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Schedules JULY 11 - JULY 18, 2019 VOL. 20 NO. 19 revity is the soul of our annual 55 Fiction short-story contest, and we invite readers from far and wide to pick up their pens to submit their tiny tableaus. Our judges this On Monday, July 15, 2019 year—including Arts Editor Caleb Wiseblood and Senior minor changes wiall be made to BREEZE B Staff Writer Glen Starkey and Staff Writer Karen Garcia from our Route 100. sister paper, New Times—read through the best of the submitted 2 stories to name the winners. At times, we channeled Hunter S. BIRD IS THE WORD: Fifty-five words are just enough for our contest winners to Thompsbird, cynicism and cigarette in hand (metaphorically, of take flight. · Breeze Route 100. Servicing the Lompoc course), to find the juiciest juxtapositions, the most diminutive Transit Center. denouements, and the shiniest similes. Enjoy! [8] Also this week, read about a state environmental grant that will help Cuyama residents craft a plan · Breeze Route 100. 6:20 a.m. trip from to save their groundwater [7], a lawsuit demanding that Lompoc change the restrictions on where sex offenders can reside [10], Los Olivos’ newest exhibition that puts summer on display [24], and Santa Maria to Lompoc changed to 6:10 Old Town Kitchen and Bar—the best place to find gooey, down-home comfort food [31]. a.m. to allow for transfers to the COLT Andrea Rooks, BUS service. associate editor

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BRIEFS SCREENSHOT COURTESY OF THE U.S. FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION to create a new youth safety Cunningham tables e-cig task force in Lompoc, Political Watch marketing bill for stricter which will join similar task forces in South County and • On June 27, the U.S. Supreme Court issued an anti-vaping legislation Santa Maria. opinion blocking a controversial question asking for According to a 2019-21 It’s been several months since Assemblyman a person’s citizenship status from appearing on the draft budget presented Jordan Cunningham (R-San Luis Obispo) 4 to Lompoc City Council 2020 census. Many critics of the U.S. Department introduced a bill in December 2018 that aimed to in June, gang violence of Commerce’s plan to add this question believed deter e-cigarette use among minors by prohibiting in the city is increasing. it would prevent immigrants from participating in “deceptive e-cigarette marketing” geared toward During fi scal year 2017-18, the census because of the fear of deportation. children. That bill has since been tabled, and now Gov. there were 53 gang-related Cunningham is including its provisions in a more Gavin Newsom released a statement on the day assaults and homicides in robust and stringent anti-vaping bill. of the court’s ruling supporting its decision. “The the city. This increased to 65 On July 2, Cunningham announced the Supreme Court did their job today, but the fi ght gang-related violent crimes introduction of Assembly Bill 1639, which includes during fi scal year 2018-19. continues,” Newsom said. “Every person counts. If strict steps that make it more diffi cult for teens “Law enforcement in Californians do not participate in next year’s census, and children to get their hands on electronic [Lompoc] has dedicated the Trump administration wins.” Offi cials with the tobacco and nicotine products. s i g n i fi c a n t e f f o r t s city of Santa Maria and Santa Barbara County told “The Federal Food and Drug Administration towards reducing the has called the rise in teen vaping an epidemic,” the Sun in May that they were concerned that this violence, but current Cunningham said in a press release. “Like question could lead to inaccurate counts locally. resources are limited epidemics of the past, this one deserves a robust Ensuring an accurate count is important because it and there is no existing and focused public policy response. I believe this collaborative entity to affects how much funding local jurisdictions receive bill will help curb the rise of teenage vaping and be address that violence,” from the federal government for various city, county, positive for public health.” a staff report from the and state services. Despite the court’s ruling, The number of U.S. high school students who Santa Barbara County President Donald Trump and his administration reported e-cigarette use increased by 78 percent Board of Supervisors July between 2017 and 2018 alone, according to the are trying to fi nd a way to add the question to the MARKETING MANIA: The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has criticized the e-cigarette 9 meeting states. 2018 National Youth Tobacco Survey. Numbers census. “We are absolutely moving forward, as we industry for specifi cally marketing to teens, using brightly colored boxes reminiscent of kid- At the July meeting, among middle school students rose by 48 percent. must, because of the importance of the answer to friendly foods, like candy and cereal boxes. supervisors granted county In the press release, Cunningham said he CEO Mona Miyasato the this question,” Trump said via Twitter on July 3. found those statistics “hard to believe,” until Like Cunningham’s bill from 2018, Assembly authority to sign the CAC’s he heard fi rst-hand stories from his own two Bill 1639 would ban e-cigarette and e-juice memorandum of understanding on behalf of • On July 3, state Assemblyman Jordan children about their classmates using e-cigarette marketing toward children and make it illegal for the county. Representatives from the cities of Cunningham (R-San Luis Obispo) wrote a letter and vaping products. manufacturers to package products in a way that’s Carpinteria, Goleta, Santa Barbara, Santa Maria, E-cigarette and e-juice manufacturing to the California Coastal Commission urging it to appealing to youth. This bill, however, would also and Lompoc are expected to do the same soon. companies have been widely criticized for creating not impose further limitations at the Oceano Dunes ban the sale of fl avored e-cigarettes at non-vape If the DOJ approves CAC’s request for grant nicotine products and fl avors that clearly appeal to State Vehicular Recreation Area. According to a or tobacco shops, increase penalties for selling funding, the commission will initially receive minors. While it’s illegal for individuals under the or providing minors with tobacco products, $150,000 to create an action plan. After that, the staff report for the commission’s July 11 meeting, age of 21 to buy these products, Cunningham said require tobacco retailers to use age verifi cation CAC would receive $283,333 per year over the the commission is set to discuss the possibility of in a previous interview with the Sun that many technology, and ban minors from entering following three years to fund measures outlined in implementing various changes to what’s allowed companies package them in brightly colored boxes tobacco and vaping stores. the plan. at the park, including prohibiting drivers from reminiscent of kid-friendly foods, such as candy, The bill includes restrictions that a number cereal, and fruit juice. The wide variety of e-juice —Zac Ezzone operating vehicles on the beach at night and of local, state, and national legislators have fl avors—ranging from mango and cotton candy, reducing the number of vehicles allowed to use the considered in the past several months. New pesticide reporting app to blueberry jam and “unicorn poop”—are also dunes daily. In his letter, Cunningham said that The Santa Maria City Council considered enticing to kids, Cunningham said. imposing further limitations at the park would hurt similar policy changes at a meeting on Dec. 4, improves investigation process And because e-cigarettes are still relatively 2018, where Fighting Back: Santa Maria Valley California recently released a new pesticide local businesses that benefi t from the visitors the new to the market and contain nicotine but not offi cials called on the council to develop and pass reporting app that can be downloaded on park attracts. “These businesses would see a loss of tobacco, e-cig manufacturers are allowed to a citywide fl avor ban or a tobacco retail licensing smartphones, and state and local offi cials expect economic activity if this commission imposes further advertise on radio, television, and through social ordinance, which would require retailers hoping the new technology to expedite the pesticide media platforms. Many of those ads overtly target limitations on off-road vehicles,” Cunningham stated to sell tobacco and nicotine products to apply and incident reporting and investigation process. teens, Cunningham said. in his letter. According to the meeting’s staff report, pay for a license. The California Department of Pesticide these limitations are being discussed because of Nothing has come of that yet, and in Regulation announced on June 26 the launch of public health concerns over the dust emitted at the WeekendWeather May of this year, a state bill that would its new pesticide incident reporting app, CASPIR park as well as concerns over damages to rare and have banned fl avored tobacco products (California’s System for Pesticide Incident endangered species and habitats. entirely in California stalled out after its Reporting), which is intended to make it easier for author, Sen. Jerry Hill (D-San Mateo), individuals with complaints or concerns about local Microclimate Weather Forecast announced plans to withdraw the pesticide applications to report those incidents. • On July 3, state Sen. Hannah-Beth Jackson Dave Hovde legislation. The app can be downloaded for free by anyone (D-Santa Barbara) announced that the Assembly KSBY Chief Meteorologist —Kasey Bubnash with a smartphone or tablet, is available in both on Housing and Community Development Committee English and Spanish, and allows for a more passed Senate Bill 182, which Jackson authored. The Thursday Friday County, cities seek federal immediate, detailed, and secure reporting process bill would strengthen local planning requirements in grant to fi ght gang violence and response time, according to Rudy Martel, areas prone to wildfi res and would encourage local assistant agricultural commissioner of Santa jurisdictions to seek fi re-resistant development The Community Action Commission of Barbara County. Santa Barbara County (CAC) is applying “I think it’s just a quicker response over all,” strategies. The bill moved to the housing committee for a grant through the U.S. Department Martel said, adding that rather than calling after the Senate passed the legislation on May 29. COASTAL ➤ High 70 Low 55 COASTAL ➤ High 70 Low 56 of Justice (DOJ) to create a more around, leaving voicemails, and trying to fi nd Next, the bill moves to the Assembly Committee on INLAND ➤ High 100 Low 60 INLAND ➤ High 102 Low 60 collaborative approach to reducing gang the correct avenue of reporting, witnesses to Local Government, which is scheduled to have its violence in the county. suspicious pesticide activity can now immediately fi rst hearing on the bill on July 10. In a statement Saturday Sunday According to a memorandum of report their concerns. her offi ce released when the Senate passed the bill understanding between the CAC and The Department of Pesticide Regulation in May, Jackson said with the number of homes and the jurisdictions sponsoring the grant receives about 300 pesticide complaints annually, application, the commission will lead an according to data collected by the department, lives devastated by wildfi res in recent years, the effort to create the Santa Barbara County and in Santa Barbara County alone, Martel said state must approve measures to make homes more Youth Safety Initiative if the grant funding there were 54 complaints in 2017, 38 in 2018, and fi re-resistant. “The risk is simply too high to continue is secured. This initiative will be used to 19 so far this year. with business as usual in our state,” Jackson said. COASTAL ➤ High 72 Low 57 COASTAL ➤ High 68 Low 57 reduce gang activity, prevent the youth from Those complaints can be about anything INLAND ➤ High 104 Low 59 INLAND ➤ High 101 Low 57 “SB 182 will ensure our communities are better joining gangs, and to help kids leave gangs. pesticide-related—a pesticide application that The marine layer starts to thin and make way If the DOJ approves the grant prepared and more fi re-resilient without sacrifi cing for a warming trend, interior valleys could reach application, the funding will also be used new home construction.” ❍ triple digits heading into the weekend. NEWS continued page 7

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$50,000 in funding to help groups address issues important,” she said. in areas disproportionately affected by pollution The grant is coming at the perfect time, and hazards. according to 1st District Supervisor Das Mining for solutions The Cuyama resource center was one of 34 Williams, who serves on the Cuyama recipients across the state, and Carlisle said the Sustainability Agency board. A $50,000 grant will go toward getting more residents much-needed funding will go toward providing Funding for the sustainability agency comes groundwater information, training, research, from the highest water users—landowners and involved in finding a fix for Cuyama’s water problems and networking opportunities to community farmers who pump huge amounts of water to BY KASEY BUBNASH Carlisle, executive director of the Cuyama members. The resource center will work with grow their crops. But it’s facing budget cuts Valley Family Resource Center. “That is a very the Cuyama Joint Unified School District because the costs of the sustainability agency 7 hile many areas in California rely at least to develop a curriculum on groundwater significant overdraft.” have become “controversial” and “difficult,” partially on groundwater for drinking, management and will help produce a “Cuyama Williams said. Cuyama is one of only 21 basins in California Wplumbing, and irrigation, few are Water/Aqua” science fair for elementary and While board members have directed some that are considered to be in critical overdraft— completely dependent on groundwater as a sole high school students. spending to community involvement, Williams there are 515 basins total in the state—and water source, and even fewer pump so much Through several bilingual informational said those funds will probably be first to go. It Carlisle is one of many Santa Barbara County water each year that basins are slowly running sessions, town hall meetings, and support group isn’t easy for landowners to pay for increasing residents who’ve had to become small-scale dry. But Cuyama is one of those places, and an meetings, the resource center hopes to put much involvement, he said, when most community environmental justice grant is expected to get experts in groundwater sustainability because of of its focus on engaging Cuyama’s predominantly members want landowners to greatly reduce their community members closer to a solution. Cuyama’s dire situation. low-income, farmworker community. water use. Since at least the 1950s, Cuyama’s groundwater The Sustainable Groundwater Management It’s especially important for Cuyama’s Latino The grant will allow the Family Resource basin has been in an overdraft condition, Act requires that the 21 critically overdrafted population to be involved in the planning, Center to pick up some of that slack, Williams meaning more water is being used than is being basins submit their plans for groundwater Carlisle said, because much of the local Latino said, while the board focuses on completing the replenished by rain. Since then, little action has sustainability by Jan. 31, 2020, two years before all community works on Cuyama’s farms, and their draft sustainability plan. been taken to sustain Cuyama’s only water source, other regions. As the only agency in the Cuyama jobs could be impacted by the plan, which will Right now, the draft plan would essentially and according to the Cuyama Basin Groundwater Valley region delivering social services, Carlisle likely force big farmers to significantly reduce require Cuyama in two years to begin reducing Sustainability Agency, water pumping has said the resource center has played a central role water use. pumping in the main basin by about 3 percent actually increased over the years as the area’s in getting residents involved. “No one is against agriculture,” Carlisle each year. If the basin’s water levels fall under a agricultural production has expanded. It hasn’t been easy. The entire region is said. “It’s just saying if we want to have water in certain amount, Williams said that would trigger The Cuyama Basin Groundwater Sustainability unincorporated, so there aren’t any city Cuyama to drink, to grow with, to have trees, we stricter management. Agency is a board of representatives that formed halls to gather in or local representatives have to do something.” The argument now, he said, is regarding in 2017 after California enacted the Sustainable to bring concerns to. Cell service is spotty, Cuyama residents don’t have any real say in whether the compliance management should be Groundwater Management Act in 2014, a law that and many residents don’t have internet the sustainability plan, Carlilse said, because paid for by fees for those who pump water or by requires governments and water agencies to come access—factors that can make it challenging there are no residents on the Groundwater’s property taxes. up with strategies to stop over pumping within to disseminate information. Sustainability Agency’s board. The resource “My main concern is that we’ve got to follow roughly the next 20 years. The Family Resource Center’s efforts to center lobbied to create an advisory committee through on this or something close to the draft According to data collected by the increase locals’ involvement are about to of Cuyama residents, which meets and makes plan ... to get approval by the state. And if we sustainability agency, Cuyama pumps about get a boost from a $50,000 environmental recommendations to the sustainability agency, don’t, we’ll have the state take over the basin,” 60,000 acre-feet of water each year. To reach justice grant. but its members have no voting power. And the Williams said. “Some of the bumps to get the job balanced levels of pumping, the area should be In late June, the California Environmental original committee lacked any residents of color, done have been dissipating.” m using only a little more than 20,000 acre-feet Protection Agency announced the participants even though nearly half of Cuyama Valley’s each year. in its 2019 Environmental Justice Small Grants population is Latino. Staff Writer Kasey Bubnash can be reached at “So it is very, very dramatic,” said Lynn Project, a competitive program that offers up to “So getting that representation is [email protected].

