Morro Bay Life | June 2017

Growing pomegranants in Morro Bay

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Chamber to discuss legalized marijuana Prop. 64 conversation set to take place June 22 MORRO BAY — Thursday, June 22, is every business and community member’s chance to come out and be educated at the Morro Bay Chamber of Commerce’s informative, facilitated conversation concerning Proposition 64, the cannabis (marijuana) law, that will be active as of January 2018. This educational meeting will take place at the Inn at Morro Bay, 60 State Park Road, from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Cost for this event is $12 per person, $20 for a pair, and $8 for Chamber members. Tickets are available at www.eventbrite.com.

The Chamber is bringing together three professional people to speak on this new law and how it may affect local businesses. One is Amanda R. Conley, founding partner of Brand & Branch, LLP a law firm in the Bay area that provides intellectual property legal services to cannabis, food, beverage, and technology companies.

Brand & Branch helps cannabis industry businesses protect, enforce, and license their intellectual property and comply with local, state and federal laws regarding the marketing and labeling of cannabis products.

Another is Elan Rae, Director of Cannabis Business and Development for Privateer Holdings. Founded in 2010 in Seattle by three visionary entrepreneurs with decades of experience in investment banking and venture capital, Privateer Holdings represents a group of investors from around the world seeking to end cannabis prohibition and the social

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The concept at My Studio is that ownership of the studio is for everyone. Chrys Young and Susan Marsh, both artists, thought this was a new idea that hadn’t happened in Morro Bay yet.

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Story and photo by Ruth Ann Angus

Rock to pier run July 15 Event dedicated to memory of Brian Waterbury

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Chrys Young and Susan Marsh, partners in My Studio hold canvasses of projects that are being done at this new business on Morro Bay Blvd.

Runners make their way to the pier during a past Brian Waterbury Memorial Run.

MORRO BAY — Running is no easy feat, let alone a half-marathon or any sort of extended distance. For Brian Waterbury, a local teacher, coach, athlete and devoted community service member, however, going the distance was part of his norm.

With a personal 40 year long competitive running career, Waterbury traveled his fair share of ground. While he ran in more than 500 different races

following his college graduation from Cal Poly in 1972, one of his career highlights was as a top ten finisher in his age division at the 2001 Boston Marathon.

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Rodeo Queen is Morro Bay High School graduate MORRO BAY — Sierra Wolfrom graduates this month form Morro Bay High School with a 3.2 Grade Point Average and this is darn good for a gal who wears many hats, most of them having to do with animals.

Sierra lives with her parents on five acres in Los Osos where she keeps horses, chickens, and sometime sheep.

She is responsible for caring for these animals along with an assortment of cats and dogs.

“I plan to go to Cuesta College and major in biology,” she said, “then on to Oregon State in Corvallis, Oregon where I’ll take pre-dentistry and then go to dental school.”

This is an ambitious future that she has planned, but Sierra has long had a penchant for becoming a dentist. But not just any kind of dentist, a pediatric dentist. “I want to work with kids and help them get over their fear of the dentist,” she said. Sierra says she never developed a fear of the dentist but knows that many children just dread it. She also finds that there are not a lot of female dentists and thinks perhaps females may have a bit more compassion for children that are afraid.

“One time I was helping at the dentist and a kid came who was really scared,” she said, “so I held his hand while he had laughing gas and then gave him a toy. He told me it was one of the best experiences he had at the dentist. That made me feel good to do that.”

Medicine is in Sierra’s blood. Her

Sierra Wolfrom, Morro Bay High School graduate and Creston Rodeo Queen poses with her horse.

mom is a Registered Nurse and father an Anesthesiologist. She also knows from their experiences, especially her father’s, that it takes a long time to get finished with the necessary schooling.

“The earliest I’ll be able to get a job in dentistry will be when I am 27 years

Sierra Wolfrom, Morro Bay High School graduate as Creston Rodeo Queen 2016 performing with the American flag.

old,” she said. Reality says it will be more like somewhere in her 30s. For now, she is taking a nutrition course at Cuesta to get prepared. She may decide on nursing instead of dentistry, but is adamant that whatever the choice, it will have to be something with kids.

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Horses play a big part in Sierra’s life.

Her mother was 16 when she chose getting a horse over getting a car and ever since a horse has been in the family.

Upon moving to the Central Coast from Las Vegas, Sierra became involved with 4-H and joined their horse group.

“We did Gymkhana and other things and used an arena in Atascadero,” she explained, “and it was the arena for the Atascadero Ranglerettes. So, I joined them too.”

At that time, Sierra got her own horse, a Mustang that the Bureau of Land Management had sold to another local girl. She was then able to do drill team, flags, trail, and cow work including breakaway. She doesn’t do barrel racing competitions except for fun. This particular horse had suffered a trauma early in it life when it was attacked by a mountain lion. From that time on he had to be locked in a dark room, couldn’t stand the light, and his previous owner had to do therapy for him. He is fine now at 15 years old and is a rodeo queen horse for Sierra.

Sierra decided to try for the Creston Rodeo Queen Competition where she had to obtain a sponsor first. San Luis Sports Therapy in Morro Bay rose to the challenge for her and then she had to do a variety of things such as doing a western leading cow pattern with her horse.

