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DECEMBER 19 - DECEMBER 26, 2019 VOL. 20 NO. 42 ho the United States should let in and how they should assimilate into the American fold are questions tinged with controversy and political Wopinions. The great immigration debate that turned into a bonfire under President Donald Trump’s leadership got the Sun wondering what it takes to actually become a U.S. 2 citizen. For this week’s cover story, Staff Writer Karen Garcia THE AMERICAN WAY: Under immigration from the Sun’s sister paper attended citizenship classes and policy, becoming a citizen of the United States starts with getting a green card spoke with some local residents who are attempting to become for permanent residency. naturalized or have already completed the process [14]. Also this week, read about who’s running for the state Assembly seat that Monique Limón is vacating [6], the terpenes that have grape growers facing off with cannabis growers [7], an art show made for holiday purchasing [27], touring the abstract at Art Squared in Orcutt [28], and getting in the holiday spirit by learning how to cook from a pro [31]. Camillia Lanham editor
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RIEFS FILE PHOTO BY JAYSON MELLOM organizer in the county’s “semi-offi cial” list of primary P W candidates, did not return emailed requests for comment The L M LM released as of press time. a decision on Dec. 12 that opens up more than 1 Jones, 61, wants to preserve million acres of public land in California to potential the district’s rural character, 4 oil drilling and hydraulic fracturing, also known as something she thinks Porter fracking. This includes parts of Fresno and Kern won’t do and that Hartmann counties, as well as all of King, Madera, San Luis has failed to accomplish. She Obispo, Santa Barbara, Tulare, and Ventura counties. pointed to the Chumash Casino According to a statement the BLM’s Bakersfi eld offi ce as one encumbrance on local released announcing the decision, the federal agency quality of life. completed an analysis of this proposal that found, “Bruce Porter, I believe, is “There are no adverse environmental impacts due to motivated by money and Joan by hydraulic fracturing that cannot be alleviated.” This collective politics,” Jones said. is not a conclusion that environmental groups such A political novice in the 2016 as the Center for Biological Diversity share. “We won’t campaign, Jones said she has let California’s stunning public lands be fracked and been building her résumé since drilled without a fi ght. … The future of our state and the last supervisor election. She our fi ght against the climate crisis depend on stopping was invited to run for several this vast fracking expansion in its tracks,” C posts, including the Santa L , an attorney for the Center for Biological Ynez Valley Airport Authority, where she serves on the board Diversity, said in a media statement. REMAININ OPEN: The California Coastal Commission supports Vandenberg Air Force Base’s decision to no longer fully close Surf Beach due to trespass of directors, and the Santa violations during Western snowy plover breeding seasons. Ynez Community Services • More than four months after 34 people died in District—she’s now president of the Conception boat fi re, U S R S C monitoring data in January. the board. D S and U S R C C “The Air Force absolutely retains the authority But her civic engagement goes back further. D O have introduced the Small Passenger S to close the beach to the public should this She said when the Affordable Care Act passed, she Vessel Safety Act of 2019, designed to strengthen experiment result in unacceptable increases in helped organize a protest in Santa Barbara outside boat safety standards. California S D This past summer was the fi rst time in almost violations and/or adverse effects to plovers or of former 24th District Congresswoman Lois F introduced the same bill in the Senate. two decades that Surf Beach was guaranteed to plover habitat,” Simon said. Capps’ offi ce. According to a news release from Carbajal’s offi ce, remain open throughout the Western snowy During the commission’s December meeting, Among Jones’ heroes, she counts Abraham the bill requires small boats to have more than two plover breeding season, regardless of the number Osborne said the city is working on educational Lincoln, Moses, and Spartacus. She said she escape routes to different parts of vessels. It also of trespass violations recorded. programs to inform students and city residents of knows a real Republican when she meets one, and calls for safety standards for storing devices with Since 2000, Vandenberg Air Force Base offi cials these changes and the responsibility they have to she’s not afraid of oil. have blocked off sections of Surf Beach to protect lithium ion batteries, like the ones in phones and protect the birds while visiting the beach. As for how she plans to vote? the bird—which is listed as threatened under the cameras, on small boats. “If we are to save lives and “We’re working within the city to do “I cannot think of a single vote that [4th Endangered Species Act—during its breeding presentations at our council meetings [and] at District Supervisor] Peter Adam made during his make necessary reforms in the wake of the Conception season from March through September. Every some local neighborhood events, so that everyone almost eight years in offi ce that I would have voted tragedy, we must no longer allow older vessels to time a person enters these blocked-off sections, a can better understand what this change is about differently,” she said. operate under antiquated regulations at the expense violation is recorded. Until now, if 50 violations and what our commitment as a community will Jones’ hasn’t decided yet whether she’ll raise of our public safety,” Carbajal said in a statement. were recorded in one year, the entire beach would be regarding that,” Osborne said. money for the primary, but she said she will accept The National Transportation Safety Board is currently close until the end of the season. a one help from Republican donors. investigating the cause of the fi re, which took place on In October, the city of Lompoc released a Sept. 2 near the Channel Islands. statement announcing that Vandenberg Air “I know if I make it to the top two, I’d have Force Base and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to take money, and people would be lining up F to give it to me,” she said. “My history with the • On Dec. 10, the House passed a large environmental agreed to end this policy of closing the beach Republican Party is in my DNA.” legislation package called the Coastal and Great after 50 violations. At its meeting on Dec. 13, the 3 D California Coastal Commission unanimously illiam r o Lakes Communities Enhancement Act, which included Conservative Karen Jones and progressive agreed with the decision. a bill U S R S C D S Jessica Alvarez Parfrey joined the race NEWS continued page 5 authored. Carbajal’s bill, the Coastal State Climate “Vandenberg Air Force Base and the California Coastal Commission are listening to the for Santa Barbara County 3rd District Preparedness Act, would open up grants that will supervisor before the Dec. 6 fi ling deadline, help coastal states plan and implement strategies to community, recognizing Surf Beach’s history WeekendWeather and importance to Lompoc, and improving the bringing the total candidates vying for the prepare for and mitigate the effects of climate change, beach and local access to it, all while protecting seat to four. according to a news release from Carbajal’s offi ce. the Western snowy plover,” Lompoc Mayor Jenelle Jones ran against current 3rd District “As we work to turn back the clock on pollution, carbon candidate Bruce Porter and incumbent Osborne said in the October statement. Microclimate Weather Forecast emissions, and environmental harm, we must make Earlier this year, Vandenberg submitted a beach supervisor Joan Hartmann in the last Dave Hovde sure our homes and families are well equipped to deal management plan to the commission outlining election, and she said she had the highest KSBY Chief Meteorologist with climate disasters in real time—our package of the continuation of these beach restrictions vote per dollar of any candidate. bills that passed today will help us accomplish that through 2023. The commission was set to vote on “I spent 1,200 bucks and got 1,200 votes,” goal,” Carbajal said. the plan at a meeting in May, but it delayed the Jones said. Thursday Friday decision after Osborne arrived at the meeting with She calls herself an “individual liberty • The California Small Business Association named a letter from the city stating how the current plan and personal responsibility” Republican. A C R S L negatively affects the city and its residents. Hartmann, who defeated Porter four O as its legislator of the year. According to a During the Dec. 13 meeting, Larry Simon, years ago, heads into her second campaign statement from Cunningham’s offi ce on Dec. 10, the federal consistency coordinator with the Coastal with a Democratic, sometimes progressive, COASTAL ➤ High 64 Low 42 COASTAL ➤ High 67 Low 40 Assembly member is the vice chair of the Assembly Commission’s Energy, Ocean Resources, and platform that seeks to expand public infrastructure like bike lanes. She won 53 INLAND ➤ High 63 Low 36 INLAND ➤ High 66 Low 35 Committee on Jobs, Economic Development, and Federal Consistency Division, said local, state, and percent of the vote in 2016. the Economy. “Educating more legislators about the federal agencies met at Surf Beach in July to better Porter is back too, certain he can gain Saturday Sunday importance of our state’s business community is critical understand the beach restrictions and how they limit beach access to Lompoc residents. When ground in the district’s southern tip of Isla to ensuring that entrepreneurs have a seat at the table Surf Beach is closed, the nearest public beaches to Vista where he was “thumped pretty hard” during the policymaking process,” Cunningham said. the city are Jalama and Gaviota, which are both the last time around. Although Porter was “I am thankful for all of the work the California Small about 20 miles away. a registered Republican in 2016, he said he Business Association is doing to make that a reality, Simon said this new plan is an experiment didn’t run as part of the party or seek its and thank them for their efforts on behalf of the that will continue for the duration of the support. Currently, he’s not affi liated with COASTAL ➤ High 65 Low 45 COASTAL ➤ High 62 Low 49 state’s small businesses.” According to the statement, beach management plan until 2023, unless it’s either party and is registered as “no party INLAND ➤ High 64 Low 38 INLAND ➤ High 62 Low 44 Cunningham authored legislation earlier this year— determined the plover population is adversely preference.” Quiet into Sunday when rain returns. Rain looks Assembly Bill 657—that requires state departments to affected. Vandenberg and the U.S. Fish and Parfrey, a member of sustainability group to linger into Monday or Tuesday next week. employ small business liaisons. ❍ Wildlife Service will review 2019 plover Eco Vista who is described as a community Active pattern should continue into the new year.
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NEWS from page 4 At this point, the arresting officer called a special police officer (SPO). The SPO arrived christmas Another sheriff’s official arrested on the scene and attempted to speak with Maynard, who allegedly became argumentative curbside on alcohol-related charges and uncooperative. She told police that she’s An off-duty lieutenant with the Santa Barbara been a lieutenant with the Santa Barbara County tree collection County Sheriff’s Office was arrested on Nov. Sheriff’s Office for 24 years, according to the city of santa maria residents 24 in Arroyo Grande on suspicion of disorderly report. While the SPO was contacting another conduct and public intoxication. officer, the report states that Maynard called the n Discarded Christmas trees will be collected at no charge from Two Arroyo Grande Police Department officers “idiots.” 5 officers were dispatched to Rooster Creek Tavern She told the officer, the “bottom line is I’m the curb on your scheduled* trash collection day during the on East Branch Street, where they found Brenda going,” according to the report, and attempted Maynard, who had reportedly been disturbing to walk away. The officers tried to place her week of january 6, 2020–january 10, 2020, on residential the peace. hands behind her back, but Maynard allegedly Maynard repeated multiple times that she pulled away and stated, “Oh, you guys are in trash collection routes. (Charges apply after January 10.) was “off-duty law enforcement,” according to a fucking trouble.” police department report, and was handing out As officers were about to pat down Maynard, n Place your Christmas tree on the curb, at least three feet the report said that she yelled that the officers her business card in the restaurant. Police officers were “touching her private parts” and requested said that Maynard had red glossy eyes, slurred away from your trash container, on your scheduled collection a female officer. Police told Maynard to get in speech, a staggered gait, and smelled like alcohol. the patrol car, but she refused and dropped day. Trees must be free of all stands, tinsel, and ornaments. Police asked Maynard to go outside, which she herself to the ground between the patrol car did willingly. tire and the curb. The SPO eventually talked Flocked trees will not be accepted. On the way out of the restaurant, Maynard Maynard into the back seat of the patrol car, allegedly gave an officer her business card according to the report. n Cut-up trees can be placed in green waste containers. and said, “This is who I am.” In the process of The Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office producing her ID, Maynard swayed back and told the Sun it wouldn’t comment on Maynard’s *Collection occurs one day later during holiday weeks. forth and almost fell over but, according to case, saying that the department was still police, was held up by of one of the officers. conducting a review. “Maynard was having a hard time walking,” Maynard is the second lieutenant from the www.cityofsantamaria.org the report said, and was assisted by both officers. Sheriff’s Office to be arrested on alcohol-related Police asked Maynard if she could contact charges in recent months. In September, Javier someone to pick her up or if the officers could Jonathan Antunez, a custody deputy, was accused take her home. Maynard allegedly refused to of driving under the influence of alcohol and contact anyone and claimed that she was not causing a crash near Lake Cachuma, which intoxicated. She told police she was going to walk injured multiple people. The Sheriff’s Office home and asked to speak to a supervisor. would not comment on his case, saying it was After this exchange, police activated the also still under review. m microphone and camera in the squad car. —Karen Garcia and William D’Urso QUESTIONS? CALL (805) 925-0951 EXT. 7270
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PHOTO COURTESY OF STEPHEN BLUM Dominguez said he also plans to push back on A professor of civic participation. some of the state mandates on housing. law at California The state Democratic Party hasn’t “I think we should have more local control over Lutheran University, Standing out endorsed anyone in the race yet. housing. I’ve been working hard on affordable Stephen Blum “It’s a progressive district with a strong housing and it doesn’t help when Sacramento gets has spent years The race for the 37th Assembly environmental focus,” said David Atkins, involved,” he said. in education as a director of Region 10 for the state Democratic Dominguez said he has collected about teacher and trustee. seat is in full swing Party. “Other legislators traditionally look $40,000 in campaign donations. For 12 years, he BY WILLIAM D’URSO to members of this district for leadership on PHOTO COURTESY OF JONATHAN ABBOUD served as a trustee 6 Jonathan environmental and economic issues.” of the Ventura hen Monique Limón announced she Abboud, 27, also wouldn’t be running for her Assembly The district covers parts of Ventura County Community identifies himself College District. seat again, local Democrats mobilized. and Santa Barbara counties, with a large as a progressive W He also served as a Some had already planned to run against her percentage of the population residing on the Democrat. His California Community College League Trustee for the 37th District seat, while others were coast. experience in considering Hannah Beth-Jackson’s state “Monique has been a fantastic Assembly civil leadership is for four years. For his campaign, Blum said he’s eschewing Senate seat until Limón announced her plans member for the district,” Atkins said. “And defined, partly, big-money politics and won’t accept donations to run for that position. I expect [voters] to return a progressive by his five years Democrat to the Legislature.” of experience as a greater than $100. So far, he’s raised about $6,000, With a filing deadline of Dec. 11, six liberal and said that $10,000 should be enough for his The primary election is scheduled for trustee for Santa candidates and one conservative are running, campaign plans. many with experience in politics or local March 3. Barbara City College. The son of “I’m not naive. I’m a street kid, born in Lebanese immigrants, Abboud has roots in Isla Compton and raised in Pomona,” he said. “I PHOTO COURTESY OF CATHY MURILLO Vista, where he attended UC Santa Barbara. know the principled stances I’m taking greatly Cathy Murillo he has raised, Bennett said, “I’ve raised a lot of Abboud plans to be aggressive about climate diminish my chances of winning, but I’m taking has been a fixture money before.” change policies. those stances anyway.” of Santa Barbara The progressive Democrat was key in efforts to “I believe we need to end any new fossil Blum, 64, is running as a Democrat but didn’t politics since 2011 pass a voter initiative to protect Ventura County’s permits in the state of California and heavily delve into his policies. when she joined agricultural, rural, and open-space lands from invest in sustainable energy,” he said. “I’m not going to give specifics about what I’m the City Council as development. He, like other Democrats in the Abboud is also a proponent of public works going to do or not do because that’s not how it its first ever Latina race, wants to tackle homelessness. programs; renewable, clean energy jobs; and, works,” he said. “I don’t want to overpromise and member. She “People at the lower end are just getting potentially, offshore wind energy. under-deliver. Abboud, who said he has raised $70,000 so became the city’s squeezed harder and harder,” he said. PHOTO COURTESY OF CHARLES COLE mayor in 2018. Bennett, 68, comes into the race with Steve far, is working with Democratic consultant Mary Charles Cole is A self-described Barkan heading his campaign. Barkan served as Rose, who has also worked for Santa Barbara the lone Republican progressive campaign manager to both Jackson and Limón. County Supervisor Joan Hartmann. in the race, running Democrat, Murillo “I can build coalitions, not just with the PHOTO COURTESY OF ELSA GRANADOS on a platform in wants to expand access to preschool programs, Legislature but I can sell political programs when Elsa Granados, line with traditional 57, has been a increase enrollment in the state’s university they need to be sold,” he said. conservative community systems, and boost funding for middle-class PHOTO COURTESY OF JASON DOMINGUEZ economic thought. organizer fighting scholarships. Jason He believes in strong She also wants to address climate change Dominguez against sexual assault for more border security and with renewable energy policies. has been a Santa is against what he Barbara City than 20 years. She’s “Mainly what I would bring is the executive calls the “race hate” Council member now the executive leadership as the mayor of a full-service city,” taught in schools. for four years, and director of STESA– she said. With about $10,000 Murillo, 58, said she has raised $60,000 he has years of Standing Together to End Sexual Assault. in campaign money raised from friends and family, and will try to raise upward of $350,000 for legal experience, including in Granados said Cole said he plans to use it to go after Abboud. television ads and mailers. “I’m just for limited government. Government is PHOTO COURTESY OF STEVE BENNET international she wants to get into Steve Bennett environmental law. politics to continue trying to take over every facet of life in California,” has 20 years of Dominguez, 51, Limón’s progressive policies. he said. “Right now, the way I see it, I’m running experience in wants to incentivize “I’m not a political insider. I’m not beholden against a bunch of socialists, cultural Marxists.” politics as Ventura new, clean energy jobs on the Central Coast to any special interests. I’m only beholden to the The 22-year-old spent one year at Santa Barbara County’s 1st District as opposed to imposing a moratorium on new constituency of the 37th District,” she said. “My Community College before “taking a break” from supervisor. The drilling leases. values are what guide me. And I hope the voters his studies because of the “PC culture.” termed-out Bennett “Let’s figure out ways to incentivize alternative see that.” Cole, whose father, Thomas, runs his squeezed into the energies rather than threatening fossil fuels,” he Granados has 20 years of experience with the campaign, is still assembling his team and Assembly race said. “Create the new without fighting the old.” Santa Barbara Women’s Political Committee, interviewing potential staff. m on deadline day. He said the area’s local colleges and universities which has yet to make an endorsement. She’s Though he declined give the district an advantage in attracting taken a leave of absence from the fundraising Contact Staff Writer William D’Urso at wdurso@ to say how much companies with renewable energy goals. committee while she campaigns. santamariasun.com.