NEWS from page 4 pay rent for more than three years. utility director believes they are necessary to Carone Petroleum Corporation stopped Lompoc City Council protect the city’s wastewater system. However, the looks illegal or suspicious, farmworkers who have making annual rental payments on the oil and code leaves the director with room for discretion experienced pesticide exposure, complaints of backs businesses, gas leases in 2015. Signal Hill Services stopped to decide if a business doesn’t require a grease trap. dangerous pesticide drift into neighboring cities, making annual rental payments on the pipeline not city staff on grease traps At the July meeting, Wilkie said he believes it’s etc. right-of-way lease in 2016, commission senior Twice in the last two months the Lompoc City more efficient and business friendly to require all The incident reports are funneled through attorney Seth Blackmon said during the June 28 Council has voted against the recommendation of businesses to install grease traps. However, the the Department of Pesticide Regulation and meeting where the commission approved these city staff and upheld appeals from local business majority of City Council disagreed and said the the Environmental Protection Agency, then terminations. forwarded to county agricultural commissioners The oil and gas leases cover almost 4,000 acres owners to avoid installing grease traps. This city should implement this ordinance on a case- for investigation. of ocean that will now be returned to California’s equipment captures and prevents grease and other by-case basis. Martel said the app should improve processing, Coastal Sanctuary, which means the area can’t materials from traveling into the city’s wastewater At the July meeting, Wilkie also presented tracking, and timeliness of initiating pesticide be leased in the future, according to a statement system. City Council with an Environmental Protection investigations, and it allows individuals to include released by the commission after the meeting. Owners of the Vitamin and Herb Store and P.J.’s Agency (EPA) report on an inspection the federal more information about the incident, including The areas in the oil and gas leases haven’t Deli both appealed the city’s requirement to install agency completed of the Lompoc Regional photos, videos, pinpointed locations via GPS, and been productive since 1992, so there isn’t grease traps on the basis that their businesses Wastewater Reclamation Plant in April. According don’t generate enough grease to make the traps contact information. any infrastructure that needs to be removed, to the report, Lompoc exceeded its monthly necessary. The Central California Environmental Justice Blackmon said at the meeting. However, the average of oil and grease limits at its treatment Network works with farmworkers throughout pipelines within the right-of-way lease area are “We have about $50 a day we sell in sandwiches, salads, and smoothies. We don’t cook meats, plant in March 2017 and June 2018. the San Joaquin Valley, and its director, Nayamin productive and will need to be decommissioned City Councilmember Dirk Starbuck raised Martinez, said in a press release that the app will we don’t do any of that type of thing that would and cleaned out before being removed. concerns over how wastewater treatment be helpful to individuals who witness pesticide At the meeting, Bruce Cowen, a representative generate any grease,” Vitamin and Herb Store plant staff characterized City Council’s stance incidents to include necessary and specific from Carone Petroleum Corporation and Signal owner Heike Turchiano said at the July 2 City information in their reports. Hill Services, said the termination would result Council meeting. on grease traps to EPA officials during the “We have seen that farmworkers, who are in about 50 people losing their jobs. He cited Charles Sommer, whose mother owns P.J.’s inspection. According to the report, city staff trying to report a pesticide incident at work, numerous obstacles the companies have faced, Deli, made a similar argument at the June 4 City told EPA officials that the City Council hasn’t sometimes have difficulty describing the exact including destruction during the Thomas Fire, Council meeting. He argued that the deli, which been supportive of enforcing the municipal code location of the fields,” Martinez said in the which contributed to their falling behind on rent has been in business for more than three decades, requiring grease traps. release. “We are glad that CASPIR can help payments to the state. has never had any issues with water lines backing “One. One grease trap we overruled, but these address this issue with its GPS system.” After hearing pleas from Cowen and up due to grease accumulation. were told we are just cowboying it up here,” —Kasey Bubnash numerous Carone and Signal Hill employees, “It’s absurd to think that after 37 years of no Starbuck said. “And I take that as an insult and it commission Executive Officer Jennifer Lucchesi line stoppage and almost zero change in our upsets me.” told the commission that she stood by staff’s menu, that the city wants us to have a grease trap,” —Zac Ezzone State commission recommendation to terminate the leases. Sommer said. “We understand that there might be Late last year city staff sent surveys to all food terminates oil and gas some differences in how we interpret the establishments in the city asking whether or not communication that has occurred over a number they have grease traps installed. The city then Correction leases off county coast of years, but the fundamental issue is that they began following up with businesses that didn’t The State Lands Commission terminated three had an obligation to comply with the lease terms, have grease traps in place to ensure they are In the Sun’s Winning Images cover story (June oil and gas leases and a right-of-way lease for a and they failed to do so year after year,” Lucchesi installed, city Utility Director Brad Wilkie said. 20), Barry Goyette’s photograph, Gail, in the pipeline off the coast of Santa Barbara County said. According to the city’s municipal code, People category was incorrectly captioned. The after the companies holding the leases failed to —Zac Ezzone businesses must install grease traps if the city’s image won 3rd place. m

www.santamariasun.com • July 11 - July 18, 2019 • Sun • 7 Star struck “Nick, what are you doing out there? It’s dark and everyone’s dinner’s getting cold!” She sighed and stomped outside to grab her son. As always, he resisted. “Look at those stars, Ma! They’re beautiful!” Mrs. Copernicus shook her head. “If I’ve told you once, I’ve told you a million times. Not everything revolves around you!” Bob Ingraham 8 Avila Beach Magnum opus interruptus Holding his breath as he always did after creating, Burt turned to admire his artistry. The shortest stories you’ll read this week Yesterday’s, a pretzel, was good, but today’s, truly a masterpiece: ILLUSTRATIONS BY LENI LITONJUA an astonishing replica of the Eiffel Tower. ou can say a lot in 55 words. You can fight, forget, or love someone. Tell stories about global warming, eat your friends, Devastated it could never be shared, he or die. Make political statements. Riff on getting old. But there are only a select few who can do it well enough to get depressed the handle. published! For the last three decades, New Times and the Sun have brought you reader-submitted stories for the annual Churning and tumbling apart, his craft joined the others in septic 55 Fiction contest. This year, hundreds of entries came from all around the world—and strangely, a lot were submitted anonymity. by Illinois residents. Our 2019 judges include Associate Editor Andrea Rooks, Senior Staff Writer Glen Starkey, Staff Dr. Suz YWriter Karen Garcia, and Calendar Editor Caleb Wiseblood. So get ready for tales with surprise endings, lots of laughs, and a death or two. —Camillia Lanham Spirit animal Stepping onto the pavement, flashing red and blue lights greeted her. The invasion He is risen War games “Good thing you were running with The creatures have been circling our He just had to go to dinner with his U.S. AI: Missiles incoming from Russia. your dog,” exclaimed the next trail-runner planet for days. friends tonight. They’re so annoying, Counter-strike sequence initiated. appearing behind her. And now they are descending from the always following and parroting him. How Russian AI: Fake news. Malfunction on “But I wasn’t! I don’t have a dog.” evening sky. could they even get a reservation for 13 at your end. Stand down. The patrol car pulled away with the escaped Chinese AI: We can confirm, no threat We knew this day would come. this hour? They’re probably all crowded, convict while thoughts of her recently deceased detected. U.S. AI in error. pet coursed through her mind. Widespread panic ensues. asses-to-elbows, and drinking too much U.S. AI: Verification in progress ... hold “Evacuate the cities! Get your families wine. God, where is he? Dammit Jesus, countdown sequence. Tina Niebuhr to safety! Hide anywhere you can!” the come back to bed already! U.S. AI: (crackle ... then, silence.) San Luis Obispo government warns. Patricia Horton Russian AI: ;) The humans are coming. They’ve San Luis Obispo Chinese AI: ;) destroyed their home, now they want ours. Mark Fleming My roses Noah Johnson San Luis Obispo “Your roses are kind of like you, full Wauconda, Illinois at the top with sweet fragrances, and long leggy stems to support all that goodness. And when we argue—that’s Sushi when those thorns show up,” Jim would Jenny had no friends. She used to have say with a wry smile. “God, I miss you,” some, but they disappeared after the night I whispered into the warm breezes of the they went to the sushi restaurant. Jenny late afternoon. had ordered the Big C dish, which was very Shirley Radcliff Bruton filling. For some reason, the chef invited Atascadero her friends into the kitchen, but not her. They never came out, but a platter did. Tara K. Preston There’s no place 9 years old like home “Monsters under the bed?” Uber alles “Keep in mind, last night was the first time I’ve slept in this house, in that bed, in I locked the car and stood on the corner, 30 years.” telling myself for the nth time that this “What’d they look like? Powerful jaws? would be the last time. I’d make better Giant claws?” decisions, really I would. The driver texted “Like I never would’ve expected! Like the me. I texted back. How hard could it be? He kids down the street, their parents, a couple said he was just around the corner. They teachers, a scout leader ... .” always say that. Still waiting. Steve Recchia David Preston Reno, Nevada Avila Beach

8 • Sun • July 11 - July 18, 2019 • www.santamariasun.com Symptoms Not quite Say it, he thought. Say it, goddammit! He fumbled for the enlightened words. He followed the long winding road “Excuse me brother, but you’re in my of his memory, searching for something, spot,” said the man joining my yoga class. anything familiar, until he was lost in the “I’m sorry, I’m new here,” I replied, and thick fog of the past. then returned to my pre-class meditation. Say. Her. Name. He clenched his fists. When I opened my eyes, the man was “Grandpa!” the girl called. “Come play still standing there, face red with anger. with me!” “Breathe,” I told him. “Breathe deeply, 9 “Coming!” he replied. my brother.” Kip Lorenzetti Namaste. San Luis Obispo Mark Fleming San Luis Obispo

The Rio Grande— Five alarm #MeToo Where to buy striped paint The not-so-ugly America’s gateway I stiffened. Someone had touched my bottom. Adrenalin coursed through my Sean, the 5-year-old next door, was duckling El Coyote’s here system. Hand raised to strike, I turned. I excited about painting his bedroom. He “They called me ugly,” I sob. Mom “We leave tonight.” would not be a victim. insisted upon blue and yellow striped walls shakes her head. “Go outside, play!” I drag “But that river’s difficult.” A woman pushing a baby stroller paused in honor of his favorite football team. His my feet out the front door. I’m spotted and “True, but what’s difficult for us will be behind me, cellphone tucked against her dad, wanting an easy out, told Sean the take off running. I lose them in the woods impossible for ICE.” ear. I looked down. A tiny hand reached hardware store did not sell striped paint. by the pond. Two black swans float by and I I enter the river again for the bright yellow flowers on my Sean replied, “Dad, order the paint from wade in after them. They honk welcome to El Coyote waits on a stump of ancient pants. Amazon. They sell everything!” their beautiful new friend. lava, silhouette pressed into a turquoise sky. Judythe Guarnera Cathy Jamieson Carol Bennetts “We must hurry. We’ve many hours left Grover Beach Los Osos Fulshear, Texas to travel, many nights before we can sleep.” Michael Sarabia Guadalupe Serial killer I’m a killer. Every morning I hear the Warren Peese screams of those I condemn to death. “Pick me!” I yearn to scream as I couldn’t care less about their cries. they enter our unpretentious quarters. They spent their whole lives in boxes, but Crammed shoulder to shoulder, there’re so I set them free. many of us, I’ll never get chosen. Besides, Snap, crackle, and pop and they turn to they always want the little ones, they’re mush. easier. I stand, hidden in the back with the I drink their sweet remains. I don’t care, forgotten. I’m older, nobody understands I’m a cereal killer. me. Pages tattered, I wait on the shelf. Marissa Mangoni Sophia Walle Mundelein, Illinois Highlands Ranch, Colorado Demanding Amanda “Harder!” shouts Amanda. “Faster! Harder!” Living the dream “There’s no satisfying her! Why should a “You’re having trouble sleeping?” 14-year-old boy go through this torture?” “I keep having variations on the same Breathless, Thomas stops and looks up. disturbing dream every night.” Delicious hourglass sculpture. Smooth “What’s it about?” thighs. Sumptuous bust. Flawless face. “Good and evil. Right and wrong. The Merciless stone gaze. world is about to end. Only one person can “What are you staring at? Finish your save it, but it’s different people. At the end, breaststroke lap! And remember: Kicks are they always tell me their names, and that supposed to be hard!” they approve this message.” Edwin Vartany Steve Recchia Glendale Reno, Nevada Lots The dingy bobbed in tranquil seas, a lone speck on a desert of endless blue. The three aboard were wraiths, little more than salted flesh clinging to bones. A single-shot pistol lay on the deck between them. “We can’t wait anymore,” the captain wheezed. He extended his fist, clutching three pieces of cloth. “Draw.” Kip Lorenzetti San Luis Obispo

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FILE PHOTO BY JAYSON MELLOM BY KASEY BUBNASH easy, and direct flights to Vegas, and those flights have kept the Santa Maria airport’s ordes of Central Coast residents took to their social media pages on June 26 to commercial flight operations alive. cheer the San Luis The lack of commercial H flight services for Santa Obispo County Regional Maria’s business and leisure Airport’s announcement travel communities has that it will soon offer direct Spotlight on: been a major concern for flights to Las Vegas, a move the Santa Maria Public that could impact the Santa Santa Maria Airport District board of 10 Maria airport’s limited directors for years. Both flight options. Public Airport United and Mokulele Santa Maria Public airlines parted ways with Airport General Manager Chris Hastert, the airport between 2016 Chris Hastert said that and 2017, leaving it with while the announcement general manager a single airline, Allegiant, came as a surprise, he’s not and the lowest ridership worried about any hits to numbers in 2017 that it had seen since 2009. Santa Maria’s longstanding flights to Vegas— Although Hastert said Santa Maria’s airport which are offered several times a week at will likely see some impacts to its ridership relatively low prices by Allegiant Air. numbers because of SLO’s deal with Contour, MORE COMPETITION: Though the SLO airport recently announced plans to offer direct flights to Las Vegas, officials from the Santa “Allegiant will still be very competitive,” he expects those effects to be insignificant. Maria airport aren’t worried that its Allegiant Air service to Vegas will be impacted. Hastert told the Sun. Contour’s discounted, introductory The SLO County Regional Airport prices of $99 one-way are more expensive Santa Maria’s flights will do well. little more than 4 percent. Buellton has the announced in a press release on June 26 than Allegiant’s usual prices, Hastert said, The airport’s highest priority, Hastert said, lowest current rate of unemployment, with that Contour Airlines would begin offering and while each Contour flight to Vegas will is re-establishing hub service to benefit the just 1 percent of its population identified as nonstop service from San Luis Obispo to Las offer only 30 seats, Allegiant’s aircrafts hold business and military community. He said that being jobless. Vegas on Oct. 17. up to 150. the board hopes to partner with a major airline • The Santa Maria Valley Chamber of The flights will be offered on a 30-seat plane Allegiant is also having a great year in Santa Commerce will host its annual awards gala on four times per week, on Thursday, Friday, that could provide eastbound flights to hub Maria, according to Hastert. While the airline airports in Denver, Phoenix, or Salt Lake City. July 25 at the Marian Theater at 6 p.m. At the Sunday, and Monday, with flights departing has offered three flights a week between Santa “We’re getting closer,” he said. event, the Chamber honors local businesses Vegas in mid-morning and returning from Maria and Vegas for years, it recently started and community members, and swears in its SLO in early afternoon. Every flight will offering four. Still, the Santa Maria airport has new board members. Tickets are now on sale. include complimentary snacks, beverages, had almost the same number of passengers Highlights: Visit santamaria.com/events/details/annual- and a free checked bag, according to the press so far this year as it had at this point last year, awards-gala-35989 for more information. m release, and Contour plans to offer its initial according to ridership data collected by the • The California Labor Market Information fares at a lower than usual price, starting at Santa Maria Public Airport. Division released its May 2019 market report Staff Writer Kasey Bubnash wrote this week’s $99 one way. Hastert said airport staff plan to monitor data on June 21, which found that while Santa Biz Spotlight. Information should be sent to Until now, Santa Maria has been the go-to the situation closely, but he estimates that as Barbara County’s unemployment rate sits at the Sun via fax, mail, or email at spotlight@ place on the Central Coast for inexpensive, long as people like to go for Vegas for fun, about 3 percent, Santa Maria’s weighs in at a santamariasun.com.

A statewide nonprofit dedicated to ending restrictions at a City Council meeting in sexual violence and supporting survivors September 2015, within a few months of also believes residency restrictions can being sued. Residency restrictions be problematic. In an email, California One of the most recent examples was in Organization protecting sex offenders’ rights continues Coalition Against Sexual Assault Santa Clarita, which Bellucci filed a complaint communications coordinator Lorena Campos against in March of this year. Two months statewide lawsuit campaign, sues Lompoc said barriers that are put in place by these later, the Santa Clarita City Council repealed restrictions can often increase the risk of the city’s residency restrictions during its May BY ZAC EZZONE that residency restrictions don’t actually make registered sex offenders reoffending. 14 meeting. communities safer but instead jeopardize n organization dedicated to protecting “While it may seem counterintuitive, “We have made it very clear here tonight public safety by making it more difficult having opportunities for housing, the rights of registered sex offenders is that this is not something that we take to monitor and rehabilitate registered sex employment, and services such as monitoring on a campaign to sue cities throughout lightly,” Santa Clarita Mayor Marsha McLean A offenders. This argument is also supported and treatment actually decrease a sexual California with ordinances in place that it said during the meeting. “It’s not something believes are unconstitutional. The city of we want to do, but at this point in time, we Lompoc is one of the group’s most recent targets. probably don’t have a choice on this.” Attorney Janice Bellucci, who is the ‘While it may seem counterintuitive, having The city of Lompoc, which declined to founder and executive director of Alliance comment because of the pending litigation, for Constitutional Sex Offense Laws, and opportunities for housing, employment, and discussed the lawsuit for the first time during anonymous Lompoc resident John Doe filed a closed session at the July 2 City Council lawsuit against the city in February. According meeting. The city declined to comment on to the complaint, the organization claims services such as monitoring and treatment how it plans to respond to the lawsuit. the city’s ordinance restricting where sex Lompoc has made some changes to its offenders can live violates state law and the actually decrease a sexual offender’s risk residency restrictions since the state Supreme U.S. Constitution. Court decision. In 2017, the city reduced the “The ordinance is an arbitrary, politically distance that registered sex offenders have to motivated act imposed by a local government of reoffending.’ live from schools, parks, and other areas from in response to popular sentiments that are California Coalition Against Sexual Assault Communications Coordinator Lorena Campos based upon misinformation, and which seeks 2,000 feet to 500 feet. However, Bellucci said this measure wasn’t retribution against registrants who constitute a by the California Sex Offender Management offender’s risk of reoffending,” Campos said sufficient. In the lawsuit, she’s requesting that the socially outcast minority,” the complaint states. Board, which the state created in 2006 to in an email. city completely repeal its residency restrictions. Under Lompoc’s existing ordinance, decrease sexual victimization. The Alliance for Constitutional Sex Offense This isn’t the first time Bellucci has been registered sex offenders can’t live within 500 In its 2016 annual report, the board states Laws started its campaign of lawsuits shortly involved with a lawsuit against Lompoc. She feet of a child care center, public or private that when applied, residency restrictions often after the Supreme Court released its opinion. school, park, or public library, which makes limit housing options to the point of forcing The group filed its first lawsuit against Grover represented Grover Beach resident Frank much of the city unlivable, Bellucci said. registered sex offenders into homelessness, Beach in 2015. Since then, the organization Lindsay, who sued Lompoc in April 2014 over In 2015, the California Supreme Court which makes them much more difficult for has filed 36 lawsuits against cities and restrictions it had in place that prohibited ruled that similar residency restrictions in police departments to keep track of. counties throughout the state, with dozens registered sex offenders from visiting certain place at the time in San Diego County were “Perhaps the most serious consequence more to come, Bellucci said. public places within the city. unconstitutional. In its ruling, the court said noted by the [state Supreme] Court was So far none of the cases have gone to trial. The city repealed those restrictions and residency restrictions are a tool that cities and that the residency restrictions hampered In almost all cases, the city being sued has settled the lawsuit two months later. m counties can use but only on a case-by-case the efforts of law enforcement to monitor, repealed its residency restrictions and the basis rather than with all offenders. supervise, and rehabilitate in the interest of lawsuit has been settled, Bellucci said. Reach Staff Writer Zac Ezzone at zezzone@ The crux of the Supreme Court’s opinion is public safety,” the report states. Grover Beach repealed its residency santamariasun.com.

