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BRIEFS FILE PHOTO BY JAYSON MELLOM Future Leaders call for Political Watch changes to graduation • On May 10, U.S. Rep. Salud Carbajal (D-Santa requirements in rowdy forum Barbara) and U.S. Sen. Jacky Rosen (D-Nevada) sent a letter to the U.S. Department of Homeland A community forum hosted by Future 4 Leaders of America (FLA) went awry on May 13, Security (DHS) and U.S. Department of Health and after students presenting on university entrance Human Services (HHS) asking for details on false requirements cut off a school board member’s statements the departments made about their plans comments and attendees shouted her down. to reunite immigrant families who were separated The forum was similar to one the while entering the country. The letter cites an article organization hosted at the same time last year, published by The Hill that states DHS and HHS where students presented data on the low rates officials were aware that the departments didn’t have of local public high school graduates meeting the ability to successfully reunite all migrant children university entrance requirements, known as A-Gs. At both presentations, students called with their families. “Following the administration’s for systematic changes that they say would help systematic and intentional separation of migrant students better meet those standards, in turn children from their parents at the border beginning making higher education increasingly accessible. in the spring of 2018, we met with DHS and HHS “I believe [the district is] setting us up for officials at the U.S.-Mexico border who assured us failure,” high school student Anthony Vilchis that the agency has the necessary information to said during this year’s packed forum, which FLA reunite migrant families at the time the separations students and leadership hosted at the Veterans’ Memorial Center. occurred,” the letter states. “We are appalled at BRIGHT FUTURES? While about 91 percent of Santa Maria Joint Union High School District seniors graduated in 2018, only about Vilchis and other FLA students presented recent news reports and internal documents showing 24 percent of those grads met their A-Gs, according to the California Department of Education. data that was similar to last year’s and equally that officials at DHS and HHS knew they did not have startling: While about 91 percent of Santa enough information to reunite families successfully.” Maria Joint Union High School District seniors When Perez attempted to continue, an FLA staff to report back to the board on the cost and In the letter, Carbajal and Rosen request answers to graduated in 2018, only about 24 percent of student unplugged her microphone. Another staffing analysis for two different options that seven different questions by May 17. those grads met their A-Gs, according to the student then stepped in front of Perez, led an would create a separate location for fire and California Department of Education. FLA chant, and then told attendees to have a emergency medical services (EMS) dispatch. good night. • State Sen. Hannah-Beth Jackson (D-Santa That means that only 24 percent of Santa Currently, all county dispatch services are run Maria’s public high school grads were eligible to John Davis, assistant superintendent of by the Sheriff’s Office. Barbara) released a statement expressing her student services at the high school district, was apply to four-year universities. The May 7 meeting was a follow-up to the support for Gov. Gavin Newsom’s revised budget furious after the presentation, which he said was A-Gs are a specific set of requirements county’s Aug. 28, 2018, discussion on the subject. proposal for fiscal year 2019-20 on May 9. “Through full of “misinformation” and lacked any real California high school students must complete During the August meeting, supervisors voted his investments in extending paid family leave, information regarding the complexities of the in order to go to schools within the UC and CSU to pursue separating fire and EMS dispatch to A-Gs situation. expanding early childhood education, investing in systems. A-G courses are often different from satisfy concerns both agencies have raised about The Santa Maria Joint Union High School our schools and universities, addressing the state’s those needed to graduate from high school. They the Sheriff’s Office running all dispatch services. District has guidance counselors and teachers housing crisis, and preparing for and preventing require a higher final grade and are typically Supervisors also supported this measure because who present information on university entrance wildfire emergencies, he is working to address more difficult. it could help create a borderless dispatch with requirements to classes starting as early as the It’s ultimately a student’s responsibility to stay agencies throughout the county. some of the greatest challenges we are facing as eighth grade. Counselors help students stay on on track with the requirements, and students “The only way we get to borderless dispatch is a state while recognizing the need to be prudent track, do one-on-one work with students and and wise in our approach,” Jackson said in the say the district has failed to adequately inform parents, and he said that posters containing with all of our sister jurisdictions, and they have parents and students about A-Gs, and that there weighed in that their preferred option is that we have statement. The revised budget released on May 9, information about A-Gs are plastered all over aren’t enough support services available to help two separate [dispatches],” 5th District Supervisor totals more than $213 billion in operating expenses every school site. students meet the requirements. There are very real issues with A-Gs in Santa Steve Lavagnino said at the May 7 meeting. for the state, more than half of which is dedicated At the forum, Ernest Righetti High School During the meeting, Assistant County to health and human services and education. Maria, Davis said, and the district has been junior Edgar Ramirez said that like many of his working to get more students through the most Executive Officer Bernard Melekian reported on Newsom also proposes that the state dedicate $1 peers, his parents came to the U.S. from Mexico. difficult A-G courses, including chemistry and the feasibility of moving fire and EMS dispatch billion to preventing and mitigating homelessness, They didn’t graduate from high school, he said, Algebra II. of which $650 million would go to local governments and don’t know much about navigating the “Are our A-G rates acceptable?” Davis said. NEWS continued page 7 for homelessness emergency aid. According to education system in the U.S. Ramirez said he “No, we don’t feel they’re acceptable.” Jackson’s statement, the Legislature must pass a didn’t even know what A-Gs were until he joined But Davis said the problem is systemic, FLA at the beginning of high school. finalized budget by June 15. and simply ramping up the requirements WeekendWeather He was glad to find out about A-Gs at an for all students is not a viable solution. Davis early age, but Ramirez said he’s noticed that also took issue with the way students treated • The Joint Legislative Committee on Emergency many of his friends still don’t know what the Perez and talked about other educators Management held an informational hearing to requirements are or how to meet them. who he said work hard to help students in Microclimate Weather Forecast discuss wildfires in California on May 14. “As we “This system doesn’t work,” Ramirez said. Santa Maria, especially when FLA hasn’t Dave Hovde approach the next wildfire season, many Californians “It’s failing us. We need change.” even attempted to reach out to the district KSBY Chief Meteorologist are wondering whether their community will be next Students again called on the district to align its to discuss the solution the organization has and how to be prepared,” State Sen. Hannah-Beth graduation requirements with the university entrance been touting for over a year. requirements, so that all students graduating would Thursday Friday Jackson (D-Santa Barbara), who serves as vice “They never came to us,” Davis said, be eligible for four-year universities. The standards chair of the committee, said in the statement. “This adding that his door is open. would be higher, but students say higher expectations Eder Gaona-Macedo, executive director hearing is an opportunity for lawmakers and state would garner better results. of the FLA, refuted Davis’s statement, and agencies to discuss what is being done and how we FLA gathered more than 400 signatures said he sent district officials a letter calling can best protect our communities from one of the from community members who support for the alignment on May 8, about a week COASTAL ➤ High 62 Low 54 COASTAL ➤ High 65 Low 50 greatest threats facing our state today.” Fifteen the alignment proposal, and called on the prior to the forum. INLAND ➤ High 66 Low 52 INLAND ➤ High 69 Low 46 of the 20 most destructive wildfires in the state’s community to attend an upcoming district —Kasey Bubnash history have occurred since 2000 and the 10 most board meeting to show support for alignment. Saturday Sunday destructive fires have taken place since 2015. This But when district school board member Diana Perez attempted to share her thoughts on Santa Barbara County includes the Camp Fire, which started in November the issue, she was quickly shut down. Perez, who 2018 and is the deadliest and most destructive went to the front of the room once the student update on dispatch center wildfire in state history. According to a release presentations were finished, said that while she Almost two years after receiving a report announcing the meeting, more than 25 million acres admired the students’ work, the A-Gs issue is on ways to improve its emergency dispatch of wild lands across the state are classified as under incredibly complex. services, Santa Barbara County is still COASTAL ➤ High 69 Low 49 COASTAL ➤ High 67 Low 52 ➤ ➤ very high or extreme fire threat and about 11 million Perez was interrupted by Jesse Funes, narrowing down which option to pursue. 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NEWS from page 4 Prevention Program. The former is a statewide Grover Beach location. Animal Kingdom owner occurs,” Patrick said during the meeting. services to Santa Maria’s police station. The city program that funds projects to reduce greenhouse Adam Tipton said 13 employees lost jobs because Under the city’s previous ordinances, moved into a new facility in 2015 that houses its gas emissions and improve public health and the of the closure, and more are likely to lose jobs residents could only file a complaint if two dispatch center and has space to facilitate the environment in disadvantaged communities. when the chain’s Pismo Beach location is closed residents signed a declaration stating that they county’s operations. The boundary for the Lompoc Valley Fuel at the end of this month. witnessed somebody using fireworks illegally. According to Melekian’s presentation, there Reduction Project covers about 49,600 acres “It’s a sad situation,” Tipton told the Sun. The amendment that City Council passed are several challenges to the county moving near Vandenberg Village and Mission Hills. The Tipton said that while he’s working to allows one individual to submit a complaint if into Santa Maria’s facility. The most significant project encompasses fuel reduction along 15.1 make as many accommodations for impacted the resident also submits proof of a violation, hurdle is that the city and county use different miles of road; 678 acres of fuel reduction within employees as possible, cuts must be made. such as a video. La Purisima Mission State Park, including the The multiple stores were not cost effective, computer-aided dispatch (CAD) systems, which The council also adopted a provision 7 removal of 150 dead trees; and fuel treatment Tipton said, due in part to a new state law that could cause communication problems. that holds the owner of the property where With the Santa Maria option not feasible, on 18 acres between Vandenberg Air Force Base requires pet stores to obtain all dogs, cats, and and Buellton. rabbits from animal shelters or rescue groups. somebody is using illegal fireworks accountable Melekian presented supervisors with other for the usage. Additionally, the amendment locations that the county could examine According to the Santa Barbara County Fire The law went into effect on Jan. 1, and since Department, reducing the fuel in this area will then, Animal Kingdom has been at the center of clarifies that the use of illegal fireworks can be further. He said the county could expand its charged as a misdemeanor or administrative emergency operations center or build a new protect communities within the project boundary, a debate over its sourcing of puppies. The store citation. facility adjacent to the existing facility. which encompasses about 14,300 homes. is currently facing two lawsuits, and on April Currently, the city can impose a $1,000 fine Supervisors directed county staff to look “The activities in this project protect the 15, Animal Kingdom announced it would no into both options and present its findings to surrounding wildlife, watersheds, and the longer sell puppies because of the law. for a fireworks violation. The majority of the City supervisors in 60 to 90 days. Supervisors also environment; while also promoting age class That decision has cut profits, and Tipton said Council expressed support for increasing that directed county staff to look into the feasibility diversity and resiliency for the local vegetation,” Animal Kingdom will continue operating from amount. Patrick said staff will look into whether of building a new facility to house the dispatch reads a statement from the county fire a sole location in Grover Beach. It’s the chain’s such an increase is legally possible and will services. department. oldest location, Tipton said, and has been up provide an answer at a future meeting. Fourth District Supervisor Peter Adam said if The Lompoc Valley has experienced several and running for nearly 24 years. “That would be encouraging to raise the the county is going to build a separate dispatch wildfires in recent years. In 2016, the Canyon Since he announced the closures, Tipton said penalty to above $1,000,” City Councilmember center, he would like to see it located in the Fire burned 12,472 acres in the area, and in he’s received an outpouring of support from Etta Waterfield said. “Every year it’s getting north part of the county. 2017, the Rucker Fire threatened 100 homes. customers, many of whom he said are angry and worse, so we need to have some kind of “The redundancy here isn’t accomplished by The announcement of this grant funding “terrified” as to where they’ll have to purchase incentive to discourage the illegal ones.” putting it in the same place as everything else,” comes months after the Camp Fire devastated puppies in the future. Many aren’t sure where to The ordinance didn’t change when residents Adam said. Northern California and became the most go or how to find a trustworthy breeder, Tipton could use “safe and sane” fireworks—fireworks destructive fire in the state’s history. In response said, and he expects to see puppy internet scams —Zac Ezzone that California determines are legal. The city to the increasing frequency and intensity become increasingly popular within the next ordinance allows residents to use safe and sane of fires throughout the state, Gov. Gavin few years. Cal Fire awards Santa Barbara Newsom issued an executive order earlier This is bad for employees and customers, he fireworks on July 4 between 11 a.m. and 11 p.m. this year directing Cal Fire to compile a list of said. Guadalupe City Council passed an ordinance County grant funding recommended actions to prevent wildfires. —Kasey Bubnash at its April 23 meeting that implements the In response, Cal Fire released a report in same time frame. Previously, residents could for fire prevention April with a list of 35 projects that could reduce use legal fireworks at other times in the year Next year, the Santa Barbara County Fire fuel for wildfires. Although the report doesn’t Central Coast cities if residents obtained the proper licenses and Department will begin removing shrubs and include the Lompoc Valley project, it details permits. trees in the Lompoc Valley to reduce fuel for the importance of fire prevention efforts crack down on fireworks Arroyo Grande City Council also approved wildfires. throughout the state. With the Fourth of July approaching, an ordinance limiting the use of legal fireworks This effort is part of a four-year project “Climate change, an epidemic of dead and some local cities are attempting to deter the at its Feb. 12 meeting. Residents in Arroyo estimated to cost $2.5 million, most of which dying trees, and the proliferation of new homes widespread use of illegal fireworks and the use Grande can now only use safe and sane will be covered by grant funding from Cal Fire. in the wildland-urban interface magnify the of legal fireworks outside of designated times. fireworks on July 4, whereas previously, legal The state agency is covering $2.2 million, and threat and place substantially more people and Santa Maria is the most recent city to make fireworks could be used the day before and after the county is taking care of the rest. property at risk than in preceding decades,” the changes after Arroyo Grande and Guadalupe the holiday as well. The grant is part of more than $43 million in report states. amended their firework ordinances earlier Officials and residents from the three cities funding that Cal Fire announced it’s awarding —Zac Ezzone this year. During the May 7 Santa Maria City cite the increasing use of illegal fireworks and to 66 local fire prevention projects throughout Council meeting, Assistant City Attorney legal fireworks outside of designated times as the state for fiscal year 2018-19, according to a Jeffrey Patrick said the city receives numerous the reason these changes are needed. During statement Cal Fire released on April 16. Animal Kingdom closes stores complaints from residents about neighbors “As our crews are busy right now performing using illegal fireworks throughout the year. the Santa Maria City Council meeting, Louis fuel reduction work and conducting defensible in Santa Maria, Pismo Beach Santa Maria held several community meetings Linney, a representative from TNT Fireworks, space inspections, funding these projects will A chain of Central Coast pet stores last year to gauge what changes residents would which sells safe and sane fireworks, said he add significant fire prevention efforts to combat announced it would no longer sell puppies in like to see in the city’s fireworks ordinance. The believes the state is to blame for the increase in California’s severe fire risk,” Cal Fire Director early April, and now it’s closing store locations new rules that the City Council unanimously illegal fireworks. Thomas Porter said in a statement. in Santa Maria and Pismo Beach. approved on May 7 reflects that input. “What’s happened to speed this up and make Of the $43 million in funding the state agency On April 25, Animal Kingdom Pet Shop closed “The ordinance gives teeth to some of the it worse [is] the state has walked away from has awarded, $33 million comes from the its store in the Santa Maria Town Center Mall things we already have on the municipal code its responsibility to control illegal fireworks,” California Climate Investments Program and $10 after six years in that location, leaving behind an and gives Santa Maria and its residents the Linney said. ❍ million comes from the Community Wildfire empty, gated shop and a sign giving the chain’s tools to better enforce illegal fireworks when it —Zac Ezzone