“We did things like figures eights and switching leads,” she said, “and dismounting your horse properly.”

Then judges ask competitors questions about items on the horse and about horse anatomy. All of this is done in the arena and the final requirements are exiting the arena properly with a wave of the hand. After that it is on to the tents where more judges ask more questions.

“You have to tell them why you want to be a rodeo queen and name three rodeo events,” she said. “Then it is on to public speaking answering impromptu questions.”

One of the questions she was asked was what kind of fruit she would be if she were a fruit. Sierra chose the pomegranate because they have all different sections of seeds in them and she felt that was like her personality.

The outcome of the rodeo queen competition isn’t announced until the day of the rodeo in September.

“You are given chaps and you do a queen entrance and then they announce the winner,” she said.

In September of 2016, Sierra won and became Creston Rodeo Queen. During the year, she gets to be a guest at other rodeos and performances. She will do a guest appearance at the Mid State Fair Rodeo this year.

Sierra’s future looks bright. She has a boyfriend, Derek Williams, and they will both be at Cuesta in the fall. She eventually wants to be married and have children, but that will have to wait until after her schooling is finished.

“Right now, he is a best friend,” she said.

Before starting Cuesta, she will join her sister, who is in Spain doing an exchange program, and they plan to tour Europe.

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It’s on and off the wall at Art Center Morro Bay

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Echoes of Ancient Elements Earth Sculpture

by Creig Sherburne

he Painters Group and Central Coast Sculptors Group, both affiliates of San Luis Obispo Museum of Art, present “On and Off the Wall” hosted by Art Center Morro Bay at 835 Main Street, Morro Bay from June 15 to July 30.

The exhibit is a collective of intriguing paintings and sculptures in a variety of artistic mediums and styles from traditional and contemporary paintings to thought provoking sculptures.

This is a juried event with Ruta Saliklis, PhD., Curator and Director of Exhibitions at the San Luis Museum of Art, acting as juror. Saliklis is well equipped for this activity having earned her Bachelor of Arts in Comprehensive Studio Art and minor in Art History from University of Illinois in Chicago.

She also earned a Master of Fine Art in Museum Studies from Syracuse University, and a doctorate in Textiles and Design at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Dr. Saliklis has been with the San Luis Museum of Art since 2011 and supervises 24 art exhibitions a year.

Art Center Morro Bay also offers “Let’s Rock” in the main gallery.

This exhibit contains paintings and photographs showing a perspective of Morro Rock, our town’s iconic landmark.

An artist reception, free and open to the public, will be held at the Art Center on Sunday, June 18 from 2 to 4 p.m.

On June 12 from 3 to 5 p.m. a demonstration by Shirley Horacek that is open free to the public will take place entitled “Watercolor with Mixed Media” utilizing a process called Watercolor using Elegant Writer, colored tissue paper and watercolor crayons.

Members are the heart of the Art Center through the Morro Bay Art Association. The Gallery is a Board run non-profit supported by its 278 members. The Center and all the activities are run by these volunteers and that includes exhibits, receptions, adult and children’s classes, monthly demonstrations, creativity days, workshops, and scholarships. They also put on the outdoor festival Art in the Park on Memorial Day, July 4 and Labor Day weekends.

Anyone can become a member and exhibit in the galleries. Memberships begin at $30, with Students at $15. Nonmembers may exhibit at the Art Center by submitting works for each gallery show and paying the non-member entry fees for exhibits, which is just a slight bit more than members’ fees. Works for inclusion in exhibits are reviewed by a judge appointed by the Gallery Director

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Summer fun at Art Center Morro Bay

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Quarry Cove: Montana de Oro painting

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for both members and non-members.

A schedule of entry fees, types of art work, and entry policies is available at the Art Center. Information on exhibits, classes, workshops and more is available

at www.artcentermorrobay.org or by calling 805-772-2504.

Story by Ruth Ann Angus, photos contributed

re your creative juices flowing? If so, the Art Center is where you want to be this summer. There are art classes for young people, workshops for families, and just plain fun coloring for everyone.

The Morro Bay Art Association is pleased to present art classes with Diana Tabarez for young people and families. Summer art programs are designed to get students excited about art and help them learn new skills and techniques. Mediums include painting, drawing, clay, printmaking, mixed media, and more. Prior experience is not necessary to participate. All art supplies are provided. Lessons are subject to change based on student’s interest and energy.

Children ages seven to 10 can attend on Tuesdays and Thursdays in morning sessions from 7 to 1 a.m. Afternoon sessions for ages 11 to 14 are from 1 to 3 p.m.

Classes will meet June 20, 22, 27, 29; July 6, 11, 13; Aug. 1, 3, 8, 10 and cost is $20 per class, includes materials or $165 per student for full summer class schedule of 11 days.

Saturday workshops for families, friends, and young children will be held July 8, 15, 22, 29, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. and cost $30 per family.

Diana Tabarez is an alumnus of Morro Bay High School and graduate of University of California, Davis, with a Bachelor of Art degree in Art Studio and minor in Education. Diana also studied Art Studio in France and exhibited her artwork at several venues including the Chancellor’s Honorary Show in 2015. She has painted three murals with youths from SEE PAGE 9

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Growing pomegranates in Morro Bay MORRO BAY — John Alcorn leads a busy life. During the week, he is manager of the Morro Bay Aquarium, but on days off and weekends it’s out to the orchard he goes! Alcorn grows pomegranates.