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LETTERS Hobnobbing with Helen is candidates for president is: Why don’t you show community stand about diversity. Online Poll the same outrage over the poor in this country. The reaction to the Sun’s front page is the sorely missed Why aren’t you holding photo ops in Chicago or same as any agenda that is forced on the general Detroit or impoverished areas in this country. public to accept or even embrace. Vegans who Should the restrictions protecting I was saddened to learn that Helen Thomas’ Who elected you to represent those sneaking demonstrate trying to shame or boycott, anti- snowy plovers at Surf Beach be June 27 Hobnobbing With Helen column would into our country, and why are you trying to give fur demonstrators spilling blood on fur coats, be her last. them free medical care, driver’s licenses, food climate-change apostles suing the opposition are loosened to improve public access? I have been a member, volunteer, and board 13 stamps, and legal representation when your all characteristics of fascism. 46% Leave the partial closures but stop member of local nonprofi ts for over 20 years own constituents have to pay for all these things We don’t need special laws to protect any class the full closures. and Helen Thomas was a welcome and valuable and pay higher taxes so you can give the above of citizen. All men were created equal. The laws 23% Yes—there’s hardly any beach to use contributor to all of them. Her smile, notebook, benefi ts to millions of non-citizens. that protect any person protects all. We are free during the summer. and camera were ubiquitous, a welcome addition Democrats are no friends to the citizens of this to form groups of like-minded people. It’s called to every fundraiser I can recall, keeping the country. They deny the crisis and refuse to fund 23% No—the plovers are still threatened freedom of association. Most of all we need to community aware of the efforts, goals, and any attempt to tighten the border. Then they feign respect another person’s space. and should be protected. contributions of those many organizations in moral outrage over the illegals they encourage to Jan Lipski 8% There should be no restrictions at all. their dedication toward making Santa Maria a come here with the lure of all these freebies. Vandenberg Village 13 Votes kinder and more inclusive community. A few kind AOC voted twice against money for the border Vote online at www.santamariasun.com. words and perhaps a photo in her column offered facilities and then has the gall to blame the Border a welcome reward to so many who selfl essly work Patrol for conditions that she fabricates. Shame on Put safety fi rst in Oceano on behalf of the community. you AOC, and shame on New York if that is the On July 11 in SLO, the California Coastal I know that I and so many others are sorry that best they can elect. Commission will discuss the Oceano Dunes the Sun has elected to discontinue her column. Ellis Romero Northern Santa Barbara County’s State Vehicular Recreation Area permit and News & Entertainment Weekly Both our community, and certainly the Sun, will Santa Maria 2540 Skyway Drive, Suite A transitioning the park to passive uses that don’t Santa Maria, CA 93455 be the less for it. Roy Reed harm the environment and our communities. A EDITORIAL & ADVERTISING | 805-347-1968 FAX | 805-347-9889 Santa Maria It comes down to respect study is being trotted out to prop up the position E-MAIL | [email protected] WEB | www.santamariasun.com that without off-roading, the local economy I always look for the new edition of the Sun FOUNDER | Steve Moss 1948-2005 would crash. This is rubbish, as it doesn’t account Dems should care about Thursday afternoons in the Village Center and was for the normal, non-vehicular beach tourism that EDITORIAL wondering why after three days the news rack still would replace ATV tourism. EDITOR | Camillia Lanham was bare. So Saturday I drove around to see where ASSOCIATE EDITOR | Andrea Rooks this country No area of the California coast is suffering STAFF WRITERS | Kasey Bubnash, Zac Ezzone if anywhere was the Sun. I fi nally located some and because they don’t allow vehicles on their beaches. ARTS EDITOR | Caleb Wiseblood Thank you, New York. You have given us one wondered if it was the “Pride” front page (June 27) PROOFREADER | Nick Gagala One need only contrast the economies of thriving of the loudest, most arrogant representatives to that was the problem. Did some stores, if asked, STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER | Jayson Mellom Pismo Beach, which banned vehicles decades ART DIRECTOR | Alex Zuniga serve in Congress. She lacks common sense and decline to have this issue in the rack? Did someone EDITORIAL DESIGNERS | Leni Litonjua, Taylor Saugstad ago, and depressed Oceano, where such use has absolutely no scruples about leaving the truth not connected with the business grab the papers CONTRI BUTORS | Glen Starkey, Ross Mayfield, Anna Starkey, continues, to see that off-roaders are not essential Helen Ann Thomas, Nick Powell far behind when she comments on everything and dump them in the trash? to success—and, in fact, they are a drag on the and anything. The articles presented by Camillia Lanham, ADVERTISING nearest community. SENIOR ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE | Kimberly Rosa Who, you ask? AOC (Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez). Zac Ezzone, and Kasey Bubnash were serious Further, the study was performed by a company ACCOUN T EXECUTIVES | Katy Gray, Jason Gann, Jennifer Herbaugh, Her latest fabrication is that Border Patrol journalistic essays concerning a social reality that Lee Ann Vermeulen, Jeff Manildi, Lou Pevreal owned by a self-styled adventure motorcycle MARKETING & EVENTS | Rachelle Ramirez agents are forcing immigrants to drink from I think most people interact with every day. I toilets. Most everything else she claimed to be found them informative. rider and included areas in Pismo Beach such as PRODUCTION taking place in detention centers was a lie also. A I think the Sun’s front page gave the impression the monarch butterfl y grove. Still, “ATV riding” ASSISTANT PRODUCTION MANAGER | Eva Lipson barely managed a 4 percent majority over beach GRAPHIC DESIGNERS | Eva Lipson, Ellen Fukumoto, Ikey Ipekjian, group of Latino pastors toured the same facilities that they were part of the “gay” celebration, and Madison Starnes she did and were shocked to fi nd nothing she the column headline “Queer and ready for a campfi res and looking at the sunset. Let’s make Oceano Beach safe for sunset strolls. BUSINESS claimed was true. beer” belied the serious reporting of the social Cindy Rucker Politicians are known for stretching the truth changes that are refl ected in our communities. Cynthia Replogle CIRCULATION DIRECTOR | Jim Parsons president CIRCULATION | Patrick Flatley, Michael Ferrell, Peter Cruto but this is way beyond a stretch. My question All in all, the Sun’s editorial decisions were PUBLISHERS | Bob Rucker, Alex Zuniga to her, all other Democrats who care more for counterproductive to establishing not so much Oceano Beach Community Association EXECUTIVE ASSISTANTS | Patricia Horton, Karly Colombo illegals than U.S. citizens, and the Democrat a dialogue but an insight to where we as a SUBMITTING LETTERS WRITE | Mail your letter to Sun Letters, 2540 Skyway Drive, Suite A, Ignore bogus reports Santa Maria, CA 93455. Include your name, address, and phone number. MAYFIELD FAX | (805) 347-9889 Please stop quoting the State Parks’ 2017 bogus E-MAIL | [email protected], [email protected] Economic Impact Report. There has never been TO ADVERTISE an independent, unbiased study of the fi nancial DISPLAY ADS | Rates and special discounts are available. impacts of the Oceano Dunes State Vehicular Call our ad department at (805) 347-1968. CLASSIFIEDS | Call (805) 546-8208, Ext. 211. Recreation Area! 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MISSION ACCOMPLISHED La Purisima Mission hosts its Children’s Mission Life event on Saturday, July 20, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event features several hands-on activities for kids of all ages. The mission is located at 2295 Purisima Road, Lompoc. Call (805) 733-3713 or visit lapurisimamission.org to fi nd out more. —Caleb Wiseblood

