10 - 10:15 Introductions, announcements, orientation to day & opening prayers
10:15 – 10:45 Session 1
10:45 – 11 Stretch Break (in silence)
11 – 11:30 Session 2
11:30 – 11:45 Stretch Break (in silence)
11:45 – 12:15 Session 3
12:15 – 1:30 Lunch (bring a vegetarian dish to share)
1:30 – 2 Session 4
2 - 2:15 Stretch Break (in silence)
2:15 – 2:45 Session 5
2:45 – 3 Closing Prayers, discussion, evaluation

As always, all are Welcome, and Donations to keep the Center in action appreciated.

For more infomation, log on to www.slobigs.org or call Big Brothers Big Sisters at (805) 781-3226.

Don't miss this one!

The Circle of Spiritual Enlightenment will be hosting a weekend with Larisa Stow and Shakti Tribe on March 1st.

On Sunday March 1st, the band will add their music to Rev. Laura Grace’s inspirational service and follow up with an afternoon “playshop”—so titled by Larisa as she says “our workshop’s aren’t ‘work,’ they’re fun!”— from 1-4 p.m. on creating what your truly want and manifesting your dreams through the Alchemy of Love and Abundance. The playshop, led by Larisa and members of Shakti Tribe, will use mantra, yogic movement and sacred meditation. Wear comfy clothes you can move in, bring a small blanket or yoga mat and your mala beads if you’ve got them! No experience needed. In 2007, the band began performing special peace concerts and workshops in prisons, jails and juvenile detention centers to instill personal responsibility, self-worth, reduce anger, and create attachment to their families and communities through the use of yoga, mantra, and meditation.

Larisa & Shatki Tribe will be performing a peace concert program for 250 men at the Men’s Colony Prison in San Luis Obispo County on March 2nd. To learn more about Larisa Stow and Shakti Tribe, hear music and watch videos please visit them at www.myspace.com/larisastow or visit http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iK1VBBfXG4E.

Concert Tickets are $20 in advance or $25 at the door. Playshop tickets are $35 in advance, $40 at the door. A $5 discount will be given to all those who attend both concert and playshop. All tickets can be purchased by ordering online at www.spiritualcircle.org or by calling (805) 541-1963.

Awakening Interfaith Spiritual Community
1130 Napa Street, Morro Bay
$15.00 for adults and $5 for students.

Arroyo Grande High School’s Wind Ensemble and Concert Band will present their Winter Band Concert, “A Youth in Music Celebration,” at 7 p.m. Monday, March 2, in the Clark Center for the Performing Arts, 487 Fair Oaks Avenue, Arroyo Grande. The high school groups will team up with the Judkins Middle School and the Paulding Middle School Advanced Bands for a side by side extravangaza with a guest performance by the Cal Poly Wind Ensemble.

Over 175 wind and percussion musicians rangeing from age 12 to 22 will present a show that has something for everyone who loves bands. Musical highlights include Ralph Vaughan Williams’ “English Folk Song Suite,” John Fannin’s “A Winter’s Dawn,” Robert W. Smith’s “To Dance in the Secret Garden,” James Curnow’s “Fanfare and Hymn for All Nations,” Ralph Vaughan Williams’ “Flourish for Wind Band,” Ron Cowherd’s “Homestead 1850,” Mikhail Ippolitov-Ivanov’s “Procession of the Sadar,” Brian Setzer’s “Stray Cat Strut,” Sergei Prokofiev’s “Opus 99,” the final movement of Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov’s “Scheherazade, ” Dmitri Shostakovich’s “Festive Overture, “ plus more. The Arroyo Grande High School Wind Ensemble and Concert Band will be conducted by Tomas Cee, James Martinez, Morgan Hurd and William Johnson. Conducting the Judkins Middle School Advanced Band will be Dina Meyers. William Betten will be the conductor of the Paulding Middle School Advanced Band. William Johnson, director of bands and Christopher Woodruff, associate director of bands at Cal Poly, will conduct the Cal Poly Wind Ensemble.

The concert is sponsored by the Arroyo Grande High School Music Department and the Lucia Mar Unified School District. Tickets are $5 ($20 for family) and can be purchased at the Clark Center for the Performing Arts Monday through Friday, 12:00noon to 6:00pm, Saturday 12:00noon to 4:00pm. The Box Office will be open two hours prior to the performance. For more information, call the Clark Center.

Promises follows seven children of Israeli and Palestinian descent to document the ongoing conflict from the perspective of children ages 9-12. The Israeli-American filmmaker brings the children together to have them discuss peace solutions. The film was an Academy Award nominee for Best Documentary and winner of two Emmy Awards for Best Documentary and Best Background Analysis. More information at www.promisesproject.org

The documentaries will be shown on Mondays (February 9, and March 2) at 7:30pm at the Steynberg Gallery, located at 1531 Monterey St. Various Cal Poly professors will give short introductions to the issues presented in the films. Professor Stephen Lloyd-Moffett will be introducing Promises on the 9th. There will be a suggested donation of $2 benefiting KIVA.org, a non-profit micro financing organization providing high risk loans to people in developing countries.

A direct disciple of Paramahansa Yogananda Ordained by Paramahansa Yogananda in 1951, Mr. Davis has been teaching for five decades in North and South America, Europe, and India. He is the founder-director of Center for Spiritual Awareness with world headquarters in northeast Georgia. Internet Web Site: www.csa-davis.org. Techniques, Routines, Practice Sessions,and Holistic Lifestyle Guidelines. Tuesday, March 3rd, at the Ludwick Community Center - 864 Santa Rosa St. (at the corner of Mill St) in San Luis Obispo, California. Reservations Are Not Necessary. Donations. Please Arrive Early. Mr. Davis’ Books and Free Literature Will Be Available.

Hosted by www.awakeninginterfaith.org

Part 2: Annual Giving & Grantwriting Thursday, March 5th, 9:00 am – 4:00 pm

• Special Events: Worth It?
• Direct Mail Strategies
• Fundraising Technology
• Developing Your Case for Support
• General Operating versus Program Support
• Grant Calendar & Timeline

For more information please visit www.supportcenter.org

The local League is reviewing its position on local water issues, said Ann Garfinkel, League president, and it’s seeking input from the public. “Currently, the League’s position is in support of policies and actions that provide for protection and efficient management of water resources, with emphasis on conservation and high standards of environmental quality in all areas, as well as consideration of a variety of water supply sources, including reclamation.” “The question is, is our current position adequately addressing all the current and emerging issues,” said Garfinkel.

The six-member panel is composed of representatives from the County Water Resources Advisory Committee, County Public Works, and the UC Cooperative Extension. It includes expertise in environmental resources, agriculture, soil and water science, public works engineering, and community advocacy. Panelists for the event are Courtney Howard, staff engineer, County Public Works Department; Jill Falcone, environmental resource specialist and stormwater pollution prevention coordinator, County Public Works Department; Bill Bianchi, retired soil and water physicist, specializing in augmenting groundwater storage and water quality, and a member of County Water Resources Advisory Committee; Bill Garfinkel, chairperson of Los Osos Wastewater Project Technical Advisory Committee and second district representative to the County Water Resources Advisory Committee; Mary Bianchi, farm advisor and acting county director for the UC Cooperative Extension, with commodity responsibilities for horticultural crops and water management; and Marilee Hyman.

An Intimate Evening: Vanda Mikoloski’s Stand-Up Comedy about one Woman’s Journey toward Enlightenment!

When? …. Thurs, March 5th 6:30 -8:30pm
Where? …. Unity Church-Five Cities, 789 Valley Road Arroyo Grande, CA 93420 www.unity5cities.org
How Much? … $10 per person Buy tickets after church, at the door or call Chris Garey (805) 489-7359

Vanda: "The show's about having fun & laughing at ourselves in that oh-so-elusive pursuit of enlightenment and happiness … revealing the absurdities & foibles that arise as we pursue everything from the most ancient spiritual practices to the latest & greatest in groups, courses, techniques, books and movies on our road to `the answers.' Healing through laughter! For Further info: Chris Garey 489-7359 chris@peacefulpoint.com.

The program will be a photographic tour of beautiful and breathtaking wildflower locations in the North County with identification of some of the most common plants. Learn what plants are suited to our climate and the benefits they provide. To aid guests on their own explorations, “Wildflowers of the Carrizo Plain Area” and “Wildflowers of Highway 58” by Cal Poly Professor Malcolm McLeod will be offered for sale along with a vast array of other plant books. Proceeds benefit CNPS-SLO.

CNPS is a statewide non-profit organization of amateurs and professionals with a common interest in California's native plants. The Society, working through its local chapters, seeks to increase understanding of California's native flora and to preserve this rich resource for future generations. Membership is open to all. Members have diverse interests including natural history, botany, ecology, conservation, photography, drawing, hiking, and gardening.

