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NORTHERN SANTA BARBARA COUNTY’S NEWS AND ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY > JUNE 29 - JULY 6, 2023 > VOL. 24 NO. 18 > WWW.SANTAMARIASUN.COM NEWS NEWS EATS Outdoor dining in Solvang [4] Candied fruit from Lompoc [25] A Nipomo sexual assault case [6] AT THE MOVIES Across the SpiderVerse: two thumbs way up [24] VISIT US ONLINE @santamariasun.com. SIGN UP for E-Newsletter(s) LIKE US on Facebook FOLLOW US on Instagram FOLLOW US on Twitter enchanted Get your Jane Austen fix at the Solvang Festival Theater [23] BY CALEB WISEBLOOD VOTE FOR YOUR FAVORITES! [13] Emma

Did you know that the movie Clueless from the mid1990s was based on a Jane Austen novel? I had no idea, but PCPA does nod to that interpretation of Emma with its latest production at the Solvang Festival Theater. Though not a modern take on Emma, per se, PCPA puts on a show with a plucky main character and lots of laughs under the stars. Arts Editor Caleb Wiseblood reviews the play this week [23].

This week, you can also read about Solvang’s ongoing battle over businesses’ use of public space downtown [4]; a former Allan Hancock College instructor charged with sexual assault [6]; and a candymaker whose main focus is fruit [25].

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• State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond and state Sen. Monique Límon (D-Santa Barbara) are calling on textbook publishers to diversify their instructional materials and work with the task force they co-chair, a special Task Force on Inclusive Education. “As our nation grapples with book bans and literary exclusions, it is critical we ensure California students have access to information that is reflective of a more complete history and broader representation,” Límon said in a June 12 statement. “I am honored to stand alongside Superintendent Thurmond and my colleagues in the Legislature to identify ways to advance more inclusive educational systems and resources.” In a June 21 press release, Thurmond’s office said he was supporting legislation aimed at promoting the work that the task force is doing, including The Safe and Supportive Schools Program (Assembly Bill 5), which would establish an online LGBTQ-plus cultural competency training program for teachers and other certified employees; AB 1078, which looks at ways to prevent book banning; and AB 1352, that would promote inclusive politics, practices, and curriculums. “It is proven that when students see images that look like them, they do better academically and socially,” Thurmond said in the release. “We have a wonderfully diverse student body in California, and textbooks haven’t kept up. … This is all happening against a backdrop where governors in other states are literally trying to strip out any representation about race, about the experience of LGBTQ-plus students, and of students with disabilities.”

• On June 23, the state of California awarded $1.49 billion in grants focusing on addressing the behavioral health crisis impacting every community across the state. The grants aim to help people with mental health and substance use disorders get connected to housing on their path to treatment, provide care and housing for older adults, and increase capacity at mental health and substance use disorder facilities, according to a press release from Gov. Gavin Newsom’s office. “California is committed to addressing the mental health crisis that communities all across our state are facing, and we’re doing it as comprehensively and inclusively as we can,” Newsom said. “These new investments are a key part of how California is transforming the approach to helping people—meeting people where they are— and connecting them with the services and housing they need when they need them.” The Department of Health Care Services awarded $907 million through its Behavioral Health Bridge Housing program to address the housing and treatment needs of the unsheltered homeless population with serious behavioral health conditions; $430 million went to mental health and substance use disorder treatment facilities in 21 counties; $153 million went to 19 organizations across the state as part of the Department of Social Services Community Care Expansion program to create more residential care options for seniors and adults with disabilities.

• U.S. Sen. Alex Padilla (D-California) introduced two pieces of legislation on June 22 that aim to protect winegrape growers on the West Coast against wildfire smoke damage. The Smoke Exposure Research Act and the Crop Insurance for Wine Grapes Act would strenthen research and risk management efforts to better understand the impacts of prolonged wildfire smoke exposure on vines and wineries by investing in research and fair insurance products for growers, according to a statement from Padilla’s office. “Winegrape growing regions are critical to our economy, especially in California. Growers, vintners, and consumers alike have a stake in the sustainability of winegrowing communities—and these bills will help growers make informed decisions about harvesting and selling their crops,” Padilla said. Smoke from wildfires can be absorbed through thin grape skins and create an ashy taste known as “smoke taint,” the statement said. The state’s wineries and winegrape growers have lost property, tourism, and production due to smoke-exposed grapes, with 2020’s wildfires estimated to have cost the industry $3.7 billion. m

Solvang reexamines policy on outdoor dining spilling onto sidewalk

The reassessment of a rescinded COVID-19 protocol in Solvang has city officials mulling over whether or not to bring it back as permanent policy.

Between 2020 and 2022, the city of Solvang allowed more than a dozen food and drink establishments to put outdoor seating on the sidewalk with temporary encroachment permits. In early 2022, the Solvang City Council voted to rescind the warrants and restrict the temporary grantees from seating guests on the public right of way.

During the City Council’s June 26 meeting, Planning Manager Sophia Checa said that, over the past year, city staff has “heard from a lot of restaurants wanting to expand again, primarily on the sidewalk if the space allows for it.”

Checa asked the City Council for direction on whether staff should look into easing restrictions on outdoor dining in the public right of way, and research similar protocols in other jurisdictions.

Local restaurateur Jonathan Rosenson spoke during public comment and said one of the reasons the city should reinstate its expired COVID-19 outdoor seating policy is that many people continue to feel uncomfortable eating indoors.

“It’s not necessarily about more tables for us,” Rosenson, the co-owner of First & Oak in Solvang, said. “We still find that guests want to eat outside. We often will attract an older clientele and they still don’t always feel comfortable eating inside.”

During the original run of the temporary encroachment permits, businesses with outdoor seating that spilled onto the sidewalk had to maintain “4 feet of accessible pathway” for sidewalk users, Checa said. Councilmember David Brown said that staff should reexamine that requirement before pitching a new policy.

“Walking Copenhagen [Drive] every day, I know that even 4 feet is not enough when you’re trying to get around a person with a stroller and

two dogs,” Brown said.

Councilmember Elizabeth Orona said that “the economic benefits” of allowing more outdoor dining opportunities would be great for local businesses. But she added that there should be a distinction between regulations on restaurants and “wineries or alcoholonly establishments” using sidewalk space for outdoor seating.

“That’ll be part of what we investigate certainly,” City Manager Randy Murphy said in response.

Tracy Beard, executive director of the Solvang Chamber of Commerce, spoke during public comment and said that allowing more outdoor dining in the public right of way would be economically beneficial and help support the city’s Danish village theme.

“I think it’s a really important opportunity for businesses,” Beard said. “Everything is outdoors in Denmark, and we really still say ‘we’re Denmark.’”

After public comment, members of the Solvang City Council unanimously agreed to assign staff to research current outdoor dining policies in other areas that are comparable to the city’s former COVID-19 protocol and return at a later date with a recommendation on how to proceed.

Study examines the future of Oceano Dunes with OHV ban

An independent study is attempting to dust off an image of the Oceano Dunes’ future should off-road vehicle (OHV) use be permanently reduced or stopped at the state park.

Called the Oceano Dunes Stewardship Study, the 105-page document released on June 1 detailed 20 recommendations as a blueprint for prospective development, management, and promotion of the dunes and its neighboring areas. Those suggestions include creating a stewardship committee, expanding trail systems and walkways, developing new event venues, and improving education about the dunes. Once pursued, the recommendations are expected to take between one and seven years to actualize.

Marketing organization Visit SLO CAL and tourism and economic development advisor Resonance created the $87,500 study with the help of more than 40 stakeholders, including California State Parks, Northern Chumash tribal leaders, and representatives from municipalities like Grover Beach, Arroyo Grande, Pismo Beach, and the Oceano Community Services District.

The study is a response to the California Coastal Commission’s March 2021 decision to end OHV use at the Oceano Dunes State Vehicular Recreation Area by 2024. The call to phase out vehicles on the dunes resulted in a cluster of litigation, which stem from contentious debates on the alleged threat OHV use poses to dust mitigation efforts and the environment.

Attracting visitors to the Oceano Dunes is lucrative. According to the study, spending by visitors from outside SLO County to the dunes generated a total economic impact of $511.2 million in 2019. The study focused

on that year as a pre-pandemic snapshot. Resonance President Chris Fair told the Sun on June 26 that the organizations could track the economic impact over 2019 and 2023 next year.

He said that work on the study began last fall, and carrying out its recommendations hinges on the court’s rulings on the plethora of lawsuits.

“It’s up to the stakeholders now,” Fair said. “No one group or party is responsible for all the recommendations. State Parks, Grover Beach, Oceano, Visit SLO CAL, and the county all play a role.”

Grover Beach, for example, contributed $5,000 in funding to support the study, according to City Manager Matthew Bronson. He added that the county and the cities of Arroyo Grande and Pismo Beach provided a similar level of funding. Grover Beach officials are still reviewing the study for recommendations that best apply to the city, but they have preliminary ideas.

“One example is the completion of the Grover Beach Lodge private development project at Pismo State Beach, which is referenced as an example of the ‘Diversify Accommodations’ recommendation,” Bronson said. “This hotel project is key to further developing the Grand Avenue beachfront entrance to the Oceano Dunes area.”

The focus on diversity in the study was lauded by the Sierra Club, too. Santa Lucia chapter Director Andrew Christie applauded the study’s recognition of implementing “non-OHV scenarios” for the Oceano Dunes.

“We fully agree with the study’s finding of a lack of diversity in State Parks’ concessionaire agreements and suggestion that they need to open it up to more non-OHV concessions,” he said via email.

However, Christie said that the Santa Lucia chapter also foresees a potential problem in the research: the suggestion that the Coastal Commission only get involved at the very end for approval of the proposed Stewardship Committee’s plans for carrying out concepts in the study. The committee, according to Christie, should engage the commission much sooner in the planning stage.

He mentioned that such a process brings the likelihood of the Stewardship Committee only realizing “a few million dollars later” that additional development projects are inconsistent with the local coastal program, and that the coastal commission must be involved sooner in the planning process.

“Here’s a tip for the South County chambers and city councils: Consult directly with the Coastal Commission as early and often as you can in the course of your planning process, not at the end,” Christie said.

Christie also took umbrage with the study’s suggestion of including “environmentally friendly OHVs” in the future. He called the phrase an “exercise in cognitive dissonance.”

“If this is a reference to electric OHVs, that would solve neither the dust problem nor the sensitive species and habitat destruction problem,” Christie said. “The primary damage to the dunes is done by the movement of the vehicles, not what comes out of their tailpipes.”