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deposited before reaching the vineyard. He said Parke told the Sun that he agrees this would be that terpenes don’t travel as far as gas emissions the ideal solution, but he said he isn’t sure it would and that the concentration of eucalyptol that led work. First, the Board of Supervisors would have Relying on science to wine taint in the Australian study was primarily to direct staff to look into this idea and then from the oil on the eucalyptus tree leaves. authorize the funding before contracting with Cannabis farm applicant presents cannabis terpenes study, “The gas phase exposure to wine taint is an organization to complete the study. All of this not a significant route, and that would require would take time. Meanwhile, there are numerous county looks for additional information extraordinary amounts of exposure time to applicants for cannabis projects navigating the achieve any amounts of monoterpenes on the permitting process. William Vizuete, a professor of environmental BY ZAC EZZONE grape tissues themselves,” Vizuete told the “I think it’s a good idea, but whether it’s a sciences and engineering at the University of 7 mong the concerns Santa Barbara County Planning Commission. practical idea given the time constraints, I don’t North Carolina, to complete the study and residents have raised in opposition to Following Vizuete’s presentation, commission know. … It might be faster if private parties do it,” present the results to the county Planning Acannabis is the fear that certain organic Chair John Parke commended the work and Parke said. compounds released by the plant will taint nearby Commission. said the study “is a step forward for all of us, The Planning Commission didn’t make grapes, changing the flavor of the wine produced. For this study, Vizuete measured the type everybody in the planning community.” He told a decision on the Hacienda appeals during Much of this fear is rooted in a 2012 study and rate of emissions of five fully mature the Sun that after months of people bringing up the meeting; however, most commissioners completed in Australia that found the organic cannabis plants that are of the same strains the terpene issue during meetings, this was the mentioned they were inclined to approve the compounds, or terpenes, released from Hacienda plans to grow. Vizuete said he first time an applicant or appellant has presented project. Parke moved to continue the item until eucalyptus trees have the potential to taint wine. February so the public has a chance to review This same eucalyptol terpene is found in some Vizuete’s study and some changes Hacienda made cannabis strains. ‘Everybody’s got an opinion, but science is science to its project. Almost every appeal filed against the cannabis So far, the county Board of Supervisors hasn’t projects that county staff have approved this year and facts are facts.’ directed staff to look into this kind of study, but mentions the issue. During a recent appeal of a –Steve Lavagnino, Fifth District Supervisor that could soon change. Fifth District Supervisor project in Santa Ynez, Mike Testa, who recently Steve Lavagnino told the Sun that he would like planted grapes on a property about 700 feet from this kind of detailed information. to see the county take on such an effort because the potential cannabis farm, said a winemaker found that two of the strains didn’t release But despite the study’s thoroughness, some without a third party like the county conducting a who has agreed to purchase grapes from his any eucalyptol terpenes, and the other three unanswered questions remain, Parke said. study, there will always be potential claims of bias. vineyard has previously canceled contracts with released very small amounts. For example, the study focused on eucalyptol, Lavagnino plans to bring up the idea when the grape growers near cannabis farms in Oregon. Vizuete took the emission rate he developed but Parke thinks it’s important to find out if board receives information about the county’s “When I get winemakers that come down and then determined how long it would take other cannabis terpenes can affect wine grapes. quarterly cannabis revenue at its Jan. 14 meeting. from Sonoma and Napa to tour the Santa Rita for eucalyptol terpenes from Hacienda’s farm Additionally, while Vizuete conducted the He said he can direct staff to look into what this Hills, I talk far more about cannabis and what to deposit on the nearby vineyard at the same study using the concentration amount from kind of study would entail and how much it is happening in this county than I do about the amount as in the Australian study. Based on his the Australian study as a threshold, Parke said would cost, but to allocate money for a project damn vineyards that we’re touring,” Testa told the modeling, Vizuete said it would take 1,121 days it would be good to know how levels below that that’s not already budgeted requires support from county Planning Commission during the Dec. 11 of fully mature plants to reach that same level. threshold affect grapes. four out of five supervisors. appeal hearing. This is more than 50 times longer than the 21-day Based on Vizuete’s presentation, “It’s something I would like to see,” Lavagnino In response to these concerns, the Hacienda period the plants will be fully mature, based on Commissioner Dan Blough said during the said. “Everybody’s got an opinion, but science is Company—which proposed the farm that Testa Hacienda’s growing schedule. meeting that he thinks it’s unlikely cannabis is science and facts are facts.” m and others are appealing—funded a study to look Vizuete said these results are based on a tainting wine grapes. But he believes the county at whether cannabis grown on its property would worst-case scenario that doesn’t account for trees needs to step up and fund its own study to Reach Staff Writer Zac Ezzone at zezzone@ taint the nearby vineyard. The company hired and other obstacles where the terpenes could be officially resolve this terpene dispute. santamariasun.com.
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PHOTO BY WILLIAM D’URSO taxes aren’t done correctly, keeping them out income credits or of tax credits they might otherwise be eligible education tax credits, or to receive. they ask about how to Tax time “Those with the lowest incomes are not register their children as required to file a tax return,” Rand wrote on dependents. Debbie Lemus offers a tax its website. “We complete the form For Lemus, the problem isn’t interest in the electronically for them, service for low-income service she helps provide. It’s a lack of staff. and they just wait for residents and is looking for “We’ve had to turn people away because we their refund,” she said. don’t have enough volunteers,” she said. In addition to tax filers, volunteers who want to help Right now there are about seven volunteers Lemus is looking for working with Lemus who are available greeters, folks who can BY WILLIAM D’URSO Wednesday and Saturday. For volunteers, she help people get situated efore Debbie Lemus retired, she was a said there’s no barrier to entry. before a volunteer tax filer registered nurse, administering to patients’ “You just need to be able to use a computer,” is available. They don’t Bhealth. Somewhere along the way, she began she said, to use a software called TaxSlayer. need to take the tax test. tending to people’s financial well-being, too. The training is simple, encompassing just For people interested in two days running through the software and She’s not a certified public accountant or becoming a volunteer, she learning the basic tax elements of the tax code. even a financial whiz. Twenty-two years ago, she said, the test is open book. She’ll be hosting two days of training on Jan. wondered if her taxes were getting done properly, And if someone is shaky so she went to a workshop run by AARP. 22 and 24, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day, on one thing or another, She learned what she could deduct, and what at the Dick DeWees Community and Senior she’s there to help. She she couldn’t, and where she could save money. Center in Lompoc. just needs more folks to Not long after, she began doing the same for She took a week off from work to learn how get involved. Each year Debbie Lemus volunteers her time to help people with their taxes. other people, helping seniors and low-income to help people with their taxes, but she won’t HELP WANTED: This year, she’s asking for help. people get their taxes done each year. require any volunteers to do the same. “I even have a The AARP Foundation Tax-Aide program “It’s a low-income service, but it doesn’t always gentleman who doesn’t partners with the Internal Revenue Service, end up that way,” she said. “We’re a free service, submit his answers Highlight: marshaling a group of local volunteers who and we’re not discriminatory.” online; he submits them to me on paper,” she said. • The Cruzin’ for Life Car Show and Cruise Lemus said helped about 500 people last AARP helps her advertise by providing The test is a basic rundown of everything year—free of charge. According to AARP, the her with posters, which she sticks on bulletin someone might need to know to get their raised $110,000 at September’s event for Marian program helps mobilize 35,000 tax aid volunteers boards at the library and various trailer parks taxes done. Cancer Care at Mission Hope Cancer Center. nationally, who serve 2 million people across the around town. Her name and number are always “It’s a non-threatening environment,” she said. The organization has raised more than $1.3 country. The program is aimed toward low- handwritten at the bottom. To sign up to help with tax season, contact million for cancer care since 2006. m income people who may not be able to afford to “A lot of people aren’t comfortable doing their Debbie Lemus at (805) 717-1302 or email her get a professional to help them. own taxes,” she said. So they come to her, ask at [email protected]. Hours for tax help are Staff Writer William D’Urso wrote this According to the Rand Corporation, low- their questions, and they’re done. Wednesday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., and Saturday week’s Spotlight. Send news tips to spotlight@ income tax filers may be hurt the most if their And families come to her asking for earned from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. santamariasun.com.
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recent years. In an all too typical cycle, drought conditions had existed for fi ve years and all that We want to know what nline oll essons learned was needed was a spark in the tinder-dry brush. W E N W you think about every thing. Sen your wor letter to Sun Letters, Strong, gusty winds had developed on Dec. 19, What do o thin of Santa aria’s Skyway Drive, suite A, Santa Maria, CA . You andenberg ir orce ase’s 1977, throughout California, due to a stationary can also fax it or e mail it letters@ decision to a ro e a lic art aster fire department did not let high pressure and an approaching low-pressure santamariasun.com . All letters must inclu e a name, 8 lan itho t a fee to f nd ro ects system some 600 miles off the coastline. Due to these a ress, an phone number for verification purposes history repeat itself extreme winds, a power line snapped about 7 a.m. on may be e ite for space or clarity an will be poste The city woul feel more vibrant an Dec. 20, igniting a brush fi re on the southern portion to santamariasun.com. walkable with a itional public art. N N of Vandenberg, and the Honda Canyon fi re was born. I’ rather the city focus on issues more andenberg Air Force Base, as anyone living Honda Canyon is the largest and most important than public art. in this county knows, is a 150-square-mile signifi cant canyon on Vandenberg. The area is Vandenberg that killed Base Commander Col. It’s pointless. Why approve a plan ecological marvel that is geographically divided incredibly stunning in its diversity. It is a steep, Joseph Turner, Vandenberg Fire Chief Billy Bell, Assistant Fire Chief Eugene Cooper, and base without a way to pay for it into two distinct terrain and vegetation masses. winding, brush-fi lled canyon that can still get a The southern part of the base is a mountainous person lost and in trouble, even today. Heavy Equipment Operator Clarence McCauley It’s great. It woul be unfair to a an region rising from sea level, which is dominated Conditions faced by fi refi ghters in 1977 were who were tragically trapped in the early stages of art fee to evelopment permits. by Tranquillion Peak (2,100 feet), and it is covered daunting. They worked to contain the fi re in the fi re—65 others were injured. otes with large beds of chaparral, bishop pines, the rocky, steep mountainous terrain of south Mutual aid in the form of 35 engines from ote online at santa arias n co tanbark oak, and Monterey cypress nestled on Vandenberg that was covered with extremely Santa Barbara, Ventura, and Los Angeles counties; a large contingent of U.S. Navy Seabees from steep hillsides and in deep canyons. North of the dense drought-stricken chaparral (estimated at Port Hueneme and Lompoc; and numerous U.S. Santa Ynez River estuary is a sand-dune- and 80 percent dead fuel) that hadn’t burned in more arroyo-dominated Forest Service resources Northern Santa Barbara County’s fought to contain the News Entertainment Weekly land area covered with Skyway Drive, suite A grasses, oaks, and he lessons learned in aid off E en tho gh fl ames. After nearly Santa Maria, CA willows. 24 hours of having E A A E S N - - A - - Only two other anden erg has a one-of-a- ind’ fi re threat for the their tactics dictated E- A ail santa arias n co WE santa arias n co by nature, aid came Air Force bases in the in the form of heavy OUNDER Steve Moss continental U.S. consist Air orce strategic lanners ne er a ered fro the soaking rains allowing of landmasses greater E A for containment and the EDITOR Camillia Lanham than Vandenberg initial co it ent to a e s re the e ents of the ASSOCIATE EDITOR An rea Rooks fi nal extinguishing of STA WRITERS ac E one, William D’Urso (Eglin in the Florida t h e fi r .e ARTS EDITOR Caleb Wisebloo Panhandle and Edwards onda an on fi re o ldn’t e re eated PROO READER Nick agala Air Force leaders STA PHOTO RAPHER ayson Mellom in Northern Los Angeles asked Could this fi re than 100 years. Wind speeds that morning were ART DIRECTOR Alex uniga County). Neither of these bases have similar happen again Would the base be prepared to EDITORIAL DESI NERS Leni Liton ua, Taylor Saugsta of Category 1 hurricane strengths with gusts in CONTRI BUTORS len Starkey, Ross Mayfiel , Anna Starkey terrain, fl ora, and fauna, so Vandenberg was left handle it excess of 100 miles per hour on Tranquillion Peak. with a unique fi re problem. Following this fi re, a major effort was launched A E S N These conditions had never been experienced SENIOR ACCOUNT E ECUTI E imberly Rosa In December 1977, the fi re department to prepare a base operations plan for this type of ACCOUN T E ECUTI ES aty ray, ason ann, ennifer Herbaugh, consisted of 175 fi refi ghters located in seven by base fi refi ghters and would have a tremendously incident. Senior commanders were determined Lee Ann ermeulen, eff Manil i, Tim Smith, Claire Hartnell adverse effect on fi re suppression efforts. MAR ETIN E ENTS Rachelle Ramire fi re stations that operated an aged fl eet of fi re that if a fi re like this occurred again, they would equipment that was totally unsuited for wildland At the most critical moments of the fi re, be prepared. N fi refi ghting. Firefi ghter training protocols of the topography of Honda Canyon and its ASSISTANT PRODUCTION MANA ER Eva Lipson Training protocols were changed and RAPHIC DESI NERS Eva Lipson, Ellen ukumoto, Ikey Ipek ian the time were directed at aircraft and structural surrounding ridges prevented a direct line of sight fi refi ghters at all levels were both sent to wildland hazards, and although there had been many brush to the main fi re front. It was these physical factors S NESS fi re academies, and the Vandenberg Hot Shots Cin y Rucker fi res in the history of the base, no funding or along with human factors that put fi refi ghters and were organized and remain an integral part of CIRCULATION DIRECTOR im Parsons training was provided to address the issue. the base command team downwind of the fi re. the Vandenberg fi re team today. Over the years, CIRCULATION Michael errell PUBLISHERS Bob Rucker, Alex uniga California had been baking in the sun all Dec. 20 marks the 42nd anniversary of the special fi re equipment designed for this type of E ECUTI E ASSISTANT Patricia Horton summer and autumn of 1977, much like it has in Honda Canyon fi re, a devastating event on South fi re has been acquired. S N E E S When the Canyon Fire erupted on Sept. 18, WRITE Mail your letter to Sun Letters, Skyway Drive, Suite A, 2016, the fuel beds in Honda Canyon had regrown Santa Maria, CA . Inclu e your name, a ress, an phone number. A and subsequently dried out. E MAIL [email protected], [email protected] From a fi refi ghting standpoint, Vandenberg was now prepared to handle the situation in a much A E SE DISPLAY ADS Rates an special iscounts are available. more organized fashion. The plans of 1978 were Call our a epartment at . improved upon, and what could have been another CLASSI IEDS Call , Ext. . Or fax your a to . catastrophic fi re had a much different outcome. isa an MasterCar accepte . The plan worked. Mutual aid resources were N NE promptly summoned, and a command team isit the Sun web site at www.santamariasun.com. consisting of Vandenberg, Santa Barbara County, Our site was evelope an esigne by Liftoff Digital, a Central Coast CalFire, and U.S. Forest Service personnel was web site evelopment company www.gainliftoff.com . assembled and managed the fi re for several days. The Sun is publishe every Thurs ay for your en oyment. One copy of each One fi refi ghter was killed in a vehicle accident issue is available free to Northern Santa Barbara County resi ents an visitors. Subscriptions to the Sun are per year. The entire contents en route to the fi re, and others were trapped on a of the Sun are copyrighte by the Sun an cannot be repro uce without ridgeline above Honda Canyon about a half-mile specific written permission from the publisher. east of where four people were killed in 1977. Because a pro uct or service is a vertise in the Sun oes not mean The lessons learned in 1977 paid off. Even though that we en orse its use. We hope rea ers will use their own goo Vandenberg has a “one-of-a-kind” fi re threat for the u gement in choosing pro ucts most beneficial to their well being. Air Force, strategic planners never wavered from the We welcome submissions. Please accompany them with a self a resse , initial commitment to make sure the events of the stampe envelope. All letters to the e itor become the property of the Sun. Honda Canyon fi re wouldn’t be repeated. Sun As far as the fi re department goes, they have come a long way since 1977; they were awarded not only the “Best Fire Department in the Air Force” but also the “Best Fire Department in the Department of Defense” for 2018. They have won the best in the Air Force award seven times in the last 10 years This was one lesson that was learned and not forgotten. ❍
