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February 7 - February 14

Stage

<em>FINISHING TOUCHES</em>
FINISHING TOUCHES
February 7 (Thurs., Fri., and Sat., 7:30pm and Sun. at 3pm)

The Pewter Plough presents this heartwarming and compelling comedy written by Jean Kerr. Through Feb. 28.

boxoffice07@pewterploughplayhouse.org
Phone: 927-3877
http://pewterploughplayhouse.org

Pewter Plough Playhouse
824 Main Street, West Village
Cambria 93428

Cost: $16 and up

Art

<em>IN VOGUE</em>
IN VOGUE
February 7 (12pm-6pm)

Paso Robles Art Association member artists' creations dealing with fashion and clothing, or relating to fads and things that are "in style" - from any era. This includes hair styles, tattoos, dresses, hats, scarves, textiles, car dice, hoola-hoops, sunglasses, designer jeans, "woodies", wedding veils, and more through Feb. 21.

Sasha Irving
sasha@studiosonthepark.org
Phone: 238-9800
http://studiosonthepark.org

Studios on the Park
1130 Pine Street
Paso Robles 93446

Cost: Free

Fundraisers

RUMMAGE SALE
February 7 (Fri. 4-6pm, Sat. 9am-2pm, Sun. 9am-2pm)

18th Annual Rummage Sale benefiting the United Methodist Children's Center takes place Feb. 5-7. $5 donation rain or shine.

Phone: 549-0332

United Methodist Children's Center
1515 Fredericks St.
San Luis Obispo 93405

Cost: $5 donation Friday

HIGH TEA
February 7 (1-4pm)

Join Enhancement, Inc. for a fundraiser to benefit their Creative Healing Retreats for Breast Cancer Survivors. "Hats & Gloves High Tea" will be held on Feb 7. Enjoy scones, salads, tea sandwiches, decadent desserts, and teas, a silent auction, raffles, and harp music by Jennifer Sayre.

Shoosh Crotzer
info@enhancementinc.com
Phone: 771-8640
http://enhancementinc.com

Edna Valley Vineyard
2585 Biddle Ranch Road
San Luis Obispo 93401

Cost: $50 each or table of 6 for $275

Sports and Wellness

HOOP DANCE
Fluid Lüminescence HoopDance, Laurie Hobbs
HOOP DANCE
Lessons and Classes
February 8 (6:30pm)

Every class is tailored with one-on-one instruction so everyone can learn comfortably at their own pace. Levels 1 and 2 offered through Feb. 15.

Laurie Hobbs
info@FluidLuminescence.com
Phone: (510) 366-5067
http://fluidluminescence.com/reg.html

World Rhythm and Motion Studio
207 Suburban (behind Trader Joe's)
San Luis Obispo 93401

Cost: $85

MOVEMENT AND MOBILITY FOR PEOPLE AFFECTED BY CANCER
MOVEMENT AND MOBILITY FOR PEOPLE AFFECTED BY CANCER
Lessons and Classes
February 8 (2pm)

Mondays.

Pamela Collins
pamela.collins@twcccc.org
Phone: 238-4411

The Wellness Community
614 13th Street
Paso Robles 93446

Cost: Free

YOGA WITH SHOOSH
Lessons and Classes
February 8 (5:15-7:45pm)

SLO County Parks weekly Yoga classes at SLO Vets Hall: Monday & Wednesday evenings: Beginning Yoga 5:15pm-6:15pm, Continuing Yoga 6:30pm-7:45pm. Admission: $8 Drop-in or $5 Students.

Shoosh
Sking@co.slo.ca.us
Phone: 772-3560

Yoga with Shoosh
801 Grand Ave.
San Luis Obispo , CA 93401

Cost: 8.00

TENNIS
Lessons and Classes
February 8 (Times vary)

Tennis lessons offered ongoing for kids and adults.