For details at 805-541-9900 for details.

Ticket prices are as follows:
Friday, March 6th & Saturday, March 7th Lunch Shows: $60 general $70 ramp
Friday, March 6th & Saturday, March 7th Evening Shows: $110 general $120 ramp

Live music courtesy of local band Oasis.

Tickets are on sale now at My Favorite Things Boutique.

For more information please call (805) 784-2441.

Tickets for the “Choral Fusion” concert are $5 for adults and students.

For more information, contact Jo Anne Stoddard at 434-5845.

Tickets are available for $20 in advance at Boo Boo Records, 978 Monterey Street, San Luis Obispo. Tickets are $25 at the door.

For more information, phone 783-2346 or 773-4131.

To purchase tickets, call 805-489-9444 or visit www.clarkcenter.org.

The ensemble will perform vocal and instrumental selections by some of the most popular composers and performers of Arab art music, including the legendary Umm Kulthum of Egypt and the eminent Fairouz of Lebanon.

The program also will feature music from the shared music culture of the larger region, including songs in Arabic, Farsi, Greek, Hebrew and Turkish, as well as folkdances directed especially for this performance by San Luis Obispo dance instructors Saundra Sarrouf and Jenna Mitchell.

The 30-member ensemble is under the direction of Music Department faculty member Kenneth S. Habib, a composer and performer who earned a Ph.D. in ethnomusicology at UC Santa Barbara, with specializations in the Middle East and American popular music.

Guest artists on the program include Wael Kakish on buzuq and Lana Khalaf on vocals, both from the Los Angeles-based Kan Zaman Ensemble. From the Los Angeles-based Alast Ensemble, Bahram Osqueezadeh will perform on santur, Sahba Motallebi on tar, and Faramarz Amiri on percussion. They will present a special set of Iranian/Persian classical music.

Tickets are $10 for the public and $8 for seniors and students. A 10 percent discount is given to patrons who buy season tickets to four Music Department events through the Performing Arts Ticket office; a 15 percent discount is given on tickets to five or more events. 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).

The concert is sponsored by the Cal Poly Music Department and College of Liberal Arts. For more information, call the Music Department at 756-2406.

Schedule of Events for GRAND OPENING (Bring your sneakers and join in with these fun FREE classes)

8:30 Booths are open and available throughout the day: Heart Aware (FREE screening for cardiovascular disease), Dr. Melanie Morgan from Primary Care Dog and Cat Hospital (Obesity and your Pets), Lemos (Healthy Food for your Pets), Dr. Janet Gaussoin from California Chiropractic (FREE spinal screening), Dr. Eileen Ottavian from Nipomo Optometry (FREE eye exams), and Paradise Gymnastics (Fitness for your Children) Tour of Healthy Inspirations (ongoing) - Early Bird Prize Drawing

8:50 Ribbon Cutting by Nipomo Chamber of Commerce

9:00 Cardio/Strength Circuit Class & Protein Snack Sampling

9:30 ZUMBA Class & 1st Prize Drawing

10:00 Kickboxing Class

10:30 Protein Shake Sampling & 2nd Prize Drawing

11:00 Live Body Synergie Demo

11:30 Live Facial Synergie Demo & 3rd Prize Drawing

12:00 Kebab Lunch & Sampling of Healthy Foods (with help from Nipomo LIONS Club) Live Music by “The Ragged Jubilee”

12:30 Face Painting for the children & 3rd Prize Drawing

1:00 Mystery Class

1:30 Pilates Class & 4th Prize Drawing

2:00 GRAND Prize Drawing - DO NOT MISS THIS ONE!

WHAT: 2009 Disco Ball Dinner Dance (A "Waiters Dinner" type fundraising event)

WHEN: Saturday, March 7, 2009, 5:00 PM to Midnight

WHERE: The Monday Club, 1815 Monterey Street, San Luis Obispo, CA

ACCESS: Over 21 only. $85.00 per person with a choice of gourmet dinners. Dancing to music by popular DJ, Rick Dominguez. No host cash bar. Bottled wines available for purchase. Cash prize raffle plus silent and live auctions.

CONTACT: Call 805-541-4252 for more information and reservations.

Ramey for info: 805/712-3109.

The Seamus Conroy Band is proud to announce the release of their live in concert CD "Joy Be With You All" recorded at Painted Sky Studio in Cambria on November 9, 2008. The new record is a mixture of Celtic ballads and dance tunes that the band has been playing for the last three years as the house band at the Crooked Kilt Irish Pub in Paso Robles. The first of two concerts celebrating the release of "Joy Be With You All" will be at the SLO Methodist Church on February 28th and the second will be a return concert at Painted Sky on March 7th. The band consists of Seamus Conroy and Melanie Marie Statom on vocals, guitar and bodhran, Stuart Mason on mandola and vocals, and Chuck Aronson on violin and vocals. In addition to the Crooked Kilt, the band has performed for the Red Barn Community Music Series, the Big Sur Jade Festival, and the Clark Center for Performing Arts. Painted Sky Studios is located at 4111 Bridge St. Cambria, CA, 93428. The show begins at 8:00 PM with an admission price of $15 that includes a $5 discount on the purchase of the new CD.

For tickets call (805) 927-8330. For more information visit www.jimconroy.com

The Student Soloist Showcase will feature performances by winners of the Music Department's Solo Competition. An extraordinary variety of solo works will be performed by students majoring in music and in business.

Lauren Wasynczuk will perform Marcello's Concerto in C minor on the soprano saxophone, and business graduate student Xiaofei Song will perform Saint-Saens' Concerto No. 3 for Violin.

In addition, two music major vocalists will perform with the orchestra. Kristen Choi will sing "Non se piu cosa son" from Mozart's "Marriage of Figaro," and Corrie Stallings will perform "Amour! viens aider ma faiblesse!" from Saint-Saens' "Samson et Dalila."

Music Department faculty member David Arrivée will conduct the program, also featuing music from Latin America, including modern masterpiece "Sensemaya" by Silvestre Revueltas; a Tango by Astor Piazzolla, known as the father of Tango Nuevo; and a high-spirited Conga by Mexican composer Arturo Marquez.

Tickets for the concert are $10 and $12 for the public, $8 and $10 for seniors and $6 for students. 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 to those who buy 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, call the Music Department at 756-2406.

Questions: call 544-8365.

Call 805-286-0854 or go to www.windowsintowildlife.org to obtain tickets

The groups are joining to raise money for the music program at San Luis Obispo High School. All proceeds from the event will go to the Band Booster fund at San Luis Obispo High School. The concert will include samples of various jazz styles, including traditional Dixieland jazz and big band.

”Never before have student musicians from every jazz program in San Luis Obispo combined for such a heartfelt cause,” said Cal Poly student Cory Young, who is helping coordinate the event. The concert is entirely student-run, being organized and sponsored by four Cal Poly students as their senior project.

"SLO Jazz Extravaganza" is co-sponsored by the Cal Poly Music Department. Tickets are $14 for adults and $10 for children, seniors and students. 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). Tickets are also available online at www.pacslo.org.

For more information, call Young at 805-286-7986.

The City of Pismo Beach Recreation Division proudly presents monthly Senior Dance. The dance will be held on the second Monday, Monthly from 1:00 until 3:30 pm. Due to popularity we are adding another date to our venue. Please join us the last Monday each month for our second Senior Social Event. This dance will begin March 2009. Come and meet new friends. Enjoy an array of snacks, beverages and dancing to our live band “Twist of Limen”. Located at the Pismo Beach Veterans Hall, 780 Bello Street.

Admission $5.00 Includes Everything Exact Change is appreciated

For more information visit www.pismobeach.org or call the Pismo Beach Recreation Division at (805) 773-7049

On Monday, March 9, 2009 (3:30pm-4:30pm) and Friday, March 13, 2009 (7:30am-8:30am), United Staffing Associates will share their intimate knowledge with local employers in two 60 minute informational workshops geared toward clarifying the convoluted requirements of employee intake as dictated by the USCIS. The workshops will offer answers, strategies, and guidelines about which documents are no longer accepted, which documents must be retained, how much leeway can be granted to new employees with eligibility challenges, what to do with expired documents, and other clear, reliable answers regarding this critical but confusing employment document.

The trainings cost just $35 per attendee, and serve as new user orientations or reviews of the important Employee Eligibility Verification regulation for business supervisors and managers. Price includes all materials. For more information about United Staffing Associates and their I-9 workshops, visit the company website at www.unitedwestaff.com or call 805.269.2677 ext. 10.

