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GIRLS NIGHT OUT Come and try some of Bare Minerals’ new products, as well as your old favorites. Aug. 14 from 6-8pm. The Spa Central Coast, 6105 El Camino Real in Atascadero. $20. Info and RSVP: 464-0129 or www.thespacentralcoast.com.

NORTH SOUTH F-100 RUN takes place Aug. 15-17 at Embassy Suites in SLO. Check out trucks from 9-3pm. Info: 937-4968.

SUMMER CARNIVAL takes place on Aug. 15 at Elm Street Park in Arroyo Grande from 11am-2pm. Game booths, BBQ, prizes, and more. Fun for the entire family. Info: 473-5474 or www.arroyogrande.org.

HOT EL CAMINO CRUISE NIGHT IN ATASCADERO takes place Aug. 15. Info: 461-5000.

ATASCADERO LAKE CAR SHOW takes place on Aug. 16 beginning at 7:30am at Atascadero Lake Park (exit Santa Rosa Road). Info: 286-2102 or 466-3853 or www.midstatecruizers.org.

COURT STREET CELEBRATION is acknowledging the three-year anniversary of the Court Street area in SLO. Aug. 16: Pitch and Rhythm show at 12:30pm. Info: 543-0200.

BASIL FESTIVAL takes place Aug. 16-17, 11am-4pm at Lone Madrone in Paso Robles. Two full days of basil, beer, wine, live music, cuisine, local art, projects for kids, herb plants, storytelling, Best Pesto contest, and basil ice cream. Charity fundraiser. Info: 238-0845.

ST. ANTHONY’S CELEBRATION in Pismo Beach happens Aug. 16-17. Parade starts at 11am on Sunday. 390 Bello St. Info: www.pismobeach.org.

PALLET TO PALATE is a fundraiser at the Cliffs Resort Aug. 16-18. Info: 773-5000 or www.pallettopalate.com.

FIESTA AT SANTA ROSA CATHOLIC CHURCH takes place on Aug. 17 from noon-8pm. DJ and singer Jose Ponce and Mariachi Lobo will perform. BBQ, games, kids activities, petting zoo, dinner and more. Info and tickets: 927-4816.

NSHA HONORS STOCK HORSE TRADITION at 2008 Snaffle Bit Futurity Aug. 17-24 in Paso Robles. Info: www.nationalstockhorse.com or 559-740-8006.

A NIGHT OF ALOHA AT KIM & CO. SALON benefiting the Central Coast Funds for Children takes place on Aug. 28 from 5-9pm but the last poker tournament takes place on Aug. 16. The main event will feature live and silent auctions, local food and wine, mini-spa services, hula dancing and more. Info: 674-2005 or 541-5424.

OPEN MIC SUMMER SUNSET SERIES Sylvester Winery will be hosting a complimentary Open Mic night on Aug. 16 from 5:30-8:30pm at the Sylvester Wine Park located at 5115 Buena Vista Ave. in Paso Robles. Info: 227-4000 or rcarter@sylvesterwinery.com.

STORIES ‘ROUND THE FIRE will be told at 7pmÜon Cayucos Beach, south of the pier on Aug. 16 and 23. These family-oriented storytelling performances feature storyteller Kirk Henning, with guest storytellers and musicians.ÜA traditional marshmallow roast around the campfire is included. Suggested donation is $3. Info: 995-2867.

ART IN THE GARDEN AT THE HISTORIC JACK HOUSE AND GARDENS takes place Aug. 17 from 10am-5pm and features more than 20 local artists in the beautiful Jack House Gardens. Tours of the historic Victorian home take place between 1 and 4pm. $2 per person (younger than 12 are free). Info: 781-7070.

RIO SECO WINERY SUMMER FUN NIGHTS on Fri. from 6-9pm. Through Aug. 22. Live music, food, and wine. $8 and up. 4295 Union Rd. in Paso Robles. Info: 237-8884.

SUNSET WINE DOWN at Robert Hall Winery continues every Fri. from 6-9pm. $20-$25. Includes light dinner, live music and, of course, the wine. 3443 Mill Road in Paso Robles. Info: 239-1616, Ext. 24 or www.roberthallwinery.com.