New Times, Sept. 14, 2023

BY NEW TIMES STAFF

Editor’s note

As Cal Poly’s annual Week of Welcome descends on San Luis Obispo, we put out our annual Student Guide, designed to help university and college students find their way around campus and the coast. This year, we’ve included stories about Cal Poly’s new greenhouses, which are open to the public [14]; tips to help freshmen make it through their first year away from home [16]; the Kennedy Library renovation and how it will impact students, studying, and books [18]; Cuesta’s award-winning performing arts program [20]; and where to find music for the 18-and-over crowd [22].

This week, you can also read about the potential for SLO County to start an independent redistricting commission [4], celebrating Nat Fast [32], and the truffle congress coming to Paso [40]

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Board of Supervisors sparks discussion on independent redistricting commission

The power to redraw district lines could lie in the hands of San Luis Obispo County’s constituents.

On Sept. 12, with 1st District Supervisor John Peschong and 5th District supervisor Debbie Arnold dissenting, the SLO County Board of Supervisors directed staff to return at a later date with a draft proposal for an independent redistricting commission. Staff will also plan a study session with the public to discuss that proposal.

The board is still reeling from the 2022 adoption of the controversial Patten map by the board’s then-conservative majority, allegations of gerrymandering to favor the Republican Party, and a lawsuit to block the Patten map’s implementation.

“We need to take power away from this board to unbiased people,” 4th District Supervisor Jimmy Paulding said at the meeting.

The decision comes hot on the heels of its April 18 adoption of a new redistricting map that mirrors one the county’s used since 2011, effectively erasing the Patten map. During that April meeting, the now liberal majority asked county staff to research a framework to set up an independent redistricting commission in SLO County.

Staff returned with three options after reviewing similar commissions in Santa Barbara, Los Angeles, Riverside, San Diego, Fresno, and Kern counties set up through a ballot measure and/or special legislation.

Paulding, 2nd District Supervisor Bruce Gibson, and 3rd District Supervisor Dawn Ortiz-Legg contemplated having SLO County voters decide on establishing a commission by placing a measure on the 2024 election ballot.

If passed, interested commissioner candidates would need meet a slew of requirements. Supervisors wouldn’t be able to directly appoint them.

Applicants can’t have been a candidate for, elected, or appointed to an elective office in a

Anti-battery storage initiative will be on Morro Bay’s November ballot

Opponents of the proposed Vistra-owned battery storage facility celebrated outside of the City Council meeting on Sept. 12 after the council voted to put their initiative on the upcoming November ballot.

“Congratulations to all the citizens that collected signatures, who signed the initiative and support the effort,” Betsy Gaudette-Cross said in a social media post that evening. “We did it!”

Her group—Citizens for Estero Bay Preservation—has worked since May to craft, gain signatures for, and push the initiative that would require a public vote for development on certain designated recreational properties within the city.

They argue that if passed, it would require construction of a battery storage facility on the former Morro Bay Power plant site to go to public vote.

Citizens for Estero Bay Preservation voiced their

local jurisdiction within the previous eight years. They can’t have been an officer, employee, or paid consultant to a campaign committee, political party central committee, and/or a candidate of an elective office in a local jurisdiction. They can’t have contributed $500 or more in a year to a candidate in a local jurisdiction, been registered to lobby in a local jurisdiction, and can’t have endorsed, worked for, volunteered, or contributed to a local election candidate.

were elbowed out of political races because of gerrymandering.

Blakeslee, the moderate Republican who represented SLO and Northern Santa Barbara counties, didn’t seek another term in 2012 after the California Supreme Court upheld Senate maps drawn the previous year by an independent redistricting commission. At the time, he told The Tribune that the new district “strongly favored” Democrats over Republicans in party registrations.

Yet, complaints of potential future gerrymandering in favor of Democrats permeated public comment. Atascadero resident Gary Kirkland claimed that “there’s no such thing” as an independent commission, adding that “the party with the most activists and people determined to serve on these things” will take over. He said that former state Sen. Sam Blakeslee and Assemblymember Jordan Cunningham

support for their proposal at the Sept. 12 meeting, asking the council to either adopt the initiative or put it on the ballot.

“Look around you and see all of these people who got enough signatures because we don’t want a ticking lithium ion bomb in our city,” one group member said during public comment. “My message to Vistra is very simple: Withdraw your application … or we are coming for you.”

Some residents, though, expressed concern over the initiative’s unintended effects.

Dawn Beattie wanted the council to consider doing more research on the initiative before putting it on the ballot or adopting it.

“If this ‘initiative’ were to pass, requiring a vote of citizens every time a potential change of land use to these designated areas was proposed, no more development would ensue in an important area of Morro Bay,” Beattie wrote in a public comment letter.

Bob Fowler expressed concern that while the intention of the initiative was good, it would strip

Republican Cunningham, who represented the old 35th District, found his constituency split between two new districts in 2022. It ultimately morphed into the 30th District that skews more Democrat than the 35th District.

The board has until August 2024 to formalize a decision on whether to place an independent redistricting commission proposal on voter ballots. ∆

—Bulbul Rajagopal

residents’ input due to state laws.

According to Fowler, state Assembly Bill 205 could be triggered if voters denied Vistra from building the facility and Vistra appealed that denial to the California Energy Commission. That could leave residents reliant on the state to determine whether project denial was justified, effectively taking local control away.

“I don’t think that the initiative’s backers have taken into consideration the unintended consequences of this initiative,” Fowler said in a public comment letter. “A report by staff addressing … issues will be the council’s only opportunity to inform the electorate on the unintended consequences of the initiative.”

Citizens for Estero Bay Preservation members hope that the public will vote to adopt the initiative and they can move on to the next steps of planning something for that land other than the proposed facility.

UNDOING The SLO County Board of Supervisors adopted this new redistricting map through 2030, subsequently erasing the Patten map and directing staff to research the potential for creating an independent redistricting commission.

“I reached out to opponents of the initiative [and said] we need to move past the [facility] and talk about what kind of projects and what kind of space we can have there,” a representative of the group said during public comment. “[But] we haven’t heard back from them.”

—Adrian Rosas

Arroyo Grande Creek cleanup begins with $1.2 million boost from the state

Construction repairs began on Arroyo Grande Creek in Oceano the week of Sept. 11 and are expected to take several months to complete.

The project’s two phases aim to fix damage caused by this past winter’s storms, when an overwhelmed Arroyo Grande Creek caused a levee to break on the south side of the creek. Earlier this summer, the SLO County Board of Supervisors authorized a project focused on sediment removal (phase 1) and one that will rehabilitate the levee (phase 2).

Brandon Zuniga, a water resources engineer for the Public Works Department, told New Times they’re estimating the projects will be completed sometime in January 2024, depending on how conditions are at the creek this winter.

“Phase 1 began construction at the creek and will finish up in early November, most likely,” he said “So our phase 2 will likely begin construction in early November and that will probably take about 30 working days and put us into December. Then we have a phase 2 project where we’re still working on the final plans and final specifications for the contractor, but we’re trying to get it all down as quickly as possible.”

Due to storm-related damages, Zuniga said 11,100 cubic yards of sediment polluted the creek. Figuring out exactly what to do with that much sediment is challenging, so most of the unusable sediment will end up at a landfill disposal site, he said.

Another concern facing the project is the capacity of Lopez Lake. Zuniga said that on Sept. 12, the lake was at 97 percent capacity. While that’s good news for cities that depend on the water supply, it means that water could spill into the creek earlier in this upcoming winter season, especially since a strong El Niño weather pattern is forecast this year.

“When I checked this morning, [NATO] was saying that it’s a 95 percent chance that [El Niño] is going to persist through February 2023, which doesn’t necessarily mean that it’s going to be a wet year, but it does mean that it’s going to be some kind of above average precipitation,” he said.

Zuniga said the team was extremely delighted to receive $1.2 million in state funding, secured earlier this summer with the help of state Sen. John Laird (D-Santa Cruz) and Assemblymember Dawn Addis (D-San Luis Obispo).

“It’s a great feeling to hear that news, and we’re so grateful for their help and listening to the needs of the Public Works staff and the constituents,” Zuniga said.

In an email to New Times, Laird said he and Addis visited the creek during the atmospheric events in January, where they “both saw a clear need to do more to protect families in Oceano.”

“That’s why I am grateful to have worked with the Assembly member to secure $1.2 million from the state to support improving

the Arroyo Grande Creek levee, and in turn, protecting vital community resources such as the regional airport, prime agricultural land, and the wastewater treatment plant,” Laird wrote.

—Samantha Herrera

Paso dealer sentenced to 14 years for selling fatal fentanyl to teen

Three years after he knowingly sold fentanyl-laced pills in the name of Percocet to a 19-year-old who died from taking one, Paso Robles resident Timothy Wolfe is about to serve 14 years in federal prison.

On Sept. 11, Los Angeles U.S. District Judge John Walter also ordered the 26-year-old to pay almost $26,000 in restitution to the family of the victim, Emilio Velci. Wolfe is currently free on a $150,000 bail bond and must surrender to the Federal Bureau of Prisons by Oct. 2. He signed a guilty plea agreement with federal prosecutors on May 24.

Velci purchased three blue pills he believed to be Percocet on March 8, 2020, to help with wisdom teeth pain. The teenager took one of those pills the same day and placed the other two on the coffee table. The next morning, his brothers and roommate found Velci dead. The guilty plea agreement Wolfe signed identified him as the person who sold Velci the pills.

The U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency classifies fentanyl as a synthetic opioid that’s 80 to 100 times stronger than morphine. While it’s used in health care, the cheap product is often illegally added to pills and drugs like heroin to increase potency or is disguised as highly potent heroin.

According to the California Department of Public Health, fentanyl-related overdose deaths in the state have been “increasing at an unpredictable pace.” Latest data from the California Overdose Surveillance Dashboard shows that San Luis Obispo County’s ageadjusted fentanyl overdose death rate per 100,000 residents is roughly 38 percent higher than the state’s rate.

The government’s sentencing position

document filed on Aug. 31 referenced a police interview with Wolfe on March 9, 2020.

“Defendant [Wolfe] admitted that he was ‘pretty sure there’s fentanyl’ in the pills that he sold because he knew ‘people who buy them’ and he has ‘a group of friends who like to take those type of pills and they have said they’ve taken like half and they just feel fucked up,’” the document read.

It also detailed the interaction between Wolfe and Velci, who’s identified in the document as “E.V.” Wolfe originally offered to sell Velci Oxycodone after he overheard the 19-year-old talking in a Paso Robles restaurant about Xanax. He gave Velci his Snapchat details to arrange the future sale. But when they met in the restaurant on March 8, 2020, Wolfe sold him pills he claimed were Percocet.

“E.V. died as a result of fentanyl intoxication caused by the pill that defendant sold to E.V.,” the document read. “In his police interview, defendant admitted that he knew of someone overdosing and dying after taking pills sold by defendant’s supplier.”

Wolfe told law enforcement that he knew the counterfeit pills “did not look real.”

A backpack found in Wolfe’s house on March 10, 2020—the day after Velci died—contained a digital scale and a plastic bag holding 1.59 grams of Xanax, 0.56 grams of baclofen, and 0.79 grams of promethazine.

“The day that he sold the fatal pills to E.V., defendant told someone that he planned to sell 20 more pills the following day,” the document states.

—Bulbul

Rajagopal

Fire Service in Oceano is backed by the Board of Supervisors

The SLO County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously to support fire service for the Oceano Community Services District (OCSD) from the Five Cities Fire Authority.

On Sept. 12, the board voted in favor of the Arroyo Grande and Grover Beach fire stations providing service to the OCSD and surrounding areas via a contract that will have equivalent service levels to what is currently in place, according to the staff report.

“The Board of Supervisors’ action means that the county will work with the Five Cities Fire Authority (FCFA) to develop a contract for FCFA to provide fire and emergency medical services to Oceano,” Grover Beach City Manager Matthew Bronson said in an email to New Times.

The contract will entail a 2-0 staffing policy, an estimated annual cost of $1.8 million, and response times of seven to 11 minutes from Arroyo Grande and seven to nine minutes from Grover Beach, the staff report states.

This decision comes after voters in OCSD shot down the idea of paying a flat parcel tax in 2020 and again in 2022. Measure A-22 would have cost property owners in Oceano $180 per year and would have helped maintain rapid response times for 911 medical emergency and fire services through the FCFA, which the OCSD was a member of

at the time.

However, now that the district is no longer an FCFA member, Bronson said that if the county Local Area Formation Commission (LAFCO) and the FCFA agree to a contract, OCSD voters don’t have to vote on the issue.

“If this request is granted by LAFCO, and the county and FCFA are able to negotiate and approve a contract for fire service, then this service would begin on July 1, 2024, without needing another public vote,” he said.

Firefighter and FCFA Union President Jeff Lane told New Times that this is a great opportunity for his department and Oceano residents, because the past decade has seen a lot of unforeseen setbacks and changes.

“Now that we have gotten over a few longterm hurdles, like switching from our reserve program over to full-time staffing, this, I believe, sets up for the future to continue a good partnership with the county [and] with the cities to provide effective and cost efficient fire service,” Lane said.

Bronson said the FCFA appreciates the county’s support for providing high quality and responsive fire services to OCSD and they’ll continue to work with the county to come up with a contract that works for everyone.

“We will work with the county to develop a contract agreement that meets the interests of all parties and continues FCFA’s service delivery across our Five Cities area,” Bronson said.

—Samantha Herrera

John Hamon appointed as Paso Robles mayor

After the sudden death of longtime Paso Robles Mayor Steve Martin, a new mayor and familiar face will be leading the city.

“I am willing and able to move our city forward and happy with what we are doing,” John Hamon said at the Paso City Council’s special meeting on Sept. 7. “I am looking forward to being able to serve and work with all of the people who help us get to where we want to be.”

Hamon—who served as mayor pro tem under Martin—was unanimously appointed to the role of mayor during that meeting, and he will serve in this role for the duration of Martin’s original term, which lasts until November 2026.

“I’ve worked with [John] for a long time, and he is a wonderful community member, great volunteer, and is the most deserving person in this city to take this seat over for Steve Martin,” Councilmember Steve Gregory said at the meeting. “He has done everything with our community and for our community.”

Now the council will need to replace the 1st District council seat Hamon is leaving, which includes Paso Robles Municipal Airport along with several golf courses and parks.

The city is encouraging interested individuals to fill out applications available on the city’s website or at city clerk’s office.

“All prospective applicants must be at least 18 years old, registered to vote in the city of Paso Robles, and live within District 1,” according to the city.

Qualified candidates will be interviewed at a special meeting on Sept. 26. Should the council find that there is a candidate who meets the requirements for the role, they will be sworn in at the Oct. 3 council meeting. ∆

—Adrian Rosas

LEVEE BREAK The first phase of construction repairing last winter’s damage along Arroyo Grande Creek began on Sept. 11. Temporary repairs were made in the spring to fix a breach in the levee.

BY SAMANTHA HERRERA

Month of donations

Food insecurity in San Luis Obispo County has been climbing since the COVID-19 pandemic, and to help combat it, the SLO Food Bank is participating in Hunger Action Month throughout September, organized by Feeding America

SLO Food Bank Chief Executive Officer

Garrett Olson told New Times that the fundraiser comes at a crucial time for local residents in need.

“We’re actually seeing an increase in 2023 over 2022. On our increase, right now it’s about 15 percent,” Olson said. “So by weight we’re providing about 18 percent more food to our community than we were this time last year.”

Olson said the recent increase in food insecurity came in three phases. The first was due to the pandemic, which was followed by inflation, and most recently in March, increased food assistance allotments from the federal government expired.

According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, in February Congress ended the emergency allotments, which were part of a temporary strategy to help low-income individuals and families manage during the pandemic. The benefits are now back to their normal amounts.

“People went from having an adequate amount of federal assistance to help them make ends meet to a woefully deficient amount of assistance,” Olson said.

However, the SLO Food Bank is determined to go above and beyond to help those in need, he added, and working with Feeding America is an opportunity the organization is excited about.

Feeding America is a nonprofit organization that partners with food banks, food pantries, and local food programs to bring food to people facing hunger, according to its website.

“[Feeding America] provides resources and the opportunity of a larger platform to share our message, and this is the first year that we’ve leaned in and participated in Hunger Awareness Month,” Olson said.

To encourage donations, SLO Food Bank has a variety of events planned every day in September so community members can support their cause in a family-friendly way.

“We wanted to create a full month of activities to get our community involved in hunger relief and also to offer opportunities, whether it’s fundraising or doing other activities, such as cooking with

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no waste or learning about our recurring giving program or even just wearing orange on Sept. 15,” SLO Food Bank Development Coordinator Claire Levine said.

The food bank has partnered with local businesses in SLO County such as Chipotle in Paso Robles, which will donate 33 percent of sales when community members order online with the code “Q662EAN” or purchase in store with a printed or online flyer on Sept. 16.

Olson said that even if community members don’t choose to participate in the fundraiser, visiting participating shops is still a great way to show appreciation for local businesses.

“Checking in is a great opportunity to also say thank you to these businesses,” he said. “You know, they need to make ends meet too, and these are challenging times for everybody, and for these businesses to lean in and show their heart, it’d be lovely for people to go in.”

While fundraising with local businesses is a highlight of SLO Food Bank’s month of fun, it’s also the recipient of a match campaign. Donors such as the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers No. 639 are matching gifts up to $40,000 till the end of this month.

“So, we’ve got this $40,000 that the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local and a handful of other really special donors provided us that our community can match,” Olson said. “So it doubles the impact of every dollar donated. It’s just a really exciting opportunity for us to be able to double the love during the month of September.”

For community members who can’t donate but still want to support the cause, SLO Food Bank scheduled specific events, such as wearing orange on Sept. 15, so everyone can feel included in the fight against food insecurity.

“[Wearing orange] is really about bringing that extra awareness as part of Feeding America’s larger campaign for Hunger Action Month,” Levine said.

Both Olson and Levine said the community can look forward to seeing this event yearly, as it’s been a blast so far.

“After this September, we’ll sit down and we’ll talk about what worked really well and what we could change for next year. But any opportunity for us to tell our story in the community and whether it results in people giving or people just being more aware, that’s a good thing for us,” Olson said.

Use #HungerActionDay to connect on social media. For more information, visit slofoodbank/events.

Fast fact

• CASS Winery and ArtSocial805 are joining forces on Sept. 16 from 7 to 9 p.m. for community members to get their art on and paint while sipping on CASS Winery’s local selection at a Paint and Sip Class. Tickets are $55, and all supplies are included upon entry. Charcuterie boards are available for an extra charge. Visit slocal.com/events for more information or email campcass@ casswines.com. ∆

Reach Staff Writer Samantha Herrera at sherrera@ newtimesslo.com.

FOOD PROVIDER The SLO Food Bank regularly gives back to the community through grocery donations to those in need, and the organization is participating in Feeding America’s Hunger Action Month throughout September.

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The real impact

It’s time to think clearly about the Oceano Dunes. A recent contributor to New Times cited a county-wide economic study regarding the positive impacts of tourism on the SLO County economy (“Is it time we all shift our thinking on the Oceano Dunes?” Aug. 3). That author claims that tourism contributes a half billion dollars to the economy of SLO County.

Hearst Castle is the most popular venue of the State Parks system. More visitors go there than to any other State Parks unit. These visitors buy tchotchkes in the gift shop. They also go to Cambria and San Simeon, buy more tchotchkes, eat in restaurants, stay overnight and pay money to do it, and then buy gas before they leave.

Pismo Beach attracts visitors throughout the year, thousands of them. Transient occupancy tax (motel tax) generated $14.5 million for the city in fiscal year 2022-23. More is expected next year. That translates to about $130 million spent on overnight

The quote was an error but the point is the same

After submitting my letter (“An open letter to the secretary of state,” Aug. 31), I discovered that I had included a quote I attributed to Donald Trump that was in error. My bad, “to err is human.” Subsequently, this error was pointed out to me, first by the editor, and again by Mr. Clive Pinder in his letter (“Looking for impartiality,” Sep. 7). Consequently, I wish

accommodations alone in Pismo Beach. These people come to Pismo to enjoy the wide, sandy beach with no vehicles on it. They also eat, drink, dance, sleep, and buy all kinds of stuff—beach toys, fine jewelry, wet suits, pizza, tattoos, clothes, ice cream, souvenirs. You name it, they buy it. So, probably $200 million of the $500 million comes from Pismo Beach alone.

There, there are the wine lovers who come to our county to taste and buy our fine wines by the case. In addition to buying a lot of wine, they also buy a lot of other stuff, eat in our fine restaurants, stay a few days in hotels, inns, an bed and breakfasts, and buy gas before they leave our county.

We have many fine entertainment venues.

Out-of-towners come for the shows, drink a little, eat a fine meal, and stay over for the evening of entertainment. Then, they

Speak up!

to issue a retraction of that quote and its surrounding text:

“By his own admission, he has not read and does not support the Constitution of the United States: ‘I haven’t read the Constitution, but, from what I’ve been told, most of it is a waste of paper, quite frankly,’ Donald John Trump, 45th president of the United States, after leaving office.”

I agree with Mr. Pinder, that none of us is entitled to “our own facts.” However, a withdrawal of my petition to the secretary of

eat a fine breakfast, enjoy more of what our county has to offer, and buy gas before they head home.

The Mid-State Fair in Paso Robles also draws thousands at the end of July each year.

Some people just come for peace and quiet, strolls on the beaches. Avila Beach, Cayucos, and Morro Bay hold their own as viable tourist destinations. They contribute significantly to the tourist dollars earned in SLO county. And, don’t forget those who come to Lopez, Nacimiento, and Santa Margarita lakes for boating, fishing, bathing, and generally having fun. Zip-lining, anyone?

Currently there is a push to portray the off-highway-vehicle (OHV) riding in the dunes as a valuable economic asset to our county. It may be an expensive hobby for those partaking. However, dune buggy OHVs are not sold in SLO County. These visitors buy them in their home counties and drive them over.

Back in the 1980s, State Parks started allowing OHV riders to use Pier Avenue in Oceano and Grand Avenue in Grover Beach as temporary entrances to the OHV riding area farther south. In begging to use these entrances temporarily, State Parks promised to limit the number of OHVs using the area and to monitor their activity

to ensure a safe, suitable situation for other beach users.

Well, we all know how that turned out.

Mayhem, chaos, under-age drivers, drinking, roll-over accidents, serious injuries, and even deaths occur on the beach. Noise, 24 hours a day. Do they spend much money here? Not as much as you would think. They bring their stuff with them, their OHVs, their travel trailers and campers, even their own food and supplies. Occasionally, I see them in a few supermarkets, maybe buying ice. I understand there are some options to spend money at State Parks licensed concessionaires.

However, I never see them in our local restaurants, evening venues, or local stores buying clothes, toys, or souvenirs.

They tear up the sensitive environment, endangering rare species of plants, animals, and marine life. They stir up loose sand causing air pollution, thus endangering the lives of people living and working downwind. Worst of all, they drive away tourists and locals who would like to enjoy to wide, sandy beach near Oceano and Grover Beach. OHV users on the beach contribute very little to the economy, and they wreck the beach for everyone else. ∆

Evelyn Delany is a longtime resident of Pismo Beach. Write a response for publication and email it to letters@newtimesslo.com.

state is not warranted, since the body and point of my letter, even without that one retracted sentence, support the fact that Donald Trump gave, and continues to give, “aid and comfort” to the insurrectionists of Jan. 6, 2021, and is, therefore, not qualified to appear on the ballot (Article 14, Section 3, U.S. Constitution). It is unfortunate that this misquote became his focus and overclouded his ability to consider the facts.

Stephen Siemsen CW3, U.S. Army (retired) Orcutt

Live more simply, save the planet

I do not know the author of “The Sea is Boiling,” Sept. 7. I imagine we would get along, as I share the same concerns about climate change. The small actions suggested are all good ideas, as we must all do something to steer us from disaster. But I was struck that the writer has visited “her reef” every year for the last 15

Oceano Dunes’ OHV riders’ economic contribution to SLO County is likely lower than some would like us to believe

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Russell Hodin

years. Unless they sailed, powered by wind, I expect they flew. Fifteen round trips by fossil-fueled jets created a huge amount of CO2 emissions that each passenger bears responsibility for.