Curious about publishing? Join wordworker Laurie Gibson for a behind-the-scenes glimpse at how a manuscript actually becomes a printed book. Designed to help writers improve their chances of being published, this talk will also feature practical tips for finding a literary agent and a Q & A session to address writers’ specific concerns. The talk will be held on Monday, March 9, from 7 p.m. to 8:15 p.m. in the conference room of the San Luis Obispo Library (995 Palm St., SLO). The cost is $10 per person, and each person attending will receive a free professional edit of 10 pages, or a manuscript evaluation of 25 pages. Laurie Gibson, editor/proofreader, has edited more than 175 book manuscripts and proofread novels such as “The Color Purple” (Alice Walker), “Mrs. Dalloway” (Virginia Woolf) and numerous titles by bestselling business author Brian Tracy. For more information about “Book Publishing 1-2-3: From the Writer’s Fingers to the Reader’s Hands,” please call (831) 646-4610 or write eaglet5223@mypacks.net.

7pm, March 9, 2009, $5 Victoria Hall, Santa Barbara

" We've tried Casino Capitialism..... Maybe it's time to try Nurture Capitalism"

There is such a thing as money that is too fast. Money that is too fast is money that has become so detached from people, place, and the activities that it is financing, that not even the experts understand it fully. In his newly published book, Inquiries Into The Nature of Slow Money, Investing as if Food, Farms, and Fertility Mattered, published by Chelsea Green www.chelseagreen.com , Woody Tasch examines the idea of whether the world economy is going through a correction in the credit markets, triggered by the sub-prime mortgage crisis, or whether we are teetering on the edge of something much deeper. He examines our current economy, tied to petro-dollars, derivatives, hedge funds, futures, arbitrage, and a byzantine hyper-securitized system of inter-mediation--- that no program trader, no speculator, no investment bank CEO ---can any longer fully understand or manage. Woody Tasch proposes we bring money back down to earth. A long-term venture capitalist and entrepreneur, Tasch knows Wall Street and is putting that experience to work to create a different model of venture capital through a newly formed NGO and movement called Slow Money, which will invest in companies that build natural and social capital as well as financial capital. Tasch suggests we need to move from capital markets based on consumption and extraction to capital markets based on restoration and preservation. Slow Money could be the connection back to Main street that Wall street needs. Slow money, according to Tasch, is Nurture Capital. Woody Tasch is Chairman of Investors' Circle (www.investorscircle.net) , a national non-profit network of investors dedicated to "Patient Capital for a Sustainable Future."

For more information or to reserve a place, go to www.hracc.net.

Learn the basic and advanced features of the Microsoft Excel program including menus, icons, formatting cells, using and much more! (Basic understanding of computer operation is required.) This class meets 4 times. March 10, 12, 17 and 19, 2009.

For more information or to register, call Nancy at 461-1490 or e-mail nancy@kulamira.com.

The El Camino Art Association is sponsoring the first ever South County High Schools Art Show at the Clark Performing Arts Center - 487 Fair Oaks Avenue in Arroyo Grande. This event will include Arroyo Grande, Nipomo, and Lopez High Schools. On display will be paintings, drawings, ceramics, photography and 3D art. The show will run for two months March and April 2009. A reception is planned for March 10, from 7:00 P.M. to 10:00 P.M.

For more information call show coordinator Matt Wiener at 481-0394.

Electronic images and more bio at: http://www.montanaskiesmusic.com

Montana Skies creates a unique new sound, from finger-picking to flamenco, with the unusual pairing of cello and acoustic guitar. The core of the group Montana Skies is husband and wife team Jonathan Adams on guitars (steel string and spanish/nylon) and Jennifer Adams on cellos (acoustic cello and her custom 6-String Electric cello). As the group moves ahead, they continue to explore the boundaries of contemporary instrumental music.

More info: http://www.cambriahoot.com 805-546-2857

You will visit memorable sites, both ancient and modern, and enjoy a multitude of unforgettable experiences. Of professional interest, you will also learn a great deal about how the Chinese business system operates. As you consider whether to join the Santa Barbara Chamber, please do not hesitate to ask questions. It is recommended that you do some "homework" to help with your decision. Read a few travel guides. Do some research on the Internet. This will be one of the most unique trips you will have the opportunity to make. Space is limited.

This tour is an exceptional value. The cost is $1,899 for members, (per person, based on double occupancy), ($2199 for non-members), which includes your round trip airfare, 5-star or 4-star hotel accommodation, deluxe tour bus, knowledgeable English-speaking tour guides in each city, three full meals every day, fees for all attractions and any applicable taxes.

The Chamber additionally invites travelers to join them in March 2009 on a journey to Hong Kong, Macau and destinations in Southern China. They are again offering a special price for Chamber members, employees and family. The trip is coordinated through CITSLINC, a specialist in Chamber-China travel. The all-inclusive price of $2699.00 per person is an incredible travel value. That’s right, $2699.00, includes airfare, meals, hotels and bus tours. How can you afford not to go? Citslinc has 28 years of experience in the China tour business. The Santa Barbara Region Chamber has sponsored trips to China for the past three years.

Information Sessions at CASA office:
Held the 4th Wednesday of each month at noon at 75 Higuera, Suite 180, San Luis Obispo.

Information Sessions at Starbucks:
Held the second Wednesday of every month at 6:30 pm.

For locations, call 541-6542 or visit our website at www.slocasa.org.

SAN LUIS OBISPO – Theater senior Jessica Ourada directs the musical “Songs for a New World” at Cal Poly’s little-known Black Box Theatre March 12-15. Community members and students are invited to attend the intimate performance at a cultural gem nestled in the Cal Poly campus. Come see the breathtaking, exuberant, musical, Songs for a New World by Jason Robert Brown. Songs for a New World takes characters from vastly different walks of life and weaves their stories together. Their timeless tales of struggle, perseverance and faith resonate throughout the ages, reminding us of the sacredness of humanity and how the experiences of life unite us all. In a world too often reminded of its greed, wrath and sloth, Songs for a New World brings the glorious light of hope.

Performance dates: March 12, 13, 14 at 8 pm; March 15 at 2 pm.

Call (805) 782-9422 for ticket reservations. Tickets are $8

Event at Cal Poly's Black Box Theatre (Building 45, Room 212)

Sponsored by Sycamore Mineral Springs, The Cliffs Resort, Inn at Morro Bay, Sea Venture Hotel and Apple Farm. Also Sponsored by WestPac Companies, Sprecher Brewing Co., Pismo Beach Winery, Peachy Canyon Vineyards, Landshark Lager, Stella Artois, Moondoggies, San Luis Surf and Central Coast Surfboards.

Surf Nite in SLO is back with a double-whammy of great films and special guests from around the world! This year’s theme is SURFING DOWN UNDER, featuring Cyrus Sutton’s new film, UNDER THE SUN. Special guests from Australia will be Nat Young and his son Beau. Opening the evening, is Heather Hudson and Peck Euwer’s new film, THE WOMEN AND THE WAVES, featuring notable surf personality, Linda Benson among many others. Q & A sessions and a great raffle will be presented in the beautiful historic Fremont Theatre in downtown SLO. Shea Weber has generously donated a special Dewey Weber board, in the style that Nat Young rode for many years; it will be auctioned off when Shea presents it to Nat to sign on stage. A rockin’ after-party will be a great chance to meet visiting surf legends (more to be announced soon) and enjoy musical entertainment by Aussie surfer/musician, Beau Young and other great musicians. This event has sold out three years in a row, so don’t wait to buy your tickets.

The Women and the Waves. Can girls really surf? This film takes on this male-dominated sport and holds its own. Surfer girls, women who surf, women who don’t, female athletes, and the men who love them gain insight into what it’s like to “Surf like a Girl!” This inspiring film, features generations of women surfers who have chosen to paddle head first into the male dominated sport of surfing and found a place of their own. This brand new film by Santa Barbara filmmakers Heather Hudson and Peck Euwer, premiered in January at the Santa Barbara Film Festival. Heather and Peck will be in attendance, along with Linda Benson, “Zeuf” from KPIG, and Anna Moore. Documentary. USA.

8 PM Ages 21+ $12 advance / $15 at door

1221 State Street #205 Santa Barbara, CA 93101 www.sohosb.com 805-962-7776

NY's Giant Panda plays roots reggae, dub, and afrobeat. The sextet played 180 shows in 2008. New Mastersounds are a 4-piece funk, jazz, rock group from Leeds, UK. www.myspace.com/giantpandadub www.myspace.com/newmastersounds

For more details call Brian at 461-6162 or e-mail him at bcoburn@slolibrary.org.

