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CITY STUFF

CITY OF ATASCADERO offers Karate, tea parties, and Yoga. Candle making starts Dec. 3 at 5:30pm. Ballroom dance class and volleyball as well. Info: 461-5000 or Atascadero.org.

GROVER BEACH RECREATION DEPARTMENT 1230 Trouville Ave. Info: 473-4580.

CITY OF PASO ROBLES offers soy candle making, parenting classes, Wildcats Running Club, lap swim, and more. Info: prcity.com or 237-3988.

PISMO BEACH RECREATION Ongoing classes: Stability and balance training for active adults, arthritis exercise programs, Mommy and Me fitness, Hula/Ori and tap, ballroom and Latin dance classes, and karate. Info: 773-7063, 773-7049 or pismobeach.org.

SLO PARKS AND RECREATION offers horse riding, gymnastics, cheerleading, martial arts, cardio sculpt classes, tennis, fitness boot camp, yoga, and more. Info: 781-7300 or slocity.org.

CLASSES, WORKSHOPS, EVENTS and PRESENTATIONS

OPEN HOUSE AT REJUVENATION on Nov. 20 from 4-7pm. Meet staff and enjoy refreshments. Giveaways and consultations. 1288 Morro St. in SLO. Info: 541-1595 or irejuvenate.com.

CAL POLY HOSTS MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS FOR ENGINEERING DAY on Nov. 22 starting at 9am. Info: 756-6260.

CRAFT SALE IN AVILA takes place on Nov. 22 from 11-4pm at Avila Bay Athletic Club and Spa, 6699 Bay Laurel Place. Info: leslie@avilabayclub.com or 595-7600, Ext. 103.

CHRISTMAS CRAFT SHOW on Nov. 23 from 10-4pm at Carrisa Plains Community Center (old Farm Bureau Building) on Highway 58. Prizes, raffle, food, and more. Info: 475-2214 or 459-9838.

FRIENDS OF THE SANTA MARGARITA LIBRARY HOLIDAY CRAFT FAIRE takes place on Nov. 23 from 9-5pm in the Santa Margarita Community Center on Murphy Street next to the library. Twenty-three vendors will sell their handmade soaps, candles, knitted and quilted wearable art, paintings, carvings, holiday wreaths and ornaments, stained glass, jewelry, and more. Refreshments will be available for sale. Info: 226-2894 or pnd99@yahoo.com.

OLD MISSION SCHOOL’S HOLIDAY HOME TOUR AND MARKET on Nov. 23. Tour four homes from 10-4pm This year’s tour includes a wide variety of architectural styles and decorating themes, and features the homes of: Evelyn and Charles Plemons Rodessa and Eric Newton Karen and Dan Hutchinson and Stephen Patrick and Todd LeMay. Tickets are $25 each, $20 for seniors, and can be purchased at Old Mission School, A&R Furniture, Davidson’s, Contessa S., Matthew Taylor’s, Pacific Coast Home & Garden, Madonna Inn, Fortini, and in Arroyo Grande at Ron’s Nursery and Chameleon Fabric. For an additional $10, attendees can enjoy lunch catered by Mama’s Meatballs. Info: slohometour.com or 471-7117.

SANTA BUCKS GIVEAWAY AT THE NIPOMO SWAPMEET Santa Swapmeet Bucks will be given to kids every Sunday at noon from Nov. 23 through Dec. 21 at 263 N. Frontage Road in Nipomo. Kids can use their Santa Swapmeet Bucks just like cash at participating vendors throughout the Nipomo Swapmeet. While you’re there also enjoy the G Scale Railway, Hot Wheels Races, and Pony Rides. $3 to park. Info: 929-7000.

ASTROLOGY READINGS WITH HARRY FARMER on Nov. 20 from 11-4pm. Coalesce Bookstore Chapel: 845 Main St. in Morro Bay. Info: 772-2880.

HOW TO LIVE IN THE PRESENT WITHOUT LOSING TRACK OF YOUR SCHEDULE by Eve Neuhaus on Nov. 20 from 7-9pm at Temple Beth David in SLO. A balanced, integrated approach to functioning with feet in two worlds. Info: 541-6874.

HOLIDAY BAZAAR FUNDRAISER FOR INFANT to benefit local resident Andrew Morse. Nov. 21 from 5:30-8pm at St Peter’s Episcopal Church, 420 S. Lincoln St in Santa Maria. All proceeds benefit Andrew Morse, a two month-old Orcutt resident currently awaiting a kidney transplant. Info: 937-3746 or hpaige2@verizon.net.

LEARNING DISABILITIES CONFERENCE on Nov. 21, 7:30am-4:30pm at Cuesta College, in SLO, in room 5401. $70-$90. Info: 546-3132.

San Luis Obispo- Get set to run or walk in the 2nd Annual San Luis Obispo County YMCA 5K TURKEY TROT on Nov. 22. The run/walk event will begin at 9am and is a fundraiser to provide financial support for persons who may not be able to afford a YMCA fitness membership as well as to raise money for the YMCA Active Older Adults Program (AOA). Check-in at 8am at YMCA’s main facility, 1020 Southwood Drive in SLO. Info: sloymca.org or 543-8235.

