Everything for Kids
Special Events BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS are in Grover and Oceano. Info: bgcslo.org, 474-3800, or 481-7339 SLO YMCA has several programs, camps, and much more happening throughout the summer. There’s too much, in fact, to list in this summer guide. Check out sloymca.org or call 543-8235 for all of the summer activities kids could ever…
Beach, Bike, Hike, Park and Camp
16TH STREET PARK at S. 16th Street and Mentone in Grover Beach. Info: 473-4580 or grover.org AVILA BEACH: 250 Avila Beach Dr. Info: 595-2359. BJ’s ATV RENTALS in Grover Beach. Info: 481-5411. CAMBRIA HIKE AND BIKE TRAILS Info: 927-6223 or cambriacsd.org. CARRIZO PLAIN NATIONAL MONUMENT: Info: (661) 391-6000. CENTRAL COAST KAYAKS in Shell Beach offers…
Sports, Recreation, and Outdoors
BLUES BASEBALL kicks off May 29, and games play throughout the summer. Info: bluesbaseball.com or 547-9765. MIRACLE MILES FOR KIDS 10K on May 30. The Family Care Network’s event takes place on one of the most beautiful stretches of beach in California, starting at Morro Rock. Info and registration: mm4k.com. SLO RATTLERS BASEBALL GAMES start…
Art All Around
Openings, Receptions, and Events PASO ROBLES FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS Follow the River, Paint the Dream takes place on May 23 from 9-5pm, with concerts starting 1 and 4pm. Kicks off with a Plein Air Quick Draw Competition and Auction, followed by a fine art exhibition, art demonstrations, a public mural project, hands-on children’s art…
The Silver Screen
CINEMA UNDER THE STARS 007 STYLE AT DOLPHIN BAY dinner and movie on Wed. at 7pm, lawn seating at 7:30. May 27: Dr. No, June 10: Goldfinger, June 24: The Spy Who Loved Me, July 22: Licensed to Kill, Aug. 5: Golden Eye, Aug. 19: Tomorrow Never Dies, July 8: For Your Eyes Only, Sept.…
On Stage
CENTRAL COAST PLAYERS present local comedians on the first Saturday of the month at the Grange Hall, 2880 Broad St. in SLO. Shows start at 8:30 p.m. Cost is $5 at the door. Reservations aren’t required. Refreshments will be available. Info: 543-0639. BEAUTY AND THE BEAST hits the stage at Arroyo Grande High School May…
In Concert
VINA ROBLES TWILIGHT CONCERT SERIES kicks off at 7 p.m. on May 22 and continues through October. May 22: Kenny Blackwell and Dorian Michael. June 26: Sean Wiggins and Loan Goat. July 24: Big Daddy’s Rhythm and Blues Band. Aug. 28: Unfinished Business. Sept. 25: Soulamente. Oct. 23: Julie and the Bad Dogs. Info: vinarobles.com,…
Fourth of July Events
GREAT AMERICANA CELEBRATION is July 3 from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. in Paso Robles City Park. Enjoy a chili cook off, games, live music, and more. Free. Info: 238-4103. 4TH OF JULY IN THE VILLAGE—ARROYO GRANDE brings a band concert to the historic downtown in the “gazebo” near the beautiful creek on July 4, 1-3 p.m.,…
Food and Wine
FESTIVAL OF BEERS is May 23 from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. in Avila. General admission tickets are sold out, but connoisseur tickets still available at $150. Info: 544-2266 or hospiceslo.org/beerfest. STRAWBERRY FESTIVAL is a must-see for travelers and locals alike in the Arroyo Grande Village May 23-24 from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. each day. It’s all about…
Outdoor Fun, Fairs, & Celebrations
KRUSE WEEK IN PASO ROBLES AND A CAR AUCTION kicks off on May 22 at 4 p.m. at River Oaks Hot Springs, 800 Clubhouse Drive. It runs May 23 from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. $10. Info: kruse.com, 227-7236, or 237-4134. MEMORIAL DAY CELEBRATION IN LOS OSOS is May 25, starting at 10:30 a.m. at Los Osos…
Special Events
A ROARING ’20S DANCE AND ANTIQUE CAR SHOW with food, antique cars from the 1920s-’50s, and costume contest is May 22 at the Paso Robles City Park. The car exhibit is from 4-9 p.m., and the dance and contest is from 7-10 p.m. Info: 238-4103. UNITED CEREBRAL PALSY OF SLO CAMP FOR ADULTS is June…
Frolic! Summer Guide 2009
Huge fluffy beach towels. The intoxicating scent of sunscreen. Drinks with a mandatory umbrella at 4 o’clock, the Pacific Ocean a few steps away. Sand everywhere. Summer is officially here. Well, it will be on June 21 and that is where New Times Summer Guide comes in handy. We are so darn special, the Guide,…