On Monday, March 9, 2009 (3:30pm-4:30pm) and Friday, March 13, 2009 (7:30am-8:30am), United Staffing Associates will share their intimate knowledge with local employers in two 60 minute informational workshops geared toward clarifying the convoluted requirements of employee intake as dictated by the USCIS. The workshops will offer answers, strategies, and guidelines about which documents are no longer accepted, which documents must be retained, how much leeway can be granted to new employees with eligibility challenges, what to do with expired documents, and other clear, reliable answers regarding this critical but confusing employment document.

The trainings cost just $35 per attendee, and serve as new user orientations or reviews of the important Employee Eligibility Verification regulation for business supervisors and managers. Price includes all materials. For more information about United Staffing Associates and their I-9 workshops, visit the company website at www.unitedwestaff.com or call 805.269.2677 ext. 10.

Sponsored by the Santa Barbara County Genealogical Society

Friday, March 13, 2009 9:00 a.m. — 4:00 p.m.; Registration begins at 8:30 a.m.

Goleta Presbyterian Church 6067 Shirrell Way, Goleta (behind Fairview Center)

The Santa Barbara County Genealogical Society is pleased to present this special educational opportunity. The full-day conference is designed to provide both beginning and advanced family researchers valuable resources and methods to aid in their Irish ancestral quest. The Ulster Historical Foundation is one of Ireland’s premier research and genealogical organizations, with over 50 years’ experience helping Irish family historians; its acclaimed representatives have spoken widely in the U.S., Canada, Australia, New Zealand, the UK, and Europe.

Scott Andrews, the Funk Festival’s promoter, says “This is a new festival to start building awareness of the creative music bands on the Central Coast, along with honoring the businesses who are helping promote and produce the upcoming SLO JAZZ FESTIVAL (www.slojazzfest.org).” During the event there will be a sidewalk sale for the local businesses, including Matt Clark Tile & Stone, J Carroll, Cana Video Productions and attendees will receive a festival t-shirt with every $20 love donation. Bands may include free CD’s and merchandise, as well, plus there will be additional merchandise for sale during the event. The festival is a BYOB event, with a love donation of $20 suggested for the bands to help cover the expense of a sound stage, the band costs, lighting, and production, and to raise awareness for the SLO Jazz Festival, which is scheduled to launch in May 2009.

Contact 805-459-6939 or email bodybooking@gmail.com for more information.

Everyone who attends will receive an Irish derby hat to decorate and delicious golden coin cookies to decorate and devour. Wear green or be prepared to get pinched! Festive Irish music will help set the tone for this wholesome community gathering. The YMCA emphasizes strong kids, strong families, and strong communities in all of its programs. The St. Patty’s Night is an excellent opportunity to spend an hour with the kids to enjoy free entertainment and celebrate Irish heritage. The YMCA offers a variety of Fun Nights throughout the year to help celebrate community togetherness. Visit the YMCA at www.sloymca.org to learn more about these activities and other programs in San Luis Obispo County.

The St. Patty’s Fun Night is a popular event and pre-registration is highly recommended before Thursday, March 12. Even though it is a free event, registration will ensure that Y has adequate hats and cookies on hand. To register, please call the YMCA Member Services Counter at 543-8235 or email the event coordinator, Nathan Asher, at nasher@sloymca.org

Coalesce Bookstore: March 13, 2009 (Friday) Showtime: 7 p.m. 845 Main Street, Morro Bay, CA (805) 772-2880

Tickets: $20 www.slofolks.org

Sonnie Brown will interview Hanneke Cassel on Saturday March 14, on The Minstrel Song Show KCBX 90.1FM between 2 and 4PM. Native of Port Orford, Oregon, Hanneke started playing classical violin when she was 8-years old. She met Portland-based fiddler Carol Ann Wheeler when she was 10 at an Texas-style fiddle contest. She soon quit classical, started taking fiddle lessons with Carol Ann, and began competing in contests throughout the Northwest. A few years later, Carol Ann encouraged Hanneke to learn some Scottish tunes. In 1991, Hanneke entered the Columbia-Pacific Scottish Fiddle Contest in Portland. She won the Jr. contest and went on a year later to capture the U.S. National Scottish Jr. Championship in New Hampshire. With this honor came a scholarship to study on the Isle of Skye, Scotland with the renowned Scottish fiddler Alasdair Fraser and Cape Breton master Buddy MacMaster. These two quickly became her fiddle heroes and continue to inspire her music to this day. Hanneke’s interest in and exuberance for fiddling is definitely a product of the ever-increasing presence of fiddle camps across the globe. The summers of her teen years were spent between Scotland, Mark O’Connor’s Fiddle Camp in Nashville, and Alasdair Fraser’s Valley of the Moon Fiddle School in California.

ANNIE features the talents of over one hundred high school actors, technicians and musicians and is the largest production in Dos Pueblos Theater History. “Dos Pueblos is so packed with talent that I went for a very large cast and even had to double cast several key roles,” explained Director Clark Sayre. This beloved family classic follows orphan Annie (Kendra Fellows/Nanda Douglas) as she makes her way from the clutches of her guardian Miss Hannigan (Emma Patterson/Janina Mason) and into the open arms of the wealthy Daddy Warbucks (Evan Bell.) Other featured roles include Warbucks’ assistant Grace (Whitney Crowder/Heather Dell), and money schemers Rooster (Lev Allen-Blitz) and Lily (Emily Day/Rachelle Clark.)

In a long-standing tradition of service to the community, Dos Pueblos Theater students will donate half the proceeds of their March 15 matinee performance to Cottage Children’s Hospital. Other ANNIE service projects include a recent visit to Valle Verde’s Assisted Living residents and an upcoming special school matinee for local elementary school children. A limited number of free tickets for Dos Pueblos Theater productions have been and will again be available to low-income families on a first-come, first-served basis by contacting csayre@dphs.org

The show will reunite many of the artistic team who produced last year’s sold-out BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, including Santa Barbara Ballet Theater’s Carrie Diamond (choreographer) Santa Barbara Youth Symphony’s Michael Lieberman (conductor), City of Peace’s John Douglas (musical director), Opera Santa Barbara’s Miller James (costume designer), Ensemble Theatre’s Dave Guy.

Call Holly at 239-3928 or visit www.morrocoastaudubon.org/sweet.htm for more info.

For more information, visit www.sbfarmersmarket.org.

The first workshop is on Saturday, Jan. 31, 2009, “You, Composting and Your Soil: How to Make it Work for You,” focusing on ways to bring a landscape’s soil up to maximum nutrient- and water-holding capacity. The workshop will be presented by Hunter Francis. Hunter has a Masters Degree in Agriculture from Cal Poly SLO, with a specialization in soil science. He is a part-time lecture and co-instructor of the Cal Poly Land class. The other workshops are: Saturday, Feb. 7, 2009: "Drought-Tolerant Plants for the Nipomo Mesa,” presented by Celeste Whitlow, NCSD Conservation Coordinator. Saturday, Feb. 21, 2009: "Landscaping with Drought-Tolerant Plants,” focusing on easy landscaping tips to produce a beautiful, easily-maintained, and water-efficient landscape. This workshop will be presented by Celeste Whitlow. Saturday, March 14, 2009: "Irrigation Basics for the Home Gardener" will be presented by Joe Decker from Farm Supply (SLO Store). Joe the go-to guy for homeowners who need help designing and problem-solving their irrigation systems. The date of the last workshop (Managing Disease and Insect Pests in Your Garden”) has not yet been scheduled. It will be given by Dr. David Headrick, entomologist, and Professor in Entomology at Cal Poly SLO.

Workshops are from 9 AM to Noon. Registration required: 929-1133.

A Small Business Visionary Workshop will be held on Saturday, March 14, 2009 in the Community Room of the San Luis Obispo City / County Library from 9 a.m. to noon. The public is invited to attend this three-hour workshop, sponsored by the Save Our Downtown organization, and focusing on the economic survival of downtown businesses and how we can all help to shape the future of our historic downtown. “The primary aim of this workshop is to assist our downtown businesses in surviving the current economic crisis,said moderator, Joe Abrahams. “And we believe that the values and vision of Save Our Downtown will be crucial to that end.” For more information about the upcoming workshop or the Save Our Downtown organization, call Allan Cooper at 543-1415 or Joe Abrahams at 542-0447.

Workshop fee: $275 for both days: Includes all encaustic materials, heating tools and equipment.*

*Complete information about these workshops is available online at www.CorkStopStudios.com under News and Events. You may also email info@CorkStopStudios.com

To reserve your place, payment in full is required. Mail your check to CorkStop Studios, 1250 Judith Lane, Arroyo Grand,. CA 93420.

Please include workshop name, email contact and mailing address.

Presented by Christine Story, Coordinator of Growing Grounds Store

Saturday, March 14 from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m.

