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Community Calendar    Tuesday July 1, 2008

The Community Calendar is sponsored by the Radovich Mediation Group, helping businesses and people solve problems through mediation. www.radovich.com.

Atascadero: On Wednesday nights during the month of July at the Atascadero Public Library, you are welcome to bring out the kids for Evening Storyfest for Families from 6:30 to 7 pm. This summer, you can sit back and relax for 30 minutes and listen to a variety of old and new stories.  Parents, grandparents, aunts and uncles are invited to bring their youngsters to a fun-filled evening.  Each session features a special guest appearance.  All are welcome to come in pj’s and to bring a stuffed cuddly toy or “blankee.”  Storyfest is free to the public.

Morro Bay: In Morro Bay on Wednesdays beginning tomorrow and for the next 2 Wednesdays, Becky Rogers teaches a Quilter’s Finishing Project Workshop from 9 a.m. to 12 noon at the Morro Bay Community Center. The first session is tomorrow and you must pre-register and speak with the instructor. The Community Center is located at 1001 Kennedy Way in Morro Bay and the phone number is 772-6278. .  (This is a 3-week class)  Cost of the Workshop is $32.00.  Register at the Morro Bay Recreation and Parks Department or online at http://activenet.active.com/morrobay.

S. Barbara: Tomorrow night begins UCSB Arts & Lectures presentation of Summer Cinema 2008 with eight thought-provoking summer films from around the globe. Screenings begin Wednesday July 2nd and continue through Wednesday, August 20, all begin at 7:30 pm in UCSB Campbell Hall. General public: $6 / UCSB students: $5; except The Band’s Visit for which admission is $6 for the general public and FREE for UCSB students. Tickets may be purchased in advance at the Arts & Lectures Ticket Office and at the door beginning at 6:30 pm.  (805) 893-3535; www.artsandlectures.ucsb.edu
Wed, July 2 - The Band’s Visit, 7:30 pm FREE for UCSB students! The film has been called “A lovely, smart and beautifully understated film.” by the San Francisco Chronicle. It’s a story of Egypt’s Alexandria Ceremonial Police Orchestra arriving in Israel to play at the opening of an Arab cultural center whereupon its hosts and transportation fail to show. Despite seeking directions, the group embarks on a series of misadventures and the unlikeliest of romances blossoms in an isolated desert town. This heartwarming look at cultural identity and Arab-Israeli relations was the Israeli Academy Award-winner for Best Film. (Eran Kolirin, 2007, 89 min.)

SLO: The fundraiser ChildSpree 2008 is the annual event that provides new school clothing and supplies to local 1st-12th graders. This year's ChildSpree is Saturday, July 19th from 7-9 a.m. You are inviting you to give or volunteer to help make a difference in a child's life and education. Sponsorship of a child is $100 and 100% of the contribution goes toward helping a child. Donations in any amount are appreciated. School supplies purchased to fill backpacks for the children and monetary contributions from individuals and businesses are welcome. Also, volunteer chaperones who accompany children in choosing items during the Spree are needed.  Male and Spanish speaking volunteers are always in demand. This is a great opportunity to be involved and support fellow members of our community! The number for info is 541-12343.

SLO: The San Luis Obispo Library offers a Summer Film Series in July. You are encouraged to “Celebrate Independence with Independents” every Saturday night in July beginning this week. Independent films are screened from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. and admission is free. The theme of the series is “Celebrate Independence with Independents”. Four current independent films will be shown in the Library’s Community Room at 995 Palm St. Movie munchies are served. No sign-up is required.  For further information and a list of films (due to film licensing restrictions, titles cannot be publicized outside the library), visit the SLO City Library or contact Steve Kinsey, at 805-781-1215.

Arroyo Grande: The First Annual Firecracker Boogie is set for this Saturday featuring great music to help raise funds for the North County Humane Society Shelter. The fun begins at 1 pm at Biddle Regional Park, located east of Arroyo Grande on the road to Lopez Lake. Local band Dr. Danger and many other local pet loving musicians throughout the day play the blues to raise monies for the North County Humane Society Shelter. There is a $2 per car park entry fee. Food and refreshments are available and your generous donations to the shelter are encouraged. To get to Biddle Regional Park Exit 101 east on Grand Ave. which becomes Branch Ave. Follow signs to Lake Lopez. Turn right into Biddle Park at the sign. For more information Brad Kyle at 235-5114 or Jerome White at 450-1100.

Community Calendar   Wednesday June 25, 2008

Funds for the Community Calendar are provided in part by the Radovich Mediation Group, helping businesses and people solve problems through mediation. A new way to avoid the expense of litigation, Radovich Mediation Group on the web at www.radovich.com.

