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IT TAKES A VILLAGE

Local musician’s nonprofit foundation supports undiscovered artists Jim Pugh helps performers from all walks of life and all musical genres By Leah Etling

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tephen Foster wrote the iconic American tune “Hard Times Come Again No More” in 1854, more than 160 years ago. In summer 2016, perhaps the most culturally and musically diverse group ever to perform the song took the stage during the Hardly Strictly Bluegrass concert at Golden Gate Park in San Francisco. The musicians included 16 teen mariachis, country artist Maurice Tani, Filipino-American folk singer Aireene Espiritu, Bollywood and blues blender Aki Kumar, and the man who brought them all together – Los Olivos resident Jim Pugh. Playing the keyboard, Pugh stole the show only for a few seconds, to deliver a spirited organ outtake. Being in the background is a role that the career musician is accustomed to. For the last 40 years, he has played keyboard alongside talents including Etta James, B.B. King, John Lee Hooker and Robert Cray. But despite sharing the stage with some of America’s most famous musicians, the artists Pugh is excited about today include a 17-yearold female mariachi from the Central Valley and a quartet of aging gospel singers from Oakland. Pugh’s nonprofit Little Village Foundation helps undiscovered and underappreciated musicians from all walks of life record their original

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complishments, which include contributions to Grammy-winning albums, global tours and personal relationships with some of the biggest names in blues of the last half century. Asked about the legends he has performed with, he talked about the content of their character. “For the most part, all the people I have worked with in my career were all really nice people. B.B. King was one of the nicest people you could ever meet. Robert Cray was interesting because he was so painfully shy that he came across as being standoffish, but he’s kind of a hero to me. He doesn’t like to talk about it, but he has done a lot of things for a lot of people anonymously,” Pugh said. Cray, a five-time Grammy winner and also a Santa Ynez Valley resident, is a member of the Blues Hall of Fame. Pugh stopped touring with Cray in 2014 and took stock of his life. He’d been a performer since his early 20s. He decided that the logical next chapter involved encouraging those attempting to break into the music industry – which had grown infinitely more challenging during Pugh’s 40-year career. “I had to figure out what I wanted to do with my life. So I combined music and diversity and community service. I put those all together because those are the things that I like to do,” he said. Photo contributed The result is Little Village, which has proKeyboard player Jim Pugh’s Little Village Foundation helps undiscovered and underappreciated musicians from all walks of duced the albums of 13 unknown artists over life to record their original music, and then pushes to get them noticed. the last two years. They include blues and soul singer Wee Willie Walker, Indian blues artist music, and then pushes to get them noticed. music, whether it is listening to Mixteco music Aki Kumar, folk singer Aireene Espiritu, cowboy musician Dave Ellis, and gospel quartet Pugh records the music at no expense to in somebody’s living room in Santa Maria or Sons of the Soul Revivers, among others. the artist, and then the Little Village Founat the Church of God in Christ in Oakland. It The musicians receive 1,000 CDs — free dation gives all proceeds from sales back to doesn’t make all that much difference what the artists. The effort is funded solely through type of music it is – it all is of equal to value to — to sell to their fans and followers, as well as a small honorarium. But it’s often the connecdonations from people who want to support me,” Pugh said in a recent interview. tions that Pugh can introduce them to that have the foundation’s mission. Pugh is exceptionally humble and even FOUNDATION CONTINUED ON PAGE 6 “My real gift is that I am just moved by self-deprecating about his own musical ac-

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he Buellton Senior Center has been busy with a variety of events, activities, and recognitions in recent weeks. n Monday, Aug. 21, was Senior Citizen Day, and the center honored the occasion by serving local seniors 150 free barbecued hot dog lunches with all the trimmings. n On Tuesday, Aug. 22, the county Board of Supervisors honored the center’s executive director, Pam Gnekow, for nine years of dedicated work on behalf of seniors. n That evening same evening, thanks to the sponsorship of the local Cattlewomen’s Association and the barbecuing talents of

Rick and Alan Tomasini, a sellout crowd of about 60 enjoyed a dinner that included a green salad with raw cauliflower and bacon bits, barbecued beef, scalloped potatoes, squash, garlic bread, rainbow sherbet and cookies. The Cattlewomen’s group was led by Sherry Musgrove, who noted that the association has been providing dinners at the center since 1994. Helping her were Gail Knight, Jill Moulton, Gail Tomasini and Jackie Jaenicke. Center staffers Merrill Clayton, Wanda Nelson, Jim Nichols and Linda Linton volunteered their time to help with serving and cleaning up. For more information, call the center at 688-4571.

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Golden Inn neighbors and developers told to find solution By Raiza Giorgi

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eighbors and developers of the Golden Inn and Village have been given a month by the Santa Barbara County Planning Commission to sort out issues regarding lighting of the senior and affordable housing project that opened in the fall of 2016 at Highway 246 and Refugio Road. The project will be brought back before the commission at 9 a.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 27, at 123 E. Anapamu St. If the neighbors and developers haven’t found a solution, then the commission will. Mark Brooks, a general contractor who represents his neighbors on Lucky Lane, just south of the Golden Inn and Village, said they agreed with what was planned and the purpose of the property, but not with what was built. They believe that Santa Barbara County allowed construction that did not comply with the project’s conditions of approval. “I just want them to be accountable and notice more people than just the people that live within 300 feet, because this is a huge project for the valley and more than 20 neighbors should be noticed when changes have to be made,” Brooks said. The problems cited by Brooks and his neighbors are the height and intensity of the outdoor lights; improperly constructed drainage that allows storm water to flood their properties; and the size of the buildings, which they say are bigger than what was permitted. For example, the approved plans called for 44 light poles in the parking areas from 8 to 14 feet tall. Instead, the project has 25 pole lights that are 20 feet high, and the developer wants approval for that variation. “The lighting plan had been changed and approved by the planning department ... The

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A Photo contributed The Golden Inn and Village installed 20-foot light poles, even though 8-foot-tall lights were approved.

shorter lights allowed for gaps in lighting, which especially for senior citizens isn’t appropriate. If we reduced the size of the poles it wouldn’t just be costly, but (would be) not to Illuminating Engineering Society of North America (IESNA) standards,” said Lisa Plowman of RRM Design Group, the agent for Golden Inn and Villages. Plowman said in her presentation to the commission that once the landscaping matures in several years that the height of the lights won’t really be an impact on the skyline and blend into the trees. She said she has tried very hard to comply with Brooks’ requests and has changed details of the project several times to accommodate the neighbors to the south. “We planted pepper trees along the back fencing, and even changed the type of fencing. We feel that once the trees mature, which the pepper trees have already filled in quite a bit, that Mr. Brooks and his neighbors won’t be impacted by lights,” Plowman said.

The project also uses automatic lights that dim to 80 percent capacity at dusk and then 50 percent capacity at 9 p.m. and only come up if there is motion sensed from a car driving by or a person walking. They immediately dim again, according to Heather Grey, lighting engineer for the project. The Planning Commission also asked Plowman and her team to look at changing the color of the lights to a warmer color, and possibly painting the back of the buildings to a darker color as the current yellow color might have an impact on reflectiveness. The commission also directed them to heed the advice of Nancy Emerson, a representative of the Save Our Stars group. Emerson presented a letter in which she suggests that the project reduce all of the existing lights to 50 percent while maintaining safety and security and to turn them off in the playground. “There shouldn’t be children playing after 9

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ssembly Bill 653, which would have extended tax exemptions to land under application to the Bureau of Indian Affairs, has been pulled by the bill’s sponsors from consideration by a state Senate subcommittee. The existing law grants property tax exemptions for all Indian reservation land, and AB 653 was sponsored by the Santa Ynez Band of Chumash and authored by Assembly member Sebastian Ridley-Thomas of Los Angeles. Santa Barbara County, the California State Association of Counties, and the Rural County Representatives of California all formally opposed the bill, which had passed the state Assembly in early June. Assembly member Monique Limón of Santa Barbara abstained in that vote because of the ongoing local process between the county and the tribe. The county opposed the bill, said 3rd District Supervisor Joan Hartmann, because it was in conflict with the California Constitution and included vague and broad language creating a large tax loophole that would cost Santa Barbara County and similarly situated local governments significant revenue loss. “AB 653 was a flawed bill and highly problematic for local governments across the state. I hope that by moving the bill to a two-year bill, there will be an opportunity to develop a more carefully crafted piece of legislation that could still address tribal housing needs,” Hartmann said. She commended state Sen. Hannah-Beth Jackson and the Chumash Tribe for working together to pull the legislation.

Solvang City Council deadlocks on vacancy ly approved protocol; taking applications for an appointment; or holding a special election, decision on filling the vacant Solvang which is typically an expensive alternative. City Council seat has been postponed Former Councilman Ed Skytt noted at the after the remaining four council meeting that a similar situation happened in members deadlocked, with 2-2 votes, on all 2008 when Mayor Jim Richardson was elected three options available to them. to his first mayoral term and his council seat Councilman Hans Duus announced his resigbecame vacant. nation at the start of the council’s Aug. 28 meet“At that time there was a very contentious ing after saying he and his wife, Carla, had signed discussion on the issue of filling the vacancy paperwork to lease a condo in Santa Maria. created … after several votes the matter was The council was advised on the options settled by a vote of 3 to 1 to offer the position to available to them to fill the vacancy at the the first runner-up in the general election. It was Sept. 11 meeting and heard numerous opinions at this time the city established the standard that from the public. in the future if a similar situation arose that we City Manager Brad Vidro explained that the would offer the position to the first runner-up. options included appointing the person who If that individual declined the position, then and got the next highest number of votes in the only then, would the council accept applications 2016 election, which is the council’s previous- from the public at large,” Skytt wrote. SYV Star Staff Report

“We aren’t supposed to change the protocols every time something comes up that we don’t like,” Skytt told the council. People against following the current protocol argued that the seat should be filled through what they considered a more democratic and transparent process. “Repealing the current protocol in favor of a more democratic and transparent selection process will expand the pool of candidates and improve the likelihood of selecting the best candidate with the strongest professional expertise, experience and temperament,” wrote Solvang resident Chris Djernaes. Councilman Neill Zimmerman said this was a horrible policy and opposed the current protocol in favor of a special election. A vote to follow the protocol was deadlocked with Councilwoman Joanie Jamieson

and Richardson in favor and Zimmerman and Councilman Ryan Toussaint dissenting. The option to accept applications was deadlocked with Jamieson and Toussaint approving and Richardson and Zimmerman dissenting. “This is not an appointed seat. This is an elected position,” Zimmerman said. The motion to call a special election also failed with Toussaint and Zimmerman approving and Jamieson and Richardson dissenting. The costs of holding a special election are projected to be between $20,000 and $30,000, according to Vidro. Because of the lack of a decision, the item was postponed to the next council meeting at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 25, at City Hall. By law, if the council doesn’t reach a majority decision on one of the options within 60 days from the time Duus resigned, the issue must go to a special election.

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6 car thefts reported this year in Buellton, Solvang The car had been stolen, and it isn’t the only one that has been taken lately in the Santa When her husband woke her to ask where Ynez Valley. the car was, Brittany Butler was confused. According to the Santa Barbara County SherThe Buellton resident had gone out the pre- iff’s Department, three vehicles have been stovious night to get something out of the Honda len in Solvang this year and three in Buellton. Accord, and she vividly remembered locking it One of vehicles stolen in Solvang was when she was done. recovered in Solvang, as was another vehicle “My husband usually drives that car, so that had been stolen from another jurisdiction. it was funny I had to go into it. That’s why I None of the cars stolen in Buellton has been remember locking it, because I am paranoid recovered. about that sort of thing,” Butler said. In all the Buellton cases, the reporting parties When the police showed up, they asked if said their car doors had been locked and keys it could have been repossessed, or whether accounted for, though in one of the Solvang anyone else had a key. cases the doors were left unlocked and the keys “I told them no, it’s paid on time always, were inside, according to sheriff’s officials. and no one else had a key. We hadn’t had it Almost a week after Butler’s car was stolen, long since buying it from the dealership in investigators told her that the vehicle and the Santa Maria, and since it was under warranty suspected thief had been found in Madera still we took it there for servicing a few times,” County. Butler said. “They told me he was from Nipomo area SYV Star Staff Report

INN CONTINUED FROM PAGE 3 p.m. in the playground, so those are not necessary,” Emerson told the commission. The project should also install shields on the building side of all the fixtures along the rear of the senior building that faces Lucky Lane and remove non-compliant “up lights” above the senior building’s rear entrance. Emerson also suggested removing the streetlights nearest the neighbors because they significantly “over light” the rural area with their light “trespassing” onto the neighbors’ property. The commissioners asked Emerson to work with PG&E, which is responsible for the lights along the street. Regarding the flooding, the commission heard reports from Santa Barbara County Flood Control officials who said they had done above and beyond what was required of the project. They also pointed out that the flooding issues existed before the project was built, and in fact have been lessened by the project. “It’s unfortunate they (the neighbors) flooded, but it was flooded everywhere. The fact is Lucky Lane only has a 16-inch culvert, and the highway has a 24-inch culvert. Whether or not the Village was there, they would have flooded anyways. We actually installed several areas of energy dissipaters to slow down the water coming through the property, and the drainage basins are larger than requested,” Plowman said. Plowman said the residents of Lucky Lane need to get together and look at increasing the size of their drainage culvert to avoid flooding in the future.

