic Santa Maria Inn) CULTURE & LIFESTYLE continued page 20 Lic #0L48767

www.santamariasun.com • March 28 - April 4, 2019 • Sun • 19 PHOTO COURTESY OF EXPLORE LOMPOC CULTURE & LIFESTYLE from page 19 locations in SLO County: Arroyo Grande, Oceano, San counselors will be present Luis Obispo, Morro Bay, Cambria, Atascadero, and Paso to provide information about Robles. No dues/fees. Mondays-Sundays, 6-7 p.m. Free. grief. Mondays, 12:15-1:15 CLUBS & MEETINGS oacentralcoast.org. San Luis Obispo, Citywide, SLO. p.m. Free. 805-544-2266. RAINBOW CONNECTION GROUP This group serves hospiceslo.org/support- SANTA MARIA VALLEY/LOS ALAMOS gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender youth (ages 18 groups. Hospice SLO County, through 26). Meets every Thursday (except the the third of 1304 Pacific St., San Luis CENTRAL COAST BEACH BOARDWALKERS Obispo. CLUB MEETING The monthly meeting of the Central the month). Thursdays, 6-8 p.m. 805-541-4252. galacc.org. Coast Beach Boardwalkers Walking/Volksmarching Club. GALA Center Gallery, 1060 Palm St., San Luis Obispo. NAR-ANON: LET IT Come learn about this non-competitive walking opportunity SLO COACHES: MORNING COFFEE A meetup for BEGIN WITH ME Nar- throughout the world. March 28, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Free. 805- Central Coast coaches to network and share practices, Anon is a support group for 714-1552. beachboardwalkers.org. Giavanni’s Pizza, 1108 challenges, and continuing education options. April 3, those who are affected by E Clark Ave, Orcutt. 10-11:30 a.m. Free. 323-363-1804. Coastal Peaks Coffee, someone else’s addiction. 3566 S. Higuera St. #100, San Luis Obispo. Tuesdays 805-458-7655. HI-WAY DRIVE-IN SWAP MEET Come to the Hi-Way naranoncentralca.org/ Drive-In for the Sunday Swap Meet. Sellers: $20; Produce meetings/meeting-list/. San sellers: $25; Buyers: $2 car load. Sundays, 4:30 a.m.-12:30 Luis Obispo, Citywide, SLO. p.m. 805-934-1582. Hi-Way Drive-In, 3170 Santa SUPPORT GROUPS Maria Way, Santa Maria. YOUNG ADULT GRIEF 20 SANTA MARIA VALLEY/LOS GROUP A drop-in support PHOTOGRAPHIC COPYRIGHTS AND group for young adults who STREET PHOTOGRAPHY: CAMERA ALAMOS are grieving the loss of a CLUB MEETING Attorney John Zelezny TRAUMA INFORMED PARENTING loved one. Wednesdays, 3-4 will speak on photographic copyrights, and GROUP A foster parent class presented by p.m. Free. 805-544-2266. members of the public and the Santa Maria Calm. Tuesdays 805-965-2376. calm4kids. hospiceslo.org/support- Camera Club will show street photography org. Church For Life, 3130 Skyway Dr., groups/young-adult-grief- images during this Santa Maria Camera MARCH 28 - APRIL 4 Suite 501, Santa Maria. group. Hospice SLO County, Club meeting. April 3, 7-9:30 p.m. Free. 1304 Pacific St., San Luis 805-801-2879. santamariacameraclub.org. 2019 SOUTH COAST SLO COUNTY Obispo. Merrill Gardens, 1220 N Suey Rd, Santa Maria. RECREATION AND PARKS DEPARTMENT: GENERAL GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP MAH JONGG Wednesdays, 11:30 a.m.-4 p.m. 805-922- (SOUTH COUNTY) Hospice SLO County is offering CREATE & 2993. Elwin Mussell Senior Center, 510 Park Ave., Santa this support group for those grieving the death of a loved CAMPOUT Maria. one. Held in the Church Care Center. Drop-ins welcome. LEARN Tuesdays, 10-11:30 a.m. Free. 805-544-2266. hospiceslo. The La Purisima Mission in Lompoc hosts its Mountain Men SANTA MARIA CAMERA CLUB PROGRAM AND org. New Life Pismo, 990 James Way, Pismo Beach. SANTA MARIA Encampment on March 30, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Members BUSINESS MEETING An open, friendly group of people SPOUSE AND PARTNER LOSS SUPPORT GROUP of the American Mountain Men will share mountain men who love taking pictures. Learn from guest speakers, go on VALLEY/LOS ALAMOS history and skills, including cooking, blacksmithing, leather field trips, and share pictures you’ve taken. First Wednesday (SOUTH COUNTY) A Hospice SLO support group for of every month, 7-9:30 p.m. through Nov. 7 805-801-2879. those grieving the loss of a partner or spouse. Held in CARD MAKING Tuesdays, working, rope making, and more. More info: (805) 733-3713 or santamariacameraclub.org. Merrill Gardens, 1220 N Suey Room 16. Drop-ins welcome. Thursdays, 5-6:30 p.m. Free. 9 a.m. oasisorcutt.org. Oasis lapurisimamission.org. Rd, Santa Maria. 805-544-2266. hospiceslo.org. New Life Pismo, 990 Senior Center, 420 Soares James Way, Pismo Beach. Ave., Orcutt, 805-937-9750. SANTA MARIA TOASTMASTERS WEEKLY KNITTING AND they occurred and share your own experiences. March 29, MEETING Toastmasters International is a worldwide SAN LUIS OBISPO nonprofit educational organization that empowers CROCHETING Wednesdays, 9:30 a.m. oasisorcutt.org. 6-8 p.m. $20. 805-210-8687. secretslo.com/tours/. Sauer- individuals to become more effective communicators and #METOO: DROP-IN SUPPORT GROUP FOR Oasis Senior Center, 420 Soares Ave., Orcutt, 805-937- Adams Adobe, 964 Chorro St., San Luis Obispo. 9750. leaders. Tuesdays, 6:30-8 p.m. 805-264-6722. santamaria. WOMEN These monthly support groups are for adult LAWLESS SAN LUIS WALKING TOUR Jaywalk toastmastersclubs.org/. Toyota of Santa Maria, 700 E women who have experienced sexual harassment or sexual LEGO CLUB Meet with other Lego fans and build through the outrageous history of what was once Beteravia Rd., Santa Maria. abuse. The focus of the group is to create a safe place for together. March 28, 4-5 p.m. Free. 805-925-0994. Santa California’s capital of crime: three murders per block per participants to share, be connected with local resources, Maria Public Library, 421 S. McClelland St., Santa Maria. year and six hangings one street over. March 29, 2-4 p.m. TRI CITY SOUND CHORUS OF SWEET ADELINES and get support in the healing process. First Tuesday, INTERNATIONAL Welcomes all women who are $20. 805-210-8687. secretslo.com/tours/. Sauer-Adams Friday of every month, 12-1 p.m. RISE, 51 Zaca Ln., Ste. SOUTH COAST SLO COUNTY Adobe, 964 Chorro St., San Luis Obispo. interested in learning about barbershop-style music singing 100, San Luis Obispo, 805-226-5400. and performing. Thursdays, 6:45-9:30 p.m. 805-736-7572. SEWING CAFE CLASSES AND WORKSHOPS LOS OSOS OAKS RESERVE Enjoy a shaded stroll Lutheran Church of Our Savior, 4725 S. Bradley Road, CHILD LOSS SUPPORT GROUP Hospice SLO County Sewing Cafe offers various classes and workshop. Call for viewing ancient forest, native plants, and evidence of is offering this support group for those grieving the loss Orcutt. full schedule. ongoing Sewing Cafe, 541 Five Cities Dr., Chumash habitation. March 31, 10-11:30 a.m. Free. 805- of a child. Drop-ins welcome. Thursdays, 6-7:30 p.m. Free. Pismo Beach, 805-295-6585. 772-2694. Los Osos/ Baywood Park, 2nd St., Los Osos. TRIVIA NIGHT Wednesdays, 7 p.m. Free. naughtyoak. 805-544-2266. hospiceslo.org/support-groups. Hospice com. Naughty Oak Brewing Co., 165 S Broadway St Ste SLO County, 1304 Pacific St., San Luis Obispo. MODERN MASTERS OF ARCHITECTURE 102, Orcutt, 805-287-9663. MIND & BODY WALKING TOUR Learn how to read SLO’s most FAMILY CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP A support innovative architecture, the ideas behind it, and more. group for those who are caring for a loved one, no matter SOUTH COAST SLO COUNTY March 31, 2-4 p.m. $20. 805-210-8687. secretslo.com/ SANTA MARIA VALLEY/LOS ALAMOS tours/. Sauer-Adams Adobe, 964 Chorro St., San Luis PHOTO COURTESY OF SALMON ENHANCEMENT CANDLELIGHT RESTORATIVE YOGA Release Obispo. and open your body with breath, props, and meditation. VICTORIAN HOUSES, WILD WEST LIVES Mondays, 7-8 p.m. yogaformankind.com. Yoga for Mankind, WALKING TOUR Find out how the Victorians brought gas 130 N Broadway, Suite B, Orcutt. lighting, flush toilets, and a dozen styles of architecture to DANCES OF UNIVERSAL PEACE Simple, meditative, a mud town. March 30, 10 a.m.-noon $20. 