The League of Women Voters of SLO County will host the Zoom Lunch with the League meeting “Who Can Afford to Live in SLO County? Economic & Social Impacts of a Diverse Housing Supply” on Monday September 30 at noon. Free but registration is required at https://bit.ly/4gy4qK4
The moderator is Michael Foote, director of economic development and community affairs with REACH Central Coast
Panelists include:
• Scott Collins, Executive Director, HASLO
• Damien Mavis, Co-founder & Principal, Covelop Inc.
• Ken Trigueiro, CEO & President, People’s Self-Help Housing
Housing affordability and economic vitality are strongly linked. Too many families in our county have become “cost burdened” and forced into tough decisions of where to work and live. This has destabilized business growth, added restraints to employee recruitment, as well as productivity and retention. We’re now seeing local tax revenue, resources for education, healthcare, and public safety all suffer. Housing is being built throughout SLO County, but are we building the right type to support our economic strength? Hear how local affordable housing experts are overcoming challenges with innovation and vision for future sustainable solutions.
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Programs at the Los Osos Library at 2075 Palisades Ave. All programs are free.
• Current Featured Wall Artists: Kameron K. Alton, Anthony Circosta, and Abe Hiro Toke
• Current Display Case: Needlework by Bonnie Richan; October will be Faylla Chapman – you never know what Faylla will do!
• Paws to Read – Wednesdays, 3:15 – 4:15 p.m.
Come and read your favorite book to Berkeley! She’s at the Los Osos Library on Wednesday afternoons. School age.
• Storytime – Thursdays, 10:30 – 11a.m.
Stories, dance, and music for toddlers and preschoolers.
• Messy Art – Saturday, October 5, 10 – 11a.m.
Babies, toddlers, school age.
• Art Party – Friday, October 4, 2:30 – 4:30 p.m.
Unleash your creativity at our monthly art party! Use your imagination to make unique art pieces using paper, pens, pencils, scissors, glue and more. All materials provided – you bring the inspiration! Creative options available for ages 3-12.
• Button Maker – Friday, October 11, 2:30 – 4:30pm
Create your very own fantastic pieces of flair using our button maker! For ages 8-18.
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San Luis Obispo County is home to more than 1,500 nonprofit organizations––all of which must be governed by a nonprofit board of directors. In an effort to educate interested community members on the importance of board service and what it entails, Spokes, an organization providing resources to support and empower the nonprofit community, will offer Board Service 101 on October 7.
The free online class is live online from noon to 12:45 p.m. Advance registration is required.
“One of the most significant challenges our local nonprofits face is securing qualified and competent board directors, creating a huge disadvantage to our community,” said Michael Simkins, chief executive officer of Spokes. “Our hope with this class is to give attendees an accurate portrayal of what’s involved in board service and how impactful and rewarding this type of community service can be.”
Taught by Simkins, Board Service 101 will cover: the responsibilities and three “duties” of a board director; the expected time and financial commitment; and how to find the right board. Additionally, it will detail the many benefits of board service, from personal development of leadership skills and network expansion, to being a change agent and enhancing the quality of life in your community.
Board Service 101 will serve as a brief precursor to more in-depth board service programming Spokes will offer in the coming months.
For more information, and to register for free, visit https://bit.ly/BoardService101
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The scarecrows are here and are taking over Cambria. This year viewers get an extra weekend to enjoy the hundreds of scarecrows. Businesses and special displays will be set up and ready for your visit by September 28. As in the past, we will have an online map for you to use as you walk among the artistic, whimsical creations. And don’t forget to take the survey where you will be entered to win a free night in Cambria. Businesses and individuals alike can sponsor a scarecrow. Donations of any amount are appreciated, but if you donate $100 or more, you will be named official sponsor of one of the scarecrows. For more information, go to Cambriascarecrows.com.
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Let’s do the Time Warp AGAINNN…
Morro Bay is set to get funky and freaky for Halloween with a special showing of “The Rocky Horror Picture Show,” set for 6 p.m. Monday, Oct. 28 at the Bay Theater in Morro Bay.
The show is a fundraiser for 97.3 FM The Rock community radio station and comes on the heels of a really fun showing of “The Big Lebowski,” which played to a sold-out crowd.
Bay Theater owner, Cameron Wilson, said, “This is a perfect movie for us to partner up and support the Rock, a unique, freeform, non-commercial local radio station, it’s kind of like the rug that ties the Community together.”
Released in 1975, “Rocky Horror Picture Show” is a rock musical, sci-fi comedy, and horror film that has gained cult status in the ensuing decades since it first hit the big screen and then became a staple of Saturday Night creature features at movie houses throughout the world.
Starring Tim Curry as the evil scientist and extraterrestrial, Dr. Frank-N-Furter, and a spooky house filled with oddball characters and handsome monsters. The movie rates 85% in Rotten Tomato’s viewer scoring and 80% by reviewers.
Tickets are $15 a person and available online in advance at: my805tix.com or TheRockCommunityRadio.org. Tickets will also be available on the night of the show.
Wine and Beer will be available for purchase and attendees are encouraged to dress like their favorite characters in the show (or your best Halloween garb).
The Bay Theater is located at 464 Morro Bay Blvd., in Downtown Morro Bay.
The Rock (also at 107.9 FM The Rock in Paso Robles) is an all-volunteer, non-profit, community radio station playing an eclectic mix of music genres and featuring citizen DJs spinning their favorite tunes.
The Rock connects the Central Coast, “with hyper-local, engaging, creative community-based FM radio and online programming.” They also, “provide public safety programming, emergency preparedness education, and emergency alert announcements for Paso Robles, Templeton, Atascadero, Morro Bay, Los Osos, and Cayucos.”