“My decision to go into farming pomegranates was easy,” Alcorn said. “My wife’s family has been growing pomegranates for years. Stacy’s grandfather grew them and now she is the third generation growing them.”

Finding the acreage for farming can sometimes be a challenge but Stacy’s grandfather left some land to his children, among them Stacy’s father.

Acreage was added to and ultimately the Alcorn’s purchased 19-1/2 acres in Cutler in Tulare County. The field was not exactly empty and had old tires buried in it. Some trees and an old home site were there too so Alcorn had a lot of cleaning up to do.

Alcorn had never done farming before but Stacy has a degree in agriculture from Cal-Poly University and has worked for the United States Department of Agriculture, so that helped and there was family help. Thus, they established J & S Farms.

Alcorn disked the field and turned over the soil, put in electricity, and drilled a well, and put in pumps.

“For the first year, I used only a part of the acreage and planted watermelons,” Alcorn said.

John Alcorn of J&S Farms shows off his pomegranate fruit.

Pomegranate trees were planted in 2009 and each tree has a sprinkler outlet near it.

Eventually Alcorn will plant all 19-1/2 acres and have about 5,800 trees. Each row of trees is a quarter of a mile long. In the beginning a lot of the work was done by hand but Alcorn has finally put in buildings and got

himself an ATV and his beloved tractor. The tractor is a 1973 model and he had to do hydraulic work on it.

“I painted it in Morro Bay on the back dock of the aquarium,” Alcorn said, laughing.

Alcorn’s 2011 harvest wasn’t large. He picked enough for about 15 boxes. With not enough

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fruit to market he went ahead and made jelly. While J & S Farms is not organic, Alcorn doesn’t use Roundup and once the flowers show on the trees he stops using any type of pesticide.

“I also let the weeds grow but remove them from right around the trees,” he explained, “so I try to keep everything as organic as

possible.”

Alcorn uses a special organic product on the trees that acts as a sun block on the fruit so that it doesn’t get scorched. While he obtained some fruit after two years of planting the trees, getting the orchard to produce a good amount of fruit takes about five years. And the fruit is sweeter after a three-year growth period.

Pomegranates are a fruit that old testament people grew. It is the native fruit of Persia, which is now Iran. It represents fertility probably because of all the seeds found within it.

It was found as far back as the time of Moses and is now abundant in the Middle East and India. It is thought that it was the forbidden fruit in the Garden of Eden and not the apple. In Jewish customs, the fruit was significant because it contains 613 seeds that represent the 613 commandments in the Torah. Because of the princely blossom crown, it has gained the distinction of being a royal fruit. Spanish Conquistadores brought the fruit to the Americas and Jesuit missionaries brought it north to the missions of California. Currently it is grown in the west and south but isn’t popular yet in other geographic areas.

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he current political climate has given rise to a surge in the organization of groups trying to bring some sense of order and reason to the world. This is also true on our local level where several new groups have formed, each working on topics and issues that boil down to the interest and desire for peace.

No matter what your political affiliation is or whether you agree or disagree with current policies, a spark of civic involvement can only be a good thing.

In Morro Bay, at least two groups have formed: Together We Will Morro Bay/The Huddle and Yes We Can Peace Builders/ Campaign Nonviolence. My friend and neighbor Meredith Bates formed Together

We Will and I formed Yes We Can Peace Builders.

The Huddle is a long established national activist organization. Campaign Nonviolence is also a national activist organization operating under the umbrella of Pace e Bene.org. Together We Will and Yes We Can Peace Builders are made up of local citizens interested in doing actions on a local, state, and national level.

Recently I met with Meredith Bates to discuss our two organizations and how we could collaborate.

“Together We Will came out of the recent Women’s March with people who are like minded and wanting to challenge the agenda of the current federal

administration,” Bates said, “and we desire human rights, women’s rights, how government works on a local to national level. We want to register people to vote and have them more inclusive in local, state and national politics.”

This group has worked diligently to form a set of shared values not the least of which states that they “value the foundations of our democracy, such as the living Constitution and the separation of church and state.” They believe in “the rule of law, with civil disobedience when necessary, and the ability to articulate ideas in order to maintain a civil society.”

They value, justice in all forms including social, economic, and environmental; education and the

agreement to listen to other viewpoints; working together to focus on issues and solutions, not people or personalities.

They are willing to take responsibility for the community in helping others and serving in formal and informal ways and to be custodians of the resources in the community and the earth.

Yes We Can Peace Builders came out of my personal need to see our city become less divisive and more compassionate and to build upon what is positive and uplifting in the community. With this as my interest I also found like-minded SEE PAGE 9

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inda Quesenberry took a long look at the Morro Bay Resource Center and the activities of the Estero Bay Alliance for Care and found herself asking, “Why don’t we have this in Los Osos?” Since there was no good reason she set about making it a reality.

“We formed the Los Osos Community Coalition,” she said, “where we brought together all the different groups and organizations involved in efforts to improve the lives of the less fortunate in our community.”