SUNDAY FOR THE SPIRIT weekly workshops cover spirituality, tarot, and healing. Sun., 1-3pm, at the Halcyon Store in Halcyon. Nov. 23: Reiki. Info: 489-2432.

THANKSGIVING TURKEY SHOOT on Nov. 23 from 9-5pm at the Range, 10400 Santa Clara Road in Atascadero. There will be Trap, a Quail Walk, Rifle and Pistol and Running Deer. The cost is $5 per round and proceeds benefit the Junior Shooting Programs. Info: 466-9995.

PRACTICING PRESENCE ASSISTED SELF-STUDY CLASSES with Patrice Hamilton. Learn to shift out of habitual ways of responding that limit life experience. Weekly classes beginning Nov. 25. Daylong workshop on Nov. 29. Info: 550-2090.

WASTE WATER CONTRACTORS PRESENTATION National, state, and local firms present cost estimates for the Los Osos sewer. Learn how each technology impacts your wallet, your property, streets, and the environment on Nov. 21 at 6pm at the South Bay Community Center, 2180 Palisades, across from the library.& Food, beverages, music. Info: 534-0800.

KCBX COMPUTER CLASSES take place through November. File management, Windows, Excel, word, digital photography, and more. $15 and up. Info: kcbx.net or 781-2580, Ext. 140.

FREE SELF DEFENSE CLASSES THE FIRST MONDAY OF EVERY MONTH Classes focus on awareness, assertiveness and physical techniques that empower you to survive an assault. Through December. Register by calling the SARP Center at 545-8888 or sarpcenter.org.

ASTROLOGY READINGS are given every Sun. at the Steaming Bean Coffee House in Shell Beach. Readings are free but donations are accepted. Info: 295-9889.

ASTROLOGY WORKSHOPS are free and take place in SLO at 500 Marsh St. Info: 546-3420 or sloastrologers@aol.com.

COMPUTERROOTERS are a senior group offering help on various (non-Mac) computer subjects, meeting first Thurs. at 10am at 993 Ramona St. in Grover Beach. Info: 489-6230 or elisehenderson@charter.net.

CREEKSIDE CAREER CENTER 4111 Broad St. in SLO, offers a variety of free workshops for employers and job seekers. In Paso Robles, as well. Info: 788-2631 or sloscore.org.

EXPLORATION STATION located at the Old Fire Station in Grover Beach has classes for ages 10 to adult. 867 Ramona Ave. Info: 473-1421.

GROWING WITH BABY will teach you about breastfeeding issues and how to weigh babies to see how much they’re drinking. 1230 Marsh St. in SLO. Info: 543-6988.

HAVE TEA WITH A MIDWIFE Come for tea with a midwife the last Thurs. of the month at Holistic Midwifery Care, 6685 Morro Road, Atascadero, from 3-5pm. Info: 462-1100.

HEARST CASTLE HISTORICAL COURSES going on now. Info: 927-2199.

HOMEOPATHIC REMEDIES—LEARN MORE Info: 489-5481 or dg17@juno.com.

HOW TO BECOME DEBT FREE and make money work for you takes place at 6:30pm Tues. Free. Reservations and location: 544-1011 or bandresen@primerica.com.

NEWBORN CLASS WITH ANDREA HERRON is Wed. at 11am in SLO. Info: 543-6988.

QUIETSTAR HEALING CENTER offers several workshops and support groups. Sunday Circle for healing and meditating. 4pm. 11549 Los Osos Valley Road, Suite 109 in SLO. Info: 783-2662. Angel Workshop on Thurs. at 6pm. Wed. and Fri. is Bowen Clinic. Info: 534-1193, quietstar.com, 534-9287 or askanangel.org.

SUSTAINABILITY WORKSHOPS ON WEDNESDAYS at 6pm at 4251 S. Higuera St. Conference Room 1. Info: slosolstice.com or 540-9882.

 

CLUBS, MEETINGS and DISCUSSION GROUPS

THE CENTRAL COAST CLERGY AND LAITY FOR JUSTICE (CCCLJ) meeting on Nov. 20 will& feature a panel discussion between those who help local (mainly Latino) agricultural workers.& Panel members include: Dennis Apel, Catholic Worker Beatitude House of Guadalupe Mike Blank, California Rural Legal Assistance Paz Padilla, Catholic Charities and Hilda Zacarias, city councilwoman of Santa Maria. CCCLJ is committed to working for a just and equal society. 6:30pm at Congregation Beth David, corner of Los Osos Valley Road and Foothill. Info: 704-3356.

PASO ROBLES SENIOR CENTER offers bunco, bingo, book discussion groups, cards, computer classes, yoga, low vision classes, and more. Nov. 21: Carousel screens. Nov. 26: Senior nutrition holiday meal at 11:30am. Nov. 27: Thanksgiving in Paso Robles at noon in Centennial Park. Donate toys through Dec. 5. 270 Scott St. Info: 237-3880.

