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September 21 - September 28, 2017 VOLUME 32, NUMBER 9

Editor’s note

This week cover What’s going on with community theater? ....................... 10

news SLO isn’t getting Community Choice Energy anytime soon .......................9

opinion Pirate’s Cove just needs trash cans....................................... 14 Hate speech isn’t free .................... 14

arts GALLERY: Feminism on display at Studios........................................30 ARTISANS: Teapots as art ..............32

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taying af loat as a community theater isn’t easy. With the SLO Little Theatre turning itself into the professional SLO Repertory Theatre and Cambria’s Pewter Plough Playhouse going through some changes, New Times thought it was time to check in on the community theater scene.

COMMUNITY Arts Editor Ryah Cooley gets into what’s old, STAGE The Pewter Plough what’s new, what’s successful, and what’s on Playhouse has hold for Central Coast stages in this week’s gone through some changes cover story [10] . since its founder passed away, This week, you can also read about why including getting community choice would be more expensive a brand new stage curtain. than PG&E when it comes to electricity [9] ; a great display of modern feminism at Studios on the Park in Paso [30] ; whose famous, local teapots are on display at SLOMA [32] ; and who’s the new chef in town at Thomas Hill Organics [44] .

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he California Coastal Commission’s hold over properties in San Luis Obispo County’s coastal zone is evident when it comes to places like Pirate’s Cove and Ontario Ridge.

Both were discussed at the Sept. 19 Board of Supervisors meeting. Both had development permits that were approved by county governing bodies and later denied by the Coastal Commission on appeal.

“It can be frustrating, and it can be difficult to make decisions and have them denied,” 3rd District Supervisor Adam Hill told New Times.

At Pirate’s Cove, he said, the result of that is, “the place is a mess.”

He made a motion on Sept. 19 directing staff to work up a potential ordinance for Pirate’s Cove that would add a gate to the Cave Landing parking area, which would be closed at night. The board unanimously supported the request and voted to agendize the matter for discussion on Oct. 3.

“I’m sure [the] Coastal [Commission] is going to tell us we can’t do that,” he told New Times.

Pirate’s Cove has been a source of ongoing frustration for the county, as officials say their ability to address the issues that resurface year after year is limited due to a lack of funding and what the Coastal Commission will allow. Those key issues, according to SLO County Parks and Recreation Director Nick Franco, include criminal activity and trash.

On Sept. 12, the Board of Supervisors directed the parks department to come up with a plan to address the problems. The county’s 2014 attempt at tackling them included plans to grade and pave the Cave Landing parking lot, close off the site at night, install picnic tables and restrooms, and improve the trails.

Coastal commissioners did grant the county approval for trail improvements. According to Franco, though, the commission’s restrictions on the project made “implementation infeasible, so

the funding that had been identified for the project went back to the funding agencies and was reallocated to other projects.”

The commission denied the majority of those plans due to what it saw as the county limiting or changing public access to the coast.

Public access is exactly the thing that has plagued Rob McCarthy’s plans for the property he owns NEW TRAIL Rob McCarthy has plans to change the portion of the on Ontario Ridge, which Ontario Ridge Trail that cuts straight up the side of his property to the ridgeline. contains an easement with the county for a portion of the top of the ridge with sweeping views of the the Ontario Ridge Trail.

Pacific coastline.

Though the county Planning Commission “The public’s not been clamoring for a new approved plans for McCarthy to build a trail here,” she said during the meeting. “Only residence on the property in 2011, the the McCarthys have been advocating for moving commission later denied the permit due in our trail up and over the hill. … The current part to its impact on trail access. McCarthy easement is the best place to hike.” responded by suing the Coastal Commission With 4th District Supervisor Lynn Compton and installing fences and “no trespassing” recusing herself from the decision due to signs trail on his property in 2013. The Coastal campaign contributions from the developer, Commission ordered him to take the fencing the vote split 2-2—upholding the Planning and signs down. The lawsuit is ongoing.

Commission’s decision, which will more than On Sept. 19, supervisors heard about his likely get appealed to the Coastal Commission. plan to move part of the ridge trail onto the Hill called McCarthy’s plan “a way to try to neighboring property, a project that was game the process,” when it comes to getting a approved by the Planning Commission earlier house built on the property. this year. McCarthy cited safety concerns and “I don’t think that should be rewarded,” Hill the ever-widening, eroding pathway as reasons said during the meeting. “Let Coastal work with to move the trail to a slope with less of a grade. them on the house. That’s not our deal.”

Local attorney and activist Tarren Collins To which 2nd District Supervisor Bruce appealed that approval, stating that more than Gibson added: “I think the ball’s in Coastal’s 1,800 people have registered their support for court already.” ∆ keeping the trail where it is, climbing up a steep slope from Cave Landing straight up to —Camillia Lanham

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Cambria CSD leaves open seat vacant

Cambria Community Services District board members displayed their division during a special meeting on Sept. 29, when they convened to choose a new colleague.

Twelve applicants put their name in the running to fill the vacant seat left by former board member Michael Thompson, but none were chosen.

The conversation turned to the root of the divide—finances, growth, and who would be qualified enough to help make the tough decisions.

“My highest priorities are someone who is strong and can help us figure out our financial issues, because we have lots of them,” board President Amanda Rice said.

Vice President Greg Sanders countered that statement by arguing that the issues of finances are a red herring.

“The finances of this district is not as distressed as some of the board members here are trying to make out,” Sanders said.

The board split recently with a 3-2 vote to purchase the old Cambria Library that will be renovated and used as district offices. Rice

and Harry Farmer, the newest members of the board, were in the minority vote. The project is estimated to cost the district almost $1 million.

That’s on top of the $14 million already spent on the Sustainable Water Facility, which is still in the process of getting a permanent development permit from the California Coastal Commission.

During the almost four-hour special meeting on Sept. 19, the board was able to narrow the pool of applicants down to six but couldn’t agree on a new director. Eight nominations were made from both sides of the board but all ended with split 2-2 votes. Board member Jim Bahringer and Sanders on one side; Rice and Farmer on the other.

The board will meet again Oct. 3 to try again.

—Karen Garcia

Supes spar in wake of dunes dust mitigation plan’s passage

Hoping to make some progress after years controversy over the Oceano Dunes State Vehicular Recreation Area, the California Coastal Commission approved a permit for a five-year dust mitigation plan proposed by the NEWS continued page 6

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But the small step forward did little to quell conflict between members of the SLO County Board of Supervisors, who have already begun arguing after its passage.

The five-year plan, proposed by state parks and approved with some additional conditions and amendments by the Coastal Commission at a Sept. 14 meeting, will allow state parks to enact several dust mitigation measures both inside and outside the dunes off-highway vehicle riding areas. Those include planting 20 acres of native vegetation each year, installing 40 acres of wind fencing during the park’s windy season, and utilizing a non-toxic soil stabilizer and straw bales to help with dust control. Under the approved plan, state parks will also install dust-monitoring equipment at the dunes.

State parks staff said that the fiveyear plan was created to comply with the SLO County Air Pollution Control District’s dust mitigation regulations, including Rule 1001.

Until the commission’s approval of the plan, temporary dust mitigation measures at the dunes had been enacted under an emergency permit but were not effective, according to APCD officials.

The passage of the plan left some residents of the nearby Nipomo Mesa cautiously optimistic. Those residents have long raised concerns about impacts of dust from the dunes on their health.

“I was impressed by the members of the commission that pursued the right to breathe clean air and health care issues,” Stanley Fisher, an 11-year Nipomo Mesa resident who was diagnosed with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis and end stage lung disease in 2016 wrote in an email response to questions from New Times. “I left the meeting feeling that progress had been made.”

OHV users, including members of the Friends of the Oceano Dunes, raised concerns that the plan would continue to shrink available riding space at the popular state park.

“This is death by a thousand fence posts,” Friends President Jim Suty told commissioners at the hearing.

Second District Supervisor Bruce Gibson appeared at the meeting to raise concerns about a letter of support for the un-amended plan authored by 1st District Supervisor and board Chairman John Peschong. The letter was sent to the commission Aug. 22 and was typed on a letterhead bearing the county’s seal. Gibson indicated that the letter included language that incorrectly indicated its contents were endorsed by the full board.

“As county supervisors, we also serve on the San Luis Obispo County Air Pollution Control Board,” stated the letter, which was signed only by Peschong.

Gibson noted that the board never voted to take an official position on the plan and called Peschong’s letter “inappropriate.” At a Sept. 19 supervisors meeting, Gibson rebuked Peschong for sending the letter.

“Its phrasing can’t be read any other [way] than an egregious fabrication of a non-existent board position,” Gibson said.

Peschong pushed back, stating that the letter did not mention the other supervisors and was not sent on the

VIEWER DISCRETION board’s official letterhead, which includes the names of all five supervisors.

“At no time do I mention, actually, any of the other supervisors,” Peschong said.

“At no time did I imply that the full board agreed with me.”

Peschong added that the letter was originally going to be signed by himself and 5th District Supervisor Debbie Arnold, but that Arnold sent her own letter. Commission staff told New Times Sept. 20 that Gibson and Peschong were the only two supervisors to send any correspondence related to state park’s plan.

The board took no formal action related to Peschong’s letter at the Sept. 19 meeting.

—Chris McGuinness

Cannabis grow permits dwindle under new proposed county rules

Competition for growing marijuana in a post-Proposition 64 San Luis Obispo County could be stiffer than previously thought.

On Sept. 14, the SLO County Planning Commission pushed forward a set of cannabis regulations that propose to cap the number of available permits for outdoor grows at 50, countywide.

Indoor grow operations, defi ned as being enclosed in greenhouses (not hoop houses), were given no cap under the rules—but would still require a permit.

The ordinance, which drew audible groans from local marijuana advocates attending the commission hearing, will now move on to the county Board of Supervisors on Oct. 3 for fi nal approval.

Over the many months of discussion about SLO County cannabis regulations in the wake of legalized marijuana in California, no previous draft of the ordinance has suggested setting a cultivation permit cap limit of fewer than 100, or separating outdoor from indoor grows.

“It’s definitely going to do damage to the businesses that are already established,” said Jason Kallen, the president of the SLO County chapter of the National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws (NORML). “To put in the greenhouses they’re talking about, there’s a lot of capital investment to do that.”

More than 450 cannabis growers in SLO County attempted to register their operations under an urgency ordinance passed last year. The majority of them were outdoor grows in the California Valley, according to county planner Brandi Cummings.

The planning commissioners were split 3-2 on the need for any cap, with the majority favoring a limit. The split mirrored that of the current Board of Supervisors—with the commissioners appointed by Supervisors John Peschong, Debbie Arnold, and Lynn Compton favoring a limit, while those appointed by Supervisors Adam Hill and Bruce Gibson opposing any limit.

“My concern is that we jump into an unlimited situation. We can always add sites,” said 1st District Commissioner Jay Brown at the commission’s first hearing on Aug. 10.

“I think it’d be very difficult—almost impossible—to go backwards.”

“I think all we’re doing [with a cap] is encouraging a black market and criminal activity,” countered Michael Multari, the

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2nd District commissioner.

“One of the reasons I think voters approved this Proposition [64] is that, clearly, prohibition of marijuana hasn’t worked.”

The 50 permits would get distributed across the county, with 30 available in North County, three in SLO, 11 in South County, and seven in the coastal area. Hopeful growers would need to submit applications and go through a selection process, the details of which are still being worked out.

—Peter Johnson

Grover council passes ‘declaration of human rights’

More than one month after violent clashes between white supremacists and protestors in Charlottesville, Virginia, members of the Grover Beach City Council passed a declaration affirming the city’s commitment to issues of equality and human rights.

“We live in very anxious times,” said Mayor John Shoals. “We have seen some conduct that has spawned quite a bit of debate and discussion, and I think this is just a clear policy statement of how we certainly would hope folks would conduct themselves.”

The declaration, passed unanimously at the council’s Sept. 18 meeting, affirms the city’s support of fundamental and equal human rights regardless of race, gender, nationality, religion, or sexual orientation.

“The City Council of the city of Grover Beach hereby affirms that these rights will be one of the core principles guiding all governing actions within our community, and any violation of these basic human and civil rights will not be tolerated by the governing body of this community,” the resolution stated.

Councilwoman Debbie Peterson was not in attendance at the meeting.

The idea for the resolution was first brought up when Grover Beach resident Mike Wilson read a similar statement during the public comment period of the council’s Feb. 6 meeting. At a subsequent Aug. 21 meeting, Shoals, one of the few black elected officials in SLO County, referenced Wilson’s statement in comments about the violence in Charlottesville at an Aug. 21 meeting and, along with the other council members, asked city staff to place the declaration on the agenda for a future meeting. City Manager Matthew

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Bronson said that the final language of the declaration remained largely unchanged from what Wilson had originally read to the council.

“Everything here is pretty much verbatim to what was shared by Mr. Wilson,” Bronson said.

At the Sept. 18 meeting, Wilson thanked the board for passing the resolution, but noted that it took a national tragedy like Charlottesville to shed light on the issue of human rights.

“It breaks my heart that this has to come back into our consciousness because of the last few months,” he said.

—Chris McGuinness

Animal shelter moves forward despite wavering from North County

Plans to build a $13.7 million county animal shelter will move along despite pleas from the sticker-shocked cities of Paso Robles and Atascadero to delay the project while they evaluate a potential North County shelter.

In February, all seven local cities signed an agreement with the county to collectively finance design and construction on a new animal shelter to replace the current shelter off Highway 1, which is considered to be in structural disrepair.

But Paso and Atascadero, which make up a third of the current shelter’s animal intake, recently requested that the county hit the brakes on the project to allow them time—six months—to evaluate the feasibility of a less expensive, more local alternative.

“When this was first presented to our council, it was sort of presented to us like, ‘You have no choice,’” Paso Mayor Steve Martin told the Board of Supervisors on Sept. 19. “Our constituents have reached out to us and said, ‘This is an awful lot NEWS continued page 9

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As a community, you grabbed the bull by the horns and brought CowParade to town. As artists, you hooved it against deadline pressure, creating fun talking pieces. And as donors, you helped wrangle in over $250,000 for various charities. A year ago this month, 101 crazy cows descended on SLO County for a prolonged public grazing, leaving a herd of spectators with wide smiles and lasting memories. Thank you, everyone!

Sponsors San Simeon Lodge Cambria Tourism Board Robin’s Restaurant CowParade SLO Town of Harmony Harmony Valley Creamery Visitors Alliance of Cayucos / Shoreline Inn / Happy go Smile/ Negranti Construction Windows on the Water Morro Bay Tourism Bureau / City of Morro Bay Gardens by Gabriel, Inc. Los Osos / Baywood smart72 Avila Beach Golf Resort Pismo Beach CVB Nipomo Tourism Alliance / Trilogy at Monarch Dunes / Monarch Club / Monarch Dunes Golf Club J.B. Dewar Paso Robles Inn CMSF Heritage Foundation Parker Sanpei Halter Ranch Vineyard Oso Libre Winery Sextant Wines J Dusi Winery San Marcos Creek Vineyard Ranchita Canyon Vineyard Umpqua Bank Castoro Cellars Visit Atascadero / City of Atascadero / Debbie Arnold Ancient Peaks Winery & Santa Margarita Adventures Cal Poly - Creative Services Cal Poly - CAFES Cal Poly - Animal Science

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Power down?

Greenhouse gas emmissions (metric tons CO2) 2,000,000

Central Coast Power is ‘infeasible,’ study finds, but a SLO-based program may work

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tri-county effort to launch Central Coast Power—a public Community Choice Energy (CCE) program that could bring greener electricity to San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, and Ventura county residents—hit a major snag on Sept. 11 with the release of a feasibility study that found the proposal financially untenable.

According to the study, the rates for a theoretical Central Coast Power would not compete with those of PG&E and Southern California Edison, the current utilities that serve the region, due to high costs, and the program would dive into the red over an 11-year period.

“Net operating margins are negative for all years of the study period, meaning revenues are not sufficient,” the study, authored by Willdan Financial Services, stated. “The CCE is deemed infeasible.”

But a “peer review” published alongside it challenged some of the study’s calculations, like the projected price of renewable energy in the future, and suggested that a smaller, SLO County-based version of the program may be viable.

If Central Coast Power was able to become a reality, with an aggressive renewable energy plan, it would manage to cut in half the level of greenhouse gas emissions (GHGs) currently associated with power generation for the region.

The power of choice

CCE programs like Central Coast Power are regarded as effective methods to combat climate change on a local level and are rapidly growing in popularity across California.

Enabled by state legislation passed in 2002, CCEs essentially give local governments the option to buy their own power and sell it to residents and businesses in their jurisdictions through existing distribution infrastructure.

The overall goal, typically, is to lower community GHGs by choosing to

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of money.’ … We think in the long run the greatest danger would be to plunge ahead into something we haven’t fully investigated at this point.”

The county supervisors weren’t swayed.

Warned that any delays could increase the cost of the shelter, the board opted not to oblige the cities’ request.

“I say we go forward with this,” 4th District Supervisor Lynn Compton said. “[The cities] had the choice three years ago of looking at options to do it themselves. … I just feel like it’s putting us in a bind right now.”

The animal shelter is in design phases, with a proposed layout of 15,250 square feet with capacity to house 65 dogs and 100 cats. It would have an “outdoor exercise courtyard,” space to house quarantined animals, exam and treatment rooms, and administrative offices.

Despite moving forward with the

purchase more renewable energy than investor-owned utility companies.

“The importance of CCEs is it allows you to localize your decision-making relative to your power purchases,” explained Marcus Carloni, the sustainability coordinator for the city of SLO. “What it allows us to do is basically disconnect from PG&E’s decision-making so we can decide what’s best for our community. … That allows us to lower communitywide greenhouse gas emissions.”

After a nearly decadelong fight over the CCE concept between California lawmakers and the major utility companies, Marin County launched the state’s first CCE in 2010.

Today, 18 localities are either operating a CCE or are about to launch one, including SLO’s neighbor to north.

Monterey Bay Community Power will begin this year and cover Santa Cruz, Monterey, and San Benito counties.

Seventeen other regions are exploring CCE programs—including the Central Coast.

In 2015, the tri-counties and eight local cities (including SLO) formed a Central Coast Power working group and commissioned the feasibility study.

Officials told New Times that the Central Coast is in a more difficult position for a CCE because it has two incumbent utilities serving the region rather than one. PG&E services SLO County and Northern Santa Barbara County while Southern California Edison covers Southern Santa Barbara County and Ventura County.

Chris Read, an energy program coordinator for SLO County, said that the extra-competitive dynamic puts the prospect of a Central Coast Power at an economic disadvantage.

“The critical challenge was the fact that there were two service territories involved,” Read said. “It makes it harder for a new energy agency to compete.” shelter, the county supervisors aren’t necessarily united in their support for it.

Supervisor Adam Hill called it “a blank check” project consuming funds that could be spent on human services.

“My objection to this is the expense, and the expense of it as opposed to other priorities that we have,” Hill said.

—Peter Johnson

SLO Police continue prowler investigation SLO law enforcement officials are still trying to find out just who is behind a rash of disturbing prowling incidents that have occurred in the city over the last several months.

Thus far, the department has not publicly identified or arrested any suspects related to multiple prowling and peeping incidents, which have occurred in various areas of the city, with several

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In order for Central Coast Power to be financially feasible, the study stated, energy costs would have to decrease by 40 percent over the next decade, and the utility companies’ rates would have to increase by 4 percent every year.

A peer review of the study, though, suggested that the authors might have been too conservative in their number crunching. The peer review stated that the study possibly overestimated the future cost of renewable energy, which drove the rates for the CCE up.

It also indicated that a smaller-scale CCE, operating in PG&E-only territory like SLO County, might be fiscally viable. “[The peer review] essentially concluded that if you’re in Southern California Edison territory you have difficulty,” Read said. “As you get into PG&E territory, it looks like it would be feasible to have a program.”

Read said the county and cities are awaiting the results of yet another study that’s evaluating the viability of a CCE based in SLO County.

Carloni with SLO said he will bring forward CCE options to the SLO City Council

in December, which may include exploring a countywide CCE, a city-only CCE, or joining another established CCE program.

Earlier this year, the SLO City Council named “climate action” as a major city goal, and Mayor Heidi Harmon has advocated strongly for SLO to move toward “net-zero” emissions status.

While PG&E currently gets about 33 percent of its energy from renewable sources, the Central Coast Power agency could offer a 75 percent renewable portfolio under its most aggressive plan, leading to a substantial reduction in related GHG emissions.

But CCE programs aren’t without risks, as the study indicated. Even a SLO Countyonly program would require as much as $179 million annually to stay afloat.

“Should we start a new government with a high upfront debt requirement?”

Read asked. “Obviously, it’s ultimately a political decision. When you’re looking at it there’s just some risk, especially in the tri-county area.” ∆

being reported in northern SLO where many college students live.

“We are not 100 percent sure if [the incidents] are all related or not,” SLO police Lt. John Bledsoe said.

According to information released by the department to local media outlets, there have been at least seven prowling incidents reported in the city between late January and early September of this year. In at least five of those incidents, the unidentified suspect appeared to exhibit disturbing behavior. In instances reported in February, March, and May of this year, the suspect was reportedly seen holding a cellphone and shining a flashlight into the windows of unnamed female victims.

“In a few instances, the suspect has been reported to have reached in a window and touched victims while sleeping,” a Sept. 7 news release from the department stated.

According to the release, the suspect

has been described as a white or Hispanic male. The remaining prowling incidents appeared to be connected to nearby thefts. Bledsoe said the department was still trying to determine if the peeping incidents involved a single suspect or multiple suspects.

Speaking to New Times, Bledsoe indicated the investigation remained open, and noted that trying to find the suspect or suspects in such cases was challenging.

“We have only a handful of officers who work at night,” he said. “We are relying on the public’s help and for them to call us when they see something of a suspicious nature.”

While the investigation continues, SLO police have been advising residents to keep windows, curtains and blinds closed at night. Anyone who is a victim or witness of a prowling incident should contact the SLO Police Department. ∆ —Chris McGuinness

Contact Staff Writer Peter Johnson at pjohnson@newtimesslo.com.

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Let them entertain

The struggles and triumphs of a community art form across SLO County

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BY RYAH COOLEY | PHOTOS BY JAYSON MELLOM

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t all started in 1999, one night over chardonnay in the theater in Cambria. One drink led to another and a few years later they were married on a gondola at the Venetian in Las Vegas.

Today Rebecca Buckley is a widow in her 70s, but she still has her husband Jim Buckley’s legacy, the Pewter Plough Playhouse, at least for the time being. Amid money woes, Rebecca put the theater up for sale to the tune of $1.3 million in August.

“I figured that would be the best way out of it, so I could pay all the bills and have a stress-free life,” Rebecca said.

She’s not the only one who’s had doubts about keeping a theater up and running. Considering the money and time commitment it takes for a group of people who all have day jobs and families to consider, every show that is put on by a community theater is kind of a small miracle.

In light of the former San Luis Obispo Little Theatre (now SLO Repertory Theatre) recently going professional, with paid casts and crews for main stage productions, the community theater world in SLO County is feeling a little more spread out these days, with most of these groups consolidating on the coast and in North County. New Times talked with several community theater groups, and we present to you a collection of stories about the highs and lows of putting on a show on the Central Coast.

RUNNING THE SHOW Pictured, left to right: Sarah Mosby (production manager), Rebecca Buckley (Owner and artistic director), and Sandy Valois (ticketing and marketing manager) of the Pewter Plough Playhouse in Cambria.

Plot twist

On a sunny afternoon in Cambria at the end of August, Rebecca sipped tomato soup at the Harmony Café, located just outside her theater on Main Street, as she told me she had some big news: barring an over the top offer, she’d decided not to sell the Pewter Plough Playhouse after all.

“My first inclination would be to sell it, but then part of me wants to carry it on,” Rebecca said. “Everyone knew I was in that quandary, sell or stay. Everyone loves the theater, how can I just ignore all of that? I can’t.

Those things were gnawing on me.”

Jim founded the theater in 1976 and threw himself and often his own personal funds into the productions.

When Jim died at age 103 in 2015, Rebecca, who had

helped him run the theater during their marriage, took over at the beginning of 2017 and shook things up a bit. Before his death, the couple had discussed parting ways with the Pewter Plough Players, the nonprofit group that put on shows at the theater, in order to gain more artistic control. So Rebecca let the Players’ lease expire at the end of 2016 and added musical acts to the theater’s offerings. She dropped $8,000 on a new curtain for the stage and another $18,000 on a new Steinway piano for the musicians to play. All told, from 2015 to

PRACTICE Anita Schwaber of By the Sea Productions (far left) and cast members read a script for their upcoming play, Member of the Wedding, at St. Peter’s

By The Sea Episcopal Church in Morro Bay.

Currently on stage

The Golden Age is on stage at the Pewter Plough Playhouse in Cambria through Oct. 1. General admission is $20 and tickets for those 30 and under are $15. Visit pewterploughplayhouse.net for more information.

present, the Buckleys spent $70,000 on improvements and refurbishments. She put the word out in local newspapers and printed out flyers and programs. The costs started to add up, currently Rebecca said the theater is in about $12,000 worth of debt between things like marketing related expenses and utilities (the electric bill can cost around $300 a month to power all the lights on stage and in the theater building.)

So Rebecca stepped back and simplified. The music acts weren’t breaking even, so she canceled those and went back to what she knew best: putting on plays. She said the Playhouse is shooting to pay all of its bills off by October.

“I think it’s a necessary art form,” Rebecca said of community theater. “Not only for the older people to come and have entertainment, but for the youth to have a place to learn and experience theater as they’re growing up. I think it rounds out a community.”

Just a few days after talking with New Times, Rebecca sent an email and said she’d changed her mind again.

She would keep the playhouse on the market at least until the end of the year and sell if someone offered the $1.3 million she asked for and agreed to keep the building going as an arts center. As of press time, no offers have come in. Stay tuned.

Act II When the Pewter Plough Players were kicked out of the only theatrical home they’d ever known at the end of last year, they decided to take it as an opportunity to branch out beyond Cambria.

“She [Rebecca] wanted to go in a different direction so

Coastal entertainment

By the Sea Productions presents The Member of the Wedding from Oct. 20 to Nov. 5. Tickets are $20 for regular shows and $25 for the show on Oct. 22 that includes a champagne reception. Visit bytheseaproductions.org for more information.

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she decided not to renew our lease,” said Anita Schwaber, president of the board for the players. “She wanted to do it herself, she wanted to establish it as more of a performing arts center.”

But when one stage curtain drops, another opens.

“We were disappointed, but we decided to move on and relocate to Morro Bay, which is a city that to my knowledge hasn’t had consistent live theater,” Schwaber said. “We’ve decided to establish our own identity.”

And while the group still retains the name they’ve had for the last 15 years, Pewter Plough Players, as their official 501C3 name, they’re now publicly known as By the Sea Productions since they perform at the Erickson Parrish Hall at St. Peter’s By the Sea Episcopal Church in Morro Bay. The group is nearing its one-year mark at the new venue.

While their old home is up for sale, Schwaber said not to expect a return to Cambria.

“It’s been discussed, but it’s not really a viable possibility. I certainly don’t have the money,” Schwaber said. “I could be torn, but I really love where we are right now and that we’re filling a need in our community.”

BEHIND THE SCENES Sally Buchanan directs Young Frankenstein at the Santa Maria Civic Theatre.

A brief intermission The lights may be out, but things are definitely still under way over at Central Coast Theater Works in Nipomo.

With its home at the Monarch Club, the organization started in 2015 under the umbrella of the Nipomo Recreation Association. Mary Meserve-Miller, who formerly acted, fundraised, wrote, and produced for the SLO Little Theatre, took over the helm of Central Coast Theater Works in 2016, but resigned in July 2017, causing the group to cancel the rest of its planned season. Both Meserve-Miller and her direct supervisor, Jeff Long, executive director for the association, declined to comment on what led to the resignation. However, Long said the theater will go on, and he’s looking to hire an artistic director/producer.

“Somebody who wants to take it off my plate, but has no problem answering to me,” Long said.

Coming soon …

Central Coast Theater Works hopes to have a production up on stage in time for the holidays. Check in at nipomorecreation.org/cctw for updates.

Make believe Cynthia Anthony, founder of Wine Country Theatre in Paso Robles, knows better than most that sometimes you’ve got to make do with what you’ve got.

The community theater group that she started in 2014 previously performed in wineries, a coffee shop, and DIY Cynthia Anthony (left) and Dana Shaheen (right), of Wine Country Theatre, get the set ready for the play, Annapurna, at the Park Street Ballroom in Paso.

Wine and a good time

Wine County Theatre is showing Annapurna at the Park Street Ballroom in Paso Robles Sept. 22 through Oct. 8. Tickets are $15 for students, $25 for general admission, and $20 per person for tables of eight or more. Visit winecountrytheatre.com for more information.

an art studio, but now holds shows at the Park Street Ballroom.

“It works well for us, but it’s not a real theater home,” Anthony said.

The ballroom has a clutch downtown location, features table seating (perfect for keeping the wine flowing during shows), and has a short stage but not much of a backstage area and no dressing rooms or office. But where there’s a will, there’s a way. The theater company invested $10,000 in a portable light system for shows and brings tall dividers for makeshift dressing rooms in what is normally used as a commercial kitchen.

“One of the things that made it work is that we had to make it work,” Anthony said.

And things picked up. After Wine Country Theatre moved in, the Park Street Ballroom started featuring more performing acts, and recently invested in its own lighting.

Still, while it’s a little bit of a DIY approach to theater at times, Anthony said they have no plans right now to move or raise funds for a new theater building.

“We love being there, we’re grateful to be there, and our audiences like it and it’s a beautiful space,” Anthony said.

The comeback Founded in 1959, the Santa Maria Civic Theatre was the first organization to offer live theater on the regular in the city. But longevity doesn’t always translate to success.

John Shade first started out as a patron of the theatre in 2009 and then became a member of its board in 2012. At least as long has he’s been on the board, Shade says ticket sales have been all over the place.

The 100-seat theater isn’t big, but some shows like musicals or more well-known plays would sell maybe 50 to 100 seats a night and others would only sell 15 to 20 seats each show. Shade said it didn’t necessarily link to the quality of the acting or even the play itself.

In 2013, the venue started selling tickets online and that helped. But the real turning point was in August, when the theater put on a production of the hit musical Hairspray. The show ran for three weeks, and all but one performance completely sold out, and that show was added last minute to accommodate people who couldn’t get into the other shows.

What changed? Shade said they focused more of their efforts on building up the theater’s email list and social media presence and also threw more of its adverting dollars at radio. But beyond the business savvy, Shade said that Hairspray just has a timeless message showing our nation’s past struggles with racism. And with white supremacists rioting in Charlottesville during the run of the show, Shade said it might have felt especially poignant to audiences. He even heard a young theatergoer of color asking his parents why white characters in the play were treating black characters differently.

“Theater actually exposes people to things they might not be aware of,” Shade said. “That was one of those times where current life and what’s happening onstage really came together for an emotional event.” Δ

Marvelous monsters

Catch a showing of Young Frankenstein at the Santa Maria Civic Theatre from Oct. 20 to Nov. 5. Tickets range from $15 to $20. Visit smct.org for more details.

Save the drama for your mama. Fine, Ryah Cooley wants to hear about it too at rcooley@newtimesslo.com. www.newtimesslo.com • September 21 - September 28, 2017 • New Times • 11

News

Strokes&Plugs

BY KAREN GARCIA

Growing the tennis community

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ituated on 5 acres of land peppered with oak, pine, madrone, and manzanita trees, the Templeton Tennis Ranch is the perfect venue to play a match with a friend and enjoy the surrounding scenery. Turns out, it’s a place professional players want to enjoy, too.

The United States Tennis Association (USTA) selected the Templeton Tennis Ranch to host the first Central Coast Pro Tennis Open, which will take place Sept. 24 through Oct. 1. Owner Ralph Goehring said he was surprised to find out that his club was chosen for the tournament, but it’s something that he has been working toward.

“A USTA scout was looking at the club without my knowledge and reached out to us about hosting an event,” Goehring said, adding that hosting a tournament is something he wanted to do even before the facility launched in 2015.

The club was opened with the intention of bringing the game to North County but not limiting access to the courts. Currently, there aren’t as many players as Goehring anticipated there would be. But he said the nearby town of Paso Robles is growing, which he believes will add to the tennis community. To his knowledge, Goehring said, the ranch is the only facility in the county that has a stadium tennis court.

The facility has six tennis courts (one which is stadium size), four pickleball courts, and a fitness center. Even with all the

equipment and facilities in place, it’s still a lot of work to put together an event where locals and visitors come together to root for professional players.

“Not every club wants to host because it’s a lot of work and there isn’t a guarantee of money,” he said.

Although there are some uncertainties, Goehring said he is all in. He laughed as he listed the ways that the ranch has been getting the word out about the event: print articles, the radio, television ads, social media, and brochures.

Tennis enthusiasts can enjoy the eightday event and families can bring their little ones to the kids’ activity-centered days. The ranch is also currently looking for 72 local ball kids and adults to retrieve balls for players during the matches.

“It’s exciting and it’s an advantage to have a tournament like this because you’re close enough to the players and meet them off the court,” Goehring said.

Having this up close and personal experience is one that Goehring is excited to share with his community and the entire Central Coast.

