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to answer questions about the seals-such as the fact that the purpose of an adult males long snout (proboscis) is to attract a mate; and that the pups grow from 60 pounds at birth to 300 pounds before they venture out on their own by March. Most of the births usually take place in January, though they started early this year. After mating season, which usually peaks around Valentines Day, the adults leave their ospring behind. Only about half of the 4,000+ pups born here each year survive to adulthood. Much of this amazing spectacle doesnt require an explanation. Pups make sure they get their moms attention, and make all sorts of noise. The enormous bulls posture and bellow (it sounds like a Harley revving up, or the lowest notes of a huge pipe organ) to establish dominance. And if you think that these huge bulls would be slow, you havent seen them in action, charging each other, banging necks and biting. Wherever you look, plumes of sand keep spraying up, covering both young and old with sand to stay cool. O in the distance, you may also see plumes of water as gray whales migrate south. The origins of Piedras Blancas rookery began on November 25, 1990, when 23 elephant seals were counted in the small cove just south of the Piedras Blancas lighthouse. Spring of 1991 brought almost 400 seals to molt. In January of 1992, the rst birth occurred. The colony grew at a phenomenal rate. In 1993, about 50 pups were born. In 1995, 600 pups were born. The population explosion was underway. By 1996, the number of pups born soared to almost 1000 and the colony stretched all the way to the beaches that run along the Coast Highway. Where did the animals come from? Re-sightings of tagged animals indicate that most were from San Miguel Island, San Nicolas Island, and Ano Nuevo. However, all the major rookeries were represented. Overcrowding or the failure to successfully wean pups may have prompted them to move. Friends of the Elephant Seal was formed in November of 1997. The goal of this dedicated group of volunteers is education. Docents are at the viewpoint to answer questions and help visitors get the most from their viewing experience. Public safety and respect for the seals are prime considerations.
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Piedras Blancas Elephant Seal Rookery in San Simeon
The Northern Elephant Seal, Mirounga angustirostris, is an extraordinary marine mammal. It spends eight to ten months a year in the open ocean, diving 1000 to 5000 feet deep for periods of fteen minutes to two hours, and migrating thousands of miles, twice a year, to its land based rookery for birthing, breeding, molting and rest. The Piedras Blancas rookery, on Highway 1 seven miles north of San Simeon on the California Central Coast, is home to over 17,000 animals. The area is open for viewing every day of the year and there is no admission fee or reservation required. In February, the elephant seal pups
have weaned after spending a month nursing and resting on the beach with their mothers. Visitors enjoy the antics just below the little blus that provide a spread-out viewing area for this amazing spectacle. Less than twenty feet away, huge seal adults lay in the sand, ipping plumes of sand on themselves to keep cool. Looking along the rookery cove (one of several) you see thousands of sealsgigantic bulls (up to 16 feet long and 5,400 pounds) with their characteristic elephant-like snouts; large mother seals nursing their pups, and hundreds of pups, squawking loudly. Volunteer docents are often available
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Improvements at the vista point have further enhanced the viewing experience, with a boardwalk built by the California Conservation Corps with support from the California Coastal Conservancy, interpretive signs provided by California State Parks, and handicapped parking lot improvements and access provided by California Department of Transportation. Blu fencing has been added in an attempt to control runaway erosion. Since it is speculated that elephant seals return to mate on the same beaches where they were born, the colony will likely continue to grow. Take the whole family on a road trip up the beautiful north coast and enjoy natures wonder. This amazing experience is not to be missed! For more information, you can contact Friends of the Elephant Seal at (805) 924-1628 or www. elephantseal.org.
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Childrens Dental Health
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Never bribe your child. Talk with your child about visiting the dentist. During this visit, you can expect the dentist to: Inspect for oral injuries, cavities, or other problems. Let you know if your child is at risk of developing tooth decay. helps make tooth enamel more resistant to decay and helps repair weakened enamel. If you are not sure if your tap water has uoride, contact your local or state health department or water supplier. Discuss your childs uoride needs with your dentist or pediatrician. They may recommend a uoride supplement if your water is not uoridated. Paciers Infants and young children may suck on thumbs, other ngers, or paciers. Paciers dipped in sugar, honey, juice or sweetened drinks, can lead to tooth decay. Tooth decay can also begin when cavity-causing bacteria pass from saliva in a mother or caregivers mouth to the infant. When the mother or caregiver puts the babys feeding spoon in her mouth, or cleans a pacier in her mouth, the bacteria can be passed to the baby.
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February is Childrens Dental Health Month; a perfect time to learn more about dental care. Start Early Your childs baby teeth are at risk for decay as soon as they rst appearwhich is typically around age 6 months. Tooth decay in infants and toddlers is often referred to as Baby Bottle Tooth Decay. It most often occurs in the upper front teeth, but other teeth may also be aected. In some cases, infants and toddlers experience decay so severe that their teeth cannot be saved and need to be removed. The good news is that tooth decay is preventable! Most children have a full set of 20 primary teeth by the time they are 3-years-old. As your child grows, their jaws also grow, making room for their permanent teeth. Cleaning Your Childs Teeth Begin cleaning your babys mouth during the rst few days after birth by wiping the gums with a clean, moist gauze pad or washcloth. As soon as teeth appear, decay can occur. When your childs teeth begin to come in, brush them gently with a child-size toothbrush and water. A babys front four teeth usually push through the gums at about 6 months of age, although some children dont have their rst tooth until 12 or 14 months. For children older than 2, brush their teeth with a pea-sized amount of uoride toothpaste. Be sure they spit out the toothpaste and rinse. Until youre comfortable that your child can brush on his or her own, continue to brush your childs teeth twice a day. When your child has two teeth that touch, you should begin ossing their teeth daily.
Teething Teething is one of the first rituals of life. Although newborns usually have no visible teeth, most baby teeth begin to appear generally about six months after birth. During the rst few years of your childs life, all 20 baby teeth will push through the gums and most children will have their full set of these teeth in place by age 3. A babys front four teeth usually erupt or push through the gums at about six months of age, although some children dont have their rst tooth until 12 or 14 months. As their teeth erupt, some babies may become fussy, sleepless and irritable, lose their appetite or drool more than usual. Diarrhea, rashes and a fever are not normal symptoms for a teething baby. If your infant has a fever or diarrhea while teething or continues to be cranky and uncomfortable, call your physician. First Dental Visit As soon as your childs rst tooth appears, its time to schedule a dental visit. The ADA recommends that the rst dental visit take place within six months after the rst tooth appears, but no later than a childs rst birthday. Dont wait for them to start school or until theres an emergency. Although the rst visit is mainly for the dentist to examine your childs mouth and to check growth and development, its also about your child being comfortable. To make the visit positive: Consider scheduling a morning appointment, when young children tend to be rested and cooperative. Keep any anxiety or concerns you have to yourself. Children can pick up on your emotions, so emphasize the positive. Never use a dental visit as a punishment or threat.
