FAST FACTS 

Fear fat no longer. LA Weight Loss Centers, a nationally acclaimed meal plan and counseling center, has just opened up an office in SLO. With over 11 years of experience in the weight loss industry, these experts have seen for themselves the difference a compassionate, personalized program can make to help clients lose weight and keep it off. Find out how they can help you by calling 1-800-764-SLIM. …

 The SLO Chapter of CASA (Court Appointed Advocates) recently received national recognition for its work with abused and neglected children, and for adhering to the highest standards for quality child advocacy. This organization is run by passionate and hard-working volunteers who are committed to providing support to children living under the court’s jurisdiction. CASA is now recruiting volunteers for its next training session in April. To find out how you can help call 541-6542.
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 Looking for a fun place to hold your child’s next birthday party? How about the SLO County YMCA? Kids get to play in the gym, use the rope swing and bounce house, play birthday games, and, of course, there’s always the requisite birthday cake, ice cream and gift opening. Kids can choose a theme-based party, or create one of their own, fully decorated and guaranteed to be a blast. The best part? You won’t have to clean up the mess. For more info, call 543-8235. … ∆

Staff writer Alice Moss compiled this week’s Strokes and Plugs. What’s your business all about? [email protected].