Fifty-two people attended the

first meeting and out of this the Los Osos Community Resource Center became established.

“We were fortunate that one of people that came to the Coalition meeting was involved with the San Luis Coastal Unified School District and they offered us space at Sunnyside for the Community Resource Center,” she explained.

This space is free until January of 2018 and then they will have to pay some rent.

At present, they are doing the necessary paper work to become a 501c3 nonprofit organization.

The Coalition meets every

two months at the South Bay Community Center that offers the meeting space free and they usually have a special speaker.

Just as it played out in Morro Bay, this group organized Los Osos Cares, a subcommittee of the Coalition to hold Community Dinners at the Methodist Church in Los Osos on the first Monday of the month. Different organizations such as Saint Benedict’s Episcopal Church and the local 4-H Club cook the nutritious meals that are available for any member of the community. These dinners also

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“We work together with the Morro Bay Resource Center,” she said, “and the Estero Bay Alliance for Care and we attend each other’s meetings.”

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CONTINUED FROM PAGE 8 people who wanted to work with me and I signed up with the national Campaign Non-Violence to enter Morro Bay into the Non-Violent Cities Project through them.

While the two groups share many similar values, each is attacking problems in a different way. Together We Will is broader in concept working on national, state and local issues.

Yes We Can Peace Builders is solely concentrating on elevating the attitudes of residents and city fathers in relation to living the non-violent life. Therefore, Yes We Can is not a political organization. We are public, not political.

Yes We Can asks the question, what would Morro Bay be like if it were truly a non-violent city? In attempting to answer that question, we approach every issue from a positive aspect. For example, we are not against the current national proposed health care policy and would not demonstrate in that manner but are for affordable health care for all citizens and would so demonstrate in that manner.

Non-violent Cities is looking to put into place a paradigm shift in the way the community and city government approach their thoughts, words, and actions to effectively create an environment that is opposed to war, poverty, discrimination of any kind, and environmental degradation. We are not protesting persons in office but are concerned with actions, policies, and laws that affect us all.

It is both my belief and my friend Meredith’s belief that our two groups can work side by side sharing ideas and actions.

Soon we hope to collaborate on some non-violent training sessions and on activities to take place during International Peace Week, September 16 – 24. Interested people can join these groups with Together We Will meeting on the third Wednesday of the month at Coalesce Bookstore Garden Chapel, 835 Main Street, at 5:30 p.m. and Yes We Can Peace Builders meeting on the first Wednesday of the month at Massage and Bodyworks, 736 Main Street, at 6:30 p.m. For more information, anyone can contact me at 805-771-9565.

In future issues, I will go into more depth on the activities of both groups.

elementary and junior high schools in Davis and Sacramento. She has spent many hours as an elementary school teacher’s assistant interacting with children during after school programs and giving independent art lessons. Her real talent lies in helping young students discover the magic of art.

You can see class descriptions and register online for classes and workshops at www.artcentermorrobay.org under coming events, children’s classes or call 805-772-2504.

Other adult workshops offered this summer are Portrait Practice with Live Models with Bob Rodgers. This workshop begins on Tuesday June 6 and continues through September 26 at 6 to 9 p.m.

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On Saturday, June 17 the Ocean Theme Mosaic Class will be held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. with Joan Martin Fee. You’ll learn the ins and outs of tempered glass and mosaicking. No experience is required.

Tempered glass, real starfish or seashells, glass baubles, tools, grout and an eightinch square wood base for the starfish wall art or a 10-inch round MDF mirror base are provided. Class fees are $65 for Starfish Wall Art and $80 for Starfish Mirror. Members of Art Center Morro Bay should contact Fee for discount information. Preregistration is required at www.CreativeMeTime.com and call Joan Martin Fee at 805-286-5993 for more information.

“All Important Value in Your Pastel Landscapes” will be a two-day workshop given by award winning artist Clark Mitchell on June 23 and 24 from 9:30 a.m to 4:30 p.m. Cost is $250 for members and $275 for non-members. Contact Morro Bay Art Association President KC Caldwell to register at 805-540-1470.

Last but not least, Free Adult Coloring Book Club meets every Friday morning from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at Art Center Morro Bay. All community members are invited to relax and unwind with the new adult coloring books. Bring your own coloring book or get started with a page from the Center.

For more information call 805-7722504.

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run provides routes for everyone CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 In an effort to share his love of and dedication to the sport with other community members, Waterbury helped organize some of the Central Coast’s first distance races and organizations including the first Morro Bay to Cayucos Fun Run originally held in 1970 as well as the San Luis Distance Club which originated back in 1973.

When Waterbury passed away on May 15, 2003 after a year long fight against melanoma, the Morro Bay Recreation and Parks Department opted to rename the race in his honor.

This year’s 48th Annual Brian Waterbury Memorial Rock to Pier Run and Half Marathon is scheduled for Saturday, July 15.

The six-mile race, which has since 2003 been organized by Morro Bay Recreation Supervisor Karen Sweeny, will start at approximately 8:30 a.m. and run entirely along the beach from Morro Rock to the Cayucos Pier.

The course will go around the pier and back, but at Azure St. will momentarily head off the beach through soft sand and onto the path for a one mile long loop around the pond at Cloister’s Park.