805-210-8687. and joyous circle dances using music, mantras and secretslo.com/tours/. Sauer-Adams Adobe, 964 Chorro St., movements from a variety of cultures and spiritual San Luis Obispo. traditions. First Sunday of every month, 2-4 p.m. $8 - $10 donation. 805-717-1933. Unity Chapel of Light Church, 1165 Stubblefield Rd., Orcutt, unitysantamaria.net/. SPORTS GENTLE YOGA Tuesdays, Thursdays, 8:30 a.m. SOUTH COAST SLO COUNTY oasisorcutt.org. Oasis Senior Center, 420 Soares Ave., Orcutt, 805-937-9750. CAL POLY BEACH VOLLEYBALL VS. CSU HUMAN BEING SUPPORT AND INSPIRATION BAKERSFIELD Watch the Mustangs take on CSU ONLINE GROUP An online group to listen and get Bakersfield during this Big West Challenge.March 29, support from others from the comfort of your own home. 11 a.m. Free. Pismo Beach Volleyball Courts, End of Tuesdays, 6:30-8 p.m. $40 monthly subscription. 805- Wadsworth Ave, Pismo Beach, 8057567297. 598-1509. divining.weebly.com. Divine Inspiration, 947 E CAL POLY BEACH VOLLEYBALL VS. CSUN Watch Orange St, Santa Maria. the Mustangs take on CSUN during this Big West Challenge. MEDITATION GROUP Features a 20 minute meditation March 29, 4 p.m. Free. Pismo Beach Volleyball Courts, followed by a brief discussion. Meetings take place in End of Wadsworth Ave, Pismo Beach, 8057567297. the sanctuary. All are welcome. Thursdays, 11 a.m.-noon CAL POLY BEACH VOLLEYBALL VS. HAWAI’I Free. 805-937-3025. Unity Chapel of Light Church, 1165 Watch the Mustangs take on Hawai’i during this Big West Stubblefield Rd., Orcutt, unitysantamaria.net/. Challenge. March 31, 3 p.m. Free. Pismo Beach Volleyball REFLEXOLOGY AT OASIS Tuesdays, 9 a.m. Courts, End of Wadsworth Ave, Pismo Beach, 8057567297. oasisorcutt.org. Oasis Senior Center, 420 Soares Ave., CAL POLY BEACH VOLLEYBALL VS. LBSU Watch Orcutt, 805-937-9750. the Mustangs take on Long Beach State during this Big TAI CHI AT OASIS Tuesdays, Thursdays, 9:45 a.m. West Challenge. March 30, noon Free. Pismo Beach oasisorcutt.org. Oasis Senior Center, 420 Soares Ave., Volleyball Courts, End of Wadsworth Ave, Pismo Beach, RESTORATION AND RENEWAL Orcutt, 805-937-9750. 8057567297. The Cachuma Lake Clubhouse hosts its Post-fire Aquatic and Road Restoration Field WISDOM READINGS AnnKathleen is available every CAL POLY BEACH VOLLEYBALL VS. SAC STATE School on April 1 through 4. The four-day series includes presentations and workshops day by appointment for Wisdom Readings with Tarot and Watch the Mustangs take on Sac State during this Big West focusing on the Manzana Creek in Los Olivos and options on how to improve its roads and Oracle cards. Gift certificates available. ongoing $95-$160. Challenge. March 29, 2 p.m. Free. Pismo Beach Volleyball Courts, End of Wadsworth Ave, Pismo Beach, 8057567297. trails. More info: (805) 473-8221 or ccsefieldschool.eventbrite.com. 805-598-1509. divining.weebly.com. Divine Inspiration, 947 E Orange St, Santa Maria. CAL POLY BEACH VOLLEYBALL VS. UC DAVIS Watch the Mustangs take on UC Davis during this Big West Challenge. March 31, 10 a.m. Free. Pismo Beach Volleyball HOMESHARESLO COFFEE CHAT Learn about the diagnosis. Drop-ins welcome. Every other Friday, 2:30-4 OUTDOORS Courts, End of Wadsworth Ave, Pismo Beach, 8057567297. homesharing, share your housing stories, and network with p.m. Free. 805-544-2266. hospiceslo.org. Hospice SLO others. First Wednesday of every month, 10:30-11:30 a.m. County, 1304 Pacific St., San Luis Obispo. SANTA MARIA VALLEY/LOS ALAMOS SAN LUIS OBISPO Free. 805-215-5474. homeshareslo.org. Coffee Bean, 354 Five Cities Dr., Pismo Beach. HEALING DEPRESSION SUPPORT GROUP A safe ORCUTT VOLKSMARCH/GROUP WALK Come stroll CAL POLY BASEBALL VS. CAL STATE place for anyone dealing with depression who would like Old Town Orcutt with the Central Coast Beach Boardwalkers FULLERTON April 5, 6 p.m. gopoly.com/. April 6, 8 p.m. NIPOMO SENIOR CENTER The center is open five to receive support from others. Mondays, 6-7 p.m. Free. Walking Club. Dogs are welcome. March 30, 8-11 a.m. $3. gopoly.com/. For Youth Day, all kids ages 13 and under get days a week; closed on weekends and holidays. Mondays- 805-528-3194. Hope House Wellness Center, 1306 Nipomo 805-714-1552. beachboardwalkers.org/traditional-events. free admission and can run the bases and get autographs Fridays, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. 805-929-1615. Nipomo Senior Street, San Luis Obispo. Historic Old Town Orcutt, S. Broadway and Union Ave., Orcutt. from the Mustangs after the game. April 7, 1 p.m. gopoly. Center, 200 E. Dana St., Nipomo. LIVING WITH GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP Grief is a com/. Baggett Stadium, 1 Grand Ave., San Luis Obispo, SAN LUIS OBISPO SAN LUIS OBISPO natural response to the death of a loved one. This group helps those who have lost a loved one or have a loved GHOSTWALK Hear accounts of hauntings at the places OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS Meets at various one who is dealing with a life-altering illness. Trained grief CULTURE & LIFESTYLE continued page 21

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SANTA MARIA VALLEY/LOS ALAMOS SPIRITUAL BILINGUAL STORY TIME Features stories, songs, and rhymes in both Spanish and English. Wednesdays, 5:30-6 SANTA MARIA VALLEY/LOS ALAMOS WALK THE LINE p.m. through April 24 Free. 805-925-0994. Santa Maria The Central Coast Beach Boardwalkers hosts the Orcutt Volksmarch/Group Walk on March Public Library, 421 S. McClelland St., Santa Maria. FREE WOMEN’S EXERCISE CLASS Open to all women regardless of denomination. Class includes 30, in Old Town Orcutt. Guests can choose between a 5K and a 10K walk option and can BOUNCING BABY STORY TIME Learn, connect, stretching, aerobics, and floor exercises while listening to register between 8 and 11 a.m. at Old Town Market. Dogs are welcome. More info: (805) 714- and grow with other babies up to 12 months and their uplifting, spiritual music. Free childcare offered on site. 1552 or beachboardwalkers.org. caregivers. 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HOUSE OF GOD CHURCH SERVICES Join Pastor children under 4. Sundays, 10:30 a.m. and Wednesdays, Joseph and Amanda Anderson every Sunday for prayer, FAMILY AFTERNOON STORY TIME Features stories, 6:30 p.m. Free. 805-922-2043. hopesm.com. Hope healing, and more. Sundays, 9:30-11 a.m. 805-888-7714. VOLUNTEERS movies, and a craft. Tuesdays, 4-5 p.m. through April 23 Community Church, 3010 Skyway Dr. Suite F, Santa Maria. House of God Church, 946 Rockaway Ave., Grover Beach. Free. 805-925-0994. Santa Maria Public Library, 421 S. INTUITIVE GUIDANCE Sessions may include but are McClelland St., Santa Maria. INTUITIVE DEVELOPMENT 1st and 2nd Tuesdays of the SANTA MARIA VALLEY/LOS ALAMOS not limited to mediumship, psychic awareness, light journey month. With Julie Jensen. Come explore your innate gifts that HOMEWORK HELP For grades K through 6. Mondays- work, and aura cleansings. Thursdays, 12-2 p.m. $20 for 15 are receiving and giving intuitive information. First Tuesday of TEEN VOLUNTEER ORIENTATION Teens will learn about Thursdays, 4-7 p.m. through June 6 Free. 805-925-0994. minutes. 937-271-5646. CovenTree: Books and Gifts, 722 E every month, 6:30-8 p.m. $25. 805-489-2423. Halcyon Store volunteering at the Library. Must attend an orientation to cityofsantamaria.org. Santa Maria Public Library, 421 S. Main St., Santa Maria. Post Office, 936 S. Halcyon Rd., Arroyo Grande. volunteer. April 1, 5-6 p.m. Free. 805-925-0994. Santa Maria McClelland St., Santa Maria. Public Library, 421 S. McClelland St., Santa Maria. SOUTH COAST SLO COUNTY INTUITIVE CIRCLE CLASSES Explore your gift of KTS ALL STAR GYMNASTICS: NINJA WARRIOR receiving and giving intuitive information during these SAN LUIS OBISPO CLASSES Bring out your inner warrior with kids parkour CONNECTING WITH YOUR INNER DIVINE First classes hosted by Julie Jensen. Every other Tuesday, 6:30- classes in a safe setting. For ages 5 and up. Wednesdays, Wednesday of every month, 6:30-8 p.m. $15. 805-674- 8 p.m. $25. 805-489-2432. Halcyon Store Post Office, 936 AGING WELL: SENIOR PEER COUNSELING Fridays, 5:30 & 6:30 p.m. 805-349-7575. Santa Maria Town 4277. Halcyon Store Post Office, 936 S. Halcyon Rd., S. Halcyon Rd., Arroyo Grande. Center, 142 Town Center East, Santa Maria. Arroyo Grande. RICHARD INMAN LIVE Former music director and CULTURE & LIFESTYLE continued page 22