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our people faced regional librarian Aracelli Astorga in a fluorescent-lit room where she stood in front of a dry- erase board. That day, Astorga was going over a portion of the application to become a naturalized citizen of the United States, a form known as the N-400. Becoming American F Her students range from 30 to 40 years old, and they’re from different parts of the world. On Aug. 6, she taught two women from Mexico, one man from Vietnam, and another Central Coast residents prep to change their citizenship status man from Costa Rica. BY KAREN GARCIA Every Tuesday, Astorga teaches a Citizenship Class (Clase PHOTO BY JAYSON MELLOM de Ciudadania) in English and Spanish from 5 to 6 p.m. at 14 the San Luis Obispo Library. The one-hour classes focus on a different aspect of the naturalization process each week, from the application to the interview they’ll need to face with a U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services official. Registration for the class isn’t required. There is no sign- up sheet. Students know each other by first name only. And the classes are designed that way, Astorga said, to protect the identity of those who attend them. The Sun attended the classes for about five months to observe and understand what it takes to apply for and successfully pass the naturalization test. The number of students fluctuated with every class. The highest number of students who ever attended one class was about six people. Some came once to get information and didn’t return; others were loyal and attended classes weekly. All walked through the meeting room door with the same goal: to become an American citizen. Submitting an application is the first hurdle, for some, in the naturalization process. What follows is the waiting game for an appointment with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services for an interview, along with studying in preparation. For others, it’s getting a green card. According to Immigration Services, the most common path to citizenship starts with being a permanent resident, or holding a green card for at least five years. To be eligible for citizenship, the resident must be physically in the United States for at least 30 months out of that five-year stay. The applicant must also be able to read, write, and speak English and have an understanding of U.S. history and government. This is where Astorga’s class comes in handy. She breaks up the requirements with each class, going over any questions the students may have. Applicants have to be prepared to answer personal questions about how many children they have and how many times they’ve left the country, as well as whether they’ve ever been arrested or have ever been a member of a rebel group. Then, of course, there’s a written and oral exam of sorts. To prepare for that portion of the interview, Astorga gives her students a study worksheet with 100 U.S. government and civics questions. Of those, the official will only ask six, but the applicant has no idea which six. “I encourage the students to not just memorize the questions, but understand why the question is being asked,” Astorga said. “Why is it important in the country’s history?” Up to speed Sitting at the kitchen table in her parents’ home, Marlline Flores said she helped her dad gather the necessary information to submit an N-400. Flores’ father has been a permanent resident in the United States since the ’70s but never applied to become a citizen. Without her help and motivation, Flores doesn’t think her dad would be awaiting his interview appointment right now. “He doesn’t talk about it much, but his reason for coming here was he wanted an education, and he didn’t just want to work with my grandparents,” she said. She sees that a lot in her line of work. Flores is the director of operations for Importa—a nonprofit recognized by the Department of Justice with accredited representatives who can represent clients in their petitions and applications to U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. All the immigration services that are provided by Importa are free and assist individuals in Santa Barbara, southern San Luis Obispo, and Ventura counties. The individuals she helps, more often than not, came to the area in search of opportunities that might not exist in the communities they were born into. She’s been helping people with their naturalization applications since 2014 and has seen a shift in the attitude of those applying. PREPARATION: Aracelli Astorga, regional librarian for the SLO Library, is a source for residents in SLO County who want to prepare for their naturalization test and interview. “Back in 2014, everything seemed so much easier. People ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
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I just want it’s part of life to leave the house and make decisions for well as the spread of inaccurate information on social media. to have a better life for my son. That’s why I want to become yourself,” Will said. Another factor is age. Flores said, in most cases, the older a citizen,” Wein said, pointing to his son who’s walking He’s constantly talking to his family over the phone or permanent resident demographic of clients doesn’t have around the library aisles. computer. someone to help them fill out an application. In a few months it will be a year that Wein has been “It makes my absence easier, because I’m always “They don’t have someone to help them collect all the waiting to hear from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration communicating with them,” he said. documents needed, and sometimes they don’t remember the Services agency for a date to take the test, but he’s not in any When asked why he chose to leave his country, he says it number of trips they’ve made in the last few years,” she said. rush. He said the wait gives him more time to study—even was to continue to pursue his relationship with his partner Flores and other Importa staff assist individuals with though he answers all of Astorga’s questions correctly. 15 and other opportunities. gathering the necessary information but also motivating Astorga has been helping individuals like Wein for a The transition from Cartago to San Luis Obispo, the only them to get through the process. little more than six years. She began teaching citizenship place he’s lived in since he moved to the U.S., wasn’t too “It’s difficult for someone to just give you a huge list of classes through a library branch in El Paso, Texas. The difficult for him. He said perhaps if he moved to Los Angeles documents that you need to put together, and it can scare U.S.-Mexico border separates El Paso from Mexico, so or San Francisco, it might have been a different story. you off. At Importa we all speak Spanish and we’re friendly, she said a lot of people who attended the classes were of “In those large cities I think I would have felt the strong so I think that encourages them to continue,” she said. Mexican nationality. It’s different impact of being in a place where They keep their clients motivated by sending them in San Luis Obispo, though. millions of people live,” he said. postcards that remind them of the important dates to “Here I talked to persons that are Get citizenship guidance SLO reminded him of Cartago, a submit supplemental documents with a deadline goal of from Canada, England, a person Individuals who have questions or need help small, tight-knit community with plenty turning in the application. from the Middle East, Costa Rica, with any aspect of the naturalization process can of outdoor space to explore. The latest hurdle that Flores said her clients will start and Guatemala,” she said. check out these resources on the Central Coast. seeing is an increase in immigration fees. The Department The other difference she sees He applied for residency in 2014, got • To apply for naturalization, print a copy of the his green card, and about four years of Homeland Security wants to increase the application fee is the number of individuals who N-400, or take a practice test, visit uscis.gov and by 61 percent, according to a proposal released earlier this attend the class. In El Paso, she said, later, he submitted his naturalization look for the citizenship table. month. The cost would rise from $725 to $1,170. an average evening class had around application. A year later, he received • The Legal Aid Foundation of Santa Barbara Acting U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services 12 students. his invitation for the interview, which County offers pro bono services and immigration (USCIS) Director Ken Cuccinello said in a statement that the Students told the Sun that they was scheduled at the immigration department is fee-funded. appreciate the smaller class size legal aid services. Contact the office at (805) field office in Chatsworth, in the San On average, the fees that are collected by the agency because if they need individual help 922-9909 or 201 S. Miller St. in Santa Maria. Fernando Valley. compose nearly 96 percent of the department’s budget. or have a question to their specific • If you want to learn more about the free He and his partner made a weekend of According to the statement, current fees would leave the case, Astorga can help; the rest of waiver for the citizenship application, visit uscis. it, traveling to the area a day before the agency underfunded by approximately $1.3 billion per year. the class members also learn from gov/i-912. appointment to avoid traffic and any other “USCIS is required to examine incoming and outgoing each other’s experience. • If you’re looking for assistance with your N-400 obstacles. His appointment card told him expenditures, just like a business, and make adjustments No matter where she teaches, or have questions, visit importasb.org or call to arrive no earlier than 15 minutes before based on that analysis. This proposed adjustment in fees Astorga said her students have a (805) 604-5060. the scheduled time as there wasn’t a lot of would ensure more applicants cover the true cost of their drive to learn and understand what • California Rural Legal Assistance provides a space to wait in the lobby. applications and minimizes subsidies from an already over- they’re up against. She said the variety of legal services and education to low- Will’s appointment was at 10:30 a.m., extended system,” the statement read. eagerness they have to participate income communities, including U and T Visas for and after signing in, he waited about an “Furthermore, the adjudication of immigration in her class is contagious, and she’s farmworkers. Visit crla.org to learn more or call hour for his number to be called. applications and petitions requires in-depth screening, happy to help any way she can. (805) 922-4563. The Santa Maria office is located “I had to remind myself to just remain incurring costs that must be covered by the agency, and at 2050 G S. Broadway. calm. There were a lot of numbers being this proposal accounts for our operational needs and better • To learn more about the citizenship class at the called, and I would watch people go in aligns our fee schedule with the costs of processing each Born again San Luis Obispo Library, email Aracelli Astorga at and come out,” he said. request,” according to the USCIS statement. Will, who asked the Sun to only [email protected] or walk into the library on At that point, he couldn’t do anything The new cost, Flores said, may be too high for many of the use his first name, is a former Tuesday from 5 to 6 p.m. more to study. Soon enough his number clients she assists, but there is a waiver that they can apply student of Astorga’s. When he • Lucia Mar Adult Education offers a free was called. for if they meet the eligibility requirements. comes to class, Will is usually citizenship class, which is currently in session. To The interview, he said, began with The cost of a lawyer-prepared application is often out carrying a bag that contains a learn more about next year’s program schedule, reciting the Naturalization Oath of of reach for Importa’s clients, so Flores said the people she folder with his study materials, a visit adulted.luciamarschools.org or call (805) Allegiance. works with are always overjoyed when she helps them. notebook, and a pencil. Always 474-3756. The Naturalization Oath of Allegiance “I’m giving back to the community, and just seeing their energetic, he’s ready to answer to the United States of America has led facial expressions when I tell them, ‘Yeah we’re doing this questions and help his peers, giving to American citizenship for more than completely free,’ and their reply is always, ‘Are you serious; them study tips and resources 220 years. The first naturalization law was enacted in 1790, you’re not going to charge us?’” she said. he acquired throughout the year that he waited for his and applicants for naturalization have taken the oath since Flores said her reply to their shock is always the same. She interview. then, but there wasn’t a standard countrywide oath. At tells them that Importa’s services are free, and all the client He submitted his application in October 2018. It was then the time, the oath varied from state to state. It wasn’t until needs to do is spread the word that the organization is here that he made the decision to leave behind his birth country the oath was amended in 1952, to emphasize service to the to help. and begin the path to citizenship without forgetting his country, that it became uniform. roots, Will said. Swearing to the oath means to support the Constitution; After the long wait, he was much calmer at his home support and defend the Constitution; give up allegiance to Supportive space in San Luis Obispo. The weight he carried with him any other foreign state or sovereignty; bear arms on behalf of Wein, a student in Astorga’s class who goes by his last name, throughout the summer had lifted now that the stress submitted his N-400 application at the beginning of the year. of preparing for the interview was over. His home was the U.S. when required by law. Originally from Vietnam, he said he came to the United States welcoming and felt like a melting pot of cultures, similar to Following the oath, he said the official dove right into the to create a better life for his now 12-year-old son. the country he officially became a part of Oct. 8, 2019. The English writing and reading portion of the interview. He regularly attends the classes, but he does miss a class space was separated into cultural themes from places his “It was super easy for me because with [Astorga], we’ve or two every month. As a nail technician, Wein can usually partner has visited or he’s traveled to. One bathroom had a studied all those sentences and the words, along with get away from work just long enough to pick up his son from Moroccan-style lamp emitting a pattern on the walls. His sentence grammar,” he said. school. On Tuesdays, he extends that time, picking up his fireplace looked as if it was crafted from adobe bricks. With each correct answer, Will said he gained son and attending Astorga’s citizenship class. “I’m the first one of my family to come here to the United confidence. He passed, and his ceremony was Oct. 8. English is Wein’s second language, a common theme States. I was the only one that made the change to move to far “For me, to have the American citizenship is a privilege, among Astorga’s students. At times, the class focuses on the away and start a new life in a new place with a different culture, and it’s like being born again,” Will said. correct way to pronounce names, such as Nancy Pelosi, the ideas, and start from zero,” Will told the Sun in Spanish. Days before his interview, Will celebrated his 40th speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives. Born in the city of Cartago, Costa Rica, on Sept. 17, 1979, birthday. And now, he explained, he has another birth to After repeating “Pelosi” out loud a few times, Wein looked his parents and siblings still live there today. celebrate: the day he became an American citizen. He’s at the pen in his hand and said that he would think of a “I don’t think the rest of my family will immigrate here embracing his new identity. m writing tool to remember the name. His fellow classmates because my parents are older, and my siblings have their tell him it’s a good idea. families and their lives,” he said. Staff Writer Karen Garcia from the Sun’s sister paper can be Students always encourage and congratulate one another He made the decision to move to the United States in 2008 reached at [email protected]. ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
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www.santamariasun.com • December 19 - December 26, 2019 • Sun • 17 WHY WE SUPPORT COUNTY PAWSITIVE RESULTS SHELTER ANIMALS? SEBASTIAN A signifi cant number of animals taken The community is often confused by the roles of a County into the County animal shelter and local private humane societies and rescues. MEDICAL Animal shelter are A significant difference is that of choice vs no choice regarding in need of some animal intake. FUND form of medical A private humane society or rescue chooses the animals that intervention. 18 enter its shelter. Their population is normally owner-surrendered 17 years ago, animals and adoptable animals pulled from the local animal the Santa Maria shelter or animals from other communities. shelter was considered to be a high kill The County shelter is mandated as the only shelter to accept ALL shelter. With a shared goal to decrease the of the community’s sick, injured, abused, neglected, abandoned local euthanasia rate, the SBC Animal Care and stray animals. Animals cannot be turned away at the County Foundation formed the Sebastian Medical shelter due to lack of space, age, breed, condition, or ailment. As Fund. This fund provides necessary funding a result, local County shelters have an intake of over 7,000 LOCAL to actively champion these unadoptable and animals annually. vulnerable abandoned animals to receive Although, the SBC Animal Care Foundation is a countywide 501 c medical treatment to heal and become 3 nonprofi t our focus is the area of our county where there is the adoptable. greatest need. Over one-half of the County’s animal intake is at the The Sebastian Medical Treatment Fund Santa Maria Animal shelter on Foster Road. Santa Maria has the utilizes the largest part of our budget. Each highest need. We need the community’s support to literally save lives. year, SBC Animal Care Foundation assists and SAVES dozens of deserving animals.
HAPPY TAILS CELEBRATING LIVES SAVED Meet Koa, a puppy who Santa Barbara County achieved a 91% live release rate in 2015. What was assisted by SBC does this mean? Santa Barbara County is currently classifi ed as “no- Animal Care Foundation kill”. A shelter that does not euthanize healthy or treatable animals, and widely seen on the reserving euthanasia for terminally ill animals or those considered local news and shared dangerous to public safety. This achievement was due in part to the on social media. This support of the SBC Animal Care Foundation. Please help us celebrate little abused puppy was and carry on this important accomplishment with a lifesaving found with a rubber band donation. embedded in her mouth and muzzle and severe County Animal Shelter SBC Animal Care Foundation damage to her tail. After Live Release Rate Medical Funding Support receiving initial treatment 2012 77% $16,010 at PETS ER and a series 2013 87% $17,882 of surgeries at Buellton 2014 87% $22,072 Veterinary Clinic, Koa was 2015 91% $20,902 adoptable and found an 2016 92% $23,640 amazing and loving family 2017 94% $36,918 and forever home. 2018 94% $67,008
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CAMP HOPE SPAY/NEUTER BEHAVIORAL FOSTER SUPPORT Every year, SBC Animal Care Foundation This year, the shelters took in more than 100 invests in the future by off ering several ASSISTANCE TRAINING litters of underage kittens found everywhere sessions of Animal Ambassadors, and Camp A community saturated with unwanted Many wonderful dogs are surrendered to the shelters from backyards to pickup truck beds. In order to Hope, a week-long day camp for kids at the animals poses as a huge challenge. One due to one or more challenging behaviors. These be adoptable, kittens typically need to be about Santa Maria Animal Center. Both of these successful way to make an active diff erence can range from a dog barking too much, jumping 2 months old. Dozens of foster parents opened popular programs teach responsible, humane to control overpopulation and ensure animal on people, to extreme fear, separation anxiety, and their hearts and homes to bottle feed, socialize, pet ownership and gives youth and shelter wellbeing and is to spay and neuter pets. SBC kennel stress. SBC Animal Care Foundation supports and care for kittens as young as 14 days old. SBC animals a mutually benefi cial opportunity to Animal Care Foundation invests in the future a professional trainer who assists these dogs to work Animal Care Foundation supports their eff orts socialize and learn from one another. of our community by providing funding for through their unwanted behavior to become more with nursing supplies and other equipment local low-cost or no-cost spay/neuter events. readily adoptable and good companions. needed to help these tiny orphans thrive.
