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CARPINTERIA

Dia del Niño

Over 100 community members came out for Dia del Niño at the Carpinteria Children’s Project on Saturday, May 18, including five-year-old Kenji Lopez, front, and 10-year-old Melissa Torres, back. The pair – alongside other members of Mariachi Inlakech –kept the crowd entertained during the Children’s Day celebration, where kids enjoyed a day of games, face painting and music while munching on free tacos from Reyes Market. Carpinteria children also set up a marketplace, selling handmade goods. See more Dia del Niño photos on page 16 of this week’s print.

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We will honor our Veterans this year with our traditional Ceremonyat the Ceremony Carpinteria Cemetery.

Memorial Day services scheduled across South County

Memorial Day services, honoring members of the U.S. military who died while serving in the U.S. Armed Forces, are scheduled across the county for Monday, May 27.

In Carpinteria, the Lions Club of Carpinteria will host a ceremony at the Carpinteria Cemetery, 1501 Cravens Lane, at 10 a.m. Chairs will be provided, but attendees are invited to bring their own. For more information about the Lions’ ceremony, reach out to the Lions’ Bob Stokes at robert.s.stokes@hotmal.com or (856) 761-4117.

Chairs will be provided; you are welcome to bring your own.

In Santa Barbara, The Pierre Claeyssens Veterans Foundation (PCVF) and the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1649 will host a remembrance ceremony at 11 a.m. at the Santa Barbara Cemetery, 901 Channel Dr.

The ceremony will include performances and presentations by The Prime Time Band, the Gold Coast Pipe & Drum Band, the UC Santa Barbara ROTC Color Guard, and David Gonzalez and the Santa Barbara Choral Society.

The Condor Squadron will also conduct a flyover, and 150 white doves will be released while the “Star Spangled Banner” is sung.

“Memorial Day stands as a timeless tribute to honor those who sacrificed everything for our nation,” VFW Lifetime Member and PCVF co-founder Lt. John Blankenship (USN, former) said in a press release sent out earlier this week. “We invite the community to join us as we pay homage to their courage, reflect on their service, and renew our commitment to upholding the values they fought to defend.”

For more information about the PCVF ceremony, visit pcvf.org/memorial-day-ceremony.

St. Joseph Church Blessed Sacrament procession: May 24 – June 1

The St. Joseph Church will begin its nine-day Sacred Path of the Blessed Sacrament in Carpinteria on May 24, leading up to the Solemnity of Corpus Christi, church representative Ruthann Morrison told CVN.

The procession will start at 7 p.m. every day except for Saturday, June 1, which begins at 9 a.m.

The locations change each day. The Friday, May 24 procession begins at the corner of Via Real and Lagunitas, covering Lagunitas, Vista de Santa Barbara Mobile Home Park, Villa del Mar apartments and Casitas Village Apartments.

The Saturday, May 25 procession will begin at 5750 Via Real Unit 307, covering Rancho Granada and San Roque Mobile Home Parks.

The Sunday, May 26 procession begins at 500 Arbol Verde Street, covering the Concha Loma and Arbol Verde neighborhoods.

The Monday, May 27 procession begins at Singing Springs Village, covering the neighborhoods between Carpinteria Avenue and the beach, including all the streets named after trees.

The Tuesday, May 28 procession will begin at the entrance to Sea Breeze Mobile Home Park, 4400 Carpinteria Ave., covering west of Seventh Street and Carpinteria Avenue and all of Sea Breeze.

The Wednesday, May 29 procession begins at 3950 Via Real #226, with adoration will be at the gazebo at Carpinteria Cemetery, 1501 Cravens Lane, covering the Sand Piper Mobile Home Park, Franciscan Village and Casa de Las Flores neighborhoods.

The Thursday, May 30 procession will begin at 4196 Via Marcina, covering neighborhoods on the either side of Santa Monica Road.

The Friday, May 31 procession begins at 4408 Caitlin Circle, Unit B; this covers the neighborhoods around Heath Ranch Park and Memorial Park, including Dahlia Court.

The final Saturday, June 1 procession begins at corner of Limu and Nipomo at 9 a.m., with adoration at 1432 Linden Ave. This covers the neighborhoods between Sterling Avenue and Casitas Pass Road, and between the Highway 101 and Foothill Boulevard.

For more information, reach out to the church at (805) 684-2181 or leonor@stjosephchurch.org.

Seek Health, Home Crush team up for day of wellness

Carpinteria’s Seek Health and Summerland’s Home Crush will host a free wellness day on Saturday, May 25 at 2500 Lillie Ave., Home Crush’s Aimee Miller said in a press release.

The day, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., includes free ocean view yoga classes – which start at 9 a.m. – mat Pilates, breathwork and mantra mediation, Wim Hof breathing and cold plunge. Organizers will also offer teas, naturopathic B12 shots, chiropractic massage, adjustments, mini bliss facials and more.

RSVP to 805-837-8836; space is limited. See more online at thewellnesseventsb.com or on Instagram at @thewellnesseventsb.

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LETTERS

“Thank you, Dick, and thanks to your late wife, Libby, for your tireless efforts to keep Carpinteria as our jewel on the Pacific.”

–– Gib Johnson

Transportation crucial to housing

Adequate housing isn’t just about housing!

I continue to watch, with interest and a heavy degree of skepticism, the machinations of local and county governments battling and juggling the disparate interests of developers, property owners, residents and each other, as they try to resolve housing issues by horse trading, parking, transportation, affordable housing, design, etc.

I’ve lived in the Bay Area, the East Coast and in major cities in Europe, and for a combination of affordability and space, millions of people used public transportation to commute from their suburban homes to their work locations in the cities. Public transportation resolved or mitigated numerous problems, including affordable housing, pollution, and workforce flexibility and supply.

Our idyllic coastal location – set between the sea and mountains – along with our existing (and underused rail line) offers a simple alternative to our “housing issue” by adding frequent, high-speed, electric trains. And with the limited city footprints, constrained by our location, it should be easy to ensure connectivity to the furthest inland reaches.

The addition of fast, frequent, inexpensive and perhaps subsidized train travel, for example, from Santa Maria and/or

Camarillo to Carpinteria and Santa Barbara, would enable members of the same household employment flexibility to each have a job – e.g. one in Santa Maria and one in Santa Barbara, instead of moving to a much more expensive area and limiting their options.

The transformation of the rail line can be done in sections to better manage construction and funding, and for the most part, a single track would suffice.

Addressing affordable housing is important, but there are other ways than simply “paving over paradise.”

Van Fleisher Carpinteria

Keep Carpinteria a jewel, for Dick

I was saddened to read of the recent death (May 12) of city leader Dick Weinberg. If you love small-town Carpinteria and its natural beauty, you can thank Dick for protecting it as mayor and as city councilman. Further, he was a dedicated board member of what would become the Lynda Fairly Carpinteria Arts Center. Thank you, Dick, and thanks to your late wife, Libby, for your tireless efforts to keep Carpinteria as our jewel on the Pacific. In their memories, let’s all do our best to keep it that way.

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Celebrating the life of THOMAS A GOTTWALD

The Lomeli family would like to express immense gratitude to friends and family who came and played a part in celebrating the life of Harvey. For those who travelled and those who helped make the day happen; the whole family thanks you for your love and ongoing support during this difficult time.

Mental health in everyday life

BY FRED SHAW HOPENET OF CARPINTERIA

Editor’s Note: This Viewpoint is Part 4 of a five-week series submitted by HopeNet of Carpinteria for Mental Health May.

As a board member of HopeNet of Carpinteria, I am often reminded of how crucial a person’s mental health is to live a rewarding life.

I am a retired letter carrier with a bachelor’s degree. I also serve on the board of directors of the Friends of the Carpinteria Library, the Steering Committees of the Host Program and Seal Watch. Working with the city of Carpinteria and Carpinteria Beautiful, my wife and I manage the Dog Waste Bag Program.

I am also a former Carpinteria mayor and councilmember.

My disclaimer here: I am not a therapist. But in my 81 years, I have learned a few coping strategies when life gets complicated or seems too difficult to handle. Growing up, I always felt I could deal with most anything.

But when out of nowhere I had my first heart attack at 45 and open-heart surgery at 52, I realized life doesn’t always go as planned. Over the course of my life, various surgeries have put me through about two years of rehab (cancer, joint replacements, heart issues). And I’m still living life to the fullest.

I have always loved basketball and actually played into my late ‘70s. Every time I felt like I just couldn’t get past another setback, I reminded myself of the joy of doing something I loved, and it gave me a focus to keep going.

That would be my first suggestion for moving forward when you’re feeling overwhelmed – find something you love and don’t let circumstance keep you from it.

My second thought in moving forward through stressful times is to work to build a small network of close friends who are willing to share your problems with you. Oftentimes finding someone who’ll listen to you vent can make an obstacle seem easier to get past. We are fortunate to live in a beautiful corner of this planet. It’s here for us to use and enjoy, and nothing calms the mind and soul as much as a quiet walk on the beach or viewing a sunset from our bluffs.

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Carpinteria has so many volunteer opportunities that offer a chance to engage with like-minded people, widen your circle of friends and create that personal space that can fulfill a life.

And that would be my third suggestion for maintaining mental health: take advantage of what nature has given us. I believe the pure pleasure we all get from doing something for someone else or for our world can release lasting feelings of self-worth and energize us to move forward every day. Carpinteria has so many volunteer opportunities that offer a chance to engage with like-minded people, widen your circle of friends and create that personal space that can fulfill a life.

These are just my thoughts. If you feel you have reached your limit and need some a vice, resources or support call or text 988 – the National Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. HopeNet invites everyone to our annual Candlelight Vigil on Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2024 at the Carpinteria Arts Center on 855 Linden Ave., 7-8:30 p.m.

Fred Shaw, a former Carpinteria mayor and councilmember, is a board member of HopeNet of Carpinteria

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In CVN Vol. 30, No. 35, “Franklin Creek Trail project lands county funding,” RRM handled the project, not RPM.

YA PASARON 16 AÑOS DESDE TU PARTIDA. TE SEGUIMOS EXTRANANDO TANTO ! WE LOVE YOU SO MUCH, AND YOU WILL ALWAYS LIVE IN OUR HEARTS. TE RECORDAMOS CON MUCHO AMOR. WITH LOVE, YOUR FAMILY, FRIENDS AND NEW NEPHEW

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Santa Barbara City College Foundation (THOMAS GOTTWALD SCHOLARSHIP)

Four years ago, you Gained your Angel wings, you would be turning a big milestone in your life – the BIG Ol’ 40, we miss your smile, boisterous laughs, and your light continues to shine.

Happy 40th Birthday, Mijo and little not so little Hermano, Ponch!!

School board hears about Dual Language, writing programs at Canalino, Family School

BY JUN STARKEY

The Carpinteria Unified School District’s (CUSD) Board of Trustees learned about two programs – and heard from several students at Canalino Elementary and Carpinteria Family School (CFS) –during the trustees’ May 14 meeting.

The board learned more about Canalino’s Dual Language Immersion (DLI) program through a presentation made by Canalino and CFS Principal Jamie Persoon. Persoon walked board members through the origins of the program and its impact on students.

The DLI program at Canalino officially started in the 2017-18 school year with its first cohort of kindergarten DLI students; these students are now enrolled in the Carpinteria Middle School DLI program, Persoon said, and will soon be graduating from sixth grade.

Since the program’s inception at Canalino, 148 students have enrolled in DLI courses, and Aliso Elementary School began offering a DLI program for kindergarten in the 2021-22 school year.

The DLI program at Canalino is unique, Persoon said, due to its use of Designated English Language Development (D-ELD) and Spanish Language Development (SLD). These language development sessions are offered for 30 minutes daily; English speaking students will receive 30 minutes of SLD, and Spanish speaking students will receive 30 minutes of D-ELD.