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FELINE NETWORK OF THE CENTRAL COAST Shed and Barrel Room available to GEEKS WHO DRINK PUB QUIZ 8 Seeking volunteers to provide foster homes for foster members. ongoing, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. rounds of audio, visual, and live hosted kittens or cats with special needs. The Feline Network 805-686-2603. roblarwinery.com. Roblar trivia with prizes. Thursdays, 6:30-8:30 pays for food, litter, and any medications needed. Winery, 3010 Roblar Ave., Santa Ynez. p.m. Free. 805-868-7133. 7SistersBrewing. Volunteers also needed to help with humanely trapping and SANTA BARBARA COUNTY MARCH 28 - APRIL 4 com. 7Sisters Brewing Company, 181 Tank transporting feral cats for spay/neuter. ongoing 805-549- VINTNERS FUTURES TASTING A multi- 2019 Farm Rd. Suite 110, San Luis Obispo. 9228. felinenetwork.org. 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ARROYO GRANDE FARMERS MARKET Includes Mondays, Thursdays-Sundays, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. 805-736- WOODSTOCK’S SLO PINT NIGHT With the first produce, artists and musicians. Saturdays, 12-2:25 p.m. FARMERS MARKET Farmers Market in SLO is the 9032. flyinggoatcellars.com. Flying Goat Cellars, 1520 pint as low as $5, Woodstock’s gives half-off refills in the Arroyo Grande Farmers Market, Olohan Alley, Arroyo largest Farmers Market in California. Thursdays, 6:10-9 Chestnut Court, Lompoc. same glass. Wednesdays, 8-11 p.m. Free. 805-541-4420. Grande. p.m. Downtown SLO, Higuera St., San Luis Obispo. woodstocksslo.com. Woodstock’s Pizza, 1000 Higuera St, NIPOMO FARMERS MARKET Includes a large variety SLO FARMERS MARKET Hosts over 60 vendors. SAN LUIS OBISPO San Luis Obispo. of locally grown produce. Open year round Sundays, 11:30 Saturdays, 8-10:45 a.m. World Market Parking Lot, 2650 THE BLACK GLASS CHALLENGE AT CROMA WOODSTOCK’S SLO TRIVIA NIGHT For trivia a.m.-2:30 p.m. nipomofarmersmarket.com/. 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22 • Sun • March 28 - April 4, 2019 • www.santamariasun.com DJ/DANCE 24 | KARAOKE/OPEN MIC 24 LOCAL NOTES PHOTO COURTESY OF CHUMASH CASINO RESORT Live Music SANTA YNEZ VALLEY BLOWN OVER LIVE A Sublime influenced reggae Strike a match band. April 7, 1 p.m. Maverick Saloon, 3687 Sagunto St., Santa Ynez, 805-686-4785, mavericksaloon.org. Rob Thomas of Matchbox Twenty BRYAN TITUS LIVE March 28, 7-10 p.m. Maverick 23 Saloon, 3687 Sagunto St., Santa Ynez, 805-686-4785, goes solo in Santa Ynez mavericksaloon.org. BY CALEB WISEBLOOD HIGH VOLTAGE LIVE An AC/DC tribute band. April 5, 8 p.m. Maverick Saloon, 3687 Sagunto St., Santa eah I’m sending you a Merry New York Christmas/ And a prayer Ynez, 805-686-4785, mavericksaloon.org. “ for peace on earth within our time/ And the sidewalk angels echo JOHN LYLE LIVE Food and drinks available for Yhallelujah/ We understand them/ Now more than ever.” purchase. No outside food or drinks allowed. March It’s only fitting that singer/songwriter Rob Thomas would name his 30, 1-4 p.m. Cold Spring Tavern, 5995 Stagecoach nonprofit the Sidewalk Angels Foundation, after a lyric from his holiday Rd., Santa Barbara, 805-967-0066, coldspringtavern. anthem “A New York City Christmas.” Winter has come and gone as we’re com/entertainment.html. about one week into spring, and it’s a bit too early for Christmas in July, JR. COMBO BIG BAND LIVE Food and drinks but the giving season isn’t over for Thomas, whose concert at the Chumash available for purchase. No outside food or drinks Casino Resort on Friday, March 29, at 8 p.m. benefits Sidewalk Angels. allowed. March 31, 4:30-7:30 p.m. Cold Spring Tavern, 5995 Stagecoach Rd., Santa Barbara, 805- The New York-based foundation, co-founded by Thomas and his wife 967-0066, coldspringtavern.com/entertainment.html. in 2003, is the primary supporter of several no-kill animal shelters and LIVINGSTON LIVE Food and drinks available for animal rescues across the country. Sidewalk Angels also supports additional purchase. No outside food or drinks allowed. April 5, causes, including childhood health and wellness providers, efforts to fight 6-9 p.m. Cold Spring Tavern, 5995 Stagecoach Rd., homelessness, and other types of localized grassroots organizations. Santa Barbara, 805-967-0066, coldspringtavern.com/ But let’s back up a little bit, who exactly is this Rob Thomas guy? entertainment.html. I wouldn’t call you crazy if you didn’t know he’s the lead vocalist of MOONRIDGE LIVE March 30, 8 p.m. Maverick Matchbox Twenty—just a little unwell. Get it? You will in a sentence or Saloon, 3687 Sagunto St., Santa Ynez, 805-686-4785, two, or three, maybe. I’m personally not a huge Matchbox Twenty fan, mavericksaloon.org. but you know, I’ve “dabbled.” I just haven’t listened to enough from them, THE NOMBRES LIVE A rock country group. Food so they’re basically anonymous in my mind, confined to the hodgepodge and drinks available for purchase. No outside food or of other early 2000s “post-grunge” bands—Foo Fighters, Nickleback, IT’S THREE O’CLOCK SOMEWHERE: Matchbox Twenty frontman Rob Thomas takes the stage at drinks allowed. April 6, 6-9 p.m. Cold Spring Tavern, the Chumash Casino Resort on Friday, March 29. 5995 Stagecoach Rd., Santa Barbara, 805-967-0066, Creed—that all sound more or less the same to me and my naive palate. coldspringtavern.com/entertainment.html. There really needs to be a Pepsi challenge on the subject. But stay awhile and maybe then you’ll see/ A different side of me.” ODDLY STRAIGHT LIVE Food and drinks available On the other hand, I’ve heard “Unwell,” from Matchbox Twenty’s for purchase. No outside food or drinks allowed. third album More Than You Think You Are, enough times on the radio I’m not as confident in reciting the lyrics to the band’s other biggie March 29, 6-9 p.m. Cold Spring Tavern, 5995 throughout my adolescence to confidently compete on The Singing Bee, Don’t “3AM,” from their debut album Yourself or Someone Like You, however— Stagecoach Rd., Santa Barbara, 805-967-0066, Forget The Lyrics!, or any other karaoke-style game show you wanna throw my although I’m sure I’ve heard it almost as many times as the former. “And coldspringtavern.com/entertainment.html. way. “But I’m not crazy, I’m just a little unwell/ I know right now you can’t tell/ she says baby/ It’s 3 a.m. I must be lonely.” Yep, that’s all I’d be able to do. ROB THOMAS LIVE Matchbox Twenty frontman. Although the Chumash Casino concert starts at 8 p.m., it’s gotta be 3 Concert benefits Sidewalk Angels Foundation.March PHOTO COURTESY OF THE RUBEN LEE DALTON BAND a.m. somewhere, right? The resort is located at 3400 E. Highway 246, Santa 29, 8 p.m. $99-$149. Chumash Casino Resort, Ynez. Admission ranges from $99 to $159. Call (800) 248-6274 or visit 3400 E. Highway 246, Santa Ynez, 800-248-6274, chumashcasino.com/entertainment. chumashcasino.com for tickets and more information. THE ROBERT THOMAS BAND LIVE Food and drinks available for purchase. No outside food or drinks allowed. April 6, 1-4 p.m. Cold Spring Tavern, Rock ’n’ roots 5995 Stagecoach Rd., Santa Barbara, 805-967-0066, The Ruben Lee Dalton Band, a Buellton-based Southwest rock group, coldspringtavern.com/entertainment.html. is bringing their blend of rock and roots to Vino et Amicis Wine Bar in THE SHORELINES AND REEF CITY Food and Orcutt on Friday, March 29, from 7 to 9 p.m. Special guest soloist Lois drinks available for purchase. No outside food or Mahalia is joining the band for this performance. The songs found in the drinks allowed. March 30, 5-8 p.m. Cold Spring band’s latest album, A Night Like This, tell tales of love, desire, regret, and Tavern, 5995 Stagecoach Rd., Santa Barbara, 805- 967-0066, coldspringtavern.com/entertainment.html. reflection through poetic lyrics and eclectic instrumentation. The weekend lineup at Vino et Amicis continues with classic rock artist Keith Cox on SOUL BISCUIT LIVE Soul and funk band. Food and drinks available for purchase. No outside food or Saturday, March 30, from 6 to 9 p.m. The wine bar is located at 165 S. drinks allowed. April 7, 4:30-7:30 p.m. Cold Spring Broadway, suite 101, Orcutt. Call (805) 631-0496 or visit vinoetamicis.com Tavern, 5995 Stagecoach Rd., Santa Barbara, 805- to find out more. 967-0066, coldspringtavern.com/entertainment.html. Cox will also be performing his usual mix of covers and originals at SOUNDHOUSE LIVE March 29, 8 p.m. Maverick Hangar 7 in Lompoc on Friday, March 29, from 8 to 10:30 p.m. Indie folk Saloon, 3687 Sagunto St., Santa Ynez, 805-686-4785, RUBEN’S ROUNDUP: The Ruben Lee Dalton Band performs at Vino et Amicis Wine Bar in Orcutt on Friday, March 29. MUSIC LISTINGS continued page 24 LOCAL NOTES continued page 24