Butler said. The couple park their vehicles directly below their bedroom window, so any alarm would have woken them, Butler said. Butler said they got the car fixed up and then traded it in for another one, because they didn’t want to drive a car knowing that someone had done drugs in it. “I have taken the valet key out, and hopefully this won’t happen again. It’s strange that so many car thefts have occurred in the valley lately. It’s not the same place I grew up in, that’s for sure,” Butler said. The Sheriff’s Department advice for increasing vehicle security and owners’ peace of mind includes: n Locking vehicles n Having adequate lighting or motion-sensor lights n Not leaving keys inside vehicles n Keeping valuables out of sight.

The size of the project also fluctuated, but according to the developer and the county’s Housing Authority they had to be increased to meet the California Tax Credit funding requirements related to unit size. There weren’t any additional rooms built or common areas added, but the size of the rooms had to be adjusted to fit under the guidelines of “substantial conformity,” which allows discretion in projects, Plowman added. Brooks argued that the amendments failed to meet the Substantial Conformity rule, which allows an additional 1,000 square feet or a maximum of 10 percent of the total project, whichever is less. The developer is asking for much more than either of those stipulations, he noted. “In the scope of projects I see sizing change all the time because some projects have to meet certain requirements and regulations. This is not uncommon,” said Commissioner Dan Blough. Plowman also noted there was an error in the staff report that said the approved senior building was to be 46,067 square feet, when in actuality it was approved for 48,067 square feet. To read the entire staff report, log onto http://sbcountyplanning.org/PDF/boards/ CntyPC/08-30-2017/17RVP-00000-00046/ Staff%20Report.pdf. Photo contributed The problems cited by Lucky Lane neighbors are the height and intensity of the outdoor lights, among the big issues. The upper photo shows 20-foot lights as they were built while the lower photo demonstrates the approved 8-foottall lights.

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and had taken my car to visit his estranged family. He had pulled off the road and was contacted by deputies up there. When they returned my vehicle, it was trashed. Apparently he was a drug addict and had been using (drugs) in the car as well. I still don’t understand how this happened,” Butler said. According to court records, the suspect Steven Joseph Hayes, 33, was charged with felonies ranging from taking a vehicle without the owner’s consent, possession of a switchblade, possession of a controlled substance, and resisting a peace officer. He has been released on bail. Butler said that the suspect had somehow broken into her vehicle without the alarm sounding by finding a “valet key” that was hidden in the car. “How could he know that was there? It’s baffling, really. There wasn’t any broken glass, and if he had tried the old coat hanger trick, that should have sounded the alarm as well,”

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‘Vikings are Coming’ with blood drive Sept. 21 The Vikings of Solvang are hosting their second blood drive of the year from 3 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 21, at the Solvang School gymnasium. All donors will be offered a $25 meal voucher to participating Solvang restaurants, and the Vikings’ goal is to have at least 100 pints of blood donated. All the blood drawn will be coordinated by United Blood Services. Anyone interested can pre-register for the blood drive at https://blood4life.org/index.cfm, and then searching for blood drives in Solvang. The Vikings of Solvang are a social and philanthropic organization that provides help for the medically related needs of qualified individuals and health care organizations within Santa Barbara County.

Los Olivos Day in the Country registration open Los Olivos Day in the Country is seeking participants for the annual event from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 21, rain or shine. Organizers say the event is a great opportunity to enjoy country living with a family fun run, small town parade, arts and crafts booths, food purveyors, tractor show and more. Applications received by artisans, crafters and nonprofits before Sept. 17 cost $90 per booth and $110 after. Food vendors pay

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Caltrans hopes to reopen Big Sur a year from now Caltrans officials say they plan to have Highway 1 at Mud Creek open to Big Sur traffic by late summer in 2018, with an estimated price tag of $40 million. Earlier this summer, Caltrans announced a plan to build over the massive slide that covered Highway 1 earlier this year. The new roadway will traverse over the slide area, using a series of embankments, berms, rocks, netting, culverts and other stabilizing material. The landslide on May 20 sent more than 5 million cubic yards of rock and dirt across the roadway and into the ocean, making it the largest slide ever along the Big Sur coast. “The landslide at Mud Creek is one of the largest in California’s history. We are working to safely rebuild the road in this complex and unpredictable area,” said Caltrans District 5 Director Tim Gubbins. “We understand how much this road closure has impacted the counties of San Luis Obispo and Monterey, and we appreciate everyone’s patience and support as we work to open the highway.” The timeline for rebuilding is dependent on this winter’s weather.

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there in the 1960s. “That’s the poster child of the Little Village Foundation, because it’s such an amazing transformation from seeing them in the park in Woodlake to them performing at Carnegie Hall,” Pugh said. A second album has also come out of the relationship, featuring teen poet and trumpet player Xochitl Morales. Her evocative words about daily life in the Central Valley have earned her national attention, as well as the chance to study at NYU on a journalism fellowship this summer. “These kids are more American than I am,” Pugh said of Morales and her fellow mariachis. “They are working really hard, teaching little kids how to play music, practicing themselves, and studying to be top students as well as musicians.” The plan is for Little Village to expand and continue to discover and recognize artists like Morales and Mariachi Mestizo – the diverse and hopeful voices that make America’s music scene unique. “I’m not sure what I’m going to be doing with my poetry in 20 years,” Morales said of her recently released spoken-word album. “But I know that right now, its purpose is to serve as a voice for people who either are too scared to speak for themselves or who just can’t.” To see more information about the Little Village Foundation and its artists, or to make a donation, go to http://littlevillagefoundation.com.

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business Worldwide tourism success is not accidental By Tracy Farhad

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he Solvang Conference & Visitors Bureau is actively engaged in bringing visitors to Solvang, especially those who stay overnight (thereby spending more dollars on lodging, food, beverages, shopping, and attractions). The SCVB works hard to increase tourism on Sunday-Thursday and in seasonal, quieter times. Overnight visitors spend an estimated $192 per day in Solvang, while day-trippers spend an average of $58. Combined visitor spending accounts for more than $98 million dollars annually into Solvang’s economy. Visitors generate important revenue that “trickles down” to other business and residents — increasing the overall economic vitality of Solvang. One of SCVB’s main purposes in promoting tourism worldwide to Solvang is to help maintain According the highest quality of life to our for residents to enjoy. How studies, does that happen? When without the visitors spend the night tax revenue in Solvang’s 18 lodging generated properties, a large share of by the local their spending goes directly tourism to the city to fund key industry, services for locals. Solvang In fact, more than 53 households percent of Solvang’s generwould each al fund revenue is derived pay $1,450 from hotel transient occumore in pancy tax (known as TOT taxes or bed tax). Did you know that visitors pay 12 percent annually, or on top of their hotel room else cause rate per night when staying the city to in Solvang? cut back on According to our studies, services. without the tax revenue

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generated by the local tourism industry, Solvang households would each pay $1,450 more in taxes annually, or else cause the city to cut back on services. Visitors are motivated to travel to destina-

tions with consistent, relationship-building promotions year-round to motivate them. Otherwise, they will go elsewhere to spend their hard-earned vacation dollars. To maintain these relationships, SCVB

uses specific marketing strategies including advertising (print, broadcast, digital); parTourism ticipating in travel trade is a very shows such as Go West (travel agents), National competitive Tour Association (tour state, bus operators); Scanregional and dinavian travel shows; international and IPW (international marketplace. travel, tour and media Solvang’s marketplace); coopoutstanding erative ventures with year-round Visit California and other tourism promotion weather, agencies; and targeted hotels, publicity and media reunique shops, lations efforts, all while restaurants, serving more thousands bakeries, of guests in the Solvang attractions Visitors Center at 1639 and lifestyle Copenhagen Drive. are highly Tourism is a very competitive state, sought after. regional and international marketplace. Solvang’s outstanding year-round weather, hotels, unique shops, restaurants, bakeries, attractions and lifestyle are highly sought-after by both residents and visitors alike. We want to keep it that way – since we’re not the only ones offering a truly special vacation destination. I strongly believe that tourism — our city’s top economic industry — needs to be continually promoted at the right times to the most beneficial audiences to maintain our hardearned positive, popular position with visitors.

Tracy Farhad is Executive Director of the Solvang Conference & Visitors Bureau. For more information, stop by the Solvang Visitors Center at 1639 Copenhagen Drive, call 805-688-6144, or visit www.Solvang USA.com.

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Photo contributed Local employers and more than 3,000 junior high, high school and college students are expected to attend Hancock College’s 13th annual Career Exploration Day on Friday, Oct. 6.

AHC expects thousands at Career Exploration Day

dents to career opportunities on the Central Coast and to make sure they know how to Hancock College expects more than prepare for the careers of their choice,” said 3,000 high school and college students to Nohemy Ornelas, associate superintendent attend its 13th annual Career Exploration and vice president of Student Services. Day from 9:30 a.m. to 2:45 p.m. on Friday, “It also helps those still exploring career Oct. 6, at the Santa Maria campus. options to talk directly with employers.” The outdoor event will take place in the The last event drew more than 100 exhibiCommons, which is in the center of camtors, as well as 2,000 students from Hancock pus. In previous years, the event drew more and almost a dozen area high schools. than 2,000 students. For employers and area businesses, exhibit This year, the college has also invited space is free. For a $250 contribution, busijunior high school students to attend in the nesses can advertise in the printed program afternoon. and display their banners at the event. The The event is intended as a chance for employ- deadline to register is Wednesday, Sept. 20. ers to connect with future employees and inform To register, complete and submit the form them about the specific training and educational located at www.hancockcollege.edu/career needs of their business or industry. Members of exploration. the public are also invited to attend. For more information, contact Lynn Mayer “The goal of the event is to expose high at (805) 922-6966, ext. 3374, or lmayer@ school, junior high school, and college stuhancockcollege.edu. Staff Report

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Photos contributed Gallery Los Olivos will celebrate its 25th anniversary in October with its “Silver” exhibit, including a reception from 1 to 4 p.m. Oct. 8.

Gallery Los Olivos celebrating 25 years with special show SYV Star Staff Report

allery Los Olivos is looking toward the past with gratitude and the future with excitement as it celebrates its 25th anniversary in October. GLO’s month-long juried exhibit will have the theme of “Silver,” evoking the traditional 25th anniversary designation, which GLO artists will interpret through their art for the special show. Visitors are encouraged to vote on their favorite piece for a “People’s Choice” award. GLO member artists work in a variety of genres and mediums, from canvas to paper, fabric, wood, stone and metal. Photography and jewelry artists are also vital members of the group. Since GLO’s opening, the gallery has grown from a dozen artists to 46, all of whom play a part in running the gallery and maintaining its unique community of artists. Martha Inman Lorch, a former GLO president and current Director of Jurying said that the gallery’s rigorous jurying process for new members and its strategic business approach have allowed GLO to maintain its culture of community for the artists throughout its 25-year existence. “We have a strong identity of who we are and how we want to improve,” she said. As much as GLO artists enjoy the cooperative nature within the gallery, they also

Silver-themed art works include, from left to right, Sheryl Knight, “Silver Moon Rising”, Linda Mutti, “Silver Haze”, Charlotte Valestra, “Silver Trees”, and Paul Roark, “Oso Flaco Beach”.

strongly believe in being a part of the larger Valley community. The gallery participates in town events and rents affordable space to the Santa Ynez Valley Arts Association in the Guild Room at GLO. Though the gallery has seen its share of changes over the years, such as the expansion of tourism in the area and the struggles brought forth by the most recent recession, GLO has always benefited from and enjoyed the visitors coming through its doors year after year. “We provide a different kind of experience to visitors of the town … We want people to enjoy being in the gallery, looking at art,” Inman Lorch said. With their commitment to the gallery, each other and the community, GLO artists

have and will continue to bring unique beauty to the area: “We want art to have a place in the Valley,” she added. At the GLO 25th anniversary reception from 1 to 4 p.m. on Oct. 8, light refreshments will be served and local wines featured. Visitors can meet, mix and mingle with the artists who can answer questions about their work and reminisce about the humble beginnings of GLO above an old hardware store. GLO will also participate in Los Olivos Day in the Country, a town-wide celebration now in its 38th year, on Saturday, Oct. 21, with artist demonstrations from 1 to 4 p.m. Gallery Los Olivos is at 2920 Grand Avenue in Los Olivos. For more information, visit www.gallerylosolivos.com.

