The American Association of University Women, Morro Bay Branch will meet on Saturday, May 9, at Saint Peter’s Episcopal Church, 545 Shasta in Morro Bay, at 10 a.m. Their new Board of Directors will be installed, and they will honor all who made our Garden Tour a success this year. After a short business meeting, they will celebrate with a potluck provided by the members.
We welcome anyone to attend our meetings who is interested in the AAUW mission to advance equity for women and girls through advocacy and education. For membership information, contact Mary Jo Rogers, goldcoastmj@gmail.com.
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City Farm SLO invites the community to celebrate the return of one of its most beloved spring traditions at the 5th Annual Sheep Shearing Shindig, taking place Saturday, May 9, from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. at City Farm SLO. This event is free and open to the public, but registration is needed in advance at My805tix.com.
This lively afternoon of hands-on agriculture offers visitors a chance to experience the seasonal ritual of sheep shearing up close while learning about Navajo-Churro sheep. Guests can watch skilled shearer, Brittany App, in action during live demonstrations and explore the journey of wool from fleece to fiber through interactive activities.
Event Highlights
• Sheep Shearing Demonstration (12:30 p.m. – 2 p.m.)
• Hayride Farm Tours (2 p.m. – 4 p.m.)
• Egg Toss and Chicken-Poo Bingo
• Activity Booths & Scavenger Hunt
• Farm to Table Foods by local vendors
• Beer & Wine Garden
• Live Music by Joy Lapolloi
Parking at City Farm SLO will be reserved for guests with disabilities. All other visitors are
encouraged to park off-site and enjoy a guided walk along the Prefumo Creek Trail or a hayride shuttle to the event entrance. (See ticket registration for more information).
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Looking for a meaningful way to celebrate Mother’s Day this year? Step into the gardens at the historic Dallidet Adobe & Gardens in San Luis Obispo for a relaxed and elegant High Tea experience surrounded by blooming flowers and towering redwoods. It takes place May 9 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Hosted by the History Center of San Luis Obispo County, this special event is a chance to slow down and spend quality time with the mothers and mother figures in your life. Guests will enjoy a classic high tea with a selection of fine teas, along with a variety of sweet and savory bites served in a beautiful outdoor setting.
Throughout the afternoon, a live singer will perform. A curated silent auction will also be held, giving attendees the opportunity to bid on unique items while supporting the continued preservation and programming of the historic site
The Dallidet Adobe & Gardens offers a peaceful escape, complete with a 140-year-old avocado tree and beautifully maintained grounds that reflect the charm of a bygone era. The setting provides a memorable backdrop for connection, celebration, and appreciation.
Tickets: $65 for adults; $25 for children 10 and under. Make reservations at My805Tix.com.
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The Cal Poly Jazz Combos Spring Showcase is set for 7:30 to 9 p.m. Thursday, May 21, in the Pavilion of the Performing Arts Center. There are four jazz combos which explore a wide spectrum of jazz performance, from modern and traditional styles to original compositions and arrangements, Afro-Cuban and Brazilian–influenced repertory, and classic standards. Tickets are $22 general, $12 students and Jazz Federation members and are available at pacslo.org.
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The irrepressible Dolly Levi is coming to Los Osos on Saturday afternoon, May 9 at 3 p.m. when the Central Coast Reader’s Theatre performs “The Matchmaker” by Thornton Wilder. The venue for this merriment is St. Benedict’s Episcopal Church, located at the corner of Los Osos Valley and Clark Valley Roads. Follow Dolly as she tries to nab Horace Vandergelder in marriage, while two young men find the loves of their lives in a trip from Yonkers to 1890s New York City. The performance will be followed by a Mother’s Day Tea, featuring savory and sweet treats.
The cast includes Los Osos residents Scott Danielson, Terri Fisher, John Horsley, Alan Kiste, Dru Riker, Sarah Chesebro, Mary Walker and Pat Snodgrass The play is directed by local theatre veteran, Jonniepat Mobley. Tickets are $10 and can be purchased online at www.stbenslososos.org and at the door on the day of the performance. For further information, call 805-528-0654.
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The SLO Blues Baseball season starts May 22, and tckets are on sale now at My805tix.com.