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PHOTO COURTESY OF KEVIN GRAYBILL PHOTO COURTESY OF MOXIE CAFE LOCAL NOTES from page 23 artist Kevin Graybill performs the following week at the Hangar on Friday, April 5, from 8 to 10:30 p.m. Graybill’s influences include Jack Johnson, Sam Beam, and Cyndi Lauper. Hangar 7 is located at 107 W. Ocean Ave., Lompoc. Call (805) 430-8328 or visit the venue’s Facebook page 24 for more info. More music The Infamous Troubadours, a classic rock cover group, perform on Friday, March 29, from 6 to 9 p.m. at Naughty Oak Brewing Company in Orcutt. Admission is free, but food from Lido’s will be available for purchase. Just a little north, Moxie Cafe in Santa Maria presents pianist Tom Mutchler on Thursday, March 28, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. The cafe also hosts EVERY SILVER LINING: Indie/folk artist Kevin Graybill performs at Hangar 7 in Lompoc on . Alternative rock group perform on at Moxie Cafe in Santa Maria. alternative rock group Carter on Saturday, Friday, April 5 MOXIE MUSIC: Carter Saturday, March 30 March 30, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Saturday, March 29. Both shows start at 8 p.m. 6 to 9 p.m. Soloist John Lyle takes the baton on performance from 1:15 to 4 p.m. ❍ The Bryan Titus Trio bring country, rock, and folk to the stage at the Maverick Saloon in Meanwhile, the saloon’s neighbor Cold Saturday, March 30, from 1 to 4 p.m., followed Santa Ynez on Thursday, March 28, at 7 p.m. Spring Tavern offers its usual weekend relay of by The Shorelines and Reef City from 5 to 8 Calendar Editor Caleb Wiseblood wrote this The saloon also hosts cover groups Soundhouse complimentary live music, starting in the form p.m. Blues duo Tom Ball and Kenny Sultan week’s Local Notes. Contact him at cwiseblood@ on Friday, March 29, and Moonridge on of Oddly Straight on Friday, March 29, from finish the race with their Sunday, March 31 newtimesslo.com.

MUSIC LISTINGS from page 23 TOM MUTCHLER LIVE March 28, 5:30 p.m. Moxie Performing Arts, 487 Fair Oaks Ave., Arroyo Grande. today’s and yesterday’s hits. No cover charge. Bring your Cafe, 1317 W. McCoy Ln., Santa Maria, 805-361-2900, dancing shoes. Thursdays, 9 p.m.-2:30 a.m. Free. 805- mavericksaloon.org. moxiecafe.com. SAN LUIS OBISPO 478-3980. DJ’s Saloon, 724 E Ocean Ave., Lompoc. THE TEX PISTOLS LIVE April 6, 8 p.m. Maverick THE WAVEBREAKERS BAND LIVE Covering the BONNEVILLE PHANTOMS Enjoy live music from this Saloon, 3687 Sagunto St., Santa Ynez, 805-686-4785, SANTA MARIA VALLEY/LOS ALAMOS popular music of the 1950s to the 1980s. April 5, 5:30- rockabilly group. April 6, 6-9 p.m. Free. 805-868-7133. mavericksaloon.org. 7:30 p.m. Free. 805-361-2900. moxiecafe.com/. Moxie 7Sisters Brewing Company, 181 Tank Farm Rd. Suite 110, 805 NIGHTS For ages 21-and-over only. Come enjoy WIL RIDGE LIVE Presented by Tito’s Bloody Bar and Fig Cafe, 1317 W. McCoy Ln., Santa Maria. San Luis Obispo, 7SistersBrewing.com. dancing to your favorite music videos. Fridays, Saturdays, Mountain Brew. , noon Maverick Saloon, 3687 March 31 GROVER ANDERSON LIVE Influences include 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Free. 805-219-0977. Anthony’s, 859 Sagunto St., Santa Ynez, 805-686-4785, mavericksaloon.org. SOUTH COAST SLO COUNTY Garth Brooks and Josh Ritter. March 30, 6-8 p.m. Free. Guadalupe St, Guadalupe. 805-868-7133. 7SistersBrewing.com. 7Sisters Brewing HULA DANCING Thursdays, 6:30 p.m. 805-598-6772. LOMPOC/VANDENBERG BACK BAY BETTY LIVE Enjoy dinner, dancing, and live music. Part of Club Blacklake. March 30, 5-8 p.m. Free. Company, 181 Tank Farm Rd. Suite 110, San Luis Obispo. Oasis Senior Center, 420 Soares Ave., Orcutt. KEITH COX LIVE Classic rock artist who performs both 805-343-1214. blacklake.com. Blacklake Golf Course, HIRIE LIVE For ages 18 and over only. April 5, 7 p.m. LINE DANCING Mondays, 6:30-9 p.m. $5. 805-310- originals and covers. March 29, 8 p.m. Hangar 7, 107 W. 1490 Golf Course Ln, Nipomo. SLO Brew Rock, 855 Aerovista Pl., San Luis Obispo, 209- 1827. Oasis Senior Center, 420 Soares Ave., Orcutt. Ocean Ave., Lompoc, 805-430-8328. 417-7748. HOT SWINGIN’ JAZZ Corey’s Rolling Figs Jazz NIGHTLIFE AT RANCHO BOWL Enjoy DJ’s 6 nights a KEVIN GRAYBILL LIVE Indie folk artist. Influences Orchestra from Los Angeles and the Cabrillo High School JILL KNIGHT LIVE A blend of Americana, blues, and week in the Rancho Bar and Lounge. For ages 21-and- include Jack Johnson, Sam Beam, and Cindy Lauper. Jazz Band will be playing. March 31, 1-4:30 p.m. $5-$10. R&B. March 29, 6-9 p.m. Free. 805-868-7133. 7Sisters over. Tuesdays-Sundays, 9 p.m. Free. 805-925-2405. April 5, 8 p.m. Hangar 7, 107 W. Ocean Ave., Lompoc, 805-937-8402. pismojazz.com. Pismo Veterans Memorial Brewing Company, 181 Tank Farm Rd. Suite 110, San Luis ranchobowl.com/nightlife. Rancho Bowl, 128 E Donovan 805-430-8328. Hall, 780 Bello St., Pismo Beach. Obispo, 7SistersBrewing.com. Rd., Santa Maria. SANTA MARIA VALLEY/LOS ALAMOS OPEN MIC NIGHT: ALS FUNDRAISER Enjoy food, MT. JOY LIVE For ages 18 and over only. April 4, 7 beer and wine, live music, raffle prizes, and more.April 5, p.m. SLO Brew Rock, 855 Aerovista Pl., San Luis Obispo, March 30, 5:30 p.m. Moxie Cafe, 1317 W. KARAOKE/OPEN MIC CARTER LIVE 5-9 p.m. Free. 805-489-9099. Branch Street Deli, 203 E. 209-417-7748. McCoy Ln., Santa Maria, 805-361-2900, moxiecafe.com. Branch St., Arroyo Grande. NOACH TANGERAS BENEFIT CONCERT TO SANTA YNEZ VALLEY THE INFAMOUS TROUBADOURS LIVE A classic SONGWRITERS AT PLAY: KENNY TAYLOR Kenny SUPPORT CORAL REEF RESEARCH A concert to rock cover group. Food from Lido’s will be available for Taylor can be seen all over the Central Coast bringing benefit Cal Poly marine research. All proceeds support KARAOKE AT SOLVANG BREW Thursdays Free. purchase. March 29, 6-9 p.m. Naughty Oak Brewing his Indie-Acoustic Pop experience to music clubs, student research with the Cal Poly Marine Conservation Solvang Brewing Company, 1547 Mission Dr., Solvang, Co., 165 S Broadway St Ste 102, Orcutt, 805-287-9663, wineries, and college tours. April 3, 6-8:30 p.m. Free; Lab. April 3, 7-9 p.m. $5-$15. 805-868-7133. 7Sisters 805 - 688 -2337. naughtyoak.com. tips accepted; all ages are welcome. 805-489-9099. Brewing Company, 181 Tank Farm Rd. Suite 110, San Luis OPEN MIC NIGHT AT SOLVANG BREW Wednesdays KEITH COX LIVE March 30, 6-9 p.m. Vino et Amicis, songwritersatplay.com. Branch Street Deli, 203 E. Branch Obispo, 7SistersBrewing.com. Free. Solvang Brewing Company, 1547 Mission Dr., 156 S. Broadway, Orcutt, 805-631-0496, vinoetamicis. St., Arroyo Grande. THE OFFSPRING LIVE Acoustic show. April 2 The Solvang, 805-688-2337. com. THE TRAVELIN’ MCCOURYS: THE EVOLUTION Fremont Theater, 1035 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo, SANTA MARIA VALLEY/LOS ALAMOS RUBEN LEE DALTON AND LOIS MAHALIA LIVE OF BLUEGRASS Featuring Ronnie McCoury on mandolin 805-546-8600, fremontslo.com. and Rob McCoury on banjo. , 7:30-9:30 p.m. $46- March 29, 7-9 p.m. Vino et Amicis, 156 S. Broadway, April 6 ROY ORBISON RETURNS With the Big O Band. March KARAOKE WITH DJ RICARDO Thursdays, 9-11:30 Orcutt, 805-631-0496, vinoetamicis.com. $55. 