Tickets to the Jazz Night Concert are $6 to $15 and can be bought at the Performing Arts Ticket Office 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays. To order by phone, call SLO-ARTS (756-2787); to order by fax, dial 756-6088; to order on the Web, go to www.pacslo.org. Patrons who buy season tickets to four Music Department events through the Performing Arts Ticket office will receive a 10 percent discount; a 15 percent discount is given to those who buy tickets to five or more events. The concert is sponsored by Cal Poly's College of Liberal Arts, Music Department and Instructionally Related Activities program. For more information, call the Music Department at 756-2406 or go online to http://music.calpoly.edu.

Put on by the Los Olivos Rotary Club which in turn donates proceeds for local, national and international needs.

Tickets for the concert are $6 for students, $8 and $10 for senior citizens, and $10 and $12 for the public. They are on sale at the Performing Arts Ticket Office from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays. To order by phone, call SLO-ARTS (756-2787).

Patrons who buy season tickets to four Music Department events, through the Performing Arts Ticket office, will receive a 10 percent discount; a 15 percent discount is given on tickets to five or more events. The concert is sponsored by Cal Poly’s Music Department, College of Liberal Arts and Instructionally Related Activities program. For more information, go online to http://symphony.calpoly.edu or call 756-2406.

Afternoon of Epicurean Delights' guests will have the opportunity to sample offerings from an outstanding gathering of local chefs, restaurateurs, caterers, and food and beverage purveyors. Joining them will be some of the Central Coast’s finest vintners and brewers. Guests are invited to stroll through the colorful gardens, visit with friends and enjoy panoramic views and a variety of live music while tasting delectable food and beverage offerings.

Guests will have an opportunity to bid on silent auction items such as fine art, jewelry, premium and reserve wines, overnight stays and dinners, and much more.

Tickets are $100 per person and will be available for sale on April 20th.

All proceeds from the event benefit EOC Health Services which provides free, comprehensive reproductive health services and education to underserved individuals and families throughout the county.

RESERVATIONS ARE RECOMMENDED, AS SPACE IS LIMITED, call (805) 772-7077. SUGGESTED DONATION IS $ 20 ADULTS; $ 5 STUDENTS w/ I.D. Light refreshments will be available. All proceeds to benefit the Alliance for Nuclear Responsibility Legal Fund. More info at www.a4nr.org Alliance Outreach Coordinator David Weisman says that this special event “Is not-to-be-missed for all those interested in green building and sustainable energy and design. Harvey is a true visionary with a long history to back his claims.”

The showcase is presented by West Coast Songwriters, a Bay Area-based non-profit educational organization with more than 1,200 members. WCS member Steve Key of Pismo Beach is the manager of the new showcase, which is held on first Sundays at Linnaea's. The debut showcase on May 6 included 18 performers in a three-hour concert. Part of the show will be a competition among WCS members for Best Song and Best Performance of the night. Painted Sky Studios of Cambria has donated two hours of recording time to the Best Song winner. The Best Performance prize is a coaching session with Daniel Whittington, lead vocalist of the band Rhodes, who is also an instructor at the Music Lab Guitar School in SLO. Guest judges will be professional songwriters Cliff Stepp, Bent Myggen and Christina Grimm. Performers scheduled for the June 3 showcase include Stuart Mason of the celtic group Molly's Revenge, Butch Boswell of the band Virgil Cain, and a country singer named Dallas. West Coast Songwriters runs nine monthly showcases in Hollywood, Sacramento, around the Bay Area and now in SLO.

In August, each showcase will invite its Best Song winners to return for a playoff -- one winner from each showcase goes to the finals held at the Freight & Salvage nightclub in Berkeley. Three winners are picked to perform in front of publishers, producers, booking agents, hit songwriters and record company executives at the 27th Annual Songwriters Conference at Foothill College in Los Altos September 7-9. Songwriters interested in performing on the July 1 showcase may contact steve@stevekey.com. Linnaea's Café is located at 1110 Garden St., SLO. www.linnaeas.com.

SLO: Monday June 4 at 7pm at the SLO public library on the corner of Osos and Palm St. in SLO. Suggested donation is $5.

Review: From HopeDance:

Winner of both the Grand Jury Prize and the Audience Award at the 2006 Sundance Film Festival, God Grew Tired of Us explores the indomitable spirit of three “Lost Boys” from the Sudan who leave their homeland, triumph over seemingly insurmountable adversities and move to America, where they build active and fulfilling new lives but remain deeply committed to helping the friends and family they have left behind. ...................

