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TBID Board Hears Story of Morro Bay BY RUTH ANN ANGUS OF MORRO BAY LIFE
MORRO BAY — The Morro Bay Tourism Department and the Tourism Business Improvement District once again hired tourism expert and marketing consultant Carl Ribaudo to come and assess the impact and awareness of the Morro Bay brand and to make recommendations for marketing strategies. Ribaudo had come in 2013 when the TBID operated with a tourism bureau independent of the city. He has more than 20 years experience in the travel and tourism industries focusing on marketing analysis and competitive strategy development to develop effective solutions for his clients. He leads his firm, Strategic Marketing Group in South Lake Tahoe. After completing his marketing analysis and speaking at length with a cross-section of residents and visitors, Ribaudo presented his “Story of Morro Bay” on Jan. 3 at the Vet’s Hall to the city and attendees. Ribaudo commented that Morro Bay is only limited by the mindset of its people. He spoke about the uniqueness of the town in that it has its own niche in the county. And that niche in his opinion is nature, particularly the estuary, harbor and beach. “It is not the Rock and the Stacks,” he said, “your estuary is an incredible asset.” He went on to say that visitor spending is static for San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara, but slightly better in Monterey. Each of these towns has their own personality but none truly have the diverse nature that is in Morro Bay. He commented that with $161 million in tourist revenue in the area, Morro Bay is in the revenue game. As to special events, Ribaudo remarked that having the Amgen bicycle tour come to town is a
Morro Bay Tourism Department and the Tourism Business Improvement District heard from a tourism and marketing expert, who said there were stories of Morro Bay that were not being told. (File photo) huge asset and a good strategy. Ribaudo felt that signage on Highway 1 is not good; there is not enough to point people to the off ramps to come into town. Getting more signage would mean the city has to work with Caltrans for approval for more definitive and visual signage. Ribaudo felt that there were “stories” here that were not being told. He mentioned the eclectic feel of the destination and advised emphasizing more on its culture. He said Morro Bay is a market leader in outdoor recreation and that simply promoting recreation won’t work to attract more visitors. “Instead of ads,” he said, “do storytelling. Let people know who you are, Stories come from residents.” Ribaudo had spent time talking to residents to find out what is important to them. Concerns about the increase in vacation rentals were mentioned. He commented that in the Lake Tahoe area they were voted out but that the process
involved with this vote, “tore the town up.” He cautioned the city to be careful. Several times Ribaudo came back to commenting on the estuary and its importance to tourism. He suggested educating visitors about it which would mean better collaboration between the city and the Morro Bay National Estuary Program. He also felt that promotional stories should contain what residents are doing; the things they volunteer for and the organizations with which they volunteer. He said that this would get across a solid picture of the culture of the town. Ribaudo advised putting stories on the tourism website, a site that is being revamped and to develop stories around the values of this community. “Tell the story of who you are,” he said, “and these stories come from the residents answering why we do recreation and arts and service. The website is the most prominent piece to influence peo-
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Skateboarding Across America — Part 3 Editor’s Note: This is the final of three stories on Jack Smith and his skateboarding journeys. BY RUTH ANN ANGUS OF MORRO BAY LIFE
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hirteen years went by before Jack Smith and his crazy skateboarding buddies decided they had to do another trip skateboarding across the country. Having lost his son to Lowe’s Syndrome in 2003 and doing a cross-country trip to raise funds for research into this rare disease, he took a break. He lost his Dad to Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s and felt free to get out on that skateboard and roll on it across this land again. This time his son Dylan, 21, at the time, was with him. “Of course, he was a skater,” Smith said, “so he was on the team.” This time two women also joined the group and wife, Cathy was support, driving the van and taking photos. Smith had great sponsorship for the trip from a whole host of companies and the online skate community. He also used social media for the first time posting as the group advanced. “In 2016 I decided to try it on the electrical skateboard,” Smith said. He found a sponsor with Evolve from Australia. Using a different starting point from Eugene,