The vast majority of people never fly, nor travel far from home. Most people have less and live simpler lives and are responsible for far fewer emissions than those who fly regularly, either for business or pleasure. Most people of means are not willing to reduce their consumption, and our capitalistic economy would not be pleased if

Christine Mulholland San Luis Obispo

The truth of Trump is worse than an incorrect quote attribution

I read with interest Clive Pinder’s letter in the Sept. 7 edition (“Looking for

According to The Hill, CNN, Politico, and PBS, Trump’s Truth Social response to losing the 2020 election was to state in all caps, “MASSIVE AND WIDESPREAD FRAUD AND DECEPTION” and claim that there were only two options: either to throw out the 2020 presidential election results and declare him the winner or have a new election.

He then went a step farther writing, “A

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massive fraud of this type and magnitude allows for the termination of all rules, regulations, and articles, even those found in the Constitution. Our great ‘Founders’ did not want, and would not condone False and Fraudulent Elections!”

He followed up with, “UNPRECEDENTED FRAUD REQUIRES UNPRECEDENTED CURE!”

Or perhaps as stated by former Gov. Mike Huckabee, if this is allowed to stand, the next election will be settled with bullets, not ballots.

As our nation discovered on Jan. 6, 2021, words have consequences and those kind of words can result in great cost. With freedom comes great responsibility.

Greg Klein Santa Maria

As Wendell Berry said, “We must all learn to live more simply.”

Ah, progress!

Who’s ready for the clean energy revolution? Is it Citizens for Estero Bay Preservation, a Morro Bay group that opposes Texas-based energy company Vistra’s plan to build a 600-megawatt Battery Energy Storage

met to decide the next step: 1. Study the effects of this new proposed ordinance, 2. outright adopt it,

is renovation of the Robert E. Kennedy Library, which is estimated to cost a cool $77 million with construction running through summer of 2025.

Cal Poly spent $119 million in 1993 to build the rec center, and the university dumped another $57 million to renovate and make it LEED certified in 2012. When you think about it, $77 million is peanuts!

thing changing as far as what is available to students is that physical building.”

Yeah, it’s just that one building! No biggie. One solution to make up for lost study space is to pitch tents in parking lots and let students study there … in a tent … in a parking lot. Hm. Parking can be very hard to come by at Poly, so the plan is to eat up precious parking places with “study tents”?

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Green compendium

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Black pepper from the Malabar coast of southern India and the coveted Hawaiian koa plant are much closer to San Luis Obispo County residents than they might think.

These exotic plants’ proximity is all thanks to the Cal Poly Plant Conservatory run by the Bailey College of Science and Mathematics’ botany department. For the first time since construction broke ground in 2020, the prized collection of greenhouses opened to the public last fall.

Conservatory curator Gage Willey told New Times that the community-centric aspect of the business is his favorite element.

“Plant people really stick together, but conservatory people are a whole other niche,” he said with a laugh.

Willey has been a plant aficionado for as long as he can remember. His infectious curiosity for all things flora propelled him to manage the five greenhouses. Willey was also the first to witness the blossoming of a giant corpse flower that had its debut bloom after 18 years.

Now, he draws from the wealth of conservatory plants to assist professors with practical experience for students.

“It’s all self-guided,” Willey said of the conservatory experience. “When the public does come in, they can feel very secure and comfortable in what’s happening.”

The conservatory’s plants come from a networked bouquet of sources—the collection from the previous campus greenhouse and offerings from private collectors, hobbyists, botanical gardens like Pasadena’s Huntington Gardens, and universities like UC Davis, UC Riverside, and CSU Fullerton.

Student efforts buttress the conservatory, led by Director Matt Ritter. Willey’s student assistant, Julian, helps with watering and moving plants around before classes start. Interns meet for roughly two hours every week for training as part of their extracurricular program.

“My goal is to have them take over certain houses and they get some ownership over it,” Willey said. “They’d completely maintain it under my direction.”

Student volunteers also dedicate two hours a week to get hands-on with plants. They sign up in hordes, according to Willey.

“There’s a real craving out there that I find really wonderful but also kind of sad because a lot of people just don’t have that outlet in their daily life,” he said.

Visitors should brace for a healthy sprinkling of water every 15 minutes inside the first greenhouse, called Warm Tropics, but it’s hard to be annoyed when you’re standing in the middle of a verdant “living museum.” Willey added that he hopes to one day ramp up the immersive feel with speakers that blare sounds of thunder.

“Just like Rainforest Café!” he joked. “It’s kinda like the Amazon Basin or Hawaii or southeast Asia where it’s really nice and warm and humid and allows plants to express themselves to their full potential.”

Three of the five greenhouses are open to the public—Warm Tropics, Cloud Forest, and Hot Desert. The other two are used by staff and students for propagation and germination.

During a recent tour inside Warm Tropics’ balmy heat, Willey weaved through the small maze created by the plants—some possessing leaves almost as large as an adult human.

These lush plants thrive under a precise orchestra of heaters, sprinklers, fans, and greenhouse glass. The temperature is approximately 82 degrees with 80 percent humidity.

“This facility is meant to bring in both labs and lectures from Cal Poly and the public as well,” he said. “The goal is to orient them to some of these climates and these environments and show how plants adapt and interact with each other.”

Next door in the Cloud Forest greenhouse, the humidity escalates to a full 100 percent. The plants here are still tropical and found

HOUSE TOUR

in the high elevation of mountains. They take up less greenhouse space than the ones in Warm Tropics, but they have a rich history worth visiting.

Willey drew attention to a slender, sickle-leafed tree called the acacia koa. It bears one of the most expensive woods in the world, desired for furniture and flooring. Conservatory Director Ritter procured seeds from professors in Hawaii a few years ago. One of those was planted on campus, became a tree, and produced its own seeds. Willey then germinated the second set of seeds for the conservatory.

“It was completely logged in the 1800s … and a lot of the kings were trying to gain favor with the Europeans coming in,” Willey said. “At the same time, all the Europeans were trying to use the Hawaiians for all their resources.”

The tour ended with a stroll into the Hot Desert greenhouse. Its dry heat immediately envelopes you but it’s designed for the dozens of cacti and other plants used to arid climates. One of them is a fat, squat succulent called the Euphorbia obesa that’s sometimes called the basketball plant. It’s native to South Africa.

“If you’re in a desert, you’d want to take a bite out of it but you [shouldn’t] do that,” Willey said. “It would bleed out this white latex.”

He demonstrated by cutting thin slashes into the plant along with some other longer cacti. Viscous, milky white resin trickled out of each gash.

“If you do touch it, don’t touch your face! It will burn your eyes,” Willey advised.

Willey has more conservatory plans in the pipeline beyond sensory experiences with plants. He wants to transform a portion of the outdoor arena to make a symbiotic community workspace. For a fee, people could drop in to learn skills like taking care of orchids, germinating seeds, and hiking to collect native seeds and process them to grow in residential backyards.

Until then, Willey welcomes students and the public to use the conservatory’s open space—strewn with table and chairs—to work, relax, and enjoy their lunch.

“We usually have a pretty good culture in San Luis Obispo where people are just interested in things … plus it’s a public facility and so people are welcome to come in and look at stuff,” Willey said. “That makes it feel more accessible.” ▲

Reach Staff Writer Bulbul Rajagopal at brajagopal@newtimesslo.com.

Stroll through the Cal Poly Plant Conservatory to experience a living museum of plants from around the world

Visit the Cal Poly Conservatory on weekdays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Village Drive inside the Cal Poly campus. Email conservatory curator and

PASSION FOR PLANTS Gage Willey, the curator for the Cal Poly Plant Conservatory, admires plants in the Warm Tropics greenhouse—a space he monitors to ensure the right range of temperature and humidity.

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For the newbies

Being a freshman in college is exciting, but it can be overwhelming. You’re away from the comforts of family, a previous routine, and friends, but it’s also a chance for you to grow, push boundaries, meet new people, and flourish in more ways than you thought possible.

While some may welcome change, it’s still hard to adapt to a completely new way of living. I grew up in Minnesota and had a graduating class of 198 students; I ended up attending Arizona State University (Go Devils!)—a college with more than 74,000 students and 1,631.4 miles away.

It was scary seeing my family pull away from the dorms, leaving me to my new tiny room and a random roommate. She would later become one of my best friends and I would meet some of the greatest people in my life, but at that moment I didn’t know what ASU had in store for me.

Here are some things to think about for any incoming freshman.

Events and clubs

Going to the events the university puts on for freshmen can help you meet new people and find student organizations. As awkward as it feels to introduce yourself and try to make new friends, just remember that everyone around you is in the same boat.

Try to sign up for one or two clubs on campus early on in the semester. They

could either be associated with your major, something you enjoy, or something you want to try. I studied journalism (go figure) so I joined one of the school’s newspapers. Outside of academics, I had danced competitively and played volleyball my whole life so I joined a dance team and played recreational volleyball for a season my second semester of college. It helped me find people with similar interests, meet more people within my major, and get me out of my dorm room during the week.

Office hours

Go to office hours whenever you need help on assignments. Office hours give you oneon-one time with your professors where they can share immediate feedback on your work and push you in the right direction. You are paying to be in school! Take advantage of having access to experts in your field who can help grow your knowledge.

I once had a chance to re-do an assignment and bump my grade up because I created a positive relationship with my professor. I received another professor’s first A-plus she ever gave out for a final project because I worked with her on a weekly basis and got feedback along the way. Neither of these would have happened if I didn’t take the time to go to office hours or participate in class.

I’m still in contact with many of my professors and they helped me search for jobs post-graduation, became references for jobs,

and continue to give me advice as an earlycareer journalist.

Routines and balance

I didn’t have a solidified routine or schedule my first semester of college, and it hurt my grades. I wasn’t strict with dedicating my time to academics because I found a social life I never imagined for myself. While it’s important to spend time with friends, my patterns caused me to forget assignments or turn in subpar work.

By the second semester, I learned my lesson and carved out more time for academics. By joining clubs, I had more commitments in the evening that forced me to do homework in an allotted time. The clubs also carved out specific time for me to socialize and be with my friends away from academics. I started going to the gym to work out on a regular basis to do something just for myself, which

A couple of things that could help you college newbs manage your first year on campus include attending events, creating a routine, and going to professors’ office hours.

helped my physical and mental health.

That’s not to say I didn’t spend time with my friends ever again. I allowed myself the weekends away from homework (depending on the week) to enjoy myself, hang out with friends, or do something away from my normal routine.

In the end, it’s a balancing act that you’ll have to learn through experimenting, learning, and adjusting accordingly. Give yourself the space to figure out what you like, what works for you, and the opposite. There are so many learning opportunities, both academically and socially, at college and you have more freedom than ever before.

Embrace the change one step at a time and learn as you go. I wish you luck this year and I hope you have so much fun! ▲

Staff Writer Taylor O'Connor from New Times' sister paper can be reached at toconnor@santamariasun.com.

Countdown to completion

Cal Poly’s Kennedy Library’s long-needed renovation leaves students and resources scattered

Cal Poly’s Kennedy Library renovation has been years in the making. From fixing temperature issues that plague the inside of the building, to structural changes that are needed in any 40-year-old building, to increasing the number of seats available to patrons—the project plans to address it all.

However, with an estimated completion slated for the summer of 2025 and a full shutdown of the building and its facilities, the renovation project presents myriad opportunities and challenges for the campus and its students.

For some like Anthony Palazzo—who serves as executive director of Facilities Planning and Capital Projects for Cal Poly— the renovation project is an opportunity to make a library that’s essential to students, more accessible and safer.

Outside of safety and seismic adjustments, some of the new features will include an additional 300 study seats, a new Starbucks cafe on the second floor, all-gender bathrooms, the expansion of the 24-hour section to the second floor, and improved air conditioning—something Palazzo hopes is to the delight of many students.

“The upgrades are touching every floor in some way, especially in terms of air conditioning,” he said. “With this new air conditioning, not only are we providing better overall airflow to some of the lesser temperate areas of the library, but we are also reducing our energy usage in the building by around 40 percent.”

However, for current students like Wine and Viticulture senior Cooper Durkey, the project has become a symbol of dread and a reminder that he will not have access to a core part of his campus routine.

“It affects a lot of people,” Durkey said. “It’s where people meet up, it’s where we would go in-between classes, it’s where I go to do homework—there are just so many day-today situations it will impact.”

He feels that while the university did inform students like himself, there wasn’t much communicated aside from the obvious fact that the library wouldn’t be open.

“We have been given pretty little info beyond them sending emails out telling us they planned on closing it,” he said. “We have known about it, but that doesn’t make it any less inconvenient.”

Durkey feels that more than anything, that centralized location often offered students like him a study sanctuary—even with seating available at multiple places across campus.

“If I don’t have a place I know I can study away from people that isn’t my own house or apartment, that’s going to hurt how well I can study,” he said. “Having that quiet place to work isn’t something some extra seats are going to be able to replace.”

Beyond just his personal experience, Durkey noted that by spreading out the resources offered traditionally under one roof, students may find themselves struggling to handle the workload of classes.

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“I think this will affect some of the academic stuff most students deal with,” he said. “I do think it’s unfair because we are losing a centralized location where a lot of things like Scantrons, printers, and computers were located.”

Many students have also questioned the timing of the construction, wondering why the university picked the foot-trafficheavy start of the school year to begin construction.

“That sidewalk in front of the library is something that almost everyone I know walks through at some point in the day to get to their classes or cars,” Durkey said. “It’s going to cause a lot of foot traffic and create a ton of noise and dust.”

Palazzo told New Times that students can expect those demolition efforts and construction to continue into the fall and winter quarters.

“Right now we have just started the process of soft demolition, which includes light future teardown on the inside and moving all of the books and resources out,” he said in early September. “By the time school starts we will be undergoing a full demolition and the middle of the fall quarter, that’s when the big work starts to happen.”

Palazzo and Cal Poly say that books, computers, study space, and other resources will be available throughout the entire renovation process.

“The library is not closing, it’s just the building itself that won’t be accessible,” he said. “Instead its resources have just been spread throughout campus, and the only thing changing as far as what is available to students is that physical building.”

Students will continue to be able to access highly requested books via an online portal, with physical copies available at different locations on campus. They will also have access to temporary study sections in parking lots beneath big white tents with seating and other amenities.

“We want to give students as many study spaces as we can while renovation is happening,” Palazzo said. “While we are not going to have the exact number of seats, we are adding seating to wherever we can.”

He added that his team was teaming up with Cal Poly’s Associated Students Inc. to help provide even more seating for students in gathering places at the campus’s core.

One of those temporary seating solutions is the Frost Center—a new building at the center of campus that will provide some of the much-needed seating both during and after the library renovation.

While he acknowledged the undeniable impact the closure will have on current students, Palazzo said that in the long run, these renovations will vastly improve the overall accessibility of campus resources.

“We would never have the ability to do a full-scale one-to-one replication of what existed at the library before its closure,” he said. “It would have been cost-prohibitive to pursue anything like that, so we did what we could.”

Palazzo is hopeful that—as they march toward the 2025 completion date—the new resources will represent a brighter future for incoming students and highlight just how many resources the campus has outside of the library.

“Our goal [in this renovation effort] is to make campus resources more accessible for those who use them,” he said. “We want to counter the idea of, ‘Oh well I am not going to use [the library or this space] because x, y, and z isn’t there.”

But as students like Durkey begin their fall classes, they grapple with university-offered solutions that don’t make them feel like a priority.

“It feels like all of these things they put together to accommodate for this renovation project were afterthoughts,” he said. “I don’t feel like these temporary solutions are going to offer the help that students need to succeed, and in the end isn’t that what is important?” ▲

Reach Staff Writer Adrian Vincent Rosas at arosas@newtimesslo.com

FAR INTO THE FUTURE As construction begins at Cal Poly’s Kennedy Library, the recently opened William and Linda Frost Center will serve as one of the temporary hosts, offering seating for students to study.

Paid to play

Beloved Cuesta College Theater Program production secures compensation for the first time

The Cuesta College Theater Program’s continued success following its production of The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time ensured a different kind of award for the first time in its history.

After the first set of performances last December, the Cuesta production was chosen to represent the Western United States at the Kennedy Center American College Festival in Las Vegas. The theater program then performed the show again this January and raised more than $20,000 to travel to the Westgate Resort and Casino. Finally, after winning 11 national awards and receiving a stream of community requests for more performances, Cal Poly’s Performing Arts Center contacted Artistic Director bree valle to stage the play at the university.

“The show was really designed for a much more intimate relationship between the audience and the performers, so we decided to keep it at Cuesta,” valle told New Times. “But if we were going to do it again, we wanted to give an opportunity to the students who’ve done it twice. Instead of having to pay to do the class because it’s a class project, they’d get paid, and it would count as a professional gig.”

The Cuesta program partnered with an arm

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Cuesta College Theater Program’s next show is Shakespereance an immersive and site-specific limited engagement with only 16 seats available per performance. The show runs from Sept. 19 to 21 with show times at 7, 8, and 9 p.m. Buy tickets at cuesta.universitytickets.com.

of the college called Community Programs, and each member of the student company received $1,000. Those payments came from all the money raised by performing the shows.

“Community Programs have fee-based classes that they offer that community members can take,” valle said. “But they also act as a nonprofit for things like the SLO Wind Chamber [orchestra], and by running it through Community Programs, the students were able to get paid.”

Thanks to the fresh wave of interest, the college staged 11 more shows, which concluded in mid-September. Valle told New Times that continuing to pay students for future productions is a possibility, depending on the success of the shows and the availability of the actors.

Now, the Cuesta program is gearing up to stage an immersive Shakespeare show from Sept. 19 to 21. Eight Shakespearean themes will be performed in vehicles. The interactive

experience allows the audience to move from vehicle to vehicle in pairs where they will witness a drama, farce, thriller, or comedy.

The Cuesta theater program’s impact is widespread. Valle said that its staging of shows at national festivals attracted people from different schools to the local program.

“This is the fifth show that we have taken to festival,” valle said. “Cuesta has a reputation nationwide for being one of the strongest college and university programs in the nation. We’ve won best play five times at national awards.”

For valle, the success of The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time production came from the combination of actors, the script, and technical savviness.

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Cuesta’s production is based on a stage play adapted from the book of the same name written by Mark Haddon. The stage play, written by Simon Stephens, premiered at the Royal National Theater in London in 2012. Soon, it found its way to the West End, Broadway, and ultimately Cuesta College.

“This play is about representation onstage,” valle said. “Our lead actor who plays Christopher—who is neurodivergent—is also neurodivergent. That’s very unique. Out of all the research that I’ve done, I’ve never seen a student or an actor who’s neurodivergent play this role.” ▲

Reach Staff Writer Bulbul Rajagopal at brajagopal@newtimesslo.com

ACUTE RENDERING Lead actor Dylan Hahn (front) played neurodivergent protagonist Christopher Boone in the Cuesta College production of The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time. Artistic Director bree valle commended the show for its representation onstage.

BY ADRIAN VINCENT ROSAS

Something for everyone

Finding your new favorite band at an 18-and-over venue

Don’t ever let anyone convince you that there isn’t a great live music scene in San Luis Obispo and its surrounding cities.

There is something for everybody. Whether it’s well-known touring bands, local singer-songwriters, indie music, DIY, or punk, you will find something that you like. However, a lot of the music experiences around here are geared for those 21 years of age or older—which can be a problem for thousands of young students looking to groove, mosh, and more.

Luckily, there are plenty of spots to find music for the 18-plus crowd. Here’s a list of my favorites.

All ages

Dark Nectar Coffee

5915 Entrada Ave., Atascadero

Who knew this cozy coffee shop hosts some of the wildest shows in the county?

Tucked away in the heart of downtown Atascadero, Dark Nectar is the new kid on the block, and it’s making itself known with some of the most unique lineups and audiences in the scene.

Whether you’re catching local hard-core punk acts or a touring European black metal band, there is plenty to mosh to. Keep up with their shenanigans on Instagram @darknectarcoffee.

Liquid Gravity Brewery

675 Clarion Court, San Luis Obispo

I’ve always had a soft spot in my heart for this place. There is something about the wide open space it has, and the range of bands it supports, coupled with the local food trucks that make an afternoon, evening, and even a brunch one hell of a time.

Find out what’s happening there on Instagram @liquidgravitybrewingco.

Satellite of Love

1335 Walker St., San Luis Obispo

If you ever wanted your local “Tiny Desk Concert” fix, this is the place for you. From acoustic singers/songwriters to jazz poetry nights to touring rock acts, nothing quite beats seeing a band play in front of bookshelves (I don’t make the rules, that’s just how it is).

Keep up with the happenings on Instagram @asattelliteoflove.

Bang the Drum Brewery

1150 Laurel Lane, No. 130, San Luis Obispo

This is a lovely little hidden gem tucked away in San Luis Obispo. The unique architecture combined with the sheer amount of variety in song (and pie) is just the icing on the cake for this family-friendly venue.

With acts ranging from local and touring to open mics to karaoke nights, they have you covered for when the family is in town or

you’re just ooking for a comfy night.

Find out what’s happening this week by checking out @bangthedrumbrewery on Instagram.

SLO Brew Rock

855 Aerovista Place, San Luis Obispo

This place rocks literally and figuratively. An awesome blend of venue, eatery, and variety, The Rock boasts an experience that will please any music fan, any day of the week.

Sometimes it’s a local act that has taken flight and is opening for a touring band, other times it’s a reggae or country legend. Most of you will see a show here (or already have) but it’s worth including, just in case you didn’t know about it.

Keep up with the musical madness on Instagram @slobrewlive.

21 and over

Barrelhouse Brewery Co. Taproom

1033 Chorro St., SLO

I love this place. From the staff to the cool underground secret vibe, to the bands, and

There’s a seemingly endless stream of live music in SLO County, especially with all-ages venues like Dark Nectar Coffee in Atascadero hosting local acts like the Letdowns for a night of good times.

especially the beer, it’s hard to beat for me and I’ve found many a cool band, person, and tune down in the basement.

Keep up with on Instagram @bhbcslo.

Frog and Peach

728 Higuera St., SLO

I feel like every person, whether a student or just a resident, should catch a band here at least once. It’s such an iconic spot in local culture and the variety of acts they have will be the perfect start (or end) to a great night out.

BA Start

647 Higuera St., San Luis Obispo

One of the newer faces to the scene is a spot with endless entertainment: BA Start bar and arcade.

Part bar, part arcade, they host DJ parties, local acts, and more to keep anyone happy for the entire night.

Find @bastartarcadebarslo on Instagram. ▲

Reach Staff Writer Adrian Vincent Rosas about all the venues he forgot to mention at arosas@newtimesslo.com.

Did you know SLO is the birthplace of Jamba? Come check out Store #1 at 17 Chorro Street to learn more about the history of this special store!

To us, Jamba is more than a smoothie. It’s a way of life. Everything at Jamba is real, delicious, and fresh. When you choose Jamba, you’re choosing to do something good for yourself. Something positive. And the feeling you get from that decision can invigorate and shape your whole day.

Jamba is the smile you give someone when passing them on campus, the door you hold open for the person behind you, and the positive attitude you bring to every moment and every day. At Jamba, the glass is never half empty, and what you get out of every smoothie is much more than the fresh fruit we put in.

Hot Dates

SURF’S UP

R.A.C.E. Matters SLO presents a free screening of Wade in the Water, a documentary on the often overlooked history of Africa’s 1,000-year-old surfing tradition, at the Bay Theatre in Morro Bay on Monday, Sept. 18, at 7 p.m. A pre-party will be held at Babydudes before the screening, starting at 5:30 p.m. A Q-and-A with director, producer, and surfer Tony Corley will take place after the movie. Visit racemattersslo.org for more info.

—Caleb Wiseblood

ARTS

NORTH COAST SLO COUNTY

COASTAL WINE AND PAINT PARTY Listen to music while enjoying an afternoon of creativity, sipping, and mingling. Event lasts up to 2 hours. The party includes a complimentary glass of wine and canvas with materials. Saturdays, 12-2 p.m. $55. 805-394-5560. coastalwineandpaint.com.