Currently, Twin Cities Community Hospital, Tennis Warehouse, and J. Dusi Wines have signed on with the ranch as key sponsors of the event. To find out how to be a sponsor or for ticket information visit ttrtennis.com.

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“This is not just about Templeton Tennis Ranch,” Goehring said. “It’s about putting our entire region on the tennis map. Our hope is that this inspires our local tennis enthusiasts to come together.”

Fast facts • On Sept. 15, 97.3 The Rock increased its listenership by adding a new signal at 107.9 FM in Paso Robles, covering San Miguel, Atascadero, and Templeton. Since 2014, The Rock has provided Estero Bay with hyper-local community radio with a crew of 53

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• Restorative Partners, a local organization that promotes a restorative justice approach to crime, received $80,000 grant from the Hughes Charitable Foundation to launch a reentry program for formerly incarcerated individuals being released into San Luis Obispo County. Δ Staff writer Karen Garcia wrote this week’s Strokes and Plugs. Send tips to kgarcia@newtimesslo.com.

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Opinion

➤ Letters [16] ➤ Street talk [16] ➤ Rhetoric & Reason [18] ➤ Shredder [19]

Commentary

BY SEAN SEALY

BY KATHY RIEDMANN

Trash cans

I stand by my opinion

It’s not the naturists leaving the garbage behind

Hate speech is not free speech

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aving spent many days at Pirate’s Cove, I don’t ever recall seeing a Shredder there (“Trash talk,” Sept. 14). One would think that an ambulatory piece of talking office equipment dragging itself up the beach would stand out. But no, no sighting.

I get the feeling that most who write about Pirate’s have never been there.

There’s a trash problem, yes. I’ll get to that. But first I want to get to some problems that aren’t.

The Shredder shreds, and likes to be funny. I know this. Dangly bits around a Shredder are irresistible targets.

Ha-ha-ha.

But some clarification for those who haven’t actually been to the beach: Naturists, by definition, revere nature.

If you can find a naked person who leaves trash behind—even other people’s trash—I’ll eat my sandals. These people take care of this place as though it were a sacred temple. Because to them, it is.

So enough of linking clothing-optional with trash.

Secondly, there is an ongoing effort to label Pirate’s a “hot spot for criminal activity” (The Tribune, “We’re dodging glass, feces, and ditches at Pirate’s Cove. … ,” Sept. 9). Let’s compare Pirate’s with Pismo Beach. As I mentioned in my speech before the Coastal Commission in 2014 during our appeal of the development, there were 74 criminal incidents at Pirate’s Cove over the prior year. During the same time period, there were 1,965 criminal incidents in Pismo. In other words, there was more

HODIN

crime in a single day in Pismo than in an entire month at Pirate’s Cove.

People drink in Pismo. We know this because there are a ton of bars in Pismo. They drunk drive and get into fights and commit rapes and property crimes. It’s terrible! Shouldn’t we be closing Pismo at night?

But Pismo is clean! you say. Yes. You’re right. Pismo has trash pickup and trash cans. From the same speech: “If we look in the paper and see that the county has proposed to come pick up trash at Pirate’s, I don’t think anyone would fight them on that. We’ve been asking for garbage pickup and cans.

That would be fantastic.” All of those at Pirate’s Cove, the county, the tourists, and all the angels in heaven, agree with trash cans and pickup. Why on Earth is this so hard?

A recent editorial in The Tribune offered that SLO Supervisors should camp in the parking lot some night “and watch the lawless destruction of a treasured resource firsthand.”

I’d welcome that. Because what they would find is a peaceful stillness, refreshing sea breeze, and a blanket of stars unobstructed by the blinding glare of artificial lighting. There just isn’t murder and mayhem happening at Pirate’s after dark. A study found that half of the trash accumulates at night. That means half accumulates during the day. That, in statistics, is called a wash.

TRASH CANS continued page 15

Russell Hodin

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K, I was wrong on one point (“Speech limits,” Aug. 31). Members of hate groups should not just wallow in the filth of their beliefs in private. They can still wallow in it in public places, such as on their deceitful radio and TV stations, in their creepy books, and when giving their hallowed speeches. But I still think they should not be granted permits for public rallies. In “Freedom of speech under fire” (Sept. 14), Al Fonzi writes, “Allowing the government to censor the speech of unpopular groups will inevitably lead to suppression of all views not approved by the government.” This is a slippery slope fallacy.

The part of the First Amendment addressing freedom of peaceful assembly was written with the intent of having exceptions, hence the word peaceful. According to the Library of Congress, “The First Amendment does not protect the right to conduct an assembly at which there is a clear and present danger of riot, disorder, or other immediate threat to public safety or order.”

Rallies held by members of hate groups have and will continue to most certainly create clear and present danger of riots, disorder, and immediate threats to public safety and order, like what happened in Charlottesville. Fonzi writes “The facts revealed it was the failure of the police to keep Antifa counter-protestors apart from Klansmen and Nazis that led to the riot.”

The white supremacists did not come to the rally to exercise their right to free speech.

They came together for a common intent, to promote fear, intimidation, threats, and to incite violence. Witnesses said they stormed in like a militia and heard comments such as, “We are not non-violent. We’ll fucking

kill these people if we have to,” and, “I think a lot more people are going to die before we’re done here.” They were ultimately responsible for the violence.

There were plenty of other counterprotesters there, and I’m sure if the Antifa would not have been there, the violence would have still occurred and may have been worse. The police could have done more, but I’m positive there still would have been violence. Besides, not all communities have the resources to train and provide the amount of police needed to keep the peace for rallies that promote and incite lawlessness.

Anyway, the police should not have to be put in this position. It is like allowing people to purposefully set fires and then expecting firefighters to put them out, without any damage or injuries. Then if there are, the firefighters are blamed.

Would one call a rally peaceful just because it took 200 police officers to prevent a riot? Would a permit be granted to groups like League of Women Haters, who are promoting rape and murder? How about to the United Child Molesters or to the American Animal Abusers? Does one think these would be peaceful? If not, how are hate groups any different? They are violent by nature and incite violence.

At the planned rally in Boston, 500 police were present. Obviously, they expected a riot, clear and present danger, and imminent lawlessness. If so, why was the permit even granted in the first place?

In the past, when the KKK held public rallies, most people hid away or just stood by, sometimes out of solidarity, but mostly FREE SPEECH continued page 15

Opinion TRASH CANS from page 14

I think people want to attribute all the trash to some specific group, or to some specific hour because they want a simple solution and someone to blame.

It’s harder than that. And simpler than that.

First, understand that it isn’t the majority of visitors causing the problem.

Or even a sizeable minority. It is perhaps one of every 30. It’s almost never locals.

Locals know each other, police each other, and hold each other to account. The problem is people from elsewhere.

Statistically, one in every 30 people you meet is a psychopath. That’s a fact. They don’t care. They ain’t never gonna care.

They enjoy causing problems. So unless you have an Asshole Detector, I’m afraid that you’re SOL in solving every problem.

But there are solutions: The county has said that they can’t afford to patrol the Cave Landing parking lot. What they mean is that they can’t afford a $100,000 patrol car with two officers inside who each make $169,000 a year, equipped with an arsenal adequate to conquer Cuba.

Pirate’s doesn’t need all that.

Do this: Buy a light green 2004 Jeep Cherokee. Put a decal on the side that says “Parks Department Patrol.” Put two guys in it with green uniforms and patches. Give them walkie-talkies and flashlights. Teach them to yell, “Hey!” “Hey!” yelled by a guy with a patch and flashlight will scatter 98 percent of troublemakers to the wind. Got a real hard-ass? Pretend to talk into the walkietalkie. Gone.

Park the truck at the trailhead. Have them walk the trails. Be a presence. Lots of people would love the job of hiking Pirate’s. They’d do it for a pittance.

The county demanded full night closure. This is a violation of natural human rights. It isn’t your beach, it is our beach. “Closing” nature because you can’t figure out how to manage it sets a dangerous precedent. The Coastal Commission agreed with us.

Coastal Commission staff suggested that the parking lot be closed at night, leaving the parking spaces along Cave Landing Road legally open. We agreed that this was a reasonable compromise.

The drunken partier doesn’t want to carry a ton of booze across an open parking lot.

But it leaves access for hikers.

Have I mentioned trash cans?

I feel badly that the problems persist as they did the day we won our appeal.

But—as one of the commissioners noted—you don’t solve a trash problem by pouring 200 tons of hot asphalt on top of the Cove. The trash that mars it can be picked up. Once it’s developed, its character is lost forever.

Dinosaur Park is wonderful. But Pirate’s is Pirate’s: Raw, unblemished, suffering no permanent stain from the hand of man. It should stay that way. One undeveloped place to pass down to our children just as it was when we found it, and as it was 10,000 years ago. ∆ Sean Shealy is the founder of Friends of Pirate’s Cove. Send comments to the Shredder.

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out of fear and intimidation. Now, people are less likely to stand by.

In addition, I can’t imagine a hate rally that would not generate threats against specific individuals and incite violence.

Due to this, the likelihood of riot, disorder, and threats to public safety has increased dramatically. This is not all bad, with counter-protesting increasing, but it does give further cause for the denial of permits.

Fonzi gives the sincere but naive argument that “objectional speech is best opposed by reasoned speech” and quotes one who says “free speech allows us to resolve our differences through public reason.” But this does not apply to all people. Patrick McGrath writes: “Fascism does not arise from rational sources. It does not require rational argument to sustain its followers. Fascists are deaf to reason. They sneer at reasonable argument.” This is why the Antifa use violence against them. They see it as the only means, as a last resort.

Also, I do not believe in the argument that allowing hate groups to rally is a way of allowing them to let off steam. Rallies give them a stage for their violence. I think it is a way of adding fuel to their fire and when inevitable violence does break out, it allows them to play victims.

It makes counter-protestors look like partners in crime. It is most disturbing when Fonzi used the words to describe members of hate groups as those with “objectional views” and having “unpopular beliefs” and allude to those who may oppose those groups as “intolerant leftwing mobs” rather than just common, decent human beings. Yikes!

In regards to the young woman who stated that Dr. Robert Spencer should not be allowed to speak at Cal Poly: Given that he, according to Wikipedia, has been accused of “falsely constructing a divide between Islam and the West” and is the co-founder of two anti-Muslim hate groups, her statement has some merit. She should be proud of her insight.

Peaceful does not mean everything and anything, so we have to draw the line somewhere. Janai Nelson of NAACP says that “calling out extremists, white supremacists, and neo-Nazis is an important, but very low bar for where we should be as a society, at this stage in our democracy.” One way to step over this bar is to deny hate groups permits to rally.

Freedom of speech is not under fire, hate groups are, as they deserve to be. ∆ Kathy Riedmann is a proud, socially liberal Democrat. Send comments to clanham@newtimesslo.com or be proud enough to have your own opinions published by sending them to letters@ newtimesslo.com.

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Regardless of your position on the merits or defects of the Verizon cell tower (tank) proposed for downtown Santa Margarita, the Santa Margarita residents have not been given adequate notice.

This is a form of classism and environmental discrimination because I have no doubt, if this cell tower was to be proposed near our supervisor’s home or the people that donate to their re-election campaign, this tower would not get your approval. Santa Margarita is a working-class town without any real representation or McMansions and therefore easily compromised.

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This decision should not be made by people living outside the area.

Just as the Board of Supervisors feel that it is jolly good that 200-plus gravel trucks pass our cemetery, grammar school, park, and downtown, this proposed tower will not affect them either. As Citizens United says, “Money is free speech,” which really means, “No money, no speech.” We deserve a right to have a say in this important matter.

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Letters A draconian marijuana ordinance

A county marijuana ordinance will supposedly be voted upon by the SLO County Board of Supervisors on Oct. 3. It will limit outdoor cultivation operations to 50 countywide, and will place none on indoor cultivation. This aspect of the Planning Commission’s proposed ordinance should be rejected.

It is an unwarranted and counterproductive governmental intrusion into the private-sector marketplace, and drives consumers to unregulated production methods and questionable quality of marijuana. It would prolong an “underground” economy in “naturally” grown marijuana, given that the market is here to stay, and likely increase electricity and chemical use in artificial enclosures.

It would place small independent outdoor operators at a competitive disadvantage, and place an undo burden on incorporated cities by squeezing operations into them, while also reducing the county’s tax income as the need for enforcement and oversight increases.

It would virtually institutionalize the monopolization of this enterprise, restricted to a privileged few receiving permits, while excluding many producers farming this plant.

As with alcohol and nicotine, regulation is required, e.g., the California Valley prohibition. But not this draconian one.

David Broadwater Atascadero

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Huddled masses pass life test

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hen a baby is born, a doctor immediately gives it a five-step “Apgar test,” making sure the child doesn’t need medical intervention. The Trump administration is proposing its own Apgar test—only for adults.

Here are some young adults I had the privilege to meet over the last few years when I was head of communications for Cal Poly’s College of Engineering.

Tell me if they should have failed the test.

Andrea discovered a passion for social entrepreneurship when she worked on PolyHouse, a Cal Poly Engineering class project that provided home renovations to local families struggling with disabilities.

An officer of the Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers at Cal Poly, Abel led a team to design a robot that encourages children to be more active. They took first place in a national contest.

Eduardo won the CSU Student Research Competition before taking a management position in a Silicon Valley tech company.

Chosen to participate in NASA’s Aeronautics Academy internship program, Alonso gave a presentation at NASA Headquarters in Washington, D.C. Because of Ana’s distinguished academic performance and her contributions to a remarkable project that helps amputees climb stairs, she was named an Outstanding Woman in Engineering.

What links these individuals?

They are Cal Poly graduates. They are first-generation college students and children of immigrants who would have been barred from legal entry to the U.S. under the RAISE Act introduced this year

by Sens. Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) and David Perdue (R-Georgia).

Recently touted by President Trump, RAISE—Reforming American Immigration for Strong Employment—would reduce immigration to the U.S. by 50 percent, impose a cap of 50,000 refugee admissions per year, and end the visa diversity lottery.

Trump advisors Steve Bannon (of Breitbart) and Stephen Miller (architect of Trump’s Muslim ban) helped craft the proposal.

The numbers of those hoping to join family members as they seek free and prosperous lives in the U.S. will be halved under the Cotton-Perdue bill, largely due to sharp cuts in family-based immigration.

Instead, RAISE would institute a meritbased Apgar test based on points awarded for education, English fluency, high-paying job offers, age, achievement awards, and— get this—investment of at least $1.35 million in an entrepreneurial enterprise or U.S. company.

As you can imagine, many are arguing the merits (and demerits) of RAISE, using debatable statistics, imagined economic scenarios, political rhetoric, stereotypical assumptions, and commissioned studies.

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The study debunks arguments made by immigration opponents about the greater value of “desirable,” elite returnon-investment immigrants over refugee immigrants fleeing war-torn countries.

Let’s return to the stories of those firstgeneration students.

Born in Vietnam, Andrea immigrated to the U.S. with her parents when she was 6. “My parents want me to go as far as possible because they didn’t have the opportunity to get an education themselves,” she said.

Abel, Eduardo, Alonso, and Ana, meanwhile, were all born in Mexico to parents with limited or no English speaking skills.

Fact is, these parents are all around us.

They struggle and sacrifice so that their children would have a better life.

Abel’s father and mother showed him that “you can succeed, even with limited resources.” “Mom used to say, ‘Go to Stanford. Be a doctor!’”

Alonso noted that his dad taught him how to weld. On a tour of NASA facilities in Mountain View, Alonso got to show him his own designs for “things Dad

could only imagine.”

These high-achieving students are proud of themselves, certainly, and they’re proud of their parents who would not score “desirable” green card status under RAISE but envisioned a better life for their kids.

The anti-immigration Apgar boys would have us believe that the intrinsic value of any individual immigrant can be measured and foreseen by an elite values test.

But even an Apgar test for newborns can’t predict long-term health—nor can the RAISE merit system assure success.

What it for sure will not do is allow for the uniquely American dreams of immigrant families like those of Alonso, Abel, and Ana. In fact, Ana started her Cal Poly education as undocumented. Without official U.S. identification, she could not hold a driver’s license or be legally employed. As a Dreamer under President Obama’s Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program, Ana was able to fully assimilate into the U.S. Throughout the county, many Anas are among us, making all our lives better.

“I want to share my bachelor’s degree and eventually Ph.D. with my grandmother and mother, who were denied the privilege of an education,” Ana said. “I am determined that our new family history begins with me.” ∆ Amy Hewes is filling in for Kristine Johnson this week. She is actively involved in grassroots political action. Send comments through the editor at clanham@ newtimesslo.com.

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rroyo Grande Mayor Jim Hill isn’t the only epistolary putz penning impertinent letters poised to put him in a precarious position.

Now 1st District Supervisor John Peschong is prepped for a putdown since he’s been caught passing his personal opinion off as SLO County Board of Supervisors consensus.

Hill, you’ll recall, was asked to step down from his position on the South County Sanitation District board of directors, in part because of a letter he wrote to Federal Trade Commission without the consent of his fellow City Council members. Now Peschong has written to the California Coastal Commission regarding dust mitigation in the Oceano Dunes State Vehicular Recreation Area, which regularly chokes local residents with dust kicked up by bitchin’ sand rails, ATVs, and dirt bikes. So rad!

Peschong’s letter contains phrases such as, “As County Supervisors,” and, “If we are to provide solutions,” and, “We urge you,” which suggests he’s speaking for the rest of the board, especially since he signed the letter as the board chairman.

The problem is, however, none of the other supervisors signed off on the letter.

Oh, Peschong claimed, my phrasing was an oversight because 5th District Supervisor Debbie Arnold said she was going to sign it too. It wasn’t even on

the board’s letterhead, Peschong claimed!

Well, Arnold didn’t sign it. I’m looking right at your letter this VERY instant and at the top, it has the County of San Luis Obispo seal and its motto “Not For Ourselves Alone,” as well as in all capital letters “COUNTY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO BOARD OF SUPERVISORS.” That sure seems like you’re speaking for the entire board, and how the hell is the Coastal Commission supposed to know you’re not?

Maybe you could doctor the seal’s motto to read, “For Me Alone.”

During the Sept. 19 board meeting, 2nd District Supervisor Bruce Gibson called Peschong’s letter an “egregious fabrication” and in his own letter to the Coastal Commission, a “serious breach of process.” Gibson’s letter, I might add, made explicit that he was speaking for himself.

Let’s hope this was just a rookie mistake and not an attempt to hornswoggle the commission while hanging your fellow board members out to dry. John, look at Jim! The AG mayor’s letter came back to bite him in a 102-page investigation that outlined how he overstepped his authority.

I mean, there were other things that caused the investigation too, but we don’t have the space.

Meanwhile, the entire board agreed to a proposal by 3rd District Supervisor Adam Hill to develop a plan to close the Pirate’s Cove parking lot at Cave Landing at night to try to curtail all

the partying, trash, graffiti, and illegal behavior that’s been occurring.

It’s perhaps the first step in trying to clean up the area, which has turned into a trash heap of used condoms, human excrement, hypodermic needles, and empty alcohol containers.

The California Coastal Commission takes very seriously any attempt to reduce public access to the coast, so this may be a hard sell, but Pirate’s Cove is on the precipice of being abandoned to the riff-raff that’s destroying its splendor. It’s no longer safe for a nature-loving naturist to let it all hang out. Nudists don’t want to slip on the pathway and slide down a trail of broken glass, needles, and poop.

That’ll leave a mark and maybe give you Hepatitis C too!

On a happier note, the SLO Chamber of Commerce is hawking local wines!

Oh yeah, baby! They’ve got a display with 42 different labels! Visitor Center manager Dusty Colyer-Worth told The Tribune they decided to sell wine to “provide a prominent storefront to showcase Chamber member products.”

Hey, that gives me a great idea! Local cannabis growers should join the chamber toot sweet! I’d totally mosey down to their Chorro Street location, pick up a bottle or two of local vino, and maybe a few grams

of Edna Valley Blue Dream or Sour Diesel! It’s legal now, so why not? Maybe that’ll be a way to get around the no brick-and-mortar dispensaries thing.

The county’s sure twisting itself into knots trying to figure out what to do about all that legal pot. Last week Judge Charles Crandall—my new hero— threw out the county’s suit against local grower Megan’s Organic Market for a code violation the growers (Megan Souza and Eric Powers) literally had nothing to do with. The county wanted to abate, meaning destroy, their current crop of medicinal marijuana, which serves nearly 2,000 patients, because a building on the property they lease isn’t up to code. It was built years before by the property owner.

Sanity prevailed, but my question is this: Will a judge have to decide every boneheaded anti-marijuana thing the county tries to pull? How about the county starts being reasonable? That’d be great.

The newest version of the county’s insanely unpredictable marijuana ordinance would limit the number of outdoor cultivators to 50 permits! You know what that means? Kiss small businesses and small growers goodbye!

Outdoor grows will always be as big as the legal limit allows, and only big commercial growers will be able to afford to build big greenhouses or warehouses for indoor cultivation.

Hey, man, it’s just a little weed. Chill out! ∆ The Shredder plans to pen a sternly worded letter … on hemp paper. Send ideas and comments to shredder@newtimesslo.com.

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LOMPOC HIGH SCHOOL 45TH REUNION The LHS 1972 class reunion features dinner and a dance. Sept. 23, 6-9 p.m. 631-5944. lompochs. ticketbud.com/45. Lompoc Elks, 905 E. Ocean Ave., Lompoc.

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DENIM AND DIAMONDS Hosted by the Templeton Education Foundation. Features: dinner; live and silent auctions; casino; and live music by the JD Project. Sept. 23, 5-10 p.m. $65. templetoneducationfoundation.com. Hummingbird House, 4015 Almond Dr., Templeton, (805) 2268575.

LIBRARY BOOK SALE Hosted by the Morro Bay Friends of the Library. $3-a-bag sale starts at noon.

Sept. 23, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. 805-772-6394. mbfol.org.

Morro Bay Library, 625 Harbor St., Morro Bay. N O R T H S LO C O U N T Y

HANDS IN NEPAL ANNUAL BENEFIT Enjoy wood fired pizza, wine, desert, and live music

by Ray Duncan and Up in the Air. Proceeds go to ongoing education efforts in rural Nepal. Sept. 23, 6-9:30 p.m. $20-$25. 805-801-3809. handsinnepal. org. The Peace House, 22606 El Camino Real, Santa Margarita.

JACQUELINE BRAND AND HELEN NIGHTENGALE LIVE Jacqueline Brand and Helen Nightengale perform a night of classical music. These renowned violinists have played together in the LA Chamber Orchestra and continue to play at venues around the world. Sept. 23, 6-8 p.m. $30. 805-2265955. fourlanternswinery.orderport.net/. Four Lanterns Winery, 2485 West Highway 46, Paso Robles.

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

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GREENER PASTURES FARM SANCTUARY FUNDRAISER Celebrate animals at this silent auction and vegan dinner featuring live music by Mitchell Street. Wine and beer will be available for purchase. Proceeds benefit the Greener Pastures Farm Sanctuary. Sept. 23, 6-10 p.m. $30. 805-5433786. greenerpasturessanctuary.org/events.html.

Oddfellows Hall, 520 Dana Street, San Luis Obispo.

RENDEZVOUS AT THE COUNTRY CLUB Features: gourmet dining; fine wines; live and silent auctions; and a cake auction. All proceeds benefit CASA’s work with abused and neglected children. Sept. 23, 5-10 p.m. $100. (805) 5416542. slocasa.org/event-details.php?id=4. San Luis Obispo Golf and Country Club, 255 Country Club, San Luis Obispo.

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AVILA APPLE FESTIVAL For ages 21 and up.

Enjoy live music, wine tasting, horse-drawn carriage rides, live and silent auctions, and a multi-course, apple-inspired dinner. Proceeds benefit the Avila Beach Community Center. Sept. 23, 5-9 p.m. $100.

805-627-1997. avilaapplefestival.com. Avila Beach Community Center, 191 San Miguel Street, Avila Beach.

DODGE FOR A CAUSE Dodgeball tournament hosted by Big Brothers Big Sisters of San Luis Obispo County. All proceeds go to fund mentorships. Sept. 22, 6-9:30 p.m. $600 per team. $2 to watch. 805-781-3226. slobigs.org/event/ dodgeball-tournament-2017. Avila Bay Athletic Club, 6699 Bay Laurel Place, Avila Beach.

FIVE CITIES OPTIMISTS CHINESE AUCTION Includes a live auction, a silent auction, and the Chinese Quarter Auction. Sept. 30, 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m. $10-$15. 805-478-4907. 5citiesoptimists. bpt.me/. St. Patrick’s Church, 501 Fair Oaks Ave., Arroyo Grande.

FUNDRAISER FRIDAY FOR THE DUNES CENTER Features live music, dinner and a raffle.

Proceeds benefit the Guadalupe-Nipomo Dunes Center. Sept. 22, 5:30-9 p.m. Free. 805-343-2455. dunescenter.org. Blacklake Golf Course, 1490 Golf Course Ln, Nipomo.

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Santa Rosa Park, SLO With the highest level of care in all of San Luis Obispo County, Sierra Vista’s NICU continues to provide compassion and peace of mind to local families whose babies need a little extra care and time to grow.

Join Dr. Steve Van Scoy and the entire NICU team in celebrating NICU graduates.

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Alzheimer’s care, support, and research. Hosted by the Alzheimer’s Association and the Santa Maria Volunteer Walk Committee. Sept. 30, 8 a.m.

805-892-4259. alz.org/cacentral. Waller Park, 3107 Orcutt Road, Orcutt.

elements of blacksmithing and how to use forge and anvil unattended. Tuesdays, 1-2 p.m. $50. 805242-1285. slomakerspace.com/blacksmithing/.

SLO MakerSpace, 81 Higuera St., Ste. 160 and 180, San Luis Obispo.

CANNABIS 411: BUILD A CANNABIS BUSINESS IN CALIFORNIA’S LEGAL MARKET

Arts

Begin your venture into the cannabis business with this seminar led by industry experts. Sept.

23, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. $175-$199. 866-660-2794. clearhorizonmg.com. Embassy Suites, 333 Madonna Rd., San Luis Obispo.

ClAsses & Workshops

CENTRAL COAST WRITERS CONFERENCE The Cuesta College Central Coast Writers Conference hosts their annual event for writers, teachers, students, editors, and publishers. 2017 conference features over 60 presenters offering workshops, panels, critiques, keynotes, and craft lectures.

Sept. 28, Sept. 29 and Sept. 30 $225-$250.

805-546-3132. centralcoastwritersconference. com. Cuesta College Cultural and Performing Arts Center, Highway 1, San Luis Obispo.

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COLORING CLUB FOR ADULTS Spend time relaxing and exercising your mind while rediscovering the childhood pleasure of coloring.

The library will provide everything you need. Call to sign up. Sept. 28, 4-5 p.m. Free. 805-927-4336. slolibrary.org. Cambria Library, 1043 Main St., Cambria.

CREATIVITY GROUP WORKSHOPS Open for the public to get creative, bring in artwork in any medium, and join others every Wednesday.

Wednesdays, 10:30 a.m.-3 p.m. through Nov. 22 Free. 805-772-2504. artcentermorrobay.org. Art Center Morro Bay, 835 Main St., Morro Bay.

CAlling All Cinephiles

INTEGRATIVE ART WORKSHOP FOR ADULTS: HONORING THE EARTH ELEMENT Explore Chinese elemental healing properties. Combination of yoga, meditation, and art. Special art projects include miniature clay moldings. Sept. 22, 6-8 p.m. $40. 805-215-4565. omniyogastudio.com. Omni Yoga Studio, 2190 9th St., Los Osos.

KUMIHIMO BRAIDED CORD WORKSHOP Lapidary artist Beverly Brown teaches how to make beautiful braided cords that can serve as necklace chains, dog leashes, collars, key chains, decorative edging, etc. Supplies and tools are provided. Sept.

26, 12-4 p.m. $65 MBAA members; $70 nonmembers. 805-772-2504. artcentermorrobay.org.

Art Center Morro Bay, 835 Main St., Morro Bay.

SEA GLASS JEWELRY WORKSHOP Instructor Joan Fee teaches basic wire wrapping techniques to create a beautiful necklace and complimenting pair of earrings. Genuine sea glass provided.

Preregistration required. Sept. 23, 10 a.m.-noon $50. 805-772-2504. artcentermorrobay.org. Art

Celebrate planet Earth with the Central Coast Skate Parks Association at the Wild and Scenic Film Festival Sept. 28 through 30. Films will screen Thursday at Pismo Beach Golf Course, Friday at South Bay Community Center, and Saturday at SLO Guild Hall. Call 548-0384 or visit centralcoastparks.org for the full schedule.

—C.W. Center Morro Bay, 835 Main St., Morro Bay.

STILL LIFE OIL PAINTING WITH JASON MAYR For beginner to advanced students. Register by contacting Jason at 805-234-6941 or email jkmayr@aol.com. Mondays, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. through Nov. 6 $30 MBAA members, $35 for non-members.

805-772-2504. artcentermorrobay.org/. Art Center Morro Bay, 835 Main St., Morro Bay.

ZEN DOODLE ADULT COLORING BOOK WORKSHOPS Relax and unwind with adult coloring books. Fridays, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. through Nov. 24 Free.

805-772-2504. artcentermorrobay.org. Art Center Morro Bay, 835 Main St., Morro Bay. N o r t h s Lo C o u N t y

SEA GLASS JEWELRY WORKSHOP Learn basic

wire wrapping techniques to create a beautiful necklace and complimenting pair of earrings.

Genuine sea glass provided. No prior jewelrymaking experience required. Sept. 25, 6-8 p.m. $47. 805-286-5993. apm.activecommunities.com.

Centennial Park, 600 Nickerson Dr., Paso Robles. saN Luis obispo

BLACKSMITHING: BASIC SAFETY Instructed by blacksmithing guru Boone Bauer. Online class registration required. Tuesdays, 11 a.m.noon Free. 805-242-1285. slomakerspace.com/ blacksmithing/. SLO MakerSpace, 81 Higuera St., Ste. 160 and 180, San Luis Obispo.

BLACKSMITHING: BEGINNING LEVEL For

FILM AND TV ACTING CLASS For all ages and skill levels. Optional showcases with major Hollywood talent agents and casting directors.

Sundays, 12-8:45 p.m. through Dec. 31 310-9101228. actorsedge.com. Mission Cinemas, 1025 Monterey St., SLO. INTRO TO 3D PRINTING Learn how to use the 3D Printers and software. Once certified, and if Basic Safety has been passed, users can utilize the 3D printers with their own filament or pay for the filament onsite through membership, or free weekly SLO County Library Hours. Wednesdays, 7-8 p.m. $50. 242-1285. slomakerspace.com/3dprinting/#class. SLO MakerSpace, 81 Higuera St., Ste. 160 and 180, San Luis Obispo.

INTRO TO CERAMICS STUDIO Take and pass our Intro to Ceramics Studio and have 24/7 unsupervised access to our Ceramics Studio.

Previous ceramics experience required, or our Intro to Ceramics class. 25lb of clay comes with this class. Last Monday of every month, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. $50. 242-1285. SLO MakerSpace, 81 Higuera St., Ste. 160 and 180, San Luis Obispo, slomakerspace.com.

people with no previous blacksmithing experience.

Instructor Boone Bauer takes students through key

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September 24, 10am to 4pm Preceded by a Dinner/Dance, September 23rd, 5 to 9pm

Enjoy an extraordinary week-end in Nipomo. . .

For information contact www.monarchdunes.com/carshow or call 805.343.9459 x104 • For dinner/dance tickets email mc-concierge@trilogyresort.com or call 805.343.7510 • Benefits local charities • Spectator admission to the car show only is free Event sponsors: 22 • New Times • September 21 - September 28, 2017 • www.newtimesslo.com

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INTRO TO LASER CUTTER & ENGRAVER Learn how to use a 100 watt laser cutter and engraver. Users who are certified, and have passed Basic Safety, can use it on their own through membership, or through free SLO County Library Hours for and $0.50/min. cutting time. Mondays, 7-10 p.m. $50. 242-1285. slomakerspace.com/ laser-cutting-and-engraving/#class. SLO MakerSpace, 81 Higuera St., Ste. 160 and 180, San Luis Obispo.

INTRO TO MIG WELDING Learn

p.m. 937-6753. everybodycandance.webs.com.

Everybody Can Dance, 628 S. McClelland St., Santa Maria.

NIGHT CLUB TWO STEP DANCE LESSONS Learn the fundamentals of Night Club Two Step - a dance you can dance to various genres of music.

Easy to learn and used in many venues from clubs to weddings. Ages 16 and up. Thursdays, 7-7:45 p.m. through Sept. 28 $8 per person. 805-680-5695.

Oasis Senior Center, 420 Soares Ave., Orcutt.

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how to use the welder and welding n o r t h C o a S t S lo C o u n t y station. Certified students who have SOCIAL JUSTICE: RECEPTION passed Basic Safety can use the Artists express concepts of human welding area through membership Sept. 21 – Sept. 28 rights, inequality, and betrayal. Meet or during Free SLO County Library 2017 the artists at this opening reception, cardholder hours. Wednesdays, 7-9 Sept. 24, 2-4 p.m. Social Justice p.m. $50. 242-1285. slomakerspace. continues through Oct. 30. Free. 805-772com/store/intro-to-mig-welding-class/. SLO MakerSpace, 81 Higuera St., Ste. 160 and 180, San 2504. artcentermorrobay.org. Art Center Morro Bay, 835 Main St., Morro Bay. Luis Obispo.