Jack Smith skateboarding on the Great Allegheny Passage. (Contributed photo) Ore., he made it all the way to Mountain Home, Idaho and had to give up and come home. “I just didn’t have enough experience on the electric skateboard,” he said, “but it kept bugging me that I didn’t finish.” Smith’s Dad had always said to him that if you started something you had to finish. So, he went out and found a new sponsor, Inboard from Santa Cruz. In the meantime, wife Cathy retired from a 36-year career teaching third grade, his daughter and son got married leaving
him free, with sponsorship from Inboard and GoWesty from Los Osos who gave him a van to use, to get out on the road again in August 2018. This time he was solo and fundraising for the Skateboard Museum. “We went back to Mountain Home, Idaho to finish the trip from 2016,” he explained. Cathy drove the van, a 1990 restored Westphalia with a pop-up top, and took photos and posted the adventure on Facebook. “In a car, you can drive through three or four environments in a day,” Smith said,
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“but on a skateboard, you are immersed in an environment for a long time.” Smith had to use back roads, byways, and secondary highways. The trip was mapped out on google maps by his friend Gary in Arroyo Grande and he was sent a route to take each day. While traveling throughout the west was somewhat easy it became more of a challenge as he approached the eastern part of the country. “We lucked out when we found Rails to Trails routes,” Smith said, “but only I could go on those. Cathy still had to travel on regular roads.” Sometimes that caused confusion in them trying to meet up with each other in a city and at least once Smith had to contact Gary to look for him on the Google map and explain all the twists and turns to find Cathy. Finding the Great Allegheny Passage was a boon for Smith. He had found out that he was able to skateboard on a limestone path and not have to be on pavement and that helped. Smith enjoyed skating along on these trails where there were no cars and nothing but scenery and peace and quiet. He took the Great Allegheny Passage and the Canal Tow Path all the way to Washington, DC where he ended his trip at the Smithsonian Institute. Cathy and Jack were treated to a behind the scenes tour of the Smithsonian where his original skateboard from the 1976 trip was kept. Smith had donated it to them about five or six years ago and now has a replica of it in his museum in Morro Bay. In 2013 he was contacted and asked to donate the skateboard from that trip also and Smith donated the board that his son had used. The Smiths were thrilled to be shown a variety of archived items at the Smithsonian. “I never imagined riding boards, that someday I would have my skateboard in the Smithsonian,” he said. In the summer of 2019, the Smithsonian is doing a big exhibit of skateboarding history and the Smiths are definitely planning on going. With over 2900 photos and videos of the trips, the Smiths are putting together a documentary that they plan to show to the community. “Skateboarding is something that never went away for me,” Smith said, “I get on one every morning. I’ve loved doing all the trips, but the one in 1976 is still my favorite.” The Morro Bay Skateboard Museum is located at 699 Embarcadero in Marina Square. For more information, go to www. mbskate.com.
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New Year, New Colors, New People, New Things at Ruby Dragon BY RUTH ANN ANGUS OF MORRO BAY LIFE
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eople have often said, ‘Oh, I didn’t know you were back here. You need a sign,’” commented owner of Ruby Dragon, Penny Harrington. “Well, we have always had a sign, but people just didn’t see it.” Harrington rectified that by changing the colors of the sign on the front of the building to bright pink with black and white lettering. Plans are to also have more signage in the windows. Harrington is also moving things around inside the store which is a large spot in the rear of the building bursting with all things mystical and rocks galore. Circles and creative classes by Laurine Tonkin have moved to a large space in the front. A new sound healer is moving to Tonkin’s old space. Harrington will also be having a variety of teachers coming in to use the classroom. A new practitioner Amanda Smith, a soil scientist and environmentalist is also joining the group near the front of the building. Smith has been heavily influenced by many moves throughout her life both physically across the United States and Europe and mentally from traditional science to metaphysics and back again. These moves nurtured an appreciation for the wide varieties of human beings that live on this planet as well as for the distinct nature of this Planet Earth. Smith has an insatiable appetite for learning earth science from books and from communing with and listening to what the land has to teach. Smith has combined her love of science and the spirituality of nature to create her business Gaia’s Guidance – Nature’s Way. She teaches all the amazing ways that Nature perfectly manages itself and how human beings can connect with the earth and be a good steward. Smith says that in return the earth stewards us offering abundance, ease, grace and trust. “When we become authentic earth stewards, resources from the earth easily flow to us,” she said. Smith is also fundraising and networking to create her teaching farm, where regen-