“Food Not Lawns” is an informative and innovative look at using yard space for growing fresh vegetables and fruits. Attendees will learn to decrease food costs while improving one’s nutrition with fresh, wholesome produce. The class will cover ways to take advantage of the Central Coast’s unique climate, which makes growing food possible for a major portion of the year. Specific vegetable culture and needs will be discussed, as well as general gardening tips for the novice gardener. Christine Story has been involved with ornamental horticulture, gardening and farming for most of her life and brings to each lecture an emphasis on resourcefulness and encouragement for the home gardener. For the past five years she has been managing the farming operations at Transition’s Growing Grounds Farm in Santa Maria. The public is welcome to attend. Parking is available in the Palm Street parking garage or behind the Palm Theater. All lectures are held on the sunny, backyard patio at Growing Grounds Downtown Store, 956 Chorro Street, across from the Mission in San Luis Obispo. A $5 donation per attendee is appreciated.

Hours: Sat and Sun noon to 4pm

www.sbthp.org

Sat. March 14, 2009 1-4pm
GUIDE: MaryAine Cherry
Course Fee: $20 Cuesta College San Luis Obispo Campus-Room 4760
Online Registration www.communityprograms.net (Travel section)
(805) 546-3132 at Cuesta College or RETurn To JOY! at (805) 215-8808

MaryAine Cherry has helped people learn to believe in themselves using self-development coaching techniques since 1996. She is a Rapid Eye Technician/Trainer; Health Educator; Massage Therapist and the founder of RETurn To Joy! in Pismo Beach. Contact her at 805-773-4475 www.return2joy.com

On Saturday, March 14th St. Luke’s Episcopal Church will hold its Annual St. Patrick’s Day Dinner and Silent Auction at the Robert Hall Winery, located off of High Way 46 West, in Paso Robles. Come and enjoy corned beef and cabbage, lamb stew and live Irish music from 4 to 7pm. Tickets for adults are $10 with an additional $10 charge for wine tasting. Children (11 and under) are $6.50. Silent auction items include several original paintings, chair caning, an overnight stay at the Robert Hall Winery cottage, a catered dinner for 12, plus much more. Entertainment is provided by “We Are Three” and Cassandra Tarantino with an Ensemble from the Cuesta North County Campus Chorus.

For tickets call the church office at 466-0379.

Call 466.4457 for tickets or email swright@nccsonline.org

For more information, visit www.EducatingForEternity.org

Castoro Cellars: March 14, 2009 (Saturday) Showtime: 7:30 p.m. 1315 No. Bethel Rd., Templeton, CA Local (805) 238-0725

Tickets: $20 www.slofolks.org

Sonnie Brown will interview Hanneke Cassel on Saturday March 14, on The Minstrel Song Show KCBX 90.1FM between 2 and 4PM. Native of Port Orford, Oregon, Hanneke started playing classical violin when she was 8-years old. She met Portland-based fiddler Carol Ann Wheeler when she was 10 at an Texas-style fiddle contest. She soon quit classical, started taking fiddle lessons with Carol Ann, and began competing in contests throughout the Northwest. A few years later, Carol Ann encouraged Hanneke to learn some Scottish tunes. In 1991, Hanneke entered the Columbia-Pacific Scottish Fiddle Contest in Portland. She won the Jr. contest and went on a year later to capture the U.S. National Scottish Jr. Championship in New Hampshire. With this honor came a scholarship to study on the Isle of Skye, Scotland with the renowned Scottish fiddler Alasdair Fraser and Cape Breton master Buddy MacMaster. These two quickly became her fiddle heroes and continue to inspire her music to this day. Hanneke’s interest in and exuberance for fiddling is definitely a product of the ever-increasing presence of fiddle camps across the globe. The summers of her teen years were spent between Scotland, Mark O’Connor’s Fiddle Camp in Nashville, and Alasdair Fraser’s Valley of the Moon Fiddle School in California.

PROGRAM: “The Classics and All That Jazz”, works by Scriabin, Rachmaninoff, Ravel, Gershwin, Ellington, Evans, Monk, Corea and more. Linda is an incredible talent, a rare musician with the ability to perform a superb classical concert repertoire and jazz improvisation that would please the ears of the original artists, some of whom she counts among her personal friends.  Linda, a Julliard-trained, Carnegie-concert and Baldwin Piano Company artist, has played to a standing ovation with a "Salute to George Gershwin" in our Lobero Theatre.  Many who know her say she is Santa Barbara's best kept secret, for her public appearances are a rare treat not to be missed.

Health Care for All - California is an all volunteer grassroots organization dedicated to bringing true universal healthcare to the state of California.

Tickets are available by calling 805-489-9444 or visit www.clarkcenter.org.

The Winter Band Concert will feature fiery and passionate musical masterpieces by some of Russia's greatest composers. The performance will begin with Peter Tchaikovsky's "Dance of the Jesters" and continue with Dmitri Shostakovich's "Festive Overture" and "Folk Dances." Other works will include Sergei Prokovieff's Opus 99, Vasily Kalinnikov's Finale from Symphony No. 1, (with antiphonal brass), excerpts from Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov's "Scheherazade," and Tchaikovsky's "Capriccio Italian."

The concert will conclude with a performance of Dutch composer Johan de Meij's new work titled "Extreme Make-Over." This work for the modern wind band takes the second movement of Tchaikovsky's String Quartet No. 1 and transforms it into a work that goes well beyond normal playing technique for wind and percussion players, according to William Johnson, Cal Poly director of bands.

Johnson and Christopher Woodruff, associate director of bands, will conduct the Wind Orchestra and Wind Ensemble.

The concert is sponsored by Cal Poly’s Music Department, College of Liberal Arts, and Instructionally Related Activities program. Tickets are $8 to $19 and can be purchased 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). Discounts are given to patrons who buy tickets to four or more Music Department events for 2008-2009.

For more information, call the Music Department at 756-2406 or go online to http://www.windorchestra.calpoly.edu/.

“Awakening by Calling to Mind the Qualities of the Three Jewels Sutra” With Dharma Teacher Dawa Tarchin Phillips

The Buddha (teacher), the Dharma (teachings) and the Sangha (community), the three jewels of refuge, are closely inter-related. We can rely on them in our aspiration for ultimate awakening. The Buddha, the accomplished and the awakened, is our inspiration. Understanding the qualities of these “three jewels” as presented in this sutra connects us to the base, path and fruition of the authentic process of awakening taught by the Buddha. Buddhist Dharma Teacher Dawa Tarchin Phillips completed two 3-year meditation retreats as a student of the Mahamudra meditation master Gendun Rinpoche at Dhagpo Kundreul Ling Monastery in France where he received the transmission of the Karma Kagyu Lineage. Prior to focusing on meditative practices, Dawa pursued advanced studies in the arts, a career in the entertainment industry and worked with severely ill cancer and cardiac patients. Today, he teaches throughout Europe and the US , offering guidance to those on the spiritual path and is the resident teacher of Bodhi Path Center Santa Barbara.

http://www.bodhipath.org/slo/

SLO Regional Rideshare, is putting a twist on the traditional St. Patrick’s Day celebration with a challenge; don’t just wear green, be green. On March 17th, county residents are encouraged to be green and leave their car behind when they commute to work. As an incentive to walk, bike, carpool, vanpool or bus instead of driving alone, Rideshare is handing out stickers to participating individuals who want to strut their greenness (and avoid pinches). The stickers proudly state, “I AM Green” and will be available at several locations including: • SLO Transit (available from drivers on all morning routes) • Paso Express (available from drivers on all morning routes) • Cal Poly Commuter Services Office • Rideshare Office (1150 Osos Street, Ste 202) • SLO City Office • SLO Bike Coalition Office • Rideshare Employer Mixer, March 12th at the Club Car in San Luis Obispo • Rideshare Bike Month Meeting, March 11th at the Rideshare Office. Rideshare is currently looking for businesses and organizations who want to pass out the stickers to employees and customers who do not drive alone to work on St. Patrick’s Day.

Postpartum Depression Anxiety Support Tuesday, March 17, 2009 9:00 am-11:30 am

San Luis Obispo Veterans’ Hall Grand Avenue, San Luis Obispo

On March 17, 2009, Stephanie Baisa Wilson will be presenting a Postpartum Depression Roundtable for therapists, counselors, medical personnel, care givers, and anyone else interested in learning more about the latest information on helping new mother’s suffering from Postpartum Depression. This Postpartum Depression Roundtable is FREE. To reserve a space, please email to the attention of Roberta Ozanich at rozanich@slocap.org or call 543-6216.

Location: Veterans Memorial Building, 801 Grand Avenue, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401.