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County to implement ‘death penalty’ for late cannabis tax payment

Cannabis businesses that don’t pay their quarterly taxes or file the accompanying report within the 30-day grace period could lose their license to operate in Santa Barbara County starting in August.

“It’s that severe,” Deputy County Executive Officer Brittany Odermann told the Board of Supervisors on June 27. “You are late. … You cannot renew.”

During that meeting, supervisors

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unanimously voted to strengthen the penalties on cannabis license holders as a way to address failures with timely payments and report filing. Odermann said that as the county’s cannabis code currently stands, businesses can pay taxes and file reports for all four quarters at the end of the year, pay the penalties, and renew their license. That will no longer be the case, starting with the first quarter of the next fiscal year.

The goal, 5th District Supervisor Steve Lavagnino said, is to get people to pay their taxes on time. During a June 6 cannabis update, county staff reported that 12 operators hadn’t submitted their third quarter tax report by April 30. Three operators filed between April 30 and June 6. At that meeting, supervisors asked staff to strengthen the penalties and consequences related to timely tax reporting and payment, which are due on the last days of January, April, July, and October.

Initially, Lavagnino took issue with the proposal, saying that he thought it was too strict.

“This is not the way that we collect taxes in the county. I think we’ve gone from a kind of slap on the wrist to a death penalty,” he said. “That would be like if you’re one day late on your TOT [transient occupancy tax], you have to shut your hotel down, or if you’re one day late on your property taxes, you gotta move out of your house.”

He added that forcing businesses out of the cannabis industry wasn’t the supervisors’ intent when they asked staff for stricter penalties.

“Our intention is to get somebody to pay the tax,” he said. “I would hope that we

could come up with something that is the intent of what we’re trying to do.”

After a five-minute break to clarify the language of the proposed changes, staff came back, saying that there was already a 30-day grace period built into the cannabis tax system, which the new amendments wouldn’t alter.

Odermann said that if taxes are due on Jan. 1, businesses have to pay them by the Jan. 30 delinquency date, which is also when the report accompanying those taxes needs to be filed.

“We’re saying if you don’t do that by Jan. 30, then there’s the death penalty,” Odermann said.

“That makes a lot more sense to me,” Lavagnino said in response.

No one spoke during public comment on the item, but 1st District Supervisor Das Williams wondered how any other person or business would do with the same requirements. He equated it to a quarterly fire drill.

“This is a standard that, like, nobody else lives by,” he said. “Is there any other option? ... Can people essentially prepay their cannabis taxes to be out of this quarterly jeopardy? … If our goal is remedy and better collection, then why wouldn’t we allow people to pay their taxes ahead of time?”

That, County Executive Officer Mona Miyasato said, is a question for the county tax collector. Before the vote, Williams requested that staff check in with the tax collector about the feasibility of early estimated tax payments, while Lavagnino asked that the county ensure an aggressive notification process so cannabis business owners weren’t caught unaware of the changes. The amendments will come back before the board for a second reading in July and are slated to go into effect in August. m

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Former Allan Hancock College instructor is charged with sexual assault

Aformer Allan Hancock College instructor is facing criminal charges of committing sexual assault.

The San Luis Obispo County District Attorney’s Office accused Kevin Daily, 29—an engineer and one-time instructor of industrial technology at the Santa Maria community college—of rape by use of drugs and unlawfully manufacturing a firearm and an assault weapon, according to court documents.

According to Guy Galambos, Daily’s attorney, Daily no longer faces the gun charges.

“To be clear, all gun charges have been dismissed by a judge for lack of evidence that he committed any crime,” he said via email on June 1.

Filed by the DA’s Office on May 20, 2022, the original complaint said that Daily sexually assaulted a woman, identified as Jacqueline Doe, with the help of drugs on or around May 7 last year.

Now, the SLO County DA’s Office—with Deputy DA Danielle Baker prosecuting—and Daily are in the trial-setting conference phase.

According to Doe—the survivor cited in the criminal complaint who requested to remain anonymous—she and Daily had known each other since 2011 when they attended Hancock and Cal Poly together. She told the Sun that soon after her alleged assault, she contacted Hancock out of concern for public safety.

“He [Daily] was working at Hancock for six or seven months after the arrest,” she said on April 27. “I made an anonymous tip to the school. I contacted them and let them know that those kids are in danger.”

Lauren Milbourne, Hancock’s director of public affairs and communications, confirmed that Daily no longer works for the school. She declined to respond to further queries.

“The district does not comment on pending personnel matters,” Milbourne said via email. “The district follows state and federal law, district board policies and procedures, and its collective bargaining agreements in making all personnel decisions.”

In an account to the Sun, Doe shared her experience with Daily. It allegedly began May 7, 2022, when Daily and Doe left a friend’s dry wedding in Nipomo. She said that Daily asked

her to hang out with him after the wedding. They decided to get drinks at Mason Bar in Arroyo Grande. Two other friends were supposed to join them but backed out at the last minute. Doe said she drank two shots of tequila and a cocktail. But she felt uneasy midway through her next drink.

“I don’t even remember drinking it halfway,” Doe said. “I think he put something in the first drink. I don’t remember what time I blacked out.”

Doe added that, according to the police and video footage, she and Daily were the last patrons, she threw up, and he carried her out of the bar. Daily allegedly brought her to her house in Nipomo from Mason Bar.

“I remember waking up and felt like I was only awake for two seconds,” she said. “He got on top of me, and I was completely numb.”

Doe lives with her mom and brother. She said both of them were in the house when Daily brought her home that night.

“My mom said she checked if I was home at 2 a.m., and then again at 3 a.m. but [my] door was closed, which was weird because the cat stays there and we usually leave the door open to let the cat in and out,” Doe said.

She said that neither her mom nor her brother noticed Daily come and go. The household had lost electricity the day before on May 6, which meant nothing was recorded on the security camera at the front of the home.

The following day, May 8, Doe said she woke up at roughly 9 a.m. and felt groggy.

“It’s a feeling I can’t explain to my body,” she said. “It’s like waking up after surgery. It’s weird.”

When she fully woke up at 3 p.m. the same day, the events of the previous night flooded in.

“I don’t remember my dress being taken off. I woke up in a T-shirt. Cops still haven’t found my Spandex and underwear,” Doe said.

She immediately called one of her friends and told her about what Daily reportedly did. After Doe’s friend encouraged her to get a sexual assault forensic exam done, another friend drove her to Marian Regional Medical Center in Santa Maria. She said she stayed there from 9 p.m. to 2 a.m., during which time hospital staff also recommended she undergo the test, and they called Santa Barbara County law enforcement. With Nipomo outside their jurisdiction, those

officials referred her to the SLO County Sheriff’s Office the next day, May 9.

Doe completed her rape test in SLO that day. While she said she felt the staff wanted to listen to her, panic attacks would often grip her.

“I took a bunch of pills: like Plan B, for gonorrhea, for chlamydia,” Doe said. “I think I took like eight that day. I also took pills for two weeks to a month just to prevent HIV.”

Later on May 9, Daily allegedly contacted Doe by phone to ask if she was going to play tennis at night. Doe said she made an excuse and hung up quickly. She immediately contacted sheriff’s detectives.

On May 10, Daily reportedly called Doe again. This time, she said, the detectives listened in on the 45-minute call.

“The detectives wrote down everything I should ask,” Doe said. “It was really hard. I didn’t know what to say and ask.”

Doe added that with the detectives’ help she broached the subject of what happened the night of May 7. She then asked Daily a series of questions they recommended.

“Should I take a pregnancy test?” she said she asked him.

“Instead of saying yes or no, he said he went to a fertility doctor, and he said, ‘I have a low sperm count,’” Doe told the Sun. “He kept putting the blame on me.”

For three or four times, she said, she kept asking him if they had sex. Doe said eventually Daily confessed on the call that they did.

One of the questions she asked him: “Did I ever say yes?”

“He said no,” Doe said. “[He also said,] ‘I was hoping you wouldn’t remember, and the problem would go away on its own.’ I texted him right after, saying, ‘Don’t speak to me anymore.’”

Sheriff’s detectives soon arrived at Doe’s Nipomo home to take pictures of her room and the dress she was wearing the night of May 7. Doe said they arrested Daily later that month, and he was released on bail soon after.

She is currently being supported by SLO County’s Victim Witness Assistance Center.

Daily declined to comment on the allegations when the Sun contacted him.

Tony Cipolla, the SLO County Sheriff’s Office spokesperson, confirmed that the investigation is still active and said he couldn’t release any information that could compromise the case. m Reach New Times Staff Writer Bulbul Rajagopal, from the Sun’s sister paper, at brajagopal@ newtimesslo.com.

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Central Coast cities host panel discussions and screenings of new film, American Hospitals, Healing a Broken System

While he doesn’t believe the current hospital industry is wholeheartedly corrupt—and in fact, he’s proud to see the innovations the industry has made over the years—John Stavros does see a disconnect in how expensive health care has become.

services industry and health services community,” he said. “A lot of people don’t realize that those social services are peripheral to hospital systems.”

Stavros said that the makers of the film have plans to release the production to the public sometime in the fall, but that right now the focus is on grassroots promotion and the panels held after the film is shown.

“That’s our whole goal—we want to have this film shown and then have a panel that connects the health industry back to the people in the community,” he said. “To do that you also have to acknowledge the things around the industry that are impacted by these economic factors as well.”

Part of that emphasis on the rural community comes from the film’s secondary focus—solving problems in smaller communities.

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“In some ways, the industry has really improved over the years. But what I care about is the issue of access and cost that seems to have gotten worse over time,” said Stavros, a former health care worker and consultant on American Hospitals, Healing a Broken System, a new film featured in community screenings across the state and country.

“In my opinion, this film represents everything wrong with the current-day health care system,” Stavros said. “It’s a master class in what has happened over the years.”

The South Bay Community Center in Los Osos will host a showing of American Hospitals, Healing a Broken System at the South Bay Community Center in Los Osos, 2180 Palisades Ave., at 7 p.m. on July 27 for free followed by a panel discussion about the topics discussed in the film.

Stavros is just one of the former health care professionals who advised, contributed to, and—in his own words—are giving back to the community they served for years by sharing their stories and experiences as they watched the health care industry change around them.

“I helped the producer as an advisor during the development of the film,” Stavros said. “Originally I worked at a hospital, but now I want to give back by getting this film shown throughout the country.”

The film is the fourth installment in a documentary series produced by the Unfinished Business Foundation that focuses on the economic impact the U.S. health care system experienced after rates for services rose drastically in the 21st century.

