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FUNDRAISERS, ANNOUNCEMENTS and SCHOLARSHIPS

FIVE CITIES OPTIMIST CLUB CHINESE AUCTION/LUNCHEON FUNDRAISER takes place on Aug. 16 from 11:30am-2:30pm. Filipino Community Center, 885 13th St., Grover Beach. Donation: $5 pre-paid or $7 at the door. Proceeds benefit Optimist youth programs. Info: 481-5356.

2008 GALA LEGACY FUNDS LUNCHEON AND FUNDRAISER takes place on Aug. 17 from 1-4pm at Chapman House By The Sea, 1243 Ocean Blvd. in Shell Beach. Over 21 only. $100. Info and RSVP: 541-4252.

PASO ROBLES DEMOCRATIC CLUB EVENTING AT COUNTRY HOUSE INN Green Fundraiser takes place on Aug. 17 starting at 5:30pm. 91 S. Main St. in Templeton. Food, live music, raffle, auction and “green” companies. $35. Info and RSVP: 788-4619.

ADOPTION INFO SESSION takes place on Aug. 19 at 6:30pm at the SLO FCCA office located at 4420 Broad St., Suite F-2 in SLO. Info: 542-9084.

SCHOLARSHIP DAY REWARDS FOR COLLEGE EMPLOYEES buy ice cream on Aug. 19 from 11-9:30pm at Doc Burnstein’s in the Arroyo Grande Village and all proceeds will go toward college-bound staff. 124 W. Branch St. Info: 474-4068

BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS will receive money donated from New Frontiers Natural Foods Market on Aug. 20 directly from sales. Go get shopping! 896 Foothill Blvd. in SLO. Info 781-3226.

SANTA MARIA HIGH SCHOOL 1978 REUNION is Aug. 23 at the Santa Maria Inn from 6:30-11:30pm. $50 for dinner and dance. Info: 260-2253 or saraleemacdonald@verizon.net.

FREE SANTA MARGARITA LAKE SHUTTLE AND FREE LOPEZ LAKE SHUTTLE for summer fun Wednesday through Saturday through Aug. 30. Info: slorta.org or call 541-2228.

WHEELCHAIRS FOR SENIORS all Medicare recipients should be aware if they qualify they may be eligible or a free electric wheelchair. Senior Wheels Program also available (second phone number listed) Info: 1-800-810-2877 or 800-246-6010.

DROP OFF OLD OR INACTIVE CELL PHONES at The Villages of San Luis Obispo. In cooperation with American Cell Phone Drive, boxes will be provided at Sydney Creek, 1234 Laurel Lane; Garden Creek, 73 Broad St.; and at The Palms, 55 Broad St. Through August. Info: 543-2350 or americancellphonedrive.org.

INGRID RETI LITERARY GRANT applications due Sept. 2. Info: sloartscouncil.org or 544-9251.

CAL POLY ORGANIC FARM is offering now through September the freshest of produce. Info: 756-6139 or calpolyorgfarm.com.

LIMBERG LASIK FREE LASIK SCREENINGS happen all over SLO County through September. Info: 595-3937.

START PLANTING FLOWER AND VEGGIE SEEDS NOW for various contests taking place at the Arroyo Grande Harvest Festival happening in September. Info: agharvestfestival.com or 458-3321.

NOMINATE GRAND MARSHAL FOR THE ARROYO GRANDE HARVEST FESTIVAL Info and to nominate: agharvestfestival.com

ADOPT A CAT OR KITTENÜmost Saturdays at the PETCO store in San Luis Obispo’s Madonna Plaza from 11-4pm. $60 for 1, $80 for 2 includes spay/neuter, shots, worming,Ütesting 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.

CENTRAL COAST SENIOR CENTER in Oceano offers many 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.

EXPLORATION STATION, located at the Old Fire Station in Grover Beach, has classes starting now for ages 10 to adult. They also accept television sets and computers for recycling on Saturdays from 11am-4pm. 867 Ramona Ave. Info: 473-1421.

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.

OCTAGON BARN “SHINGLES AS ART” FUNDRAISER Purchase shingles at The Hula Hut; Avila Beach Promenade; Gulliver’s Travel, Santa Rosa and Walnut, San Luis Obispo; or Arroyo Grande Farmers Market at the Gazebo. Info: 489-1465.

