Restorative Partners presents the fundraiser “Bridging the Gap: Join the Conversation” on Fri., Aug. 16, 5:30-9 p.m. at the Fremont Theater in SLO.
The community’s support empowers this group to deliver essential services, while fostering healing, growth, and resilience among individuals affected by the justice system. Help forge connections within our broader community, nurturing safer, more inclusive neighborhoods. The group’s mission centers on restoration, healing, and fostering accountability. Tickets are $75-$150 and can be purchased at www.restorativepartners.org. Organizers can be reached at 805-242-1272.
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Check out the Feline Network of the Central Coast’s Kitten Palooza Adopt a Kitten Event on Saturday, August 17 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. PetSmart in SLO at
1530 Froom Ranch Way. Kittens of various ages, colors, and purr-sonalities will be available to adopt during this adoption a kitten Event.
Peak breeding season is upon us, and animal shelters are reaching capacity rapidly. This is the perfect opportunity to adopt a kitten and help make space for more cats and kittens in need.
The adoption fee for one kitten is $100, with a $50 discount for those adopting two kittens together. All kittens at the event are spayed/neutered, microchipped, and up-to-date on vaccinations. Adopters receive a certificate for a free veterinary exam.
For information on adoptions, low-cost spay/neuter, help with feral cats or to volunteer or donate, contact them at 805-550-9064 OR (549-9CAT) or online at www.felinenetwork.org.
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If you like jigsaw puzzles, the Morro Bay Odd Fellows has solutions for you. The Bay-Rock Lodge, I.O.O.F. is holding a “Jigsaw Puzzle Exchange” fundraiser set for 2-4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 24 at the Odd Fellows Hall, 710 Harbor St., Morro Bay.
Cost is a $10 entry fee, and they will have over 100 puzzles of varying sizes and by various manufacturers to peruse. Bring your old puzzles and take home new puzzles to assemble, and help the non-profit organization raise money for its many community programs.
Manufacturers include: Springbok, Ravensburger, Willow Creek and many more. Sizes range from 300 pieces to over 1,000.
Themes include holidays, animals, shaped puzzles, Americana, nostalgia and more
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Mind Walks Lectures presents The Secret Lives of Snakes on August 21, 2024, 05:30 p.m. at San Luis Obispo Public Market- 3845 S. Higuera Steet, San Luis Obispo.
Emily will share tales of snake encounters from her 25 years of studying these scaly animals around the world. These stories will be brought to life with beautiful photographs and movies of snakes, including footage obtained from recent advances in technology that Emily and her students are using to spy on snakes and learn about their amazing secret lives. In celebration of the release of her book “California Snakes and How to Find Them” published by Heyday Press, Emily will punctuate the presentation with excerpts from the book on California’s bounty of legless creatures.
Emily a professor of biological sciences at Cal Poly where she conducts research on the physiology, ecology, and conservation biology of California reptiles and amphibians with her students. Self-described as “obsessed with snakes,” Emily is a staunch advocate for improving the public image of snakes, especially rattlesnakes. She founded a community science project called Project RattleCam, where members of the public help her and other scientists learn about rattlesnakes by analyzing photos and livestream footage from snake dens at rattlecam.org.
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This Labor Day (Sept 2,) all are invited by the Morro Bay Yacht Club to participate in the Legendary: Sail Pedal Paddle Relay Race. The Morro Bay Yacht Club (MBYC) is located at 541Embarcadero in Morro Bay. The event kicks off with a skipper’s meeting at 10:30 a.m., followed by a start gun at 11. As the name implies the relay has three legs, like your favorite dog.
Teams are 2-6 sentient beings. This is a fun only event, all other rules are barred (excluding motorized vehicles). All versions of pedal, paddle and sailing contraption are encouraged to participate. The race finishes at the MBYC tarmac with a BBQ and a contest for the “The Ugliest Toenails” as judged by the MBYC junior sailors. Too many prizes to list. Register at: https://bit.ly/3SJBcgK. Send questions to mbyc.fleets@gmail.com.
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Under the direction of composer/conductor Brenda Hascall, The Morro Bay White Caps Community Band will perform a summer concert on the South T-pier on Saturday, August 24 from 11a.m. to 1 p.m.
“I’m really excited for this performance.” said Hascall. We have a great repertoire selected including ragtime, pops, big band classics, classical and jazz. In addition, we are going to premiere my latest composition entitled, Moonlight in Morro Bay.I composed and arranged the music for our band, and the lyrics will be sung by band member Evan Ashley.”
For more information, go to band’s website at www.morrobaywhitecaps.com Photo credit Brenda Hascall
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I ❤️ Morro Bay has events coming up to maintain recently beautified areas.
• Saturday, August 17, 9-11 a.m.: You are invited to socially garden at Morro Bay Boulevard Roundabout. Meet near the mini mart of the Sinclair gas station.
• Wednesday, August 21, 9-11 a.m.: Meet at the corner of Beach and Front Streets to care for the hot-coral geraniums and the Nick Howell memorial bench area.
• Saturday, August 24, 9-11 a.m.: Meet at 695 Harbor Street, and we will go from there to complete bucket installation and to discuss day-of party preparation.