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OLD DAYS CELEBRATION TO FILL WESTERN TOWN SEPT. 22-24

Schedule for Los Alamos Old Days

FRIDAY, SEPT. 22 6-8 p.m.: Chili Kick-Off Dinner, featuring chili crafted by several local restaurants and LAVMC members. No host, cash bar. Tickets are $7 at the door at the Men’s Club, 429 Leslie St. 8-11 p.m.: Dance with Richard Diaz Band, featuring country-western and popular tunes, at the Men’s Club. Tickets at the door are $10 per person (21 and over only); combo Chili Dinner/Dance $15. No host, cash bar.

Photo by Jeffrey Bloom Photography Los Alamos Valley Men’s Club has announced that Jim McCullar will be grand marshal of the Los Alamos Valley Old Days parade, which begins at 11 a.m. on Sunday, Sept. 24.

‘Big Pops’ McCullar named Los Alamos grand marshal McCullar, employed as a property and maintenance manager by area businessommunity volunteer Jim McCulman Dan Thompson, is married to Sylvia lar of Los Alamos has been named Reasner and has four children. grand marshal of the 2017 Los “I love the small-town camaraderie here Alamos Valley Old Days Parade. in Los Alamos and helping all the kids in The 71st annual Los Alamos Valley Old the area,” McCullar said. “None of my Days Celebration will be Friday through success would have been possible without Sunday, Sept. 22-24, with the parade on the relationship I had with my late fatherSunday morning. This year’s theme is in-law, Don Reasner. I dedicate my grand “Embracing Our Heritage.” marshal honor to his memory.” Admission is free and the public is Los Alamos Valley Old Days is sponinvited to join residents to honor, preserve sored by the Los Alamos Valley Men’s and celebrate the town’s authentic western Club, a philanthropic nonprofit group culture. of men, women and families who are McCullar, affectionately known around dedicated to preserving the town’s unique town as Big Pops, Papa or Jimbo, was Western character and hospitality. born in Upper Lake, Calif., in 1975 and Highlights of the weekend-long celmoved to Los Alamos in 1994. Since ebration include Friday evening’s Chili then, he has tirelessly volunteered for the Kick-off Party and Dance, two-day PedLos Alamos Valley Mens Club, serving dlers’ Mart & Artisan Faire, Saturday’s on many committees including handling Car Show, the Saturday evening Happy road and street closures for Old Days for 23 years; Los Alamos Valley Grange; and Hour and Silent Auction with more than 100 items for sale, and Sunday morning’s helping at practically every community “Greatest Little Small Town Parade.” event for more than three decades. The Los Alamos Valley Men’s Club, He has been seen decorating the town founded in 1946, provides scholarships with pumpkins, setting up luminaries, assisting with sandbag placements during and funding to local students and organizations, as well as offering its facilities to wet months, handling graffiti removal rent for events. It is supported by tax-dearound town and doing maintenance for ductible donations. the LAVMC clubhouse at 429 Leslie St. Anyone interested in participating in the He is serving his second term as a volunteer LAVMC board member. 2017 car show or parade is encouraged to Staff Report

File Photo The festival preserves the town’s Western character and spirit of hospitality.

visit www.LosAlamosValleyOldDays.com, which also has a complete schedule of the weekend’s events.

SATURDAY, SEPT. 23 7-10:30 a.m.: Pancake Breakfast at the Men’s Club, 429 Leslie Street: $10 adults and $6 children (under age 12), benefiting the Los Alamos Valley Grange. 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.: “Deeply Rooted in the Community” car show, bringing vintage, imports, rods, customs, race cars and motorcycles to Bell Street (Highway 135). More information and entry forms at http://losalamosvalleyolddays.com/index. php/car-show-2/ 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.: Peddlers Mart, Artisan Faire and Food Booths featuring arts and crafts, collectibles and more along Bell Street. Information and applications available at http://losalamosvalleyolddays.com/ index.php/peddlers-mart/ 11:30 a.m. – 3 p.m.: Tri-tip beef sandwich barbecue, $8, until the food runs out, at the Men’s Club, 429 Leslie St.; hosted by the Los Alamos Foundation to support “Summer in the Park” youth programs. Beer, sodas, water sold separately. 2:30 p.m.: Car show awards presentation in Ferrini Park, corner of Bell and Centennial streets. 5:30 – 8:00 p.m.: Silent auction and happy hour at the Men’s Club, with proceeds supporting LAVMC youth activities. More than 80 items, including gift baskets, wines and collectibles. Light food and drink available for purchase (21 and older). SUNDAY, SEPT. 24 7:30 - 10:30 a.m.: Pancake Breakfast at Los Alamos Valley Senior Center, 690 Bell St. Flapjacks, eggs, sausage, juice and coffee; $7 adults and $3 children (under age 12). 9-10:30 a.m.: Old Days Stampede 5K Run/Walk, Ferrini Park. Awards for males and females in five divisions: 10 and under, ages 11-19, 20-39, 40-59, and 60-plus. $20 per runner. All proceeds benefit Cal Swoosh Basketball, a nonprofit organization for youth. 9:30 – 10:15 a.m.: Non-denominational worship service in Ferrini Park, led by Rev. Warren Einolander from the Cottonwood Community Fellowship, Los Alamos. 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.: Peddlers Mart, Artisan Faire and food booths along Bell Street. SCHEDULE CONTINUED ON PAGE 11

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Scarecrow Fest kicks off fall-themed events Staff Report

File photos Last year’s Scarecrow Fest entry from Tower Pizza in Solvang was Jack Skellington from Tim Burton’s movie, “The Nightmare Before Christmas.” Above right, Birkholm’s Bakery created a mermaid for last year’s Scarecrow Fest.

SCHEDULE CONTINUED FROM PAGE 10 11 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.: The “Greatest Little Small Town Parade” starts at Bell and Augusta streets and continues west down Bell Street, ending at St. Joseph Street. 12:15-2:30 p.m.: Tri-tip beef barbecue at the Men’s Club includes grilled beef, beans, bread and salsa. Adults $10; $8 for seniors 55 and older and for kids under

age 10. Cash-only bar with beer, soda and water sold separately. 3 p.m.: Chicken Poop Bingo Finale at Los Alamos Valley Senior Center, 690 Bell St. Find out where three chickens will do their “do” for the first, second and third times on a 4-by-8-foot area; $5 each (advance purchase recommended). Contact Sheryl Woods at 805-588-7421 or lavsc@ yahoo.com 3 p.m.: Celebration concludes.

Santa Ynez Valley merchants will welcome the fall season with their annual Scarecrow Fest and contest on Sunday, Oct. 1, with residents and tourists invited to vote on their favorite creations. This year’s contest, sponsored in part by Visit Santa Ynez Valley, will for the fifth time include the valley communities of Ballard, Buellton and Los Olivos, as well as Solvang, the town that started the Scarecrow Fest. The month-long festival will run through Oct. 31, during which time visitors and residents are encouraged to play, stay and enjoy the scarecrow sights and many community events. Those events include the Santa Barbara Vintners’ Celebration of Harvest weekend, Sept. 29Oct. 2; Solvang 3rd Wednesday Wine & Beer Walk, Oct. 18; and Real Men Cook, Oct. 21. In addition, Halloween events include the 24th annual Halloween Haunted House and Street Fest in Solvang, Oct. 30-31; Santa Ynez Halloween Street Faire, Oct. 31; and the Ballard Inn Haunted House, Oct. 31. The season also includes an all-out “country living” festival with Los Olivos’ 38th annual “Day in the Country,” Oct. 21; and a fantasy-filled weekend when the Solvang Faeriefest comes to the Solvang Festival Theater on Oct. 14-15. Organizers expect nearly 200 scarecrows to compete for the public’s votes in this year’s contest. The scarecrows, crafted by local businesses, individuals and school organizations, will be showcased throughout the valley in Solvang, Ballard, Los Olivos and Buellton. The winning scarecrows from each town will be eligible for the “2017 Harvest Cup: Best in the Valley”

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SYV Jewish Community to celebrate New Year

is only a few centuries old in Jewish tradition, dating from the Early Middle Ages. he Santa Ynez Valley Jewish “One tradition teaches that the book of Community will welcome the year life is only for the righteous; the sinners 5778 with High Holy Day Services are listed in other books. Three books are starting the evening of Sept. 20. opened on Rosh Hashanah: One for the All services, except for Tashlich after the totally wicked, one for the totally righteous, morning Rosh Hashanah service, will be and one for those in between. The totally held at St. Marks in-the-Valley Episcopal righteous are at once inscribed and sealed for Church on Nojoqui Avenue in Los Olivos. life, the totally wicked are at once inscribed Tashlich will be held at a private home, with and sealed for death, and the ‘in between’ are directions available at St. Mark’s. left in suspension. ‘In between,’ may mean The local Jewish community (SYVJC) nearly all of us, who can pray, hope and act welcomes Rabbi Lawrence Raphael, who in such a way that the new year of 5778 will has recently assumed the role of its part-time be a good one for us,” Raphael said. rabbi. Cantorial soloist Iris Malkin will offer The schedule of services is as follows: musical accompaniment, and violinist Nicole Wednesday, Sept. 20, 7 p.m.: Erev Rosh HaMcKenzie will play on Erev Yom Kippur (Kol shanah with an Oneg immediately following. Nidre) Sept. 30. Thursday, Sept. 21, 10 a.m.: Rosh Hasha“Rabbi Larry,” who served as senior nah morning service followed by family and rabbi at Congregation Sherith Israel in San community Tashlich at 12:30 p.m. Francisco from 2003 to 2016, was ordained Friday, Sept. 29, 7 p.m.: Erev Yom Kipat the Hebrew Union College-Jewish Instipur (Kol Nidre) tute of Religion. Saturday, Sept. 30, 10 a.m.: Yom Kippur Raphael offers the following thoughts on Day service the upcoming High Holy Days. There will be a break during the afternoon, “There is a metaphor that is a central part resuming for Journey Stories at 4:30 p.m., Yizof the High Holy Days. Part of our prayers kor at 5 p.m. and N’ilah at 6 p.m. These services on both Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur will be followed by a “break-the-fast” potluck. mornings include: ‘Inscribe us in the Book For non-members, a suggested donation of Life. May you be written down and infor each service is $50 per person with chilscribed for a good year.’ Few other concepts dren free, but no one will be turned away. are more associated with the High Holy For information, email thesyvjc@gmail. Days than this notion of a divine ‘book’ in com, call 805-693-4243 or visit the SYV Jewwhich our fates are written. This metaphor ish Community website at www.syvjc.org. Staff Report

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A sincere Thank You to our generous and loyal sponsors, volunteers, musicians and vendor participants who helped make the annual Santa Ynez Valley EARTH DAY such successful and environmentally friendly family event. Santa Ynez Valley Botanic Garden sincerely appreciates your continued support. The Earth Celebration is educational in nature, free to visit and entertaining to everyone attending. Any and all proceeds earned during the event, help benefit the SYV Botanic Garden’s growing outdoor education program, offered to grades K-12. We look forward to seeing you all again at Earth Day next year.

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‘SIMPLE BIBLE COMMENTARY’

Local pastor Rick Soto releases his first book Staff Report

ick Soto, lead pastor of The Ranch Church in the Santa Ynez Valley, has released a book that he calls aggressive opposition toward error-filled scholarship. Fatigued by the litany of unqualified attacks against the Bible, Soto wrote “Simple Bible Commentary” to explain the purpose behind the ancient biblical text. Working with the original Greek scriptures and the work of the ancient historian Herodotus, Soto exposes the reason for the written text. “The Bible was not written for academics to destroy, but for God’s people, given as a gift, helping them to love, worship and enjoy him. Simple things have depth and roots; they are true, even in the most obvious way. To simply enjoy the word is not to err in theology, history or any other academic discipline, but to value most what God values. The book of Philippians is a classic example of that idea. The short book is rich in history, theology and spiritual growth, opening wide large doors into the richness of Jesus,” Soto writes. Dr. J.P. Jones of Biola University and Pastor John Burke, a New York Times best-selling author and Fox News guest, among others, have endorsed the clarity and rationale of “Simple Bible Commentary.”

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Photo contributed Rick Soto, pastor of The Ranch Church, has released “Simple Bible Commentary,” planned as the first in a series of books.