Harmony Cafe at the Pewter Plough, 824 Main St., Cambria.

COSTA GALLERY SHOWCASES Features works by Ellen Jewett as well as 20 other local artists, and artists from southern and northern California. Jewett’s work is also on display at Nautical Bean in Laguna shopping center during February. ThursdaysSaturdays, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. and Sundays, 12-4 p.m. 559-799-9632. costagallery.com. Costa Gallery, 2087 10th St., Los Osos.

FINE ART FUSED GLASS BY LINDA

HILL Linda Hill is a fused glass artist living and working in Los Osos. Linda has been working at her craft for more than 20 years and she loves color, patterns, shapes, and creating fused glass art. Mondays, Wednesdays-Sundays, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. through Sept. 29 Free. 805-772-1068. galleryatmarinasquare.com. Gallery at Marina Square, 601 Embarcadero suite 10, Morro Bay.

FINE ART WATERCOLORS BY NANCY

JENSEN Nancy Jensen celebrates the simple joys of living on the central coast of California. In her watercolor paintings, she honors the fruits of the harvest in local vineyards, the springtime surprises of bright wildflowers, and blooming gardens and the Central Coast as a whole.

Mondays, Wednesdays-Sundays, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. through Sept. 29 Free. 805-772-1068. galleryatmarinasquare.com. Gallery at

Morro Bay.

FOREVER STOKED PAINT PARTY Join us at the gallery, for a few hours to travel on a creative paint journey. You will receive as much or as little instruction as you prefer. No artistic experience is necessary. Saturdays, 7-9 p.m. $45. 805-772-9095. Forever Stoked, 1164 Quintana Rd., Morro Bay.

GALLERY AT MARINA SQUARE

PRESENTS FINE ART PHOTOGRAPHY

GROUP SHOW: WILD AUTUMN A group photography show with Alice Cahill, Michael Johnston, Jessica Weiss, Lynda Roeller, and Liz Linzmeier. These wonderful photograpers will be showcasing their amazing photographs of the wild animals, horses, seals, otters, whales, birds, and autumn mood scenes that our visitors love.

Mondays, Wednesdays-Sundays, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. through Sept. 29 Free. 805-772-1068. galleryatmarinasquare.com. Gallery at Marina Square, 601 Embarcadero suite 10, Morro Bay.

METAL ART BY TRUDI GILLIAM Gilliam creates her sculptures using copper, brass, nickel/silver, and found objects. This new series of whales and birds uses copper and sea glass. ongoing 805-772-9955. Seven Sisters Gallery, 601 Embarcadero Ste. 8, Morro Bay, sevensistersgalleryca.com.

MOSAIC TRIVET WORKSHOP During this workshop, you will learn how to design and create a mosaic trivet. You will learn how to select materials, lay out a pleasing pattern, and adhere the tiles to the trivet base. You will learn how to properly grout and seal your project. ongoing, 1-4 p.m. $60. 805-772-2504. artcentermorrobay. org/index.php/workshops/. Art Center Morro Bay, 835 Main St., Morro Bay.

PAINTINGS OF CAMBRIA BY JANET

MORRELL Janet Morrell’s “Paintings of Cambria” exhibit will be on display through

the end of September. Tuesdays, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. through Sept. 30 Free. 805-927-4336. slolibrary.org. Cambria Library, 1043 Main St., Cambria.

THE PLEIN AIR TEAM Acrylic artist, Nancy Lynn, and husband, watercolorist, Robert Fleming, have an ongoing show of originals and giclee prints of Morro Bay and local birds. ongoing 805-772-9955. Seven Sisters Gallery, 601 Embarcadero Ste. 8, Morro Bay, sevensistersgalleryca.com.

SLOFUNNY COMEDY JAMBOREE LOS

OSOS Visit site for tickets and more info on the show’s lineup. Sept. 14 , 7 p.m. my805tix.com. Central Coast Pizza, 1050 Los Osos Valley Road, Los Osos.

NORTH SLO COUNTY

AS THE CROW FLIES: USED GLASS

PROJECT Create your own unique fused glass crow using a variety of glass. A hole can be drilled for a decorative hanger or glued to a metal stake after firing. Pieces are ready for pick-up within a week. All materials included. Sept. 17, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. $50. 805-464-2633. glassheadstudio.com. Glasshead Studio, 8793 Plata Lane, Suite H, Atascadero.

BOWL FORMS ON THE WHEEL

This two-week series will focus on a variety of bowl shapes, foot styles, and decorating techniques. Through handson demonstration and individualized instruction, students will develop the essential skill of bowl making. This class will be tailored to meet a range of skill levels Sundays, 6-8 p.m. through Sept. 17 $96. 805-460-6803. thepotteryatascadero.com/ sundayskills. The Pottery Atascadero, 5983 Entrada Ave., Atascadero.

CLAY MUSHROOM MAKING WORKSHOP

Come create two small decorative mushroom sculptures using house made paper clay. Fridays, 6-8 p.m. through Sept. 15 $96. 805-460-6803.

New Times and the Sun now share their community listings for a complete Central Coast calendar running from SLO County through northern Santa Barbara County. Submit events online by logging in with your Google, Facebook, or Twitter account at newtimesslo.com. You may also email calendar@newtimesslo. com. Deadline is one week before the issue date on Thursdays. Submissions are subject to editing and approval. Contact Calendar Editor Caleb Wiseblood directly at cwiseblood@newtimesslo.com.

thepotteryatascadero.com/workshops. The Pottery, 5983 Entrada Ave., Atascadero.

DEPRISE BRESCIA ART GALLERY:

OPEN DAILY Features a large selection of encaustic art, sculpted paintings, art installations, acrylic palette knife paintings, digital art, glass, jewelry, stones, fossils, and a butterfly sculpture garden. ongoing DepriseBrescia.com. Deprise Brescia Art Gallery, 829 10th St., Paso Robles, 310-621-7543.

LIVE FIGURE DRAWING CLASS

Uninstructed sessions with a minimally clothed or nude model, so participants must be at least 18 years old. All levels of artists welcome. Please bring your own art supplies (sketch pad, pencils and/or charcoal, or whatever you wish to use).

Sept. 21 , 1-4 p.m. $20. 805-238-9800. studiosonthepark.org. Studios on the Park, 1130 Pine St., Paso Robles.

PASTEL PATISSERIE CLASS: PAINTING AND WINE In this class, Anne Laddon will guide guests to paint a dessert-themed still life while they sip fine wines or a non-alcoholic option. Wine and materials are included in the cost. Beginners and experienced artists are welcome. Sept. 15 5-8 p.m. $30 for one; $50 for two. 805-2389800. studiosonthepark.org. Studios on the Park, 1130 Pine St., Paso Robles.

SLOFUNNY COMEDY JAMBOREE AT TOOTH AND NAIL WINERY A monthly comedy show that takes place at various locations in SLO County. Sept. 15, 8-9:30 p.m. my805tix.com.

Tooth and Nail Winery, 3090 Anderson Rd., Paso Robles, 805-369-6100.

STUDIOS ON THE PARK: CLASSES AND WORKSHOPS Check site for a variety of classes and workshops offered. ongoing studiosonthepark.org. Studios on the Park, 1130 Pine St., Paso Robles, 805-238-9800.

SAN LUIS OBISPO

ACRYLIC PAINTING WITH CATHERINE

LEMOINE Features a sunflower or trumpet plant. Become inspired and relaxed during this unique class. Call or text for details.

Sept. 16, 1:30-4:30 p.m. $45. 805-863-4287.

Art Central, 1329 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo, artcentralslo.wordpress.com.

ACTOR’S EDGE: ACTING CLASSES

Actor’s Edge offers film and television acting training in San Luis Obispo, plus exposure to Los Angeles talent agents. All ages and skill levels welcome. Classes available in SLO, LA, and on zoom. ongoing $210 per month. actorsedge.com. Online, See website, San Luis Obispo.

ALL LEVELS POTTERY CLASSES Anam

Cre is a pottery studio in SLO that offers a variety of classes. This specific class is open to any level. Teachers are present for questions, but the class feels more like an open studio time for potters.

Thursdays, 6-8 p.m. $40. Anam Cre Pottery Studio, 1243 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo, anamcre.com.

ARTIST RIKI SCHUMACHER AT ART

CENTRAL GALLERY Schumacher’s work is pensive and introspective, inspiring one to take a solitary walk on a cloudy day. Wander in to reflect on her “delicious, wistful landscapes.” Mondays-Saturdays, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sundays, 12-4 p.m. Free. 805-7474200. artcentralslo.com/gallery-artists/. Art Central, 1329 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo.

BEGINNING WATERCOLOR WITH JAN

FRENCH Be introduced to the personality and potential of this tricky but dynamic painting medium. For beginners or watercolor artists who would like to “loosen up.” Bring your own materials; list provided and supplies available at Art Central. Thursdays, 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. through Sept. 28 $120 for four classes. janfrench.com. Art Central, 1329 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo, 805-747-4200.

CCCT ENSEMBLE IMPROV COMEDY

SHOW CCCT’s Ensemble is expert in creating a perfectly crafted display of hilarity, all on the spot, for your entertainment. Laugh the night away with the team at silly goofs and games inspired by suggestions from the audience.

Sept. 21 6-8 p.m. $10. SLO Wine and Beer Company, 3536 S. Higuera St., suite 250, San Luis Obispo, 805-544-9463, slowineandbeerco.com.

CERAMIC LESSONS AND MORE Now offering private one-on-one and group lessons in the ceramic arts. Both hand building and wheel throwing options. Beginners welcomed. ongoing 805-8355893. hmcruceceramics.com/. Online, See website, San Luis Obispo.

CLAY BABY HANDPRINTS Offers a unique experience of pressing your baby’s hand/ foot into clay so parents can cherish this time forever. Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, Sundays $55. anamcre.com/babyhandprints. Anam Cre Pottery Studio, 1243 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo.

COMEDY NIGHT Professional comedy show featuring local and touring comics. Hosted by Aidan Candelario. Third Thursday of every month, 7-9 p.m. $5. 805-540-8300. Bang the Drum Brewery, 1150 Laurel Lane, suite 130, San Luis Obispo, bangthedrumbrewery.com.

DATE NIGHT POTTERY Looking for a fun date night? Head to Anam Cre Pottery Studio and play with clay. Couples will learn how to throw a pot on the wheel and make a cheeseboard. Fridays, Saturdays, 6-8 p.m. $140. Anam Cre Pottery Studio, 1243 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo, anamcre.com.

FREE DOCENT TOURS Gain a deeper understanding of the artwork on view with SLOMA’s new docent tours. Every Saturday, join trained guides for interactive and engaging tours of SLOMA’s current exhibitions. ongoing, 11-11:30 a.m. Free. 805-543-8562. sloma.org/visit/ tours/. San Luis Obispo Museum of Art, 1010 Broad St., San Luis Obispo. GEMS BY THE SEA Gems, minerals, rocks, and jewelry. Features unique handcrafted gifts by local artists, demonstrations of lapidary crafts, and children’s activities. Sept. 16 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sept. 17 10 a.m.-5 p.m. $5, free for ages under 12. 805-458-9350. facebook.com/ SanLuisObispoGemMineralClub. Veteran’s Memorial Building, 801 Grand Ave., San Luis Obispo.

INTERMEDIATE OIL PAINTING: ADULT

ART CLASS This class is for students who may have tried oil painting in the past but are looking to advance their skill levels. Color theory and proportion study will be a

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focus in the class. Mondays, 2-5 p.m. $30 per student or $75 for 3 classes. 805-747-4200. artcentralslo.com/workshops-events/. Art

Central, 1329 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo.

INTRO TO OIL PAINTING WITH SPENCER

a.m.-noon $70. Anam Cre Pottery Studio, 1243 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo, anamcre.com.

COLLINS

The perfect class for those wanting to try oil painting for the first time. Guests discuss color theory, layering paint, and how to use various media. For ages 16 and over. Thursdays, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. $30 per class or $100 for 4 classes. 805-747-4200. artcentralslo.com/workshops-events/. Art Central, 1329 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo.

JAPANESE CALLIGRAPHY AND ART

Owen and Kyoko Hunt from Kyoto, Japan offer classes for Japanese calligraphy (Fridays, 5:30-6:30 p.m.), a Japanese art called “haiga” (Fridays, 10-11:30 a.m.) and more at Nesting Hawk Ranch. Fridays $45. 702-335-0730. Nesting Hawk Ranch, Call for address, San Luis Obispo.

JOHN BARRETT John Barrett was born in Detroit, Michigan in 1952 and grew up in Manhattan Beach, California. He began pursuing his career as an artist in the late 1960s influenced by his great-grandfather, a painter. Through Nov. 27, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Free. 805-543-8562. sloma.org/exhibition/ john-barrett/. San Luis Obispo Museum of Art, 1010 Broad St., San Luis Obispo.

KIDS POTTERY CLASSES Enjoy making animal sculptures, bowls, plates, etc. Please arrive on time, not early, as venue uses the transition time between classes to sanitize. Designed to sign up on a weekly basis. Thursdays, 1:30-2:30 p.m. $40. anamcre.com. Anam Cre Pottery Studio, 1243 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo.

LEARN TO WEAVE MONDAYS An opportunity to learn how a four-shaft loom works. You will get acquainted as a new weaver or as a refresher with lots of tips and tricks. This class includes getting to know a loom, how to prepare/dress a loom, and much much more. Mondays, 1-4 p.m. $75 monthly. 805-441-8257. Patricia Martin: Whispering Vista Studios, 224 Squire Canyon Rd, San Luis Obispo, patriciamartinartist.com.

NUNSENSE The five nuns from Little Sisters of Hoboken put on a fundraiser to bury sisters accidentally poisoned by the convent cook, Sister Julia, Child of God. Fortunately, the remaining sisters all have hidden talents that bring merriment to this show full of “nun” puns. ThursdaysSaturdays, 7-9 p.m. and Saturdays, Sundays, 2-4 p.m. through Oct. 15 $20-$45. 805-786-2440. slorep.org/shows/ nunsense-a-musical-comedy/. SLO Rep, 888 Morro St., San Luis Obispo.

ODDFELLOWS OPEN MIC Bring your music, improv, standup, magic, and dance talents. Each act gets five minutes. Audience votes for favorite. Third Saturday of every month, 7-9 p.m. Free. 805-234-0456. Odd Fellows Hall, 520 Dana St., San Luis Obispo.

OPEN MIC COMEDY Sign-ups at 6:30 p.m.

Hosted by Aidan Candelario. Mondays, 7-9 p.m. Free. 805-540-8300. saintsbarrel. com/event-calendar. Saints Barrel Wine Bar, 1021 Higuera St., San Luis Obispo.

PARENT-CHILD POTTERY CLASS Make lasting memories with clay together as a family. For ages 6 and over. Thursdays, 10:30

PLEIN AIR PAINTERS OF THE CENTRAL COAST A self-directed fun group of dynamic artists who enjoy painting and sketching outdoors. Artists meet on site at various locations. Weekly plein air destinations are provided by Kirsti Wothe via email (mrswothe@yahoo.com).

Wednesdays, 9 a.m.-noon SLO County, Various locations, San Luis Obispo.

POTTERY: BEGINNING WHEEL CLASS

This series is a great intro to the pottery wheel. Students learn to throw various shapes, surface decorate, and glaze. Clay and firing included with admission.

Thursdays, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. $180. anamcre.com. Anam Cre Pottery Studio, 1243 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo.

SCAB PICKER: MOLLY SEGAL Los Angeles-based painter Molly Segal’s surreal largescale watercolors explore a world with finite resources, both natural and emotional, where we find ourselves grappling with insatiable needs and limited provisions.

Mondays-Fridays, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. through Oct. 13 Free. 805-546-3202. cuesta.edu/student/ campuslife/artgallery/index.html. Harold J. Miossi Gallery, Highway 1, San Luis Obispo.

SCULPTURE CLASS WITH ROD PEREZ

This weekly sculpture drop-in class gives an opportunity for potters to take on new projects and learn new techniques relating to sculptural work. Additionally, every first Friday of the month, a new project will be taught by Rod Perez for beginners. Fridays, 10 a.m.-noon $40. anamcre.com. Anam

Cre Pottery Studio, 1243 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo.

SENIOR CLAY CLASS Offered to the senior community as an outlet to explore the beauty of clay. For ages 60 and over. Caretakers welcome for an additional $20. Fridays, 10 a.m.-noon $40. anamcre.com.

Anam Cre Pottery Studio, 1243 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo.

SEWING FELT ANIMALS FOR AGES 12-16

Four-week course for teenagers who want to learn how to sew. Students will learn the basics of hand-sewing and create cute felt animals (an owl or fox). All materials included. Sept. 20 1-2:30 p.m. $100.

702-335-0730. nestinghawkshop.com/ workshops-and-lessons. Nesting Hawk Ranch, Call for address, San Luis Obispo.

SKETCH COMEDY CLASS This class is taught in the style that most popular sketch comedy TV shows and performance groups use to generate content. Students will learn how to create a pitch then craft that idea to it’s full funny potential with their ensemble.

Sept. 14 6-8 p.m. $225 for series. Central Coast Comedy Theater Training Center, 2078 Parker Street, Suite 200, San Luis Obispo, 805-858-8255, centralcoastcomedytheater.com.

SLO COMEDY UNDERGROUND OPEN MIC

NIGHT Enjoy a night of laughs provided by the local SLO Comedy Community. It’s open mic night, so anyone can perform and “you never know what you’ll see.” Tuesdays, 8 p.m. Free. Libertine Brewing Company, 1234 Broad St., San Luis Obispo, 805-548-2337, libertinebrewing.com.

SLO DRAWZ: OPEN FIGURE DRAWING

GROUP Improve your drawing skills while also building a community of supportive creatives with live models. This is not a guided class, please bring your own materials. To sign up, email chantellegoldthwaite@gmail.com. Every other Monday, 5-7 p.m. and Every other Thursday, 5-7 p.m. through Dec. 31 $20 per session; or $60 for a month pass. 805-7474200. instagram.com/slodrawz/. Art Central, 1329 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo.

TINY POTTERS: WISE ONES AND WEE ONES PAINT For ages 4 to 6. Kids have the option to paint animals and other subjects. Tuesdays, 10:30-11:30 a.m. $30. anamcre. com/booking. Anam Cre Pottery Studio, 1243 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo.

VANESSA WALLACE-GONZALES WallaceGonzales is a Black-Latinx and Santa Barbara-based artist who uses elements of mythology to explore her identity and personal experiences. Through Oct. 2, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Free. 805-543-8562. sloma.org/ exhibition/vanessa-wallace-gonzales/. San Luis Obispo Museum of Art, 1010 Broad St., San Luis Obispo.

VIRGINIA MACK: BEGINNING

WATERCOLOR This is a watercolor class designed to let you jump in and try out this engaging medium through experimentation. It’s designed for beginners and those with watercolor experience who wish to expand their knowledge of painting in watercolors.

To enroll please contact Mack via email: vbmack@charter.net Wednesdays, 1:30-3:30 p.m. $35. 805-747-4200. artcentralslo. com/workshops-events/. Art Central, 1329 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo.

SOUTH COAST SLO COUNTY

EMBROIDERERS GUILD OF AMERICA The Bishop’s Peak Chapter of the Embroiderer’s Guild of America invites you to attend its monthly meeting. For more information, follow on Facebook or visit the EGA website. Third Saturday of every month, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. through Nov. 18 Free. Grover Beach Community Center, 1230 Trouville Ave., Grover Beach, 805-773-4832.

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NORTH COAST SLO COUNTY

AXE THROWING Enjoy the art of axe throwing in a safe and fun environment. Kids ages 10 and older are welcome with an adult. No personal axes please. Fridays, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. and Saturdays, 12-6 p.m. $20. 805528-4880. baysidemartialarts.com. Bayside

Martial Arts, 1200 2nd St., Los Osos.

BALLROOM DANCE Dance to the music of Liz Douglas and the Goodtime Band. Be ready to swing, foxtrot, and cha cha the night away. Sept. 15 6-8 p.m. Free. 805709-2477. Morro Bay Community Center, 1001 Kennedy Way, Morro Bay, morro-bay. ca.us/345/Community-Center.

BREATHE AND STRETCH Designed for adults 18 and over, these sessions involve a hybrid of yoga and active isolated stretching, as well as tried and true breathing techniques, to leave you feeling more flexible,

functional, and relaxed. No shoes, please. Sundays, 9:15-10:15 a.m. and Tuesdays, 7:15-8:15 p.m. through Oct. 17 $75. 415-516-5214. Bayside Martial Arts, 1200 2nd St., Los Osos.

BREATHE BALANCE AND STRETCH Be prepared to get down to the floor and up again. Breath practice is sustained throughout the session, which is filled with accessible movements that will create and enhance flexibility and balance. Shoe-less environment. Please bring a mat. Every other Monday, 9-9:45 a.m. $10. 415-516-5214.

Bayside Martial Arts, 1200 2nd St., Los Osos.

VEGGIE TALES AND FRUIT FABLES

The fifth annual Santa Barbara County Farm Day will take place at various farms throughout the Santa Maria Valley on Saturday, Sept. 23, between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. Festivities scheduled during the multi-venue event include tractor and trailer rides, behind-the-scenes tours, tastings, family-friendly activities, and more. Visit santabarbaracountyfarmday. com to find out more about the program. —C.W.

CENTRAL COAST SLIM DOWN Take control of food without suffering. Learn a step-by-step process to take control of overeating, cravings, and feel peace with food. Build the habits, mindset, and your unique path with results that stick. Hosted byTami Cruz (Certified Health/Life Coach) and Dana Charvet (Coach/Fitness Trainer). ongoing Call for pricing info. 805-235-7978. gratefulbodyhealthcoaching.com. Grateful Body, 850 Shasta, Morro Bay.

CENTRAL COAST WOOD CARVERS Learn the art of wood carving or wood burning. Join Central Coast Wood Carvers in Morro Bay at St. Timothy’s. Open for beginners, intermediate, or advance. Learn a wide range of techniques and skills. Mask Required. Tuesdays, 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Free. St. Timothy’s Catholic Church, 962 Piney Way, Morro Bay, 805-772-2840, sttimothymorrobay.org/index.html.

CO-DEPENDENTS ANONYMOUS MEETING Co-Dependents Anonymous (CoDA) is a Twelve Step recovery program for anyone who desires to have healthy and loving relationships with themselves and others. Meeting is hybrid (both in person and on Zoom). For information, call 805-900-5237. Saturdays, 1-2:15 p.m. Free. thecambriaconnection.org/. Cambria Connection, 1069 Main St., Cambria, (805) 927-1654.

FREE SCREENING OF WADE IN THE WATER DOCUMENTARY: A JOURNEY INTO BLACK SURFING AND AQUATIC CULTURE Includes a “pre-party” at Baby Dudes at 5:30 p.m. Q-and-A with local surf legend Tony Corley after screening. Sept. 18 7-9 p.m. Free. racemattersslo.org. Bay Theatre, 464 Morro Bay Blvd., Morro Bay, 805-772-2444.

MORRO BAY MIXED MARTIAL ARTS Disciplines include advanced athletic performance fitness training, Thai kickboxing, and more. Beginners to advanced students welcome. Day and evening classes offered.

a.m.-3:30 p.m. Call for price details. 805-7017397. charvetmartialarts.com. Morro Bay Martial Arts, 850 Shasta, Morro Bay.

TAI CHI CHUN CERTIFICATION With the 2019 Tai Chi Instructor of the year. Ongoing courses. ongoing Call for price. 805-7017397. charvetmartialarts.com. Grateful Body, 850 Shasta, Morro Bay.

TAI CHI CHUN/ QI GONG BASICS Learn the foundation of Qi Gong, the rooting of breathing, and Shaolin Tai Chi. TuesdaysThursdays Call for details. 805-701-7397. charvetmartialarts.com. Grateful Body, 850 Shasta, Morro Bay.