Part 3: Capital Campaigns & Planned Giving Thursday, March 19, 9:00 am – 4:00 pm

• Importance of Planned Giving
• Bequests, Life Insurance & Charitable Trusts
• Prospecting, Marketing & Caring for Your Donors
• Capital Campaigns: Are you Ready?
• Campaign Structure & Creating your Case for Support
• Qualifying Prospects & Donor Development

For more information please visit www.supportcenter.org

Sponsored by Central Coast Clergy and Laity for Justice www.ccc4justice.org

Santa Barbara Macintosh Users Group (SBmug) March monthly meeting, Thursday March 19 at 6:00 PM, Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History's Farrand Hall, 2559 Puesta del Sol, Santa Barbara. We'll have a Q&A session at 6 PM, when you are welcome to ask our member experts questions regarding your Macintosh, iPod or iPhone.   The main presentation begins shortly at 7 PM:  This month's main presentation is by Dirk Reynolds, of ZWARM Intelligence, LLC. Dirk runs a tiny software, site, and strategy firm in Santa Barbara. Dirk and a small group of co-developers focus on developing high-end information management solutions for a few select clients in the US and Europe. Filemaker Pro is one of their primary tools, leveraged as a stand alone, networked over multiple offices, and/or in conjunction with websites. (www.zwarm.com). Dirk’s presentation will primarily cover Filemaker Pro, the premier Macintosh and Windows database application. He will try to address and data wrangling questions that you may have. As always, we'll have wireless internet access, delicious refreshments, and good company!  The public is welcome (bring your PC and Linux friends, too!), but only members may enter the drawing for prizes! Refreshments will be served.

For additional SBmug information, please visit:  http://sbmug.org/

Sponsored by Central Coast Clergy and Laity for Justice www.ccc4justice.org

Info ... 527-0397.

After performing last month with Etta James at the Paramount Theater in Seattle, LeRoy Bell and His Only Friends will play their first show in San Luis Obispo at the Downtown Brew, Thursday March 19. The band has been all over the country sharing the stage with Etta James, B.B. King, Michael McDonald, Idina Menzel, Los Lobos and others. LeRoy and HOF will be featured at the San Jose Jazz Festival with Sharon Jones & The Dap Kings on Aug 7th. Invited back for a third time, the music and the crowds are always spectacular this festival . Other upcoming dates of note are March 20th, LeRoy makes his first appearance at the notable singer/songwriter showcase venue Hotel Café in Los Angeles. “We look forward to coming to the “SLOBrew”. I hear it’s a great music town and we hope to make some new fans and friends. For this tour we will perform lots of older and new material including songs from our most recent CD “ Change Is Coming”. Radio stations across the country are now moving on to the second single, I’m In Love With You Girl.” The music, now being called “ Rock & Soul”, features, Davis Martin (formerly of Maktub) on drums, and Terry Morgan on bass, the rhythm section is now stronger than ever and of course LeRoy Bell’s voice is unmistakable, complimented by his unique guitar style.

For more information and music: Www.leroybell.com Www.myspace.com/leroybell

Shares available now for 12 or 24 weeks of a mixed box of veggies and fruit grown by Cal Poly students on our organic farm, and by local growers! $20/ week for small shares (feeds 1-2) or $26.50/week for large shares (feeds 3-5 ). This is an excellent way to support organic agricultural education at Cal Poly. Shares can be picked up at the on-campus farm, or at several county-wide drop sites (Pismo Beach, SLO, Morro Bay, Atascadero).

For more information, call 756-6139 or visit: www.calpolyorgfarm.com

Sneak Peek and Wine Tasting hours: 6pm to 9pm, Friday, March 20

Antique Show hours: Saturday, 10am to 6pm, Sunday 10am to 4pm

Appraisals schedule: Saturday & Sunday, 10am to 4pm.

Admission: $10 to Sneak Peek Event on Friday and $6 on Saturday and Sunday, general two-day admission. Children under 10 are free. Appraisals are $30 for three items. Discount coupons are widely distributed and available online at www.T-MHA.org. Parking is free.

For more information, log on to www.careerservices.calpoly.edu or call Career Services at 805-756-2501.

It's almost time to celebrate first year of existence!. The Central Coast Women's Network is pleased and excited to present the first Anniversary Celebration featuring Business Expo and Grand Reception including keynote speaker on Friday, March 20th, 2009. We've developed something powerful which will enable each attendee to take something away with them for investing this time. It will be packed with information, education, and networking opportunities. We'll make it worth every minute! This event features educational break-out sessions, business strategies for today's busy working women, motivational and informative keynote speaker and businesses showcasing their products and services.

There are two components to attendance at this event:

1. The event will include "Female Achievers Award" and seminar with keynote speaker Starr Hall.

2. The Business Expo (which will be open to the public) will focus on putting professional men and women in direct contact with vendor offerings services and products important to them. It will feature concurrent sessions with presenters and authors from 12 - 4PM. Workshop Breakouts: Topic: "How to Give your Heart Without Losing Your Mind!" By Janelle Bledsoe, CPCC. Topic: "Living the Vision: Focus Your Business For Success". By Consuelo Meux, Ph.D. Topic: "Fundraising, Strategic Planning and Board Development for Nonprofit Boards in a Challenging Economy: Some Tips from an Expert." By Katrin Colamarino. Topic: "VISIONING®, Turning Your Business & Career Dreams Into Reality" By Lucia Capacchione, Ph.D., A.T.R. Topic: "Blend into Health: Preventing Health Problems one blend at a time." By Abiola Oladoke, Ph.D. Topic: "Failure is Not an Option–Get Fit Forever with MY DIVA DIET'S Formula for Success". By Christine Lakatos. Topic: "Myths and Facts About Business Finances". By Christine Sommer and Jennifer Porcher.

Grand Reception will start at 5:15 with award ceremony followed by dinner, featuring keynote speaker Starr Hall. The topic is "UNLOCK THE POWER OF SOCIAL NETWORKING - Learn How I grew my Business 177% in 6 months using social networking". Starr Hall is founder of 2 Point Media, international PR specialist, national columnist and author will be the guest speaker. Hall will lead you through the minefield of social networking pointing out vital trends, equipping you with handy tips and strategies and help you harness the incredible potential they represent. Business Fair FREE to the public. Expo Table (Flyers/Brochure) will be available to Non-Profit organizations (Free) Venue: The Inn at Morro Bay. Ticket for Members:$40; Non-Members: $60. Corporate Table: $500 (10 Seats). Booth Registration: Members $99. Non-Members: $149. Sponsorship: Platinum $600 Gold $400. Attendees will also have a chance to win some fabulous prizes and giveaways. Net Proceeds Benefit CHILD HEALTH INITIATIVE - SLO.

For more information visit our website www.ccwnetwork.com or call: 805.439.1013.

"Ray Pizzi's ingenious abilities as an improviser have always been first-rate. The passionate intensity of his solos, occasionally lightened by an irrepressible musical wit and an instantly identifiable sound underscore his utter individuality." Don Heckman, L.A. Times

"Ray Pizzi???.......... oooooh!......... Can he play! Dizzy Gillespie, L.A. Times

Ray has enjoyed a long and fruitful career in the music industry, working with such diverse artists as: Dizzy Gillespie, Frank Zappa, Ravi Shankar, Henry Mancini, John Williams, Alan Silvestri, Quincy Jones, Jack Elliot, Lalo Schifrin, Sarah Vaughan, Nancy Wilson, Madonna, Stevie Wonder, Chaka Kahn, Barbra Streisand, Bill Conti, Burt Bacharach, Bobby McFerrin, Horace Silver, Joe Henderson, Lou Rawls, Willy Bobo, Michael Feinstein, Moacir Santos, Fred Myrow, Woody Herman etc... His outstanding level of musicianship and versatility, has garnered him many awards, including: "Most Valuable Player Emeritus"(4 consecutive years) from NARAS, "Musician of the Year" Jazz Podium Magazine, Germany. "Talent Deserving of Wider Recognition"Downbeat Magazine,"Grammy nominations" "Album of the Year"Hi-Fi Mag. "Silver Microphone Award"Ad Music, "Jazz Pioneer Award"BMI, "John Phillip Sousa Award"Quincy High School, Bari Sax, "Honorary Citizens Award"Mobile Alabama, is also included in both Groves Music Dictionary and Encyclopedia of Jazz.

Paulsen, a frequent actor with Santa Barbara’s Lit Moon Theatre Company, says she wanted to produce a play for children, while challenging her young actors. “It takes a great deal of finesse as an actor to play these larger-than-life characters, yet remain rooted in reality,” she says. “Kids know when you are faking it. They know when you’re not being honest with them and they can get bored.” Providence Hall will perform for free at Notre Dame School, Santa Barbara Christian School, El Montecito School, Coastline Christian Academy and Cesar Chavez Charter School. Providence Hall, a Santa Barbara Christian high school in its second year, shares its East Micheltorena Street campus with Notre Dame. Paulsen has already directed Providence Hall students in a U.S. premiere of “Weightless,” a British one-act play by Sarah Cuddon, as well as a major Shakespearean production of “Twelfth Night.” “The majority of Providence Hall students have clamored for more opportunities in the arts,” Paulsen says. “Now, we have a solid theater arts group and have added music and visual arts to the curriculum as well.” Local music teacher Sara DiSalvo directs the music for the production.