“American Hospitals dissects the underlying economic structure of hospitals to determine why health care costs are out of control and what can be done to reform the system,” according to promotional materials.

The film has been shown across 20 cities nationwide in addition to being shown in more than 50 community and virtual screenings.

“Our goal is to raise public awareness of the rise of powerful hospital systems throughout the country … all while safety-net and rural hospitals have been shuttered and inequity and classism in access and treatment to health care pervades American society,” promotional materials stated.

Stavros is working with local health professionals to assemble the panel that will discuss the film after its showing.

“While we don’t have an official lineup ready yet, we are working on putting a panel together that represents the various aspects of the social

“[Our other] objective is to explore the solutions that have been instituted in Maryland and to see how these innovations have worked so far,” according to promotional materials. “[We want] to stimulate dialogue between consumers, health care providers, and hospitals.”

Ultimately Stavros hopes that people will not only come and see the screening on July 27 but also take information from the film back to their communities and push for change—especially in smaller towns where rising hospital costs can make or break a community.

“Sure it’s been shown in big cities and had big premieres—that’s all important, and we are proud the film has done well,” he said. “But eventually, our idea is to get people together to see what kind of action can be taken.”

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• The Center Studio, a San Luis Obispo-based wellness center, recently donated the proceeds from its community education classes to the Boys & Girls Clubs of Mid Central Coast. The donation will support the Clubs’ Youth Mindfulness Movement Program for kids, held at the Railroad Clubhouse in Santa Maria and the Tom Maas Clubhouse in Paso Robles. The program encourages mindfulness in children through the practice of yoga and provides them with a space to build strength, enhance flexibility, and develop emotional resilience, according the the Boys & Girls Clubs of Mid Central Coast. The Center Studio also donated 20 yoga mats to the Clubs’ program. For more information, visit thecenterslo.com and centralcoastkids.org. m

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Back in September 2017 in a locally published commentary, I observed “Broken windows; Lompoc is full of them”; this commentary was based on a theory by social scientists James Q. Wilson and George Kelling in 1982 that used broken windows as a metaphor for disorder within neighborhoods.

Expanding on the theory, they wrote, “If the first broken window in a building is not repaired, the people who like breaking windows will assume that no one cares about the building and more windows will be broken. Soon the building will have no windows.” They argued that if minor crimes are not addressed, then criminals would be emboldened to commit more serious crimes.

Since I originally wrote this piece, things have gotten noticeably worse because of so called quality-of-life crimes that can rot the core of society. State and local elected leaders seemingly support the decline of law and order.

Shopping carts, stolen from markets, are scattered all over town and frequently left at recycling drop-off points and near homeless encampments. In 2016 the Lompoc City Council approved a shopping cart ordinance that required business owners to contain the carts on their property declaring that it was unlawful to abandon them on any sidewalk, street, or other public area, or upon private property or a vacant lot.

Without any consideration of the blighted impact this was having on the community, a future City Council majority discouraged enforcement of the law, so the number of abandoned carts increased. Now, the carts can still be seen all over town.

Recently in the Lompoc city manager’s weekly report, the Community Development Department reported that they were “working on staff report and strengthening shopping cart ordinance.” We’ll have to see how that works out.

The homeless population has been growing in Lompoc and has exploded statewide, and no one seems to know why. I do—the California government keeps paying them to be homeless.

Some of these folks are mentally handicapped, others have criminal backgrounds and they have made little “camps” in commercial areas, parks, the riverbed, and in alleys. Some can be seen wandering down the middle of busy city streets, sleeping near businesses, panhandling, and causing disturbances in commercial areas.

While politicians ponder how to deal with this situation, it only grows until the more aggressive homeless folks begin to break into abandoned houses and businesses, shoplift, commit assaults, set fires, and generally make a nuisance of themselves.

Lawmakers in Sacramento have reduced penalties for shoplifting and released thousands of convicted felons onto our streets, and some district attorneys are refusing to prosecute many serious crimes. This leads people who may be prone to ignoring the common rules of an orderly society to think that the absence of any punitive action for minor offenses means that it’s OK to commit more serious crimes.

A 2018 hit-and-run case in Montecito demonstrates what happens when politicians go soft on crime. According to a Noozhawk report, in 2020 “Derrick John Thompson, 27, of Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, pleaded guilty to evading law enforcement causing injury; fleeing from the scene of a collision causing serious permanent injury; and conspiracy to possess (17 lbs.) marijuana for sale, as well as an enhancement for personally causing great bodily injury causing a comatose condition.”

In 2020, he was sentenced to 10 years in prison, which means he would have had 5.5 years left today but was released long before completing his sentence.

Two weeks ago, he killed five innocent women in Minnesota after running a red light. If he had served his sentence, they would still be alive.

Another example is shoplifting, aka petty theft. Thieves who steal from retail businesses know that they won’t go to jail if they steal property that doesn’t exceed the hefty limit established by state lawmakers. Some use the calculators on their cellphones to make sure what they are taking doesn’t exceed the magic number. Even if caught, they will likely only be issued a ticket, which is the same thing you get if you run a stop sign.

In Lompoc it’s illegal to use fireworks that shoot through the sky or explode; however, during this time of year and on New Year’s Eve the city sounds like a war zone. And even if the people using them are identified, it is rare that any punitive action is taken.

Shoplifting is a regular occurrence; public drunkenness, drug overdoses, disruptive behavior, spousal abuse, burglaries, and a host of other “minor crimes” impact neighborhoods daily. Youth gangs are prone to “prove themselves” at the expense of other gang members, and frequently their encounters involve the injury or death of innocent bystanders.

Are these a result of “broken windows”? State law says that these things are crimes, but the penalty for many is minimal. Failing to take care of thefts, illegal camping, assaults, malicious property damage, and other crimes some people consider “minor” seems to have led to a lack of concern by some people for the impact of their lawlessness.

When will all this mayhem stop? Only when those who we elect begin to realize that all the broken windows their predecessors allowed to exist have now led to a gradual destruction of a once peaceful Lompoc and the nation. m

Ron Fink writes to the Sun from Lompoc. Send a letter for publication to letters@ santamariasun.com.

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There is no doubt that the weather we have had this year has been weird, culminating in rare June rain. Can we attribute these record highs and lows, droughts and floods to a newly unstable climate? Might that be because a century of greenhouse gas emissions has trapped solar heat, magnified the shifts of the jet stream and polar vortex, and wildly distorted one of the principal determinants of our weather systems?

Absolutely! Climate scientists began predicting such weather weirding over a century ago. According to NASA’s climate website, back in 1896 Swedish scientist Svante Arrhenius predicted that atmospheric CO2 would raise global temperatures by the greenhouse effect. The connection was confirmed by Guy Callendar in 1938.

Now CO2 levels have reached a record high of 424 ppm, up from the 280 ppm level of the pre-industrial age, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. The jet stream looks like a pretzel; Canada is suffering record heat, severe drought, and wildfires while we’re seeing record low temperatures and flooding. If this continues, such weird extremes will get weirder.

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Being in or adjacent to the cannabis biz right now has got to stink.

The Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors has gotten the short end of the stink, I mean stick, for too long, and it’s taking action. During its June 27 meeting, the board voted to implement the “death penalty” for cannabis businesses that don’t file their taxes and necessary paperwork on time.

“It’s that severe,” Deputy County Executive Officer Brittany Odermann told the Board of Supervisors on June 27. “You are late. … You cannot renew.”

The change means that lollygaggers in the cannabis industry can no longer file their quarterly tax payments in one lump at the end of the year, pay a penalty, get their annual license renewal, and be on their merry way.

Now these businesses must pay what they owe the county by their January, April, July, and October deadlines or they’re out.

The supervisors were unanimous on the issue, which isn’t confined to one or two bad apples. During a June 6 cannabis update, county staff reported that 12 operators hadn’t submitted their third quarter tax report by April 30, and three operators filed between April 30 and June 6. Supervisors had already asked staff to play the heavy and motivate the industry to pay their taxes on time, which they reiterated at that meeting.

At first, 5th District Supervisor Steve Lavagnino said that staff didn’t get the message when they asked for stricter penalties.

“This is not the way that we collect taxes in the county. I think we’ve gone from a kind of

slap on the wrist to a death penalty,” he said.

“That would be like if you’re one day late on your TOT [transient occupancy tax], you have to shut your hotel down, or if you’re one day late on your property taxes, you gotta move out of your house.”

But the saving grace is a grace period: Everyone will still get the 30-day window to meet the deadline. So cannabis businesses have until Jan. 30, April 30, July 30, and Oct. 30 to obey.

“We’re saying if you don’t do that by Jan. 30, then there’s the death penalty,” Odermann said.

What’s most startling is that there were no public comments on the issue during the June 27 meeting. None. Maybe everyone’s busy getting an early start on their July deadline, but I doubt it. Where were the cannabis representatives?

Do ya’ll want to lose your licenses?

When you were teens, did any of you listen to your parents when they threatened to take your car keys away? Did your parents follow through? Will the county follow through? Does the county want to follow through? That’s potentially a lot of future tax revenue the county could lose if a cannabis business or five lose their licenses.

“This is a standard that, like, nobody else lives by,” 1st District Supervisor Das Williams said. “Is there any other option? ... Can people essentially prepay their cannabis taxes to be out of this quarterly jeopardy? … If our goal is remedy and better collection, then why wouldn’t we allow people to pay their taxes ahead of time?”

That’s a question for the county tax collector.

In the meantime, listen up, cannabis peeps: Mom and Dad are serious on this one. You have one more chance in July to speak up before the changes take effect in August. m

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DRAG SHOW FUNDRAISER Hosted by the incredible Grace Towers, with the following queens scheduled to perform: Vivian Storm, Angel D’mon, Melina Poinsettia, Babie Blue Delusional, FoxyMoron, and more to be announced. July 8 6-10 p.m. my805tix.com. Presqu’ile Winery, 5391 Presqu’ile Dr., Santa Maria, 805-937-8110.

DANCE CLASSES: EVERYBODY CAN

DANCE Classes available for all skill levels. Class sizes limited. Everybody Can Dance, 628 S. McClelland St., Santa Maria, 805937-6753, everybodycandance.webs.com/.

LEARN CALIFORNIA’S OFFICIAL DANCE:

WEST COAST SWING Learn west coast swing in a casual, friendly environment, taught by Texas state swing champion, Gina Sigman. Free intro from 6:30 to 7 p.m. Beyond the Basics ($10) is 7 to 7:45 p.m. $10 entry includes social dance (7:45 to 8:15 p.m.). Tuesdays, 6:30-8:15 p.m. 805-344-1630. Cubanissimo Cuban Coffee House, 4869 S. Bradley Rd., #118, Orcutt.