TREES AND PLANTING FOR SURVIVAL

Los Osos Valley Garden Club member John Mottman will present “Why Do We Hate Trees?”; a discussion about the mistakes often made in tree placement and planting. Talk will be followed by a Great Courses video presentation on “Planting for Survival.” Sept. 17 2-4 p.m. Free. lovgardenclub.org. First Baptist Church of Los Osos, 1900 Los Osos Valley Road, Los Osos, 805-528-3066.

Mondays-Saturdays, 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Call for more info. 805-701-7397. charvetmartialarts. com. Morro Bay Martial Arts, 850 Shasta, Morro Bay.

PEACE DAY IN MORRO BAY Celebrate International Peace Day in Morro Bay with this program on sustainable development goals. Sept. 23 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Free. 805-771-9565. yeswecanpeacebuilders.org. Estero Bay UMC, 3000 Hemlock, Morro Bay.

SHOP, SIP, AND STROLL Enjoy two delightful Thursday evenings exploring the best of Morro Bay’s Embarcadero and Downtown during the Morro Bay Chamber of Commerce’s Shop, Sip and Stroll event. Sept. 14 my805tix.com. Morro Bay Chamber of Commerce, 695 Harbor St., Morro Bay, 805-772-4467.

SOCRATES: DISCUSSION GROUP Group members present interesting and thought provoking topics of all sorts. Topics are selected in advance and moderated by volunteers. Vaccinations are necessary. Enter through wooden gate to garden area. Wednesdays, 10 a.m. 805-528-7111. Coalesce Bookstore, 845 Main St., Morro Bay, coalescebookstore.com/.

STAY YOUNG WITH QI GONG Qi gong offers great anti-aging benefits, providing a comprehensive system for improving physical, mental and emotional health. Its roots date back thousands of years in China. Learn with certified instructor Devin Wallace. Call first. Thursdays, 10-11 a.m. $10. 805-709-2227. Hardie Park, Ash Ave. and B St., Cayucos.

TAI CHI AND QI GONG: ZEN IN MOTION

Small group classes with 2019 Tai Chi Instructor of the Year. Call for time and days. Learn the Shaolin Water Style and 5 Animals Qi Gong. Beginners welcomed. Mondays, 8

WEEKLY QIGONG PRACTICE AT FITNESSWORKS MORRO BAY Calm your mind and nourish your joints with a weekly Qigong practice led by Mike Raynor of Tai Chi Rejuvenation. The practice is rooted in Qigong fundamentals, and standing/moving meditations. Forms include: Eight Brocades, Five Elements, Shibashi 18, and Tai chi 24. Saturdays, 10:45-11:45 a.m. Members free; non-members $8-$10. 805-772-7466. fitnessworksmb.com. FitnessWorks, 500 Quintana Rd., Morro Bay.

ZEN IN MOTION Learn the Shaolin Water Style and other deep breathing and moving meditation techniques with the 2019 Taijiquan Instructor of the Year. Beginners Welcome. Instructor Certification Courses available. Mondays, Wednesdays Call for details. 805701-7397. charvetmartialarts.com. Grateful Body, 850 Shasta, Morro Bay.

NORTH SLO COUNTY

AN ENCHANTED AUTUMN EVENING

Delve into the mystical possibilities of the season, as we tap into ancient wisdom and unleash our creative spirits. Create a fused glass plate as you await your turn for an intuitive card reading by Tiffany Klemz. Drinks and light snack included. Sept. 22 6-8 p.m. $150. 805-464-2633. glassheadstudio.com. Glasshead Studio, 8793 Plata Lane, Suite H, Atascadero.

GODDESS GROUP Please join Oracle Owner/Intuitive Medium, Tiffany Klemz, for this twice monthly, Goddess Group. The intention of this group is to curate connection, inspiration, unity, and empowerment. Every other Tuesday, 6:30-8 p.m. $11. 805-464-2838. oracleatascaderoca.com. Oracle, 6280 Palma Ave., Atascadero.

NAR-ANON: FRIDAY MEETINGS A meeting for those who know or have known a feeling of desperation concerning the addiction of a loved one. Fridays, 12-1 p.m. Free. 805-441-2164. North County Connection, 8600 Atascadero Ave., Atascadero.

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Bring your favorite rock, gem, crystal, fossil, etc., to show the rest of the club. Third Monday of every month, 7 p.m. slrockhounds.org/. Templeton Community Center, 601 S. Main St., Templeton.

TAI CHI This course’s instructor has won many Tai Chi and other internal martial arts tournaments. Both experienced martial artists and new learners are welcome to the class. Tuesdays, Thursdays, 5:30-6:30 p.m. $65. 805-237-3988. Centennial Park, 600 Nickerson Dr., Paso Robles.

TOPS SUPPORT GROUP: WEIGHT LOSS AND MAINTENANCE A self-help support group focusing on weight loss and maintenance.

Thursdays, 1:30 p.m. 805-242-2421. tops.org.

Santa Margarita Senior Center, 2210 H St., Santa Margarita.

YANG STYLE TAI CHI The course’s instructor won many Tai Chi and other internal martial arts tournaments. Both experienced martial artists and new learners are welcome to the class.

Mondays, Wednesdays, 5-6 p.m. $62. 805-4703360. Colony Park Community Center, 5599 Traffic Way, Atascadero.

SAN LUIS OBISPO

AGILITY (PARKOUR) CLINIC Agility (aka parkour) offers a path to social confidence. No experience is necessary, so come transform from timid to triumphant and flip with flair.

Ages 5-17 welcome. Sept. 16 1-3 p.m. $25 for first child; $10 per additional sibling. 805-5471496. performanceathleticsslo.com/events.

Performance Athletics Gymnastics, 4484 Broad St., San Luis Obispo.

BDSM 101 This monthly class from the Central Coast Kink Community provides a basic overview of kink, consent, rules, and information to help practitioners be successful and safe. Attendees must be 18 years of age or older. Fourth Friday of every month, 6-8 p.m. No admission. galacc.org/ events/. Online, See website, San Luis Obispo.

BEYOND MINDFULNESS Realize your potential through individualized meditation instruction with an experienced teacher via Zoom. This class is for those who wish to begin a practice or seek to deepen an existing one. Flexible days and times. Certified with IMTA. Email or text for information. Mondays-Sundays, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Sliding scale. 559-905-9274. theartofsilence.net.

Online, See website, San Luis Obispo.

CAL HOPE SLO GROUPS AT TMHA Visit website for full list of weekly Zoom groups available. Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays calhopeconnect.org. Transitions Mental Health Warehouse, 784 High Street, San Luis Obispo, 805-270-3346.

CENTRAL COAST POLYAMORY Hosting a discussion group featuring different topics relating to ethical non-monogamy every month.

Third Wednesday of every month, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Free. galacc.org/events/. Online, See website, San Luis Obispo.

CITY FARM SLO’S YOUTH EMPOWERMENT

PROGRAM Check site for more info on programming and summer camps. ongoing cityfarmslo.org. San Luis Obispo, Citywide, SLO.

COMPLIMENTARY SHOWERS WITH SHOWER

THE PEOPLE After a short hiatus, the San Luis Obispo Library will once again be partnering with local non-profit organization, Shower the People. The shower trailer will be located between the library and parking structure. Toiletries provided.

Sundays, 1-3 p.m. Free. San Luis Obispo Library, 995 Palm St., San Luis Obispo.

DIVERSITY COALITION ANNUAL FUNDRAISER:

GIVE FOR GOOD The inaugural fundraiser of the Diversity Coalition in SLO County. Give for Good will be an evening celebrating the richness of cultures and voices that make SLO County unique, while raising funds for programs.

Sept. 21 5-8 p.m. $100 early bird admission; $125 general admission. betterunite.com/ diversitycoalition-giveforgood2023. Flying Caballos Ranch, 1150 Farmhouse Lane, San Luis Obispo, (805) 704-9634.

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ENERGY CODE COMPLIANCE FOR ALLELECTRIC ADUS Get a walkthrough of an all-electric tiny home and learn how it does and doesn’t meet energy code compliance. Experts will share tips on what code compliance you should keep in mind for other tiny home or ADU projects in SLO county. Sept. 21 , 12-1 p.m. Free.

1-805-568-3508. 3c-ren.org. SLO Guild Hall, 2880 Broad St., San Luis Obispo.

GALA PRIDE AND DIVERSITY CENTER BOARD

MEETING (VIA ZOOM) Monthly meeting of the Gala Pride and Diversity Center Board of Directors. Meets virtually via Zoom and is open to members of the public. Visit galacc.org/events to fill out the form to request meeting access. Third Tuesday of

every month, 6-8 p.m. No admission fee. galacc.org. Online, See website, San Luis Obispo. HEALING DEPRESSION SUPPORT GROUP A safe place for anyone suffering from the pain of depression. We do not criticize but do share our journey, feelings, and what works for us. We can meet in person or use Zoom if needed. Mondays, 6-7 p.m. Free. 805-528-3194. Hope House Wellness Center, 1306 Nipomo St., San Luis Obispo.

INTRODUCTION TO PICKLEBALL For ages 18 and over. Come see what pickleball is all about. Participants will learn the basics of the game including the rules, basic skills and strategy, types of equipment, and game safety. Saturdays, 9:30-11:30 a.m. through Oct. 14 $35. slocity.org. Meadow Park, 2251 Meadow St., San Luis Obispo.

INTRODUCTION TO SHEEP AND GOAT GRAZING MANAGEMENT Grasp the basics of managing a grazing herd of sheep or goats, including grazing site evaluation, selecting an appropriate type of animal, identifying nutritional needs, and basic healthcare. Determine the different types of electric fence available for specific needs and how to deal with predators. Sept. 16 9 a.m.-4 p.m. $50. 628-888-4012. cuesta.edu/ communityprograms/ranch-education/index. html. Cuesta College Ranch Education Program, 3535 Education Drive, San Luis Obispo.

KIDS’ PARTY PARADISE: IMAGYMNATION

STATION Kids can have a blast with pizza, movie, and gymnastics fun. For ages 4-13; no gymnastics experience necessary. Sept. 16 5-9:30 p.m. $50 for one child; call or visit site for group deals. 805547-1496. performanceathleticsslo.com/kids-partyparadise. Performance Athletics Gymnastics, 4484 Broad St., San Luis Obispo.

LGBTQ+ FED THERAPIST LEAD SUPPORT

GROUP (VIRTUALLY VIA ZOOM) A pro-recovery group offering space to those seeking peer support, all stages of ED recovery. We understand recovery isn’t linear and judgment-free support is crucial. Share, listen, and be part of a community building up each other. Third Wednesday of every month, 7-8 p.m. Free. galacc.org/events/. Online, See website, San Luis Obispo.

LOTERÍA NIGHTS Enjoy a game of La Lotería Mexicana, a bingo-style game with colorful and beautifully-drawn cards. With drink specials and prizes for the winners. RSVP encouraged. Thursdays, 6 p.m. Free. drinkramblingspirits. com. Rambling Spirits, 3845 S. Higuera St. (inside SLO Public Market), San Luis Obispo.

MINDFULNESS AND MEDITATION (ONLINE MEETING) Zoom series hosted by TMHA. Thursdays, 10:30 a.m.-noon Transitions Mental Health Warehouse, 784 High Street, San Luis Obispo, 805-270-3346.

THE MONDAY CLUB SLO LIVING HISTORY

TOURS Enter the iconic doors of the historic, Julia Morgan-designed clubhouse. Docents will take you back to the 1920s and ‘30s, while viewing the beautiful architecture, murals, and gardens. Sept. 18 1-4 p.m. TheMondayClubSLO. org. The Monday Club, 1815 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo, 805-541-0594.

OPEN HOUSE Come drop in for a reception of wine and cheese and meet the practitioners. Every Open House, venue features new local allied practitioners. Sept. 15 6-8 p.m. Free. 805-242-3103. slohealthcenter.com. SLO Health Center, 1495 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo. PLUG-IN TO LOCAL CLIMATE ACTION Get inspired by local action, connect with others, and discover more ways to get involved with the SLO Climate Coalition. Attend virtually or in-person. Sustainable snacks and childcare will be provided. Third Thursday of every month, 6-8 p.m. sloclimatecoalition.org/events/. Ludwick Community Center, 864 Santa Rosa, San Luis Obispo.

PUPPY SOCIAL HOUR Puppies (10 weeks to 5 months old) will learn appropriate play style with other pups, acceptable manners with people, tolerance for gentle restraints, confidence with the approach of friendly strangers, and more. Saturdays, 9 a.m. and Wednesdays, 10 a.m. $25. 805-543-9316. woodshumanesociety.org/ training/. Woods Humane Society, 875 Oklahoma Ave., San Luis Obispo.

Q YOUTH GROUP (VIRTUALLY VIA ZOOM)

This is a social support group for LGBTQ+ and questioning youth between the ages of 11-18. Each week the group explores personal, cultural, and social identity. Thursdays, 6-8 p.m. Free. galacc.org/events/. Online, See website, San Luis Obispo.

QI GONG FITNESS ONLINE Hosted by the San Luis Coastal Adult School. Gentle but powerful exercises for mind and body with instructor Gary West. Enhance your well being, improve your balance, and practice mindfulness. 19 weeks. Wednesdays, 9:30-10:30 a.m. through

Dec. 13 $95. 805-549-1222. ae.slcusd.org/.

Online, See website, San Luis Obispo.

QI GONG FOR MIND, BODY, AND SPIRIT Learn and practice qi gong, a Chinese system for physical, mental and spiritual development.

This class is conducted outdoors in a beautiful setting, which is the best place to do qi gong, as its inspiration is drawn from nature. Certified instructor: Devin Wallace. Tuesdays, 10-11 a.m. $10. 805-709-2227. Crows End Retreat Center, 6340 Squire Ct., San Luis Obispo.

SHAKE IT OFF: WMW DANCE PARTY Hosted by Women Making Waves. Visit site for tickets and more details. Sept. 15, 5:30-8:30 p.m. my805tix. com. SLO Wine and Beer Company, 3536 S. Higuera St., suite 250, San Luis Obispo, 805-544-9463.

SLO CAL FOUR-WEEK EVENT There will be a curated selection of local products for marketgoers to purchase each week, as well as live musical performances and social media giveaways. Thursdays. through Sept. 21 SLOCAL. com. Downtown SLO, Chorro Street, San Luis Obispo.

SLO FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY BOOK SALE

Large pre-owned book sale with all proceeds benefiting the SLO Library. Adult, teen, and children’s books; fiction and nonfiction; and more. Book pricing is $1.50 per inch. $5 per bag on Saturday. Sept. 21 , 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Sept. 22 9 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sept. 23 9 a.m.-5 p.m. slofol.org. San Luis Obispo Library Community Room, 995 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, 805-781-5991.

SLO LEZ B FRIENDS (VIRTUALLY VIA ZOOM) A good core group of friends who gather to discuss topics we love/ care about from movies, outings, music, or being new to the area. We come from all walks of life and most importantly support each other. Transgender and Nonbinary folks welcome. Third Friday of every month, 6:30-9 p.m. Free. sloqueer.groups.io/g/lezbfriends. Online, See website, San Luis Obispo.

anti-war demonstrations that have taken place in Washington, D.C. over the past two decades. Sept. 16, 7-8:30 p.m. Event is free. 805-317-6661. facebook. com/SLOSpeaks/. Unitarian Universalist Fellowship Hall, 2201 Lawton Ave., San Luis Obispo.

STAY YOUNG WITH QI GONG Qi Gong boosts energy and vitality, reduces stress, improves balance and flexibility, and, best of all, is fun. Join instructor Devin Wallace for this outdoor class which is held in a beautiful setting. Call or email before attending. Tuesdays, 10-11 a.m. $10. 805-709-2227. Crows End Retreat Center, 6340 Squire Ct., San Luis Obispo.

STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING PROGRAM FOR YOUNG ATHLETES (GRADES 2-4) In this program, your child will learn the foundation of becoming a well-rounded athlete as we focus on skill development, movement, teamwork, and increasing confidence in each workout session.

Mondays, Wednesdays, 3:30-4:20 p.m. through Sept. 20 $399 for a 12-Week Session (24 Classes). slocity.org. MZR Fitness, 3536 S. Higuera St. suite 200, San Luis Obispo, 805-439-4616.

STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING PROGRAM FOR YOUNG ATHLETES (GRADES 5-7) In this program, your child will learn the foundation of becoming a well-rounded athlete as we focus on skill development, movement, teamwork, and increasing confidence in each workout session.

Mondays, Wednesdays, 4:30-5:20 p.m. through Sept. 20 $399 for a 12-Week Session (24 Classes). slocity.org. MZR Fitness, 3536 S. Higuera St. suite 200, San Luis Obispo, 805-439-4616.

DOWNTOWN DESTINATIONS

Visit SLO CAL is hosting multiple vendor booths, as part of its SLO CAL Crafted Program, at the Downtown SLO Farmers’ Market on Thursday, Sept. 14, and Thursday, Sept. 21, from 6 to 9 p.m. both evenings. The featured booths highlight products from local artisans, creators, crafters, and farmers. Vendors in the program include the Cayucos Collective, Root Elixirs, Hambly Farms, Mayan Collective, Yes Cocktail Co., Surf Gems, and more. Visit slocal.com for more details.

SLO NOONTIME TOASTMASTERS CLUB MEETINGS Want to improve speaking and leadership skills in a supportive and positive environment? During COVID, we are meeting virtually. Contact us to get a meeting link for info. Tuesdays, 12-1 p.m. Free. slonoontime. toastmastersclubs.org. Zoom, Online, Inquire for Zoom ID.

SLO RETIRED ACTIVE MEN MONTHLY GETTOGETHERS SLO RAMs is a group of retirees that get together just for the fun, fellowship, and to enjoy programs which enhance the enjoyment, dignity, and independence of retirement. Third Tuesday of every month, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. $31 luncheon. retiredactivemen.org/.

Madonna Inn Garden Room, 100 Madonna Road, San Luis Obispo.

SLO RETIRED ACTIVE MEN: WEEKLY COFFEE

MEETING SLO RAMs is a group or retirees that get together just for the fun, fellowship, and to enjoy programs which enhance the enjoyment, dignity, and independence of retirement. Thursdays, 8:30-9:30 a.m. through Nov. 25 $10 coffee meeting. retiredactivemen.org. Madonna Inn, 100 Madonna Rd, San Luis Obispo, 877-468-3861.

SLO SPEAKS: BRIAN BECKER Becker is the National Coordinator of the ANSWER Coalition, and has been a central organizer of the mass

STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING PROGRAM FOR YOUNG ATHLETES (GRADES 8-12) In this program, your child will learn the foundation of becoming a well-rounded athlete as we focus on skill development, movement, teamwork, and increasing confidence in each workout session. Mondays, Wednesdays, 5:30-6:20 p.m. through Sept. 20 $399 for a 12-Week Session (24 Classes). slocity.org. MZR Fitness, 3536 S. Higuera St. suite 200, San Luis Obispo, 805439-4616.

—C.W.

SUNDAY EVENING RAP LGBTQ+ AA GROUP (VIRTUALLY VIA ZOOM) Alcoholics Anonymous is a voluntary, worldwide fellowship of folks from all walks of life who together, attain and maintain sobriety. Requirement for membership is a desire to stop drinking. Email aarapgroup@gmail.com for password access. Sundays, 7-8 p.m. No fee. galacc. org/events/. Online, See website, San Luis Obispo.

TOUR THE HISTORIC OCTAGON BARN CENTER

The Octagon Barn, built in 1906, has a rich history that The Land Conservancy of San Luis Obispo County looks forward to sharing with visitors. Please RSVP. Fourth Sunday of every month, 2-2:45 & 3-3:45 p.m. Tours are free; donations are appreciated. Octagon Barn Center, 4400 Octagon Way, San Luis Obispo, (805) 544-9096, octagonbarn.org.

TRANS* TUESDAY A safe space providing peer-to-peer support for trans, gender nonconforming, non-binary, and questioning people. In-person and Zoom meetings held. Contact tranzcentralcoast@gmail.com for more details. Tuesdays, 7-9 p.m. Free. GALA Pride and Diversity Center, 1060 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, 805541-4252.

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USYVL SAN LUIS OBISPO FALL 2023

Youth Instructional Volleyball Program for boys and girls ages 7 to 15 of all skill levels. Learn the “FUNdamentals” of volleyball in a positive and encouraging environment. Teams are determined by age divisions, with 10-12 players each. Wednesdays, 5:30-6:30 p.m. and Saturdays, 10-11 a.m. through Nov. 4 Contact for price. usyvl.org/locations/ san-luis-obispo-fall/. Johnson Park, 1020 Southwood, San Luis Obispo, 213-204-1934.

SOUTH COAST SLO COUNTY

BEGINNER GROUP SURF LESSONS AND SURF CAMPS Lessons and camp packages available daily. All equipment included. ongoing Starts at $70. 805-835-7873. sandbarsurf.com/. Sandbar Surf School Meetup Spot, 110 Park Ave., Pismo Beach. DONATION-BASED YOGA FOR FIRST RESPONDERS, EMTS, AND CARETAKERS Class schedule varies. Contact empoweryoga805@gmail for details and reservations. ongoing 805-619-0989. empoweryoga805.com. Empower Yoga Studio and Community Boutique, 775 W. Grand Ave., Grover Beach.

JIM CORRIDAN: THE VOYAGES OF WILLIAM GOODWIN DANA Departing in 1816 at the age of 19, William Dana circumnavigated the globe. He conducted trade in China, Russia, South America, islands across the Pacific, and other areas. To learn more about the captain’s voyages, come visit. Sept. 17, 1-2 p.m. $8 for nonmembers; $3 for children; free for DANA members. 805-929-5679. danaadobe.org.

DANA Adobe Cultural Center, 671 S. Oakglen Ave., Nipomo.

MOVIES IN THE PARK Bring your blankets and lawn chairs and enjoy watching Trolls with your family and friends. This free event will have food for purchase starting at 6 p.m. Sept. 15 7:15-9 p.m. Free. 805-773-7063. pismobeach.org/recreation. Dinosaur Caves Park, 2701 Price St, Pismo Beach. POINT SAN LUIS LIGHTHOUSE TOURS

Tours will give you a glimpse into the lives of Lighthouse Keepers and their families, while helping keep our jewel of the Central Coast preserved and protected. Check website for more details. Wednesdays, Saturdays pointsanluislighthouse.org/. Point San Luis Lighthouse, 1 Lighthouse Rd., Avila Beach.

WEEKLY WATER SAFETY LESSONS

Facility advertised as open and safe. Give the office a call to register over the phone. Mondays-Fridays $160-$190. 805-481-6399. 5 Cities Swim School, 425 Traffic Way, Arroyo Grande, 5citiesswimschool.com.

FOOD & DRINK

NORTH COAST SLO COUNTY

BREAKFAST ON THE BAY A monthly occasion that brings together the passionate citizens and business owners of the greater Estero Bay region in one place to deepen connections and share information. Breakfast is included with ticket price. Third Wednesday of every month, 7:30-9 a.m. $20 per member; $25 per non-member. 805-772-4467. morrochamber.org. Morro Bay Community Center, 1001 Kennedy Way, Morro Bay.

MORRO BAY MAIN STREET FARMERS MARKET Get fresh and veggies, fruit, baked goods, sweets, and handmade artisan crafts. Come have some fun with your local farmers and artisans and enjoy delicious eats while enjoying the fresh breeze of Morro Bay. Saturdays, 2:30-5:30 p.m. through May 31 Varies. 805-824-7383. morrobayfarmersmarket.com. Morro Bay

Main Street Farmers Market, Main Street and Morro Bay Blvd., Morro Bay.

SUNDAY BRUNCH IN THE GARDEN AT THE LODGE Enjoy a delicious Sunday brunch spread, fun lawn games, and live music in the serene and picturesque garden area at Cambria Pines Lodge. Each guest (ages 21 and over) will receive one free mimosa with the purchase of an entrée. Sundays, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. through Oct. 29 Please see event menu for pricing. 805-927-4200. cambriapineslodge.com/ events/onsite. Cambria Pines Lodge, 2905 Burton Dr., Cambria.