While there are a large variety of different age groups, a sweeper will follow the course to make sure no one is left behind, Sweeny said.

“You’ve got the serious runners, the families with moms, dads and kids, high school teams training cross country — people from all walks of life,”

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Runners cross the starting line at a previous Brian Waterbury Memorial Rock to Pier Run.

Sweeny said.

An easy way to actively kickstart the weekend, this event is sure to be fun for all. Awards will be given out at 10:30 a.m. to the top three finishers in each division, as well as the overall race winners.

This year’s race is also proud to announce that it will be considered a part of the California Half and Full Marathon Series.

Although registration is already open, prices will increase as the race day approaches. Participants can register online via www.runsignup.com. Be sure to note that registration is limited to the first 350 participants.

harms it causes. Through a combination of acquisitions, investments and incubation, they are focused on building a portfolio of global brands that will lead, legitimize and define the future of cannabis. In an industry stigmatized by negative perceptions and substandard business practices, Privateer Holdings is elevating consumer expectations through consistent quality and service.

As of this writing Chamber officials are seeking a professional real estate person to join this team to offer the most well rounded amount of information as to how the introduction of cannabis businesses in Morro Bay will work out.

“We are looking to offer topics concerning economic impacts of the medical, recreational, manufacturing, leasing and doing a cannabis business,” commented Erica Crawford, CEO/President of Morro Bay Chamber of Commerce. “We will look at local control, market share, and federal scheduling impacts.”

Samson Blackwell, an experienced liberating structures facilitator in this county will assist with the meeting. Blackwell was facilitator at a San Luis Obispo U40 community meeting on rental housing inspections last year.

The evening will begin with networking with wine and appetizers from 5:30 to 6 p.m. when speakers and discussion will take place. For more information regarding this event call the Morro Bay Chamber of Commerce at 805-772-4467.

My Studio to offer Paint and Sip classes for wine lovers CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 The business is offering the popular Paint and Sip classes where people spend time trying out a variety of local wineries’ vintages and painting a picture. This unusual class idea has people who have never held an artist’s paint brush in their

hands completing a painting on a canvas.

Marsh, who is an accomplished fine artist and Young, who specializes her skill in artistic tattoos, have combined forces to offer community members a place to come to let loose their artistic muse.

“We plan to hold these classes and a combination of many types of creative activities,” Young said, “for instance

mosaics and other types of art.”

One of the things that will be forthcoming is a way to do a painting of your pet. The idea will involve using a photograph of a dog or cat that Young will scan and print onto a canvas. Then the student will learn how to embellish the canvas with paints. “to begin with we will practice with photos of any animal,” young said, “and then eventually do portraits of the class member’s pets.”

“We also will offer the shop as a meeting place for groups that need a larger space than they might already have,” Young said.

This of course will be for a reasonable fee.

Pop-up-Parties and another activity the studio is hoping to hold. My Studios has

already hosted a Pop-Up Party during the recent Car Show and looks forward to being able to host more.

Young and Marsh plan to go out to area wineries that would be interested in joining them for the Paint and Sip Parties and they will photograph the winery, scan and print the image on canvas and have the class paint it.

As things progress residents will be able to use the space to bring in their projects in order to complete them. “Many people don’t have room in their homes for a real art studio,” Young said, “this can become their studio.”

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Community Calendar Saturday, June 3 Tunes & Noodles Morro Bay Lions fundraiser for local schools Tunes & Noodles is a fundraiser event hosted by the Morro Bay Lions Club featuring live music from Burning James and the Funky Flames, a dance floor, door prizes, a silent auction, games for the kids, a photo op area, and all you can eat spaghetti (available with or without meat), garlic bread, salad, and dessert. Come out and join us for a great evening supporting a worthy cause!

Adults (13 & up): $15 Kids (12 & under): $8 Net proceeds benefit Del Mar Elementary and Los Osos Middle Schools. Soft Drinks $1, beer $4 and wine $5.

Doors & Food Buffet Open at 5 p.m. with Kids Activities till 6 p.m. (cornhole, musical chairs, student musical performance, visit with Steve the Pirate) From 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Silent Auction will take place (must be present to win) and door prizes every 30 minutes (must be present to win). Food service ends at 7:30 p.m.

Burning James and the Funky Flames play live from 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. Buy online and print tickets at home ahead of time via EventBrite.com. Offline tickets will be available at Todd’s Garage, Mike’s Barber Shop, and Central Coast Music. A limited number of tickets will be available at the door for cash only.

Full spaghetti dinners available “to go” without a ticket for $10 until 7:30 p.m., cash only. Event is at the Morro Bay Veterans Building.

Through The Eyes Of A Master book signing Michelle V. Barnes’s first book signing at Coalsece Bookstore is located in Morro Bay. The signing is coordinated with the Farmers Market, so come out and support her book and event! Singing takes place from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Thursday, June 8 Morro Bay Embarcadero Art Walk Friday Spend an enjoyable evening strolling along Morro Bay’s beautiful waterfront!

Converse with many talented local artists about their fine art, jewelry, crafts and more and enjoy learning about the “State of the Bay” with the National Estuary Program!

Come and enjoy refreshments and music!

5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Saturday, June 10 Black Hill Trail Walk the most accessible of the volcanic sisters while discussing their history and enjoying a panoramic view.