MUSIC LESSONS AT COELHO ACADEMY

Learn to play piano, drums, guitar, base, ukulele, or violin, or take vocal lessons. 805-925-0464. coelhomusic.com/

Lessons/lessons.html. Coelho Academy of Music, 325 E. Betteravia Rd., Santa Maria.

TEEN ART TIME Teens, create artwork, learn about artists, and experiment with new media in an inspiring environment with other teen artists. All skillsets are welcome. July 6, 4 p.m. 805-925-0994.

Santa Maria Public Library (Altrusa Theater), 421 S. McClelland St., Santa Maria.

VALLEY READS BOOK CLUB Group covers a different book each month.

Registration required. Second Saturday of every month, 2 p.m. Free. 805-925-0994. cityofsantamaria.org/city-government/ departments/library. Santa Maria Public Library, 421 S. McClelland St., Santa Maria.

YOUTH ARTS ALIVE FREE SUMMER

ARTS CLASSES Free classes for children

8-18 years of age in singing, drumming, guitar, ukulele, ballet folklorico, hip hop and modern dance, theatre games, pottery, painting, and drawing at Minami Community Center, Newlove Center, and Robert Grogan Park Center. MondaysThursdays, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. through July 27 Free. 805-930-9029. youthartsalive.org. Minami Community Center, 600 W. Enos Drive, Santa Maria.

SANTA YNEZ VALLEY

BRIGHT STAR Steve Martin and Edie

Brickell’s Grammy and Tony-nominated musical weaves toe-tapping bluegrass and incredible true events into a rich, refreshingly genuine journey along the Blue Ridge Mountains. July 7, 8-10 p.m., July 8 , 8-10 p.m. and July 9, 8-10 p.m.

Starting at $25. 805-922-8313. pcpa.org. Solvang Festival Theater, 420 2nd St., Solvang.

EMMA Romantic misadventures, misplaced confidence, and matchmaking in the town of Highbury. The West Coast Premiere of a charming new adaptation of Jane Austen’s beloved novel. June 29, 8 p.m., June 30 8 p.m., July 1 8 p.m. and July 2 , 8 p.m. Starting at $25. 805-9228313. pcpa.org/events/emma. Solvang Festival Theater, 420 2nd St., Solvang.

IMAGININGS: AN EXPLORATION

OF WHIMSY With artists Cathy Quiel and Carol Simon. One exhibition, two renowned artists. With oil, watercolor and whimsy, the duo will exhibit the whimsical and unique moments in life through quirky landscapes. Mondays-Sundays, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. through July 31 Free. 805-688-7517. Gallery Los Olivos, 2920 Grand Ave., Los Olivos, gallerylosolivos.com.

MESSAGE IN A BOTTLE An installation by Northridge-based artist Elizabeth Criss. Through Feb. 1, 2024 wildlingmuseum.org. Wildling Museum of Art and Nature, 1511-B Mission Dr., Solvang, 805-688-1082.

MUSIC IS LOVE: PHOTOGRAPHS BY HENRY DILTZ Highlights a collection of the prolific music industry photographer’s work. Through Aug. 13 elverhoj.org. Elverhoj Museum of History and Art, 1624 Elverhoy Way, Solvang, 805-686-1211.

SEDGWICK RESERVE: A CONSERVATION

STORY Through Oct. 16 Wildling Museum of Art and Nature, 1511-B Mission Dr., Solvang, 805-688-1082, wildlingmuseum. org.

SHADES OF LIGHT Gallery Los Olivos exhibits Vicki Anderson and Neil Andersson during the month of June, in “a stunning show of color and light. Mondays-Sundays, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. through June. 805-688-7517. GalleryLosOlivos.com. Gallery Los Olivos, 2920 Grand Ave., Los Olivos.

LOMPOC/VANDENBERG

PAINT AND PAPER With paintings created with origami paper, Japanese stamps, and acrylic paint, as well as 3D pieces. June 29 -July 30, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Cypress Gallery, 119 E Cypress Ave., Lompoc, 805-705-5328, lompocart.org.

SUNBURST ART WORKSHOPS Sunburst

Sanctuary is pleased to offer a series of art workshops accessible to all levels. Beginners have the opportunity to discover their creative abilities, and experienced artists can explore new techniques. July 2 1-4 p.m. 805-7366528. sunburst.org/art/. Sunburst Retreat Center, 7200 CA-1, Lompoc.

SOUTH COAST SLO COUNTY

UNDER THE BOARDWALK Visit site for tickets and more info on the show. Through July 15 americanmelodrama.com. Great American Melodrama, 1863 Front St., Oceano.

SAN LUIS OBISPO

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.

ART EXHIBIT: LUMINOUS EXPRESSIONS

An exhibit of pastel paintings by members

of the California Central Coast Pastel Society (3CPS). Meet the artists during a reception on May 6 at 3 p.m. Through July 3, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Free. 805-747-4200. artcentralslo.com/gallery/. Art Central, 1329 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo.

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. 805-747-4200. artcentralslo.com/galleryartists/. Art Central, 1329 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo.

BOOK LAUNCH FOR AUTHOR MOLLY

WYER’S NEW NOVEL An event to celebrate the publication of Californienne Molly Wyer’s second novel. There will be copies available for purchase, some wine and cheese to enjoy, and a few words will be said by Molly’s publisher. Molly will be happy to sign books if desired. July 1 6:308:30 p.m. Free; registration is essential if you plan to attend. The Winesneak, 4468 Broad St., San Luis Obispo, 805-439-1125.

CALL FOR ARTISTS: SLO GROWN

(LANDSCAPE EXHIBIT) Looking for artist to submit artwork that showcases our agricultural landscapes from vineyards to pastures for our July/Aug. exhibit. Accepting all media. July 5, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Entry fees vary. 805-747-4200. artcentralslo.com/gallery/call-for-artists/.

Art Central, 1329 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo.

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. First Thursday of every month, 7-9 p.m. $5. 805540-8300. 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.

FAMILY POTTERY CLASS A familyoriented class time. Any age or level welcome. Choice of sculpting, painting. or throwing on the wheel. Children must be accompanied by participating parent. Saturdays, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. through Aug. 26 $35. anamcre.com. Anam Cre Pottery Studio, 1243 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo.

FIRST FRIDAYS Visit SLOMA on the first Friday of each month for exhibition openings, music, and wines provided by regional winery partners. Admission is free and open to the public. First Friday of every month, 5-8 p.m. Free. 805-543-8562. sloma.org/events/first-fridays/. San Luis Obispo Museum of Art, 1010 Broad St., San Luis Obispo.

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.

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 focus in the class. Mondays, 2-5 p.m. $30 per student or $75 for 3 classes. 805747-4200. artcentralslo.com/workshopsevents/. Art Central, 1329 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo.

INTRO TO OIL PAINTING WITH SPENCER COLLINS The perfect class for those wanting to try oil painting for the first

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The Soul Cats Band Experience

FRIDAY, JUNE 30 Flower City Ballroom, Lompoc

Santa Maria Civic Theatre 2023-2024 Membership JULY 1, 2023 – JUNE 30, 2024

SMCT, Santa Maria

Saunter Yoga & Wellness: Beer Yoga

SATURDAY, JULY 1 Ancient Owl Beer Garden, Atascadero

Green Jelly Punk Rock Puppet Show

SATURDAY, JULY 1 Flower City Ballroom, Lompoc

Mark Mackay Summer Slowdown

SUNDAY, JULY 2 Blast 825 Brewery’s The Stockyard, Orcutt

4th of July Pancake Breakfast

TUESDAY, JULY 4 Community Center, Avila Beach

4th of July Doggie Parade

TUESDAY, JULY 4 Avila Beach Promenade

Sunset Yoga in Morro Bay

WEDNESDAY, JULY 5 Aurora Meditations & Rituals, Morro Bay

Shamanic Morning Rituals for Vitality

FRIDAY, JULY 7 Aurora Meditations & Rituals, Morro Bay

Banda - The Very Best Of Santa Barbara: Banda Invasora & Los Anclas

FRIDAY, JULY 7 Flower City Ballroom, Lompoc

Undergang, Hacked Apart, Mephitic Corpse, Necropsy Odor

FRIDAY, JULY 7 Dark Nectar Coffee, Atascadero

All You Can Eat Southern Seafood Boil FRI & SAT, JULY 7 & 8 CaliPaso Winery, Paso Robles

& Paint Party

SATURDAY, JULY 8 Harmony Cafe at the Pewter Plough, Cambria

Songwriters at Play: Tribute to Chris Stapleton & Brandi Carlile

SATURDAY, JULY 8 SLO Wine & Beer Co., San Luis Obispo

46 West Summer Block Party 2023 ft. Moonshiner Collective

SATURDAY, JULY 8 Shale Oak Winery, Paso Robles

Beyond the Sunset: More Than a Drag Show

SATURDAY, JULY 8

Presqu’ile Winery, Santa Maria

Cambria Concerts Unplugged: Jody Mulgrew

SUNDAY, JULY 9 Old Santa Rosa Chapel, Cambria

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STOP, ROCK, AND ROLL

The Santa Maria Recreation and Parks Department hosts the Star Spangled Jamboree at the Abel Maldonado Community Youth Center on Tuesday, July 4, from noon to 4 p.m. The event will feature live music from local cover band Rock Odyssey, family-friendly activities, games, food trucks, and various vendors. Visit cityofsantamaria.org for more info. The Abel Maldonado Community Youth Center is located at 600 S. McClelland St., Santa Maria.

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. 805747-4200. artcentralslo.com/workshopsevents/. Art Central, 1329 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo.

INTRODUCTION TO OIL PAINTING WITH JASON MAYR Discover the art of oil painting through this hands-on five-week series. You will be led through the process from staining the canvas to “finishing” the painting. Take your painting home at the end of the series (July 4 is off). Tuesdays, 1:30-3:30 p.m. through July 25 $250 for five sessions. 805-234-6940. 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.

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.

LISA SOLOMON Solomon’s mixed media works revolve thematically around discovering her heritage, the notion of domesticity, craft, feminism, and the pursuit of art as science/research.

Through Aug. 28, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Free. 805-543-8562. sloma.org/exhibition/lisasolomon/. San Luis Obispo Museum of Art, 1010 Broad St., San Luis Obispo.

MARELA ZACARÍAS: STORYTELLING

Through July 7 San Luis Obispo Museum of Art, 1010 Broad St., San Luis Obispo, 5438562, sloma.org/.

