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Tuesday, May 21, 2013 Volume: 27, Issue: 42
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New Times / Calendar EventsFebruary 8 - February 15Film and TV
(Times vary) This class takes place on Sun. and is taught by a professional film actor/director. Annual LA trips to perform for talent agents and casting directors. Ongoing.
Aaron Metchik
La Perla Del Mar Music
LIVE MUSIC WITH TIM JACKSON AND GUEST APPEARANCES BY DAVE MILLER
(6pm) Jackson performs folk and blues every Sat. evening and hosts an open jam session every Thurs. at
Cindy and Johnna
Vino Versato Cost: Free Art
THE UNIVERSITY ART GALLERY
Galleries (Gallery hours are Tues.-Sat. 11am-4pm) is a venue that nurtures creativity, empathy, and big-picture thinking by bringing bold thinkers, emerging and established artists, and creative professionals to campus. Receptions are held the day a new exhibit is installed.
Phone: 756-1571
Building 34, Dexter Hall
Museums (1-4pm) A historic living museum of a Victorian home circa 1880 with original furnishings and ongoing events. Tour the historic and elegant Victorian Jack House for $2.
Phone: 781-7308
536 Marsh St. Farmers Market
SLO CERTIFIED FARMERS MARKET
(10am to 2pm) On Sun. find produce, fish, local meats, vendors, musical entertainment, and baked goods.
Moez Bensalem
Kennedy Club parking lot Special Events
8TH ANNUAL BELLA NOTTE - MY FUNNY VALENTINE: A MUSICAL TRIBUTE TO RODGERS AND HART
February 8 (6:30pm) There will be an amazing Silent Auction, a delicious gourmet dinner (including wine and dessert), a professional musical revue, and a memorable evening for all. Come on Feb. 8 to Unity for all the fun.
Sharon Mesker
Unity of San Luis Obispo Cost: $35
AVILA BEACH SPAGHETTI DINNER/BINGO NIGHT
February 8 (6-9pm) Join us at the Avila Beach Community Center for a fun night of bingo with lots of prizes and a great spaghetti dinner to fund the programs/operations of the Center on Feb. 8, from 6-9 pm. The tickets are $10 per adult and $5 per child (10 and under).
Mary Foppiano
Avila Beach Community Center
February 8 (12pm-4pm) The Network for a Healthy California-Gold Coast Region invites all San Luis Obispo county residents to lead healthier lives by eating more fruits and vegetables and staying physically active. What better way to learn about healthier meal options than a free, healthy food demonstration being held at Albertsons on Feb. 8 from 12-4pm. Come sample tasty recipes filled with fruits and vegetables and take home a free recipe book and goody bag.
Christina Lares
Albertsons Cost: Free Music
8TH ANNUAL CUESTA JAZZ FACULTY CONCERT
February 8 (7:30 pm) on Feb. 8 at 7:30pm at the Cuesta College CPAC (Main Stage). Starring: Ron McCarley, John Knutson, Aaron Wolf, Dylan Johnson, David Becker, Jeff Miley, and Inga Swearingen.
Bea Anderson
Cuesta College Cost: $7-$12 Art
ALMOND COUNTRY QUILTERS GUILD MEETING
Meetings and Associations February 8 (6:30pm) Please join the Almond Country Quilters’ Guild for its February meeting to be held on Feb. 8. Social Time begins at 6:30pm and at 7pm, Lura Schwarz Smith (lura-art.com) will speak on “The New Adventures of an Art Quilter." She will present a slide show/talk/trunk show looking at the development of her textile work over the past 30 years. The general meeting will follow her presentation.
Jenny Phipps
Masonic Lodge Cost: Free
Openings and Receptions February 8 (5-8pm) Exhibit titled "Hearts and Color Delights" to include watercolor and acrylic. Exhibit runs through Feb. 27.
Gallery at Marina Square
Gallery at Marina Square Cost: Free
Openings and Receptions February 8 (5-8pm) Exhibit titled "Pixels to Piecing" to include photography and fabric art. Exhibit runs through Feb. 27.
