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Tuesday, June 18, 2013 Volume: 27, Issue: 46
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New Times / Calendar EventsOctober 6Art
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 Farmers Market
SLO GRANGE FARMERS MARKET
(3-6pm) This Farmers Market is happening every Tuesday and is held at the Grange parking lot.
Esther
2880 Broad St. Cost: Free Special Events
ADOPTABLE PETS MEET AND GREET PETCO EVENT
October 6 (9am-4pm) Petco is hosting a adoptable pets meet and greet adoption event. Our adoption partners will be there with both dogs and cats/kittens, who would love to meet thier prospective forever family members. All adoptions include Think Adoption First Care and Savings program with instant savings on food and supplies, free consultations with professional animal trainers, and groomers. Join us at petco next to Sears and Best Buy in Madonna Plaza on Oct. 6.
Tawnya
271 Madonna Rd. Cost: Free
BEAUTIFUL MINDS WALK
October 6 (8am) The fourth annual Beautiful Minds Walk takes place on Oct. 6 at Laguna Lake Park in SLO. Registration begins at 8am and the 1.5 mile walk begins at 9am. The purpose of this event is to raise awareness of the widespread issues concerning mental health, reduce the stigma that a mental illness label brings about, and to raise much needed funds for our local mental health support and treatment programs. There will be a silent auction, as well as numerous displays from local groups, which will provide information on mental health issues and support services. Registration forms can be found on the SLO County National Alliance on Mental Illness website.
Mary Garza
Laguna Lake Park
October 6 (10am-1:30pm) Community Reiki Share on Oct. 6 from 10am-1:30pm. This event is designed to share and introduce the healing benefits of Reiki to the community.
Cherish
4605 El Camino Real Cost: $25
October 6 (10am - 1pml members only 9-10am) Gearing up for fall planting? Plants looking a bit parched? Want some variety in your garden or yard and don't know what to try? Then come on out! This is more than just a plant sale; it is an opportunity to learn more about the climate region you live in and see the multitude of plant species that thrive in such a climate. Plants are TAX-FREE from 10am-1pm. Members only 9-10am. Ask all of your questions and grab a free coffee; wander through the Garden.
Kristina Van Wert
San Luis Obispo Botanical Garden Cost: FREE
October 6 (2:30pm) Local belly dance troupe performs with guest drummers and dancers during the Morro Bay Harbor Festival on Oct. 6 at
Leslie Thompson
The Giant Chessboard Cost: Free
Wine Bar Events October 6 (7pm-10pm) Mellow, peppy, always filling the bar with comfortable sound - that's Acoustico at Gather. Pair that with great Central Coast wines, amazing food by Chef Tim, and this is the day to make reservations for yourself and friends and settle in for a great Saturday night. Oct. 6.
Manager
Gather Wine Bar Cost: No cover for patrons and $10 for non-patrons
Wine Bar Events October 6 (7pm-10pm) Keith Cox is a local Singer/Songwriter on the Central Coast. Come on out for his first debut at Gather Wine Bar.
Manager
Gather Wine Bar Cost: No cover for patrons - $10 for non patrons Film and TV
THE DARK CRYSTAL
October 6 (2pm) Bring the kiddos to the Los Osos Library to watch The Dark Crystal on Oct. 6.
Phone: 528-1862
2075 Palisades Ave. Cost: Free Music
October 6 (10 pm - 1 am) Every Friday and Saturday night 10pm - 1am. DJs spin in the lounge. Ask about drink specials at the bar.
Novo
Novo Cost: free
JETTY SWART
October 6 (8pm) Jetty Swart was born in the port of Amsterdam and spent half a lifetime in France before landing in San Francisco. She found an accordion on her way from Prague to Berlin, passing by New York and Mexico. She sings most of her songs in French, speaks English, dreams in Dutch and calls her music "A punk-style gypsy party where Nina Hagen, Edith Piaf, and Kurt Weill meet." Come see her perform on Oct. 6.
Phone: 547-0278
Steynberg Gallery Cost: $10
LENNY BLUES TRIO
October 6 (11am-3:30pm) plays at Tognazinni's Dockside Restaurant on Oct. 6.
Phone: 541-7930
Dockside
OPENING NIGHT
October 6 (8pm) The San Luis Obispo Symphony presents its opening night on Oct. 6 with violinist David Kim. The President's Reception will immediately follow the concert. There will be fine wine, luscious desserts, and excellent company.