Davide Mascia
tarik.miller@gmail.com
Phone: 458-4008
http://slocity.org/parksandrecreation

Sinsheimer Park
San Luis Obispo 93406

Cost: $17-$40

Support Groups

MEDITATION AND CHANT
February 8 (7pm)

With Krishna White.

Judes
slojudes@sbcglobal.net
Phone: 541-1963
http://spiritualcircle.org

SLO Adult School, room H-1
1500 Lizzie Street
San Luis Obispo 93401

Art

BEGINNING DRAWING
Classes and Workshops
February 9 (6pm)

through Feb. 23.

Lury
lury@lurylee.com
Phone: 534-1342

Lury's Home Art Studio
Los Osos 93402

Cost: $15 per session or $80 for 8 sessions

Lectures and Learning

BOOK STUDY GROUP
Clubs, Meetings, and Discussion Groups
February 9 (7pm)

Join a discussion on Sabbath: Finding Rest, Renewal and Delight in our Busy Lives by Wayne Muller starting Jan. 12.

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

Awakening Interfaith Spiritual Community
1130 Napa Avenue
Morro Bay

Fundraisers

WOMEN'S LEADERSHIP IN BUILDING GLOBAL COMMUNITY
Kavita Ramdas, President of The Global Fund for Women
WOMEN'S LEADERSHIP IN BUILDING GLOBAL COMMUNITY
February 9 (Noon)

The President of the Global Fund for Women, Kavita Ramdas, will be speaking on "Women's Leadership in Building Global Community" on Feb. 9. Tickets are available at Humankind Fair Trade Store, 902 Monterey St. IN SLO until February 6.

Anneka Scranton
annekascranton@gmail.com
Phone: 528-7025

1st Presbyterian Church
981 Marsh St.
San Luis Obispo 93401

Cost: $25

Art

EXPLORE MIXED MEDIA
Classes and Workshops
February 10 (1:30 and 5:30pm)

Experience a stress-free workshop environment and explore surface design, paper, and fabric collage. Classes start Jan. 13.

lortiz@slcusd.org
Phone: 549-1222
http://ae.slcusd.org

San Luis Coastal Adult School
1500 Lizzie St.
San Luis Obispo 93442

Sports and Wellness

YOGA WITH SHOOSH
Lessons and Classes
February 10 (5:15-7:45pm)

SLO County Parks weekly Yoga classes at SLO Vets Hall: Monday & Wednesday evenings: Beginning Yoga 5:15pm-6:15pm, Continuing Yoga 6:30pm-7:45pm. Admission: $8 Drop-in or $5 Students.

Shoosh
Sking@co.slo.ca.us
Phone: 772-3560

Yoga with Shoosh
801 Grand Ave.
San Luis Obispo , CA 93401

Cost: 8.00

TENNIS
Lessons and Classes
February 10 (Times vary)

Tennis lessons offered ongoing for kids and adults.

Davide Mascia
tarik.miller@gmail.com
Phone: 458-4008
http://slocity.org/parksandrecreation

Sinsheimer Park
San Luis Obispo 93406

Cost: $17-$40

Lectures and Learning

SWING DANCING WITH WINE
February 10 (6-8pm)

On Wednesday nights in February take West Coast Swing lessons.

Julie Domingos
julie.domingos@am.fostersgroup.com
Phone: RSVP: 226-7133
http://meridianvineyards.com

Meridian Vineyards
7000 Hwy 46 East
Paso Robles 93446

Art

<em>IN VOGUE</em>
IN VOGUE
February 11 (12pm-6pm)

Paso Robles Art Association member artists' creations dealing with fashion and clothing, or relating to fads and things that are "in style" - from any era. This includes hair styles, tattoos, dresses, hats, scarves, textiles, car dice, hoola-hoops, sunglasses, designer jeans, "woodies", wedding veils, and more through Feb. 21.