805-489-9444. clarkcenter.org. Clark Center for the 30 The Fremont Theater, 1035 Monterey St., San Luis p.m. spotoneventservices.com. Blast 825 Brewery, 241 S PHOTO COURTESY OF AMANDA KOCIAN Obispo, 805-546-8600, fremontslo.com. Broadway St., Ste. 101, Orcutt, 805-934-3777. SHADOWLANDS LIVE Enjoy ethereal folk pop. April WEDNESDAY NIGHT KARAOKE Guests are welcome 6, 7-10 p.m. $12. 805-547-0278. shadowlandscalifornia. to take the stage and sing. Wednesdays, 9 p.m.-1:30 a.m. com. The 4 Cats Cafe and Gallery, 1531 Monterey St., San 805-863-8292. Louie B’s, 213 E. Main St., Santa Maria. Luis Obispo. SOUTH COAST SLO COUNTY SHORELINE MAFIA LIVE April 7 The Fremont Theater, 1035 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo, 805-546- FRONT ROW KARAOKE Thursdays, 9 p.m. 773-1010. 8600, fremontslo.com. Harry’s Night Club And Beach Bar, 690 Cypress St., Pismo Beach, harryspismobeach.com. SPACE JESUS LIVE With Buku, Huxley, and Anne and Eazybaked. April 6 The Fremont Theater, 1035 Monterey JAWZ KARAOKE Thursdays, 9 p.m. Harry’s Night Club St., San Luis Obispo, 805-546-8600, fremontslo.com. And Beach Bar, 690 Cypress St., Pismo Beach, 805-773- 1010, harryspismobeach.com. STEEL PULSE LIVE March 31 The Fremont Theater, 1035 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo, 805-546-8600, KARAOKE WITH DJ SAM Sundays Mongo’s Saloon, fremontslo.com. 359 W. Grand Ave., Grover Beach, 805-489-3639.

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STAGE Arts Briefs PHOTOS COURTESY OF BRIAN STANLEY Charlie Brown comes Odyssey of Love to Righetti High School Lompoc Civic Theatre channels James Joyce for Ernest Righetti High School presents a new 27 musical, You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown from March Bloomsday production 29 through 31. The high school’s drama department will perform the BY REBECCA ROSE production, which features numerous characters from the rom 1918 to 1922, renowned Irish author Peanuts comic strip written by Charles Schultz inside the James Joyce published parts of his school’s Black Box Theatre. The show will also include F masterwork, Ulysses. Hailed by many to be one of the greatest literary works in history, the music by the Warrior Jazz Band. novel left its mark not just on literary academia “Charlie Brown has been such an amazing experience and global readers, but on the community of for myself and the cast,” Drama and Art Teacher Dublin, where it was set. Elesa Carlson said. “Our musical displays far more To honor the book and Joyce’s legacy, Bloomsday was created. Held on June 16 in than the delightful performances of song, dance, and Dublin, the day aims to recreate the path that instrumentation, but also shows off the efforts of our Leo Bloom, one of three main characters in student artists and woodshop carpenters.” Ulysses, takes as he walks around Dublin, while Tickets for the show are $10 for students; $12 for his wife waits for her lover back in their home. adults. Tickets may be purchased at the school’s business As someone who is 50 percent Irish, I’ve always struggled with Ulysses. I much prefer its FOR OLD TIME’S SAKE: Anne Ramsey as Cait (left) and Craig Scott as Robert star in Bloomsday, a play by Steven Dietz that tells office or at the door. The school is located at 941 E. Foster Greek inspiration, Homer’s The Odyssey. And the story of a couple who met in Dublin during a tour in honor of James Joyce’s Ulysses. The Lompoc Civic Theatre’s production runs Road, Santa Maria. while it’s true that Joyce put so much of Homer’s through April 7. creation into his work, I will freely admit I had difficulty parsing Joyce’s meaty fog of words. their younger selves, the moments are Foxworthy Gallery A similar difficulty is one of the things that all too real and powerful and transcend Robbie, a central character in Lompoc Civic the box of a stage. hosts artist’s talk Theatre’s newest production, Bloomsday, admits Scott once again does a supremely early on in the play. An academic who devoted masterful job commanding his The Ann Foxworthy Gallery at Allan Hancock College in his entire life to becoming an expert on the characters. Physically, he is captivating Santa Maria will host an artist’s talk featuring Michael E. book, Robbie (Craig Scott) shockingly shares to watch, but paired with Ramsey— Long on March 28 from 6 to 7 p.m. that he kind of hates Joyce’s masterpiece. This who brings so much vulnerability Long’s show, Some Assembly Required, features serves as a liberating moment for the audience and ache to her character—he shines, allowing Robbie’s pain to slowly seep miniatures created with the artist’s unique perspective. about to embark on a two-hour journey into the heart of Ulysses and a challenging love story through. Stark and Frank have the kind Long’s show and talk is open to all ages. He will speak loosely sparked by its existence. of innocent chemistry that it takes to about his process, thoughts, and ongoing inspiration for In the play, written by Steven Dietz, Caithleen pull off roles such as these. his pieces. (Nikki Stark) plays a tour guide who sets out Lompoc Civic Theatre has done The gallery is located at 800 S. College Drive, Santa to show an eclectic variety of foreign tourists an incredible job of doing a bare- Maria. For more information, call (805) 922-6966, ext. the very historic and real Dublin spots Joyce bones set that uses minimalism so as to not detract from the acting. The 3252. featured in Ulysses, as they retrace his character Bloom’s steps on that singular day. Robert backlit cutouts of key locations, such (Charlie Frank) plays an American recently as Sweny’s Chemist, are beautiful but spurned by his girlfriend who falls madly in love never distracting. The lighting is used PCPA to hold auditions with the Irish tour guide. well to convey subtle changes in time Meanwhile, 35 years later Robbie and Cait perception and never feels corny or too for The Addams Family (Anne Ramsey) meet to revisit this fateful day obvious. The Pacific Conservatory Theatre (PCPA) is looking and all the subsequent choices they made and Some of the more difficult moments for a young performer to fill the role of Pugsley in an the chaotic aftermath of those decisions. But in the play prove rather challenging for when I say this, I don’t mean for you to assume these actors, but they don’t shy away upcoming production of The Addams Family. these things happen in a linear fashion. The from them. An Irish accent is a tough The role of Pugsley is described as a boy who looks to play creates a jarring sense of time and space; ask for any actor, and sometimes it be 10 to 12 years old, a “charming, funny boy who loves nothing is happening in a straight line on a clock seemed that the two female leads fell KISS ME, I’M IRISH: The fledgling romance between Robbie (Charlie being tortured by his sister. He wants to ensure he won’t or calendar; everything is happening all at once into the comfort of the rhythm of the or backwards or however “time is a flat circle” Frank, right) and Caithleen (Nikki Stark) is not all what it seems, as Lompoc lose his sister to her new boyfriend, so he takes matters Civic Theatre’s production of Bloomsday soon proves. accent rather than nailing the exact kind of way you want to interpret it. into his own hands.” The role is open to a boy or a girl inflections. I didn’t mind though The nonlinear timeline is a powerful tool that because they captured the essence of actor. harkens to Joyce’s work, especially in the last their characters, struggling with issues The role will be double cast; performers are asked section, Episode 18: Penelope, which Joyce wrote buried deep in their bones, terrified to to prepare 60 seconds of a song from a musical of their in