AMIS FRANCAIS meets monthly throughout the county. Meetings are potluck with French themes. Info: 542-0808 or info@parisplanner.com.

ATASCADERO DEMOCRATIC CLUB meets the third Thurs. of the month at the AARP Building at 7pm. Info: 466-2830.

ATASCADERO HORSEMEN’S CLUB meets at Players Restaurant. An optional dinner begins at 6:30pm, program begins at 7pm, and meeting begins at 8pm. Info: 712-4126 or atascaderohorsemensclub.com.

AUTO ENTHUSIASTS meet every Sat., 8-11:30am in the Morro Bay Embarcadero parking lot next to PG&E stacks. All motor-heads are welcome. Show up with a cool car. Info: embarc.org.

BINGO Mon., Wed, and Fri. at Central Coast Senior Center in Oceano. Light, easy game for fun in afternoons and evenings. Friday: $15 buy in, 6pm. 1580 Railroad St. (south of the Rock and Roll Diner). Info: 481-7886.

BUNCO Thurs., 12:30pm, at Central Coast Senior Center in Oceano. Fun and easy. 1580 Railroad St. (south of the Rock and Roll Diner). Info: 481-7886.

CA GRANDMOTHERS CLUB NO. 31 meets for Bunco the first and third Wed. at 1pm at 1241 Farroll Ave in Arroyo Grande. Info: 481-8585.

CAMBRIA WOMEN’S CONNECTION invites all women to its monthly luncheon and program from noon-1:30pm. Info and to RSVP: 927-1828 or 927-0833.

CENTRAL COAST CACTUS AND SUCCULENT SOCIETY meets the second Sun. of the month at the SLO Library located at 995 Palm in SLO. Speaker, raffle, refreshments, and bring a plant for exchange. Info: 773-6644 or 473-0788.

CENTRAL COAST CATHOLIC NETWORK is where single people (widowed, divorced, never married) meet for fun social activities. All ages welcome. Info: 878-4464 or lsexty@hotmail.com.

CENTRAL COAST CASTERS meets 6:30pm, the third Tues. of month. Everyone is welcome, as are all methods of fishing. Info: 239-4643 or roguie@earthlink.net.

CENTRAL COAST CHAPTER OF ARS (American Recorder Society) meets Fri. 10am-noon at Trinity Methodist Church, 490 Los Osos Valley Road in Los Osos. Info: 534-9903.

CENTRAL COAST COMPUTER CLUB meets at 5:45pm at Knollwood Village Clubhouse, 4012 S. Bradley in Orcutt. Third Tues. of month. Info: 938-0217.

CENTRAL COAST KOI CLUB meets at 207 Higuera St. in SLO. Info: 440-6439.

CENTRAL COAST MESSIANIC FELLOWSHIP meets the first Sat. of the month at 2pm at Bethel Social Hall in Grover Beach. Info: 967-9878.

CENTRAL COAST SINGLES invites you to come out and meet other singles in the area. Info: centralcoastsinglesonline.com/events, ccoastsingles@yahoo.com, or 602-0051.

CENTRAL COAST SENIOR CENTER in Oceano offers programs in arts and crafts, woodcarvers, artist critique, line dancing, and pinochle. Become a member for $10 per year. 1580 Railroad St. (south of the Rock and Roll Diner). Info: 481-7886.

CENTRAL COAST VINTAGE MOTORCYCLE CLUB is currently seeking members. Open to all makes and models over 25 years old. Monthly meetings, rides, shows, and more. Info: 748-1535.

CENTRAL COAST WOMEN’S NETWORK Directory of Women in Business, meets every other month and features a keynote speaker. The mission of the CCWN is to facilitate networking and provide support. Info: 489-1013, ccwnetwork.com, or ccwn@ccwnetwork.com.

CENTRAL COAST WOODWORKING ASSOCIATION meets at 7pm on the second Thurs. of each month, 270 Scott St. in Paso Robles. Info: 227-0275.

CHAPTER 38& RPEA - Retired Public Employees Association in San Luis Obispo County meets the third Wed. of each month at noon at the Elks Lodge, 322 Elks Lane in SLO. Buffet lunch is $5 for members and $8 for non-members. Info: 547 9775 or 528 7681.

CITIUS, ALTIUS, FORTIUS-LOCAL COACHES MEET at 6pm to share ideas on flexibility. Info: 788-0805 or jim@slsportstherapy.com.

COFFEE HOUSE ACTIVISTS meet at 6pm at different coffee houses throughout SLO County. Info: slocohouse@gmail.com.

CONCERNED CITIZENS OF CAYUCOS meet the first Mon. of month, 6:30pm at the Cayucos Elementary School Auditorium. Info: 995-3389 or 878-0074.

A COURSE IN MIRACLES MEETING/DISCUSSION GROUP meets 2nd and 4th Mon. of the month at Unity Church, 1490 Southwood Drive in SLO. The Course is a complete self-study spiritual thought system designed to retrain our minds to bring peace to ourselves and to the world. Info: susan@susanwoodlifecoach.com or 771-9706.