Gallery at Marina Square
Gallery at Marina Square Cost: Free Lectures and Learning
SPECIAL LECTURE: FOOD ETHICS AND TECHNOLOGY
Announcements February 8 (1-3pm) Prof. Paul B. Thompson (Michigan State Univ.) will discuss three key problems in food ethics, which are connected in surprising and sometimes incompatible ways. Free and open to the public on Feb. 8, from 1-3pm, at Cal Poly, building 08-123.
Patrick Lin
Cal Poly Cost: Free
WOMAN'S CLUB OF ARROYO GRANDE
Clubs, Meetings, and Discussion Groups February 8 (1pm) meets on the second Fri. of every month for culture, advancement, and civic betterment. A lunch is generally served for $12. http://womansclubofarroyogrande.org/aboutus.htm
211 Vernon St.
Clubs, Meetings, and Discussion Groups February 8 (6pm) provides a relaxed, safe, and informal way to meet new friends and travel companions on the second Fri. of every month.
Dianne Tuttle
Travel Club Fundraisers
AVILA BEACH SPAGHETTI DINNER/BINGO NIGHT
February 8 (6 pm - 9 pm) The Avila Beach Civic Association is hosting a Spaghetti Dinner/Bingo Night on Friday, February 8, from 6-9 pm at the Avila Beach Community Center, 191 San Miguel Street.Dinner will be delicious and the Bingo will be lots of fun with a variety of prizes. Tickets are $10/adult and $5/child 10 and under. Will will be available for $5/glass. This event is being held to support the Avila Beach Community Center. For tickets, 805-627-1997 or avilabeachcc@gmailcom or www.avilabeachcc.com.
Mary Foppiano
Avila Beach Community Center Cost: $10/adult and $5/child 10 and under
MARDI GRAS AT ST. BENEDICT'S
February 8 (6pm) Les Bon Temps will roll once again at St. Benedict's Church in Los Osos with a Mardi Gras feast and musical event on Feb. 8. Appetizers and the authentically Creole dinner following will be prepared by Lorienne Schwenk of the Singing Kitchen. Music will be by Café Musique from San Luis Obispo. Only 50 tickets will be sold at $50 each. For reservations, email Maria M. Kelly at mmkelly66@gmail.com, or phone and leave a message at 423-5331.
Maria M. Kelly
St. Benedict's Church Cost: $50 Volunteers
February 8 (6:30-7:30pm) The Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary (MBNMS) and CA State Parks is seeking a team of dynamic individuals to become docents at the Coastal Discovery Center in San Simeon. Interpret exhibits, natural and cultural history, host school programs, public outreach events, science monitoring and more! Informational Meeting: Friday, February 8th @ 6:30 PM Rabobank Community Room-Cambria Please RSVP to: (805) 927-6291 or Brittany.Cooper@noaa.gov The training program will be Saturdays 3/2, 3/9, 3/16.
Brittany Cooper
Rabobank Community Room Cost: Free Holiday events
February 9 (1:00pm-3:00pm) Come to Smart Studio and make some valentines for your class or your sweetheart. All the red, pink, and awesome stuff will be bursting from the studio shelves for project-making. Cost will be $5/hour per person for studio time and materials. Premium materials will cost a bit extra. Go to www.smartstudioslo.com for more information on our studio.
Terri
SmART Studio Cost: $5/hour per person Special Events
February 9 (1-3pm) Join us in the Oak Pavillion when State Park Docent Peggy Coon will discuss how butterflies stay alive in each state of developement: egg, caterpillar, chrysalis, and adult butterfly. She will show the beautiful and unique colors on the inside and outside of the butterfly wings and explain how these colors, patterns, and markings are used for protective coloration, warning, mimicry, and more, and will display her own photos taken in Costa Rica, Belize, the Caribbean, Mexico, and the United States. Feb. 9.