Persoon also broke down some of the testing for students in the DLI program, including STAR English and Spanish testing for kindergarten students, and STAR math in English, STAR math in Spanish, STAR English reading and STAR Spanish reading for students in grades first through fifth. Persoon pointed out that the math tests presented in Spanish saw higher scores, as DLI students learn math in Spanish from kindergarten through fifth grade.

Going forward, Persoon said, students from the original kindergarten cohort will enter high school at Spanish 3 or 4, and should be able to graduate with a Seal of Biliteracy by their senior year.

Family school students read essays to school board

Students from Carpinteria Family School read to the CUSD school board at the board’s May 14 meeting, reciting poems or short stories written as part of the students’ Lucy Calkins Writing curriculum.

Nine students, ranging from first to fifth grade, read their pieces to the board members and family members in attendance. Some students, like kindergartener Albert or first-grader Zuri, wrote about what they saw that day, or what they observed around themselves.

According to the Santa Barbara County Education Office, 11 schools in Santa Barbara County have adopted Canalino’s DLI model.

Other students, such as Suzette or Sylas in third grade, wrote about global issues like pollution.

“The great Pacific garbage patch is so large and thick, that it would take 67 ships to clean up one percent of the trash,” read Sylas. “And if we added all the garbage in the great Pacific garbage patch, we could make it almost halfway to the moon.”

Another student, fifth grader Sophia, wrote a six-page short story called “Quest for Crystaliea.” The story follows Sierra, the goddess of Geology, and Dusty, a geologist, who are working together to

create a new planet. Board updated on Canalino after-school

program

Chrystal Hoffman from Canalino Elementary spoke to board members about her school’s Expanded Learning After School Program, providing an update

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Carpinteria Family School fifth-grader Sophia reads an excerpt from her story “Quest for Crystaliea” at the Carpinteria Unified School District’s May 14 Board of Trustees meeting.

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City welcomes new Parks, Recreation and Community Services director

Jeanette Gant is the city of Carpinteria’s new Parks, Recreation and Community Services director, the city announced last week. The Parks, Recreation and Community Services department oversees the city’s nature preserves, parks and related programs, including the pool, library, skate park, community garden, AgeWell and rental families.

Gant’s predecessor, Matt Roberts, retired in 2023 after 36 years of service to the city.

She has a master’s degree in recreation and tourism from California State University East Bay and a bachelor’s degree from San Diego State University in recreation administration. Gant also has more than a decade of experience working in municipal recreation management, city spokesperson Olivia Uribe-Mutal said in a press release.

“Jeanette has come full circle in her recreation journey as her connection to Carpinteria dates back to her youth where she spent summers camping at Carpinteria State Beach and riding her bike to Fosters Freeze. Her deep-rooted passion for Parks and Recreation stems from her early career as a lifeguard beginning at the age of 15,” Uribe-Mutal said.

She comes to Carpinteria from the city of Santa Monica, where she worked as the community recreation manager. She also has previous work experience as a recreation area manager and aquatic program manager in the cities of Carlsbad, Coronado and El Segundo.

“Jeanette brings an impressive track record of innovation and leadership to Carpinteria,” City Manager Michael Ramirez said in a press release. “We are looking forward to the enthusiasm, vision, and stewardship that she will add to our city team. From the bluffs to the beach, and our library to the seal sanctuary, our residents and City Council are passionate about our community resources.”

“I have full confidence that Jeanette will support and guide that passion as our new Director of Parks, Recreation, and Community Services,” he added.

on this year’s group.

The after-school program currently has 199 students enrolled, the majority in first, second or fourth grade. Throughout the week, Hoffman said, students will participate in enrichment activities ranging from art to STEM, with Monday bingo being a popular activity.

“Looking back through this entire year they’re just happy kids, there’s not many challenges that we come across or behavioral things, they’re just happy to be here,” Hoffman said. “That’s what I hear from parents a lot is that ‘My kid doesn’t want to leave.’”

Two goals for the next year, Hoffman said, include family involvement – which includes connecting parents with resources – and youth development, helping to support students emotionally and academically.

The group will start its five-mile ride at the city’s Amtrak Parking Lot before ending at Island Brewing Company.

Get moving with the city’s group bike ride

The city of Carpinteria will host a group bike ride on Saturday, May 25 at 11 a.m., starting at the Carpinteria Amtrak Station Parking Lot, 499 Linden Ave.

The five-mile trip will pass Santa Claus Lane and return to Island Brewing Company at 5049 Sixth St. for food and non-alcoholic drinks, the city said on its social media earlier this week. This ride is for all ages, and attendees can enter a raffle for a RadWagon 5 e-bike.

The event will end at 3 p.m. To learn more or register, visit cyclemaynia.org/ events/carpgrouploop.

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Sandra Santos will have a booth at the upcoming Museum Marketplace, set for May 25.

Museum Marketplace: May 25

The Carpinteria Valley Historical Society will host its monthly Museum Marketplace this Saturday, May 25, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., in downtown Carpinteria at 956 Maple Ave.

Guests are invited to peruse several vendors who will carry jewelry, vintage clothing, toys, plants, musical instruments, old school film cameras, handicrafts, collectibles, furniture and more. Live music and snacks will be available throughout the day.

The Carpinteria Valley Historical Society is a nonprofit, educational organization that collects, preserves, interprets and exhibits objects of historical significance related to the Carpinteria Valley. The society’s marketplace is held once a month on the last Saturday of the month.

This month’s featured booth is Sewing by Sandra, run by Carpinterian Sandra Santos. Santos will offer custom-made goods, as well as dressmaking and alteration services.

“I’ve been sewing for many years taught by my mother, which is my passion. I’ve met so many wonderful people in Carpinteria who I now call friends,” she said in a press release sent out by the museum last week.

For more information about Santos’ services, email sewingbysandraoo@gmail.com.

The museum will also operate its own booth, Granny’s Attic, featuring knickknacks including toys, cameras, linens, kitchenware, dishware, dolls, figurines, record albums, cameras, arts and crafts and other assorted offerings. Prices at the Granny’s Attic booth start at 25 cents.

The marketplace is free and open to all. For additional information about volunteering, museum donations and upcoming marketplace events, visit carpinteriahistoricalmuseum.org or email info@carpinteriahistoricalmuseum.org.

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Rising to the occasion: Local competes on Great American Baking Show

BY JENNA DAHLIN

Locals tuning into the new season of the Great American Baking Show might see a familiar face on their screens: Summerland local Chris Curcuru, who will make his TV debut as a contestant on the show’s latest season, out May 24 on Roku.

A California native with roots in the San Fernando Valley, Curcuru settled in the Carpinteria area in 2016 before moving to Summerland in 2019. Before donning his apron for the Great American Baking Show, Chris spent 35 years as a realtor, even owning a successful home staging company in Los Angeles, which he sold last year.

His journey to competing on the show started with his niece, who forwarded him a post she saw on social media about the show’s application.

“She’s actually a professional baker. She knew I always watched the Great British version, along with every other cooking show on TV,” Curcuru said.

After interviewing across two seasons, he was successful. With the culinary producers, he embarked on a six-week baking boot camp, where contestants are able to practice with some of the bakes on the show.

“I was very nervous and stressed out. I lost 15 pounds over that six-week period because I was just so focused on baking,” Curcuru told CVN. “Even though I was baking, I wasn’t really eating much. I’d taste it a little bit and leave the rest out for family and friends.”

During this preparation period, Curcuru practiced making Bombe, a frozen French dessert he was initially unfamiliar with.

“I never made one of these before. So, I was Googling ‘How to make a Bombe,’ or ‘Bombe ingredients.’ Later, I told my partner Ron, if the FBI knocks on the door, just show them the chocolate under my fingernails. Hopefully that’ll get us out of it,” Curcuru joked.

The week before filming, Roku flew the contestants to London. Curcuru became acquainted with both the contestants and the British ingredients, which can differ from American versions.

“When they started the cameras, I think everyone was nervous. Once the hosts say, ‘on your mark, get set, bake,’ you’ve got a few minutes to kind of shake that off,” he said. “Even though we have cameras in our face and a microphone on, after a while, you forget about all of that stuff and do what you need to do to get it on the plate in time.”

Because filming is quite time-intensive, Curcuru said he developed strong friendships with the other contestants.

“They took us for a little field trip to the local supermarket. The butter has more fat, the flour has different proteins and their cream cheeses act differently than in the U.S.,” Curcuru said. “On top of everything going on, this was something to adjust to early on.”

He recalls walking onto set in the show’s infamous white tent. “It was like walking into a fantasy. I’ve been watching this thing on TV my entire life and now I’m in the TV,” he said.

Accor ding to Curcuru, baking on set feels different than at home, where nerves, other bakers and contestants are factors.

“E veryone is such amazing, wonderful people. We talk almost every day on WhatsApp,” he added. “They’re such talented bakers. They taught me a lot and we all shared recipes.”

Production took place last August, filming two days on set and two days off. They are expected to practice on off-days, but Curcuru and a few other bakers explored the city when possible.

“Some of us kind of played hooky here and there. We explored some of the museums, the Big Ben, London Bridge,” Curcuru said. “And, of course, some of the wonderful bakeries they have throughout London.”

When he’s not baking on television, Curcuru is “semi-retired,” he said, explaining that he invests in his passions in and beyond the confines of the kitchen. Among other fruits and vegetables, he grows dahlias in his home garden, plays pickleball and volunteers with the Channel Islands Marine and Wildlife Institute (CIMWI).

He recalled with CVN the moments from his early youth where his journey as a baker first sparked. On Easter morning, 10-year-old Curcuru transformed two eight-inch round cakes

into a rabbit adorned with candies and frosting – his first memory baking on his own.

He also attributed such early interest in baking to his grandmother. “When she was making cookies, she would sit me up on the counter. My grandmother would give me a little bit of dough and I’d play with it while she baked,” Curcuru said. Since then, Cur curu has devoted countless hours to mastering his craft, with a particular flair for cheesecakes. Over the years, he has fine-tuned different flavors and styles of his signature item, exploring everything from the traditional

New York style to Basque texture.

“If you had to put something on my tombstone, it’s going to be a cheesecake,” Curcuru joked.

As anticipation builds for the season premiere of the Great American Baking Show on Roku, Curcuru plans to host a “scratch and sniff TV” watch party at the Carpinteria Woman’s Center at 1059 Vallecito Road. The party is on May 25 at 6 p.m.; attendees can watch early episodes of the show and will have the opportunity to taste some of his creations. Curcuru will also be taking donations to support CIMWI.

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This season’s contestants, from left:Ronald Winter, Chris Curcuru, Brad Gessner, Nicole Aufderhar, Jennifer Reyes, Victoria Walters, Mackenzie Rubish and Ruoyun Zheng.

One of Curcuru’s creations was a pistachio cake with raspberry filling and a raspberry mirror glaze drip.

Chris Curcuru will make his TV debut Great American Baking Show as a contestant on the show’s latest season, out May 24 on Roku.

Mental Wellness Center, CCP offers free Spanishspeaking programming

The Mental Wellness Center, in partnership with the Carpinteria Children’s Project (CCP), is offering free Spanish-speaking, mental health-focused programming for community members.

The center has hosted Mental Health 101 workshops – covering emotional, psychological and social well-being issues – and encourages locals to attend other such groups including the Grandparent Group at CCP and Grupo Colibiri at the wellness center, a mental health support group for adults.

The center – which recently celebrated 77 years of operations in Santa Barbara –offers services and support groups late in the day and in the evenings to help accommodate work schedules; all advice given in person and by phone is free, according to a press release from the center.

Jessica Ramirez, director of Family Services at the Carpinteria Children’s Project, said it can be difficult for Latino families and individuals to talk about mental health.

“I believe that it’s hard for Latinos to talk about mental health because it’s

a generational pattern that is passed down from our parents and grandparents not knowing about mental health issues like anxiety or depression, to us,” Ramirez said in a press release.