LEATHERCRAFTING: BASIC SAFETY For people with no previous leathercraft experience. Includes overview and training of common leatherworking tools, safe tool use, and a discussion of materials needed for leathercraft. Third and Last Thursday of every month, 7-9 p.m. Free. 805-242-1285. slomakerspace.com/leathercrafting/. SLO MakerSpace, 81 Higuera St., Ste. 160 and 180, San Luis Obispo.

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COALESCE BOOKSTORE AUTHORS EVENT Mystery authors take turns performing scenes from their latest works. Authors are Mara Purl, Victoria Heckman, Anne R. Allen, and Sue McGinty. Additional performances by C.S. Perryess. Sept. 24, 1-3 p.m. 805-772-2880. coalescebookstore.com. Coalesce Garden Chapel, 845 Main St., Morro Bay.

PUMPKIN SUCCULENT WORKSHOP Create your own unique holiday décor through this handson workshop. All materials provided. Sept. 26, 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. $50 for garden members; $60 for public. 805-541-1400 x 303. slobg.org/pumpkin/.

San Luis Obispo Botanical Garden, 3450 Dairy Creek Rd., San Luis Obispo.

SLOMA LIFE DRAWING WORKSHOP Wednesday morning life drawing. All levels of drawing skill are welcome. Sessions incorporate multiple poses for three hours, from one minute gestures to 20 minutes, giving the artist a variety of poses to work from. A model is provided along with tables and easels. No instruction. Wednesdays, 9 a.m.-noon through Nov. 15 $12 members, $15 non-members.

805-543-8562. sloma.org. San Luis Obispo Museum of Art, 1010 Broad St., San Luis Obispo.

SLOMA WORKSHOP: LIFE DRAWING For all levels of drawing skill. A model is provided along with tables and easels. No instruction.

Wednesdays, 6:30-9 p.m. through Nov. 15 $12 for members, $15 for non-members. 805-543-8562. sloma.org/education/life-drawing.php?event=20.

San Luis Obispo Museum of Art, 1010 Broad St., San Luis Obispo.

SQUARE DANCE CLASSES No partner needed. Comfortable clothes and shoes advised.

Wednesdays, 7-9 p.m. through Feb. 1 $5-$6. 805776-3684. ccsda.net. SLO Guild Hall, 2880 Broad St., San Luis Obispo.

WOODTURNING Basic Safety, Spindle, Bowl Turning I, Bowl Turning II and Advanced class.

Saturdays, Sundays, 10 a.m.-noon $50. 805-2421285. slomakerspace.com/woodturning/. SLO MakerSpace, 81 Higuera St., Ste. 160 and 180, San Luis Obispo.

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ADULT COLORING PROGRAM The coloring activities are designed to relieve stress and provide a creative and artistic outlet for adults of all ages.

Sept. 27, 1-2:30 p.m. Santa Maria Public Library, 421 S. McClelland St., Santa Maria.

BALLROOM, LATIN, & SWING LESSONS Marie King and Kings of Swing offer dance lessons for all ages and skill levels. Couples and singles welcome.

Wednesdays, 6:30-7:30 p.m. $36/4-week session. 9287799. Oasis Senior Center, 420 Soares Ave., Orcutt.

COUNTRY TWO STEP DANCE LESSONS Country Two Step is easy to learn and fun. Starting with the basics first then moving to a variety of patterns to make anyone feel comfortable on the dance floor. Thursdays, 6:15-7 p.m. $8 per person.

805-680-5695. Oasis Senior Center, 420 Soares Ave., Orcutt.

EVERYBODY CAN DANCE Ballet workout classes for teens and adults. Tuesdays, 6 p.m. 937-6753. everybodycandance.webs.com. Everybody Can Dance, 628 S. McClelland St., Santa Maria.

INTRODUCTORY BALLET 1 Tuesdays, 5 p.m.

937-6753. everybodycandance.webs.com. Everybody Can Dance, 628 S. McClelland St., Santa Maria.

INTRODUCTORY BALLET 2 Wednesdays, 6 p.m. and Fridays 937-6753. everybodycandance.webs. com. Everybody Can Dance, 628 S. McClelland St., Santa Maria.

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100,000 POETS AND MUSICIANS FOR CHANGE Features readings from: San Luis Obispo Poets Laureate; Jeanie Greensfelder; Bonnie Young; James Cushing; Rosemary Wilvert; Michael McLaughlin; Kevin Patrick Sullivan; Glenna Luschei Horton; and Marguerite Costigan. Musical guests: Nathan Spooner and Terry Sanville. Sept. 30, 2-6 p.m. Free. 805-781-5991. San Luis Obispo Library, 995 Palm St., San Luis Obispo.

CAR FREE CULTURE WITH EDWARD SOLIS

Square, 601 Embarcadero Ste. 10, Morro Bay.

0321, San Luis Obispo.

CARLO CHRISTIAN PHOTO EXHIBIT A variety

WHO HAS THIS Paintings and assemblage works

by Vincent Bernardy. Through Sept. 30 Free. 805547-0278. Steynberg Gallery, 1531 Monterey, San Luis Obispo, steynberggallery.com/.

of framed and canvas works featuring the Central Coast and beyond. Through Sept. 28, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Free. 805-772-1068. Gallery at Marina Square, 601 Embarcadero Ste. 10, Morro Bay.

DAVID KREITZER OPEN STUDIOS Kreitzer is celebrating his Jubilee year, 50 years as a professional fine artist. Landscapes, Mid West, Floral, Koi, Fantasy. Wednesdays, 12-5 p.m. through Oct. 25 805-234-2048. dkreitzer.com.

Kreitzer Fine Art and Voice Studios, 1442 12th Street, Los Osos.

MARY DE WILDE PHOTO EXHIBIT Featuring ocean scenes, sea life, and spaces where the ocean meets the land. Through Sept. 28, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.

Free. 805-772-1068. Gallery at Marina Square, 601 Embarcadero Ste. 10, Morro Bay.

PREFIX 927 ART SHOW This non-traditional show emphasizes out-of-the-box thinking, humor, and funky themes. Includes wine bar, live music, and refreshments. Thursdays-Sundays, 1-4 p.m. through Sept. 24 Free. 805-927-8190. cambriacenterforthearts.org/. Cambria Center for the Arts, 1350 Main St., Cambria.

SOCIAL JUSTICE ART EXHIBIT Artists express their own concepts of human rights, inequality, and betrayal. Sept. 21-Oct. 30, 12-4 p.m. Free.

805-772-2504. artcentermorrobay.org. Art Center Morro Bay, 835 Main St., Morro Bay. SUSAN WOOD GALLERY EXHIBIT Susan Wood is a watercolorist who is exhibiting en plein air watercolors from around the Central Coast.

Oct. 1-29, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Free. 805-772-1068. galleryatmarinasquare.com. Gallery at Marina Square, 601 Embarcadero Ste. 10, Morro Bay.

THINK PINK: HOW CANCER COLORED MY WORLD Mary Summers’ paintings chronicle her journey through breast cancer. TuesdaysSaturdays. through Sept. 29 Free. 805-9274336. slolibrary.org. Cambria Library, 1043 Main St., Cambria. n o r t h S lo C o u n t y

Photographer Edward E. Solis presents information on a car free culture through discussion and visual presentation. Through Sept. 30, 5:30-6:30 p.m.

Free. 805-781-5989. San Luis Obispo Library, 995 Palm St., San Luis Obispo.

GOING, GOING, GONE: ART IN THE AGE OF EXTINCTION Works created by artists who are

GEORGE SAUNDERS The celebrated cult author of four collections of short stories, a novella, and a book of essays. Sept. 30, 8-10 p.m. $27.20-$104.

805-756-4849. pacslo.org. Performing Arts Center, 1 Grand Ave., San Luis Obispo.

MANAQUIN MADNESS Paper mosaic

INVERSE PERFORMANCE ART FESTIVAL: OPENING NIGHT This opening night of the Inverse Performance Art Festival will involve a brief overview, a contextualizing presentation, and a variety of performances by artists recognized on local, national, and international platforms. Sept.

28, 5-9 p.m. Free. 805-546-3202. Harold J. Miossi Gallery, Highway 1, San Luis Obispo, cuesta.edu/ student/campuslife/artgallery/.

INVERSE PERFORMANCE: CHUN HUA CATHERINE DONG This performance explores

deeply concerned for the fate of this fragile planet and all its inhabitants. Through Sept. 24, 12-9 p.m.

Studios on the Park, 1130 Pine St., Paso Robles, 238-9800, studiosonthepark.org. mannequins created with recycled paper. FridaysSundays, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. through Nov. 30 805-2868380. changalawinery.com. Changala Winery, 3770 Willow Creek Rd., Paso Robles.

NATIVE AMERICAN BLESSING CEREMONY Closing day of Going, Going, Gone: Art in the Age of Extinction. Cleansing Cedar Blessing Ceremony for the artists and attendees. Sept. 24, 10:45 a.m.noon Free. 805-238-9800. Studios on the Park, 1130 Pine St., Paso Robles, studiosonthepark.org.

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CALIFORNIA SCULTPURE SLAM 2017 Through Oct. 29 sloma.org. San Luis Obispo Museum of Art, 1010 Broad St., San Luis Obispo, 543-8562.

Eister will read from his novel and sign copies.

Books available to purchase for $10. Sept. 30, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Free. 805-704-4102. SLO Guild Hall, 2880 Broad St., San Luis Obispo.

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ART IN THE PARK AT DINOSAUR CAVES Browse and purchase works from many talented artists and craftspeople. First Sunday of every month, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. through Nov. 5 Free admission and parking. 805-704-7083. artintheparkshellbeach.com. Dinosaur Caves Park, 2701 Price St, Pismo Beach.

exhibitS ALEXANDRA IORIO GALLERY EXHIBIT Iorio makes religious icons for homes and hearts around the globe. Her images capture the old master iconographers by using gold leaf and other materials. Oct. 1, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Free. 805-7721068. galleryatmarinasquare.com. Gallery at Marina

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THE GOLDEN AGE This play follows Isabel Hastings Hoyt, an aging but still charming recluse, once a glittering figure in the literary salons of the 1920s. Directed by Gene Strohl. Fridays, Saturdays, 7:30-9:30 p.m. through Oct. 1 $20. 805-9273877. pewterploughplayhouse.net. Pewter Plough Playhouse, 828 Main St., Cambria.

RED HERRING Three love stories, a murder mystery, and a nuclear espionage plot converge in this noir comedy by Michael Hollinger. Sept. 29-30, 7:30-9:30 p.m. $10. 805-927-8190. Cambria Center for the Arts Theatre, 1350 Main St., Cambria, cambriacenterforthearts.org/theatre/. n o r t h S lo C o u n t y

ANNAPURNA After 20 years apart, Emma tracks Ulysses to a trailer park in the middle of nowhere for a final reckoning. Fridays, Saturdays, 7:30-9:30 p.m. and Sundays, 2-4:30 p.m. through Oct. 8 $15-$25. 1-800-838-3006. winecountrytheatre. com/. Park Street Ballroom, 1232 Park Street, Paso Robles.

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CIRCLE MIRROR TRANSFORMATION Ubu’s Other Shoe Staged Reading Series presents this performance. By Annie Baker. Sept. 22-23, 7-9 p.m. $15. 805-786-2440. slorep.org/. San Luis Obispo Repertory Theatre, 888 Morro Street, San Luis Obispo.

IMPROV COMEDY SHOW Fast-paced and fun improv comedy shows by the talented ensemble of Central Coast Comedy Theater. All shows are based on audience suggestions making ARTS continued page 24 PHOTO COURTESY OF MARC ECKARDT

DONALD FRITH: TEAPOTS Enjoy the combination of the technical expertise Frithy nuses in porcelain, precious woods, and acrylics to create a small teapot. Closed on Tuesdays. Through Oct. 29, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Free. 805-543-8562. sloma.org.

San Luis Obispo Museum of Art, 1010 Broad St., San Luis Obispo.

KID’S EYE VIEW 2017 Showcases selected artwork created during SLOMA’s 2017 youth summer art camps. Through Oct. 1, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.

Free. 805-543-8562. sloma.org. San Luis Obispo Museum of Art, 1010 Broad St., San Luis Obispo.

THURSDAY PAINTERS: A LEGACY Featuring paintings by the Thurdsay Painters artist group which has been meeting in SLO for over 70 years.

Through Oct. 1 805-543-8562. sloma.org. San Luis Obispo Museum of Art, 1010 Broad St., San Luis Obispo.

TYPE DESIGN: A JOURNEY Showcasing the n o r t h C o a S t S lo C o u n t y

All artwork must be original and executed by the hand of the artists in any of the following: clay, fiber, paper, glass, metal, jewelry, wood, and mixed media. Through Oct. 6 543-8562. rsaliklis@sloma. org. San Luis Obispo Museum of Art, 1010 Broad St., San Luis Obispo.

San luiS obiSpo unique opportunity to see current works by both established and emerging sculptors. Closed on Tuesdays. Through Oct. 29, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.

Free. 805-543-8562. sloma.org. San Luis Obispo Museum of Art, 1010 Broad St., San Luis Obispo.

OUT OF HIS MIND BOOK SIGNING Author Joe

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DIMENSIONS: JURIED FINE CRAFT EXHIBITION Open to artists residing in California.

CALIFORNIA SCULPTURE SLAM 2017 A

how to use self-care, a new feminist strategy of resistance, to transform violent conflicts. Sept. 29, 1-3:30 p.m. Free. 805-546-3202. Harold J. Miossi Gallery, Highway 1, San Luis Obispo, cuesta.edu/ student/campuslife/artgallery/. docents will guide you through our historic building and grounds. Tours may also be arranged by appointment. Mondays, 2-5 p.m. Free. 805-5410594. themondayclubslo.org. The Monday Club, 1815 Monterey St, San Luis Obispo.

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work of Swiss typeface designer Nina Stössinger.

Stössinger will speak Sept. 22 at 4:30 p.m. in Room 123 of the Bioresource and Agricultural Engineering Building (No. 8) on campus. Closed on Sundays and Mondays. Sept. 23-Oct. 20, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Free. 805-756-1571. artgallery.calpoly. edu. Cal Poly University Art Gallery, Cal Poly Art & Design, 1 Grand Ave., San Luis Obispo, 93407-

a deSigner’S journey

Type Design: A Journey showcases the typography work of Swiss typeface designer Nina Stössinger. The exhibit runs Sept. 23 through Oct. 20 at Cal Poly University Art Gallery from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., closed Sundays and Mondays.

Admission is free. Call 756-1571 or visit artgallery.calpoly.edu to find out more.

—C.W.

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RICK ESTRIN & THE NIGHTCATS LIVE

ARTS from page 23 every show unique. Saturdays, 8-10 p.m. $5. centralcoastcomedytheater.com. Kreuzberg Coffee Company, 685 Higuera Street, San Luis Obispo, 803-430-0260.

TIME WILL TELL Experience personal journeys of incarceration and reentry with Poetic Justice Project actors. Talkback follows the performance.

Sept. 30, 6-7:30 p.m. $10-$20. 805-264-5463.

Performing Arts Center, 1 Grand Ave., San Luis Obispo, pacslo.org.

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THE PHANTOM OF THE MELODRAMA Spoof of The Phantom of the Opera. Runs with The Happy Vaudeville Revue 7 p.m. Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays. 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. Saturdays. 6 p.m.

Sundays. Sept. 21-Nov. 12 $20 - $27. 805-4892499. americanmelodrama.com. Great American Melodrama, 1863 Front St., Oceano.

RITA RUDNER LIVE Rita Rudner, headliner of the longest-running solo comedy show in the history of Las Vegas, brings her performance to the Central Coast. Sept. 23, 8-10 p.m. $44-$54. 805-4899444. clarkcenter.org/event/rita-rudner/. Clark Center for the Performing Arts, 487 Fair Oaks Ave., Arroyo Grande.

Enjoy live music while savoring award-winning Vina Robles wines. No outside alcohol permitted.

Sept. 23, 1-4 p.m. Free. Wine and lunch offerings available.. 805-227-4812. vinarobles.com. Vina Robles Winery, 3700 Mill Rd., Paso Robles.

SONGWRITERS AT PLAY: TIMOTHY DAVIS LIVE Bakersfield native Timothy Davis presents his

SATURDAY LIVE: DULCIE TAYLOR IN CONCERT Enjoy live music while savoring award-

own unique brand of songwriting and storytelling.

Special guests include Nashville’s Callie Hopper.

Sept. 25, 6:30-9 p.m. Free. 805-772-8388. songwritersatplay.com/. Morro Bay Wine Seller, 601 Embarcadero, Morro Bay.

winning Vina Robles wines. No outside alcohol permitted. Sept. 30, 1-4 p.m. Free. Wine and lunch offerings available.. 805-227-4812. vinarobles. com. Vina Robles Winery, 3700 Mill Rd., Paso Robles.

Gloria Trevi and Alejandra Guzmán perform in concert. Sept. 24, 8-10:30 p.m. $65-$125. 805-2863680. vinaroblesamphitheatre.com/.

Vina Robles Amphitheatre, 3800 Mill Rd., Paso Robles.

$29.50-$39.50. 805-286-3680. vinaroblesamphitheatre.com. Vina Robles Amphitheatre, 3800 Mill Rd., Paso Robles. sePT. 21 – sePT. 28 2017

JIM CONROY & THE MYSTERY BROTHERS LIVE Jazz and R&B. Outdoor show with food and beverages for sale. Nana Rose opens. Sept. 21, 6-8 p.m. $17.50. 805-434-9605. songwritersatplay. com/. Templeton Tennis Ranch, 345 Championship Ln., Templeton.

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LIVE MUSIC Fridays, 6-8 p.m. Paso Robles Inn Cattleman’s Lounge, 103 Spring Street, Paso Robles, 238-2660.

CABARET 805 Live vocals in the Cabaret styling singing with live pianists. Tuesdays, 6-8 p.m. Free.

Stax Wine Bar & Bistro, 1099 Embarcadero, Morro Bay, 772-5055, staxwine.com.

CENTRAL COAST JAZZ INSTITUTE BAND Each evening features one of Charlie Shoemake’s jazz musicians, accompanied by Matthew Evans on Bass and Tom Brown on Drums. Charlie is on vibraphone and his wife Sandi sings. Every other Thursday, 7-9:30 p.m. Free admission/suggested donation $15. 805-927-0179. pewterploughplayhouse.org/ Entertainment/music-ccji.html. Pewter Plough Playhouse, 828 Main St., Cambria.

and play with others in unique, supportive community. All levels and all instruments welcome.

Thursdays, 6:30-8:30 p.m. through Oct. 6 $49.

805-546-3132. cuesta.edu/communityprograms.

Cuesta College Community Programs, Highway 1, San Luis Obispo.

THE SHINS WITH SPECIAL GUEST DAY WAVE Sept. 28, 8-10:30 p.m.

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GLORIA TREVI VS ALEJANDRA GUZMAN Latin rock pop legends

LINN’S CONCERT SERIES Featuring live local music, beer, wine, and food. Saturdays, 2-5 p.m. through Oct. 28 Free. 924-3040. linnsfruitbin.com.

Linn’s Easy As Pie Cafe, 4251 Bridge St., Cambria.

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COMMUNITY JAM Reignite your love for music

Celebrating the release of “Groovin’ In Greaseland.”

Sept. 30, 4:30 p.m. $15-$240. 805-459-6939. fallfest.info/. Gio’s by the Bay, 1001 Front St., Morro Bay.

PEPPER AND TRIBAL SEEDS LIVE With special guests Fortunate Youth and Aloha Radio.

Sept. 21, 7-10:30 p.m. $40. 805-286-3680. vinaroblesamphitheatre.com. Vina Robles Amphitheatre, 3800 Mill Rd., Paso Robles.

THE REAL BLUES JAM NORTH All Blues musicians, regardless of experience, are welcome to join this jam session. Hosted by Ted Waterhouse with Bruce Willard and Dean Giles. Thursdays, 6:30-9:30 p.m. $5 donation/musicians exempt.

805-704-5116. danbino.com. D’anbino Vineyards and Cellars, 710 Pine St, Paso Robles.

SATURDAY LIVE: DUET 2 IT IN CONERT

JOIN THE FIGHT FOR ALZHEIMER’S FIRST SURVIVOR.

SONGWRITERS AT PLAY: FOX AND BONES Scott Gilmore and

Sarah Vitort. Special guests: Craig Louis Dingman, Oceanaire, and the Taproots. Oct. 1, 1-4 p.m. Free. 805-204-6821. facebook.com/ events/1921253798148478/. Sculpterra Winery, 5015 Linne Rd., Paso Robles.

SONGWRITERS AT PLAY: MAURICE TANI LIVE Maurice Tani is a veteran singer-songwriter and band leader on the California Americana scene, known for his wry and romantic songwriting, agile guitar style and expressive singing. Special guests include Nashville’s Callie Hopper. Sept. 24, 1-4 p.m. Free. 805-226-8881. songwritersatplay.com.

Sculpterra Winery, 5015 Linne Rd., Paso Robles.

SYMPHONY OF THE VINES: ORCHESTRA CONCERT Percussionist John Astaire performs works including Rossini’s Overture to La Gazza Ladra, Milhaud’s Concerto for percussion/small ensemble, Haydn’s Drumroll Symphony #103, and Bianco’s Tympandemonium. Oct. 1, 3-5 p.m. $15-$30. 805-995-3994. symphonyofthevines.org.

Templeton Performing Arts Center, 1200 S Main St., Templeton.

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AIRMEN OF NOTE IN CONCERT The Airmen of Note are the premier jazz ensemble of the United States Air Force. Sept. 29, 7:30-9 p.m. Free. 805– 756–4TIX. pacslo.org/. Performing Arts Center, 1 Grand Ave., San Luis Obispo.

JAZZ JAM SESSIONS Hosted by The SLO County Jazz Federation and Linnaea’s Cafe. Rhythm section provided. Sept. 26, 7-9 p.m. Free. 805-5415888. slojazz.org. Linnaea’s Cafe, 1110 Garden St., San Luis Obispo.

KRISTIN KORB TRIO AND CUESTA’S VOCE LIVE The Kristin Korb Trio performs with Cuesta Voce in the intimate Experimental Theater, accompanied by Andy Langham (piano) and Ryan Korb (drums). Sept. 23, 7:30-10 p.m. $10-$15.

805-546-3198. kristinkorb.com/event/kristinkorb-cuesta-college-voce/. Cuesta College Cultural and Performing Arts Center, Highway 1, San Luis Obispo.

LA GUITARRA FESTIVAL: CELIL REFIK KAYA LIVE Sept. 23, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. $20-$30. 805756-4849. pacslo.org. Performing Arts Center, 1 Grand Ave., San Luis Obispo.

LA GUITARRA FESTIVAL: CHRISTOPHER PARKENING MASTERCLASS Classical guitarist Christopher Parkening performs with four students.

Sept. 23, 9-10:30 a.m. $11.25-$12.50. 805-7564849. pacslo.org. Performing Arts Center, 1 Grand Ave., San Luis Obispo.

LA GUITARRA FESTIVAL: JASON VIEAUX LIVE Grammy-winning guitarist Jason Vieaux performs a wide range of music with expressiveness and soul.

Sept. 23, 4-5:30 p.m. $20-$30. 805-756-4849. pacslo.org. Performing Arts Center, 1 Grand Ave., San Luis Obispo.

LA GUITARRA FESTIVAL: JASON VIEAUX MASTERCLASS Guitarist Jason Vieaux performs with four students. Sept. 24, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. $11.25$12.50. 805-756-4849. pacslo.org. Performing Arts Center, 1 Grand Ave., San Luis Obispo.

LA GUITARRA FESTIVAL: JEREMY JOUVE LIVE Sept. 23, 1:30-3 p.m. $20-$30. 805-756-4849. pacslo.org. Performing Arts Center, 1 Grand Ave., San Luis Obispo.

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SLO BLUES SOCIETY: THE KENNY NEAL BAND LIVE Opening act: the Cinders. Tickets available at Boo Boo Records, Cheap Thrills, and at the door. Sept. 23, 8-11 p.m. $20-$25.

805-541-7930. sloblues.org. San Luis Obispo Vets’ Hall, 801 Grand Ave., San Luis Obispo.

SEPT. 22-24

UKULELE CONCERT & POTLUCK Anthony Pfluke of Maui performs new and traditional Hawaiian music on ukulele and slack key guitar.

Children under 10 get in for free. Sept.

25, 5-7 p.m. $15. 805-543-2510. slostrummers.org. San Luis Obispo Museum of Art, 1010 Broad St., San Luis Obispo.

USAF AIRMEN OF NOTE IN CONCERT Airmen of Note, the premier jazz ensemble of the United States Air Force, performs both new and classic big band tunes. Sept. 29, 7:30-10 p.m. Free. 805-756-4849. pacslo.org. Performing Arts Center, 1 Grand Ave., San Luis Obispo.

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on uKulele

OPEN BLUES JAM Wednesdays Mongo’s Saloon, 359 W. Grand Ave., Grover Beach, 489-3639.

Anthony Pfluke of Maui will perform both new and traditional Hawaiian music on ukulele and slack key guitar on Sept. 25 from 5 to 7 p.m. at the SLO Museum of Art. This concert and potluck is hosted by SLO Strummers. Tickets are $15. Children under 10 get in for free. Call 543-2510 for more info.

—C.W.

Performing Arts Center

CONCERTS - EXHIBITS - MASTERCLASSES

3-DAY CLASSICAL GUITAR CELEBRATION Special Opening Night Festivities Honoring

SINGER/SONGWRITER NIGHT Wednesdays, 8-10 p.m. figmtnbrew. com. Figueroa Mountain Brewing Co, A.G., 1462 E. Grand Ave., Arroyo Grande, 474-8525.

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LA GUITARRA FESTIVAL: JOHANNES MOLLER AND LAURA FRATICELLI LIVE European

SLO ECSTATIC DANCE Dance to live music by multi-instrumentalist Tyson Leonard. Sept. 24, 4-6 p.m. $10-$20. 805-555-1234. San Luis Obispo Vets’ Hall, 801 Grand Ave., San Luis Obispo.

guitarist and composer Johannes Moller will perform with Argentinian-born Laura Fraticelli.

Sept. 24, 4-6 p.m. $20-$30. 805-756-4849. pacslo.org. Performing Arts Center, 1 Grand Ave., San Luis Obispo.

DJ DRUMZ Fridays Mongo’s Saloon, 359 W. Grand Ave., Grover Beach, 489-3639.

LA GUITARRA FESTIVAL: JOHANNES MOLLER MASTERCLASS Guitarist and composer

LINE DANCING Mondays, 6:30-9 p.m. $5. 937-

Johannes Moller performs with four students.

Sept. 22, 2-3 p.m. $11.25-$12.50. 805-756-4849. pacslo.org. Performing Arts Center, 1 Grand Ave., San Luis Obispo.

LA GUITARRA FESTIVAL: MARC TEICHOLZ LIVE Sept. 24, 2-4 p.m. $20-$30. 805-756-4849. pacslo.org. Performing Arts Center, 1 Grand Ave., San Luis Obispo.

LA GUITARRA FESTIVAL: MARC TEICHOLZ MASTERCLASS Classical guitarist Marc Teicholz performs with four students. Sept. 22, 4:30-5:30 p.m. $11.25-$12.50. 805-756-4849. pacslo.org. Performing Arts Center, 1 Grand Ave., San Luis Obispo.

LA GUITARRA FESIVAL: MARTHA MASTERS MASTERCLASS Classical guitarist Martha Masters performs with four students. Sept. 24, 9-10:30 a.m. $11.25-$12.50. 805-756-4849. pacslo.org. Performing Arts Center, 1 Grand Ave., San Luis Obispo.

LA GUITARRA FESTIVAL: MENG SU LIVE Sept.

23, 7-9 p.m. $20-$30. 805-756-4849. pacslo.org.

Performing Arts Center, 1 Grand Ave., San Luis Obispo.

LA GUITARRA FESTIVAL: PARKENING, SYKES, AND MAMEDKULIEV LIVE Rovshan Mamedkuliev gives the opening performance, followed by concert with classical guitarist Christopher Parkening and renowned baritone Jubilant Sykes. Sept. 22, 7-9 p.m. $35-$45. 805-756-4849. pacslo.org. Performing Arts Center, 1 Grand Ave., San Luis Obispo.

MICHAEL GAITHER AND CLASSINOVA LIVE Americana songwriter Michael Gaither performs for this CD release promotion, accompanied by Classinova. Also featuring Brynne Albanese, Fred Murray, and Eric Williams from SLO-based Cafe Musique. Sept. 30, 8 p.m. $20. 805-547-0278. steynberggallery.com/. Steynberg Gallery, 1531 Monterey, San Luis Obispo.

SAN LUIS WIND ORCHESTRA: BROADWAY POPS In celebration of Leonard Bernstein’s centennial birthday, the San Luis Wind Orchestra will play selections from two of his best known Broadway hits. Other selections will highlight vocalists Paul Osborne and Deanna Delore. Sept.

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S a n ta M a r i a Va L L e y/ Lo S a L a M o S 9750. Oasis Senior Center, 420 Soares Ave., Orcutt.

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OPEN MIC NIGHT Hosted by Rusty Hobbs.

Featuring wine by the glass and burgers. Fridays, 5:30-9 p.m. through Dec. 15 $15.00, includes a glass of wine and a burger.. 805 237 2389. darkstarcellars.com/events/. Dark Star Cellars, 2985 Anderson Rd., Paso Robles.

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 22

Begins 7 pm - Harman Hall Includes a video presentation and concerts by CHRISTOPHER PARKENING, featuring baritone JUBILANT SYKES, and ROVSHAN MAMEDKULIEV Enjoy a full weekend of international artist concerts, free shows, masterclasses, guitar auctions and art exhibits!

For full Festival details and tickets: laguitarracalifornia.com or call the Box Office at 756-4849

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FRONT ROW KARAOKE Thursdays, 9 p.m.

773-1010. Harry’s Night Club And Beach Bar, 690 Cypress St., Pismo Beach, harryspismobeach.com/.

KARAOKE WITH DJ SAM Sundays Mongo’s Saloon, 359 W. Grand Ave., Grover Beach, 489-3639.

Opening Night sponsored by Barbara Bell, Barbara Boom & Joe Schwartz, M.D. in memory of Roland Dyens, Pearl & Mitchell Forman, Susan and Neal Poteet, City of San Luis Obispo, KCBX 90.1 FM, Quality Suites/SLO

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MINDBODY TECHNIQUES FOR HEALTH AND HEALING Devin Wallace teaches this 4-session class that covers self-care practices in self hypnosis, applied meditation, and Qi Gong. Learn techniques for reducing stress, pain, anxiety, and depression. Tuesdays, 6:30-8:30 p.m. through Oct. 10 $80. 805-709-2227. mbmassageandbodywork. com. Morro Bay Massage and Bodywork, 736 Main St., Morro Bay. San LuiS obiSpo

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71st Annual Los Alamos Old Days

September 22–24, 2017

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Greatest Little Small Town Parade, Tri-Tip BBQ, Artisan Faire, Car Show, Dance & More

Just South of Santa Maria on Hwy 101 in Wine Country!

Old Days is sponsored by the Los Alamos Valley Men’s Club, a volunteer group of men, women & families dedicated to preserving the town’s unique Western character.

For details & year-round fun visit: www.LosAlamosValleyOldDays.com Email: yourlavmc@gmail.com

Our Goodbye Summer/ Hello Fall Sale is Here!

Fri. thru Sun. Sept. 22—24, 2017

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Fall is the best time to plant your garden so hurry in for the best selection of plants, succulents, pottery, yard art, soils, fertilizers, gifts, and much more.

Antiques · Flower Shop · Gifts Rare Plants · Collectibles 2801 ETON, CAMBRIA

CambriaNursery.com · 805-927-4747 *Sale not valid on Consignment, Vintage Christmas, Dept. 56 or Floral Arrangements. *Other restrictions may apply.

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CULTURE & LIFESTYLE from page 25 writers ranging from NY Times best-selling authors to former teachers of Academy Award winners. Go online to view the full schedule of events. Sept. 28-30 Free-$225. 805-546-3132. centralcoastwritersconference.com. Cuesta College Community Programs, Highway 1, San Luis Obispo.

CENTRAL COAST WATERCOLOR SOCIETY MEETING Atascadero artist David Limrite will

THE CHICANO MOVEMENT: LESSONS AND REFLECTIONS Delvis Fernández Levy will discuss

Plus Buyers Club members get an additional 10% off

MON/WED/FRI 11:30am–2:30pm ARROYO GRANDE

HANDS in Nepal is hosting its annual benefit dinner on Sept. 23 from 6 to 9:30 p.m. at the Peace House in Santa Margarita. All proceeds go to ongoing education efforts in rural Nepal. Enjoy wood-fired pizza, wine, dessert, and live music by Ray Duncan and Up in the Air. Tickets are $25 in advance and $30 at the door. Call 801-3809 or visit handsinnepal.org for further info.

—C.W.

create an acrylic expressionist figurative painting using acrylic washes, glazes, and opaque paint.

A discussion about the art process, the journey, and trusting your intuition will follow. Sept. 26, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Free. 805-439-0295. ccwsart.com.

United Methodist Church, 1515 Fredericks Street, San Luis Obispo.

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his new book, The Chicano Movement: Expanding Culture and Education, and his experiences as a teacher and activist. Jose M.P. Leon and Michael R. Mariscal will also speak. Sept. 30, 1-2 p.m. Free.

