Events and Activities 10-10-2024

Written by Theresa-Marie Wilson

Theresa-Maria Wilson has been a journalist covering the North Coast and South County area for over 20 years. She is also the founder of Cat Noir CC and is currently working on a novel.

October 17, 2024

The South Bay Women’s Network is organizing a special screening of the 1985 classic film “Clue” on Monday, October 21 at 5:30 p.m. at The Bay Theater in Morro Bay. In this movie, six blackmail victims are invited to an isolated mansion by a man who knows a dark secret from each of their pasts. On arrival, each is given a pseudonym drawn from Clue before being introduced to the blackmailer. Each is handed a weapon, at which point the lights are switched off and the blackmailer is killed. Can the guests uncover the murderer before they all become victims?

Movie tickets are $20. All ticket sales from this special fundraising event will support the SBWN Cuesta College Female Re-entry Student Scholarship Fund.

Attendees are encouraged to wear costumes inspired by Clue. For more information visit www.sbwn.org. Tickets: https://my805tix.com/e/special-film-screening-clue-the-movie

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The Bay Osos Kiwanis Foundation is holding a fundraiser for Sara Popp as she continues to recover from her bone marrow transplant, with ongoing, weekly trips for life saving treatments at City of Hope in LA. On Saturday, October 19 from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. enjoy a Bay-Osos Kiwanis BBQ take-away dinner for four: Santa Maria style tri-tip, garlic bread, and beans. Tickets are limited! The event is sponsored by McCarthy’s Auto in San Luis Obispo. Pickup spots are at McCarthy’s, 43 Higuera Street, and Brightside Pizza at 1236 Los Osos Valley Road, Ste. A. Tickets are $65 and can be purchased in advance at https://bit.ly/3XU4gE2.

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Los Osos Cares 8th Anniversary Fundraiser at Sea Pines Golf Resort in Los Osos takes place at 1945 Solano St, Los Osos, on Saturday, October 19, from 2 p.m. – 6 p.m.

• Silent Auction takes place from 2 p.m.- 5 p.m.

•Golf Ball Drop Raffle is at 4:45 p.m.

• Raffle tickets can be purchased from Los Osos Cares Board members, Abundance Shop in Los Osos, or at Sea Pines on the day of the event.

This event raises money for Los Osos Cares’ programs, including thier senior program, free community dinner program, resource center, and the free laundry love program. 

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Celebrate 100 years of the Pismo Pier Friday October 11 from 3 to 7 p.m. with an eras-themed celebration along the entirety of the pier. 

Starting at the beginning of the pier is the 1920s/1930s section, represented by the Pismo Beach Chamber (also turning 100!), a 1930s firetruck, beer/wine, and a speaker with relevant music. The 40s/50s section will be represented by Bait Shack, complimentary food from Moose Lodge, and historic photos. The 60s/70s will have the Seacrest Hotel, free fish and chips, and the surf scene represented. The 80s/90s will have live music from the Molly Ringwall Project band, as well as donated food from both Splash Cafe and Hoagies. 

The 2000s until the present will have Vespera, Sandcastle, a massive booth of historic photos, and the Pismo Beach Stewardship and Educational Outreach booth. 

Other exciting things include a balloon installation and a 360-degree camera to capture some great photos. 

For more information, check out  https://experiencepismobeach.com/pismo-pier-centennial/

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Join the Cayucos Library, located at 310 B St., for the following free events. The library is open Tuesdays to Saturdays through the end of December. Contact us at (805) 995-3312 or visit www.slolibrary.org for more information.

• Kids Jam Making: Saturday, October 12 from 10:30-11:30am. Learn to make freezer jam using fruit, sugar and freezer pectin and take home what you make! Registration required

• Make a Miniature Ofrenda: Saturday, October 19 from 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m. Join artist María Belén Luzuriaga Abad to create an altar and learn about traditional practices of honoring the dead, focusing on Día de Muertos. For adults and teens, registration required.

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Join the History Center of San Luis Obispo at their annual gala to celebrate the work of the History Center, get an exclusive preview of the upcoming Working Hands exhibit and enjoy a dinner inspired by the cultures represented in the exhibit. Working Hands celebrates the impact of ethnic labor on San Luis Obispo County’s history, including Portuguese Americans. 