For more information, please call Providence Hall at (805) 962-4400.

Learn More about:
Parents' Sexuality: Changes with parenthood
Children's Sexuality: From Prenatal to Adulthood, including disabilities

Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Certified Sex Therapist, Ly-Lan Lofgren, will lead these discussions (changes in sexuality for parents; and physical, social and sexual development of children), as well as provide references for future reading. Each discussion will be shaped by parents' introductions and their presenting questions or concerns. Answers to additional questions will be posted online.

Dates: 1st and 3rd Saturdays, 10:00am – 11:30am January 17, February 7 & 21, March 7 & 21
Location: 1124 Nipomo Street, Suite A
Contact: 805-762-4398
More Info: www.LofgrenTherapy.com/Parenting

This event is free and open to the public. Informal childcare will be provided with advance notice. A $10 suggested donation will be given to a local charity which provides free “Our Whole Lives” comprehensive sexuality classes for Kindergarten through Adulthood.

While this quote may appear negative to some people, it may actually enfold the wisdom of joyful and peaceful living. - Ms. Dantes

Ms. Dantes is author of the books: The Unmanifest Self: Transcending the Limits of Ordinary Consciousness and Your Fantasies May Be Hazardous to Your Health: How Your Thoughts Create Your World. We begin with a 30-minute silent meditation, followed by the dialogue that lasts about one hour. Dialogue will be followed by tea and refreshments. There is no charge. Donations gratefully accepted. For information, location, directions, and to reserve your space, please call 805-343-2582.

Hours: Sat and Sun noon to 4pm

www.sbthp.org

For more information or to register to play, please call 434-2081.

As one of the best known, awarded, and financially successful composers in US history, John Williams is a easy to recall as John Philip Sousa, Aaron Copland, or Leonard Bernstein, illustrating why he is “America’s composer” time and again. With a massive list of awards that includes over 41 Oscar nominations (five wins), twenty-odd Gold and Platinum Records, and a slew of Emmy, Golden Glove, and Grammy awards, Williams is undoubtedly one of the most respected composers for Cinema. John Williams is the featured composer for the upcoming San Luis Obispo Wind Orchestra Spring Concerts.

CONTACT: Lindsay Johnson, Watershed Resource Center Manager: (805) 884-0459 ext. 16 or EMAIL: education@artfromscrap.org

Call 215-9009 for more information and tickets.

Donations: Cherri Haydon at 474-9981 or haydon3@charter.net

Tickets: Patty St. Denis at 440-5988 or pattystdenis@gmail.com

During this year's annual fundraising gala, we will be honoring the Santa Barbara Yacht Club, the second oldest yacht club in California, and home to several of the original founders of the Maritime Museum. This casual dress event begins with cocktails and appetizers, along with Silent Auction bidding on Prized Cargo. A buffet style dinner is followed by dancing with a live band. Cocktails begin at 6:00 p.m., and dinner is served at 7:00 p.m. Tickets are $190 a person, and tables for ten are $1,800 ($5,000 for Commodore seating).

For more information, please contact Annie Heigh at (805)962-8404 ext.100 or aheigh@sbmm.org.

Call us at 805-227-6385 for tickets now!

Anchored by interviews with experts such as Michael Pollan, (author of Omnivore's Dilemma and In Defense of Food), food activist, congressman and farmers, Food FIght explores how we went from being a nation on the brink of starvation during the Great Depression, to a country with an epidemic obesity, pounding down junk food like there's no tomorrow-in just over a generation. When RIchard Nixon appointed Earl Butz as secretary of agriculture, Butz introduced legislation that favored large industrial farms over smaller family-owned ones providing huge incentives for those who produced what is essentially junk food. Taylor reveals the hard fact that fruits and vegetables are considered "specialty" crops by the U.S. government, and the growers of such receive virtually no underwriting. Food Fight will make you think hard about what you are putting in your mouth on a daily basis, and is likely to inspire action in its viewers. Perfect timing as a time when food costs are soaring. Don't miss it.

The film will screen at the Los Olivos Grange
Doors open at 6:45 film is at 7:00
Director, Chris Taylor will speak immediately after the film
$5 donation

Classic American baritone, Daniel Narducci is a multi-faceted artist, with live stage presentations, recordings, documentaries, and television to his credit. Since his professional debut with the Cincinnati Pops Orchestra he has appeared with many of the world’s most prestigious orchestras, including the Boston Pops, Chicago, Houston, and Detroit Symphonies. He has appeared regularly as a guest artist at popular summer music venues throughout North America, including the Wolf Trap, and Bravo! Vail Valley Music Festivals.

Mr. Narducci’s television appearances have reached audiences worldwide. His historic performance with the Cincinnati Pops Orchestra at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing was filmed for nationwide broadcast in China. On the operatic stage, Daniel Narducci’s recent appearances include Mercutio in Gounod’s Roméo et Juliette, and Escamillo in Carmen. He has portrayed Marcello in La Bohème and Figaro in Il Barbiere di Siviglia.

Daniel Narducci’s combined talents have been seen on operetta and musical theatre stages throughout North America and Europe. He recently made his New York City debut at Alice Tully Hall with the Collegiate Chorale under the direction of Robert Bass in An Evening of American Operetta. He played the role of Lancelot during two national tours of Camelot, most notably opposite Robert Goulet’s King Arthur, and portrayed Old Deuteronomy in the 10th anniversary production of Cats in Hamburg, Germany. In Cleveland Opera’s production of Sweeney Todd, he appeared as Anthony Hope. Daniel Narducci recently created the role of Captain Hook on the world premiere recording of Leonard Bernstein’s Peter Pan.

At Bodhi Path Center, 3484 Gregory Ct, off Johnson Ave. in SLO

This meditation practice and teaching will focus on open-heartedness and open-mindedness with ourselves and our world. Aggression causes pain and suffering. Nobody wants to suffer and everyone wants to be happy. Learning to meditate with trained guidance can ease our suffering and truly transform our lives. We will discuss taking our sitting practice into our daily lives and finding the space in our busy lives for practice. Khedrub Zangmo has been studying and practicing Buddhism for over 25 years. Under the guidance of the highly respected meditation master Lama Gendun Rinpoche, she took monastic vows and completed two consecutive three-year retreats at Dhagpo Kundreul Ling in central France. After completing her second retreat in 1997, Khedrub lived in the women's monastery established by Gendun Rinpoche and began teaching Buddhism in centers, schools and organizations in Europe and in the USA . At the request of Shamar Rinpoche, Khedrub moved back to the US in 2000. Khedrub is currently a resident teacher of the Pasadena Bodhi Path Center.

Presented by Deborah Coryell Music by Judy Philbin

Good Grief: Living the Love You Thought You Lost will be explored on Sunday, March 22, 1 to 3 p.m. at the Coalesce Bookstore in Morro Bay. Presenter, Deborah Coryell, will discuss reaching past the pain and betrayal of loss to hold the light, love and joy with which our relationships and experiences have blessed us. Vocalist, Judy Philbin, will provide music. The presentation is free and open to the public.

Presentation description: Respond to grief with creative, life-affirming actions, and learn the twin arts of living and losing well through the use of visualization, imagery, dialogue, ritual and music. By not turning away from the pain of change and loss, we awaken to the aliveness of the love that cannot die before we do. Drawing from the wisdom of those who have walked this path before us and from our own deep inner resources, we will explore how to access presence as opposed to absence. Take time out to reflect, connect with spirit, and focus on what nurtures, guides and heals you. As you cope with the pain, discover and awaken the love that endures. For information please visit www.goodgrief.org

Deborah Morris Coryell is the co-founder and director of The Shiva Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to education and counseling. She is the author of the award-winning book Good Grief: Healing Through the Shadow of Loss, and has taught internationally. www.goodgrief.org.

Judy Philbin has shared her healing gift of song at grief support events for more than 15 years and recently released a collection titled Candle in the Window: Songs of Remembrance. She will be a featured performer at the national convention for “The Compassionate Friends”, Portland, Oregon, in August. www.candleinthewindow.net

Call 805-546-8838 for info.