San Luis Obispo Botanical Garden
San Luis Obispo Botanical Garden Cost: $5 for members and $10 for non-members
A NIGHT IN NEW ORLEANS MASQUERADE BALL
February 9 (6:30pm) Burning James and the Funky Flames are co-sponsoring along with Bon Temps Creole Cafe in association with the Noor Foundation, SLO Blues Society, and the SLO Jazz Festival. A Night in New Orleans Masquerade Ball on Feb. 9 in the historic San Luis Obispo Masonic Lodge. Proceeds benefit the Noor Foundation. This is gonna be a stone cold Gumbo Ya Ya. If the great music and food and the NOLA spirit isn't enough of a draw, the beautiul 100-year-old Masonic Lodge building just might be.
Phil Lang
Masonic Lodge Cost: $20-$25
February 9 (3pm) Come Feb. 9 to the parking lot in front of Volumes of Pleasure while we usher in the year of The Snake. Astrology is a part of all cultures. Just as most of us know our sign in Western Astrology, most people in Asian cultures know their animal sign. The Cal Poly Lion Dance Team will perform a blessing for our community and for Volumes of Pleasure, a ritual that dates back centuries. In times past the dance was used to scare away monsters and evil spirits.
Carroll Leslie
1016 Los Osos Valley Rd. Cost: Free
FATHER DAUGHTER DANCE
February 9 (6PM-8:30PM) The City of Pismo Beach, Recreation Division is now accepting registrations for the annual Father-Daughter Dance. This dance is for young ladies ages three to eighteen years old, and the special man in her life. The event takes place on Saturday February 9th from 6pm-8:30pm at the Pismo Beach Veterans Hall. Pre-registration is required by January 31st, 2013 for this enjoyable evening. This event sells out each year, so be sure to register early!
Colleen Ghiglia
Pismo Beach Vets Hall Cost: $25 per couple, additional family members $10
ICE SKATING EXHIBITION
February 9 (11:00AM ) Come on down for the first ever Ice Skating Exhibition at Blades On Ice in Atascadero! The skating events will feature: figure skating, costume characters on ice, and other family friendly shows. Admission is $5 for watch and regular prices in you want to ice skate after the exhibition. More Info, contact us @ 805-748-1520
Josh Ferguson
Blades On Ice Cost: $5
February 9 (Starts at 11am) The Cal Poly DanceSport Team will host its 6th annual Ballroom and Latin DanceSport Competition from 11am-10pm on Feb. 9 in the university’s Chumash Auditorium. There will be over 80 different events at levels from newcomer to expert in dances like Salsa, Tango, Swing, Waltz, Samba, Hustle, and more! Spectators are welcome. Admission is $5 in advance and $8 at the door.
Amy Leung
Cal Poly Chumash Auditorium
PISMO BEACH ANNUAL FATHER DAUGHTER DANCE
February 9 (6-8:30pm) The annual Father-Daughter Dance is for young ladies ages 3-18 years old, and the special man in her life. This special event allows fathers, grandfathers, or uncles to treat their little one to a semi-formal night of dancing and fun. Feb. 9 from
Pismo Beach Recreation
Pismo Beach Veterans Hall Cost: $25 per couple and $10 for each additional child of same Family
February 9 (10am-4pm) Join with members of the Awakening Interfaith Spiritual Community in a unique opportunity to spend a day in blissful, soulful indulgence. During SoulFest 2013 we will nourish your soul through guided meditations, restorative yoga, drumming, Kriya yoga teachings, kirtan, ayurveda talk, and delicious vegetarian food. Feb. 9.
Nancy Ballinger
AWAKENING Interfaith Spiritual Community Cost: $50 suggested donation
Valentines Day Dinner
Winery Events February 9 (6:30pm) Looking for a romantic, classy, and entertaining Valentine's day gift? Our multiple course food and wine dinner is the perfect way to celebrate the holiday. Join us for live music, dancing, and amazing fun- don't miss out on this one. This event will sell out. $90/Wine Club, $110/Non-Member. Call or log on today for reservations.
Bethany Jenings
bethany@opolo.com Cost: $90 members, $110 non- members Music
February 9 (8pm) Beautiful music performed by our chamber ensembles: Brass Choir, Clarinet Ensemble, brass quintets, woodwind quintets, Flute Choir, saxophone quartets, and string quartets. Feb. 9.