COURSE IN MIRACLES meets the second and fourth Sat. of each month at 3pm at 1130 Napa in Morro Bay. Info: 748-5987 or 786-4725.

D.A.R., LA CUESTA CHAPTER Info: 929-6419 or 772-5232.

DISCOVERY/RECOVERY meets Wed., 6:30pm, at St. John’s Church, 959 Valley Road in Arroyo Grande. Info: 598-0371.

DIVORCE, HOW TO SURVIVE, third Wed. at Women’s Community Center in SLO. Also, assistance for self-represented litigants. Info: 544-9313.

ESTERO BAY REPUBLICAN WOMEN meets at 11:30am. Morro Bay Inn. Call for date. Info: 772-1116 or 995-2844.

FISHING FOR LADIES and The Lady Hookers Fishing Club is open to women of all ages who enjoy fishing or would like to learn more. Lake, river, stream, or ocean. Info: 748-1964.

FIVE CITIES WOMEN’S NETWORK is designed to promote personal and professional development of its members on the second Tues. of the month, 11:30am at Mission Inn, 601 James Way in Pismo Beach. Info: 458-1910 or fivecitieswomensnetwork.com.

FRIENDS OF SLOCO ACCESS meet every third Wed. at The Graduate in SLO from 5pm-7pm Info: 594-1164.

GERMAN SPEAKERS are invited to gather for a Stammtisch, held the third Wed. of each month at 6pm. Old Vienna Restaurant is at 1527 Shell Beach Road in Pismo Beach. Meals and beverages are available. Info: stammtischslo@yahoo.com.

HADASSAH OF SLO meets every month. 10180 Los Osos Valley Road Info: 423-9199.

THE INSTITUTE OF NOETIC SCIENCES (IONS) meets to address the potentials and powers of consciousness, including perceptions, beliefs, intention and intuition. Fourth Sun. from 1:30-3:30 pm at Coast National Bank, 500 Marsh St. in SLO. Info: 627-1501 or davidnburt@sbcglobal.net.

LA LECHE LEAGUE OF SLO meets at 10am the second Mon. of each month to discuss breastfeeding topics, mother support, and babies. Info and location: 489-9128.

LOS OSOS VALLEY GARDEN CLUB meets at the Daisy Hill Club House: 1595 LOVR in Los Osos. Tour and talk. Info: 528-6800.

MARINE CORPS LEAGUE Detachment 680 meets 2nd Tues. of the month at the Veterans Museum in SLO, 801 Grand Ave. Social hour begins at 6:30pm, meeting at 7pm. All Marines and Navy Corpsmen are invited to attend. Info: 543-5240 or j3o3w3@att.net.

MERMAID CLUB includes history lessons, folklore, habits, ecology, and biology, as well as developing self-esteem through acting, singing, and dancing for children and adults of all ages.& Meets the third Sat. from 2-4pm.& Pacific Dance Center is located at 698 Morro Bay Blvd. in Morro Bay. Info: 772-6763.

MILITARY OFFICERS ASSOCIATION meets at 222 Elks Lane in SLO at 12:30pm with lunch at 1pm. Women officers, widows, and wives are invited. Info and to RSVP: 544-1099.

MOM TO MOM, DAD TO DAD and Love and Logic chat groups. Info: 541-3367.

MOM’S CLUB OF SOUTH SLO COUNTY offers friendship, support, weekly playgroups and more. Info: momsclubinfo@sbcglobal.net, 489-2596, or 929-3709.

MORRO BAY DOWSING CHAPTER meets at 7pm at Coalesce Bookstore, located at 845 Main St. in Morro Bay. Info: 772-2253 or 772-2880.

MORRO BAY FRIENDS OF LIBRARY STUDY and DISCUSSION GROUP FOR SENIORS from 10am-noon at the Morro Bay Library Program room. First and third Wed. 625 Harbor St. Fourth Wed.: Meet local authors. Info: 772-9268, Wednesdays@live-now.org or morrobayfriendsoflibrary.org.

NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF SOCIAL WORKERS meets fourth Wed., 5:30pm-7:30pm. Info: 546-2179 or LyLanMVLofgren@gmail.com.

NEWCOMERS CLUB OF SLO meets at area restaurant first Wed. of every month, 11am. $18 for lunch and speaker. Info: 544-0786 or slonewcomers.org.

NEW INTERNATIONAL CESAREAN AWARENESS NETWORK meets at Mitchell Park in SLO at 10am the first Thurs. of each month. Discuss VBAC, education, and support. Babies and children welcome. Info: 890-4001 or ican-online.org.

NORTH COUNTY COMPUTER CLUB meets the second and fourth Tues., 1-3pm at the Senior Center in Paso Robles. 270 Scott St. Info: 238-0981 or northcountycomputerclub.org.

NORTH COUNTY WOMEN IN BLACK Third Sat. of the month from noon-1pm on the corner of El Camino and Highway 41 (Morro Road) in Atascadero, for a silent vigil for peace. Wear black for mourning men welcome. Info: 438-3764.