Front of the building at Main & harbor & Ruby Dragon sign. (Photo by Ruth Ann Angus) erative farming practices and spiritual land connection will be taught. Smith brings a beautiful oracle deck for sale in the shop and is available for readings and appointments at Ruby Dragon by calling 805-2350666 for an appointment or by just coming in. Harrington said a good crystal for the New Year is brilliant Blue Kyanite. “Blue Kyanite has nurturing vibrations that enter the auric field
and fill your entire being with light energy,” she explained, “working with or wearing Blue Kyanite is like being held in the arms of angels, feeling loved and supported by this uplifting beauty.” She went on to say that blue kyanite is an amazing stone for the Throat Chakra, as it inspires people to speak their truth with confidence, courage and integrity. “It is wonderful for your New Year’s intentions,” she said, “Blue
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Masked Bandits Invade Morro Bay BY RUTH ANN ANGUS OF MORRO BAY LIFE
MORRO BAY — “Oh, my gawd!” the exclamation came from Marian at the ladies’ weekly luncheon gathering where members swap stories about their recent adventures. Marian had a good one to share so everyone leaned in to hear. “We thought we were being invaded,” she continued, “or burgled or something. We had just gone to bed when Pete mumbled to me, ‘what was that?’ It sounded like the dog had gotten into something in the kitchen,” she went on. “Then everything was crashing. We jumped out of bed and ran downstairs. What do you think we saw when we turned on the light?” she asked us her eyes twinkling. Everyone shook their heads. “It was raccoons,” she cried, “two of ‘em. And they were just having a ball raiding our pantry.” Seems Marian and Pete had forgotten to close the dog door before retiring for the night. This wasn’t the first-time stories about the little-masked bandits were told. Most recently in Morro Bay friends on Next Door.com posted incidents. One post told the following tale. The person posting said they kept hearing strange noises that seemed to come from their walls. It went on for days until one afternoon the little visitor crawled out into the laundry room right at the owner’s feet heading for a bowl of cat food. Turns out it was a youngster who had come in from the cold one evening when they had forgotten to close the garage door. Finding warmth and food, it had decided to settle down between the wallboard and the outside frame of the house. Raccoons are opportunistic feeders and while they may seem cute and cuddly, they are not to be fooled with but taken seriously. These are wild animals. They reach weights of 35 pounds and can stand on their own in fights with large dogs. Raccoons are mostly active at night and usually inhabit wooded areas along streams and ponds, but many have adapted to life in towns. Another person told about setting out a food bowl along with fresh water near their garage for a couple of stray kitties. Every morning the food bowl was empty, and the water bowl always had bits of food in it. The rim was dirty, and there were muddy prints all
Raccoons like to climb trees and roost for a while before going raiding in backyards on the Central Coast. ‘Pogo’ the possum raiding the cat food bowl. (Photos by Ruth Ann Angus) around. One night an awful racket of snarling and grunting came from the direction of their garage. They grabbed their flashlight and ventured out figuring to break up a cat fight when to their surprise two masked faces appeared in the beam of the light. Then the muddy mess near the food bowls made sense to them. Raccoons like to wash their food. The washing enhances their sense of touch in their toes which helps the animal discern non-edible matter. Another story told of people feeding a cat that lived down the street from them but ate at their house and came around up to 10 p.m. to have his latenight snack. So, they left a bowl outside on the front porch. One night their cat woke from his siesta and leaped to the front-door screen, tail bushy, eager to take on whatever was out there. A soft munching sound was heard amidst his meows. They crept to the door and peeked out expecting to see the neighbor’s cat. Instead, they came face to face with “Pogo the Possum” having a feast at their expense. Opossums are also nocturnal creatures. The possum is the size of a house cat with a triangular shaped head and pointed nose. They are the only pouched mammal in the United
States. Because of their hairless tails, some people think of them as rats. The phrase “playing possum” came from the fact that they feign death when threatened or cornered. Cats and possums get along well often sharing the food bowl together, but it is still not a good idea to encourage the feeding of wildlife. The opossum is one of the Earth’s most successful mammals. It’s been around for more than 70 million years. While it resembles a rat, it is more closely related to the kangaroo or koala, all marsupials; animals with a pouch where the underdeveloped newborns mature.