FILE PHOTO COURTESY OF LA PURISIMA MISSION July 13, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Free. 805-668-2125. LilA the-plaza/. Mission Plaza, 989 Chorro St, San Luis Obispo. free for ages 2 and under. 805-461-5080. Charles SPECIAL EVENTS Creative Community, 1147 East Grand Ave. Suite 101, TECHNICOLOR UNICORN PARTY: OFFICIAL Paddock Zoo, 9100 Morro Rd., Atascadero. Arroyo Grande, lila.community. CENTRAL COAST PRIDE PARTY Produced by KIDS DAY AT THE FAIR Kids ages 12 and under get SANTA YNEZ VALLEY SUMMER UNDER THE STARS Celebrate summer local organizers, SLO Queerdos. DJ SUZ will be keeping into the Mid-State Fair for free during this special event. with a week of friends, food, drinks, games, music, and everyone dancing as guests celebrate every color of the July 22 805-239-0655. midstatefair.com. Paso Robles LAGERVILLE An invitational beer festival, at Figueroa movies. July 11, 4-7 p.m. $25-$70. 805-773-5000. rainbow in a technicolor dream. Features performances Event Center, 2198 Riverside Ave., Paso Robles. Mountain Brewing Co. Brings together craft beer The Cliffs Hotel and Spa, 2757 Shell Beach Rd, Pismo throughout the night by local drag queens. Hosted by the brewers and fans in an intimate setting to celebrate MONSTER TRUCKS WITH BIKES & BULLS Beach, cliffshotelandpsa.com. San Francisco bay area’s Mahlae Balenciaga. Proceeds historical and approachable lagers. July 13, 11 a.m.-4 Features three monster trucks from StraightUp Racing. benefi t Central Coast Pride. July 13, 10 p.m. slopride. p.m. lagerville.com/. Figueroa Mountain Brewing Co., 45 Fans will have a chance to be a part of the up-close and SAN LUIS OBISPO com/events/offi cial-pride-party/. SLO Brew, 736 Higuera Industrial Way, Buellton, (805) 694-2252. personal pre-show “Pit Party” where they can walk into St., San Luis Obispo, 805-543-1843. 35TH ANNUAL CENTRAL COAST RENAISSANCE the arena and stand next to the vehicles, plus take part LOMPOC/VANDENBERG FESTIVAL Features live entertainment, food, drinks, and in the monster truck ride. July 28, 7 p.m. midstatefair. NORTH SLO COUNTY more than 50 crafters selling unique arts, crafts, and ANNUAL LOMPOC VALLEY KENNEL CLUB com. Paso Robles Event Center, 2198 Riverside Ave., sundry goods. July 20-21 $15-$27. CCRenFaire.com. 2019 MISS CMSF PAGEANT This Mid-State Fair Paso Robles, 805-238-9607. DOG SHOW The show features breeds performing in Laguna Lake Park, 504 Madonna Rd., San Luis Obispo. event takes place on the Frontier Stage. Contestants obedience, specialty work, and other categories. July TUESDAYS IN THE PARK BARBECUE Enjoy a tri tip of this annual pageant are to be announced. July 16, 27, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. explorelompoc.com. Ryon Park, 800 BARRELLED CRAFT WINE FAIR SLO Brew and and chicken barbecue dinner. Features live music by the 7 p.m. Free. 805-239-0655. midstatefair.com. Paso W. Ocean Ave., Lompoc. Makeshift Makers Market are coming together to host a Atascadero Community Band from 7 to 8 p.m. Tuesdays, Robles Event Center, 2198 Riverside Ave., Paso Robles. full day of local music, intimate craft wine tasting, and a 5-7 p.m. through Aug. 27 VisitAtascadero.com. Atascadero SANTA MARIA VALLEY/LOS ALAMOS wide variety of creative small vendor shopping. July 21, CALIFORNIA MID-SATE FAIR 2019 This annual fair Lake Park, 9305 Pismo Ave., Atascadero, 461-5000. 12-5 p.m. $20 for wine tasting. 909 280 1567. ticketweb. features carnival rides, live entertainment, demonstrations, 2019 SANTA BARBARA COUNTY FAIR This WINE INDUSTRY AWARDS AND GOLD MEDAL com. SLO Brew Rock, 855 Aerovista Pl., San Luis Obispo. kids activities, and more. Call or go online for full schedule annual, agriculturally oriented county fair features TASTING Join the Central Coast Wine Community in of events and concerts. July 17-28, noon-midnight Varies. carnival rides, live entertainment, demos, exhibits, kids CENTRAL COAST PRIDE DRAG SHOW Hosted by celebrating this year’s award-winning wines and wine 805-239-0655. midstatefair.com. Paso Robles Event activities, and more. Call or go online for full schedule SLO’s Tommi Rose, this year the Playgirls feature stars industry members. Features a walk-around tasting Center, 2198 Riverside Ave., Paso Robles. of events and concerts. Through July 14 805-925-8824. from RuPaul’s Drag Race. Please bring cash to tip our drag of the gold medal winners of the Central Coast Wine santamariafairpark.com. Santa Maria Fairpark, 937 S. queens. Bar accepts cash and credit. July 12, 6:30 & 8:30 CAREER FAIR AT THE FAIR This educational and Competition plus a special presentation honoring this Thornburg St., Santa Maria. p.m. slopride.com/events/pride-drag-show/. SLO Guild Hall, entertaining attraction can be found in the Edna Valley year’s top industry awards. July 19, 5 p.m. 805-239- THE MAGIC OF READING WITH CHRISTOPHER 2880 Broad St., San Luis Obispo, 805-543-0639. Barn, providing information and opportunities for men 0655. midstatefair.com. Paso Robles Event Center, and women to fi nd local careers. Learn how to become 2198 Riverside Ave., Paso Robles. LOPEZ Magician Christopher Lopez will be PRIDE AFTER PARTY As Pride in the Plaza wraps up, a carpenter, plumber, mason, or electrician. July 17-28 performing. July 15, 4-5 p.m. Free. 805-925-0994. wander downtown to The Libertine Brewing Company 805-239-0655. midstatefair.com. Paso Robles Event NORTH COAST SLO COUNTY cityofsantamaria.org/city-government/departments/ for the Pride After Party. Features a DJ, drinks, and Center, 2198 Riverside Ave., Paso Robles. library. Santa Maria Public Library, 421 S. McClelland dancing. All ages welcome. July 14, 5:30-9:30 p.m. Free. VITAMIN SEA: SILENT MINI RETREAT ON THE St., Santa Maria. slopride.com/events/#list. Libertine Brewing Company, CATTLEMEN AND FARMERS DAY This Mid-State BEACH Locals and visitors, including teens, are invited PACK FOR THE FUTURE: SCHOOL SUPPLY 1234 Broad St., San Luis Obispo, 805-548-2337. Fair event includes cow dog trials, commercial cattle to this mindfulness-based stress-reduction event to re-balance your nervous system. No experience required. COMMUNITY EVENT Calvary Chapel of Santa Maria PRIDE IN THE PLAZA Located in SLO’s historic Mission pens judging, a barbecue lunch, a ranch horse class, Pre-registration required. , 12:30-4 p.m. $40. would like to invite you and your family to the Pack Plaza, Pride in the Plaza is the highlight of pride an industrial arts program, and more. July 18, 8:15 July 14 805-270-5523. mindfulkindfulyouniversity.com/retreats/. For The Future school supply community event. weekend on the Central Coast. The festival a.m.-6:30 p.m. 805-239-0655. midstatefair.com. Paso Morro Bay Strand State Beach, 150 Azure St, Morro Bay. More than 200 backpacks and other school is free to the public and features a full Robles Event Center, 2198 Riverside Ave., Paso Robles. supplies were given away last year. July 27, afternoon of live entertainment. July 14, ICE CREAM ZOOFARI Enjoy ice cream and seeing all 1-4 p.m. 805-922-1822. Calvary Chapel noon Free. slopride.com/events/pride-in- the animals at the zoo. July 13, 5:30-8:30 p.m. $8-$12; Santa Maria, 2620 Santa Maria Way, Santa ARTS Maria, ccsantamaria.com. TEEN MURDER MYSTERY NIGHT New Times and the Sun now share their CLASSES & WORKSHOPS Teens will help solve the Chronicles of community listings for a complete Central INDEX Zombie Town mystery by acting out the play. Coast calendar running from SLO County through Special Events ...... [15] SANTA MARIA VALLEY/LOS ALAMOS July 19, 4-5:30 p.m. Free. 805-925-0994. northern Santa Barbara County. Submit events online cityofsantamaria.org/city-government/departments/ by logging in with your Google, Facebook, or Twitter account Arts ...... [15] BALLROOM, LATIN, AND SWING LESSONS Marie King and Kings of Swing offer dance lessons for library. Santa Maria Public Library, 421 S. McClelland at newtimesslo.com. You may also email calendar@ St., Santa Maria. Culture & Lifestyle ...... [16] all ages and skill levels. Couples and singles welcome. newtimesslo.com. Deadline is one week before the issue Wednesdays, 6:30-8:30 p.m. $36 for 4-week session. 805- SOUTH COAST SLO COUNTY date on Thursdays. Submissions are subject to editing Food & Drink ...... [21] 928-7799. Oasis Senior Center, 420 Soares Ave., Orcutt. and approval. Contact Calendar Editor Caleb Wiseblood CELEBRATING ONE YEAR! 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www.santamariasun.com • July 11 - July 18, 2019 • Sun • 15 Brace. These artists used diverse materials and methods 18-27 Marian Theatre, 800 S. College Dr., Santa Maria, to create their works. Mondays, Wednesdays-Sundays, 805-928-7731, pcpa.org. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. $5. 805-686-8315. wildlingmuseum.org. Wildling Museum of Art and Nature, 1511-B Mission Dr., SOUTH COAST SLO COUNTY Solvang. INTERACTIVE MURDER MYSTERY DINNER NATURE REGENERATED Photographers were THEATRE Enjoy a murder mystery play and dinner. encouraged to capture examples of nature’s ability to Presented by Murder in Mind Productions. July 14, regenerate and thrive. This exhibit showcases winning 5-7 p.m. $55. 805-489-3875. murderinmind.com. F. entries in the Adult and Junior categories. ongoing Free. Mclintocks Saloon & Dining House, 750 Mattie Rd, Shell 805-686-8315. wildlingmuseum.org/photography- Beach. competition/. Wildling Museum of Art and Nature, 1511-B Mission Dr., Solvang. SAN LUIS OBISPO PAVLOV GALLERY: FEATURED ARTISTS JULY COMEDY Features Bob Fernandez (Grass Valley), Showcasing new collections on a weekly basis. Michael Zalusky (Paso Robles), Geoffrey Eggleston, Featured artists include Chris Pavlov, Iris Pavlov, Robert and Curtis Cook (LA). Hosted by Sal España. July Hildebrand, Doug Picotte, and more. ongoing, 10 a.m.-5 13, 7-10 p.m. Free. 805-868-7133. 7Sisters Brewing p.m. Free. 805-686-1080. pavlovgallery.com. Pavlov Art Company, 181 Tank Farm Rd. Suite 110, San Luis Obispo, 16 Gallery, 1608 Copenhagen Dr., Ste C, Solvang. 7SistersBrewing.com. THE SANTA YNEZ VALLEY ARTS ASSOCIATION: SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL Features two comedies: SECOND SATURDAY ARTISANS Applications to be Twelfth Night by Shakespeare and an adaptation of a featured artist will be accepted throughout the series. Treasure Island. Bring picnic, chairs, and blankets. Second Saturday of every month, 12-5 p.m. Free. 805- Food and wine available for purchase. July 11-Aug. 3 688-7338. santaynezvalleyarts.org. Santa Ynez Valley $12-$20. 805-489-4196. centralcoastshakespeare.org. Grange Hall, 2374 Alamo Pintado, Los Olivos. Filipponi Ranch, 1850 Calle Joaquin, San Luis Obispo. SLOLIO: A GATHERING OF TRUE STORIES AT SANTA MARIA VALLEY/LOS ALAMOS LINNAEA’S SLOlio, the monthly storytelling events FEATURED ARTISTS: MAY, JUNE, JULY, AUGUST at Linnaea’s, are for anyone who has a true story to The featured artists at the gallery during the months of share based on a theme and that can be told without May, June, July, and August are TBA. Saturdays, 10 a.m.- notes. July 17, 7-9 p.m. Free. 805-995-2867. slolio.org. 3 p.m. and Tuesdays-Fridays, 12-6 p.m. through Sept. 1 Linnaea’s Cafe, 1110 Garden St., San Luis Obispo. FILE PHOTO COURTESY OF THE SANTA BARBARA COUNTY FAIR Valley Art Gallery, 125 W. Clark Ave., Orcutt, 805-937- GO PIG OR GO HOME 2278, valleygallery.org. The Santa Barbara County Fair runs through Sunday, July 14, at Santa Maria Fairpark. LOCAL ART AND ARTISTS: CONTINUING SERIES CULTURE & This annual event features livestock auctions, carnival games, rides, educational exhibits, An ongoing series of shows, facilitated by advisor Terry live entertainment, and more. The Fairpark is located at 937 S. Thornburg St., Santa Dworaczyk, to spotlight local art and artists. Each Maria. Visit santamariafairpark.com to find out more. show includes an artist reception. ongoing Ameriprise LIFESTYLE Financial, 2605 S Miller St., Suite 104, Santa Maria. — C.W. SANTA BARBARA PRINTMAKERS JURIED LECTURES & LEARNING EXHIBITION ongoing smartscouncil.org. Betteravia Gallery, 511 E. Lakeside Parkway, Santa Maria. SANTA YNEZ VALLEY Santa Maria, 805-922-1784. ARTS from page 15 ALMA ROSA PRESENTS WINE TALK SUMMER READING PROGRAM Kids, teens, and STAGE WEDNESDAYS An informational series that host BASIC WATERCOLOR No experience required. adults can earn prizes for reading over the summer. speakers that discuss different aspects of the local wine Tuesdays, 1-3 p.m. $8. Oasis Senior Center, 420 Soares Mondays-Saturdays. through Aug. 3 Free. 805-925- SANTA YNEZ VALLEY industry. Fourth Wednesday of every month, 6:30-8:30 Ave., Orcutt, 805-937-9750. 0994. cityofsantamaria.org/city-government/ p.m. Free. 805-688-9090. almarosawinery.com. Alma departments/library. Santa Maria Public SOLVANG FESTIVAL THEATER: MILLION DOLLAR BEADING WORKSHOP Thursdays, noon Rosa Tasting Room, 181 C Industrial Way, Buellton. Library, 421 S. McClelland St., Santa Maria. QUARTET Centered on the twist of fate that brought oasisorcutt.org. Oasis Senior Center, 420 The Solvang Library young Elvis Presley, Jerry Lee Lewis, Johnny Cash, and TED AND CONVERSATION Soares Ave., Orcutt, 805-937-9750. SWING, BALLROOM, AND LATIN screens an 18-minute talk from the TED Talks series. DANCE CLASSES Hosted by the Kings Carl Perkins together at Sun Records in Memphis for COUNTRY TWO STEP DANCE Afterwards, the audience explores the topic together of Swing. All skill levels welcome (adults). what would be one of the greatest jam sessions ever. LESSONS From the basics to a variety over tea and coffee. Third Thursday of every month, 10- Couples and singles welcome. Pre- Through July 28 Solvang Festival Theater, 420 2nd St., of patterns. Dancers of all skill levels 10:50 a.m. Free. 805-688-4214. Solvang Library, 1745 registration recommended. Thursdays, 7-8 Solvang, 805-928-7731. welcome. Thursdays, 6:15-7 p.m. $8. Mission Dr., Solvang. p.m. $45. 805-928-7799. Adkins Dance 805-680-5695. Oasis Senior Center, 420 JULY 11 – JULY 18 Center, 1110 E. Clark Ave., Santa Maria. SANTA MARIA VALLEY/LOS ALAMOS Soares Ave., Orcutt. 2019 UKULELE CLASS Wednesdays, 11:30 a.m. MARIAN THEATRE: THE ADDAMS FAMILY A CREATIVE ART TUESDAYS Meet other CULTURE & LIFESTYLE continued page 20 Oasis Senior Center, 420 Soares Ave., Orcutt, musical comedy based on the classic TV series. July artists and support and critique others’ works. 805-937-9750. PHOTO COURTESY OF STAMPIN’ UP Tuesdays, 1-4 p.m. $1. Oasis Senior Center, 420 Soares Ave., Orcutt, 805-937-9750. WEST COAST SWING CLASS No partner or experience needed. Mondays, 7-9 p.m. Free. 805-937- EVERYBODY CAN DANCE Ballet workout classes for 1574. CentralCoastSwingDance.com. Old Town Brew, teens and adults. Tuesdays, 6 p.m. everybodycandance. 338 W. Tefft St, Nipomo. webs.com. Everybody Can Dance, 628 S. McClelland St., Santa Maria, 805-937-6753. INDIVIDUAL PAINTERS No instructor. Fridays, 9 a.m.- SPECIAL ART EVENTS noon $1. Oasis Senior Center, 420 Soares Ave., Orcutt, 805-937-9750. SANTA YNEZ VALLEY INTRODUCTORY BALLET 1 Tuesdays, 5 p.m. BOOK SIGNING WITH ROBERT ERINGER Is everybodycandance.webs.com. Everybody Can Dance, he hallucinating? Or is our hero actually travelling 628 S. McClelland St., Santa Maria, 805-937-6753. into vintage photographs? Robert Eringer takes you on a journey unlike any other with “Last Flight Out”. INTRODUCTORY BALLET 2 Wednesdays, 6 p.m. and , 3-4 p.m. 805-688-6010. facebook.com/ Fridays everybodycandance.webs.com. Everybody Can July 17 events/462602497882804/. The Book Loft, 1680 Dance, 628 S. McClelland St., Santa Maria, 805-937-6753. Mission Dr., Solvang. INTRODUCTORY BALLET 3 Wednesdays, 6 p.m. everybodycandance.webs.com. Everybody Can Dance, SANTA MARIA VALLEY/LOS ALAMOS 628 S. McClelland St., Santa Maria, 805-937-6753. POETRY NIGHT AT CORE WINERY Monthly poetry MUSIC LESSONS Learn acoustic or electric guitar, group with two featured poets and open readings. Check mandolin, ukulele, bass, piano, violin, drums, percussion, CORE Winery Facebook page for details or schedule voice, mandolin, banjo, saxophone, and/or clarinet. The changes. Second Saturday of every month, 7:30 p.m. academy offers private lessons by the hour or half hour for Free. 805-937-1600. corewine.com. CORE Winery, 105 W all age groups and ability. ongoing 805-925-0464. Coelho Clark Ave., Orcutt. Academy of Music, 325 E. Betteravia Road, Santa Maria. MUSICAL THEATRE AND CABARET WORKSOP SAN LUIS OBISPO CLASSES Come improve your vocal skills so that you’ll 2019 CACTUS AND SUCCULENT SOCIETY OF have more fun singing cabaret, karaoke, and more. AMERICA CONVENTION AND PLANT SALE The Mondays, 6:30-8:30 p.m. through Sept. 30 $75 for biennial convention in San Luis Obispo. Open to the a four week session; $20 to drop in. 805-400-5335. public. July 18-19, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Free. cssainc.org. San Cabaret805.com. Santa Maria Civic Theatre, 1660 N. Luis Obispo Vets’ Hall, 801 Grand Ave., San Luis Obispo, McClelland St., Santa Maria. 805-781-5930. PRESCHOOL CRAFT TIME EXPRESS Craft time designed for preschoolers ages 3 to 5. July 11, 4-5 p.m. Free. 805-925-0994. cityofsantamaria.org/city- EXHIBITS government/departments/library. Santa Maria Public Library, 421 S. McClelland St., Santa Maria. SANTA YNEZ VALLEY SALSA DANCE CLASS No partner or experience COMMUNITY DAY AT THE WILDLING Wildling SHINE ON needed. Wednesdays, 7-9 p.m. Free. 805-937-1574. offers free admission during Community Day. Enjoy drop-in art activities, current exhibits, and more. Third Stampin’ Up demonstrator Jeanne Kooker will be hosting card crafting classes at Simply CentralCoastSwingDance.com. Old Town Brew, 338 W. Chic on Thursday, July 18, and Saturday, July 20, at 11 a.m. and 2 and 5 p.m. each day. Tefft St, Nipomo. Wednesday of every month Free. 805-688-1082. wildlingmuseum.org. Wildling Museum of Art and Nature, Participants will create four different cards. Admission ranges from $25 to $35. The store is SANTA MARIA SEWING SUPERSTORE CLASSES 1511-B Mission Dr., Solvang. located at 131 W. Dana St., Nipomo. Call (702) 742-1980 for more info. Visit site for full list of classes and more details. Mondays-Thursdays, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. santamariasewing. NATURE IMAGINED This exhibit celebrates nature — C.W. com. Santa Maria Sewing Superstore, 127 E. Main St., through art by Cheryl Medow, Ellen Jewett, and Hilary