Dress for wind/weather. Take Golf Course Dr. past the clubhouse and bear left at the fork in the road.

Starting time is 2:00 p.m. The hike is 05 miles and takes approx. 1.5 hours. For more info call 805-772-2694.

White’s Point Vistas Walk Enjoy a short, steep walk to view the estuary, home to hundreds of marine and terrestrial animals. Learn about the forces creating and changing this watery world.

Dress for wind/weather. Meet at the Morro Bay Museum of NaturalHistory. 2 pm start.

Moderate walk, 0.5 miles, 0.75 hours. For more info, call the Museum of Natural History, Morro Bay State Park, (805) 7722694.

Saturday Scientists - Honeybees and You Learn about honeybees and how they make honey (you’ll even get to taste that honey!).

Use binocular scopes to get a closer look at these furry little creatures. Look inside a honeybee hive and watch a hive of live honeybees - see if you can find the queen!

Morro Bay Museum of Natural History auditorium. 2:00pm Family event.

Succulent Saturday Enjoy a relaxing time in beautiful Morro Bay and learn how easy it is to create with succulents. Workshop is from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Art Center in Morro Bay. Choose from two sizes of round wreaths, a heart wreath or paint a birdhouse or add corks to a planter then plant with succulents! For the birdhouse, you’ll paint a custom made wood birdhouse using colors Joan provides. For the cork planter, you provide the corks (80 plus 13 additional with a purple ends for the grapes).

Everything’s included (except the corks) - Use of tools, beautiful, locally grown succulents, wreath forms, birdhouse, planter, glue - so all you do is sign-up, create and enjoy! Preregistration is required at CreativeMeTime.com and cost ranges from $55 to $90 depending on the project.

Contact Joan Martin Fee for more info at 805-286-5993.

Wednesday, June 14 Birding the Boardwalk Meet at 10 a.m. and enjoy a stroll while identifying shorebirds and more. Beginning birders welcome.

Bring binoculars and field guide. Dress for wind/weather. Park close to east end of Morro Bay State Park Bayside marina parking lot. 1 mile, 1.5 hours.

For more info, call the Museum of Natural History, Morro Bay State Park, (805) 7722694.

Thursday, June 15 Morro Bay Women’s Connection Luncheon The theme for the Morro Bay Women’s Connection Luncheon on Thursday June 15 is Home Sweet Home. Real Estate Professional Nancy Sayer will tell us how to help our homes make a great first impression whether we are trying to sell them or just enjoy living in them, Our Stonecroft speaker Paula Abbott is a Texas cowgirl who will take us on a trip through an old condemned house revealing her life’s journey. Noon-1:30 Rock Harbor 1475 Quintana Road Morro Bay. $5 includes lunch and program. First time guests are free. Reservations or questions Rita 534-1739.

Friday, June 16 Windy Cove Mud and Tide Pools Nature Walk Walk to Windy Cove below the Museum learning about the plants. the mud and the organisms that inhabit the mud and rocks around the cove. Dress for the weather and wear shoes that can get muddy; no bare feet.

At 10:00 a.m. meet at the “Nature Walk” sign in front of the Morro Bay Museum of Natural History. Easy Family Walk 1- 2 hours.

For more info, call the Museum of Natural History, Morro Bay State Park, (805) 7722694.

Saturday, June 17 Great Blue Herons, Egrets and Other Rookery Wonders Walk Enjoy a short talk and walk to the rookery in Morro Bay State Park to observe these magnificent birds. Learn about courtship rituals, nesting habits, and in spring, see adults caring for their young. Dress for wind/ weather. Meet at the Morro Bay Museum of Natural History in the Learning Center. Easy walk, 0.25 miles, 1.5 hours. Start time 11:00 a.m.

For more info, call the Museum of Natural History, Morro Bay State Park, (805) 7722694.

55+ Celebration Day Open house & Downtown Festivities On Saturday, June 17 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. the Morro Bay Active Adults 55+ will present the first annual 55+ Celebration Day and Open House. The town is dedicating this day to showcasing all the activities that are available to this age group with free demonstrations and lessons. The Community Center will be open and all rooms will be alive with activities including pickle ball, bocce ball, disc golf, exercise classes, dance lessons, pool, ping pong, card games and an art show! The main lobby will be filled with

info tables and vendors. Refreshments will be served all day. Downtown will have multiple bands playing and Grandma;s Frozen yogurt will offer complimentary lemonade ices to all those 5+ music loves. Free shuttle available, For moor information call 772-4421 or stop by the Community Center before June 17 to pick up your activity sheet.

Mixer Join fellow members of the business community for a networking mixer! Morro Bay Golf Course hosts this time with a fantastic venue and spread of delicious appetizers and refreshments from 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. See you there!

Friday, June 23 Sunday, June 18 Discover Hidden Life in the Morro Bay Estuary Learn about some of our planet’s most fascinating, seldom seen life-forms.

A videomicroscope will be used to look at the life that exists in a single drop of water.

Meet at the Morro Bay Museum of Natural History. Start time 2:00pm. Talk, 1 hour.

Tuesday, June 20 Salt Marsh to Mud Flats Walk Walk the State Park Marina Peninsula boardwalk to learn the history of the salt marsh and the plants and animals living in this specialized environment.