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www.santamariasun.com • May 16 - May 23, 2019 • Sun • 7 DON’T ADOPT SHOP! NEWS [email protected] WWW.SBCPHD.ORG/AS ADOPT ME! Have a say To find out more about Santa Maria’s Active Transportation Plan or to provide input on which areas of town need work, visit Please Give Me Transit in transition activesantamaria.com. Santa Marians weigh in on city’s effort to improve biking, a Forever Home! Center, Pioneer Valley High School, and Allan pedestrian, and bus systems Hancock College. CAUSE organizer Abraham Melendrez said 8 BY KASEY BUBNASH plan. Connecting the city’s bike and pedestrian he hears a lot of complaints from parents and students who say the buses are inconsistent hen Ana Jacobo-Anaya was growing lanes to bus stops, shopping and employment centers, parks, and schools is vital to improving in arrival and departure times, and that the up, she wasn’t allowed to ride her bike limited routes make it difficult for students and to school, around town, or even too far accessibility, he said. It’s also important, he W noted, to create a safe crossing over Highway parents to get to classes and work on time. from home. Her parents didn’t think the Santa While waiting for a bus on the northwest Maria area was safe enough to bike in. 101, make existing bike lanes safer, and add additional paths that will connect the already side of town near North Western and West It’s been more than 20 years since then, and Harding avenues this month, I received a now Jacobo-Anaya is telling her own children existing paths for pedestrians. About 30 percent of people aren’t willing to glimpse into Santa Maria’s bus system and saw the same thing. firsthand how some commute daily. “To me it’s very scary,” she said, adding that ride bikes at all, Damkowitch said, but roughly 60 percent will if the route isn’t stressful and It was 11:34 a.m. when I started my wait, the despite recent pushes to make Santa Maria first part of my journey to Marian Regional more accessible to pedestrians and bicyclists, feels safe. That’s how he hopes Santa Maria Axel will feel once the Active Transportation Plan is Medical Center via bus. There was only one little has actually changed. other person waiting at the stop with me, Although Jacobo-Anaya’s youngest is still too completed and implemented. “So the whole idea of this infrastructure but without anything else to do, we watched young to walk, her oldest is just learning to ride together as groups of residents flowed through Axel loves playing ball and a bike, but his practice space is limited to small inventory and analysis is basically to make the city much more connected through a low-stress the neighborhood—mothers pushing strollers, walks well on a leash. Come areas around their house in Orcutt. The rest of grandmas walking young children home the Santa Maria Valley just isn’t safe, she said. network,” Damkowitch said at the meeting. meet him today! But right now, there’s a lot to be done. Project from school, young adults carrying full bags Many of Santa Maria’s streets lack bicycle of groceries—all walking alongside streets lanes, and those that have them often have consultants have already done a fair amount of Stop by any one of our three research, and the results paint a bleak picture of that cars whipped down despite its being a 8 heavy, fast-moving traffic that makes biking shelters to fi nd your furever friend: safety for Santa Maria’s bikers and pedestrians. residential neighborhood. uncomfortable. Jacobo-Anaya said she doesn’t I boarded my first bus about 10 minutes later. often see bikers in the area, but those she does Maps on display at the workshop showed 548 W. Foster · Santa Maria that dozens of pedestrians and cyclists were By noon, I was off and waiting for another at the spot are typically riding in the same lanes transit station near the Santa Maria-Bonita School 1501 W. Central · Lompoc as cars or on sidewalks, or are not using the injured or killed by cars in Santa Maria from 2013 to 2017. While the pedestrian incidents District office, where hordes of other commuters 5473 Overpass Rd · Santa Barbara proper hand signals. also waited patiently, looking at their phones and “I think Santa Maria has a population that were scattered about town, a majority of the most severe cycling accidents occurred along reading books. I wished I brought something Santa Barbara County Animal Shelter could really benefit from biking because not to read. It took 28 minutes for my second bus to 548 W. Foster Road, Santa Maria everyone can afford a car,” Jacobo-Anaya said. Broadway and Main streets, particularly where those streets meet at the center of town. arrive, and I made it to Marian by 12:40 p.m., an This ad is sponsored by the “But it’s not the safest option.” Transportation Planner Paige Thorton has hour and 10 minutes after my travels started. been working to analyze the city’s pedestrian The ride back was entirely different. My Mapping bike, pedestrian paths and biking paths, and said she’s found that transfers were almost completely without wait many areas are considered “high stress” for time, and I made it back to my stop at Western The city of Santa Maria is working to change bikers and pedestrians. A number of Santa and Harding in half the time of my first trip. that through its Active Transportation Plan, the Maria’s intersections and streets are difficult Navigating Santa Maria’s bus routes was simple most recent attempt to identify and prioritize for cyclists to navigate, and where the city’s few enough—the routes and stops are all on Google needed improvements to Santa Maria’s designated paths for bikers and pedestrians do Maps—and in general, my rides were totally disconnected lack of biking and pedestrian exist, speed limits are high and traffic is heavy. uneventful. The buses weren’t overly crowded, Northern Santa Barbara County’s networks. The plan—which will include “I would say the high speeds—those are they were clean, and there weren’t any weirdos prioritized improvement projects and strategies the killer,” Thorton said, adding that Santa causing mayhem. The riders were mostly women News and Entertainment Weekly for getting funding—will cost about $250,000 Maria’s wide, multi-lane streets make it easy for with children, older men, and 20-somethings, and is set to be completed by July 2020. vehicles to drive fast, but prove challenging for all who either silently watched the city pass by or FREE! Every Thursday! Jacobo-Anaya was one of several residents everyone else. quietly talked among themselves. who attended a workshop related to the plan in Maps also show that while the city does Aside from my lack of understanding about the Santa Maria Public Library on May 9, where have some good spaces for biking and walking, ticketing (I knew I’d need cash to get on the bus, attendees pointed out specific trouble spots many of them are disconnected and far away but I didn’t know I’d need exactly $1.50, so I they’ve noticed on Santa Maria’s streets. from each other. The goal, Thorton said, is to brought a $10 bill and quickly learned that bus Follow us The city has been working to gather connect those already existing pathways. drivers don’t do change; fortunately, another information and public input on Santa Maria’s passenger paid for me to get on), it was easy. existing pedestrian conditions since early Still, I wouldn’t want to spend more than an online for March, and it will continue doing so for several Public transit plans hour on the bus every day for a trip that would months, according to Jim Damkowitch, one of take 10 minutes in a car and 20 on a bike. And I the city’s consultants. Transportation has long been an issue in even more Santa Maria, particularly for lower-income can see how it would be difficult to plan around There are several key issues Damkowitch the inconsistencies in travel times. said the city hopes to address through the individuals and students who may not have info and cars of their own. With biking and walking out But Santa Maria Public Information Officer of the equation for many Santa Marians, buses Manager Mark van de Kamp said while the city are the next best option. does receive some complaints about the service, breaking A number of Santa Maria’s But Santa Maria’s bus system has issues of they aren’t usually about there being too few its own. routes or lengthy travel times. news! intersections and streets In April, CAUSE (Central Coast Alliance In addition to its Active Transportation Plan, United for a Sustainable Economy) released van de Kamp said the city is also working on its are difficult for cyclists a report on issues that Santa Maria’s most Short Range Transit Plan, which will address “underrepresented” communities would like to bus users’ changing needs. Until those plans are completed and Follow us on social media see prioritized by the city. In its preliminary work, to navigate, and where CAUSE surveyed hundreds of “hard to reach” implemented, Santa Marians need a way to get residents, and many of those surveyed said they’d around. Van de Kamp said the city is working the city’s few designated like to see increased city buses and routes before to make it easier for students to travel using the seeing safer sidewalks and reduced traffic. city’s already existing facilities. paths for bikers and Santa Maria Area Transit buses do connect The city recently applied for $35,000 in @SantaMariaSun the north and south sides of town, the report state funding to provide more than 1,100 local students with monthly bus passes in 2019 and #SantaMariaSun pedestrians do exist, states, but many of the city’s lower-income families and youth who rely on public transit 2020. That funding, van de Kamp said, will be live on the west side of town. 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www.santamariasun.com • May 16 - May 23, 2019 • Sun • 11 expenses in fiscal year 2002-03, and 11.4 percent in fiscal year 2017-18. Although CalPERS is an issue for all cities, former Lompoc City Manager Patrick Recurring constraints Wiemiller said it’s especially burdensome for a city like Lompoc, which struggles with generating revenue. “The reason Lompoc is hit harder than others is because it was starting with a tax base that is lower per capita than other cities around,” Wiemiller said. Cities in California have three primary revenue sources for their general funds: sales tax, property tax, and a transient occupancy tax that guests at hotels pay. Lompoc has experienced 12 increases in these revenue streams, but the city is still behind others on the Central Coast, said Wiemiller, who was with the city for four years. Homes values in Lompoc are lower than elsewhere—which slows the growth of property tax revenue—and the city’s location away from Highway 101 affects its potential to capture sales tax revenue. “Six of the eight cities in Santa Barbara County are located on or along the [Highway] 101 corridor,” Wiemiller said. “You can be traveling by happenstance and stop to spend money in a city. For Guadalupe and Lompoc, you have to get off [Highway] 101 and deliberately be going there.” The combination of the city’s CalPERS obligations and its limited ability to grow revenue SEISMICALLY UNSAFE: An engineering study in 2014 has left the city facing an estimated $3.6 million found structural deficiencies that could cause Lompoc’s deficit over its 2019-21 biennial budget. This fire station No. 1 to collapse during an earthquake. amount is assuming the city fills all of its open staff positions, which it hasn’t done in recent years. In order to bridge any gap between the city’s concerns, Mayor Jenelle Osborne, who was revenue and its expenses, it would have to dip Lompoc grapples with long-term solutions to its a council member during the last budget into its reserves, which are already lower than cycle, said City Council should approach the city policy deems appropriate. Throop said the budget shortfalls, burgeoning pension debt upcoming budget differently than in 2017, when city should have about 25 percent of what it council approved minor cuts to balance the needs to operate in a year in its reserves at all BY ZAC EZZONE • PHOTOS BY JAYSON MELLOM budget. times, which is about $8 million. Currently, the he city of Lompoc is somewhat isolated, revenue growth, has put the city in a precarious “It’s a bit of the same discussion going on, city has about $2 million in its reserves, which located about 20 miles off of Highway financial situation as it works on its 2019-21 and unfortunately the same direction,” Osborne wouldn’t last long if the city were to operate at T101. This seclusion prevents the city from biennial budget, City Manager Jim Throop said. told the Sun. “[There’s] not any proactivity to full capacity. receiving the same sales tax revenue generated If the city were to fill every position and operate solve the long-term issue.” “If we’re running $1.8 million short per year, in most other Santa Barbara County cities by at full capacity, it would face a $3.6 million deficit that is not a good sign,” Throop said. “That will traffic passing through. over the next two years. eat the rest of the reserves quickly.” In addition, Lompoc has the second lowest “The big heavy boat anchor that has been put Contributing factors median home value in the county behind around our necks, that’s what is dragging us Most of the city’s financial troubles started in Guadalupe—the only other city in the county down into this deficit,” Throop said at the city’s 1999 when then Gov. Gray Davis signed Senate Searching for solutions that’s also removed from Highway 101. April 17 budget workshop meeting. Bill 400 into law, which expanded the benefits Addressing these budget shortfalls requires These lower home values make the city more These budget limitations come at a time public workers receive through CalPERS. the city to bring in new revenue or drastically affordable to live in than other cities on the when, during City Council meetings, many Prior to this benefit expansion, the city’s reduce its spending. During the April 17 Central Coast, but it limits the city’s property residents have expressed concerns about not CalPERS obligations were completely funded. budget workshop meeting, Throop presented tax base. feeling safe in the community. Police Sgt. Twenty years later, after additional changes the council with the option of either holding These two revenue limitations are Agustin Arias, who is also the president of to the system and the ebbs and flows of the an election for a 1 percent sales tax increase, compounded by the massive debt the city owes the Lompoc Police Officers’ Association, said economy, the city now owes almost $84 or slashing 8.7 percent from every city to the California Public Employees’ Retirement these concerns reflect what he’s seeing in the million in pension obligations, according to department’s budget—although the latter was System (CalPERS). This burden, along with slow community, which is experiencing an increase a presentation from Lompoc Management less of a suggestion and more of a warning. in gang activity. Services Director Dean Albro at a budget In March, a stray bullet workshop meeting on April 17. SPENDING MONEY: With the city facing a deficit, from a gang-related drive-by The city is slowly chipping away at this debt, it either needs to reduce its budget or increase its shooting killed a 17-year-old but it won’t feel any significant relief until revenue through a sales tax election. girl outside of a convenience around 2032, when people who have previously store. This is one of two worked for the city and collect this pension homicides that have occurred begin dying, Throop said. in the city so far this year, “That’s the peak of additional costs for which is one more than last Lompoc, and once it hits 2032, it will slowly year. come down,” Throop said. “It could be in 2048 It’s difficult for the or 2050 before most of the problem is gone.” police department, which is During a presentation at a March 19 budget underfunded and understaffed, workshop meeting, Albro said the city’s annual to address these concerns, Arias payment for public safety workers’ pensions said. Over the last two years, increased $371,227 this year, while its debt on the police and fire departments the pensions increased $503,991. This means have operated with vacancies the city continues to accumulate debt as it pays due to budget constraints. off these pension obligations. The lack of funding has Lompoc is not the only public entity in also made it difficult for city California that’s feeling the effects of CalPERS departments to maintain on its budget. According to a study completed by and update facilities and Stanford University professor Joe Nation in 2017, equipment. For example, the employer contributions to CalPERS could double city’s primary fire station has between fiscal years 2017-18 and 2029-30. structural deficiencies that The study, which was completed by looking at could cause it to collapse case studies of the state and 13 cities, also found during an earthquake, that between fiscal years 2002-03 and 2017- UNCERTAIN FUTURE: After spending more than $500,000 cleaning up the Santa Ynez according to a 2014 study 18, pension contributions have increased at a Riverbed, future funding to maintain the riverbed is uncertain because of Lompoc’s completed. faster rate than operating expenses. On average, revenue shortfall. To address some of these pension payments made up 3.9 percent of all

12 • Sun • May 16 - May 23, 2019 • www.santamariasun.com these things. But your focus is continuing to … spending more time on patrol. SAFETY CONCERNS: After the shooting ask us to give you more money.” The city spent more than $500,000 cleaning that took place near Ryon Park in January, trash out of the riverbed and relocating homeless some residents have expressed public safety individuals living in encampments starting last concerns during City Council meetings. Public safety concerns October. With the budget concerns, it’s unclear Many of the residents who’ve spoken in favor whether the cleanup effort will receive funding to of a sales tax increase during City Council maintain the riverbed in the 2019-21 budget. meetings cite the city’s need to improve public Although the fire department is fully staffed, safety as their primary reason for supporting there are issues with the department’s facilities the proposal. and equipment that need to be addressed, During a March 9 meeting, D.A. Taylor, who Lompoc Firefighters Union President Anthony was born in Lompoc, told the City Council that Hudley said. she’s considering leaving the city due to recent The most concerning issues are related to the crime that’s taken place. Taylor said public structural deficiencies with Fire Station No. 1, safety should be the city’s top priority when which could collapse during an earthquake. 13 drafting the 2019-21 budget. “Before we can do economic development, before we can do the parks, before we can do anything, we have to have a community that is safe, and we don’t have that,” Taylor said. In addition to the two homicides this year, there have been a number of shootings and an increase in aggravated assault, Police Sgt. Arias said. Mosby said most of the concerns over public safety are overblown and perpetuated by fear “I knew the cut couldn’t be across the board “If you have 10,000 families … of four— mongering in the media and residents during [because of city policy], but I was trying to show the because there’s about 40,000 people [in City Council meetings. He cites the police magnitude of what that would be,” Throop said. Lompoc]—it will cost about $500,” Mosby said. department’s calls for service as proof of no City Council pushed back on both options. Instead of increasing the tax rate, Mosby significant increase in crime. Members weren’t supportive of balancing a budget believes there are other ways the city can avoid According to the city’s 2018 comprehensive based on a tax increase or cutting funding from a deficit while growing its revenues. He said the annual financial report, the police department’s the police and fire departments’ budgets. Throop city should focus on annexing land to open up calls for service fluctuated between 26,000 and said that, without new revenue, it’s difficult to space for new housing, which would allow the 33,000 from 2010 to 2017. reduce the city’s funding enough to cover the city to grow its population. However, looking at the department’s calls deficit while avoiding cuts to fire and police The city is working with Santa Barbara for service isn’t representative of the amount of because the departments make up almost 75 County’s Local Agency Formation Commission crime occurring in the city, Arias said. percent of the city’s operating expenses. (LAFCO) to annex new land and expand the “You get politicians that want to say our calls City Council made similar demands when city’s boundaries for the first time since 1999. for service are down right now,” Arias said. drafting the 2017-19 biennial budget, said Because it’s been 20 years since it last annexed “That’s because during the day we’re using one Wiemiller, who left Lompoc in early 2018 to land, the city’s housing supply has remained dispatcher, and we’re running skeleton crews become Santa Maria’s assistant city manager. stagnant for years. Last year, one new home with not a lot of presence in the community.” PARK MAINTENANCE: One way Lompoc has saved money is by Although he primarily left because of the was built in the city, but two were torn down. Over the past two years, the city’s police and limiting the maintenance it does on city parks. opportunity in Santa Maria, his philosophical Throop said a developer is building 44 homes fire departments haven’t operated at full staff differences with City Council also played a on a small plot of land annexed in 1999, but the levels because vacancies have been held open to Hudley said the department is also using factor, he said. He still lives in Lompoc, and as city needs thousands of more homes to make up offset a shortage in city revenue and turnover in older fire engines that occasionally break down a resident, he believes voters should be able to for the years when no homes were built. staff. Additionally, the police officers association and are out of service. weigh in on the sales tax issue. Working with LAFCO to annex land is a slow agreed to hold three officer positions open to “We have gotten to the point where Engine “I can’t understand not being willing to process and doesn’t solve the city’s short-term secure raises during the last budget cycle. 1 broke down, the third engine was being used, even have the people decide,” Wiemiller said, revenue needs. The city could see some relief Excluding the three open officer positions, and the ladder truck broke down … we were “because this becomes an issue not about the through a cannabis tax that voters approved in the department is authorized to fill 44 positions, close to calling Santa Barbara County and asking budget, not about taxation. It becomes an issue November 2018, but Throop said it’s too soon to of which 39 are filled. The department is also if we could borrow an engine,” Hudley said. about who’s in charge, and I think the citizens tell how much revenue this will generate. authorized to fill eight dispatcher positions, only Even when the department is fully staffed, ultimately are.” The city has received 26 applications for half of which are filled. In April, the city hired two it’s short on firefighters for a city its size. Fire Over the last few months, many residents cannabis business, but so far, only two retail firefighters, which fully staffed the department. Chief Gerald Kuras said national standards have spoken in favor of supporting a sales stores have opened. The applications include a Aside from the vacancies, both departments recommend cities with a population of more tax measure during City Council meetings, mix of retail and manufacturing establishments have retention issues that have made it difficult than 10,000 residents to have 1.25 firefighters while some have also voiced opposition to the that could create new jobs in addition to to stay fully staffed. City Council approved $2 per 1,000 residents. Lompoc has 0.61 firefighters proposal. Councilmember Jim Mosby said revenue. Mosby said the city needs to work million in raises during the last budget cycle per 1,000 residents. Any cuts to the department’s he believes the number of people expressing through these applications quicker to establish to try to improve retention, which helped but budget would lower this ratio even more, he said. support for a sales tax increase during council this revenue stream. hasn’t solved the problem, Arias said. “We’re already low manpower-wise, and [any meetings is not representative of how most Resident Joe Garcia argued this same point “We’re at the end of our contract right now, cuts] would just take us lower,” Kuras said. “If residents feel. during the public comment period of the May and they are talking budget shortfalls and … we were to lose three firefighters that would go “I’ve had many, many more people contact me 7 City Council meeting. He said that rather everybody else around us is getting paid about back to a staffing level in 1986.” and say, ‘No new taxes, Jim. I’m on a fixed income, than asking voters to approve a new tax rate, the 15 percent more, if not higher,” Arias said. The city won’t have the funding to retrofit and I can’t afford any more,’” Mosby said. city should maximize the cannabis tax voters Because of the staff shortage, Arias said some Fire Station No. 1 or to address some of the Mosby and other council members have already approved. officers get pulled from assignments to work patrol department’s other facility concerns in the expressed concerns that a tax increase would be “Here we are, 14 months after accepting or get pulled off patrol to work as dispatchers. For upcoming budget, Throop said. The city will difficult for families living in Lompoc, where cannabis applications, and one business is open example, the officer who was appointed to work also continue to hold three of the police officer the annual per capita income is close to $20,000. collecting taxes,” Garcia said. “You have a source as a liaison between homeless residents in the positions vacant that were agreed upon in the However, voters in Santa Maria, which has a of revenue; you have a way to pay off some of Santa Ynez Riverbed and the police department, is police officer associations’ labor contract. similar per capita income, passed a 1 percent Lompoc further discussed how it would sales tax increase with a 74 percent majority in approach this budget at its third workshop on November 2018. May 15. A date hasn’t been set for a meeting to According to a staff report from a Santa adopt the 2019-21 budget, but the next fiscal Maria City Council meeting on March 5, this year begins on July 1. Before that, the city will sales tax increase is estimated to generate have to decide whether it will rely on reductions about $18 million in revenue for the city’s to balance the budget or if it will balance the 2019-20 fiscal year. Most of the funds generated budget with a planned sales tax election. through this tax are dedicated to public safety If the budget is balanced based on cuts, like improvements. in 2017, the city could be in the same situation, The same sales tax increase in Lompoc having this same conversation again in another wouldn’t generate as much revenue—primarily two years, Osborne said. because the city has less than half the “While we might be able to cut again, I don’t population of Santa Maria. However, according think we’ll be able to find a long-term solution,” to a presentation from Albro, the increase Osborne said. “My bigger concern is that it’s would generate an estimated $4.9 million in a bit of a head-in-the-sand way to address the revenue per year, while costing the average issue by only looking at the next two years and family in Lompoc about $123 annually. not looking at the long-term impact.” ❍ Mosby disagrees with this math. He said he believes it will cost families about five times Staff Writer Zac Ezzone can be reached at that amount. AVOIDING DEFICIT: City Council and city administration are working to address Lompoc’s $3.6 million deficit. [email protected].