Rocio Pacheco Garcia, Mental Wellness Center’s community engagement and education coordinator, added that having a space to talk and relate to others can help people realize that mental health issues are more common than they might think.

“Our groups have discussed what we notice in ourselves and others during mental health challenges, and how this awareness helps us prevent these issues from getting worse,” Garcia said.

For more information about the programs, reach out to Lilliana Hernandez, assistant director of Wellness and Recovery Programs at (805) 845-3186, or visit mentalwellnesscenter.org.

Therapy dogs visit Aliso Elementary School

Therapy Dogs of Santa Barbara visited Aliso Elementary School on Friday, May 10, for the group’s first annual schoolwide Mindfulness/Therapy Dog event.

The group brought along eight dogs to interact with the students, and aid in mindfulness exercises with students. Carey Bradshaw, executive director of Therapy Dogs of Santa Barbara, said the animals can have a positive impact on students’ wellbeing.

“Staff and all 327 students from Transitional Kindergarten through fifth grade participated in guided mindfulness exercises and interacted excitedly with the dogs, finding comfort and joy in their gentle nature and unconditional love,” Bradshaw said in a press release.

“We extend our sincere gratitude to the Santa Barbara community for their support of Therapy Dogs of Santa Barbara, which allows us to bring more programs like Wag Well to local schools,” she added.

Learn more about Therapy Dogs of Santa Barbara at therapydogssb.org.

This year Carpinteria High School saw its largest AP chemistry cohort, with 23 students enrolled.

AP chemistry cohort grows

Carpinteria High School had its largest AP Chemistry cohort in the school’s history this year, teacher Noe Gomez told CVN, with 23 students enrolled in the class.

Over the past three years, Gomez said the class has grown from 10, to 12, to 23 students. Students who previously took AP Chemistry with Gomez now study chemistry, engineering, biology or other related disciplines, he said.

This is Gomez’s third year teaching the class and he told CVN he “looks forward to continuing offering it on a yearly basis for all students in our Carpinteria community.”

Kids at Aliso Elementary School play with Dandelion, a therapy dog from Therapy Dogs of Santa Barbara.

“Maids in Waiting” explores Summerland life in early 1900s

BY JUN STARKEY

Longtime Carpinterian Judi Conroy insists that she never set out to write a book about her former Summerland neighbor – but more than 40 years after his passing, Conroy has published a semi-fictional story about his family’s legacy, set in Summerland in the early 1900s.

The novel “Maids in Waiting,” which came out in April, follows two maids working under Mrs. Robert Louis Stevenson at her home in Montecito, California. The book follows the characters as they navigate life, sprinkled with images of the real-life references Conroy used for the places or people referenced throughout the book.

Though the majority of the characters are based on real people, Conroy said, some of their actions, ambitions or words were created to further the narrative.

“All the fiction is based on some kind of fact, somewhere,” Conroy told CVN. “But I fantasized a bit… whatever I had left out, I tried to find out or I made up.”

Conroy’s research for “Maids in Wait-

ing” began unwittingly when she moved to Summerland in 1965, becoming neighbors with Allen Baisley. Conroy and her husband would befriend Baisley after some time, and Conroy would spend her Sunday afternoons keeping Baisley company while listening to stories about his life, and the people who lived on his property before him. This was when stories of Mrs. Stevenson and the maids in her employ began.

“I didn’t think I was going to publish something about it,” Conroy said. “I was just gathering things for myself.”

Baisley would tell Conroy about his birth mother and stepmother becoming friends, long before his birth, after meeting one another as maids working for Mrs. Stevenson. These stories were revealed to Conroy periodically throughout her time with Baisley, in bits and pieces. Baisley passed away in the late 1970s, and Conroy and her husband would continue living in Summerland until 2005.

Years later, after Conroy and her husband moved to Carpinteria, she decided

more about the characters she’d heard so much about. Her husband Bruce was named the executor of Baisley’s estate, so they were able to collect birth certificates and other documents to confirm some of Baisley’s stories.

Though some of the gaps had to be filled, Conroy said many of the stories, especially those regarding Baisley’s childhood, were printed exactly as they were told to her. “He was a quiet giver and a quiet helper,” Conroy said of Baisley. “He

became our family.”

Despite the long years of research and writing, Conroy said she would do it again and has enjoyed the process of writing and publishing her book.

“It’s been wonderful, it’s been incredible, it’s been hard, and yes I’d do it again because I think Allen’s childhood… and all the things that happened to him were important.”

Conroy’s book is available for purchase online, including on Amazon.

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firearm and contacted a man who reportedly had an unregistered Kimber 1911 firearm in his possession. The firearm was taken from the man and secured into the Santa Barbara Sheriff’s Office property department for safekeeping.

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A caller reported that she believes her laptop and credit cards were stolen by a female neighbor who lives at the Polo Field apartments. Follow up by deputies.

A reader sends a halo to Burlene for making the Carpinteria Lumberyard Nursery area a joy to visit. “Her outgoing personality (Southern style), friendly conversation and plant knowledge make it a pleasure to visit and shop.”

A reader sends a halo to the generous person for paying for the reader’s gas when she forgot her ATM card at the gas station. “I’m sorry I chose the most expensive oil, I’d love to reimburse you, and thank you. I’m deeply moved by your generosity.”

A reader sends a halo to Ryan P. Cruz, who authors “so many well-written and complete articles about our terrific local Carp High Warriors and Cate School Rams athletes on both girls’ and boys’ teams. And the accompanying photos are clear, descriptive and include complete identifying information.”

A reader sends a halo to Sean and Dayna for being wonderful neighbors and helping the reader through another frazzled mom situation.

A reader sends a halo to the 93013 Fund, Uncle Chen Restaurant and Marybeth Carty for the surprise delivery of a delicious dinner complete with a fortune cookie, candy bar and painted rock. “Wonderful kindness and quite a thrill!”

A reader sends a halo to the rangers at the Carpinteria State Park who without hesitation rescued Lucky the cat from a tree. “Jeff and Christina, you are our heroes!”

A reader sends a halo to the anonymous person who left a $100 donation in the HELP of Carpinteria office mail slot this past week. “Thank you for your kindness.”

A reader sends a halo to the staff of Jack’s Bistro for staying open during Covid-19. “Always a smile no matter how busy. A great way to start the day.”

A reader sends a halo to Gonzo’s Cycles for quickly repairing a broken part on the reader’s bike. “I rode off on a much better and safer bike in just a short time. Thank you for your excellent service!”

A reader sends a halo to the Daykas for always being there to help with anything and never complaining. “Many thanks to the best neighbors ever. We love you all dearly.”

harbor seal rookery?

11:44 a.m. / Misdemeanor Hit and Run / 6500 block Rincon Road

Tuesday, May 19

This report covers May 13 – 19, 2024

Deputies responded to a misdemeanor hit and run call, but the male subject fled the scene traveling southbound on Rincon Road. The man continued southbound on the northbound off-ramp of Highway 101 at Rincon Road. Deputies checked the area and were unable to locate the subject.

6 p.m. / Towed Abandoned Vehicle / 2200 block Lillie Avenue

Deputies received complaints about an abandoned vehicle parked near Sandpiper Liquor. The vehicle was tagged and marked on Thursday, May 14. The vehicle was checked and was not moved. The vehicle was towed.

CVN’s Seal Watch weekly report, written by Seal Watch volunteers, covers activities at the Harbor Seal Rookery. The group can be reached at carpsealwatch@ gmail.com or at (805) 364-3194. The rookery is located immediately east of Casitas Pier, between Carpinteria Bluffs Nature Preserve and Carpinteria State Beach.

2:12 p.m. / Narcotics / 4600 block Carpinteria Avenue

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Deputies responded to narcotic activity and contacted a woman who had two outstanding warrants: one out of Hermosa Beach but was non-extraditable, and the other out of Santa Barbara. The woman was arrested for the outstanding warrant out of Santa Barbara County.

Wednesday, May 20

8:28 p.m. / Meth Possession / 1100 block Casitas Pass

The beach below the overlook area is both a haulout and a rookery. A rookery is an area where the females give birth. A haulout is a place where seals, both young and old, male and female, come to rest. Being able to get out of the water to rest and warm up on the beach is very critical for the harbor seals.

Carpinteria hosts two other haulout sites. The rocks at the eastern end of the state park are one site; the other is the two large rocks just to the west of the pier. The use of those rocks is intermittent, but watchers have noted up to 12 harbor seals hauled out on those rocks recently.

3 p.m. / 015F / Linden Avenue and Malibu Drive

VISITORS

A black purse was found at Linden and Malibu, then booked for safe keeping. The owner was not contacted.

Sunday, May 17

8 p.m. / Trespassing / 3200 block Via Real

A man drove into a parking lot not wearing his seatbelt. A traffic stop was initiated, and he admitted to being in possession of a meth pipe. During a search of the vehicle, his meth pipe was located, but also a baggie with 3.7 grams of meth. The subject was cited for the violations.

10:12 p.m. / Weapon and Dope Violations / Hales Lane and Via Real

This week watchers documented 1,007 visitors. Watchers reported many local visitors, along with visitors from New York, Pennsylvania, many spots in California, Massachusetts, Hawaii, Washington, Illinois, Michigan, Colorado, New Mexico, South Carolina, Iowa, Maine, Alaska, Arizona, Indiana, Ohio, New Jersey and Florida. Visitors from foreign countries included Switzerland, Brazil, France, Canada, China, Germany, the UK, Cambodia, Mexico and Spain. A woman from France was doing a live feed in French during several days.

DISTURBANCES

A caller who is renting a home on the Polo Field reported that several people forced their way into her rental home and started yelling and insulting her family. Deputies arrived and contacted six people, who admitted entering the home after they were directed to come look at the damaged caused by the caller. The caller showed cell phone video of the suspects entering the home without permission and were heard and seen yelling at the caller and her family. The husband-suspect fled across the Polo Field and did not return to the scene. A complaint will be forwarded to the DA’s office for review.

A man approaching from the east was successfully turned back. No seals were disturbed, but many pelicans left.

A woman and man were contacted as their vehicle was getting dropped off by a tow truck. The woman is on active probation and a search of her property showed she had meth, a meth pipe and a container of pepper spray. She is a convicted felon and prohibited from owning pepper spray. A baggie of meth was found in the center console and since no one wanted to claim it, the man was given ownership since it was his vehicle.

Two helicopters flew over and all the seals went into the water. With the count of 150 seals on the beach, all left after the watcher on duty heard dogs barking, but no dogs were seen.

3:38 a.m. / Dope Violations / 4100 block Via Real

There was another unexplained disturbance that caused 21 seals to go into the water. A worker on the pier caused a small disturbance while leaning over the railings.

Please consider honoring the Marine Mammal Protection Act and not walking the seal sanctuary beach all year. Do not bring dogs, bicycles or loud voices to view the seals. Harbor seals, when disturbed, may flee and become separated from their pups. Volunteers ask that dogs always remain outside the rope area.

5 p.m. / Open Beer Violation / Linden Avenue and 9th Street

A man was cited and released for possession of an open container.

Carpinteria Seal Watchers do some monitoring of our local seals year-round; we would like to increase visitor services and data collection year-round, but more volunteers are always needed. Contact Seal Watch at carpsealwatch@gmail.com or at (805) 364-3194 if you’d like to help!

5 a.m. / Welfare Check / 2100 block Ortega Hill Road

A caller reported that his girlfriend’s 27-year-old son had a bad dream and ran out of the house naked and was last seen running towards Summerland. Deputies responded and located a man walking nude on North Jameson near Sheffield. The man claimed he smoked marijuana with friends and wanted to go to the hospital to detox. His mother drove him to the hospital.