NORTH SLO COUNTY

CLUB CAR BAR TRIVIA WITH DR. RICKY

Teams of 1 to 6 people welcome. Visit site for more info. Wednesdays, 7-10 p.m. my805tix.com. Club Car Bar, 508 S. Main Street, Templeton, 805-400-4542.

ONX WINES VINEYARD TOUR AND TASTING Enjoy a private tour and tasting at the ONX Estate. The tour begins at the Tractor Shed with a portfolio tasting. From there your host will drive you around the vineyard in an off-road vehicle, allowing you to taste the wine right where it’s grown.

Mondays, Thursdays-Sundays, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. through Oct. 29 $45 per person. 805434-5607. onxwine.com/estate. ONX Estate Vineyard, 1200 Paseo Excelsus, Templeton. PAINT AND SIP A painting experience in downtown Paso Robles at Iron Oak Winery. Sept. 14 6-8 p.m. $48. 805-296-3597. artsocial805.com. Iron Oaks Winery, 823 13th St., Paso Robles. Join one of the artists of ArtSocial805 for a Friday night paint and sip experience at Cass Winery. Sept. 15 , 7-9 p.m. $55. 805-239-1730. casswines. com. Cass Winery and Vineyard, 7350 Linne Rd., Paso Robles.

SIP N’ SKETCH Bring your own supplies

WOODWIND WIN

(or borrow some of ours) and create with the guidance of Studios’ artists. Come and draw or paint a plant-inspired still life while sipping wine selected from our library collection. Sept. 16 6-9 p.m. $20. 805-2389800. studiosonthepark.org. Studios on the Park, 1130 Pine St., Paso Robles.

TACO TUESDAYS La Parilla Taqueria will be in the courtyard serving up their delicious tacos and tostadas. Menu typically includes barbacoa, chicken, and pastor tacos, as well as shrimp ceviche tostadas. Tuesdays, 5-8 p.m. 805-460-6042. ancientowlbeergarden. com. Ancient Owl Beer Garden, 6090 El Camino Real, suite C, Atascadero.

TASTE OF DOWNTOWN PASO ROBLES

Features samples from more than 30 downtown restaurants and tasting rooms. Sept. 16 , 11 a.m.-4 p.m. $30. my805tix.com. Paso Robles Downtown Wineries, Various locations, Paso Robles.

SAN LUIS OBISPO

DOWNTOWN SLO FARMERS MARKET

Thursdays, 6-9 p.m. Downtown SLO, Multiple locations, San Luis Obispo.

HEAD GAMES TRIVIA NIGHT Live multi-media trivia every Wednesday. Free to play. Win prizes. Teams up to six players. Wednesdays, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Free. headgamestrivia.com. Antigua Brewing, 1009 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo, 805-242-1167.

QUEER TRIVIA Sip some cider, test your LGBTQ trivia knowledge, and learn new fun facts. Topic themes and hosts rotate each week. Prizes for winners. BYO food. Third Friday of every month, 6-8 p.m. Free. 805292-1500. Two Broads Ciderworks, 3427 Roberto Ct., suite 130, San Luis Obispo, twobroadscider.com.

SLO FARMERS MARKET

Hosts more than 60 vendors. Saturdays, 8-10:45 a.m. World Market Parking Lot, 325 Madonna Rd., San Luis Obispo.

WEDNESDAY PUB TRIVIA Bring your thinking caps as questions vary from pop culture, geography, to sports. There is a little for everyone. Prizes for the winning teams. Trivia provided by Geeks Who Drink. Wednesdays, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Free. 805439-2529. Oak and Otter Brewing, 181 Tank Farm Road, suite 110, San Luis Obispo.

SOUTH COAST SLO COUNTY

BRUSHES AND BUBBLES Join ArtSocial805 at Letitia Vineyard Winery in Arroyo Grande to sip bubbles and paint. Tickets include a glass of bubbles and all materials needed to create your masterpiece. Additional wine will be available for purchase. Stay after for music and food. Sept. 17 10 a.m.-noon $60. 805-481-1772. artsocial805.com. Laetitia Vineyard, 453 Laetitia Vineyard Drive, Arroyo Grande.

EMPTY BOWLS 2023 Empty Bowls benefits families who are homeless or are facing homelessness. Receive a handcrafted bowl generously donated by a local artists, and a coupon for a free bowl of soup

The Lompoc Pops Orchestra presents its fall concert, America the Beautiful, at the First United Methodist Church on Sunday, Sept. 17, at 4 p.m. Songs in the program will include “Embraceable You,” “A Foggy Day,” “American Salute,” “A Taste of Honey,” and other selections. Admission is $25 for adults, $5 for students with a student ID, and free for children ages 12 and under. Visit lompocpopsorchestra.com for more info. The church is located at 925 N. H St., Lompoc. —C.W.

from a participating local restaurant. Sept. 21, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. my805tix.com. St. Patrick’s Church, 501 Fair Oaks Ave., Arroyo Grande.

SANTA MARIA VALLEY/LOS ALAMOS

FIFTH ANNUAL SANTA BARBARA COUNTY FARM DAY A once-a-year opportunity to experience how the food we eat is grown. The day includes behindthe-scenes tours, tractor with trailer rides, tastings, giveaways, and kid-friendly activities. Sept. 23 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Free. 805892-8155. SantaBarbaraCountyFarmDay. com. Farms throughout Santa Maria Valley, Multiple venues, Santa Maria.

MUSIC

NORTH COAST SLO COUNTY

BLUES AGENDA JAM AND SHOWCASE

A rockin’ blues dance party at Niffy’s Merrimaker every first, third, and now fifth Wednesdays. The Blues Asylum house band welcomes local, visiting, and newcomers to the blues groove. Spirits, beer, and wine, with outside food welcome. Every other Wednesday, 7-10 p.m. Free. 805-235-5223. The Merrimaker Tavern, 1301 2nd Street, Los Osos.

BUTTERCUP CONCERT SERIES: B AND

THE HIVE Visit site for tickets and more info. Sept. 14 , 5-8 p.m. my805tix.com. Buttercup Bakery and Cafe, 430 Morro Bay Blvd., Morro Bay, 805-226-6678.

EASTON EVERETT LIVE Easton Everett plays guitar-woven music that has an authentic feel and is easy to listen to, but also surprises. Sept. 21 3-5 p.m. Free.

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eastoneverett.com. Stolo Family Vineyards, 3776 Santa Rosa Creek Rd., Cambria.

FOREVER GREEN LIVE: “MUSIC IN THE MEADOW” Forever Green will be providing live music entertainment at Stolo Vineyards in Cambria. Tickets are required, and are free. Sept. 17, 1-3 p.m. Free. stolofamilyvineyards. com. Stolo Family Vineyards, 3776 Santa Rosa Creek Rd., Cambria.

LIVE MUSIC WITH GUITAR WIZ AT LUNADA GARDEN BISTRO “Guitar Wizard”

Billy Foppiano plays a wide range of music, including blues, R&B, classic rock, and more. Fourth Sunday of every month, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. 805-900-5444. Lunada Garden Bistro, 78 N. Ocean Ave., Cayucos.

NOTABLE INSIGHT: SCHUMANN AND DURUFLÉ Scott Yoo guides guests through pieces by Schumann and Duruflé in an informal one-hour event. Learn about the composers, their musical styles, and influences, and gain a deeper understanding of the pieces in advance of Sunday’s chamber concert. Sept. 15 5:306:30 p.m. $30. 805-781-3009. festivalmozaic. org. Trinity United Methodist Church, 490 Los Osos Valley Rd., Los Osos.

OPEN MIC NIGHT Come join us each

Wednesday for Open Mic Night in the downstairs dining area. Grab some friends and show off your talents. Food and drink service will be available. Wednesdays, 6 p.m. Free. 805-995-3883. schoonerscayucos.com. Schooners, 171 North Ocean Ave, Cayucos.

SEA SHANTY SING-ALONG The Morro Bay

Shanty Project will perform sea shanties and other songs of the sea at the Morro Bay Maritime Museum. Audience members will be encouraged to sing along, and share favorites. Sept. 23 , 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Free. Morro Bay Maritime Museum, 1154 Front St., Morro Bay.

SONGWRITERS AT PLAY HOSTS SONG

CONTEST AT SCHOONERS Come hear award-winning songs. Round 5 of a 10-month series. Up to 10 contestants

play two songs each, three judges award three prizes, leading to a Grand Prize of $1,000 in the Finale at the Cambria Center for the Arts Theatre, slated for April 14. Sept. 19 6:30-9 p.m. Free. 805-204-6821. songwritersatplay.com/events. Schooners, 171 North Ocean Ave, Cayucos.

NORTH SLO COUNTY

EASTON EVERETT LIVE Easton Everett plays guitar-woven music that has an authentic feel, and is easy to listen to, but also surprises. Sept. 23 5-7 p.m. Free. eastoneverett. com. Cava Robles Resort, 3800 Golden Hill Rd., Paso Robles, 805-242-4700. Easton

Everett plays guitar-woven music that has an authentic feel, and is easy to listen to, but also surprises. Sept. 24 1-4 p.m. Free. eastoneverett.com. Dark Star Cellars, 2985 Anderson Rd., Paso Robles.

FLAVOR PACKET Guitar-woven music that has an authentic feel, and is easy to listen to. Sept. 17-3 p.m. Free. eastoneverett. com. Halter Ranch Vineyard, 8910 Adelaida Road, Paso Robles, (888) 367-9977.

FRIDAY NIGHT DJ Weekly DJ series, with a different DJ every Friday. Presented by friends at Traffic Record store in Atascadero. Come listen, dance, drink, and unwind every Friday. All ages event; no cover charge. Fridays, 7-10 p.m. 805-460-6042. ancientowlbeergarden. com. Ancient Owl Beer Garden, 6090 El Camino Real, suite C, Atascadero.

FRIEND TO YOUR HEART: ANAM CARA

Apogee Brewing’s Music Series rolls on with Anam Cara. Features vocals and tambourine from Angela Wood, and strings and vocals from David Foster Evans. Sept. 23 6-8 p.m. Tips accepted. 805-710-3309. Apogee Brewing, 191 S. Oak Park Rd., Grover Beach.

JOLON STATION BAND VARIETY SHOW

Come join Jolon Station Band every Thursday night in downtown Atascadero for a night of comedy, musical guests, prize wheels, and more. Thursdays, 8-10 p.m. $5 at the door. Raconteur Room, 5840 Traffic Way, Atascadero, 805-464-2584.

PONY CLUB LIVE LOCAL MUSIC:

GRAYBILL Sip on a crafted cocktail whilst listening to indie-folk singer/songwriter Graybill. Sept. 15 , 6-8 p.m. my805tix.com.

Pony Club Wine Bar, 1021 Pine St., Paso Robles, 805-226-9995.

PONY CLUB LIVE LOCAL MUSIC: SUNNY

WRIGHT Sip on a crafted cocktail whilst listening to local musician Sunny Wright. Sept. 16 , 6 p.m. my805tix.com. Pony Club Wine Bar, 1021 Pine St., Paso Robles, 805226-9995.

PONY CLUB LIVE LOCAL MUSIC: WILL BREMAN Sip on a crafted cocktail whilst listening to Santa Barbara-based singer/ songwriter Will Breman. Sept. 14 6-8 p.m. my805tix.com. Pony Club Wine Bar, 1021 Pine St., Paso Robles, 805-226-9995.

RYAN DELMORE LIVE Visit site for tickets and more info. Sept. 14 6-9 p.m. my805tix. com. Templeton Mercantile Club Car Bar, 508 S. Main St., Templeton.

SYMPHONY OF THE VINES: ARCTIC CHILL

SCANDINAVIAN MASTERWORKS Featuring Marley Eder, flute soloist. Selections include “Peer Gynt Suite No. 1” by Edvard Grieg, “Flute Concerto” Carl Nielsen, and “Symphony No. 5” by Jean Sibelius. Sept. 17 4-6 p.m. $15-$35. 805-235-0687. symphonyofthevines.org.

Mission San Miguel Arcángel, 775 Mission St., San Miguel.

UP IN THE AIR AT PASO MARKET WALK

Up in the Air plays it’s eclectic blend of upbeat original music along with some familiar favorites. Food will be available for purchase. Sept. 22 , 5-8 p.m. Free. 805-720-1255. pasomarketwalk.com. Paso Market Walk, 1803 Spring St, Paso Robles.

SAN LUIS OBISPO

15TH ANNUAL CUESTA ACOUSTIC GUITAR

CONCERT WITH MARY FLOWER Featuring local recording and touring artists Dorian Michael and Jennifer Martin. This popular concert will feature music of an assortment of genres, including folk, jazz, blues, and more. All proceeds from this concert benefit the Cuesta College guitar program. Sept. 16 7:30-9:30 p.m. $15; $10 for students with ID.

tickets.cuesta.edu. Cuesta College Cultural and Performing Arts Center, Highway 1, San Luis Obispo.

ALL AGES OPEN MIC NIGHT Tuesdays, 6-9 p.m. Liquid Gravity, 675 Clarion Court, San Luis Obispo.

ANYA HINKLE FEAT. BILLY CARDINE

Saturdays, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. 805-544-2100. Bon Temps Creole Cafe, 1819 Osos Street, San Luis Obispo, bontempscreolecafe.com/index.htm.

MO BETTA SUMMER JAZZ SERIES An evening of smooth jazz and some cool R&B.

compositions, fierce energy, and graceful stage presence. Sept. 22 7:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. $39. 805-756-4849. calpolyarts. org/20232024-events/taimane. Spanos Theatre, Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo.

HOUSE CONCERT

An intimate evening concert by award-winning, North Carolinabased Americana songstress Anya Hinkle, featuring Billy Cardine. Opening by Little Tyme. Sept. 21 6-8 p.m. $25. 702-335-0730.

Nesting Hawk Ranch, Call for address, San Luis Obispo.

CCCT MUSICAL IMPROV COMEDY SHOW

Improv team will be creating an entirely improvised, live comedy show using audience suggestions. Sept. 14 6-8 p.m. $10. SLO Wine and Beer Company, 3536 S. Higuera St., suite 250, San Luis Obispo, 805-544-9463, slowineandbeerco.com.

DAVID FOSTER EVANS AND TRACY

MORGAN AT BIG VARIETY NIGHT

David Foster Evans is accompanied by percussionist Tracy Morgan for a set of original music. Sept. 14, 5-8 p.m. Contact for admission. 805-710-3309. Linnaea’s Cafe, 1110 Garden St., San Luis Obispo, linnaeas.com/.

EASTON EVERETT SOLO Enjoy some indieacoustic, live music. Thursdays, 5:30-7:30 p.m. eastoneverett.com. Big Sky Cafe, 1121 Broad Street, San Luis Obispo, (805)545-5401.

LIVE MUSIC AT LIQUID GRAVITY Check social media and calendar for weekly updates. Saturdays, 2-5 p.m. and Fridays, 6-9 p.m. Liquid Gravity, 675 Clarion Court, San Luis Obispo.

LIVE MUSIC AT RAGTAG WINE CO. Enjoy live music by local favorites. Wine available by the flight, glass, or bottle. ThursdaysSaturdays, 6-9 p.m. Ragtag Wine Co., 779 Higuera St., San Luis Obispo, 805-439-0774, ragtagwineco.com.

LIVE MUSIC FROM GUITAR WIZ BILLY FOPPIANO AND MAD DOG Join “Guitar Wiz” Billy Foppiano and his trusty side kick Mad Dog for a mix of blues, R&B, and more.

Sept. 15, 7:30-9 p.m. my805tix.com. Bang the Drum Brewery, 1150 Laurel Lane, suite 130, San Luis Obispo, 805 242-8372. Enjoy an afternoon of smooth jazz and some cool R&B. Sept. 17, 4 p.m. my805tix.com. Bliss Cafe, 778 Higuera St., San Luis Obispo.

SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY BAND The San Luis Obispo County Band performs a variety of music for the enjoyment of Farmer’s Market patrons. At the corner of Higuera and Nipomo during the third Thursdays of July, August, and September.

Sept. 21 6-8:45 p.m. Free admission. 630421-2556. San Luis Obispo Farmers Market, Broad and Higuera, San Luis Obispo.

SCOTT YOO AND GUESTS CHAMBER

CONCERT Join Scott Yoo and the visiting artists for the weekend’s culminating concert featuring three beautiful works of chamber music. Sept. 17, 2-5 p.m. Tickets start at $35. 805-781-3009. festivalmozaic. org. Cuesta College Cultural and Performing Arts Center, Highway 1, San Luis Obispo.

SQUARE DANCE 12-WEEK CLASS Learn to square dance. Wide variety of music. No dress code and no dance experience needed. Every Thursday, Thanksgiving excluded. No partner needed; couples are welcome. Thursdays, 7-9 p.m. through Nov. 30 $70 per person for full program. 805-781-7300. squaredancecentralcoast/classes. SLO Guild Hall, 2880 Broad St., San Luis Obispo.

SUNDAY MUSIC AT RAGTAG WINE CO. Enjoy live music by local favorites. Wine available by the flight, glass, or bottle. Sundays, 4-7 p.m. Ragtag Wine Co., 779 Higuera St., San Luis Obispo, 805-439-0774, ragtagwineco.com.

TAIMANE: IN CONCERT Experience

Taimane’s captivating versatility on the ukulele as she masterfully blends genres from classical to rock to flamenco. Taimane dazzles audiences with her innovative

TWO DOG NIGHT This duo performs a rockin’ blues set. Visit site for info on additional acts and tickets. Sept. 15 , 7 p.m. my805tix.com. A Satellite Of Love, 1335 Walker St., San Luis Obispo, 805-439-1604.

SOUTH COAST SLO COUNTY

MOTHER CORN SHUCKERS LIVE Part of the Lighthouse’s live music series. Sept. 23 2-5:30 p.m. my805tix.com. Point San Luis Lighthouse, 1 Lighthouse Rd., Avila Beach.

NOTABLE SOIREE: MOZART FLUTE

QUARTET Scott Yoo and Alice Dade take you behind the music of Mozart’s quartet for flute and strings. In this informal one-hour event, you’ll learn about Mozart’s musical style. Event followed by a Meetthe-Artists wine and appetizer reception in the Sculpture Garden. Sept. 16 , 2-5 p.m. $85. 805-781-3009. festivalmozaic.org. The Monarch Club at Trilogy Monarch Dunes, 1645 Trilogy Parkway, Nipomo.

LOMPOC/VANDENBERG

LOMPOC POPS ORCHESTRA: AMERICA

THE BEAUTIFUL On the program are several Gershwin pieces including “Embraceable You” and “A Foggy Day.” Additional pieces to be played include “American Salute,” “April In Paris,” “A Taste of Honey,” and “Someday, We’ll Be Together!” Sept. 17 4 p.m. $5-$25. LompocPopsOrchestra.com. First United Methodist Church, 925 North F Street, Lompoc, 805-757-8521. ∆

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WIN A PAIR OF TICKETS TO A CAL POLY FOOTBALL GAME! Spanos Stadium, San Luis Obispo

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Wine Country Theatre presents She Loves Me in Paso Robles

The Paso Robles Youth Arts Center will host Wine Country Theatre’s latest production, She Loves Me, scheduled to premiere on Friday, Sept. 22. Performances of this romantic musical will run through Sunday, Oct. 1.

The show follows two combative co-workers at an elegant perfumery who constantly butt heads while on the job. Both clerks unknowingly become pen pals with one another through a lonely hearts column in a newspaper. If the plot sounds familiar, it might be because the musical is based on the 1931 play Parfumerie which also inspired the 1940 film The Shop Around the Corner starring James Stewart and the 1998 Tom Hanks and Meg Ryan film You’ve Got Mail

Tickets to the show are available at the door or in advance at my805tix.com and are nonrefundable. Admission ranges between $18 and $35, and all ages are welcome. No outside food or drinks are allowed, but wine, beer, soft drinks, and snacks will be available for purchase (must be 21 years of age or older to purchase wine or beer, ID required).

For more info on the production and other upcoming shows presented by Wine Country Theatre, visit winecountrytheatre.com.

Performances of She Loves Me will be held in the Berg Auditorium of the Paso Robles Youth Arts Center, located at 3201 Spring St., Paso Robles.

Festival Mozaic hosts Notable Soirée at Nipomo’s Trilogy Monarch Dunes

Musicians Scott Yoo and Alice Dade will lead an informal Notable Encounter lecture on the music of Mozart at the Monarch Club at Trilogy Monarch Dunes in Nipomo on Saturday, Sept. 16.

The program, hosted by Festival Mozaic, starts at 2 p.m. and will be followed by a meet-theartists reception with wine and appetizers in the Monarch Club’s Sculpture Garden.

The Notable Encounter lecture is about an hour long. Yoo and Dade will focus on Mozart’s Flute Quartet in D Major, K. 285 during the program, and perform part of the piece with two accompanying musicians, violist Jessica Chang and cellist Ani Aznavoorian (Yoo will play violin and Dade will play flute during the performance).

Admission to the upcoming Festival Mozaic lecture and reception in Nipomo is $85. To find out more about the event and other programs hosted by Festival Mozaic, visit festivalmozaic.org or call (805) 781-3009. The Monarch Club at Trilogy Monarch Dunes is located at 1645 Trilogy Parkway, Nipomo. ∆ —Caleb Wiseblood

BY CALEB WISEBLOOD

Fast and curious

Family of Central Coast painter Nat Fast donates rare sketches to local auction fundraiser

During an upcoming fundraiser, St. Peter’s Episcopal Church in Santa Maria will be auctioning off rare artworks by one of its most notable parishioners.

“Dad was very committed to St. Peter’s. He attended his entire life,” said Halcyon resident Marti Fast, daughter of late artist Nat Fast (19242013).

A prolific painter and scholar, Nat was well known in the local arts community for his vivid watercolor works as well as his roles as an art and art history teacher—leading classes at Ernest Righetti High School, Santa Maria High School, and Allan Hancock College during his decadeslong career—and one of the Santa Maria Arts Council’s founding members.

Marti and other members of the Fast family recently embarked on a joint trip down memory lane, assembling a collection of Nat’s sketches, archived in storage, with the intention of donating several pieces to St. Peter’s for its Sept. 16 fundraiser, Art in the Heart of the City.

“We got together as a family a couple weeks ago and went through many of the drawings and paintings that were left of our dad’s studio work,” Marti said. “A few of us have quite a few of dad’s works, so a couple pieces came right off the walls to contribute.”

Some of Nat’s felt pen drawings featured in the upcoming auction were the preliminary sketches that spawned the larger watercolor paintings he’s best known for, Marti said.

“Dad would sketch regularly,” said Marti, who recalled her father’s three-legged stool that he’d take with him anytime he felt like sketching something outdoors, whether it was to capture a sliceof-life scene of strawberry pickers in a field or when finding a subject during one of his backpacking trips.

“He just had this gift of capturing

Art and the city

St. Peter’s Episcopal Church presents Art in the Heart of the City, a benefit auction, on Saturday, Sept. 16. Artworks in the auction will be available to view starting at 2 p.m. Bidding begins at 2:30 p.m. in Parke Parish Hall.

Admission to the fundraiser, which also features light appetizers and a no-host bar, is $50. Visit stpeterssm.org for more info. The church is located at 402 S. Lincoln St., Santa Maria.

nature and movement and the joy of drawing,” said Marti, who described Nat’s artworks as giving off “some kind of contagious energy.”

Marti and other members of the Fast family decided to donate a collection of Nat’s sketches to St. Peter’s for its upcoming benefit because it felt like a way to give back to an organization that has supported them over the years, especially during mourning and other times of hardship.

“We feel so connected to them, and we’re grateful as a family to be able to do this all together and help a place that has supported so many. It’s like being able to return some of the wonderful help and comfort we’ve gotten from the church over our lifetimes,” Marti said. “It was our family church growing up, so it’s kind of part of our DNA.”

Proceeds from the art auction will benefit the church’s various services, including its ongoing partnership with the Foodbank of Santa Barbara County to distribute food weekly to more than 200 local families.