Clean your childs teeth and provide tips for daily care. Discuss teething, pacier use, or nger/thumbsucking habits. Discuss treatment, if needed, and schedule the next check-up. Fluoride Fluoride is a mineral that occurs naturally in all water sources, including oceans, rivers and lakes. Fluoride is also added to some community tap water, toothpastes and mouth rinses. Infants and toddlers who do not receive an adequate amount of uoride may be at an increased risk for tooth decay, since uoride
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Library Voice
by Kristen Barnhart
First of all, for all of you who were left hanging about my Christmas plans, we all made it! Those of you who did not read my column in the December issue: you missed a doozy! Now that I have lived to see 2013, Im hit by the milestones it brings. As of January 2nd, I have been with the SLO County Library for 34 years. I am now telling stories, singing songs, and recommending books for the children of adults who were once my kids. I have been at the Main City Branch here in San Luis Obispo for 17 years, longer than I was at my beloved Cambria Library, where I started in 1979. Back then, I split my time between Cayucos and Cambria. In 1981, when my new library opened on Main Steet in Cambria, I bid Cayucos goodbye. Then I became a MOM! I chose to relinquish the Branch Manager position and go to half-time. As an older mom, I knew how fast the time goes,
and I had waited too long to miss out on her childhood. As a single mom from the time she turned two, I learned to tap into all the amazing resources we have cultivated locally. I had a ne time helping my girl grow up on the Central Coast. Miss Janet for dance at three, Joy of Music with Grandma Margie from four-six, the inimitable Miss Karen with her dance extravaganzas featuring 300 children from all over the county on the same stage at the same time, SLO Childrens Theatre with Fran Dukehart, and then on to Central Coast Childrens Choir. And that list doesnt even include the school opportunities! The short-lived but fabulous Greenhills School in SLO, the best school on the planet AKA Santa Lucia Peace School in rural Templeton, Atascaderos Fine Arts Academy, and the amazing
choir and drama teachers at Atascadero High School all fed my daughters creativity. With each class, friendships were built for both of us up and down SLO County. Every performance we attended was a reunion with someone from somewhere. The yearly reunion of scattered chosen family members at the KCBX Live Oak Music Festivals allowed us the opportunity to feel the power of It takes a village to raise a child. That village saw our kids singing Twinkle Twinkle Little Star and doing silly skits on the talent show stage with Don Norton, who remembered each and every child from one year to the next. My daughter learned early on that she was an integral part of an ever-growing community; that she made a dierence in the lives of the people she touched. She received the greatest gifts a mother can give -- roots and wings. My daughter is now building her life in other communities. She realizes that a small town girl raised in genteel poverty can enjoy a much bigger worldview than many of the more urbane kids she has met. That makes me feel good about my mothering from the heart.
its not exactly the same, but I continue to spiral up and revisit feelings from a dierent point of view, with less angst and more depth and lots of good humor! I am blessed with work that requires me to read and therefore revisit my youth and childhood. I notice that I dont take things so personally anymore, and that is reinforced by reading teen novels. I can remember and relate to taking even the weather personally! Now I just want to sit or walk with friends who knew me when I love my life here on the Central Coast. I love nally being a writer who actually writes. I love studying my way up in my spiritual community. I love my cats and my dog. I love the children and teens of all ages who still want to know: What do I read next? As they sang in The Sound of Music: So somewhere in my youth or childhood, I must have done something good.
Kristen Barnhart has been telling stories, recommending books, and stamping little hands for over 34 years throughout SLO County. She is currently a Youth Services Librarian at the San Luis Obispo Library. Kristen can be reached at (805) 781-5775 or kbarnhart@slolibrary.org.
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As we parent our children, we may encounter a myriad of misinformation, myths, outdated rules, and in regards to sleep, even legends! It can be tough to sort through and make sense of it all. In this article, I will respond to ve of the most common sleep myths. 1. Putting rice cereal in a babys bottle will help them sleep longer.
makes it very hard for them to fall and stay asleep. Babies sleep better and longer, and cry less if they are put to bed early in the evening. Babies who go to sleep late in the evening are often over tired, even though they seem to have energy. A typical and healthful bedtime, depending on nap duration during the day, is between 6:00-8:00 pm. 3. A baby should sleep through the night at 12 weeks.
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learn to be good sleepers and isnt that what we want?! 4-5 months of age, and this is when we can start scheduling naps, etc. Most baby sleep myths can be busted by remembering to think biologically, instead of logically, in regards to our childrens sleep. Respecting and encouraging our need for sleep is something every baby deserves!
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This one has been around for decades! Many studies have proven that babies who were given rice cereal in their bottle did not sleep any longer than those given milk alone. Some parents have even found the opposite to be true that babies who were given too much rice cereal or were given rice cereal at too young an age 4. My child doesnt need as much sleep as other suered from indigestion and children. tummy upset and slept less. 2. Keeping a baby or child up later at night will make them sleep in. This one couldnt be further from the truth. While on the surface this makes sense, we must think biologically, not logically, when it comes to our childs sleep. If we allow our children to become overtired, they release a hormone called Cortisol, which is similar to adrenaline. This hormone
5. You can sleep train a newborn. While this would be nice, and does happen in some cases In all reality, you cant sleep with some babies, it can be train or schedule a newborn. an unrealistic expectation Sometimes an infant might and simply cause stress if it appear to be on a schedule doesnt happen for you. It is until it suddenly changes. This normal for a baby to need a is because our babies Circafeeding during the night until dian Rythmn or body clock is around 9 months of age. not biologically mature yet. This maturing starts around
I hear this one a lot in my profession, and while this might make a parent feel better about how little their child sleeps, it really isnt true. It is true that some kids need/ love sleep more than others, but usually this varies by only an hour or two, not huge amounts that I tend to see. It is not uncommon for children to ght sleep, but that doesnt mean they dont need it. I am condent that all children can
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Its been unusually cold so far this winter, and when its chilly, many people enjoy soaking in a spa. A trip to a local mineral spring also oers a chance to relax in soothing hot water. I just lled up our small backyard spa and have been enjoying the hot water in the day and evening. My wife and I recently visited Sycamore Mineral Springs to enjoy an evening under the stars with large oak trees surrounding our hot tub. As we were soaking, I started wondering about other hot springs around our area. There are several places where people can enjoy a nice hot spa or tub in our county. Before I talk about other local hot spots, let me share a little history of Avila Hot Springs, where I have gone for many years. The legend of the hot springs goes back to the time of the Chumash, the Spanish era, the Mexican period and to the Wild West days of California. Hundreds of years ago, the Native Americans probably dug a hole in the ground and let the hot water ll it. The water temperature was probably about 100 degrees, which is a common temperature in
many hot springs coming directly out of the ground. I have personally been in various hot springs in Idaho and the hills of Santa Barbara County with water temperature much hotter. The story of Sycamore Mineral Springs, actually starts with the exploration for oil rather than hot water. At one point, many people searched our county for oil, or black gold as some referred to it. These people found oil near Pismo Beach out in the Price Canyon area. You can still see many oil derricks pumping out the black gold as you drive along Price Canyon Road between Pismo and Edna Valley. In 1886, two men came to the area near Avila searching for oil, since it had been found nearby in Pismo Beach. As they started drilling with their equipment to strike it rich, they struck water. It wasnt ordinary cool water, but extra hot water with a strange smell. It was believed at the time that the sulphur mineral water was a cure for many pains and ailments. So, these two men decided to give
up on oil and put all their eorts into developing hot mineral spring baths for the locals and people who traveled up and down the coast of California. The spa and mineral springs became a very popular destination for people who came to the area to cure various diseases of the skin and an assortment of other ailments. At the turn of the century, the newly built railroad system brought travelers from Los Angeles and San Francisco to the area. Soon Hollywood movie stars began to visit on the way up to Hearst Castle by invitation of William R. Hearst. During the 1930s, new owners bought the place and renamed it Sycamore Mineral Springs Resort. The new owners had doctors and nurses on location to assist people who came from far and wide for treatments to cure their aches and pains. Sycamore Mineral Springs Resort is not the only place that has become famous for their hot mineral springs. Paso Robles has a very famous hot mineral springs resort called Hotel El Paso De Robles. Once again, the history of the area starts with Franciscan priests from Mission San Miguel, who established the mission in 1797. In 1864, El Paso de Robles Hotel was constructed as an incredible destination for people traveling the California coast. By 1889, construction began on a new hotel that required over one million bricks, at a cost of $160,000. The new hotel opened in 1891 and oered improved hot springs baths, as well as 32 individual bathing rooms and a 20 by 40 foot pool. The two photos in this article were part of a collection taken by two vacation travelers in 1924. The hotel was a huge 3-story building that resembled an English castle and featured a very modern mineral spring bathhouse.