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14 • Sun • May 16 - May 23, 2019 • www.santamariasun.com OPINION Tickets on sale now at My805Tix.com and at our off icial Box Off ice at Boo Boo Records in SLO Suppo ing local journalism, one ticket at a time. Future leaders? Apparently Santa Maria’s Future Leaders of America (FLA) members do have what it takes to be the politicians and lobbyists of tomorrow: Vocal Flight Doce Robles unwillingness to compromise, apathy to LED ZEP Central Coast Wines opposing views, and they’re rude! So proud. AGAIN Youth Chorus Vineyard The local FLA chapter hosted a forum on THURSDAY, SAT & SUN, Hayrides May 13 about university entrance requirements 15 (called A-Gs) and the local students who aren’t MAY 16 MAY 18-19 SAT, MAY 18 meeting them. More than three-quarters of local Maverick United Doce Robles graduates aren’t eligible to apply to four-year Saloon Methodist Winery & universities in the state. Church Vineyard Way to prep students for their future, guys! Students with the FLA have been riled up about it, as well they should be. However, this recent forum was essentially a repeat of the one they had last year. Students shared startling data (ooooh!), sad stories about peers who don’t even know what A-Gs are (ahhhh!), and the same idea for a solution: aligning graduation and university entrance requirements. FLA vilified counselors and teachers (booo!), Point SLO Lighthouse Tours Silent Sky SLO Blues Baseball Wine & Dine and made it seem like the Santa Maria Joint EVERY WED & SAT MAY 3–26 2019 SEASON PASSES May Wine Festival Union High School District has ignored students’ Point San Luis By the Sea Sinsheimer SATURDAY, MAY 18 cries for help (hiss!). Lighthouse Productions Stadium Wild Coyote Estate Winery But when Diana Perez, a school district board member, walked up to the mic at the end of the May 13 presentation and started to speak, Jesse Funes, president of the House of Pride and Equality, repeatedly Australia’s Adam Miller Sunset Winos All-Star Band Beer Yoga Wine Down shouted “We need in Conce SATURDAY, MAY 18 SUNDAY, MAY 19 Vinyasa Flow a resolution!” like a SATURDAY, MAY 18 Rava Naughty Oak SUNDAY, MAY 19 lunatic. Rude! Morro Bay Wine Seller Wines + Events Brewing Co. Rava Wines + Events Perez tried to continue on as gracefully as possible. She said that while she’s a big believer in high standards for students, the A-Gs issue is complex, and—. Well, we’ll never know what she was going to say because an FLA student unplugged Perez’s microphone. Way to engage with solutions! Her peers joined in, stepping in front of Perez, telling attendees the show was over. How cute! They’ve been taking notes on Trump’s tactics. Planet Lucha Presents: Lucha Alpha Teen Monologues SLO Blues Baseball Brief Encounters: Perez has spent her entire career trying to help SUNDAY, MAY 19 FRIDAY, MAY 24 Opening Day A Weekend of One-Acts the very students they’re supposedly fighting for. Santa Maria Santa Maria Civic Theatre FRIDAY, MAY 24 FRIDAY, MAY 24 Fairpark Convention Center Cambria Center for the A s Theatre She now serves as the director of the Central Coast Sinsheimer Stadium Cal-SOAP Consortium at Allan Hancock College, a program designed to increase the number of first-generation students attending college. She’s on your side, kids! Not that the adults there cared. After the Kanye-esque mic debacle, the Sun asked FLA Executive Director Eder Gaona-Macedo what he thought. He said the presentation was supposed to be a safe space for students to share their thoughts. Nickel & DIME Metallica Cover Band Fire & Grace & Ash Sourdough Workshop I get it. You don’t care about solutions! Pop-up Speakeasy “Masters of Puppet” SUNDAY, MAY 26 TUESDAY, MAY 28 If you want change, there’s no such thing SUNDAY, MAY 26 SUNDAY, MAY 26 Old Santa Mr. C’s Kitchen as a “safe space.” Policy solutions take actual 7Sisters Brewing Co. Maverick Saloon Rosa Chapel engagement—yes, that includes those who disagree with you—and collaboration. And if not at the A-Gs meeting, then when? When will you shut up, step up, and actually meet with the district? Interim Superintendent John Davis told the Sun that FLA has never reached out to him to talk about A-Gs. FLA Executive Director Gaona-Macedo refuted that, and sent the Sun a letter he emailed to the district a week prior. The FLA CUBS + CRAFTS A Celebration of Song Block Printing CC Aquarium Summer Camp has been bitching about this for at least a year! THURSDAY, MAY 30 MAY 30–JUNE 1 Workshop SELECT WEEKS IN If you really want change, you need to Zest it Up Monarch Club FRIDAY, MAY 31 JUNE, JULY & AUGUST Studio at Trilogy Studios on the Park CC Aquarium, Avila Beach request meetings, go to their offices and knock down their doors. And if you do ever meet with them, at least let them talk. If you can’t handle a little opposition, maybe you’re not such a future leader. m POWERED BY: & FOLLOW US ON FACEBOOK!

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www.santamariasun.com • May 16 - May 23, 2019 • Sun • 15 ENTRY PERIOD IS MAY 2–MAY 20 BY 5 P.M. IT’S TIME FOR OUR 24TH ANNUAL PHOTO CONTEST! Winning CATEGORIES: ANIMALS · ARCHITECTURE · FLORA · LAND/SEASCAPES · PEOPLE · TRAVEL · OPEN · YOUTH 16 Winners will be published in our annual Winning Images issues on June 20, Images and will be featured in a photo exhibit at SLOMA that runs from June 19–23!

THE RULES: Entry divisions are either ADULT or YOUTH (18 & under)

ADULT • Categories are: Animals, Architecture, Flora, Land/Seascapes, People, Travel, Open, and Youth • Prints may be between 5x7 and 11x14 and MUST be mounted on a thick 11x14 black or white board without a mat. Images may be color or b/w. No slides are allowed. • Photos submitted in previous years are ineligible. • Each submission must be accompanied by a $5 check, cash, or money order made out to New Times. Multiple entries may be paid for with one check or money order. • New Times is not responsible for damage or loss of entry. • Submissions are due in the New Times offi ce (1010 Marsh Street, SLO, 93401) or the Sun offi ce (2540 Skyway Drive, Santa Maria, Kathleen Gerber, 2018 93455) by 5 p.m. on Monday, May 20, 2019. • A completed entry form MUST be attached to the back of each mounted entry. • All photos must be the original, creative work of the submitting photographer. Dylan Kyle, 2018 • All photographs must be taken within the boundaries of San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara counties – except submissions to the Travel and Open categories – for which photos may be taken anywhere else. • Photos can’t be returned, but may be picked up at the New Times or Sun offi ces between July 1 and 31, 2019. Cary Geihs, 2018 • Entry in the contest constitutes permission to use the photo in the paper, online, and for display. • All entrants are asked to submit a high-quality digital fi le of their image (jpeg format, at least 300 dpi) to photocontest@ newtimesslo.com or on any portable storage device (e.g.: fl ash drive or CD). Multiple entries may be put onto the same portable storage device. Winners will be required to provide their photo electronically. Please include photographer’s name and entry name with each digital submission • Judges have the right to reassign categories for mislabeled or m i s fi led photos at their discretion.

YOUTH (18 & UNDER) • This is an Open category. Photographs can be of any subject of the entrant’s choosing, but must have been taken within the boundaries of San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara counties. • Entrants must be 18 or younger as of May 31 and enrolled in any school (including a home school) that’s not a college. A winner’s legal guardian will be required to sign a release form. Wes Bracken, 2018 Barry Goyette, 2018 • All other rules from the adult categories apply.

All entry money goes toward prizes. Winners will be contacted prior to the opening of the photo exhibit at the SLO Museum of Art on Wednesday, June 19, 2019, where winners will be 2019 WINNING IMAGES ENTRY FORM (Forms are also available online at newtimesslo.com) announced and prizes awarded. SLOMA is located at 1010 Broad Photographer’s Name: ______Street in SLO. The exhibit runs through June 23, 2019. Winning images will be published in the Thursday, June 20 issues of New Entry name: ______Times and the Sun; and in an online gallery. Address: ______Brought to you by: Telephone: Day: ______Evening: ______Email address: ______Instagram: @ ______Photo Division: ❏ Adult ❏ Youth 18 & Under (Open Category) Adult Photo Category: ❏ Animals ❏ Architecture ❏ Flora ❏ Land/Seascapes ❏ People ❏ Travel ❏ Open All entrants are asked to submit a high-quality digital fi le of their image (jpeg format, at least 300 dpi) to [email protected] or on a CD attached to the back of their entry. Winners will be required to do so. Include photographer’s name and entry name with each digital submission.

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MAY 16 – MAY 23 2019

PIXAR PRINCESS A kids meet-and-greet with Princess Merida at Emma’s Cottage in Orcutt takes place on Sunday, May 26, from 1 to 2 p.m. Guests are welcome to take photos with the Scottish princess during the event. Admission is free. Emma’s Cottage is located at 430 Clark Ave., Orcutt. Call (805) 451-4127 or email [email protected] for more info. —Caleb Wiseblood

PHOTO COURTESY OF KATHERINE SAMUEL KNOCKERBALL POP-UP PLAY Join us for pop-up Fridays everybodycandance.webs.com. Everybody Can SPECIAL EVENTS Knockerball and other fun games across SLO County. ARTS Dance, 628 S. McClelland St., Santa Maria, 805-937-6753. May 19, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. $5-$20. 805-776-3588. INTRODUCTORY BALLET 3 Wednesdays, 6 p.m. SANTA YNEZ VALLEY knockerballslo.com/public_events/. Elm Street Park, everybodycandance.webs.com. Everybody Can Dance, 1221 Ash St., Arroyo Grande. CLASSES & WORKSHOPS BOTANICAL ILLUSTRATION: FLOWERS, PLANTS, 628 S. McClelland St., Santa Maria, 805-937-6753. VINEYARD PLANTING CEREMONY Join us for our AND TREES Immerse yourself in the meditative art SANTA MARIA VALLEY/LOS ALAMOS LET’S BLOW OFF SOME STEAM Story time filled of botanical illustration. Whether working with graphite festive wine and beer tasting event and celebrate the with exploration and discovery, designed just for pencil, watercolor, colored pencil, or pen and ink, start of our newest vineyard. May 18, 12-2 p.m. Free. BALLROOM, LATIN, AND SWING LESSONS preschoolers aged 3-5. Thursdays, 4-5 p.m. through students of nature will learn to draw and paint growing 805-343-7300. sheahomes.com/new-homes/california/ Marie King and Kings of Swing offer dance lessons for May 23 Free. 805-925-0994. Santa Maria Public Library, things and to understand their form and function. central-coast/nipomo/trilogy-at-monarch-dunes-and- all ages and skill levels. Couples and singles welcome. 421 S. McClelland St., Santa Maria. monarch-ridge-town-homes/. Trilogy at Monarch Dunes, Wednesdays, 6:30-8:30 p.m. $36 for 4-week session. 805- May 18, 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m. $60. 805-686-8315. MUSIC LESSONS Offering private and classroom 1465 Via VIsta, Nipomo. 928-7799. Oasis Senior Center, 420 Soares Ave., Orcutt. wildlingmuseum.org/news/botanical-illustration-flowers- lessons. ongoing 805-925-0464. Coelho Academy of plants-trees. Wildling Museum of Art and Nature, 1511-B SAN LUIS OBISPO BASIC WATERCOLOR No experience required. Music, 325 E. Betteravia Road, Santa Maria. Mission Dr., Solvang. Tuesdays, 1-3 p.m. $8. Oasis Senior Center, 420 Soares MUSICAL THEATRE AND CABARET WORKSOP COMMUNITY ACTION COMMISSION’S ANNUAL A BIRD IN THE HAND: ADVENTURES IN BIRD Ave., Orcutt, 805-937-9750. BANDING Join Jessica Griffiths for an evening of CLASSES Come improve your vocal skills so that you’ll CHAMPIONS DINNER An event to raise funds Thursdays, noon oasisorcutt. entertaining stories and colorful photos as she recounts BEADING WORKSHOP have more fun singing cabaret, karaoke, and more. to support CAC’s Healthy Senior Lunch program org. Oasis Senior Center, 420 Soares Ave., Orcutt, her experiences banding birds in Australia, Hungary, and Mondays, 6:30-8:30 p.m. through Sept. 30 $75 for throughout Santa Barbara County. May 17, 6-10 p.m. 805-937-9750. a four week session; $20 to drop in. 805-400-5335. $150. 805-964-8857 #1101. cacsb.org. Hotel Corque, all across California. All ages are welcome. Mondays, From the Cabaret805.com. Santa Maria Civic Theatre, 1660 N. 400 Alisal Road, Solvang. Wednesdays, Saturdays, 7-8:30 p.m. through May COUNTRY TWO STEP DANCE LESSONS 20 Free. 805-541-1400. SLOBG.org. San Luis Obispo basics to a variety of patterns. Dancers of all skill levels McClelland St., Santa Maria. LOMPOC/VANDENBERG Botanical Garden, 3450 Dairy Creek Rd., San Luis welcome. Thursdays, 6:15-7 p.m. $8. 805-680-5695. SALSA DANCE CLASS No partner or experience Obispo. Oasis Senior Center, 420 Soares Ave., Orcutt. needed. Wednesdays, 7-9 p.m. Free. 805-937-1574. PLANNING A POLLINATOR GARDEN Co- Meet other artists and CentralCoastSwingDance.com. Old Town Brew, 338 W. Sponsored by the SB County Master Gardeners and CENTRAL COAST CACTUS AND SUCCULENT CREATIVE ART TUESDAYS The event features support and critique others’ works. Tuesdays, 1-4 p.m. Tefft St, Nipomo. the Lompoc Valley Botanic and Horticultural Society. SOCIETY SHOW AND SALE hundreds of cacti and succulents from 70 different $1. Oasis Senior Center, 420 Soares Ave., Orcutt, 805- Attendees will learn the importance of pollinators, the SANTA MARIA SEWING SUPERSTORE CLASSES classes and a variety of dealers. May 25, 10 a.m.-5 937-9750. different types of pollinators, how to build a habitat Visit site for full list of classes and more details. p.m. and May 26, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. 805-474-8514. for pollinators, and how to analyze soil and climate for EVERYBODY CAN DANCE Ballet workout classes for Mondays-Thursdays, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. santamariasewing. centralcoastcactus.org/home/. Ludwick Community plant selection. May 19, 2-3:30 p.m. Free. 805-453- teens and adults. Tuesdays, 6 p.m. everybodycandance. com. Santa Maria Sewing Superstore, 127 E. Main St., Center, 864 Santa Rosa, San Luis Obispo. 0988. Stone Pine Hall, 210 South H St., Lompoc, webs.com. Everybody Can Dance, 628 S. McClelland Santa Maria, 805-922-1784. lompocmuseum.org/pine.php. FESTIVAL FOR JEWISH LEARNING An inspiring St., Santa Maria, 805-937-6753. SPRING MAKERSPACE Events take place in the weekend immersed in Jewish culture, history, and INDIVIDUAL PAINTERS No instructor. Fridays, 9 learning center. Call for full schedule and more info. SANTA MARIA VALLEY/LOS ALAMOS rituals. Special keynote speakers, break-out learning a.m.-noon $1. Oasis Senior Center, 420 Soares Ave., Saturdays, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. and Wednesdays, 5-7 p.m. GROW YOUR BUSINESS IN 2019 IN STATE sessions and delicious traditional foods are included. Orcutt, 805-937-9750. through May 29 Free. 805-925-0994. Santa Maria Public Open to everyone. May 17, 3-8 p.m. $2-$100. 805- Library, 421 S. McClelland St., Santa Maria. CONTRACTING This free workshop will assist INTRODUCTORY BALLET 1 Tuesdays, 5 p.m. small businesses in becoming certified to bid 426-5465. jccslo.com/. Cal Poly Multi Activity SWING, BALLROOM, AND LATIN DANCE Center, 1 Grand Avenue, Building 43, San everybodycandance.webs.com. Everybody Can Dance, on state government contracts. Guests will 628 S. McClelland St., Santa Maria, 805-937-6753. CLASSES Hosted by the Kings of Swing. All skill levels learn how to find business and contracting Luis Obispo. welcome (adults). Couples and singles welcome. Pre- opportunities, gain free marketing INTRODUCTORY BALLET 2 Wednesdays, 6 p.m. and registration recommended. Thursdays, 7-8 p.m. $45. resources, and more May 17, 8 a.m.-4:30 805-928-7799. Adkins Dance Center, 1110 E. Clark Ave., p.m. Free. 805-549-3818. santamaria. Santa Maria. com/events/details/grow-your-business- New Times and the Sun now share their UKULELE CLASS Wednesdays, 11:30 a.m. Oasis in-2019-in-state-contracting-35622. Allan INDEX Senior Center, 420 Soares Ave., Orcutt, 805-937-9750. Hancock College, 800 S. College Drive, community listings for a complete Central Santa Maria. Coast calendar running from SLO County through Special Events ...... [17] WEST COAST SWING CLASS No partner or northern Santa Barbara County. Submit events online experience needed. Mondays, 7-9 p.m. Free. 805-937- PLANET LUCHA PRESENTS LUCHA ALPHA by logging in with your Google, Facebook, or Twitter account Arts ...... [17] 1574. CentralCoastSwingDance.com. Old Town Brew, Up-and-coming independent local stars face some of 338 W. Tefft St, Nipomo. the biggest working lucha libre legends. May 19, 2:30-7 at newtimesslo.com. You may also email calendar@ Culture & Lifestyle ...... [19] p.m. $15 to $50. 805-996-0192. ccpweinc.com/planet- newtimesslo.com. Deadline is one week before the issue SOUTH COAST SLO COUNTY lucha/. Santa Maria Fairpark, 937 S. Thornburg St., date on Thursdays. Submissions are subject to editing Food & Drink ...... [21] ACRYLIC POUR: INTERMEDIATE WORKSHOP Santa Maria. and approval. Contact Calendar Editor Caleb Wiseblood directly at [email protected]. Music ...... [22] SOUTH COAST SLO COUNTY ARTS continued page 18