• Saturday, August 24, 2 p.m., Triangle Park: Party! beginning at 2 p.m. at Morro Bay City Park (the triangle park where Art in the Park events occur). The celebration begins with ice cream. Then the artists will be invited to find their work of art downtown and to install a plant that will be provided by Morro Bay in Bloom.
For more information, call 805-550-4492.
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Upcoming free youth programs in August at Morro Bay Library – 625 Harbor St, (805) 772-6394 and the Los Osos Library – 2075 Palisades Ave, (805) 528-1862.
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Build It Challenge – Wednesday, August 21, 3 – 5 p.m.
Build creations with Keva Blocks, GeoMags, stacked cups and more! Will yours be the tallest, widest, most colorful, or something else entirely? Build it, tear it down, build it again! For ages 5+
• Nintendo Switch – Wednesday, August 28, 3 – 5 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 and Just Dance.
• Teen Advisory Board – Saturday, August 31, 3 – 4 p.m.
Looking for volunteer or community service hours? Help Librarian Emily plan teen events, create contest ideas, recommend books, movies and more. There will be snacks! For ages 13-18.
Los Oso Library
• Art Party – Friday, August 16, 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. Creative options available for ages 3-12.
• Build It Challenge – Friday, August 23, 2:30 – 4:30 p.m.
Build creations with Keva Blocks, GeoMags, stacked cups and more! Will yours be the tallest, widest, most colorful, or something else entirely? Build it, tear it down, build it again! For ages 5+
• Teen Advisory Board – Saturday, August 24, 3 to 4 p.m.
Looking for volunteer or community service hours? Help Librarian Emily plan teen events, create contest ideas, recommend books, movies and more. There will be snacks. For ages 13-18.
• Nintendo Switch – Friday, August 30, 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 and Just Dance.
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Join Baywood Community Church for their Back-to-School Family Fun Fair festivities at on Friday, August 23 from 4-6 p.m. Free hotdogs, chips, drinks, games, face painting and bounce houses for the kids!
Baywood Park Community Church has been in Los Osos since 1944 and is known for its mission support, Bible teaching and friendly people. Everyone is welcome to join them for Sunday service at 10:45 a.m. There’s time for coffee and snacks before and after the service and a chance to meet the new Pastor Matt Curtis and his family. Sunday School for parents and children start at 9:15 a.m. every Sunday.
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Local farmers markets are a great way to purchase peak produce and support area growers. Check them out:
Monday: Baywood on Santa Maria Ave from 2-4:30 p.m.
Tuesday: Paso Robles 11th & Spring St 9:30 a.m.-12 p.m.
Wednesday: Atascadero Sunken Gardens from 3-6 p.m.; Arroyo Grande Smart & Final 8:30-11a.m.
Thursday: Morro Bay Spencer’s Market Parking Lot from 2-4:30 p.m.; SLO Downtown 6 p.m.-9 p.m.
Friday: Cambria 1000 Main St 2:30-5:30 p.m.
Saturday: Templeton 6th & Crocker from 9am-12:30 p.m.; Paso Robles 11th & Spring from 9 a.m.-1 p.m.; and SLO Embassy Suites Parking Lot 8-10:45 a.m.
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It’s a Corgi Nation Vacation! Join the pack in Pismo Beach for a pawsitively unforgettable weekend starting on September 6 and running through Sunday, Sept. 8. Saturday’s free Pismo Beach Corgi Beach Fest will go from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. south of the Pismo Beach Pier. Watch corgi contests, listen to live music, and check out special sand art on the beach!
If you want the full experience, grab a VIP ticket to get access to three days of events and a welcome tote bag full of corgi goodies.
Friday is the Welcome Tiki Luau Pawty at Dolphin Bay Resort on the outdoor lawn area from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. VIPs can enjoy the live DJ, exclusive drinks, an on-site photographer, doggie activities, and prizes. Saturday’s Wine Tasting with Corgis will be at Seacrest Resort from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Complimentary wine tastings are from local Pismo wineries and the complimentary food will include charcuterie, craft pizzas, and corgi treats. Sunday is where we wrap it up with a Farewell Brunch. VIPs can indulge in a beautiful brunch spread from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. at the Vespera Hotel in Pismo.
The deadline to purchase VIP tickets is August 23, and no tickets are sold at the door of the events. The $125 cost per person covers events for all three days! Several Pismo hotels and resorts are extending exclusive Corgi Getaway room rates and specials. More information about dog-friendly lodging and tickets for the event can be found at https://bit.ly/4dBLJ5W.
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Gear up for the 31st Annual AFS-Pinedorado 5K Fun Run at Coast Union High School, 2950 Santa Rosa Creek Road, Cambria. The race follows the Pinedorado Parade route
On Saturday, August 31. Onsite registration at 7 a.m., race begins at 7:45 a.m. The is $25 (free t-shirt with first 25 entrants). Proceeds benefit CUHS American Field Service Program (foreign exchange student organization; proceeds provide scholarships to students who plan to study in another country and hosted students.
For more information, contact Sharon Bisso, SLO County AFS coordinator and co-AFS advisor at CUHS (805) 995-1432.