In 1913, the world famous pianist and composer Ignacy Jan Paderewski came to Paso Robles and stayed at the hotel for several months for treatment. He then continued various concert tours that he had postponed due to illness. Paderewski enjoyed the mineral baths so much, he later came back to live at the hotel. He found the mineral spring water rejuvenating, and it made his arthritis less painful. Just as at Sycamore, the 1930s brought many famous people to El Paso de Robles Hotel. U.S. President Theodore Roosevelt came to the hot springs, as well as actor Boris Karlo (aka Frankenstein), Bob Hope, and Clark Gable. The Pittsburgh Pirates and the Chicago White Sox stayed at the hotel and used the hot baths to treat their sore muscles. In 1940, a re burned the old hotel to the ground, and within two years a new hotel and hot mineral baths were rebuilt in the same location. This new hotel was smaller than the original, but just as popular. There are other hot mineral springs in the area to visit with a rich history, such as Avila Hot Springs which was discovered in 1917 and was established by a local family who developed a natural artesian mineral hot springs camp area. During the next cold period, jump in the car for a trip back in history and slide into a nice hot tub full of healing water at one of our local hot springs resorts. Learning about local history can be as fun as an evening under the stars in a warm spa.
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Family Life
One of my favorite spots in San Luis Obispo County is the See Canyon and Avila area. Take a drive from Avila Bay to some on the Central Coast of the apple stands along See Canyon and then head over to the by Steven Smith Avila Valley Barn to see the farm There is truth in the old saying, butteries winter throughout animals. Stop by the barn and ask The family that plays together, San Luis Obispo County between for food to feed the animals. You stays together. It is very October and early March every can pack a lunch and have a picnic on the lawn, and it is a great place important for a family to spend year. to get a SLO Maid ice cream cone. quality time together. Having lived on the Central Coast most Animal lovers can check out of my life, I can attest that this the only zoo in San Luis Obispo We are fortunate to live in an wonderful area oers much County. The Charles Paddock area that has so many parks. to see and do. Here are some Zoo in Atascadero is ve park- Here are just a few to pick from: ideas for outings that are free or like acres and home to over 100 Montana de Oro near Los Osos; inexpensive for families. interesting animals. Here you the Dinosaur Cave Park o Price can see barnyard as well as exotic Street at Cli Avenue in Shell A great place to see beautiful animals and visit the petting zoo. Beach; the Biddle Regional Park butteries by the thousands is Zoo admission is $5 for adults and at 3500 Lopez Drive in Arroyo the Monarch Buttery Grove, children 12 or over, $4 for children Grande; the Strothers Community (the Buttery Trees) on Highway ages 3 -11, and children under 3 are Park at 1150 Huasna Road, Arroyo 1 north of Le Sage at the Pismo free. Family membership ($50) Grande, or El Chorro Regional Beach State Park. Butteries can includes unlimited admission for Park near Cuesta College, which is also be viewed at the eucalyptus 2 named adults and 4 children also home to the 150-acre San Luis Monarch Grove located at the ages 3 to 17 (under 3 are free) for Obispo Botanical Garden. west end of Monarch Lane in Los a year. Adjacent to the zoo is the Cuesta Park, located at 2400 Osos. Over 100,000 Monarch Atascadero Lake.
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Loomis Street in San Luis Obispo, is o the beaten path and quiet. It is one of my favorite parks in the city, since it includes a small rocky creek that meanders through the park, a childrens play area, picnic and barbeque areas by the creek and lots of lawn for kids to run around and play on. You can spend a day shing and picnicking at Santa Margarita Lake Regional Park or at Lopez Lake Recreational Area. Anyone age 16 or older who is shing needs to purchase a shing license. For bird watchers, the Oceano Lagoon, the Oso Flaco Lake natural area o the highway near Nipomo, and the Sweet Springs Nature Preserve at the 600 block of Ramona Avenue in Los Osos are just a few places to view an exciting variety of birdlife. Be sure to take your camera and binoculars. Many kids like to watch airplanes
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take o and land. The San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport, the Oceano Airport, and the Paso Robles Airport are inexpensive entertainment. If there is a train enthusiast in the family, visit the Oceano Railroad Depot/Museum, or the San Luis Obispo Amtrak Train Station. The Bitter Creek Western Railroad is a privately owned 7.5 inch gauge railroad operated for the benet of children and is open on the third Saturday of each month. Check it out at http:// bittercreekwesternrr.org/index. html for information on public rides. Some of my friends have even taken the Amtrak train from San Luis Obispo to Santa Barbara just to see the beautiful coastline. SLO County has some great childrens museums. Paso Robles Childrens Museum is located at 623 13th Street. (Admittance is $7 for Adults and $6 for ages 1-13.) San Luis Obispo Childrens Museum is located at 1010 Nipomo Street. There are three oors of over 30 interactive indoor and outdoor hands-on exhibits. (Admittance is $8 for adults and children ages 3
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February 2013 Free Ongoing Events

SUNDAY
FARMERS MARKET: 11:30-2:30pm Nipomo: Monarch Club
MONDAY 28 MARKET: FARMERS

2-4:30pm Los Osos: 2nd & Santa Maria
TUESDAY
3:00-6:00 pm in Paso Robles City Park LIBRARY STORYTIME: 10:10 SLO DOC BURNSTEINS READING LAB 3:30-4:15pm AG
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29 MARKET: FARMERS
American Heart Month American History Month Black History Month Childrens Dental Health Month National Wild Bird Feeding Month Responsible Pet Owners Month International Friendship Month
February is:
Birthstone: Amethyst
8:30-11am AG Spencers Market 12:30-4:30pm Santa Maria Town Ctr 3:00-6:00pm AT Sunken Gardens 5:00-8:00pm Pismo, Main St & Dolliver LIBRARY STORYTIME: 10:30 AT, 10:30 AG, 11:00 NI
WEDNESDAY THURSDAY 30 MARKETS: 31 MARKETS: FARMERS FARMERS
FRIDAY
FARMERS MARKETS:
9:00am-12:30pm Paso Robles Wal Mart 2:30-5:30pm Cambria Main St Vets Hall
LIBRARY STORYTIME: 10:30 LO
SATURDAY
8:00-10:30am SLO Promenade 9:00am-12:30pm Templeton City Park 9:00am-1:00pm Paso Downtown Park 12:00-2:30pm AG Village Gazebo 2:30-6:00pm Morro Bay 800 Main St
LIBRARY STORYTIME: 11:00 AG
3:00-6:00pm Old Porte Fisheries AG 2:30-5:00pm Spencers Morro Bay 6:00-9:00pm Downtown SLO LIBRARY STORYTIME: 10:00 MB, 10:10 SLO, 10:15 CAM,10:30 AT, 10:30 AG,10:30 LO, 11:00 CAY, 11:30 SMG
1 VETS HALL MB - 1st FRI 5:00pm 2 BINGO FARMERS MARKETS:
Flower: Iris or Violet
LANGSTON HUGHES BIRTHDAY (Born in 1902) NATIONAL FREEDOM DAY
SLO CO GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY 1st SAT 12:30am IOOF Hall SLO
GROUNDHOG DAY
3 FARMERS MARKET:
11:30-2:30pm Nipomo: Monarch Club
4 FARMERS MARKET:
5 FARMERS MARKET:
SUPERBOWL XLVII
ICE CREAM FOR BREAKFAST DAY