18 • Sun • December 19 - December 26, 2019 • www.santamariasun.com WHY WE SUPPORT COUNTY PAWSITIVE RESULTS SHELTER ANIMALS? SEBASTIAN A signifi cant number of animals taken The community is often confused by the roles of a County into the County animal shelter and local private humane societies and rescues. MEDICAL Animal shelter are A significant difference is that of choice vs no choice regarding in need of some animal intake. FUND form of medical A private humane society or rescue chooses the animals that intervention. enter its shelter. Their population is normally owner-surrendered 19 17 years ago, animals and adoptable animals pulled from the local animal the Santa Maria shelter or animals from other communities. shelter was considered to be a high kill The County shelter is mandated as the only shelter to accept ALL shelter. With a shared goal to decrease the of the community’s sick, injured, abused, neglected, abandoned local euthanasia rate, the SBC Animal Care and stray animals. Animals cannot be turned away at the County Foundation formed the Sebastian Medical shelter due to lack of space, age, breed, condition, or ailment. As Fund. This fund provides necessary funding a result, local County shelters have an intake of over 7,000 LOCAL to actively champion these unadoptable and animals annually. vulnerable abandoned animals to receive Although, the SBC Animal Care Foundation is a countywide 501 c medical treatment to heal and become 3 nonprofi t our focus is the area of our county where there is the adoptable. greatest need. Over one-half of the County’s animal intake is at the The Sebastian Medical Treatment Fund Santa Maria Animal shelter on Foster Road. Santa Maria has the utilizes the largest part of our budget. Each highest need. We need the community’s support to literally save lives. year, SBC Animal Care Foundation assists and SAVES dozens of deserving animals.
HAPPY TAILS CELEBRATING LIVES SAVED Meet Koa, a puppy who Santa Barbara County achieved a 91% live release rate in 2015. What was assisted by SBC does this mean? Santa Barbara County is currently classifi ed as “no- Animal Care Foundation kill”. A shelter that does not euthanize healthy or treatable animals, and widely seen on the reserving euthanasia for terminally ill animals or those considered local news and shared dangerous to public safety. This achievement was due in part to the on social media. This support of the SBC Animal Care Foundation. Please help us celebrate little abused puppy was and carry on this important accomplishment with a lifesaving found with a rubber band donation. embedded in her mouth and muzzle and severe County Animal Shelter SBC Animal Care Foundation damage to her tail. After Live Release Rate Medical Funding Support receiving initial treatment 2012 77% $16,010 at PETS ER and a series 2013 87% $17,882 of surgeries at Buellton 2014 87% $22,072 Veterinary Clinic, Koa was 2015 91% $20,902 adoptable and found an 2016 92% $23,640 amazing and loving family 2017 94% $36,918 and forever home. 2018 94% $67,008
SANTA BARBARA COUNTY ANIMAL CARE FOUNDATION INVESTING IN THE FUTURE OF OUR COMMUNITY
CAMP HOPE SPAY/NEUTER BEHAVIORAL FOSTER SUPPORT Every year, SBC Animal Care Foundation This year, the shelters took in more than 100 invests in the future by off ering several ASSISTANCE TRAINING litters of underage kittens found everywhere sessions of Animal Ambassadors, and Camp A community saturated with unwanted Many wonderful dogs are surrendered to the shelters from backyards to pickup truck beds. In order to Hope, a week-long day camp for kids at the animals poses as a huge challenge. One due to one or more challenging behaviors. These be adoptable, kittens typically need to be about Santa Maria Animal Center. Both of these successful way to make an active diff erence can range from a dog barking too much, jumping 2 months old. Dozens of foster parents opened popular programs teach responsible, humane to control overpopulation and ensure animal on people, to extreme fear, separation anxiety, and their hearts and homes to bottle feed, socialize, pet ownership and gives youth and shelter wellbeing and is to spay and neuter pets. SBC kennel stress. SBC Animal Care Foundation supports and care for kittens as young as 14 days old. SBC animals a mutually benefi cial opportunity to Animal Care Foundation invests in the future a professional trainer who assists these dogs to work Animal Care Foundation supports their eff orts socialize and learn from one another. of our community by providing funding for through their unwanted behavior to become more with nursing supplies and other equipment local low-cost or no-cost spay/neuter events. readily adoptable and good companions. needed to help these tiny orphans thrive.
www.santamariasun.com • December 19 - December 26, 2019 • Sun • 19 SPECIAL THANKS TO WHAT MAKES SBC Santa Barbara Foundation Pacifi c Petroleum CoastHills Federal Credit Union That’s FETCH! ANIMAL CARE Friendly Smiles Dental Group Doggie Parlour FOUNDATION Larry Greco Welding B. Skatoff American General Media Natalie Stevens DIFFERENT? Angelina Luciana Photography Kurt & Connie Kruse Have you ever considered where Valley Auto Specialist Tire Pros Wine and Design 20 Rockin CJ Trucking Blaze Pizza your monetary donation goes? SB County Animal Services Panda Express How much of your donation goes to the Hutton Parker Foundation The Santa Maria SUN cause (the animals)? Or how much of your money BOARD OF DIRECTORS goes to staffi ng, a facility, travel, and maintenance? Because the SBC Animal Care Foundation is ALL- VOLUNTEER, members work from their homes, use their own vehicles and equipment. By working alongside the County Animal Shelter as a partner and separate non-profi t organization, they are able to ensure the purest form of your donation goes to directly assist the animals. Only 4% of their budget is allotted to administration/overhead costs. They dream about what they can provide the community President Secretary Angie McDonald Linda Greco Sylvia Torres Tracy Dugan with more local support. No donation is too large or Vice President Treasurer Kathleen LeClaire too small. Donations to SBC Animal Care Foundation Beth Brooke Debbie Leppo Nancy Meddings make an immediate LOCAL impact. Please Help this Christmas! Together, We Can Make a Diff erence
WISHLIST Please Consider a Donation of: $300,000 • $30 3 Microchips DONATE • $50 Baby Kitten/Puppy Bottles & Milk • $75 5 FIV/FeLV test kits Online at • $100 2 hours Behavioral Assistance Training • $125 2 Cat Spay Surgeries www.SBCAnimalCare.org • $200 4 Diagnostic Tests • $250 2 Dog Spay Surgeries • $500 5 Animal X-rays Mail to • $750 1 Emergency Stabilization • $1000 2 Medical Procedures SBCACF • $2000 or more Lifesaving Surgical Procedures P.O. Box 307 Santa Maria, CA 93456 • A Monthly Recurring PayPal Donation to the SBC Animal Care Foundation. • Naming the Santa Barbara County Animal Care Foundation in Voicemail your Will • Apply to become a Foundation volunteer in areas of: Message sponsorship, fundraising, events, newsletter, social media, For more information correspondence, or our speaker’s bureau. 805-260-2386 • Adopt and give a forever home to a County shelter animal.
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HOLD MY BEER DEC. 19 – DEC. 26 The Naughty Oak Brewing Company hosts its next Beer Yoga workshop on Saturday, Dec. 21, from 10 to 11 a.m. Admission includes one hour of yoga and one complimentary pint of beer. All experience 2019 levels are welcome. Tickets are $22 and are available in advance at my805tix.com. The brewery is located at 165 S. Broadway, suite 102, Orcutt. Call (805) 287-9663 to fi nd out more. —Caleb Wiseblood
LE PHOTO CO TESY O THE NA HTY OA B E N COMPANY SOUTH COAST SLO COUNTY HANUKKAH DOWNTOWN: MENORAH LIGHTING CAMBRIA CHRISTMAS MARKET This authentic Candlelighting ceremony outside the steps of the Mission in San German Christmas Market boasts two million CAMPFIRE CANDY SALE Features the camp’s SPECIAL EVENTS Luis Obispo each night of Hanukkah. , 5 p.m. Free. twinkling lights, photos with Santa, a vendor market, famous Mints or P-Nuttles (and more), which make a Dec. 22-29 jccslo.com. Mission Plaza, 989 Chorro St, San Luis Obispo. traditional glühwein (hot spiced wine), and other festive great holiday gifts for teachers, neighbors, friends, and beverages and foods. Mondays-Sundays, 5-9 p.m. HOLIDAY EVENTS others. Through Jan. 31, 2020, noon $5. 805-773-5126. NORTH SLO COUNTY through Dec. 23 $10 to $25 depending on the night, campfi recentralcoast.org. City of Grover Beach, 154 S when purchased online in advance. 805-395-8558. SANTA YNEZ VALLEY 8th St., Grover Beach. CHRISTMAS EVE AT THE NAUTICAL COWBOY cambriachristmasmarket.com/. Cambria Christmas 2019 SOLVANG JULEFEST Check website for full list WILLOW LIGHTS 2019 Enjoy the Christmas lights, Enjoy festive holiday fare at the Nautical Cowboy restaurant in downtown Atascadero this Christmas Eve. Market, 2905 Burton Dr, Cambria. Cambria Christmas of Julefest events taking place throughout the holiday train rides, games, bonfi re stations, and food vendors Market is a German-style holiday event. Enjoy food, Dec. 24, 4-10 p.m. 805-461-5100. nauticalcowboy.com. season. Through Jan. 3, 2020 Varies. solvangjulefest. on site. Fridays-Sundays. through Dec. 22 facebook. wine, music, Santa’s House, artisan shopping, a magical The Nautical Cowboy, 6005 El Camino Real, Atascadero. org. Downtown Solvang, Mission Dr., Solvang. com/willowlightsnipomo. Willow Lights, Willow Road, train ride, and more than two million Christmas lights. CLAUDE HOPPER’S ANNUAL HOLLERDAY Nipomo. HOLIDAY MAGIC AT THE ZOO Experience the magic Through Dec. 23, 5-9 p.m. $10-$25. 800-966-6490. HOOTENANNY A live holiday-themed performance from of the holiday season as the zookeepers step in as cambriachristmasmarket.com. Cambria Pines Lodge, SAN LUIS OBISPO musician Claude Hopper. Dec. 21, 5-8 p.m. Cold Spring Santa’s Elves to prepare gifts for the animals. Santa will 2905 Burton Dr., Cambria. be there too. Included with general admission to the zoo. Tavern, 5995 Stagecoach Rd., Santa Barbara, 805-967- THE MUPPET CHRISTMAS CAROL Fremont Theater CHRISTMAS EVE AT BETHANY Families are Dec. 21, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. $5-$10. Charles Paddock Zoo, 0066, coldspringtavern.com/entertainment.html. presents a free Holiday Movie Matinee of the classic invited to come listen to a special holiday reading of a Muppets fi lm. Dec. 21, 11-2 a.m. Free. 805-329-5725. 9100 Morro Rd., Atascadero. SOLVANG CANDLELIGHT WALKING TOURS picture book by local author Debbie Soto. Treats will be The Fremont Theater, 1035 Monterey St., San Luis POP-UP SHOPS: HOLIDAY SHOP ‘TIL YOU DROP A costumed tour guide will provide guests with a provided. After, all will have an opportunity to talk with Obispo, fremontslo.com. ATASCADERO Features Cinch Jeans, Wild Threads, complimentary, souvenir battery-powered LED candle the author. Dec. 19, 3:30-4 p.m. Free. 805-927-4336. Solshine Jewelry, Find Your Tribe, and 805 Botanicals. and will then share Solvang’s history and fun facts while CONVERSATION OVER COCOA Enjoy free hot Cambria Library, 1043 Main St., Cambria. Purple Cowboy will be pouring wine and Barrel House strolling and caroling along village sidewalks. Saturdays, chocolate, snacks, and a productive conversation on CHRISTMAS EVE CELEBRATION Come join the us is doing a tap take over. Dec. 22, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Free. how to make San Luis Obispo a happier, safer, and more at the UUCC for this magical, musical Christmas event. 5 p.m. through Dec. 28 solvangjulefest.org. Solvang 805-460-6252. Colony Market and Deli, 6040 El Camino inclusive city. Hosted by RISE’s violence prevention All ages welcome. Dec. 24, 7-8 p.m. 805-395-4055. Park, Mission Dr. and First St., Solvang. Real, Atascadero, colonymarketanddeli.com. team, Close To Home. Dec. 19, 6:30-8 p.m. Free. Unitarian Universalist Church, 786 Arlington, Cambria. SOLVANG CHRISTMAS DRONE SHOW A combination riseslo.org. Girl Scouts of California’s Central Coast: VICTORIAN TEDDY BEAR TEA Features Santa and CHRISTMAS IN CAMBRIA: SHOP WEST VILLAGE of old fashioned holiday charm and cutting-edge technology. SLO Program Center, 1119 Chorro Street, San Luis Mrs. Claus, the Elves, and many other characters. Enjoy Participating businesses will host live entertainment, food This family-friendly, custom-designed drone light show is Obispo, 800-822-2427. singing and face-painting, and receive a commemorative open to all ages. Dec. 21, 6:30 p.m. solvangdrones.com. vendors, and more. Saturdays, 4-7 p.m. through Dec. 21 FREMONT THEATER’S HOLIDAY IN WHOVILLE tea cup and saucer. Dec. 21, 2-4 p.m. Adults $20; Downtown Solvang, Mission Dr., Solvang. shopcambria.net. Cambria West Village, Main St., Cambria. Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus will be here for pictures and Children $8. 805-238-4103. pasoroblesdowntown.org. fun. Please bring your own camera or phone. , Park Ballroom, 1232 Park St., Paso Robles. SANTA MARIA VALLEY/LOS ALAMOS Dec. 20 5:30-9:30 p.m. Free. fremontslo.com. The Fremont Theater, ELF ESCAPE ROOM The elves have played a trick 1035 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo, 805-546-8600. NORTH COAST SLO COUNTY ARTS and hidden the key to Santa’s sleigh. Solve the clues HANUKKAH DOWNTOWN: FIRST NIGHT CAMBRIA CENTER FOR THE ARTS: ART GIFTS to keep Buddy the elf out of trouble. The team with the COMMUNITY PARTY This fi rst night celebration party FOR THE HOLIDAYS Cambria Center for the Arts will CLASSES & WORKSHOPS fastest time will win some of Buddy’s favorite prizes. features Hanukkah games, live music, treats, and have a Holiday Show fi lled with lovely arts and crafts , 4-5:30 p.m. Free. 805-925-0994. Dec. 20 more. Hosted by the JCC Federation. Dec. 22, made especially for gift giving to self or others (small SANTA YNEZ VALLEY cityofsantamaria.org. Santa Maria Public 5:30 p.m. Free. jccslo.com. Mission Plaza, paintings, jewelry, and other sweet crafts). Thursdays- Library, 421 S. McClelland St., Santa Maria. 989 Chorro St, San Luis Obispo. Sundays, 1-4 p.m. through Jan. 5 Free. 805-927-8190. FREE WEST COAST SWING CLASS No partner or Cambria Center for the Arts, 1350 Main St., Cambria. experience required. Mondays, 7 & 8 p.m. Free. 805- THE GREATEST GIFT: FREE SUPPLIES 937-1574. Maverick Saloon, 3687 Sagunto St., Santa Features joyful songs, videos, and other Ynez, mavericksaloon.org. holiday entertainment. Also includes New Times and the Sun now share their free backpacks and school supplies to all INDEX SANTA MARIA VALLEY/LOS ALAMOS school-age children who attend. Dec. 21, community listings for a complete Central 1:30-3 p.m. 805-922-1822. ccsm_christmas. Coast calendar running from SLO County through Special Events ...... [21] BALLROOM, LATIN, AND SWING LESSONS Marie King and Kings of Swing offer dance lessons for eventbrite.com. Calvary Chapel Santa Maria, 2620 northern Santa Barbara County. Submit events online all ages and skill levels. Couples and singles welcome. Santa Maria Way, Santa Maria. by logging in with your Google, Facebook, or Twitter account Arts ...... [21] Wednesdays, 6:30-8:30 p.m. $36 for 4-week session. 805- at newtimesslo.com. You may also email calendar@ WINTER MAKERSPACE A time to create, build, Culture & Lifestyle ...... [22] 928-7799. Oasis Senior Center, 420 Soares Ave., Orcutt. explore, and use your imagination at the Library Maker newtimesslo.com. Deadline is one week before the issue BASIC WATERCOLOR No experience required. Events. Join us in the Learning Center for various date on Thursdays. Submissions are subject to editing Food & Drink ...... [23] Tuesdays, 1-3 p.m. $8. Oasis Senior Center, 420 Soares activities. Dec. 21, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. 805-925-0994. and approval. Contact Calendar Editor Caleb Wiseblood Ave., Orcutt, 805-937-9750. Santa Maria Public Library, 421 S. McClelland St., Santa directly at [email protected]. Music ...... [25] Maria. S continued page