The Ranch, a non-denominational Calvary Chapel church, meets Sundays in Los Olivos and has offices in Solvang. “Simple Bible Commentary” is available at Amazon.com. For more information, go to www.simplebiblecommentary.com.

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Pastor Chris Brown dedicated the new preschool playground at Bethania Lutheran Church on Sept. 2 in a short ceremony attended by more than 50 preschool family members, Bethania Lutheran Church members, and Touch-A-Truck event sponsors. The playground equipment was purchased with proceeds from the 2016 and 2017 TouchA-Truck events.

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arts & nonprofits SUMMER GOLF CLASSIC

Photos by Victor McConnell Golfers from around the world paricipated in the California Blind and Disabled Summer Golf Classic.

Blind and Disabled golf tournament returns to Buellton SYV Star Staff Report

olfers from around the world with visual and physical impairments once again gathered on the Central Coast in August to indulge in their love of golf and camaraderie — and to celebrate a legacy. The 18th California Blind and Disabled Summer Golf Classic was held the weekend of Aug. 26 at the Zaca Creek Golf Course in Buellton. The event, while named for blind and disabled participants, was open to “anyone with any limitation” according to Bob Kotowski, a PGA pro and organizer of the tournament. The tournament has attracted people from across the nation as well as Canada and Great Britain. “To get together these really inspiring people, the attitude is contagious,” Kotowski said. This year’s “official” tournament took place in February, but after inclement weather and interest from many participants, a Summer Classic was added to the schedule. The funds raised through the tournament allowed the organization to pay all the expenses for the weekend for every blind or disabled player. During the event, participants were paired One-armed novice golfer Victor McConnell, left, gets some advice from seasoned one-armed golfer Dan Aldrich. with a blind or disabled player in the Saturday scramble. The pre-tournament games and chaldied in November 2016 at the age of 92. The classic also honored Howard Shaw, lenges also provided insights into blind golfers Bob Kotowski conducts free golf lessons founder of both the tournament and the nonand offered an opportunity to explore the feel, timing, rhythm, and routine aspects of the game. profit American Blind Golf Association. Shaw for any blind or disabled players. For more in-

formation on lessons or future events, contact him through his website, www.oldeschoolgolf school.com.

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ART/NONPORFIT ROUNDUP SYV Master Chorale

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The Santa Ynez Valley Master Chorale is holding a rummage sale fundraiser, “Trinkets & Treasures,” from 8 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Sept. 30, at Bethania Lutheran Church, 603 Atterdag Road in Solvang. Chorale members are collecting and Photo contributed donating gently used furniture, books, Artist Sheila Krausse paints ‘California Dreamin’ home goods, accessories, and more. Baked goods and refreshments will also be for sale. All proceeds will benefit the Santa Ynez Valley Master Chorale, Youth Ensemble and Orchestra, a non-profit organization dedicated to bringing a high “California Dreamin’,” an exhibit of standard of choral music to the Santa Ynez contemporary landscapes by local artist Valley. Sheila Krausse, is on view at the Los To get information or to make donations, Olivos Wine Merchant & Café through call (805) 305-0889 or email to info@ Nov. 2. syvchorale.org. The oil and acrylic paintings reflect the artist’s long engagement with images of the Central Coast. Her style combines impressionism and realism, and her use of stirring color and strong texture is stimulating. In her 20s, Krausse belonged to the Local artist David Diamant is showSanta Maria Artist Association and was a ing his work, entitled “Water and Wine,” charter member of the Los Padres Artist through Nov. 2 at Valley Grind in downGuild. She participates with the Valley Art town Santa Ynez. Diamant works on Gallery, Los Padres Artist Guild, Studios recycled materials. on the Park in Paso Robles, Arts Obispo, For the past several years Diamant has Gala de Arte, Santa Ynez Valley Arts, and been creating images on and through the Art Center at Morro Bay. floated plexiglass to produce his “shadow She is also the resident artist at Thomas art.” Hill Organics, an upscale restaurant in Diamant grew up in Santa Barbara and Paso Robles, and Carriage Vineyards in spends his time there and in the Santa Ynez Templeton. Valley. He also has his art at Standing Sun This exhibit is one of a continuing series Wines in Buellton, Santa Barbara Arts of shows made possible by the Los Olivos Fund, Santa Barbara Museum of Art, varWine Merchant & Café. The nonprofit San- ious locations in the Funk Zone and other ta Ynez Valley Art Association coordinates locations. and manages the installations. For more information go to www.davidj For more information on local arts, go to diamant.com or find him on Facebook and www.santaynezvalleyarts.org. Instagram.

Artist brings ‘California Dreamin’ to LO Cafe

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Foxworthy Lewellen joins Theaterfest board

Foxworthy Lewellen received a bachelor of science degree in dental hygiene from nn Foxworthy Lewellen has been UC San Francisco and a bachelor of arts elected to the board of Solvang degree in the history of art from UC BerkeTheaterfest, the nonprofit corpora- ley. She also received her master’s degree tion that owns and operates in art history from UC Berkeley Solvang Festival Theater. and her Ph.D. in educational ad“Ann is a critical thinker who ministration from the University brings with her vast experience in of Texas. administration and fund developShe has received a number of ment,” said board Co-chairman awards, including Professional Dr. Robert Baehner. “The entire Business Woman of the Year from board is delighted to have someWomen’s Economic Ventures, one of Ann’s stature join us.” Woman of the Year for the 18th California Senatorial District, In 1992 she became the first Woman of Excellence Award female superintendent and presiFoxworthy Lewellen from the Santa Maria Women’s dent of Hancock College, and her Network, and Phi Beta Kappa. tenure resulted in a long list of She retired from Hancock in July 2005 achievements, from technology advancements to facility improvements to increased and resides with her husband, retired judge Royce Lewellen, in the Santa Ynez Valley. degree and transfer opportunities. Under her leadership, the Allan Hancock Judge Lewellen, along with Earl Petersen and Bob Raleigh, originally came up with College Foundation was restructured to the idea of building a theater in Solvang. be an active fundraising entity, and in 12 years the foundation raised more than $5.6 He would later serve on the Theaterfest board of directors as well. million in four major campaigns. Between In retirement, Foxworthy Lewellen 1996 and 2005, the college received grant served as co-chair of the Marian Medical funds of more than $35 million. Center capital campaign that raised more She also has served on the boards of many organizations, including Santa Maria than its $15 million goal. She also served on the Wildling Museum board. Valley United Way, Santa Maria Valley For more information, contact Mary Ann Chamber of Commerce, Marian Medical Norbom, Solvang Theaterfest executive Center, Santa Barbara County Workforce director, at 805-686-1789 or theaterfest@ Investment Board, and North County verizon.net. UCSB Economic Forecast Project. Staff Report

FALL FUN FOR EVERYONE MARK YOUR CALENDAR STUART C. GILDRED FAMILY YMCA September 29 • Parent’s Night Out October 1 • Basketball Registration Opens October 2 • Fall II Session Begins October 5 • Kids Rhythmic Dance Class Begins ITTY BITTY SPORTS: Fridays from 4 - 4:45pm

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Photo contributed The American Heart Association’s Heart & Stroke Walk/Run will take place on Saturday, Sept. 23, in Santa Barbara

Caballero to chair local Heart Walk U

on Saturday, Sept. 23, at Fess Parker’s Doubletree Resort, 633 E. Cabrillo Boulevard in Santa nion Bank Regional Manager Vince Barbara. The 5K walk and non-competitive run Caballero will chair the American Heart encourages healthy eating habits while raising Association’s Santa Barbara Heart & funds to support the AHA’s research and eduStroke Walk/Run for the second consecutive year. cation efforts to fight heart disease and stroke In this role, he will be responsible for – the nation’s No. 1 and No. 5 killers. overseeing the American Heart Association’s Before the walk, participants are encouraged “Healthy Living” initiative with a key focus to explore the expo area including the Kids on bringing new leadership and company Zone, educational and sponsor booths, heartinvolvement to the Heart & Stroke Walk in healthy food, music, and a Dog Zone, sponsored September. Last year, he was able to bring by Loose Pooch Dog Club (doggie accessories, Union Bank aboard as the first Heart Walk treats and a water station will be provided). Presenting Sponsor in Santa Barbara. Heart disease, stroke and other cardiovasCaballero joined Union Bank in 2010 as a cular diseases claim the lives of more than regional manager in the San Fernando Valley 831,000 U.S. men, women and children every region and has nearly 30 years of financial year. Heart Walks bring the community togethservices experience. He is passionate about er to raise awareness and much-needed funds the work of the American Heart Association to fight these diseases. because his mother is a heart disease survivor. For more information on the Heart & Stroke The Heart & Stroke Walk/Run will take place Walk, visit www.sbheartwalk.com. Staff Report

Build up a child’s character for life success

t was a summer of letting children’s character shine here at the United Way. Before last year’s final school bell even rang, we partnered with local school districts to recognize some amazing junior high students with Character Awards at the end of the school year. From there, our six-week Fun in the Sun summer learning program got underway, incorporating character- and values-based education into its academic and enrichment curriculum. It’s all been in the name of emphasizing what decades of university research has confirmed: Teaching and increasing solid core values and character traits help to accelerate both the speed and the height of academic accomplishments and life success. At Fun in the Sun and United Way’s partner schools, we support research-based tools like Character Counts! and Search Institute’s Healthy Developmental Assets programs. Character education isn’t just for teachers to

By United Way Staff implement, however; it is also important for parents to model and promote good character at home. The Character Counts! curriculum emphasizes the Six Pillars of Character: Trustworthiness, Respect, Responsibility, Fairness, Caring, and Citizenship. Students remember them with a mnemonic device – TRRFCC, remembered as “terrific.” Here are a few ways to reinforce character development at home:

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Summer intern makes tracks at Wildling Museum tracks, which is available at the front desk. He is the second summer intern the WildA summer intern at the Wildling Museum ling has had in the past two years and his of Art and Nature is leaving a permanent internship was largely sponsored by the Los impression. Olivos Rotary Club. Hancock College student and recent “We are so grateful to them for this opSYHS graduate Jake Abraham supported portunity. Jake has been a marvelous addiWildling staff in many ways this summer, tion to our staff this summer and has helped but most notably by completing a special with all kinds of tasks, learning about many project. aspects of working in a small art museum, As an expansion of the Valley Oak Mural but also having a chance to leave a lasting project completed last fall, Abraham creatproject that kids will enjoy for years to ed animal tracks on the stairway up to their come,” Otte-Demangate said. second-floor gallery and on a nearby wall. Funds from a grant from the Santa Ynez “We wanted to represent more local Valley Foundation have also helped with species through their tracks and then have the animal track project, which complethem be a fun identifying activity for our ments the oak habitat mural. Their grant younger visitors,” explained Executive has also helped add a video component to Director Stacey Otte-Demangate. the mural, showing the creation of the muAbraham created templates for nine difral by artist John Iwerks. An oak slab panel ferent species, ranging from bears to grey with more information about local species squirrels, and then transferred the tracks to will soon complete the project. the walls, mimicking one stride per animal For more information, to volunteer or at approximately the correct size and projoin as a member to support the local arts portion. He then painstakingly hand-painted and nature museum, visit www.wildling each one. He also created a key for the museum.org. Staff Report

FUN FOR THE ENTIRE FAMILY! 71ST ANNUAL LOS ALAMOS VALLEY OLD DAYS September 22-24, 2017

The Greatest Little Small Town Parade is Sunday morning!

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Friday, September 22 6:00-8:00 p.m. - Chili Kick-Off Dinner at LAVMC, 429 Leslie Street 8:00-11:00 p.m. - Dance with the Richard Diaz Band at LAVMC Saturday – September 23 7:00-10:30 a.m. - Pancake Breakfast at LAVMC 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. - Peddlers Mart, Artisan Faire & Food Booths 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. - Car Show 11:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. - Tri-Tip Beef Sandwich Sale at LAVMC 5:30-8:00 p.m. - Old Days Silent Auction & Happy Hour at LAVMC

Photo contributed Summer intern Jake Abraham left his mark on the Wildling by painting a variety of animal tracks on the stairway and a wall near the Valley Oak Mural project.

BUILD CONTINUED FROM PAGE 16 n Recognize your child daily for any or all behavior that exemplifies the Six Pillars of Character. This can be as simple as a compliment or can even involve a rewards system. n Compile a “Random Acts of Kindness” list with your children and let them select a good deed to perform anonymously during the week. n Volunteer as a family to help improve your school or community. If you’re stumped for volunteer opportunities, plan to come to United Way’s Day of Caring service day on Saturday, Sept. 16, or visit www.volunteersb. org for a list of opportunities.

n Remember to use the T.E.A.M. approach: Teach children that their character counts for their future; Enforce the Six Pillars by rewarding good behavior and discouraging bad behavior through fair and consistent consequences; Advocate for good character in all your child’s thoughts and actions; and Model good character by holding yourself to the same high standards you have for your child. As we enter the final weeks of summer, remember the power you have to positively affect how your child grows while you’re together. You may not be able to do everything on our list, but try picking one that sounds fun and get started today!