Monday, May 18

10:41 a.m. / Tossed Mail / Via Real and Carpinteria Creek access road by a Caltrans site. The mail

A woman and man were in a vehicle with a stolen license plate, reported to Santa Barbara Police Department. A traffic stop was initiated, and it was determined the vehicle was not stolen, but was rented a few weeks ago by the woman. She thought the “PERM” on the Arizona license plate meant it was only a “permit” for the vehicle and not an actual license plate. So, to avoid getting pulled over, they placed a stolen plate on the car, she said. After a search of nearby motel rooms associated with the subjects, they, and the woman’s sister, were cited for possession of stolen property, meth and paraphernalia. Further investigation will be done for the fraudulently obtained EBT cards.

Thursday, May 21

8:47 a.m. / Driving with False Registration / Carpinteria and Palm avenues

A man was driving with a false registration tab. He was cited for the violation and allowed to park the vehicle at his mechanic shop located nearby.

10:06 p.m. / Suspended License / Via Real and Vallecito Road

A man was stopped for not displaying license plates on his truck. A records check showed his driver’s license was

A reader sends a halo to the owners of the Gym Next Door and the people who participate in what the business has to offer. “You have all been a much-needed light in my life. Thank you.”

A reader sends a halo to Mayor Wade Nomura for the city’s beautiful flower wreath at the Carpinteria Cemetery for the Memorial Day program.

A reader sends a halo to Tami and John at Robitaille’s for their constant smiles and over-the-top customer service. “The wedding favors were loved by all and brought a bit of Carpinteria to the Seattle wedding!”

A reader sends a halo to Mobi’s for donating the most beautiful roses to the teachers at Carpinteria Middle School during Teacher Appreciation Week.

A reader sends a halo to those who acknowledge people with disabilities. “When you encounter a person in a wheelchair or walking with a walker, please smile and say hello to that person.”

A reader sends a halo to Lance Lawhon at the Carpinteria Sanitation District for helping Kim’s Market.

A reader sends a halo to Shawn and his staff at Giovanni’s for handling the catering for an event at Lions Park this past week.

A reader sends a halo to the Carpinteria Beautiful lady picking up trash in a neighborhood near the beach. “Thank you! We need all the help we can get keeping trash picked up in the neighborhoods on the beach-side of the tracks.”

A reader sends a halo to Kassandra Quintero at The Spot. “When the roof-top flag was twisted and lodged in the rain gutter, Quintero jumped into action and climbed up to the roof and untangled it so that it could wave freely. Way to show patriotism!”

A reader sends a halo to Cat, who handles all events at Lions Park, for a superb coordination of the reader’s event. “We really do live in a community with great people! Thanks!”

A reader sends a halo to Carpinterians who put out boxes in front of their homes full of surplus oranges, avocados, etc. from their trees. “Thank you for sharing your abundance.”

A reader sends a halo to Emma and Justin. “It was a wonderful wedding, great food, spectacular location and great people! It was moving and wonderful.”

A reader sends a halo to Carp’s Senior Group who put together a fantastic seniors’ prom on Saturday night. “Good food (Uncle Chen’s), Great Music (The Rincons)! It was great to see everyone dancing, dancing, dancing – so much happiness!”

A reader sends a halo to Nikki at HEAT Culinary. “I went to my first class this weekend with my sister, who has been to four so far. I had the best time! Someone get this girl a TV show, she should be on the Food Network already.”

A reader sends a halo to all the beach community residents. “Thank you for parking in front of your home with your permit.”

A reader sends a halo to the players, the haters and master debaters for “making up equal parts of this strange mating dance we collectively call ‘the game.’ You can’t stop the inevitable but you can pick your poison and choose your own adventure.”

A reader sends a halo to Diana, a caregiver at Carpinteria Senior Lodge for nearly three years.

A reader sends a halo to Tom Sweeney for going out on Elm Avenue by the beach to clean up plastic bottles, bags, dirty gloves and masks.

A reader sends a halo to the California Department of Fish and Wildlife and the local vet for working diligently to save the Rincon Beach bear. “It’s a terrible shame to lose one of these magnificent creatures; however, I wouldn’t want it to suffer to a miserable death.”

A reader sends a halo to the local businesses who donated to Carpinteria Middle School teachers during Teacher Appreciation Week.

A reader sends a halo to the Carpinteria Middle School ASB class which went above and beyond this year during Teacher Appreciation Week. “I am so proud of all of you!”

A reader sends a pitchfork to the new parking zones. “All the “no parking/two hour” signs just made people park in my neighborhood. Seventh and the neighboring streets are a packed parking lot.”

A reader sends a halo to Bill and Rosana Swing for spending their Saturday taking photos for Junior Warriors Football. “We appreciate all you do for our families, players and program. You rock!”

A reader sends a halo to Reyes Market for providing an outstanding burrito lunch for the homeless. And a halo to Carol Nichols for providing several haircuts to the less fortunate.

A reader sends a pitchfork to those who lied on their FAFSA and took scholarships away from kids who need it.

A reader sends a halo to DJ Hecktic for coming out early Saturday morning to support the Junior Warriors. “It made the kids so happy to hear you say their names—you’re a local celebrity to them!”

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A reader sends a halo to the city of Carpinteria for the fantastic archive of videos recording so many local events over the years. “It’s a great way to share what’s great about our town!”

A reader sends a halo to Diana Rigby, Superintendent of schools, and Debra Herrick, director of Boys & Girls Club, for removing the toxic Euphorbia fire sticks from the pots and landscape.

suspended. The man was cited, and his vehicle was released to a licensed driver.

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2:37 a.m. / Public Intoxication / Bailard Avenue

A reader sends a halo to Michelle and Kyla for stopping to help the reader’s husband when they saw him on the ground very early Tuesday morning. “Also, a thank you to the paramedic who had assisted him the day before and came to the house to advise us of the incident. Thank you all!”

he found a small baggie containing a white powdery substance underneath the driver’s seat of his recently purchased vehicle. The man stated he purchased the vehicle three weeks ago but didn’t find the small baggie until he’d removed the driver’s seat to fix the reclining mechanism. The incident was documented, and the baggie was booked into Santa Barbara Sheriff’s Office property for destruction.

A reader sends a halo to Charles at CHS. “You are a rockstar at what you do. The relationships and mutual respect you’ve created with our children is unique, greatly appreciated, and not overlooked. Thank you!”

Saturday, May 23

A reader sends a halo to all the Howard School parents for their love and acknowledgement this week. “We enjoyed every bit of this week and appreciate your kindness and generosity!”

Two men were contacted in a parked truck and both were extremely intoxicated with open containers of alcohol observed in the vehicle. One man was not being the most cooperative, but once he was convinced to exit the vehicle, a pat down search of his person was conducted. Deputies located a collapsible baton in the man’s front waistband. He was cited and both were released to a sober friend.

5:49 a.m. / Domestic Violence / 4100 block Via Real

A reader sends a halo to the Morning Rotary Club of Carpinteria for their generous donations to so many local service organizations. “The skateboarders appreciate it.”

Friday, May 22

7:41 a.m. / Theft / 5500 block Calle

A reader sends a pitchfork to a local band for “producing hackneyed dreck (…) If you’re going to insist that the surrounding neighborhood be your audience you should develop material with original hook.”

Deputies responded to a motel on Via Real for a report of a domestic violence incident. Upon arrival, a deputy contacted a man and woman in the parking lot. After contacting both subjects, there were visible injuries on both parties. Due to conflicting statements regarding their mutual altercation and obvious injuries, both parties were arrested for corporal injury on a spouse.

A reader sends a pitchfork to the person who left their dog’s waste at a local park. “By the time I picked it up, it was still warm. I find at least two deposits every day, from a medium sized dog, and it looks like it is from the same dog. If you are going to have a dog, please be responsible for it, and pick up after your dog. Children play in the park.”

10:36 a.m. / Hit and Run / Cameo and Casitas Pass roads

Deputies responded after a woman reported her residence was burglarized the prior night. The woman stated a cartoon of almond milk and tools were taken from her garage. She told the reporting deputy that the tools belonged to her daughter’s boyfriend. The deputy attempted to contact the man via telephone multiple times with no response. The woman stated her garage door was unlocked during the night and is in the process of getting a new lock. She did not have any suspect information at the time. The incident was documented, and patrol will follow-up for further details of the stolen items.

A reader sends a pitchfork to the city of Carpinteria which “provided hundreds of thousands of dollars for the skate park, but have allowed the dozens of city streets, including Carpinteria Avenue in front of City Hall and the skate park (!), to remain badly damaged. There’s no excuse for this!”

2:07 p.m. / Found Drugs / 6000 block Jacaranda Way

A man was contacted after reporting

Deputies responded to a report a of a black sedan crashing into a parked water truck. While en route, it was also reported the male subject driving the sedan fled the scene on foot. Upon arrival, deputies observed the sedan abandoned in the middle Cameo Road with major damage to the front right passenger wheel

A reader sends a pitchfork to the Nipomo Drive home that had a garage sale on Saturday. “It’s Wednesday and your sign is still on someone else’s property on the corner of Linden and Sawyer.”

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Seniors dance the night away

PHOTOS BY DAVID DEMOULPIED

Dressed in their ocean-blue best, Carpinterians filled up the Girls Inc. gym on Saturday, May 18 for the second Senior Citizens Prom, brought to Carpinteria by Seniors Inc. The eagerly anticipated night, with its Under the Sea theme, sold out, organizer Luci Rogers told CVN.

Johanna Lockwood, left, and Darrel Brown were crowned prom queen and king.

The Rincons kept the crowd entertained.

Deanna McMillon, left, takes to the dance floor with Robert Schroll.

Councilmember Monica Solorzano, left, with Pat Kaiser

Berlyn Coda, center, had two dance partners: Cathy Brock, left, and Eddie Ramirez.

Cathy and Bob Fudurich.

From left, Tara Blais, Carey Bradshaw, Aja Forner and Aubry Watkins served drinks on Saturday.

Isabel Nunez

WHAT’S NEXT: SBCC

FAVORITE HS MEMORY: Cheer and going to New York

LOOKING FORWARD TO: Summer and driving legally

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Senior Spotlight

Asher Smith

The Carpinteria High School graduating class of 2024 will soon celebrate graduation on June 7, so CVN photographer Robin Karlsson grabbed her camera this week and headed over to the campus to highlight this year’s batch of seniors. Over the next four weeks, pick up a paper to read about their goals for the future, what they’ll miss about their high school careers and what they’re looking forward to.

WHAT’S NEXT: Playing water polo at Loyola Marymont University

FAVORITE HS MEMORY: Winning CEF with my childhood friends LOOKING FORWARD TO: Summer

WHAT’S NEXT: Going to college at Chico State University

FAVORITE HS MEMORY: Playing two spring sports at once LOOKING FORWARD TO: Summer

Andrew MCclellan

WHAT’S NEXT: Attending SBCC and studying abroad

FAVORITE HS MEMORY: Walking around school everyday

LOOKING FORWARD TO: Living life

Victoria Baker

WHAT’S NEXT: Attending SBCC

FAVORITE HS MEMORY: Cheering all four years at Carp High LOOKING FORWARD TO: Graduation

Marika Stellwagen

WHAT’S NEXT: Majoring in dance at Connecticut College

FAVORITE HS MEMORY: Dance, sports and going to the beach with friends LOOKING FORWARD TO: Spending time with my friends before I leave for college

Angel Zamora

WHAT’S NEXT: Going to Cal State Long Beach to study mechanical engineering

FAVORITE HS MEMORY: Playing sports with my friends

LOOKING FORWARD TO: Experiencing new things and meeting new people

40th Boys & Girls Club auction draws a crowd

PHOTOS BY ROBIN KARLSSON

The United Boys & Girls Club of Santa Barbara County – Carpinteria division brought Carpinteria together on Saturday, May 18 for the club’s 40th annual auction.

Several top-tier items were on the table, including a “party in a wheelbarrow” – a wheelbarrow full of liquor – an Island Brewing Company tour, a Big Bear cabin retreat, a trip to a resort in Mexico, a week in Bali, Italy or Africa and more.