HANK AARONS BIRTHDAY (Born in 1934) DISASTER DRILL DAY WESTERN MONARCH DAY
6 MARKETS: FARMERS
7 FARMERS MARKETS:
8 FARMERS MARKETS:
9 FARMERS MARKETS:
CHARLES LINDBERGHS BIRTHDAY (Born in 1902) ROSA PARKS BIRTHDAY (Born in 1913)
BOY SCOUT DAY (Founded in 1910) CHARLES DICKENS BIRTHDAY (Author born in 1812) BABE RUTHS BIRTHDAY (Born in 1895) LAURA INGALLS WILDERS BIRTHDAY (Author born in 1867) HERSHEYS CHOCOLATE FOUNDED (in 1894) TOOTHACHE DAY
10 MARKET: FARMERS
11 MARKET: FARMERS
UMBRELLA DAY CLEAN OUT YOUR COMPUTER DAY DONT CRY OVER SPILLED MILK DAY WHITE T-SHIRT DAY
NEW MOON
12 MARKET: FARMERS
MARDI GRAS
13 MARKETS: FARMERS
14 MARKETS: FARMERS
15 MARKETS: FARMERS
16 MARKETS: FARMERS
SUSAN B. ANTHONYS BIRTHDAY (Born in 1820) GET A DIFFERENT NAME DAY
NATIONAL INVENTORS DAY
VALENTINES DAY
ABRAHAM LINCOLNS BIRTHDAY (Born in 1809)
17 MARKET: FARMERS
18 MARKET: FARMERS
19 MARKET: FARMERS
20 MARKETS: FARMERS
21 MARKETS: FARMERS
22 MARKETS: FARMERS
9:00am-12:30pm Paso Robles Wal Mart 10:00am-12:30pm Cayucos Vets Hall 2:30-5:30pm Cambria Main St Vets Hall
8:00-10:30am SLO Promenade 9:00am-12:30pm Templeton City Park 9:00am-1:00pm Shell Bch Dinosaur Caves 9:00am-1:00pm Paso Downtown Park 12:00-2:30pm AG Village Gazebo 2:30-6:00pm Morro Bay 800 Main St
23 MARKETS: FARMERS
RANDOM ACTS OF KINDNESS DAY
WORLD THINKING DAY
PRESIDENTS DAY (honoring Lincoln & Washington)

PLUTO DISCOVERED (By Clyde Tombaugh in 1930 MR ROGERS NEIGHBORHOOD DEBUT (In 1968)
BE HUMBLE DAY JOHN GLEN ORBITED EARTH (In 1962) TOOTHPICK PATENTED (In 1872) GEORGE WASHINGTONS BIRTHDAY (Born in 1732)
INTERNATIONAL DOG BISCUIT APPRECIATION DAY
LOVE YOUR PET DAY
24 MARKET: FARMERS
25 MARKET: FARMERS
QUIET DAY
26 MARKET: FARMERS
27 MARKETS: FARMERS
28 MARKETS: FARMERS
1 FARMERS MARKETS:
2 FARMERS MARKETS:
NATIONAL TRADING CARD DAY
FULL MOON
CARNIVAL DAY LEVI STRAUSS BIRTHDAY (Born in 1829)
HENRY WADSWORTH LONGFELLOWS BIRTHDAY (Born in 1807) NO BRAINER DAY POLAR BEAR DAY
PUBLIC SLEEPING DAY
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Family Events
FRI JAN 18-SUN FEB 3 (days & times vary): CATS THE MUSICAL at Unity, 1490 Southwood Dr, San Luis Obispo. Based on T.S. Eliots Old Possums Book of Practical Cats, CATS is set at the annual reunion of the Jellicle cats at the Jellicle Ball. The eldest of this special breed, Old Deuteronomy, seeks to select which of the many cats in the neighborhood will be reborn to begin another life. Cost: $14-20. Contact: 543-7529 or http:// kelrikproductions.org. THU JAN 24-SUN MAR 10 (times vary): THE FOX ON THE FAIRWAY at The Great American Melodrama and Vaudeville, 1863 Front St, Oceano. If you love all the mistaken identities, plot twists and silliness of Ken Ludwigs Lend Me a Tenor, then youll love his newest farce! Enjoy a charming, madcap adventure about love, life, and mans eternal love aair with outrageous sweaters and... golf. (Rated PG). Tickets: $18$22, with discounts for groups, seniors, students, active military, and children. The in-house snack bar serves food and drinks before the show and during intermissions. Contact: 489-2499 or http://americanmelodrama.com. TUE JAN 29 7:00-8:30 pm: BIRTH STORIES SHARING CIRCLE at EcoBambino, 863 Monterey St, San Luis Obispo. Birth & Baby Resource Network invites you to share, whether you just gave birth or your children are having children of their own. When pregnant couples hear real birth stories, it opens their eyes, inspires and motivates them. Bring stories of joy and challenges surmounted, or victimization and despair. All stories will be honored. Cost: free! Contact: 546-3755 or www.bbrn.org. WED JAN 30 at 7:00 pm: ENVIRONMENTALISTS RENDEZVOUS at Steynberg Gallery, 1531 Monterey St, San Luis Obispo. This 4th annual event oers presentations from Sierra Club, Alliance for Nuclear Responsibility, Audubon Society, CoastKeeper, SLO Green Build, SLO Land Conservancy, and Surfrider, followed by questions and comments. Cost: free. Contact: 549-0355. THU JAN 31 at 6:30 pm: UNDERSTANDING OUR KIDS O-Line & Online Social World: Friendships, Cliques & Power Plays at Laguna Middle School, 11050 Los Osos Valley Rd, San Luis Obispo. Author Trudy Ludwig will focus on relational aggression, cyberbullying, sexting, tips, tools, and resources to help empower children in their social world. Cost: free! Contact: 547-9465. THU FEB 1 8:00 am-4:00 pm: IT STARTS WITH ME: Building A Community Without Bullying at Cuesta College Conference Center, N Hwy 1, San Luis Obispo. This all-day conference is geared towards high school-aged youth, early childhood and K-12 educators, youth-serving professionals, and others interested in bringing about positive changes in their schools and communities. Cost: $50. Contact: 547-9465. THU FEB 1 12:30-3:30 pm: THE SAVVY CAREGIVER classes at First United Methodist Church, 275 North Halcyon Rd, Arroyo Grande. Alzheimers Association presents a series of 4 classes to provide family caregivers with skills to provide quality care for a loved one with dementia. Registration required. Cost: $25 donation. Contact: 547-3830. FRI FEB 1-SAT FEB 9 (days & times vary) SUSPENSION at Spanos Theatre, 1 Grand Ave, Cal Poly SLO. Cal Poly Orchesis is proud to present a concert celebrating 43 years of dance at Cal Poly with the choreography of nationally acclaimed guest artists, Cal Poly faculty, local choreographers, and selected top dance students. Cost: $13, $10 students. Contact: 756-2039 or http://pacslo.org. SAT FEB 2 8:30 am-3:30 pm: FAMILY HISTORY DAY with Apryl Cox at IOOF Hall 520 Dana St, San Luis Obispo. SLO County Genealogy Society hosts an allday seminar with Genealogist Apryl Cox, who will conduct four sessions showing how to identify ancestors when no smoking gun or direct evidence records exist. Cost: $20 at the door. Contact: 441-2180 or http://slocgs. org/#feb2013. SAT FEB 2 9:00-10:00 am: ICE CREAM FOR BREAKFAST at Doc Burnsteins Ice Cream Lab, 114 W. Branch St, Arroyo Grande and 168 E. Clark Ave, Old Town Orcutt. Celebrate International Ice Cream for Breakfast Day with free scoops of Maple Bacon ice cream made exclusively in Docs lab. Come early to save your spot. Contact: 474-4068 or http://docburnsteins.com. SAT FEB 2 10:00 am-2:00 pm: SCOUTO-RAMA at Town Center Mall, 142 Town Center E, Santa Maria. Families are welcome to join thousands of Girl Scouts, Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts, and other community groups from across the Central Coast at the annual ScoutO-Rama. The free event will have a climbing wall, Pinewood Derby, games, crafts, and more. Cost: free! Contact: 935-1955 or http://lpcbsa.org. SAT FEB 2 11:00 am & 1:00 pm: BIRDIE performs at SLO Childrens Museum, 1010 Nipomo St, San Luis Obispo. Birdie will play music for the kid in everyone from their 3 CDs, including their newest The Kitchen Pan Band. Contact: 4405352 or http://birdietunes.com. SAT FEB 2 at 8:00 at Cohan Center, SLO. San Luis presents Classics Maestro Nowak Rimsky-Korsakovs pm: SCHHERAZADE 1 Grand Ave, PAC Obispo Symphony III: conducted by featuring Nikolai colorful and exotic Scheherazade and Mozarts Great G minor Symphony. Cost: $20-75. 