ONCE, THE MUSICAL Presented by the San Luis Obispo Repertory Theatre.

Through July 2 SLO Rep, 888 Morro St., San Luis Obispo, 805-786-2440, slorep.org/.

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.

PAINT A PRE-MADE POTTERY PIECE

Paint a pre-made pottery piece. Choose from a variety of different pieces including mugs, bowls, jars, dragons, cats, etc.

Priced by size, accompanied with an additional $10 firing fee per piece. Book your appointment online. Mondays, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. through Aug. 28 Free appointment; prices vary based on pieces chosen. anamcre.com. Anam Cre Pottery

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

PICKET PAINTING PARTY Decorative picket purchasing opportunities are available to show your support and help fund maintenance and educational programs in the Children’s Garden. Second Saturday of every month, 1-4 p.m. $75 per picket or 2 for $100. 805-541-1400. slobg. org. San Luis Obispo Botanical Garden, 3450 Dairy Creek Rd., San Luis Obispo.

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.

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.

SCULPTURE WORKSHOP: SPIRIT

ANIMAL Beginners welcome. This 6-visit sculpture class meets twice a week for a total of 3 weeks. Rod will guide each student in creating an animal sculpture. Mondays, Fridays, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. through July 21 $240. anamcre.com. Anam Cre Pottery Studio, 1243 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo.

SECOND SATURDAYS AT SLOMA

Intergenerational learning and creative expression for children of all ages. Families are invited to SLOMA’s lawn to learn about the visual arts together using our unique activity kits and create an art project inspired by our exhibitions. Second Saturday of every month, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Free. 805-543-8562. sloma.org/events/secondsaturdays/. San Luis Obispo Museum of Art, 1010 Broad St., San Luis Obispo.

SENIOR CLAY CLASS Offered to the seniors as an outlet to explore the beauty of clay. For ages 60 and over. Caretakers an additional $20. Fridays, 10 a.m.-noon $40. anamcre.com. Anam Cre Pottery Studio, 1243 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo.

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 Thursday, 5-7 p.m. through Dec. 31 $20 per session; or $60 for a month pass. 805747-4200. instagram.com/slodrawz/. Art Central, 1329 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo.

SUMMER 2023 THEATRE CAMPS

SLO REP’s Academy of Creative Theatre presents fun theatre camps for all ages and levels of experience, taught by professional teaching artists. Check site or call for camp dates. Through Aug. 1 slorep. org. San Luis Obispo Repertory Theatre, 3533 Empleo St., San Luis Obispo.

TINY POTTERS: WISE ONES AND WEE

ONES PAINT 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

Wallace-Gonzales is a Black-Latinx and Santa Barbara-based artist who uses elements of mythology to explore her identity and personal experiences. July

7- Oct. 2 , 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Free. 805-543-8562. sloma.org/exhibition/vanessa-wallacegonzales/. 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. Designed for beginners

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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. 805747-4200. artcentralslo.com/workshopsevents/. Art Central, 1329 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo.

CULTURE & LIFESTYLE

SANTA MARIA VALLEY/LOS ALAMOS

30 VOLUNTEERS NEEDED IN SANTA MARIA/ORCUTT Community Partners in Caring is seeking volunteers to help support dependent older adults and seniors. ongoing partnersincaring.org.

Santa Maria, Citywide, Santa Maria.

ANDROID PHONE CLASS First Thursday of every month Oasis Center, 420 Soares Ave., Orcutt, 805-937-9750.

BIKE TO NATURE PROGRAM Participants will learn basic bicycle mechanics (and may get to build their own bike), how to run a community bike shop, how to bike safely on streets, how to select a route to natural and cultural resources, what makes a route safe, and how to advocate for safer streets. Through July 28 movesbcounty.org. Bici Centro, 310 Oak Street, Santa Maria.

BOUNCING BABY STORY TIME Explore pre-literacy skills through music, movement, and visual stimulation, and promote a healthy bond between baby and caregiver. Learn, connect, and grow with other babies and caregivers. For ages 0-12 months. Wednesdays, 10 a.m. through July 26 Free. 805-925-0994. engagedpatrons. org. Santa Maria Public Library (Altrusa Theater), 421 S. McClelland St., Santa Maria.

CENTRAL COAST CORVETTE CLUB Open to Corvette owners and enthusiasts. First Thursday of every month, 7 p.m. Free. 805-934-3948. Home Motors, 1313 E. Main St., Santa Maria.

FEEL GOOD YOGA Tuesdays, Thursdays, 8:30-9:30 a.m. 805-937-9750. oasisorcutt. org. Oasis Center, 420 Soares Ave., Orcutt.

FIRST FRIDAY First Friday of every month facebook.com/firstfridayoldtownorcutt/.

Historic Old Town Orcutt, S. Broadway and Union Ave., Orcutt.

GROUP WALKS AND HIKES Check website for the remainder of this year’s group hike dates and private hike offerings. ongoing 805-343-2455. dunescenter.org.

Guadalupe-Nipomo Dunes Center, 1065 Guadalupe St., Guadalupe.

LEGO CLUB Stop by the library for an afternoon of Lego madness. Meet with other Lego fans, build together, or build your own creation. July 5 3 p.m. Free. 805-925-0994. engagedpatrons.org. Santa Maria Public Library (Altrusa Theater), 421 S. McClelland St., Santa Maria.

PRESCHOOL STORY TIME Story time is designed to build literacy skills and school readiness, all while having a great time. This fun story time will feature songs, fingerplays, and stories. For ages 3-6. Mondays, 10 a.m. through July 24 Free. 805-925-0994. engagedpatrons.org. Santa Maria Public Library (Altrusa Theater), 421 S. McClelland St., Santa Maria.

SANTA MARIA VALLEY RAILWAY

HISTORICAL MUSEUM TOURS The collection includes late 1800’s-early 1900’s Engine used by the Betteravia Union Sugar Company, a 1930’s Sacramento Northern box car, and more. Second Saturday of every month, 12-4 p.m. smvrhm.com. Santa Maria Transit Center, Miller and Boone Streets, Santa Maria.

SENSORY BIN CREATION STATION

Preschoolers, learn how to create a sensory bin. Sensory bins allow children to explore, discover, imagine, create, and learn while engaging their senses. For ages 3-5; adult assistance is required to assemble sensory bins. Registration is required. July 3 , 11 a.m. Free. 805-9250994. engagedpatrons.org. Santa Maria Public Library (Altrusa Theater), 421 S. McClelland St., Santa Maria.

GARDEN GRUB

The UC Master Gardener Program of San Luis Obispo County hosts its next Lunchtime in the Garden event at the Garden of the Seven Sisters demonstration garden on Wednesday, July 5, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Attendees are invited to bring their own lunch, ask questions about the program, and tour or sit and enjoy the garden. Admission is free. Call (805) 7815939 for more info. The garden is located at 2156 Sierra Way, San Luis Obispo. —C.W.

TECH HELP SATURDAYS Schedule a one-on-one appointment for instruction on technology topics like setting-up new devices, installing apps, privacy best practices, and enjoying library e-resources at home. Registration is required. Every other Saturday, 11 a.m. through Aug. 5 Free. 805-925-0994. cityofsantamaria.org/ library. Santa Maria Public Library, 421 S. McClelland St., Santa Maria.

TEEN COOKING EXPERIENCE WITH MASTER FOOD PRESERVERS Register for a cooking class with Master Food Preservers where you’ll learn food prep skills, canning techniques, and get to take home something delicious. Registration is required; sign up for one time slot. June 30 2 p.m. Free. 805-925-0994. engagedpatrons.org. Santa Maria Public Library (Altrusa Theater), 421 S. McClelland St., Santa Maria.

TEEN HAUNTED ESCAPE ROOM Bring friends and try to escape before it’s too late. Prizes will be awarded to the team with the best time, and light snacks be served. July 7 4 p.m. Free. 805-925-0994. engagedpatrons.org. Santa Maria Public Library (Altrusa Theater), 421 S. McClelland St., Santa Maria.

TODDLER TIME High-energy learning experience just for toddlers. Toddlers learn and grow through stories, movement, and music. For ages 1-3. Registration is required. Tuesdays, 10 a.m. through July 25 Free. 805-925-0994. engagedpatrons. org. Santa Maria Public Library (Altrusa Theater), 421 S. McClelland St., Santa Maria.

TODDLER TIME (BILINGUAL) Highenergy learning experience just for toddlers. Toddlers learn and grow through stories, movement, and music. For ages 1-3. Registration is required. Thursdays, 10 a.m. through July 27 Free. 805-925-0994. engagedpatrons.org. Santa Maria Public Library (Altrusa Theater), 421 S. McClelland St., Santa Maria.

SOUTH COAST SLO COUNTY

AVILA BEACH 4TH OF JULY DOGGIE

PARADE Registration forms available. All dogs must be registered to walk in the parade. July 4 11 a.m.-noon avilabeachcc. com. Avila Beach Promenade, 404 Front St., Avila Beach.

BEGINNER GROUP SURF LESSONS AND SURF CAMPS Lessons and camp packages available daily. All equipment included. Starts at $70. 805-835-7873. sandbarsurf.com/. Sandbar Surf School Meetup Spot, 110 Park Ave., Pismo Beach.

DESIGNING WITH GRASSES Native Sons Nursery presents a talk with an award-winning horticulturist and author from Knoll Gardens in Dorset, England. Books and book signing after presentation along with grass display at Native Sons Nursery. July 8, 10-11:30 a.m. Free. To reserve a seat, call 805-481-5996.

neillucasbooksigningevent.splashthat.com. Cypress Ridge Pavilion, 1050 Cypress Ridge Parkway, Arroyo Grande.

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.

NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF WATCH AND CLOCK COLLECTORS, CHPT. 52 Come join a friendly meeting of watch and clock collectors. Members bring watches and clocks to show, plus there are discussions of all things horological.

Second Sunday of every month, 1:30-3 p.m. 805-547-1715. new.nawcc.org/index. php/chapter-52-los-padres. Central Coast Senior Center, 1580 Railroad St., Oceano. 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.

SEA EXPLORERS SUMMER CAMP

New sessions start each week for Sea Explorers ages 5 to 12. Deep dive into a unique marine science subject exploring marine habitats, interacting with live animals, and conducting experiments each day to learn more about the wonders of our oceans. Mondays, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. through July 31 Varies. 805-457-5357. centralcoastaquarium.com. Central Coast Aquarium, 50 San Juan St., Avila Beach.