www.santamariasun.com • December 19 - December 26, 2019 • Sun • 21 PHOTO COURTESY OF ARROW CAMERA EXHIBITS SANTA MARIA VALLEY/LOS ALAMOS CLUBS & MEETINGS ART EXHIBIT: MARGIE BOWKER A display of SANTA YNEZ VALLEY painting and art tiles. ongoing Santa Maria Country Club, SANTA MARIA VALLEY/LOS ALAMOS 505 W. Waller Lane, Santa Maria. CELEBRATING THE COFFEE AND CONVERSATION Tuesdays, 1 p.m. NATIONAL LANDS OF FEATURED ARTIST: PATRICIA LIPSCOMB The oasisorcutt.org. Oasis Senior Center, 420 Soares Ave., CALIFORNIA A showcase of fine Santa Maria Public Library will be exhibiting the art of Orcutt, 805-937-9750. art inspired by national parks, Central Coast artist, Patricia Lipscomb. Patrons and art DEMOCRATIC CLUB OF SM VALLEY: MONTHLY monuments, preserves, and enthusiasts alike are encouraged to stop by the library’s MEETING Social at 6 p.m. Guest speaker at 7 recreation areas located within Shepard Hall Gallery, view the art, and learn more about p.m. Business meeting for members follows. Third the state of California. Mondays, the artist. Through Jan. 30, 2020 Free. 805-925-0994. Thursday of every month, 6 p.m. Free. 805-349-2708. Wednesdays-Sundays, 10 a.m.-5 cityofsantamaria.org. Shepard Hall Art Gallery - Santa santamariademocrats.info. IHOP, 202 Nicholson Ave, p.m. through Jan. 20 $5. 805- Maria Public Library, 421 South McClelland St., Santa Santa Maria. 686-8315. wildlingmuseum.org/ Maria. news/celebrating-the-national- HAM RADIO HAM Radio operators can show guests LOCAL ART AND ARTISTS: CONTINUING SERIES lands-of-california-art-exhibit. how to build their own radio and share information about An ongoing series of shows, facilitated by advisor Terry Wildling Museum of Art and operating them. Mondays, 8:30-10:30 a.m. Free. 805- Dworaczyk, to spotlight local art and artists. Each Nature, 1511-B Mission Dr., 937-9750. oasisorcutt.org. Oasis Senior Center, 420 22 show includes an artist reception. ongoing Ameriprise Soares Ave., Orcutt. Solvang. Financial, 2605 S Miller St., suite 104, Santa Maria. GALLERY LOS OLIVOS: HI-WAY DRIVE-IN SWAP MEET Come to the Hi- SANTA BARBARA PRINTMAKERS JURIED WINTER SALON The gallery’s Way Drive-In for the Sunday Swap Meet. Sellers: $20; EXHIBITION ongoing smartscouncil.org. Betteravia featured show for the month of Produce sellers: $25; Buyers: $2 car load. Sundays, Gallery, 511 E. Lakeside Parkway, Santa Maria. December. Through Jan. 1, 2020 4:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. 805-934-1582. Hi-Way Drive-In, 3170 Santa Maria Way, Santa Maria. Free admission. gallerylosolivos. com. Gallery Los Olivos, 2920 STAGE RECREATION AND PARKS DEPARTMENT: MAH Grand Ave., Los Olivos, 805- JONGG Wednesdays, 11:30 a.m.-4 p.m. 805-922-2993. Elwin Mussell Senior Center, 510 Park Ave., Santa Maria. 688-7517. SANTA YNEZ VALLEY PAVLOV GALLERY: SANTA MARIA TOASTMASTERS WEEKLY FELIPE ESPARZA LIVE: THE BAD HAMBRE TOUR FEATURED ARTISTS MEETING Toastmasters International is a worldwide The resort is a 21-and-up venue. Dec. 20 Chumash GO NUTS Showcasing new collections nonprofit educational organization that empowers Casino Resort, 3400 E. Highway 246, Santa Ynez, 800- Allan Hancock College Youth Dance presents its production of on a weekly basis. Featured individuals to become more effective communicators 248-6274, chumashcasino.com/entertainment. The Nutcracker at Ethel Pope Auditorium in Santa Maria on artists include Chris Pavlov, Iris and leaders. Tuesdays, 6:30-8 p.m. 805-264-6722. Saturday, Dec. 21, at 7 p.m., and Sunday, Dec. 22, at 2 p.m. Pavlov, Robert Hildebrand, Doug santamaria.toastmastersclubs.org/. Toyota of Santa SANTA MARIA VALLEY/LOS ALAMOS Maria, 700 E Beteravia Rd., Santa Maria. Tickets to the show are $10 for children and $15 for adults. The Picotte, and more. ongoing, 10 AHC YOUTH DANCE: NUTCRACKER 2019 A theater is located at Santa Maria High School, 901 S. Broadway, a.m.-5 p.m. Free. 805-686-1080. THE SANTA MARIA VALLEY GENEALOGICAL pavlovgallery.com. Pavlov Art production of the classic ballet from the Allan Hancock Santa Maria. Visit hancockcollege.edu to find out more. SOCIETY The Santa Maria Valley Genealogical Society Gallery, 1608 Copenhagen Dr., College Youth Dance. Dec. 21, 7 p.m. and Dec. 22, 2 holds meetings open to the public. Third Thursday of — C.W. Ste C, Solvang. p.m. hancockcollege.edu. Ethel Pope Auditorium, 901 S. every month, 2-4 p.m. SMVGS.org. Family History Center, SANTA BARBARA COUNTY Broadway, Santa Maria, 805-925-2567. 908 Sierra Madre, Santa Maria. ARTS from page 21 AND BEYOND: RECENT ANNIE Presented by Orcutt Community Theater. TRI CITY SOUND CHORUS OF SWEET ADELINES PHOTOGRAPHIC LANDSCAPES BY GEORGE ROSE Through Dec. 22 KDA Studios, 3546 Skyway Dr., Orcutt, INTERNATIONAL Welcomes all women who are BEADING WORKSHOP Thursdays, noon oasisorcutt. Located in the Wildling Museum’s Valley Oak Gallery. 805-268-2993, orcuttcommunitytheater.org. interested in learning about barbershop-style music Mondays, Wednesdays-Sundays, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. through org. Oasis Senior Center, 420 Soares Ave., Orcutt, 805- THE LITTLE MERMAID Based on the Hans Christian singing and performing. Thursdays, 6:45-9:30 p.m. March 16 $5. 805-688-1082. wildlingmuseum.org. Wildling 805-736-7572. Lutheran Church of Our Savior, 4725 S. 937-9750. Andersen story of the Disney film. Presented by PCPA. Museum of Art and Nature, 1511-B Mission Dr., Solvang. Bradley Rd., Orcutt. Music by Alan Menken and lyrics by Howard Ashman and COUNTRY TWO STEP DANCE LESSONS From the SANTA BARBARA PRINTMAKERS: WILD PLACES Glenn Slater. Book by Doug Wright. Through Dec. 22 TRIVIA NIGHT Wednesdays, 7 p.m. Free. naughtyoak. basics to a variety of patterns. Dancers of all skill levels IN PRINT The Wildling Museum is pleased to announce Marian Theatre, 800 S. College Dr., Santa Maria, 805- com. Naughty Oak Brewing Co., 165 S Broadway St. welcome. Thursdays, 6:15-7 p.m. $8. 805-680-5695. Santa Barbara Printmakers: Wild Places in Print, a new 928-7731, pcpa.org. suite 102, Orcutt, 805-287-9663. Oasis Senior Center, 420 Soares Ave., Orcutt. Barbara Goodall Education Center exhibition featuring CREATIVE ART TUESDAYS Meet other artists and nature and wildlife-inspired works. Through Jan. 1, 2020 Free. 805-686-8315. wildlingmuseum.org. Wildling SUPPORT GROUPS support and critique others’ works. Tuesdays, 1-4 p.m. Museum of Art and Nature, 1511-B Mission Dr., Solvang. CULTURE & $1. Oasis Senior Center, 420 Soares Ave., Orcutt, 805- SANTA MARIA VALLEY/LOS ALAMOS 937-9750. THE SPIRIT OF SOLVANG: FROM DANISH ROOTS TO CALIFORNIA COLONY This exhibit tells the story LIFESTYLE TRAUMA INFORMED PARENTING GROUP A foster of Solvang from its founding as a Danish American colony parent class presented by Calm. Tuesdays 805-965- SPECIAL ART EVENTS through its transformation to a tourist destination. The 2376. calm4kids.org. Church For Life, 3130 Skyway Dr., history of Danish immigration to America is detailed LECTURES & LEARNING suite 501, Santa Maria. with displays that originated at the National Museum of SANTA MARIA VALLEY/LOS ALAMOS SANTA YNEZ VALLEY Immigration in Ellis Island, NY. Wednesdays-Sundays, 11 a.m.- GUADALUPE NATIVE GARDEN DAY Join volunteer, 4 p.m. through Feb. 16 805-686-1211. elverhoj.org. Elverhoj ALMA ROSA PRESENTS WINE TALK CREATE & LEARN Judith Evans, who will be at Guadalupe Native Garden Museum of History and Art, 1624 Elverhoy Way, Solvang. WEDNESDAYS An informational series that host on the third Saturday of each month for this event. SANTA MARIA VALLEY/LOS ALAMOS WINTER SALON Gallery Los Olivos will exhibit more speakers that discuss different aspects of the local wine Tuesdays, 9 a.m. oasisorcutt.org. Oasis Third Saturday of every month, 9 a.m.-noon through than 50 gallery artists’ fine art hung salon style. The town industry. Fourth Wednesday of every month, 6:30-8:30 CARD MAKING Senior Center, 420 Soares Ave., Orcutt, 805-937-9750. Dec. 19 Free. 805-343-2455. dunescenter.org/event/ of Los Olivos will be hosting its annual “Olde Fashioned p.m. Free. 805-688-9090. almarosawinery.com. Alma guadalupe-native-garden-beautification-days/. Guadalupe Christmas” the same day. Through Jan. 31, 2020, 10 Rosa Tasting Room, 181 C Industrial Way, Buellton. KNITTING AND CROCHETING Wednesdays, 9:30 Native Garden, Corner of Campondonico and 7th Ave., a.m.-4 p.m. Free. 805-688-7517. Gallery Los Olivos, 2920 TED AND CONVERSATION The Solvang Library a.m. oasisorcutt.org. Oasis Senior Center, 420 Soares Guadalupe. Grand Ave., Los Olivos, gallerylosolivos.com. screens an 18-minute talk from the TED Talks series. Ave., Orcutt, 805-937-9750. FILE PHOTO BY KEENAN DONATH Afterwards, the audience explores the topic together over tea and coffee. Third Thursday of every month, 10- MIND & BODY 10:50 a.m. Free. 805-688-4214. Solvang Library, 1745 Mission Dr., Solvang. SANTA MARIA VALLEY/LOS ALAMOS LOMPOC/VANDENBERG CANDLELIGHT RESTORATIVE YOGA Release and open your body with breath, props, and meditation. COMMUNITY FOOD CENTER The center is a food Mondays, 7-8 p.m. yogaformankind.com. Yoga for pantry offering nutritional classes. Wednesdays, 3-5 p.m. Mankind, 130 N Broadway, suite B, Orcutt. Free. 805-967-5741, Ext. 107. El Camino Community Center, W. Laurel Avenue and N. I Street, Lompoc. FIT CLUB A club to energize both body and soul. Pre and post workout drinks will be available. Mondays- SANTA MARIA VALLEY/LOS ALAMOS Fridays, 9 a.m. Balance Nutrition, 1975 S. Broadway, suite E, Santa Maria. BI-LINGO Informal conversation to practice Spanish language skills for anyone with basic Spanish-speaking GENTLE YOGA Tuesdays, Thursdays, 8:30 a.m. skills. Fourth Thursday of every month, 6-7 p.m. Free. oasisorcutt.org. Oasis Senior Center, 420 Soares Ave., Santa Maria Public Library, 421 S. McClelland St., Santa Orcutt, 805-937-9750. Maria, 805-925-0994. HUMAN BEING SUPPORT AND INSPIRATION ONLINE GROUP An online group to listen and get HEART OF THE VALLEY Presentation: Santa Maria support from others from the comfort of your own home. Valley Railroad. Seating is limited and first come first Tuesdays, 6:30-8 p.m. $40 monthly subscription. 805- serve basis. Dec. 21, 10:15-11:15 a.m. 805-925-0994 598-1509. divining.weebly.com. Divine Inspiration, 947 E -8562. The City of Santa Maria Public Library is pleased Orange St., Santa Maria. to offer a local history series. The series is to educate and delight the public with interesting facts from the past MEDITATION GROUP Features a 20 minute meditation DEC. 19 – DEC. 26 that shaped Santa Maria. Third Saturday of every month, followed by a brief discussion. Meetings take place in 2019 10:15-11:15 a.m. through Dec. 23 805-925-0994. Santa the sanctuary. All are welcome. Thursdays, 11 a.m.-noon Maria Public Library, 421 S. McClelland St., Santa Maria. Free. 805-937-3025. Unity Chapel of Light Church, 1165 Stubblefield Rd., Orcutt, unitysantamaria.net/. SIMPLE SPANISH Instructor based Spanish class for beginners. Tuesdays, 2:30-3:30 p.m. Free. 805-937- REFLEXOLOGY AT OASIS Tuesdays, 9 a.m. BETTER CALL SAL 9750. Oasis Senior Center, 420 Soares Ave., Orcutt. oasisorcutt.org. Oasis Senior Center, 420 Soares Ave., Orcutt, 805-937-9750. The Dunes Center hosts its Holiday Hike at Point Sal State Beach on Saturday, Dec. 28, STEM CELL AND REGENERATIVE MEDICINE from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Ray Segovia will lead the group hike to the ridge overlooking Point CLASS Join us to learn about stem cell allograft TAI CHI AT OASIS Tuesdays, Thursdays, 9:45 a.m. Sal. Dogs are welcome. Admission to the hike is $5. Call (805) 343-2455 or visit dunescenter. services as an option for knee, hip and shoulder pain. oasisorcutt.org. Oasis Senior Center, 420 Soares Ave., org to find out more. Every other Thursday, 5:30-6:45 p.m. Free. 805-614- Orcutt, 805-937-9750. — C.W. 7820. RestorativeSpineandJoint.com. Moxie Cafe, 1317 W. McCoy Ln., Santa Maria. CULTURE & LIFESTYLE continued page 23