Sasha Irving
sasha@studiosonthepark.org
Phone: 238-9800
http://studiosonthepark.org

Studios on the Park
1130 Pine Street
Paso Robles 93446

Cost: Free

Sports and Wellness

LEVEL 1: HOOPDANCE
Fluid Lüminescence HoopDance, Laurie Hobbs
LEVEL 1: HOOPDANCE
Lessons and Classes
February 11 (6:30-8pm)

These classes build on one another growing skills and fitness in a fun and safe way. Jan. 14-Feb. 18.

Laurie Hobbs
info@FluidLuminescence.com
Phone: (510) 366-5067
http://fluidluminescence.com/reg

Avila Beach Community Center
191 San Miguel Street (upstairs in the post office building)
Avila Beach 93424

Cost: $85

Lectures and Learning

DIFFERENT CHRISTIANITIES
February 11 (7pm)

This three-week class starting Jan. 28 will consider the major controversies that have divided Christians through the centuries.

Caroline Hall
stbenedicts1@aol.com
Phone: 528-0654
http://stbenslososos.org

St Benedicts Episcopal Church
2220 Snowy Egret Lane
Los Osos 93402

Cost: Suggested donation $5

Holiday events

SINGLES VALENTINE'S DAY PARTY
Join us!
SINGLES VALENTINE'S DAY PARTY
February 12 (6pm)

Feb 12.

Dianne
tcsc@itravelconsultants.com
Phone: 781-2630 or 772-8473

Outrigger Restaurant
833 Embarcardo Road
Morro Bay 93434

Stage

<em>FINISHING TOUCHES</em>
FINISHING TOUCHES
February 12 (Thurs., Fri., and Sat., 7:30pm and Sun. at 3pm)

The Pewter Plough presents this heartwarming and compelling comedy written by Jean Kerr. Through Feb. 28.

boxoffice07@pewterploughplayhouse.org
Phone: 927-3877
http://pewterploughplayhouse.org

Pewter Plough Playhouse
824 Main Street, West Village
Cambria 93428

Cost: $16 and up

Art

<em>IN VOGUE</em>
IN VOGUE
February 12 (12pm-6pm)

Paso Robles Art Association member artists' creations dealing with fashion and clothing, or relating to fads and things that are "in style" - from any era. This includes hair styles, tattoos, dresses, hats, scarves, textiles, car dice, hoola-hoops, sunglasses, designer jeans, "woodies", wedding veils, and more through Feb. 21.

Sasha Irving
sasha@studiosonthepark.org
Phone: 238-9800
http://studiosonthepark.org

Studios on the Park
1130 Pine Street
Paso Robles 93446

Cost: Free

Support Groups

TRANSITIONS GROUP FOR CANCER BEREAVEMENT
TRANSITIONS GROUP FOR CANCER BEREAVEMENT
February 12 (10-11am)

Meets on the Second Friday of the month: Feb. 12.

Pamela Collins
pamela.collins@twcccc.org
Phone: 238-4411

The Wellness Community - California Central Coast
614 13th Street
Paso Robles 93446

Cost: Free

Holiday events

SWEETHEART STROLL
February 13 (1pm-4pm)

The annual Sweetheart Stroll is presented by merchants in Atascadero's historic downtown Colony District and takes place on Feb. 13. Strollers are invited to purchase wine-tasting bracelets for $20. The bracelets will entitle visitors to unlimited wine-tasting presented by 17 local wineries. Dance instructors Dan and Sharon Davis will give free dance lessons at the Carlton Hotel from 2-3pm.

Phone: 462-0177

Atascadero , CA

Stage

<em>FINISHING TOUCHES</em>
FINISHING TOUCHES
February 13 (Thurs., Fri., and Sat., 7:30pm and Sun. at 3pm)

The Pewter Plough presents this heartwarming and compelling comedy written by Jean Kerr. Through Feb. 28.

boxoffice07@pewterploughplayhouse.org
Phone: 927-3877
http://pewterploughplayhouse.org

Pewter Plough Playhouse
824 Main Street, West Village
Cambria 93428

Cost: $16 and up

Film and TV

SLO ART CENTER FILM SERIES
February 13 (7pm)

Feb. 15: documentary series continues with Herb & Dorothy - the extraordinary story of Herbert Vogel, a postal clerk, and Dorothy Vogel, a librarian, who managed to build one of the most important contemporary art collections in history with very modest means.