The auction helps fund several Boys & Girls Club operations, including the kids’ camps, college and career support, transportation and other pursuits.

This year’s auction was sponsored by Leslie and Joan Esposito, Brown & Brown Insurance, Steve and Louise Cruz, Coastal View News, EJ Harrison & Sons, Inc. and Baird Wealth Strategy Group, as well as several in-kind sponsors.

Deanne Turner won the golden ticket item – a wheelbarrow full of liquor and accessories.

From left, Andres and Brianna Nuno check out the silent auction.

From left: B&G CEO Michael Baker, Councilmember Wade Nomura, auction honoree Michael VanStry and Carpinteria B&G Club Director Diana Ornelas.

City Manager Michael Ramirez, right, attended with Stephanie Kimberling. B&G Chief Development Officer Taylor Swan speaks to the crowd.

From left: Doug and Nancy Garrison, Paul Wright and Sally Green.

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A day of fine wine and art at Palate to Palette

PHOTOS BY ROBIN KARLSSON

Fine wine, food and art were the focuses of the Lynda Fairly Carpinteria Art Center’s annual Palate to Palette fundraiser on Sunday, May 18. The annual fundraiser drew more than 200 guests to center’s downtown Carpinteria location, who pursued the works of 60 local artists in the Palate to Palette collection.

Guests also bid during the center’s auction, which helps fund cultural events, Bellas Artes Programs at People’s Self-Help Housing, scholarships and more.

According to the center’s Executive Director Kristina Calkins, four local high school students – Devyn Clayton, Clover Martinez, Valentyna Polunets, and Grace Thompson – were also given college scholarships during the event. The Lions Club of Carpinteria also was awarded the center’s first Community Partner Award.

“We are so grateful to the community, restaurants, artists, and local businesses for supporting the arts and popular free cultural events, right here in the heart of downtown Carpinteria,” Jodi Wilson, the center’s development director, said in a press release.

Nadia Lyhitchenko, left, gets a pour from George Fakinos from Santa Barbara Palate to Palette chairman

Each table was decorated with colorful flowers; here, Nicole Polunets holds one.

From left, students Grace Thompson, Faye Polunets, Devin Clayton and Clover Martinez were awarded scholarships by the arts center.

Christina Welch gave Jilla Wolsey bids on the VW Bug art.

From left: Steve Gertis, Erick and Lourdes Trigueros, Chris Curcuru and Ron Kvale.

Kristina Calkins, left, presents the center’s first Community Partner Award to the Lions Club of Carpinteria, represented by David Hayman, Mike Dawson and Robert Shroll.

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This year’s Palate to Palette was organized by several committee members, seen here.

Pam Werner served sushi from Sushi Teri.

Barbara Winery; David Hayman, center, is next in line.

Jodi Giacopuzzi, left, with Tammy Helmuth.

From left, former Carpinteria mayors Brad Stein and Gregg Carty grab food and drinks.

chairman Jodi Wilson is recognized by Tim Cohen.

Charlie Freund took on the role of auctioneer. Susan Copeland and Lisa Woolf browse the gallery’s art. gave out samples of Dinkelbrot Bread.

Celebrating Carpinteria’s kids at CCP

PHOTOS BY ROBIN KARLSSON

The Carpinteria Children’s Project gave Carpinteria’s youth a day of games, music and all-around fun on Saturday, May 18 for Dia del Niño, known as Children’s Day. From noon to 3 p.m., children and their parents gathered on the Project’s lawn for face painting, a reading corner and more kid-focused activities. This year’s gathering, with colorful performances from Mariachi Inlakech, was sponsored by Chevron and held in partnership with the Carpinteria Community Library and the Lynda Fairly Carpinteria Arts Center.

From left: five-year-old Kenji Lopez, 16-year-old Brisa Mozencahua, in purple, 12-year-old Bethany Fernandez, in green, and 11-year-old Itzayana Hernandez, in orange.

Bethany Fernandez, 12, dances with Alondra Tapia Sahagun, 13.

Aubrey Edmonson and Haven Forner sell handmade bracelets.

Charley Stahl, left, with Sophia Brun.

Members of Mariachi Inlakech line up for their performance.

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Alcazar announces 48-hour Play FUNdraiser to benefit theater, ensemble

The Alcazar Theatre and Ensemble have announced its upcoming 48-hour Play FUNdraiser will take place from May 30 to June 1, raising funds for the theater and the ensemble.

During the FUNdraiser, five to 10 locals will be tasked with creating and executing an original play in just 48 hours.

Carpinteria Arts and Craft Faire: June 1

The Carpinteria Arts and Craft Faire will return to the Lynda Fairly Carpinteria Arts Center on Saturday, June 1, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m, in the art center’s courtyard at 865 Linden Ave.

May’s featured artist is Carmen Gutierrez, who creates unique purses, wallets and totes out of leather and fabric.

Alongside Gutierrez, 20 local artists will show off their works available in several mediums, including painting, woodwork, glass, paper crafts, pottery and more. The Ukulele Jammers and the Americana Cats will provide music throughout the day for shoppers to enjoy.

Any artists interested in participating in future fairs may apply through the arts center website at carpinteriaartscenter. org. All entries must be handmade by the selling artist.

Patrons of The Alcazar,

Participants will have two options: they can bring their own team, with a fee of $85 per team and a submission deadline of May 27, or they can join as individuals, with a fee of $20 and a submission deadline of May 24, and they will be assigned to a group. Teams must consist of at least four and at maximum 10 participants. Members of the team will choose roles for each other, but each group must have two writers.

Debbie Nomura: As the new Executive Director of the Alcazar, I am immensely grateful for the warm welcome I've received. Our mission is ambitious: to establish the Alcazar as a premier event and a hub of entertainment and development along the Central present a diverse array of performing concerts, speaker series, comedy shows, Central to our vision is showcasing our talent and inviting artists from other their art with us.

The event will begin on Thursday, May 30 at 7 p.m. at The Alcazar. The prompt for the plays – which will be announced on social media – will include a key phrase and a prop that must be included in the submitted scripts.

Once the event begins, writers will have 24 hours to write and submit a 10-minute play. On Friday, May 31, teams will read, rewrite and rehearse the play, as well as block, stage, and memorize the scripts. On Saturday, June 1, the show will take place at 7 p.m., and those in attendance will be given ballots to vote for their favorites. Prizes, donated by local businesses, will be distributed based on the audience response.

Asa Olsson, the artistic director and co-founder of the Alcazar Theatre, said she is excited to see what plays the teams will develop, and how their participation will directly support the Alcazar Theatre. Those interested in learning more or signing up may visit thealcazar.org or contact alcazarensemble@gmail.com.

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Joint Message: We extend our heartfelt thanks to everyone who has supported the theatre this past yearour volunteers, donors, customers, and community input session participants. Your contributions have been invaluable.

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Lazaro: Most people in Carpinteria know me for my involvement local events the Avocado Festival, Rods Roses, and our festive parades, but the Alcazar holds a special place in my heart. Fourteen years ago, I was part of the effort transform this theatre into the Community Theatre. Together with Asa brought numerous events to our we approach our 100th year, there's the Alcazar Revival.

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As we look forward to 2024, we invite you to join us in this journey. There's much more we aspire to achieve, including upgrading our technical equipment and continuing our restoration efforts. Every donation, whether big or small, helps us move closer to our vision of a vibrant, sustainable theatre that serves as a cultural landmark in Carpinteria.

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With your support, we can make the Alcazar a premier destination for entertainment, education, and community events. Together, let's make it a reality.

The newly christened Chrisman California Islands Center opened this spring at the crossroads of Carpinteria, the intersection of Linden and Carpinteria avenues, and represents an attractive upgrade to Carpinteria’s museum menu. For this profile, Carpinteria Magazine is calling the Islands Center one of three “museums” in the 93013. It might be a stretch to foist the word museum onto the Islands Center or the Lynda Fairly Carpinteria Arts Center, but Carpinteria Valley Museum of History has it right there in its name. Each of these three museums provides interactive ways for community members and visitors to learn and explore the world around them through locally focused exhibits.

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BIRDING 101 WITH JOHN CALLENDER

Debbie & Laz

After just stepping out of his car on Ash Avenue, Carpinterian and prolific birder John Callender already has identified five species of birds either by sight or sound at the Carpinteria Marsh Nature Park. His unbridled enthusiasm for all things avian rings as clear as a red tailed hawk call. “There goes a common yellowthroat,” says Callender, pointing to the west. “I heard a song sparrow, but I haven’t seen it yet.”

to our dear friend John Wullbrandt made significant progress in including painting the Proscenium Balconies. Our next steps include making sustainable green space, upgrading our enhancing our sound and lighting website, new mics and more.

P.S. – Each donation you make plays a crucial role in achieving our goals, aligning with our commitment to local sourcing and embodying the #Carpstrong spirit. As a reminder, the Alcazar Theatre is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization (Tax ID # 95-3565433), which means your contributions are tax-deductible. This not only supports a noble cause but also offers you the benefit of a tax deduction. To make a donation, please send your check to the address below or click on the QR code and visit our online donation page.

As we stand on the eastern fringe of the wetland, Callender readies his e-bird list on his cell phone before we bird the teeming marsh. It’s Callender’s infectious zeal for birding that has inspired other new or veteran birders and grown the annual Carpinteria Christmas Bird Count and the Carpinteria Birdwatchers Group.

FRUIT OF THE SHROOMS

Mushrooms, the culinary kind, have rocketed to popularity as swiftly as the sonic-boom producing Space X blasts that seem to erupt across the South Coast on the daily. BOOM!

Once a culinary second stringer in the home kitchen, mushrooms’ mighty nutritional profile has generated a buzz, and the intrigue around their role in forest ecosystems have made them into a movement. Ambitious startup Mahealani Farms in Carpinteria has the local supply covered, growing gourmet mushrooms — 15 varieties including lion’s mane, oyster, shitake — on a small Via Real farm and offering only the freshest specimens at the Thursday Farmers Market on Linden.

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A few blocks from the beach along Carpinteria’s main drag, the sidewalk parklet outside Esau’s Cafe bustles with locals and tourists enjoying the warm weekend. Inside, families slide into orange vinyl booths as couples over steaming mugs of dark roast sit side-by-side at the counter. On chalkboards all around, daily specials are on full display, from secret-recipe buttermilk pancakes and fried eggs on Texas toast to homemade bread-bowl clam chowder and south-of-the-border pasillo burgers.

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Carpinteria, CA 93013

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CLUB SCENE

Rotary Morning awards $16,000 in grants to nonprofits

The Rotary Club of Carpinteria Morning awarded $16,000 in grants to 23 nonprofit organizations in Carpinteria at its May 15 club meeting at the Carpinteria Woman’s Club.

“It feels so great to give back to the community,” club President Carie Smith said in a press release. “This is a very rewarding experience for all our club members.”

Grant recipients included: Parents for Carpinteria High School, Carpinteria Homeless Outreach, Bookchurch.org, Carpinteria Cultural Foundation, Carpinteria Senior Citizens Corporation, Carpinteria Lions Association, Carpinteria Educational Foundation, Seaside Highland Games, Carpinteria Children’s Project, C-Dog Inc., the United Boys & Girls Club, Carpinteria Rotary Foundation, Carpinteria Valley Museum of History, the Lynda Fairly Carpinteria Arts Center, Carpinteria High School Booster Club, Carpinteria Skate Foundation, Women Making Change Initiative, Carpinteria Community Association, Therapy Dogs of Santa Barbara, Carpinteria Woman’s Club, Girls Inc. of Carpinteria and the Philippine Solar Village Project.

The grant event capped off the club’s year of giving, club member Eric von Schrader told CVN; the club has donated more than $27,000 to the Carpinteria community over the past 12 months.

Funds for the grants came from the Rotary club’s E-bike raffle and sales from the Carpinteria calendar, von Schrader said.