SANTA BARBARA: June 5 (Tues) 7:00pm, Faulkner Gallery inside the Santa Barbara Pubilc Library in Santa Barbara (Anapamu Street) Suggested donation $5

Review: From HopeDance:

Winner of both the Grand Jury Prize and the Audience Award at the 2006 Sundance Film Festival, God Grew Tired of Us explores the indomitable spirit of three “Lost Boys” from the Sudan who leave their homeland, triumph over seemingly insurmountable adversities and move to America, where they build active and fulfilling new lives but remain deeply committed to helping the friends and family they have left behind. ...................

Tickets are $11 and are on sale at the Performing Arts Ticket Office from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays. To order by phone, call SLO-ARTS (756-2787). Patrons who buy season tickets to four Music Department events, through the Performing Arts Ticket office, will receive a 10 percent discount; a 15 percent discount is given on tickets to five or more events. The show is sponsored by the Cal Poly Music Department, College of Liberal Arts, and Instructionally Related Activities program. For more information, call the Music Department at 756-2406.

To download the entire working paper on Critical Issues Facing the Arts, go to The Irvine Foundation website at www.irvine.org. For more information, call (805) 543-2323 or log onto www.sloccf.org.

Santa Barbara is the 300th consecutive city to be holding an event in the State-wide OneCareNOW campaign. There will be hundreds of individuals participating from many supporting organizations: ACLU, League of Women Voters, Clergy and Laity United for Economic Justice, Health Care for All, California State Employees Association, California Teachers Association, Green Party, AAUW, Unitarian Society of Santa Barbara Social Concerns Committee, Democratic Women of Santa Barbara, and many others.

Participants are encouraged to bring signs declaring support for health care reform, and to bring a friend or two. Organizations are encouraged to march in groups with an identifying banner or sign.

Senate Bill 840 (Kuehl), the California Universal Health Care Act, vetoed last year by Governor Schwarzenneger, will eventually get signed by some Governor. Meanwhile, the more people who publicly show support, the faster that signing will occur. This is the people's legislation, designed for efficiency, fairness and sustainability. As such, it challenges enormously powerful interest groups who have the money. But the will of the people will win. See you there, and bring your neighbor.

Tickets are $11 and are on sale at the Performing Arts Ticket Office from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays. To order by phone, call SLO-ARTS (756-2787). Patrons who buy season tickets to four Music Department events, through the Performing Arts Ticket office, will receive a 10 percent discount; a 15 percent discount is given on tickets to five or more events. The show is sponsored by the Cal Poly Music Department, College of Liberal Arts, and Instructionally Related Activities program. For more information, call the Music Department at 756-2406.

Friday June 8 at 7pm A CRUDE AWAKENING: The Oil Crash tells the story of how our addition to oil puts us on a collision course with geology. With Bob Banner (of HopeDance Magazine) and others.

See June 9 listing for Saturday events.

All films are shown the SLO Public Library at the corners of Palm and Osos St in SLO.

Suggested donation is $10 for each film or $40 for the entire Festival. Separate dinner price is $10.

Tickets to the concert are $5 and can be bought at the door the afternoon of the concert. Proceeds will go toward the recording of a compact disc. The Take It SLO concert is sponsored by the Cal Poly Music Department and College of Liberal Arts. For more information, call Nicolle MacDonald at 530-906-9384, visit www.takeitslo.com, e-mail takeitslo@gmail.com, or call the Music Department at 756-2406.

Friday June 8 at 7pm A CRUDE AWAKENING: The Oil Crash tells the story of how our addition to oil puts us on a collision course with geology. With Bob Banner (of HopeDance Magazine) and others.

Saturday June 9 at 2:30pm INDEPENDENT AMERICA: The Two Lane Search for Mom and Pop takes us on a journey to many towns and cities that either have or are in the midst of fighting off the big box stores. With Adam Hill (who is running for County Board of Supervisors)

Saturday June 9 at 4 pm SLOW FOOD REVOLUTION starts in Italy with the response to the inundation of the fast food industry to Europe and goes from there. With Kathleen de Chadenedes (one of the directors of the SLO Slow Food Convivium) to speak afterwards.

Saturday June 9 at 5:30pm Dinner Break with Debbie Bennett and Paula Sigman of Naked Foods-please call 550-2487 for reservations; $10.

Saturday June 9 at 6:30pm OURTOWN, a story of two mothers who fight to keep Walmart out of their small town in Maine. With Tom Comar (of Oppose Walmart in Atasadero)

Saturday June 9 at 8pm GORDO (a short film) is the story of a Mexican immigrant who leaves his family and home to travel to Watsonville, CA to carve out a slice of the American Dream. On the way he discovers some things not too settling.

Saturday June 9 at 8:30pm INDIES UNDER FIRE chronicles the devastating effect of giant book chains on our country’s independent book stores. With Jim Hill (of the Novel Experience Bookstore) to answer questions afterwards. All films are shown the SLO Public Library at the corners of Palm and Osos St in SLO.