SENIOR HEALTH SCREENING Free blood pressure monitoring, blood test for anemia, blood sugar, and cholesterol. Info and countywide appointments: 788-0827 or 237-3880.

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.

 

CITY STUFF

CITY OF ATASCADERO offers aquatic lessons and programs, a sustainable landscape course, and babysitting and CPR camps. Info: 461-5000.

GROVER BEACH RECREATION DEPARTMENT offers creative and beginning dance, musical theater, and ceramics for all ages. 1230 Trouville Ave. Info: 473-4580.

PISMO BEACH RECREATION offers classes for all ages in musical theater, bowling, karate, exercise, dance, Tai Chi, PACE, creative writing, music, tennis, and more. Info: 773-7063, 773-7049 or pismobeach.org.

SLO PARKS AND REC offers many enrichment activities. Info: 781-7300 or slocity.org.

CLASSES, WORKSHOPS, EVENTS and PRESENTATIONS

ASTROLOGY READINGS WITH HARRY FARMER Aug. 14 and Aug. 21. 11am-4pm. 845 Main St. in Morro Bay. Info: 772-2880.

DANCING DEER FARM CONVERSATIONS That Matter takes place on Aug. 14 (having close relationships) and Aug. 28 (trust) at 6:30pm in Templeton. Potluck. Info and RSVP: norma.cole@mac.com or 369-0203

CHANTING—KIRTAN WITH REV. ELLEN GRACE O’BRIAN takes place Aug. 16, 7-9pm at Circle of Spiritual Enlightenment located at 1500 Lizzie St. Room J-2 in SLO. For tickets, registration, or for more information call: 772-0306 or

visit awakeninginterfaith.org or spiritualcircle.org.

ACHIEVING YOUR GOALS THROUGH DYNAMIC MEDITATION takes place on Aug. 16, 10am-1pm at Lions Club, 190 Addie St. in Pismo Beach. $40. Info: 305-1740 or smileu.com.

HARMONIOUS LIVING—A DIALOGUE WITH MS. DANTES takes place on Aug. 16 at 10am in Nipomo (call for directions). Info: 343-2582.

MAKE MONEY WITH E-BAY on Aug. 16 from 9am-1:30pm. $75 and up. In Atascadero. Info: 461-5000.

SUNDAY FOR THE SPIRIT weekly workshops cover spirituality, tarot, and healing. Sun., 1-3pm, at the Halcyon Store in Halcyon. Aug. 17: Chakra balancing. Info: 489-2432.

GRANT WRITING COURSE Build, strengthen and exercise your grant writing capabilities. Ensure your grant is readily implemented and evaluated. Instructed by Cheryl Dettrick. Aug. 19 from 9am-noon at First Bank of San Luis Obispo located at 997 Monterey St. in SLO. $45 NSC members, $70 nonmembers. Info and registration: 681-1040 ext. 10 or programs@supportcenter.org.

STROKE AND OSTEOPOROSIS SCREENING takes place on Aug. 19 at 10am at 1350 Osos St. Info and appointments: 800-697-9721.

STARTING A BUSINESS workshop is a lecture followed by a panel discussion with questions and answers.ÜTopics include: considerations of going into business, business plans, financial reports, and more. Creekside Career Center at 4111A Broad St. in SLO. Aug. 20, 9-noon. Free. Info and RSVP: 788-2631 or sloscore.org.

BACK TO SCHOOL AND HOME ORGANIZATION WORKSHOPS take place on Aug. 21 and Aug. 25. These workshops offer step-by-step instructions, motivational and time-saving ideas. $25 per workshop and advanced registration is recommended. Info: 473-5474 or arroyogrande.org.

PACIFICA REJUVENATION CENTER HOSTS FREE CLASS ON CLINICAL WEIGHT LOSS MANAGEMENT and an Introduction to Bio-identical Hormone Restoration Therapy on Aug. 21 at 6:30pm. 1035 Vine St., Suite A in Paso Robles. Info: 239-0022, pacificarejuvenation.com or 239-4443.Ü

DOG OBEDIENCE CLASSES AT LAGUNA LAKE PARK DOCK AREA Dog obedience methods are used to enhance the bond between pet and owner. Learn from a dog trainer how your pup willÜsit, stay, come, stand,Üdown, and walk on a loose leash.ÜAges 16 and older. Thurs. through Sept. 4. Info: slocity.org or 781-7070.