805-781-5989. San Luis Obispo Library, 995 Palm St., San Luis Obispo.

SIERRA CLUB HISTORICAL WALK Find out which hotels and speakeasies William Randolph Hearst used to entertain his celebrity guests on this guided stroll of downtown SLO. Oct. 1, 2-3:30 p.m.

Free. 805-549-0355. sierraclub.org/santa-lucia.

Rite Aid Parking Lot, At the corner of Marsh and Toro St., San Luis Obispo.

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DAVINCI & MICHELANGELO: THE TITANS EXPERIENCE Mark Rodgers, curator of the DaVinci Machines and Michelangelo Exhibitions for North America, presents the Italian Renaissance as seen through the eyes of DaVinci and Michelangelo.

Sept. 30, 8-10 p.m. $30 - $40. 805-489-9444. clarkcenter.org/event/davinci-michelangelo-titansexperience/. Clark Center for the Performing Arts, 487 Fair Oaks Ave., Arroyo Grande.

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TED AND CONVERSATION The Solvang Library presents a new event that screens an inspiring or thought provoking 18-minute talk from the TED Talks series. Afterwards, the audience explores the topic together over tea and coffee. Third Thursday of every month, 10-10:50 a.m. Free. 688-4214.

Solvang Library, 1745 Mission Dr., Solvang.

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SLO CHESS CLUB All ages and skill levels welcome. Plays at the giant chess board in Morro Bay on Saturdays. Thursdays, Saturdays, 6:30-10 p.m. Free. 215-4963. slochess.com. Carl’s Jr., 195

N. Santa Rosa, San Luis Obispo.

SLO PING PONG CLUB All ages and skill levels welcome. Seven ping pong tables available.

Sundays, 4-7 p.m. and Tuesdays, Thursdays, 7-10 p.m. Free. 215-4963. Ludwick Community Center, 864 Santa Rosa, San Luis Obispo.

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NIPOMO SENIOR CENTER The center is open five days a week; closed on weekends and holidays.

Mondays-Fridays, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. 929-1615. Nipomo Senior Center, 200 E. Dana St., Nipomo.

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NAR-ANON FAMILY GROUP MEETING A meeting for those who know or have known a feeling of desperation concerning the addiction of a loved one. Fridays, 12-1 p.m. Free. 805-221-5523.

The Redeemer Lutheran Church, 4500 El Camino Real, Atascadero.

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CAREGIVERS OF PARKINSON’S SUPPORT GROUP Join other family caregivers of loved ones with Parkinson’s Disease for an opportunity to share ideas, resources, and strategies. Call for location. Sept. 27, 10-11:30 a.m. Free. 805-5349234. Private Residence, TBA, Arroyo Grande.

HEARING LOSS SUPPORT GROUP Informative rap session with the Central Coast Chapter of Hearing Loss Association. Meeting is captioned.

Sept. 23, 10-11 a.m. Free. 805-459-0548. The Villages of San Luis Obispo, 55 Broad St., San Luis Obispo.

NAR-ANON - LET IT BEGIN WITH ME Nar Anon is a support group for those who are affected by someone else’s addiction. Tuesdays 458-7655. naranoncentralca.org/meetings/meeting-list/. San Luis Obispo, Citywide, SLO.

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SLO COUNTY LIBRARY CARDHOLDER FREE HOURS SLO County Library Cardholders can have free access to SLO MakerSpace (after taking Basic Safety) five days a week. Cardholders can use our woodshop, sewing, or general free areas, or complete any specialty classes and use that machine/area during Library Hours. TuesdaysFridays, 4-7 p.m. and Saturdays, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.

0. 805-242-1285. slomakerspace.com/libraryprogram/. SLO MakerSpace, 81 Higuera St., Ste. 160 and 180, San Luis Obispo.

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SLO MAKERSPACE BASIC SAFETY SLO MakerSpace offers Basic Safety twice a week, a requirement for anyone who wants to use SLO MakerSpace tools and space. Basic Safety is a 90-minute shop walk-through reviewing all areas of the shop that can be dangerous to you and others.

Tuesdays, 6-8 p.m. and Tuesdays, Saturdays, 2-4 p.m. Free for Members and SLO County Library Cardholders. 242-1285. slomakerspace.com/store/ makerspace-basic-safety-class/. SLO MakerSpace, 81 Higuera St., Ste. 160 and 180, San Luis Obispo.

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LIBRARY LEGO CLUB Ages 6 to 12. All legos supplied. Registration required. Sept. 30, 2-3 p.m.

Free. 805-473-7161. slolibrary.org. Arroyo Grande Library, 800 W. Branch, Arroyo Grande.

nataliegaray.com/body-after-baby-workshop/.

Natalie Garay Pilates, 902 West Grand Ave., Grover Beach.

ONE DAY RETREAT: MOVE, CONNECT, RELAX Full day of movement, connection, relaxation, and intention setting. Sept. 23, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. $175.

818-203-9700. nataliegaray.com/day-retreat-moveconnect-relax/. Natalie Garay Pilates, 902 West Grand Ave., Grover Beach.

RESET WITH AN AYURVEDIC CLEANSE Learn the Ayurvedic approach to feel lighter, clearer and more energized. Sept. 30, 3-5 p.m. $35. 805-4404561. arroyograndeyoga.com. Yoga Village, 132 W. Branch St., Arroyo Grande.

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FREE MEDITATION CLASS Megan McGreen, LCSW, and Ruth Cherry, PhD, long time meditators and psychotherapists, teach meditation to reduce stress and increase wellbeing. Fridays, 10:30 a.m.-noon Free.

805-748-3372. meditationintro.com.

Morro Bay Library, 625 Harbor St., Morro Bay.

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INTRO TO MINDFULNESS & MEDITATION Secular approach to meditation with instructor Mark Schecter. Sept. 23, 10 a.m.-noon Free. 805995-2010. pathofmindfulawareness.com. Green Lotus Center, 550 Morro Bay Blvd, Morro Bay.

QI GONG CLASS Qi Gong is an ancient and

Hike to Buckeye Camp and beyond to the high ridge above Redwood Gulch.

Return by the same route. 2,800 feet of elevation gain in 9 miles. Sept.

23, 8:30 a.m. Free. 805-546-0317. sierraclub.org/santa-lucia. Washburn Day Use Area, 1.5 miles north of Cambria on Hwy 1, Cambria.

SIERRA CLUB NATIVE PLANT SURVEY Work in teams to identify and

record the dominant plant species from a predetermined GPS point. This data will be forwarded to California Native Plant Society state office. Sept. 30, 8:30-11:30 a.m. Free. 805-4598099. sierraclub.org/santa-lucia. Open Space, At the corner of Highland Dr. and Broderson Ave., Los Osos.

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powerful system for physical health and spiritual development. Join certified instructor Devin Wallace for this outdoors class. Please call to register. Fridays, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Suggested donation $10. 805-709-2227. Tidelands Park, South end of Embarcadero, Morro Bay.

BLACKBERRY SPRING AND TURKEY RIDGE LOOP HIKE Explore the park trails on this ranger

YOGA STRETCH Explore yoga postures and

DISCOVERY DAY AT THE PISMO PRESERVE

increase strength and flexibility. Set to inspiring music and appropriate for beginners. Tuesdays, 6:30-7:30 p.m. email support@getstudiofit.com.

805-776-3676. Cassandra Bodlak, 349 Quintana Rd., Morro Bay, studiofitnessmorrobay.com. n o r t h S Lo C o u n t y

50+ YOGA CLASSES Baby boomer and over 50?

Its not too late to get fit with a regular exercise program with certified instructor, Doris Lance.

Tuesdays, 1-2 p.m. through Sept. 26 $45. 805-2373988. prcity.com/recreation. Centennial Park, 600 Nickerson Dr., Paso Robles.

MANAGING YOUR ENERGETICS, PART 3 Wendy McKenna will guide participants through the fundamentals of energetics. Attendance of Part 1 and 2 of this series is not required. Sept. 30, 4-8 p.m. $40. 805-305-7595. lightshare.us. Lightshare Center, 22701 El Camino Real, Santa Margarita.

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CAT YOGA CLASSES Sundays, 10:15-11:30 a.m. $20. 543-9316 Ext. 10. woodshumanesociety. org/news-and-events/event.php?id=347. Woods Humane Society, 875 Oklahoma Ave., San Luis Obispo.

GENTLE YOGA WITH CASSANDRA BODLAK Mats, blocks, and straps are provided. Open to all levels. Tuesdays, Thursdays, 10:15-11:15 a.m. through Dec. 14 $88. 805-549-1222. register. asapconnected.com. San Luis Coastal Adult School, 1500 Lizzie St., San Luis Obispo.

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LADIES BOOT CAMP 5 week program, consists of drills, timed tests, cardio sessions, and resistance training. Includes progress tracking, and more. For all levels. Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, 6-7 a.m. through Sept. 27 805-474-9928. tantrumfitness. com. Tantrum Fitness, 1590 W Grand Ave, Grover Beach.

MEDITATION FOR INTUITIVE DEVELOPMENT 6-week series. Clarivoyance, Clairaudience, Clairsentience, etc. are all increased by meditation, the quiet observation of the inner world. AnnKathleen will lead guided meditations to increase connection to each of the 5 senses that relate to different psychic abilities. Thursdays, 6:30-8 p.m. through Oct. 12 $82.50. 805-5981509. divining.weebly.com. Halcyon Store Post Office, 936 South Halcyon Rd., Arroyo Grande.

guided hike. Bring water and sturdy shoes. Meet at the registration office. Rain cancels event. Sept.

30, 10 a.m.-noon $10 parking fee. 805.788.2381.

Lopez Lake, 6800 Lopez Dr., Arroyo Grande.

Presented by

CAL POLY ARTS & FOUNDATION FOR THE SLO COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARIES

Access the Pismo Preserve via free shuttle from one of 4 shuttle stops. Access is via shuttle only.

Sept. 30, 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Free. 805-544-9096. lcslo. org. Pismo Preserve, Mattie Rd., Pismo Beach.

ESCONDIDO SPUR LOOKOUT HIKE Strenuous hike with and beautiful views of the lake and surrounding hillsides. Bring water and sturdy shoes. Meet at Arboleda group day use area. Rain cancels event. Sept. 23, 10 a.m.-noon $10 parking fee. 805-788-2381. Lopez Lake, 6800 Lopez Dr., Arroyo Grande.

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CAL POLY MEN’S SOCCER VS. CSU BAKERSFIELD Special Soccer in the Community

The celebrated author will discuss his New York Times’ bestseller, “Lincoln in the Bardo,” and then narrate a staged reading of excerpts, performed by members of the Cal Poly English Department. Audience Q&A to follow.

match. Sept. 23, 11 a.m. Paso Robles Horse Park, 3801 Hughes Parkway, Paso Robles.

CENTRAL COAST PRO TENNIS OPEN Inaugural Women’s Pro Circuit Tennis Tournament. World ranked professionals from more than 20 countries competing. Sept. 24-Oct. 1 Free until semi-finals.

Semi-finals and finals: $10. 805-434-9605. ttrprotennis.com. Templeton Tennis Ranch, 345 Championship Ln., Templeton.

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CAL POLY FOOTBALL VS. NORTHERN ARIZONA Annual Hall of Fame game. Sept. 23, 6

TICKETS: $27.20 - $54 VIP AUTHOR RECEPTION TICKETS available.

Proceeds to benefit the Library Foundation.

756-4849 calpolyarts.org Sponsored by Carol MacCurdy & Tom Nuckols, Central Coast Writers Conference, City of San Luis Obispo, New Times

p.m. Alex G. Spanos Stadium, 1 Grand Ave., San Luis Obispo, 805-756-7297.

SILVER HORSE WINERY PRESENTS

CAL POLY MEN’S SOCCER VS. CAL STATE FULLERTON Hispanic Heritage Night. “Somos

SCHOOLHOUSE ROCKS

Mustangs” T-shirts will be given away to fans. Sept.

30, 7 p.m. Alex G. Spanos Stadium, 1 Grand Ave., San Luis Obispo, 805-756-7297.

CONCERT

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CAL POLY MEN’S SOCCER VS. PORTLAND Sept. 25, 7 p.m. Alex G. Spanos Stadium, 1 Grand Ave., San Luis Obispo, 805-756-7297.

CAL POLY MEN’S SOCCER VS. UC RIVERSIDE

Ticket price includes admission, first glass of wine, & logo glass

First match of the Big West Conference season.

Sept. 28, 7 p.m. Alex G. Spanos Stadium, 1 Grand Ave., San Luis Obispo, 805-756-7297.

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CAL POLY VOLLEYBALL VS. UC RIVERSIDE Sept. 23, 4:30 p.m. Mott Athletics Center, 1 Grand Ave, San Luis Obispo, 805-756-7297.

CAL POLY WOMEN’S SOCCER VS. DENVER

MIND & BODY AFTER BABY: HOW TO KEEP IT ALL TOGETHER Gradually rebuild your abdominal

Sept. 21, 7 p.m. Alex G. Spanos Stadium, 1 Grand Ave., San Luis Obispo, 805-756-7297.

strength and relieve aches through movement, connection and healing at this 6-week workshop.

Sept. 25, 5:30-7 p.m. $195-$225. 818-203-9700.

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SEPT 29 Proxima Parada 6-9pm

Tipsy Gypsies 6-9pm

NOV 3

Damon Castillo 6-9pm

NOV 5

Megan Steinke Brunch

10am-2pm

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CLARA Children 13 and under get in free as a part of Youth Day. Mustangs will be signing autographs after the game. Sept. 24, noon Alex G. Spanos Stadium, 1 Grand Ave., San Luis Obispo, 805-756-7297.

CAL POLY WOMEN’S SOCCER VS. UC IRVINE Sept. 29, 7 p.m. Alex G. Spanos Stadium, 1 Grand Ave., San Luis Obispo, 805-756-7297.

CAL POLY WOMEN’S SOCCER VS. UC RIVERSIDE Pups at the Pitch Day and Youth Day. All dogs are welcome. All children 13-and-under get in for free. Oct. 1, noon Alex G. Spanos Stadium, 1 Grand Ave., San Luis Obispo, 805-756-7297.

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FALL FAMILY YOGA SERIES WITH PASO ROBLES RECREATION SERVICES Taught by certified kid amd adult yoga instructor, Vanessa Orr. Thursdays, 10-10:30 a.m. through Oct. 26 $60.

805-237-3988. yayayogaca.com. Centennial Park, 600 Nickerson Dr., Paso Robles.

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PYJAMA DRAMA - DRAMA AND IMAGINATIVE PLAY CLASSES Drama and imaginative play develops skills that can last a lifetime like the confidence to be brave, desire to share ideas with others, and the joy of solving problems with friends by your side. 9:30 a.m.: ages 6mo - 2.5, 10:15 a.m.: ages 2-4 years,11 a.m.: ages 5-8 years. Saturdays, 11-11:45 a.m. and Mondays, 9:30-11 a.m. $12. 805709-0761. pyjamadrama.com. SLO Movement Arts Center, 2074 Parker St., San Luis Obispo.

YOUTH AIKIDO CLASSES Kids have fun, stay fit, make friends, gain important life skills for today’s world, and learn to deal with bullies without becoming one. Aiki-Mites (age 4-6) class is at 3pm on Tuesdays. Aiki-Kids (age 7-12) classes are Tuesdays and Thursdays at 4pm. Pre-registration required.

Tuesdays, Thursdays. through Sept. 28 $50-75 /mo.

805-544-8866. aikidosanluisobispo.com. Budo Ryu, 3536 South Higuera St., San Luis Obispo.

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Giacomo Puccini’s

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MEDITATION FOR WISDOM AND WELL-BEING Fridays, 10:30 a.m.-noon through Sept. 29 Free.

805-748-3372. meditationintro.com.

Morro Bay Library, 625 Harbor St., Morro Bay.

practice and a discussion of Foundations of Tibetan Buddhism, by H.E. Kalu Rinpoche. Wednesdays, 7-9 p.m. Free. 805-438-3949. BodhiPath SLO, 3484 Gregory Ct., San Luis Obispo, bodhipath.org.

YOM KIPPUR KOL NIDREI Kol Nidrei services with Rabbi Linda Bertenthal, Cantorial Soloist Allan Naplan and the High Holy Day Quartet. Call or email to reserve complimentary tickets.

Sept. 29, 7:30 p.m. Free. 805-544-0760. cbdslo.org/worship/holidays/highholy-days. Congregation Beth David, 10180 Los Osos Valley Road, San Luis Obispo.

YOM KIPPUR: BREAK THE FAST

Reservation required. Sept. 30, 7 sept. 21 – sept. 28 p.m. $25. 805-544-0760. cbdslo.

N o r t h S Lo C o u N t y 2017 org/worship/holidays/high-holy-days.

BLESSING OF THE ANIMALS All Congregation Beth David, 10180 Los animals welcome. Please bring dogs on Osos Valley Road, San Luis Obispo. leashes and cats in carriers. Service includes a S o u t h C o a S t S Lo C o u N t y remembrance of deceased animal companions.

Oct. 1, 8-8:45 & 10:15-11 a.m. Free. 1-805-4669102. stlukesatascadero.org. St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, 5318 Palma Avenue, Atascadero.

FALL EQUINOX HUMANITY MEDITATION Hosted by Wendy McKenna. Comfortable clothes recommended. Donations accepted. Sept. 22, 6-7:30 p.m. Free. 805-305-7595. lightshare.us.

Lightshare Center, 22701 El Camino Real, Santa Margarita.

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INTUITIVE AND ORACLE CARD READINGS Readings by an Intuitive who works with quantum physics, auras, and energy as tools to provide answers, healing, and guidance. Sept. 23, 11 a.m.5 p.m. $60 for 30 minutes, ($55 for mentioning this ad). Prices vary by time. 805-723-4208. aodesign77.wixsite.com/aolsen/about. Tamed Wild Apothecary, 144 West Branch St., Arroyo Grande.

ROSH HASHANAH EVENING SERVICES Celebrate with Rabbi Linda Bertenthal, Cantorial Soloist Allan Naplan and the High Holy Day Quartet. Call or email to reserve complimentary tickets. Sept. 21, 7:30-9 p.m. Free. 805-54400760. cbdslo.org/worship/holidays/high-holydays. Congregation Beth David, 10180 Los Osos Valley Road, San Luis Obispo.

TIBETAN BUDDHISM BOOK STUDY Meditation

MESSY PRINT ART WORKSHOP Explore

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different prints made from everyday objects and paint to create a wonderful work of art. Class for ages 4 and up. Sept. 23, 2-4 p.m. Free. 805-4737161. slolibrary.org. Arroyo Grande Library, 800 W. Branch, Arroyo Grande.

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WISDOM READINGS Inspiration from Spirit through the Tarot and Oracle cards. Tuesdays, 1-5 p.m. $30-$60. 805-598-1509. divining.weebly.com.

Halcyon Store Post Office, 936 South Halcyon Rd., Arroyo Grande.

YOUTH SERVICES The City Church Central Coast holds youth services for junior high school students. Mondays, 6:30 p.m. Free. 929-8990. thecitycc.org. Faith Life Community Church, 726 W Tefft St, Nipomo.

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CASA INFO SESSION Learn about volunteer opportunities at CASA of SLO County. Become an advocate for an abused or neglected infant, toddler, child or teen. Training provided. Sept. 26, 12-1 p.m. 805-541-6542. slocasa.org. CASA Office, 75 Higuera St. Ste. 180, San Luis Obispo.

FELINE NETWORK OF THE CENTRAL COAST Seeking volunteers to provide foster homes for foster kittens or cats with special needs. The Feline Network pays for food, litter, and any medications needed. Volunteers also needed to help with humanely trapping and transporting feral cats for spay/neuter. ongoing 805-549-9228. felinenetwork. org. San Luis Obispo, Citywide, SLO.

HOSPICE VOLUNTEER TRAINING Volunteers needed to work a few hours a week providing companionship, practical support or respite. Call to register for training. Fridays, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. through Oct. 20 805-540-6020. centralcoasthospice.com.

San Luis Obispo Business Center, 4251 South Higuera Street, Suite 501, San Luis Obispo.

MEALS ON WHEELS Meals on Wheels, San Luis Obispo, needs noon time drivers. Must have own car to deliver prepared meals. Mondays-Fridays, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. 805-235-8870. San Luis Obispo, Citywide, SLO.

Food & drinK Farmers marKets

AnnKathleen has been reading the Tarot and Oracle Cards for over 25 years. Tuesdays, Fridays, Saturdays, 11 a.m.-6:30 p.m. $25.00-$85.00. 805598-1509. divining.weebly.com. Divine Inspiration, 947 E Orange St, Santa Maria.

FARMERS MARKET Farmers Market in SLO is the

Volunteers

SLO FARMERS MARKET Hosts over 60 vendors.

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STATE PARKS DOCENT TRAINING Learn about becoming a State Parks docent. No experience necessary. Saturdays, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. through Oct. 14 Free. 805-772-2694. Morro Bay Museum of Natural History, 20 State Park Rd., Morro Bay.

SaN LuiS obiSpo largest Farmers Market in California. Thursdays, 6:10-9 p.m. Downtown Slo, Higuera St, San Luis Obispo.

Saturdays, 8-10:45 a.m. World Market Parking Lot, 2650 Main St., San Luis Obispo.

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MADAMA

BUTTERFLY

A CITYWIDE ARTS COLLABORATION Central Coast Children’s Choir Civic Ballet San Luis Obispo Deyo Dances Opera San Luis Obispo Studio @-Ryan’s American Dance

Directed by Edna Garabedian Choreographed by Andrew Silvaggio Opera San Luis Obispo Grand Orchestra & Chorus Conducted by Brian Asher Alhadeff

SATURDAY October 14, 7PM SUNDAY October 15, 2PM

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PERFORMING ARTS CENTER SAN LUIS OBISPO

Mon-Sat 7am-6:30pm • Sun 8am-4:30pm

NOW OPEN!

805-295-6594

2 James Way, Suite 214 Pismo Beach

(Also in Morro Bay & Atascadero)

Tickets:

www.pacslo.org

Mon-Sat 12-6pm

805.756.4849

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FOOD & DRINK from page 28 p.m. Arroyo Grande Farmers Market, Olohan Alley, Arroyo Grande.

NIPOMO FARMERS MARKET Includes a large variety of locally grown produce. Open year round Sundays, 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. nipomofarmersmarket.com/. Nipomo Farmers Market, Via Concha Road, Nipomo.

PISMO BEACH FARMERS MARKET Where the Produce Meets the Sea. In the parking lot on the corner of Highway 1 and Main Street. Wednesdays, 3-6 p.m. Free. 805-773-4382. pismochamber.com.

Pismo Beach Pier, West end of Pomeroy, Pismo Beach.

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DOWNTOWN FRIDAYS Features fresh produce, live music, food booths, arts and crafts, and more.

Fridays. through Sept. 30 Free. 331-4744. Town Center West, Broadway and Main, Santa Maria.

ORCUTT FARMERS MARKET Presents local farmers and small businesses. Tuesdays, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Orcutt Farmers Market, Bradley Road, Orcutt.

SINGLES EVENT FOR ADULTS 40 AND OLDER Mingle with others and enjoy homemade hors d’oeuvres and desserts. Includes a complimentary wine, beer, or soft drink. Sept. 28, 7-9:30 p.m. $25.

805-541-0594. themondayclubslo.org. The Monday Club, 1815 Monterey St, San Luis Obispo.

WOODSTOCK’S SLO PINT NIGHT With the first pint as low as $5, Woodstock’s gives half-off refills in the same glass. Wednesdays, 8-11 p.m. Free.

805-541-4420. woodstocksslo.com. Woodstock’s Pizza, 1000 Higuera St, San Luis Obispo.

WOODSTOCK’S SLO TRIVIA NIGHT For trivia aficionados and fun-lovers alike! Tuesdays, 9-11 p.m. Free. 805-541-4420. woodstocksslo.com/ events/. Woodstock’s Pizza, 1000 Higuera St, San Luis Obispo.

CHEESE AND WINE PAIRING CLASS Pair n o r t h S lo C o u n t y

TEMPLETON OKTOBERFEST Enjoy tastings from many local breweries, German cuisine, and drinking games at this traditional German beer festival.

Sept. 30, 1-5 p.m. $30-$40. 805-434-1789.

Templeton Park, 550 Crocker St., Templeton.

various cheeses from around the world with Morovino wines. Reservations required. Space limited. Sept. 21, 6-8 p.m. $50. 805-627-1443. morovino.com/events1. Morovino Winery, 468 Front Street, Avila Beach.

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GRASS FED BEEF DINNER Enjoy a pastured

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The Camp Roberts Historical Museum is going mobile and coming to Paso Robles on Sept.

23 from 2 to 6 p.m. at Sculpterra Winery in Paso Robles. See various military vehicles and classic cars. There will also be a silent auction and live music by the Monte Mills Band.

Food and beverages will be available for purchase. Admission is free. Call 238-8288 for more info.

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Festivals

stars and stripes

forty varieties of heirloom tomatoes and fresh bites prepared by local chefs and artisan purveyors.

Farm Tours, growing tips, and more. Sept. 23, 2-6 p.m. $25. farmsteaded.com/collections/all/ products/heirloom-tomato-festival-at-windrosefarm-saturday-sept-23. Windrose Farm, 5750 El Pharo Rd., Paso Robles, (805) 239-3757.

HEIRLOOM TOMATO FEST DINNER: CHEF JULIE SIMON Simon prepares dinner with inseason fresh ingredients from Windrose Farm.

For ages 21 and up. Sept. 24, 5-8 p.m. $95. farmsteaded.com/collections/all/products/ heirloom-tomato-festival-dinner-with-chef-juliesimon-sunday-sept-24th. Windrose Farm, 5750 El Pharo Rd., Paso Robles, (805) 239-3757.

HEIRLOOM TOMATO FESTIVAL Come taste

beef dinner prepared by Chef Adam. The beef was raised by Elizabeth Poett of Rancho San Julian on her family ranch. Sept. 21, 5-9 p.m. 805-937-2211. farwesterntavern.com. Far Western Tavern, 300 E Clark Ave., Orcutt.

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FARM TO TABLE Celebrate fall harvest with an intimate evening of farm-to-table dining. Courses paired with Zaca Mesa wines. Seasonal dishes using locally sourced ingredients. Sept. 30, 5:30-8 p.m. $145-$165. 805-688-9339. zacamesa.com. Zaca Mesa Winery, 6905 Foxen Canyon Road, Los Olivos. ∆

A North County

Beer Festival in the German Tradition Saturday September 30, 2017 1–5pm Templeton Park Enjoy live music by Trio Internationale, German cuisine, beer tasting, traditional German drinking games and song, plus a Lederhose & Dirndl costume contest.

$30 Pre-Sale

Produced by

$40 at the door - includes tasting mug Additional $10 for optional commemorative beer stein, with first beer

www.templetonoktobe est.com (805) 434-1789

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Arts Artifacts

Hit me with your best shot

Think your photos are hot to trot? Let us be the judges of that. Photographers can submit their best shots taken in San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara counties to New Times’ Winning Images contest.

Entries are due by 5 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 25. Photos in the categories of People, Architecture, Land/Seascape, Animals, Flora, Travel, and Youth will be accepted.

Prints must be between 5-by7 and 11-by-14 and must be mounted on a thick 11-by-14 black or white board without mat. Images may be in color or black and white. No slides are allowed.

The Winning Images will be in display at the SLO Museum of Art from Oct. 18 to 22.

Submissions can be turned in at the New Times office at 1010 Marsh St., SLO, 93401 or the Sun office at 2540 Skyway Drive, Santa Maria, 93455.

The cost is $5 per photo entered, cash or check. All entry fees roll back into prizes for winners. Find a submission form at newtimesslo.com.

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BY RYAH COOLEY

The revolution continues Lena Rushing group show illustrates how far women’s rights have come and how far they have left to go

W

hen artist Lena Rushing sat down in January to chat with Sasha Irving from Studios on the Park about her end of the year show, it was clear right away what the theme would be.

“It took all of a second for us to decide that we’d want it to be about the women’s rights movement,” the Grover Beach-based artist said. “It felt like a good time in history for a reminder that women have had to fight for rights that should have been inherent all along.

It was born a little out of frustration.”

But Rushing’s group show, Seen and Heard, isn’t just an homage to the powerful female activists of the past. It’s a reminder that following the 2016 election of President Donald Trump and the Women’s Marches around the country in January, things like women’s health care, maternity leave, and equal pay are all potentially on the chopping block again.

The show features the works of eight nationally acclaimed female artists from across the country and will be on display from Sept. 28 to Oct. 22. Rushing looked for artists who work in different media like fiber, yarn, ceramics, and plexiglass and aluminum.

New York artist Gabriela Handal’s piece, Self Portrait as a Whore 1, is a captivating 38-by-80-inch tall charcoal drawing that

IMAGES COURTESY OF LENA RUSHING

Defeat writer’s block by seeking a little inspiration at Cuesta College’s Central Coast Writers Conference on Sept. 28 to 30 at the SLO campus.

The conference includes more than 60 presenters and offers workshops that teach skill development in a variety of writing genres to both aspiring and established writers. The event will also feature the local author of 13 Reasons Why, the AcademyAward winning screenwriter of Dead Poets Society, and more. Registration is $225.

To sign up, visit cuesta.edu.

IMAGE COURTESY OF GABRIELA HANDAL

#nastywomen

Seen and Heard, an art show featuring the work of Lena Rushing and other nationally acclaimed women artists, will be on display at Studios on the Park in Paso Robles from Sept. 28 to Oct. 22, with a reception on Oct. 7 during Art After Dark from 6 to 9 p.m. and an art talk and dinner at La Cosecha on Oct. 18 at 5:30 p.m. ($95 per person, reservations required). Visit studiosonthepark. org for more information.

features the torso (from the bottom up) of a woman. The title speaks to the labels and stereotypes that are often thrown on women, but not on their male counterparts.

“The movement in it, the giant marks of charcoal, I just love it,” Rushing said of Handal’s piece.

One of Rushing’s pieces, Praise Be, was inspired by the Hulu show, The Handmaid’s Tale (based on the 1985 novel by Margaret Atwood), which imagines a dystopian future where women are stripped of nearly all rights and valued only for their reproductive capabilities. Lena’s shadowbox features the paper cutouts that depict the iconic red dressed and white hooded handmaids. The show ends on a cliffhanger, but here Rushing imagines a future where the women take back their power, using her own character Bedlam, a black and white, mischievous creature with owl ears, lying on his back surrounded by the handmaids to symbolize the defeated patriarchy.

“I hadn’t read Atwood’s book before I watched the show and I got Hulu just to watch it,” Rushing said. “It startled me and I couldn’t get it out of my head.

I feel like it told an interesting story and I loved the imagery.”

Other pieces, like Rushing’s Control, speak a little more directly to issues facing women today, like access to women’s health care for reproductive services.

This multimedia piece emulates a container of birth control, but

LABELS New York artist Gabriela Handal’s charcoal drawing, Self Portrait as a Whore 1, is a striking representation of the female form, and a reminder of the stereotypes and labels that are put on women, but not necessarily men.

instead of pills, it holds different baby dolls. Each baby is individually packaged and available for purchase, “so that visitors can decide if they’d like to have a baby,” Rushing said.

The piece also makes some nods to the heroes and defining moments of the movement, through portraits of people like Coretta Scott King and Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg.

While the current state of affairs across the nation might seem CHOICE? Control by Lena Rushing imitates a container surreal, Rushing hopes of women’s birth control pills, but is filled with baby dolls that her show creates a instead (they can be purchased individually). sense of awareness about what can be done.

“I can’t believe these are things we still have to fight for,” Rushing said. “Instead of keeping it negative, let’s keep encouraging people to do what they can.

It’s a hard time and a negative time, and maybe this is a little bit of encouragement.” ∆

Digging into SLO’s history

Have fun, get dirty, and learn about archaeology at the second annual Archaeology Day at Mission Plaza on Sept. 30 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Join the SLO County Archaeological Society in finding out about the science of deciphering the past and learn more about our local history.

Visit the Archaeological Day–San Luis Obispo event page on Facebook for more information. ∆ —Ryah Cooley

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REVOLUTION OF THE HANDMAID Lena Rushing’s shadow box piece, Praise Be, is inspired by the book and show, The Handmaid’s Tale, and imagines an ending in which the oppressed female characters in that story take their power back.

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Never the less, she persisted. Contact Arts Editor Ryah Cooley at rcooley@newtimesslo.com.

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A complex vision Orcutt ceramicist Don Frith shows his teapots at SLOMA

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on Frith stops at a small counter near the entryway of his Orcutt home.

Under the glass on the surface is an article about Frith and his late wife, Barbara, herself a renowned artist who died in 2007. The display is a cluster of pottery, in varying design styles and colors. A single dusty pink rose juts out of a In bloom small blue vase in the center.

Don Frith’s elaborately crafted teapots are on display in a “This was made in 1949,” special exhibit, Donald Frith: Teapots, at the San Luis Obispo Frith says, pointing to one of Museum of Art (SLOMA) through Oct. 29. The museum is located the ceramic works as he passes at 1010 Broad St., San Luis Obispo. For more information, call 543-8562 or visit sloma.org. His work is available for purchase the display. “I’ve always kept online at the Teapots by Don Frith Etsy shop. it because it was when I was learning how to do this.”