Cal Poly Music Department
Mission San Luis Obispo
February 9 (4pm) First Presbyterian Church SLO is pleased to present Organ Virtuoso, Katya Gotsdiner McMahan, joined by instrumentalists Jessica Hoffman, oboe, and Greg Magie, horn, in a concert of music by Guilmant, Handel, Abbott, Reinecke, Debussy, Morricone, and more. Performed on the newly installed Veritas Organ at First Presbyterian Church. Feb. 9. $10 suggested donation at the door. Free parking.
Katya Gotsdiner-McMahan
First Presbyterian Church
February 9 (8pm) The Clark Center for the Performing Arts presents The Jan and Dean Show featuring Dean Torrence and The Surf City Allstars on Feb. 9 at 8pm. The Jan and Dean Show features the greatest hits of two of both Jan and Dean and The Beach Boys, as well as other great songs of the era including "Barbara Ann," “The Little Old Lady from Pasadena,” “Dead Man’s Curve,” and “Surf City.” Don’t miss this Classic California Beach Party!
Box Office
Clark Center Cost: $39-$48
February 9 (8:00 pm) Tret Fure is a gifted artist of uncommon energy and range, with a career that spans four decades. By the age of nineteen she was opening for bands such as Yes, Poco, and the J Geils Band. Saturday, February 9, 2013, 8:00 pm, Steynberg Gallery, 1531 Monterey Street, San Luis Obispo. A Benefit for the SLO Food Bank. Tickets are $15 in advance and $18 at the door, and are available at Steynberg Gallery or call 805.547.0278. www.tretfure.com
Steynberg Gallery
Steynberg Gallery Cost: $15 in adv. $18 at door Writers and Literature
February 9 (3pm) Coalesce Bookstore invites you to a book-signing and presentation on Feb. 9. The Joy of Sexus: Lust, Love, and Longing in the Ancient World by Vicki León Book-signing: 2-4pm. Presentation is at
Coalesce Bookstore
Coalesce Bookstore
February 9 (1:00-4:00) Discover how to craft a compelling opening for your novel (kids-teens), from the opening line through the first 5 pages to the oft-requested 50-page sample requested by agents and editors. A first-page critique session will be included at the end of the session. 


Sidonie Wiedenkeller
SLO Museum of Art Cost: $40 members / $50 non-members
WRITERS GROUP
February 9 (3pm) Now forming in Lompoc is a writers group for fiction, children's stories, scripts, and novels, (but no poetry at this time). Those interested should call ahead and sign up. Bring two or three pages of material to be read and discussed. Ongoing starting in February. Contact for more info.
The Book Store
The Book Store Kid Stuff
DIVA SCIENCE
February 9 (1-3pm) Come to the interactive science center on Feb. 9 from 1-3pm for the Beauty of Science. They will be using Chemistry to create cosmetics and perfumes that are sure to excite your little explorer. All ages are welcome to enjoy this experience which is free with paid admission to the museum.
Tosha Punches
The Exploration Station Cost: $2 for kids and $3 for adults The Outdoors
SLO STEWARD'S WORKDAY: IRISH HILLS
February 9 (9am-noon) Please call ECO SLO for more information. Work day is on Feb. 9.
Kylie San Luis Obispo Cost: Free Volunteers
ADOPT-A-PET EVENTS
February 9 (11am-4pm) take place every Saturday. Cats and kittens are spayed or neutered, tested and vaccinated prior to adoption. A free vet examination is included.
Debra Holt
PetCo Cost: Adoption fees are $60 for one or $80 for two Holiday events
CHOCOLATE AND WINE VALENTINE SERENADE
February 10 (5:30-9pm) On Feb. 10 the 5Cities Homeless Coalition will host a Valentine's event. Attendees will enjoy chocolate and handcrafted desserts paired with Central Coast wines, while listening to the sounds of The Quiet Knights, joined by musical guests Rick Jarrett, Kimberly Ford, Steve McAndrew. Vocalist Gigi Senna will make a special musical appearance.