Karen Kile
kkile@sloartcenter.org
Phone: 543-8562
http://sloartcenter.org

SLO Art Center
1010 Broad Street
SLO

Cost: $5

Music

PERMANENT ABILITY - LIVE
PERMANENT ABILITY
PERMANENT ABILITY - LIVE
February 13 (10pm)

Permanent Ability is an award-winning, original, LA based Funk/Rock/Alternative band and they perform on Feb. 13.

http://myspace.com/permanentability

Frog 'n Peach
728 Higuera Street
San Luis Obispo 93401

Cost: Free

Art

<em>IN VOGUE</em>
IN VOGUE
February 13 (12pm-6pm)

Paso Robles Art Association member artists' creations dealing with fashion and clothing, or relating to fads and things that are "in style" - from any era. This includes hair styles, tattoos, dresses, hats, scarves, textiles, car dice, hoola-hoops, sunglasses, designer jeans, "woodies", wedding veils, and more through Feb. 21.

Sasha Irving
sasha@studiosonthepark.org
Phone: 238-9800
http://studiosonthepark.org

Studios on the Park
1130 Pine Street
Paso Robles 93446

Cost: Free

Sports and Wellness

AMPUTEE SURF CLINIC IN PISMO
Lessons and Classes
February 13 (7:30am)

Amputees and other disabled individuals who would like to learn how to surf, join Ampsurf at Pismo Beach on Feb 13. Qualified instructors and no cost to you. We supply boards and wet suits.

http://Ampsurf.org

south of the pier

Fundraisers

BUTTERFLY BINGO
February 13 (1pm)

In honor of Monarch Butterflies and to raise money for educational programs in local State on Feb. 13.

Mary Golden
mgoldenccnha@gmail.com
Phone: 458-9597
http://ccnha.org

Veteran's Memorial Hall
780 Bello Street
Pismo Beach

Cost: $25

Volunteers

VITA - INCOME TAX ASSISTANCE
February 13 (11-2:30pm)

Cal Poly's College of Business will again sponsor a program providing tax return preparation assistance at no charge for individuals and families with incomes less than $50,000 year. Wheelchair accessible and free parking.

Janice Carr
jcarr@calpoly.edu
Phone: 756-2667 (English and Spanish)

Orfalea College of Business- Cal Poly
1 Grand Ave, 2nd floor of the business building
San Luis Obispo 93401

Cost: Free

Stage

<em>FINISHING TOUCHES</em>
FINISHING TOUCHES
February 14 (Thurs., Fri., and Sat., 7:30pm and Sun. at 3pm)

The Pewter Plough presents this heartwarming and compelling comedy written by Jean Kerr. Through Feb. 28.

boxoffice07@pewterploughplayhouse.org
Phone: 927-3877
http://pewterploughplayhouse.org

Pewter Plough Playhouse
824 Main Street, West Village
Cambria 93428

Cost: $16 and up

Art

<em>IN VOGUE</em>
IN VOGUE
February 14 (12pm-6pm)

Paso Robles Art Association member artists' creations dealing with fashion and clothing, or relating to fads and things that are "in style" - from any era. This includes hair styles, tattoos, dresses, hats, scarves, textiles, car dice, hoola-hoops, sunglasses, designer jeans, "woodies", wedding veils, and more through Feb. 21.

Sasha Irving
sasha@studiosonthepark.org
Phone: 238-9800
http://studiosonthepark.org

Studios on the Park
1130 Pine Street
Paso Robles 93446

Cost: Free

Fundraisers

NARDONNE'S PIZZA
February 14 (Opens at 11am)

On Feb. 14 10 percent of sales go towards the American Heart Assoc.

Phone: 466-8858

8501 El Camino Real
Atascadero , CA