This season, the Blues will compete against some of the top teams and most sought-after players in the country. The schedule includes 45 league matchups against 12 CCL teams and five non-league games. With the Blues’ move into the CCL North Division, fans can look forward to exciting battles against teams like the Sonoma Stompers, Walnut Creek Crawdads, Menlo Park Legends, San Francisco Seagulls and Alameda Merchants.
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County of San Luis Obispo Public Libraries is partnering with NAACP SLO County and SLO County Library Foundation to present a screening of the short film “Breath of Gloster,” featuring trail runner and environmental activist Peyton Thomas and educator-activist Dr. Krystal Martin. The screening will be followed by a community discussion with Thomas and Dr. Martin and local experts.
The event, part of the Library’s film series Outside Together, takes place Saturday May 9, at 1 p.m., at the Cuesta College CPAC. Doors open at 12:30 p.m.. Admission and parking are free.
“Breath of Gloster,” tells the story of a grassroots fight against the wood pellet biomass industry in Gloster, Mississippi, and of the trail race that was about more than just miles.
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Watch “DR. NO” at the Bay Theatre on May 11 and support a fundraiser for Morro Bay Active Adults 55+ organization.
Tickets are $17.91 each and are limited. Buy them at My805Tix.com. Theatre doors open to the public at 4:30 p.m. and the movie starts at 5:30 p.m. Join us for a special “Happy Hour” from 4:30 to 5:30. Beer and wine will be available at a cash bar. Pizza will also be sold and the theatre’s concession stand will be open.
This event is a fundraiser to support the events and programs at the Morro Bay Senior Center. Morro Bay Senior Citizens, Inc. is a 501(c)3) organization to empower seniors and enhance the quality of their lives via education, enrichment, and socialization.
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Look to the skies this spring as the Rotary Club of Cambria invites the community to join the fun at Ping Pong Palooza, a lively fundraising event happening
Saturday, May 16 at San Simeon Beach Lodge. The festivities kick off with a barbecue at 11 a.m., followed by the main event at noon, when hundreds of numbered ping pong balls will be dropped from approximately 65 feet in the air, landing in a marked target circle below. The ball closest to the pin wins big, making this a high-energy mix of suspense, laughter, and pure chance.
Ping pong balls are available for purchase at $20 for five balls, and every purchase directly supports local and international Rotary service projects through the Rotary Club of Cambria Foundation.
Prizes Up for Grabs Include:
• Ball Closest to the Pin: $500 cash plus four Covell Ranch tickets for a two-hour riding
experience for four
• Second Closest to the Pin: A Cambria gift basket and wine
• Farthest from the Pin: A seaside gift basket and a one-night stay at the Bluebird (excluding holidays)
• Bonus Prize: A special prize for the lucky participant who gets to drop the balls from the cherry picker
Want a shot at fame and a front-row seat to the action? Raffle tickets to drop the balls are $5, with the winner drawn the morning of the event. Participants must be 21 years or older. Ping Pong Palooza is a family-friendly community celebration and a signature Cambria Rotary event that brings together fun, fellowship, and fundraising for good causes.
For more information or to purchase ping pong balls, ask any Cambria Rotarian or email
vivacambriarotary@gmail.com.
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Free programs at the Los Osos Library, 2075 Palisades Ave. They can be reached at 805-528-1862.
• Storytime – Thursdays, 10:30 – 11 a.m. Stories, dance, and music for toddlers and preschoolers.
• Games Under the Sea – Friday, May 1, 2:30 – 4:30 p.m. Celebrate the natural world with ocean themed games and crafts! Win small prizes playing loteria del mar, learn about seashore creatures with a matching game, choose an adorable or fearsome sea creature to color, and more. Children, School Age, Tween.
• Bears Book Club – Tuesday, May 12, 6 – 7:30 p.m. The Glass Hotel, by Emily St John Mandel. Drop in. Adults.
• Easy Coding with Ozobots – Friday, May 15, 2:30 – 4:30 p.m. Come to the library and write code to control a robot with just markers and paper! School Age, Tween.
• Teen Advisory Board – Saturday, May 16, 3 – 4 p.m. Calling all teens! Looking for volunteer or community service hours? Help Librarian Emily run the Teen Advisory Board! Participation can be listed on job, scholarship and college applications. Snacks provided. Tweens and Teens.