N.O.W. National Organization for Women meets third Tues. of the month at 6pm at the GALA center, 11573 Los Osos Valley Road, Suite B, SLO. Info: 543-5140.

PINOCHLE CLUB meets in Los Osos and Arroyo Grande. Info: 295-9950 or 528-7515.

PISMO DERELICTS meet every Sat. at 8am at the Pismo Beach Rabobank parking lot to discuss and show off cars. Free. Info: pismoderelicts.com.

PROMOTING DEMOCRACY ONE PINT AT A TIME: Share your politics while you share a pitcher at your local progressive drinking club. First and third Wed., 6:45pm at The Graduate in SLO. Info: 540-4565 or slo@drinkingliberally.org.

QUOTA INTERNATIONAL OF MORRO BAY meetings are held on the second and Fourth Thurs. of month at noon at the Inn of Morro Bay. Info and reservations: 772-5854 or morrobayquota.org.

ROSCROIX STREAM STUDY GROUP in Morro Bay. Info: 704-0181 or bluepearlarts.com.

SAN MIGUEL SENIOR CENTER has bingo on second and fourth Fri. 601 12th St. Info: 467-3445.

THE SANTA LUCIA CHAPTER OF THE SIERRA CLUB St. Stephens Episcopal Church, 1334 Nipomo St., San Luis Obispo Info: 550-7713, 543-8717, or santalucia.sierraclub.org.

SANTA LUCIA ROCKHOUNDS meets each month at 600 Nickerson Drive at the Centennial Park in Paso Robles. Info: 466-4061.

SINGLE GRADS OF SLO is a fun, new social group for grads ages 25-35. Log on and hang out. Info: groups.myspace.com/singlegradsofslo or sromera@charter.net.

SINGLE SENIORS CLUB meets monthly for social luncheons, dinners, and more. Info: 544-4347 or 481-1793.

SLO COUNTY GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY meets at 12:30pm once a month. 520 Dana St. in SLO. Info: kcbx.net/~slogen, 473-4963 or janelle93442@yahoo.com.

SLO GREEN PARTY Info: 544-1580 or slo.greens.org.

SLO SKIERS Info: 556-0242 or sloskiers.org.

SONS OF NORWAY Odd Fellows Hall: 520 Dana St. in SLO. Info: 748-5674.

SOUTH BAY WOMEN’S NETWORK Info: 595-SBWN (7296).

SURFRIDER Info: 709-1905 or slosurfrider.org.

TOASTMASTERS OF CAMBRIA meets the second and fourth Mon. of the month, 5:30pm-6:30pm at 761 Main St. Info: 927-5581.

TRAVEL CONNECTIONS and SOCIAL CLUB offers low-cost group adventures and tours for area singles of the Baby Boomer generation. Looking for people to share their travel adventures for Cable channel 2 TV show called “Let’s Talk Travel.”& Info: 781-2630.

UNITED DAUGHTERS OF THE CONFEDERACY Info: 528-5979 or 549-9244.

WHITE HERON SANGHA, a nonsectarian Buddhist group, meets Sun. from 6-7:30pm at Unity Church, 1490 Southwood Drive, SLO. Info: 595-7760 or whiteheronsangha.org.

WOMEN’S CIVIC CLUB OF TEMPLETON meets the first Wed., 1:30pm. Info: 434-2387.

WOMEN’S EMPOWERMENT GROUP meets every other Thurs. from 7-10pm in SLO.& Explore change and growth for yourself, build assertiveness and confidence, and improve relationships. Info: EmpoweredWomenSLO.org& or 286-7613.&

 

FUNDRAISERS AND WAYS TO GIVE BACK

RECYCLE THE WARMTH DRIVE 9,000 homeless men, women, and children on the Central Coast are in need of clothing and blankets to try to keep warm and healthy. Judkins Middle School, Mission College Preparatory High School, Old Mission School, San Luis Garbage Company, and Keller Williams Realty are drop-off points. Donate a new or used blanket, sleeping bag, jacket, gloves, hat, or beanie to the less privileged by simply bringing one of these items to participating locations and placing it in the Recycle the Warmth container found near the front entrance through Nov. 21. Info: 473-1986.

PULL FAMILY CHIROPRACTIC THANKSGIVING FOOD DRIVE happens through November. 415 El Camino Real in Arroyo Grande.& Bring in a bag of food& and be eligible for a complimentary chiropractic evaluation. Info: 474-4224.

SEND HOLIDAY PACKAGES TO TROOPS Info: 927-3735.

SHOE BOX GIFTS BEING COLLECTED FOR KIDS, filled with school supplies, toys, necessity items, candy, and more. Pack and deliver through Nov. 24. Collection sites: Calvary Chapel, 1615 Commerce Way in Paso. Grace Bible Church, 100 Rodeo Drive in Arroyo Grande, and at South Bay Christian Fellowship, 1590 18th St. in Los Osos. Info on what to donate: (800) 383-6218 or samaritanspurse.org.