Suggested donation is $10 for each film or $40 for the entire Festival. Separate dinner price is $10.

The recital will take place on June 9th at 5:00 PM at St. Luke's Episcopal Church: 5318 Palma Ave, in Atascadero. Following the recital, there will be a reception with amazing brownies and cookies so please stay for that. More information and a sample of Marissa's work can be viewed at www.myspace.com/marissacbloom If you have an questions, don't hesitate to e-mail Marissa at kratz@usc.edu.

Unitarian Society, 1535 Santa Barbara St., Santa Barbara Tickets: $17/general; $15/senior; $7 students; K-12 free

Unitarian Society, 1535 Santa Barbara St., Santa Barbara Tickets: $17/general; $15/senior; $7 students; K-12 free

Take advantage of this unique opportunity to play the Forbes Pipe Organ. Each person who signs up will have up to 10 minutes to perform their choice of repertoire on the pipe organ – a brief orientation will precede the actual “performance.”

Sign-ups for these slots began on May 1 at the PAC ticket office. Space is very limited so interested parties are encouraged to come to the ticket office in person. However, you can reserve a spot by calling the ticket office at 756-2787 Monday through Friday 10:00am to 5:00pm and Saturday 10:00 am to 2:00pm. There is no charge for this once-in-a-lifetime experience. The public is welcome to attend these “performances,” again at no charge. Cameras and recording devices are welcome.

We’re having a good old fashioned family party, with music, dancing, live entertainment, games for the kids and a petting zoo! For those who can’t resist a bargain there’s the traditional Rummage Sale with goodies galore! There will be plenty of beverages for sale, and the food – well, forget your diet!! A variety of Mexican delicacies will be available to purchase and enjoy. And, of course, there’s the world famous Father’s Day Chicken BBQ dinner with salad, beans, garlic bread, and wonderful home made desserts. Truly a feast fit for a King (like DAD!) and still only $6 for grown-ups and $3 for kids. Admission to the festivities is free So mark your calendar for Sunday, June 17, 2007, and come to St. Joseph’s, at 298 South Thompson Road, Nipomo. Festivities begin at 10:45AM and wind up around 5 PM. Call Rollie at 929-3680 for additional information

Part I: To Be or Not to Be?

It takes more than a good idea to start a nonprofit organization. This first workshop will outline the major issues and decisions involved in setting up and running a nonprofit in California, including:
• Deciding whether to organize
• Types of nonprofits
• Advantages and disadvantages of tax exemption
• Organizational procedures
• Sustainability issues

Fee: $35

See June 26 for Part II

Nonprofit Support Center, Santa Maria 120 E. Jones St., Conference Room Part I: Tues., June 19, Part II: Tues., June 26 5:30pm - 7:30pm

Nonprofit Support Center-Santa Maria
120 E. Jones St. Suite 113

Fee: $30 NSC members, $50 nonmembers.
Early Bird Deadline! Receive $10 off if paid by June 19
Light refreshments will be served.

Dr. Niki Sandoval brings more than 17 years of professional experience in nonprofits. A lecturer at UCSB and doctoral candidate in Educational Leadership and Organizations, she researches educational equity issues, home/school/community partnerships, and investment in culture and education. She serves on the Board of Directors for the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History and the California Indian Museum and Cultural Center. She is co-editor of a book, and author of several published essays and articles.

The ticket price -- $30 in advance, $35 at the door -- includes a commemorative wine glass, ten tasting tickets, and live music from noon to 4 p.m. Food will be available for purchase from a variety of local restaurants. Held in conjunction with the Atascadero Art Association, the Saturday event will also feature the works of several local artists, and this year’s event will also feature a number of local crafts people as well. For more information log onto www.atascaderowinefestival.com. Tickets for the events are available online, and will be available at select locations in Atascadero at the beginning of May.

On Friday June 22 she will speak at 7:00 pm at the City County Library on “Cooling International Conflict and Looking at Local Nuclear Health Issues”. Donations will be accepted, fur further information call 783-2383.

She will also have a Brown-Bag Lunch and Chat about Influencing Thought on Peace, Global heating and Nuclear Issues. This event for activists is sponsored be the Friends Society (Quakers) and will be held on Saturday June 23 from 11:30 - 2:00 pm at the SLO Senior Center, 1445 Santa Rosa St.

Bram Anthony, MD and Karen Merriam are hosting an event on Sunday afternoon June 24 for all local Health professionals in appreciation of their commitment to the health of San Luis Obispo residents. Her topic will be “A Prescription for a Secure and Healthy World.” For information on this event call 544-6628.