1:00 pm: free dress rehearsal. Contact: 5433533 or www.slosymphony.com. SUN FEB 3 2:00-4:30 pm: SUPERBOWL SLIDERS at Ralphs parking lot, 1240 Los Osos Valley Rd, Los Osos. Purchase one whole tri-tip and two loaves of garlic bread to prepare sliders for your Superbowl party. Proceeds help fund the Kiwanis Club of Bay-Osos. Cost: $25 and can be purchased in advance. Contact: 801-8793. WED FEB 6 5:00-9:00 pm: JOURNEY OF HOPE 2013 at New Life Community Church, 990 James Way, Pismo Beach. Author Jay Asher opens this community forum on living mentally well. This free event oers an opportunity to interact with mental health and community leaders, learn about local resources and, best of all, celebrate hope. Reservations are not required. Free childcare and CEUs must be registered. Contact: 5406526 or t-mha.org. SAT FEB 2 at 5:00 pm: TEXAS HOLDEM POKER TOURNAMENT at Dick Dewees Community and Senior Center, 1120 W. Ocean, Lompoc. Lompoc Valley Police Activities League and Lompoc Recreation will feature dinner, a no host bar, rae prizes, and the tournament. Cost: $65, $10 for dinner. Contact: 8758156. SAT FEB 2 6:00 pm to midnight: St. Marys School MARDI GRAS DINNER, DANCE & AUCTION at Santa Maria Airport Radisson, 3455 Skyway Dr, Santa Maria. This 11th Annual event features vacations, jewelry, home decor, art, wine, and local goods and services. Cost: $60. Contact: 925-6713 or http:// stmarysschoolsm.com. WED FEB 6 at 7:00 pm: LANGUAGE OF BUGS & FLOWERS at Los Osos Library, 2075 Palisades Ave. Cal Poly professor and bug expert, Dr. David Headrick teaches kids about crawling and cool insects. Contact: 528-1862 or http:// slolibrary.org. WED FEB 6 7:00-9:00 pm: POETRY OUT LOUD Competition at San Luis Coastal Adult School, 1500 Lizzie St, San Luis Obispo. Watch as six local high school students master public-speaking skills, build self-condence, and learn about their literary heritage through the recitation of two poems each. Cost: free! Contact: 544-9251. WED FEB 6 at 7:30 pm: AUDITIONS for Kelriks Little Shop Of Horrors at Unity, 1490 Southwood Dr, San Luis Obispo. Actors, singers, and dancers come prepared to sing no more than 32 bars of a (fully memorized) Broadwaystyle musical selection that showcases your vocal range. An accompanist will be provided. No a cappella singing or instrumentals on CD. Bring a current photo of yourself and all of your conicts from the date of audition to opening. Contact: 543-7529 or http:// kelrikproductions.org. THU FEB 7 at 6:00 pm: ALWAYS FAITHFUL FILM PREMIERE at Park Cinemas, 1100 Pine St, Paso Robles. Enjoy this feature length documentary about U.S. Marine Corps dog teams on the front lines of war in Iraq and Afghanistan as a fundraiser for Sherwood Dog Park. Renowned lm director Harris Done and U.S. Marine and dog handler Mike Dowling will introduce the lm following a wine reception. Cost: $12 before FEB 6, $15 at the door. Contact: 239-4437 or sherwooddogpark.com. FRI FEB 8 6:00 pm: MARDI GRAS at St Benedicts Episcopal Church, 2220 Snowy Egret Ln, Los Osos. Les bon temps will roll with a Mardi Gras feast and musical event. Appetizers will be served, followed by an authentically Creole dinner prepared by Lorienne Schwenk of the Singing Kitchen. Music by Caf Musique. Cost: $50. Contact: 423-5331. FRI FEB 8 8:00 pm: Russian National Ballets SLEEPING BEAUTY at Cohan Center, 1 Grand Ave, Cal Poly SLO. More than 50 dancers of the Russian National Ballet Theatre company imbue vibrant performances with the timeless tradition of classical ballet. Their fullscale production of Petipas crown jewel is sumptuous in its scope. Preshow lecture scheduled. Cost: $21-56. Contact: 756-6556.
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SAT FEB 9 1:00-3:00 pm: STAYING ALIVE Buttery Characteristics, Survival Behaviors and Adaptations in Oak Glen Pavilion, San Luis Obispo Botanical Garden, 3450 Dairy Creek Rd, SLO. State Park Docent Peggy Coon will discuss how butteries stay alive in each state of development: egg, caterpillar, chrysalis and adult buttery. 2:00 pm: free docent-led tour of the Garden. Cost: $5 members/$10 non-members. Contact: 541-1400 x 304. SAT FEB 9 6:00-8:30 pm: FATHER DAUGHTER DANCE at Vets Hall, 680 Bello St, Pismo Beach. This annual event allows fathers, grandfathers, or uncles to treat their young ladies (ages 3-18 years) to a semi-formal night of dancing and fun. Cost: $25 per couple; $10 for each additional guest in same family. Pre-registration required. Contact: 7737063 or http://pismobeach.org. MON FEB 11 at 10:00 am: BLUE MASS at Mission San Luis Obispo and Mission Plaza, 751 Palm St. A Blue Mass honoring public safety personnel will be followed by a barbecue, tri-tip lunch. Members of the community can personally thank the safety personnel in active service, and those who have retired. Contact: 781-8220 x32. WED FEB 13 at 6:00 pm: MORRO BAY COMMUNITY POOL FND at Morro Bay City Council meeting at Vets Hall, 209 Surf St, Morro Bay. The council will vote whether to accept the Memorandum of Understanding between MBCPF, the SLO School District and the City of Morro Bay. This is an important rst step to assure progress in building a pool on the North Coast. Show your support by coming to comment or watch. Contact: http://morrobaypool.org. WED FEB 13 at 7:30 pm: GARRISON KEILLOR at Cohan Center, 1 Grand Ave, Cal Poly SLO. The charming, witty, and always-entertaining writer, humorist, and celebrity speaker - best known for his widely popular radio show A Prairie Home Companion - returns with an all-new solo evening of monologues and anecdotes. Its a shallow life that doesnt give a person a few scars. Cost: $30-78. Contact: 756-6556. THU FEB 14 at 7:00 pm: DINOSAUR PETTING ZOO at Cohan Center, 1 Grand Ave, Cal Poly SLO. Cal Poly Arts presents the unique, interactive experience created by the Australianbased ERTH company who, for over 20 years, has been combining life-size/lifelike puppetry with live performance, showcasing inatable sets, stilt-walking performers, and an array of ying creatures set in pre-historic Australia. Cost: $16-23. Contact: 756-4849 or http://calpolyarts.org. SAT FEB 16 at 1:00 pm: KIDS GARDEN CANDY Workshop at San Luis Obispo
Botanical Garden, 3450 Dairy Creek Rd, SLO. Making homemade candy with simple garden ingredients is fun and tasty! Learn how easy it is to make homemade candied treats. Cost: $5 donation per family. Contact: 541-1400 x 304. SAT FEB 16-SUN MAR 10 (SAT & SUN) at 2:00 pm: Kelrik presents TARZAN at Unity of San Luis Obispo, 1490 Southwood Drive, San Luis Obispo. Based on the smash-hit 1999 Disney animated lm and featuring an awardwinning score by Phil Collins, Tarzan tells the story of an infant boy orphaned on the shores of West Africa. Taken in and raised by a tribe of gorillas, the young boy strives for acceptance by his ape father while grappling with his uniqueness. When a human expedition enters their territory, Tarzan - now a man - encounters strangers like himself for the rst time. Cost: $14-20. Contact: 543-7529 or http://kelrikproductions. org. SAT FEB 16 at 8:00 pm: Valentines COMEDY IS IN THE AIR & Live Music Event at Pavilion On The Lake, 9315 Pismo Ave, Atascadero. Enjoy date night with this all-headliner show starring Orny Adams, Bil Dwyer, Mrs. Hughes, and host Lizette Mizelle - comedians seen on The Tonight Show and Comedy Central. Live Music by Tim Pacheco and Cindy Myers. Doors open at 7:00 pm. Beer, wine, appetizers & desserts will be available. 