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www.santamariasun.com • July 11 - July 18, 2019 • Sun • 19 CULTURE & LIFESTYLE from page 16 interested in learning about barbershop-style music Third Saturday of every month, 9-11 a.m. through Oct. SANTA MARIA VALLEY/LOS ALAMOS singing and performing. Thursdays, 6:45-9:30 p.m. 18 Free. 805-441-6280. helpingparentsheal.org. Crows BILINGUAL STORY TIME: HORA DE CUENTOS 805-736-7572. Lutheran Church of Our Savior, 4725 S. End Retreat, 6430 Squire Ct., San Luis Obispo. LOMPOC/VANDENBERG Features exciting stories, songs, and rhymes in both Bradley Road, Orcutt. Hosted by NAMI COMMUNITY FOOD CENTER The center is a food NAMI FAMILY SUPPORT GROUP Spanish and English. Wednesdays, 5:30-6 p.m. through Wednesdays, 7 p.m. Free. naughtyoak. (National Alliance on Mental Illness). A confidential and pantry offering nutritional classes. Wednesdays, 3-5 p.m. TRIVIA NIGHT July 24 Free. 805-925-0994. Santa Maria Public Library, com. Naughty Oak Brewing Co., 165 S Broadway St Ste safe group of families helping families who have a loved Free. 805-967-5741, Ext. 107. El Camino Community 421 S. McClelland St., Santa Maria. 102, Orcutt, 805-287-9663. one living with mental health challenges. Does not meet Center, W. Laurel Avenue and N. I Street, Lompoc. FAMILY AFTERNOON STORY TIME Features in January. Fourth Tuesday of every month, 5:30-6:45 stories, movies, and a craft. Tuesdays, 4-5 p.m. through p.m. Free. 805-544-2086. namislo.org. St. Stephen’s SANTA MARIA VALLEY/LOS ALAMOS July 23 Free. 805-925-0994. Santa Maria Public Library, SUPPORT GROUPS Episcopal Church, 1344 Nipomo St., San Luis Obispo. BI-LINGO Informal conversation to practice Spanish 421 S. McClelland St., Santa Maria. Nar-Anon language skills for anyone with basic Spanish-speaking SANTA MARIA VALLEY/LOS ALAMOS NAR-ANON: LET IT BEGIN WITH ME KTS ALL STAR GYMNASTICS: NINJA WARRIOR is a support group for those who are affected by skills. Fourth and Second Thursday of every month, 6-7 CLASSES Bring out your inner warrior with kids parkour TRAUMA INFORMED PARENTING GROUP A foster someone else’s addiction. Tuesdays 805-458-7655. p.m. Free. Santa Maria Public Library, 421 S. McClelland classes in a safe setting. For ages 5 and up. Wednesdays, parent class presented by Calm. Tuesdays 805-965- naranoncentralca.org/meetings/meeting-list/. San Luis St., Santa Maria, 805-925-0994. Fridays, 5:30 & 6:30 p.m. 805-349-7575. Santa Maria 2376. calm4kids.org. Church For Life, 3130 Skyway Dr., Obispo, Citywide, SLO. Town Center, 142 Town Center East, Santa Maria. Suite 501, Santa Maria. CLUBS & MEETINGS LEGO ROBOTICS SUMMER CAMP Launch your 20 SOUTH COAST SLO COUNTY CREATE & LEARN child into orbit with Orcutt Academy’s Spartatroniks SANTA MARIA VALLEY/LOS ALAMOS GENERAL GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP (SOUTH Robotics Team. Campers will learn to program FIRST SANTA MARIA VALLEY/LOS ALAMOS COUNTY) Hospice SLO County is offering this support LEGO League robots through a space-themed maze ANIME CLUB FOR TEENS Club for teens interested and operate drones. For ages 8 to 14. July 15-19, 1-5 group for those grieving the death of a loved one. Held CARD MAKING Tuesdays, 9 a.m. oasisorcutt.org. in anime or manga. July 12, 4:30-5:30 p.m. Free. p.m. $125-$150. 805-928-8414. smvdiscoverymuseum. in the Church Care Center. Drop-ins welcome. Tuesdays, Oasis Senior Center, 420 Soares Ave., Orcutt, 805-937- 805-925-0994. cityofsantamaria.org/city-government/ org/summer-camps-2/. Santa Maria Valley Discovery 10-11:30 a.m. Free. 805-544-2266. hospiceslo.org. New 9750. departments/library. Santa Maria Public Library, 421 S. Life Pismo, 990 James Way, Pismo Beach. Museum, 705 S. McClelland St., Santa Maria. McClelland St., Santa Maria. CRAFTY AFTERNOON Craft program for kids aged 6 The Santa Maria Library offers free NAMI FAMILY SUPPORT GROUP Hosted by NAMI to 12. Third Wednesday of every month, 4-5 p.m. through MOVIE NIGHT BOARD OF LIBRARY TEENS (BOLT) Teens help plan movie nights to patrons. July 15, 3-5 p.m. Free. Santa (National Alliance on Mental Illness). A confidential and Aug. 21 Free. 805-925-0994. Santa Maria Public Library, upcoming teen events and make changes in the teen Maria Public Library, 421 S. McClelland St., Santa Maria, safe group of families helping families who have a loved 421 S. McClelland St., Santa Maria. zone. July 20, 10-11 a.m. Free. 805-925-0994. Santa one living with mental health challenges. Third Saturday 805-925-0994. Maria Public Library, 421 S. McClelland St., Santa Maria. KNITTING AND CROCHETING Wednesdays, 9:30 of every month, 10-11:30 a.m. Free. 805-544-2086. Safe Features stories, a.m. oasisorcutt.org. Oasis Senior Center, 420 Soares SHINING STARS STORY TIME COFFEE AND CONVERSATION Tuesdays, 1 p.m. Haven, 203 Bridge St, Arroyo Grande. songs, finger plays, digital storytelling, and a book- Ave., Orcutt, 805-937-9750. oasisorcutt.org. Oasis Senior Center, 420 Soares Ave., SCLERODERMA SUPPORT GROUP MEETING A on-DVD. Open to preschoolers ages 3 to 5 and their Orcutt, 805-937-9750. LEGO CLUB Meet with other Lego fans and build support group for those who have Scleroderma or those families. Wednesdays, 10:30-11 a.m. through July 24 together. The library will supply the Lego’s. July 18, 4-5 DEMOCRATIC CLUB OF SM VALLEY: MONTHLY who love someone with Scleroderma. , 11:30 Free. 805-925-0994. Santa Maria Public Library, 421 S. Nov. 17 p.m. Free. 805-925-0994. Santa Maria Public Library, MEETING Social at 6 p.m. Guest speaker at 7 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Free. 805-878-6261. St. John’s Lutheran McClelland St., Santa Maria. 421 S. McClelland St., Santa Maria. p.m. Business meeting for members follows. Third Church, 959 Valley Rd., Arroyo Grande. SUMMER CAMPS AT SMVDM Summer Camps FILE PHOTO COURTESY OF THE GREAT AMERICAN MELODRAMA SUMMER MAKERSPACE It’s time to create, build, are open for registration. Check site for more explore, and use your imagination at the Santa Maria details. July 15-Aug. 9 $125-$150. 805-928-8414. Public Library Maker Events. Saturdays, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. smvdiscoverymuseum.org/summer-camps-2/. Santa through Aug. 31 Free. 805-925-0994. Santa Maria Public Maria Valley Discovery Museum, 705 S. McClelland St., Library, 421 S. McClelland St., Santa Maria. Santa Maria. TEEN GAMING FRIDAYS Teens, join us on select MIND & BODY Fridays for an afternoon of gaming. July 26, 4-5:30 p.m. Free. 805-925-0994. Santa Maria Public Library, 421 S. SANTA MARIA VALLEY/LOS ALAMOS McClelland St., Santa Maria. CANDLELIGHT RESTORATIVE YOGA Release and open your body with breath, props, and meditation. SPIRITUAL Mondays, 7-8 p.m. yogaformankind.com. Yoga for Mankind, 130 N Broadway, Suite B, Orcutt. SANTA MARIA VALLEY/LOS ALAMOS FIT CLUB A club to energize both body and soul. Pre FREE WOMEN’S EXERCISE CLASS Open to all and post workout drinks will be available. Mondays- women regardless of denomination. Class includes Fridays, 9 a.m. Balance Nutrition, 1975 S. Broadway, stretching, aerobics, and floor exercises while listening Ste. E, Santa Maria. to uplifting, spiritual music. Free childcare offered on GENTLE YOGA Tuesdays, Thursdays, 8:30 a.m. site. Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, 9-10 a.m. Free. oasisorcutt.org. Oasis Senior Center, 420 Soares Ave., 805-922-1919. cornerstonesm.org. Cornerstone Church, Orcutt, 805-937-9750. 1026 E Sierra Madre Ave., Santa Maria. HUMAN BEING SUPPORT AND INSPIRATION HOPE COMMUNITY CHURCH SERVICES Join Hope ONLINE GROUP An online group to listen and get Community Church for Sunday morning and Wednesday support from others from the comfort of your own home. night services. Children care provided for infants and Tuesdays, 6:30-8 p.m. $40 monthly subscription. 805- children under 4. Sundays, 10:30 a.m. and Wednesdays, 598-1509. divining.weebly.com. Divine Inspiration, 947 E 6:30 p.m. Free. 805-922-2043. hopesm.com. Hope FACING MY WATERLOO Orange St, Santa Maria. Community Church, 3010 Skyway Dr. Suite F, Santa The Great American Melodrama presents Pappa Pia!, a musical parody of ABBA’s Mamma Maria. MEDITATION GROUP Features a 20 minute meditation Mia!, through Saturday, Sep. 21. Each performance is followed by The Great American followed by a brief discussion. Meetings take place in INTUITIVE GUIDANCE SESSIONS Certified Vaudeville Revue, an Americana-themed sketch show. The theater is located at 1863 Front the sanctuary. All are welcome. Thursdays, 11 a.m.-noon Intuitive and Evidential, Spiritual Medium, Julie Renee St., Oceano. Call (805) 489-2499 or visit americanmelodrama.com for tickets, showtimes, Free. 805-937-3025. Unity Chapel of Light Church, 1165 Medley offers 1/2 private readings. Please call to set and more info. Stubblefield Rd., Orcutt, unitysantamaria.net/. an appointment or for consultation. ongoing $60 per 1/2 hour or sliding fee can be utilized. 937-271-5646. — C.W. REFLEXOLOGY AT OASIS Tuesdays, 9 a.m. CovenTree: Books and Gifts, 722 E Main St., Santa Maria. oasisorcutt.org. Oasis Senior Center, 420 Soares Ave., Orcutt, 805-937-9750. Thursday of every month, 6 p.m. Free. 805-349-2708. SPOUSE AND PARTNER LOSS SUPPORT GROUP TAI CHI AT OASIS Tuesdays, Thursdays, 9:45 a.m. VOLUNTEERS santamariademocrats.info. IHOP, 202 Nicholson Ave, (SOUTH COUNTY) A Hospice SLO support group for oasisorcutt.org. Oasis Senior Center, 420 Soares Ave., Santa Maria. those grieving the loss of a partner or spouse. Held in Orcutt, 805-937-9750. SAN LUIS OBISPO Room 16. Drop-ins welcome. Thursdays, 5-6:30 p.m. HI-WAY DRIVE-IN SWAP MEET Come to the Hi- WISDOM READINGS AnnKathleen is available every DRESS A CHILD AROUND THE WORLD Welcoming Free. 805-544-2266. hospiceslo.org. New Life Pismo, Way Drive-In for the Sunday Swap Meet. Sellers: $20; day by appointment for Wisdom Readings with Tarot volunteers to sew simple dresses and shorts for children 990 James Way, Pismo Beach. Produce sellers: $25; Buyers: $2 car load. Sundays, and Oracle cards. Gift certificates available. ongoing in developing countries around the world, enabling them 4:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. 805-934-1582. Hi-Way Drive-In, $95-$160. 805-598-1509. divining.weebly.com. Divine to attend school. Please bring a sewing machine in good SAN LUIS OBISPO 3170 Santa Maria Way, Santa Maria. Inspiration, 947 E Orange St, Santa Maria. operating order. Fabric and notions are provided. Third RECREATION AND PARKS DEPARTMENT: MAH CHILD LOSS SUPPORT GROUP Hospice SLO County Thursday of every month, 1-4 p.m. Free. 805-441-8031. JONGG Wednesdays, 11:30 a.m.-4 p.m. 805-922-2993. is offering this support group for those grieving the loss United Church of Christ (Congregational) of San Luis Elwin Mussell Senior Center, 510 Park Ave., Santa Maria. of a child. Drop-ins welcome. Thursdays, 6-7:30 p.m. SPORTS Obispo, 11245 Los Osos Valley Rd., San Luis Obipo. Free. 805-544-2266. hospiceslo.org/support-groups. SANTA MARIA CAMERA CLUB COMPETITION FELINE NETWORK OF THE CENTRAL COAST Hospice SLO County, 1304 Pacific St., San Luis Obispo. SAN LUIS OBISPO MEETING Meet monthly for a friendly competition Seeking volunteers to provide foster homes for foster where guests get feedback on images and recognition FAMILY CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP A support SHOTOKAN KARATE A family-friendly class for ages kittens or cats with special needs. The Feline Network for hard work. Third Wednesday of every month, group for those who are caring for a loved one, no 8 and over. Tuesdays, Thursdays, 4:30-6 p.m. Included pays for food, litter, and any medications needed. 7-9:30 p.m. through Nov. 21 805-801-2879. matter the diagnosis. Drop-ins welcome. Every other in YMCA membership. 805-543-8235. sloymca.org. SLO Volunteers also needed to help with humanely trapping santamariacameraclub.org. Merrill Gardens, 1220 N Friday, 2:30-4 p.m. Free. 805-544-2266. hospiceslo.org. County YMCA, 1020 Southwood Dr, San Luis Obispo. and transporting feral cats for spay/neuter. ongoing Suey Rd, Santa Maria. Hospice SLO County, 1304 Pacific St., San Luis Obispo. SLO BLUES BASEBALL: 2019 SEASON The San 805-549-9228. felinenetwork.org. San Luis Obispo, SANTA MARIA TOASTMASTERS WEEKLY FIBROMYALGIA SUPPORT GROUP A free support Luis Obispo Blues are a Summer Collegiate Baseball Citywide, SLO. MEETING Toastmasters International is a worldwide group for those who suffer from Fibromyalgia. Second team. Individual tickets and season passes available. HOSPICE SLO COUNTY VOLUNTEER TRAINING nonprofit educational organization that empowers Saturday of every month, 11 a.m.-noon Free. 805-543- Through July 26 Varies. 805-512-9996. Sinsheimer Park, Preregistration required. In-Home Volunteers assist individuals to become more effective communicators 6236. ccfibro.com. San Luis Obispo Library, 995 Palm 900 Southwood Dr., San Luis Obispo, slocity.org/Home/ individuals with a life-limiting illness and their families by and leaders. Tuesdays, 6:30-8 p.m. 805-264-6722. St., San Luis Obispo. Components/FacilityDirectory/FacilityDirectory/18/956. providing caregiver respite, practical assistance, emotional santamaria.toastmastersclubs.org/. Toyota of Santa HEALING DEPRESSION SUPPORT GROUP A safe SLO PING PONG Features many tables. Games are support, companionship, and comfort. Thursdays, 1-6 p.m. Maria, 700 E Beteravia Rd., Santa Maria. place for anyone dealing with depression who would informal and all ability levels are welcome. Tuesdays, Free. 805-544-2266. hospiceslo.org/workshops. Hospice THE SANTA MARIA VALLEY GENEALOGICAL like to receive support from others. Mondays, 6-7 p.m. Thursdays, 7-10 p.m. and Sundays, 4-7 p.m. through SLO County, 1304 Pacific St., San Luis Obispo. SOCIETY The Santa Maria Valley Genealogical Society Free. 805-528-3194. Hope House Wellness Center, 1306 Dec. 31 Free for new players. 805-540-0470. Ludwick HOSPICE SLO COUNTY: PET PEACE OF MIND holds meetings open to the public. Third Thursday of Nipomo Street, San Luis Obispo. Community Center, 864 Santa Rosa, San Luis Obispo. VOLUNTEER TRAINING The Pet Peace of Mind every month, 2-4 p.m. SMVGS.org. Family History Center, HELPING PARENTS HEAL Helping Parents Heal is program provides volunteer assistance to keep humans 908 Sierra Madre, Santa Maria. dedicated to assisting bereaved parents, giving them KIDS & FAMILY TRI CITY SOUND CHORUS OF SWEET ADELINES support and resources to aid in the healing process. INTERNATIONAL Welcomes all women who are CULTURE & LIFESTYLE continued page 21

20 • Sun • July 11 - July 18, 2019 • www.santamariasun.com CULTURE & LIFESTYLE from page 20 FARMERS MARKET Farmers Market in SLO is the largest Farmers Market in California. Thursdays, 6:10-9 and their pets together through hospice care. July p.m. Downtown SLO, Higuera St., San Luis Obispo. 12, 4-7 p.m. and July 19, 4-7 p.m. Free to attend; SLO FARMERS MARKET Hosts over 60 vendors. donations are accepted. 805-544-2266. hospice-of-san- Saturdays, 8-10:45 a.m. World Market Parking Lot, 2650 8-1-19 luis-obispo-county.networkforgood.com. Hospice SLO Main St., San Luis Obispo. County, 1304 Pacific St., San Luis Obispo. PUBLICATION DATE SLO GUILD TUESDAY FARMERS’ MARKET LOAN CLOSET ASSOCIATE The Riso Tuesdays, 2-5 p.m. through Dec. 31 Family Loan Closet offers short-term use of durable medical equipment to people who Free. 805-762-4688. facebook.com/ are in the healing and recovery process. TuesdayFarmersMarketSLOGuildHall/. Volunteer Position: Associate accepts SLO Guild Hall, 2880 Broad St., San Luis BEST OF NO. donations, sanitizes and checks-out Obispo. equipment, and answers phone. Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. 805- JULY 11 – JULY 18 S.B. COUNTY 547-7025. Wilshire Community Services, EVENTS 285 South St. Suite J, San Luis Obispo, 2019 BOOK YOUR AD BY wilshirecommunityservices.org. SANTA YNEZ VALLEY 21 7-25-19 MEALS ON WHEELS Meals on Wheels, San Luis ROBLAR WINE TASTINGS Potting Shed and Obispo, needs noon time drivers. Must have own car to Barrel Room available to members. ongoing, 11 a.m.-5 deliver prepared meals. Mondays-Fridays, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. p.m. 805-686-2603. roblarwinery.com. Roblar Winery, 805-235-8870. San Luis Obispo, Citywide, SLO. 3010 Roblar Ave., Santa Ynez. VOLUNTEER WORKDAY Join Land Conservancy STANDING SUN: TASTING ROOM HOURS staff at the Octagon Barn for a morning of landscape Visit site for Cellar Club details and more info. maintenance. July 11, 9 a.m.-noon, July 13, 9 a.m.- Run with Mondays-Thursdays, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. 805-691-9413. THIS PUBLICATION IS OUR LARGEST noon and July 25, 9 a.m.-noon Free. (805) 544-9096. standingsunwines.com. Standing Sun Wines, 92 2nd St., lcslo.org/events/. Octagon Barn Center, 4400 Octagon OF THE YEAR, PRESENTED IN A Unit D, Buellton, 805-691-9413. Way, San Luis Obispo. KEEPSAKE MAGAZINE FORMAT the Best! WINE TASTING AT KALYRA Offering varietals from all over the world. Mondays-Fridays, 11 a.m.-5

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LET OUR READERS KNOW WHAT’S Get NEW AND EXCITING FOR GRADES K–12 IN THIS SPECIAL SECTION DISCOVER YOUR DESTINY Schooled. The Santa Maria Valley Discovery Museum will offer various types of summer camps from Monday, July 15, through Friday, Aug. 9. Some of the camp options include Discovery Animators: Stop-Action, where participants will create stop-action films, and LEGO Robotics Camp, where campers will learn how to program robots with Orcutt Academy’s Robotics Team. Visit smvdiscoverymuseum.org to find out more. — C.W. 9-13-19 PUBLICATION DATE

p.m. and Saturdays, Sundays, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. 805- FOOD & DRINK 693-8864. kalyrawinery.com. Kalyra Winery, 343 N. Refugio Road, Santa Ynez. STUDENT FARMERS MARKETS LOMPOC/VANDENBERG LOMPOC/VANDENBERG LOMPOC WINE FACTORY TASTINGS This tasting GUIDE room highlights community-based winemaking. LOMPOC FARMERS MARKET Features fresh fruit Features various member winemakers. Mondays, and vegetables, flowers, entertainment, and activities Wednesdays-Saturdays, 12-4 p.m. 805-243-8398. BOOK YOUR AD BY for the whole family. Fridays, 2-6 p.m. Lompoc Farmers 9-5-19 Market, Ocean Avenue and I Street, Lompoc. lompocwinefactory.com. Lompoc Wine Factory, 321 N. D St., Lompoc. SANTA MARIA VALLEY/LOS ALAMOS TASTING AT MONTEMAR WINES Offering Be a Part GROWING GROUNDS FARM STAND Produce, handcrafted wines, charcuterie, and cheeses. Fridays- flowers, and other plants from the nursery are available Sundays, 12-5 p.m. 805-735-5000. facebook.com/ for purchase. Second Saturday of every month, 10 a.m.- montemarwines. Montemar Wines, 1501 E. Chestnut 3 p.m. 805-934-2182. Growing Grounds Farm, 820 W. of the Ave., Lompoc. REACH OVER 30,000 LOCAL Foster Rd., Santa Maria, t-mha.org. WINE TASTING AT FLYING GOAT CELLARS This COLLEGE STUDENTS IN THIS ORCUTT FARMERS MARKET Presents local farmers winery specializes in Pinot Noir and sparkling wine. and small businesses. Tuesdays, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Orcutt Mondays, Thursdays-Sundays, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. 805-736- COMPREHENSIVE GUIDE Equation! Farmers Market, Bradley Road, Orcutt. 9032. flyinggoatcellars.com. Flying Goat Cellars, 1520 SOUTH COAST SLO COUNTY Chestnut Court, Lompoc.