22 • Sun • December 19 - December 26, 2019 • www.santamariasun.com CULTURE & LIFESTYLE from page 22 large screen. Light snacks will be provided. Dec. 27, Grande. 4-5:30 p.m. Free. 805-925-0994. cityofsantamaria.org. DON’T WISDOM READINGS AnnKathleen is available every Santa Maria Public Library, 421 S. McClelland St., Santa SAN LUIS OBISPO ADOPT SHOP! Maria. day by appointment for Wisdom Readings with Tarot FARMERS MARKET Farmers Market in SLO is the and Oracle cards. Gift certificates available. ongoing largest Farmers Market in California. Thursdays, 6:10-9 WWW.SBC .ORG AS $95-$160. 805-598-1509. divining.weebly.com. Divine SPIRITUAL p.m. Downtown SLO, Higuera Street, San Luis Obispo. Inspiration, 947 E Orange St., Santa Maria. ADOPT ME! SLO FARMERS MARKET Hosts over 60 vendors. SANTA MARIA VALLEY/LOS ALAMOS Saturdays, 8-10:45 a.m. World Market Parking Lot, 325 KIDS & FAMILY FREE WOMEN’S EXERCISE CLASS Open to all Madonna Rd., San Luis Obispo. women regardless of denomination. Class includes SLO TUESDAY FARMERS’ MARKET Tuesdays, Please Give Me SANTA MARIA VALLEY/LOS ALAMOS stretching, aerobics, and floor exercises while listening 2:30-5:30 p.m. Free. Farm Supply, 224 Tank Farm Rd., MOVIE MATINEE: TOY STORY 2 Come to the library to uplifting, spiritual music. Free childcare offered San Luis Obispo. to watch a special screening of the classic Pixar sequel. on site. Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, 9-10 a.m. a Forever Home! Dec. 26, 2-4 p.m. Free. 805-925-0994. Santa Maria Free. 805-922-1919. cornerstonesm.org. Cornerstone Public Library, 421 S. McClelland St., Santa Maria. Church, 1026 E Sierra Madre Ave., Santa Maria. EVENTS MOVIE MATINEE: TOY STORY Come to the library to HOPE COMMUNITY CHURCH SERVICES Join Hope Community Church for Sunday morning and 23 watch a special screening of the classic Pixar film.Dec. SANTA YNEZ VALLEY 23, 2-4 p.m. Free. 805-925-0994. Santa Maria Public Wednesday night services. Children care ROBLAR WINE TASTINGS Potting Shed Library, 421 S. McClelland St., Santa Maria. provided for infants and children under 4. Sundays, 10:30 a.m. and Wednesdays, and Barrel Room available to members. HOMEWORK HELP Free after school homework 6:30 p.m. Free. 805-922-2043. hopesm. ongoing, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. 805-686-2603. help for grades K-6. No sign-ups required; first come, com. Hope Community Church, 3010 roblarwinery.com. Roblar Winery, 3010 first served. Mondays-Thursdays, 3:30-6:30 p.m. Free. Roblar Ave., Santa Ynez. 805-925-0994. Santa Maria Public Library, 421 S. Skyway Dr. suite F, Santa Maria. McClelland St., Santa Maria. INTUITIVE GUIDANCE SESSIONS STANDING SUN: TASTING KTS ALL STAR GYMNASTICS: NINJA WARRIOR Certified Intuitive and Evidential, Spiritual ROOM HOURS Visit site for Cellar CLASSES Bring out your inner warrior with kids Medium, Julie Renee Medley offers 1/2 DEC. 19 – DEC. 26 Club details and more info. Mondays- parkour classes in a safe setting. For ages 5 and up. private readings. Please call to set an 2019 Thursdays, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. 805-691-9413. Wednesdays, Fridays, 5:30 & 6:30 p.m. 805-349- appointment or for consultation. ongoing standingsunwines.com. Standing Sun 7575. Santa Maria Town Center, 142 Town Center $60 per 1/2 hour or sliding fee can be utilized. Wines, 92 2nd St., Unit D, Buellton, 805-691- 937-271-5646. CovenTree: Books and Gifts, 722 E Jill East, Santa Maria. 9413. Main St., Santa Maria. LEGO CLUB Master builders are welcome to create PHOTO COURTESY OF CALVARY CHAPEL SANTA MARIA Calling all couch potatoes. whatever you imagine with Legos supplied by the library. Jill is a sweet senior looking PHOTO COURTESY OF JUDY LINDQUIST for a soft place to land. She loves car rides, cuddling, and duck watching at the park Stop by any one of our three shelters to find your furever friend: 548 W. Foster · Santa Maria 1501 W. Central · Lompoc 5473 Overpass Rd · Santa Barbara Santa Barbara County Animal Shelter 548 W. Foster Road, Santa Maria This ad is sponsored by the
o o . o o o t at want a o yo r att ntion, RING IN THE NEW YEAR o n d to The Santa Maria Valley Senior Club hosts its annual Noon Years celebration at the Elwin Mussell Senior Center on Tuesday, Dec. t on y do in 31, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The event features live music from GIVING SEASON t o . Riptide Big Band and is free to attend thanks to funding from the Calvary Chapel Santa Maria hosts The Greatest Gift on FOSTER • SPONSOR • VOLUNTEER • DONATE Community Foundation of SLO County. The center is located at Saturday, Dec. 21, from 1:30 to 3 p.m. This family-friendly 510 Park Ave., Santa Maria. Visit riptidebb.com for more info. Christmas event features live entertainment. Free backpacks Anyone can help! and school supplies will be available for children attendees — C.W. ay hello to in . his gentle (registration required). Call (805) 922-1822 for more info. The sweet kitty is looking or a uiet church is located at 2620 Santa Maria Way, Santa Maria. ho e where he can curl u in his — C.W. Compete in a building challenge for prizes or just owner s la . e en oys snuggle build for fun. Dec. 19, 4-5 p.m. Free. 805-925-0994. ti e and co anionshi o other cityofsantamaria.org. Santa Maria Public Library, 421 S. VOLUNTEERS eline riends. you en oy a la y a ternoon or a good ook on the McClelland St., Santa Maria. WINE TASTING AT KALYRA Offering varietals from SANTA MARIA VALLEY/LOS ALAMOS couch then in would lo e to go MOMMY AND ME CLASSES Brief gymnastics all over the world. Mondays-Fridays, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. and classes for ages 1 to 3 (as soon as they can start MEALS ON WHEELS: VOLUNTEER DRIVERS ho e with you. Co e and eet Saturdays, Sundays, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. 805-693-8864. in e would en oy a new la to u in. walking on their own). Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, NEEDED Santa Maria Valley is in need of volunteer drivers kalyrawinery.com. 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24 • Sun • December 19 - December 26, 2019 • www.santamariasun.com DJ/DANCE 26 | KARAOKE/OPEN MIC 26 LOCAL NOTES PHOTO COURTESY OF NBC his family, mentors, fans, and God Live Music and a promise of new announcements More music SANTA YNEZ VALLEY in the very near future. Certain Sparks Music (CSM) “This is only the beginning of so will host its annual Winter Recitals CADILLAC ANGELS LIVE Food and drinks available for purchase. No outside food or drinks many wonderful things to come,” weekend at the Lompoc Wine allowed. Dec. 22, 1-4 p.m. Cold Spring Tavern, Breman said in the post. “I’m Factory, with performances taking 5995 Stagecoach Rd., Santa Barbara, 805-967- gonna announce some big things place on Friday, Dec. 20, from 7 to 25 0066, coldspringtavern.com/entertainment.html. happening in the next few days. 9 p.m. (adult student recital), and THE CAVERNS LIVE Dec. 21, 8-11 p.m. and Dec. New shows, new tours, new projects, Saturday, Dec. 21, from 5 to 9 p.m. 27, 8-11 p.m. Maverick Saloon, 3687 Sagunto St., everything. Everyone get ready.” (youth student recital). Proceeds of Santa Ynez, 805-686-4785, mavericksaloon.org. In the meantime, Breman will both concerts will benefit the CSM DO NO HARM LIVE A Santa Barbara-based be performing at the Cold Spring Foundation, which helps provide blues, rock, Motown, and soul band. Dec. 28, 1-4 Tavern off of Highway 154 on music lessons to students who p.m. Free admission. Cold Spring Tavern, 5995 otherwise couldn’t afford them. The Stagecoach Rd., Santa Barbara, 805-967-0066, Saturday, Dec. 21, from 1 to 4 p.m. coldspringtavern.com/entertainment.html. Admission to the concert is free. foundation also offers free ukulele classes, open mic nights for youth, DUSTY JUGZ LIVE Dec. 28, 8-11 p.m. Maverick Visit willbremanmusic.com for Saloon, 3687 Sagunto St., Santa Ynez, 805-686- more info on the artist and other and other opportunities throughout 4785, mavericksaloon.org. upcoming shows. the city of Lompoc. Pre-sale tickets THE DYLAN ORTEGA BAND As part of KRAZy to the recitals are $8. Tickets at the Country Honky-Tonk Thursday. Thursdays, 7 p.m. door are $10. Snacks, wine, and Maverick Saloon, 3687 Sagunto St., Santa Ynez, Tavern tunes continue other beverages will be available 805-686-4785, mavericksaloon.org. to guests during both shows. Visit The Voice royalty aside, Cold FALCON HEAVY LIVE Dec. 29, 1-5 p.m. Maverick csmfoundation.org to find out more Spring Tavern’s weekend lineup also Saloon, 3687 Sagunto St., Santa Ynez, 805-686- about the event. includes a Yuletide performance 4785, mavericksaloon.org. Before segueing north to the Santa from The Yules on Friday, Dec. JOHNNY CLASHERS LIVE Dec. 22, 12-4 p.m. Maria Valley, the Maverick Saloon 20, from 6 to 9 p.m. Roots rock Maverick Saloon, 3687 Sagunto St., Santa Ynez, in Santa Ynez hosts dance band 805-686-4785, mavericksaloon.org. band Claude Hopper will present The Politics of Dancing (PODs) on his annual Hollerday Hootenanny LIVE MUSIC ON THE PATIO Local acts perform Friday, Dec. 20, from 8:30 to 11:30 every Saturday. Saturdays, 5-8 p.m. Maverick at the venue on Saturday, Dec. 21, p.m. The saloon also hosts The Saloon, 3687 Sagunto St., Santa Ynez, 805-686- from 5 to 8 p.m. This Santa Barbara- SANTA BARBARA SOUL: Local soul artist and former The Voice contestant Will Breman performs Caverns on Saturday, Dec. 21, from 4785, mavericksaloon.org. based ensemble features David at the Cold Spring Tavern on Saturday, Dec. 21, from 1 to 4 p.m. 8 to 11 p.m., and tribute band The ODDLY STRAIGHT LIVE This band performs an Cowan and Andy Webb on guitar, Johnny Clashers on Sunday, Dec. 22, eclectic blend of classic rock and Americana. Dec. John McInnes on bass, Chris Ulep 28, 1-4 p.m. Free admission. Cold Spring Tavern, from noon to 4 p.m. Entry to all three 5995 Stagecoach Rd., Santa Barbara, 805-967- on keyboards, and Chuck Hammel continued page 26 0066, coldspringtavern.com/entertainment.html. on drums. Influences of the group LOCAL NOTES include Neil PHOTO COURTESY OF ANGELICA NATALIE PHOTOGRAPHY PARADISE KINGS LIVE This group performs Where there’s a Will a mix of rock, blues, and swing. Dec. 29, 4:30 Young, Bob Dylan, p.m. Free admission. Cold Spring Tavern, 5995 The Voice finalist and Central Coast local the Beatles, and Stagecoach Rd., Santa Barbara, 805-967-0066, the Grateful Dead. coldspringtavern.com/entertainment.html. Will Breman performs at Cold Spring Tavern Speaking of the PARADISE ROAD LIVE Food and drinks available what a friggin ride being on The dead, the Tavern’s for purchase. No outside food or drinks allowed. BY CALEB WISEBLOOD Voice was.” terminal act of Dec. 27, 6-9 p.m. Cold Spring Tavern, 5995 anta Barbara-based singer- the weekend, The The Central Coast musician went Stagecoach Rd., Santa Barbara, 805-967-0066, songwriter Will Breman Cadillac Angels, coldspringtavern.com/entertainment.html. on to say, “I’ll be real, my initial gained international attention are falling from A.k.a. The Politics of Dancing. , S PODS LIVE Dec. 20 goal here wasn’t necessarily to while competing on NBC’s current heaven for a 8:30-11:30 p.m. Maverick Saloon, 3687 Sagunto St., win, although that would’ve been Santa Ynez, 805-686-4785, mavericksaloon.org. season of The Voice, making it to performance on the top eight finalists. Although awesome. My goal was to prove Sunday, Dec. 22, SUNDAY ROUND-UP Enjoy live music on the to myself I was good enough to patio and special menu offerings every Sunday Breman was eliminated at the from 4:30 to 7:30 morning. Sundays, 11 a.m. Free. Maverick Saloon, end of the Dec. 10 episode, turn a chair. My goal was to fulfill p.m. (immediately 3687 Sagunto St., Santa Ynez, 805-686-4785, the live-looping soul musician a childhood dream of being on a following blues mavericksaloon.org. feels extremely thankful for the singing competition like this one.” and rags duo Tom TOM BALL AND KENNY SULTAN LIVE Enjoy opportunity of being on the show, Breman goes on to describe the Ball and Kenny a blend of guitar and harmonica blues, and rags, he explained in a heartfelt post on moments he’s most likely to never Sultan, who play and good time music. Food and drinks available his Instagram page. forget—singing two duets with John their weekly set for purchase. No outside food or drinks allowed. Legend and having candid encounters Sundays, 1:15-4 p.m. Free. Cold Spring Tavern, 5995 “Lesson learned: Sometimes from 1:15 to 4 Stagecoach Rd., Santa Barbara, 805-967-0066, things don’t exactly go as you may with Usher, Taylor Swift, and other p.m.). All shows at have hoped,” Breman said in the artists, etc. The vocalist concludes the the Tavern are free THAT’S ALL FOLK: Alternative-folk artist Albert Kass performs at MUSIC LISTINGS continued page 26 post. “But that’s okay, because post with comments of gratitude to to attend. Presqu’ile Winery on Friday, Dec. 20, from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m.
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FILE PHOTO COURTESY OF ABOUT TIME FILE PHOTO COURTESY OF CERTAIN SPARKS MUSIC LOCAL NOTES from page 25 performances is complimentary. Up in Orcutt, punctuality is key when it comes to catching About Time at the Naughty Oak Brewing Company on Friday, Dec. 20. Husband and wife Aaron and Caitlyn Vassaur Salazar perform originals as well as covers of folk, pop, country, blues, and rock hits. The duo is scheduled to play from 7 to 9 p.m., but vegan cuisine from the Plant Ivy food truck will be available for purchase to attendees 26 starting at 5:30 p.m. Admission to the concert is free. Meanwhile, Presqu’ile Winery in Santa Maria hosts alternative-folk singer-songwriter Albert Kass on Friday, Dec. 20. This Los Angeles- based solo artist will take the winery’s center stage from 4:30 to 7 p.m. This free concert is part of the venue’s Third Fridays Live series, which hosts complimentary live music once a month. The show takes place in Presqu’ile’s tasting room. Visit presquilewine.com to find out more. m ART AFTER SPARK: Certain Sparks Music will host its annual Winter Recitals Arts Editor Caleb Wiseblood wrote this week’s Local Notes. TIMELY TUNES: Eclectic duo About Time performs at the Naughty Oak Brewing weekend at the Lompoc Wine Factory, with performances taking place on Friday, Dec. Contact him at [email protected]. Company on Friday, Dec. 20, from 7 to 9 p.m. 20, from 7 to 9 p.m. (adult student recital), and Saturday, Dec. 21, from 5 to 9 p.m.