1st 100 guests receive a complimentary glass of champagne! Proceeds benet Tress for Success. $30 presale, $35 Door. Contact: thebiglaugh. net or 712-0400. FRI FEB 22-SAT MAR 16 (FRI & SAT) 8:00 pm: THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE at Unity, 1490 Southwood Dr, San Luis Obispo. Six young people in the throes of puberty, overseen by grown-ups who barely managed to escape childhood themselves, learn that winning isnt everything and that losing doesnt necessarily make you a loser. This Kelrik After Dark production chronicles the overachievers angst of six precocious adolescents. Children under the age of 16 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Cost: $20. Contact: 543-7529 or http://kelrikproductions.org. SAT FEB 23 10:00 am-5:00 pm: North County HOME, GARDEN & GOURMET EXPO at Paso Robles Event Center, 2198 Riverside Ave. This event features over 100 local home improvement and garden professionals, live cooking demonstrations, and wine and gourmet food tasting. The Home Expo oers resources, tips, and ideas on building, decorating and organizing your home. Cost: free admission & parking. Contact: 772-46 SAT FEB 23-SUN FEB 24 at 10:00 am: The
Spotted Whale CONSIGNMENT SALE at Arroyo Grande Hall Assn, 707 Huasna Rd, Arroyo Grande. This sale will feature favorite brands of clothing, toys, baby gear, books, and much more for children ages 0 - 12 at highly discounted prices. Cost: free admission. Contact: 242-2213. THU FEB 28-SAT MAR 2 (times vary): LITTLE MERMAID JR at Clark Center, 487 Fair Oaks Ave, Arroyo Grande. Adapted from Disneys 2008 Broadway production, this musical is about a magical kingdom fathoms below, where the beautiful young mermaid Ariel longs to leave her ocean home to live in the world above. But rst, shell have to defy her father King Triton, make a deal with the evil sea witch Ursula, and convince Prince Eric that shes the girl with the enchanting voice. Cost: $1015 advanced purchase ($2 surcharge at door). Contact: 489-9444 or www. clarkcenter.org. FRI MAR 1-SUN MAR 17 (times vary): STRIKE OUT STIGMA BOWL-A-THON at Pismo Bowl, 277 Pomeroy Ave, Pismo Beach. This 32nd Annual event is a great way to have family fun, enjoy friendly competition and support mental health in our community. Benetting SLO Hotline and other TMHA programs in SLO and N Santa Barbara Counties. Its easy, just 5 bowlers per team with a $100 minimum pledge per bowler. Its Fun, 2 games, shoes and meal provided! Contact: 540-6511. SAT MAR 2-SUN MAR 3 at 9:00 am:
The Spotted Whale CONSIGNMENT SALE at Paso Robles Event Center, 2198 Riverside Ave. This sale will feature favorite brands of clothing, toys, baby gear, books, and much more for children ages 0 - 12 at highly discounted prices. Cost: free admission. Contact: 242-2213.
Recurring Events & Resources

Every SUN FEB 3-24 7:00-8:15 pm: Israeli Folk Dancing at Congregation Beth David, 10180 Los Osos Valley Rd, SLO. Dancing is great exercise for the body and the brain, while the music feeds the soul. Everything will be taught, so no experience is necessary, nor do you need a partner. Just bring a bottle of water, your energy, and be ready for a good time. Cost: free! Contact: 5440760 or http://cbdslo.org. Every SAT FEB 2-MAR 30 10:00 am-3:30 pm: Free Tax Preparation Assistance at Paso Robles City Library, 1000 Spring St. Seniors and low- to-moderateincome residents can schedule free one-hour appointments with AARP representatives. Contact: 237-3870. 3rd SAT every month: Equine Assisted Learning Workshops in Los Osos. Enjoy being with horses in a fun, active, and eective setting. Workshops are all unmounted (no riding). For individuals, parents, couples, team building. Facilitated by EAGALA certied
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professionals: Angela Sherman, Ph.D. Licensed Clinical Psychologist PSY 23689 and Carol Studer, Equine Specialist. Contact: (650) 248-4072, changeyourlead@gmail.com, or www. changeyourlead.com. 2nd THU of every month 6:00-7:00 pm: Grief Support Group at Central Coast Hospice, 253 Granada Dr, Ste D, San Luis Obispo. This free group is for anyone suffering from the loss of a loved one who is in need of support. Contact: 5406020. 2nd SAT of every month FEB-NOV at 9:00 am: The City Of Santa Maria Recreation and Parks Department offers free docent-led nature walks of the Los Flores Ranch Park, 6271 Dominion Rd, Santa Maria. Contact: 925-0951 x 263. 2nd WED every month 6:30-7:30 pm: LOS BERROS 4-H CLUB Create and Learn meets at El Camino Art Gallery, 1200 E Grand Ave, Arroyo Grande. New members welcome! Cost: free. Contact: 748-1454. 1st & 3rd THU of every month 6:00-7:00 pm: Free Class On How To Read Music at The Piano Outlet, 485 North Frontage Rd, Nipomo. Introduction to the basic building blocks of music notation and how to read and play music with emphasis on pitch and duration, or rhythm. Theres no need to register. Just show up! Contact: 541-350-1703 or lucaspianoacademy.com. Every TUE & THU 9:30 am or 6:30 pm: Moms Group Drop-in classes at 5 Cities Swim School, 425 Traffic Way, Arroyo Grande. $7 members, $9 Non-members. This fun year-round class for parents and babies 3 mos to 2 yrs includes swimming skills, bonding, and songs. Contact: 4816399 or www.5citiesswimschool.com. 1st MON every month 12:15-12:45 pm: Sukha Wellness Center welcomes Heidi Harmon for a singing and dancing good time at 6615 Bay Laurel Place, Avila Beach. Helps kids with active participation and camaraderie, developing creativity, reducing performance anxiety and building memorization skills. Cost: $5. Contact: 801-8088. Every MON 6:30 pm: Prenatal Yoga With Mary Sage Sennewald at Sukha Wellness Center, at 6615 Bay Laurel Place, Avila Beach. Learn essential exercises and techniques to use throughout pregnancy, labor, and delivery. Meet other pregnant women and learn about local resources. Cost: $8. Contact: 8018088. Every TUE 6:00-7:30 pm: Womens Depression Group with Michelle Ogle, LMFT at 411 Traffic Way #A, Arroyo Grande. Explore your personal journey among like-minded women. Share adversity and strengths. Learn to Set boundaries and Goals. Evolve through others experiences. Be happy without compromising who you are. Ongoing groups. Call for brief screening and info. Contact: 260-5710. Every TUE at 6:30 pm: Central Coast Weight Loss Challenge Lessons and Classes at Crossroads Wellness, 1542 W Branch St, Arroyo Grande. This 12week program advises proper nutrition and food choices while encouraging exercise. Each person will receive personalized one-on-one coaching. Participation costs $39 for all 12 weeks. $10 of each entry will be donated to a local childrens charity, and the rest of the proceeds will be awarded to the biggest loser. Contact: 489-4466 or mike@crossroadsag.com. Every other THU 3:30-4:30 pm: Paws to Read ProgramReading to Rover at Atascadero Library, 6850 Morro Rd. Join Captain, a 6 year-old tan and white rough-coated Jack Russell Terrier and his human friend Anne Harris, for a relaxed hour of stories. Captain, a certified therapy dog, loves it when children read to him! For dates, call 4616161. 