Sunday, September 24 9:30-10:15 a.m. - Non–Denominational Worship Service in Ferrini Park 10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. - Peddlers Mart, Artisan Faire & Food Booths 11:00 a.m.-12:15 p.m. - Greatest Little Small Town Parade on Bell Street 12:15 -3:00 p.m. - Tri-Tip Beef BBQ at LAVMC Los Alamos Old Days is sponsored by the Los Alamos Valley Men’s Club (LAVMC) —a philanthropic 501(C)3 not-for-profit group of men, women and families—dedicated to preserving the town’s unique character and hospitality as well as providing scholarships and funding to local students & organizations.

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ag & equine A LITTLE HORSING AROUND

Photos by Raiza Giorgi Ingrid Wolff, left, and Ashley Salter have rescued a group of wild miniature horses and trained them to be docile so they can be adopted.

Local women rescue and train herd of miniature horses By Raiza Giorgi

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It took several months to get a herd of 10 miniature horses off a property in the Carpinteria backcountry and bring them to the Santa Ynez Valley, but now veterinarian and farrier Ingrid Wolff is seeing that they get the proper care and get adopted into loving homes. “I was contacted by a client of mine that knew of the mini horses, and the owner, while he loved them, wasn’t able to take care of them and had let them roam free on his property for several years. His situation had changed and he simply wasn’t able to check on them routinely and needed help, so I helped,” Wolff said. A few of the horses needed medical attention, she said, and the property was so remote that she hired a friend to help her catch them and bring them to Santa Ynez. As Wolff told the story of the horses, the remaining five of them roamed a green pasture at a boarding facility in Santa Ynez where horse trainer Ashley Salter operates a lesson business, iRide4You. Salter agreed to help

halter break the horses and get them used to people so they could be adopted out. The group included four stallions and six mares, and three of them were pregnant. Wolff gelded the stallions and had each of them vaccinated and micro-chipped. “Their feet were all terrible, and it was a progress to get them ready,” Wolff said. Salter calmly walked near the group of horses and crouched down, holding her hand out. One curious horse sniffed the air and walked up to her, taking the treat and holding her head down for a pet of approval. “I started with Nugget. I sat in her pen for three days and she didn’t engage me. She finally started to interact with me, playing a game of coming close and then backing away. On July 7, I caught her for the first time,” Salter said. Trainer Ashley Salter coaxes the herd of miniature horses that were rescued from a property in the Carpinteria Salter’s lessons mainly revolve around backcountry. She has prepared them for being around people. teaching young kids how to be around horses and the beginnings of riding etiquette. The horses have been adopted mostly by Salter said she will miss them once they “Training a child in horse safety is like people in the valley, although a few have have all been adopted out, but one will remain training a young horse in child safety. You gone to Nipomo and back to another family in on the property where she gives lessons. have to teach about rules and respect, and it Carpinteria. Wolff and Salter have emphasized “I love coming every morning and getting comes on both sides,” Salter laughed as one of that the horses aren’t trained for riding but a whinny from the horses as they run to greet the horses nudged her for another treat. have that potential with a trainer. me,” she said.

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FIESTA IN THE VINES SUPPORTS LOCAL HISTORY

Raffle to support cattlewomen’s programs Staff Report

Photo by Patty Wildling Photography The annual Fiesta in the Vines fundraiser included rope tricks by Ramon Becerra and music by Mariachi de los Major.

Museum celebrates valley heritage at historic Crossroads Estate By Jessica Schley Contributing Writer

ew Executive Director Brian Stenfors kicked off a fresh chapter for the Santa Ynez Valley Historical Museum with a groundbreaking event July 28 at the historic Crossroads Estate owned by the Bill Foley Group on Foxen Canyon Road. More than 200 guests enjoyed an evening of wine tasting, Mexican food, mariachi music by Mariachi de los Major, Flamenco dancing by Zemeno Dance Academy, trick roping by the famed Ramon Becerra, and a lively live auction featuring more than a dozen items from rare wines to getaway experiences. The evening was wrapped up with an intimate musical performance by the renowned cowboy singer and songwriter Dave Stamey. A classic buckboard carriage from the museum was displayed at the event. Originally owned by Mattei’s Tavern in 1895, the carriage was used for sight-seeing, to show the hotel’s guests around town. The museum

plans to develop a unique display area for this carriage inside its Parks-Janeway Carriage House alongside its many other wagon and carriage displays. The funds generated by the event will help to revitalize many important aspects of the museum’s mission statement: “creating a better future for the Santa Ynez Valley by inspiring generations to find wonder and meaning in our past.” Founded in 1962, the museum preserves the history and artifacts that help to define and distinguish the valley’s unique story and culture. The museum’s new direction with Stenfors at the helm is threefold: to “develop state of the art exhibitions that educate and inform valley residents and visitors, to provide a community center for activities and educational events representing Valley heritage as well as other cultures, and to become a safe and secure repository for the preservation of valley artifacts.” For more information about the museum and its upcoming events, visit www.santa ynezmuseum.org.

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WORD HAS SPREAD ABOUT NEW BUELLTON BISTRO

La Botte emphasizes fresh Italian food and personal service By Pamela Dozois

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he joint was jumping, as they say, on a recent Friday night at La Botte Bistro. It seems that word of the new Italian restaurant in Buellton has gotten around already. The restaurant was filled to capacity and a line of people formed outside, waiting for a table. The owner, Francesca Agate, served hors d’oeuvres to those waiting in line, as jazz music by Andrew Beal and the AMC (Authentic Musicians Collective) wafted through the evening air. “Going out for a casual dining experience turned into an extraordinary one … Wow!” said Karen Brown. A Buellton resident, Agate opened La Botte Bistro on July 7. If the name sounds familiar it is because her parents, Nick and Caterina Agate, have owned and operated Lompoc’s well-known La Botte Restaurant. Agate moved to the Santa Ynez Valley seven years ago from San Diego. Commuting from Buellton to Lompoc daily, she learned the restaurant business and the authentic Italian recipes her parents have been preparing for the past 36 years. Initially known for her successful winemaker dinners at her family’s restaurant, incorporating local wines paired with her gourmet dishes, she eventually decided she wanted her own wine label, “La Botte Wines.” With the help of Flying Goat, Scott Cellars, and Pali Wines, she has produced a delicious pinot noir and a sangiovese and is working on a syrah. Each of her wines has a moving story behind it. What makes this endeavor different is that Agate uses her wines to barter for what animal sanctuaries need most for their senior dogs. One hundred percent of the sale of her pinto noir, “Amayzing,” goes to help senior dogs, pit bull sanctuaries, and other animals in need. “I contact groups who manufacture the things that I need for these animals. Two hundred dollars’ worth of wine, let’s say, can trade for flea medication or food for a number of dogs,” she said. Agate then opened her own catering company, “La Botte Bistro Catering,” using her parents’ restaurant kitchen. It got to be too much for the restaurant to handle and she decided she needed her own facility. One day while driving on McMurray Road, she noticed a man sitting outside a restaurant next to a catering truck. They began talking and he mentioned that he owned the sandwich shop, which wasn’t doing very well. She asked him if he would be interested in selling the restaurant, and a deal was struck.

Photos by Devyn Marseilles Pictured above, from left, are Amayzing Agate, Francesca Agate, Caterina Agate, Nick Agate, Francesca’s son Josh White, and Andrew Beal from the Authentic Musicians Collective. Left, customers enjoy the newset Italian restaurant in Buellton.

She had to install a full kitchen using electric appliances rather than gas, she said, because gas emits unhealthful fumes. Then she and her daughter, Amayzing, got to work and decorated the inside. “It is a boutique-type restaurant,” Agate said. “If you have special needs or are allergic to certain foods, I can accommodate you. We can cook whatever you want or need.” The kitchen is overseen by Chef David Berroteran, who worked at La Botte Restaurant in Lompoc and was trained by Chef Renzo Merotto, Chef Jose Valdes, and Chef Nick Agate, who have been mentoring him on the

It is filled with love, respect and kindness for the food and its patrons. I love coming here,” said Peggy Morris of Vandenberg Village. “I do quite a bit of traveling so I have eaten in a lot of restaurants. Wherever I go I ask people for their recommendations. When I come to Buellton, La Botte Bistro is a must! I love the feel of this place. It is a healthy, happy place where everyone is warm and friendly, and the food and wine are fabulous, and affordable, and the desserts … oh my, unbelievable,” said Pete Morris of San Diego. “We have been here at least six times since its opening in July, and we love it,” said Landa family’s recipes and Nick’s secret sauces. Parisi. “Though with the music, it has been the “I wanted to learn how to prepare fine Italmost fun.” ian food and expand my skills. Cooking is all “I enjoyed the fine food, people, music, in the detail and the taste,” said Berroteran. “I friends, and I love the owners,” said Karen feel blessed to be a part of this adventure.” Miller. The menu features a wide selection, and all La Botte Bistro is also available for private the ingredients are organic, locally sourced parties, and there are no corkage fees. There is and made fresh daily. live music every Friday night. “I start making my sauces at 4:30 a.m. I The restaurant, at 225 McMurray Road, would rather run out of food than serve anyone Suite A, is open Wednesday through Sunday something that is not freshly made that day,” from 5 to 9 p.m. Agate said. For reservations, catering, private parties, “Eating at La Botte Bistro is an amazing or more information, call (805) 693-2154 or experience – Francesca personalizes this place. (805) 325-3625.

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Brave & Maiden breaks ground Staff Report

rave & Maiden has broken ground for a new winery and tasting room on its 60-acre estate along Refugio Road south of Highway 246 in Santa Ynez. The state-of-the-art facility and tasting room will complete the winery’s plans for both production and hospitality enhancements, a spokesman said. Brave & Maiden Estate was established in 2011 on the land they purchased in 2010. It is planted in 46 acres of vineyards — including cabernet sauvignon, cabernet franc, merlot, syrah, grenache, and sauvignon blanc. Brave & Maiden’s wine program, led by Winemaker Paul Hobbs, has found early success in both restaurants and bottle shops throughout Southern and Central California, earning accolades for their single-vineyard estate wines and red blends. The new tasting room and winery is part of Brave & Maiden’s overall plan to enhance their presence in Santa Ynez, offering a new tasting experience along with a production facility that can accommodate up to 8,000 cases. “We are thrilled to see the project get underway,” said Managing Director Jason Djang.

Naughty Oak offers beer, entertainment Santa Ynez got more food, drink, and entertainment in August with the opening of the Naughty Oak Brewing Co. Taproom. Owners Steve and Emily Kitts opened the taproom just eight months after their Orcutt Naughty Oak Brewery opened in December. Steve Kitts comes from a family of home brewers and started brewing four years ago. “That little bit of passion really helps you

“The plans have been in the works for some time, so we’re excited to finally see earth moving and our vision coming to fruition,” he added. Brave & Maiden’s new winery and tasting room will be designed by wine country architect group Backen, Gillam & Kroeger Architects, known for such esteemed projects as Harlan Estate Winery, Larkmead Winery and Meadowood Napa Valley, among others. The project is Backen, Gillam & Kroeger Architects’ first on the Central Coast. The tasting room will incorporate both indoor and outdoor space for a relaxed ambiance, opening onto an expansive courtyard filled with olive trees. The tasting area will be designed to prominently showcase views of the picturesque vineyard and the Santa Ynez Mountains. The winery and tasting room are expected to open their doors by appointment in the second half of 2018. “At Brave & Maiden, our goal is to not only be great vintners, but gracious hosts as well. Hospitality will be central to our DNA as we create a unique and unforgettable experience with our wines, and the estate,” Djang said. For more information visit www.braveand maiden.com. endure,” he said. The family-friendly establishment offers a wide selection of beers, such as their Hot Shot American Pale Ale (which is always 50 percent off for firefighters), Castaway Coconut Stout and award-winning Chela Mexican Lager. Live music is offered every Friday and Saturday night, and Trivia Night happens every Wednesday. Naughty Oak Brewing Co. Taproom is open seven days a week at 3569 Sagunto St. in Santa Ynez. For more information, visit www. naughtyoak.com.