ADOPT A CAT OR KITTEN& most Saturdays at the PETCO store in San Luis Obispo’s Madonna Plaza from 11am-4pm. $60 for 1, $80 for 2 includes spay/neuter, shots, worming,& testing, and free vet check up. Info: 549-9228, Ext. 701.

CANOE PADDLE FOR BREAST CANCER SURVIVORS takes place the first and third Sat., and second and fourth Sun. in Morro Bay. Info: 528-2590, 440-7024, or surviveoars.org.

FOOD BANK COALITION OF SLO COUNTY seeks new enrollments. The Senior Brown Bag program offers free food to low-income seniors. Info: 238-4664 or slofoodbank.org.

HABITAT FOR HUMANITY RESTORES receives and sells new and used building items. Info: hfhsloco.org, 434-0486 or 546-8699.

PRADO DAY CENTER needs all sorts of items for the homeless. Info: 541-7963, 786-0617 or pradodaycenter.org.

SUPPORT TROOPS BY DONATING MOBILE PHONES TO CELL PHONES FOR SOLDIERS by dropping them off at Founders Community Bank at 237 Higuera St., San Luis Obispo. Info: 543-6500 or kasmith@fcbslo.com.

UNITED BLOOD SERVICES NEEDS BLOOD AND PLASMA Info: 489-0864, 928-2546, 543-4290, or unitedbloodservices.org/centralcoast.

 

SUPPORT GROUPS and COUNSELING

CAMBRIA CAREGIVERS SUPPORT GROUP meets on Nov. 20, the first and third Thurs. of the month from 9:30-11am at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Cambria. 2700 Eton Road. Info: 927-4290.

LOS OSOS ALZHEIMER’S/DEMENTIA CAREGIVERS SUPPORT GROUP meets on Nov. 20, the third Thurs. of each month from 1-2:30pm at the Los Osos Baptist Church, 1900 Los Osos Valley Road. Info: 534-9234.

CENTRAL COAST PARKINSON’S SUPPORT GROUP meets third Fri. of each month at 1pm at the Moose Lodge, 1130 Orcutt Road in SLO. Nov. 21. Optional lunch for $8 at noon. Info: 541-8633.

STROKE SURVIVOR SUPPORT GROUP meets on Nov. 21, the third Fri. of each month, 2-3:30pm, in the activity room at Garden Creek Assisted Living, 73 Broad St. in SLO. Helpful technology/devices and Healthplus pharmacy are topics. Info: 471-8102.

THE PARENTS OF CHILDREN WITH CANCER FREE SUPPORT GROUP on Nov. 24 at 6:30pm at the Hearst Cancer Resource Center. Designed to answer questions, share ideas, and explore the many challenges associated with parenting children with all types of cancer. The meeting will be facilitated by Susan Updegrove, R.N., M.F.T. 1941 Johnson Avenue, Suite 210A. Info: 547-1914.

ADULT CHILDREN OF ALCOHOLICS meets every Sun. 2pm, at 134 Nelson in village of Arroyo Grande. Info: 489-2176.

AIDS SUPPORT NETWORK OF SLO COUNTY meets the second Saturday of the month. Info: 781-3660 or 800-491-9141.

ALATEEN is for young people who has been affected by someone else’s drinking. Ages 13 to 18, 7:30-8:30pm on Mon. at the First United Methodist Church, Room 211, 275 N. Halcyon in Arroyo Grande. Info: 489-0699 or 489-8432.

ALL ORGAN TRANSPLANT SUPPORT GROUP meets the first Saturday of the month, 9:30-11:30am, at St. Stephen Episcopal Church, 1344 Nipomo St., SLO. Info: 929-1690.

ALPHA PREGNANCY COUNSELING AND FAMILY SUPPORT offered MTWF, 10am-3pm, at 11545 Los Osos Valley Road in SLO. Info: 541-3367.

ALZHEIMER’S/DEMENTIA CAREGIVERS SUPPORT GROUP meets the third Thurs. of the month, 1-2:30 pm, at the Los Osos Baptist Church. Free respite care provided. Info: 534-9234.

ALZHEIMER’S SUPPORT IN TEMPLETON meets fourth Fri. of month from 1-2:30pm in the Conference Room at Rabobank, 1025 Las Tablas Road. Info: 227-7135 or 434-2081.

AMERICAN CHRONIC PAIN ASSOCIATION meets Sat. at 11:30am at Carlene’s Cafe in Atascadero. Info: 461-1802.

ANGER MANAGEMENT THERAPY GROUP meets Mon. Call for time. Not for people seeking court-mandated treatment or drop in. Info: 543-7969.

BEREAVED PARENTS SUPPORT GROUP meets throughout the county on a monthly basis. Info: bereavedparents.org or 438-5203.

BIRTH AND BABY RESOURCE CENTER offers support and info to childbearing women and families in SLO. Info: 546-3755 or bbrn.org.

CANCER SUPPORT WELLNESS GROUP meets the second and fourth Tues. of the month, 1:30-3:30pm, at Twin Cities Hospital, 1100 Las Tablas Road in Templeton. Info: 434-4561.