SLO: Tomorrow evening in San Luis Obispo it’s the Introduction Night for SLO School of Law at 6:00 PM. The evening is open to the public and provides an opportunity for those that are interested in the school or obtaining a law degree to come learn more and ask questions. The event is held in the school’s regular classroom at the former Pacheco Elementary School at 165 Grand Avenue. For more information on the San Luis Obispo School of Law call (805) 544-6767 or email cheryluslolaw@hotmail.com.

S. Maria: This Friday the Non-Profit Support Center hosts a Media Panel Discussion in Santa Maria. If you would like to learn how to generate free publicity by writing an effective news release that receives media coverage, this is the seminar for you. Participants will learn: How to format a press release, tips on writing for the media –learn common errors and how to avoid them and how to have a strong message along with an angle that will make your announcement unique and stand apart. Following the lecture, attendees will have the rare opportunity to speak directly with a panel of local media professionals. The presentation takes place in Santa Maria at the Veteran’s Memorial Community Center, 313 W. Tunnell Street on Friday June 27th from 9am to 12 noon.

SLO: This Saturday at the downtown Library in San Luis Obispo, the writing group, “Sisters in Crime,” sponsors an all-genre workshop by novelist Sunny Frazier. The workshop is from 1 to 4 on Saturday, at the City/County Library on Palm Street. The topic is "Guerilla Tactics for Writers" and is free for members, of “Sisters in Crime” and  $10 for non-members. Information: 528-7155

Morro Bay: This Sunday at the Coalesce Bookstore in Morro Bay, Shoosh Crotzer signs her new book “Yoga for Fibromyalgia: Move, breathe and relax to improve your quality of life.”  The Coalesce Bookstore’s Garden Chapel is located at 845 Main Street in Morro Bay. The day’s activities are from 1 to 4 pm with a yoga class presentation from 1:30 to 2:30. *1:30-2:30 p.m.: Shoosh teaches the yoga class, including seated stretches and talks about her new book and answers questions about yoga for everyone. For details, the bookstore phone number is 772-2880. www.mobilityltd.com

Pismo Beach:  This Sunday in Pismo Beach The Usonia Jazz Band performs with Special Guests the Reynolds Brothers from 1:00 - 5:00 PM. Swing dancers won't want to miss this month’s gathering of Basin Street Regulars, as Dawn Lambeth and the Usonia Jazz Band welcome several special guests -- guitarist John Reynolds, his washboard playing brother Ralf, and Arbors recording artist saxophonist John Smith. Master entertainers, the Reynolds Brothers are veterans of over 30 years of entertaining and have worked with many musical greats including Cab Calloway, John Jorgensen, and the Smothers Brothers and these brothers had long residencies at Disneyland. The afternoon promises high energy tunes, as well as selections from Dawn's most recent recording, "Let's Get Lost", which features both John Reynolds and John Smith. Ralf has promised to bring his 'cocktail' board for the soft, sweet numbers. The show is at the Pismo Beach Vets Hall, 780 Bello Street. Admission is $10 for nonmembers and downbeat is at 1pm. Contact: Dawn Lambeth, (805) 610-5418, dawn@usoniajazz.com

SLO: This Saturday there’s a special fundraiser for the family of long time San Luis Obispo construction worker Trent Toban that is to be held at Holland Ranch from 7:30 to 10:30. It’s a casino night benefiting the daughters and widow of Trent Tobin. Trent passed away from cancer and his family’s friends are rallying to help out with the financial needs of his family members.The event features food and drinks, entertainment, casino games and a live and silent auction. Holland Ranch is located at 2275 Carpenter Road in San Luis Obispo. Tickets for the event can be purchased for $40 by contacting Jaime at 788-0285 or are available at Monterey St. Espresso in downtown San Luis Obispo. Patrons must be 21 years or older to attend the event.

Adopt-A-Cat: The month of June is “Adopt-a-Shelter-cat Month.” If you’ve been thinking about adopting a furry, four-legged, purring house pet, this is a great time to visit your local humane society or Animal Shelter and select a pet for you and your family. Many shelters are reducing the fees for adopting a cat this month and for their spaying and neutering. Woods Humane Society is making special offers for cats during June; their number is 543-9316. The Santa Maria no-kill shelter has many adoptable cats for you; their number is 349-3435.

Funds for our program are provided in part by Daylight Home & Patio with a wide variety of barbecue grills, hammocks, and stressless leather recliners for Dad. Located at 1234 Monterey Street in San Luis Obispo, they’re open daily from 10 -6.