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18 Guadalupe Cultural Arts &

MAY 16 – MAY 23 Education Center 2019 Come and learn about the history of Guadalupe and the sur- rounding areas. Providing educational cultural awareness of TAKE FLIGHT diverse community groups and ethnic arts, presentations and The sixth annual Airport Day takes place at the Santa Ynez Airport on Saturday, May 18, educational classes. from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dozens of small aircraft will be on display and pilots will be on site to share their aviation experiences. The EAA Chapter 491 Young Eagles will host free airplane Open to the public rides for ages 8 to 17. The airport is located at 900 Airport Road, Santa Ynez. Visit visitsyv. com to find out more. — C.W. We invite schools, clubs and social groups to tour our facility.

Artist and presenters are welcome to schedule exhibits. RAY STRONG: A COLLECTOR’S PASSION One from page 17 ARTS collector, David Parker, is sharing his Ray Strong paintings as well as his stories of how he built his Tuesday – Saturday, 10am – 4pm With artist and teacher Shelley Kenny. Learn Intermediate collection of over thirty pieces. Mondays, Wednesdays- techniques and tips. Wednesdays, 6-8 p.m. through May Sundays, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. through July 8 $5. 805-686- For more information: contact Karen Evangelista at 805-478-8502 29 $40. 805-550-3732. theartgalanipomo.com. Gala De 8315. wildlingmuseum.org/news/ray-strong-2019-art- Arte Plaza, 136 N Thompson Ave. B, Nipomo. Email: [email protected] exhibit. Wildling Museum of Art and Nature, 1511-B OPEN STUDIO FOR HOMESCHOOLED CHILDREN Mission Dr., Solvang. Includes drawing, painting, sewing, weaving, mixed 1055 Guadalupe St., Guadalupe CA media, printmaking, and 3-dimensional building in a safe, SANTA MARIA VALLEY/LOS ALAMOS non-competitive environment. Fridays, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. ALLAN HANCOCK FINE ARTS STUDENT SHOW $20 per hour. 805-668-2125. LilA Creative Community, The gallery is open Monday through Thursday from 1147 East Grand Ave. Suite 101, Arroyo Grande, lila. www.GuadalupeCulturalCenter.com 9 a.m. to 7:45 p.m. and Friday from 9 a.m. to 2:45 community. p.m. Through May 30 Ann Foxworthy Gallery, 800 S. College Dr., Santa Maria, 805-922-6966, Ext. 3252, SAN LUIS OBISPO hancockcollege.edu/gallery/. FREE WORKSHOP ON GROWING FLOWERS AND FEATURED ARTISTS: MAY, JUNE, JULY, AUGUST ROSES FOLLOWED BY A PLANT SALE Learn how The featured artists at the gallery during the months of to grow and maintain roses and flowers for your own May, June, July, and August are TBA. Saturdays, 10 a.m.- cut-flower garden.May 18, 10 a.m.-noon Free. 805- 3 p.m. and Tuesdays-Fridays, 12-6 p.m. through Sept. 1 781-5939. Garden of the Seven Sisters Demonstration Valley Art Gallery, 125 W. Clark Ave., Orcutt, 805-937- Garden, 2156 Sierra Way, San Luis Obispo. ALL TICKETS. ONE PLACE. ALL TICKETS. ONE PLACE. 2278, valleygallery.org. PAINTED PETALS AND WATERCOLOR WINGS JERI YOUNG: FEATURED ARTIST This exhibit is part WITH JEANNIE VODDEN Jeannie Vodden shares her of an ongoing series of shows to spotlight local art and secrets to painting luminous, lifelike watercolors using artists. Through June 27 Ameriprise Financial, 2605 S a limited palette of only 3 colors. May 17-19, 9 a.m.-4 ON SALE NOW! ON SALE NOW! Miller St., Suite 104, Santa Maria. p.m. $300-$325. 805-543-8562. sloma.org/product/ painted-petals-and-watercolor-wings/. San Luis Obispo LOCAL ART AND ARTISTS: CONTINUING SERIES Museum of Art, 1010 Broad St., San Luis Obispo. An ongoing series of shows, facilitated by advisor Terry PAINTING IN WATERCOLOR WITH STRONG Dworaczyk, to spotlight local art and artists. Each show includes an artist reception. ongoing Ameriprise VALUES Learn how to create relationships with strong Financial, 2605 S Miller St., Suite 104, Santa Maria. values. No prior experience is necessary. Paper is supplied. Students supply their own paint and brushes. SANTA BARBARA PRINTMAKERS JURIED May 23, 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m. $45 per session; $150 for EXHIBITION ongoing smartscouncil.org. Betteravia 5 consecutive classes. 805-688-9977. artcentralslo. Gallery, 511 E. Lakeside Parkway, Santa Maria. wordpress.com/workshops-events/. Art Central, 1329 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo. SOUTH COAST SLO COUNTY FROM ARTISTS, FOR ARTISTS, BY ARTISTS EXHIBITS Featuring fine art oils and pastels from Corynn Wolf, acrylics from Ryan Adams, and works from various mediums by Marc Wolf ongoing Free. 805-773- SANTA YNEZ VALLEY 6563. Puffers of Pismo, 781 Price St., Pismo Beach, ART EXHIBIT AND ARTIST RECEPTION: ANIMAL puffersofpismo.com/. KINGDOM Mondays-Sundays, 2-4 p.m. through May 31 Free. 805-688-7517. GalleryLosOlivos.com. Gallery Los SAN LUIS OBISPO Olivos, 2920 Grand Ave., Los Olivos. TUESDAY IN THE PARK - CYNTHIA MEYER: LOCAL COLOR Enjoy landscape, Infinite Music in NATURE IMAGINED This exhibit celebrates nature light, and architecture captured on a sunny day in SLO. Benefit BBQ for Joy Playground through art by Cheryl Medow, Ellen Jewett, and Hilary ongoing, 6-9 p.m. Free. 805-210-8687. secretslo.com. Harmony Brace. These artists used diverse materials and methods Sauer-Adams Adobe, 964 Chorro St., San Luis Obispo. to create their works. Mondays, Wednesdays-Sundays, HERE AND THERE: KEN CHRISTENSEN Featuring TUESDAY, JUNE 11 10 a.m.-5 p.m. $5. 805-686-8315. wildlingmuseum.org. Ken Christensen’s original oils inspired by California, Wildling Museum of Art and Nature, 1511-B Mission Dr., SUNDAY, JUNE 2 New Mexico, and France. Through May 28 805-542- 5pm-7pm Solvang. 9000. sloart.com. Frame Works, 339 Marsh St, San Luis Atascadero Lake Park NATURE REGENERATED Photographers were Obispo. 12:45pm-7pm encouraged to capture examples of nature’s ability to LIMITLESS: THE PROCESS OF INNOVATION regenerate and thrive. This exhibit showcases winning Presented by: EXHIBIT A showcase of prototype vehicles and Harmony Town entries in the Adult and Junior categories. ongoing Free. processes to demonstrate the power of alternative 805-686-8315. wildlingmuseum.org/photography- PARENTS FOR JOY energy through innovative engineering. Mondays- competition/. Wildling Museum of Art and Nature, 1511-B Sundays. through June 7 Free. 805-756-6395. lib. TICKETS AVAILABLE AT TICKETS AVAILABLE AT Mission Dr., Solvang. calpoly.edu/events/limitless. Robert E. Kennedy Library, PAVLOV GALLERY: FEATURED ARTISTS 1 Grand Ave, San Luis Obispo. MY805TIX.COM MY805TIX.COM Showcasing new collections on a weekly basis. SUPERBLOOM Features floral paintings, drawings, Featured artists include Chris Pavlov, Iris Pavlov, Robert watercolors, and pastels from three centuries and two Does your organization sell tickets? Get more Does your organization sell tickets? Get more Hildebrand, Doug Picotte, and more. ongoing, 10 a.m.-5 exposure and sell more tickets with a local exposure and sell more tickets with a local p.m. Free. 805-686-1080. pavlovgallery.com. Pavlov Art media partner. Call 546-8208 for more info. media partner. Call 546-8208 for more info. Gallery, 1608 Copenhagen Dr., Ste C, Solvang. ARTS continued page 19

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continents, with special attention to the artists and flowers of the Central Coast. Mondays, Wednesdays- Sundays, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. through June 15 Free. 805- 470-0983. secretslo.com. Sauer-Adams Adobe, 964 Chorro St., San Luis Obispo. CALLS FOR ARTISTS

NORTH COAST SLO COUNTY CALL FOR ARTISTS: THRU THE LENS II Visit site for show prospectus. Entry deadline is June 15. Photographer/instructor Brady Cabe will serve as judge for this celebrated event. Through June 15 Varies. 805-772-2504. artcentermorrobay.org. Art ALWAYS AMAZING. Never routine. Center Morro Bay, 835 Main St., Morro Bay. 19

STAGE thu & FRI SOUTH COAST SLO COUNTY may NEWSIES: THE BROADWAY MUSICAL Features 23 & 2 4 a Tony Award-winning score by Alan Menken and Jack Feldman and a book by Tony Award-winner Harvey Fierstein. May 23-26, 7-9 p.m. $10-$22. 805-489- 8 PM 9444. clarkcenter.org/newsies-the-broadway-musical/. Clark Center for the Performing Arts, 487 Fair Oaks Ave., Arroyo Grande. FRIDAY TREASURE ISLAND A stolen treasure map falls into the hands of young Jim Hawkins as he becomes the june pirates’ next prey. Wednesdays-Sundays. through June Boz Scaggs: 16 $23-$30. 805-489-2499. americanmelodrama@ Regine Velasquez- 7 gmail.com. Great American Melodrama, 1863 Front Out of the blues tour St., Oceano. Alcasid and Ogie 8 PM SAN LUIS OBISPO Alcasid BLITHE SPIRIT Noel Coward’s classic comedy FRIDAY about ghosts, mediums and marital bliss, delivered with properly restrained British hilarity. Wednesdays- june Sundays, 7-8:30 p.m. through May 19 $20-$36. 805-786-2440. slorep.org/shows/blithe-spirit/. San 14 Luis Obispo Repertory Theatre, 888 Morro St., San Luis Obispo. 8 PM IMPROV COMEDY SHOW Fast-paced improv comedy shows performed by the ensemble of Central Coast Comedy Theater. All shows are based on FRIDAY audience suggestions making every show unique. Saturdays, 8-10 p.m. $5. centralcoastcomedytheater. june com. Kreuzberg Coffee Company, 685 Higuera Street, Thunder From San Luis Obispo, 805-430-0260. Chiquis Rivera 21 INTRO TO IMPROV COMEDY CLASSES All Down Under intro courses taught by CCCT owner, Sabrina Pratt. & Special Guest 8 PM Wednesdays, 6-8 p.m. $225 for all 6 weeks. 805-242- 3109. centralcoastcomedytheater.com. Tigerlily Salon El Dasa con Mariachi Studio, 659 Higuera St., San Luis Obispo. STOP KISS Two young women in New York, Callie and Sara, unexpectedly fall in love. Their first kiss incites a violent, homophobic attack that transforms each of their lives in ways they never could have imagined. Thursdays-Saturdays, 8-10 p.m. through May 18 $20 general admission; $12 student, faculty/staff, senior. 805-756-4TIX. theatredance.calpoly.edu/productions. Spanos Theatre, Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo. CULTURE & LIFESTYLE LECTURES & LEARNING 3400 E Highway 246, Santa Ynez · 800-248-6274 · ChumashCasino.com SANTA YNEZ VALLEY Must be 21 years of age or older to attend. Chumash Casino Resort reserves the right to change or cancel promotions and events. ALMA ROSA PRESENTS WINE TALK WEDNESDAYS An informational series that host speakers that discuss different aspects of the local wine industry. Fourth Wednesday of every month, 19827-7_CHU_EntAd_SMS_7-5x9-5.indd 8 4/16/19 3:44 PM 6:30-8:30 p.m. Free. 805-688-9090. almarosawinery. com. Alma Rosa Tasting Room, 181 C Industrial Way, Buellton. JOB #: 19827-7_CHU_EntAd_SMS_7-5x9-5 · Client: Chumash · Agency: RIESTERNEW Doctor NEW Patient TED AND CONVERSATION The Solvang Library Trim: 7.5" w x 9.5" h ·DENTAL Bleed: N/A · Color: 4C CARE· Pub: Santa Maria Sun SPECIAL! screens an 18-minute talk from the TED Talks series. INCLUDES: Due Date: 05/16/19 · Insertion Date: 05/23/19 · Contact: Bill Robbins · [email protected] Afterwards, the audience explores the topic together for the whole family! • Exam $ over tea and coffee. Third Thursday of every month, • Necessary X-Rays 10-10:50 a.m. Free. 805-688-4214. Solvang Library, 79 • Intra-oral Pictures 1745 Mission Dr., Solvang. • Basic Cleaning (in absence of gum disease) LOMPOC/VANDENBERG • Consultation COMMUNITY FOOD CENTER The center is a A $315 Value! food pantry offering nutritional classes. Wednesdays, 3-5 p.m. Free. 805-967-5741, Ext. 107. El Camino IMPLANT SPECIAL Community Center, W. Laurel Avenue and N. I Street, An anthology of 14 science fiction OVER 28 YEARS OF PRIVATE Lompoc. short stories written by H.W. Moss PRACTICE EXPERIENCE $2,200 SPECIAL DR. LEE & STAFF (REG. $3,500) SANTA MARIA VALLEY/LOS ALAMOS Cover illustration by Steve Moss 1558 W. Grand Ave, Grover Beach BI-LINGO Informal conversation to practice Spanish CALL FOR A FREE language skills for anyone with basic Spanish-speaking We accept (8 05) 474 - 810 0 CONSULTATION skills. Fourth Thursday of every month, 6-7 p.m. Free. payment INCLUDES: Published by plans GroverBeachFamilyDentistry.com Implant, Abutment NetNovels.com Se Habla Español · Walk-ins Welcome & Crown CULTURE & LIFESTYLE continued page 20 Open Monday–Fridays, 8am–5pm