Once he’s settled in his BREAKING THE MOLD Orcutt artist Don Frith’s unique teapots are on display in an workshop, Frith comes alive. From a shelf exhibit at the San Luis Obispo Museum of Art through Oct. 29. Frith wrote Mold Making for in the garage, he pulls down two of his Ceramics in 1985, a definitive book on the art form, which is still used today. older pieces, carefully wiping dust away PHOTO BY REBECCA ROSE as he takes them apart to point out the THE finer details in the work. The teapots, ARTIST each one about 8 inches tall, represent AT HOME decades of tireless craftsmanship and a At nearly 93, lifetime spent perfecting his art form. ceramic artist Don Frith is Today they are sold all over the world, still making admired in galleries, and pined for by stunning collectors who favorite his Etsy page. teapots that At the age of 92, Frith has earned a sell for up to reputation as one of the best artisans in $600. Frith the medium, and currently, his works continues are all on display at the San Luis Obispo to use the Museum of Art, where he is featured in a original solo exhibit through Oct. 29. ceramic wheel he has been All of the ceramic teapots were made working with right here in Frith’s home studio, at a for more than table sandwiched between the family car 50 years. and what was his late wife’s workspace.

“I love the challenge to get this whole thing exactly right,” he said. “And at the stage I am now, I’m making the teapot with many artists who followed in his footsteps brightly colored pottery, creates a poetic a wooden handle and a wooden knob on top, juxtaposition of elements. But the success still work with today. and they are all directly related to design.” of Frith’s work is in how seamlessly But it was in Orcutt where he would Frith and his wife moved to this home intertwined he makes all of these develop and perfect an idea for what in 1989. A former ceramics instructor at apparently contradictory materials work would catapult him to another level as University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, as one uniformly flowing piece. an artist: A flower-shaped teapot with an Frith had always found some form of Frith, a former Navy Seabee who ornate wood handle. success in ceramics, selling pottery, and served in the Philippines during World The teapots are astoundingly complex, consulting on technical projects. In 1985 War II, also has the mind of a wellright down to the gently feathered edges he wrote Mold Making for Ceramics, a of the petals. There is nothing cartoonish ordered scientist. He holds a patent for masterwork detailing the process that or kitschy about Frith’s teapots; there is a two designs, including one that helps calculate the diameter for ceramic lids to PHOTO COURTESY OF TEAPOTS BY DON FRITH modernist, almost abstract tone to much account for shrinkage in the kiln. Each of the work he produces. And yes, they one of his pieces is carefully numbered are actual functioning teapots, albeit and logged, a meticulous record of the ones that are meant to be treated as hundreds and hundreds of pieces he’s precious works of fine art. While not all created throughout the years. of them are flowers, those are among his “When I make a teapot, I sign it,” most popular styles.

Frith said. “I can look on my list and tell “Once I began to intently look at flower exactly what day it was made.” blossoms, and even to carefully take Frith also developed the process for them apart to see what each one actually fabricating and utilizing the acrylic looked like, I was hooked,” Frith wrote portion that forms the base of the teapot. in his artist’s statement. “My attempts At one point he was turning out a teapot at making these flowers [were] directed at least once a week, a pace he almost toward creating flower blossoms that keeps up with today. seemed to be real, yet are strong enough “I started [making] the flower because I to stand careful use.” realized how beautiful the flowers were,” To just call Frith a ceramicist he said. “I figured out how to do all this. feels inadequate; he is also an expert Nobody makes teapots with a nice acrylic fabricator in wood and acrylics. He bottom, and it works just beautifully.” ∆ works in woods such as walnut, creating dynamic and brawny handles that add SHORT AND STOUT Don Frith’s pieces, Sun Arts and Lifestyle Writer Rebecca a complex layer to his teapots. The like this one offered for sale at his Etsy Rose is always ready to sip some tea. store, are fully functioning but intended to be walnut, crawling with erratic lines of treated as fine art.

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Chunks of funk!

The Dustbowl Revival evolves!

FROM VINTAGE AMERICANA TO SOULFUL FUNK The Dustbowl Revival plays Morro Bay’s The Siren on Sept. 22, showcasing their evolved style.

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A’s The Dustbowl Revival has, over the past decade, made a name for themselves as purveyors of vintage Americana sounds. New Orleans, Tin Pan Alley, bluegrass, pre-war blues—they explored a lot of genres—but on their new eponymous album, the octet finds itself traversing the same terrain as contemporary blue-eyed soul and R&B acts as Nathaniel Rateliff and the Night Sweats, and St. Paul and the Broken Bones. We’re talking about brassy, horndriven soul and funk numbers that are dance floor ready.

Previous albums and EPs have included The Atomic Mushroom Cloud of Love, You Can’t Go Back to the Garden of Eden, Holy Ghost, Carry Me Home, and With a Lampshade On. Why self-title this one? According to founding member Zach Lupetin (guitar/ vocals), it’s because the band has fi nally found its signature sound.

“We batted around various titles but it came down to us feeling like we finally realized our sound. This album was a really collaborative effort where in the past we’d bring together a lot of different sounds, you know? We’d give traditional

jazz our interpretation or whatever, but this was us saying, ‘Screw it,’ we’re going to make our own genre. There often seems to be a time in a band’s career where they finally define themselves, and this is it for us.”

For fans of their early sound, don’t fret.

The band still delivers ballads and makes forays into genres beyond funk and soul, but this album is their most upbeat, danceable, funktastic record to date.

“I think of our sound as sort of an Americana soul folk funk, but honestly, I think genres are becoming obsolete,” Lupetin continued. “We’re writing songs that move people, and we’re stripping away a lot of the extraneous directions on this album. We’re focused on the song itself, being vulnerable about telling personal stories with more emotion while still creating fun. I mean, yes, some songs have sadness, but so much of this record is exuberant.”

The band’s been playing about 200 dates a year for the last four years, going as far as Norway’s Bergenfest and Denmark’s Tonderfest. When New Times phoned the band, they were on the road on the East Coast. They’ve been

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putting in the miles, reaching new fans, and tightening their sound, but they’re looking forward to returning to the West and their Central Coast fans.

“Honesty, we’ve been surprised and very encouraged by the very warm audiences we have on the Central Coast,” Lupetin admitted. “We always joke that people are happier there. In our hometown of LA, we’re used to the ultracompetitive, always looking over your shoulder jadedness, while people in SLO and Paso always seem so relaxed.

They just want to have a good time.”

Yes we do and yes we will when The Dustbowl Revival plays Morro Bay’s The Siren on Friday, Sept. 22 (7 p.m.; 21-and-older; $18 presale at ticketfly.com or $20 at the door). Joe Koenig will open the show.

Reggae, Latin pop, and indie rock at Vina Robles

You can still get tickets for Vina Robles Amphitheatre’s four-band reggae extravaganza this Thursday, Sept. 21, STARKEY continued page 34

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BAYOU BLUES Baton Rouge bluesman Kenny Neal plays the SLO Blues Society show on Sept. 23, at the SLO Vets Hall.

GUERRA DE MUJERES Mexican pop divas Gloria Trevi and Alejandra Guzmán face off in a special concert on Sept. 24, at Vina Robles Amphitheatre.

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when Pepper, Tribal Seeds, Fortunate Youth, and Aloha Radio play the outdoor Paso Robles venue (7 p.m.; all ages; $40 at vinaroblesamphitheatre.com). Alt-reggae juggernauts Pepper and Tribal Seeds co-headline, and both bands bring some impressive credentials to the proceedings.

Pepper’s sold half a million records, appeared on national television, and placed their music in movies, TV shows, and video games. The band’s charted two Top 20 “Alternative Songs”: “FKARND” peaking at 19 and “No Control” peaking at No. 18.

Tribal Seeds formed in 2005 and selfreleased their debut, Youth Rebellion, that same year, the first of many selfreleased albums, one of which—2014’s Representing—cracked the Billboard 200 albums chart. In March 2017, they won the San Diego Music Award for Artist of the Year.

On Sunday, Sept. 24, Vina Robles hosts Latin pop sensations Gloria Trevi and Alejandra Guzmán going headto-head (8 p.m.; all ages; $65 to $125 at vinaroblesamphitheatre.com). Billed as Gloria Trevi vs. Alejandra Guzmán, the event brings two legends of Spanish music who have had a sort of rivalry over the years, often exacerbated by their media coverage.

Combined, the two Mexican pop superstars have sold more than 60 million albums, enjoyed more than 100 international musical hits, and performed more than 5,000 concerts.

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Strictly Starkey And next Thursday, Sept. 28, Vina hosts The Shins with opener Day Wave (8 p.m.; all ages; $29 to $39.50 at vinaroblesaphitheatre.com). The Shins formed in 1997 as a side project but have since grown into an indie rock stalwart.

Swamp blues

Baton Rouge guitarist-harmonica player Kenny Neal embodies the southern Louisiana swamp blues sound. The second-generation bluesman is the son of harpist Raful Neal, who was friends with Buddy Guy and Slim Harpo, who happened to give then 3-year-old Kenny his first harmonica. By age 13, Kenny was playing in his father’s band. When he was 17, Kenny picked up the bass and played with Buddy Guy. He literally grew up in the blues.

In 1987, Kenny formed his own band and has released a steady stream of acclaimed Southern swamp blues—laidback yet innovative, with one foot in tradition and the other looking toward the future. A bit of Cajun and zydeco, a splash of funk and soul, Kenny Neal delivers danceable, deep-fried sounds.

The SLO Blues Society presents the Kenny Neal Band this Saturday, Sept. 23, at the SLO Vets Hall (8 p.m.; 21-and-older; $25 at the door). Local blues act The Cinders will open the show.

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Central Coast trio known for playing spirited traditional Irish and Scottish music. Well, think of Mason & Weed as Molly’s Revenge without the bagpipes and with a repertoire that extends beyond Celtic sounds.

Featuring Molly members John Weed (fiddle) and Stuart Mason (guitar, bouzouki, mandola, banjo), they recently released Across the Pond, a stirring collection of songs they describe as “the traditions of Ireland, Scotland, France, Canada, and Louisiana meet[ing] in the American melting pot.”

They perform everything from “early American ballads and songs newly composed by their peers, to beautiful melodies with Celtic and French roots.

From the Irish jigs that open the record to the joyful reels that signal the end, they remain true to their love of American old timey music and Irish trad while expanding the repertoire to include traditional and new music from other eras and regions,” according to their press materials.

The songs are a lot of fun, with some instrumentals as well as ballads featuring Mason’s rustic and emotive tenor. The pair are also members of the old-time bluegrass group Little Black Train with mandolinist Kenny Blackwell.

Weed lived in Ireland and immersed himself in the regional styles of Clare and Donegal. Mason was born in the hills of West Virginia and won awards for traditional singing (Goleta OldTime Fiddler’s Convention), mandola (Topanga Banjo and Fiddle Contest), and songwriting (West Coast Songwriter’s Association).

This Sunday, Sept. 24, Mason & Weed play Los Osos’ South Bay Community Center (4 p.m.; all ages; $20 at brownpapertickets.com; free for kids 12 and under).

More music …

If you were living in Canada instead of California, City and Colour would be a household name. The acclaimed singersongwriter also known as Dallas Green has won three Juno Awards (Canada’s equivalent to our Grammy Awards), two for Songwriter of the Year. He also has seven Platinum-certified albums and three Gold-certified, which means he’s sold a ton of records! With a soulful voice and amazing songs, he’s gaining worldwide popularity. See him (maybe!) at the Fremont Theater this Friday, Sept. 22 (9 p.m.; all ages; $37 at ticketfly.com). This show is basically sold-out, but you can get on the waitlist at ticketfly.com. Seattle indie rock singer-songwriter David Bazan will open.

The annual three-day La Guitarra California Festival is upon us this Friday, Sept. 22, through Sunday, Sept. 24, and once again boasts an excellent lineup of talented guitarists hailing from the U.S., China, England, Argentina, France, Russia, Italy, Turkey, and Sweden. All told, expect “14 globally acclaimed artists in 10 concerts, five master classes, two free outdoor concerts, two guitar auctions, an exhibit of guitar-themed art, and a large cross-section of guitar makers displaying their instruments at an onsite Vendor Fair at Cal Poly’s Performing Arts Center and Spanos Theatre. There’s literally too much to list here, but visit laguitarracalifornia.com for a complete rundown on the events.

Strictly Starkey Do you love animals? Do you hate to think of them neglected or abused?

So does Greener Pastures Farm Sanctuary! The new nonprofit organization in San Luis Obispo saves abused, neglected, and unwanted farm animals, restoring them to health with love and vet care. The animals then are part of the organization’s program to teach children about compassion and heal from emotional traumas of their own. They’re holding a fundraiser this Saturday, Sept. 23, in SLO’s Oddfellows Hall (6 to 10 p.m.; all ages; $30 at eventbrite.com), that features live animals; a vegan dinner; music by vintage pop, rock, and blues act Mitchell Street; a silent auction; and beer and wine for sale. “Troubled youth who have been abused or special needs kids who may have been bullied or had to overcome a disability or illness start to shed their survival armor and begin to heal,” according to Greener Pastures officials.

The Kristin Korb Trio and Cuesta’s Voce vocal group join forces on Saturday, Sept. 23, for an evening of great jazz at the CPAC Experimental Theater (7:30 p.m.; all ages; $15 general or $10 for students and seniors at 546-3198). Korb, who’s been living in Denmark for six years, is returning to the states to support her eighth album, Beyond the Moon, inspired by lyricist Johnny Mercer. She’ll be joined by husband Ryan Korb (drums) and Andy Langham (piano). “I’m glad I’ll be getting my sunshine again very soon!” she said.

Divided Heaven (aka Jeff Berman) will bring his rocking singer-songwriter sounds to Frog and Peach this Saturday, Sept. 23 (10 p.m.; 21-and-older; free). The LA-based troubadour writes great punkinfused narrative songs like an acoustic version of Green Day. He’s touring in support of his sophomore album Young Blood, which is available on CD or hot pink vinyl. For locals who go way back, he’ll remind you of Peter Will.

The last I checked it was almost soldout, but producer and DJ Borgore is coming to The Graduate this Wednesday, Sept. 27 (doors at 8 p.m.; 18-and-older; $25 to $35 at ticketfly.com), as part of his Blasphemy Tour with Parker, ALT9, and TYE FYTER. Born and raised in Israel, Borgore now resides in LA and has become one of the biggest DJs in the Trap Music dance sub genre, where he blends bass, trance, hip-hop, and dub step with his classical music background. Be warned, kids! His subject matter is often risqué, and he recently teamed with an adult video streaming service to release his latest video.

As a contemporary interpreter of old timey sounds, Willie Watson fits right in there with Bob Dylan. A founding member of the Old Crow Medicine Show, he’s proven himself an adept guitarist, banjoist, and singer, and on his debut album Folk Singer, Vol. 1, he demonstrated he can stand alone on a stage and completely captivate an audience with amazing songs. Folksinger, Vol. 2 is coming out this month, which is why you’ll find Watson playing SLO Brew this Wednesday, Sept. 27 (10 p.m.; 18-and-older; $12 at ticketweb.com).

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HARRY’S NIGHT CLUB AND BEACH BAR: Cypress and Pomeroy, downtown Pismo Beach, 773-1010. Thurs.: Front Row Karaoke. 9/21: DJ Camote at 5pm and JAWZ Karaoke at 9pm; 9/22: Three 4 All at 9pm; 9/23: Tommy Lee and the Portigees at 3pm and Three 4 All at 9pm; 9/24: The Shantastics at 9pm; 9/25: The Shant at 7:30pm; 9/26: Tozzi at 7:30pm; 9/27: Tozzi at 7:30pm; 9/28: DJ Camote at 5pm and JAWZ Karaoke at 9pm; 9/29: Soundhouse at 9pm; 9/30: Rumble at 3pm and Soundhouse at 9pm.

LIDO RESTAURANT AT DOLPHIN BAY: 2727 Shell Beach Rd., Pismo Beach, 7734300 or thedolphinbay.com. Live music Tues., Thurs., and Fri. from 5-8pm.

MONGO’S SALOON: 359 W. Grand Ave., Grover Beach, 489-3639. Open blues jam every Wed.: DJ Drumz every Fri.; Karaoke with DJ Sam every Sun. 9/23: Nathan Clay at 3pm and LBS at 9pm; 9/30: About Time at 3pm.

MR. RICK’S: 404 Front St., Avila Beach, 5957425. 9/22: Bluz Dogs; 9/23: Tozzi; 9/24: Kenny Taylor; 9/29: Three 4 All; 9/30: The Hitmen.

PUFFERS OF PISMO: 781 Price St., Pismo Beach, 773-6563, puffersofpismo.com.

Live music every Tues. from 6:30-9:30pm, and most Fri. and Sat. from 7-10pm. 9/21: Open Mic with Ron Pagan at 7pm; 9/22: Toan Chaun at 7pm.

SEAVENTURE: 100 Ocean View, Pismo Beach, 773-4994. Live music every Wed. from 6-9pm, Fri. from 6-9pm; and Sun. from 2-6pm.

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BANG THE DRUM BREWERY: 950 Orcutt Rd., 242-8372, bangthedrumbrewery.com.

BARRELHOUSE BREWING CO. SPEAKEASY: 1033 Chorro St. 2961128, barrelhousebrewing.com.

BON TEMPS CREOLE CAFE: 1000 Olive St., 544-2100. Zydeco music, live blues, and jazz on Wednesday evenings.

FROG & PEACH PUB: 728 Higuera St., 595-3764. 9/7: Highway Poets.

THE GRADUATE: 990 Industrial Way, 541-096, slograd.com.

Country Night every Thu. from 8pm-2am; Noche Caliente every Fri. from 10pm-2am.

KREUZBERG COFFEE COMPANY: 685 Higuera St., 439-2060, kreuzbergcalifornia.com. Open mic night every Wed. THE LIBRARY BAR AND LOUNGE: 723 Higuera St., 542-0199.

LINNAEA’S CAFE: 1110 Garden St., 5415888.

LUNA RED: 1023 Chorro St., 540-5243.

MOTHER’S TAVERN: 725 Higuera St, 5418733, motherstavern.com. Live music every Fri. from 7:30-10:30pm.

NOVO RESTAURANT AND LOUNGE: 726 Higuera St., 543-3986, novorestaurant. com.

SLO BREW: 736 Higuera St., 543-1843, slowbrew.com. 9/21: Still Frothy Fundraiser Concert, Feat. John Cruz at 10pm; 9/23: Natalie Haskins at 1pm; 9/23: DJ John Beaver at 10pm; 9/24: Gypsy All Stars at 1pm; 9/26: Y La Bamba at 10pm; 9/27: Willie Watson and Bedouine at 10pm; 10/1: Nataly Lola at 1pm and Black Joe Lewis & The Honeybears at 10pm.

STEYNBERG GALLERY: 1531 Monterey St. 547-0278.

TAP IT BREWING COMPANY: Clarion Ct., 545-7702, tapitbrewing.com.

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ASUNCION RIDGE: 725 12th St. Paso Robles, 237-1425. Live music Fridays and Saturdays from 5-8pm.

BARRELHOUSE BREWERY AND BEER GARDENS: 3055 Limestone Way, Paso Robles, 296-1128, barrelhousebrewing.com. 9/22: Los Gatos Locos at 5:30 pm; 9/23: Hunter and the Dirty Jacks at 5:30pm; 9/24: Gypsy Flame at noon; 9/25: Song at 2pm; 9/29: The Martin Paris Band at 5:30pm; 9/30: Burning James & The Funky Flames at 5:30 pm.

BROKEN EARTH WINERY: 5625 Highway 46E, Paso Robles, 239-2562. Live music every Sat. from 1-4pm. 9/23: Andy Scott.

CHATEAU LETTAU: 840 13th St. Paso Robles, 238-6800.

D’ANBINO VINEYARDS AND CELLARS: 710 Pine St., Paso Robles, 227-6800 or danbino.com. 9/21: Real Blues Jam from 6:30-9:30pm; 9/22: Wood from 8-10:30pm; 9/23: Los Gatos Locos from 8-10:30pm; 9/28: Real Blues Jam from 6:30-9:30pm; 9/29: Unfinished Business (The Early Beatle Years) from 8-10:30pm; 9/30: Unfinished Business (American Rock’n’roll & Soul Revue) from 8-10:30pm.

ENOTECA RESTAURANT AND BAR: 206 Alexa Ct., Paso Robles, 238-2834, labellasera.com. Jazz every Thurs. night featuring Adam Levine and Judy Philbin from 7-9pm.

LAST STAGE WEST: Halfway Station on Highway 41 (15050 Morro Road at Toro Creek), 461-1393 or laststagewest.net.

9/22: David Foster Evans at 6pm; 9/28: The BanjerDan Show at 6pm.

PASO ROBLES INN CATTLEMAN’S LOUNGE: 103 Spring St., 238-2660. Live music 6-8pm and Friday and Saturday from 9:30-11:30pm.

PINE STREET SALOON: 1234 Pine St., Paso Robles, 238-1114.

PONY CLUB WINE BAR AT HOTEL CHEVAL: 1021 Pine St., Paso Robles, 226-9995. 9/22: Rewined from 6-9pm; 9/23: Hot Club of SLO from 6-9pm; 9/24: Lance Robinson from 5-8pm; 9/29: Michael Keeney from 6-9pm; 9/30: Kenny Taylor from 6-9pm.

SCULPTERRA WINERY: 5015 Linne Rd., Paso Robles, 226-8881. Steve Key presents “Songwriters at Play” Saturdays and Sundays from 1-4pm.

TOOTH & NAIL WINERY: 3090 Anderson Rd., Paso Robles, 369-6100.

VINA ROBLES VINEYARDS AND WINERY: 3700 Mill Rd. Highway 46 E. Paso Robles, 227-4812, vinarobles.com.

Live music every Sat. from 1-4pm. 9/28: The Shins from 6:30-8pm.

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CAMBRIA PINES LODGE: 2905 Burton Drive, Cambria, 927-4200, cambriapineslodge.com. 9/21: J&B Rocks at 8:30pm; 9/22: Marcus DiMaggio at 3pm and Shameless at 9pm.

LAS CAMBRITAS: 2336 Main St., Cambria, 927-0175. Jon Stephens every Thurs. from 5-8pm.

OLD CAYUCOS TAVERN & CARDROOM: 130 N. Ocean Ave., Cayucos, 995-3209, oldcayucostavern.com. Live music every Fri and Sat. OTTER ROCK CAFE: 885 Embarcadero, Morro Bay, 772-1420. Wed: Karaoke, 8pm. Thurs.: Live jam, 8pm. Fri.-Sun.: live music. 9/22: Jill Knight Band from 8:30pm to 12am.

THE SIREN: Main St., Morro Bay, 772-8478, thesirenmorrobay.com.

STAX WINE BAR: 1099 Embarcadero, Morro Bay, 772-5055, staxwine.com. Live music Thurs. and Sun. from 6-8pm.

WINDOWS ON THE WATER: 699 Embarcadero, Suite 7, Morro Bay, 772-0677. ∆

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Glen: Don’t come to Mother! looking for a standard-issue horror mystery.

Aronofsky’s new film doesn’t care about your expectations. Instead, it’s there to get your wheels turning as you try to figure out what it all means and how all the pieces fit together. First of all, the film takes place in a single location: a rambling two-story country house surrounded by fields and trees.

There’s literally nothing else around.

The characters are nameless—no names are ever uttered, and in the credits Lawrence’s character is “Mother” and Bardem’s is “Him.” The first uninvited guest to arrive is “Man” (Ed Harris), followed by Man’s wife “Woman” (Michelle Pfeiffer). Later, their acrimonious sons, “Younger Brother” (Brian Gleeson) and “Oldest Son” (Domhnall Gleeson), show up. We learn that Bardem’s character is a published poet who’s unfortunately blocked. The secluded setting is supposed to give him the space to create again.

When the “guests” begin to arrive, he thrives off them, inviting them in, while Lawrence’s character doesn’t understand why he wants these strangers in their house, which she has been lovingly restoring room by room. From there,

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What’s it rated? R What’s it worth, Anna? Rental What’s it worth, Glen? Matinee Where’s it showing? Downtown Centre, Galaxy, Stadium 10, Park increasingly strange things happen—the house seems to have a life of its own, more uninvited “guests” arrive and further disturb and abuse the household. It’s an uncomfortable film, drenched in tension and dread, and as soon as I left the theater I turned to my wife and said, “I have a couple of theories.” The film is like a puzzle to solve, an unpleasant puzzle.

Anna: Mother is understandably put off by her husband’s full embrace of strangers in their home—it seems that if she could choose to live the rest of her life only seeing her husband, she would be perfectly happy. She plays the part of his muse with great care, tending to him and his sanctuary, never a toe over the line even when she is being trampled by what he lets into their world. The mysterious man

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who shows up at their door is nothing but a distraction in the world she’s building room by room, while for her husband he’s a welcome inspiration—something she’s failed to be. When Pfeiffer’s character shows up, she shoves her way into Mother’s personal life, asking questions about children, chiding her plain underwear, leaving a wake of mess and destruction in every room she enters.

Pfeiffer’s performance is downright bone chilling, and her vindictive spite for Mother seeps out of her eyes with every glance. Bardem’s “Him” is blind to it, insisting that these people are responsible for his sudden writing inspiration and that his wife is simply being unkind by wanting them to go. While things get even weirder when their two sons show up, it’s nothing compared to what happens after the first guests are gone and there are months of peaceful rest as Lawrence’s character prepares for the birth of their baby. After that, it’s a step into the bizarre and disturbing, to say the least.

Glen: I’m still not sure what it all means, but one of my theories is the house is a metaphor for the mind, and that Bardem’s character is the ego, Lawrence’s is the moralizing super-ego, and all the various guests are the id, and their need for sex, sustenance, and bodily function. Of course, the story may simply be a metaphor for creativity, and how creation is also an act of destruction.

Each new creative endeavor requires struggle. To complicate it all, there are some biblical elements—a Cain and Abel story, a messiah story. Aronofsky is good at making puzzlers, and I’m not sure viewers are supposed to understand every element. It’s a film that takes risks and is sure to divide audiences. Many will hate UNIVITED GUESTS A couple (Javier Bardem and Jennifer Lawrence) find their tranquil life disrupted by uninvited guests who arrive at their secluded house.

it because it doesn’t offer the escapist fare some go to the theater for. It’s not exactly entertaining in a “sit back and enjoy the ride” kind of way. Instead it will have you scratching your head, wondering what Aronofsky’s up to. A lot of his films are like that. His first feature, Pi, was about a paranoid mathematician searching for a number that explains nature’s universal patterns. Requiem for a Dream followed four drug addicts whose chemically induced utopias disintegrate as their addictions deepened. The Fountain was a sci-fi love story through time. His most accessible film was The Wrestler, about an aging professional trying to create a life outside of the ring. Black Swan was about the insanity-inducing pressure of professional ballet. Noah, Aronofsky’s last feature, was a deeply alternative take on the biblical flood story. If you’re going to an Aronofsky film and expect Hollywood business as usual, you’ll be disappointed.

This film is weird.

Anna: I definitely see the film as a metaphor for the creative mind—the house acting as the body or vessel for that, Bardem’s character the creator, and Lawrence’s the poor muse who will never be as loved as her husband’s work.

Mother can touch the walls and feel the life of the house, which seems to wither and harden whenever someone else comes inside. She loves her husband wholly, and wants nothing else but their isolated life with no one else. Bardem’s “Him” wants praise beyond hers, his bottomless need to create overshadowing everything else.

All she wants is for her love to be enough for Him, all he wants is the adoration of others. The film takes very dark and twisted turns, and I certainly can’t say I found it enjoyable. It reaches far beyond what most people want in a film, though I did find it compelling and well acted.

Mostly tight shots through twists and turns of the home, Mother! is another of Aronofsky’s disturbing and mind-bending creations, perhaps a reflection on how he sees his own mind at work. The films I’ve seen of his are neither easy nor pleasant, and Mother! joins that list no question. If you dig his style and don’t mind coming out of the theater more disturbed than when you went in, it may be for you.

Otherwise I think this film will miss the mark for a lot of people, and they may find it downright unpleasant. ∆ Split Screen is written by Senior Staff Writer Glen Starkey and his wife, Anna.

Comment at gstarkey@newtimesslo.com.

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Home Again (PG-13) AMERICAN ASSASSIN What’s it rated? R What’s it worth? Matinee Where’s it showing? Downtown Centre, Stadium 10, Park, Galaxy Directed by Michael Cuesta (L.I.E., Roadie, Kill the Messenger) and based on a character in Vince Flynn’s spy series, this first film in what clearly hopes to become a franchise is the origin story for counterterrorism operative Mitch Rapp (Dylan O’Brien), who after witnessing the death of his fiancé, Katrina (Charlotte Vega), at the hands of terrorists, starts training to take out the cell that murdered her.

We discover that Mitch’s activities are being tracked by CIA handler Irene Kennedy (Sanaa Lathan), who sees in Mitch a potential operative who’s willing to go beyond protocol to accomplish his mission. After Mitch gains access to a cell that no other CIA agent has been able to, Kennedy recruits Mitch and sends him to train with counterterrorism expert Stan Hurley (Michael Keaton), who puts Mitch and other recruits through their paces as he gears up for a mission involving a loose nuclear bomb.

Like the Jason Bourne series and the rebooted Bond franchise, this film aims to up the spy game ante with more action, cleverer spy craft, and more exotic locales. It doesn’t quite top those two series, but this is a serviceable action flick with some potential, especially if O’Brien can grow into the role as Mitch.

O’Brien’s a little wimpy and doesn’t quite have the same charisma and believability as Daniel Craig or Matt Damon. What the film does have, however, is Michael Keaton, who’s fantastic as the tough-as-nails Hurley. Keaton’s role is a juicy one and he sinks his teeth deep into it … as one point literally. I won’t spoil it, but it’s a harrowing scene!

Both Rapp and Hurley are after Ghost (Taylor Kitsch), another of Hurley’s trainees who’s gone rogue. Ghost seems to be one step ahead of their every move, and the film delivers plenty of bloody action, from hand-to-hand combat, shootouts, and chases. Yes, compared to Bourne and Bond, the plot’s a little thin, but it’s still a lot of fun for action film fans.

There’s also plenty of intrigue and double and triple crosses to keep you guessing, and like any good spy film, there’s a femme fatale in the form of Persian agent Annika (Shiva Negar).

If you’re an action fan and enjoy the spy genre as much as I do, you’ll find this is worth the price of a matinee. If not, wait for a rental or streaming.

As much potential as the series has, this first entry isn’t quite in the sweet spot. (112 min.)

—Glen Starkey

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THE BIG SICK What’s it rated? R What’s it worth? Full Price Where’s it showing? Downtown Centre Director Michael Showalter (Hello, My Name is Doris) directs this semiautographical screenplay by Emily V. Gordon and Kumail Nanjiani about a Pakistani stand-up comic named Kumail (Nanjiani) who falls for a

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white woman named Emily (Zoe Kazan) who heckles him during a performance. Their budding relationship is strained when Emily discovers Kumail has a stash of photos of Pakistani women his parents have been trying to set him up with in an arranged marriage, so she breaks things off. Later, she’s taken to the hospital and put into an induced coma due to an infection, and Kumail realizes he made a mistake letting her go, but now it may be too late. (120 min.)

—Glen Starkey

DUNKIRK What’s it rated? PG-13 What’s it worth? Full Price Where’s it showing? Stadium 10 Writer-director Christopher Nolan (Memento, Batman Begins, The Prestige, The Dark Knight, The Dark Knight Rises, Interstellar) helms this historical drama about the World War II evacuation of Dunkirk, when allied forces from Belgium, the British Empire, Canada, and France were surrounded by the German army between May 26 to June 4, 1940. Civilians in fishing, merchant marine, and pleasure boats valiantly came to their rescue. (106 min.)

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FRIEND REQUEST What’s it rated? R Where’s it showing? Downtown Centre, Stadium 10, Park Laura, a popular college girl, is very active on social media and shares almost everything in her life with her 800-plus friends on Facebook. However, after accepting a friend request from an unknown girl named

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Marina, Laura becomes obsessed with Marina’s profile, and soon her friends begin to die violently one by one. (92 min.)

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THE HITMAN’S BODYGUARD What’s it rated? R Where’s it showing? Sunset Drive In The world’s top protection agent (Ryan Reynolds) is called upon to guard the life of his mortal enemy, one of the world’s most notorious hit men (Samuel L. Jackson). (111 min.)

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HOME AGAIN What’s it rated? PG-13 What’s it up? Matinee Where’s it showing? Downtown Centre, Stadium 10, Fair Oaks, Park, Galaxy Reese Witherspoon stars as Alice Kinney, a recently separated single mom and interior designer relocating from New York to her late legendary filmmaker father’s estate in Hollywood, in the somewhat entertaining and interesting, but ultimately ungrounded and directionless rom-com that is Home Again.

After 15 years of marriage, Alice decides to jump ship from her preoccupied music executive husband, Austen (Michael Sheen), and moves with her two young girls to Los Angeles. The story picks up with Alice sobbing in her childhood bathroom on her 40th birthday, interrupted by her kids Isabel and Rosie (Lola Flanery and Eden Grace) who have their first day of school in LA. Simultaneously, we meet a trio of aspiring filmmaker white dudes (unrelated to Alice) in

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their mid-20s: Harry (Pico Alexander), George (Jon Rudnitsky), and Teddy (Nat Wolff). A director, writer, and actor, respectively, they’re scrapping and crawling to get one of their scripts picked up by a production company.