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Nathan Thompson capitalizing on pro baseball opportunity Local native cites history of getting “into the right place at the right time” By Tom Joyce

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athan Thompson’s career is flourishing as the Santa Ynez Valley native is in his second year of professional baseball, pitching for a minor-league affiliate of the Houston Astros. Thompson graduated from Santa Ynez Valley Union High School in 2012 and spent a few years at Hancock College before transferring to Oklahoma Baptist University. As a senior at Oklahoma Baptist in 2016, the Santa Ynez native and left-handed pitcher shined against Division 2 competition; he went 8-3 with a 2.81 ERA and struck out 126 batters in 96 innings. His performance attracted the attention of pro scouts and because of that, he was selected by the Astros in the 27th round of last year’s MLB Draft. “It was incredible,” he said. “I really worked hard my senior year to make that possible. To hear my name called over the draft, it was an incredible feeling.” Thompson has spent this summer -- his second year in professional baseball -with the Tri-City ValleyCats, the Astros’ Short-Season A minor league affiliate. He has been pitching out of the bullpen, primarily throwing three innings at a time. In seven outings totaling 20.2 innings, he had struck out 30 batters and posted a 1.74 ERA. The long relief role might not be one Thompson is accustomed to, but he has excelled in it nonetheless. “In college I used to start a lot, so I went really deep into games,” he said. “The role I’m seeing now is a shorter role and I’m fine with that. I’ll get my innings when I’m

Photos contributed Santa Ynez Valley native Nathan Thompson started his college baseball career at Hancock and is now a minor-league pitcher for the Houston Astros.

out there even if it’s only two or three at a time. I just want to go out there and show them I can pitch.” This is not the first time Thompson has been a long reliever. Last year, he pitched for the Greeneville Astros (a Rookie Ball affiliate) and he came out of the bullpen in seven of his 10 appearances. “Last year in rookie ball was fun,” he reflected. “It was competitive, but I would say up here is a little more competitive.” Before he got the scouts’ attention at Oklahoma Baptist, he started his college baseball career at Hancock College. Thompson said he was thankful for the opportunity to showcase his ability at a smaller school because his success there translated to more success at higher levels. “It was awesome,” he said. “Even from a young age, I always had a good oppor-

tunity to show myself off. I got into the right place at the right time. When I got to junior college, they were looking for a starter when I walked in and I was a starter. At Oklahoma, they needed left-handed pitching and I’m a left-handed pitcher. It was perfect timing throughout my college career.” Going from his junior year to his senior year at Oklahoma Baptist, Thompson had to adapt once again because his team transitioned from the NAIA to being a Division 2 NCAA program. Ultimately, he made that adjustment without issue. “The jump from NAIA to Division 2 was a little different,” he said. “I don’t want to not credit NAIA though because it can be very competitive. It was a jump, but it was an even bigger jump from my senior year to where I am now. I think I’ve been doing well at adapting to that.”

National Charity League launches ‘Ticktocker Talks’ Talks,” in which youth members can record and share videos about their NCL activities. ational Charity League, a mothThe project provides a platform for er-daughter nonprofit service Ticktockers, the daughters in NCL, to colorganization, has announced a new laborate and connect with other seventh- to web-based program called “Ticktocker 12th-grade members nationwide. Staff Report

Through the duration of the project, Ticktockers will have the opportunity to create and videotape an original talk or presentation that supports one of the three NCL mission pillars: community service, cultural experiences, and leadership development.

To learn more about local membership, contact Deb Atwater-Robles at Membership.SY.NCL@gmail.com or 805565-2530. For more information, visit www. nationalcharityleague.org.

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Photo by Hero Sports Recent Dunn School graduate Rodney Michael is Gatorade’s California Boys Soccer Player of the Year.

Dunn graduate named state Player of the Year Staff Report

unn School graduate Rodney Michael has been named the Gatorade 2016-17 California Boys Soccer Player of the Year, the second time since 2013 that a Dunn student has won the honor. The Gatorade Player of the Year award — which recognizes not only outstanding athletic excellence but also high standards of academic achievement and exemplary character on and off the field — distinguishes Michael as California’s best high school boys soccer player.

Michael, who graduated this spring, is now a finalist for the prestigious Gatorade National Boys Soccer Player of the Year award. He maintained a weighted 3.81 GPA at Dunn and has signed a national letter of intent to play soccer on scholarship at UCSB this fall. The 5-foot-8, 145-pound senior forward led the Earwigs to a 13-1-1 record and the Southern Section Division 6 tournament championship last season. He scored 22 goals

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SYHS Jazz Band seeking donations An anonymous donor has offered to match any donations made before Sept. 30 to the newly formed SYHS Jazz Band. The students displayed their skills in their first live public performance at the Sept. 11 PTSA Meeting. They will be performing jazz music at high school music concerts and venues throughout the valley, and they welcome members of the community to visit open rehearsals from 7 to 8 a.m. in the SYHS band room every even-numbered day of school. Contact Barbara Meyer at 708-6893 or SYHSJazz@gmail.com to get more information or make a tax-deductible donation.

Dunn students offer free tutoring to local kids Dunn Students are once again offering free one-on-one tutoring this academic year for local children and teens. The tutoring sessions meet each week from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Tuesdays in the Collins Library on the school’s Upper Campus at 2555 W. Highway 246, which is entered near the Los Olivos Grocery). Organized by the student-led Community Service Committee, this free program helps children and teens in the Santa Ynez Valley with their homework, independent

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SY Aquatic Boosters seek golf tourney sponsors The Santa Ynez Aquatics Boosters are seeking individuals and businesses to sponsor a hole for the “Take a Shot” golf tournament that will raise funds for the boys and girls water polo, swim and dive teams. The event will be held at 11 a.m. on Sunday, Oct. 8, at the Alisal Ranch Course. The proceeds will supplement the cost of equipment, uniforms, tournament fees, summer programs and coaching stipends for the program. Sponsorships are $125. Those interested can call Robert Clarke at 944-4599 or email robert@nbmlumber.com.

Cameron Donner enrolls at Fort Lewis College Cameron Donner of Los Olivos has enrolled at Fort Lewis College as a transfer student studying adventure education. Fort Lewis College, on a mesa above historic Durango, Colo., prides itself on inspiring “an active and friendly community with a spirit of engagement, exploration, and intellectual curiosity.”

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Tournament showcases area’s top golfers Staff Report

anta Ynez High School golfer Erinn Callaghan won the award for closest to the pin when 32 two-person teams from 18 different schools competed in the 18th Annual Pirate Invitational girls golf tournament on Aug. 28 at Alisal River Course in Solvang. The invitational, the only 18-hole best-ball tournament in the area, show-

Public can sail on visiting ‘tall ship’ Staff Report

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cased some of the best athletes from the Central Coast and beyond. Four top team, two top individual, and two closest to the pins awards were given out. Callaghan’s winning shot was 12 feet, 11 inches from the cup on Hole 12. “I think this event benefits all golf teams, and it’s pretty cool to see 64 talented girls take over the golf course for a day,” said SYHS varsity golf coach Ashley Coelho.

he Santa Barbara Maritime Museum and the Ocean Institute will offer free dockside tours and a public sail aboard the tall ship Spirit of Dana Point from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 14. The replica of a 1770s privateer used during the American Revolution is 118 feet long and has a mainmast that is 100 feet tall. It provides an experience of life at sea from hundreds of years ago. The one-day opportunity is part of the Santa Barbara Maritime Museum’s Spirit of Dana Point Tall Ship Overnight Education Program, hosted every October in collaboration with the Ocean Institute.

PLAYER CONTINUED FROM PAGE 23 and passed for 14 assists, tallying seven goals in Dunn’s five-game run to the sectional title. The CIF Division 6 Player of the Year, Michael scored the game-winning goal in the sectional title game in both 2015 and 2017. He concluded his prep soccer career with 74 goals and 43 assists. A native of Sierra Leone in West Africa, Michael has volunteered locally as part of a fundraising campaign to benefit cancer research. He has also donated his time distributing goods to the homeless and to the Craig Bellamy Foundation, which runs a soccer academy in Sierra Leone.

The Spirit Program is based upon Richard Henry Dana’s book “Two Years Before the Mast.” The museum also offers the program in schools. Accompanied by adult crewmembers playing the parts of the book’s characters, fourth-grade students who are studying California history experience Dana’s 1835 port call to Santa Barbara during an overnight stay aboard the tall ship. For the Oct. 14 “public sail,” guests will check in at 3 p.m. and sail from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. Tickets are $50 for adults and $20 for children under 12. To register, go to www. sbmm.org/all-events or call 805-456-8747. Spirit of Dana Point will be docked at the Santa Barbara Harbor city pier near the museum at 113 Harbor Way. “Rodney was literally quicker on the ball than my defenders were off the ball,” said Sam Mahtani, head coach of Maranatha High School. “I’ve never seen someone move so quickly with such change of speed and direction. He was impossible to defend.” As a Gatorade Player of the Year, Michael will also be able to select a national or local youth sports organization to receive a grant as part of the Gatorade Play It Forward program. Every Gatorade Player of the Year state winner receives a $1,000 grant to donate and will have the opportunity to enter for an additional $10,000 spotlight grant by writing a brief essay explaining why the selected organization deserves additional support.

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Students invited to EAA Youth Aviation Club Staff Report

rea youngsters are invited to participate in a youth aviation program designed to provide an introduction to general aviation, sponsored by the Santa Ynez Valley chapter of the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) Chapter 491, Valley Sport Aviators. The program includes hands-on experience with aircraft and opportunities to fly with experienced local pilots. The nationally acclaimed EAA “Young Eagles” program has provided airplane rides to more than 2 million youngsters from 8 to 17 years old over the past 25 years. The program also includes opportunities to learn aircraft maintenance and engineering with expert local instructors. Students also visit air traffic control facilities in Santa Maria and Santa Barbara. Monthly programs include speakers on aviation subjects in short morning meetings that conclude with a barbecue that is free for participating students. Participation in the program will include free membership in EAA and also in the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association youth program. Information on aviation educational sources and flight scholarships is readily available through these organizations Some high school teachers, including Rob Hill at Santa Ynez High’s Automotive Technology program, offer extra credit for students who participate in this monthly club meeting. The Youth Aviation Club meets concurrently with the monthly EAA meeting at 10 a.m. on the third Saturday of each month in Hangar J6, at the end of Airport Road at the Santa Ynez Valley Airport. Photo contributed For additional information, contact the Local students from 8 to 17 years old are invited to participate in the local “Young Eagles” Youth Aviation Club. chapter at eaachapter491@gmail.com.

Phillips 66 donation fuels Hancock STEM program Staff Report

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tudents pursuing science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) degrees at Hancock College will benefit from a $25,000 donation from Phillips 66, the main sponsor of the college’s “STEM Week of Discovery” program. “Phillips 66 is excited to partner with Hancock to serve the community in which we live and work,” said Gabe Munoz, manager of Phillips 66 West Coast Pipelines Division. “Phillips 66 believes an educated workforce drives the world’s economy, and we support fundamental literacy education as well as skills critical to advancing energy solutions, including competence in science, technology, engineering and math.” The STEM Week of Discovery is a fourday orientation event that introduces freshmen and their parents to STEM education at Hancock through a series of hands-on activities related to college majors. Presentations from STEM faculty will focus on topics such as applying for financial aid, transitioning from high school to college, and highlighting student resources.

California State Bar Board of Legal Specialization Photo contributed Phillips 66 representatives present a check for $25,000 to the Hancock College Board of Trustees to support the “STEM Week of Discovery” program.

“The STEM Week of Discovery creates a seamless transition from high school to college by providing incoming college students with a directed major and career pathway,” said Angelica Eulloqui, Hancock’s STEM counselor. “Through the generosity of our industry partners, our STEM students will have the academic resources vital to student success.” This year’s STEM discovery week ran from Aug. 14-17. Students who completed the four-day program received a $200 book voucher for the college bookstore.