a stream of consciousness style. If you’re let anyone else see their dark demons. choice. Performers should bring sheet music in the correct intimately familiar with the work and especially I recommend the play especially key along with them; a musical accompaniment will be that section, I think it gives a clearer picture for fans of Joyce. You will be delighted into what Dietz intended. But if you’re not, the provided. Along with the musical audition, performers will to see his ghost hovering in so many play still works as a powerful tool, calling into corners of Dietz’s script. Dietz perfectly read a scene from the play. To receive the scene, email question the nature of time and how we process captured the soul of Joyce’s work, of how [email protected] with the subject “Pugsley audition something as simple yet devastating as regret. life moves not in the circles of the face scene.” As the ill-fated couple look back through of a clock or in the lines of historical The audition will take place on April 14 at 10 a.m. in their lives, they reasses key moments in their context but rather in a beautiful chord of meetings. It’s a very relatable what if scenario the PCPA rehearsal studios in the Columbia Business sentiment and emotion. in the hands of such capable actors as Ramsey Center. Young performers are asked to arrive 15 minutes But even if you’re not a fan of and Scott, complex Irish novelists, the play offers early. The audition will be finished by 12:30 p.m. For more Take the journey one that feels a unique look at how we process love, information, call (805) 928-7731, ext. 4119. Auditions are Bloomsday runs at Lompoc Civic heartbreaking yearning, and regret. ❍ held at 910 E. Stowell Road, Santa Maria. ❍ Theatre through April 6 at the Civic and Auditorium, 217 S. L St., Lompoc. For frustrating. AN ODYSSEY: Bloomsday is a two-hour journey into the heart of James Arts and Lifestyle Writer Rebecca Rose’s When they Joyce’s Ulysses and, like the novel, it challenges audiences’ assumptions of Arts Briefs is compiled by Arts and Lifestyle Writer Rebecca more information visit lct.lbee.com Irish eyes are smiling. Contact her at interact with a linear timeline. Rose. Send information to [email protected]. [email protected].

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RECOGNIZING PHOTO COURTESY OF POETRY OUT LOUD EVERYDAY 28 LEADERS Sun, March 24, 2019 11am–2pm Radisson Hotel Santa Maria 3455 Skyway Drive, Santa Maria is awards ceremony was initiated in 2016 by community members who believe it is pivotal to honor and recognize leaders in our community. Speci cally, these awards recognize Latino leaders who everyday take the initiative to go above and LOCK IT UP: Ivy Hatter, 17, read W.D. Snodgrass’ “A Locked House” on Feb. 13 to nab first place at the regional Poetry Out Loud Contest, and she participated in the March 10 state finals in Sacramento. Hatter (pictured, third from left) is interested in pursuing beyond by coaching a sports team, by speaking for those who a career in science and math and regularly participates in theater at Pioneer Valley High School. feel they don’t have a voice, or by helping others develop their marriages, three of them ending in divorce, leadership skills. is is an opportunity to demonstrate our which led to the inspiration behind “A Locked gratitude for their positive contribution to our community. House.” The first stanza paints a troublesome Get loud picture of what may come: Purchase your tickets today online at: As we drove back, crossing the hill, ttps://tinyurl.com/2019LLA Poetry Out Loud regional The house still Hidden in the trees, I always thought— winner Ivy Hatter loves A fool’s fear—that it might have caught Fire, someone could have broken in. science and the arts As if things must have been Too good here. Still, we always found BY REBECCA ROSE It locked tight, safe and sound. vy Hatter may not be preparing herself for a The locked house in Snodgrass’ poem is career as a poet, but she certainly has a grip a metaphor for a failed relationship. For a Ion why the medium is important for young 17-year-old such as Hatter, the specifics of the people such as herself. subject matter may not have been immediately “Most young people don’t read poetry,” relatable, but she understood the devastation Hatter said. “This is a way to get them exposed behind the poet’s words. to something they may not know they could “I spent time looking at a lot of poems,” love so much. It really exposes a lot of students Hatter said. “‘A Locked House’ was more to something that could mean a lot to them.” modern, which I liked. It was about a marriage The 17-year-old Pioneer Valley High School that didn’t work. I really loved the language of student is a recent participant and winner in the it ... . I’ve never dealt with divorce or anything, annual Poetry Out Loud competition. Poetry but something just drew me to it.” Out Loud is a national event with schoolwide, A seasoned school theater performer, Hatter regional, and state qualifiers. The events have said she wasn’t nervous about the reading at all. gained traction with youth and now boast more She said she enjoys poetry, but her real passion than 3.6 million student participants. Winners is theater. She is involved in Pioneer Valley’s Future Leaders of America at the state level who advance to nationals get drama program, which is currently working on $200 and a paid trip to Washington, D.C. a production of Guys and Dolls. 110 S. Lincoln St # 207, Santa Maria In addition to the personal awards, Poetry While the talented young performer is Out Loud winners can earn cash awards from eyeing a career in environmental science, she 805 925-1010 their schools, which go to the purchase of poetry said she still hopes to continue with theater in books. It’s also a way to get young students the long run. involved in poetry and public speaking. “It’s a way to express myself more freely than Hatter won her school and regional you can in the sciences and maths,” Hatter said. Santa Barbara County competition reciting “You put on a whole different persona. It’s a W.D. Snodgrass’ “A Locked House.” Orcutt way to escape what you’re dealing with now and Academy High School student Allanah become something else.” Need a Chew Toy? Dizayee won honorable mention at the The next stop for Hatter and runner-up regional event. Hatter went on to compete Dizayee is on April 9 at Santa Maria’s Betteravia in Sacremento, where Lily Bogas of Marin Government Center, where they will accept County took first prize, and Penny DellaPelle the National Poetry Month Resolution put of SLO County won runner-up. forth by the Santa Barbara County Board of But all the awards and accolades start with Supervisors. Give your Fur-Baby memorizing a poem to read and taking the step As she plans for future schooling and preps to enter, as Hatter explained. for a possible career tackling climate change something better to chew on. “I heard about Poetry Out Loud through and more, Hatter said she will keep an interest my school,” she said. “I competed [in 2018] in theater and the arts. She also encouraged That’s Fetch has toys and chews to and went to county but didn’t win. This year I other young people to try their hand at getting decided I wanted to try it again.” onstage, no matter how daunting it may seem. keep you pet busy and happy. For her 2019 try, Hatter selected the poem “Even if you don’t think you’d be into it, by W.D. Snodgrass, a Pulitzer Prize winning always try,” Hatter said. “You never really know 3564 Skyway Dr., S.M. poet who died in 2009. Snodgrass attended the what might happen.” ∆ famed Iowa Writers’ Workshop in 1946 and (805) 361-0802 Grooming Team: Colette Florey, Letti Lemus, studied under legendary American poet Robert Arts and Lifestyle Writer Rebecca Rose is very Melissa Rosario, Amanda Brown & Corene DePriest ThatsFETCH805.com Lowell. Snodgrass went through a series of four loud. Contact her at [email protected].