Dress for wind/weather and mud. Bring binoculars. Park close to east end of Bayside marina parking lot or across the street at MB campground restrooms. Easy walk, 0.5 miles, 2 hours. Start time 5:30 p.m. For more info, call the Museum of Natural History, Morro Bay State Park, (805) 772-2694.

Wednesday, June 21 Birding for Beginners - Part 1 Learn about the skills needed to master birding as a hobby.

Practice making observations, learn to use binoculars and spotting scopes, Binoculars helpful but not necessary. An outdoor walk will follow a discussion in the Museum’s Learning Center.

Meet at 10:30 a.m. at the Morro Bay Museum of Natural History,Sate Park Road.

Family event, walk less than 1 mile, 2 hours.

Summer Solstice Community Celebration We will gather at the Cloisters Park, where Seanna will guide us through a delightful yoga sequence. We will be in a circle re-creating sacred geometrical forms, displaying Human Mandalas with our movements! Suitable for all levels, including kids, everyone is encouraged to participate!

We will have a sound bath session, and much more!! We are coordinating this event with Bike SLO County to form a caravan for those who want to arrive in bikes! Event is from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Stay tuned for details at holisticmovementcenter.com.

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Great Blue Herons, Egrets and Other Rookery Wonders Walk Enjoy a short talk and walk to the rookery in Morro Bay State Park to observe these magnificent birds. Learn about courtship rituals, nesting habits, and in spring, see adults caring for their young. Dress for wind/ weather. Meet at the Morro Bay Museum of Natural History in the Learning Center. Easy walk, 0.25 miles, 1.5 hours. Start time 11:00 a.m.

For more info, call the Museum of Natural History, Morro Bay State Park, (805) 7722694.

Saturday, June 24

Mosaic Play Day with Joan Fee From 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Learn how to mosaic in this exciting and fun class! Choose your project (everything from necklaces, wine glass, heart frame or a garden rock), learn the ins and outs of how to mosaic and take home a completed project. Everything is provided including use of tools, base piece, choice of broken china piece colors, baubles, glue, grout and instruction. Prices vary from $35 to $65. PREREGISTRATION IS REQUIRED at CreativeMeTime.com. Contact Joan Martin Fee for additional info. 805 - 286-5993.

Sunday, June 25

Sea Otter Experience Come out to see live otters, ask questions and listen to Docents talk about these fascinating sea mammals. We have spotting scopes and binoculars for close-up viewing.

Look for us on the left side of Coleman Road along the boardwalk or in the parking area across from the restrooms in the Morro Rock parking lot. Free Family event, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Birding the Boardwalk Meet at 10 a.m. and enjoy a stroll while identifying shorebirds and more. Beginning birders welcome.

Bring binoculars and field guide. Dress for wind/weather. Park close to east end of Morro Bay State Park Bayside marina parking lot. 1 mile, 1.5 hours.

For more info, call the Museum of Natural History, Morro Bay State Park, (805) 7722694.

ONGOING EVENTS Summer Youth & Family Classes and Workshops Morro Bay Art Association is pleased to present Summer art classes with Diana Tabarez.

Summer art programs are designed to get students excited about art, and help them learn new skills and techniques. Mediums include painting, drawing, clay, printmaking, mixed media and more. Prior experience is not necessary to participate. All art supplies are provided.

Lessons are subject to change based on student’s interest and energy levels. Tuesday and Thursday morning sessions are designed for ages 7-10, afternoon sessions for ages 11-14. Saturday art workshops are great for families, couples and friends. Children under age 6 should be accompanied by an adult. Cost is $20. per class, includes materials or $165. per student for full summer class schedule of 11 days.For class description or registration visit artcentermorrobay.org or call 805-772-2504.

Farmers Market The Morro Bay weekly Saturday farmers market is open to the public beginning at 3 to 6 p.m.

There will be all kinds of wonderful artisan wares and produce for purchase. The event is located in downtown Morro Bay at Main and Harbor Street. For more information, or to become a vendor call 772-4467.

Farmers Market 2 The Morro Bay weekly Thursday farmers market is open to the public beginning at 2:30 to 5 p.m.

There will be all kinds of wonderful artisan wares and produce for purchase. The event is located at Spencer’s

Market, located at 2650 Main Street in Morro Bay. For more information, or to become a vendor call 772-8103.

Saturday Scientists Come to the Morro Bay Museum of Natural History in Morro Bay to learn about science and microscopes in these hands on up close looks at everyday objects. Hosted the 3rd Saturday of the month at 2 p.m. It is family oriented and if people come especially to do the program, there is no charge for entry. The Museum is located at 20 State Park Road in Morro Bay and is open Monday through Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information, call 772-2694 or visit ccspa.info/morrobay. This month’s topic is at Insects Upclose. Look at body parts such as wings, antennae, simple eyes, compound eyes, legs and mouthparts.Insects are amazing animals and have many interesting and beautiful adaptations, especially seen through a binocular microscope. Come learn how. Bring your own insects too.

Morro Bay Embarcadero Art Walk On the second Friday of every month from 5 to 8 p.m.

Art Galleries and Shops located in the Marina Square Complex on the waterfront side of the Embarcadero.