4th WED of every month at 10:00 am: Wednesdays at the Movies at Morro Bay Library, 625 Harbor St. Watch a free flick and discuss it with family and friends! Contact: 772-6394 or http:// morrobayfriendsoflibrary.org. Every SAT 11:00 am-4:00 pm: ADOPT-APET events at Petco in Madonna Plaza Shopping Center, 271 Madonna Rd, SLO. Cats and kittens are spayed or neutered, tested and vaccinated. A free vet exam is included. Cost: Adoption fees are $60 for one or $80 for two. Contact: 5499228 or http://felinenetwork.org. Los Osos Pet Lost & Found Headquarters connects people with their LOST pets and allows those who have FOUND a pet to locate the owner. If you are unable to secure a found pet in your home, call 528-5611. Sponsored by Squeaks, Chirps & Bubbles Pet & Feed Store, 1030 Los Osos Valley Rd, Los Osos. If you found or lost a pet in Los Osos, call 528-5611 or 801-6640. Tree of Life at 7730 Morro Rd, Suite 106, Atascadero, is a non-profit organization helping women and families facing an unplanned pregnancy with free pregnancy tests, free ultrasounds, baby clothes and supplies, as well as medical referrals and other practical assistance. All services are free and completely confidential. Contact: 461-3405 or www.treeoflifepsc.com. Every WED-FRI 12:00-5:00 pm & SAT 10:00 am-5:00 pm: Free Electronic Waste Drop Off at Exploration Station, 867 Ramona Ave, Grover Beach. Drop off any item with a cord (all electronics
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including reproductive health, in a safe environment with sta trained to screen, assess, and provide intervention. Appt preferred. Contact: 489-4026. 1st WED every month at 9:00 am: Community Action Partnership Senior Health Screening at First United Methodist Church, 275 N. Halcyon Rd, Arroyo Grande. Free and lowcost services for people 50 and older including blood pressure, pulse, weight, total cholesterol, screening for anemia, diabetes and fecal blood, nutritional counseling, and referrals. Contact: 4812692 or 788-0827. 1st WED every month at 12:00 pm: Disabled American Veterans luncheon at Veterans Memorial Bldg, 313 W. Tunnell St, Santa Maria. Contact: 345-0402. Every WED 5:30-7:00 pm: Widowed Support Group at New Life Church, 990 James Way, Rm 14, Pismo Beach. Arrive 10 min early for 1st meeting. Oered by Hospice of SLO Co. Contact: 544-2266 or www.hospiceslo.org. 1st THU every month at 6:15 pm: Commission on the Status of Women meets at Coast National Bank, 500 Marsh St, San Luis Obispo. The Commission is an ocial advisory group to the SLO County Board of Supervisors to identify issues of concern to women that are not the focus of other advocacy or advisory organizations. Contact: 7883406. Every TUE at 7:00 pm: Al-Anon Family Support Group at Luis OASIS Senior Center, 420 Soares Ave, Orcutt. Contact: 937-9750. 2nd SUN every month 1:00-3:00 pm: Free Reiki energy balancing and relaxation at Sukha Wellness Center, 6615 Bay Laurel Place, Avila Beach. 30 min sessions, no disrobing, 5 certied practitioners. Contact: 235-6283. 3rd WED every month at 7:00 pm: How to Survive Divorce seminar at the San Luis Obispo Womens Community Center, 1124 Nipomo St, #D in SLO. Practical tips, pointers, and suggestions for handling family law issues. $10.00 donation requested for handout materials and book. Contact: 544-9313 to register. 4th TUE every month at 5:30 pm: Legal Clinic for Self-Represented Litigants at the San Luis Obispo County Courthouse Law Library, 1050 Monterey St in SLO, #125. SLO County Bar Assn Family Law Section & Womens Community Center provide one-on-one legal advice for persons ling divorces w/o an attorney, and a document preparer to assist in completing court-required forms. Min. $40.00 donation. Limit: 12 participants. Contact: 544-9313. Sexual Assault Recovery and Prevention
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(SARP) Center of San Luis Obispo County oers: Weekly Drop-In Support Group for Sexual Assault Survivors; 24 Hour Crisis Line; Advocacy and Accompaniment; Peer Counseling; Individual Clinical Counseling; Prevention and Education Programs; and Womens Empowerment and Self Defense Workshops. Contact: 5458888 or www.sarpcenter.org. 1st THU every month at 6:15 pm: Commission on the Status of Women meets at Coast National Bank, 500 Marsh St, San Luis Obispo. The Commission is an ocial advisory group to the SLO County Board of Supervisors to identify issues of concern to women that are not currently the focus of other advocacy or advisory organizations. Contact: 788-3406. Every MON 4:00-5:00 pm: Jacks Yoga for Teens in San Luis Obispo Veterans Building, 801 Grand Ave, San Luis Obispo. Classes are free with Jacks Helping Hand Scholarships, all abilities and special needs welcome, ages 1018. Classes are taught by certied yoga instructor Shoosh Crotzer. Contact: 547-1914 or www.jackshelpinghand.org. Every MON 2:00-4:00 pm & WED 3:005:00 pm: Jacks Adaptive Toy Lending Library - Jacks Helping Hand at Central Coast Gymnastics, 21 Zaca Lane, #100 in San Luis Obispo. Traditional and adaptive toys for children with all types of disabilities to check out. Inhome appointments also available. Cost-Free! Contact: 547-1914 or www. jackshelpinghand.org. Every TUE 2:00-5:00 pm & FRI 4:00-7:00 pm: Jacks Adaptive Toy Lending Library - Jacks Helping Hand at Pats Place in Nipomo Recreation Community Rm, 671 W Tet St, Ste 2, Nipomo. Toys for children with all types of disabilities to check out. In-home appointments also available. Cost-Free! Contact: 547-1914 or www.jackshelpinghand.org. Every THU 11:00 am-2:00 pm & SUN 1:004:00 pm: Katies Korner Adaptive Toy Lending Library (Jacks Helping Hand) is at Paso Robles Childrens Museum, 623 13th St, Paso Robles. Traditional and
Become a volunteer tutor for adults learning to read, write, or speak English with Central Coast Literacy Council. No teaching experience or ability to speak a 2nd language required. Tutor training at Santa Maria Library on SAT FEB 25 & SAT MAR 3. Contact: 925-0951 x 837, cclcread@mypowerpipe.com or stop by the oce at Santa Maria Library. Central Coast Commission for Senior Citizens oers many free services: Senior Connection - connecting callers with local resources; HICAP (Health Insurance Counseling and Advocacy Program) one on one assistance for Medicare beneciaries, advise and referrals for long term care options, and help with billing / appeals; Vial of Life magnetized containers with medical information; a Senior Resource Directory for SLO or SB counties, and much more. Contact: 925-9554 or www. centralcoastseniors.org. San Luis Obispo Senior Center oers health screening, legal services, meals, exercise, bridge, bingo, and more at 1445 Santa Rosa St. Contact: 781-7306. San Luis Obispo ALPHA (Alpha Pregnancy Counseling & Support) is a nonprot, nonpolitical, nonsectarian organization providing free pregnancy support, newborn assistance & education in SLO, Arroyo Grande, and Atascadero. Pregnancy Testing; Options Counseling; FollowUp Counseling; Support & Referrals re: Post-Partum Depression; Medical Care & Insurance; Agency Referrals; Rental Deposit Assistance; Maternity & Baby Clothes; Infant Supplies & Equipment; Workshops; Support Groups; and a Speakers Bureau. Contact: 541.3367 or www.sloalpha.org. Central Coast Astronomical Society plans a Dark Sky Star Party every month at Santa Margarita Lake KOA Campground at sunset. CCAS also sponsors special guest speakers and programs periodically. Event details and schedules, weather updates, and local resources can all be found at: www.centralcoastastronomy.org. Contact: Aurora Lipper at aurora@ centralcoastastronomy.org.