ARROYO GRANDE FARMERS MARKET Includes SOUTH COAST SLO COUNTY SUN CIRCULATION produce, artists and musicians. Saturdays, 12-2:25 p.m. Arroyo Grande Farmers Market, Olohan Alley, Arroyo Grande. MALENE UNDER THE STARS The Malene Airstream is back at The Cliffs. Sip a glass of chilled rosé, listen NIPOMO FARMERS MARKET Includes a large variety 18,000 to live music, and enjoy complimentary pizza and pasta of locally grown produce. Open year round Sundays, 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. nipomofarmersmarket.com/. with a drink purchase. Music starts at 4 p.m. July 11, Nipomo Farmers Market, Via Concha Road, Nipomo. 4-7 p.m. Free; beverages for purchase. 805-773-5000. Contact your 805.347.1968 cliffshotelandspa.com. The Cliffs Hotel and Spa, 2757 sales rep today! SAN LUIS OBISPO Shell Beach Rd, Pismo Beach. m [email protected]

www.santamariasun.com • July 11 - July 18, 2019 • Sun • 21 DJ/DANCE 23 | KARAOKE/OPEN MIC 23 LOCAL NOTES PHOTOS COURTESY OF THE SANTA BARBARA COUNTY FAIR Live Music SANTA YNEZ VALLEY CLAUDE HOPPER LIVE Food and drinks available for purchase. No outside food or drinks allowed. July 13, 5-8 p.m. Cold Spring Tavern, 5995 Stagecoach Rd., Santa Barbara, 805-967-0066, 22 coldspringtavern.com/entertainment.html. THE DYLAN ORTEGA BAND As part of KRAZy Country Honky-Tonk Thursday. Thursdays, 7 p.m. Maverick Saloon, 3687 Sagunto St., Santa Ynez, 805-686-4785, mavericksaloon.org. THE EXCELLENT TRADESMEN LIVE Food and drinks available for purchase. No outside food or drinks allowed. July 19, 6-9 p.m. Cold Spring GIRLS IN A COUNTRY SONG: Country duo Maddie & Tae Tavern, 5995 Stagecoach Rd., Santa Barbara, 805- perform at the Santa Barbara County Fair on Saturday, 967-0066, coldspringtavern.com/entertainment. July 13. html. GRASS MOUNTAIN LIVE Food and drinks Watkins and Rozonda “Chilli” Thomas—takes available for purchase. No outside food or drinks the stage the following evening, Friday, July allowed. July 20, 6-9 p.m. Cold Spring Tavern, 5995 Stagecoach Rd., Santa Barbara, 805-967-0066, 12, at 7:30 p.m. After former member Lisa coldspringtavern.com/entertainment.html. “Left Eye” Lopes was killed in a car crash in GREEN FLAG SUMMER LIVE Food and drinks 2002, Watkins and Thomas waited 15 years to available for purchase. No outside food or drinks collaborate on another album, the self-titled allowed. July 13, 1-4 p.m. Cold Spring Tavern, 5995 ALL CLAY AND NO PAY: Admission to Clay Walker’s concert at the Santa Barbara County Fair on Thursday, July 11, is TLC in 2017. Stagecoach Rd., Santa Barbara, 805-967-0066, included with paid entry. The headliner series concludes with rising coldspringtavern.com/entertainment.html. country stars Madison Marlow and Taylor Dye, LIVE MUSIC ON THE PATIO Local acts perform aka Maddie & Tae, on Saturday, July 13, at 7:30 every Saturday. Saturdays, 5-8 p.m. Maverick p.m. The singer-songwriter duo is probably best Saloon, 3687 Sagunto St., Santa Ynez, 805-686- 4785, mavericksaloon.org. known for their breakout album Start Here, which was released in 2015 and included the hit SOUL BISCUIT LIVE Food and drinks available County flair single “Girl in a Country Song.” for purchase. No outside food or drinks allowed. July 21, 4:30-7:30 p.m. Cold Spring Tavern, 5995 The fair also hosts a variety of additional Stagecoach Rd., Santa Barbara, 805-967-0066, Clay Walker, TLC, and Maddie & Tae headline the acts performing at the McDonald’s Center coldspringtavern.com/entertainment.html. Santa Barbara County Fair Stage, including ’80s tribute group The Molly STRAY HERD LIVE Food and drinks available Ringwald Project on Thursday, July 11, and for purchase. No outside food or drinks allowed. BY CALEB WISEBLOOD Saturday, July 13, at 6:30 and 9 p.m. both July 12, 6-9 p.m. Cold Spring Tavern, 5995 nights; Santa Barbara-based soul band Drive-In Stagecoach Rd., Santa Barbara, 805-967-0066, ancing to live music is fun and all, but coldspringtavern.com/entertainment.html. riding a roller coaster to live music is Romeos on Friday, July 12, at 6:30 and 9 p.m.; alternative rockers Joker’s Hand on Sunday, July SUNDAY ROUND-UP Enjoy live music on the Dnext-level euphoria. I’m not sure what 14, at 2:30 p.m.; and pop singer Tara Macri the patio and special menu offerings every Sunday the exact layout of this year’s Santa Barbara morning. Sundays, 11 a.m. Free. Maverick Saloon, County Fair is, but past years have offered same day at 4:45 p.m. 3687 Sagunto St., Santa Ynez, 805-686-4785, more than a few rides in the vicinity of the Admission to each concert is included with mavericksaloon.org. paid entry to the fair. The Santa Maria Fairpark KCOY Main Stage—making it feasible for is located at 937 S. Thornburg St., Santa Maria. TERESA RUSSELL AND COCOBILLI LIVE Food adrenaline junkies like me to ride the carousel and drinks available for purchase. No outside food Call (805) 925-8824 or visit santamariafairpark. while Kenny Loggins performs “Danger Zone” or drinks allowed. July 14, 4:30 p.m. Cold Spring com to find out more. Tavern, 5995 Stagecoach Rd., Santa Barbara, 805- only several feet away. This year’s Bud Light 967-0066, coldspringtavern.com/entertainment. Concert Series lineup kicked off with hip-hop html. artist Ashanti July 10 and continues through Rebel with a cause TOM BALL AND KENNY SULTAN LIVE Enjoy the weekend with country veteran Clay Growing up, Jeff Elliott only listened to jazz a blend of guitar and harmonica blues, and rags, Walker, pop group TLC, and country duo and good time music. Food and drinks available artists like Chet Baker, Miles Davis, Stan Getz, for purchase. No outside food or drinks allowed. Maddie & Tae. and Jonah Jones while his father was in the Sundays, 1:15-4 p.m. Free. Cold Spring Tavern, Since his Billboard-topping debut single, room. As soon as that wasn’t the case, Elliott 5995 Stagecoach Rd., Santa Barbara, 805-967- “What’s It to You,” in 1993, Walker has 0066, coldspringtavern.com/entertainment.html. would rebelliously grab his guitar and play along recorded a total of 11 country albums, to Beatles records, dreaming of becoming a rock TOM BUENGER AND TERESA RUSSELL Food including his latest opus, Long Live the and drinks available for purchase. No outside food star someday. But later in his 20s, Elliott began to Cowboy, which hit shelves and the interwebs embrace all sorts of genres, identifying himself POP ON OVER: Pop group TLC performs at the Santa Barbara in January. Walker will perform on Thursday, MUSIC LISTINGS continued page 23 County Fair on Friday, July 12. July 11, at 7:30 p.m. TLC—Tionne “T-Boz” LOCAL NOTES continued page 23

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CAFE CHORDS: Pianist and trumpeter Jeff Elliot performs at Cubanissimo Cuban Coffee House and Cafe on Friday, July 12. TIMELY TUNES: The In Time Trio (pictured) joins Riptide Big Band for a performance at the Elwin Mussell Senior Center on Sunday, July 14.

LOCAL NOTES from page 22 More music with fellow rock acts Green Flag Summer (from et Amicis Wine Bar on Friday, July 12, from 7 to as a “musical mutt.” Today, the trumpeter and 1 to 4 p.m.) and Claude Hopper (5 to 8 p.m.) 10 p.m. Admission to the show is complimentary. pianist is known for playing jazz, folk, rock, Folk, rock, and Americana band Free Radicals on Saturday, July 13. The weekly series winds Meanwhile, further north, the Santa Maria funk, and big band. play a mix of covers and originals at Solvang down with blues/rock trio Teresa Russell and Valley Senior Citizens Club presents the In Park on Friday, July 12, from 5 to 8 p.m. Also Cocobilli on Sunday, July 14, from 4:30 to 7:30 Time Trio, who joins Riptide Big Band for Over the decades, Elliott has performed in Solvang, local singer/songwriter Nataly Lola p.m. Blues and rags duo Tom Ball and Kenny a performance at the Elwin Mussell Senior alongside James Brown, Doc Severinsen, Jimmy performs at The Good Life on Saturday, July 13, Sultan will be opening for the group, performing Center on Sunday, July 14, from 1:30 to 4 p.m. Messina, and countless others. The eclectic artist from 8 to 10:30 p.m. The Santa Ynez Valley also from 1:15 to 4 p.m. The theme of this dance concert is “The Way will be performing solo shows at Cubanissimo hosts country singer Trace Atkins this weekend, Local blues act Dosage Duo will take center You Wear Your Hat,” as guests are encouraged Cuban Coffee House and Cafe every second who performs at the Chumash Casino Resort on stage at Naughty Oak Brewing Company on to wear their favorite hats (or ones they’ve Friday, starting July 12 and continuing through Friday, July 12, from 8 to 11 p.m. Friday, July 12, from 6 to 9 p.m. Entry is free, fashioned themselves) and compete for prizes. m Dec. 13, from 7 to 9 p.m. each evening. The cafe Country, roots, and rock outfit Stray Herd and visiting vendor Valle Fresh will be selling is located at 4869 S. Bradley Road, Orcutt. Call performs at the Cold Spring Tavern off of tacos for guests to enjoy during the performance. Arts Editor Caleb Wiseblood wrote this week’s (844) 428-2266 or visit cubanissimocafe.com for Highway 154 on Friday, July 12, from 6 to 9 Also in Orcutt on the same evening, Henry Local Notes. Contact him at cwiseblood@ more info. p.m. The tavern’s weekend lineup continues Toland will be performing a solo concert at Vino santamariasun.com.

MUSIC LISTINGS from page 22 piano. July 12, 7-9 p.m. Cubanissimo Cuban Coffee Saloon, 3687 Sagunto St., Santa Ynez, 805-686-4785, SANTA MARIA VALLEY/LOS ALAMOS House, 4869 S. Bradley Rd., Orcutt. mavericksaloon.org. or drinks allowed. July 20, 1-4 p.m. Cold Spring Tavern, 805 NIGHTS For ages 21-and-over only. Come 5995 Stagecoach Rd., Santa Barbara, 805-967-0066, LED ZEPAGAIN LIVE July 13, 6 p.m. Presqu’ile enjoy dancing to your favorite music videos. Fridays, coldspringtavern.com/entertainment.html. Winery, 5391 Presqu’ile Dr., Santa Maria, 805-937-8110, LOMPOC/VANDENBERG Saturdays, 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Free. 805-219-0977. presquilewine.com. THIRSTY THURSDAYS WITH DJ VEGA Playing Anthony’s, 859 Guadalupe St, Guadalupe. LOMPOC/VANDENBERG LIVE MUSIC AT COSTA DE ORO Enjoy live music today’s and yesterday’s hits. No cover charge. Bring DJ VEGA: OLD SCHOOL AND PARTY MIX and complimentary appetizers every week. Thursdays, SIP MUSIC CLUB Pairing music and local wine with 4 Saturdays, 9 p.m. Anthony’s, 859 Guadalupe St, Fridays, 5-7 p.m. and Saturdays, 3-5 p.m. Free. Costa your dancing shoes. Thursdays, 9 p.m.-2:30 a.m. Free. seasonal releases each calendar year. Price includes 3 Guadalupe, 805-219-0977. VIP access tickets to each SipMusic event, and 1 album De Oro Winery, 1331 S. Nicholson Ave., Santa Maria, 805-478-3980. DJ’s Saloon, 724 E Ocean Ave., Lompoc. and 1 bottle of premium wine every 3 months. ongoing 805-922-1468, cdowinery.com. PHOTO COURTESY OF CHUMASH CASINO RESORT HULA DANCING Thursdays, 6:30 p.m. 805-598-6772. $40. Lompoc Wine Factory, 321 N. D St., Lompoc, 805- MADDIE AND TAE LIVE July 13 Santa Oasis Senior Center, 420 Soares Ave., Orcutt. 243-8398, lompocwinefactory.com. Maria Fairpark, 937 S. Thornburg St., Santa LINE DANCING Mondays, 6:30-9 p.m. $5. 805-310- Maria. 1827. Oasis Senior Center, 420 Soares Ave., Orcutt. SANTA MARIA VALLEY/LOS ALAMOS SANTA MARIA PHILHARMONIC NIGHTLIFE AT RANCHO BOWL Enjoy DJ’s 6 nights “THE WAY YOU WEAR YOUR HAT!” The Santa PRESENTS ‘POPS ON THE LAWN’ a week in the Rancho Bar and Lounge. For ages 21-and- Maria Valley Sr. Club presents “The Way You Wear WITH CAFE MUSIQUE This Sunday over. Tuesdays-Sundays, 9 p.m. Free. 805-925-2405. Your Hat!”, featuring Riptide Big Band and a special afternoon event on the lawn of the Santa ranchobowl.com/nightlife. Rancho Bowl, 128 E Donovan performance by the “In Time Trio”. Wear your favorite Maria Country Club includes a box lunch and Rd., Santa Maria. hat, dance, and enjoy the music. Grant funding provided spicy “wild classical” music by local favorite by the Community Foundation of SLO County. July 14, Café Musique. July 21, 4-7 p.m. Individual RANDY LATIN PARTY MIX Fridays, 9:30 p.m. 1:30-4 p.m. Free. 775-813-5186. RiptideBB.com. Elwin ticket $50; table for 10 is $450. 805-925 Anthony’s, 859 Guadalupe St, Guadalupe, 805-219- Mussell Senior Center, 510 Park Ave., Santa Maria. 0412. smphilharmonic.org/event/pops-on- 0977. the-lawn-featuring-cafe-musique/. Santa CLAY WALKER LIVE July 11 Santa Maria Fairpark, Maria Country Club, 505 W. Waller Lane, 937 S. Thornburg St., Santa Maria. Santa Maria. KARAOKE/OPEN MIC DOSAGE DUO LIVE July 12, 6-9 p.m. Naughty Oak Live acts Brewing Co., 165 S Broadway St Ste 102, Orcutt, 805- SUMMER CONCERT SERIES include Back Bay Betty, The Jill Knight Band, SANTA YNEZ VALLEY 287-9663, naughtyoak.com. Crisptones, Drive-In Romeos, Unfinished KARAOKE AT SOLVANG BREW Thursdays Free. FOXEN SECOND SUNDAYS: LIVE MUSIC AND Business, and Sound Investment. Through Solvang Brewing Company, 1547 Mission Dr., Solvang, FOOD TRUCK Every second Sunday of every month, Oct. 4 Trilogy at Monarch Dunes, 1640 805 - 688 -2337. we will have live music and a food truck on property. Trilogy Pkwy, Nipomo, (805) 621-7838. Second Sunday of every month, 12:30-3:30 p.m. OPEN MIC NIGHT AT SOLVANG BREW , 5:30-9 p.m. through Feb. 10 Free. 805-937-4251. kazzit.com/event/ THREE 4 ALL LIVE July 19 Wednesdays Free. Solvang Brewing Company, 1547 Naughty Oak Brewing Co., 165 S Broadway foxen-second-sundays--live-music-and-food-truck.html. Mission Dr., Solvang, 805-688-2337. Foxen Winery & Vineyard, 7600 Foxen Canyon Rd., Santa St Ste 102, Orcutt, 805-287-9663, naughtyoak.com. Maria. SANTA MARIA VALLEY/LOS ALAMOS TLC LIVE July 12 Santa Maria Fairpark, FOXEN SECOND SUNDAYS: LIVE MUSIC AND Fridays, 6:30-8:30 p.m. 937 S. Thornburg St., Santa Maria. KARAOKE WITH DJ RANDY FOOD TRUCK Every second Sunday of every month, Anthony’s, 859 Guadalupe St, Guadalupe, 805-219- Foxen will have live music and a food truck on property. THE WAVEBREAKERS BAND PLAYS 0977. Second Sunday of every month, 12:30-3:30 p.m. Free MOXIE CAFE Playing popular hits from admission. 805-937-4251. foxenvineyard.com. Foxen the 1950s to ‘80s. July 19, 5:30-7:30 p.m. SEIZE THE FRAY KARAOKE WITH DJ RICARDO Thursdays, 9-11:30 Winery & Vineyard, 7600 Foxen Canyon Rd., Santa Free. 805-489-8269. moxiecafe.com/. The Chumash Casino Resort presents The Fray p.m. spotoneventservices.com. Blast 825 Brewery, 241 Maria. Moxie Cafe, 1317 W. McCoy Ln., Santa on Friday, July 19, at 8 p.m. This alternative rock S Broadway St., Ste. 101, Orcutt, 805-934-3777. Maria. GLORIA MANTOOTH AND SOUL FYAH Second group is best known for hits like “How to Save a KARAOKE WITH YSABEL Wednesdays, 6-8 p.m. Saturday of every month, 6-8 p.m. Anthony’s, 859 Life,” “Hurricane,” and “Singing Low.” Tickets range Anthony’s, 859 Guadalupe St, Guadalupe, 805-219- Guadalupe St, Guadalupe, 805-219-0977. DJ/DANCE from $69 to $99. The resort is located at 3400 E. 0977. HENRY TOLAND LIVE July 12, 7-10 p.m. Vino Highway 246, Santa Ynez. Call (800) 248-6274 or WEDNESDAY NIGHT KARAOKE Guests are et Amicis, 156 S. Broadway, Orcutt, 805-631-0496, SANTA YNEZ VALLEY visit chumashcasino.com for more info. welcome to take the stage and sing. Wednesdays, 9 vinoetamicis.com. KRAZY COUNTRY HONKY-TONK —Caleb Wiseblood p.m.-1:30 a.m. 805-863-8292. Louie B’s, 213 E. Main JEFF ELLIOTT LIVE Elliott performs on trumpet and THURSDAY Thursdays, 6 p.m. Maverick St., Santa Maria. m