Green Thumb Familia gains 28 sponsors for tree planting

The Green Thumb Familia had a successful tree planting along the Franklin Trail, according to club member Vicente Lopez; 28 families and individuals came together to sponsor trees along the trail.

“There was a lot of time, effort, and hard work that community volunteers invested in this project,” Lopez said. “It is so nice to see families and individuals planting trees, helping maintain the trail and giving a lot of love and care to growing their own trees.”

The planting was done with the help of volunteers, as well as donations from Mark Wilkinson who oversees the Santa Barbara County Trails, Lopez said. Since February 2022, there have been fifty trees planted along the trail, and the club’s goal is to plant oak trees up to Frank’s Bench.

academy will bring the event to Carpinteria on June 1.

Inclusive surfing event to be held at Carpinteria State Beach

The Flow Surf Academy will host its first inclusive surf event at Carpinteria State Beach on Saturday, June 1, 9–11 a.m. and

noon to 2 p.m. at Lifeguard Station 14. During the nonprofit’s event, instructors will help kids with disabilities learn how to surf. Each instructor has a minimum of 10 years of experience surfing, according to the academy’s website. The academy is still looking for volunteers for the June 1 event. Sign-ups for kids to participate in the day are full. Learn more at FlowSurfAcademy.org.

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The Rotary Club of Carpinteria Morning awarded $16,000 in grants to 23 local nonprofits at its May 15 meeting at the Carpinteria Woman’s Club.

Flow Surf Academy hosted an inclusive surfing day on April 27 in Ventura; the

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Remembering lost loved ones at CCC luncheon

PHOTOS BY ROBIN KARLSSON

Compassionate Care of Carpinteria (CCC) – an initiative of Hospice of Santa Barbara that offers free grief services – hosted its sixth annual luncheon on May 16 at Rincon Beach Club. Attendees learned about the services CCC offers and heard from a few speakers, who discussed their experiences with grief and how services like those provided by CCC helped them in their times of need.

Keynote speaker and Carpinterian Jessica Clark lost her first husband in 2004 and her father in 2005 to cancer. She spoke with the crowd about what it was like to be a widow at the age of 26, and how she found the strength to move forward with the Carpinteria community’s support.

Other speakers included steering committee chair Marybeth Carty, who spoke about the loss of her father; Starfish Connection founder Virginia Benson Wigle, who created an online story site called “Our Story” that honored her late husband’s last words to her; and Hospice of Santa Barbara CEO David Selberg, who discussed the loss of his partner.

Marybeth Carty spoke about the loss of her father, who passed away last year.

Keynote speaker Jessica Clark discussed her experiences with grief; Clark lost her first husband in 2004 and her father in 2005 to cancer.

Hospice of Santa Barbara CEO David Selberg, right, spoke about his grief after he lost his partner; at left is Virginia Benson Wigle, founder of the Starfish Connection, a nonprofit that offers crisis funding.

Sunday, May 12

1142 hrs / Incident / Highway 101 and Rincon Road

Deputies conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle for its tinted windows and for being parked in a no-parking zone. The driver was contacted and consented to a search of his person and vehicle. While searching through the suspect’s front right pants pocket located inside a cigarette box, a small bindle of meth was found. The suspect was subsequently arrested.

1639 hrs / Incident / 800 block

Linden Avenue

Deputies stopped suspects on the Carpinteria bike path at approximately 2328 hours for being on the bike path after hours. The suspects were released with a citation for the violation.

Monday, May 13

1755 hrs / Collision / Carpinteria

Avenue and Vallecito Road

Deputies responded to a reported vehicle versus bike incident. According to the witnesses, the bicyclist was traveling westbound on Carpinteria Avenue in the appropriate bike lane approaching Vallecito Road. The vehicle was turning left onto Carpinteria Avenue from Vallecito Road, when the bicyclist collided into the driver side rear panel of the vehicle. The bicyclist declined medical treatment or being transported to the hospital for

an evaluation.

Casitas Pass Road

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2038 hrs / Incident / 1000 block

Reports from the Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office

BUREAU OPERATIONS • MAY 12 – 18

2100 hrs / Narcotics / Thunder Bowl

Deputies contacted the suspect who was behind a local store after hours and was in the process of taking items from the donation area. The subject claimed the business would not have cared if the subject took the items. Deputies attempted to contact workers at the business for a citizen arrest but were unsuccessful since the business was closed. The suspect was issued a citation for prowling.

2216 hrs / Incident / 1000 block

Casitas Pass Road

Deputy responded to a contact with a security guard. The security guard patrols a local plaza and found a surveying prism tool near a local restaurant. The surveying prism was collected and booked as found property.

by Margie E. Burke

A deputy contacted the occupant of a vehicle parked at the Upper Thunder Bowl area, who appeared to be dozing off. The occupant consented to a search of their vehicle, which produced a glass jar with crushed pills. The subject was cited and released.

2147 hrs / Narcotics / Highway 101 and Casitas Pass Road

Deputies received information that wanted subject(s) were traveling northbound on Highway 101. Deputies found and stopped one of the suspected vehicles on Casitas Pass Road and Via Real. Deputies found the other associated vehicle as it pulled into a parking lot. One of the vehicles was occupied by a subject who was on PRCS and had two no bail warrants for his arrest. The subject was booked on the warrants and new charges. The driver of the vehicle was arrested and booked on several charges, including felony possession of ammo due to the full 30-round AR-15 magazine found in the trunk. The other vehicle involved was found to be transporting about three pounds of methamphetamine, an ounce of fentanyl and fentanyl pills. The driver was also driving on a suspended license. The driver was booked on several charges.

Wednesday, May 15

0219 hrs / Warrant / 1100 block Casitas Pass Road

Deputies attempted to initiate a traffic stop on a vehicle for speeding. The driver, who was known to have a felony warrant, refused to yield and a vehicle pursuit ensued. The vehicle came to a stop in the 4100 block of Carpinteria Avenue and the subject jumped out of the vehicle from the passenger side and fled on foot towards Highway 101 and Via Real. Deputies lost visual of the subject, and a short time later a vehicle observed on Santa Monica

Road and the Highway 101 northbound on-ramp was believed to have the subject inside. The vehicle was followed and a traffic stop was initiated on Highway 101. Both subjects in the vehicle had outstanding active felony warrants for their arrest.

Thursday, May 16

0530 hrs / Incident / Venice Lane

Deputies conducted a large canvas of Venice Lane, Via Real, the 4180 block of Carpinteria Avenue and Highway 101 southbound, for evidence involved in the original call of a vehicle pursuit. Deputies were assisted by three Sheriff’s K9’s and detectives from SIB. Deputies were able to locate the suspect on video in the neighborhood and located the suspects jacket.

1022 hrs / Incident / 6300 block Carpinteria Avenue

Deputies took a report of a possible 5150 employee that previously made threats directed at the owner. The Oxnard Police Department went to the employee’s residence to do a welfare check and the subject didn’t meet the criteria for a 5150 hold. The employer did not want prosecution.

Friday, May 17

1345 hrs / Incident / El Carro Park

Deputies responded to a graffiti in progress investigation at El Carro Park. The reporting party stated a male subject was spray painting graffiti at the baseball diamond and the bathrooms at the park. A subject matching the description with paint on his clothing was seen walking on Linden Avenue. The subject was contacted and denied the crime, but stated he was previously on Ventura County Probation for graffiti vandalism. The subject was positively identified by the reporting party and was arrested without incident. Ventura County Probation was contacted and advised the subject was no longer on a probation grant, however, he has pending graffiti charges through the Ventura County District Attorney’s Office. The subject was transported and booked at Santa Barbara County Jail.

Saturday, May 18

0716 hrs / Warrant / 4800 block Ninth Street

Deputies conducted a warrant arrest service for a wanted subject. The subject had an outstanding $20,000 warrant. The subject was located in the front yard of the residence drinking whiskey with two other subjects who were heavily intoxicated. The subject attempted to elude deputies by stating he was not the subject they were looking for and walking away. The subject was detained, and later admitted his identity. The subject was arrested and booked at Santa Barbara County Jail.

1432 hrs / Incident / Eighth Street

Deputies received a report of a restrain-

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all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. All checks payable to Prestige Default Services, LLC. Notice

To Property Owner: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (877) 518-5700 or visit this Internet Website www.realtybid. com, using the file number assigned to this case 24-10449. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. Notice

To Tenant: You may have a right to purchase this property after the trustee auction pursuant to Section 2924m of the California Civil Code. If you are an “eligible tenant buyer,” you can purchase the property if you match the last and

immediately for advice regarding this potential right to purchase. Date: 5/3/2024

Prestige Default Services, LLC 1920 Old Tustin Ave. Santa Ana, California 92705 Questions: 949-427-2010 Sale Line: (877) 518-5700 Patricia Sanchez, Trustee Sale Officer

Publish: May 16, 23, 30, 2024

SUMMONS CASE NUMBER 24CV01064

NOTICE TO DEFENDANT: LINDA PERRY; Philinda SB, LLC and DOES 1 through 20

You are being sued by plaintiff: CARINA PERRY

NOTICE! You have been sued. The court may deceide against you without your being heard unless you respond within 30 days. Read the information below.

You have 30 CALENDAR DAYS after this summons and legal papers are served on you to file a written response at this court and to have a copy served on the plaintiff. A letter or phone call will not protect you. Your written response must be in Proper legal form if you want the court to hear your case. There may be a court form that you can use for your response. You can find these court forms and more information at the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www. courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp), your county law library, or the courthouse nearest you. If you cannot pay the filing fee, ask the court clerk for a fee waiver form. If you do not file your response on time, you may lose the case by default, and your wages, money, and property may be taken without further warning from the court.

There are other legal requirements. You may want to call an attorney right away. If you do not know an attorney, you may want to call an attorney referral service. If you cannot afford an attorney, you may be eligible for free legal services from a nonprofit legal services program. You can locate these nonprofit groups at the California Legal Services Web site (www.lawhelpcalifornia.org), the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp), or by contacting your local court or county bar association. NOTE: The court has a statutory lien for waived fees and costs on any settlement or arbitration award of $10,000 or more in a civil case/ The court’s lien must be paid before the court will dismiss the case.

The name and address of the court is: SANTA BARBARA COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT 1100 ANACAPA STREET P.O. BOX 21107, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93101

The name, address, and telephone number of plaintiff’s attorney, or plaintiff without an attorney is:

Brant K. Berglund (SBN: 350006) THYNE TAYLOR FOX HOAWRD, LLP 205 E. Carrillo St., Ste. 100 Santa Barbara, CA 93101 Tel: (805) 963-9958

Date: 4/18/2024 Filed by Chavez, Terri, Deputy, for Darrel E. Parker, Executive Officer.

Publish: May 2, 9, 16, 23, 2024

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT. The following Entity(ies) is/are doing business as (1) PENRITH HOME LOANS (2) SCENIC OAKS FUNDING at 1156 SCENIC DRIVE, SUITE 110, MODESTO, CA 95350. Full name of registrant(s): SCENIC OAKS FUNDING, LLC at SAME ADDRESS AS ABOVE. This business is conducted by a Limited Liability Company. This statement was filed with the County on 04/19/2024. The registrant began transacting business on Feb 15, 2024. Signed: CHERYL REEVES, CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER. In accordance with subdivision (a) of section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new fictitious business name must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State, or common law (see section 1441 Et Seq., Business and Professions code). I hereby certify this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk-Recorder (SEAL) FBN2024-0000999.