Refresh, renew, celebrate on the first Sunday of spring, March 22 from 2 – 5 pm at the Meadow Park Pavilion in San Luis Obispo (corner of South & Meadow streets). Explore the greener – healthier way of living. Home * Fashion * Health. Beauty * Environment * Food. 2 p.m. Tree Planting. 3 p.m. Fashionista. Featuring green fashions and accessories. Free admission. Sponsored by: SLO Healthy Home, Information Press, Earth Day Alliance, Dolphin Shirt Company, Bali Isle, Ruth's Herbal Remedies, New Times.

To participate as vendor or literature table or for more info: 545-7916 or 544-8529.

For information, call 528-7795 or visit www.sanluischamberorchestra.org.

As one of the best known, awarded, and financially successful composers in US history, John Williams is a easy to recall as John Philip Sousa, Aaron Copland, or Leonard Bernstein, illustrating why he is “America’s composer” time and again. With a massive list of awards that includes over 41 Oscar nominations (five wins), twenty-odd Gold and Platinum Records, and a slew of Emmy, Golden Glove, and Grammy awards, Williams is undoubtedly one of the most respected composers for Cinema. John Williams is the featured composer for the upcoming San Luis Obispo Wind Orchestra Spring Concerts.

To purchase tickets, call 805-489-9444 or visiting www.clarkcenter.org.

A number of savvy organizations are experimenting with -- and profiting from -- using social media in ways that casual social media users are not. This presentation will help business owners, freelance professionals, nonprofits, and marketing executives evaluate their current Internet marketing strategies and gain insight into techniques that will maximize their Internet presence. Discussion facilitator: Gregg Towsley has over ten years' combined experience in Internet-based software, product development, marketing, and Internet marketing. He's an Internet marketing consultant certified in search engine optimization (SEMPO) and paid search Internet marketing (Google Adwords Certified). Owner of WSI (), located in Manhattan Beach, Gregg will share strategies that can dramatically improve your organization's approach to Internet marketing. Location: KCBXnet computer training room, 4100 Vachell Lane, San Luis Obispo (at the intersection of S. Higuera St. and Vachell Lane, between Tank Farm Rd. and Los Osos Valley Rd). For more information or if you have questions, please visit the SLO STC Web site at , e-mail reservations@slostc.org , or call Adele Sommers at 805-462-2199.

Contact Kathy at Kathy@cccooks.com
5735 El Camino Real Atascadero, CA 93422
805-466-3811 www.cccooks.com

Join Dr. Tamara Battle as she discusses preventive healthcare and emotional well-being for your adolescent and teenage children. Learn about the latest vaccines, diet and exercise recommendations and what you can do to help minimize outside stressors and keep the lines of communication open. Tuesday, March 24. 6:30pm. Sierra Vista Auditorium. FREE.

For reservations call 1(800) 483-6387 or register on-line at www.sierravistaregional.com

Information Sessions at CASA office:
Held the 4th Wednesday of each month at noon at 75 Higuera, Suite 180, San Luis Obispo.

Information Sessions at Starbucks:
Held the second Wednesday of every month at 6:30 pm.

For locations, call 541-6542 or visit our website at www.slocasa.org.

For the past six years, local recording studio www.rockwellsounds.com has been hosting free concerts in Downtown Atascadero. The concert series has featured groups from all over the world who have come to record with studio owner Brian Wallace. The legendary SPACEPORT2058 Stage behind the studio has hosted many acts including, The Phenomenauts, SIKO, Firme, Grupo Fantasma, AXIA, Resination, The Aggrolites, The Chris Murray Combo, Go Jimmy Go, Criticinue, and The Uptown Sound.

Latest Arrival: THE PEPPERPOTS. The Pepper Pots have been making a name for themselves over the last 6 years touring far and wide and recording 2 studio albums. Hailing from Spain they have a Ska, Reggae and Soul sound that is quite unique. This 11 piece group is fronted by the beautiful vocals of three female singers and band that is full of the right stuff. They have shared stage with well known artists such as Laurel Aitken, Derrick Morgan, The Pioneers, Jimmy Cliff, Dave Barker, Winston Francis, The Aggrolites, Dr. Ring Ding, The Toasters, NYSJE, The Slackers, and more. Musical samples and more available at www.thepepperpots.com and www.myspace.com/thepepperpots

SPACEPORT2058 was constructed by the Northern Space Alliance in 2058 as a hyperspace platform, using transfunction TFD fueling locators. SPACEPORT2058 is sited on a magnetic vortex and the location of SPACEPORT2058 is an essential part of its functioning. Its placement was chosen based on a complex set of theories involving the earth's magnetic field and the the platform’s relationship to the Great Pyramid in Egypt and a secret location of the coast of Florida. Spending most of its pre-service periods behind a tricloaking panel deflector, in 2007 the NSA granted the Atascadero coordinates full spectrum visibility.

More at www.myspace.com/spaceport2058

For further information, call 481-4131 or 473-3457.

For more information contact Kent Yankee 805-733-0754.

For further information, please call Sherry Chapman at the Shelter at 466-5403.

For more information, contact Jill at the Shelter at 466-5403.

Hours: Sat and Sun noon to 4pm

www.sbthp.org

For more information or to volunteer, call 805/541-7930. http://kcbx.net/~sloblues/

The Wine Country Half Marathon & 5K is set in the heart of California's scenic Central Coast, an area famous for wineries, natural hot springs, pristine beaches, Hearst Castle and much more. Starting and ending at the beautiful River Oaks Hot Springs, this mostly paved course takes you over rolling hills, through picturesque vineyards and down along the Salinas River. Complimentary breakfast bar, music, prize drawings and post-race awards ceremony plus male and female winners of the half marathon win their weight in wine!

For more information visit www.winecountryruns.com.

In Mahayana Buddhism, the main practice of the bodhisattvas, realized beings who selflessly practice to relieve the suffering of living beings, is to invoke genuine aspirations for the benefit of others. The practice of making pure wishes and prayers for the happiness of all beings generates merit, clarifies our karmic obscurations, and above all is a cause for the generation of bodhicitta, the mind of enlightened compassion. The teaching will be based on the Samantabhadra Wishing Prayer, the most important wishing prayer used by all schools of Tibetan Buddhism. Bart Mendel has been a Buddhist practitioner and teacher for over 30 years and has taught the Dharma extensively throughout the US , Canada and Europe . From years of mixing the dharma with an endless stampede of worldly challenges, Bart's teaching style has evolved into a natural blend of eloquence, insightfulness and humor. In 1997, he accepted an invitation with his wife Suzan Garner to open a Bodhi Path Buddhist Center in Santa Barbara where he served as Resident Teacher for over ten years. Bart and Suzan oversee a number of major dharma projects, including serving as Directors for Siddhartha Foundation International, His Holiness Karmapa’s foundation in America , its project to build a Center for Karmapa in Central California

The City of Pismo Beach Recreation Division proudly presents a brand new FREE community event, Pacific Breeze Concerts at Dinosaur Caves Park this spring. Make sure you bring your lawn chairs for amphitheater-style seating or blankets to sit in the grassy area over looking the stage! If you work up an appetite, don’t worry Alex’s BBQ and Doc Burnstein’s will have food for sale! These events are made possible thanks to our many community sponsors: Pismo Beach Conference & Visitors Center, Rabobank, SeaCrest Resort, Pismo Beach Business Improvement Group, Shell Beach Improvement Group, Coast News, El Dorado Broadcasters, Burdine’s Printing & Coastal Vacation Rentals.

What/Where: Concerts in the Park, Dinosaur Caves Park
When/Time: Sundays, 1-4pm
Dates: March 29th
Soulamente soulamente.com
Intermission: Bob & Gypsy’s Parrot Show

For more information, please contact the City of Pismo Beach Recreation at 773-7063 or visit www.pismobeach.org.

For more information please call (805) 962-2571, or email margie@sbpermaculture.org, www.sbpermaculture.org.

Visit www.owendell.com for update on his upcoming book tour in California.

SouthWest Tour Dates:
Saturday March 21- SXSW showcase at Copa Bar & Grill- Austin, TX
Monday March 23- Tin Star Saloon -Santa Fe, NM
Tuesday March 24- Q Bar Lounge - Albuquerque, NM
Wednesday March 25- The Adobe Bar at The Historic Taos Inn- Taos, NM
Thursday March 26- The Green Room Flagstaff, AZ
Friday March 27- The Hut- Tucson, AZ
Saturday March 28- IndieFest San Diego, CA
Sunday March 29- Club Soho- Santa Barbara, CA

You can check out our music by going to the links below:
Website: www.myspace.com/locuramusica
Sonicbids EPK: www.sonicbids.com/locura2

For more information visit www.slogreenbuild.org or call 805-461-5986.

Showtimes: Tue-Fri 8pm, Sat 2pm & 8pm, Sun 2pm & 7pm

Tickets $65 - $75