Alice goes out drinking on her birthday night and makes acquaintances with the three youngsters at a bar, taking Harry back to the house for a sloppy make-out. It turns out all three of the guys crashed at Alice’s house, and the next morning they realize she’s the daughter of John Kinney, a filmmaker they all respect.

Alice’s mom (Candice Bergen) comes over and takes to the trio, convincing Alice to let them stay in their guesthouse while they try to get their movie picked up.

At its very core, Home Again is about two things: the often-absurd chase to achieve the Hollywood dream, and the struggle of an extremely privileged white woman to find herself and her confidence amid a failing marriage. While this premise likely doomed the movie from being good from the start, for some reason I found myself pretty engaged and entertained by it. The characters are funny and thought-out and have good chemistry.

If you’re from LA or have spent time there, you’ll recognize the culture and appreciate the portrayal and satire.

The main problem I have with Home Again is that the main character Alice really takes a backseat to the three young male filmmakers as the movie progresses. We lose a sense of her character arc and what her purpose is. That’s strange to see with Witherspoon as the lead, given her chops and usually strong presence.

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IT What’s it rated? R What’s it worth? Matinee Where’s it showing? Downtown Centre, Stadium 10, Park, Galaxy From director Andy Muschietti (Mama) comes the remake of the 1990 mini-series thriller IT, based on the hugely popular Stephen King novel of the same name, which has been terrifying readers for decades. When children begin to disappear in the town of Derry, Maine, a group of young kids are faced with their biggest fears when they square off against

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an evil clown named Pennywise (Bill Skarsgård) whose history of murder and violence dates back for centuries.

So here’s the rundown: King’s horrific clown monster Pennywise, who dwells in the sewers, is portrayed by Skarsgård (Allegiant, Atomic Blonde) this time around—in the original, it was Tim Curry (Kinsey, The Rocky Horror Picture Show)—and is the source of a fleet of missing children in the town of Derry, Maine. Everyone in the town seems pretty nonchalant about this, except for the children, who as the clown’s chosen victims are understandably terrified.

Bill’s (Jaeden Lieberher of The Book of Henry) little brother Georgie (Jackson Robert Scott) is the first kid to vanish in the film’s opening sequence, leaving Bill desperate to find answers. Rounding out Bill’s crew of misfit friends looking to uncover the truth is the hilarious, smactalking Richie (Finn Wolfhard of Stranger

Things fame), new kid Ben (Jeremy Ray Taylor), germaphobe Eddie (Jack Dylan Grazer), the slacking-on-his bat-mitzvahstudying Stanley (Wyatt Oleff), the homeschooled kid Mike (Chosen Jacobs), and Beverly (Sophia Lillis)—the token girl of the group with a swirl of rumors surrounding her.

The thing about IT is that it’s a movie that a 12-year-old would find scary, but it’s done extremely well. Honestly, the scariest parts of the film have nothing to do with the murderous clown and everything to do with the very real shit these kids are dealing with. Bill has zero empathy or support from his parents over the loss of his brother; Beverly is dealing with her ultra creepy, lecherous dad (nothing super graphic is shown, but it’s blatantly implied that he’s molesting her); Mike is the only homeschooled and black kid in town who lost his parents in a house fire; and everyone is getting the shit kicked out

PORTLANDIA (SEASON 7)

Our obsession with smartphones and tech plays a big role in the season. One fantastic episode (“Passenger Rating”) When? 2O17 centers on Carrie’s insecurity about her What’s it rated? NR low “passenger rating” on Uber compared Where’s it available? Streaming to her friends. She’s so desperate to be given a five-star rating that she spends on Netflix the whole day with an ultra-conservative n my humble opinion, Portlandia is one of driver (Steve Buscemi), accompanying the very best TV shows of this decade. him to a gun shop and even buying a Stars Carrie Brownstein (a founding rifle—completely against her will. member of punk band Sleater-Kinney) and Another great episode (“Portland Fred Armisen (a former Saturday Night Live Secedes”) is a riff on the current cast member) strike comedy gold splicing immigration debate. Carrie, Fred, and together hilarious vignettes as colorful the Portland Mayor (Kyle MacLachlan) characters living the Rip City life. Portlandia decide that there are too many outsiders was completely novel and radical when moving to Portland and the City Council it started, and over seven seasons, it’s should vote to secede from the U.S. A shrewdly satirized everything and anything hilarious scene puts Fred and Carrie in a post-modern, hipster, PHOTO COURTESY OF IFC millennial, and, well, DREAM Portland.

OF THE The seventh season ’90S of the show, which was recently made available A new to stream on Netflix, season of is another excellent Portlandia is installment of the series. up on Netflix Brownstein and Armisen and you bring back many of the know what couples/characters we that means: know and love from It’s bingeprevious seasons, but the stories and themes watching have evolved with the time. changing times.

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of them by the town bully Henry (Nicholas Hamilton), who apparently has a lot of rage built up inside because his dad is a hardass cop. In one scene we see Henry take a knife and attempt to carve his name into Ben’s stomach. It’s all kinds of messed up.

Like Split Screen columnist Glen Starkey would (and did) say, IT works best as a coming of age story about facing your fears even when you feel vulnerable, rather than a straight up, jumping-out-of-your-seat scary movie. That is, provided you’re a grown-up who has long gotten over your clown issues. Despite the majority of the cast being under 18, these young actors all deliver stellar performances. In particular, I’m excited to see where Lieberher, Wolfhard, and Lillis’ careers go as they all grow up and continue to hone their craft. Oh, and to the jerk that left a red balloon in the hallway outside the theater room, your gesture was not appreciated.

If you’re looking strictly to be scared out of your mind, then I’d say this movie isn’t worth a full priced ticket, better to go for a matinee. (135 min.)

—Ryah Cooley

KINGSMAN: THE GOLDEN CIRCLE room with the U.S. President (portrayed

by Kumail Nanjani of the film The Big Sick), and they complain about all of the secession paperwork he’s requiring of them. “Freedom isn’t about form; it’s about reform!” Carrie yells.

In “Ants,” Nina (a cross-dressing Armisen) and Lance (a cross-dressing Brownstein) have an ant infestation in their house and decide to hire a “humane exterminator” (Tim Heidecker), which means introducing one “alpha ant” to lure the insects away. He and Lance end up bro-ing out as they pretend to discover a variety of other structural problems the ants are creating in the house. All the testosterone culminates in a complete remodel of the house with dozens of construction guys coming over: “Your plumbing is compromised. I have a guy for that,” Heidecker says over and over.

Like any multi-season TV show, Portlandia has been through its ups and downs over the years. It’s great to see it ending on a high note. Season eight will be the last, according to IFC, the network Portlandia calls home, so we should enjoy it while it’s fresh and still around! (10 episodes, 22 min each) Δ —Peter Johnson

What’s it rated? R Where’s it showing? Downtown Centre, Sunset Drive In, Bay, Stadium 10, Park, Galaxy In Kingsman: The Golden Circle, our heroes face a new challenge.

When their headquarters are destroyed and the world is held hostage, their journey leads them to the discovery of an allied spy organization in the U.S. called Statesman, dating back to the day they were both founded. In a new adventure that tests their agents’ strength and wits to the limit, these two elite secret organizations band together to defeat a ruthless common enemy, in order to save the world. (141 min.)

—20th Century Fox

New

LEAP! What’s it rated? PG Where’s it showing? Galaxy In this animated film, 11-year-old orphan, Félicie (Elle Fanning) has one dream—to go to Paris and become a dancer. Her best friend Victor (Nat Wolff), an imaginative but exhausting boy with a passion for creating, has a dream of his own—to become a famous inventor. In a leap of faith, Victor and Félicie leave their orphanage in pursuit of their passions. (86 min.)

—The Weinstein Company

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THE DEVIL’S CANDY

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What’s it rated? Not rated Should I rent it? Probably

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THE HERO

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What’s it rated? R Should I rent it? Probably

What’s it rated? R Should I rent it? Don’t bother

THE BIG SICK

What’s it rated? R Should I rent it? Definitely

CERTAIN WOMEN

What’s it rated? R Should I rent it? Probably

LOVE BY THE 10TH DATE What’s it rated? Not rated Should I rent it? Don’t bother

WONDER WOMAN What’s it rated? PG-13 Should I rent it? Definitely

What’s it rated? PG-13 Should I rent it? Don’t bother

QUEEN OF THE DESERT What’s it rated? PG-13 Should I rent it? Don’t bother

TRANSFORMERS: THE LAST KNIGHT

What’s it rated? PG-13 Should I rent it? Don’t bother

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What’s it rated? PG-13 Should I rent it? Don’t bother

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What’s it rated? PG Where’s it showing? Downtown Centre, Stadium 10, Park, Galaxy The battle for Ninjago City calls to action young Master Builder Lloyd (voiced by Dave Franco), aka the Green Ninja, along with his friends, who are all secret ninja warriors. Led by Master Wu (Jackie Chan), as wise-cracking as he is wise, they must defeat evil warlord Garmadon (Justin Theroux), The Worst Guy Ever, who also happens to be Lloyd’s dad. Pitting mech against mech and father against son, the epic showdown will test this fierce but undisciplined team of modern-day ninjas who must learn to check their egos and pull together to unleash their inner power of Spinjitzu. (90 min.)

—Warner Bros. Pictures

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LOGAN LUCKY What’s it rated? PG-13 What’s it worth? Full Price Where’s it showing? Stadium 10 Steven Soderbergh (Sex, Lies, and Videotape; Out of Sight; Erin Brockovich; Traffic; Ocean’s Eleven (2001); Magic Mike) directs this crime comedy about two brothers—Jimmy (Channing Tatum) and Clyde Logan (Adam Driver)— and their attempt to rob a North Carolina NASCAR track.

Once it gets cooking, this Southern fried heist flick is a hoot! The set-up is simple.

Jimmy Logan gets unjustly fired from his heavy machine-operating job at Charlotte Motor Speedway, where he’s been helping to repair sinkholes, and which gives him inside knowledge of the heist target. He’s a doting albeit estranged dad to Sadie Logan (Farrah Mackenzie), who lives with her surly remarried mother Bobbie Jo Chapman (Katie Holmes). Broke and feeling cheated out of his job; he enlists his bartender brother Clyde and hairdresser sister Mellie (Riley Keough) to rob the racetrack. Things get complicated after that.

They need a demolition expert to get to the cash, which is shuffled from concession areas via pneumatic tubes. The only guy they know is Joe Bang (Daniel Craig), who’s got five more months on his sentence, but Jimmy and Clyde claim they have a plan to break him out and back into jail if he agrees to help, which he does provided his brothers Fish (Jack Quaid) and Sam Bang (Brian Gleeson) can get in on the job.

What makes it all so comical is the Logan family curse of bad luck and the general perception that the Logans are a bunch of redneck idiots. What follows is a Rube Goldberg-level complicated plan with layers upon layers of intrigue, and a lot of funny moments.

The whole premise plays on the idea of misperception of Jimmy Logan as well as knowing the various players’ weaknesses.

For instance, for the jailbreak to work, Jimmy has to know that Warden Burns’ (Dwight Yoakam) pride will delay him reporting a jail riot. Likewise, the Logans have to understand that their plan will leave the speedway unable to track the amount of money stolen and realize that they’ll be interested in closing the investigation as soon as their insurance is willing to pay out.

Of course, all of this is further complicated by Special Agent Sarah Grayson (Hilary Swank), who unlike the racetrack owners and her superiors, doesn’t want to drop the investigation.

Between the difficulties we don’t see coming, the close familial relationships that add emotional resonance to the proceedings, and the hugely entertaining and wildly colorful cast of characters— including Seth MacFarlane as pompous Brit Max Chilblain, a rich energy drink maven and race car sponsor—Logan Lucky is a blast! Funny, engaging, and surprising, it’s a slick, clever, rollicking crackerjack of a heist film. Think of it as breezy Deep South Oceans 7-Eleven. (119 min.)

—Glen Starkey

Pick

MOTHER! What’s it rated? R Where’s it showing? Downtown Centre, Stadium 10, Park, Galaxy See Split Screen.

NEITHER WOLF NOR DOG

What’s it rated? NR Where’s it showing? The Palm A white author is summoned by a Lakota Elder who asks him to write a book about his perspective.

After a blundering false start, he is all but kidnapped and sucked into a road trip through the heart of the contemporary Native American landscape. (110 min.)

—Roaring Fire Films

New

REBEL IN THE RYE

What’s it rated? PG-13 Where’s it showing? The Palm This biopic of legendary author J.D. Salinger (Nicholas Hoult) details his relationship with socialite Oona O’Neill (Zoey Deutch), his experiences fighting in World War II, and his writing process for The Catcher in the Rye. (109 mi.)

—IFC Films

New

SPIDER-MAN: HOMECOMING

What’s it rated? PG-13 What’s it worth? Full Price Where’s it showing? Stadium 10 This new Spider-Man film picks up a few months after the events of Captain America: Civil War, which chronicled the rift between Captain America (Chris Evans) and Iron Man (Robert Downey Jr.). This time around, Tony Stark (A.K.A. Iron Man) and the federal government create the Department of Damage Control (D.O.D.C.), which inadvertently drives Adrian Toomes (Michael Keaton) out of business, leading him to become the villain Vulture.

Meanwhile Peter Parker (Tom Holland) returns to his studies after Stark tells him he’s not ready to be an Avenger, but that doesn’t stop Peter from pursuing his crime fighting endeavors. (133 min.)

—Glen Starkey

Pick

VICEROY’S HOUSE

What’s it rated? NR Where’s it showing? The Palm In India in 1947, Lord Mountbatten (Hugh Bonneville) is dispatched, along with his wife Edwina (Gillian Anderson), to New Delhi to oversee the country’s transition from British rule to independence. Taking his place in the resplendent mansion known as the Viceroy’s House, Mountbatten arrives hopeful for a peaceful transference of power. But ending centuries of colonial rule in a country divided by deep religious and cultural differences proves no easy undertaking, setting off a seismic struggle that threatens to tear India apart. (107 min.)

—Anguille Productions

New

WIND RIVER

What’s it rated? R Where’s it showing? Downtown Centre, Fair Oaks, Stadium 10 Wind River is a chilling thriller that follows a rookie FBI agent (Elizabeth Olsen) who teams up with a local game tracker with deep community ties and a haunted past (Jeremy Renner) to investigate the murder of a local girl on a remote Native American reservation in the hopes of solving her mysterious death. (111 min.) Δ —The Weinstein Company New Times movie reviews were compiled by Arts Editor Ryah Cooley and others. You can contact her at rcooley@newtimesslo.com.

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Edgefield offers a dreamy resort experience with a twist

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fter a drive to San Jose and a flight to Portland, I’m fixing to indulge in my three favorite hobbies: eating, drinking, and relaxing!

It’s a hot and sunny day when my wife and I arrive at McMenamins’ Edgefield resort in Troutdale on Aug. 30, just outside Portland. The property boasts a brewery with craft beers, a winery, a distillery, and several dining options. We plan to stay there for two nights before heading to an Airbnb in Portland to celebrate our anniversary.

Edgefield’s imposing historic threestory manor house was built in 1911 as the county’s poor farm, where the indigent could live and work on the 74 acres of farmland surrounding the main building. Later it became an old folks home, and finally McMenamins— which has a reputation of repurposing unusual buildings into hotels, resorts, and bars—bought the property, which has more than 100 guest rooms and hostel-like accommodations. Rooms can be reserved, but the hostel beds are on a first come, first served basis.

Prepare yourself, because this is not like a normal hotel. We’re on the third floor, which doesn’t have elevator access. By the end of our stay, we’ve named the stairs the “Thigh Master.”

None of the rooms have televisions or phones, and most rooms don’t have private baths. Instead, baths are located at the end of hallways. There are six private baths behind a door down a long hall at the opposite end of our room. We never had to wait for a bath to open up. White-terryclothrobe-clad guests pad up and down the hallway either on their way to the bathrooms or on their way to Ruby’s Spa and Soaking Pool, located a short walk through the woods.

We’re in the B.B. King room, and there’s a portrait of the famed bluesman hand-painted directly on one wall as well as hand-painted calligraphy explaining King’s ties to the area. Each room is different, and throughout the entire hotel, you’ll find original artwork—including a lot of murals in the hallways depicting the property’s past as a work farm and old folks home. Even the elbow joints of the exposed plumbing along the ceilings feature little faces painted on them. It’s whimsical and charming as heck!

Out on the grounds are vineyards, an organic garden, herb garden, and lush

landscaping. Some of the food served in the various restaurants is grown on site.

There’s also a movie theater, an outdoor concert venue (we just missed Michael Franti & Spearhead, who played the week before we arrived), a short golf course, a glassblowing studio, a pool hall, and more. We can’t see it all in two days.

After we settle in, we decide to walk the grounds. You can get a drink in any of the many bars and take it with you as you walk the property. We check out an organic looking bronze sculpture of Grateful Dead guitarist Jerry Garcia near the concert venue, watch a few duffers making the rounds, visit with some workers tending the organic garden, and eventually get some dinner at the Loading Dock Grill, an outdoor dinning area.

It’s not cheap! Like a lot of resorts, they charge premium prices, but the distilled spirits, craft beers, and cocktails featuring fresh-squeezed juices are amazing! In our short stay there, we shoot pool and play darts, see a free outdoor concert, watch part of an outdoor screening of Ghostbusters in the concert venue, buy some killer hand-blown glass pieces, and spend plenty of time in the soaking pool, a long figure-eight waterway kept at about 103 degrees. It’s a great way to start the day, especially with a madras on the rocks!

Hey, don’t judge! I’m on vacation! Δ Glen Starkey is New Times’ senior staff writer. Contact him at gstarkey@ newtimesslo.com.

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Food

BY HAYLEY THOMAS CAIN

Cooking by the seasons THO’s Chef Kurt Metzger has his hands in everything green and good in SLO County

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ecessity truly is the mother of invention. A young Kurt Metzger was born with a literal taste for adventure, but dinners at his parents’ suburban Pasadena home weren’t cutting it.

Sorry Betty Crocker, but this kid needed a stronger buzz.

“Mom cooked chicken 365 different ways, and I hated chicken,” the newly appointed Thomas Hill Organics Executive Chef said with a laugh. “It all started at home. I was always playing with different flavors.”

While some kids may have been sneaking their dad’s Marlboros and congregating at the local pool hall or arcade, Metzger was interested in a different kind of action.

He hung out at the neighborhood meat counter, gleaning everything he could from a slew of personal idols: butchers, meat men.

Metzger saw a glimmer of inspiration in their strength, skill, and keen eye.

“I’d watch ’em break down the whole

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animals and was just amazed. I got really involved with it. Fast forward to 17 years old, and I took off to Texas, where an amazing chef sent me to culinary school,” he said.

A lifelong drive to follow this thirst for simple, quality ingredients served with a sense of pride has paid off.

From New York City back to Pasadena and on to San Diego, Metzger has run his own catering company, cooked over a smoky wood fire, and placed the most delicate micro greens atop artful farm-totable plates.

But, per usual, he still wanted to learn, grow, and explore his passion, some three decades into his craft. That’s what really brought him to the Central Coast.

As the chef said of his new Paso Robles home: “I’m smack in the middle of farmers and vineyards. Being able to walk out my kitchen door and be on a farm or at a vineyard within 20 minutes is just amazing.”

Walking away from his old life down south wasn’t what many would consider a no-brainer. Metzger had previously established himself in San Diego with his acclaimed Kitchen 4140 and The Spotted Cow Catering and Pop-Up Dinner Co. Now, he’s bringing that swagger and sense of craft to a new, equally hungry audience. Get ready. The chef’s braised short ribs with smoked, crispy polenta (included in Food Network show The Best Thing I Ever Ate) is now cooking in THO’s wood fire oven in Paso Robles.

The SLO location, Thomas Hill Organic Kitchen on Monterey Street, will reflect more of a coastal influence with oysters, sesame crusted ahi tuna, and a fantastic smoked salmon BLTA with crispy bacon, heirloom tomato, slaw, and lemon-herb aioli served on two slightly charred slices of thick levain bread.

For THO Owner Debbie Thomas, Metzger’s arrival represents a dreamteam come true. She’s gone through more than a few executive chefs since opening shop in Paso back in 2009, but she said this partnership feels particularly solid.

During a recent lunch on the patio (where I gobbled up the most delectable scallop ceviche with melon and peppers), the pair traded jokes and good vibes.

These two are giddy with the possibilities.

“Debbie and I share a love of great food THOMAS HILL continued page 46

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SO RIPE, SO RIGHT If it’s ripe, fresh, and growing in and around SLO County, you can bet Thomas Hill Organic’s new Executive Chef Kurt Metzger has his hands on it. From tender slivers of radish to heirloom tomatoes, THO’s dinner and lunch menus are sprouting with sensational seasonal goodies. The chef will oversee both the more recent Monterey Street Thomas Hill Organic Kitchen location in SLO as well as the original Paso Robles Thomas Hill Organics location, established in 2009.

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Flavor THOMAS HILL from page 44

and great wine—the idea that simple and fresh ingredients can be combined to create something unexpected,” Metzger said of his new partner. “Given the quality of farmers’ markets in the area and my love of working with local fishermen and butchers, I’m excited to see how the menu will change each month.”

New lunch items were recently rolled out last month (late summer brought butter lettuce salad with local strawberries, Moroccan lamb meatballs, short rib tacos, mussels in a green curry broth, and a sexy heirloom burrata salad with pesto and avocado). Vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free options are still plentiful throughout.

One thing’s for sure. Thomas, Metzger, and the whole gang—which includes Paso Robles chef de cuisine Bennett Haas, San Luis Obispo sous chef Dimitri Cotler, and lead catering chef Sam Chesebro— are more interested in “fresh” than “predictable.”

From just-picked Gracious Greens Microgreens in Grover Beach to ripe tomatillos grown on Loo Loo Farms in Paso Robles, Metzger is always on the hunt for the next great seasonal star.

In 2017, that means always keeping his smartphone close.

“I have farmers who text me daily and nightly on what’s coming up, what’s growing, and what I’d like to have picked right here, right now,” Metzger said. “It’s not like something that’s been sitting in a walk-in for a week. At the end of the night, our walk-ins are essentially bare.”

Metzger recalled a recent conversation with a farmer at RobinSong Farm in Templeton. It was a poignant moment that solidified his dedication to serving SLO County and decision to dive headfirst into a new, abundant land. “[The farmer] said, ‘Chef, I’m in the middle of the field right now. I have early grey zucchini, do you want 10 pounds?’”

Metzger said. “And I could virtually hear him picking them right then and there.” ∆ Hayley Thomas Cain is obsessed with THO’s end of summer melon scallop ceviche. She can be reached at hthomas@ newtimesslo.com.

H ayley’s Bites Farm to table tidbits Salt of the earth: The Arroyo Grande Harvest Festival has sprouted! Get in on food, games, crafts, agricultural spectacles, entertainment, and more this Sept. 22 in the village of Arroyo Grande (agharvestfestival.com) … The Heirloom Tomato Fest is happening Sept. 23 to 24 at Paso Robles-based Windrose Farm, and don’t forget to check out this year’s special farm dinner, slated for Sept. 24 amid the greenery.

Dine on a menu of locally raised meats and produce, paired with fab wines and even more fab tomatoes, crafted by chef Julie Simon (farmsteaded.com for details and tickets).

Juicy ideas Backyard wine bash: Join the Apple Farm in SLO for a Backyard Winemaker Dinner this Sept. 29 and round out September Wine Month with even more winecentric goodies. Enjoy five courses of farm-to-table cuisine plus wine pairings from Paso’s Tackitt Family Vineyards hosted in an outdoor garden patio setting. Call 544-2040 to reserve your seats … The Station SLO will host a ceramic teacup and saucer workshop this Sept. 30 and every ticket includes a glass of wine. Craft your own beautiful keepsake, shop for world wines, pick up local provisions like Root Elixirs cocktail mixers, and maybe even grab a gourmet third-wave coffee to go (thestationslo.com).

H ayley’s P icks No troubles, just bubbles

Party at the winery: Harvest Wine Weekend is still a ways out for Paso Robles (Oct. 20 to 22), but the wineries are celebrating early! This Sept. 23, Croad Vineyards is all geared up for a sausage sizzle, and Four Lanterns Winery is hosting a night of classical music, and on Sept. 24 Allegretto Vineyard Resort (which has its own vineyards on site) will feature a mix of bubbles, brunch, and yoga (for all events leading up to Harvest Fest Weekend, visit pasowine.com). ∆

Is it just me, or does the tickle of sparkling wine feel a little like falling in love? If elegant flutes, antique ice buckets, and fresh-squeezed mimosas inspire butterflies to dance in your stomach, you may want to mark your calendar for this year’s Bubblyfest by the Sea. The cork pops at the Avila Beach Golf Resort this Oct. 5 through 8, and you better believe the foamy, fantastic spray will shower every which way. Slurp up the wines of Alsace, J Vineyards, Gloria Ferrar, Voveti, and 60 other top sparkling wine and Champagne producers from around the world; enjoy rare opportunities to learn from winemakers about their products and get a sneak peek at upcoming vintages; attend eye-opening seminars; and savor a Bubbly at Sunset four-course sparkling wine dinner—if that’s your thing. Personally, I’m pretty jazzed (pun intended) about the upcoming Gatsby-inspired Cocktails and Corks Champagne Party. Because, for some reason, sequins and stockings just aren’t the same without that heady, bubbly drink in hand. That’s right folks. Let it go to your head!

Oct. 5 through 8; bubblyfest.com. ∆

Hayley Thomas Cain can hear those sizzling sausages from a mile away. Send bites to hthomas@newtimesslo.com.

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LegaL Notices NOTICE SUMMONS NOTICE TO DEFENDANT: (AVISO AL DEMANDADO): BRIAN L. TILLISCH, AN INDIVIDUAL; AND DOES 1 THROUgH 20, INCLUSIVE YOU ARE BEINg SUED

BY PLAINTIFF: (LO ESTÁ DEMANDANDO EL DEMANDANTE): gOLDEN EAgLE FENDERAL CREDIT UNION, A FEDERALLY CHARTERED CREDIT UNION CASE NUMBER: 17LC0296

Notice! You have been sued. The court may decide against you without your being heard unless you respond in 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 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. ¡AVISO! Lo han demandado. Si no responde dentro de 30 dias, la corte puede decidir en su contra sin escuchar su version. Lea la informacion a continuacion.

Tiene 30 DIAS CALENDARIOS despues de que le entreguen esta citacion y papeles legales para presentar una repuesta por escrito en esta corte y hacer que se entregue una copia al demandante. Una carta o una llamada telefonica no lo protegen. Su respuesta por escrito tiene que estar en formato legal correcto si desea que procesen su caso en la corte. Es posible que haya un formulario que usted puede usar para su respuesta. Puede encontrar estos formuleriors de la corte y mas informacion en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/ selfhelp/espanol), en la biblioteca de leyes de su condado o en la corte que le quede mas cerca. Si no puede pagar la cuota de presentacion, pida al secretario de la corte que le de un formulario de exencion de pago de cuotas.

Si no presenta su repuesta a tiempo, puede perder el caso por incumplimiento y la corte la podra quitar su sueldo, dinero y bienes sin mas advertencia.

Hay otros requistas legales.

Es recomendable que llame a un abogado inmediamente. Si no conoce a un abogado, puede llamar a un servicio de remision a abogados. Si no puede pagar a un abogado, es posible que cumpla con los requisitos para obtener servicios legales gratuitos de un programa de servicios legales sin fines de lucro. Puede encontrar estos grupos sin fines de lucro en el sitio web de California Legal Services, (www.lawhelpcalifornia.org), en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California, (www. sucorte.ca.gov) o poniendose en

LegaL Notices contacto con la corte o el colegio de abogados locales. AVISO: Por ley, la corte tiene derecho a reclamar ias cuotas y los costos exentos por imponer un gravamen sobre cualquier recuperacion de $10,000 o mas de valor recibida mediante un acuerdo ao una consesion de artitraje en un caso dce derecho civll. Tiene que pagar el gravamen de la corte antes de que la corte pueda desechar el caso.

CASE NUMBER: 17LC-0296 The name and address of the court is: (El nombre y dirección de la corte es): SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO 1035 Palm Street, Room 385 San Luis Obispo, CA 93408 The name, address, and telephone number of plaintiff’s attorney, or plaintiff without an attorney, is: (El nombre, la dirección y el número de teléfono del abogado del demandante, o del demandante que no tiene abogado, es): Thomas J. Prenovost, Jr., SBN 77813 Karel Rocha, SBN 212413 Prenovost, Normandin, Bergh, & Dawe 2122 North Broadway, Suite 200, Santa Ana, CA 92706-2614 Date: 04-26-2017 By:. K. Martin /s/ Michael Powell, Deputy Clerk September 14, 21, 29, & October 5, 2017

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANgE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: 17CV-0438

To all interested persons: Petitioner: Chance Siri and Jessica Estrada for a decree changing names as follows: PRESENT NAME: Eva Lucia Siri PROPOSED NAME: Leila Luzia Estrada Siri THE COURT ORDERS: that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing.

NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 10/04/2017, Time: 9:00 am, Dept. 9 at the Superior Court of San Luis Obispo, 1035 Palm St. Rm. 385, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: New Times Date: September 5, 2017 /s/: Charles S. Crandall of the Superior Court Sept. 14, 21, 28 & Oct. 5 2017

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANgE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: 17CV-0456

To all interested persons: Petitioner: Robert Bischoff for a decree changing names as follows: PRESENT NAME: Devon Nicholas Womack PROPOSED NAME: Devon Nicholas Bischoff THE COURT ORDERS: that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing.

NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 10/05/2017, Time: 9:00 am, Dept. 2 at the Superior Court of San Luis Obispo, 1035 Palm St. Rm. 385, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: New Times Date: August 25, 2017 /s/: Barry T. Labarbera of the Superior Court Sept. 7, 14, 21 & 28 2017

LegaL Notices ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANgE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: 17CV-0458

To all interested persons: Petitioner: David Christopher Spiva for a decree changing names as follows: PRESENT NAME: David Christopher Spiva PROPOSED NAME: David Christopher Callahan THE COURT ORDERS: that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted.

If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing.

NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 10/11/2017, Time: 9:00 am, Dept. 9 at the Superior Court of San Luis Obispo, 1050 Monterey St. San Luis Obispo, CA 93408.

A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: New Times Date: August 25, 2017 /s/: Charles S. Crandall of the Superior Court Sept. 7, 14, 21 & 28 2017

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANgE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: 17CV-0486

To all interested persons: Petitioner: Aryan Patrick SharifZadeh for a decree changing names as follows: PRESENT NAME: Aryan Patrick SharifZadeh PROPOSED NAME: Aryan Patrick Sharif THE COURT ORDERS: that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted.

If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing.

NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 10/19/2017, Time: 9:00 am, Dept. 2 at the Superior Court of San Luis Obispo, 1035 Palm St. Rm. 385, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: New Times Date: September 5, 2017 /s/:Barry T. Labarbera of the Superior Court Sept. 14, 21, 28 & Oct. 5 2017

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANgE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: 17CV-0495

To all interested persons: Petitioner: Sandra Diane LoflinDuran for a decree changing names as follows: PRESENT NAME: Sandra Diane Loflin-Duran PROPOSED NAME: Sandra Diane Loflin THE COURT ORDERS: that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted.

If no written objection is timely

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NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 10/26/2017, Time: 9:00 am, Dept. 2 at the Superior Court of San Luis Obispo, 1035 Palm St. Rm. 385, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: New Times Date: September 12, 2017 /s/: Barry T. Labarbera of the Superior Court Sept. 21, 28 & Oct. 5, 12 2017

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANgE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: 17CVP-0185

To all interested persons: Petitioner: Jimena Gonzalez Nava for a decree changing names as follows: PRESENT NAME: Jimena Gonzalez Nava PROPOSED NAME: Jimena (NMN) GonzalezNava THE COURT ORDERS: that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted.

If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing.

NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 09/13/2017, Time: 9:00 am, Dept. P2 at the Superior Court of San Luis Obispo, 901 Park Street, Paso Robles, CA 93446.

A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: New Times Date: July 24, 2017 /s/: Barry T. Labarbera of the Superior Court Aug 31 & Sept. 7, 14, 21 2017

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANgE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: 17LC-0611

To all interested persons: Petitioner: Maria Guadalupe Contreras Garcia for a decree changing names as follows: PRESENT NAME: Guillermo Alejandro Contreras PROPOSED NAME: Alejandro Guillermo Medina Contreras THE COURT ORDERS: that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted.

If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing.

NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 09/28/2017, Time: 9:00 am, Dept. 2 at the Superior Court of San Luis Obispo, 1035 Palm Street, Room 385, San Luis Obispo, CA 93406. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: New Times Date: August 10, 2017 /s/: Barry T. Labarbera of the Superior Court Aug 31 & Sept. 7, 14, 21 2017

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LegaL Notices STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME

NEW FILE NO. 2017-1957 OLD FILE NO. 2014-1226 SONIC SENSORS, 170 Granada Drive, Suites C&D, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401. San Luis Obispo County.

The fictitious business name referred to above was filed in San Luis Obispo County on 06-02-2014. The following person has abandoned the use of the fictitious business name: Sorona, Inc.(170 Granada Drive, Suites C&D, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401). This business was conducted by a CA Corporation/s/Ronald B. Alers, CEO of Sorona, Inc. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 08-10-2017. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal)Tommy Gong, County Clerk. By J. Goble, Deputy Clerk.