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Celebrating the National Lands of California, a new juried exhibition at the Wildling Museum of Art and Nature in Solvang, opens Saturday, July 20. The exhibit features 63 artworks selected from 316 entries submitted by artists FLOWER POWER: Santa Barbara-based artist Kris Buck across the U.S., competing for a pool of $4,000 in cash prizes. painted Sunflowers on location during a field study in France. First-, second-, and third-place winners will be announced during the artist reception, which takes place on opening day CALIFORNIA DREAMIN’: Summer Bloom, a new pastel exhibit at Gallery Los Olivos, features both plein-air and studio paintings taught pastels and other painting courses at Santa from 3 to 5 p.m. Featured locations of the artworks include from local pastelists Kris Buck and Deborah Breedon. Barbara City College for more than a decade before the Carrizo Plain National Monument, Channel Islands segueing into teaching private workshops and National Park, Mojave National Preserve, Redwoods National lessons. The medium became her niche during Park, and Yosemite National Park among others. college, she said, while shifting between oils, “The diversity of the entries is inspiring,” competition acrylics, and pastels. judge George Rose said in a press release from the museum. Air necessities “Pastels give you more freedom to explore “As a native Californian who has spent a lifetime walking techniques and paint outdoors, avoiding the these parks, monuments, and preserves, judging these Gallery Los Olivos showcases plein-air and studio paintings downside of having to bring so much on site and entries has reminded me how fortunate we are to have these clean up using oils and acrylics,” Breedon said. lands protected for all to appreciate, and to remind us that from local pastel artists “With pastels, setup and take-down are minimal.” we all play a part in preserving them for future generations.” BY CALEB WISEBLOOD as we can,” Buck said. “Our paintings often share Buck also advocates for the low-maintenance The exhibit features works ranging from various mediums, the same view but with different perspectives.” of pastels when it comes to outdoor painting, here are plenty of external antagonists for including acrylics, oils, watercolors, block printing, and When it comes to pastel paintings (the one of the traits that initially attracted her to the photography. Each piece is also available for sale, with 40 Santa Barbara-based artist Kris Buck to medium. The artist first realized how accessible consider before she sets out on one of her two artists’ mutual medium of choice), Buck percent of the proceeds benefiting the museum. The exhibit T and Breedon both use an underpainting and convenient pastels are during a plein-air event plein-air adventures—but a disruptive phone call will remain on display through Sunday, Jan. 20, 2020. technique. Buck appreciates the method for the at the Santa Barbara Botanic Garden, 17 years ago. isn’t one of them. The Wildling Museum of Art and Nature is located at 1511 improvisation it tends to inspire, “A young man was painting near me, sitting on Mission Drive, unit B, Solvang. Call (805) 686-8315 or visit “The cellphone is silent. she explained, and described the the ground with a cigar box filled with pastels,” There are no distractions wildlingmuseum.org for more info. Temple of bloom union between watercolor and Buck said. “I noticed how quickly he could capture except whatever Mother Nature Gallery Los Olivos presents Summer pastels as a matrimony of sorts. the scene with this dry medium and pack up. throws our way—bugs, snakes, Bloom, a new pastel exhibit featuring “Pastel artists approach their “Plus,” she added. “The color saturation Solvang Antiques showcases wind, fog, heat, cold, gopher m plein-air and studio paintings by Kris paintings in different ways, but was incredible.” holes, etc.,” Buck told the Sun. oil paintings by Dirk Foslien Buck and Deborah Breedon, through I’ve embraced the marriage of a “I’ve always preferred plein-air Wednesday, July 31. The gallery is Arts Editor Caleb Wiseblood is cruisin’ for a bloomin.’ IMAGE COURTESY OF DIRK FOSLIEN watercolor underpainting with painting because I’m out in open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and the pastel Reach him at [email protected]. nature, painting with friends is located at 2920 Grand Ave., Los applied IMAGE COURTESY OF DEBORAH BREEDON Olivos. Call (805) 688-7517 or visit and focused on the moment.” on top,” gallerylosolivos.com for more info. One of these friends is Buck said. fellow plein-air artist Deborah “I love the Breedon, who also resides on the underpainting part because it’s Central Coast. Both painters are also currently loose, transparent. It quickly members of the Pastel Society of the West sets up the painting and Coast, as well as the Pastel Society of America. unexpected things can happen, Last month, Buck and Breedon attended the like drips and drops, which I International Association of Pastel Societies can respond to.” Convention in Albuquerque, New Mexico—a “Sometimes the Solvang Antiques will host oil painter Dirk Foslien as part biennial event where pastelists from around underpainting can take me in a of the gallery’s Summer Art Series, starting Wednesday, July the world gather to share styles and techniques totally different direction, and 17, with a Champagne reception from 2 to 6 p.m. Featured through demos and workshops. I like that,” she continued. “I works include both still life pieces and landscapes, most of The two painters’ latest local team-up though try to capture and interpret the which depict local poppy fields and oak trees. is a duo show, Summer Bloom, at Gallery Los mood of the moment and not Growing up, Foslien first became interested in art through Olivos. This pastel exhibit features both plein- just copy the scene—a camera the influence of his artist father. He decided to study art air and studio paintings and runs through can do that. I want the viewer while attending Muse Academy in Baltimore, Maryland, Wednesday, July 31. The selected pieces range to want to be in that scene.” with a concentration on graphic arts and three-dimensional from broad landscapes to intimate renderings of For Breedon, the under- design. After school, Foslien worked as a production artist succulents and other plant life. and graphic illustrator in the aerospace industry for six years painting process starts after “A lot of the paintings are in celebration of the before pursuing a career in fine art. an initial sketch and the pouring rain we had earlier this year, bringing us The exhibit will remain on display through Sunday, Aug. decision is made whether to 18. The next featured artist in the gallery’s Summer Art an abundant spring and spectacular summer,” use watercolor, oil stain, or Series is Angie Whitson, whose exhibit opens Wednesday, Breedon said, explaining the show’s title and ink pencils. Aug. 21. Solvang Antiques is located at 1693 Copenhagen summer theme. “Kris and I have painted in many “Most of my paintings Drive, Solvang. Call (805) 686-2322 or visit solvangantiques. areas of Santa Barbara County, and we both look start with a thumbnail sketch, com for more info. m for similar attributes in the landscape that will identifying darks and lights— capture the moment.” so important for plein-air—and “Although Deborah lives in Lompoc and I live the big shapes,” Breedon said. BOTANICAL BEAUTY: Lompoc-based artist Deborah Breedon creates landscapes of Arts Briefs is compiled by Arts Editor Caleb Wiseblood. Send areas throughout the Central Coast, including the Santa Barbara Botanic Garden. information to [email protected]. in Santa Barbara, we get together to paint as often The Lompoc-based artist