Spend an enjoyable evening along the waterfront free!

Converse with many talented local artists about their fine art, jewelry, crafts and more! Have a work of art, signed by the artist! Listen to local guitarist, Mike Swanberg. Enjoy refreshments provided by participating galleries and shops. Marina Square Complex, 601 Embarcadero, Morro Bay, CA 93442 contact Marina Square Complex 772-1068.

Homage to the Ranches In Tribute to a rapidly vanishing ranch lifestyle, from the local landscape, Morro Bay Art Association is proud to present “Homage to the Ranches.” Artwork in this very special exhibit will depict the picturesque ranches, barns and rolling hills of San Luis Obispo County. This exhibit will be juried for acceptance. Free and Open to the Public the event will be take place from May 4th to June 12th.

Adult Coloring Book Club & Zen Doodle Drop-in class open to all community members. Relax and unwind with the new Adult coloring books! Learn the latest doodle craze called Zen Doodle. Anyone can do it, no experience necessary! Bring your own coloring books or get started with a page from ours. Friday mornings 10am - 11:30am at Art Center Morro Bay. Watercolor With Instructor Diana Manseau Is held on Mondays from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Moro Bay Senior Center. Diana Manseau, M.F.A., has over 25 years of experience teaching fine arts in all media. She has taught through U.C.L.A., community colleges, and museum programs throughout California. Diana’s work has been shown in group exhibitions including the Los Angeles County Museum of Art and one person shows at Nonesuch Fine Arts in Santa Monica and at Cuesta College. Diana is represented by the Vault Gallery in Cambria.

Angel Healing Circle On the second and fourth Wednesday, from 6 - 8:30 p.m.

To be included in the Community Calendar, please contact Ryan Cronk at rcronk@atascaderonews.com

for the cost of $20 each to enjoy class with Mary Hiestand, ATP The Angel Healing Circle at Ruby Dragon is a peaceful time designed to help you relax, meditate, and connect to your Angels. For more information, visit rubydragon.info.

Friday Metaphysical Discussion Group Come out to the Garden Chapel at Coalesce Bookstore Fridays at noon to 1 p.m. 845 Main Street Morro Bay. This Spring, as the earth turns warm and welcoming and new life emerges, our group gathers together to discuss the big ideas and offer some heartfelt sharing about spiritual topics, wisdom traditions and belief systems from around the world. With an open mind, in a seminar style give and take format, we explore the history of metaphysics, the study of secret meanings that are often hidden in plain sight, and take up a different topic each week. These juicy group meetings are led by Tobey White Heart Crockett PhD with Catherine Kincaid on Fridays at noon. Suggested donation $10 - 20.

June 2 - Buddhism June 9 - Angels June 16 – no class June 23 – Ley Lines & Vortexes June 30 – Tikkun Olam/Judaism July 7 – The Sacred Feminine

Bingo Occurs the first Friday of every month at the Vet’s Hall. Early Bird at 5 p.m. and regular bingo at 6 p.m. Free coffee, water and cookies. Entrees are available for $4 dollars.

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FEATURING THE FINEST IN LOCAL AND TOURING ENTERTAINMENT Thurs, June 1: El Dub (reggae/solo looping) 8:00 Frid, June 2: Burning James and the Funky Flames 8:30 Sat, June 3: Dave and Phil Alvin 7:00 (ticketed event, SOLD OUT) Sun, June 4: TBA Mon, June 5: Women’s pool tourney 6:30 Wed, June 7: Open pool tourney 7:00 Thurs, June 8: Open mic/Karaoke Frid, June 9: Ghost Monster (alt covers) 9:00 Sat, June 10: Bobby Love and Sugar (funk/blues) 3:00 Back Bay Betty 8:30 Sun, June 11: Jazz Jam 4:00 Mon, June 12: Women’s pool tourney 6:30 Wed, June 14: Open pool tourney 7:00 Thurs, June 15: The Coffis Brothers and the Mountain Men 8:30 Frid, June 16: Rey Fresco (Latin/reggae) 8:30 Sat, June 17: 33rpm (reggae/rock) 3:00 Cocktail Shorty (funk/blues/covers) 8:30 Sun, June 18: TBA Mon, June 19: Women’s pool tourney 6:30 Tues, June 20: Mad Caddies 7:00 (Ticketed event, Ticketfly or Boo Boo Records) Wed, June 21: Open pool tourney 7:00 Thurs, June 22: Open mic/Karaoke Frid, June 23: Terra Bella (Country) 9:00 Sat, June 24: Under the Garage (rock covers) 3:00 Mama Tumba 9:00

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Jazz Jam 4:00 Women’s pool tourney 6:30 Open pool tourney 7:00 Hunter and the Dirty Jacks (Americana/Rock) 9:00 Hi Beamz (Classic Rock covers) 3:00 Kenny Taylor Band (Indi/Pop/Rock) 9:00 TBA Spanky Paul Band (Blues/Funk/Covers) 8:00 TBA 2:00 Legends (Classic rock covers) 8:00 Open pool tourney 7:00 Open mic/Karaoke 8:30 Erick Tyler Band (Classic rock) 9:00 Five Parts Devil (Rockabilly) 3:00 TBA 9:00