PHOTO COURTESY OF EXPLORE LOMPOC MUSIC LISTINGS from page 25 Naughty Oak Brewing Co., 165 S Broadway St. suite Anthony’s, 859 Guadalupe 102, Orcutt, 805-287-9663, naughtyoak.com. St., Guadalupe. coldspringtavern.com/entertainment.html. LIVE MUSIC AT COSTA DE ORO Enjoy live music DJ VEGA: OLD SCHOOL WILL BREMAN LIVE Food and drinks available for and complimentary appetizers every week. Thursdays, AND PARTY MIX purchase. No outside food or drinks allowed. Dec. 21, Fridays, 5-7 p.m. and Saturdays, 3-5 p.m. Free. Costa Saturdays, 9 p.m. Anthony’s, 1-4 p.m. Cold Spring Tavern, 5995 Stagecoach Rd., De Oro Winery, 1331 S. Nicholson Ave., Santa Maria, 859 Guadalupe St., Santa Barbara, 805-967-0066, coldspringtavern.com/ 805-922-1468, cdowinery.com. Guadalupe, 805-219-0977. entertainment.html. LIVE MUSIC AT MOXIE CAFE Enjoy live music from HULA DANCING Food and drinks available for THE YULES LIVE local artists, food, and drinks. Thursdays-Saturdays, Thursdays, 6:30 p.m. 805- purchase. No outside food or drinks allowed. Dec. 5-8 p.m. Free admission. moxiecafe.com/music/. Moxie 598-6772. Oasis Senior , 6-9 p.m. Free admission. Cold Spring Tavern, 20 Cafe, 1317 W. McCoy Ln., Santa Maria, 805-361-2900. Center, 420 Soares Ave., 5995 Stagecoach Rd., Santa Barbara, 805-967-0066, Orcutt. coldspringtavern.com/entertainment.html. LIVE MUSIC AT NAUGHTY OAK Enjoy a different musical act and food vendor every Friday evening. LINE DANCING Mondays, LOMPOC/VANDENBERG Fridays, 5:30 p.m. Free admission. Naughty Oak 6:30-9 p.m. $5. 805-310- Brewing Co., 165 S Broadway St. suite 102, Orcutt, 1827. Oasis Senior Center, CSM WINTER RECITALS 2019 Features an adult 805-287-9663, naughtyoak.com. 420 Soares Ave., Orcutt. recital (Dec. 20) and a youth recital (Dec. 21). LIVE MUSIC AT O’SULLIVAN’S Featuring NIGHTLIFE AT RANCHO Proceeds will benefit the Certain Sparks BOWL Enjoy DJ’s 6 nights a Music Foundation. Dec. 20, 7-9 p.m. and live entertainment from local and touring alternative, indie, rock, punk, reggae, week in the Rancho Bar and Dec. 21, 5-9 p.m. csmusicfoundation. Lounge. For ages 21-and- org. Lompoc Wine Factory, 321 N. D St., ska, alt-country, and other left-of-center musicians several times throughout each over. Tuesdays-Sundays, 9 Lompoc, 805-243-8398. p.m. Free. 805-925-2405. month. ongoing Free. O’Sullivan’s Pub, ranchobowl.com/nightlife. SIP MUSIC CLUB Pairing music and 633 E. Main St., Santa Maria, 805-925- Rancho Bowl, 128 E local wine with 4 seasonal releases 0658, osullivanspub.net. each calendar year. Price includes 3 DEC. 19 – DEC. 26 Donovan Rd., Santa Maria. 2019 NYC DUO LIVE Dec. 27, 7-10 p.m. Free VIP access tickets to each SipMusic RANDY LATIN PARTY admission. Vino et Amicis, 156 S. Broadway, event, and 1 album and 1 bottle of premium MIX Fridays, 9:30 p.m. Orcutt, 805-631-0496, vinoetamicis.com. wine every 3 months. ongoing $40. Lompoc Anthony’s, 859 Guadalupe St., LOCAL LINEUP Wine Factory, 321 N. D St., Lompoc, 805-243-8398, Guadalupe, 805-219-0977. The Lompoc Wine Factory presents its Year End Barrel Bash lompocwinefactory.com. DJ/DANCE Concert on Saturday, Dec. 28, from 7 to 10 p.m. Guests can enjoy SANTA MARIA VALLEY/LOS ALAMOS KARAOKE/ live performances from The Only Ocean, Jacob Cole, and Pancho SANTA YNEZ VALLEY and The Wizards. Tickets are $10 in advance online and $20 ABOUT TIME LIVE Features vegan food from Plant Ivy KRAZY COUNTRY HONKY-TONK THURSDAY OPEN MIC at the door. The venue is located at 321 N. D St., Lompoc. Visit for purchase. Dec. 20, 7-9 p.m. Naughty Oak Brewing Thursdays, 6 p.m. Maverick Saloon, 3687 Sagunto St., Co., 165 S Broadway St. suite 102, Orcutt, 805-287- lompocwinefactory.com to find out more. Santa Ynez, 805-686-4785, mavericksaloon.org. SANTA YNEZ VALLEY 9663, naughtyoak.com. —Caleb Wiseblood KARAOKE AT SOLVANG ALBERT KASS LIVE A Los Angeles-based alternative- LOMPOC/VANDENBERG BREW Thursdays Free. folk artist. , 4:30-7:30 p.m. Presqu’ile Winery, Dec. 20 THIRSTY THURSDAYS WITH DJ VEGA Playing Solvang Brewing Company, KARAOKE WITH DJ RICARDO Thursdays, 9-11:30 5391 Presqu’ile Dr., Santa Maria, 805-937-8110, today’s and yesterday’s hits. No cover charge. Bring 1547 Mission Dr., Solvang, 805-688-2337. p.m. spotoneventservices.com. Blast 825 Brewery, 241 presquilewine.com. your dancing shoes. Thursdays, 9 p.m.-2:30 a.m. Free. OPEN MIC NIGHT AT SOLVANG BREW S Broadway St., Ste. 101, Orcutt, 805-934-3777. HAVANA NIGHTS Enjoy live music acts, including 805-478-3980. DJ’s Saloon, 724 E Ocean Ave., Lompoc. Wednesdays Free. Solvang Brewing Company, 1547 KARAOKE WITH YSABEL Wednesdays, 6-8 p.m. Victor Valencia and others. Fridays, 7-9 p.m. Cubanissimo Mission Dr., Solvang, 805-688-2337. Anthony’s, 859 Guadalupe St., Guadalupe, 805-219-0977. Cuban Coffee House, 4869 S. Bradley Rd., Orcutt. SANTA MARIA VALLEY/LOS ALAMOS WEDNESDAY NIGHT KARAOKE Guests are SANTA MARIA VALLEY/LOS ALAMOS JACOB MARQUEZ LIVE Lead singer of After the 805 NIGHTS For ages 21-and-over only. Come welcome to take the stage and sing. Wednesdays, 9 Smoke plays a solo set. Featuring catering from El enjoy dancing to your favorite music videos. Fridays, KARAOKE WITH DJ RANDY Fridays, 6:30-8:30 p.m. p.m.-1:30 a.m. 805-863-8292. Louie B’s, 213 E. Main Sabor Latino. Dec. 27, 7-10 p.m. Free admission. Saturdays, 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Free. 805-219-0977. Anthony’s, 859 Guadalupe St., Guadalupe, 805-219-0977. St., Santa Maria. m
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ART SCENE PHOTO COURTESY OF JOELLEN CHRONES PHOTO COURTESY OF KATHY BADRAK Arts Briefs Lompoc Christmas Parade and Decoration Contest 27 winners announced The Lompoc Recreation Division announced the winners of this year’s Children’s Christmas Parade, which took place on Friday, Dec. 6. A panel of judges selected the top finishers of the parade, which all received trophies for their efforts. Winners were chosen from each of the following eight categories: Marching Band (Vandenberg Middle School Marching Band); Non-Commercial Dance/Cheer (Vandenberg Air Force Base Gymnastics Team); Commercial Dance/Cheer (Garcia Dance Studio); Youth Group Nonprofit (Los Berros Visual and Performing Arts Academy); Non-youth Group Nonprofit (American Legion Riders Post 211); Faith-Based (Light Up the World); Commercial (RP Arevalos Heating); and Best Use of Lights (city of Lompoc Electric Division). The city of Lompoc also announced the winners of the 25th annual Holiday Decoration Contest, selected by the Lompoc Beautification and Appearance Commission. The judging took place on Monday, Dec. 9, and winners were chosen from a pool of 61 homes, businesses, and other organizations. The home at 510 North F St. was awarded the contest’s Grand Prize while The Box Shop (at 740 N. H St.) won first place (Business). To find out more about both contests and upcoming events hosted by the city, visit cityoflompoc.com. I LOVE LAMP: Kathy Badrak has been creating lamps, bowls, and other items from gourds for the last 10 years. She was introduced EGGCELLENT: “I like whimsical to the process while attending a workshop series in 2009. Comedian Felipe Esparza brings subjects, which include birds, vegetables, and flowers,” rounds out the exhibit’s trio with a display of her stand-up tour to Santa Ynez Joellen Chrones said, describing gourd art. Felipe Esparza, well-known for winning Season Seven the lighthearted designs found “Each gourd speaks to me as to what it wants of NBC’s Last Comic Standing, will bring his North American on her glass plates and vases. to become,” Badrak told the Sun, describing a stand-up tour to the Chumash Casino Resort on Friday, Dec. particular moment that repeats itself before every 20, at 8 p.m. The performance takes place in the resort’s new creation. Samala Showroom and tickets range from $19 to $59. One thread that many of Chrones’ works, “I perch on my stool and hold the gourd up to FILE PHOTO COURTESY OF THE CHUMASH CASINO RESORT glass or not, share is a lighthearted subject in the my chest to work on. We’re up close and personal,” Gourd your heart limelight. she explained. “It becomes me, and I become it.” Lompoc Valley Art Association “I like whimsical subjects, which include birds, Badrak has been creating bowls, lamps, and vegetables, and flowers,” she said. other items from gourds for the last 10 years. She presents Let’s do the Holidays One of Chrones’ plates, for example, features a was introduced to the process while attending a sextet of illustrated chickens encircling a nest of workshop series in 2009. at Cypress Gallery eggs, while some of her featured vases and hats are “I found that gourds are the perfect medium BY CALEB WISEBLOOD adorned with flower and butterfly designs. in which to express myself,” Badrak said. “I love Chrones’ artistic journey began in her youth, the earthy and natural appeal of gourds and often ypress Gallery’s latest exhibition serves taking various art classes at Lompoc High School. as an amalgamation—or should I say, leave much of the beautiful gourd surface showing Throughout adulthood, even while working as a in my work. fusion—of fused glass and other types of full-time accountant, Chrones never lost touch C “I don’t work with gourds to cover them up,” glass art from three local artisans. The title of with her creative side. Her introduction to glass she added, mentioning the mold stains that often the show, Let’s do the Holidays, fusing came about in the early remain on the gourds after they’re cleaned and dyed sums up what viewers and 2000s while taking a local class with ink. “I work with them to make them sharper.” potential shoppers can expect Giving season from fellow Central Coast artist Another reason Badrak enjoys the from the seasonal exhibit. Cypress Gallery holds its Let’s do Toni Zybell, whose work also the Holidays exhibition through Sunday, gourd medium so much is the continual Following his Last Comic Standing victory in 2010, Esparza “Our theme was just to happens to be featured in Let’s Dec. 29. The gallery is located at 119 E. experimentation it encourages, she said. went on to produce his first hour-long comedy special,They’re provide items people could do the Holidays. Cypress Ave., Lompoc. Call the Lompoc “My style continues to evolve as I learn and Not Gonna Laugh at You, which is currently available on Netflix. buy for gifts or for themselves,” “I have done some form of art Art Association at (805) 737-1129 or experiment with new techniques and materials,” The comedian also made several television appearances over featured artist Joellen Chrones for as long as I can remember— visit lompocart.org for more info. Badrak said. “Some gourds I’m sad to see go. I love the last decade, including recurring roles on The Eric Andre told the Sun. oil painting, silk painting, fused that they have found a new home, but I’m sad. I Show, Superstore, and World’s Dumbest. Esparza currently Giftable items from Chrones glass,” Zybell told the Sun. spent a lot of time with them.” m hosts a weekly podcast, What’s Up Fool, produced by the All on display at the show include The Oceano-based artisan Things Comedy Network. glass plates, bowls, frames, and vases. has been working with fused glass for more than Arts Editor Caleb Wiseblood is gift wrapping some For tickets to the show or more information, call (800) 248- “I love to make useful pieces,” said Chrones, two decades. For the Cypress exhibition, Zybell art for his loved ones this holiday season. Contact 6274 or visit chumashcasino.com. The Chumash Casino Resort who strives to make art out of functional items will be showcasing a collection of her jewelry. him at [email protected]. is located at 3400 E. Highway 246, Santa Ynez. that her buyers can put to good use. It’s a medium she’s PHOTO COURTESY OF TONI ZYBELL The Lompoc-based artist owns not one, only recently explored, not two, but three kilns that she uses to create despite a lifelong love for Santa Maria Library hosts her shiny masterpieces—or should I say, jewelry since childhood. Elf-themed escape room glass-terpieces. The kilns run quite frequently “Three years ago, throughout the week, much to the consternation I decided to try my The Santa Maria Public Library hosts its Elf Escape Room of her husband as he watches the electric meter go hand at new creative event on Friday, Dec. 20, from 4 to 5:30 p.m. The theme of forms. I have always the competition is based on the 2003 Christmas comedy, Elf. around, Chrones humorously described. loved jewelry, so it was a Teams will compete to solve clues in order to locate a hidden Chrones also mentioned how she usually key that Buddy the Elf needs help finding. The team with the spends her downtime while she waits on the kiln perfect fit. I started with fastest time will be awarded a special prize. process to run its course. copper enamel, moved Admission to this family-friendly event is free. Call (805) “When I have my three kilns going, I can’t on to hammered metal, 925-0994 for more info. The library is located at 421 S. do anything for hours so I knit and felt hats and and am now working McClelland St., Santa Maria. m purses,” said the artist, who is also displaying such with silver,” Zybell said. wearable items in the Cypress exhibition. Like Last but certainly not Arts Briefs is compiled by Arts Editor Caleb Wiseblood. Send Chrones’ various glass pieces, her knitted and least, fellow featured KEYS TO MY HEART: For Cypress Gallery’s Let’s do the Holidays exhibition, Toni Zybell will be information to [email protected]. felted art will also be available for sale at the gallery. artist Kathy Badrak showcasing a collection of her jewelry.
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SUN SCREEN PHOTO COURTESY OF 75 YEAR PLAN PRODUCTIONS seriously awful. Not Film Reviews only did it disrupt All theater listings are as of Friday, Dec. 20 his life, but poor Bobi’s as well—their BOMBSHELL Truthiness shared apartment What’s it rated? R lint Eastwood (Unforgiven, Mystic River, is eventually raided Where’s it showing? Parks Plaza Million Dollar Baby, Gran Torino, American by the FBI, every Co-producer and director Jay Roach (Austin Sniper) directs this drama about security guard 29 C possible connection NEW Powers: International Man of Mystery, Meet the Richard Jewell (Paul Walter Hauser), who saved Parents) helms this drama based on the true story of several put in boxes and women at Fox News who set out to expose CEO Roger Ailes hundreds from a bomb at the 1996 Olympics only taken away, from (played by John Lithgow) for sexual harassment. The cast to be pilloried by the media who falsely reported he her Tupperware to includes Charlize Theron, Nicole Kidman, Margot Robbie, was a terrorist. (129 min.) her vacuum. Hamm Kate McKinnon, and Allison Janney. (108 min.) plays Agent Shaw as —Caleb Wiseblood Glen: Fake news and incompetent FBI agents are a prickish, haughty served up on a platter in this new Clint Eastwood jerk who thinks SWEET RELIEF: Security guard Richard Jewell (Paul Walter Hauser) is comforted by his lawyer Watson CATS film. It’s almost like he’s shilling for Trump by What’s it rated? PG Jewell a dullard and Bryant (Sam Rockwell) after he’s finally proven completely innocent of the 1996 Atlanta Olympics bombing. Where’s it showing? Parks Plaza attacking a couple of his favorite targets! The an overweight loser. film has also been condemned for being sexist, Tom Hooper (The King’s Speech, Les Miserables, The Never is this clearer Was it accurate? Probably not. The real hero is NEW Danish Girl) directs this adaptation of the classic portraying Atlanta Journal-Constitution reporter than when he and another agent try to trick Jewell Andrew Lloyd Webber musical, based on the poetry collection, the iconoclastic and rebellious Bryant. If I’m ever Kathy Scruggs (a scenery-chewing Olivia Wilde) as into signing a form with his Miranda rights on it falsely accused of something, that’s the kind of Old Possum’s Book of Practical Cats, by T.S. Elliot. Over the a sleazy journalist willing to sleep course of a single night, a tribe of cats called the Jellicles in a fake “safety training video.” lawyer I want in my corner. What a character! make what is known as “the Jellicle choice” and decide which with FBI agent Tom Shaw (Jon While Jewell’s Southern drawl and Anna: Bryant meets Jewell a decade before the cat will ascend to the Heaviside Layer. (120 min.) Hamm) to find out who the FBI’s RICHARD JEWELL slow speech may make him seem explosion when Jewell is working at a law firm as —Caleb prime suspect was. For a film What’s it rated? R dim, he’s actually quite sharp and a supply clerk. He takes special notice of Bryant’s that seems to want to condemn What’s it worth, Anna? Full price knows better than to be railroaded love of Snickers and stocks his desk full of them CHARLIE’S ANGELS fake news, falsely smearing a What’s it worth, Glen? Full price by authorities, no matter how What’s it rated? PG-13 along with his other dwindling supplies. From now-dead reporter (Scruggs Where’s it showing? Santa Maria 14 much he respects them. Wilde that, Bryant takes a liking to the sweet, somewhat What’s it worth? Matinee died of a drug overdose in 2001) Where’s it showing? Hi-Way Drive-In as Scruggs is a frustrating figure, odd clerk and nicknames him Radar. Years later Writer-director Elizabeth Banks (Pitch Perfect 2) seems ironic and hypocritical. So hungrier for a story than she is when being interrogated after the explosion, PICK takes on the classic TV series (1976-1981) about if you’ve come to this new Clint Eastwood film to interested in its accuracy. The cast are all shining Bryant is the lawyer Jewell calls when the FBI’s a trio of crime-fighting women—Sabina Wilson (Kristen discover the truth about the Richard Jewell case, stars, but Hauser, Rockwell, and Bates are true ulterior motives become clear. Even though he’s a Stewart), Elena Houghlin (Naomi Scott), and Jane Kano (Ella you’re about to be misled. If, on the other hand, standouts here. real estate lawyer, Bryant agrees to help his long- Balinska)—who this time around must save humankind you’ve come to see a gripping, well-acted, and from a dangerous new technology. Glen: Yes, the performances are all excellent. lost acquaintance and the two end up becoming Banks is up to the task and delivers an earnest and economically and deftly directed fictionalized Hauser bears more than a passing resemblance actual friends, forming what almost feels like a upbeat new installation with three winning leads who are account of a tragic case of false accusation, you’re to Jewell, and in fact, Eastwood uses vintage TV brotherhood. Nadia (Nina Arianda) is Bryant’s law giving it their all. The film clearly has respect for its source in the right place! Say what you want about footage of the actual Jewell being interviewed by assistant and paramour, a funny and bold Russian material but stops short of retrograde homage, instead his politics—there’s no denying Eastwood is a Katie Couric in 1996 and doesn’t even bother to woman who bosses Bryant around in the most injecting some freshness into the characters, who are a lot of gifted director. He introduces us to a man who fun, especially Stewart’s Sabina. It also adds some feminist superimpose Hauser. These touches of realism endearing way. Rockwell is one of my favorites, elements that help it transcend its “jiggle TV” origins, and as deeply respects government institutions and are also a reminder that this is about a real person and this role just solidified that ranking even more. a simple action film, it does the job. (118 min.) wants nothing more than to be a respected law who was horribly maligned and whose world We definitely came out of this movie with a lot to —Glen Starkey enforcement officer, but Jewell is overzealous and a was turned upside down. What happened to talk about, especially the infuriating and unfair tad power-mad. He frequently oversteps whatever Richard Jewell was a tragedy, and while the FBI treatment of Jewell. While he may be a pushover slight authority he has. I’m glad Eastwood didn’t can’t be criticized for investigating him as he and overly polite—especially when it comes to FROZEN II romanticize Jewell, instead portraying him as was a legitimate suspect, the FBI could certainly cops—in the end Jewell stands up for himself and What’s it rated? PG flawed and sadly desperate, which also made him What’s it worth? Full price be criticized for leaking that Jewell was a target demands quite plainly that the FBI either charge Where’s it showing? Movies Lompoc the perfect suspect for the FBI—a wannabe cop of their investigation before they had any real him or let him be. History gave us the ending, but Co-directors Chris Buck and Jennifer Lee (Frozen, who wanted to be seen as a hero. The film is also evidence against him. Likewise, I don’t think seeing Jewell succeed and eventually make it to a PICK 2013) return to helm this animated sequel about about Jewell’s relationship with his mother, Bobi you can criticize Scruggs for reporting what position as an actual police officer felt triumphant. Anna (Kristen Bell), Elsa (Idena Menzel), Kristoff (Jonathan (a fantastic Kathy Bates), and his lawyer, Watson she learned. After all, it was true. The FBI was Unfortunately, Jewell’s life was cut short at 44 years Groff), Olaf (Josh Gad), and Sven the reindeer as they leave Bryant (another rock-solid performance by Sam investigating Jewell. It’s just sad all around. I’ll old from poor health, but at least he died a man Arendelle and travel to an enchanted forest, where they hope Rockwell). It’s an engaging story, even if a lot of it is say this: If it wasn’t for Bryant and his tenacity to whose name evokes thoughts of heroism instead of FILM REVIEWS continued page 30 embellished or just plain wrong. protect Jewell from this unfair treatment, Jewell the villain the media tried to turn him into. This Anna: I’m not really familiar with the details of might have actually been railroaded for the crime. is a good story if you take it as that as opposed to SCORING this event. I was too young at the time to give it I both laughed and cried watching the film. I, actual history. Eastwood delivers an entertaining FULL PRICE ...It’s worth the full price of an evening showing much notice, so what inaccuracy there is to the too, was infuriated by it—between Scruggs’ and infuriating film. m MATINEE ...... Save a few bucks, catch an afternoon showing film I can’t speak to. The fictionalization certainly desperate and sleazy desire for front page news to RENT IT ...... It’s worth a rental seems to have riled some critics though. However, Shaw’s sneaky and corrupt attempt to trick Jewell Sun Screen is written by New Times Senior Staff STREAM IT .....Wait ’til Netflix has it NOTHING ...... Don’t waste your time truthful or not, the story is infuriating, and the into confessing, what the media and FBI were Writer Glen Starkey and his wife, Anna. Comment “trial by media” that Jewell had to endure is depicted as doing is nothing short of disgusting. at [email protected].