SOCIAL GROUP FOR WIDOWS AND WIDOWERS Call for more details. Second Saturday of every month, 10 a.m. 805-9046615. Oak Park Christian Church, 386 N Oak Park Blvd., Grover Beach.

THE TRUTH ABOUT AGING GRACEFULLY

Come to this lively and fun event and hear local experts give easy tips and advice on how to enjoy life to the fullest in your golden years. July 5 10-11:30 a.m. Free to older adults and their families. 805-7102415. seacoastseniors.org/. Hilton Garden Inn, 601 James Way, Pismo 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. 805-4816399. 5 Cities Swim School, 425 Traffic Way, Arroyo Grande, 5citiesswimschool.com.

SAN LUIS OBISPO

BEYOND MINDFULNESS Realize your potential through individualized meditation instruction with an experienced teacher via Zoom. This class

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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. 559-9059274. 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.

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 nonprofit 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.

GARDEN FOUNDER WALK AND TALK

Walk and talk with Eve Vigil in the Botanical Garden each month on the first Tuesday. Free garden tour with paid admission to the Garden. Free for members. No need to RSVP, just show up and enjoy. First Tuesday of every month, 11 a.m.-noon Free with $5 Garden Entry. 805-541-1400. slobg.org/ calendar. Walk and talk with Eve Vigil in the Botanical Garden each month on the first Wednesday. Free garden tour with paid admission to the Garden. Free for members. No need to RSVP, just show up and enjoy. First Wednesday of every month, 11 a.m.-noon Free with $5 Garden Entry. 805-541-1400. slobg.org. San Luis Obispo Botanical Garden, 3450 Dairy Creek Rd., 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.

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. First 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.

LUNCHTIME IN THE GARDEN UC Master Gardener Program of SLO County extends an invitation to the public. Bring your lunch, tour the garden, ask questions, or just sit and enjoy the sights and sounds of the venue’s Demonstration Garden. First Wednesday of every month, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. through Sept. 6 Free. 805-781-5939. ucanr.edu/sites/mgslo/. Garden of the Seven Sisters Demonstration Garden, 2156 Sierra Way, 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.

NATURE NIGHTS An immersive outdoor light and art exhibition. June 30 -Jan. 6 my805tix.com. San Luis Obispo Botanical Garden, 3450 Dairy Creek Rd., San Luis Obispo, 805-541-1400.

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. galacc.org/events/. 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.

SLO BLUES BASEBALL: JULY SCHEDULE

Visit site for tickets and full lineup of games. July 1 -29 my805tix.com.

Sinsheimer Park, 900 Southwood Dr., San Luis Obispo, 805-781-7222.

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: 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

FIN FUN

Glasshead Studio in Atascadero hosts its One Fish, Two Fish fused glass fish workshop on Wednesday, July 5, from 10 a.m. to noon. Participants of the class will create their own fused glass fish with a variety of colorful glass options to work from. Admission to join is $50. Call (805) 464-2633 or visit glassheadstudio.com. The studio is located at 8793 Plata Lane, suite H, Atascadero. —C.W.

Inn, 100 Madonna Rd, San Luis Obispo, 877-468-3861.

SLO SKIERS MONTHLY MEETING SLO

Skiers is a non-profit sports and social club for adults ages 21 and older. First Wednesday of every month, 6:30-8 p.m. through Dec. 6 Meetings free; yearly membership $65. 805-528-3194. sloskiers. org. Dairy Creek Golf Course, 2990 Dairy Creek Rd., 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.

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, 805-439-4616.

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.

SUPER REC SATURDAYS Offers the public a full day of recreational swim on Super Saturdays, with an obstacle course, diving boards, activities, and music. All ages are welcome to enjoy. Every other Saturday, 12-6 p.m. through Aug. 13 Adults: $4.75; Youth/Seniors: $4.25. 805-7817288. slocity.org. SLO Swim Center, 900 Southwood Dr., San Luis Obispo.

TOUR THE HISTORIC OCTAGON BARN

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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 non-conforming, 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, 805-541-4252.

FOOD & DRINK

SANTA MARIA VALLEY/LOS ALAMOS

FOOD TRUCK FRIDAYS AT COSTA DE

ORO Featured vendors in the series include Cali Coast Tacos, Cubanissimo, Danny’s Pizza Co., Chef Ricks, and more. Call venue for monthly schedules. Fridays 805-922-1468. costadeorowines.com.

Costa De Oro Winery, 1331 S. Nicholson Ave., Santa Maria.

FOOD TRUCK FRIDAYS AT WINE STONE

INN Fridays, 5-8 p.m. Wine Stone Inn, 255 W. Clark Ave., Orcutt, 805-332-3532, winestoneinn.com/.

PRESQU’ILE WINERY: WINE CLUB Call or go online to make a reservation to taste at the winery or find more info on the winery’s Wine Club offerings. ongoing presquilewine.com/club/. Presqu’ile Winery, 5391 Presqu’ile Dr., Santa Maria, 805-937-8110.

SIMPLY SOURDOUGH First Thursday of every month Oasis Center, 420 Soares Ave., Orcutt, 805-937-9750.

TACO TUESDAY Tuesdays, 5-8 p.m. Wine Stone Inn, 255 W. Clark Ave., Orcutt, 805332-3532, winestoneinn.com/.

WINE AND DESIGN CLASSES Check

Wine and Design’s Orcutt website for the complete list of classes, for various ages. wineanddesign.com/orcutt. Wine and Design, 3420 Orcutt Road, suite 105, Orcutt.

SANTA YNEZ VALLEY

HIGH TEA Come and enjoy some classic English cakes, cream tea scones, and savory treats with either a hot drink for $40 or glass of English sparkling wine from Chapel Down for $50. This will be a white tablecloth affair with classical music to relax to. First Saturday of every month, 1-3 p.m. through Oct. 7 $40-$50. 805-6869126. arrowsmithwine.com. Arrowsmith’s, 1539 Mission Drive, Solvang.

SECOND SATURDAY OPEN AIR MARKET:

LOS ALAMOS A carefully curated open air artisan and farm market. Features great vintage finds, handwoven and hand dyed textiles, hand-spun yarn, organic body care products, and locally grown organic eats. Second Saturday of every month, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Free. 805-722-4338. Sisters Gifts and Home, 349 Bell Street, Los Alamos.

LOMPOC/VANDENBERG

HEAD GAMES TRIVIA AND TACO

TUESDAYS CLASH Don’t miss Head Games

Trivia at COLD Coast Brewing Company every Tuesday night. Teams can be up to 6 members. Earn prizes and bragging rights. Kekas will be serving their delicious local fare. Fun for all ages. Tuesdays, 7-9 p.m. Free. 805-819-0723. coldcoastbrewing.com. COLD Coast Brewing Company, 118 W Ocean Ave, Lompoc.

SOUTH COAST SLO COUNTY

AVILA BEACH 4TH OF JULY PANCAKE

BREAKFAST Features pancakes, bacon or sausage, fruit, orange juice, milk, and coffee. July 4 , 8:30-11 a.m. my805tix.com.

Avila Beach Community Center, 191 San Miguel St., Avila Beach.

TRIVIA NIGHT Join BrainStew Trivia for a hilariously witty evening of trivia in Pismo.

Teams of 1 to 4 people. Prizes awarded to the first and second place teams. Kitchen is open until 7:30 p.m. for brain fuel. Beer, cider, wine, and non-alcoholic options available. First Thursday of every month, 6:30-8 p.m. Free. 805-295-6171. kulturhausbrewing.com. Kulturhaus Brewing Company, 779 Price St., Pismo Beach.

MUSIC

SANTA MARIA VALLEY/LOS ALAMOS

THE HOMESTEAD: LIVE MUSIC ON THE

PATIO Check the Homestead’s Facebook page for details on live music events.

Fridays, Saturdays The Homestead, 105 W. Clark Ave, Old Orcutt, 805-287-9891, thehomesteadoldorcutt.com.

LINE DANCING FUN For adults ages 50 and older. Learn basic patterns and steps to some of your favorite music. This beginner-friendly class is for anyone that enjoys dancing. Wednesdays, 1:30-2:30 p.m. Free. 805-925-0951. Elwin Mussell Senior Center, 510 Park Ave., Santa Maria.

MARK MACKAY SUMMER SLOWDOWN

TOUR Enjoy live music from a Nashvillebased country artist. July 2 noon my805tix. com. Blast 825 Brewery, 241 S Broadway St., Ste. 101, Orcutt, 805-934-3777.

MUSIC AT ROSCOE’S KITCHEN Live DJ and karaoke every Friday and Saturday night. Featured acts include Soul Fyah Band, DJ Nasty, DJ Jovas, and more.

Fridays, Saturdays, 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Roscoe’s Kitchen, 229 Town Center E, Santa Maria, 805-623-8866.

UKULELE JAM SESSIONS This is a drop-in program. Play melodies and many songs with other musicians. Baritone ukuleles are available to use or bring your own. Music and music strands provided. Mondays, Wednesdays, 10:30-11:30 a.m. through December. 805-925-0951.Elwin Mussell Senior Center, 510 Park Ave., Santa Maria.

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LIVE MUSIC SUNDAYS 2-6 p.m. Brick Barn Wine Estate, 795 W. Hwy 246, Buellton, 805-686-1208, brickbarnwineestate.com.

WINE DOWN WEDNESDAYS Wednesdays, 4:30-5:30 p.m. Brick Barn Wine Estate, 795 W. Hwy 246, Buellton, 805-686-1208, brickbarnwineestate.com.

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BANDA: SANTA BARBARA INVASORA AND LOS ANCLAS July 7 7 p.m. my805tix.com. Flower City Ballroom, 110 W. Ocean Ave., Lompoc.

DR. T AND THE BLUES CRIMINALS July 8 , 6:30 p.m. my805tix. com. Flower City Ballroom, 110 W. Ocean Ave., Lompoc. GREEN JELLO PUPPET SHOW CONCERT Check site for tickets and more details. July 1 6 p.m. my805tix.com. Flower City Ballroom, 110 W. Ocean Ave., Lompoc.

THE SOUL CATS BAND EXPERIENCE Come dressed in your favorite tie-dye shirt and go-go boots for a night of ‘60s, and ‘70s soul and dance music. June 30 7 p.m. my805tix.com.

Flower City Ballroom, 110 W. Ocean Ave., Lompoc.