Liz Howland
Pismo Beach Veteran's Hall Cost: $25 Special Events
ISRAELI FOLK DANCING
February 10 (7-8:15pm) Israeli Folk Dancing CBD is happy to announce that Israeli Folk Dancing will take place Sunday evenings from 7-8:15pm. Dancing is great exercise for the body and the brain while the music and movement feeds the soul. We will start with simple dances, and everything will be taught, so no experience is necessary, nor do you need a partner. Just bring a bottle of water, your energy, and be ready for a good time.
Randy Harris
Congregation Beth David Cost: Free Music
February 10 (3pm) Soprano Katherine Arthur and pianist Louise King invite you to enjoy an afternoon concert of German Art Songs, featuring the works of Brahms, Schumann, and Wolf. The concert will be held on Feb. 10 at the Trinity United Methodist Church and will be followed by a reception. Advance tickets are $15 (call the Adult School at 549-1222) and $20 at the door. All proceeds will benefit the Adult School Arts Scholarship.
Adult School
Trinity United Methodist Church
February 10 (3pm - 5pm) 02/10/13 3-5PM Mimi Blais At The French Cafe Mimi is the Queen of Ragtime Piano. Not only is she a master of early Jazz, Blues, Ragtime, and pop music, but she is also a funny lady, like Victor Borge. First of three concerts. Purchase all three and attend a free concert September 4.
Jayne Behman
Congregation Beth David Cost: $15.00
February 10 (1:00 - 4:00 pm) Songwriters At Play presents Dulcie Taylor. Says Sing Out magazine, "She has a fine, flexible storyteller's style and a graceful voice with the flavor of her South Carolina roots”. She may be new to the Central Coast, but she's no newcomer to the stage, which she has shared with a long list of artists, including Bonnie Raitt, Jerry Lee Lewis, and Asleep at the Wheel.
Steve Key
Sculpterra Winery Cost: Free Writers and Literature
February 10 (1-3pm) Coalesce Bookstore invites you to a book discussion on Feb. 10 in our Garden Chapel Beethoven’s Hair: An Extraordinary Historical Odyssey and a Scientific Mystery Solved by Russell Martin will be the book of discussion. Book Group Discussion: 1pm. The Book Group Discussion is part of Festival Mozaic: The Mysteries of Beethoven Music and Book series festivalmozaic.com.
Coalesce Bookstore
Coalesce Bookstore
SECOND SUNDAY AT SEVEN
Poetry February 10 (7pm) Leslie St. John, Kevin Patrick Sullivan, and M. C. Ford from L.A. will be our featured poets on Feb. 10 at 7pm in the Coalesce Bookstore Chapel. Valentine open reading follows.
Coalesce Bookstore
Coalesce Bookstore Chapel Cost: Free The Outdoors
RANGER LED HIKES: RESERVOIR CANYON
February 10 (9am-1pm) Please call Eco Slo for more information. Hike is on Feb. 10.
Kylie San Luis Obispo Cost: Free Special Events
BLUE MASS
February 11 (Personnel will begin to gather in the plaza at 10am) A Blue Mass honoring public safety personnel will be held on Feb. 11 at Mission San Luis Obispo and the Mission Plaza. Following the mass, a barbecue tri-tip lunch will be served and members of the community can personally thank the safety personnel in active service, and those who have retired.
Deacon Chuck Roeder
751 Palm St. SLO
MIDDLE SCHOOL MATTERS AT SLO CLASSICAL ACADEMY
February 11 (9-11am) SLO Classical Academy is hosting an event for all prospective middle schoolers! Come check out our campus, our programs and our people. Feb. 11.
Amy Calloway
165 Grand Ave. Cost: Free Music
February 11 (6:30-9:30 pm) Songwriters At Play presents Central Coast native Tim Jackson. His musical style ranges from Americana to rock and soul. If you're a fan of Bruce Springsteen, John Mellencamp, Bob Dylan, or Van Morrison, you'll hear a lot of their influences in Tim's songs.
Steve Key
Upper Crust Trattoria Cost: Free Sports and Wellness
Lessons and Classes February 11 (7:15pm) Liliana Graham teaches ballroom dance classes every Monday at 7:15pm in a friendly and social environment. Ages 16 to 106, beginner to advanced are encouraged to come and learn Swing,Tango, Cha Cha, Waltz, Foxtrot, Rumba and More. No partner needed.