Groups involved in sponsoring her visit include:The Central Coast Peace and Environmental Council, the Santa Lucia Chapter of the Sierra Club, Code Pink, Hope Dance, Central Coast Friends (Quakers), Alliance for Nuclear Responsibility and Mothers for Peace.

PSR is an education and advocacy organization dedicated to the abolition of nuclear weapons, and to prevent actions that potentially lead to their use. Guided by the values and expertise of medicine and public health, PSR works to protect human life from the gravest threats to health and survival, hence they also work on reversing Global Warming and decreasing the toxins in our environment.

Deadline to sign up is June 9th, 9:00 A.M.Shotgun Start

4-Person Scramble ,$125.00 Per Person, 18 Holes

Tri-Tip Lunch, Complimentary Golf Polo Shirt, Raffle & Awards Ceremony, Closest-to-Pin Prizes on Par 3’s ,1st and 2nd Place Prizes

The second in the series will be a Brown-Bag Lunch and Chat about Influencing Thought on Peace, Global heating and Nuclear Issues. This event for activists is sponsored by the Friends Society (Quakers) and will be held on Saturday June 23 from 11:30 - 2:00 pm at the SLO Senior Center, 1445 Santa Rosa St.

Bram Anthony, MD and Karen Merriam are hosting an event on Sunday afternoon June 24 for all local Health professionals in appreciation of their commitment to the health of San Luis Obispo residents. Her topic will be “A Prescription for a Secure and Healthy World.” For information on this event call 544-6628.

Groups involved in sponsoring her visit include:The Central Coast Peace and Environmental Council, the Santa Lucia Chapter of the Sierra Club, Code Pink, Hope Dance, Central Coast Friends (Quakers), Alliance for Nuclear Responsibility and Mothers for Peace.

PSR is an education and advocacy organization dedicated to the abolition of nuclear weapons, and to prevent actions that potentially lead to their use. Guided by the values and expertise of medicine and public health, PSR works to protect human life from the gravest threats to health and survival, hence they also work on reversing Global Warming and decreasing the toxins in our environment.

Bram Anthony, MD and Karen Merriam are hosting the third event in the series on Sunday afternoon June 24 for all local Health professionals in appreciation of their commitment to the health of San Luis Obispo residents. Her topic will be “A Prescription for a Secure and Healthy World.” For information on this event call 544-6628.

Groups involved in sponsoring her visit include:The Central Coast Peace and Environmental Council, the Santa Lucia Chapter of the Sierra Club, Code Pink, Hope Dance, Central Coast Friends (Quakers), Alliance for Nuclear Responsibility and Mothers for Peace.

PSR is an education and advocacy organization dedicated to the abolition of nuclear weapons, and to prevent actions that potentially lead to their use. Guided by the values and expertise of medicine and public health, PSR works to protect human life from the gravest threats to health and survival, hence they also work on reversing Global Warming and decreasing the toxins in our environment.

Meathead Movers in conjunction with Calago will put on Girls’ Night Out, a fundraising event on June 25 benefiting the local Court Appointed Special Advocates of San Luis Obispo County (CASA) at the eatery's location at 450 Marsh Street, San Luis Obispo. The evening promises fun, surprises, food, drinks and Meatheads dressed in tuxedos, providing the service.

Reservations are $50 per person and tables are available for parties of two or more. Proceeds to the event benefit the recruitment and training of CASA volunteers advocating for abused and neglected children in San Luis Obispo County.

CASA of SLO County is one of 900 CASA programs in operation all around the United States with 62,000 volunteers. The not-for-profit is committed to providing every neglected and abused child with a safe, permanent home and a hope for a better future. CASA of SLO County works with over 180 local children, advocating their needs and speaking on their behalf in court.

Meathead Movers is dedicated to providing active support in the local community both through community service projects and company donations. The business also supports a local women’s shelter, providing free moving services and supplies to abused women and children. For more information on Girls’ Night Out or Meathead Movers please contact Aaron Steed at (805) 544-6328 or log on to www.meatheadmovers.com.

It takes more than a good idea to start a nonprofit organization. This section will outline the major issues and decisions involved in setting up and running a nonprofit in California, including:

What is required to become a nonprofit? This section covers the legal requirements of becoming incorporated. Both the state and federal governments have multiple forms with multiple questions. We will explain what these forms are asking and answer your questions

Nonprofit Support Center, Santa Maria
120 E. Jones Suite 113
Fee: $75
Registration includes a 3 month individual membership to the Nonprofit Support Center
Light refreshments will be served

Part II: Incorporating as a 501(c)(3) Nonprofit Corporation

This workshop covers the legal requirements of becoming incorporated. Both the state and federal governments have multiple forms with multiple questions. In this workshop, we will take you through these forms, explaining what they are asking and answering your questions. Nonprofit Support Center, Santa Maria 120 E. Jones St., Conference Room