YOUTH OPEN MIC NIGHT A fun, welcoming environment for first time performers and an opportunity for kids and teens to showcase their talent. Prizes awarded every month for Outstanding Performer. Last Friday of every month, 6-8 p.m. certainsparks.com/. Certain Sparks Music, 107 S. H St., Lompoc. SOUTH COAST SLO COUNTY

CARBON CITY LIGHTS: LIVE AT THE LIGHTHOUSE An alternative rock band based in San Luis Obispo. July 8 , 2-5:30 p.m. my805tix.com. Point San Luis Lighthouse, 1 Lighthouse Rd., Avila Beach.

DAVE STAMEY LIVE Renowned cowboy singer-songwriter

Dave Stamey will be performing. July 8 4-7 p.m. $60-$600. 805-929-5679. danaadobe.org. DANA Adobe Cultural Center, 671 S. Oakglen Ave., Nipomo.

FOREVER GREEN: LIVE MUSIC AT AVILA VALLEY BARN Come join Forever Green for eclectic live music and all the wonderful offerings at Avila Valley Barn on a summery Saturday afternoon. July 8 , 12-3 p.m. Avila Valley Barn, 560 Avila Beach Drive, Avila Beach, 805-595-2816.

FRIDAY NIGHT HAPPY HOURS: LIVE MUSIC Enjoy Friday Night Happy Hour at Avila Bay Athletic Club. June 30 6-8 p.m. Free. avilabayclub.com. Avila Bay Athletic Club and Spa, 6699 Bay Laurel Place, Avila Beach, 805-595-7600.

KARAOKE SATURDAYS Take advantage of karaoke every Saturday. Saturdays, 3-7 p.m. 805-723-5550. The Central Grill, 545 Orchard Road, Nipomo.

KARAOKE WEDNESDAYS Take advantage of karaoke every Wednesday evening. Wednesdays, 5-8 p.m. Rancho Nipomo BBQ, 108 Cuyama Ln., Nipomo, 805-925-3500.

PACIFIC BREEZE CONCERT SERIES WITH DANTE MARSH AND THE VIBE SETTERS City of Pismo Beach present the Pacific Breeze Concert Series with Dante Marsh and the Vibe Setters. Live Music, activities for kids, and food available for purchase. July 9 1-4 p.m. Free. 805-773-7063. pismobeach.org/ recreation. Dinosaur Caves Park, 2701 Price St, Pismo Beach.

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EASTON EVERETT LIVE Easton Everett plays guitar-woven music that has an authentic feel and an indie attitude, and generates curiosity with “catchy riffs, a sweeping groove, and a compelling sound.” June 30, 1-4 p.m. Free. eastoneverett.com. Sextant Wines, 1653 Old Price Canyon Road, San Luis Obispo, 805-542-0133.

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

THE GREEN July 7 7 p.m. The Fremont Theater, 1035 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo, 805-546-8600, fremontslo.com.

GUITAR BAZAAR Come to the new monthly Guitar Bazaar in SLO at the Guild Hall – a new kind of marketplace to sell, buy, and trade new and used guitars, amps, pedals, and other gear. Second Saturday of every month, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. $12.25. 805-2035564. hybridguitarworld.com/pages/guitar-bazaar. SLO Guild Hall, 2880 Broad St., San Luis Obispo.

LIVE MUSIC AT RAGTAG WINE CO. Enjoy live music by local favorites. Wine available by the flight, glass, or bottle. Thursdays-Saturdays, 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. Saturdays, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. 805-544-2100. Bon Temps Creole Cafe, 1819 Osos Street, San Luis Obispo, bontempscreolecafe.com/index.htm.

SONGWRITERS AT PLAY TRIBUTE TO CHRIS STAPLETON AND BRANDI CARLILE July 8 , 5 p.m. my805tix.com. SLO Wine and Beer Company, 3536 S. Higuera St., suite 250, San Luis Obispo, 805-544-9463.

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.

THE TAYLOR PARTY: TAYLOR SWIFT NIGHT (ERAS VERSION) For ages 18 and over. July 1 9 p.m. The Fremont Theater, 1035 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo, 805-546-8600, fremontslo.com. m

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The Pacific Conservatory Theatre (PCPA) presents its production of Emma at the Solvang Festival Theater through Sunday, July 2. The company’s next production, Bright Star, will open at the outdoor venue on Friday, July 7, and run through Sunday, July 23. Visit pcpa.org or facebook.com/pacificconservatorytheatre for tickets and show times. For more info, call the PCPA box office at (805) 922-8313.

Some standouts in the cast include Walker, whose amusing turn as the bumbling vicar drew laughs constantly, and Cat Evans, who drew probably twice as much laughter playing the pretentious and passive-aggressive Mrs. Elton, the pastor’s rebound bride after Emma rejects his advances.

Twenty-three organizations were recently selected through a competitive regional call to receive $140,000 grants as part of the Central Coast Creative Corps, a pilot grant program funded by the California Arts Council.

Grantees were selected from a pool of more than 100 applicants by a panel of Central Coast-based artists and community leaders. Organizations in Santa Barbara, San Luis Obispo, Ventura, Monterey, Santa Cruz, and San Benito counties were eligible to apply.

R.A.C.E. Matters SLO County, Lumina Alliance in SLO, the Blue Sky Center in New Cuyama, and Santa Barbara Countybased nonprofit Family Services Agency were among the 23 recipients chosen, according to the San Luis Obispo County Arts Council. Each grantee will use the funds awarded to work with a local artist or artists collective on a project for the duration of one year.

“We are thrilled to support R.A.C.E. Matters and Lumina Alliance as our county’s partnering organizations with the Central Coast Creative Corps,” Jordan Chesnut, SLO County Arts Council programs director, said in a statement. “Artists are changemakers in their communities and the resulting collaborations will surely demonstrate that.”

Of each grant, $100,000 will go directly to the artist or collective, $20,000 will be allocated for supplies, materials, and other project costs, and the remaining $20,000 will go to the grantee for administration fees.

Hannah Rubalcava, grants and contracts manager for the Santa Barbara County Office of Arts and Culture described the 23 grantees chosen as representing “a diverse group of organizations—from their geographic locations, organization/budget size, and missions” and “a broad spectrum of the incredible work done by nonprofit and government agencies across the six-county region.”

“We look forward to working with them over the next year and seeing what is possible when artists work with these organizations and the impact it has on our communities,” Rubalcava said in the statement.

For more info on the Central Coast Creative Corps, visit centralcoastcreativecorps.org.

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Novel approach

PCPA offers fresh, charming take on Jane Austen’s Emma, under the stars in Solvang

Asymphonic instrumental of The Beatles’ “I Want to Hold Your Hand” sets a timeless tone for the Pacific Conservatory Theatre’s (PCPA) latest production, which takes place at the dawn of the 19th century.

Regency-era inhabitants of the English countryside dance to the tune at the start of Emma, a stage adaptation of Jane Austen’s classic novel that’s currently playing at the Solvang Festival Theater.

Like its source material, the show is set during the early 1800s, but director Polly Firestone Walker decided to employ a few anachronistic musical choices to “help build a bridge” between the setting of Emma and present day, without completely modernizing Austen’s work, she explained.

“I’m hoping that what the audience will get is that although Jane Austen wrote undeniably through a Regency lens, seeing the world through her particular experience, her vision of human nature is so universal,” Firestone Walker told the Sun “What she sees—with so much love for the foibles and ticks of human character—still resonates so clearly today.”

The Pokémon Club at the Santa Maria Public Library will hold its next public meeting on Saturday, July 8, at 11 a.m. Fans of the trading card game, video games, and television show are encouraged to attend.

Call (805) 925-0994 or visit cityofsantamaria.org for more info. The library is located at 421 S. McClelland St., Santa Maria. m

Arts Briefs is compiled by Arts Editor Caleb Wiseblood. Send information to cwiseblood@santamariasun.com.

The novel and show—which PCPA opened at the Marian Theatre in Santa Maria during the spring, before bringing the production to Solvang for its current run—follows Emma Woodhouse (played by Emily Trask), who fancies herself a talented matchmaker and sets out to rig a romantic union between her friend, Harriet Smith (Julia Mae Abrams), and a local vicar, Mr. Elton (George Walker).

The clergyman misreads the situation completely and instead attempts to court Emma, before she rejects his awkward engagement proposal. Before the mishap, Emma’s frenemy of sorts, Mr. Knightly

(Jordan Stidham), warns her not to proceed with the matchmaking campaign.

Emma and Knightly are often harsh and critical of one another, but their steadfast quarreling eventually amounts to a lingering chemistry between the two, analagous to Alicia Silverstone and Paul Rudd’s relationship in the 1995 film Clueless, based on Emma.

Fans of the coming-of-age teen comedy will probably read Emma’s yellow dress in the PCPA show as a fun nod to Silverstone’s trademark yellow plaid outfit in the film. Costume Designer Jacqueline Heimel supplied Trask and other members of the show’s cast with bold, colorful attire that makes them stand out against a graceful countryside estate backdrop created by scenic designer Abby Hogan.

One of the best things about PCPA’s Emma is Emma herself. Trask plays her with the perfect amount of playful pluckiness, while each of her fellow cast members also amplify a unique presence of their own while bringing their respective characters to life.

One of the reasons Firestone Walker was attracted to directing this iteration of Emma was the chance to embrace a novel she loves dearly—as a self-described “Austen freak” who owns “very, very well-thumbed copies of all her books”—with a street theater-esque, minimalist approach.

“It is minimalist and the script calls for it,” the director said, referring to playwright Joseph Hanreddy’s fresh take on Austen’s novel. “The script flows from scene to scene so quickly. There is not a wasted moment, so you don’t have time for big set changes. It requires a minimalist approach that is absolutely character-driven.”

The director added that transitioning the production over to the outdoor setting of the Solvang Festival Theater from the indoor Marian Theatre went smoothly with minor adjustments. “The first hour or so is sunset so the lighting’s a little different,” Firestone Walker said. “It’s so fun to see this under the stars.” m

Arts Editor Caleb Wiseblood gives PCPA’s Emma two thumbs up. Send comments to cwiseblood@ santamariasun.com.

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TENACIOUS E: Emily Trask plays Emma Woodhouse, the plucky young heroine of Emma, PCPA’s stage iteration of Jane Austen’s classic novel.
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SHALL WE DANCE? Dance scenes in PCPA’s Emma are set to orchestrated, instrumental covers of popular songs like “I Want to Hold Your Hand,” “Blinding Lights,” and “Isn’t She Lovely.” MAKE ME A MATCH: Emma Woodhouse (Emily Trask, right) befriends Harriet Smith (Julia Mae Abrams, left), who she aims to set up romantically with a local vicar.