Liliana Graham
Pismo Beach Veterans Hall Cost: 5.00
Lessons and Classes February 11 (8:15pm) This high-energy class provides great exercise in a friendly and social environment. Ages 16 to 96, beginner to advanced are encouraged to come and learn Salsa, Cha Cha, Cumbia, Merengue, Rumba and Bachata. No partner needed.
Liliana Graham
Pismo Beach Veterans Hall Cost: 5.00 Writers and Literature
SLO NIGHTWRITERS
February 12 (7pm) Meets the second Tuesday of the month. A great networking experience for writers. Speakers attend each meeting.
PG&E Education Center Sports and Wellness
February 12 (6:30pm) Cycling targets a wide variety of abilities, fitness levels and goals. You control the resistance and thus the intensity of the workout.Class meets: 1/8-4/16 Tu 6:30-7:30p $42,Class meets: 1/10-4/18 Th 6:30-7:30p $42.
San Luis Coastal Adult School
Morro Bay High School Cost: 42.00 Lectures and Learning
HRCC FEBRUARY PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT MEETING
Clubs, Meetings, and Discussion Groups February 12 (11:30 AM- 1:00 PM) In February, the Human Resources Association of the Central Coast (HRCC) is proud to present Michael Sloan, attorney at Kirk and Simas. The February Professional Development Meeting will take place on Tuesday, February 12, from 11:30 am to 1:00 pm, at the Madonna Inn. RSVP at www.HRACC.net by February 8 at noon. Lunch will include Chicken Caesar Salad or Salad with Avocado (vegetarian) and Chocolate Cream Pie (gluten-free pasta is also an option).
Carrie Koble
Madonna Inn Cost: $30.00 Fundraisers
February 12 (5:30 PM) On the 2nd Tuesday of each month the Bay-Osos Kiwanis Club sponsors BINGO Night at the Community Center in Los Osos. Bring your friends, have dinner at our Snack Bar, and enjoy a rollicking game of BINGO. The bigger the crowd, the bigger the pay out. There will be door pizes and a $50 jackpot game closes the evening. The Snack Bar opens at 5:30 pm, BINGO at 6:00 pm. Proceeds to support the Kiwanis Club of Bay-Osos Foundation's mission of serving the Children of the World
Cheri Grimm
South Bay Community Center Cost: $20
MARDI GRAS PARTY SCHOLARSHIP FUNDRAISER
February 12 (6-9pm) The Atascadero branch of the American Assoication of University Women is having a Mardi Gras party and education fundraiser from 6-9pm on Feb. 12 in the DiVine and Ambrosia Rooms of the Carlton Hotel. Tickets are $55 each for a traditional New Orleans dinner, wine, entertainment, and a silent auction of goods and services. For tickets, contact event coordinator Linda Zirk at: 460-0400.
Linda Zirk
6005 El Camino Real
PANCAKE SUPPER: MARDI GRAS IN THE PROTESTANT TRADITION
February 12 (5:30 PM to 7:00 PM) Enjoy Mardi Gras decorations and beads while you down pancakes, sausage, apple sauce. Take home beads and a golden (chocolate-filled) coin. Feb. 12.
Bill Morley
St. Peter's Episcopal Church Cost: Adults $6, children under 12 $3 Special Events
Taize Prayer Service
February 13 (7:00pm) Taize Prayer Service Ash Wednesday, February 13, 2013 7:00-8:00pm Begin your Lenten Journey with a time of Healing, Reflection and Prayer
Leslie Cotham
United Church Of Christ Congregational of San Luis Obispo Cost: FREE Music
February 13 (6:30-9:30pm) Every Wednesday Night Hosted by Craig Louis Dingman of Code Blues
Charlie
Blues Masters Jam Session Kid Stuff
CLASSIC STORY HOUR
February 13 (9:30-10:30am) So much more than story hour! All pre-k kids are invited to our classic story hour, held Feb. 13 from 9:30-10:30am held in the library at the SLO Classical Academy. Activities are literature based, but go way beyond listening to a story.