CELIACS OF SLO COUNTY provides celiac disease support. Info: 226-9893.

COAST CAREGIVER RESOURCE CENTER offers support groups for Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s, A.L.S. and adult children of aging parents. Info: 534-9234.

CO-DEPENDENTS ANONYMOUS OF CAMBRIA meets Wed., 5:30-6:30pm, 870 Main St. Info: 927-5858.

CO-DEPENDENTS ANONYMOUS OF GROVER BEACH meets Mon., 6:30Æ@pm. 1830 Farroll Road. Info: 481-5093.

CODEPENDENTS OF SAN LUIS OBISPO meets at Congregational Church of San Luis Obispo, 11245 Los Osos Valley Road, 6:30pm. Info: 542-0577.

COMPASSION and CHOICES To join and info: 800-247-7421 or 489-5481.

COMPULSIVE EATERS ANONYMOUS: Info: 772-5668.

DEBTORS ANONYMOUS, a 12-step program, meets twice a week in SLO County. Info: 546-1190.

DEPRESSION/BIPOLAR SUPPORT GROUP Peer-run, free and confidential. First and third Tues, 7pm in the Morro Bay Library meeting room. Info: 528-8782 or 459-1013.

DIABETES SUPPORT GROUP (TYPE 1) Meets third Mon., 6pm, at French Hospital Auditorium. Snacks provided. Info: shanyqueen@yahoo.com.

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SOLUTIONS offers a free support and educational group for women. Info: 347-9994, Ext. 6.

EMOTIONS ANONYMOUS (EA) meets every Tues. at 7pm at Congregation Beth David located at 10180 Los Osos Valley Road in SLO. Free. This twelve-step program helps people learn to cope with stress in daily living and to live a healthier emotional life. Members may attend for depression, anxiety, relationship problems and other emotional difficulties. Info: 440-4858.

FAMILY CAREGIVERS OF AGING ADULTS meets the second Tues. each month from 5:30-7pm at Creston Village, 1919 Creston Road in Paso Robles. Info: 227-7135.

FAMILY AND FRIENDS OF SERIOUSLY ILL noon on Fri. offers info and support for anyone coping with a friend or family’s serious illness. 1304 Pacific St. in SLO. Info: 544-2266.

FAMILY TO FAMILY offers education and support for family members of loved ones suffering from various psychological disorders. Info: 238-0817 for North County, 544-2086 for SLO, 929-3299 for South County or 461-1635.

FATHER-FOCUSED PARENTING SUPPORT GROUP meets weekly in Arroyo Grande. Meals and child care provided. Info: 474-2017.

F.A.S.T. Food Anaphylaxis Support Team provides support to families of children with life threatening food allergies. Info: 528-1654.

GRIEF SUPPORT DROP-IN meets Tues. at 11am at 1086 Grand Ave., Room 107 in Arroyo Grande. Meets 1345 Oak St. in Paso Robles on Thurs. at 5:30pm. Info: 544-2266.

GROUPS FOR PEOPLE WITH MENTAL ILLNESS meet noon-1:30pm on Mon. and Wed. at 5395 El Camino Real, Suite B, in Atascadero 1pm-2:30pm on Fri. at Library Storybook Room, 1000 Spring St. in Paso Robles 12:30pm-2pm on Wed. at 452 Higuera St. in SLO 2:30pm-3:30pm on Mon. at WRAP Group, 452 Higuera St. in SLO and 2:30pm-3:30pm on Fri. at Dual Recovery Anonymous, 452 Higuera St., SLO. Info: 544-2679.

THE HEP C PROJECT holds a Hepatitis C support group on the third Sat. of the month from 10:30-noon at St Stephen Episcopal Church Annex, corner of Nipomo and Pismo Streets in SLO. Info: 543-4374.

HOLISTIC HEALING SUPPORT GROUP meets Tues., 7-8:30pm, at 845 Napa Ave., Suite A in Morro Bay. Info: 924-1334.

HOSPICE OF SLO offers a variety of support meetings in a caring, supportive environment with others who share similar losses. Info: 544-2266.

INTERSTITIAL CYSTITIS/PAINFUL BLADDER SYNDROME support group meets the third Thurs. of the month at French Hospital in SLO from 7-9pm in the main floor conference room. Info: 464-0564.

KINSHIP CARE a support group for those caring another’s children, family, friends in Paso Robles. Info: 237-0282 or 237-0845.

LOOKING FOR MORGELLONS SUFFERERS to start support group in SLO. Info: 549-8357.

MAN-TO-MAN PROSTATE CANCER GROUP meets last Thurs. of the month, at Twin Cities Hospital in Templeton. 1100 Las Tablas Road. Info: 995-2254 or 434-3479.

MEN WHO ARE CAREGIVERS support group meets at 1304 Pacific in SLO at 10am on first Fri. of month. For men experiencing an intensity of care giving for someone with a significant level of disease or impairment. Info: 544-2266 or 534-9234.