www.santamariasun.com • May 16 - May 23, 2019 • Sun • 19 CULTURE & LIFESTYLE from page 19 changes in the teen zone. May 18, 10-11 a.m. Free. 805- loss of a child. Drop-ins welcome. Thursdays, 6-7:30 p.m. 925-0994. Santa Maria Public Library, 421 S. McClelland Free. 805-544-2266. hospiceslo.org/support-groups. OUTDOORS St., Santa Maria. Hospice SLO County, 1304 Pacific St., San Luis Obispo. Santa Maria Public Library, 421 S. McClelland St., Santa SAN LUIS OBISPO Maria, 805-925-0994. COFFEE AND CONVERSATION Tuesdays, 1 p.m. FAMILY CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP A support oasisorcutt.org. Oasis Senior Center, 420 Soares Ave., group for those who are caring for a loved one, no HIKE AT STENNER SPRINGS NATURAL RESERVE Join ECOSLO docent Chris for a SOUTH COAST SLO COUNTY Orcutt, 805-937-9750. matter the diagnosis. Drop-ins welcome. Every other WITH ECOSLO morning hike at Stenner Springs Natural Reserve near Friday, 2:30-4 p.m. Free. 805-544-2266. hospiceslo.org. POINT SLO LIGHTHOUSE TOURS Docents lead DEMOCRATIC CLUB OF SM VALLEY: MONTHLY Cal Poly. Meet at the end of Stenner Creek Road. May Hospice SLO County, 1304 Pacific St., San Luis Obispo. guests on a one-hour tour of the historic site, the MEETING Social at 6 p.m. Guest speaker at 7 p.m. Business 19, 9 a.m.-noon 805-544-1777. ecoslo.org/events/. buildings, and up to the Lighthouse tower. Please arrive meeting for members follows. Third Thursday of every month, HEALING DEPRESSION SUPPORT GROUP A safe Stenner Springs Open Space, Stenner Creek Rd, San 15 minutes early. All proceeds go directly toward 6 p.m. Free. 805-349-2708. santamariademocrats.info. IHOP, place for anyone dealing with depression who would Luis Obispo. the site’s restoration. Wednesdays, 12 & 1 p.m. and 202 Nicholson Ave, Santa Maria. like to receive support from others. Mondays, 6-7 p.m. Saturdays, 12, 1 & 2 p.m. $17-$22. 805-540-5771. HI-WAY DRIVE-IN SWAP MEET Come to the Hi- Free. 805-528-3194. Hope House Wellness Center, 1306 pointsanluislighthouse.org. Point San Luis Lighthouse, 1 Way Drive-In for the Sunday Swap Meet. Sellers: $20; Nipomo Street, San Luis Obispo. SPORTS Lighthouse Rd., Avila Beach. Produce sellers: $25; Buyers: $2 car load. Sundays, HELPING PARENTS HEAL Helping Parents Heal is SAN LUIS OBISPO SOUTH COUNTY POETRY An open mic follows each 4:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. 805-934-1582. Hi-Way Drive-In, dedicated to assisting bereaved parents, giving them month’s featured poet. Fourth Sunday of every month, 3170 Santa Maria Way, Santa Maria. support and resources to aid in the healing process. CAL POLY BASEBALL VS. UC RIVERSIDE For Youth 20 5:30-7:30 p.m. Free. 805-473-2416. South County RECREATION AND PARKS DEPARTMENT: MAH Third Saturday of every month, 9-11 a.m. through Oct. Day, all kids ages 13 and under get free admission and Poetry, St. Barnabas’ Episcopal Church (annex), 301 JONGG Wednesdays, 11:30 a.m.-4 p.m. 805-922-2993. 18 Free. 805-441-6280. helpingparentsheal.org. Crows can run the bases and get autographs from the Mustangs Trinity Way off Traffic Way, Arroyo Grande. Elwin Mussell Senior Center, 510 Park Ave., Santa Maria. End Retreat, 6430 Squire Ct., San Luis Obispo. after the game. May 19, 1 p.m. gopoly.com/. Baggett Stadium, 1 Grand Ave., San Luis Obispo, 805-756-7297. TOURS FOR PADDLERS A special tour for visitors SANTA MARIA TOASTMASTERS WEEKLY who come by ocean. Paddlers will need to clean sand MEETING Toastmasters International is a worldwide CREATE & LEARN SHOTOKAN KARATE A family-friendly class for ages from their feet and dry themselves before the tour so nonprofit educational organization that empowers 8 and over. Tuesdays, Thursdays, 4:30-6 p.m. Included not to damage the antique flooring. Saturdays, 10-10:45 individuals to become more effective communicators SANTA MARIA VALLEY/LOS ALAMOS in YMCA membership. 805-543-8235. sloymca.org. SLO a.m. $6.49. 805-540-5771. Point San Luis Lighthouse, 1 and leaders. Tuesdays, 6:30-8 p.m. 805-264-6722. County YMCA, 1020 Southwood Dr, San Luis Obispo. Lighthouse Rd., Avila Beach. CARD MAKING Tuesdays, 9 a.m. oasisorcutt.org. santamaria.toastmastersclubs.org/. Toyota of Santa The Oasis Senior Center, 420 Soares Ave., Orcutt, 805-937- SLO BLUES BASEBALL: 2019 SEASON Maria, 700 E Beteravia Rd., Santa Maria. San Luis Obispo Blues are a Summer Collegiate SAN LUIS OBISPO 9750. TEEN SUMMER VOLUNTEER ORIENTATION For Baseball team. Individual tickets and season passes Wednesdays, 9:30 ALIGN YOUR FINANCIAL PORTFOLIO WITH YOUR teens interested in volunteering at the library this summer. KNITTING AND CROCHETING available. May 24-July 26 Varies. 805-512-9996. a.m. oasisorcutt.org. Oasis Senior Center, 420 Soares VALUES WORKSHOP This workshop will provide a May 20, 5-6 p.m. Free. 805-925-0994. Santa Maria Public Sinsheimer Park, 900 Southwood Dr., San Luis Obispo, Ave., Orcutt, 805-937-9750. deeper understanding of the financial system, essential Library, 421 S. McClelland St., Santa Maria. slocity.org/Home/Components/FacilityDirectory/ portfolio management skills, and ways to link your FacilityDirectory/18/956. THE SANTA MARIA VALLEY financial resources with local resilience.May 18, 9 a.m.- SOUTH COAST SLO COUNTY The Santa 5 p.m. $90. slowmoneyslo.org. SLO HOTHOUSE, 872 GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY Maria Valley Genealogical Society holds SEWING CAFE CLASSES AND Higuera St., San Luis Obispo, 805-756-5171. Sewing Cafe offers KIDS & FAMILY meetings open to the public. Third WORKSHOPS various classes and workshop. Call for BERRIES AND BLISS Learn how to preserve Thursday of every month, 2-4 p.m. full schedule. ongoing Sewing Cafe, 541 SANTA MARIA VALLEY/LOS ALAMOS berries in a variety of ways. May 18, 10 a.m.-noon SMVGS.org. Family History Center, 908 Five Cities Dr., Pismo Beach, 805-295- $10. 805-781-1429. cesanluisobispo.ucanr.edu/ Sierra Madre, Santa Maria. HOMEWORK HELP For grades K through 6. Mondays- YouthFamilyCommunities/Master_Food_Preserver_ 6585. Thursdays, 4-7 p.m. through June 6 Free. 805-925-0994. TRI CITY SOUND CHORUS OF MAY 16 – MAY 23 Program/. UCCE Audtiorium, 2156 Sierra Way, San Luis cityofsantamaria.org. Santa Maria Public Library, 421 S. SWEET ADELINES INTERNATIONAL 2019 Obispo. NORTH COAST SLO COUNTY McClelland St., Santa Maria. Welcomes all women who are interested in CITIZENSHIP CLASS To prepare for the citizenship learning about barbershop-style music singing BASIC COMPUTER HELP Come to learn KTS ALL STAR GYMNASTICS: NINJA WARRIOR exam. No registration required. Tuesdays, 5-6 p.m. Free. and performing. Thursdays, 6:45-9:30 p.m. 805-736- basic computer skills. Call to sign up. Thursdays, CLASSES Bring out your inner warrior with kids 805-781-5783. slolibrary.org. San Luis Obispo Library, 7572. Lutheran Church of Our Savior, 4725 S. Bradley 8:30-10 a.m. Free. 805-772-6394. Morro Bay Library, parkour classes in a safe setting. For ages 5 and up. 995 Palm St., San Luis Obispo. Road, Orcutt. 625 Harbor St., Morro Bay. Wednesdays, Fridays, 5:30 & 6:30 p.m. 805-349-7575. Santa Maria Town Center, 142 Town Center East, Santa CORNERS OF THE MOUTH Corners of the TRIVIA NIGHT Wednesdays, 7 p.m. Free. naughtyoak. Maria. Mouth presents featured readers Perie Longo and com. Naughty Oak Brewing Co., 165 S Broadway St Ste MIND & BODY David Kann. May 19, 7-9 p.m. Free. 805-903-3595. 102, Orcutt, 805-287-9663. MEET THE SCOTTISH PRINCESS Encounter fairy languageofthesoul.org. Linnaea’s Cafe, 1110 Garden St., SANTA MARIA VALLEY/LOS ALAMOS tale magic at Emma’s Cottage and feel free to enjoy San Luis Obispo. SOUTH COAST SLO COUNTY taking photos. May 26, 1-2 p.m. Free. 805-451-4127. ADULT COLORING PROGRAM All materials will be facebook.com/events/374094629864608/. Emma’s MORRO BAY SCIENCE EXPLORATIONS WITH FREE QI GONG/YOGA Features breathing and exercise provided. May 22, 1-2:30 p.m. Free. 805-925-0994. Cottage, 430 Clark Ave, Orcutt. THE ESTUARY PROGRAM Features George awareness. For beginners. May 19, 9:30-11 a.m. Free. Santa Maria Public Library, 421 S. McClelland St., Santa Brief gymnastics Trevelyan, President of Grassy Bar Oyster Company, 805-534-1600. Morrocco Method Headquarters, 800 Maria. MOMMY AND ME CLASSES Ben Ruttenberg, Associate Professor of Biology, Alex Farroll Rd., Grover Beach, morroccomethod.com. classes for ages 1 to 3 (as soon as they can start Marquardt, Master’s Candidate, Cal Poly, and Kerstin CANDLELIGHT RESTORATIVE YOGA Release and walking on their own). Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, Wasson, Research Coordinator, Elkhorn Slough National open your body with breath, props, and meditation. 9:30-10 & 10:15-10:45 a.m. $35-$55. KT’s All Star Estuarine Research Reserve. May 16, 6-8 p.m. Free SUPPORT GROUPS Mondays, 7-8 p.m. yogaformankind.com. Yoga for Gymnastics, 237 Town Center E, Santa Maria, 805-349- admission. 805-772-3834. mbnep.org/events/. San Luis Mankind, 130 N Broadway, Suite B, Orcutt. 7575. Obispo Botanical Garden, 3450 Dairy Creek Rd., San SANTA MARIA VALLEY/LOS ALAMOS FIT CLUB A club to energize both body and soul. Pre NIGHT LIGHT THEATER PRESENTS HOW TO Luis Obispo. TRAUMA INFORMED PARENTING GROUP A foster and post workout drinks will be available. Mondays- TRAIN YOUR DRAGON May 21, 6-7:30 p.m. Free. parent class presented by Calm. Tuesdays 805-965- Fridays, 9 a.m. Balance Nutrition, 1975 S. Broadway, 805-925-0994. Santa Maria Public Library, 421 S. CLUBS & MEETINGS 2376. calm4kids.org. Church For Life, 3130 Skyway Dr., Ste. E, Santa Maria. McClelland St., Santa Maria. Suite 501, Santa Maria. GENTLE YOGA Tuesdays, Thursdays, 8:30 a.m. READALOUD The Buellton Library presents ReadAloud, SANTA MARIA VALLEY/LOS ALAMOS oasisorcutt.org. Oasis Senior Center, 420 Soares Ave., a play-reading group for adults, teens and children 9 SOUTH COAST SLO COUNTY Orcutt, 805-937-9750. and up. Fridays, 4-5 p.m. Free. 805-688-3115. Buellton BOARD OF LIBRARY TEENS (BOLT) Teens have GENERAL GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP (SOUTH HUMAN BEING SUPPORT AND INSPIRATION Library, 140 W. Highway 246, Buellton. the opportunity to plan upcoming teen events and make COUNTY) Hospice SLO County is offering this support ONLINE GROUP An online group to listen and get SANTA MARIA VALLEY RAILWAY HISTORICAL PHOTO COURTESY OF DEBORAH TOBOLA group for those grieving the death of support from others from the comfort of your own home. MUSEM The Santa Maria Valley Railway Historical a loved one. Held in the Church Care Tuesdays, 6:30-8 p.m. $40 monthly subscription. 805- Museum features a locomotive, boxcar, caboose, Center. Drop-ins welcome. Tuesdays, 598-1509. divining.weebly.com. Divine Inspiration, 947 E railroad artifacts, and diorama. Second and fourth 10-11:30 a.m. Free. 805-544-2266. Orange St, Santa Maria. Saturday of every month. 12-4 p.m. ongoing 805-714- hospiceslo.org. New Life Pismo, 990 MEDITATION GROUP Features a 20 minute meditation 4927. Santa Maria Transit Center, Miller and Boone St., James Way, Pismo Beach. followed by a brief discussion. Meetings take place in Santa Maria. NAMI FAMILY SUPPORT GROUP the sanctuary. All are welcome. Thursdays, 11 a.m.-noon TEEN GAMING FRIDAYS Join the library for an Hosted by NAMI (National Alliance on Free. 805-937-3025. Unity Chapel of Light Church, 1165 afternoon of gaming. May 24, 4-5:30 p.m. Free. 805- Mental Illness). A confidential and safe Stubblefield Rd., Orcutt, unitysantamaria.net/. 925-0994. Santa Maria Public Library, 421 S. McClelland group of families helping families who REFLEXOLOGY AT OASIS Tuesdays, 9 a.m. St., Santa Maria. have a loved one living with mental oasisorcutt.org. Oasis Senior Center, 420 Soares Ave., health challenges. Third Saturday of Orcutt, 805-937-9750. SAN LUIS OBISPO every month, 10-11:30 a.m. Free. 805- CHINESE DANCING AND MUSIC WITH SHIU- 544-2086. Safe Haven, 203 Bridge St, TAI CHI AT OASIS Tuesdays, Thursdays, 9:45 a.m. CHING Join us at the SLO Library for a program of Arroyo Grande. oasisorcutt.org. Oasis Senior Center, 420 Soares Ave., Orcutt, 805-937-9750. traditional Chinese dance and music with local performer SCLERODERMA SUPPORT GROUP Shiu-Ching McSparron. May 18, 1-2 p.m. Free. 805-781- AnnKathleen is available every MEETING A support group for those WISDOM READINGS 5991. slolibrary.org. San Luis Obispo Library, 995 Palm day by appointment for Wisdom Readings with Tarot who have Scleroderma or those who St., San Luis Obispo. love someone with Scleroderma. Nov. and Oracle cards. Gift certificates available. ongoing DRAMA AND IMAGINATIVE PLAY CLASS: AGES 17, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Free. 805- $95-$160. 805-598-1509. divining.weebly.com. Divine 5-8 Sing, dance, play games, and create stories and 878-6261. St. John’s Lutheran Church, Inspiration, 947 E Orange St, Santa Maria. characters. Saturdays, 11-11:45 a.m. $120 for 10 weeks. 959 Valley Rd., Arroyo Grande. SOUTH COAST SLO COUNTY 805-709-0761. pyjamadrama.com/us. SLO Movement SPOUSE AND PARTNER LOSS Arts Center, 2074 Parker St., San Luis Obispo. SUPPORT GROUP (SOUTH BEGINNER’S CHI GONG AND YOGA For MOONLIGHT HOURS Sponsored by Lindamood-Bell COUNTY) A Hospice SLO support adults and youth ages 11 and up. Includes stand Learning Processes. May 16, 5-8 p.m. Free. 805-545- CONFINED group for those grieving the loss of a up exercises, breathing techniques, and more. 5874. San Luis Obispo Children’s Museum, 1010 Nipomo The Poetic Justice Project presents Crossing The Line partner or spouse. Held in Room 16. Sundays, 9:45 a.m. Free. 805-534-1600. Morrocco St., San Luis Obispo, slocm.org. at St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, for one day only on Drop-ins welcome. Thursdays, 5-6:30 Method Headquarters, 800 Farroll Rd., Grover Beach, Sunday, May 26, from 4 to 5:30 p.m. This multimedia p.m. Free. 805-544-2266. hospiceslo. morroccomethod.com. play tells the story of Santa Maria peace activist org. New Life Pismo, 990 James Way, FREE ADVANCED QI GONG/YOGA Please call SPIRITUAL Dennis Apel, who was incarcerated for an act of civil Pismo Beach. for an screening interview for admittance. May 19, disobedience. Tickets are $15. The church is located at 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Free. 805-234-4047. Morrocco SANTA MARIA VALLEY/LOS ALAMOS SAN LUIS OBISPO Method Headquarters, 800 Farroll Rd., Grover Beach, 402 S. Lincoln, Santa Maria. Visit poeticjusticeproject. FREE WOMEN’S EXERCISE CLASS Open to all org for more info. CHILD LOSS SUPPORT GROUP morroccomethod.com. — C.W. Hospice SLO County is offering this support group for those grieving the CULTURE & LIFESTYLE continued page 21