Amy Calloway
SLO Classical Academy Cost: Free Lectures and Learning
SHIFT DISCUSSIONS TO TAKE PLACE IN SANTA MARGARITA
February 13 (6:30 p.m.) Global Alliance for Balance and Healing is offering a free Community Outreach program entitled “Shift Discussions” on Wednesday, February 13 at 6:30pm. “Shift Discussions" will be facilitated by Wendy McKenna, Holistic Healer and Founder of Global Alliance and Elizabeth Sullivan, Energy Healer and Volunteer Administrator of Global Alliance, and will table for discussion current global events and their correlation to humanity's evolution and consciousness.
Elizabeth Sullivan
Global Alliance Center Cost: Free
NORTH COUNTY MULTIFLORA GARDEN CLUB MEETING
Clubs, Meetings, and Discussion Groups February 13 (1pm) North County Multiflora Garden Club will meet on Feb. 13 at 1pm. Nancy Rice from Bay Laurel Nursery will give pointers on how to pick, plant, and grow bare root plants for our area. The meeting will be held at the Paso Robles Community Church.
Dee Kemp
2706 Spring St. Holiday events
February 14 (7pm-10pm) Two seatings, live music with Nataly Lola, great food and a nice night! $45per couple includes: - Cheese Platter for 2 with a selection of cheeses and fruit served with our housemade breads - Choice of dessert for two - Deluxe Brownie Sundae with Berry Compote and Doc Burnstein's Ice Cream OR Chocolate Ganache S'mores Tart - Two Pomegranate Champagne Cocktails More info online at: http://www.eventbrite.com/event/5086028448#
Manager
Gather Wine Bar
February 14 (2pm - close ) Come enjoy our Valentines Day Special! This Thursday we will pair 3 gourmet cupcakes with 3 delicious local wines!
Events
Wine Shed Cost: $14 Special Events
HEARTS FOR HEARTS
February 14 (5:30-7pm) The Edge Fitness Studio in Pismo Beach recognizes Heart Fitness Month by hosting a special dance jam with donations benefitting children with congenital heart issues at Lucille Packard Children's Hospital at Standford. Feb. 14 from 5:30-7pm.
Suzanne Smith
The Edge Cost: $10 donation at the door
February 14 (7:00pm) MESSAGES from the HEART: Poetry in the Amethyst Garden Tent (Aphrodite's Temple) Free Interactive Event Share poetry, love letters, songs, (originals or favorites) or just come to listen and enjoy a Light Hearted, magical night!
Darcy Cleome
Amethyst Healing Center Cost: Free
February 14 (6 - 8 PM) The 2012 and 2010 Giants World Series trophies are coming to town! Viewing and photo opportunities are available!
Sarah Ragan
Thursday Night Farmers' Market at in the Davidson's Building
Sweethearts Night at Farmers' Market
February 14 (6 - 8:30 PM) Come celebrate with the one you love at Farmers' Market. Flowers, harpist & special treats on Garden Street.
Diana Cotta
Farmers' Market Cost: free Music
February 14 (6:30 - 9:30 pm) Songwriters At Play features Jimmy Townsend (aka Screaming Jimmy) –longtime host of the blues jams at the SLO Down Pub and versatile bandleader of blues, rock, folk and jazz ensembles. He'll have lots of love songs for Valentine’s Day. Special guests include Gary Foshee, and Brad Kyle of the Dr. Danger band.
Steve Key
SLO Down Pub Kid Stuff
Create and Learn February 14 (3:00-4:30pm) This class will feature reusable materials to create a seasonal art piece, math project, science experiment, or natural history piece . Projects are prepared and modified with elementary students in mind. Space in this program is limited, so please sign up in advance. www.smartstudioslo.com/calendar.html
Terri
SmART Studio Cost: $11 per session Sports and Wellness
February 14 (6:30pm) Cycling targets a wide variety of abilities, fitness levels and goals. You control the resistance and thus the intensity of the workout.Class meets: 1/8-4/16 Tu 6:30-7:30p $42,Class meets: 1/10-4/18 Th 6:30-7:30p $42.