Aug. 31 & Sept. 7, 14, 21 2017

SUMMONS (CITACION JUDICIAL)

CASE NUMBER (Número del Caso): 16LCP-0250 NOTICE TO DEFENDANT (AVISO AL DEMANDADO): Jesse Patague, an individual YOU ARE BEING SUED BY PLAINTIFF (LO ESTÁ DEMANDANDO EL DEMANDANTE): Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. NOTICE! You have been sued. The court may decide 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 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. ¡AVISO! Lo han demandado. Si no responde dentro de 30 días, la corte puede decidir en su contra sin escuchar su versión. Lea la información a continuación.

Tiene 30 DÍAS DE CALENDARIO después de que le entreguen esta citación y papeles legales para presentar una respuesta por escrito en esta corte y hacer que se entregue una copia al demandante. Una carta o una llamada telefónica no lo protegen. Su respuesta por escrito tiene que estar en formato legal correcto si desea que procesen su caso en la corte. Es posible que haya un formulario que usted pueda usar para su respuesta. Puede encontrar estos formularios de la corte y más información en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California (www. sucorte.ca.gov), en la biblioteca de leyes de su condado o en la corte que le quede más cerca. Si no puede pagar la cuota de presentación, pida al secretario de la corte que le dé un formulario de exención de pago de cuotas. Si no presenta su respuesta a tiempo, puede perder el caso por incumplimiento y la corte le podrá quitar su sueldo, dinero y bienes sin más advertencia.

Hay otros requisitos legales. Es recomendable que llame a un abogado inmediatamente. Si no conoce a un abogado, puede llamar a un servicio de remisión a abogados. Si no puede pagar a un abogado, es posible que cumpla con los requisitos para obtener servicios legales gratuitos de un programa de servicios legales sin fines de lucro. Puede encontrar estos grupos sin fines de lucro en el sitio web de California Legal Services, (www.lawhelpcalifornia. org), en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California, (www.sucorte. ca.gov) o poniéndose en contacto con la corte o el colegio de abogados locales. AVISO: Por ley, la corte tiene derecho a reclamar las cuotas y los costos exentos por imponer un gravamen sobre cualquier recuperación de $10,000 ó más de valor recibida mediante un acuerdo o una

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concesión de arbitraje en un caso de derecho civil. Tiene que pagar el gravamen de la corte antes de que la corte pueda desechar el caso.

The name and address of the court is (El nombre y dirección de la corte es): Superior Court of CA, San Luis Obispo, 901 Park Street, Paso Robles, CA 93446 The name, address, and telephone number of plaintiff’s attorney, or plaintiff without an attorney, is (El nombre, la dirección y el número de teléfono del abogado del demandante, o del demandante que no tiene abogado, es): Jeffrey Mukai, SB #: 273338, Collection at Law, Inc., A.P.C., 3835 East Thousand Oaks Blvd, Suite R-349, Westlake Village, CA 91362 (818)716-7630 DATE (Fecha): 6/16/2016

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SUMMONS(FAMILY LAW) NOTICE TO RESPONDENT(NAME): CHRISTA LEE ORNDOFF YOU HAVE BEEN SUED. READ THE INFORMATION BELOW. PETITIONER’S NAME IS: LARRY PAUL ORNDOFF CASE NUMBER: BFL-17003489

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

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

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

NOTICE-RESTRAINING ORDERS ARE ON PAGE 2: These restraining orders are effective against both spouses or domestic partners until the petition is dismissed, a judgment is entered, or the court makes further orders.

They are enforceable anywhere in California by any law enforcement officer who has received or seen a copy of them.

FEE WAIVER: If you cannot pay the filing fee, ask the clerk for a fee waiver form. The court may order you to pay back all or part of the fees and costs that the court waived for you or the other party.

1. The name and address of the court are: Superior Court of California 1215 Truxton Avenue Bakersfied, CA 93301 2. The name, address, and telephone number of the petitioner’s attorney, or petitioner without an attorney are: Typed by Divorce City 911 for Larry Paul Orndoff C/O 2200 El Portal, Unit 31 Bakersfield, CA 93309 661-230-6934 Date: August 3, 2017 /s/Terry McNally, Clerk, by /s/R. Torres, Deputy September 21, 28, October 5, & 12, 2017

NOTICE OF PUBLIC LIEN SALE

The following units will be sold to satisfy liens against them at a public auction to be held on Friday, October 6, 2017. Notice is hereby given by the undersigned that a public lien sale of the following described personal property will be held.

Unit #151 - Mike Gardner. Small Santa Maria style bbq, lateral file cabinet, air compressor, wheel barrow, tool box, rocks, ice chest, dolly, conduit, large patio storage container, gardening tools.

Unit #111 - Marilyn Michaels. Clock, vacuum, exercise equipment, 3 chairs, file cabinet, table saw, clothes, boxes of unknown contents.

Unit #407 - Cheryl Flowers. Tanning bed, love seat, trunk, headboard & footboard, dolly, tool box, child's rocking chair, boxes of unknown contents, hope chest, twin mattress.

Unit #185 - Michael Parrent. Fire extinguishers, children's toys, weight bench, car ramps, easy up, rug, wicker chairs.

Unit #404 & #704 - Stephen Price.

404-Fire extinguisher, 2 flat screen TVs, metal book shelves, canvas', guitar amp & speakers, drafting table, compressor. 704 - step ladder, carpets, chair, clothes, small vacuum, 2 metal wire racks, dolly,

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#434 - Steven Bates. Golf Clubs, sewing machine, boxes of unknown contents. #912 - John Reinhard. Pool table, bicycle, weight bench, rocking chair, end table, auto parts, boxes of misc. unknown contents.

Sealed bids will be accepted preceding a silent auction at 9:00am to 12:00 noon, Friday, October 6, 2017, at ABBY’S SELF STORAGE 50 ABBY ROAD, TEMPLETON , County of San Luis Obispo, State of California. Bond #0455718. Bids will be taken from 9 AM to 12 NOON (owner has the right to refuse and all bids.

Owner has the right to bid.) Highest bidder will be notified by telephone by 1:00 PM the day of the auction.

Cash or credit cards only. This is due and payable at the time of removal, which must be completed by 5:00 PM on the day of the auction.

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The project is located in the Retail Commercial (C1) Zone of the Downtown Core Planning Area. The project is located within the Coastal Zone and is not appealable to the California Coastal Commission.APN: 005-073-023 You have a right to comment on these projects and their effect on our community. To allow for full consideration, written comments should be submitted no later than Friday, September 29, 2017. Additionally, staff cannot guarantee that any correspondence submitted the day of the meeting will be considered by the Commission prior to action on this item. Written comments should be forwarded to the Planning Division, City of Pismo Beach, 760 Mattie Road, Pismo Beach CA 93449.

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

Further information on the above items may be obtained or viewed at the Planning Division Office, at City Hall or by telephone (805) 773-4658.

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SAN SIMEON COMMUNITY SERVICES DISTRICT ORDINANCE NO. 117 SUMMARY AN ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE SAN SIMEON COMMUNITY SERVICES DISTRICT REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 93 REGARDING ABATEMENT OF HAZARDOUS WEEDS, TREES AND DEBRIS

This Ordinance Summary is published in accordance with the provisions of Government Code Section 25124.

On September 13, 2017, the San Simeon Community Services District will consider adopting an ordinance repealing Ordinance No. 93 regarding abatement of hazardous weeds, trees and debris. The meeting will be held at 6:00 p.m. at the Cavalier Banquet Room, located at 250 San Simeon Avenue, San Simeon, California.

In accordance with Government Code Section 25124, a copy of the complete Ordinance is available for review at the District office located at 111 Pico Avenue, San Simeon, California. For more information, contact the District office at (805) 927-4778. /s/ Cortney Murguia Publish 1T, New Times, September 21, 2017

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FILE NO. 2017-1866 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (08/01/2017) New Filing The following person is doing business as: BADASS TUTORS, 191 Kentucky Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405. San Luis Obispo County. Dubravka Maria Gott(191 Kentucky Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405).

This business is conducted by an Individual./s/Dubravka Maria Gott. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 08-01-17.

I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Tommy Gong. County Clerk, J. Goble. 08-01-22.

Aug. 31 & Sept. 7, 14, 21 2017

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

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FILE NO. 2017-1881 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (10/01/2016) New Filing The following person is doing business as: GINA’S ITALIAN RESTAURANT, 138 E. Branch St, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420.

San Luis Obispo County. Estrella Ventures, Inc.(138 E. Branch St, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420) CA. This business is conducted by a CA Corporation./s/Estrella Ventures, Inc .Manuel Estrella, President. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 08-02-17.

I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Tommy Gong. County Clerk, S. Kramos. 08-02-22.

Aug. 17, 24, 31 & Sept. 7, 21 2017

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2017-1885 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (08/01/2017) New Filing The following person is doing business as: ROSEN SAN LUIS OBISPO, 170 Granada Drive, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401.

San Luis Obispo County. Sorona, Inc.(170 Granada Drive, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401) California. This business is conducted by a CA Corporation./s/ Sorona, Inc. Ronald B. Alers, CEO. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 08-02-17. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Tommy Gong. County Clerk, S. Bolden. 08-02-22.

Aug. 17, 24, 31 & Sept. 7, 21 2017

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2017-1892 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (04/01/1999) New Filing The following person is doing business as: POP UP CELLARS, 1427 Archer Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401. San Luis Obispo County. Evaki, Inc. (1427 Archer Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401) CA. This business is conducted by a CA Corporation./s/Evaki, Inc. Ken Jacques, President. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 0803-17. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office.

(Seal)Tommy Gong. County Clerk, S. Bolden. 08-03-22.

Aug. 17, 24, 31 & Sept. 7, 21 2017

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FILE NO. 2017-1913 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (01/10/2017) New Filing The following person is doing business as: 4G’S PLUMBING, 1509 North Riverside Rd #14, Paso Robles, CA 93446. San Luis Obispo County. Gilkey Plumbing, Inc.(1509 North Riverside Rd #14, Paso Robles, CA 93446) CA. This business is conducted by a CA Corporation./s/Gilkey Plumbing, Inc. Brad Gilkey, President. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 08-07-17. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal)Tommy Gong.

County Clerk, A. McCormick. 0807-22.

Aug. 17, 24, 31 & Sept. 7, 21 2017

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2017-1927 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (N/A) New Filing The following person is doing business as: LOVE’S CABINETS, SLOREMODEL, 2035 Rachel Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401. San Luis Obispo County. Diablo Valley Builders Inc. (2035 Rachel Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401) California.

This business is conducted by a CA Corporation./s/Diablo Valley Builders, Inc. Nathan Love, President. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 08-08-17.

I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal)Tommy Gong. County Clerk, S. Bolden.

08-08-22.

Aug. 17, 24, 31 & Sept. 7, 21 2017

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2017-1934 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (N/A) New Filing The following person is doing business as: C & C WELL DRILLING INC., 1680 Old Oak Park Rd., Arroyo Grande, CA 93420. San Luis Obispo County. PC Inc.(P.O. Box 2116, Nipomo, CA 93444) CA. This business is conducted by a Corporation./s/PC Inc. Mark Crisp-President. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 08-09-17.

I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal)Tommy Gong. County Clerk, S. Bolden.

08-09-22.

Sept. 7, 14, 21 & 28 2017

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2017-1946 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (N/A) New Filing The following person is doing business as: SONG, 8550C El Camino Real, Atascadero, CA 93422. San Luis Obispo County. Leo & Gregory, LLC(5710 Olmeda Ave, Atascadero, CA 93422) CA. This business is conducted by a CA Limited Liability Company./s/Leo & Gregory, LLC. Thomas Stein, Manager.

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 08-09-17. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office.

(Seal)Tommy Gong. County Clerk, J. Goble. 08-09-22.

Aug. 31 & Sept. 7, 14, 21 2017

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2017-1951 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (05/26/2017) New Filing The following person is doing business as: M.J. EXCAVATION, LLC, 14555 Tierra Rd. Atascadero, CA 93422. San Luis Obispo County. M.J. Excavation, LLC(14555 Tierra Rd. Atascadero, CA 93422) CA. This business is conducted by a CA Limited Liability Company./s/M.J. Excavation, LLC. Angela Elyse Juneau, Managing Member. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 08-10-17. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office.

(Seal)Tommy Gong. County Clerk, TJ. Blandford. 08-10-22.

Aug. 17, 24, 31 & Sept. 7, 21 2017

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FILE NO. 2017-1952 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (12/31/1977) New Filing The following person is doing business as: S.M.A.F.S., 390 Higuera, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401. San Luis Obispo County.

McNamara Realty(390 Higuera, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401) CA. This business is conducted by a Corporation./s/McNamara Realty, President Michael McNamara. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 08-10-17. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal)Tommy Gong. County Clerk, S. Bolden.

08-10-22.

Sept. 7, 14, 21 & 28 2017

FILE NO. 2017-2027 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (08/17/2017) New Filing The following person is doing business as: METAMORPHOSIS TEMPLE, INARA SOPHIA, 636 Avocet Way, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420. San Luis Obispo County. Karen Hatmaker(636 Avocet Way, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420). This business is conducted by an Individual./s/ Karen Hatmaker. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 08-18-17.

I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal)Tommy Gong. County Clerk, I. Diaz. 0818-22.

Aug. 24, 31 & Sept. 7, 14 2017

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2017-1960 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (N/A) New Filing The following person is doing business as: CENTRAL COAST PREMIER REALTY, 1980 Reina Ct, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405.

San Luis Obispo County. Central Coast Premier Realty, LLC(1980 Reina Ct, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405) CA. This business is conducted by a CA Limited Liability Company./s/Central Coast Premier Realty, LLC. Elizabeth Anderson, Owner/Broker. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 08-10-17. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal)Tommy Gong. County Clerk, J. Goble. 08-10-22.

Aug. 17, 24, 31 & Sept. 7, 21 2017

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2017-1971 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (08/09/2017) New Filing The following person is doing business as: CENTRAL COAST BREWERS GUILD, 179 Niblick Rd. Ste. 192, Paso Robles, CA 93446. San Luis Obispo County. Central Coast Brewers Consortium(P.O. Box 1445, San Luis Obispo, CA 93406) CA. This business is conducted by a CA Corporation./s/Central Coast Brewers Consortium, Matt Dolman, Treasurer. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 08-11-17.

I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal)Tommy Gong. County Clerk, TJ. Blandford. 08-11-22.

Aug. 31 & Sept. 7, 14, 21 2017

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2017-1997 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (N/A) New Filing The following person is doing business as: SLO FAMILY ACUPUNCTURE, 2066 Chorro St. San Luis Obispo, CA 93401.

San Luis Obispo County. Carla Nerelli(663 Church St. San Luis Obispo, CA 93401). This business is conducted by an Individual./s/Carla Nerelli. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 08-16-17. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal)Tommy Gong. County Clerk, JF. Brown. 08-16-22.

Sept. 7, 14, 21 & 28 2017

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2017-2002 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (01/01/2010) New Filing The following person is doing business as: OLIVE & EMERALD, 289 Cheyenne Drive, Paso Robles, CA 93446. San Luis Obispo County. Kerry Scott Grolle(289 Cheyenne Drive, Paso Robles, CA 93446).This business is conducted by an Individual./s/Kerry S. Grolle, Owner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 08-16-17. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal)Tommy Gong. County Clerk, JF. Brown.

08-16-22.

Aug. 31 & Sept. 7, 14, 21 2017

FILE NO. 2017-2037 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (08/01/2017) New Filing The following person is doing business as: 2ND AMENDMENT MOTORSPORTS, 935 Olympic Way, Nipomo, CA 93444. San Luis Obispo County. Russell S. Fricia(935 Olympic Way, Nipomo, CA 93444). This business is conducted by an Individual./s/ Russell Fricia. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 08-18-17.

I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal)Tommy Gong. County Clerk, S. Bolden.

08-18-22.

Sept. 14, 21, 28 & Oct. 5 2017

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2017-2043 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (08/18/2017) New Filing The following person is doing business as: SCOUT FINANCIAL COACHING, 1168 Pacific Pointe Way, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420.

San Luis Obispo County. Victor Eugene Devens(1168 Pacific Pointe Way, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420). This business is conducted by an Individual./s/Victor Eugene Devens. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 08-21-17.

I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal)Tommy Gong. County Clerk, J. Goble.

08-21-22.

Sept. 14, 21, 28 & Oct. 5 2017

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2017-2045 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (01/01/2017) New Filing The following person is doing business as: MCMILLAN CENTER LIMITED PARTNERSHIP, 2945 McMillan Avenue, Suite 148, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401. San Luis Obispo County. Jack S. Foster, Trustee, Foster Family Trust; Charlotte P. Foster, Trustee, Foster Family Trust(1315 Santa Ysabel Avenue, Paso Robles, CA 93446) and McMillan Partners, LP(1700 Harmony Way, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401).

This business is conducted by a Limited Partnership./s/Jack S. Foster, Partner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 08-21-17.

I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal)Tommy Gong. County Clerk, S. Bolden.

08-21-22.

Aug. 31 & Sept. 7, 14, 21 2017

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2017-2056 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (07/01/2016) New Filing The following person is doing business as: 805 LIVESTOCK, 395 Old Creek Road, Cayucos, CA 93430. San Luis Obispo County. Jeff G. Minetti and Terri A. Minetti(395 Old Creek Road, Cayucos, CA 93430). This business is conducted by a Married Couple./s/Jeff G. Minetti. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 08-22-17. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal)Tommy Gong. County Clerk, I. Diaz. 08-22-22.

Aug. 31 & Sept. 7, 14, 21 2017

FILE NO. 2017-2060 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (N/A) New Filing The following person is doing business as: BY THE TEASPOON, 1460 Higuera St. Suite 101, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401. San Luis Obispo County. Julianne Marie Taylor and Brielle Renee Snyder(1460 Higuera St. Suite 101, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401).

This business is conducted by a General Partnership./s/Brielle Snyder, General Partner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 08-22-17. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal)Tommy Gong. County Clerk, S. Bolden. 08-22-22.

Aug. 31 & Sept. 7, 14, 21 2017

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2017-2062 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (06/30/2017) New Filing The following person is doing business as: SHORTY AND SON AUTO SERVICE, 2190 Main Street, Morro Bay, CA 93442.

San Luis Obispo County. Natalie F. Santos and Anthony F. Santos(1698 12th Street, Los Osos, CA 93402). This business is conducted by a Trust./s/Natalie F. Santos, Co-Trustee of the Santos Living Trust. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 08-23-17.

I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal)Tommy Gong. County Clerk, D. Chavez.

08-23-22.

Aug. 31 & Sept. 7, 14, 21 2017

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2017-2066 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (08/23/2017) New Filing The following person is doing business as: TRIAL COMPETENCY AND THERAPEUTIC SERVICES, 504 Dawson Street, Morro Bay, CA 93442. San Luis Obispo County. Dante Karas(504 Dawson Street, Morro Bay, CA 93442). This business is conducted by an Individual./s/Dante Karas. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 08-23-17. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal)Tommy Gong.

County Clerk, N. Balseiro. 0823-22.

Sept. 14, 21, 28 & Oct. 5 2017

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2017-2070 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (N/A) New Filing The following person is doing business as: THE LAPIDUS CLINIC, 6627 Bay Laurel Place A, Avila Beach, CA 93424. San Luis Obispo County. Yelena Lapidus MD, Inc.(6627 Bay Laurel Place A, Avila Beach, CA 93424) CA. This business is conducted by a CA Corporation./s/Yelena Lapidus MD, Inc. Yelena Lapidus, MD. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 08-23-17. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal)Tommy Gong. County Clerk, A. Bautista. 08-23-22.

Aug. 31 & Sept. 7, 14, 21 2017

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2017-2071 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (05/15/2007) New Filing The following person is doing business as: VALENTINA SUITES, VALENTINA VILLA, VALENTINA INN, 911 Price Street, Pismo Beach, CA 93449. San Luis Obispo County. Pismo Beach Inn, LLC(911 Price Street, Pismo Beach, CA 93449) CA. This business is conducted by a CA Limited Liability Company./s/ Pismo Beach Inn, LLC. Robert C. Pringle, Member. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 08-23-17. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal)Tommy Gong. County Clerk, A. Bautista.

08-23-22.

Aug. 31 & Sept. 7, 14, 21 2017

FILE NO. 2017-2074 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (N/A) New Filing The following person is doing business as: RV HOTELS, 1440 Trimera Ave, Santa Maria, CA 93458. San Luis Obispo County.

RV Hotels, LLC(1440 Trimera Ave, Santa Maria, CA 93458) CA. This business is conducted by a CA Limited Liability Company./s/ RV Hotels, LLC. Baltazar G. Magana, President. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 08-24-17.

I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal)Tommy Gong. County Clerk, JF. Brown.

08-24-22.

Aug. 31 & Sept. 7, 14, 21 2017

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2017-2081 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (08/24/2017) New Filing The following person is doing business as: CENTRAL COAST ESCROW, 350 James Way, Ste. 130, Pismo Beach, CA 93449.

San Luis Obispo County. Stravinsky Holdings, Inc.(350 James Way, Ste. 130, Pismo Beach, CA 93449) CA. This business is conducted by a CA Corporation./s/ Stravinsky Holdings, Inc. Jay Peet, Chief Operations Officer.

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 08-24-17. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office.

(Seal)Tommy Gong. County Clerk, A. Bautista. 08-24-22.

Aug. 31 & Sept. 7, 14, 21 2017

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2017-2090 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (N/A) New Filing The following person is doing business as: PREFERRED REALTY & PROPERTY MANAGEMENT SERVICES, 792 Arlington St. Cambria, CA 93428. San Luis Obispo County. Harry Keshvari(792 Arlington St. Cambria, CA 93428). This business is conducted by an Individual./s/Harry Keshvari, Owner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 08-25-17.

I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal)Tommy Gong. County Clerk, JF. Brown.

08-25-22.

Aug. 31 & Sept. 7, 14, 21 2017

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2017-2093 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (04/20/2010) New Filing The following person is doing business as: SIX ONE TANGO LLC, 1076 Redbud Lane, Nipomo, CA 93444. San Luis Obispo County. Six One Tango, LLC(1076 Redbud Lane, Nipomo, CA 93444.) CA. This business is conducted by a CA Limited Liability Company./s/Six One Tango, LLC. John Bova, Manager.

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 08-25-17. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office.

(Seal)Tommy Gong. County Clerk, A. Bautista. 08-25-22.

Aug. 31 & Sept. 7, 14, 21 2017

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2017-2094 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (08/15/1989) New Filing The following person is doing business as: J.B.’S CUSTOM WOODWORKING, 1076 Redbud Lane, Nipomo, CA 93444.

San Luis Obispo County. John Bova(1076 Redbud Lane, Nipomo, CA 93444) CA. This business is conducted by an Individual./s/ John Bova. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 08-25-17.

I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal)Tommy Gong. County Clerk, A. Bautista.

08-25-22.

Aug. 31 & Sept. 7, 14, 21 2017

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FILE NO. 2017-2100 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (N/A) New Filing The following person is doing business as: DIMB DESIGNS, 474 Woodbridge Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401. San Luis Obispo County. David Michael Imbaratto(474 Woodbridge Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401).

This business is conducted by an Individual./s/David Imbaratto.

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 08-25-17. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal)Tommy Gong. County Clerk, TJ. Blandford. 08-25-22.

Sept. 14, 21, 28 & Oct. 5 2017

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2017-2101 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (02/01/2012) New Filing The following person is doing business as: SIERRA SHORE FINANCIAL, HOLLETT INSURANCE SERVICES, 500 Cypress St, Suite S-15, Pismo Beach, CA 93449.

San Luis Obispo County. Edward A. Hollett(875 Hibiscus Court, Nipomo, CA 93444). This business is conducted by an Individual./s/ Edward A. Hollett. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 08-25-17. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal)Tommy Gong. County Clerk, S. Bolden.

08-25-22.

Aug. 31 & Sept. 7, 14, 21 2017

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2017-2103 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (08/28/2017) New Filing The following person is doing business as: YARN AND BEADS, 225 West Grand Avenue, Grover Beach, CA 93433. San Luis Obispo County. Julia G. Powers(675 Barberry Way, Nipomo, CA 93444).This business is conducted by an Individual./s/ Julia G. Powers. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 08-28-17.

I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal)Tommy Gong. County Clerk, J. Goble.

08-28-22.

Aug. 31 & Sept. 7, 14, 21 2017

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2017-2105 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (01/01/2000) New Filing The following person is doing business as: OPPORTUNITY HOUSING, 1958 Huasna Dr. San Luis Obispo, CA 93405. San Luis Obispo County. Thomas Allen McLaughlin(1958 Huasna Dr. San Luis Obispo, CA 93405).

This business is conducted by an Individual./s/Thomas McLaughlin. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 08-28-17. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal)Tommy Gong.

County Clerk, S. Bolden. 08-2822.

Sept. 7, 14, 21 & 28 2017

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2017-2110 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (08/01/2017) New Filing The following person is doing business as: WINDERMERE CENTRAL COAST, 1191-A N. Main Street, Salinas, CA 93906.

Monterey County. Carlos Daniel Vargas(1191-A N. Main Street, Salinas, CA 93906). This business is conducted by an Individual./s/Carlos D. Vargas, Owner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 08-28-17. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal)Tommy Gong.

County Clerk, TJ. Blandford. 0828-22.

Sept. 7, 14, 21 & 28 2017

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FILE NO. 2017-2115 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (08/15/2017) New Filing The following person is doing business as: 3010 SOLAMERE, 989 Jacqueline Place, Nipomo, CA 93444. San Luis Obispo County. Paul Jeffery Laughton(989 Jacqueline Place, Nipomo, CA 93444). This business is conducted by an Individual./s/ Paul Laughton, Owner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 08-28-17. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal)Tommy Gong. County Clerk, A. Bautista. 08-28-22.

Sept. 7, 14, 21 & 28 2017

FILE NO. 2017-2146 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (05/01/1996) New Filing The following person is doing business as: CRI CONTRACTING, 334 N. 10th Street, Grover Beach, CA 93433. San Luis Obispo County. Dennis Loren Jacobson(334 N. 10th Street, Grover Beach, CA 93433).

This business is conducted by an Individual./s/Dennis Loren Jacobson. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 09-01-17. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal)Tommy Gong. County Clerk, J. Goble.

09-01-22.

Sept. 7, 14, 21 & 28 2017

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FILE NO. 2017-2118 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (N/A) New Filing The following person is doing business as: PERFORMANCE PAINTING, 460 Aloma Way, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420. San Luis Obispo County. James Wade Cadam(460 Aloma Way, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420) CA. This business is conducted by an Individual./s/James Cadam.

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 08-29-17. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal)Tommy Gong. County Clerk, A. McCormick. 08-29-22.

Sept. 7, 14, 21 & 28 2017

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2017-2125 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (08/29/2017) New Filing The following person is doing business as: GOLDMAN ELECTRIC, 175 J St, Cayucos, CA 93430. San Luis Obispo County.

Benjamin Paul Goldman(175 J St, Cayucos, CA 93430) Sole Ownership. This business is conducted by an Individual./s/Benjamin Goldman, Owner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 08-29-17. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal)Tommy Gong. County Clerk, S. Kramos.

08-29-22.

Sept. 7, 14, 21 & 28 2017

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2017-2127 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (08/21/2017) New Filing The following person is doing business as: ACQUISITIONS, 968 Monterey St, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401. San Luis Obispo County. William Edward Ibberson(3 Tweddle Farm Ln, Montgomery, NY 12549). This business is conducted by an Individual./s/William Ibberson.

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 08-30-17. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal)Tommy Gong. County Clerk, S. Kramos. 08-30-22.

Sept. 14, 21, 28 & Oct. 5 2017

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2017-2142 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (08/31/2017) New Filing The following person is doing business as: HOME CLEAN HOME, 634 Via Bandolero, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420.

San Luis Obispo County. Jessica Lynn-Ann Cooper(634 Via Bandolero, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420) and Elizabeth Julia Woods(1385 Atlantic City Ave, Apt. 201, Grover Beach, CA 93433). This business is conducted by a General Partnership./s/Jessica Cooper.

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 08-31-17. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal)Tommy Gong. County Clerk, D. Chavez. 08-31-22.

Sept. 14, 21, 28 & Oct. 5 2017

FILE NO. 2017-2147 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (05/19/2017) New Filing The following person is doing business as: IZAKAYA RAKU, 953 West Grand Avenue, Grover Beach, CA 93433. San Luis Obispo County. AI Kinjo SLO Inc. (2280 Emily Street #306, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401) CA. This business is conducted by a Corporation./s/AI Kinjo SLO Inc. Kyung Youn Shin, PresidentSecretary. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 09-01-17. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal)Tommy Gong. County Clerk, A. Bautista.

09-01-22.

Sept. 7, 14, 21 & 28 2017

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2017-2149 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (09/01/2017) New Filing The following person is doing business as: MICHELLE ANNE PHOTOGRAPHY, 424 Orchard Ave. Arroyo Grande, CA 93420.

San Luis Obispo County. Michelle Rogers(424 Orchard Ave. Arroyo Grande, CA 93420). This business is conducted by an Individual./s/Michelle Rogers.

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 09-01-17. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal)Tommy Gong. County Clerk, A. Bautista. 09-01-22.

Sept. 7, 14, 21 & 28 2017

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2017-2151 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (09/01/2017) New Filing The following person is doing business as: REALTY PROS-A PROFESSIONAL REAL ESTATE COMPANY, 829 10th Street #101 (A), Paso Robles, CA 93446. San Luis Obispo County.

Central Coast Realty Pros Inc. (829 10th Street #101 (A), Paso Robles, CA 93446) CA. This business is conducted by a Corporation./s/Central Coast Realty Pros Inc. Brett Noel, President. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 09-01-17. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal)Tommy Gong. County Clerk, TJ. Blandford. 09-01-22.

Sept. 14, 21, 28 & Oct. 5 2017

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2017-2157 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (04/15/2000) New Filing The following person is doing business as: CENTER LINE CONSTRUCTION, 1150 15th Street, Los Osos, CA 93402.

San Luis Obispo County. Shaun St. Arnaud(1150 15th Street, Los Osos, CA 93402). This business is conducted by an Individual./s/Shaun St. Arnaud.

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 09-05-17. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal)Tommy Gong. County Clerk, J. Goble. 09-05-22.

Sept. 14, 21, 28 & Oct. 5 2017

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FILE NO. 2017-2158 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (09/01/2017) New Filing The following person is doing business as: BLUE JAY REAL ESTATE, 1303 E. Grand Ave, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420. San Luis Obispo County. Jane Lynne Hughes(853 Ritchie Rd, Grover Beach, CA 93420). This business is conducted by an Individual./s/ Jane L. Hughes. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 09-05-17.

I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal)Tommy Gong. County Clerk, D. Chavez.

09-05-22.

Sept. 14, 21, 28 & Oct. 5 2017

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2017-2159 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (09/01/2017) New Filing The following person is doing business as: WINK’S, 845 Embarcadero Suite I, Morro Bay CA 93442. San Luis Obispo County.

William Frederick Farrand and Deborah Sauer Farrand(845 Embarcadero Suite I, Morro Bay CA 93442). This business is conducted by a Married Couple./s/William Frederick Farrand. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 09-05-17.

I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal)Tommy Gong. County Clerk, J. Goble.

09-05-22.

Sept. 14, 21, 28 & Oct. 5 2017

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2017-2165 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (03/25/2002) New Filing The following person is doing business as: A NOTARY TO GO, 324 Stagecoach Rd, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420. San Luis Obispo County. Linda Gay Chuises(324 Stagecoach Rd, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420). This business is conducted by an Individual./s/Linda Chuises, Owner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 09-05-17.

I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal)Tommy Gong. County Clerk, S. Bolden.

09-05-22.

Sept. 14, 21, 28 & Oct. 5 2017

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2017-2167 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (06/01/2007) New Filing The following person is doing business as: POWER AND COMMUNICATIONS ENGINEERING, 1009 Morro Street, Suite 201, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401.

San Luis Obispo County. Greg A. Notley and Mary M. Andrews(3777 See Canyon Rd, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405).

This business is conducted by a Married Couple./s/Greg A. Notley. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 09-05-17. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal)Tommy Gong. County Clerk, S. Bolden.

09-05-22.

Sept. 14, 21, 28 & Oct. 5 2017

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2017-2172 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (09/06/2017) New Filing The following person is doing business as: CENTRAL COAST AVOCADO COMPANY, 1806 Alma Court, Grover Beach, CA 93433. San Luis Obispo County. Del Sol Builders, Inc.(1806 Alma Court, Grover Beach, CA 93433) CA. This business is conducted by a Corporation./s/ Del Sol Builders, Inc. Donald K. Edwards, VP/CFO. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 09-06-17. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal)Tommy Gong. County Clerk, D. Chavez. 09-06-22.

Sept. 14, 21, 28 & Oct. 5 2017

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FILE NO. 2017-2181 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (01/01/2004) New Filing The following person is doing business as: CALIFORNIA WOODCRAFT/CONSTRUCTION CONCEPTS, 602 Farroll Road E, Grover Beach, CA 93433.

San Luis Obispo County. David Magno(602 Farroll Road E, Grover Beach, CA 93433).

This business is conducted by an Individual./s/David Magno.