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Exceptional people welcome students back to school By Susan Salcido

with this dedication and professionalism help enhance the academic environment for young people, and also act as strong role models for students in terms of work ethic and attention to detail. tudents are back in classrooms Nancy Weiss, the award-winning throughout the county. For those of us who work in education, the start of director of food services in Santa Barbara Unified School District, also helps students a new year brings a special thrill, as the blossom and grow. She led the machinery of schooling starts district to a national school lunch whirring and humming, and award for serving exceptionally everyone begins to gear up for the healthy meals to 7,000 students in excitement that lies ahead. 28 locations. Her work and that Teachers have put the finishof so many hundreds of others in ing touches on lesson plans and schools throughout Santa Barbara gotten their classrooms ready. County make a meaningful differParents have finalized back-toence for young people every day. school shopping for backpacks When you ask adults what they and supplies; administrators, bus remember about their own school drivers, crossing guards, cusSusan Salcido experience, many talk about a todians, cafeteria workers and teacher or principal or guidance counselor grounds crews all have worked diligently who made a difference in their lives. Often, to get everything ready. they also speak warmly of the special That’s what I love the most about people they interacted with on a daily basis opening day — how all the pieces come — the bus drivers and crossing guards, together, with everyone working to help make school welcoming and productive for the custodians and cafeteria workers, the nurses and front office staff, and the the students we all serve. volunteers and classroom aides, who made We are grateful for all the dedicated a difference in their lives in a personal way professionals, along with all the parent volunteers and classroom aides, who often as well. These varied individuals greet our students every day, making them feel welwork quietly behind the scenes to make our students’ school experience so rich and come and safe. Their roles are vital. As parents, grandparents, neighbors, rewarding. For many young people, a kind and caring bus driver or custodian can truly friends, and students start to gear up for opening day, I want to welcome the whole help make school a happy place. Examples of these individuals are every- community back to school. It is also a good time to remind everyone of all the people where. involved with schools who come togethRaymond Segovia, for one example, is er, determined to make the school year a a painter in the Santa Maria Joint Union High School District and a recent Classuccess for all. They are important, special sified School Employee of the Year. He people, deeply committed to the success takes pride in the work he does to keep his of our students, and we are grateful for the schools crisp and fresh for current students. vital roles they all serve. School employees up and down the line Here’s to a wonderful school year for all. Santa Barbara County Superintendent of Schools

SB Foundation grants $5,000 to Golden Inn project birthing of the Golden Inn & Village.” In December 2016, in partnership with the fter a successful benefit concert feaHousing Authority of the County of Santa Barturing the Count Basie Orchestra and bara, the Barrett Foundation completed The vocalist Paula Cole, the Rona Barrett Golden Inn & Village, an affordable indepenFoundation received another funding lift in dent living senior campus in Santa Ynez that is August when it received a $5,000 “express now fully occupied with 63 residents and has a grant” from the Santa Barbara Foundation. long waiting list. The grant will be earmarked for board develThe Santa Barbara Foundation provided opment, governance and a strategic growth plan major funding for the installation of a multiwith the assistance of a professional facilitator. ple-elevator project within the Golden Inn & “I have nothing but admiration for the Village Campus. Santa Barbara Foundation,” said Rona Barrett, The Barrett Foundation next project will be the CEO and founder of the Rona Barrett “Harry’s House” for Alzheimer’s patients and Foundation. “They have been big supporters assisted living, on the campus of the Golden Inn of The Rona Barrett Foundation from the first & Village. It hopes to break ground in 2018. time I met its president, Ron Gallo, and shared For more information, go to www.rona with him our story of the vision and then the barrettfoundation.org. Staff Report

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Vandenberg Base housing opening to retirees and civil servants Drop in military occupancy rate prompts policy switch for residences leased by private housing management company By Janene Scully

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Vandenberg Air Force Base houses, once restricted to military members, will now be open to retirees and federal civil service employees to boost occupancy. The switch comes at a time when the leasing company handling the privatized housing has seen a drop in the number of residents over the last six months, according to information posted on Vandenberg’s website. “The money the project gains through occupancy pays for all the normal bills,” said Gretchen Swinehart, Air Force housing management chief of the 30th Civil Engineer Squadron. “Money left over goes into a reinvestU.S. Air Force photo ment account to sustain the homes long Vandenberg Air Force Base’s privatized housing includes amenities such as a community center. term.” In 2007, Vandenberg officials and representatives of GMH Communities Force cutbacks and other changes. year,” Swinehart said. “At the end of the Card/federal card holders with existing Trust, which later sold its military family Base housing boasts a 92 percent occuterm, if we need the house for a military access to the base. housing segment to Balfour Beatty Compancy rate at Vandenberg, Swinehart said. member, the current resident will be given a For more information, contact the 30th munities, entered into Balfour Beatty Com- 30-day notice to vacate.” CES Air Force Housing Management Ofa 50-year lease to munities officials Recognizing there will be inquiries and fice at 805.606.3434 or email 30ces.ceih@ privatize housing for say they need a 98 concerns about the new initiative, BBC has us.af.mil. Federal civil service emactive-duty milipercent occupancy said applicants must go through backtary members with rate. ground checks by the 30th Security Forces Noozhawk North County editor Janene ployees and retiree apdependents. Projections call Squadron. Scully can be reached at jscully@ plicants will be housed Amid tight for more than 100 Applicants also must be Common Access noozhawk.com. budgets, Congress in the Junior NCO vacancies in junior decided in the noncommissioned communities of Atlimira mid-1990s that the officer homes, and Capistrano, officials Defense Department officials said. The should link up with waiting list has 15 said. Applications for private companies people with move-in these neighborhoods to act as landlords dates. while building new Available houses are being accepted now. homes, fixing up are included on the run-down structures BBCs Vandenberg and demolishing old Family Housing ones deemed too decrepit to repair. website. The goal was to improve the quality of Federal civil service employees and relife for military members with hopes that a tiree applicants will be housed in the Junior private developer could complete projects NCO communities of Atlimira and Capistquicker than the military, officials said at rano, officials said. Applications for these the time. neighborhoods are being accepted now. Military members living in the privatized Available houses include those with residences pay rent equal to the housing two, three and four bedrooms, with leases allowance they receive. That allowance is expected to be for one year before making based on location, pay grade and number of the transition to month to month. Any order over $25 dependents. Despite now allowing retirees and civil Must present ad In 2011, with housing numbers low, servants, BBC and Vandenberg officials say Vandenberg officials opened up housing to active-duty military members remain the Expires 12/31/2017 single military members along with Nation- priority and would not be rejected in favor except Los Alamos al Guard and Reserves personnel. of the new residents. Find us online at: http://towerpizzasolvang.com/ However, numbers remain low due to Air “The lease agreement will be for one

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Tragedy strikes when kids are left in hot cars Staff Report

he Santa Barbara County Public Health Department is reminding residents to prevent deaths of kids left in hot cars. In 2015, a child died in Santa Barbara County due to heatstroke after being left in a hot car. Nationally, from 1998-2017, 729 children died due to heatstroke in hot vehicles, and 29 of those deaths have occurred this year. Even with moderate temperatures outside, the inside of a car can heat up to well above 110 degrees in minutes, and a child’s body temperature can rise up to five times faster than an adult’s. Heatstroke begins when the core body temperature reaches around 104 degrees; death can follow in a child when that temperature reaches 107 degrees. Some simple reminders include: n “Look Before You Lock” to make sure there are no children left in the vehicle. n Write a reminder note about the child and put it on the car door or dashboard to see it when you leave the vehicle. n Set a reminder on your cell phone to alert you to check that you dropped your child off at daycare. n Place a purse, briefcase, or cell phone next to the child’s car seat to remind yourself that your child is in the car. n Keep a familiar object, like a stuffed toy, in your child’s car seat. When you remove it to buckle up your child, place the object in the front seat. It will serve as a reminder to always check the back seat for your child. n Never let kids play in an unattended vehicle or leave a child alone in a car, even if you leave the windows partly open or the air conditioning on — even for just a few minutes. Health officials advise any bystander

RD File This 2010 photo shows a baby left inside a car. Nationally, from 1998-2017, 729 children died due to heatstroke in hot vehicles, and 29 of those deaths have occurred this year.

who sees a child alone in a hot vehicle to find the parents as soon as possible if the child appears to be okay, or to call 911 immediately if the child is not responsive. When the child is out of the vehicle, he or she should be cooled rapidly by spraying with cool water. “States have ‘Good Samaritan’ laws that protect bystanders from lawsuits for helping a person in an emergency. So if you happen to see a child alone in a hot car, do not hesitate. Please act!” a department spokesman said. “We need parents, caregivers and bystanders all working together to help end these tragic heatstroke deaths — because hot cars kill children.” For more information, visit www. countyofsb.org.

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his summer, C.A.R.E.4Paws graduated another 150 young Animal Ambassadors through Paws Up For Pets, a new educational initiative that promotes accountability and compassion for animals and empathy in the community as a whole. Seventy of the children, ages 5 through 12, attended a YMCA summer camp at Lompoc’s La Honda Elementary. The other half were children enrolled in summer camps at the United Boys & Girls Clubs’ Westside and Goleta units. A collaboration between C.A.R.E. 4Paws, United Boys & Girls Clubs and Davey’s Voice, Paws Up For Pets focuses mainly on children age K-8 enrolled in afterschool programs. Altogether, 300 children have earned the Animal Ambassador Badge, or “Badge 1,” since the program launch in October 2016. This includes youth from United Boys & Girls Clubs’ Carpinteria and Lompoc units, the Chumash Reservation and a Goleta Girl Scout troop. To become an Animal Ambassador, kids work with C.A.R.E.4Paws for several weeks or months, learning about topics such as responsible pet care, pet overpopulation, shelter animals, and the importance of showing kindness to all living beings. They get to interact with therapy dogs and a therapy mini-horse named Little Star from the Little Star Pony Foundation. “Paws Up for Pets is unique in that it engages children over a period of time, which allows us to get to know the kids and talk a lot about how to be a great pet caretaker, that animals have feelings,

just like us, and what to do when a pet is lost, sick or abused,” said Carlos Abitia, C.A.R.E.4Paws’ Community Outreach & Youth Program Director. When graduating as Animal Ambassadors, children receive their badge, diploma and a “Stay Pawsitive” T-shirt, and often, C.A.R.E.4Paws throws a pizza party to celebrate. “We are thrilled to be working with C.A.R.E.4Paws and Paws up For Pets,” said Michael Baker, United Boys and Girls Clubs’ Chief Executive Officer. “This program has helped teach our members the valuable life-lesson of empathy through their interaction with pets.” Following the Animal Ambassador award, children have the opportunity to earn more badges. For example, the Animal Advocate badge involves a tour of a local shelter followed by a creative project. “As a Girl Scout leader, animal lover and pet owner, I have nothing but praise for Paws Up for Pets,” says head of the troop, Amy Findlay. “My troop learned about all aspects of pet ownership, from compassion to neglect and everything in between, and I guarantee they will be better pet owners as a result.” Paws Up for Pets was created in response to several incidents of severe animal cruelty in Santa Barbara County and a general concern that few cruelty cases are reported, despite the strong connection between animal abuse and family violence. To support Paws Up for Pets or get more information about the program, visit care4paws.org/youthprograms, call 805-968-CARE, ext. 2273, or email info@ care4paws.org.

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‘Fences’ supported by prestigious National Endowment for the Arts grant Staff Report

$10,000 grant from the National Endowment for the Arts is providing support for the PCPA production of August Wilson’s award-winning play “Fences,” which will run through Oct. 1 in Santa Maria. Selected from among performing arts companies across the country, PCPA was one of 133 organizations to receive national recognition through the NEA’s Art Works program. The grant will provide support through residencies for actor Derrick Lee Weeden, in the lead role of Troy Maxson, and director Timothy Bond. The grant also funds both Bond and Weeden to instruct master classes for PCPA’s Conservatory programs, YPP Fall Intensives, to lead workshops in partnership with local high schools, and to participate in public talkback sessions and pre-show interviews. “Fences” is a gripping family drama about Troy Maxson, a former star of the Negro baseball leagues who now works as a garbage man in 1957 Pittsburgh. A film version of the play was a hit in 2016, starring Denzel Washington

and Viola Davis. “We are thrilled to be presenting August Wilson’s masterpiece “Fences” with two of America’s most illustrious artists,” said PCPA Artistic Director Mark Booher. “Support from the NEA will allow our students and community to have access to Mr. Weeden and Mr. Bond -- to see their transformative work and to engage with them as artists both at the play and in the classroom.” Weeden, who appeared as a guest artist earlier this year in PCPA’s production of “The Whipping Man,” also substantiated his reputation as one of America’s finest classical actors in the title role of PCPA’s 2013 production of “Cyrano de Bergerac.” Weeden has spent 22 seasons at Oregon Shakespeare Festival, playing iconic roles such as Antony in “Antony and Cleopatra,” Prospero in “The Tempest” and Brutus in “Julius Caesar.” He has also performed at the Shakespeare Theatre Company, Seattle Repertory Theatre, Berkeley Repertory Theatre and Alabama Shakespeare Festival. Bond is a professor at University of Washington School of Drama and was recently the

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While in Syracuse, Bond directed 15 productions and created partnerships with 11 prestigious theater companies, including Seattle Rep, Portland Center Stage, Woolly Mammoth Theatre, McCarter Theatre, Cleveland Playhouse, and the two leading theaters in South Africa: The Baxter Theater and The Market Theater. He has directed and served in artistic leadership roles across the nation, including at the Oregon Shakespeare Festival, The Seattle Group Theatre, The Guthrie Theatre, Arena Stage and Actors Theatre of Louisville. “We have an opportunity to start a new dialogue on the ways in which the arts — and the ways the NEA supports the arts — are an essential component of our everyday lives,” NEA Chairwoman Jane Chu said. “Although Photo contributed many may not realize it, the arts actively interAugust Wilson’s Pulitzer- and Tony-winning masterpiece will sect with areas such as the economy, human development, and community vitality.” be performed in the Marian Theatre through Oct. 1. This spring, NEA’s Art Works program granted $3.96 million in theater and musical theater grants to 133 organizations. producing artistic director of Syracuse Stage For tickets and more information visit www. and the Syracuse University Department of pcpa.org. Drama.