THE SECRET LAW OF ATTRACTION ASTROLOGY READINGS are given every Sun. at the Steaming Bean Coffee House in Shell Beach. Readings are free but donations are accepted. Info: 927-2138.

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

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.

CAMBRIA WRITERS’ WORKSHOP meets Wed. at Joslyn Recreation Center from 9:30am-noon. Guests welcome. Info: 927-1665.

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.

COOK WELL WITH COURTNEY serves up Whole Foods cooking classes for easy, healthy meals, ongoing throughout SLO County in private or group settings. Info: 547-9073 or Courtney@cookwell.org.

DIVORCE WORKSHOP FOR WOMEN the first Sat. of the month, 8:30am-1pm at Cuesta College in SLO. Info: 546-3132 or communityprograms.net.

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 3pm-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 on 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 LOVR, 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.

 

CLUBS, MEETINGS and DISCUSSION GROUPS

SANTA LUCIA ROCKHOUNDS meets Aug. 18 from 7-9pm at 600 Nickerson Drive at the Centennial Park in Paso Robles. Info: 466-4061.

CENTRAL COAST COMPUTER CLUB meets at 5:45pm at Knollwood Village Clubhouse, 4012 S. Bradley in Orcutt. Aug. 19. Third Tues. every month. Info: 938-0217.

5-CITIES GREEN DRINKS is a social networking event taking place on Aug. 20 from 6-10pm at SLO Down Pub located at 1200 Grand Ave. in Arroyo Grande. Discussion panel, live music, and more. Info: 815-8700.

ESTERO BAY NEWCOMER’S CLUB AUGUST LUNCHEON takes place on Aug. 20, from 11:30am-1:30pm at Sea Pines Golf Resort. BBQ and live entertainment from Monte Rene. $20 for members and guests. RSVP by Aug. 15. Residents who live in Cayucos, Morro Bay, and Los Osos for less than five years are welcome.ÜInfo: geocities.com/esteronew/ or 528-8606.

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

ALATEEN is for young people who has been affected by someone else’s drinking. Ages 13-18, 7:30-8:30pm on Mon. at the Arroyo Grande Methodist Church, (Upstairs, rm. 211) 275 N. Halcyon Rd.ÜInfo: 489-0699 or 489-8432.

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 An optional dinner begins at 6pm, program begins at 7pm, and the general meeting begins at 8pm. Info: 712-4126 or atascaderohorsemensclub.com.

AUTO ENTHUSIASTS HANG OUT 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.

CENTRAL COAST CACTUS AND SUCCULENT SOCIETY meets the second Sun. of the month at 995 Palm in SLO. Speaker, refreshments, and a plant raffle. 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 HUNTING RETRIEVER CLUB meets the third Thurs. of the month at PetCo in SLO, located at 271 Madonna Road. 7pm. Info: 720-2185.

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 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.

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

COFFEE HOUSE ACTIVISTS meet on Wed. 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.

COURSES 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, holds its meetings on the fourth Wed. of the month at SLO Elks Club, 10:30am. 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 Rd., 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.

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 Info: 528-6800.

MARINE CORPS LEAGUE Detachment 680 meets every Tues. 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.

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 Wednesdays: 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 Thursday 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 Tuesday, 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.

PASO ROBLES SENIOR CENTER offers billiards, bingo, book discussion groups, cards, computer classes, yoga, music, arts, and more. Info: 237-3880.

PINOCLE 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 Info: 550-7713, 543-8717 or santalucia.sierraclub.org.

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 at 520 Dana St. in SLO. Info: 473-4963 or janelle93442@yahoo.com.

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

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

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

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.”ÜInfo: 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 CONNECTION invites all women to its monthly luncheon and program in Cambria, at 1147 Main St. from noon-1:30pm. $8. Info and to RSVP: 927-1858 or 927-0833.

 

SUPPORT GROUPS and COUNSELING

FIBROMYALGIA AND ARTHRITIS SUPPORT GROUP meets the third Sat. of the month, 10-11:30am, at Arroyo Grande Hospital Annex, 345 Halcyon Road. Aug. 16: Shoosh Crotzer speaks about yoga. Info: 602-2153.

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 Sat. of the month. Info: 781-3660 or 800-491-9141.

ALL ORGAN TRANSPLANT SUPPORT GROUP meets the first Sat. 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 Rd. in SLO. Info: 541-3367.