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Kitty (Elizabeth Moss), father Josh PICK documentary about the historic 1969 mission to (Tim Heidecker), and twin girls land on the moon. Using archival footage, you’ll witness Cmdr. Glen: On the surface, this is an effective Becca and Lindsey (Cali and Noelle Neil Armstrong and pilots Buzz Aldrin and Michael Collins on psychological horror thriller, but look a little Sheldon). Long story short, they’re their amazing eight-day mission to the moon and back. to meet at the beach, but Adelaide, deeper and Peele has again made an astute HANDS ACROSS AMERICA: Evil doppelgängers menace a family in writer- I remember as a 7-year-old what a momentous occasion recalling the trauma of her youth, this was, and some of the footage herein was material sociopolitical commentary on America’s haves director Jordan Peele’s new film Us, but like his debut Get Out, this film has I saw broadcast live on TV, but what’s really amazing is and the have-nots. More on that later. This is also is apprehensive. She reluctantly more on its mind than mere horror. the restored film footage captured by NASA cameramen. an homage to the mid ’80s. The film opens with a goes, and once there, her son Jason And yeah, they were mostly men … women were few and commercial for Hands Across America, an actual wanders off. She freaks out, and a croaking voice. Though not truly terrifying, far between, though we see astronauts’ wives and kids, not to fundraising effort in 1986 that raised money for after he’s found and they return to their vacation the film works as a horror thriller, but it’s got mention lots of bystanders camped out to watch the launch live. homelessness by enlisting 6 million people to home, Adelaide confesses to her husband what For ’60s fashion fans, the film is a cornucopia of mock turtlenecks more important things on its mind than simply under V-neck sweaters, floral frocks, and crazy hairdos. join hands across the continental United States. happened to her as a child. He’s incredulous shocking viewers. The film opens hours before the countdown, and we As the camera slowly moves closer to the tube … until the family’s doppelgängers show up Anna: This is my type of thriller, a slow simmer see the astronauts being fitted in their suits, technicians TV screen, we see on a nearby shelf a VHS copy outside the house, all dressed in prison-like in many moments but a boil-over waiting just working on a leaking valve, and monitors lined with men— of C.H.U.D., the 1984 B-movie red jumpsuits and wielding golden around the corner. Peele is more than adept at and a couple women—keeping track of the various systems. horror film about New Yorkers scissors. They stand silent, holding Putting a man on the moon was a monumental undertaking, US making his audience uncomfortable, and while being snatched by something living hands (across America?) and staring Get Out and Us are very different movies, their which First Man (2018), starring Ryan Gosling as Neil What’s it rated? R Armstrong, did a terrific job of fictionalizing. In Apollo 11, in the tunnel system. It’d subtle at the house before the action starts unsettling nature speaks to his style. He worked What’s it worth, Anna? we’re watching the real thing, and it’s just as gripping. foreshadowing for what’s to come and they invade the Wilsons’ home. with composer Michael Abels once again to Full price Director Miller allows the archival footage and and the bottom-dwelling “tethered,” There’s a lot of creep factor, mildly create a haunting, taut background sound that newscaster narration to tell the story, but when the as the doppelgängers are called. What’s it worth, Glen? gory but un-gratuitous violence, voiceover alludes to the psychological baggage each astronaut Full price fed into fear just as much as the creepy characters Watching the TV is young Adelaide and unrelenting tension. What he created. The intruders are their otherworld takes into a dangerous space mission with him, we see photos Where’s it showing? are you people, the doppelgängers and home movies of their families and test flights that led up to (Madison Curry), who we later counterparts, a twisted and dark version of see at the Santa Cruz boardwalk Movies Lompoc, Parks are asked? “We’re Americans,” with her squabbling parents. She Plaza Adelaide’s double, Red, replies in FILM REVIEWS continued page 30 SUN SCREEN continued page 30

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SUN SCREEN from page 29 world above. The cast is phenomenal. It’s no Gabe, Zora, and Jason are capable of violence. In phone obsessed, their young son a ball of energy, small feat to play two very different roles in the other words, they’re just like their doubles except Gabe is sweet but dismissive, and Adelaide same scene. Us has garnered a lot of attention for they were born into prosperity while their doubles protective but—albeit rightly—paranoid. While them. While Red (Adelaide’s other) has halting good reason—this is one horror film that stays weren’t. The ending—which I don’t want to ruin it falls into the horror genre, Us is much more English as a way to communicate, the rest of with you. for you—drives that point home again. The fluid than one word can contain. It’s horrifying, the counterpart family seems to talk through Glen: The U.S.’s duality, divisive politics, income Wilsons are no better than their doubles; they’re yes, but in a much quieter way than you expect screeches and bellows with each other. There’s disparities, and dichotomous class, race, and just luckier for their opportunities. Remember from a film labeled “horror.” It’s clever and little doubt that their intentions are sinister; gender dynamics are addressed here through Childish Gambino’s surprisingly deep video for uncomfortable. You are rooting for the good whether revenge or jealousy is the motivation is the analogy between the surface dwelling haves “The Is America”? Peele’s new film delivers the guys, but then you start to wonder about the 30 more muddled. Red’s children are wild animals, and the below dwelling have-nots. It’s a bit of a same sort of humor-laced gut punch. We’re in a real differences between good vs. evil. Are “the and her lumbering husband, Abraham, is a call back to the “sunken place” from Get Out. bit of a renaissance when it comes to art depicting tethered” justified in the hatred of their more zombie-like brute. This is one of those films When the attacks start, we see bodies littering American race and class inequities. From Get successful foes? They’ve watched for years as that keeps falling into place long after you’ve the streets as their “others” come to claim their Out to Spike Lee’s amazing BlacKkKlansman, others have succeeded and thrived while they’re walked away from the theater, the symbolism doubles’ place in the prosperous above-ground we’re seeing a calling out of America’s original forced under the world and into the shadows. and message running much deeper than your world. What’s interesting is that the Wilsons are sin, which continues to haunt and demand a There’s a lot to unpack here, and admittedly a lot standard horror flick. It keeps you on edge but up to the challenge and give as good as they get, reckoning. “They’re us,” the Wilsons say about of insight came after time away from the film. ❍ rarely because of a jump scare—more so because battling their doubles with ferocity. At one point their own tormentors. They are indeed. the dark tension Peele has woven into every as they’re escaping from their friends’ vacation Anna: The humor is a welcome element in Us, scene. It seems the doppelgängers have been house, they argue over who should get to drive reminding the audience that beyond targets of Sun Screen is written by New Times Senior Staff biding their time below, waiting for a chance based on how many kills they’ve made. It’s wry, their doppelgängers, they’re a family with all the Writer Glen Starkey and his wife, Anna. Com- to rise and overtake the selfish, selfp-centered dark humor, but the larger point is that Adelaide, average American problems. Their teenager is ment at [email protected].

FILM REVIEWS from page 29 DUMBO In this animated family adventure, a 10-year-old girl named stumbles upon the manifestation of her childhood fantasy. June What’s it rated? PG June (voiced by Sofia Mali as young June and Brianna Denski learns that she must team up with the park’s talking animals to penetrating space—all that came before and all that could be lost. Where’s it showing? Hi-Way Drive-In, Movies Lompoc, Parks as older June) used her imagination to create a magnificent save it from the chimpanzombies seeking to destroy it. ❍ The documentary reminds viewers that the Vietnam War was —Glen raging and the Chappaquiddick incident occurred during the Plaza amusement part with her mother (voiced by Jennifer Garner). Tim Burton (Pee-wee’s Big Adventure, Beetlejuice, mission—two things competing for news time in an era of three After her mother dies, and as she grows older, she loses her Sun movie reviews are compiled by New Times Senior Staff Writer Edward Scissorhands) directs this family fantasy networks. We were in the midst of the Cold War, and there’s NEW wildly imaginative creativity, until one day at math camp she Glen Starkey. Contact him at [email protected]. no overstating the sense of pride that flooded the nation. The about a flying circus elephant. The film is based on Helen display of elation from both the NASA workers and the throngs Aberson and Harold Pearl’s children’s book and written of onlookers—for instance a J.C. Penney parking lot full of for the screen by Ehren Kruger (who wrote three of the RUSSIAN DOLL here, but Russian Doll follows Nadia campers watching the launch and touchdown—is astounding. Transformers films). through the night of her birthday It’s rated G, but I should warn parents that young children The story centers on a struggling circus led by Max When? 2019 celebration. One of her best friends, may find the film boring. We had a loud 4-year-old behind us Medici (Danny DeVito), who hires former circus star but now What’s it rated? TV-MA Maxine (Greta Lee), has thrown her a who wouldn’t be quiet and thought the best part of the film wounded war veteran Holt Farrier (Colin Farrell) to take care Where? Netflix party in an artsy flat in New York City, of couple more times until she realizes was anytime there was a countdown so he could show off his of Dumbo, a small elephant with giant ears that make it a Creators Leslye Headland, Natasha course, that’s overflowing with people. she’s in a constant loop. counting skills. I know you want your kids to see