Web of hues

Editor’s note: New Times Staff Writer Bulbul Rajagopal and Arts Editor Caleb Wiseblood wrote Sun Screen this week while Glen and Anna Starkey attended the Live Oak Music Festival.

Miles Morales (voiced by Shameik Moore), Brooklyn’s newest Spider-Man, comes face-to-face with a Spider-People-filled world that’s more colossal than he originally realized. New threats, timelines, and dimensions hurtle him into a tough place and force him to choose between saving the universe and protecting his very existence. (180 min.)

Bulbul: No superhero franchise has been as consistently superb, in my opinion, as Spider-Man’s. I’ve been a Tobey Maguire loyalist ever since I watched him portray the web-slinger in 2002, but the animated Spider-Verse series is a masterful upgrade to a beloved childhood classic. Taking place right after the events of Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse, Across the Spider-Verse opens with Miles Morales enjoying his fresh celebrityhero status in New York anonymously as the city’s reigning Spider-Man following the death of Peter Parker. In an alternate dimension, his counterpart, Gwen Stacy (voiced by Hailee Steinfeld), struggles with her role as SpiderWoman. Separated by universes, the two teenagers miss each other and both wrestle with letting their respective families in on their superhero secret. Spider-Woman soon joins an elite strike team comprising Spider-People from different dimensions, serving different versions of New York. Morales is desperate to join but his membership threatens the fabric of humanity’s existence. Together, the two are ready to defy and subvert the expectations of superheroes. The film is a visual treat packed with Easter eggs for hawk-eyed and casual fans alike. Each Spider-Person comes with a new animation style, helping Across the Spider-Verse live up to its name by showing graphic forms like punk art, watercolor treatment, and even a Lego-themed scenario. Make sure you catch it on the big screen just for the art.

SPIDER-MAN: ACROSS THE SPIDER-VERSE

What’s it rated? PG

What’s it worth, Bulbul? Full price

What’s it worth, Caleb? Full price

Where’s it showing? Regal Edwards

RPX Santa Maria, Fair Oaks, Regal

Edwards Arroyo Grande

Caleb: Of all the different realities the film explores, Stacy’s is my favorite. Her world gets the watercolor treatment Bulbul mentioned. It’s an eye-popping approach that reminded me of the painting-esque yet lifelike imagery in Richard Linklater’s experimental drama Waking Life. During each frame of Across the Spider-Verse set in Stacy’s dimension, it feels like we’re simultaneously in the world she inhabits and her own mind, as the foreground and background colors are either subtly changing or rapidly shifting depending on Stacy’s mood. It’s as if fresh watercolor drips down the screen like tear drops, for example, during a somber exchange between Stacy and her father (voiced by Shea Wigham), a police officer who is ironically hell-bent on arresting Spider-Woman. Each animation approach included in the film feels like a character-driven choice and suits its respective Spidey effectively. Style aside, the storytelling is so strong that had Across the Spider-Verse been live action, this film and its predecessor would easily amount to the best live-action Spider-Man iteration since the Maguire trilogy (I’m also a Tobey loyalist). But the animation heightens the material and makes the film feel like the most literal embodiment of “a comic book brought to life” in cinematic history. Bulbul: Across the Spider-Verse is a witty introduction to how vast Spider-Man lore is to not only Morales but also to us. It’s almost a menu of which version of Spider-Man you want to learn more about through the comics. Every major new Spider-Person debuts with a citation of the comic book they were first featured in. But there’s substance in the film, too, with a plot that’s both smart and compassionate. Almost every major character grapples with their powers’ impact on their families, and that heartfelt element grounds a story that could have totally flown off the rails. Be prepared for some thrilling twists and pulled heartstrings. This film achieves something rare in a series: It surpasses the original. Sticking to an easy-to-follow storyline, it sidesteps the potential of being burdened by all the graphic experimentation. While the first movie confidently dipped its toe into the world of breaking the boundaries of graphic design, Across the Spider-Verse rides that creative wave. If nothing else, take it from the little girl I overheard as we stepped out of the theater: “This was the best movie ever!”

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BLACK MIRROR (SEASON SIX)

What’s it rated? TV-MA

When? 2023

Where’s it showing? Netflix

Writer, creator, and showrunner Charlie Brooker’s dystopian sci-fi/horror anthology series is back after a four-year hiatus. Based on the episodes I’ve seen so far, I have a feeling that the latest season of Black Mirror was worth the wait. There are five episodes total in season 6, including “Mazey Day,” which follows Bo (Zazie Beetz), a paparazzi photographer assigned to follow an actress (Clara Rugaard) with a terrifying secret, after she mysteriously abandons Hollywood for a life of seclusion. In “Joan is Awful,” a tech company’s CEO (Annie Murphy) is shocked to discover that there’s a new streaming series that retells her day-to-day life almost in real time. Unpredictable twists and turns have defined Black Mirror since its debut season in 2011, and season 6, from what

CAMERA-READY: Zazie Beetz plays a paparazzi with a daunting assignment in “Mazey Day,” one of the five episodes in season 6 of Black Mirror

I’ve seen so far, certainly doesn’t deviate. (Five 45- to 80-min. episodes) —Caleb

AND JUST LIKE THAT

What’s it rated? TV-MA

When? 2023

WORLD-WEARY: Alternate universes collide with harrowing consequences for Spider-Man (voiced by Shameik Moore) in Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse

Caleb: What I’ll say about my experience walking away from this movie is I can’t remember the last time I’ve felt so satisfied with an ending yet craving or Kraven—Spidey pun intended—more at the same time. No Marvel film is without a cliffhanger nowadays, but this film’s gripping finale really caught me off guard. It opens the door for what could be a very intriguing continuation of the series without feeling like generic sequel bait. This latest entry in Spider-Man’s cinematic pantheon is definitely worth seeing on the big screen for its mesmerizing visuals, an electrifying soundtrack from Daniel Pemberton (who scored the original Spider-Verse as well), and well-spun story that seamlessly weaves together poignant themes and laugh-out-loud humor. m

New Times Staff Writer Bulbul Rajagopal and Arts Editor Caleb Wiseblood wrote Sun Screen this week. Send comments to gstarkey@newtimesslo.com.

Where’s it showing? Max Set 11 years after the events of the disastrous Sex and the City 2 movie, New York’s fashionable foursome has viewers asking a question that’s different from the usual “Are you a Carrie (Sarah Jessica Parker), a Samantha (Kim Cattrall), a Charlotte (Kristin Davis), or a Miranda (Cynthia Nixon)?” Now we’re asking: Where’s Samantha? And Just Like That a reboot of the 25-year-old HBO staple TV series Sex and the City is plagued by her noticeable absence. Kim Cattrall exited the franchise following behind-the-scenes pay squabbles, and the new series feels lackluster without her tongue-in-cheek humor that brought a reality check to the other characters on the show. Yet it’s worth secretly binging to let off some steam and see how the iconic women navigate dating in a concrete jungle in their 50s. Viewers can decide if the story ends for them at the end of the two movies or even the original series finale in 2004. Season 2 is underway with two

COULDN’T HELP BUT WONDER: Now in her 50s, Sarah Jessica Parker’s iconic Carrie Bradshaw navigates New York’s dating scene once more in And Just Like That, but this time without her best friend Samantha Jones in tow.

episodes out, and new episodes will be streamed on Max every Thursday. (approx. 45-min. episodes) m —Bulbul

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Aviral trend inspired local candymaker Alyssa Gomez to create a spiral blend.

“I saw a lot of people doing it on TikTok, and my nieces wanted me to try it,” said Gomez, whose new business—Gomez Candies—offers assortments of colorful and crunchy, sweet and spicy candy-coated grapes, pineapple rings, and other fruit-centric treats.

The Lompoc resident’s process starts with a mixture of water, light corn syrup, and melted sugar. Gomez will then boil the three ingredients together, regularly checking the pot’s

temperature with a thermometer.

“Once it gets to 300 degrees, I’ll add my flavoring in,” said Gomez, who currently offers six flavor options for patrons to choose from when it comes to candy-coated pineapple rings and grapes: watermelon, strawberry, peach, cotton candy, cherry, and grape.

Who in their right mind would pass up the opportunity to try a grapeflavored grape?

After a flavor is chosen, there are a few different topping options for customers to consider adding as well. Gomez will add either Nerds or chopped-up fragments of a Jolly Rancher—depending on the patron’s preference—to the concoction before dipping either a grape or a pineapple ring into the mixture. Customers can also request their items to be wrapped with pieces of Fruit Roll-Ups or powdered with a savory add-on.

“Some people like to go spicy with

Tajín,” said Gomez, who offers her candy grapes and pineapple rings in various sizes of to-go platters.

For $8, customers can get a pack of four candy pineapple rings, while a container of 20 candy grapes goes for $14. For patrons with a sweet tooth looking to cater an upcoming celebration, Gomez Candies offers party packs that range between 20 containers ($100) and 30 containers ($130) of assorted selections, with two to three flavors and up to two toppings to choose from.

For large to-go tray orders and party packs, Gomez asks patrons to request their selections at least three days in advance, while regular orders can be booked a day in advance through private messaging on the Gomez Candies Facebook or Instagram page. Through these social media outlets, Gomez also posts a spontaneous daily special every once in a while.

“I also end up making extras when I have big orders, so I’ll end up selling the extras in containers,” Gomez said. “I’ll post those on Facebook Marketplace or on my story on Instagram to sell those.”

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Gomez doesn’t currently offer deliveries, but orders can be picked up from her home in Lompoc. She’s currently in the process of customizing a food cart, as she hopes to bring her business to local farmers markets, pop-ups, and similar foodie events in the near future in Lompoc—and possibly other cities along the Central Coast, including Santa Maria.

She also hopes to work with more kinds of fruit in the future.

“I follow a lot of candy grape and other candy fruit pages on Instagram, and I’m getting a lot of ideas from them,” said Gomez, who’s thinking of experimenting with kiwis and blueberries sometime this summer.

Similar to the way Gomez found out about the candy fruit trend via social media, Gomez Candies is gaining attention from Central Coast locals through Facebook groups and community forums. Although she’s lived in Lompoc for nearly a decade, Gomez—born in Ventura and raised in Santa Barbara—said she often feels like an outsider among other residents in town. But her new business is helping her meet more of her neighbors and

other new faces, Gomez said.

“I’ve been here for about eight years, but I’ve gone and moved between a lot of places within those eight years, so I still feel kind of new to the area. Nobody really knows me,” said Gomez, before revealing a new nickname she enjoys being referred to nowadays.

“I’m trying to bring myself out more, as the ‘Grape Girl.’” m

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