Publish: May 2, 9, 16, 23, 2024 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT. The following Entity(ies) is/are doing business as SANTA MARIA SKIN AND CANCER at 1300 EAST CYPRESS, BUILDING A, SANTA MARIA, CA 93454. Full name of registrant(s): LA LASER CENTER, PC, A PROFESSIONAL MEDICAL CORPORATION at PO BOX 16297, BEVERLY HILLS, CA 90209-2297. This business is conducted by a Corporation. This statement was filed with the County on 03/29/2024. The registrant began transacting business on N/A. Signed: DANIEL TAHERI, CEO. In accordance with subdivision (a) of section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except,

facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new fictitious business name must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State, or common law (see section 1441 Et Seq., Business and Professions code). I hereby certify this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk-Recorder (SEAL) FBN2024-000811.

Publish: May 2, 9, 16, 23, 2024

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT. The following Entity(ies) is/ are doing business as RAPTOR RANCH at 1937 MONTE ALEGRE DRIVE, CARPINTERIA, CA 93013. Full name of registrant(s): (1) LIMOR K JOHNSON (2) MARK C JOHNSON at 1063 STRADELLA ROAD, LOS ANGELES, CA 90077. This business is conducted by a Married Couple. This statement was filed with the County on 04/29/2024. The registrant began transacting business on Mar 14, 2022. Signed: LIMOR JOHNSON, OWNER. In accordance with subdivision (a) of section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new fictitious business name must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State, or common law (see section 1441 Et Seq., Business and Professions code). I hereby certify this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk-Recorder (SEAL) FBN2024-0001073.

Publish: May 2, 9, 16, 23, 2024 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT. The following Entity(ies) is/ are doing business as WELLNESS LOUD at 1072 CASITAS PASS RD., #134, CARPINTERIA, CA 93013. Full name of registrant(s): (1) DRAKE F PETERSON (2) GARY BINKOW (3) WELLNESS OUT LOUD, LLC at SAME ADDRESS AS ABOVE. This business is conducted by a Limited Liability Partnership. This statement was filed with the County on 04/29/2024. The registrant began transacting business on Mar 30, 2022. Signed: DRAKE PETERSON, CEO. In accordance with subdivision (a) of section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new fictitious business name must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State, or common law (see section 1441 Et Seq., Business and Professions code). I hereby certify this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk-Recorder (SEAL) FBN2024-0001074.

Publish: May 9, 16, 23, 30, 2024

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT. The following Entity(ies) is/are doing business as RAPIDVAC POOL & SPA at 540 TORO CANYON RD, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93108. Full name of registrant(s):JOHN W SARPOLIS at SAME ADDRESS AS ABOVE. This business is conducted by an Individual. This statement was filed with the County on 05/13/2024. The registrant began transacting business on N/A. Signed: JOHN W SARPOLI, OWNER. In accordance with subdivision (a) of section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new fictitious business name must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State, or common law (see section 1441 Et Seq., Business and Professions code). I hereby certify this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk-Recorder (SEAL) FBN2024-0001178.

Publish: May 9, 16, 23, 30, 2024

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT. The following Entity(ies) is/are doing business as BURNS’ BACKYARD at 4460 FOORHILL RD, CARPINTERIA, CA 93013. Full name of registrant(s): DERRICK S MICHEL at SAME ADDRESS AS ABOVE. This business is conducted by an Individual. This statement was filed with the County on 04/23/2024. The registrant began transacting business on Jan 28, 2024. Signed: DERRICK MICHEL, OWNER. In accordance with subdivision (a) of section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new fictitious business name

must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State, or common law (see section 1441 Et Seq., Business and Professions code). I hereby certify this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk-Recorder (SEAL) FBN2024-0001028.

Publish: May 23, 30, June 6, 13, 2024

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT. The following Entity(ies) is/are doing business as SHERI MACVEIGH, DVM at 2591 DEER HILL LANE, SOLVANG, CA 93463. Full name of registrant(s):CROWDED DOGHOUSE, INC at SAME ADDRESS AS ABOVE. This business is conducted by a Corporation. This statement was filed with the County on 05/17/2024. The registrant began transacting business on Mar 30, 2022. Signed: SHERILYN MACVEIGH, PRESIDENT. In accordance with subdivision (a) of section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new fictitious business name must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement

on

in my office. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk-Recorder (SEAL) FBN2024-0001219.

Publish: May 23, 30, June 6, 13, 2024

IN THE MATTER OF THE APPLICATION OF JINX ANN WHITING ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME: CASE NO. 24CV002178

TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS:

Petitioner: NEAL BARTLETT 265089 filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows:

Present name: JINX ANN WHITING

Proposed name: JINX ANN GRANT

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

NOTICE OF HEARING JUNE 17, 2024 at 10:00 am, Dept: 5, Superior Court of California, County of Santa Barbara, 1100 Anacapa Street, P.O. Box 21107 Santa Barbara, CA 93121-1107. A copy of this order to Show Cause shall be published in the Carpinteria-Summerland Coastal View a newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county, at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for the hearing on the petition.

Dated 4/29/2024 by Colleen K. Sterne, Judge of the Superior Court.

FILED BY the Superior Court of California County of Santa Barbara on 4/29/2024. Darrel E. Parker, Executive Officer by Frye, Preston, Deputy Clerk.

Publish: May 9, 16, 23, 29, 2024

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THROWBACK

The Aliso mural athletes’ vignette

Athletes Joe Diaz, Peter Franco and Danny Velasquez added onto Carpinteria mural

BY JIM CAMPOS

The Aliso Elementary School mural painted by Mary Beth Hanrahan – a well-regarded Ventura artist – was dedicated to the Carpinteria community on Sept. 12, 2023. It is a colorful portrait of Carpinteria and the school’s history from its origin in 1892 to the present. An estimated crowd, young and old, of about 200 Carpinterians cheered on the event.

The mural has a strong Latino orientation because of the Aliso School’s evolution; the school began as a school for Mexican children in 1920, before integrating with the rest of the community in 1947. The intent in putting the mural together was to focus on five main community themes: civic duty, service to country, industry and labor, education and athletics.

At the dedication ceremony, the Carpinteria Cultural Foundation (CCF) that hosted the event noted that a single surfer in the middle section of the mural riding the crest of a wave was chosen to represent Carpinteria’s sporting scene. Surfing, after all, is a highly representative Carpinteria tradition. Kevin Sears, Aliso student of the CHS Class of ’67, was chosen as the surfer on the mural.

As to an athletes’ vignette on the mural, the CCF apologized that a more meaningful representation was not provided. Choosing just a few Carpinteria High School Hall of Fame greats that had attended Aliso Elementary School seemed an impossible task. There were simply too many of them to select only two or three, and might create a controversy with the rabid Carpinteria High School sports fan base.

Immediately after the Aliso School Mural dedication, however, the question was asked from some in attendance about the lack of representation on the mural honoring Aliso students who died in service to their country.

This brought to mind Peter Franco, who was killed in the Pacific during World War II aboard the highly decorated submarine, the USS Seawolf in 1944. Franco’s death had a great impact on the Carpinteria community; not only did he make the ultimate sacrifice for his community and country, but he was among the first sports heroes to emerge from the Mexican community out of Aliso School. This was when Aliso was still located on Walnut Avenue, where the Memorial Hall is today.

According to Lou Panizzon, Carpinteria High School’s sports historian, Franco was an outstanding track athlete.

“Peter was the first Carpinteria Warrior to run in three consecutive California Interscholastic Federation (CIF) SS Finals. He became a CIF champion in 1936 by winning the Class B 1320-yard run in a time of 3:23.8. As a senior, he finished third in the CIF SS Finals 1320-yard run,” he said.

A war and sports hero packaged into one! Franco was the solution to the Aliso School Mural’s omissions in the categories of service to country and athletics.

To complete a new vignette for the mural, the CCF presented artist Hanrahan with a group of pictures of athletes from Carpinteria High’s Sports Hall of Fame. The usual suspects were there to choose from, including Ray “Rinquis” Goena, the quick and nifty halfback of late 1940s football, and Joe “Pops” Granada, who excelled in everything related to sports.

Using artistic license, artist Hanrahan chose Danny Velasquez – pictured in a

Joe Diaz was a multi-sport talent at Carpinteria High School in the mid-1950s. He is best remembered for his exploits in football and baseball. After his playing days at Carp High, he was a common sight at Aliso School, fully uniformed, practicing his craft in baseball.

At left, Peter Franco was an outstanding runner in track during the mid-1930s. He was tragically killed in the Pacific during World War II. Danny Velasquez, right, was a multi-sport talent who was named the Tri-Valley League MVP in both 1956 and 1957.

vignettes featuring Aliso athletes were added to the Aliso School mural, seen at bottom left; the mural is composed of a series of historical vignettes.

football uniform – to join Peter Franco on the athletes’ vignette for the mural. Joe Diaz was then selected for his excellence in baseball and football, particularly for his presence at Aliso School’s baseball field after school and on weekends; he inspired the children to play ball.

The vignette would represent three of Carpinteria High School’s main sports: football, baseball and track and field.

Both Diaz and Velasquez belonged to Carpinteria High’s great run of 11 straight Tri-Valley League championships in football from the late 1940s through the ‘50s. Two of those teams were undefeated but lost the CIF Championship in tied games due to a tie-breaker rule.

Velasquez was chosen by the Los Angeles Examiner newspaper as the Tri-Valley League MVP in both 1956 and ’57. Diaz, an all-league performer himself in football, won the Los Angeles Examiner MVP in 1955, but for baseball.

Diaz was so skilled in baseball that the Brooklyn Dodgers offered him a tryout.

Sadly, Diaz’s family relied on Joe’s skill at lemon picking to help with expenses, and he could ill-afford a lost day of wages. It’s hard to believe that even as late as the mid-1950s, Mexican youth were not encouraged to leave the lemon orchards in pursuit of bigger dreams.

The run of Tri-Valley League championships was very likely a by-product of school integration in 1947 that brought the Mexican children at Aliso into closer contact with the white children at Main Elementary School before entry into Carpinteria High School.

CHS Class of 1960’s Leo Martinez, one of the rare four-year lettermen to graduate from CHS, said, “We kids got along great at integration, but not so for many of the previous generation” – i.e., the kids’ parents.

There is no doubt that Mexican students were not encouraged to follow their dreams or further their education beyond high school before and after integration. There is a myriad of personal accounts to

corroborate this assertion.

For the boys, the lemon orchards awaited; usually by age 16, they were high school dropouts. For the girls, many of whom did graduate, the expectation was to work near the family home and help their parents.

There is also surely no doubt that the returning veterans of World War II, including those who died overseas, and the powerhouse athletic programs at Carpinteria High after integration helped alter the perception of what a united Carpinteria community could achieve working and playing together.

The athletes’ vignette is a year late on the Aliso School mural, but later is better than never. The vignette clearly deserves to be a part of the Aliso Elementary School Mural.

A dedication ceremony for the Athletes’ Vignette will be held Saturday, May 25 at 10:30 a.m. in front of the Aliso School Mural. For more information about the CCF, visit carpinteriaculturalfoundation.org.

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Senior catcher Amarisse Camargo made First Team All Citrus Coast League.

Melton earned First Team All League in three categories.

Warriors spring sports stars earn end of year awards

BY RYAN P. CRUZ

Carpinteria’s athletes make a splash in All League selections

PHOTOS BY ROSANA SWING

Carpinteria’s spring sports schedules are in the books, and after long seasons for the baseball, softball, swimming, track and field, volleyball and tennis teams, the Warriors were rewarded with multiple end-of-year awards in the Citrus Coast League. Among these were several first-teamers and at least one Coach of the Year Award.

This week, CVN highlights the Warriors athletes and staff from baseball, softball, and boys and girls swimming who received end-of-year awards.

Baseball

Three seniors earned First Team All Citrus Coast League in 2024: pitcher Shane Goodmanson, infielder Talon Trumble and outfielder Isaac Flores.

Two seniors – catcher Oscar Velazquez and utility player Joaquin Ramirez –were named to the second team. Three more Warriors, seniors Judah Torres and Beto Ramirez and junior Aiden Alcaraz, earned honorable mentions for Carpinteria.