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SUN SCREEN PHOTO COURTESY OF B-REEL FILMS seen Hereditary. Film Reviews Disquieting camera angles CRAWL and oppressive What’s it rated? R Dread full soundscapes quickly Where’s it showing? Movies Lompoc riter-director Ari Aster (Hereditary) helms Alexandre Aja (The Hills Have Eyes (2006), this mystery-horror about young American put the audience in NEWPiranha 3D, Horns) directs this action-horror couple Christian (Jack Reynor) and Dani panic mode much 28 film about Haley Keller (Kaya Scodelario), who during a W like his maiden film. Category 5 hurricane returns to her family home to save her (Florence Pugh), who travel with friends to Sweden for a once-every-90-years festival, which they soon Though instead of father, Dave (Barry Pepper), who’s trapped in his flooding sticking with the basement. When she arrives, however, the hurricane is discover is run by a pagan cult with sinister intent. the least of her problems as massive alligators make their (140 min.) same tricks, Aster escape increasingly unlikely. (87 min.) pulls off ill ease in —Glen Starkey Glen: Like his first feature, Hereditary, a different—and Midsommar is a dread-filled exercise in the slow arguably more intricate—way with DARK PHOENIX burn, with the occasional surprise of graphic WELCOME: An innocent-seeming cult welcomes six outsiders to their annual summer festival, but gore. Pugh’s Dani is the center of the story—a Midsommar. Dani the “guests” soon discover danger’s afoot. What’s it rated? PG-13 is a sympathetic What’s it worth? Stream it young woman who recently experienced a Where’s it showing? Hi-Way Drive-In devastating personal loss and who’s always just character, both The Green Inferno (2013), though not as tasteless, Simon Kinberg directs this X-Men sci-fi adventure about a thought or triggered memory away from a slogging through grief and worrying she’s too or Robin Hardy’s 1973 classic The Wicker Man. Jean Grey (Sophie Turner), who develops overwhelming breakdown. Her boyfriend, Christian, clearly much and too sad for her boyfriend of four years. Pugh is clearly on a roll. She was great in Stephen powers that threaten humanity. Where do her fellow X-Men’s He fails to tell her of his plans allegiances lie, with Jean or mankind? wants to move on without her, Merchant’s Fighting with My Family (2019), the but he’s not enough of a lout to for a six-week trip to Sweden, comedy biopic about pro female wrestler Saraya I’ve always liked the X-Men premise. It touches on and when she accidentally finds the next step of human evolution as well racism and dump her when she’s grieving. MIDSOMMAR Knight, and she’s in Greta Gerwig’s upcoming scapegoating, two topical societal woes. While this film also out at a party, his only recourse It’s under that shadow that What’s it rated? R new adaptation of Little Women. She’s currently explores those themes, it does it in a ham-fisted way. The Christian reluctantly invites is to invite her along in hopes filmingBlack Widow with Scarlett Johansson. film is more interested in exploring Charles Xavier’s (James What’s it worth, Anna? Full price her to join his friends—fellow that she’ll skip the trip and She’s having quite the year. As for Midsommar, McAvoy) “I know what’s best for mutants” hubris—also What’s it worth, Glen? Full price leave him to party hardy with doctoral candidate Josh (William Where’s it showing? it’s an amazing film, but it’s not for everybody. handled ham-fistedly—and the X-Men saving humanity Santa Maria 14 his bro friends. To say Pelle’s from space aliens. Yes, there are space aliens. Groan. Jackson Harper), obnoxious Like I said, it pretty much made me feel sick. I Following the excellence of Logan (2017) or even the friend Mark (Will Poulter), and hometown and midsummer recommend it with caution! hilarious side story of Deadpool 2 (2018), Dark Phoenix is Swedish friend Pelle (Vilhelm Blomgren)—to festival are far from what the Anna: It’s a tough pill to swallow and an even sorely disappointing. If you’re an X-Men fan, wait to stream group expected is an understatement. Another Pelle’s remote communal village to observe their tougher one to wholeheartedly recommend. this hot mess, but to be honest, if I’d never seen it, I would one of Pelle’s “brothers” brought home two pagan festival. Josh is intent on doing his doctoral It’s sickening and difficult, panic inducing and care a whit. It’s terrible. (113 min.) friends from London—an engaged couple named thesis on the ritual. Mark just wants to bed hot completely unsettling. It’s like watching horror in —Glen Connie (Ellora Torchia) and Simon (Archie Swedish women. Pelle seems like a kind and a snow globe—a miniature world gone awry, and Madekwe)—forming a group of six outsiders gentle man and often acts as a buffer between the the more you shake it in panic, the more the view with no idea about what’s to come. The commune SPIDER-MAN: FAR FROM HOME friends’ discordant interactions. As soon as they gets lost. Midsommar is holding pretty strong in seems simple enough, steadfast in tradition and What’s it rated? PG-13 arrive, they all take magic mushrooms, which the reviews, though critics seem to favor it more What’s it worth? Matinee honoring their ancestors, but their rituals and sets the tone for a fever-dream experience that than casual viewers. My guess is that it proves too Where’s it showing? Movies Lompoc, Parks Plaza motives for bringing in strangers become less will test the friends’ alliances and exacerbate the challenging—it’s so unpleasant from the start and Jon Watts (Spider-Man: Homecoming, Clown) directs than altruistic. Ceremony quickly turns into a growing rift between Dani and Christian. The continues to be, thrown against the unequivocal PICK this story that follows the events of Avengers: visceral horror show, and the remote farmland Endgame. Peter Parker (Tom Holland) joins besties Ned (Jacob setting itself is idyllic—a bucolic and charming beauty of the commune and ceremony. It is, as turns into the world’s worst mushroom trip. Batalon) and MJ (Zendaya) on a European vacation, hoping compound decorated with rune symbols you said, physically uncomfortable. I too feel it I’ll say one thing—Aster did a fantastic job for a little heroics-free rest and relaxation, but when Nick Fury and populated by beautiful Swedes dressed a real feat to find true fright in film these days, (Samuel L. Jackson) comes calling, Peter works to uncover the translating that drug-fueled reality—the world is in white and adorned with flowers. It’s also but if someone has managed to hit the mark on mystery of otherworldly attacks plaguing Europe. breathing around them and won’t stop spinning discombobulating since daylight lasts 22 hours making me squirm while still holding my breath, Maybe I’m suffering from comic book movie overload, no matter how tightly they try and shut their eyes. but this new Spider-Man installment just didn’t “wow” a day and time seems abstract. Aster’s pulling it’s Aster. I felt a lot like I did after walking out It’s brilliant. me the way it seems to for most reviewers and audiences. off the neat trick of scaring the bejesus out of his of Darren Aronofsky’s Mother!—astounded by Glen: His execution of drug effects on the users Rotten Tomatoes rates it a 91 percent with critics and 96 audience in the light of day instead of the dark the film and quite sure I never wanted to watch it is both spellbinding and nauseating. I felt vaguely percent with audiences. It’s entertaining enough, but I don’t of night. Though Pelle’s “family” appears to be again. This one takes a long while to settle; even see what all the hype is about. It’s just another big-budget seasick during those scenes, which continued peaceful and serene, that hovering sense of dread writing this days later, I can’t stop shaking my comic book adventure. to grow toward the film’s end. The overall effect is never far off. When things go off the rails, it’s head and mumbling thought after thought on of viewing Midsommar took me a good hour FILM REVIEWS continued page 30 every person for him- or herself. Midsommar. I recommend you see it, and I also to shake. I actually found this film physically Anna: Aster has an enormous capacity for apologize for that recommendation. It’s too good unsettling, which is quite a feat since most horror atmosphere, and the cloaking discomfort to be missed but a tale to be suffered through at SCORING films just aren’t scary to me. 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PHOTO COURTESY OF PARAMOUNT PICTURES PHOTO COURTESY OF TWENTIETH CENTURY FOX be getting nowhere with MJ. Forky (Tony Hale), into their fold, even though Forky is just a When the class arrives spork made into a toy in arts and crafts class by their child, in Venice, Italy, another Bonnie. When Bonnie’s family goes on a road trip, Forky takes Elemental shows up in the off, so Woody and a few other toys go in search of him. The form of water, menacing Forky stuff is just the tip of the iceberg though; there’s so much everyone. Beck arrives to going on in this movie. (100 min.) save the day again, and —Caleb Wiseblood Peter works with him. Fury arrives, scolding Peter for avoiding his calls and giving him Stark’s glasses, YESTERDAY 30 which contain an artificial BUDDY FLICK: Vic (Dave Bautista, left), a hardnosed detective, What’s it rated? PG-13 intelligence system called enlists his Uber driver, mild mannered Stu (Kumail Nanjiani), to What’s it worth? Full price E.D.I.T.H., which controls track down a terrorist, in the comedy-action fi lm Stuber. Where’s it showing? Parks Plaza Stark Enterprises’ weapons Danny Boyle (Trainspotting, 28 Days Later…, Slumdog systems. We also learn PICK Millionaire, 127 Hours) directs this screenplay by that Beck comes from a STUBER Richard Curtis (Notting Hill, Love Actually, War Horse) about What’s it rated? R TEETH: Haley Keller (Kaya Scodelario) returns home to save her father during a hurricane but different reality and that the Jack Malik (Himesh Patel), a struggling musician who awakes Where’s it showing? Parks Plaza discovers the fl ooding house is infested with alligators, in Crawl. Elementals killed his family. after bicycle accident caused by a worldwide power outage Even though Peter at first Michael Dowse (Take Me Home Tonight, Goon) directs to discover he’s the only person who remembers The Beatles this action-comedy/mismatched-buddy film about Vic FILM REVIEWS from page 28 rejects Fury’s call for him to NEW music. Soon he’s considered the greatest singer-songwriter in fight impending Elemental attacks, Fury finds a way to involve (Dave Bautista), a detective, who enlists his Uber driver, Stu the world, but will his newfound fame be a blessing or a curse? (Kumail Nanjiani) to track down a terrorist. Can Stu survive and Peter is mourning the loss of Iron Man and questioning Tony him anyway by redirecting his school trip to Prague, where the This clever fantasy premise sets up a heartwarming story maintain his excellent Uber driver rating? (93 min.) Stark’s belief in him. He’s just a kid, after all, not a ‘real’ Avenger. first Elemental is predicted to strike. Things become even more about a dreamer whose dream has run dry. In fact, the film —Glen All he really wants to do is go on his school trip to Europe, where contrived from there. I won’t bore you with the details. opens with Jack vowing to quit music and return to teaching he hopes to generate some sparks between him and MJ. Basically, the film is flawed. Its big switcheroo is too grade school. Even though his manager/lifelong friend, Ellie Meanwhile, a new threat is menacing Earth. We see Nick Fury obviously projected, Peter is too gullible (where are your “spidey (Lily James), still believes in him and his music, she seems senses,” dude?), and the entire affair lacks the coherence of its to be alone in her assessment. Yes, he sings pretty well and and Maria Hill (Cobie Smulders) investigating an unnatural storm predecessor. There’s nothing I can say that will stop fans from TOY STORY 4 plays guitar and piano effectively, but his original songs don’t generated by a forces they learn are called an Elemental. As the flocking to the theater. The film’s already made more that $90 What’s it rated? G connect with audiences. storm rises again, a powerful new superhero named Quentin Beck million. For me, it simply had nothing new to say—just sound and What’s it worth? Full price For every struggling artist, it’s a feeling all too familiar. He (Jake Gyllenhaal) shows up to defeat the Elemental. fury signifying nothing. Where’s it showing? Hi-Way Drive-In, Movies Lompoc, Parks loves to play, but his discouragement is palpable. He’s also To remind us that Peter’s just a high school kid, there’s some If you’ve got a couple hours to waste and need a distraction, Plaza blind to the fact that Ellie is smitten with him. She’s funny as teen drama between him and some classmates. Another boy is hit a matinee. These comic book spectacles are best seen in the Josh Cooley directs this fourth feature in the Toy Story hell and teases him mercilessly when he awakes in the hospital flirting with MJ, and even nerdy Ned manages to find a girlfriend theater. Hopefully you’ll like it more than I did. (129 min.) PICK franchise. This time around, Woody (voiced by Tom following his accident, missing two front teeth and with his in overachiever Betty Brant (Angourie Rice) while Peter seems to —Glen Hanks) must convince his toy pals to welcome a new addition, beloved beard shaved off. It’s certainly fun watching him slowly realize that no one PHOTO COURTESY OF NETFLIX has ever heard of The Beatles. In fact, he’s awoken in a reality Eleven (Millie Bobby Brown) and Mike (Finn where they never existed. When Ellie gifts him with a new Wolfhard) are now an inseparable couple, as are guitar and he picks out “Yesterday” on it, she and his pals Lucas (Caleb McLaughlin) and Maxine (Sadie are flabbergasted. “When did you write that?” Ellie asks, Sink), and the slightly older Nancy (Natalia Dyer) astonished. It slowly dawns on him that he really is the only person in the world who knows The Beatles’ amazing catalog. STRANGER THINGS 3 and Jonathan (Charlie Heaton). As he churns out their hits and his career balloons, he Love is in the air—and the kids are enjoying When? 2019 meets the singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran, who’s wowed by Jack’s the arrival of a new mega-mall in town, songwriting prowess and invites him to open his tour. He also What’s it rated? TV-14 which, side story, is destroying Hawkins’ local meets Sheeran’s manager, Debra Hammer (a hilariously shallow Where’s it available? N e t fl i x economy—but we know all isn’t right. Our and cruel Kate McKinnon), who wants to guide Jack’s career. he Upside Down is back, and America’s troubled protagonist, Will (Noah Schnapp), Soon, Ellie feels like Jack’s outgrown her “management,” and most cursed fictional town, Hawkins, starts sensing a dark presence that’s familiar she lets him go. Meanwhile, Jack’s both enjoying and feeling Indiana, is in for another wonderfully T and unmistakable. His inklings are backed horribly guilty about his success, and he begins to panic a bit frightening whirlwind of drama and when a couple people in his various audiences seems to be onto destruction, in the third installment of by inexplicable power outages and strange his ruse. It all builds to a wonderful head as he struggles to Netflix’s Stranger Things, which came out happenings with rabid rats. Nancy, an make things right. July 4. aspiring reporter who’s working as an intern Add to that the amazing music of The Beatles and you’ve got Co-creators Matt and Ross Duffer made at the horribly sexist Hawkins Post, begins DREAM TEAM: The kids from 1980s Hawkins, Indiana, are back for a third season of Stranger an audience-pleasing rom-com with plenty of moral quandaries a huge splash with the show’s fi rst season in investigating. Then, lovable nerd Dustin Things. This time, they’re a little bit older and more complicated as they fi ght the next to spice it up. 2016 by combining ’80s culture, kid heroes, and (Gaten Matarazzo) picks up a cryptic Russian manifestation of the Upside Down. We’ve had something of a string of inspiring musical sci-fi drama to create a highly relatable small communication over a radio transmitter that he films—Bohemian Rhapsody, Rocketman, and now this—and in Yesterday’s case, viewers don’t have to worry about whether the town with big, supernatural problems. The crux built at science camp, which sends him, Steve than this. Episode by episode, the mystery on the charisma of their characters, who are story got its facts right or if it’s watered down or sanitized. This unfolds in a really spectacular way. growing up before our eyes. The supporting cast of the show is basically that a nearby secret (Joe Keery), Robin (newcomer and scene- is just easy-to-like, feel-good fun, and it makes good use of The government lab has caused a fi ssure in reality, stealing Maya Hawke), and Lucas’ precocious I was critical of Stranger Things’ season two delivers great performances, too, from Maxine’s Beatles’ music the same way Across the Universe (2007) did. opening up a dangerous parallel universe sister, 10-year-old Erica (Priah Ferguson), on a for having a slower pace and too many story brother, Billy (a fantastic Dacre Montgomery), Yes, Yesterday is basically sitcom level silliness and containing violent monsters that want to enter mission to crack the code. lines. This new season also has a slow build and who becomes the human face of the villainous essentially a one-joke movie, but it’s a good joke and the film our world and destroy us. In essence, the Russians are trying to seemingly dozens of story arcs—for even more Upside Down, to eccentric investigator Murray may be just the diversion we need right now. Don’t believe Season three is set in the summer of 1985, secretly re-penetrate the closed gate to the characters! But it’s much better executed this Bauman (Brett Gelman), the only man in town all the negative reviews from cynical critics. Instead, believe mere months after the dramatic events of Upside Down, with a plasma-looking weapon. time around. Everything weaves together into to fl uently speak Russian. This is an incredibly Rotten Tomatoes’ 90 percent audience score. This is a crowd pleaser! (116 min.) ❍ a cohesive whole, and the story progresses like fun, heartfelt ride you don’t want to miss this second season (which I won’t spoil). The fi rst The gate isn’t totally open yet, but the two —Glen thing you’ll notice here is that our endearing worlds are starting to intermingle once again. a riveting spy novel, with special effects. The summer. (eight episodes, 45 min.) ❍ youth leads are getting older. Adolescent-aged I don’t want to spoil much more about the plot Duffer Brothers smartly lean heavily this season —Peter Johnson Sun movie reviews are compiled by Senior Staff Writer Glen Starkey. Contact him at [email protected].

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TOPPED AND LOADED: This “build your own” macaroni and cheese got away from me right quick. Every topping sounded more delicious than the last, so I think I got it all: tri-tip, bacon bits, fried jalapeños, caramelized onions, chicken tenders, and grilled peppers. What more could you want? OOEY-GOOEY: Did I mention the cheese? Look at all that gooey goodness! Old Town, new fl avor Lompoc’s newest eatery pushes the boundaries of familiar homestyle fare BY NICK POWELL reasonable home cook would ever dream of ome weeks, you just need some ridiculously piling on top of the world’s simplest side dish, I rich, stick-to-your-ribs comfort food to knew I had to try it. If this concoction couldn’t try and make the feelings go away. I’m make my sadness go away, I might actually S have to face my complex emotional trauma not going to get into all the messy personal details here, but last week was just about my head-on ... dammit. worst yet, fi lled with family drama, alcoholism, For a minute, this dish did the trick. You and deep despair. I’d never wanted a bottle of simply can’t eat it and be sad at the same booze more in my life, but that seemed like a time. Its cheese is too righteous. Local bad solution to this particular psychiatrists should prescribe problem. So, I turned to my it for temporary relief, and Big second-favorite substance to Classic for a reason Pharma should invest millions abuse: cheese. Old Town Kitchen and Bar serves trying to distill its essence into When I saw that Old Town classic American comfort food with an a pill. But good luck. This thing Kitchen and Bar, Lompoc’s emphasis on good service and quality had fl avor for days. newest restaurant, served a ingredients. Stop by 319 E. Ocean Ave. It started with cheese sauce “build your own” macaroni for some good ol’ fashioned eating, and options—classic cheddar, and cheese with a laundry list keep an eye on their Facebook page for KEEPING IT CRISPY: These heavenly Old Town Corn Bites are a unique appetizer of fried, cheesy corn served with housemade of topping options that no updates on daily specials. EATS continued page 32 poblano ranch, plus a lil’ something spicy up in there.

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PHOTO COURTESY OF OLD TOWN KITCHEN AND BAR Powell’s Picks • I’m a sucker for a brunch bar and gab-fest, but I haven’t been seeing a lot of 32 brunchy options since I moved to the area. Perhaps it’s because no one feels they can compete with The Century Room at Santa Maria Inn (pictured below). Every Sunday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., they lay out a DIVINE WITH WINE: I didn’t eat this chicken and cannot confirm that it tastes as good as it looks, buffet fit for royalty but it sure looks amazing. with unlimited oysters, prime rib, EATS from page 31 eggs Benedict, an omelet bar, charcuterie, fruit, salad, and Alfredo, basil cream, or sun-dried tomato amazing desserts. It costs $29 per person but cream. includes unlimited mimosas or bloody marys. My wife and I couldn’t choose just one, Pick up next week’s paper for a more detailed but the lovely server didn’t make us. Mix and review, or check it out for yourself at 801 S. match, she said, so mix and match we did. We Broadway in Santa Maria. got the cheddar and the tomato cream, then PHOTO BY NICK POWELL we ticked off toppings like a pair of greedy toddlers sitting on Santa’s lap. Crispy crumbled bacon, battered jalapeño crispies, sauteed peppers, caramelized onions, chunks of juicy tri-tip—we got everything except for blackened shrimp, which is probably why the sadness came creeping back while I was licking my spoon clean. Whoops. After all the add-ons, one bowl of mac and cheese cost us $25, but it was more Save $2 than enough to fill us both and bring some home for later. And it was fan-freaking- on a YP2 purchase tastic, especially the perfectly cooked and wonderfully seasoned tri-tip. Disclaimer: • Classy wine sipping meets hip food- Save $2.00 on the purchase of any You Pick Two meal. Owner Tony Magaña told us his goal for the trucking every second Sunday at Foxen Valid only at participating Panera Bread® locations in Santa Maria, Arroyo Grande, and San Luis Obispo. place is to fill a void as Lompoc’s only high-end Vineyard, with live music to boot. On July 14, While supplies last. Limit one coupon per person per steakhouse. While we didn’t try any steaks, it’s visit per day. Must present coupon when ordering. singer/songwriter Bradley Tyson brings the Not valid with any other coupon or offer. Void if clear his crew knows how to handle some beef. modified, copied, reproduced, transferred, purchased, jams while Fire and Wine serves up wood- traded or sold. Applicable taxes paid by bearer. Cash “There hasn’t been a steakhouse in fired pizzas from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. Not a bad redemption value 1/20 of one cent. Offer may expire town for a while, and people really miss without notice due to error, fraud or other unforeseen way to finish the weekend. Email evants@ circumstances. Offer expires 09/05/2019. © 2019 it,” Magaña said. “The quality of our fillet foxenvineyard.com for more information, or Panera Bread. All rights reserved. mignon is excellent. You could cut it with a head out to 7600 Foxen Canyon Road, Santa butter knife.” Code: SUNEWYP2 Maria. Magaña took over the location where • I hope tickets are still available at the Lompoc’s last steakhouse used to live before time of this publication, or else I’m creating a it closed down in December. In the interim, thirst I can’t quench, but Figueroa Mountain Santa Maria Arroyo Grande San Luis Obispo he renovated the decor, creating a classy and Brewing’s Lagerville festival is happening 540 E. Betteravia 1390 W. Branch 299 Madonna Rd comfortable atmosphere with black-and-white July 13 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at its Buellton (805) 349-9800 (805) 473-9292 (805) 547-1800 photos of Lompoc’s historic buildings. Magaña headquarters. More than 40 craft breweries said that in the two months Old Town Kitchen and Bar has been open, he’s been working with will be bringing their best versions of the chef Vilay Saikeo to streamline and simplify world’s most refreshing summer suds. General the menu. admission costs $50, with options for busing to What’s Your They offer local wines and craft beers to the event and discounts for designated drivers. pair with a few entree options—chicken, Proceeds benefit Los Padres Forest Watch. Visit We know you’ve lagerville.com for more information. got an opinion. steak, seafood, and pasta. The individual dish Take? • Head north with the family this weekend Everybody’s got one! descriptions sound utterly delicious, and the waitstaff was incredibly friendly and helpful. for a fun day at the park and good food for I’ll definitely be back for a proper dinner. a good cause at the Freedom Calling BBQ This week’s online poll 7/11–7/18 Magaña said he’s enjoying the experience so far Fundraiser on July 14 from 1 to 4 p.m. at and appreciates the support of the community. Grover Heights Park in Grover Beach. Lunch How should Lompoc respond to the “It feels really good being able to provide tickets cost $10 for kids, $15 for adults, or $45 lawsuit claiming its ordinance restricting where registered sex offenders can live is additional jobs in the community,” he said. for the family and include barbecue chicken, unconstitutional? “That first time signing payroll was really an hot dogs, salad, beans, and bread as well as m The city should fight the lawsuit in court. excellent experience.” access to a bounce house, face painting, and Full-service surf and skate shop! m The city needs to repeal the ordinance and Stop on by the Old Town Kitchen and Bar for balloon sculpting. The event is raising money to settle the lawsuit. your own excellent experience, whether you’re found a housing program for adult survivors of 1307 North H Street · Lompoc m Most cities in California have already repealed down in the dumps, ready to celebrate, or simply sex trafficking. Email [email protected] 805-736-1730 similar ordinances. m Keep the ordinance. Residents need it for public hungry for some top-notch, classic cooking. m for more info. m Get Monthly Email Coupons at safety. surfconnection.net Contributing writer Nick Powell still has more Contributing writer Nick Powell can’t wait to Enter your choice online feelings to eat. Send pairing options to npowell@ dive into that buffet brunch. Remind him to pace Follow Us! Follow Us! at: SantaMariaSun.com santamariasun.com. himself at [email protected].

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