Big Brother Big Sisters Open House
Big Brothers Big Sisters will hold an open house for community members on Friday June 26, at the SLO Bigs office, 142 Cross Street ste.140, San Luis Obispo. This special event offers guests an opportunity to explore the space, meet the team, and learn more about the programs and services available.
Attendees can participate in a welcoming and interactive experience, including tours, live demonstrations, refreshments, networking opportunities, and special presentations. The event is designed to provide insight into Big Brothers Big Sisters of SLO County’s mission and highlight its commitment to serving the community.
“We’re excited to open our doors and connect with our neighbors and community,” said Stacy Salame, executive director. “This open house is a great opportunity for people to see firsthand what we do, how we’re making a difference and how they can get involved.”
The event is free and open to the public. Whether you’re a longtime supporter or new to the organization, all are welcome to attend. For more information, contact Lynsey Hansen at 805.732.5824 or lynsey@slobigs.org.
Mike Farrell Comes to Morro Bay
The independent feature film “The Strawberry” (starring Mike Farrell of MASH fame) is bringing its exclusive Central Coast Red Carpet Premiere for one night only to the Bay Theatre in Morro Bay, on Monday, July 6, at 5:30 p.m. Tickets are on sale now at 805tix.com.
Audience members can expect a full evening of celebration, including a red-carpet arrival, filmmaker meet-and-greets, a Q&A session, special guests, merchandise, photo opportunities, and an exclusive behind-the-scenes short film. The event aims to spark meaningful conversations around the themes at the heart of the film.
The Strawberry is based on a true story. After receiving a terminal diagnosis, Herb Kaplan (Mike Farrell) sets out to make peace with his broken family and rediscover the joy he long overlooked. As old wounds begin to heal and new bonds form, Herb learns to cherish the sweetness right in front of him and to say goodbye on his own terms.
General Admission is $25, VIP is $45.
Poly Names Tod Colegrove as Dean of Library Services
Patrick “Tod” Colegrove has been named dean of Library Services at Cal Poly, effective July 13.
Colegrove currently serves as dean of Albertsons Library at Boise State University, where he has led efforts to strengthen library services, expand student and faculty support, advance major facilities improvements and integrate AI literacy into undergraduate education.
“Tod brings a compelling combination of academic library leadership, technology expertise and entrepreneurial experience,” said Al Liddicoat, Cal Poly’s provost and executive vice president for Academic Affairs. “His work reflects the essential role libraries play in advancing learning, discovery, access and innovation.”
At Boise State, Colegrove has led strategic transformation of a comprehensive university library serving more than 28,500 students and 1,500 faculty. His work has included expanding digital infrastructure, strengthening library collections and services, and supporting emerging technology initiatives that help students use AI and other tools responsibly and effectively.
Previously, Colegrove served as Nevada State Librarian and as director of the DeLaMare Science and Engineering Library at the University of Nevada, Reno. At DeLaMare, he helped transform an underutilized science and engineering library into a nationally recognized hub for hands-on discovery, makerspace innovation, emerging technologies and interdisciplinary collaboration.
“I am honored to join Cal Poly and work with the talented faculty and staff of the libraries at both the San Luis Obispo and Solano campuses,” Colegrove said. “I look forward to helping Cal Poly’s libraries continue to evolve as places where students, faculty and staff connect with ideas, technologies, resources and one another.”
Colegrove is a first-generation college graduate whose early connection to Cal Poly began as an FFA member competing on campus in dairy cattle judging. He holds doctoral, master’s and bachelor’s degrees in physics from the University of Nevada, Reno, as well as a master’s in library and information science from Drexel University.
As dean of Library Services, Colegrove will lead Cal Poly libraries in supporting student learning, faculty scholarship, digital scholarship, archival stewardship, emerging technologies and collaborative academic engagement across the university.
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