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 09-07-17. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal)Tommy Gong. County Clerk, J. Goble.

09-07-22.

Sept. 14, 21, 28 & Oct. 5 2017

FILE NO. 2017-2189 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (08/29/2017) New Filing The following person is doing business as: HIGH TIDE DESIGN, 781 Inga Rd. Nipomo, CA 93444. San Luis Obispo County.

Wesley Thomas Arola(781 Inga Rd. Nipomo, CA 93444). This business is conducted by an Individual./s/ Wesley Arola. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 09-0717. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office.

(Seal)Tommy Gong. County Clerk, D. Chavez. 09-07-22.

Sept. 14, 21, 28 & Oct. 5 2017

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2017-2192 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (09/07/2017) New Filing The following person is doing business as: “IT’S ALL GOOD” JUNK REMOVEAL AND PROJECT SUPPORT, 383 ½ Walnut St. Arroyo Grande, CA 93420.

San Luis Obispo County. Jared Michael Gamm(383 ½ Walnut St. Arroyo Grande, CA 93420).

This business is conducted by an Individual./s/Jared Michael Gamm. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 09-07-17.

I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Tommy Gong. County Clerk, S. Bolden. 09-07-22.

Sept. 14, 21, 28 & Oct. 5 2017

FILE NO. 2017-2182 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (09/01/2017) New Filing The following person is doing business as: KEVIN MOUNTS RNFA, 724 Hanford St. Pismo Beach, CA 93449. San Luis Obispo County. Kevin Mounts(724 Hanford St. Pismo Beach, CA 93449). This business is conducted by an Individual./s/Kevin Mounts.

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 09-07-17. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal) Tommy Gong. County Clerk, N. Balseiro. 09-07-22.

Sept. 14, 21, 28 & Oct. 5 2017

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2017-2194 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (09/05/2017) New Filing The following person is doing business as: LUCKY LUCIANO’S PIZZERIA, 1481 Price Street, Pismo Beach, CA 93449.

San Luis Obispo County. Chill Beach Inc.(263 N 13th Street, Grover Beach, CA 93433) CA. This business is conducted by a Corporation./s/Chill Beach Inc. Charles Brunetti, CEO. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 09-08-17. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal)Tommy Gong. County Clerk, S. Bolden. 09-08-22.

Sept. 14, 21, 28 & Oct. 5 2017

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2017-2210 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (10/01/2017) New Filing The following person is doing business as: BAYROCK PROPERTY MANAGEMENT, 245 Morro Bay Blvd, Morro Bay, CA 93442.

San Luis Obispo County. Christopher Brian Bath(245 Morro Bay Blvd, Morro Bay, CA 93442).

This business is conducted by an Individual./s/Christopher Bath.

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 09-11-17. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal)Tommy Gong. County Clerk, JF. Brown. 09-11-22.

Sept. 21, 28 & Oct. 5, 12 2017

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2017-2212 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (N/A) New Filing The following person is doing business as: MOJO’S VILLAGE BEAN, 2320 Main St. Cambria, CA 93428. San Luis Obispo County. Sierra Mountain Company, Inc.(5136 W. Vine Ct. Visalia, CA 93291) CA. This

LegaL Notices business is conducted by a CA Corporation./s/Sierra Mountain Company, Inc. Lynn B. Bretz, President. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 09-11-17. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal)Tommy Gong. County Clerk, JF. Brown.

09-11-22.

Sept. 21, 28 & Oct. 5, 12 2017

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2017-2232 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (N/A) New Filing The following person is doing business as: DANIELLE’S BEAUTY PARLOR, 1075 Court Street Suite 203, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401. San Luis Obispo County. Danielle Holly Schnebly(1831 Oceanaire Drive, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405). This business is conducted by an Individual./s/Danielle Schnebly.

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 09-12-17. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal)Tommy Gong. County Clerk, S. Bolden. 09-12-22.

Sept. 21, 28 & Oct. 5, 12 2017

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2017-2235 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (09/13/2017) New Filing The following person is doing business as: SLOSILKWORKS, 463 Calle Carman, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420. San Luis Obispo County. Toni Pruett Bouman(463 Calle Carman, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420). This business is conducted by an Individual./s/Toni Pruett Bouman, Owner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 09-13-17.

I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal)Tommy Gong. County Clerk, A. Bautista.

09-13-22.

Sept. 21, 28 & Oct. 5, 12 2017

Public Notice

Notice of Intention to file unlimited (exceeds $25,000) civil case.

To anyone claiming an interest in the following action of a personal injury, intentional bodily injury, intentional infliction of emotional distress or other while renting in San Luis Obispo County; or at the premises of Aurora Vista del Mar, French Hospital, or Sierra Vista Regional Medical Center. I Jill M. Tezak will proceed to file a Civil case due to the above either as sole plaintiff or as a class action civil suite and obtain, pay attorney retainer fees for the above action.

Please contact me by mail at 785 Quintana Rd. #226, Morro Bay, CA 93442 OR 480 Downing St., Morro Bay, CA 93442 or leave message at (559) 291-2421.

September 21, 2017

NOTICE

TO ANYONE CLAIMING AN INTEREST IN THE FOLLOWING SEIZED PROPERTY WHICH IS SUBJECT TO FORFEITURE: $7,935.00 U.S. CURRENCY On 7-29-2017 at 223 Oro Drive, Arroyo Grande, CA the San Luis Obispo County Sheriff ’s Office Narcotics Unit / Arroyo Grande Police Dept. seized the property listed above for health and Safety Code Sections (s) HS11378/11379/HS11351/11352/HS11470.

We are now taking action to forfeit this property. If you claim an interest, you MUST file a claim within 30 days from the date this notice is first published.

Claims MUST be filed with the Superior Court Clerk’s office located at the County Government Center, San Luis Obispo, California. You MUST ALSO provide a copy of the claim to the District Attorney’s Office at the County Government Center, Room 450, San Luis Obispo, California 93408, Attention: Chief Deputy District Attorney Jerret Gran. Use Control No. 17SO-025AF on any correspondence relating to this property.

If you fail to file a claim on time, the District Attorney WILL FORFEIT the property to the State and it will be disposed of according to law (Health and Safety Code #11489).

Dated: 8-29-2017

/s/ Jerret Gran Jerret Gran, Chief Deputy District Attorney

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FILE NO. 2017-2236 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (07/15/2009) New Filing The following person is doing business as: JEM PROPERTIES, 1146 E. Grand Ave. Arroyo Grande, CA 93420. San Luis Obispo County. James E. Moore(1146 E. Grande Ave, Arroyo Grande, CA 93401). This business is conducted by an Individual./s/James E. Moore.

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 09-13-17. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal)Tommy Gong. County Clerk, J. Goble. 09-13-22.

Sept. 21, 28 & Oct. 5, 12 2017

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2017-2245 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (09/14/2017) New Filing The following person is doing business as: CANNADOG, 5555 W. Pozo Rd, Santa Margarita, CA 93453. San Luis Obispo County. Rancho Ecomar(5555 W. Pozo Rd, Santa Margarita, CA 93453) CA. This business is conducted by a CA Limited Liability Company./s/Rancho Ecomar, Miranda Joseph-Managing Member. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 09-14-17. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal)Tommy Gong. County Clerk, D. Chavez.

09-14-22.

Sept. 21, 28 & Oct. 5, 12 2017

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NO. 2017-2248 TRANSACTION BUSINESS DATE (08/16/2017) New Filing The following person is doing business as: DINA MANDE STUDIOS, 603 12th St, Paso Robles, CA 93446. San Luis Obispo County. Juice Media Productions, LLC(409 Calle Alto St. Paso Robles, CA 93446) CA. This business is conducted by a CA Limited Liability Company./s/ Juice Media Productions, LLC. Dina Mande, Managing Member.

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo on 09-14-17. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the statement on file in my office. (Seal)Tommy Gong. County Clerk, N. Balseiro. 09-14-22.

Sept. 21, 28 & Oct. 5, 12 2017

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: ALPHONS P. LERNO CASE NUMBER: 17PR - 0311

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of: ALPHONS P. LERNO A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by KENNETH E. LERNO in the Superior Court of California, County of San Luis Obispo.

The Petition for Probate requests that KENNETH E. LERNO be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

THE PETITION requests the decedent’s will and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. The will and any codicils are available for examination in the file kept by the court.

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

A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: DECEMBER 26, 2017 at 9:00 a.m. in Dept: 9, in Superior Court of California, County of San Luis Obispo,

LegaL Notices located at 1035 Palm Street, Room 385, San Luis Obispo, CA 93408.

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

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

YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court.

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

Attorney for Petitioner: Glen R. Lewis PO Box 1980 Atascadero, CA 93423 September 14, 21, & 28, 2017

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: EDWIN J. PATAGUE CASE NUMBER: 17PR - 0298

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of: EDWIN J. PATAGUE A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by HILARIO “LARRY” PATAGUE in the Superior Court of California, County of San Luis Obispo.

The Petition for Probate requests that HILARIO “LARRY” PATAGUE be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

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

A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: December 12, 2017 at 9:00 a.m. in Dept: 9, in Superior Court of California, County of San Luis Obispo, located at 1035 Palm Street, Room 385, San Luis Obispo, CA 93408.

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

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

YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court.

If you are a person interested

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

Attorney for Petitioner: Shaunna Sullivan, Sullivan Law Corporation 2238 Bayview Heights Drive, Suite C Los Osos, CA 93402 September 14, 21, & 28, 2017

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: MARIA SANTILLAN FREITAS CASE NUMBER: 17PR - 0317

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of: MARIA SANTILLAN FREITAS A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by KATIE ROSE LORENT in the Superior Court of California, County of San Luis Obispo.

The Petition for Probate requests that KATIE ROSE LORENT be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

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

A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: DECEMBER 26, 2017 at 9:00 a.m. in Dept: 9, in Superior Court of California, County of San Luis Obispo, located at 1035 Palm Street, Room 385, San Luis Obispo, CA 93408.

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

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

YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court.

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

Petitioner: KATIE ROSE LORENT 118 Allen Street Arroyo Grande, CA 93420 September 21, 28, & October 5, 2017

NOTICE OF BULk SALE

Notice is hereby given to creditors of the within named seller that a bulk sale is about to be made of the assets described below. The names and business address of the Sellers are: CARLEE SCOTT and JARED SCOTT 3118 Main St. Ste. D, Morro Bay, CA 93442. The location in California of the chief executive office of the seller is: Same as

LegaL Notices Above As listed by the seller all other business names and addresses used by the seller within three years before the date such list was sent or delivered to the buyer are: NONE. The names and addresses of the Buyer are: Ananda and Chuck Nettnin 400 Surf Street, Morro Bay, CA 93442. The assets to be sold are described in general as: All of the stock in trade, merchandise, supplies, fixtures, equipment owner by the seller, goodwill and trade and are located at: 3118 Main St. Ste.D, Morro Bay, CA 93442. The business name used by the seller at that location is: THREE STACKS AND A ROCK BREWING COMPANY. The anticipated date of the bulk sale is September 20, 2017 at the location of sale THREE STACKS AND A ROCK BREWING COMPANY, located at 3118 Main St. Ste. D, Morro Bay, CA 93442.

This bulk sale is subject to California Uniform Commercial Code Section 6106.2. The name and address of the person with who claims may be filed is Carlee Scott 3710 Gross Rd. Spc.11 Santa Cruz, CA 95062, and the last date for filing claims shall be September 19, 2017, which is the business day before the sale date specified above. Dated: September 11, 2017 September 21, 28, & October 5, 2017

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: ULF INGE ERENIUS CASE NUMBER: 17PR0271

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of: ULF INGE ERENIUS A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by: JOACHIM ERENIUS and CAMILLA ERENIUS in the Superior Court of California, County of: San Luis Obispo.

THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that: JOACHIM ERENIUS and CAMILLA ERENIUS be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

THE PETITION requests the decedent’s will and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. The will and any codicils are available for examination in the file kept by the court.

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

A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: Date: November 21, 2017 Time: 9:00 A.M. in Dept.: 9 Address of Court: Superior Court of California, County of San Luis Obispo, 1035 Palm Street, Room 385, San Luis Obispo, CA 93408.

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

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

You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law.

YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a formal Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account

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LegaL Notices as provided in Probate Code 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk.

Attorney for petitioner: EDWARD E. ATTALA, ESQ. 1502 Higuera St San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 Phone: 805-543-1212 By: /s/M. Zepeda, Deputy Clerk September 21, 28, October 5, 2017

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE T.S. NO.: 2017-01056CA A.P.N.:077-128-001 PROPERTy ADDRESS: 1332 JASMINE PLACE, ARROyO GRANDE, CA 93420

PURSUANT TO CIVIL CODE § 2923.3(a) and (d), THE SUMMARY OF INFORMATION REFERRED TO BELOW IS NOT ATTACHED TO THE RECORDED COPY OF THIS DOCUMENT BUT ONLY TO THE COPIES PROVIDED TO THE TRUSTOR. NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED 注：本文件包含一个信息摘要 참고사항: 본 첨부 문서에 정보 요약서가 있습니다 NOTA: SE ADJUNTA UN RESUMEN DE LA INFORMACIÓN DE ESTE DOCUMENTO TALA: MAYROONG BUOD NG IMPORMASYON SA DOKUMENTONG ITO NA NAKALAKIP LƯU Ý: KÈM THEO ĐÂY LÀ BẢN TRÌNH BÀY TÓM LƯỢC VỀ THÔNG TIN TRONG TÀI LIỆU NÀY IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 03/01/2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. Trustor: John Brandon Sinner, and Kari Lyn Sinner husband and wife Duly Appointed Trustee: Western Progressive, LLC Deed of Trust Recorded 03/07/2006 as Instrument No. 2006015488 in book —-, page—- and of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of San Luis Obispo County, California, Date of Sale: 10/03/2017 at 11:00 AM Place of Sale:IN THE BREEZEWAY ADJACENT TO THE COUNTY GENERAL SERVICES BLDG. LOCATED AT 1087 SANTA ROSA STREET, SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA 93408 Estimated amount of unpaid balance, reasonably estimated costs and other charges: $ 406,861.40 THE TRUSTEE WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER’S CHECK DRAWN ON A STATE OR NATIONAL BANK, A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL CREDIT UNION, OR A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION, A SAVINGS ASSOCIATION OR SAVINGS BANK SPECIFIED IN SECTION 5102 OF THE FINANCIAL CODE AND AUTHORIZED TO DO BUSINESS IN THIS STATE: All right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a Deed of Trust described as: More fully described in said Deed of Trust.

Street Address or other common designation of real property: 1332 Jasmine Place, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420 A.P.N.: 077128-001 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above.

The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining

LegaL Notices principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, under the terms of said Deed of Trust, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is: $ 406,861.40.

Note: Because the Beneficiary reserves the right to bid less than the total debt owed, it is possible that at the time of the sale the opening bid may be less than the total debt.

If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse.

The beneficiary of the Deed of Trust has executed and delivered to the undersigned a written request to commence foreclosure, and the undersigned caused a Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located.

NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on this property.

NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (866)-960-8299 or visit this Internet Web site http:// www.altisource.com/MortgageServices/DefaultManagement/ TrusteeServices.aspx using the file number assigned to this case 2017-01056-CA. 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.

Date: August 24, 2017Western Progressive, LLC, as Trustee for beneficiary C/o 1500 Palma Drive, Suite 237 Ventura, CA 93003 Sale Information Line: (866) 960-8299 http://www.altisource.com/MortgageServices/ DefaultManagement/TrusteeServices.aspx ___________________________ ________________ Trustee Sale Assistant WESTERN PROGRESSIVE, LLC MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. September 7, 14, & 21, 2017

COUNTY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MEETING BRIEF TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 2017 AT 9:00 AM. ALL BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT 1. Consent Agenda – Item Nos. 1-31 & Resolution (Res.) No. 2017-220 through 2017-229, approved as amended.

2. Presentations: 2017-230, recognizing September as “Watershed Month” & 9/30 as “Creek Day” & 2017-231, recognizing the celebration of Mexican Independence from Spain, “El Grito De La Independencia”, adopted.

3. Public Comment Period - matters not on the agenda: E. Greening; B. DiFatta; D. Weisman; C. Hite; S. Suits; K. Barneich; G. Kirkland & L. Owen, speak.

No action taken.

4. FY 2016-17 Year-End Financial Status Report, rec’d & filed & approved staff’s recommendations; Res. 2017-232, amending the Position Allocation List resolution for FY 2017-18, adopted.

5. Res. 2017-233, approving the issuance of the CA Municipal Finance Authority Insured Revenue Bonds (Options Family of Services, Inc.), Series 2016, not exceeding $2,500,000 for refinancing the improvement of facilities for Options Family of Services, Inc. & certain other matters relating thereto, adopted.

6. Closed Session. Anticipated Litigation: No of potential cases: 3. Significant exposure to litigation: No of potential cases: 3. Existing litigation: PG&E’s 2017 General Rate Case A: 15-09-001; Application Filed by PG&E for Retirement of Diablo Canyon Power Plant A: 16-08-006; PG&E’s 2015 Nuclear Decommissioning Cost Triennial Proceeding, A-16-03-006. Conference w/ Labor Negotiator re: SLODCCA, et al. v. SLO Co. Pension Trust Board, et al.

(CV 100425). Conference w/ Labor Negotiator, T. DouglasSchatz, re: SLOGAU; SLOCEA-T&C; DCCA; Sheriffs’ Mgmt; SLOCPPOA; DSA; DAIA; SLOCPMPOA; SLOCEA– PSSC; Unrepresented Mgmt & Confidential Employees; ASLOCDS. Report out. Personnel re: Public Employee Appointment for the Position of County Administrative Officer. Open Session.

Adjourned Tommy Gong, County Clerk-Recorder and Ex-Officio Clerk of the Board of Supervisors By: /s/ Annette Ramirez, Deputy Clerk September 21, 2017

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BOARD OF SUPERVISORS WHO:

San Luis Obispo County Board of Supervisors

WHEN: Tuesday, October 3, 2017, at 9:00 a.m. (All items are advertised for 9:00 a.m. To find out the agenda placement contact the County Administrative Office the Thursday afternoon before the scheduled hearing date or visit the County website, http://www.slocounty. ca.gov, and scroll to the bottom for the “Public Meetings” section.)

WHAT: The Board of Supervisors will hold a hearing on the Planning Commission’s Recommended Draft of the proposed ordinance amendments relating to cannabis, as described below.

The following amendments are proposed in order to establish Cannabis Activities, including Cannabis Cultivation, Cannabis Nurseries, Cannabis Manufacturing, Cannabis Testing Facilities, Cannabis Distribution, and Cannabis Dispensaries, as allowed land uses (pursuant to the Medicinal and Adult-Use Cannabis Regulation and Safety Act): a. [Inland] Amendments to Title 22 (Land Use Ordinance) of the County Code, including an addition of a new Chapter 22.40 – Cannabis Activities (including a limitation on the number of cultivation sites and standards for setbacks, odor control, screening, water offsetting, and security); and b. [Coastal Zone] Amendments to the Local Coastal Plan of the County General Plan; Title 23 (Coastal Zone Land Use Ordinance) of the County Code, including an addition of new Sections 23.08.420–23.08.433 – Cannabis Activities (including a limitation on the number of cultivation sites and standards for setbacks, odor control, screening, water offsetting, and security); and Part II of the Framework for Planning – Coastal Zone, including the Estero Area Plan, North Coast Area Plan, San Luis Bay (Coastal) Area Plan, and South County (Coastal) Area Plan.

County File Number(s): LRP2016-00012, LRP2016-000013 Supervisorial District: All Assessor Parcel Number: Countywide Date Authorized for Processing: December 15, 2015 WHERE: The hearing will be held in the San Luis Obispo County Board of Supervisors Chambers, 1055 Monterey St., Room #D170, County Government Center, San Luis Obispo, CA. The Board of Supervisors Chambers are located on the corner of Santa Rosa and Monterey Streets. At the hearing all interested persons may express their views for or against, or to change the proposal.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION: You may contact Brandi Cummings, Project Manager, in the San Luis Obispo County Department of Planning and Building, 976 Osos Street, Room 200, San Luis Obispo, California 93408 (805) 781-5600. The staff report will be available on the County’s website at http://www.slocounty.ca.gov and click on the Board of Supervisors.

ENVIRONMENTAL INFORMATION: Also to be considered at the hearing will be approval of the Environmental Determination prepared for the item. These amendments are exempt from CEQA pursuant to Section 26055(h) of the California Business and Professions Code. **If you challenge this matter in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this public notice or in written correspondence delivered to the appropriate authority at or before the public hearing** DATED: September 7, 2017 TOMMY GONG, COUNTY CLERK-RECORDER By: /s/Sandy Currens, Deputy Clerk September 21, 2017

LegaL Notices NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE APN: 010-155-060 TS NUmbER: 170518

YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 07/21/2015.

UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On October 11, 2017, at 11:00 a.m., Mid Valley Services, Inc., a California corporation, as the duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to the Deed of Trust Recorded on 07/29/2015 as Document No. 2015038470 of official records in the Office of the Recorder of San Luis Obispo County, California, executed

by DONALD L. BURGESS AND CATHY L. BURGESS, HUSBAND AND WIFE AS JOINT TENANTS, as Trustor, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER’S CHECK/CASH EQUIVALENT or other form of payment authorized by 2924h(b), (Payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States) In the breezeway at the entrance to the County General Services Building located at 1087 Santa Rosa Street, San Luis Obispo, California 93408, all right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in the County of Stanislaus, State of California, as more fully described in the above-referenced Deed of Trust. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 198 MIRAMAR LANE, PISMO BEACH, CALIFORNIA 93449 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. The property heretofore described is being sold “AS-IS”. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, if any, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust, to-wit: $177,991.05 (Estimated).

Accrued interest and additional advances, if any, will increase this figure prior to sale. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust has deposited all documents evidencing the obligations secured by the Deed of Trust and has declared all sums secured thereby immediately due and payable, and has caused a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be executed. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property.

You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property.

You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the

LegaL Notices sale of this property, you may call 916-939-0772 or visit this Internet Web site www.nationwideposting.com, using the file number assigned to this case 170518.

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. Dated: September 11, 2017 MID VALLEY SERVICES, INC., a California corporation 7644 N. Palm Ave. Fresno, California 93711 By: Trina L. Root, Secretary MID VALLEY SERVICES, INC. MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. NPP0316114 To: NEW TIMES 09/21/2017, 09/28/2017, 10/05/2017

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE. TS 41938 LN HERNANDEZ TO 170030656.

YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 4/26/2016. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state will be held by the duly appointed trustee as shown below, of all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a Deed of Trust described below. NOTICE: ALL AMERICAN FORECLOSURE SERVICE, AS TRUSTEE, WILL NOT ACCEPT THIRD PARTY ENDORSED CASHIER’S CHECKS. ALL CASHIER’S CHECKS MUST BE PAYABLE DIRECTLY TO ALL AMERICAN FORECLOSURE SERVICE. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale.

Trustor: Sergio Arturo Perez Hernandez, an unmarried man, Duly Appointed Trustee: All American Foreclosure Service. Recorded 6/2/2016 as Instrument No. 2016025336 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of San Luis Obispo County, California. Date of Sale: 9/28/2017 at 11:00 AM. Place of Sale: In the breezeway adjacent to the County General Services Bldg. located at 1087 Santa Rosa St., San Luis Obispo, CA 93401. Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $35,646.16. Street Address or other common designation of real property: LOT 57, UNIT 35, CALIFORNIA VALLEY, IN THE COUNTY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, ACCORDING TO RECORD OF SURVEY RECORDED IN BOOK 11, PAGE 113 OF RECORDS OF SURVEY, IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY RECORDER OF SAID COUNTY. EXCEPTING THEREFROM 50% OF ALL OIL, GAS AND OTHER HYDROCARBON SUBSTANCES LYING IN, UNDER OR UPON SAID LAND LYING BELOW A DEPTH OF 500 FEET FROM THE SURFACE BUT WITHOUT THE RIGHT OF SURFACE ENTRY AS RESERVED

BY SECURITY TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY, A CORPORATION IN DEED RECORDED OCTOBER 26, 1970 IN BOOK 1590, PAGE 437 OF OFFICIAL RECORDS. . A.P.N.: 082-291-074. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale.

If the Trustee is unable to convey

LegaL Notices title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of the monies paid to the trustee and the successful bidder shall have no recourse. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, or the Mortgagee’s Attorney. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property.

You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property.

You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (805) 543-7088 or visit this Internet Web site http://eloandata.com/, using the file number assigned to this case 41938.

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.

Date: 9/02/2017. All American Foreclosure Service, 1363 Marsh Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 (805) 543-7088. Sheryle A. Machado , Certified Trustee Sale Officer September 7, 14, & 21, 2017

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE. TS 41939 LN ARELLANO TO 170030657.

YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 9/8/2011. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state will be held by the duly appointed trustee as shown below, of all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a Deed of Trust described below. NOTICE: ALL AMERICAN FORECLOSURE SERVICE, AS TRUSTEE, WILL NOT ACCEPT THIRD PARTY ENDORSED CASHIER’S CHECKS. ALL CASHIER’S CHECKS MUST BE PAYABLE DIRECTLY TO ALL AMERICAN FORECLOSURE SERVICE. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. Trustor:

for the week of Sept. 21

LegaL Notices PABLO RODRIGUEZ ARELLANO, A MARRIED MAN AS HIS SOLE AND SEPARATE AND NOBERTO RODRIGUEZ LUGO, A SINGLE MAN, Duly Appointed Trustee: All American Foreclosure Service. Recorded 2/29/2012 as Instrument No. 2012011248 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of San Luis Obispo County, California. Date of Sale: 9/28/2017 at 11:00 AM. Place of Sale: In the breezeway adjacent to the County General Services Bldg. located at 1087 Santa Rosa St., San Luis Obispo, CA 93401. Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $6,456.29. Street Address or other common designation of real property: LOT 169, UNIT 6, CALIFORNIA VALLEY, IN THE UNINCORPORATED AREA OF THE COUNTY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, AS PER RECORD OF SURVEY RECORDED IN BOOK 10, PAGE 86 OF RECORDS OF SURVEY, RECORDS OF SAID COUNTY. ALSO EXCEPTING THEREFROM 50% OF ALL OIL, GAS AND OTHER HYDROCARBON SUBSTANCES LYING IN, UNDER OF UPON SAID PROPERTY LYING BELOW A DEPTH OF 500 FEET FROM THE SURFACE BUT WITHOUT THE RIGHT OF SURFACE ENTRY AS RESERVED BY SECURITY TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY, A CORPORATION, BY DEED RECORDED MAY 9, 1972 IN BOOK 1667, PAGE 536 OF OFFICIAL RECORDS. . A.P.N.: 084-211-032. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above.

If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale.

If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of the monies paid to the trustee and the successful bidder shall have no recourse. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, or the Mortgagee’s Attorney. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself.

Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien.

If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code.

The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (805) 543-7088 or visit this Internet Web site http:// eloandata.com/, using the file number assigned to this case 41939. 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. Date: 9/02/2017. All American Foreclosure Service, 1363 Marsh Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 (805) 543-7088. Sheryle A. Machado , Certified Trustee Sale Officer September 7, 14, & 21, 2017

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Rob Brezsny’s Free Will Astrology Homework: Imagine what your life would be like if you licked your worst fear.

Describe this new world to me. Truthrooster@gmail.com

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Psychologists say most people need a scapegoat—a personification of wickedness and ignorance onto which they can project the unacknowledged darkness in their own hearts. That’s the bad news. Here’s the good news: The coming weeks will be an excellent time for you to neutralize that reflex and at least partially divest yourself of the need for scapegoats. How? The first thing to do is identify your own darkness with courageous clarity. Get to know it better. Converse with it. Negotiate with it. The more conscientiously you deal with that shadowy stuff within you, the less likely you’ll be to demonize other people.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): If the weather turns bad or your allies get sad or the news of the world grows even crazier, you will thrive. I’m not exaggerating or flattering you. It’s exactly when events threaten to demoralize you that you’ll have maximum power to redouble your fortitude and effectiveness.

Developments that other people regard as daunting will trigger breakthroughs for you. Your allies’ confusion will mobilize you to manifest your unique visions of what it takes to live a good life.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): “If at first you don’t succeed, destroy all evidence that you tried,” declared comedian Steven Wright.

My Great Uncle Ned had a different perspective. “If at first you don’t succeed,” he told me, “redefine the meaning of success.” I’m not a fan of Wright’s advice, but Ned’s counsel has served me well. I recommend you try it out, Gemini.

Here’s another bit of folk wisdom that might be helpful.

Psychotherapist Dick Olney said that what a good therapist does is help her clients wake up from the delusion that they are the image they have of themselves.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): What is home? The poet Elizabeth Corn pondered that question. She then told her lover that home was “the stars on the tip of your tongue, the flowers sprouting from your mouth, the roots entwined in the gaps between your fingers, the ocean echoing inside of your ribcage.” I offer this as inspiration, Cancerian, since now is a perfect time to dream up your own poetic testimonial about home. What experiences make you love yourself best? What situations bring out your most natural exuberance? What influences feel like gifts and blessings? Those are all clues to the beloved riddle, “What is home?”

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): You’re most likely to thrive if you weave together a variety of styles and methods. The coming weeks will be a highly miscellaneous time, and you can’t afford to get stuck in any single persona or approach. As an example of how to proceed, I invite you to borrow from both the thoughtful wisdom of the ancient Greek poet Homer and the silly wisdom of the cartoon character Homer Simpson. First, the poet: “As we learn, we must daily unlearn something which it has cost us no small labor and anxiety to acquire.”

Now here’s Homer Simpson: “Every time I learn something new, it pushes out something old.”

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Filmmakers often have test audiences evaluate their products before releasing it to the masses. If a lot of viewers express a particular critique, the filmmaker may make changes, even cutting out certain scenes or altering the ending. You might want to try a similar tack in the coming weeks, Virgo. Solicit feedback on the new projects and trends you’ve been working on—not just from anyone, of course, but rather from smart people who respect you. And be sure they’re not inclined to tell you only what you want to hear. Get yourself in the mood to treasure honesty and objectivity.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): The poet E. E. Cummings said, “To be nobody-but-yourself—in a world which is doing its best, night and day, to make you everybody else—means to fight

the hardest battle which any human being can fight; and never stop fighting.” On the other hand, naturalist and writer Henry David Thoreau declared that, “We are constantly invited to be who we are,” to become “something worthy and noble.” So which of these two views is correct? Is fate aligned against us, working hard to prevent us from knowing and showing our authentic self? Or is fate forever conspiring on our behalf, seducing us to master our fullest expression?

I’m not sure if there’s a final, definitive answer, but I can tell you this, Libra: In the coming months, Thoreau’s view will be your predominant truth.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): “When you do your best, you’re depending to a large extent on your unconscious, because you’re waiting for the thing you can’t think of.” So said Scorpio director Mike Nichols in describing his process of making films. Now I’m conveying this idea to you just in time for the beginning of a phase I call “Eruptions from Your Unconscious.” In the coming weeks, you will be ripe to receive and make good use of messages from the depths of your psyche. At any other time, these simmering bits of brilliance might remain below the threshold of your awareness, but for the foreseeable future they’ll be bursting through and making themselves available to be plucked.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Author Barbara Ehrenreich has done extensive research on the annals of partying. She says modern historians are astounded by the prodigious amount of time that medieval Europeans spent having fun together.

“People feasted, drank, and danced for days on end,” she writes. Seventeenth-century Spaniards celebrated festivals five months of each year. In 16th-century France, peasants devoted an average of one day out of every four to “carnival revelry.” In accordance with current astrological omens, you Sagittarians are authorized to match those levels of conviviality in the coming weeks.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Kittens made French Emperor Napoleon III lose his composure. He shook and screamed around them. Butterflies scare actress Nicole Kidman. My friend Allie is frightened by photos of Donald Trump. As for me, I have an unnatural fear of watching reality TV. What about you, Capricorn? Are you susceptible to any odd anxieties or nervous fantasies that provoke agitation? If so, the coming weeks will be a perfect time to overcome them. Why? Because you’ll be host to an unprecedented slow-motion outbreak of courage that you can use to free yourself from long-standing worries.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): “The brain is wider than the sky,” wrote Emily Dickinson. “The brain is deeper than the sea.” I hope you cultivate a vivid awareness of those truths in the coming days, Aquarius. In order to accomplish the improbable tasks you have ahead of you, you’ve got to unleash your imagination, allowing it to bloom to its full power so it can encompass vast expanses and delve down into hidden abysses. Try this visualization exercise: Picture yourself bigger than the planet Earth, holding it tenderly in your hands.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): I got an email from a fan of Piscean singer Rihanna. He complained that my horoscopes rarely mention celebrities. “People love astrological predictions about big stars,” he wrote. “So what’s your problem? Are you too ‘cultured’ to give us what we the people really want? Get off your high horse and ‘lower’ yourself to writing about our heroes. You could start with the lovely, talented, and very rich Rihanna.” I told Rihanna’s fan that my advice for megastars is sometimes different from what it is for average folks.

For Piscean mega-stars like Rihanna, Justin Bieber, Ellen Page, and Bryan Cranston, for example, the coming weeks will be a time to lay low, chill out, and recharge. But nonfamous Pisceans will have prime opportunities to boost their reputation, expand their reach, and wield a stronger-thanusual influence in the domains they frequent. ∆

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