• Film – To Climb a Gold Mountain – Wednesday, May 20, 6 – 7:30 p.m. This documentary film tells the stories of four women of Asian descent who lived in America from the 1850s to the present day. Teens, Adults.
• Build with Legos – Friday, May 22, 2:30 – 4:30 p.m. Kids are invited to engineer, build, and create amazing structures with Legos. All bricks provided by the library. School Age, Tween.
• Nintendo Switch – Friday, May 29, 2:30 – 4:30 p.m. Master your gaming skills and make new friends with our Nintendo Switch! We will provide one Switch for up to 4 players at a time – feel free to bring your own too. Games include Mario Kart, Just Dance and Super Smash Bros. School Age, Tween, Teen.
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Check out the 2026 Greenspace Speaker Series- Living Amongst Giants: Mankind vs. Ecosystems featuring Paul C. Williams on Sunday, May 24, from 4 -6: p.m. at the Unitarian Universalist Community of Cambria, 786 Arlington Street, Cambria There is a
$10 suggested donation per person.
Paul Williams is the owner and operator of Williams Pest Management, Inc, a locally based company specializing in integrated pest management, urban forest biology, and ecosystem-focused landscape pest and disease management. With decades of hands-on field experience, Paul has developed a science-based approach to managing pests, plant diseases, and environmental stress in urban landscapes. His work focuses on the relationship between soil health, water management, plant biology, and the ecological systems that support long-term landscape stability. Paul’s expertise includes tree and plant biology, with a specialization in urban forest ecosystems, invasive species and vegetation management in sensitive environments.
To Reserve your spot: please email admin@greenspacecambria.org or call the office – 805.927.2866
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Get outside and turn movement into impact this May! Central Coast State Parks Association and One Cool Earth are teaming up to invite individuals and families across the Central Coast to get outside, log miles, and support environmental education in our community.
Choose your favorite trails, beaches, or parks, set a goal that works for you, and let every mile you move help raise funds for outdoor learning and environmental stewardship. Participants will have the chance to win prizes while making a real difference for local environmental education and the landscapes we love. Grab your friends and family, get moving, and help protect the places that make the Central Coast so special.
Register at https://bit.ly/4tGpKTG. Individuals are $20, two plus family is $35 and a club team of more than 10 is $85.
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Duo to Present ‘The Songs of Pedro Ximénez Abril Tirado’ Recital on May 21 at Cal Poly
Guest artists Rafael Montero, tenor; and John Sloboda, piano; will present a free recital of the songs of Pedro Ximénez Abril Tirado — one of Latin America’s most successful and prolific composers of the early 19th century — at 11:10 a.m. Thursday, May 21, in Room 218 of the Davidson Music Center. Montero and Sloboda are founders of the El Parnaso Hyspano early music ensemble. For more information, go to music.calpoly.edu/calendar/special/#montero-sloboda
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Songwriter, guitarist, and performer Matthias Clark will appear in a special full-band concert at The Gathering Place in San Luis Obispo on Friday, May 16, with
doors opening at 6 p.m and the show beginning at 7 p.m. The evening will feature two full sets of original music, including new songs from Clark’s upcoming album, “Blood In The Air,” along with a retrospective of songs from across his catalog.
Clark’s music blends jazz, folk, rock, and poetry — deeply personal songwriting with melodic hooks, improvisational energy, vocal harmonies, and an American roots foundation. His work moves between intimate storytelling, jazz-laced guitar language, alternate pop textures, and singalong choruses.
The son of legendary American actor Matt Clark, Clark has been immersed in the arts from an early age. A founding force behind bands including King Holiday, Hedzoleh Soundz, DharmaBums, and The Lost Tribe, he has shared stages and collaborations with artists including Carly Simon, Michelle Shocked, jazz guitarist Pat Martino, and pianist John Beasley.
Tickets are $10, $25 and $180 and are available through My805Tix.com.
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Cal Poly’s Chamber Choir and Cantabile will present a concert of two cantatas at 7:30 p.m. Friday, May 22, in the San Luis Obispo United Methodist Church: Benjamin Britten’s “Cantata Misericordium” which asks the question: “Who is My Neighbor?” and Dan Forrest’s cantata “Lux: The Dawn from on High.” John Buffett, baritone, and George Gorrindo, tenor, will be guest soloists for the Britten piece, and string players will perform for both. Tickets are $22 general, $12 students and are available at pacslo.org.
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