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January 1 - January 8

Special Events

ANNUAL POLAR BEAR DIP
January 1 (The festivities begin at 10am, the dip is at noon)

This Jan. 1 event invites water lovers to ring in the New Year by running into the ocean. (Some swimmers will be in costume.) Each of the hundreds of people who participate gets a certificate.

Phone: 995-1200
http://cayucoschamber.com

at the Cayucos Pier
Cayucos , CA

Kid Stuff

PLAY DAYS
January 1 (Noon)

SloHomeschoolers play days happen through January. To find out about more social activities for homeschoolers or to add your own go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/SanluisObispohomeschoolers/.

Gina Carmen Turley
ginacarmen1225@yahoo.com

Islay Park
SLO

Cost: Free

Sports and Wellness

5TH ANNUAL YOGATHON
Special Events
January 1 (1:30-3:30pm)

On Jan. 1.

jennyb.yogawave@gmail.com
Phone: 234-7279

Morro Bay Vets Hall
209 Surf Street
, CA

Art

ATASCADERO ART ASSOCIATION WINTER ALL MEMBER ART EXHIBIT
Galleries
January 2 (Times vary)

The exhibit is open most Saturdays from 11-3pm. Through January.

Phone: 466-1328 or 712-9015

Martin Polin Community Room in the Atasadero Library
6850 Morro Road
Atascadero

Stage

GOLDEN GIRLS HOLIDAY MYSTERY - THE CURSE OF JESSICA FLETCHER
January 3 (5pm)

This show takes place every Sunday through Jan. 31. The dinner theatre performances include dinner, show, sales tax and wait staff gratuity. Reservations are required. Dress is casual or come in your holiday best.

Phone: 489-3875
http://murderinmind.com

The Spyglass Inn Restaurant
2305 Spyglass Drive
Shell Beach

Cost: $48.95

Stage

TAKING LEAVE
Auditions
January 4 (7pm)

Jan. 4-5.

Kevin Harris
kevinharris@slolittletheatre.org
Phone: 781-3889 ext. 10
http://slolittletheatre.org

San Luis Obispo Little Theatre
888 Morro Street
San Luis Obispo 93401

Lectures and Learning

ARGENTINE TANGO
January 4 (8pm)

$5. Meets Mondays.

Phone: 783-0569
http://slotango.org

SLO Veterans Hall
SLO

Stage

TAKING LEAVE
Auditions
January 5 (7pm)

Jan. 4-5.

Kevin Harris
kevinharris@slolittletheatre.org
Phone: 781-3889 ext. 10
http://slolittletheatre.org

San Luis Obispo Little Theatre
888 Morro Street
San Luis Obispo 93401

Lectures and Learning

JANUARY MOVIE NIGHTS
Clubs, Meetings, and Discussion Groups
January 6 (7pm)

Reverend Nancy Ballinger has selected four topics from the series which will take us on a powerful journey into the universal search for meaning and connection. We will focus on four sections from the series. Through Jan. 27.

Nancy Ballinger
nancy@awakeninginterfaith.org
Phone: 772-0306
http://awakeninginterfaith.org

Awakening Interfaith Spiritual Community
1130 Napa Avenue
Morro Bay

Cost: $5

Volunteers

DANA ADOBE NEEDS HELP
January 6 (Times vary)

The Dana Adobe is always looking for volunteers. They provide learning stations for school field trips, and we host community events.

Dynia
dynia@danaadobe.org
Phone: 929-5679
http://danaadobe.org

Dana Adobe
671 S. Oakglen
Nipomo 93444

Music

REBECCA TROON HOUSE CONCERT
January 7 (7pm)

Santa Barbara singer/songwriter Troon will give a concert on Jan. 7. She writes and sings for adults and children, playing guitar, banjo, piano, bodhran and even an egg-shaker.

Arlen or Risa
tallulah97219@yahoo.com
Phone: 481-1478 or 602-2929
http://myspace.com/rebeccatroon

Oak Creek Commons
635 Nicklaus
Paso Robles 93446

Cost: $10

Music

W. TERRENCE SPILLER FACULTY PIANO RECITAL
January 8 (8pm)

Concert pianist and Music Department Chair Spiller will perform works of three great composers in his annual solo recital on Jan. 8. The first half will start with Bach's "Partita in E minor," and conclude with Bartok's "Dance Suite." The second half is a commemoration of Chopin's 200th birthday. $6-$10.

Phone: 756-2787 or 756-2406
http://music.calpoly.edu

PAC - Spanos Theatre
SLO , CA

Kid Stuff

PLAY DAYS
January 8 (Noon)

SloHomeschoolers play days happen through January. To find out about more social activities for homeschoolers or to add your own go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/SanluisObispohomeschoolers/.

Gina Carmen Turley
ginacarmen1225@yahoo.com

Islay Park
SLO

Cost: Free