The station relies on donations for support. See: TheRockCommunityRadio.org for more information and to donate.
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SLO Skiers, a local, non-profit sports and social club for adults ishaving its next monthly meeting at SLO Brew Rock in San Luis Obispo at5:30 pm on Tuesday, October 1. Meetings are free and yearlymembership is $65. Social hour with food and drink from 5:30 to
6:30 p.m. Meeting follows. Social and sports activities occur year around.
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Feel the power of the Forbes Organ at the SLO Symphony season opener. On Oct. 5, symphony goers will get to experience the awe-inspiring power of one of the most remarkable instruments in the world—the Forbes Organ—right here in our own backyard!
San Luis Obispo Symphony is literally rolling out the red carpet for its 2024/25 “Classics” season at the Performing Arts Center San Luis Obispo with “Organ Spectacular,” an unforgettable concert featuring acclaimed organ virtuoso Felix Hell as the soloist. There will be a red carpet and photographer at the opening-night event, as well as a pre-concert discussion with the guest artist at 6:30 p.m. that is included with event tickets. The concert begins at 7:30 p.m. “This concert is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to hear the Forbes Organ, paired with Felix Hell’s masterful performance, right here in San Luis Obispo,” said Executive Director Rachel Sabalboro. “We are incredibly fortunate to have such a prestigious instrument in our community, and we invite everyone to experience its beauty.”
At the heart of the program is Belgian composer Joseph Jongen’s iconic Sinfonia Concertante, Op. 81, showcasing the Forbes Organ’s grandeur and versatility. With over 2,700 pipes, the Forbes Organ is a rare treasure that adds immense cultural value to our community—an instrument that can be experienced in only a handful of concert halls across the world. The evening will also include Ravel’s Menuet Antique, a delicate yet stirring dance piece that opens the concert with a touch of nostalgia. The night will conclude with the passionate sweep of Brahms’ Symphony No. 4 in E Minor, a masterpiece of sublime emotion and depth.
Tickets are selling fast for this extraordinary event, generously sponsored by Len Jarrott and Bert and Candace Forbes. Don’t miss your chance to witness the power and beauty of the Forbes Organ in a night that promises to be unforgettable. There is also an open rehearsal, called “No Ties Allowed,” offered for free to the community at 11 a.m. the same day. To purchase tickets, or for more information, visit www.slosymphony.org/calendar/ or call the PAC Box Office at (805) 756-4849.
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The San Luis Obispo Repertory Theatre presents “Misery,” adapted for the stage by William Goldman from Stephen King’s renowned novel. Directed by Lawrence Lesher, this thrilling play promises to captivate audiences from October 11 to October 27.
“Misery” tells the story of acclaimed novelist Paul Sheldon and his fateful encounter with his biggest fan, Annie Wilkes. After a car accident leaves him injured and stranded in a blizzard, Paul is rescued by Annie, who turns out to be more than just a devoted reader. As Paul recuperates under her care, he realizes he is a captive to Annie’s dark and obsessive nature, trapped in a terrifying game of manipulation and control.
The cast features a talented ensemble dedicated to embodying these iconic characters. The role of Paul Sheldon will be portrayed by Timothy Cox while Annie Wilkes will be brought to chilling life by Alice Kelly Bahlke.
“We are thrilled to present ‘Misery’ at San Luis Obispo Repertory Theatre,” said Kevin Harris, managing artistic director of the theater. “This play challenges both the actors and the audience with its gripping narrative and intense emotional stakes. Lawrence Lesher’s direction promises to deliver a production that is both thrilling and thought-provoking.”
Tickets for “Misery” at San Luis Obispo Repertory Theatre are available now and can be purchased online at www.slorep.org or by calling 805 786-2440.
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Upcoming free youth programs at Morro Bay Library – 625 Harbor St, (805) 772-6394.
• Art Party – Wednesday, October 2, 3 -5 p.m.
Use your imagination to make unique art pieces using paper, pens, pencils, scissors, glue and more. All materials provided – you bring the inspiration! Creative options available for ages 3-12.
• Button Making – Wednesday, October 9, 3 – 5 p.m.
Create your very own fantastic pieces of flair using our button maker! For ages 8-18.
• Sensory Playtime – Saturday, October 12, 10 – 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.
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The 10th anniversary of the feature film rom-com/mockumentary “Authors Anonymous” will be celebrated with a special screening at the Bay Theater in Morro Bay on Monday, September 30.
The event is co-sponsored by theater owner Cameron Wilson and the Central Coast Writers’ Conference, scheduled for Saturday, October 5 at Cuesta College.
Local KVEC radio host and writer David Congalton, who wrote the original screenplay, will introduce the movie and participate in an audience Q&A afterwards. He will be joined by Dana and Dr. Scott Robertson of Arroyo Grande, who helped produce the movie.
The film stars Kaley Cuoco, Chris Klein, Jonathan Banks, Teri Polo, Dylan Walsh, Tricia Helfer, Jonathan Bennett, and the late Dennis Farina in one of his final roles.
“Authors Anonymous” is about a small writing critique group of unpublished writers who meet weekly to share their work and support one another in their dreams of publication.
That collegial, all-for-one atmosphere is soon tested when Cuoco’s character quickly scores an agent, a book deal, and a movie deal, leaving the others to stew in jealousy and envy.
Doors open at 5:30 p.m. on September 30 at the Bay Theater, 464 Morro Bay Blvd., in Morro Bay. Tickets are $10 and are available at the door.
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