San Luis Coastal Adult School
Morro Bay High School Cost: 42.00 Lectures and Learning
Clubs, Meetings, and Discussion Groups February 14 (6pm) Explore acupuncture and herbal treatments to support the process of falling in love, or recovering from love lost. Join our "Traditional Chinese Medicine in a Modern World" lecture series. All welcome, enjoy free herbal tea, ear acupuncture, and thereafter put your knowledge to use with healing whole foods at the farmers market. Feb. 14.
Jacqueline Anaya
Treat Paine Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine Cost: Free Fundraisers
Valentine Swing Dance
February 14 (6-9 pm) The popular annual Valentine’s Swing Dance will once again be hosted by the Grover Beach Community Library on Thursday, February 14, 2013, at the Grover City Grange Hall, 370 So.13th Street, Grover Beach, from 6 to 9 pm. This gala event will feature a gourmet barbecued hamburger dinner with all of the trimmings and a root beer float for dessert; wine and beer will be available. Vegetarian hamburgers will be available. The local, popular Jimmy Enos band will play a mixture of swing and soft rock for listening and dancing pleasure. Library Board President, Nan Fowler, said, “This is our annual fund raising event which helps us with the library operation; and you know, we all have such a good time with friends and meeting new people at the dance; we sold out last year so I suggest you order your tickets soon.” Proceeds go towards the annual cost of operation of the library: rent, utilities, supplies and maintenance. The library, located at 240 N. 9th Street, Grover Beach, is a non profit, free library operated by volunteers and private donations. For tickets at $20 per person or donations, call Carol, 473-3457.
Richard Roberts
Grover City Grange Cost: $20 per person Special Events
February 15 (5 - 7:00pm) LOVE YOUR NEIGHBOR: Community Potluck in the ANNEX - Free Event - Bring a dish or beverage and get to know the therapists and extended Amethyst community.
Darcy Cleome
Amethyst Healing Center: Annex Cost: Free
February 15 (6pm - 8pm ) Who will be the First SLO Ambassador? Meet the candidates and Make Your Vote Count! Join us at Mother's Tavern on Friday, February 15th from 6 - 8pm and enjoy food and drink specials, watch video screenings of contestant entries and have the opportunity to meet with the candidates. For details, and to rsvp: www.motherstavern.com/calendar
Events
Mother's Tavern Cost: FREE Music
FIRESIDE CONCERT AT PEAR VALLEY
February 15 (5:30 - 8:30 pm) Choose Pear Valley for your post-Valentine's Day date! Paso Robles local Erin Montgomery will be here to delight you with her soulful sound. We'll have a fire in the fireplace so just bring your friends and some snacks and relax with some Pear Valley wine, available by the glass or bottle. The concert is complimentary.
Events
Pear Valley Estate Wine Cost: Complimentary
SHARE THE LOVE COFFEEHOUSE CONCERT
February 15 (7:00pm) Friday, February 15, at 7pm, come enjoy a benefit concert by Bay area award-winning singer/songwriter Bobby Jo Valentine, at the Atascadero United Methodist Church (proceeds to go towards youth service project rehabilitating Native American homes.) Tickets are $15, and Joebella coffee, delectable desserts and professional childcare all will be available.
Jeremy Wells
Atascadero United Methodist Church Cost: $15 Art
Openings and Receptions February 15 (5 to 7:30 p.m.) Envisions Gallery at 5975 Traffic Way and Olive Tree Fine Arts at 5850 Traffic Way will show the art of iconic folk photographer, Joe Schwartz from 5 to 7:30 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 15. Envisions will have Schwartz scholar Dr. Harvey Levenson of Cal Poly speaking and the live music of singer Liam Daley of Atascadero accompanied by pianist Nancy Koren, also of Atascadero. For more information, call Envisions at 466-5850 or Olive Tree at 461-5600.
Paula McCambridge
Envisions Gallery Cost: No charge Kid Stuff
PERSPECTIVE (DRAWING)
Create and Learn February 15 (3:30 - 5:00PM) Feb. 15 Make your drawings the correct size in your picture by taking simple boxes and a couple of dots for success.
kim Snyder
Studios on the Park Cost: $25/includes materials |
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