Softball

Carpinteria softball battled through the season to earn fourth place overall in the league standings, and senior catcher Amarisse Camargo once again made First Team All Citrus Coast League.

Senior Ashlee Mora earned a spot on the second team, while three more Warriors earned honorable mentions: senior center fielder Alexiana Jaimes, senior utility player Bella Velasquez and sophomore infielder Cecilia Lemus.

Boys Swimming

As usual, the dominant Warriors swim team broke records all season long. After taking first place overall in the league standings, Carpinteria coach Jon Otsuki was named as one of the league’s Coaches of the Year, while a whole host of Warriors earned recognition in the First Team All League selections.

Carpinteria’s boys relay team of Jake Ehlers, Asher Smith, Jackson Melton and Jacob Otsuki took First Team All League in both the 200 and 400 freestyle relays. Ehlers also was named to the First Team

in the 500 freestyle; Otsuki claimed First Team in the 50 freestyle; and Melton took First Team in the 100 breaststroke.

The Warriors quartet of Matthew Endow, Stefano Piccoletti, Sky Korling and Griffin Yamaoka made second team All-League in the 200 boys medley relay, while Korling, Otsuki, and Smith each made second team in other individual events.

Then to round off the accolades, the Warriors took seven honorable mentions, including two by Eli Sheaffer and Chris Reed.

Girls Swimming

The Warriors also took first place in the league standing in girls swimming, with the girls 200 freestyle relay team of Guilia Piccoletti, Izzy Scott, Hazel Dugré

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Senior Ashlee Mora made second team All League in her final season in the circle for the Warriors.

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Carpinteria’s First Team All League relay racers: Asher Smith, Jake Ehlers, Jackson Melton and Jacob Otsuki.

SPORT SHORTS

BY RYAN P. CRUZ

Cate baseball earns All League honors

Cate’s baseball team had a magical run this season, battling with a young roster to make it into the CIF playoffs and claiming second place in the Frontier League with an overall record of 11-5.

All of Cate’s wins came in two hot streaks, with five straight wins from Feb. 28 to March 26, followed by one loss and then six straight wins in the month of April.

“In my 30 years of coaching baseball here at Cate, this was the first that our team consisted of no senior starters,” said Cate coach Ben Soto. “I am very proud of the improvement we accomplished week to week.”

The Rams ballplayers were well represented in the Frontier League end-of-year awards. Junior pitcher Quinn Pullen was named Frontier League’s Most Valuable Player after a commanding season on the mound, while Cate’s Peter Lehman, Ethan Gibson and Chase Meyer were also named First Team All League.

Two more players, Josh Butler and Alex Ke, earned a spot on the second team, while Noah Casbarro and Barron Crayton both earned honorable mentions.

“My thanks to my coaches for the hours that they logged in,” coach Soto said. “Indeed, with the starting nine back next year, the foundation has been set for what we hope will be a deeper run into the playoffs.”

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team take tennis gold

BY RYAN P. CRUZ

Former Carpinteria High School tennis standout Austin Stone (Class of 2022) and his mother Stephanie Stone competed in the U.S. Tennis Association “Mother-Son” National Hardcourt Championships at the Barnes Tennis Center in San Diego in early May, where the pair played their way through to the gold.

It is only the third event the motherand-son duo have competed in. Last year, the pair competed in the same tournament, taking the silver.

“Winning the gold with Austin was absolutely a career highlight,” Stephanie Stone said. “It was really cool to return to the tournament a year after bringing

home silver and winning the gold.” Austin is now in his second season playing collegiate tennis at Westmont, where he specializes in doubles. His brother, Max Stone, is a senior at Carpinteria High School, where he has helped the boys tennis team reach the top of the league standings with a dominant season in singles play.

Austin told CVN that he loves playing with his mom because “she was really the person who taught me how to play.”

“She basically got to teach me and watch me develop my game until this point so to be able to win with her is special,” he said.

and Lilli Nemetz making First Team All League.

Lucy Moore took First Team in the 100 backstroke, while Piccoletti notched another First Team selection in the 200 individual medley.

The girls 400 freestyle relay team of Dugré, Piccoletti, Moore and Nemetz also claimed second team All League, while Scott (50 freestyle), Nemetz (500 freestyle), and Piccoletti (100 breaststroke) made second team in individual events.

The Warriors claimed five more honorable mentions, with Mina Handall earning recognition in both the 200 individual medley and the 500 freestyle.

Next week, we will recognize the Warriors All League selections for boys and girls track and field, boys tennis, and boys volleyball.

Senior pitcher Shane Goodmanson earned First Team All Citrus Coast League in 2024 with teammates infielder Talon Trumble and outfielder Isaac Flores.

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Austin and Stephanie Stone show off the hardware at the USTA Mother-Son Championships.

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Cate pitcher Quinn Pullen was named Frontier League MVP.

CALENDAR

Thursday, May 23

Senior Center Activities: Senior Lecture Series Veterans Memorial Building, 941 Walnut Ave. 9:30–10:45 a.m. agewell@carpinteriaca.gov, (805) 881-1279

Dementia Caregivers Support Group Carpinteria Community Library, 5141 Carpinteria Ave. 10:30 a.m. – noon. carpinterialibrary.org, (805) 684-4314

Senior Center Activities: Chair Yoga Veterans Memorial Building, 941 Walnut Ave. 11 a.m. – noon. agewell@ carpinteriaca.gov, (805) 881-1279

Food Bank Senior Food Distribution Veterans Memorial Building Courtyard, 941 Walnut Ave. 1–2 p.m.

Senior Center Activities: Pickleball Class Veterans Memorial Building, 941 Walnut Ave. 1:30–3:30 p.m. agewell@ carpinteriaca.gov, (805) 881-1279

One-on-One Tech Help Carpinteria Community Library, 5141 Carpinteria Ave. 1:30—3:30 p.m. carpinterialibrary. org, (805) 684-4314

Senior Center Activities: Book Club Veterans Memorial Building, 941 Walnut Ave. 2–3:30 p.m. agewell@carpinteriaca.gov, (805) 881-1279

Carpinteria Creative Arts Eighth Street and Linden Avenue. 2:30–6 p.m. Handmade pottery, beach art, cards, jewelry and sewn articles. (805) 698-4536

Carpinteria Farmers Market 800 block of Linden Ave. Thursdays, 3–6:30 p.m.

Play: Muses’ “Wizard of Oz” Carpinteria High School cafeteria, 4810 Foothill Road. 7 p.m. Tickets: $10 reserved seats, $8 general admission adults, $5 general admission students. eunruh@ cusd.net

Friday, May 24

Friday Fun Day Carpinteria Community Library, 5141 Carpinteria Ave. 10–11:30 a.m. For ages three – 11ish. carpinterialibrary.org, (805) 684-4314

Senior Center Activities: Bocce Ball GranVida Senior Living, 5464 Carpinteria Ave. 10–11:30 a.m. agewell@carpinteriaca.gov, (805) 881-1279

Senior Center Activities: Games and Gab Veterans Memorial Building, 941 Walnut Ave. 1–2:30 p.m. Tweens Dungeons and Dragons Club Community Library, 5141 Carpinteria Ave 3–4:45 p.m. Full. carpinterialibrary.org, (805) 684-4314

Play: Muses’ “Wizard of Oz” Carpinteria High School cafeteria, 4810 Foothill Road. 7 p.m. Tickets: $10 reserved seats, $8 general admission adults, $5 general admission students. eunruh@ cusd.net

Saturday, May 25

Museum Marketplace Carpinteria Valley Historical Society and History Museum, 956 Maple Ave. 8 a.m. – 3 p.m. (805) 684-3112, carpinteriahistoricalmuseum.org

Salt Marsh Nature Park Docent Tours Meet at the entrance across from the corner of Sandyland and Ash Avenue. 10 a.m. – noon. Free. (805) 886-4382

Athletic Hall of Fame Induction Carpinteria High School, 4810 Foothill Road. Noon

CycleMAYnia Carpinteria Children’s Project, 5201 Eighth St. 1–4:30 p.m. All-ages bike skills classes, group rides. MoveSBCounty.org/events

Movie: “Wonka” The Alcazar Theatre, 4916 Carpinteria Ave. Doors open

6:30 p.m.; show starts 7 p.m. Tickets: $10 adults, $5 kids. thealcazar.org, (805) 684-6380

Play: Muses’ “Wizard of Oz” Carpinteria High School cafeteria, 4810 Foothill Road. 2 p.m., 7 p.m. Tickets: $10 reserved seats, $8 general admission adults, $5 general admission students. eunruh@cusd.net

Sunday, May 26

Live Music: Mike Guitar Witt Island Brewing Company,5049 Sixth St. 2–5 p.m.

Monday, May 27

Memorial Day Observance Carpinteria Cemetery, 1501 Cravens Lane. 10 a.m. (856) 761-4117

Tuesday, May 28

Senior Center Activities: Arts and Crafts Carpinteria Arts Center, 865 Linden Ave. 9–11 a.m. agewell@carpinteriaca.gov, (805) 881-1279

Carpinteria Writers Group Carpinteria Community Library, 5141 Carpinteria Ave. 10 a.m. – noon. (202) 997-0429

Spanish Conversation Group Carpinteria Community Library, 5141 Carpinteria Ave. 1–2 p.m. carpinterialibrary.org, (805) 684-4314

Bridge Club Veterans Memorial Building, 941 Walnut Ave. 1–4 p.m. agewell@carpinteriaca.gov, (805) 8811279

Carpinteria Songwriters Circle Carpinteria Community Library, 5141 Carpinteria Ave. 4–5:30 p.m. Carpinteria Improv Classes The Alcazar Theatre, 4916 Carpinteria Ave. 7–9 p.m. Cost: $10 at the door. thealcazar.org, (805) 684-6380

Wednesday, May 29

Meeting: Morning Rotary Carpinteria Woman’s Club, 1059 Vallecito Rd. 6:45–8 a.m.

Senior Center Activities: Walking Group Meet at Carpinteria Community Library, 5141 Carpinteria Ave. 9 a.m. agewell@carpinteriaca.gov, (805) 8811279

Baby Meet Up Carpinteria Community Library, 5141 Carpinteria Ave. 9–9:45 a.m. Children under two. carpinterialibrary.org, (805) 684-4314

Knitting Group Veterans Memorial Building, 941 Walnut Ave. 1–3 p.m. Free. (805) 886-4382

Senior Center Activities: Mindfulness Meditation Veterans Memorial Building, 941 Walnut Ave. 3–4 p.m. agewell@carpinteriaca.gov, (805) 8811279

Senior Center Activities: Line Dancing Veterans Memorial Building, 941 Walnut Ave. 3:30–4:30 p.m. agewell@carpinteriaca.gov, (805) 8811279

Senior Awards Ceremony Carpinteria High School gym, 4810 Foothill Road. 6:30 p.m.

ONGOING

Senior Nutrition Program Carpinteria Veterans Hall, 951 Walnut Ave. Monday–Friday, 12:15 p.m. Free for seniors ages 60+. (805) 925-9554, meals@ centralcoastseniors.org

Showing & Discussion: “The Chosen” Carpinteria Community Church, 1111 Vallecito Road. Tuesdays, 6:30 p.m. carpinteriacommunitychurch.org, (805) 684-2211

CSD School of Performing Arts takes home awards

The CSD School of Performing Arts took home both individual and group awards earlier this month at the Heat Dance Competition and Convention.

The Heat Dance Competition and Convention was designed to help dancers grow, pursue their goals, and be prepared for the competitive dancing industry according to CSD’s Jessica Stovall.

Isabella Stovall’s trio group scored in the top 10 out of hundreds of participants, with Isabella also earning an individual award. Peyton Miller won the Judges Choice Award for her solo, “Megan.”

–– Jun Starkey

From left, Belissa Pinedo, Joanna Bell and Isabella Stovall with the CSD School of Performing Arts perform in the Heat Dance Competition and Convention.

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