20 • Sun • May 16 - May 23, 2019 • www.santamariasun.com PHOTO COURTESY OF CAPSLO YOUTH PROGRAMS CULTURE & LIFESTYLE from page 20 Visit site for Cellar Club details and more info. Up events this spring and summer. May 18, 6-9:30 p.m. Mondays-Thursdays, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. 805-691-9413. Free. 805-674-4804. cantinasonpark.com/public-events. women regardless of denomination. standingsunwines.com. Standing Sun Wines, 92 2nd St., Cantinas on Park, 1242 Park St., Paso Robles. Class includes stretching, aerobics, Unit D, Buellton, 805-691-9413. TRI TIP TUESDAYS Enjoy Santa Maria style tri tip and floor exercises while listening WINE TASTING AT KALYRA Offering varietals from every Tuesday. Tuesdays, 4-9 p.m. 805-461-5100. the- to uplifting, spiritual music. Free all over the world. Saturdays, Sundays, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. carlton.com/dining/the-nautical-cowboy. The Nautical childcare offered on site. Mondays, and Mondays-Fridays, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. 805-693-8864. Cowboy, 6005 El Camino Real, Atascadero. kalyrawinery.com. Kalyra Winery, 343 N. Refugio Road, Wednesdays, Fridays, 9-10 a.m. WINE AND OLIVE OIL TASTING Enjoy tasting Rhône Santa Ynez. Free. 805-922-1919. cornerstonesm. varietal wines from SLO and SB counties, as well as local org. Cornerstone Church, 1026 E Boccabella Farms’ craft olive oils. ongoing, 11 a.m.-5 LOMPOC/VANDENBERG Sierra Madre Ave., Santa Maria. p.m. $20. 805-237-1245. mcpricemyers.com. McPrice HOPE COMMUNITY CHURCH LOMPOC WINE FACTORY TASTINGS This tasting Myers Wine Company, 3525 Adelaida Rd., Paso Robles. room highlights community-based winemaking. Features SERVICES Join Hope Community WINE DOWN MONDAYS Enjoy half off all wines various member winemakers. Mondays, Wednesdays- Church for Sunday morning and every Monday at The Carlton Hotel’s Nautical Cowboy. Saturdays, 12-4 p.m. 805-243-8398. lompocwinefactory. Wednesday night services. Children Mondays, 4-9 p.m. 805-461-5100. the-carlton.com/ com. Lompoc Wine Factory, 321 N. D St., Lompoc. care provided for infants and dining/the-nautical-cowboy. The Nautical Cowboy, 6005 children under 4. Sundays, 10:30 TASTING AT MONTEMAR WINES Offering El Camino Real, Atascadero. a.m. and Wednesdays, 6:30 p.m. 21 handcrafted wines, charcuterie, and cheeses. Fridays- WINE FEST SUNDAY AT VINA ROBLES Includes Free. 805-922-2043. hopesm.com. Sundays, 12-5 p.m. 805-735-5000. facebook.com/ food, drinks, live entertainment, and more. May 19, 11 Hope Community Church, 3010 montemarwines. Montemar Wines, 1501 E. Chestnut a.m.-4 p.m. $10-$15. 805-227-4812. vinarobles.com. Skyway Dr. Suite F, Santa Maria. Ave., Lompoc. Vina Robles Winery, 3700 Mill Rd., Paso Robles. INTUITIVE GUIDANCE Sessions WINE TASTING AT FLYING GOAT CELLARS This WINE TASTING AT CASS WINERY Wine by the glass may include but are not limited to winery specializes in Pinot Noir and sparkling wine. and bottles are also available for purchase. ongoing, 11 mediumship, psychic awareness, Mondays, Thursdays-Sundays, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. 805-736- a.m.-5 p.m. Free. 805-239-1730. casswines.com/. Cass light journey work, and aura 9032. flyinggoatcellars.com. Flying Goat Cellars, 1520 Winery And Vineyard, 7350 Linne Rd., Paso Robles. cleansings. Thursdays, 12-2 p.m. Chestnut Court, Lompoc. $20 for 15 minutes. 937-271-5646. WINE TASTING AT CHANGALA Enjoy local art and CovenTree: Books and Gifts, 722 E SAN LUIS OBISPO meet Changala’s wine dogs while sampling various wines. Main St., Santa Maria. SPEAK OUT THE BLACK GLASS CHALLENGE AT CROMA Fridays-Sundays, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. $10. 805-226-9060. VERA Test your blind tasting skills. Winners get their changalawinery.com. Changala Winery, 3770 Willow SAN LUIS OBISPO CAPSLO Youth Programs presents its annual Teen Creek Rd., Paso Robles. Monologues event at Santa Maria Civic Theatre on Friday, names listed on the front board and posted to social ASK SABRINA 30 years of May 24, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. The performance is made up of media. Fridays, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. $12. 805-946-1685. WINERY PARTNERS WINE BAR FEATURING VINO cromavera.com/events/. Croma Vera Wines, 3592 Broad VARGAS Enjoy a glass of Paso Robles’ top wines while Tarot reading experience. Open scenes and monologues written by local teens. Topics include Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday St., Ste. 106, San Luis Obispo. you mingle with local artists, or create a masterpiece healthy dating relationships, coming out, and the social of your own. Join Studios on the Park and our winery in SLO County and Thursday and FRIDAY NIGHT PINT NIGHT Buy logo glass for $8 pressures to have sex. Tickets are $10 and are available in partner Vino Vargas while you explore and try your hand Sunday in South SLO County. and bring it in every Friday for $2 off refills. Wine offered advance at my805tix.com. The theater is located at 1660 N. at watercoloring. , 6-9 p.m. Free admission. 805- ongoing 805-441-4707. asksabrina. at happy hour pricing. Fridays, 4-10 p.m. Free. 805- May 17 238-9800. studiosonthepark.org. Studios on the Park, com. Private Location, TBA, San Luis McClelland St., Santa Maria. 868-7133. 7sistersbrewing.com/events-page. 7Sisters 1130 Pine St., Paso Robles. Obispo. — C.W. Brewing Company, 181 Tank Farm Rd. Suite 110, San REFUGE RECOVERY SLO Refuge Luis Obispo. WINERY PARTNERS WINE BAR: FEATURING DENNER VINEYARDS May 18, 6-9 p.m. Free; $8 Recovery is a non-theistic, Buddhist- GEEKS WHO DRINK PUB QUIZ 8 rounds of audio, wine. 805.238.9800. studiosonthepark.org. Studios on inspired approach to treating and visual, and live hosted trivia with prizes. Thursdays, 6:30- the Park, 1130 Pine St., Paso Robles. recovering from addictions of all kinds. Open to people FOOD & DRINK 8:30 p.m. Free. 805-868-7133. 7SistersBrewing.com. of all backgrounds and respectful of all recovery paths. 7Sisters Brewing Company, 181 Tank Farm Rd. Suite Sundays, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Free; donations welcome. 110, San Luis Obispo. MUSIC: CLASSICAL, Unitarian Universalist Fellowship Hall, 2201 Lawton Ave., FARMERS MARKETS SLO PRODUCE EXCHANGE Gathering twice a month San Luis Obispo. for neighbors to exchange excess fruit, veggies, baked CHAMBERS, & CHOIRS LOMPOC/VANDENBERG goods, plants, crafts, etc. Third Saturday of every VOLUNTEERS LOMPOC FARMERS MARKET Features fresh fruit month, 10-10:30 a.m. Free. 818-489-7085. Natural Food NORTH COAST SLO COUNTY and vegetables, flowers, entertainment, and activities Co-op, 2494 Victoria Ave., San Luis Obispo. TEACH THE WORLD TO SING! Features various SAN LUIS OBISPO for the whole family. Fridays, 2-6 p.m. Lompoc Farmers TASTE OF SLO: WALKING FOOD TOUR Visit five upbeat selections. Performed by the Cambria Community Market, Ocean Avenue and I Street, Lompoc. different destinations in downtown SLO per tour. All Chorale. May 19, 2-4:30 p.m. Free-$20. 805-203-6876. ADOPT A GRANDPARENT Help out in your food and drinks are included. Mondays, Saturdays, cambriachorale.org/index.html. Community Presbyterian neighborhood by connecting with older adults that need SANTA MARIA VALLEY/LOS ALAMOS 1-4 p.m. through Sept. 5 $85. 320-420-9853. Church of Cambria, 2250 Yorkshire Dr., Cambria. a little extra help. May 18, 10 a.m.-noon Free. 805- tasteofslowalkingfoodtour.com. Downtown SLO, Higuera 547-7025. Wilshire Community Services, 285 South St. ORCUTT FARMERS MARKET Presents local farmers St., San Luis Obispo. Suite J, San Luis Obispo, wilshirecommunityservices. and small businesses. Tuesdays, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Orcutt THE OUTDOORS org. Farmers Market, Bradley Road, Orcutt. TRIVIA Hosted by Brain Stew Trivia. German food from Beda’s Biergarden available 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesdays, 7-9 FELINE NETWORK OF THE CENTRAL COAST SAN LUIS OBISPO SOUTH COAST SLO COUNTY p.m. Bang The Drum Brewery, 950 Orcutt Road, San Luis Seeking volunteers to provide foster homes for foster ACORN ADVENTURES GUIDED HIKING TOUR Obispo, 242-8372, bangthedrumbrewery.com/. kittens or cats with special needs. The Feline Network ARROYO GRANDE FARMERS MARKET Includes Enjoy a breezy hike with your children along our pays for food, litter, and any medications needed. produce, artists and musicians. Saturdays, 12-2:25 p.m. WINE AND DINE MAY WINE FESTIVAL Includes a Discovery Trail. Kids can learn from the wildlife and Volunteers also needed to help with humanely trapping Arroyo Grande Farmers Market, Olohan Alley, Arroyo four-course dinner and more. May 18, 6:30 p.m. Wild share their imagination through storytelling. Fridays, and transporting feral cats for spay/neuter. ongoing Grande. Coyote Winery, 3775 Adelaida Rd., Paso Robles, 805- 12:30-2:30 p.m. through May 31 Free. 805-541-1400. 805-549-9228. felinenetwork.org. San Luis Obispo, NIPOMO FARMERS MARKET Includes a large variety 239-4770. slobg.org. San Luis Obispo Botanical Garden, 3450 Dairy Citywide, SLO. of locally grown produce. Open year round Sundays, WINE TASTING AT CROMA VERA Wines also Creek Rd., San Luis Obispo. ❍ 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. nipomofarmersmarket.com/. available by the glass and bottle. Club members HOSPICE SLO COUNTY THRESHOLD SINGERS PHOTO COURTESY OF EXPLORE LOMPOC SEEK NEW VOICES Sing for individuals experiencing Nipomo Farmers Market, Via Concha Road, Nipomo. enjoy special pricing and exclusive benefits. life-limiting or end-of life conditions. Third Sunday of Mondays, Fridays-Sundays, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. $14. every month, 2-4 p.m. Free. 805-544-2266. hospiceslo. SAN LUIS OBISPO 805-946-1685. cromavera.com/tastingroom/. org/services/hospice-slo-county-threshold-singers. FARMERS MARKET Farmers Market in SLO is the Croma Vera Wines, 3592 Broad St., Ste. 106, San Hospice SLO County, 1304 Pacific St., San Luis Obispo. largest Farmers Market in California. Thursdays, 6:10-9 Luis Obispo. HOSPICE SLO COUNTY VOLUNTEER TRAINING p.m. Downtown SLO, Higuera St., San Luis Obispo. WOODSTOCK’S SLO PINT NIGHT With the first pint as low as $5, Woodstock’s gives half-off refills in Preregistration required. In-Home Volunteers assist SLO FARMERS MARKET Hosts over 60 vendors. the same glass. Wednesdays, 8-11 p.m. Free. 805- individuals with a life-limiting illness and their families Saturdays, 8-10:45 a.m. World Market Parking Lot, 2650 541-4420. woodstocksslo.com. Woodstock’s Pizza, by providing caregiver respite, practical assistance, Main St., San Luis Obispo. emotional support, companionship, and comfort. 1000 Higuera St, San Luis Obispo. SLO GUILD TUESDAY FARMERS’ MARKET Thursdays, 1-6 p.m. Free. 805-544-2266. hospiceslo. WOODSTOCK’S SLO TRIVIA NIGHT For trivia Tuesdays, 2-5 p.m. through Dec. 31 Free. 805-762-4688. org/workshops. Hospice SLO County, 1304 Pacific St., aficionados and fun-lovers in general alike. Tuesdays, facebook.com/TuesdayFarmersMarketSLOGuildHall/. San Luis Obispo. 9-11 p.m. Free. 805-541-4420. woodstocksslo.com/ SLO Guild Hall, 2880 Broad St., San Luis Obispo. events/. Woodstock’s Pizza, 1000 Higuera St, San MEALS ON WHEELS Meals on Wheels, San Luis Luis Obispo. Obispo, needs noon time drivers. Must have own car to deliver prepared meals. Mondays-Fridays, 11 a.m.-2 FESTIVALS NORTH SLO COUNTY p.m. 805-235-8870. San Luis Obispo, Citywide, SLO. NORTH SLO COUNTY BURGER SUNDAY WITH LONE MADRONE SLO REP SEEKING VOLUNTEER BARTENDERS Guests can enjoy elevated lamb, beef, and portobello Must be 21 or over. All volunteers receive 37TH ANNUAL PASO ROBLES WINE FESTIVAL mushroom burgers grilled by Chef Jeffery Scott. complimentary tickets. Email [email protected] Features a selection of Winemaker Dinners at area Sundays, 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Starts at $14. 805- for more info. ongoing slorep.org. San Luis Obispo restaurants. Member organizations will also be hosting 238-0845. Lone Madrone Winery, 5800 Adelaida Rd, Repertory Theatre, 888 Morro St., San Luis Obispo, events throughout Paso Robles Wine Country. May Paso Robles, lonemadrone.com. 805-786-2440. 16-19, 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Free-$145. 805-239-8463. pasowine.com/events/winefest/. Paso Robles Wine DAILY HAPPY HOUR AT THE NAUTICAL WILSHIRE HOSPICE VOLUNTEER TRAINING SIP TO BE SQUARE Country Alliance, 1446 Spring St. #103, Paso Robles. COWBOY Enjoy happy hour specials at this Central Sip Lompoc takes place at more than a dozen Provides the tools and support you need for Coast steak and seafood house. ongoing, 4-6 p.m. volunteering with patients and caregivers. Wednesdays, participating Lompoc wineries on Sunday, 805-461-5100. the-carlton.com/dining/the-nautical- May 19, from 1 to 4 p.m. Passports are $40 1-5 p.m. through May 22 Free. 805-782-8608. Steven EVENTS cowboy. The Nautical Cowboy, 6005 El Camino Real, and include an exclusive Sip Lompoc logo Willey, 285 South Street Suite J, San Luis Obispo. Atascadero. Wilshire Hospice Volunteer Training will provide the SANTA YNEZ VALLEY glass, a printed map of participating wine tools and support you need for volunteering with DOLLAR OYSTER WEDNESDAYS Enjoy fresh destinations, a reusable wine tote, a lunch ROBLAR WINE TASTINGS Potting Shed and Barrel dollar oysters. Wednesdays, 4-9 p.m. 805-461- patients and caregivers during this meaningful and voucher, and more. Call (805) 736-4567 or challenging time of life. Wednesdays, 1-5 p.m. through Room available to members. ongoing, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. 5100. The Nautical Cowboy, 6005 El Camino Real, 805-686-2603. roblarwinery.com. 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www.santamariasun.com • May 16 - May 23, 2019 • Sun • 21 DJ/DANCE 23 | KARAOKE/OPEN MIC 23 LOCAL NOTES PHOTO COURTESY OF CONNER CHERLAND Live Music Get’cha head in the game SANTA YNEZ VALLEY BACK POCKET LIVE Food and drinks available for Indie/folk artist Conner Cherland performs purchase. No outside food or drinks allowed. May 18, 5 p.m. Cold Spring Tavern, 5995 Stagecoach back-to-back in Orcutt and Los Olivos Rd., Santa Barbara, 805-967-0066, coldspringtavern. 22 com/entertainment.html. BY CALEB WISEBLOOD BIG STEVE AND THE REGULARS LIVE May try not to let first impressions get the best of me—but anyone willing to 19, 1 p.m. Maverick Saloon, 3687 Sagunto St., Santa Ynez, 805-686-4785, mavericksaloon.org. compare their upbringing to the plot of Disney Channel’s High School Musical gets a golden star in my book. THE BRYAN TITUS TRIO LIVE May 24, 8 p.m. I Maverick Saloon, 3687 Sagunto St., Santa Ynez, 805- “I wasn’t groomed for music,” singer-songwriter Conner Cherland said 686-4785, mavericksaloon.org. in press materials. “I played volleyball for as long as I can remember. As CAITLYN CHUI LIVE Food and drinks available for a result, my story will sound pretty similar to High School Musical—the purchase. No outside food or drinks allowed. May jock secretly expressing himself through music and slowly growing more 18, 1-4 p.m. Cold Spring Tavern, 5995 Stagecoach comfortable singing in front of people.” Rd., Santa Barbara, 805-967-0066, coldspringtavern. For the past two years, not a single week has gone by without Cherland com/entertainment.html. performing at least three gigs, and if you don’t believe that, just check the DUSTY JUGZ LIVE May 18, 8 p.m. Maverick tour dates on his website (he’s already booked through November with Saloon, 3687 Sagunto St., Santa Ynez, 805-686- shows in San Francisco; Los Angeles; Bend, Oregon; and Canada). But 4785, mavericksaloon.org. that’s only the tip of the iceberg, Cherland explained. It’s one that rests HOT ROUX LIVE Food and drinks available for upon a mountain of persistence. purchase. No outside food or drinks allowed. May “On average, I’m on the receiving end of three gig cancellations per 19, 4:30 p.m. Cold Spring Tavern, 5995 Stagecoach Rd., Santa Barbara, 805-967-0066, coldspringtavern. month,” he said. “This is my advice to any person trying to build a brand: com/entertainment.html. Work consistently, put out what you’re most proud of, and remain as LED ZEP AGAIN LIVE The acclaimed tribute band. patient as you can without going crazy.” May 16, 8-10 p.m. Maverick Saloon, 3687 Sagunto Next weekend, Cherland will be performing at two venues back-to-back St., Santa Ynez, 805-686-4785, mavericksaloon.org. in Northern Santa Barbara County: Naughty Oak Brewing Company THE NOMBRES LIVE Food and drinks available for in Orcutt on Friday, May 24, from 6 to 9 p.m., and Andrew Murray purchase. No outside food or drinks allowed. May Vineyards in Los Olivos on Saturday, May 25, from noon to 3 p.m. DOUBLE TIME: Singer-songwriter Conner Cherland performs at Naughty Oak Brewing Company 24, 6-9 p.m. Cold Spring Tavern, 5995 Stagecoach Guests to either show can expect to hear Cherland’s signature mix of on Friday, May 24, and at Andrew Murray Vineyards on Saturday, May 25. Rd., Santa Barbara, 805-967-0066, coldspringtavern. indie/folk, Americana, and soul. Meanwhile, Cherland’s voice has been com/entertainment.html. PHOTO COURTESY OF LED ZEPAGAIN compared to some of his own influences including Hozier, Ed Sheeran, THE SONG PULL THE TRIGGER LIVE May 25, 8 p.m. and Shakey Graves. When it comes to writing original material, Cherland Maverick Saloon, 3687 Sagunto St., Santa Ynez, 805- REMAINS 686-4785, mavericksaloon.org. draws inspiration from wherever he can find it. Even with more than 125 THE SAME: songs under his belt so far, he still finds trouble pinpointing exactly what RANKIN’ FILE LIVE Food and drinks available for Tribute band purchase. No outside food or drinks allowed. May he’s looking for when it comes to songwriting. What he can say for certain Led Zepagain 25, 5-8 p.m. Cold Spring Tavern, 5995 Stagecoach though is how much a good lyric can make all the difference, in his opinion. performs at Rd., Santa Barbara, 805-967-0066, coldspringtavern. “I get distracted by what makes a good song,” Cherland said. “The the Maverick com/entertainment.html. distance between notes that pulls at your attention, the phrase that sticks Saloon on THE ROBERT THOMAS BAND LIVE Food and to your brain when you lay down for sleep. I care about words, particularly Thursday, drinks available for purchase. No outside food or in a well-written song.” May 16. drinks allowed. May 25, 1-4 p.m. Cold Spring Tavern, But in the end, performing and songwriting aren’t the only foundations 5995 Stagecoach Rd., Santa Barbara, 805-967- keeping Cherland in the music industry, a “game” he calls it. A game I’m “Led Zepagain’s popularity has also steeped into pop culture by having 0066, coldspringtavern.com/entertainment.html. sure he doesn’t need to be reminded to keep his head in—unlike his High been mentioned on the network TV shows The Gilmore Girls, Chicago Fire, SYCAMORE STRINGS LIVE Food and drinks School Musical counterpart. and Bad Judge!” available for purchase. No outside food or drinks allowed. May 17, 6-9 p.m. Cold Spring Tavern, 5995 “I’m coming to realize that this game is about way more than making You had me at Gilmore Girls! Bad Judge sounds interesting though. Stagecoach Rd., Santa Barbara, 805-967-0066, songs. It’s about making allies and good friends and really affecting people Whether it’s hot or cold, I’ll be sure to put on my cashmere (or should I coldspringtavern.com/entertainment.html. in the guts,” Cherland said. “I could use a friend—and your guts—so if say “Kashmir”) sweater for Led Zepagain’s performance at the Maverick WIL RIDGE LIVE May 26, 1 p.m. Maverick Saloon, you see me, please say hi.” Saloon in Santa Ynez on Thursday, May 16, from 8 to 10 p.m. Tickets are 3687 Sagunto St., Santa Ynez, 805-686-4785, $15 and are available in advance at my805tix.com. mavericksaloon.org. The saloon also presents The Detroit Sportsmen Congress, with special Let the led out guest Jon Bartel, on Friday, May 17, at 8 p.m. Americana duo The Turkey LOMPOC/VANDENBERG Once again, an appeal to my personal preferences is tempting me Buzzards will open the show. Country band Dusty Jugz will perform the SIP MUSIC CLUB Pairing music and local wine following evening, Saturday, May 18, at 8 p.m. with 4 seasonal releases each calendar year. Price to grant another golden star today—this time to none other than Led includes 3 VIP access tickets to each SipMusic event, Zepagain, the you-better-know-what tribute group. The appeal I speak of and 1 album and 1 bottle of premium wine every 3 isn’t due to the objectively legendary band these rockers cover, but rather one of the ways their website promotes their legitimacy: MUSIC LISTINGS continued page 23 LOCAL NOTES continued page 23