To help celebrate Portuguese culture’s contributions to San Luis Obispo County, the menu includes classic dishes like caldo verde and pastéis de nata.

Guests will also get to enjoy live music and a performance from the Cal Poly Lion Dance team. It all takes places on Saturday, October 19 at the Octagon Barn at 4:30 p.m. Tickets are $150 each and available at historycenterslo.org. Proceeds from the event will support the History Center’s educational programs, preservation projects, and community outreach initiatives. 

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Upcoming free youth programs in October at Morro Bay Library – 625 Harbor St, (805) 772-6394.

• Sensory Playtime – Saturday, October 12, 10 a.m.-11 a.m.

Let your little ones lead the way in this open-ended playtime! Babies and toddlers can use their five senses to explore our play stations. Parents & caregivers: we also have early literacy tips for you! For ages 0-5.

 • A Mystery in the Library – Wednesday, October 16, 3-5 p.m.

Mysterious mayhem is afoot at the library and only a group of meddling kids could possibly help solve the case! Find clues to figure out whodunnit, peruse mystery books, check out a mystery themed board game and more.

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This October, the Central Coast welcomes its newest haunted attraction, The Haunted Manor, a thrilling experience designed to send shivers down your spine. Hosted by The Benedict, this event promises an unforgettable blend of horror, suspense, and immersive storytelling.

Visitors are invited to step inside the eerie halls of the Manor, where spine-tingling sound effects and hauntingly realistic set designs transport guests into a world of phantoms and frights. Each room is expertly crafted to reveal chilling tales of the Manor’s past, featuring ghostly apparitions and unexpected scares that keep audiences on the edge.

The Haunted Manor is suitable for thrill-seekers 10 and over. Dare to enter, if you can handle the fear! No cash sales at the door, get tickets on my805tix.com. Children 12 and under are required to be with an Adult. Tickets are $15.

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Songwriters at Play presents a tribute to the music of postman-turned-performing songwriter John Prine. Show begins at 7 p.m. at Humdinger Brewing in San Luis Obispo. Tickets are on sale now ($20 general) and available at my805tix.com

Performers include the trio Sisters of Song, and solo artists Cynthia Ford, Bradly Coats, J. Gavin, Jonathan Low-Fi, Gary Garrett, Victoria Roberts, Lone Quail, and Barry McGuire.

Enjoy Prine classics such as “Angel from Montgomery,” “Hello in There,” “Paradise,” and more. The show will also dig deep into the JP discography. 

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Upcoming programs at the Los Osos Library, 2075 Palisades Ave. Reach them by phone at 805-528-1862.

• Button Maker – Friday, October 11, 2:30 – 4:30 p.m.

Create your very own fantastic pieces of flair using our button maker! For ages 8-18.

• Mystery in the Library – Friday, October 18, 2:30 – 4:30 p.m. 

Mysterious mayhem is afoot at the library and only a group of meddling kids could possibly help solve the case! For ages 6 – 18.

• Nintendo – Friday, October 25, 2:30 – 4:30 p.m.

Bring your own switch or use one of ours, come play some fun Nintendo games with other kids. School age.

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October is Arts & Humanities Month, and the City of San Luis Obispo is bringing back ARTober for the second year in a row to highlight SLO’s fantastic arts and humanities organizations and offerings through Oct. 31. 

ARTober will also bring Piano in the Plaza to the community for the second year in a row. All month long, Mission Plaza will be home to an upright piano painted by local artist, Missy Reitner-Cameron, open to the public to play from 9:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. daily.

Learn more about ARTober at slocity.org/ARTober.

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The Morro Bay Art Center presents artist Jason Mayr on October 14 from 3 to 5 p.m.