this, and they laughingstock. Lyonne, and Amy Poehler have come The scene opens up with Nadia Of course, the show centers on should, but wait for the DVD and show it to them at home when Holt’s children, Milly (Nico Parker) and Joe (Finley together to direct Lyonne (Orange is the standing in front of a bathroom mirror Nadia trying to figure out what wrongs you can answer their questions without having to annoy an Hobbins), discover that little Dumbo can fly, and soon New Black) as Nadia, a woman stuck bracing herself with the reality of she needs to right in order to avoid entire theater. This is too good to be distracted from. (93 min.) ruthless entrepreneur V. A. Vandevere (Michael Keaton) reliving the eve of her birthday, and turning another year older and having constantly dying. It’s a good thing —Glen Starkey swoops in to make Dumbo a star with the help of French sometimes the next day if she plays her to mingle with people at the party. She she soon learns she’s not alone when trapeze artist Colette Marchant (Eva Green). (112 min.) cards right. hears a knock at the door, turns the she happens to meet Alan (Charlie —Glen I’ll try not to give too much away water faucet off, grabs the doorknob Barnett)—and that’s all I can say (which is a pistol), opens the door as CAPTAIN MARVEL PHOTO COURTESY OF NETFLIX without giving away too much. What’s it rated? PG-13 GLORIA BELL two women walk into the bathroom, If you’re old enough—I’m not What’s it worth? Full price What’s it rated? R and then she walks into the kitchen saying you’re ancient—you might Where’s it showing? Hi-Way Drive-In, Movies Lompoc, Parks Where’s it showing? Parks Plaza where Maxine greets her by saying, put 2 and 2 together and remember Plaza Writer/director Sebastian Lelio helms this remake of “Happy Birthday, baby.” one of Natasha’s first roles in the Co-writers and directors Anna Boden and Ryan Fleck NEW his 2013 film Gloria. This romantic drama centers on She meets some random guy who’s entertainment business, as Opal on PICK (Mississippi Grind) helm this new installation in the a free-spirited divorcée (Julianne Moore), who spends her nights a real pompous know-it-all and goes Pee-wee’s Playhouse. Or maybe you’ll Marvel Universe. In 1995, former U.S. Air Force fighter pilot Carol on the dance floor at various clubs in Los Angeles. She soon home with him. Nadia needs cigarettes, remember the large-eyed, curly haired Danvers (Brie Larson) becomes the superhero Captain Marvel, joining finds herself thrust into an unexpected new romance, relearning so they head to the local liquor store, actress as Nicky Nichols from Orange an intergalactic cohort called Starforce before returning home to the complications of dating. (102 min.) and she sees her missing cat, Oatmeal, is the New Black. Her latest role in discover Earth is caught in a war between two alien species. —Caleb Wiseblood across the street. Russian Doll is far different from these I wasn’t sure how Larson would be as Captain Marvel, but Without checking for traffic—did other performances, but she still keeps thankfully she approaches the role with humor. Gotta love an your mother teach you nothing?—she her cheeky wit throughout her scenes. actress named after cheese, right? Superhero movies that take runs right into the crosswalk where The storyline idea isn’t a new one; she’s hit by a taxi. Dead on impact, themselves too seriously are usually terrible, which is why Thor: US we’ve seen it in Groundhog Day and Nadia is lying in the street with blood The Dark World (2013) was a bit of a dud for me while Thor: What’s it rated? R recently in Happy Death Day. But what trickling out of her mouth. Ragnarok (2017) was a blast. Superhero stories are inherently What’s it worth? Full price makes this show worth binging is the And then, as if it were all a dream, ridiculous, and when the stories and characters acknowledge Where’s it showing? Movies Lompoc, Parks Plaza characters are memorable, the puzzle Nadia finds herself in front of the that, even winkingly, they’re more fun. See Sun Screen. IN THE NEXT LIFE: Nadia has some pieces effortlessly go together as the bathroom mirror of Maxine’s flat once With lots of great action sequences, solid special effects, demons she needs to come to terms story progresses, and, even if you think again. A confused Nadia tries to do the and a classic tee-up for future sequels, Captain Marvel with to get through the never-ending you know what’s going to happen, there night all over again, but her death is ❍ manages to entertain and inspire without resorting to didactic loop of reliving her birthday night. are plenty of twists. WONDER PARK different. Needless to say, she dies a lecture, but viewers will certainly be reminded of the old adage, What’s it rated? PG —Karen Garcia “Don’t judge a book by its cover.” (124 min.) What’s it worth? Stream it —Glen Where’s it showing? Movies Lompoc

Kathleen Gerber, 2018 Dylan Kyle, 2018 Cary Geihs, 2018 Wes Bracken, 2018 Barry Goyette, 2018 The entry period for our 24th Annual Photography Contest & Exhibition is May 2–20, 2019 Winning CATEGORIES: ANIMALS · ARCHITECTURE · FLORA · LAND/SEASCAPES · PEOPLE · TRAVEL · YOUTH · OPEN Opening night at SLOMA is June 19 · Publications are June 20 Images More details to come soon · NewTimesSLO.com · SantaMariaSun.com 30 • Sun • March 28 - April 4, 2019 • www.santamariasun.com [email protected] FOOD PHOTOS BY REBECCA ROSE Heavenly flavors Angeles de Puebla delivers fresh, quality Mexican food 31 BY REBECCA ROSE For me, that means diving into the vegetable he first thing you’ll notice when you walk and fish offerings at places like Angeles de inside Angeles de Puebla in Santa Maria is Pueblo. (Side note: I’m aware that fish isn’t how cozy the restaurant feels. vegan or technically vegetarian, and I have no T idea why we decide those animals are OK to eat The Mexican venue, which serves a variety of authentic dishes and some American food as but chickens and pigs aren’t, but I’m trying my well, is settled in an unassuming quiet spot just best here! And I’m hungry, so let me have this.) off Broadway, between Bettaravia and McCoy. The truth is, Mexican cuisine is also It’s small and you might not notice it at first, but renowned for its seafood offerings. With more you should try. than 6,000 miles of coastline, the country Inside is a long counter where you can see the has a strong reputation for fish and shellfish chef busying himself cooking meals. You don’t dishes, which we often overlook. I once knew a have to order at the counter; sit at a table, and woman who considered herself a “Mexican food the server will bring you menus. connoisseur” who had no idea And that is where the fun at fish tacos even existed until she Angeles de Puebla starts. Taco to me came to Southern California for I love the way they laid out Angeles de Puebla is located the first time. People are weird. the menu, presenting a variety at 2255 S. Broadway, suite At Angeles de Pueblo, they of options. The menu starts with 11, Santa Maria. For more offer fish tacos as well as three a huge selection of breakfast information call (805) 332-3175 different kinds of grilled fish choices, including huevos or visit angelesdepuebla.com. plates and a fried whole tilapia rancheros, huevos con papas dish. I opted for the filete de (scrambled eggs with potatoes), pescado al mojo de ajo, which and huevos con machaca (scrambled eggs with is fish in garlic butter. The fish was cooked shredded beef). You also better believe they perfectly and had a nice blackened crust. The have a breakfast burrito, which is quite popular, garlic flavor is extremely pronounced, and the filled with scrambled eggs, beans, cheese, spicy tomatillo sauce worked perfectly with it to jalapeños, and meats such as ham, bacon, add some heat. chorizo, and more. Another successful dish on their menu is the One of the things about being vegetarian shrimp fajitas. They take a while to prepare (the or vegan is that it forces you to reconsider the sauce needs that special attention; don’t rush way you approach menus you were previously it, folks), but they are definitely worth it. The comfortable ordering from. It takes you outside shrimp is served with vegetables in a spicy red your comfort zone in way that, for me, has been sauce that had a lot of layers of flavor. really exciting and rewarding. A year ago, if I’d I also really loved the fish taco, which is served had lunch at Angeles de Puebla, I would have gone grilled and is light and flavorful. I added a little straight for carne asada or al pastor tacos and bit of everything from the salsa bar (which is very fresh and filled with good options in heat, for never looked back. But now I have to let go of the SOMETHING FISHY GOING ON: Angeles de Puebla in Santa Maria offers four different kinds of fish dishes, including a whole fried things I’m familiar with and try something new. those who can’t handle anything too spicy). Just because I don’t eat meat doesn’t tilapia as well as filete de pescado al mojo de ajo, which is fish grilled in garlic butter. mean I’m not going to tell you all about the meat options. The couple next to me were feasting on a milanesa platter (breaded steak), which comes with avocados, rice, and beans. Angeles de Puebla definitely focuses on the basics— there are steak, chicken, and pork options for most dishes—so they’re able to serve dishes that have some finesse and balance in seasoning and saucing. They have a great selection of tortas— including a breakfast option with scrambled eggs, ham, sausage, and cheese—as well as something called the Torta Loca. The crazy sandwich has three different kinds of pork and cheese, and I’m sure if you asked nicely, they’ll be glad to add more. That’s the other thing about Angeles de Puebla. The staff is very friendly and engaging, and despite the busy rushes, we didn’t feel ignored. So feel free to ask questions or inquire about substitutions or changes. I recommend trying Angeles de Puebla on your next outing, especially for breakfast, considering all their options. Have a dish you’re familiar with and see their take on it or, if you want to be adventurous, try something entirely new. ❍

Arts and Lifestyle Writer Rebecca Rose is fishing for something. Contact her at rrose@ santamariasun.com. TACOS TODAY: Almost 20 different tacos are offered at Angeles de Puebla in Santa Maria, which DON’T SKIMP ON SHRIMP: Angeles de Puebla on Broadway offers a variety of fajita combination serves authentic Mexican dishes and some American fare. plates including one made with shrimp in a zesty red sauce. EATS continued page 32

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