Guests of the fundraiser will have the chance to bid on not only Nat’s sketches, but the works of other Central Coast-based artists as well. Vineyard landscapes by photographer Kirk Irwin and tile and glass murals by mixed media artist Jane Manriquez will be among the auction items.

The event will also feature paintings by Marilyn Hoback Cronk, a former student of Nat’s. Marti, who became an artist and art teacher herself, said that her father often spoke about how highly he valued his students.

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“We would have the best conversations about teaching,” Marti said. “It was special to be able to talk through all that with him and what he loved about it and what made his students special.”

LOCAL LEGEND St. Peter’s Episcopal Church in Santa Maria will soon be auctioning off artworks by Nat Fast (1924-2013), a prolific painter and art teacher who taught classes at Allan Hancock College, Santa Maria High School, and Righetti High School.

In 2018, Marti retired from teaching at Hancock, where she used to enroll in art courses taught by her father.

“Back in those days, everything was slides and slide projectors,” Marti said with a laugh. During one of her father’s art history classes, she helped him switch slides as his unofficial “tech person” while he lectured.

“He was such an amazing teacher,” Marti said. “He had this wonderful way of bringing the best out in people, and I feel like I had a natural training through his mentoring.” Δ

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STRAWBERRY FIELDS FOREVER Attendees of an upcoming art auction in Santa Maria will have the chance to bid on a rare collection of late artist Nat Fast’s preliminary sketches, which often spawned the large watercolor paintings he’s widely known for, including pieces like Strawberry Pickers (pictured).

COURTESY IMAGE BY NAT FAST

ART ARCHIVE Natalyn Fast-Huerth (pictured) and other family members of the late artist Nat Fast recently gathered to assemble some rare studio sketches by the painter in order to donate them to an upcoming fundraiser.

PHOTO COURTESY OF MARTI FAST

Femininots

BOTTOMS

What’s it rated? R

Emma Seligman (Shiva Baby) directs and co-writes with star Rachel Sennott this raunchy teen black comedy about two besties and lesbians—PJ (Sennott) and Josie (Ayo Edebiri)— who are at the bottom of their high school’s social pecking order. When a rumor goes around that they spent the summer in juvenile hall, they gain a little street cred and devise a plan to sleep with two cheerleaders— Isabel (Havana Rose Liu) and Brittany (Kaia Gerber)—by starting a female self-defense club. (91 min.)

What’s it worth, Glen? Full price

What’s it worth, Anna? Full price

Where’s it showing? Downtown Centre

Glen Here it is: the campy, outrageous, horny, queer comedy you didn’t know you needed. It skewers toxic masculinity while simultaneously flipping the gender switch on the now incredibly inappropriate teen comedies of the ’80s where rape was, you know, hilarious. PJ and Josie don’t lower themselves to taking advantage of intoxicated girls, but they’re not above spinning a web of lies to get into a cheerleader’s miniskirt. Their high school is a cartoonish cliché of what we think of high school where the football players wear their uniforms to class every day right down to their pads and cleats, and the cliques are well defined. Everyone knows their place. The star of the high school is Jeff (Nicholas Galitzine), the obtuse and cocky quarterback who’s dating Isabel when he’s not porking overzealous lesbian fight club member Hazel Callahan’s (Ruby Cruz) mom (Dagmara Dominczyk). This isn’t meant to be realistic. Heck, stars Sennott and Edebiri are both 27 years old—hardly high school age. But I laughed hard throughout. Rude and crude and violent, it’s slapstick turned up to 11. Anna What a treat this film was. Both Sennott and Edebiri pull off teenage girl to a T. PJ and Josie are both pining and whining to get laid by two popular girls who barely know they exist. Josie is more cautious and reserved, while PJ is all action, consequences

LIVE TO 100: SECRETS OF THE BLUE ZONES

What’s it rated? TV-MA

When? 2023

Where’s it showing? Netflix

Certain areas of the world are known as “Blue Zones,” regions where residents live longer than average. Netflix’s new series Live to 100 takes us around the world to explore what it is about these areas that sets them apart from the rest of the world and gives residents longer lives.

From Okinawa, Japan, to the Greek island of Ikaria and Loma Linda, California, the series dives into what the people and traditions do to not just live

FOUNTAINS OF YOUTH Author

Dan Buettner travels the world to places where people live extraordinarily long and vibrant lives, in the Netflix miniseries

Live to 100:

Secrets of the Blue Zones .

be damned. When Josie comes up with a quick excuse to save them from expulsion by starting a female self-defense club, PJ is off and running with it. When word gets around that the rival high school is going to pulverize the weaklings and weirdos at Josie and PJ’s school, a group of misfits join the fake-now-real club. Unfortunately, they haven’t found a way to hook the hotties yet, and PJ is especially determined to lure in Brittany and Isabel. It is raucous and bloody, and the club members all start sporting split lips and black eyes. When Annie (Zamani Wilder) points out they’ll need a teacher to sanction their club, PJ and Josie go to Mr. G (Marshawn Lynch), a teacher so disconnected they don’t think he’ll even attend a meeting. Surprise, surprise—Mr. G needs a new focus while going through his divorce and he shows up to watch these ladies duke it out. It’s all ridiculous, hilarious,

an extended life, but live a happy, healthy life. Common themes are areas where walking is a way of life; healthy diets centered on vegetables, fruits, and oils; and generational traditions. While it may feel intuitive that healthy eating and exercise are the key to longevity, there are many more unseen factors that come into play.

In Sardinia, the town is built in the hills and therefore residents are walking at inclines more often, which keeps their heart rate up and cardiac health good. On Costa Rica’s Nicoya peninsula, longevity is attributed to close-knit families and keeping hard at work. Informative and interesting, Live to 100 takes us on a beautiful tour of the Earth’s healthiest regions and gives us insight on how to extend our own lives. (four approximately 40-min. episodes) ∆

—Anna

and just plain fun.

Glen This is absurdist comedy that will appeal to people who like humor by Monty Python, Broken Lizard, and the makers of South Park, as well as ’80s fare such as Revenge of the Nerds, Ferris Bueller’s Day Off, and Fast Times at Ridgemont High. By the end of the story, the wheels have come off, and I loved it.

Anna The ending chaos is so over the top, so hilarious, and the perfect cherry on top to this film. Edebiri has been killing it lately with roles in The Bear, Theater Camp, and now Bottoms. With choices like those, her career is on a great trajectory. If you don’t mind a bit of blood and some crass moments, this movie is an absolute delight. Don’t miss out on this one! ∆

Senior Staff Writer Glen Starkey and freelancer Anna Starkey write Split Screen. Comment at gstarkey@newtimesslo.com.

WHO IS ERIN CARTER?

What’s it rated? TV-MA

When? 2023

Where’s it showing? Netflix

Erin Carter (Evin Ahmad), a British substitute teacher living in Spain, has a quiet life. Her Spanish husband, Jordi (Sean Teale), treats Erin’s young daughter, Harper (Indica Watson), like she is his own. Erin’s hoping to get hired at the school full time; she loves her simple life. But one fateful evening, she and Harper find themselves in a grocery store during a robbery, and Erin is forced to protect herself, singlehandedly thwarting the stickup and bringing unwanted

attention and enemies from her past.

Created by Jack Lothian (Shameless, The Halcyon, Strikes Back, Doc Martin), the seven-part action mystery slowly unwinds as we discover Carter’s violent past and where she and her daughter come from. The premise is tried and true—someone living a modest life when her past comes back to bite her, someone who seems mild-mannered but wields deadly skills.

Even though the story unwinds at an unhurried pace, the action keeps coming and the tension builds. I was invested in the story and characters from the start, and I wanted to see where it was going. It’s the epitome of a bingeable series, and I would not be mad if Lothian found a way to bring this character back. (seven approximately 50-min.

MORE THAN MEETS THE EYE

Erin Carter (Evin Ahmad) is a British ex-pat living in Barcelona with her husband and daughter when her mysterious past comes back to endanger her happy life, in Netflix’s Who Is Erin Carter?

Starring: John Corbett, Nia Vardalos, Andrea Martin

episodes) ∆ —Glen

BAD GIRLS Josie (Ayo Edebiri, left) and PJ (Rachel Sennott) are queer besties and high school outcasts who hatch a plan to score with two cheerleaders by starting a female fight club, in Bottoms, screening at Downtown Centre Cinemas.

COURTESY PHOTO BY PATTI PERRET/ORION PICTURES

PHOTO COURTESY OF NETFLIX

PHOTO COURTESY OF NETFLIX

BY GLEN STARKEY

The hard choice

Our music cup runneth over

Idon’t know what it is about Thursday, Sept. 21, but you’re going to wish you could be in four places at once so you won’t have to decide between Los Lobos, Keb’ Mo’, James Hunter, and Samantha Fish. It’s like Sophie’s Choice, but with music.

It’s incredibly rare for any band to last 50 years and rarer still to continue to make vital new music rather than capitalizing on past success, which is why Los Lobos is a very rare band indeed. Now celebrating their 50th anniversary, just last year they won the Best Americana Album Grammy for their 2021 album Native Sons, their love letter to Los Angeles.

Right from their 1978 debut album Los Lobos del Este de Los Angeles, which loosely translates to “just another band from East LA,” they proved they weren’t just another band. They played traditional Mexican folk music with rock band sensibilities. They followed in 1984 with their breakout record, How Will the Wolf Survive? It mixed rock and Tejano music, as well as country, blues, and R&B elements. They were working within and without traditions, forging their own sound.

For my money, these sensibilities coalesced and reached their zenith with Kiko, and I vividly remember seeing the band play the Fremont Theater as part of their Kiko tour, but before then, Los Lobos received worldwide fame with the soundtrack for La Bamba (1987), which told the Ritchie Valens story.

They’ve been nominated for 12 Grammys and won four, and over the course of 17 studio albums, seven live albums, and dozens of soundtracks, compilations, and guest appearances, they’ve never released a clunker. Nederlander Concerts brings Los Lobos to Vina Robles Amphitheatre on Thursday, Sept. 21 (7:30 p.m.; all ages; $40 to $59.50 at vinaroblesamphitheatre.com). Another trailblazing LA band, Ozomatli, opens the show, mixing salsa, jazz, funk, reggae, hiphop, and more into their sound.

Fremont Theater

The Fremont’s “don’t miss” Thursday, Sept. 21, show is groundbreaking blues great Keb’ Mo’ (8 p.m.; all ages; $54.50 at eventbrite.com). This genre-bending bluesman has five Grammys, 14 Blues Foundation Awards, and is a living link to the seminal Delta blues sound that started it all. Now living in Nashville, Kevin Roosevelt Moore was born and raised in Compton and began his career as a studio guitarist, songwriter, and arranger before breaking out with his titular de facto debut in 1994 (In 1980, he released an album called Rainmaker that went nowhere, so he considers Keb’ Mo’ his true debut).

The recording won the 1995 W.C. Handy Award for Best Country/Acoustic Blues Album of the Year and launched the artist’s international career as a contemporary roots bluesman who mixed old sounds and new sensibilities. Now 71, he remains one of the best living blues guitarists, and singersongwriters. Scott Mulvahill, a terrific upright bassist and blues singer-songwriter, opens the show.

Also this week at the Fremont, a quartet of

reggae bands will take the stage on Tuesday, Sept. 19, including headliner Iya Terra with Surfer Girl, E.N Young & Imperial Sound, and Irie Souljah (8 p.m.; all ages; $25 at prekindle.com).

Comedian Brian Regan does his standup thing on Wednesday, Sept. 20 (8 p.m.; all ages; $59.50 at eventbrite.com). Selfdeprecating with lots of body language and funny facial expressions, this clean comedian was called “the funniest stand-up alive” by Vanity Fair

Numbskull and Good Medicine

Good Medicine and Numbskull have teamed up to compete with themselves on Thursday, Sept. 21. Over at The Siren, they’re bringing British soul and R&B sensation James Hunter (7 p.m.; 21-andolder; $27 at goodmedicinepresents.com).

I can’t overstate how deeply cool Hunter is. He’s got a singular voice and serious guitar chops, and his life story is like a variation on the 1991 film The Commitments, about a group of working-class kids who dream of forming a soul band.

Hunter developed his love for R&B and

rock through his grandmother’s collection of 78 rpm records. To get by, he worked on the railway, but he also busked the streets of London before spending much of the ’90s playing small clubs, where he eventually drew the attention of Van Morrison, who invited him to play guitar and sing backup for him. Since then, he’s written scores of original songs and got a Best Traditional Blues Album Grammy nomination for People Gonna Talk (Rounder 2006). His most recent album with

his combo The James Hunter Six is 2022’s With Love. There’s a reason MOJO magazine has crowned him “The United Kingdom’s Greatest Soul Singer.” Los Tranquilos open. Meanwhile at BarrelHouse Brewing, Numbskull and Good Medicine present ripping guitarist and sassy blues vixen Samantha Fish on Thursday, Sept. 21 (6 p.m.; all ages; $27 at goodmedicinepresents. com). The show is a stop on her crosscountry Love Letters tour, which is inspired by the introspective Love Letters: Samantha Fish Live From New Orleans documentary, first broadcast on PBS in May. Her career trajectory is heading straight for the stars thanks to her ferocious guitar licks, soulful voice, and work ethic. She started on drums, which helped her develop a metronome-like rhythm, and her touring scheduled over the past few years has been relentless, winning over fans far and wide. Her most recent album, Death Wish Blues, released by Rounder Records this past May, is a collaboration with outlaw country star Jesse Dayton, and sat at No. 1 on the Billboard Blues Chart for three consecutive weeks. Eric Johanson opens.

Also this week, Numbskull and Good Medicine bring country artist Ashley Cooke to The Siren for a stop on her Shot in the Dark Tour this Tuesday, Sept. 19 (7 p.m.; 21-andolder; $15 at goodmedicinepresents.com).

FIFTY YEARS AND COUNTING Los Lobos stops on Sept. 21 at Vina Robles Amphitheatre as part of their 50th anniversary tour.

LIVING LINK Keb’ Mo’ was born in Compton but plays like he’s from the Delta. See him in the Fremont Theater on Sept. 21

COURTESY PHOTO BY JEREMY COWART/DELMARVA PUBLIC MEDIA

BLUES VIXEN Good Medicine and Numbskull also bring ripping guitarist and bold vocalist Samantha Fish to BarrelHouse Brewing on Sept. 21

PHOTO COURTESY OF SAMANTHA FISH

U.K. SOULMAN SUPREME Numbskull and Good Medicine present British soul sensation James Hunter on Sept. 21 at The Siren.

PHOTO COURTESY OF JAMES HUNTER

This emerging star is one to watch, having graduated from TikTok sensation to touring troubadour. Vincent Mason opens.

Get your socially conscious one-love irie vibe on when Nattali Rize with special guest Minori play The Siren on Wednesday, Sept. 20 (7 p.m.; 21-and-older; $15 at goodmedicinepresents.com). Australianborn Jamaican-based musician, record producer, and social activist Nattali Rize was born Natalie Magdalena Chilcote in Bryon Bay, New South Wales, and has been active since 2000.

Also at The Siren

The Siren has a trio of free shows this week starting on Friday, Sept. 15, when Bay Area rock act King Dream takes the stage (7:30 p.m.; all ages). They’re fronted by Oakland native Jeremy Lyon, “a lifelong songwriter and multi-instrumentalist who crafts dive bar anthems with heart, brains, and soul,” according to press materials.

On Saturday, Sept. 16, there’s a double header starting with classic rock cover band Route 66 in the afternoon (2 p.m.). Hear everything from Elvis to Van Morrison, to the Eagles to Creedence, to the Beatles to the Stones.

Later that same night, see psychedelic surf rockers and honky tonkers The Murder Hornets (8 p.m.; 21-and-older), whose goal is “spreading their good vibes to the world” through “a fairly broad mix of covers and original tunes, so put your dancing shoes on (shoes not required) and come on down and enjoy the music of this band of misfits.”

SLO Brew Rock

SLO Brew Rock presents the sixth annual Rocktoberfest with The Ragged Jubilee and The Tens playing on Sunday, Sept. 16 (doors at 7 p.m.; all ages; free). “Break out your lederhosen and come join us for a full day of beer, great food and barbecue, and free live music and plenty of games!” the club announced. I don’t know much about The Tens, but Ragged Jubilee is a really engaging jangly garage blues act.

The Clark Center

If you’re of a certain age, chances are you know these lyrics: “A long, long time ago, I can still remember/ How that music used to make me smile/ And I knew if I had my chance/ That I could make those people dance/ And maybe they’d be happy for a while.” So begins “American Pie,” the 8-minute and 42-second Don

Sound out!

McLean opus to The Day the Music Died, the tragic Feb. 3, 1959 plane crash that killed Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens, and “The Big Bopper” J. P. Richardson. Released in 1971, “American Pie” was a No. 1 hit for four weeks starting in Jan. 15, 1972, and it was so massive it might be easy write McLean off as a one-hit wonder except for this: “Starry, starry night/ Paint your palette blue and gray/ Look out on a summer’s day/ With eyes that know the darkness in my soul.” Yeah, that’s from McLean’s other massive hit “Vincent” about Van Gogh, which was also off his second album. And don’t forget “Castles in the Air,” “When a Good Thing Goes Bad,” “If We Try”—McLean was an amazing hitmaker through the ’70s and has continued to release new albums, most recently 2020’s Still Playin’ Favorites Don McLean plays The Clark Center this Sunday, Sept. 17 (7 p.m.; all ages; $69 to $89 at clarkcenter. org) as part of The American Pie 50th Anniversary Tour. He’ll mix his originals with some classic covers.

Whale Rock Music & Arts Festival

Chances are if you’re going to the 10th annual Whale Rock Music & Arts Festival this Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 16 and 17, at Castoro Cellars in Paso Robles (tickets at whalerockmusicfestival.com), you’ve already secured your tickets and are locked and loaded, but if you’re still on the fence, here’s one final reminder of what’s in store.

Saturday’s headliner is country blues rocker Marcus King (8 p.m.), a Grammy Award-nominated artist, performer, and songwriter. Other Friday mainstage performers include Huntertones, Ron Artis II & The Truth, Sierra Hull, and Nth Power: Earth, Wind, and Power. Meanwhile on the Stomping Grounds Stage, see Wolf Jett, Mama Magnolia,

Boot Juice (two sets!), and an encore performance by Ron Artis II & The Truth.

Sunday’s headliner is American country roots artists The Wood Brothers (8 p.m.). Their 2006 song “Luckiest Man” is one of their most unforgettably amazing songs, but they have decades’ worth of material. Other Saturday performers include Big Richard, Próxima Parada, Cory Wong, and The Fearless Flyers. Meanwhile on the Stomping Grounds Stage, see the Jam in the Van contest winner, Wolf Jett, Thrown Out Bones, an encore performance by Big Richard, and Samba Loca

More music …

Two Dog Night, featuring father and son guitar duo Billy and Charlie Foppiano, plays a New Moon Sunset show at A Satellite of Love this Friday, Sept. 14 (doors at 7 p.m.; all ages; $20 donation suggested at my805tix. com). DJ B Tru will spin before and after the show. Light fare and refreshments will be served.

Festival Mozaic presents a quartet of classical music events this week, including three chamber concerts and a free master class. See Notable Insight: Schumann & Durfuflé on Friday, Sept. 15, in Los Osos’ Trinity United Methodist Church (5:30 p.m.; tickets start at $27 at festivalmozaic. org). Flutist Alice Dade offers a free master class on Saturday, Sept. 16 (9 a.m.), in Room 7160 of the Cuesta College Performing Arts building. Also on Saturday, Sept. 16, enjoy Notable Soiree: Mozart Flute Quartet (2 p.m.; tickets star at $82 at festivalmozaic.org and include a wine and appetizer reception), in the Monarch Club at Trilogy Monarch Dunes. And finally, Scott Yoo & Guests offer a chamber concert on Sunday, Sept. 17 (2 p.m.; tickets star at $32 at festivalmozaic. org), in Cuesta’s Harold J. Miossi Cultural and Performing Arts Center.

Nesting Hawk Ranch is hosting an intimate house concert with awardwinning North Carolina Americana musician Anya Hinkle featuring Billy Cardine next Thursday, Sept. 21 (6 to 8 p.m.; $25 suggested donation; RSVP at nestinghawkranch@gmail.com). Bring your own chair or blanket and drinks. Expect “vivid storytelling, vibrant musicianship, and arresting honesty,” according to organizers. New local trio Little Tyme will open the show. ∆

Contact Senior Staff Writer Glen Starkey at gstarkey@newtimesslo.com.

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DRIVE YOUR CHEVY TO THE LEVEE “American Pie” troubadour Don McLean plays the Clark Center on Sept. 17

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The Wood Brothers headline the second day of the Whale Rock Music & Arts Festival on Sept. 17, at Castoro Cellars in Paso Robles.

PHOTO COURTESY OF THE WOOD BROTHERS

BY BULBUL RAJAGOPAL

Fungi forum

An annual truffle congress is poised to meet in Paso Robles to discuss the future of the fungi on the Central Coast

Truffles—the fragrant underground fungi renowned for their rarefied stature in the culinary world—are poised to draw a debut congress in Paso Robles.

Focused on truffle education, research, and data collection, the North American Truffle Growers Association will come together at Allegretto Vineyard Resort from Oct. 8 to 10.

Lisa Bodrogi, the planning committee chair of the truffle congress, told New Times that SLO County is home to a truffleproducing orchard called Caelesta Wines, Vineyard & Truffière in Templeton. Its presence made the county an attractive spot for the meetup.

“We have proof of concept in Paso Robles, and it also has all the infrastructure with fabulous restaurants, and for people to stay and enjoy food and wine together,” she said. “Truffles are a great complement to wine and the wine industry, so [Paso Robles] seemed like the perfect fit.”

Caelesta isn’t the only local truffle orchard on Bodrogi’s radar. Another one exists in Edna Valley but she said it didn’t want to put the word out. The planning committee chair is also working with a handful of truffle orchards in the Santa Maria Valley. The aim of the truffle congress is to inspire more people in agricultural industries, especially vineyards, to incorporate truffle orchards into their winery format. Called Wrangling Truffles, the convention will showcase Caelesta as a model example.

“You only need a couple acres of truffle trees,” Bodrogi said. “I call them truffle trees because they’re the host trees with the inoculated root. Those trees tend to be oak trees or hazelnut on the West Coast.”

The most sought-after variety by restaurants and those who want to grow the fungus on the Central Coast is the Périgord black truffle.

“It happens to be a winter crop, and that dovetails quite well with the vineyard industry

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Purchase tickets for the North American Truffle Growers Association’s (NATGA) 2023 truffle congress under the events page at trufflegrowers.com. Dinner only tickets are available online at NATGA’s Eventbrite page. The congress will take place from Oct. 8 at 4 p.m. to Oct. 10 at 10 p.m.

where the harvest finishes around October/ November, which is when the harvest of the Périgord black begins,” Bodrogi said.

Through the truffle congress, potential growers can learn about the art and science of truffle production—from research updates to harvesting through truffle hunting. Eighty of the 110 seats are available as of Sept. 12.

One of the hands-on lessons attendees can participate in is the process of sniffing out ripe truffles using specially trained dogs.

Alana McGee of the Truffle Dog Company will conduct a session for the congress.

These canines are a marked modern update to the old way of digging up truffles with the help of pigs.

“They have used pigs historically and that was for the European tradition, but pigs can eat the truffles,” Bodrogi said with a laugh.

“You train the dog by bribing them with their favorite food. They get accustomed to targeting the truffle and then getting their favorite ground beef or steak treat.”

Any dog can be trained to hunt for truffles, Bodrogi added, but it’s the Lagatto Romagnolo that’s favored by industry experts. They’re a fluffy Italian breed that look similar to labradoodles.

“They’re nonallergenic and don’t shed,” she said. “They were specifically bred because they’re not easily distracted. That’s the key.”

The truffle congress also caters to enthusiasts who aren’t particularly interested in such granular industry knowledge. Community members can instead choose to exercise their tastebuds.