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For more information or to FIRE ON THE MOUNTAIN: Blues/rock band Hot Roux perform at Cold Spring Tavern on Sunday, May 19. SOUND WAVES: The Wavebreakers cover pop rock hits at Moxie Cafe on Friday, May 17. apply, please contact our Distribution Manager LOCAL NOTES from page 22 is retiring after 12 years performing with the Cold Spring Tavern off Highway 154 on Friday, Jim Parsons at choir. Tickets to each performance are $10. May 17, from 6 to 9 p.m. Back Pocket—a (805) 546-8208 ext 225, More music Also in Santa Maria, Moxie Cafe presents group described as an eclectic blend of Janis singer and guitarist Bob Clark on Thursday, Joplin, Sheryl Crow, and Pink Floyd—takes the or email There are two chances to catch some show [email protected]. tunes and jazz selections from the Coastal May 16, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Pop/rock cover tavern’s stage on Saturday, May 18, from 5 to Voices Community Choir at St. Andrew United band The Wavebreakers, who play hits ranging 8 p.m. Rags duo Tom Ball and Kenny Sultan Methodist Church in Santa Maria: Saturday, from the ’50s to the ’80s, take the spotlight on perform their weekly gig on Sunday, May 19, May 18, from 4 to 5:15 p.m. and Monday, May Friday, May 17, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. The cafe from 1:15 to 4 p.m., followed by blues/rock m 20, from 7 to 8:15 p.m. Attendees can expect concludes its weekend lineup with solo artist band Hot Roux, from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. to hear hits ranging from the 1920s to the Sarah Monteno on Saturday, May 18, from 5 to 1950s, all from the Great American Songbook. 7:30 p.m. Arts Editor Caleb Wiseblood wrote this week’s The concerts are partly in celebration of the Head south and you’ll come across bluegrass Local Notes. Contact him at cwiseblood@ group’s artistic director, Margaret Nelson, who band The Sycamore Strings performing at the newtimesslo.com. 1010 Marsh Street San Luis Obispo PHOTO COURTESY OF MOXIE CAFE NewTimesSLO.com MUSIC LISTINGS from page 22 Oasis Senior Center, 420 Soares Ave., Orcutt. months. ongoing $40. Lompoc Wine Factory, 321 N. D NIGHTLIFE AT RANCHO BOWL St., Lompoc, 805-243-8398, lompocwinefactory.com. Enjoy DJ’s 6 nights a week in the Rancho Bar and Lounge. For ages SANTA MARIA VALLEY/LOS ALAMOS 21-and-over. Tuesdays-Sundays, 9 p.m. Free. 805-925-2405. COASTAL VOICES CHOIR SINGS: THE GREAT ranchobowl.com/nightlife. Rancho AMERICAN SONGBOOK Coastal Voices Community Bowl, 128 E Donovan Rd., Santa Choir sings ever-popular selections from The Great Sun Route Maria. MAY 16 – MAY 23 American Songbook. May 18, 4-5:15 p.m. and May 20, 2019 7-8:15 p.m. $10. 805-354-0480. coastalvoices.info. St. RANDY LATIN PARTY MIX Fridays, Andrew United Methodist Church, 3945 S. Bradley Road, 9:30 p.m. Anthony’s, 859 Guadalupe St, Guadalupe, 805-219-0977. Driver Santa Maria. LIVE MUSIC AT O’SULLIVAN’S Featuring live entertainment from local and touring alternative, indie, KARAOKE/OPEN MIC rock, punk, reggae, ska, alt-country, and other left-of- Needed center musicians several times throughout each month. SANTA YNEZ VALLEY ongoing Free. O’Sullivan’s Pub, 633 E. Main St., Santa KARAOKE AT SOLVANG BREW Thursdays Santa Maria/Nipomo route Maria, 805-925-0658, osullivanspub.net. Free. Solvang Brewing Company, 1547 Mission THE WAVEBREAKERS BAND LIVE Covering popular Dr., Solvang, 805-688-2337. music of the 1950s to 1980s. May 17, 5:30-7:30 p.m. OPEN MIC NIGHT AT SOLVANG BREW Great pay for Free. 805-361-2900. moxiecafe.com/. Moxie Cafe, 1317 Wednesdays Free. Solvang Brewing Company, W. McCoy Ln., Santa Maria. 1547 Mission Dr., Solvang, 805-688-2337. THE WAVEBREAKERS BAND LIVE Covering popular just a few hours music of the 1950s to 1980s. May 24, 5:30-7:30 p.m. SANTA MARIA VALLEY/LOS ALAMOS Free. 805-361-2900. moxiecafe.com/. Moxie Cafe, 1317 YOU’VE GOT YAEL one day a week! KARAOKE WITH DJ RANDY Fridays, W. McCoy Ln., Santa Maria. Moxie Cafe presents singer and guitarist Yael Gott 6:30-8:30 p.m. Anthony’s, 859 Guadalupe St, Guadalupe, 805-219-0977. on Saturday, May 25, from 5 to 7:30 p.m. Admission DJ/DANCE is free. The performance is part of Moxie’s ongoing Valid driver’s license, insurance, KARAOKE WITH DJ RICARDO Thursdays, complimentary live music series. The cafe is located and a large vehicle are necessary. 9-11:30 p.m. spotoneventservices.com. Blast 825 at 1317 W. McCoy Lane, Santa Maria. Call (805) SANTA YNEZ VALLEY Brewery, 241 S Broadway St., Ste. 101, Orcutt, 361-2900 or moxiecafe.com/music. 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Stowell Road, Santa Maria. Call (805) 349- 3435 or visit smvhs.org/circus to find out more. BY CALEB WISEBLOOD magine an alternate universe Wine and Design hosts where pop culture ceased Ito evolve past 1987, a world open studio workshop entirely populated by costumed Wine and Design in Orcutt hosts its adult open studio on characters with intimidating Saturday, May 25, at 1:30 p.m. Participants will get to choose nicknames. Sounds like the a painting from off the wall that they would like to paint plot of a graphic novel, but it’s themselves. The Wine and Design staff will then prep guests’ actually a story thread within canvases and provide paints. Staff workers will be available a local wrestling show. This throughout the workshop to help guests individually. is the nostalgic landscape that INCOMING: Santa Maria-based wrestler R.J. Cruz performs a missile dropkick during one of his many Planet Lucha matches. PHOTO COURTESY OF WINE AND DESIGN Dominick Balsamo—one of the founding directors of Cen-Cal Lucha Alpha is an extension of that promise.” Professional Wrestling—envisioned when creating Planet Lucha. Santa Maria-based wrestler R.J. Cruz—one of Planet Lucha’s featured “The show is a mix of wrestling, comic books, and Saturday morning fighters—said he’s been a wrestling fan since he was 4 years old, when his dad cartoons, all tied together with an ’80s-inspired vibe,” Balsamo told the Sun. and uncles introduced him to the sport. “Planet Lucha is basically my brain baby. It’s the type of wrestling promotion “I used to host backyard wrestling in my backyard when I was growing I’ve wanted to run from the beginning.” up,” Cruz told the Sun. “We were just dumb kids doing dumb stunts, but I Since 2015, Planet Lucha has wanted this as a life.” Welcome to the planet strived to incorporate “a little Only two weeks after graduating from Nipomo High School in 2009, Cruz something for every wrestling was on a plane heading for U.S. Army basic training. Even while deployed Planet Lucha presents Lucha Alpha at the fan,” Balsamo said, including high in Afghanistan, Cruz never forgot about his dream of landing a career in Santa Maria Fairpark Convention Center on production values and long-format professional wrestling. Sunday, May 19, from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. All ages storylines that crossover between “As soon as I got out of the Army, I made it a goal to start training to are welcome. General admission starts at $15. Attendees must be age 21 or over to participate. Online different matches, all while become a wrestler,” said Cruz, who returned to Santa Maria in 2014. He joined A portion of the show’s proceeds will benefit reservations are required at wineanddesign.com. Admission is maintaining a family-friendly the ranks of Cen-Cal Professional Wrestling a year later. the All-American Elite Athletics’ youth wrestling $35. Participants are encouraged to arrive 15 minutes prior to vibe suitable for all ages. In other “Working for Cen-Cal has been nothing less than an adventure,” Cruz said. start time, and wine and beer will be available for purchase program in Santa Maria. Tickets are available in words: a Marvel Cinematic “This company has given me nothing but the best opportunities anyone in throughout the event. advance at my805tix.com. Universe for local wrestling. this business can ask for when they are barely starting out.” Wine and Design is located at 3420 Orcutt Road, suite 105, “What sets us apart from other As for the upcoming Lucha Alpha event, Cruz couldn’t be more excited to Orcutt. Call (805) 868-1746 for more information. companies is that we add a certain fantasy element to what we do,” Balsamo face off against WWE superstar Psicosis, one of his favorite wrestling icons said. “Most companies just drop a ring in a building, put some growing up. Buellton Library celebrates 1,000 chairs around it, and say, ‘Here’s some wrestling.’ We want to create more of a concert atmosphere, with lights, sound, Books Before Kindergarten smoke, and other tricks to appeal to all of the senses. The Buellton Library holds its 1,000 Books Before “But we don’t hide behind that,” Balsamo clarified. “At Kindergarten celebration on Wednesday, May 22, from 4 to the core, the matches are all about storytelling and athletic 5 p.m. This afternoon event is open to all children who have display. The pageantry and showmanship is just the cherry participated in the ongoing reading program, which promotes on the sundae.” reading to newborns, infants, and toddlers. The 1,000 Books The storytelling aspect will become even more essential to Before Kindergarten program also strives to encourage parent an upcoming side project Planet Lucha has in the works. For PHOTO COURTESY OF 1,000 BOOKS BEFORE KINDERGARTEN the past several months, Balsamo has been compiling footage of various Planet Lucha matches for a wrestling series set to be released through Amazon Prime, ideally by next October, he said. Balsamo is both producing and directing the series himself, which will consist of 13 30-minute episodes. “I have a very specific artistic vision for how it’s going to come out,” Balsamo said. “I’m in the process of editing the live show footage. Once that’s done, I’m going to string it all together with some vignettes to help push the narrative and create an overarching story.” The premise of Planet Lucha’s next live performance— SUIT UP: Diablo Azteca is one of the luchadores set to face off against WWE superstar Psicosis during Lucha Alpha on Lucha Alpha: A Showcase of Legends, on Sunday, May 19, in Sunday, May 19, in Santa Maria. Santa Maria—entails an epic rivalry pitting Central Coast- and child bonding through reading. based wrestlers (including Kadin Anthony, Sledge, Louie 54, and Zicky Dice) “His feud with Rey Mysterio Jr.—who is my hero and the reason I’m a pro For more information, visit 1000booksbeforekindergarten. against some visiting WWE heavy-hitters (including Katarina Leigh, Ultimo wrestler today—shot them both from wrestling in little churches in Mexico org. Admission to the event is free, through funding from the Dragon, and Swoggle). into stadiums across the globe,” Cruz said. “I have shared the ring with pro Buellton Friends of the Library. The Buellton Library is located “We aren’t just showcasing these stars to make a quick buck. We are letting wrestlers, but nothing compares to May 19. This is my destiny. This is my at 140 W. Highway 246, Buellton. Call (805) 688-3115 or email our homegrown talent share the ring with them,” Balsamo said. “Many chance to get my name out there. 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THE WORLD WILL KNOW: Cameron Porter plays paperboy Davey Jacobs in Nipomo High School Theatre’s production of Newsies. Carrying the banner Nipomo High School Theatre finishes 2018-19 season with Disney’s Newsies BY CALEB WISEBLOOD in 2011—was both a commercial and critical here’s no such thing as untimeliness when success, earning a total of eight Tony Award it comes to Newsies, nor any other musical nominations and winning two. Twhere characters fight for basic rights and “I fell in love with Newsies when I saw it at THIS freedoms. Inspired by the Newsboys’ Strike the Pantages Theater in LA,” Metchik told the FRIDAY of 1899 in New York City, Sun. “I loved the energy the story centers on a of the show along with ragtag team of newspaper Seize the day the storyline. The music is delivery boys and girls— The Nipomo High School Theatre Department beautiful, and the simplicity all either orphans or presents Newsies at the Clark Center for the of the set adds to the focus runaways—who lead a Performing Arts on Thursday, May 23, through of the story.” protest against the raise Sunday, May 26, at 7 p.m. each evening. Pre- The only Newsies—as sale tickets are $20 for adults, $15 for seniors, in distribution prices, they’re nicknamed—who and $10 for students ($2 more at the door). The aren’t orphaned or homeless which in turn lowered their Clark Center is located at 487 Fair Oaks Ave., compensation to the point are brothers Davey and KALI UCHIS & JORJA SMITH Arroyo Grande. Call (805) 489-9444 or visit Les Jacobs, who join the of poverty. clarkcenter.org for more info. WITH SPECIAL GUEST “They must be treated paperboy fold after their father suffered an accident TH with respect and be FRIDAY, MAY 17 at 6:30pm allowed to make enough money to survive,” and became unable to work. Robyn Metchik, director of Nipomo High Lead protagonist Jack Kelly meets the FATHER JOHN MISTY / JASON ISBELL AND THE 400 UNIT . . . . . JUN 07 School (NHS) Theatre’s production of Newsies, two early on, as well as a young, bright-eyed TRAIN / GOO GOO DOLLS W/ ALLEN STONE ...... JUN 11 said while describing one reporter and potential romantic interest Katherine Plumber, NATHANIEL RATELIFF & THE NIGHT SWEATS W/ LUCIUS ...... JUL 20 of her favorite numbers, who sees the Newsies’ THE HEAD AND THE HEART W/ HIPPO CAMPUS ...... JUL 23 “Seize the Day.” With lyrics like “wrongs protest as a great story THE RACONTEURS ...... JUL 27 opportunity. LIONEL RICHIE ...... AUG 06 will be righted/ If we’re united” and “tell those “Write what you know/ ELVIS COSTELLO / BLONDIE ...... AUG 07 with power safe in their So they say, all I know is I YOUNG THE GIANT / FITZ & THE TANTRUMS W/ ALICE MERTON . . . . . AUG 08 tower/ We will not obey,” don’t know what to write/ JOJO SIWA ...... AUG 11 it’s easy to understand Or the right way to write it,” Plumber sings, during SEBASTIAN MANISCALCO ...... AUG 17 why Newsies’ message and “Watch What Happens,” the plight of the children THE AVETT BROTHERS W/ LAKE STREET DIVE ...... AUG 24 as she struggles to find it’s based on remains so IRATION W/ PEPPER, FORTUNATE YOUTH, KATASTRO ...... AUG 25 the right words for the relevant today. JOSH GROBAN ...... SEP 05 article. “Poor little kids The musical originated MAGGIE ROGERS ...... SEP 17 versus rich greedy sour as a Disney film—1992’s pusses/ Ha, it’s a cinch/ MARK KNOPFLER ...... SEP 20 Newsies—before ever It could practically write INCUBUS W/ DUB TRIO ...... SEP 26 seeing a stage, with a young itself/ And let’s pray it GARY CLARK JR W/ MICHAEL KIWANUKA ...... SEP 27 Christian Bale as the 17-year- does, cause as I may have ROD STEWART ...... SEP 28 old leader of the gang. It mentioned/ I have no clue was a box office flop, but KING OF NEW YORK: BANDA MS DE SERGIO LIZARRAGA ...... SEP 29 what I’m doing.” gained a cult following of Nick Blanton—who plays VAN MORRISON W/ MELODY GARDOT ...... OCT 05 Aside from being sorts, which finally led to a Jack Kelly, leader of the JIMMY BUFFETT & THE CORAL REEFER BAND ...... OCT 16 relatable on a personal Broadway adaptation nearly Newsies—strikes the W/FREYA RIDINGS level to me as a journalist, HOZIER ...... OCT 24 20 years later. The stage iconic pose found on the original show’s poster. show—which premiered STAGE continued page 27 SBBOWL C. OM SBBOWL:

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It turns semi-watchable with his family on their rural property. He helps his daughter out Pikachu and Harry were former Pokémon with her archery skills, and as he turns back from responding to for adults by his wife’s call of lunchtime, the girl is gone … vanished. When partners, and even more amazing, only Tim can Reynolds and his he turns back to his wife and sons, they too have disappeared. understand what Pikachu is saying. (104 min.) wisecracking, oh- It’s an emotionally resonant reminder of the stunning loss the so-cute and sassy survivors of Thanos’ act experienced. Glen: I’m definitely not this film’s target Pikachu. The fact This scene is followed by other scenes introducing the various main characters and reminding viewers of their loss. audience. I don’t know anything about that humans are This turns out to be both the film’s strength and weakness. It’s Pokémon. I had to ask my wife if they were not required— TEAM WORK: Detective Pikachu (voiced by Ryan Reynolds) helps Tim Goodman (Justice Smith, right) got a surprising emotional heft for a superhero flick but it’s also the same as Pogs. They’re apparently not. but certainly search for his father, in Pokémon Detective Pikachu. overlong and repetitive as we explore in detail the dozens of Instead, they’re some kind of creatures that expected—to have characters, their relationships and connections, their losses and partner with humans to wage battles, which is reaction to those losses, and their eventual reunification and a Pokémon partner is especially unfulfilling and all too easy. There renewed fight to reverse what Thanos wrought. apparently bad, which is why Howard Clifford is established when Tim’s pal, Jack (Karan were no real stakes involved. Do you think As I wrote in my review of Infinity War, Thanos’ act felt like a (Bill Nighy) creates Ryme City so that Pokémon Soni), tricks him into tracking down a Cubone Tim finds his dad? Will their estrangement stunt. Too many of the characters who disappeared had already and humans can live in harmony. The film does in hopes of capturing it. Jack’s motive to try end? Will Lucy get her big break? Will the real scheduled films and sequels coming up. It didn’t feel final, and a pretty good job of educating novices like me of course it wasn’t because … wait for it … time travel! If and pair up Tim with a Pokémon is soon clear: bad guy get caught? Of course everything will that’s a spoiler to you, you’re obviously not a fan of the Marvel on the Pokémon basics before launching into He’s leaving town, just like all of Tim’s other work out, which is boring! I was impressed Universe because those who are know that Thanos’ destructive its story about the disappearance of Detective friends have, and he’s worried about his friend with the seamless special effects and the Ryme act cannot stand. Harry Goodman, who was investigating a secret being lonely. We don’t spend much time with City set, so it was visually arresting, but that’s Lucky for everybody, Tony Stark (Robert Downey Jr.), aka Iron installation that has a captured Mewtwo, a Tim in his current life; the call about his father’s not enough for me. There were a lot of kids in Man, is wicked smart and figures out how to go back in time. very powerful Pokémon. Tim and his father’s The film unfolds as Steve Rogers (Chris Evans), aka Captain tragic death soon pulls him to Ryme City and our screening, and they seemed happy with the old partner, an amnesiac Pikachu, go in search America; Bruce Banner (Mark Ruffalo), aka The Hulk; Thor (Chris into the life of his father, film, but I couldn’t wait for it to end. If someone Hemsworth); Natasha Romanoff (Scarlett Johansson), aka Black of clues and also team who he hardly knew. He decides to make a film about Pogs, I’ll have the Widow; Rocket (voiced by Bradley Cooper); and Scott Lang (Paul up with Lucy Stevens meets Lucy and, soon Rudd), aka Ant Man, all team up to get the Infinity Stones before POKÉMON DETECTIVE PIKACHU good sense to skip it! (Kathryn Newton), a after, Pikachu. He’s not Thanos has time to wipe out half the universe with them. What’s it rated? PG Anna: I guess what I mean by predictable journalism intern looking looking for anyone in his Even though I think the filmmakers could have cut 30 minutes What’s it worth, Anna? Rent it is that everything works out in the end far and had a better film, this is still kickass! (181 min.) for her big break, and life, but these two along What’s it worth, Glen? Stream it too easily. It’s like the writers hit the hour- —Glen Starkey her Pokémon partner, a with Psyduck have no Where’s it showing? Movies Lompoc, Parks Plaza and-a-half mark and said, “OK! Gotta wrap Psyduck. Tim’s warned intention of letting Tim against his investigation it up! Let’s just fix everything really quick!” THE CURSE OF LA LLORONA leave without finding out by Harry’s old boss, Hideo Yoshida (Ken the truth behind his missing father. The series Pretty lame. The word “Pokémon” is Japanese What’s it rated? R for “pocket monsters,” and they’re designed What’s it worth? Rental Watanabe), but that doesn’t stop Tim from of events that follows is pretty predictable, and Where’s it showing? Hi-Way Drive-In tracking down vials of purple gas called “R,” while I have no doubt that kids are going to eat to battle, so of course you’ll run into some First-time director Michael Chaves helms this horror thriller which turn Pokémon violent when inhaled, as up all the action, it falls pretty flat for adults. jerks—but people are jerks too! While about a social worker, Anna Tate-Garcia (Linda Cardellini), well as an underground Pokémon fight ring in There are a bunch of cute Pokémon though! Mewtwo initially looks like the bad guy, there and her small children, Chris (Roman Christou) and Samantha is a lot more going on behind the scenes, and (Jaynee-Lynne Kinchen), haunted by a supernatural entity. Ryme City. Then there’s Clifford’s son, Roger Glen: I didn’t really find it predictable. The The evil spirit is none other than Mexican folklore’s La Llorona (Chris Geere), who may not share his father’s switcheroo on who the real bad guy was kept me there definitely are twisty-turny moments. (Marisol Ramirez), the ghost of a woman who drowned her altruism when it comes to Pokémon. It’s a lot guessing. My problem was I didn’t really care. But just like you, I didn’t care about it all that children in a moment of blind rage. After multiple ghastly to process, but that didn’t stop me from rolling much. If you can talk an older brother or sister encounters, Anna enlists help from Father Perez (Tony Amendola) The whole underlying premise of exploiting and occult specialist Rafael Olvera (Raymond Cruz) to stop the my eyes, fighting off a nap, and hanging onto Pokémon simply didn’t excite me because into taking a group of kids to the theater for the only shred of interest in the film, which I didn’t really find much redeeming in the this one, do it. Otherwise, this is one to stream FILM REVIEWS continued page 30 was Ryan Reynolds’ wisecracking Pikachu. I’m Pokémon. From Lucy’s Psyduck to Lt. Yoshida’s at home or pick up at Redbox when it gets sure this film was everything its target audience purple bulldog-looking Pokémon, whatever it released. Reynolds is fun as Detective Pikachu, SCORING hoped for, but I was bored stiff. was called, they seem like jerks. And what’s up but beyond that there’s little that makes it FULL PRICE .....It’s worth the full price of an evening showing Anna: The nostalgia aspect of this film isn’t with Mewtwo? Whose side is he (or she?) on worth watching, especially at theater prices. m MATINEE ...... Save a few bucks, catch an afternoon showing entirely lost on me. Though the Pokémon and why? And why do they keep focusing on RENT IT ...... It’s worth a rental phenomenon hit a little late for my age bracket, its crotch and where are its genitals? Maybe if I Sun Screen is written by New Times Senior STREAM IT ...... Wait ’til Netflix has it my younger brother was all about it for a while, NOTHING ...... Don’t waste your time had more backstory I’d get it, but it all seemed Staff Writer Glen Starkey and his wife, Anna. so I came into this movie knowing some of the surreal and unnecessarily weird. And the end Comment at [email protected].

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PHOTO COURTESY OF DREAMWORKS who wronged them. Sadly, there’s nothing much to like here. The two talented leads are wasted, and the RAIDERS OF THE LOST ARK the first installment in the Indiana Jones “feminist” twist of this gender-swapped franchise left an indelible mark on loose remake of Dirty Rotten Scoundrels goes When? 1981 Hollywood and culture, and set the stage BLAST nowhere. (94 min.) What’s it rated? PG for many an action-adventure flick and FROM THE —Glen Where’s it available? Netflix, Amazon hero to come. FROM THE Prime, YouTube, iTunes Set in 1936, the film’s daring archaeologist is Jones, who without early 40 years after its release, his fedora, bullwhip, and satchel is parallels Jones’. JOHN WICK: CHAPTER 3— the opening sequence of Raiders of With a swift pace, fantastic effects PARABELLUM just another university professor in Nthe Lost Ark is still as delightfully Connecticut. One day he’s paid a visit by (for the era), and a touch of comedy, 30 What’s it rated? R amazing as it ever was: A chiseled Raiders takes you on a wild ride that two government officials, who fear the Where’s it showing? Movies Lompoc, Parks Indiana Jones (Harrison Ford) literally Nazis are in search of an ancient Egyptian thrills, scares, spooks, endears, and Plaza whipping a pistol out of a dude’s hand. staff that can be used to locate the Ark of makes you laugh. Ford as Jones makes Directed by stuntman Chad Stahelski Alfred Molina (our very own 2019 SLO the Covenant, an artifact with supposed for a superhero match that I don’t know (John Wick, John Wick: Chapter 2) NEW Film Fest honoree) guiding Indy through powers of invincibility. Jones is asked has been equaled in Hollywood since. and picking up mere hours after the second a booby-trapped temple before stealing to embark on a trip across the world to Unflappably cool (except when snakes installment, this third in the series follows Wick’s the golden idol and meeting his own retrieve the ark before the Nazis can. In are involved), Indy evades death like attempt to escape after a $14 million bounty is demise. Indy out-running the most route, he links up with a former lover, he’s swatting flies, in a hilariously dry placed on his head for breaking an international Assassin John Wick finds himself on the run with a $14 million iconic boulder in cinematic history Marion Ravenwood (Karen Allen), the manner. We’ll watch this character do just DETERMINED: assassins’ guild rule. Now every hit man and and diving into a moving seaplane as daughter of a dead colleague; and a friend about anything, but Lucas and Spielberg bounty on his head, in John Wick: Chapter 3—Parabellum. woman is after him. About the only killer on his and digger, Sallah (John Rhys-Davies). The take Raiders to the next level with an side is Sofia (Halle Berry). (130 min.) arrows are launched his way. Nazis are led by their own archaeologist, original, interesting plot; impeccably done —Glen It is, without a doubt, one of the best FILM REVIEWS from page 28 openers in any movie ever, in one of the Rene Belloq (Paul Freeman), and military fight sequences; and visually stunning most storied films of all time. Helmed official, Major Arnold Toht (a frightening environments. The film was shot in San by George Lucas and Steven Spielberg, Ronald Lacey), whose hunt for the ark Francisco, Hawaii, France, and Tunisia, and its global atmosphere greatly spirit from harming her family. (93 min.) PHOTO COURTESY OF PARAMOUNT PICTURES —Caleb Wiseblood PET SEMATARY enhances Raiders’ legacy, in my opinion. What’s it rated? R CLASSIC: Harrison With Hollywood continuing to push the What’s it worth? Rent it Ford stars as envelope in the superhero genre—i.e., Where’s it showing? Hi-Way Drive-In Indiana Jones high-budget, DC Universe and Marvel A DOG’S JOURNEY Kevin Kölsch and Dennis Widmyer (Holidays, Starry Eyes, Absence) Studio movies—I recommend taking a What’s it rated? PG co-direct this new adaptation of the Stephen King novel about a in Raiders of the trip down memory lane to reconnect with Where’s it showing? Movies Lompoc supernatural burial ground. When Dr. Louis Creed (Jason Clarke) and Lost Ark, the first some of our older superheroes. In some Gail Mancuso directs W. Bruce Cameron’s adventure his wife, Rachel (Amy Seimetz), move from Boston to rural Maine installment in the ways, the genre’s made a lot of leaps; in NEW dramedy about a dog who finds his life’s meaning through with their two children, they soon discover something weird is going storied Indiana others, there’s still much to be learned the humans he meets. (108 min.) on in the forest near their home. (101 min.) Jones franchise. from the past. (115 mins.) ❍ —Glen —Glen —Peter Johnson

THE HUSTLE POKÉMON DETECTIVE PIKACHU What’s it rated? PG-13 What’s it rated? PG What’s it rated? PG-13 get a glimpses of Tolkien’s childhood to early adult life before the war. After What’s it worth? Stream it Where’s it showing? Movies Lompoc, Parks Plaza What’s it worth? Rent it the unexpected death of his mother, Tolkien and his brother are fostered by Where’s it showing? Parks Plaza See Sun Screen. Where’s it showing? Parks Plaza a wealthy woman and put into a prestigious boys’ academy. Chris Addison (Veep) directs this comedy about two mismatched Zara Hayes (The Legend of Billy Jean: Battle of the Sexes) directs Although Tolkien loses his mother, he never loses her knack for female scam artists—classy Josephine (Anne Hathaway) and this comedy starring Diane Keaton, Jacki Weaver, Pam Grier, and telling stories. He continues the tradition by telling his own stories to low-rent Lonnie (Rebel Wilson)—who team up to take down the men POMS Rhea Perlman as a quartet of women who start a cheerleading another orphan living in the woman’s foster home, Edith (Lily Collins), squad at their retirement community. Despite its likable leads, Poms who will later become his wife. She encourages him to not only tell is clichéd, predictable, and preposterous—think Golden Girls meets stories but to pursue his passion of creating his own language for Bring it On, but terrible. (91 min.) these narratives—in case you were wondering how he was inspired to —Glen come up with the Elvish languages, Sindarin and Quenya. PHOTO COURTESY OF DREAMWORKS Credit for his language creation should also go to Tolkien’s professor at Oxford—but back to his teenage years. At the academy, he makes an unlikely TOLKIEN friend with the headmaster’s son, Robert (Patrick Gibson), which leads him to What’s it rated? PG-13 make friends with two other boys. His calls this group a brotherhood, but it’s What’s it worth? Rent it much more than that … it is—wait for it—a fellowship. Where’s it showing? Parks Plaza It’s an interesting look into the man behind the majestic fantasy Dome Karukoski (Tom of Finland, Beauty and the Bastard) directs worlds he has written for so many to enjoy. I think Karukoski and Nicholas Hoult as John Ronald Reuel (J.R.R.) Tolkien, the author of The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings, in a biopic that unravels how writers David Gleeson and Stephen Beresford do a good job of Tolkien’s life experiences led to the creation of his stories. packing in as much of Tokien’s life as they could in the movie time The film does a fairly decent job balancing Tolkien’s past frame, but the connections made between Middle Earth and what flashbacks and present without boring the audience with too much led to it are frankly boring. For someone who was so imaginative, information. Unfortunately, it’s overly predictable. the writers could have been a little more whimsical about it. The We’re introduced to a young Tolkien overcome with a fever and greatest part about the film was Hoult’s delivery of Tolkien, an exhaustion in the trenches of Somme during World War l. He’s a orphan with not much but the drive to be a storyteller and preserve second lieutenant on a mission to find his friend in the midst of all the fellowship and love he gained in his life. the chaos. In these war scenes, delirium (perhaps?) drives him to While I wouldn’t say seeing this film is worth walking to the ends see what he believes is fire from a dragon; as the gas and smoke of Mordor for, it’s definitely worth seeing if you want a take on your clear, there’s the scaly creature. On this self-proclaimed mission, favorite author’s life. Márienna. (112 min.) ❍ he’s followed by a loyal soldier who won’t leave his side, no matter —Karen Garcia the situation they find themselves in. Can you believe that his name PROMISE: On his deathbed, Bailey (left, voiced by Josh Gad) promises his “boy,” Ethan (Dennis Quaid), to return to care for Ethan’s is Sam (Craig Roberts)? Coincidence? I think not. Sun movie reviews are compiled by New Times Senior Staff Writer Glen granddaughter, in A Dog’s Journey. During the gruesome scenes of death and gigantic pools of blood, we Starkey. Contact him at [email protected].

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