Phone: 543-3533
Christopher Cohan Center Cost: $20-$75
October 6 (8:00 pm) On Saturday, October 6th at 8pm, the San Luis Obispo Symphony will present Opening Night with violinist David Kim at the Christopher Cohan Center in San Luis Obispo. The concert will feature Shostakovich’s triumphal Festive Overture, Respighi’s delightful ode to Italy, The Fountains of the Rome, and the passionate Violin Concerto in D Major, by Johannes Brahms. For tickets call the PAC ticket office at (805)756-4849 or order online at slosymphony.com.
SLO Symphony
Christopher Cohan Center Cost: $20-$75 Writers and Literature
POETRY AT THE BEAN
Poetry October 6 (7pm) Poetry at the Bean is a monthly poetry reading series held at the Nautical Bean on the first Saturday of each month. Oct. 6 will feature poets Ellen Chavez Kelly and Rosemary Wilvert. There is an open reading to follow.
Kevin Patrick Sullivan
Nautical Bean Cost: Free Kid Stuff
MAGICIAN COMES TO A.G. LIBRARY
Libraries October 6 (2pm) Join us at the Arroyo Grande Library for a show by magician Sol Salisbury on Oct. 6.
Phone: 473-7161
Arroyo Grande Library Cost: Free The Outdoors
SMALL WILDERNESS AREA PRESERVATION (SWAP) WORK PARTY
October 6 (9am-12pm) Volunteers are needed to help with weed and erosion control on the first Sat. of each month.
Phone: 528-0392
Elfin Forrest
October 6 (8:00 am - 10:00 am ) Audubon Bird Walk Sat. Oct 6, 8-10am. Join local Audubon Society and bird enthusiasts for a bird watching walk through El Chorro Park. October is prime time for viewing rare migrating birds and returning wintering birds. Learn something new this beautiful morning. $5 Garden Members, $10 non-Members. Call 805.541.1400x304 for more info or visit www.slobg.org.
Lindsey
San Luis Obispo Botanical Garden Cost: $5 Garden members, $10 non-members
October 6 (8am) Jennifer Moonjian and Stephanie Little of the Morro Coast Audubon Society lead a birding walk through the San Luis Obispo Botanical Garden and the surrounding environs including El Chorro Regional Park, Dairy Creek, the Bluebird Trail, and the grassy hillsides. We will look for returning wintering birds and fall migrants including sparrows, warblers, raptors, and others. October is prime time for rare migrants when nearly anything can show up.
Lindsey Collinsworth
San Luis Obispo Botanical Garden Cost: $5 members, $10 non-members
October 6 (10am - 1pm ) Fall Plant Sale Fundraiser Sat. Oct 6, 10am-1pm. Sip free coffee and enjoy mini-presentations while viewing our wonderful selection of unique drought tolerant plants. All plants are tax free and plant experts will be on hand. Members only shopping starts at 9am. Call 805.541.1400 or visit www.slobg.org for more info.
Lindsey
San Luis Obispo Botanical Garden Cost: FREE Sports and Wellness
Special Events October 6 (10am-1pm) Our upcoming Fight Like a Girl seminar, presented by Central Coast Krava Maga, aims to educate women on building the mentality to fight back in threatening situations. The seminar will be held at the Budo Ryu, on Oct. 6. It is $20 to pre-register (contact: 2012fightlikeagirl@gmail.com to sign up) and $25 at the door. Participants in our seminar receive hands-on training in striking, grab releases, and real-life tactics in thwarting attackers.
Michelle Houston
Budo Ryu Fundraisers
BINGO FOR BREAST CANCER
October 6 (11:30am) Central Coast Women's League will hold its annual fundraiser to benefit SLO Noor Foundation, Oct. 6. Tickets are $30. Bingo begins at 12:30pm. Light lunch, cash prizes, silent auction, and raffle. For ticket info, email info@theccwl.org. Or call 748-8278 or 543-2437. Noor Foundation is a volunteer-based, non-profit clinic that helps to cover the costs of preventative breast cancer screening for uninsured local women.
ccwl
SLO Elks Lodge Cost: $30
EVENING IN GREECE
October 6 (5-11pm) Authentic Greek lamb dinner. Floor show and dancing to "Mythos" Greek band. Silent Auction. Raffle prizes. Homemade Greek pastries for purchase. Bar. Event is on Oct. 6.
Barbara Papageorge
South County Regional Center Cost: $40-$75
HOSPICE SLO GARAGE SALE
October 6 (8am-1pm) Come rummage through the treasures that Hospice SLO has to offer. The garage sale will feature furniture, clothing, electronics, sports equipment, home decor, and more. Oct. 6.
Kara Barbieri
Hospice SLO Cost: Free Volunteers
ADOPT-A-PET EVENTS
October 6 (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 |
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