Though Jason grew up in the suburbs of Dallas, Texas, his heart’s home was in ancient Eastern philosophies. In his twenties, his philosophical interest reached an apex while living in monasteries and communes, diving deeply into the philosophy he had poured over in his younger life. Profound meditations and auspicious interactions with the resident nuns and monks laid the groundwork from which his artistic explorations would later flourish. There, his deep love for beauty as an expression of ultimate truth was birthed. His early artistic influences included impressionistic paintings. He was awed by how mood could be created by the juxtaposition of paint. Shortly after leaving the monasteries, Jason moved to Los Angeles, California, where he began to study at the Art Center College of Design. He then studied under Joseph Mendez for six years. Now, after almost two decades of painting in an impressionistic style, Jason pivoted to a chiaroscuro (light/shadow) style.

Currently Jason resides in San Luis Obispo where he divides his time between painting and teaching painting. Jason continues to explore beauty as truth and is again and again inspired by the willingness of oil paint to lend itself to this profound endeavor. For 4 years straight (2003-2006) Jason was voted one of the Best Local Artists, quickly establishing his reputation in San Luis Obispo County.

Jason Mayr will do a live oil painting demonstration and discuss his craft at Art Center Morro Bay on the second Monday of October. All Demo Days are free and open to the public. 

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On Saturday October 19, The Van Man will host its second annual Pumpkin Carving Contest with all proceeds going to the Marine Mammal Center in Morro Bay. 

Owner Andrew Cummings was born and raised in Morro Bay and established his Van/RV builds and repair business two years ago. He is passionate about giving back to the community and supporting local nonprofit. This fun, family friendly event takes place at The Van Man, 1312 Main Street. Doors open at 12 p.m. and the pumpkin carving begins at 1 p.m. Carvers can either bring their own pumpkin or purchase one at the door. After judging, prizes will be awarded to the top three pumpkins. In addition to carving, there will be games, prizes, food and drinks. The entry fee is $10 for those over 12 years of age. Tickets can be purchased in advance at the Van Man during normal business hours or at the event. 

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Morro Bay Maritime Festival Reminder. The fun takes place through October 13 with something for all ages. Here are a smattering of the many things to enjoy. For a full schedule go to morrobay.org under events.

Friday, 10/11 – 4 – 8 p.m.: Music and dancing at the Zongo Yachting Cup Launch Party at Tidelands Park featuring the Zongo All-Stars Band and Chablis Dockside Saloon plus Maritime-Approved Grub for a maritime-friendly fee from La Katrina Authentic Mexican Cocina. This is a free Public Concert.  Saturday Zongo Cup vessels sail at 10A from the Yacht Club towards Avila. Public viewing encouraged at multiple Embarcadero restaurants.  https://www.bigbigslo.com/zongocup24

• Saturday, 10/12 – 10-4 p.m.: Morro Bay Maritime Free Family Fun Day at the Morro Bay Maritime Museum. The 3rd annual family focused “carnival” of activities has maritime-approved food for a fee for adults and free hot dogs for the kids at Tognazinni’s Dockside Restaurants booth and Central Coast Women For Fisheries sell Albacore Avocado Bowls plus sandcastle building, fishing booth, bean bag toss, craft then sail a “gutter boat,” arts & crafts, diving suit photo-op, create fish prints, Salinan’s Native Storytelling Corner, live music by local musicians all day. 

• Saturday Evening, 10/12 – 5:30-8 p.m: October 12th, Ahoy! the Morro Bay Chamber of Commerce and the Historic Bay Theater welcome all practicing and wannabe pirates to hunt for treasures before viewing the 1934 classic film “Treasure Island.” Online tickets are $20 each and each comes with a Golden Ticket for treasures donated by downtown businesses. Additional golden tickets are available for $1 or earned by way of wearing a pirate costume. Check it out at www.morrobaymovie.com www.morrobaychamber.org Tickets available at www.morrobaychamber.org/events 

• Saturday and Sunday, 10-12 and 13 – 11 a.m. – 10/12 – Saturday at 12-Noon: Morro Bay Yacht Club’s Day Sailors compete in the annual MBYC Harbor Cup. Viewing start-to-finish at the South T-Pier. On Sunday at 10am watch the inaugural Chris Lockwood MBYC Junior Regatta. Open to ANY & ALL local junior sailors under 17. Registration $5. Public viewing from many Embarcadero restaurants. www.mbyc.net 

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