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Integrated curriculum founded on life experiences, in-depth study, and active immersion in the arts for grades 1-8. Attendance Mon-thu with homeschool Fridays. Carpooling encouraged. Contact: 434.2217, www.santaluciaschool.org. SLO Classical Academy. Private school. Part time or full time classical education in SLo. Part time options are tuesday/ thursday or Monday/ Wednesday with a Friday enrichment day. Contact: 548-8700, www. sloclassicalacademy.com. Sage Creek Sudbury. Modeled after Sudbury Valley School. opening in the Fall of 2010. Contact: 489-3820, www.sagecreeksudbury.org. House Montessori School in Atascadero strives to help each child reach his/her greatest potential, by embracing learning and appreciating and respecting the world. Contact: 466-5068, www. childrenshouse.cc. Montessori Childrens School in San Luis obispo seeks to inspire a passion for excellence, to nurture curiosity, creativity and imagination, and to awaken the human spirit of every child. Ages 3-12. Contact: 544-6691, http://montessoriofslo.com. Central Coast Montessori School in Morro Bay offers a rich, individualized academic environment to promote independence and optimum scholastic achievement. Contact: 772-9317, www.centralcoastmontessori.com. Heritage Montessori Preschool in San Luis obispo provides an enriching and loving environment in a beautiful country setting. Waldorf and Montessori based for ages 2.5-5 years. Contact: 235-5589. PuBLIC SCHooLS Cambria Montessori Learning Center. tuition-free public school in Morro Bay for grades K-6th through the Family Partnership Charter School. Contact: 927-2337 or 541-2412. Application forms are available at familypartnershipschool.com. Santa Maria Joint Union Home School. Accredited high school program at Santa Maria Public Library. Interactive student-parent-teacher partnership providing educational resources, a mentor teacher, and eligibilty for sports, clubs, and activities. Students may qualify to enroll in community college as well as secondary classes. Contact: 937-2051 X2761 or X2762.
Templeton Independent Study High School. WASC accredited. Weekly meeting with teacher. opportunity for early graduation and concurrent Cuesta College enrollment. Sites in templeton and SLo at Los Ranchos Elementary School. Contact 434-5833. http:// tae.tusd.ca.schoolloop.com/tishs. Trivium Charter Schools in Lompoc, Santa Maria, and Arroyo Grande offer a hybrid program of classical project-based classes 2 days per week and homeschool 3 days per week. Contact: 489-7474 or www. triviumcharter.org. West Mall Alternative School. Independent Study Home School in Atascadero. Contact: 462-4238, www.edline.net/pages/West_Mall_ Alternative. HoMESCHooL oRGANIzAtIoNS California Homeschool Network is a statewide grassroots organization dedicated to protecting the right of parents to educate their children. their website provides information about current state and federal legislation affecting homeschooling families, and how to get started. Contact: 800 327-5339, http:// californiahomeschool.net. Homeschoolers of the Central Coast. An inclusive Yahoo! group for homeschoolers meeting on a regular basis for interaction and scheduled field trips: http://groups. yahoo.com/group/Homeschoolers_ of_the_Central_Coast. Santa Maria Inclusive Learners. A Yahoo! group offering free homeschool enrichment and support in the Santa Maria Valley: http:// groups.yahoo.com/group/santa_ maria_inclusive_learners. Templeton Unified School District K-8 Home Schooling program: 434-5840 or http://tae.tusd.ca. schoolloop.com. HoMESCHooLING LINKS www.hsc.org www.californiahomeschool.net www.homeschool.com www.hslda.org www.ldonline.org/indepth/home schooling
Note: This feature is published as space allows and is a work in progress. Please submit updates, corrections, or additional resources to: ccfamilyed@gmail.com.
Central Coast families are fortunate to have a wide variety of quality choices for their childrens education. Following are some options for those seeking secular alternative education. For more information on independent and religious schools, go to: http://www.cde.ca.gov/re/ Childrens sd or http://private-schools.findthebest.com/directory/a/California.
Parent Participation. Core classes to enhance parenting skills, meet other families, and allow children time to play with others of the same age. Enrichment classes are offered, such as Spanish, Cooking and Gardening, and a Cooperative Preschool at CL Smith. Register through San Luis Coastal Adult School. Contact: 5491222, ppp.slcusd.org/Home.html. CHARtER SCHooLS CAVA California Virtual Academies. and K give kids the chance to learn at the pace and in ways that are right for them. online schooling aligned with California state standards. as needed, teacher support meetings and work samples required quarterly. Contact: (866) 339-6790, www.caliva.org or www.k12.com. Family Partnership. A tuition-free K-12 independent study public school serving Santa Barbara, San Luis obispo and Ventura counties. Home study charter schools in San Luis obispo (165 Grand Ave), Solvang, Santa Maria, and Cambria. Meet with teachers weekly and turn in work samples. Contact: 686-5339, www.familypartnershipschool.com Olive Grove. Independent study home school with sites in San Luis obispo (165 Grand Ave), Santa Maria, Lompoc, Los olivos, and Santa Barbara. Meet with teacher weekly and turn in work samples. Enrichment classes also offered. Contact: 543-2701, www.sbceoportal. org/losolivos. Orcutt Academy Independent Study. Affiliated with orcutt Academy Charter School at 500 Dyer St, this free program offers home study and blended classroom/home study for grades K-8. Contact: 938-8934 or www.orcuttacademycharter.net. NAtuRE BASED SCHooLS SLOWanders. offering nature-based education in SLo County. Programs include wilderness living skills, naturalist studies, wildlife tracking, awareness skills, and rites-of-passage customized for after-school, homeschool, and personal one-on-one mentoring. Weekend workshops for adults. Contact: 215-0595, www. slowanders.com. Outside Now. Summer, after-school, and private nature-based education in SLo County. Contact: 541-9900, www.outsidenow.org. Coyote Road Regional School. Natural Science and outdoor Education. Contact: 466-4550, www. coyoteroadschool.com. INDEPENDENt SCHooLS The Laureate School. Project-based, differentiated learning to develop critical thinking, with arts, technology, foreign language, and character development programs. Interactive learning in a small-class environment that addresses students unique needs. 880 Laureate Lane in San Luis obispo. Contact: 544-2141, www. laureateschool.org. Clarity Steiner School. Waldorf education for first and second graders. Class meets four days per week in Nipomo. Contact: 929-6878. Santa Lucia School. Independent school on 5 acres in templeton. Peace education for over 25 years.
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