With 150 seats up for grabs, they can enjoy a grand truffle dinner on Oct. 10. The four-

course menu will be curated by Chef Jeremy Fike of Allegretto Hotel. Some truffle-centric dishes include a spiced sugar and black truffle infused potato puree, truffle ravioli, and braised short rib with shaved truffles. Fike plans to incorporate frozen black, frozen Italian white, and fresh Burgundy truffles among others.

An a la carte option also exists for the public to join Caelesta’s winery tour. An orchard visit and talk with expert dog trainers will include time in the tasting room. That menu includes choice truffle and wine pairings too, with features like sliced prosciutto with trufflefermented tomato paste and truffle caviar.

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“Really getting that West Coast industry ramped up is what we’re most interested in at this point,” she said.

The greatest allure of a truffle is the aroma and taste that come with a short shelf-life— between a couple of days and a few weeks.

The congress wants to underscore the value of newly harvested truffles to local growers.

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The truffle congress also has a long-term goal. Apart from a few native varieties, most truffles come from Europe. Further, Bodrogi said that there’s more production of truffles on the East Coast than on the West.

“If you get a fresh truffle freshly picked from the ground, there’s nothing like it,” Bodrogi said. “One of the key features is growing it here on a commercial scale so that we can offer it to our local chefs and restaurants to have fresh product. Right now, their market is being shipped from across the globe.” ∆

Staff Writer Bulbul Rajagopal is floating in the heady aroma of truffles. Snap her awake at brajagopal@newtimesslo.com.

HEADY HIT Truffles are prized for their unique and intoxicating aroma, which has a short shelf life. The truffle congress hopes to inspire more production on the West Coast for quick access to the valuable product.

UNDERGROUND TREASURE A weak competitor in the wild, truffles grow underground when host tree seedlings’ roots are inoculated with the fungi.

MOVE OVER, PIG Dogs are preferred to pigs when it comes to hunting for truffles because they’re easy to train, not easily distracted, and don’t eat the product themselves.

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ine of said Block and the True Point of Beginning of the herein described parcel; Thence S 86° 45’ 00” E; 75.00 feet;

Thence S 3° 15’ 00” W, 100.08 feet to said Southerly line;

Thence along said Southerly line N 86° 41’ 31” W, 75.00 feet;

Thence N 3° 15’ 00” E, 100.00 feet to the Point of Beginning.

The above legal description is made pursuant to that Certificate of Compliant recorded February 11, 2004 as Instrument No. 2004-011000, Official Records.

(ii) 1036 Seabright Avenue, Grover Beach, California 93433-2414, APN: 060-288-033, more specifically described as:

THAT PORTION OF BLOCK 142 OF THE TOWN OF GROVER, IN THE CITY OF GROVER BEACH, COUNTY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, ACCORDING TO MAP RECORDED NOVEMBER 23, 1892 IN BOOK A, PAGE 6 OF MAPS, IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY RECORDER OF SAID COUNTY, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:

BEGINNING AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF SAID BLOCK;

THENCE EASTERLY ALONG THE NORTHERLY LINE OF SAID BLOCK 150 FEET TO THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF THE PROPERTY CONVEYED TO PETER JONES, ET UX, IN DEED DATED MAY 25, 1955 AND RECORDED MAY 27, 1955 IN BOOK 805, PAGE 213 OF OFFICIAL RECORDS, BEING THE TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE SOUTHERLY ALONG THE WESTERLY LINE OF THE PROPERTY SO CONVEYED, 150 FEET TO THE SOUTHWEST CORNER THEREOF; THENCE WESTERLY AND PARALLEL WITH THE NORTHERLY LINE OF SAID BLOCK, 50 FEET TO A POINT; THENCE NORTHERLY AND PARALLEL WITH THE WESTERLY LINE OF SAID BLOCK, 150 FEET TO A POINT ON THE NORTHERLY LINE OF SAID BLOCK; THENCE EASTERLY ALONG SAID NORTHERLY LINE, 50 FEET TO THE TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING.

September 14, 21, 28, & October 5, 2023

ORDER TO SHOW

CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME

CASE NUMBER: 23CV-0482

To all interested persons:

Petitioner: Nancy Eileen King filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: PRES-

ENT NAME: Nancy Eileen King to

PROPOSED NAME: Nancy Zirbeck

King THE COURT ORDERS: that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing.

NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: Octo -

ber 11, 2023, Time: 9:00 am, Dept. 4, in person or by zoom at the Superior Court of California, County of San Luis Obispo, 1035 Palm St. Rm. 385, San Luis Obispo, CA 93408. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: New Times

Date: August 23, 2023

/s/: Tana L. Coates, Judge of the Superior Court September 7, 14, 21, & 28, 2023

SUMMONS (Family Law)

NOTICE TO RESPONDENT

(Name): Serenity Gonzalez Aviso Al Demandado (Nombre)

You have been sued. Read the information below and on the next page. Lo han demandado. Lea la información y en la página siguiente.

Petitioner’s name is: Ulises

E. Gonzalez Nombre del demandante

Case Number: 22FLP0263

You have 30 calendar days after this Summons and Petition are served on you to file a Response (form FL-120) at the court and have a copy served on the petitioner. A letter, phone call, or court appearance will not protect you.

If you do not file your Response on time, the court may make orders affecting your marriage or domestic partnership, your property, and custody of your children. You may be ordered to pay support and attorney fees and costs.

For legal advice, contact a lawyer immediately. Get help finding a lawyer at the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www.courts. ca.gov/selfhelp), at the California Legal Services Web site (www. lawhelpca.org), or by contacting your local county bar association.

Tiene 30 dìas de calendario después de haber recibido la entrega legal de esta Citación y Petición para presenter una Respuesta (formulario FL-120) ante la corte y efectuar la entrega legal de una copia al demandante. Una carta o llamada telefónica no basta para protegerio.

Si no presenta su Respuesta a tiempo, la corte puede dar órdenes que afecten su matrimonio o pareja de hecho, sus bienes y la custodia de sus hijos. La corte también le puede ordenar que pague manutención, y honorarios y costos legales. Si no puede pagar la cuota de presentación, pida al secretario un formulario de exención de cuotas.

Si desea obtener asesoramiento legal, póngase en contacto de immediate con un abogado. Puede obtener información para encontrar a un abogado en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California (www.sucorte.ca.gov), en el sitio Web de los Servicios Legales de California (www.lawhelpcalifornia. org) o poniéndose en contacto con el colegio de abogados de su condado.

1. The name and address of the court are: THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA County of San Luis Obispo County 901 Park Street, Paso Robles, CA 93446

2. The name, address, and telephone number of petitioner’s attorney, or petitioner without an attorney are:

Brent D. Peterson (Bar # 238145) 605-13th Street Paso Robles, CA 93446 805-591-7161

Date: 01/25/2023

/s/ Michael Powell, Clerk

NOTICE TO THE PERSON SERVED: You are served as an individual.

August 24, 31, September 7, & 14, 2023

PROPOSALS will be received at the office of the City Clerk, 760 Mattie Road, Pismo Beach, California, until 2:00 p.m., on Thursday, October 5, 2023 as determined by www.time.gov for performing work as follows:

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Each proposal shall be submitted on an annotated copy of the specifications. Each proposal shall specify completely each and every item as set forth in the specifications. Any and all exceptions to the original specification must be clearly stated in the proposal. Failure to set forth any exception shall be grounds for rejection of the proposal. Proposals not complying with this requirement will subject themselves to meeting specifications on delivered units regardless of cost differentials. All supportive pamphlets and brochures are to accompany the proposal.

Proposal packages are available at the Public Works office located at 550 Frady Lane, Pismo Beach, CA 93449. A nonrefundable fee of $10 per package will be charged. Electronic copies are available via email at no charge. Additional information may be obtained by contacting Daniel Johnson at (805) 773-7057 or djohnson@pismobeach.org.

ERICA INDERLIED CITY CLERK

September 14 & 21, 2023

TS 42083 Ln Morris TO 2164014CAD. NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE. YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 4/5/2016. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state will be held by the duly appointed trustee as shown below, of all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a Deed of Trust described below. NOTICE: ALL AMERICAN FORECLOSURE SERVICE, AS TRUSTEE, WILL NOT ACCEPT THIRD PARTY ENDORSED CASHIER’S CHECKS. ALL CASHIER’S CHECKS MUST BE PAYABLE DIRECTLY TO ALL AMERICAN FORECLOSURE SERVICE. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. Trustor: JEREMY G. MORRIS AND MARIANA MORRIS, HUSBAND AND WIFE, Duly Appointed Trustee: All American Foreclosure Service. Recorded 5/6/2016 as Instrument No. 2016020485 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of San Luis Obispo County, California. Date of Sale: 10/5/2023 at 11:00 AM. Place of Sale: . Amount of unpaid bal- ance and other charges: $51,289.23. Street Address or other common designation of real property: 4550 SANTA RITA RANCH ROAD, TEMPLETON, CA 93465. A.P.N.: 046-043-007 . The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale .. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of the monies paid to the trustee and the successful bidder shall have no recourse. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, or the Mortgagee’s Attorney. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (805) 543-7088 or visit this Internet Web site www.eloandata.com, using the file number assigned to this case 42083. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. NOTICE TO TENANT: You may have a right to purchase this property after the trustee auction pursuant to Section 2924m of the California Civil Code. If you are an “eligible tenant buyer,” you can purchase the property if you match the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. If you are an “eligible bidder,” you may be able to purchase the property if you exceed the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. There are three steps to exercising this right of purchase. First, 48 hours after the date of the trustee sale, you can call (805) 543-7088, or visit this internet website www.eloandata.com, using the file number assigned to this case 42083 to find the date on which the trustee’s sale was held, the amount of the last and highest bid, and the address of the trustee. Second, you must send a written notice of intent to place a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 15 days after the trustee’s sale. Third, you must submit a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 45 days after the trustee’s sale. If you think you may qualify as an “eligible tenant buyer” or “eligible bidder,” you should consider contacting an attorney or appropriate real estate professional immediately for advice regarding this potential right to purchase. Date: 9/8/2023. All American Foreclosure Service, 1363 Marsh Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 (805) 543-7088. Sheryle A. Machado, Certified Trustee Sale Officer September 14, 21, & 28, 2023.

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: JOHN RICHARD GONZALES DECEDENT CASE NUMBER:

23PR-0229

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of: JOHN

RICHARD GONZALES

A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by JESSICA SOHI In the Superior Court of California, County of SAN LUIS OBISPO.

THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that JESSICA SOHI be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority.

A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: October 10, 2023, at 9:02 a.m. in Dept.: 4 in person at the Superior Court of California, County of San Luis Obispo, located at 1035 Palm Street, Room 385, San Luis Obispo, CA 93408.

IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney.

IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law.

YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a formal Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk.

Attorney for Petitioner:

Edward E. Attala

1502 Higuera Street San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 September 7, 14, & 21, 2023

CULTURAL HERITAGE COMMITTEE PUBLIC HEARING

The San Luis Obispo Cultural Heritage Committee will hold a Regular Meeting on Monday, September 25, 2023, at 5:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo. Public comment, prior to the start of the meeting, may be submitted in writing via U.S. Mail to the City Clerk’s Office at 990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 or by email to advisorybodies@slocity.org.

PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS:

• Architectural Review of further development of property within the Railroad Historic District with a two-story residential duplex (as an addition to an existing building), and construction of a new threestory residential building with five new dwellings, and associated site improvements (categorically exempt from CEQA environmental review). Project Address: 1601 Osos Street; Case #: ARCH-0333-2022; Zone: R-3-H; John Tricamo, owner and applicant.

Contact Information: Walter Oetzell – (805) 781-7593 –woetzell@slocity.org

• Review of a request to remove the property at 749751 Higuera Street from the Inventory of Historic Resources (categorically exempt from CEQA environmental review). Project Address: 749-751 Higuera Street; Case #: HIST-0450-2023; Zone: C-D-H, Shawn Jarolimek, owner and applicant

Contact Information: Walter Oetzell – (805) 781-7593 –woetzell@slocity.org

The Cultural Heritage Committee may also discuss other hearing or business items before or after the item(s) listed above. If you challenge the proposed action in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the Cultural Heritage Committee during, or prior to, the public hearing. Report(s) are typically available one week in advance of the meeting and can be viewed on the City’s website, under the Public Meeting Agendas web page: https://www. slocity.org/government/mayor-and-city-council/agendasand-minutes. Please call the Community Development Department at (805) 781-7170 for more information, or to request an agenda report.

September 14, 2023

ADMINISTRATIVE ACTIONS

Applications to make minor changes to the properties at the addresses listed below have been received by the City.

1. Johnson Ave. and Ella St. DIR-0377-2023; Request to perform work at night for a maximum of 30 nights between November 16, 2023 and April 31, 2024 from the hours of 7:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. for the Johnson Waterline Replacement Project at the following intersections: Johnson Avenue and Iris Street, Johnson Avenue and Ella Street, Johnson Avenue and Bishop Street, Ella Street and Binns Court, Ella Street and Sierra Way, and Bishop Street and Augusta Court; PF Zone; City of SLO, Public Works, applicant. (Rachel Cohen)

2. 1374 Fredricks St. DIR-0256-2023; Review of a 1,923-square foot conforming addition (including a new 3-car garage) to an existing 1,114-square foot non-conforming structure. This project is categorically exempt from environmental review; R-2 Zone; Brandon Taitz, applicant. (Rachel Cohen)

3. 1358 Peach St HOME-0391-2023; Review of a homestay rental application to allow short-term rental (such as AirBNB) of an owner-occupied residential unit. This project is categorically exempt from environmental review; R-2 Zone; Elizabeth Córdoba, applicant. (Rachel Cohen)

4. 668 Serrano St. HOME-0408-2023; Review of a homestay rental application to allow short-term rental (such as AirBNB) of an owner-occupied residential unit. This project is categorically exempt from environmental review; R-1-PD Zone; James Nesbit, applicant. (Rachel Cohen)

5. 2082 Fixlini St. FNCE-0504-2021; Review of a fence height exception along Johnson Avenue with an average height of eight feet where a six-foot fence is normally allowed and a fence height exception along Fixlini Street with an average height of six feet where a four and a half-foot fence is normally allowed. This project is categorically exempt from environmental review; R-1 Zone; Paul Abbott, applicant. (Rachel Cohen)

6. 1334 Kentwood Dr DIR-0375-2023; Request to permit a two bedroom addition to a nonconforming structure and approve a tandem parking arrangement in conjunction with a reduction of the front setback to zero to accommodate an unenclosed parking space in the driveway (categorically exempt from CEQA environmental review); R-1 Zone; Matt Bates, applicant. (Walter Oetzell)

7. 1388 Purple Sage Ln DIR-0370-2023; Request for a reduction of the rear setback to three feet to accommodate a playhouse, a small one-story accessory structure (categorically exempt from CEQA environmental review); R-1 Zone; Matt Bates, applicant. (Walter Oetzell)

The Community Development Director will either approve or deny these applications no sooner than September 25, 2023

The Director’s decision may be appealed, and must be filed with the appropriate appeal fee within 10 days of the Director’s action. For more information, contact the City of San Luis Obispo Community Development Department, 919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401, stop by Monday and Wednesday between 1 p.m. –4 p.m. and Tuesday and Thursday between 9 a.m. – 12 p.m., or call (805) 781-7170, weekdays, 8 a.m. – 3 p.m.

September 14, 2023

INVITATION TO BID (SUB BIDS ONLY)

GENERAL CONTRACTOR: MAINO CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INCORPORATED

PROJECT NAME: CALIFORNIA POLYTECHNIC STATE UNIVERSITY SAN LUIS OBISPO CAL POLY AREOSPACE STUDENT WORK AREA

PROJECT LOCATION: BLDG. 04 - CAL POLY STATE UNIVERSITY, SLO, CA 93407

PROJECT OWNER: TRUSTEES OF THE CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY

ARCHITECT: HARRIS ARCHITECTURE & DESIGN

BID DATE & TIME: THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 2023@ 12:00 P.M.

PRE-BID SITE REVIEW: N/A

ESTIMATE/BUDGET: $500,000

ANTICIPATED SCHEDULE: 4 MONTHS

START DATE: OCTOBER 30, 2023

COMPLETION: MARCH 1, 2024

(CONTRACTOR IS RESPONSIBLE FOR OVERTIME AND WEEKEND WORK ANTICIPATED TO MEET PROJECT SCHEDULE)

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BIDS SHALL BE EMAILED TO: tomm@mainoslo.com and sonnys@mainoslo.com

BID REQUIREMENTS:

1. Subcontractors must be bondable and may be required to provide Payment and Performance Bonds.

2. Bid Bond is not required.

3. Safety Record is of the utmost importance. Subcontractors with aggregate EMR Rate of 1.5 over the past three years may be disqualified.

4. Prevailing Wage TO VIEW PLANS/SPEC:

Plans and specs may be downloaded from ASAP Reprographics at www.asapplanroom.com

Plans and specs may also be viewed at the following Builders Exchanges:

- SLO County Builders Exchange – www.slocbe.com

- Santa Maria Valley Contractors Association – www.smvca.org

- Central California Builders Exchange – www.cencalbx.com

Maino Construction Company, Incorporated is an equal opportunity Contractor. It is the responsibility of each Subcontractor to view all pertinent information and documents prior to submitting a proposal.

September 14, 2023

CITY OF PISMO BEACH STATE OF CALIFORNIA NOTICE TO PROPOSERS

PROPOSALS will be received at the office of the City Clerk, 760 Mattie Road, Pismo Beach, California, until 2:00 p.m., on Thursday, October 5, 2023 as determined by www.time.gov for performing work as follows:

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Each proposal shall be submitted on an annotated copy of the specifications. Each proposal shall specify completely each and every item as set forth in the specifications. Any and all exceptions to the original specification must be clearly stated in the proposal. Failure to set forth any exception shall be grounds for rejection of the proposal. Proposals not complying with this requirement will subject themselves to meeting specifications on delivered units regardless of cost differentials. All supportive pamphlets and brochures are to accompany the proposal.

Proposal packages are available at the Public Works office located at 550 Frady Lane, Pismo Beach, CA 93449. A nonrefundable fee of $10 per package will be charged. Electronic copies are available via email at no charge. Additional information may be obtained by contacting Daniel Johnson at (805) 773-7057 or djohnson@pismobeach.org.

ERICA INDERLIED CITY CLERK

September 14 & 21, 2023

PREFUMO CREEK EMERGENCY DEBRIS REMOVAL, PHASE I SPEC. NO. 2001027-08A

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT the City of San Luis Obispo will receive bids by mail for the “PREFUMO CREEK EMERGENCY DEBRIS REMOVAL, PHASE I, Spec. No. 2001027-08A” at the Public Works Administration Office located at 919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 until, TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 2023, at 11:00 A.M., when they will be publicly opened Bids received after said time will not be considered. Bids shall be submitted in a sealed envelope plainly marked with the project title, contractor name, address, and specification number.

The Contractor must possess a valid Class A Contractor’s License at the time of the bid opening. Every bid must be accompanied by a certified check/cashier’s check or bidder’s bond for 10% of the bid amount, payable to the City of San Luis Obispo.

Download FREE at the City’s website: www.SloCity.orgBid packages under Bids & Proposals. Questions may be addressed to Wyatt Banker-Hix, Project Manager, at 805-295-1609 or wbanker@slocity.org.

September 14, 2023

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

San Luis Obispo County Board of Supervisors

Tuesday, September 26, 2023, 9:00 a.m.

Public Hearing to Consider Application for Temporary Commercial Outdoor Entertainment License for the event, “Spartan Race San Luis Obispo Ultra, Beast, Super and Trail Weekend” to be held on November 4 through November 5, 2023

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of Supervisors of the County of San Luis Obispo (“the Board”) will conduct a public hearing at their regular meeting on Tuesday, September 26, 2023, at 9:00 a.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter can be heard, in the Board Chambers, 1055 Monterey Street, County Government Center, San Luis Obispo, California.

The Board will consider by testimony and other evidence to approve, approve with conditions, or deny the following application pursuant to County Ordinance Title 6, Chapter 6.56.

APPLICATION: Temporary Commercial Outdoor Entertainment License for the event, “Spartan Race San Luis Obispo Ultra, Beast, Super and Trail Weekend” to be held on November 4, through November 5, 2023.

LOCATION: Santa Margarita Ranch, 5995 W. Pozo Road, Santa Margarita, California

APPLICANT: Spartan Race, Inc.

Interested persons are invited to attend the public hearing. Written comments to be considered as part of the proceedings may be mailed to the following address prior to the hearing:

County of San Luis Obispo Clerk of the Board 1055 Monterey St., Suite D-430 San Luis Obispo, CA 93408

A copy of the application is available at the San Luis Obispo County Tax Collector’s Office, 1055 Monterey Street, Room D-290, County Government Center, San Luis Obispo, California 93408, (805) 781-5831.

John Nilon, Interim Ex-Officio Clerk of the Board of Supervisors

By: /s/ Niki Martin Deputy Clerk

Dated: September 12, 2023

September 14, 2023

CONSUMER INDEX

NOTICE: SEIZURE OF PROPERTY AND INITIATION OF NONJUDICIAL FORFEITURE PROCEEDINGS PER HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE SECTION 11488.4(J)

NOTICE: SEIZURE OF PROPERTY AND INITIATION OF NONJUDICIAL FORFEITURE PROCEEDINGS PER HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE SECTION 11488.4(J)

2023 PERCENT CHANGE

The San Luis Obispo Municipal Code Chapter 5.44 entitled “Mobile Home Park Rent Stabilization” requires that the monthly Consumer Price Index (CPI) percentage (%) be published as a basis for establishing rent increases. The monthly space rent in mobile home parks may not be increased more than once each year based on the CPI % change, or 9%, whichever is less. The CPI monthly data for Los Angeles, Long Beach and Anaheim is used for San Luis Obispo. For further information regarding the CPI%, please contact the CPI Hotline at (415) 625-2270.

Teresa Purrington, City Clerk, City of San Luis Obispo

September 14, 2023

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

WHO: San Luis Obispo County Board of Supervisors

WHEN: Tuesday, September 26, 2023, at 9:00 a.m. All items are advertised for 9:00 a.m. To find out placement of this item on the Board of Supervisors Agenda, go to the County’s website at www.slocounty.ca.gov on the Wednesday before the scheduled hearing date.

WHAT: Hearing to consider an appeal by Chris Knauer (APPL2023-00007) of the Planning Commission’s approval of a request by John Gardner for a Tentative Tract Map (C-SUB2022-00001/ Tract No. 3189) and a Development Plan / Coastal Development Permit to construct a mixeduse commercial and residential development project on a vacant, approximately 6,000 sq. ft. site, and the subdivision of two, approximately 3,000 sq. ft. parcels into eight air-space condominium units. The three-level, 25-foot-tall mixed-use building will consist of: approximately 4,944 sq. ft. ground floor (Front Street) commercial floor level (containing up to four commercial units); 4,464 sq. ft. second floor (containing four residential units); 5,497 sq. ft. basement level containing parking garage, storage, waste facilities and circulation; and 3,665 sq. ft. private residential roof deck area with mechanical equipment storage and screening. The project includes a request to establish up to four residential vacation rentals within the residential condominium units. The project will be served by an existing 20-foot-wide private access driveway and will provide six dedicated on-site parking spaces for the residential units. The project includes a modification request to waive adjusted commercial parking spaces pursuant to Section 23.04.162(h), a voluntary contribution to the parking in-lieu fee fund, and an adjustment to the design criteria of Section 21.03.010.4 (g) to allow a private access easement to serve more than five (5) parcels. The project will establish an outdoor dining patio on Front Street and includes grading of the entire approximately 6,000 sq. ft. site for infrastructure improvements and appurtenances. The proposed project is within the Commercial Retail land use category and is located at 490 and 498 Front Street, within the community of Avila Beach (Front Street Commercial District). The site is in the San Luis Bay Coastal Planning Area of the Coastal Zone. District 3.