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Tim Allen to perform at casino Sept. 29 Staff Report

im Allen, perhaps best known from his starring role in the ABC sitcom “Home Improvement” or the Disney movie “The Santa Clause” will bring his stand-up comedy to the Chumash Casino Resort’s Samala Showroom at 8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 29. After graduating from Western Michigan University with a bachelor of science degree in communications in 1974, Allen took a job as a creative director for a small advertising firm in Detroit. One night in 1979, on a dare from a friend, he made his first stand-up appearance at Detroit’s Comedy Castle, a place he considers his “comedy birthplace.” He moved to Los Angeles and became a regular performer at The Comedy Store on the Sunset Strip, where he caught the eye of some of Hollywood’s biggest names and landed stand-up appearances on late-night television talk shows. In 1991, starred as Tim “The Tool-Man” Taylor on ABC’s sitcom “Home ImproveFamed comedian Tim Allen will perform his stand-up show at the Chumash Casino on Friday, Sept. 29. ment.” By the time the show ended in 1999, he was earning $1.25 million per starred in Disney’s “The Santa Clause,” the list with his book “Don’t Stand Too Close episode. fourth highest-grossing film of the year, to a Naked Man.” In November 1994, he simultaneously and topped the New York Times best-seller The following year, Allen provided the voice of Buzz Lightyear in the Disney/Pixar blockbuster “Toy Story.” Over the following 15 years, Allen starred in Disney’s “Jungle 2 Jungle,” two

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“Santa Clause” sequels and two additional “Toy Story” films. His most recent role was as Mike Baxter, the star of ABC’s “The Last Man Standing.” Tickets for the show are $65, $75 and $85, available at the casino or at www. chumashcasino.com.

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To submit an event for to be listed in the Santa Ynez Valley Star, email news@santaynezvalDiabetes Management Options Seminar – 11 leystar.com. For the online calendar www. a.m.-12 p.m. Santa Ynez Valley Cottage Hospital, visitsyv.com. 2050 Viborg Rd., Solvang. Free. For information, call

“Fences” presented by PCPA - Playing now through Oct. 1. Solvang Festival Theater, 420 Second St., Solvang. For tickets call 922-8313 or visit the box office Wednesday through Sunday 12:30-7 p.m. Visit www.pcpa.org.

Community Dinner – 5:30-6:30 p.m. Buellton Senior Center, 164 W. Hwy-246, Buellton. Call 688-4571. Community Day – 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Wildling Museum, 1511 Mission Dr., Solvang. Free admission on Solvang 3rd Wednesdays. Visit www.wildlingmuseum.org.

8th Annual Buellton Vintage Trailer Bash – Now through Sept. 24. Flying Flags RV & Campground, 180 Avenue of Flags, Buellton. Public open house, parade, vintage appetizer and vintage fashion contests, and trailer glow contest. Visit www.vintagetrailercamp. com.

Valley Hearing Center Special Event – Now through Sept. 28. 2027 Village Ln. Suite 204, Solvang. Free otoscopic examination of your ears, free demonstration of Widex Beyond Hearing Aids and free cleaning and repair of current hearing aids. Visit www.audiologicassociatesca.com.

Living Trust Seminar – 4-5 p.m. 1607 Mission Dr. Suite 107, Solvang. Lana Clark, Attorney at Law, will be hosting an informative seminar. Free. Reservation required. Call 688-3939.

Water and your Body-What’s the Big Deal? – 12-1 p.m. Santa Ynez Valley Cottage Hospital, 2050 Viborg Rd., Solvang. Free. For information, call 6942351. “The Caverns” Performance – 7-10 p.m. Naughty Oak Tap Room, 3569 Sagunto St., Santa Ynez. Visit www.naughtyoak.com.

Figtober Fest – 1 p.m. Figueroa Mountain Brewing Co., 2363 Alamo Pintado Rd., Los Olivos. German food, music and contests. Free admission. Food and drink available for purchase. Visit www.figtoberfest. com. The ABC’s to Avoid Breast Cancer Seminar – 1 p.m. Life Chiropractic, 591 Alamo Pintado Rd. Suite B, Solvang. Call 693-1811. Pain Party – 3-4 p.m. The Grange, 2374 Alamo Pintado Rd., Los Olivos. Learn how to gain comfort using properly distilled and cultivated Essential Oils and other chemical and drug free substances. Free. “Owen Johnson” Performance – 6-7 p.m. Corner House Café, 2902 San Marcos Ave., Los Olivos. Call 691-9015. “Alex Muller” Performance – 7-10 p.m. Naughty Oak Tap Room, 3569 Sagunto St., Santa Ynez. Visit www.naughtyoak.com. “The Harmed Brothers” Performance - 7 p.m. Standing Sun, 92 2nd St., Buellton. $12/standing room or $17/reserved seating based on availability. Visit www.standingsunwines.com.

Cachuma Lake Recreation - Wildlife cruises and boat rentals, fishing, nature walks and Nature Center. Visit www.countyofsb.org/parks.

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Los Alamos Days – Now through Sept. 24. Downtown Parent’s Night Out – YMCA, 900 N. Refugio Rd., Los Alamos. Free entertainment, parade and Peddlers Santa Ynez. Childcare available allowing parents to Mart. Visit www.visitsyv.com. enjoy the evening on their own. Visit www.ciymca. org/stuartgildred. Happy Autumn Eating Seminar – 12-1 p.m. Santa Ynez Valley Cottage Hospital, 2050 Viborg Rd., Solvang. Free. For information, call 694-2351. Kenny Taylor Performance - 6-9 p.m. Naughty Oak Tap Room, 3569 Sagunto St., Santa Ynez. Visit www. naughtyoak.com.

Every Day

SYV Master Chorale, Trinkets & Treasures Rummage Sale Fundraiser – 8 a.m.-12 p.m. Bethania Lutheran Church, 603 Atterdag Rd., Solvang. 22nd Annual Chumash Inter-Tribal Pow-Wow Dance and Drum Competition – 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Live Oak Campground, 4600 Ca-154, Santa Barbara. Native American Dance competition accompanied by vendors selling food, beverages, arts and crafts. Free. $5 parking fee. Visit www.santaynezchumash.org/ powwow. Live Music and Dining – 5 p.m. Fresco Valley Café, 442 Atterdag Rd., Solvang. The Hummingbird Restaurant presents live Dixieland music along with a 4 course Caribbean cuisine meal. $35/person with reservations. $40/person for walk-ins. Call 403-7100. “K.Phillips & Kathleen Sieck” Performance - 7 p.m. Standing Sun, 92 2nd St., Buellton. $12/standing room or $17/reserved seating based on availability. Visit www.standingsunwines.com.

Free Recycling – 9 a.m.-2 p.m. 4004 Foxen Canyon Rd., Los Olivos. Free household hazardous waste and electronics collection event. For details, visit www. lessismore.org.

Diabetes Medications Seminar – 11 a.m.-12 p.m. Santa Ynez Valley Cottage Hospital, 2050 Viborg Rd., Solvang. Free. For information, call 694-2351.

Zaca Creek Golf Course - Perfect little 9-hole course, daily from sunrise to sunset. No tee times. Call 691-9272.

Every Sunday

Bethania Lutheran Church Services - 9:30 a.m. and 5 p.m., 603 Atterdag Rd., Solvang. A time of worship and prayer in an inclusive and progressive community. Call 688-7927.

Every Monday

Weight Room - 6-8 a.m. and 1:30-8 p.m. Buellton Rec Center, 301 2nd St., Buellton. $3. Call 688-1086. Senior T’ai Chi - 9:15 a.m.; Arthritis Class - 10:15 a.m.; Creative Coloring – 1 p.m. 2nd and 4th Mondays; Senior Issues – 1 p.m. 2nd and 4th Mondays at the Solvang Senior Center, 1745 Mission Drive. Call 688-1086.

Every Tuesday

Knitting - 9 a.m.; Computer class 9:30 a.m.; Bridge and Poker - 1 p.m. at the Solvang Senior Center, 1745 Mission Drive. Call 688-1086. Preschool Storytime – 10:30 a.m. Solvang Library, 1745 Mission Dr., Solvang. Call 688-4214. Preschool Storytime – 11 a.m. Buellton Library, 140 CA-246, Buellton. Call 688-3115. Country 2 Step Dance Lessons - 6:30 p.m. Maverick Saloon, 3687 Sagunto St, Santa Ynez. Visit www. mavericksaloon.com.

Every Wednesday

Yoga - 9:15 a.m.; Bingo - 1 p.m., Solvang Senior Center, 1745 Mission Drive. Call 688-1086. Wiggly Storytime - 10:30 a.m. Solvang Library, 1745 Mission Dr., Solvang. Call 688-4214. Knit and Crochet - 1 p.m. at the Buellton Senior Center, West Hwy. 246, Buellton. Call 688-4571. Solvang Farmers Market - 2:30-6:30 p.m. Between Mission Dr. and Copenhagen Dr., Solvang. Reading with Dogs – 4 p.m. Reluctant readers can read practice reading aloud to a trained therapy dog. Buellton Library, 140 CA-246, Buellton. Free. Sign up required 30 minutes prior to event. Call 688-3115. Music Under the Stars - 6:30-8:30 p.m. The Vineyard House, 3631 Sagunto Street, Santa Ynez. Every Wednesday through Sept. 13. For reservations call 688-2886. Visit www.thevineyardhouse.com for a full list of events. Trivia Night – 7-9 p.m. Naughty Oak Tap Room, 3569 Sagunto St., Santa Ynez. Visit www.naughtyoak.com.

Every Thursday

Chair Exercises - 10 a.m. at the Buellton Senior Center, West Hwy. 246, Buellton. Call 688-4571.

Arthritis Class - 10:15 a.m.; Poker - 1 p.m. at the Solvang Senior Center, 1745 Mission Drive. Call 6881086. Brain Injury Survivors of Santa Ynez Valley - 12-2 p.m. Bethania Lutheran Church, 603 Atterdag Rd., Solvang. Jodi House Brain Injury Support Center is offering a support group for care givers and brain injury survivors. Visit www.jodihouse.org. Tail Waggin’ Tutors - 3:30 p.m. Solvang Library, 1745 Mission Dr., Solvang. Reluctant readers can read practice reading aloud to a trained therapy dog. Call 688-4214. BBQ Out Back – 5:30-8:30 p.m. The Bear and Star, 2860 Grand Ave., Los Olivos. Enjoy live music as you dine. Visit www.thebearandstar.com. Line Dance Lessons - 6:30 p.m. Maverick Saloon, 3687 Sagunto St, Santa Ynez. Visit www.mavericksaloon.org.

Every Friday

Pilates - 10:00 a.m. at the Solvang Senior Center, 1745 Mission Drive. Call 688-1086. Bingo - 1 p.m. at the Buellton Senior Center, West Hwy. 246, Buellton. Call 688-4571. Live music - 5 to 7 p.m. at Carr Vineyards and Winery, 3563 Numancia St., Santa Ynez. Ages 21 and up. For more information visit www.carrwinery.com. Firkin Friday at Figueroa Mountain Brew – 5-10 p.m. Every other Friday at the Buellton and Los Olivos Figueroa Mountain Brewery locations. For more information visit www.figmtnbrew.com.

Every Saturday

Guided Nature Walk - 10-11:30 a.m.; Junior Rangers – 12:30-1:30 p.m. Neal Taylor Nature Center, 2265 Highway 154, Santa Barbara. All Ages. Free. For more information visit www.sbparks.org. Cachuma Lake Nature Walk – 10-11:30 a.m. Call 688-4515 or visit www.sbparks.org.

Every Week

Crafting - Monday through Wednesday 11 a.m.-7 p.m. and Friday through Saturday 12-5:30 p.m. Buellton Library, 140 W Hwy 246, Buellton. Summerset Farm You Pick Berries - 9 a.m. Daily. Summerset Farm, 3450 Baseline Ave., Santa Ynez. Call 245-0989.

Coming Up Log onto www.cityofsolvang.com or www.buelltonrec.com to see the full schedule of programs and events from adult sports, youth sports, teen dances, field trips and excursions.

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