MENTAL ILLNESS SUPPORT GROUPS for depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and anxiety. In SLO: Wed., 12:30-2pm, 452 Higuera St. In Arroyo Grande: Wed., 2:30pm-4pm, 21 Poole St. Info: 541-5144, Ext. 131.

MILITARY PARENTS Meet first Mon. of month, 6:30pm at SLO United Methodist Church. Info: 783-4418.

SLO MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS SUPPORT GROUP meets from 10-noon on the second Sat. of each month at Sierra Vista Hospital in the 2nd floor conference room.& Info: Jaelynn66@yahoo.com.

NATIONAL ALLIANCE FOR THE MENTALLY ILL offers classes and support groups for people whose family members suffer from depression. Info: 461-1635 or 238-5506.

NICOTINE WITHDRAWAL support group in SLO on Tues., 6:45pm at 1814 Osos St. Info: 235-6183.

NONALCOHOLIC STEATOHEPATITIS Info: 927-5590.

NORTH COUNTY WOMEN’S SHELTER AND RESOURCE CENTER offers a free, ongoing women’s support group on Tues. evenings in Atascadero. Learn more about healthy relationships, signals for concern, and self-esteem. Info: 461-1338.

OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS meets& Mon. at noon, 8600 Atascadero Ave., Atascadero’s North County Connection Center Tues. at 7pm and Sat. at 1pm, 480 Monterey Ave., Morro Bay’s Calvary Evangelical Lutheran Church Thurs. at noon, 981 Marsh St, First Presbyterian Church of SLO Fri. at 10am, 880 Industrial Way, Room 215, the& SLO Goodwill Building& and Sun. at 5:30pm, 1344 Nipomo St., Sol’s St. Stephen Episcopal Church. Info: 541-3164.

PARENTS OF CHILDREN WITH AUTISM meets on third Wed. at 150 S. 6th St., Suite D in Grover Beach. Free. Info: 904-9212.

PEER-RUN SUPPORT GROUPS for depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, anxiety disorders, or other mental illnesses in SLO and North County. Info: 541-5144 Ext. 131.

PFLAG (Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays) meets the fourth Tues., 7pm, at Wayne McCaughan Community Pride Center, 11573 Los Osos Valley Road (near the corner of Madonna). At Farmers Market in SLO each week. Info: 549-8989.

PREGNANT GROUP FOR WOMEN offers support for women who are pregnant or who have lost an unborn child. Info: groups.yahoo.com/group/pregnantinslo or 235-0875.

PROSTATE CANCER SUPPORT GROUP hosted by the American Cancer Society, meets at 197 Santa Rosa St., SLO. Info: 543-1481.

QUIETSTAR HEALING CENTER offers several workshops and support groups. Wellness support group on the first and third Wed. at 6pm at 1405 Garden St. in SLO. Info: 783-2662 or askanangel.org.

SENIOR PEER COUNSELING offers free in-home counseling for anyone older than 60. Info: 547-7025, Ext. 15.

SEXUAL ASSAULT RECOVERY AND PREVENTION CENTER in SLO provides a weekly drop-in support group for women survivors of molestation and/or rape. Group is held Wed. at 6pm and extended office hours on Wed. from 8:30am-7pm. 11573 Los Osos Valley Road, Suite D in SLO. Info: 545-8888 or advocate@sarpcenter.org.

SOUTH COUNTY CAREGIVERS SUPPORT GROUP meets the second Wed., 1-2:30pm at First United Methodist Church, 275 N. Halcyon Road in Arroyo Grande. Info: 547-3830.

SPASMODIC DYSPHONIA, A VOICE DISORDER, meets at French Hospital, Conference Room, 1911 Johnson Ave. in SLO. 1:30pm. Info: 534-1919, 543-5916, 489-9433, dysphonia.org, or NSDA@dysphonia.org.

SUICIDE BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUP meets at 1304 Pacific St. in SLO. Wed., 5:30pm. Info: 544-2266.

TALK/LISTEN OFFERS CONFIDENTIAL EMOTIONAL SUPPORT and teaches people how to get rid of fears, anger, and depression. Info: 489-5481or dg17@juno.com.

WEIGHT LOSS SURGERY SUPPORT GROUPS Peer-run meetings for pre- and post-op in SLO, Arroyo Grande and Atascadero. Info: 528-0808.

WELLNESS SUPPORT GROUP for people with chronic, life-threatening illnesses meets weekly at Hospice of SLO County. Info: 544-2266.

WIDOW/WIDOWER DROP-IN meets Thurs. at 11:30am at 1304 Pacific St. in SLO. Any age welcome. Info: 544-2266.

WIDOWED PERSON’S ASSOCIATION OF CA meets second Sat. of the month, 10am at Toucan Terrace Clubhouse in Pismo Beach for happy hours, lunches, dinners, potlucks, and games. 955 Teppy Drive. Info and to become a member: 481-5806.

WORKING WIDOWS AND WIDOWERS GRIEF GROUP meets at Mt. Carmel Lutheran Church, 1701 Fredericks, SLO. This is a non-denominational group. Info: 544-2133.