A.L.S. /LOU GEHRIG’S DISEASE SUPPORT GROUP meets the third Sat. of the month, 2pm-3:30pm, at Sierra Vista Hospital Auditorium in SLO. 1010 Murray Ave. Info: 674-4162.

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 ASSOCIATION SUPPORT GROUP is at First Baptist Church, 2075 Johnson Ave. in SLO, on the third Wed. from 1-2:30pm. Info: 547-3830.

ALZHEIMER’S SUPPORT IN TEMPLETON meets 4th Fri. of month from 1-2:30pm in conference rm. RaboBank, 1025 Las Tablas Rd. Info: 227-7135 or 434-2081.

AMERICAN CHRONIC PAIN ASSOCIATION meets Sat. at 11:30am at Carlene’s Caf» 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 Rd. in Templeton. Info: 434-4561.

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

CAREGIVERS OF EARLY-STAGE ALZHEIMER’S meets at 55 N. Broad in SLO (in the arts and crafts room) 10am. Info: 547-3830 or 534-9234.

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

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

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., 6:30–8pm. 1830 Farroll Rd. Info: 481-5093.

CO-DEPENDENTS ANONYMOUS OF MORRO BAY meets at the Morro Bay Library in the Library Program Room on Sat., 9-10am, and Sun., 6-7pm. Info: 927-5858 or 772-0529.

CODEPENDENTS OF SAN LUIS OBISPO meets at Congregational Church of San Luis Obispo, 11245 Los Osos Valley Rd., 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.

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

FAMILY AND FRIENDS SUPPORT DROP IN 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.

GASTRIC BYPASS/WLS SURGERY meets at 500 Marsh St. in SLO. Info and date: 772-4843.

GRIEF SHARE meets in Morro Bay on Sat. from 3-5pm at Church of Christ. 1001 Las Tunas St. info: 772-7248 or griefshare.org.

GRIEF SUPPORT DROP-IN meets Tues. at 5:30pm at 1304 Pacific St. in SLO. Meets in Paso Robles on Thurs. at 5:30pm. Info: 544-2266.

GRIEF SUPPORT DROP-IN meets Tues. at 11am at 1086 Grand Ave., Room 107 in Arroyo Grande. 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 Thursday 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.

LATE STAGE DEMENTIA/END OF LIFE ISSUES meets the fourth Thurs., 1pm in SLO. Info: 547-3830.

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

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

MAN-TO-MAN Group for men with prostate cancer meets last Thurs. of the month, at Twin Cities Hospital in Templeton. 1100 Las Tablas Rd. Info: 995-2254 or 434-3479.

MEN WHO ARE CAREGIVERS support group meets in San Luis Obispo. For men experiencing an intensity of care giving for someone with a significant level of disease or impairment. Info: 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.

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 meetsÜMon. 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.Üat noon, 981 Marsh St, First Presbyterian Church of SLO; Fri.Üat 10am, 880 Industrial Way, Room 215, theÜSLO Goodwill building;Üand Sun. at 5:30pm, 1344 Nipomo Street, Sol’s St. Stephen Episcopal Church. Info: 541-3164.

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

PARKINSON’S NORTH COUNTY meets third Tues. of each month at the First Presbyterian Church, 610 Main St., 1-3pm. Templeton. This is a general interest group. Info: 226-8243 or 466-6246.

PARKINSON’S CAREGIVERS SUPPORT GROUP of the North County meets the second Fri. of the month at 11:30am at Carrow’s Cafe in Atascadero. Info: 466-7226.

PARKINSON’S AND STROKE CAREGIVERS SUPPORT GROUP meets the third Wed. of the month from 1pm at the Hospice of SLO County. Drop in. 1304 Pacific St. Info: 544-2266.

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 Rd. (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 LOVR, Suite D in SLO. Info: 545-8888 or advocate@sarpcenter.org.

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

SOUTH COUNTY PARKINSON’S CAREGIVERS meet on third Tues. from 1-3pm at Rabobank, 542 Camino Mercado. Info and directions: 481-7424.

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

STROKE SURVIVOR SUPPORT GROUP meets the third Fri. of each month, 2-3:30pm, in the activity room at Garden Creek Assisted Living, 73 Broad St., SLO. Info: 471-8102.

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

TALK AND LISTEN offers confidential emotional support. Info: 489-5481 or dg17@juno.com.

WEIGHTLOSS 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, pot lucks, 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.