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pushing, press release-reading, IN A GALA FAR, FAR AWA : The fi nal battle between the Resistance and the First Order commences in PURRFECTION: Taylor Swift plays Bombalurina, one of the Jellicle cats in director food-eating, wine-drinking director J.J. Abrams’ Star Wars: The ise of Skywalker. Tom Hooper’s adaptation of the classic Andrew Lloyd Webber musical, Cats. someone. FILM REVIEWS from page 29 present. As they go on their adventure, it jumps back and forth the setting? Their chemistry shines through once again and We’re looking for that certain someone into the past and back to the present. Despite the non-linear gets a boost from newcomer Awkwafina as a mysterious to discover the origins of Elsa’s power. This worthy sequel is a chronology, kids should have no problem following along. new avatar—Ming Fleetfoot, a lock-picking burglar with who can see the nuances that make a charmer filled with eye-popping animation, catchy songs, and a There’s also themes of magic and mythology. The enchanted a weakness to pollen (harkening back to Finbar’s absurd, chef, farmer, or winemaker special—a sweet story about how sometimes change is good even though forest is protected by four elements—Earth, Water, Wind, and explosive aversion to cake in the previous installment). it’s scary, friendship and protecting your friends from danger, Fire—but we learn there’s also a fifth element, one that holds But also inherent to its predecessor, a lot of this sequel’s writer who can tease the most out of an and the power of love. the secret of peace between the people of Arendelle and the humor comes from watching the lead actors—the cast of video interview, a bite of food, or a sip of liquid. When it begins, we’re in the past and young Elsa and Anna’s people of the north. Part of the mystery is discovering what— game avatars—perform as their respective players in the real Someone who not only knows food, but dad is telling them about how he became king and spoke about or who —the fifth element is. world. This brings us to two more additions to the cast Danny the enchanted forest to the north, and then it jumped to the Packed with hook-laden songs and positive messages, DeVito and Danny Glover, who both steal the show more than cares about the people making it and PHOTO COURTESY OF LIONSGATE Frozen II is another family friendly adventure your kids will love once as a duo of elderly frenemies who accidentally get sucked where they came from. that you won’t find too painful to sit through. (103 min.) into the game with its returning players, all of whom are college —Glen students—Spencer (Alex Wolff), Martha (Morgan Turner), EATS is about more than food and drink. Bethany (Madison Iseman), and Anthony (Ser’Darius Blain). The film opens with Spencer returning home from school It’s about understanding the work that JUMANJI: THE NE T LEVEL What’s it rated? PG-13 for the holidays to stay with his mother (Marin Hinkle) and goes into producing and participating in What’s it worth? Matinee cranky but well-meaning grandfather, Eddie (DeVito). It isn’t the chain that leads to your table and into Where’s it showing? Hi-Way Drive-In, Movies Lompoc, Parks long before Spencer is tempted to wander into the garage and Plaza brush off a particular video game system of intrigue. Upstairs, your mouth—and being able to put that Jake Kasdan (Orange County, Walk ard: The Dewey Milo (Glover), an estranged friend of Eddie’s, is knocking at the on paper in a way that’s meaningful to our PICK Co Story, uman i: Welcome to the ungle) directs door for an impromptu visit. What ensues next is simply a case this next installment in the Jumanji franchise, with returning of being in the wrong place at the wrong time (or possibly the readers. stars Karen Gillan as Ruby Roundhouse, Dwayne Johnson as Dr. right place at the right time). Little do old-timers Eddie and Smolder Bravestone, Jack Black as Professor Sheldon “Shelly” Milo know, they’re about to become trapped inside of a video This is a freelance position with weekly Oberon, and Kevin Hart as Franklin “Mouse” Finbar. This time game with a group of young adults. It’s not the contrast in age deadlines. Think you have what it takes? the gang returns to the world of Jumanji to rescue one of their that makes the team’s following adventures a joy to watch. The own and must brave an arid desert and snowy mountain as draw-in for me is simply the notion that we’re watching The Prove it. Journalism experience is a Rock attempt to do a Danny DeVito impression. Try to imagine TRUE STOR : Nicole Kidman portrays former television they attempt to survive the deadly video game. requirement. uman i: The e t Le el basically carries over the same all of DeVito’s best dialogue and eccentric mannerisms from It’s commentator Gretchen Carlson, who fi led a lawsuit charm of its predecessor—most of which comes from its Always Sunny in Philadelphia as channeled through The Rock. Send a résumé, cover letter, and story against former Fox News CEO Roger Ailes claiming sexual cast. Jungle antics aside, who wouldn’t want to watch Black, On a weird, semi-serious note though, uman i: The e t harassment, in Bombshell. Hart, Gillan, and The Rock hangout together regardless of Le el touches upon themes of mortality and eternal youth. samples to Editor Camillia Lanham at Both Eddie and Milo revel in their new bodies, and frequently [email protected]. question whether or not they should return to the real world at all. But their revelry lends itself to the humor as well, obviously. Sun is proud to be an equal opportunity COOL RUNNINGS watched recently over Thanksgiving, is Eddie particularly seems to enjoy obliterating wave after wave the 1993 sports comedy Cool unnings. employer. When? 1 3 of enemy characters as they approach, yelling phrases like “you Cool unnings is the perfect want a piece of me” and “come on, ya bastards” (keeping it What’s it rated? PG tweenage kids’ movie, parents take BLAST PG-13 but DeVito-heavy nonetheless). (123 min.) Where? Disney , Amazon Prime, note. It’s hilarious and quirky. It’s FROM THE —Caleb ouTube, iTunes breezy. It’s dramatic. It’s inspirational. It’s about the underdog. Loosely based ne of my favorite holiday traditions on the true story of the 1988 Winter are convinced they’ll embarrass the STAR WARS: THE RISE OF SK WALKER in my family is the nights we Olympics, the film tells the tale of the country. But the five-some doesn’t What’s it rated? PG-13 Oinevitably spend re-watching some first Jamaican bobsled team and its care they believe in their cause and Where’s it showing? Movies Lompoc, Parks Plaza of our old favorite movies together. I unlikely path to a respectable showing each other. The remainder of the film J.J. Abrams (Star Trek, Super , Star Wars: The Force assume most families have these—the at the Olympics in Calgary. tracks the team’s journey to Calgary, NEW Awakens) returns to the Star Wars franchise for the films that you and your siblings wore When Jamaican track star Derice with its many ups and downs, in a fun anticipated conclusion of its current trilogy. One year after the out on VHS growing up, the ones that Bannock (Leon) gets accidentally and touching way. Needless to say, the events of Star Wars: The Last edi, surviving members of the fill you with nostalgia and a cozy feeling tripped during his 100-meter Olympic Jamaicans shut up their naysayers by Resistance—including Rey (Daisy Ridley), Finn (John Boyega), whenever the opening credits roll. qualifying race, he gets the wild the closing credits. and Poe (Oscar Isaac)—face off against the dreaded First One of those flicks for me, which we idea to try to form a bobsled team While I called this the perfect kids’ Order, led by Kylo Ren (Adam Driver), once again. (1 2 min.) ❍ PHOTO COURTESY OF WALT DISNEY PICTURES instead. Many years prior, an American movie at the start, Cool unnings is —Caleb bobsledder, Irv Blitzer (played plenty enjoyable for teens and adults wonderfully by the late John Candy), too. In my most recent viewing, I Sun mo ie re iews were compiled by Arts ditor Caleb Wiseblood had tried to recruit Derice’s father and was able to appreciate some of the this week Contact him at cwiseblood santamariasun com other sprinters for one. more mature themes and character PHOTO COURTESY OF HARDBEAT PRODUCTION Derice, determined to be an nuances that went right over my head Olympian, convinces his goofy friend, as a kid. The relationship between pushcart racer Sanka Coffie (Doug teammates Junior Bevil and Yul E. Doug), to help form the long-lost Brenner, initially antagonistic as Yul bobsled team, and they recruit the holds a grudge against Junior for guy who tripped Derice at the qualifier tripping him and Derice, blossoms (Rawle D. Lewis) and the other sprinter into a strong, supportive brotherhood. who got tripped (Malik Yoba) to join the A scene in Calgary where the two get NEW TIMES MEDIA GROUP squad. 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FRENCH DESSERT: Every class at CCC ends sweetly, with dessert. Chef Debbie Duggan holds a tray of coeur a la creme after a recent appetizer class. Daytime custom classes and the typical 6 to 9 p.m. classes are held at the Parker Street location, just down the street from Nautical Bean coffee shop in San Luis Obispo.
Learn by cooking Though chef Debbie Duggan’s cooking and etiquette classes are fi nished for 2019, it’s not too early to plan ahead for 2020. Sign up for Duggan’s mailing list to get the scoop on upcoming classes. For more information on Duggan’s classes—including cooking and etiquette classes and camps for petit bakers to teens—and for the latest info on upcoming culinary trips, visit centralcoastculinaryandcatering.com. Interested in having Delicious by Debbie Duggan cater your event? Visit centralcoastculinaryandcatering. com for custom private classes, birthday parties, kids’ parties, showers, weddings, and more. Duggan is always looking for volunteers to help with classes. Working people, retirees, and students are encouraged to assist with classes from 6 to 9 p.m. a few days a month. Contact Duggan or visit the website for more information. A DASH OF WISDOM: One of the ingredients always on the menu at Debbie Duggan’s Central Coast Culinary Cooking Classes is the warm company of a chef Central Coast Culinary and Catering is located at 2078 Parker St., suite 110, San Luis Obispo. Reach who has been cooking for 20 years and enjoys sharing the tricks and tools of her trade. Duggan at (805) 550-5081 or [email protected].
was fortunate to catch up with chef style, with mustard-colored walls culinary heroes, Alice Waters, as the ebbie uggan before one of her and rows of rustic bar stools lining director of an dible Schoolyard, but The wis om of Debbie D Ifamous appeti er classes recently. an -foot granite countertop set she is also the owner of SLO’s favorite We met at her gorgeously remodeled with silverware for the ne t class, cooking school Central Coast teaching kitchen on Parker Street which will likely fi ll up as soon as Culinary and Catering where she’s Central Coast chef s classes help take the fear in an industrial sector of San Luis uggan posts it on her website. the multitalented cooking teacher for Obispo, right around the corner The many courses chef uggan has both children and adults. out of cooking for the holidays and every day from the Nautical Bean coffee shop. mastered is truly da ling. Not only Meanwhile, she wears the chef Her kitchen is designed in a Tuscan did she once work with one of my B BETH GIUFFRE EATS continued page 32
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EATS from page 31 nutritional needs changed from square meals from the food pyramid to allergy-friendly 155 163 hat of gourmet caterer for her side business, foods and special diets like paleo, Whole30, Organizations Active Events Delicious, preparing farm-to-table meals for raw, and vegan. everything from casual Santa Maria-style Moving with the trends and tides, Duggan barbecue gatherings to lush weddings. In the changes her menus and class themes to keep it past, she’s consulted for the Hearst family and fresh, which is something of a requirement in trained their personal chefs. And she’s been a this day and age. Duggan’s students have more guest lecturer for the Food Science and Nutrition choices of where to eat—from food trucks 32 Department at Cal Poly, her alma mater, where to breweries, to (non-Chinese food or pizza) she earned a speech communications degree. meals delivered to your door. She noted that the Furthering her education in the direction majority of people she interacts with these days of delicious food, Duggan has trained in Le are health-conscious, hard-working, and curious Cordon Bleu in Paris and London, La Varenne about where their food comes from and how it’s in Burgundy, and culinary schools spanning grown. It’s good to know that, as a teacher and the whole Italian boot. Many in our community 190 17k a caterer, Duggan leads the way in the farm-to- know chef Duggan from her cooking show, table mindset. Venues Customers What’s Cookin’ with Debbie Duggan (which aired “We are seeing more organics and less for five years on KSBY). traditional food,” she said. This year marks 20 years that Duggan has She noted that the talented chefs at restaurants been running her school and catering business in like Ember in Arroyo Grande and Spoon Trade SLO County. “We’re not getting old, we are getting in Grover Beach are leading the charge toward awesome,” Duggan says on her website. creative, seasonally oriented eating. “They’ll do In her kitchen, the chef and I talked about the something like a grilled cheese sandwich or a transitions she’s seen in SLO County’s colorful meatloaf, but it will be unlike anything you’ve landscape since she began holding classes out of ever had.” her home in Edna Valley two decades ago. Having access to organic vegetables and 49k varieties of fresh fish on the Central Coast, she “I have seen so many changes,” Duggan says. Tickets Sold “The influx of new, talented chefs is really kind said, is what makes their work exciting. With the of nice, and they’re keeping the restaurants active help of the chef’s expert instruction, anyone can by keeping their ingredients fresh and changing come on in, intimidation-free, and make from their menus.” scratch a dinner, appetizer, or dessert that will The numbers say it all. Duggan is as down-to-earth as one can be. raise the bar forever. Whether you want to put on a successful event or find the Her father and brother were in the California Some of Duggan’s most well-attended classes meat business in the days of knowing your local are Cooking for One or Cooking for Two. hot ticket, My805Tix is your local source for everything tickets. butcher. She says people don’t need to cook meat “Recipes are usually written for six to eight,” every single night like they used to. But when she said. Reach out now to [email protected] for information. they do, she says, it’s important to find local, Duggan said she doesn’t like the idea of high-quality meat, especially grass-fed beef. seniors (or anyone in our community) eating Duggan said people can eat more grains, cereal or half of a TV dinner for supper. She salads, and soups to balance out their meals. hopes more people will start coming to her “It’s the same thing I learned in France,” classes solo. She said every time a person comes Duggan said. “Everything in moderation.” to a class, they end up either knowing someone Duggan has been holding classes and doing there or meeting someone new—which keeps her thing since just after the Great Recession, open the door to chef Duggan’s intimidation- before the hundreds of choices of restaurants, free family kitchen. m before kitchens had every imaginable global ingredient at their fingertips and forged Contributing writer Beth Giuffre is still at the partnerships with local farms and ranches, kitchen counter. Send delicious wisdom to the before wine corkage fees skyrocketed and editor at [email protected].
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