County File Number: APPL2023-00007

Assessor Parcel Numbers: 076-216-014 & 076-216-021

Supervisorial District: 3

Date Accepted: June 14, 2023

WHERE: The hearing will be held in the San Luis Obispo County Board of Supervisors Chambers, 1055 Monterey St., Room #D170, County Government Center, San Luis Obispo, CA. The Board of Supervisors Chambers are located on the corner of Santa Rosa and Monterey Streets. At the hearing all interested persons may express their views for or against, or to change the proposal.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION: You may contact Nicole Ellis, Project Manager, in the San Luis Obispo County Department of Planning and Building, 976 Osos Street, Room 200, San Luis Obispo, California 93408, nellis@co.slo.ca.us (805) 781-5600. The staff report will be available for review the Wednesday before the scheduled hearing date on the County’s website at http://www.slocounty.ca.gov.

ENVIRONMENTAL INFORMATION: Also to be considered at the hearing is the determination that a Final Environmental Impact Report was certified by the Board of Supervisors for the Avila Beach Specific Plan on April 11, 2000. The Avila Beach Specific Plan is incorporated by reference into the community plan (San Luis Bay Coastal Area Plan) and part of the County General Plan Land Use Element. Pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines Section 15183 an EIR prepared for a Community Plan can be used for a project that is determined to be consistent with that Plan. No significant impacts of the project have been identified and pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15162, no project specific mitigation measures are necessary. The mitigation measures identified in the certified Final EIR prepared for the Specific Plan are adequate.

COASTAL APPEALABLE: County action may be eligible for appeal to the California Coastal Commission. Appeals must be filed in writing as provided by Coastal Zone Land Use Ordinance Section 23.01.043.

**If you challenge this matter in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this public notice or in written correspondence delivered to the appropriate authority at or before the public hearing**

DATED: September 11, 2023

JOHN NILON, INTERIM EX-OFFICIO CLERK OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

By /s/ Niki Martin Deputy Clerk

September 14, 2023

TO: ALL PERSONS CLAIMING ANY RIGHT, TITLE, OR INTEREST IN PROPERTY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:

$6,000.00 IN UNITED STATES CURRENCY San Luis Obispo Superior Court, Case No. 22CV-0566

Notice is hereby given that on April 28, 2020, the above-described property was seized at or near 171 Sweetwater Lane, Templeton, California, by the San Luis Obispo County Sheriff’s Office, in connection with cannabis violations, to wit, sections 11359 & 11360 of the California Health and Safety Code. The estimated/ appraised value of the property is $6,000.00.

Pursuant to section 11488.4(j) of the California Health and Safety Code, you must file a verified claim stating your interest in the property with the Superior Court’s Civil Division, Room 385, County Courthouse Annex, 1035 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, California 93408. Claim forms are available from the Clerk of the above court and also online at https://www.courts.ca.gov/documents/mc200.pdf. Identify Case No. 22CV-0566 on this form.

Furthermore, an endorsed copy of the verified claim must also be served on the District Attorney, Asset Forfeiture Unit, County Courthouse Annex, 1035 Palm Street, 4th Floor, San Luis Obispo, California 93408, within 30 days of filing the claim with the Superior Court’s Civil Division.

Both the District Attorney’s Office and the Interested Party filing the claim are entitled to conduct reciprocal requests for discovery in preparation for a hearing. The provisions of the Code of Civil Procedure shall apply to the proceedings unless inconsistent with the provisions or procedures set forth in the Health and Safety Code (Section 11488.5(c)(3)). The Interested Party in entitled to legal representation at a hearing, although not one appointed at public expense, and has the right to present evidence and witnesses, and to cross-examine plaintiff’s witnesses, but there is no right to avoid testifying at a civil hearing.

The failure to timely file and secure a verified claim stating an interest in the property in the Superior Court will result in the property being declared or ordered forfeited to the State of California and distributed pursuant to the provisions of Health and Safety Code section 11489 without further notice or hearing.

DATED: September 9, 2023 DAN DOW District Attorney

Kenneth Jorgensen Deputy District Attorney

TO: ALL PERSONS CLAIMING ANY RIGHT, TITLE, OR INTEREST IN PROPERTY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:

$14,458.00 IN UNITED STATES CURRENCY

Notice is hereby given that on August 1, 2023, the above-described property was seized at or near 3408 Spring Street, Paso Robles, CA, by the San Luis Obispo County Sheriff’s Office, in connection with controlled substance violations, to wit, section(s) 11351, 11351.5 of the California Health and Safety Code. The estimated/ appraised value of the property is $14,458.00.

Pursuant to section 11488.4(j) of the California Health and Safety Code, you must file a verified claim stating your interest in the property with the Superior Court’s Civil Division, Room 385, County Courthouse Annex, 1035 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, California 93408. Claim forms are available from the Clerk of the above court and also online at https://www.courts.ca.gov/documents/mc200.pdf. Furthermore, an endorsed copy of the verified claim must also be served on the District Attorney, Asset Forfeiture Unit, County Courthouse Annex, 1035 Palm Street, 4th Floor, San Luis Obispo, California 93408, within 30 days of filing the claim with the Superior Court’s Civil Division.

Both the District Attorney’s Office and the Interested Party filing the claim are entitled to conduct reciprocal requests for discovery in preparation for a hearing. The provisions of the Code of Civil Procedure shall apply to the proceedings unless inconsistent with the provisions or procedures set forth in the Health and Safety Code (Section 11488.5(c)(3)). The Interested Party in entitled to legal representation at a hearing, although not one appointed at public expense, and has the right to present evidence and witnesses, and to cross-examine plaintiff’s witnesses, but there is no right to avoid testifying at a civil hearing.

The failure to timely file and secure a verified claim stating an interest in the property in the Superior Court will result in the property being declared or ordered forfeited to the State of California and distributed pursuant to the provisions of Health and Safety Code section 11489 without further notice or hearing.

DATED: September 9, 2023 DAN DOW

District Attorney

Kenneth Jorgensen

Deputy District Attorney September 14, 21, & 28, 2023

September 14, 21, & 28, 2023

NOTICE: SEIZURE OF PROPERTY AND INITIATION OF NONJUDICIAL FORFEITURE PROCEEDINGS PER HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE SECTION 11488.4(J)

TO: ALL PERSONS CLAIMING ANY RIGHT, TITLE, OR INTEREST IN PROPERTY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:

$2,047 IN UNITED STATES CURRENCY

Notice is hereby given that on July 31, 2023, the above-described property was seized at or near the Cold Canyon Landfill in San Luis Obispo, California, at 2268 Carpenter Canyon Road by the San Luis Obispo County Sheriff’s Office, in connection with cannabis violations, to wit, sections 11351, 11351.5, of the California Health and Safety Code. The estimated/appraised value of the property is $2,047.00.

Pursuant to section 11488.4(j) of the California Health and Safety Code, you must file a verified claim stating your interest in the property with the Superior Court’s Civil Division, Room 385, County Courthouse Annex, 1035 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, California 93408. Claim forms are available from the Clerk of the above court and also online at https://www.courts.ca.gov/documents/mc200.pdf. Identify Case No. 22CV-0566 on this form.

Furthermore, an endorsed copy of the verified claim must also be served on the District Attorney, Asset Forfeiture Unit, County Courthouse Annex, 1035 Palm Street, 4th Floor, San Luis Obispo, California 93408, within 30 days of filing the claim with the Superior Court’s Civil Division.

Both the District Attorney’s Office and the Interested Party filing the claim are entitled to conduct reciprocal requests for discovery in preparation for a hearing. The provisions of the Code of Civil Procedure shall apply to the proceedings unless inconsistent with the provisions or procedures set forth in the Health and Safety Code (Section 11488.5(c)(3)). The Interested Party in entitled to legal representation at a hearing, although not one appointed at public expense, and has the right to present evidence and witnesses, and to cross-examine plaintiff’s witnesses, but there is no right to avoid testifying at a civil hearing.

The failure to timely file and secure a verified claim stating an interest in the property in the Superior Court will result in the property being declared or ordered forfeited to the State of California and distributed pursuant to the provisions of Health and Safety Code section 11489 without further notice or hearing.

DATED: September 9, 2023 DAN DOW District Attorney

Kenneth Jorgensen Deputy District Attorney September 14, 21, & 28, 2023

SAN LUIS COASTAL UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT

Notice is hereby given that the San Luis Coastal Unified School District acting by and through its Board of Education will receive RFPQ #321: Sealed Fee Proposals and Statements of Qualifications for Lease-Leaseback Construction Services (“RFPQs”) for the Measure C-22 Phase 1 Modernization Contract at Del Mar Elementary School up to but no later than Monday, October 23, 2023 at 10:00:00 A.M.

Fully Approved Prequalification Due Date: Prequalification applications are available on the PQ Bids website located at pqbids.com. A proposal submitted by a Contractor that is not fully approved as prequalified will not be accepted and will not be considered by the District. To be fully approved as prequalified for the Contract, prequalification must be completed no later than 10:00:00 a.m., October 9, 2023

The Sealed Fee Proposals and Statements of Qualifications shall be received in the San Luis Coastal Unified School District Facilities Office located at 937 Southwood Drive, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401. Questions regarding RFPQ #321 Lease-Leaseback Construction Services for Del Mar Elementary Phase 1 Modernization may be directed in writing only to the Facilities Analyst, Kelly Lee, at klee@ slcusd.org, and must be submitted no later than October 11, 2023 at 10:00:00 A.M.

Project documents are available at the San Luis Coastal Online Planroom at www.asapreprographics.com.

Kelly Lee Facilities Analyst II San Luis Coastal Unified School District September 14 & 21, 2023

SAN LUIS COASTAL UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT

Notice is hereby given that the San Luis Coastal Unified School District acting by and through its Board of Education will receive RFPQ #322: Sealed Fee Proposals and Statements of Qualifications for Lease-Leaseback Construction Services (“RFPQs”) for the Measure C-22 Phase 1 Modernization Contract at Monarch Grove Elementary School up to but no later than Monday, October 23, 2023 at 10:00:00 A.M.

Fully Approved Prequalification Due Date: Prequalification applications are available on the PQ Bids website located at pqbids.com. A proposal submitted by a Contractor that is not fully approved as prequalified will not be accepted and will not be considered by the District. To be fully approved as prequalified for the Contract, prequalification must be completed no later than 10:00:00 a.m., October 9, 2023

The Sealed Fee Proposals and Statements of Qualifications shall be received in the San Luis Coastal Unified School District Facilities Office located at 937 Southwood Drive, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401.

Questions regarding RFPQ #322 Lease-Leaseback Construction Services for Monarch Grove Elementary Phase 1 Modernization may be directed in writing only to the Facilities Analyst, Kelly Lee, at klee@slcusd.org, and must be submitted no later than October 11, 2023 at 10:00:00 A.M.

Project documents are available at the San Luis Coastal Online Planroom at www.asapreprographics.com.

Kelly Lee Facilities Analyst II San Luis Coastal Unified School District September 14 & 21, 2023

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of Directors of the Templeton Community Services District will hold a public hearing beginning at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, October 17, 2023, to consider proposed annual adjustments to the water, wastewater, fire and parks and recreation development impact fees (DIFs) for the Templeton Community Services District (TCSD or District). Development impact fees are onetime fees paid by new development connecting to public facilities. The proposed annual adjustments to the DIFs are based on annual change in the Engineering News Record Construction Cost Index, 20 Cities Average.

All interested parties are invited to join the meeting in-person, or call in via Zoom to participate in the hearing, provide comments, or be heard:

Public Call in Number to Participate is as follows:

ZOOM Phone #: 1-669-900-6833

Meeting ID: 824 7356 4293

Passcode: 951987

Or Join the Zoom Meeting at: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82473564293?pwd

=TXdhSHk3WThncmZLSFVBZ3ZLbnB3Zz09

At the public hearing on Tuesday, October 17, 2023, the District will consider any and all comments and objections to the proposed amendment.

If approved, the proposed increases are anticipated to become effective as of January 1, 2024. Any person interested in this matter is invited to attend the public hearing. If there are any questions concerning the proposed adjustments or the public hearing, please contact the District office at (805) 434-4900.

September 14, 2023

PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Tuesday, September 26, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. or as soon thereafter as possible, the Pismo Beach Planning Commission will hold a public hearing in the Council Chamber at City Hall, 760 Mattie Road, Pismo Beach, for the following purpose:

PUBLIC HEARING AGENDA

A. Address: 374 Esparto Avenue (APN 010-261-015)

Applicant: Michael Smith

Project No.: P23-000048

Description: Coastal Development Permit and Architectural Review Permit for an addition to an existing single-family dwelling. The project is within the Coastal Zone and is appealable to the Coastal Commission.

Environmental Determination

In accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), it has been determined that the project is categorically exempt pursuant to Section 15301 of the CEQA Guidelines regarding projects that involve negligible or no expansion of use as it relates to existing facilities.

B. Address: 991 Visalia Street (APN 005-233-001)

Applicant: Forest Key

Project No.: P23-000022

Description: Major Modification to Project No. P20000063, a Development Permit, Architectural Review Permit, and Variance approval for a new single-family dwelling. The project is not within the Coastal Zone and is not appealable to the Coastal Commission.

Environmental Determination

In accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), it has been determined that the project is categorically exempt pursuant to Section 15303 of the CEQA Guidelines regarding new construction of small structures. You have a right to comment on this project and its effect on our community. Interested persons are invited to participate in the hearing or otherwise express their views and opinions regarding the proposed project. Emailed comments may be submitted to planningcommission@pismobeach.org; staff cannot guarantee that emailed comments submitted after the start of the meeting will be given full consideration before action is taken. Written comments may be delivered or mailed to the Community Development Department / Planning Division Office at 760 Mattie Road, Pismo Beach, CA 93449, prior to the meeting, or hand-delivered during the meeting no later than the comment period for the item. Oral comment may be provided prior to the meeting by calling 805-773-7005 and leaving a voice message. Please state and spell your name and identify your item of interest. Oral comment may also be made during the meeting, either by joining the virtual meeting using the link provided on the agenda document, or by attending the meeting in person in the Council Chamber at City Hall. Please refer to the agenda for this meeting for specific instructions for participation

Staff reports, plans, and other information related to this project are available for public review from the Planning Division Office, by emailing the Community Development Department Administrative Secretary at lchristiansen@pismobeach.org. The meeting agenda and staff report will be available no later than the Friday before the meeting and may be obtained upon request by mail or by visiting www.pismobeach.org/agenda. The Planning Commission meeting will be televised live on Charter Cable Channel 20 and streamed on the City’s website.

PLEASE NOTE:

If you challenge the action taken on this item in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the City of Pismo Beach at, or prior to, the public hearing.

For further information, please contact Lindsay Christiansen, Community Development Department Administrative Secretary, at lchristiansen@pismobeach.org or 805-773-4658

Lindsay Christiansen

Administrative Secretary

September 14, 2023

The City of San Luis Obispo’s Zoning Hearing Officer will hold a public hearing at 2:30 p.m. or later on Monday, September 25, 2023, in Conference Room 1, at 919 Palm Street, to consider the following:

1. 1551 Froom Ranch Way USE-0311-2023; Review of revisions to an intermittent use permit to relocate parking lot sales events at Home Depot, amend the sales event time periods to be March 1 to July 31 and November 15 to December 31 each year, and allow a 1,242 square foot, 72-hour staging area for incoming merchandise at the rear of the store. The project is categorically exempt from environmental review; C-R Zone; Suzanne Russo, Home Depot, applicant. (Rachel Cohen)

2. 3976 Steel Way. USE-0399-2023; Request for a Minor Use Permit to establish an Industrial Research and Development use in an existing 9,761 square foot building in the Airport Area. The project is categorically exempt from environmental review; C-S-SP Zone; Steele Drive 32, LLC, applicant. (Hannah Hanh)

PLEASE NOTE: Any court challenge to the actions taken on these public hearing items may be limited to considering only those issues raised at the public hearing described in this notice or in written correspondence delivered to the City of San Luis Obispo at, or prior to, the public hearing.

September 14, 2023

PUBLISHED DELINQUENT LIST

(Revenue and Taxation Code Section 3371)

I, James W. Hamilton, CPA, San Luis Obispo County AuditorController-Treasurer-Tax Collector, State of California, certify that:

The real properties listed below were declared to be in taxdefault at 12:01 a.m. on July 1, 2020, by operation of law. The listed real property assessments are only those for which a copy of the latest delinquent reminder letter was returned as undeliverable by the United States Postal Service. The declaration of default was due to non-payment of the total amount due for the taxes, assessments and other charges levied in 2019/20 which were a lien on the listed real property. The name of the assessee, the assessment number, which describes the property, and the total that is due on or before September 30, 2023, is listed.

Tax-defaulted real property may be redeemed by payment of all unpaid taxes and assessments, together with additional penalties and fees as prescribed by law, or it may be redeemed under an installment plan. On July 1, 2025, if the taxes remain unpaid, or there is not an active Annual Installment Plan of Redemption, the property will become subject to tax sale.

All information concerning redemption of tax-defaulted property, including the initiation of an installment plan, will be furnished upon request by the office of James W. Hamilton, CPA, San Luis Obispo County Auditor-Controller-Treasurer-Tax Collector, at 1055 Monterey St., Rm. D-290, San Luis Obispo, California, 93408. Telephone inquiries may be directed to (805) 781-5836. Information on prior year tax amounts can also be found on the Tax Collector’s website at: www.slocountytax.org.

ASSESSMENT NUMBERING SYSTEM EXPLANATION

The assessment number refers to the Assessor’s map book, the map page, the block on the map (if applicable), and to the individual parcel number on the map page or in the block.

Assessment numbers beginning with “902” indicate a timeshare property. The Assessor’s parcel maps and further explanation of the assessment numbering system are available in the Assessor’s Office, 1055 Monterey St., Rm. D-360, San Luis Obispo, California, 93408.

Free Will Astrology by Rob Brezsny

ARIES

(March 21-April 19): Aries photographer Wynn Bullock had a simple, effective way of dealing with his problems and suffering. He said, “Whenever I have found myself stuck in the ways I relate to things, I return to nature. It is my principal teacher, and I try to open my whole being to what it has to say.” I highly recommend you experiment with his approach in the coming weeks. You are primed to develop a more intimate bond with the flora and fauna in your locale. Mysterious shifts now unfolding in your deep psyche are making it likely you can discover new sources of soulful nourishment in natural places—even those you’re familiar with. Now is the best time ever to hug trees, spy omens in the clouds, converse with ravens, dance in the mud, and make love in the grass.

TAURUS

(April 20-May 20): Creativity expert Roger von Oech says businesspeople tend to be less successful as they mature because they become fixated on solving problems rather than recognizing opportunities. Of course, it’s possible to do both—untangle problems and be alert for opportunities—and I’d love you to do that in the coming weeks. Whether or not you’re a businessperson, don’t let your skill at decoding riddles distract you from tuning into the new possibilities that will come floating into view.

GEMINI

(May 21-June 20): Gemini author Fernando Pessoa wrote books and articles under 75 aliases. He was an essayist, literary critic, translator, publisher, philosopher, and one of the great poets of the Portuguese language. A consummate chameleon, he constantly contradicted himself and changed his mind. Whenever I read him, I’m highly entertained but sometimes unsure of what the hell he means. He once wrote, “I am no one. I don’t know how to feel, how to think, how to love. I am a character in an unwritten novel.” And yet Pessoa expressed himself with great verve and had a wide array of interests. I propose you look to him as an inspirational role model in the coming weeks, Gemini. Be as intriguingly paradoxical as you dare. Have fun being unfathomable. Celebrate your kaleidoscopic nature.

CANCER

(June 21-July 22): “Rather than love, than money, than fame, give me truth.” Cancerian author Henry David Thoreau said that. I don’t necessarily agree. Many of us might prefer love to truth. Plus, there’s the inconvenient fact that if we don’t have enough money to meet our basic needs, it’s hard to make truth a priority. The good news is that I don’t believe you will have to make a tough choice between love and truth anytime soon. You can have them both! There may also be more money available than usual. And if so, you won’t have to forgo love and truth to get it.

LEO

(July 23-Aug. 22): Before she got married, Leo musician Tori Amos told the men she dated, “You have to accept that I like ice cream. I know it shows up on my hips, but if you can’t accept that, then leave. Go away. It is nonnegotiable.” I endorse her approach for your use in the coming weeks. It’s always crucial to avoid apologizing for who you really are, but it’s especially critical in the coming weeks. And the good news is that you now have the power to become even more resolute in this commitment. You can dramatically bolster your capacity to love and celebrate your authentic self exactly as you are.

VIRGO

W. HAMILTON, CPA

LIBRA

(Sept. 23-Oct. 22): My hitchhiking adventures are finished. They were fun while I was young, but I don’t foresee myself ever again trying to snag a free ride from a stranger in a passing car. Here’s a key lesson I learned from hitchhiking: Position myself in a place that’s near a good spot for a car to stop. Make it easy for a potential benefactor to offer me a ride. Let’s apply this principle to your life, Libra. I advise you to eliminate any obstacles that could interfere with you getting what you want. Make it easy for potential benefactors to be generous and kind. Help them see precisely what it is you need.

SCORPIO

(Oct. 23-Nov. 21): In your history of togetherness, how lucky and skillful have you been in synergizing love and friendship? Have the people you adored also been good buddies? Have you enjoyed excellent sex with people you like and respect? According to my analysis of the astrological omens, these will be crucial themes in the coming months. I hope you will rise to new heights and penetrate to new depths of affectionate lust, spicy companionship, and playful sensuality. The coming weeks will be a good time to get this extravaganza underway.

SAGITTARIUS

(Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Is it ever morally permissible to be greedily needy? Are there ever times when we deserve total freedom to feel and express our voracious longings? I say yes. I believe we should all enjoy periodic phases of indulgence—chapters of our lives when we have the right, even the sacred duty, to tune into the full range of our quest for fulfillment. In my astrological estimation, Sagittarius, you are beginning such a time now. Please enjoy it to the max! Here’s a tip: For best results, never impose your primal urges on anyone; never manipulate allies into giving you what you yearn for. Instead, let your longings be beautiful, radiant, magnetic beacons that attract potential collaborators.

CAPRICORN

(Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Here’s a Malagasy proverb: “Our love is like the misty rain that falls softly but floods the river.” Do you want that kind of love, Capricorn? Or do you imagine that a more boisterous version would be more interesting—like a tempestuous downpour that turns the river into a torrential surge? Personally, I encourage you to opt for the misty rain model. In the long run, you will be glad for its gentle, manageable overflow.

AQUARIUS

(Jan. 20-Feb. 18): According to the Bible’s book of Matthew, Jesus thought it was difficult for wealthy people to get into heaven. If they wanted to improve their chances, he said they should sell their possessions and give to the poor. So Jesus might not agree with my current oracle for you. I’m here to tell you that every now and then, cultivating spiritual riches dovetails well with pursuing material riches. And now is such a time for you, Aquarius. Can you generate money by seeking enlightenment or doing God’s work? Might your increased wealth enable you to better serve people in need? Should you plan a pilgrimage to a sacred sanctuary that will inspire you to raise your income? Consider all the above, and dream up other possibilities, too.

PISCES

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(Aug. 23-Sept. 22): The Virgo writer Caskie Stinnett lived on Hamloaf, a small island off the coast of Maine. He exulted in the fact that it looked “the same as it did a thousand years ago.” Many of the stories he published in newspapers featured this cherished home ground. But he also wandered all over the world and wrote about those experiences. “I travel a lot,” he said. “I hate having my life disrupted by routine.” You Virgos will make me happy in the coming weeks if you cultivate a similar duality: deepening and refining your love for your home and locale, even as you refuse to let your life be disrupted by routine.

(Feb. 19-March 20): Piscean author Art Kleiner teaches the art of writing to nonwriters. He says this: 1. Tell your listeners the image you want them to see first. 2. Give them one paragraph that encapsulates your most important points. 3. Ask yourself, “What tune do you want your audience to be humming when they leave?” 4. Provide a paragraph that sums up all the audience needs to know but is not interesting enough to put at the beginning. I am offering you Kleiner’s ideas, Pisces, to feed your power to tell interesting stories. Now is an excellent time to take inventory of how you communicate and make any enhancements that will boost your impact and influence. Why not aspire to be as entertaining as possible? ∆