Possums and raccoons are just two of nature’s creatures that share city life with humans. It pays to be more vigilant about not leaving pet food outside and easily available and to make sure the pet door is closed at night – unless one wants to wake up to the kitchen mess that Marian and Pete found. “We had an awful time getting those raccoons out of the house,” she said. “And then we had to clean up the mess in the kitchen. I don’t think we got back to bed until 2 a.m.” Raccoons were discussed recently on Next Door.com and they visit regularly in the neighborhood of Anchor Street and Piney Way. Beware!
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Morro Bay Rotary Helps During Partial Gov’t Shutdown
The Rotary Club of Morro Bay collected $1,000 from its members to obtain 20 $50 gift cards from the Cookie Crock Market in Morro Bay to donate to the members of the Morro Bay Coast Guard Station who were being impacted by the government shutdown. Jude Long, president of Morro Bay Rotary club, presented the gift cards to Chief Petty Officer Kacy Jones on behalf of the Chief Petty Officers Association on Jan. 17. (Photo by Ruth Ann Angus)
Good Politics is the Service of Peace BY RUTH ANN ANGUS FOR MORRO BAY LIFE
MORRO BAY — “Good Politics is at the Service of Peace” is the theme for 2019 as stated on World Peace Day Jan. 1. This theme is carried throughout the year and encourages people to take it to heart in their daily lives. “The world will not have peace without people having mutual trust and respecting each other’s word,” Pope John said in his Jan. 1 address. This mission of good politics “consists in safeguarding law and in encouraging dialogue
among stakeholders in society, between generations and among cultures.” This is the mission that Morro Bay takes to heart in 2019 with a new mayor and city council as it lives up to the Peace Proclamation issued by the City Council on Sept. 11, 2018. The message of Good Politics involves the mandate that political responsibility belongs to all citizens and especially to those elected to protect and govern and that there is no peace without mutual trust and respect for one’s word. The theme indicates that politics,
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bringing peace to every living being so all will be respected in their own dignity and with their own rights. September is now The Morro Bay Month of Peace and Sept. 21 is designated as Morro Bay International Day of Peace when a celebration of peace will occur. “Peace is not merely the absence of war and violence, but a condition where a society has achieved a balance of prosperity, security, justice, and hope, and is found through the concepts and methodology of nonviolence.”
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Light the Way
BY RUTH ANN ANGUS FOR MORRO BAY LIFE
MORRO BAY — International Women’s Day (IWD) is held on March 8 and has occurred since 1911 when the first IWD took place in Austria, Denmark, Germany and Switzerland. With women nationally and locally coming forth to affirm their righteous place and voice in the world, the Art Center of Morro Bay is proud to honor IWD with a very special exhibit entitled, Light The Way. The motto for this year’s IWD is Strike the #Balance for Better POSE! The pose of Lady Liberty raising the torch over the flag of the United States of America sets the theme of not only this exhibit but the global day of celebration. International Women’s Day commemorates the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women. It is also a call to action for gender parity and collective action and shared responsibility for driving a gender-balanced world. That first IWD in 1911 was supported by over one million people, an awesome number for a period of time when women did not even have the right to vote. That right was established by the 19th Amendment to the Constitution of the United States on August 26, 1920. Today the IWD is supported by groups collectively everywhere. It is not country, group or organization specific but actively supported by individuals, groups, organizations and businesses working for women’s advancement. These companies and groups understand the importance of women’s contribution to society. They value diversity and inclusion, leading the way when it comes to attracting and retaining female talent. “The story of women’s struggle for equality belongs to no single feminist nor to any one organization but to the
Lady Liberty raises the torch over the flag of the USA. (Photo contributed by Art Center Morro Bay) collective efforts of all who care about human rights,” stated Gloria Steinem, world-renowned feminist, journalist, and activist. IWD friends are organizations and groups that collaborate with them to deliver agreed upon co-branded products, services, and events and actively market their collaboration with IWD to their communities. Art Center Morro Bay President Patricia Newton stated that throughout history art has provided a glimpse into social circumstances surrounding daily life and with today’s climate of social change it is appropriate for artists to
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delve into the concept of human rights and the inequality that encompasses all walks of life. “During this remarkable exhibit, artists commemorate the unique strength of women as they express encouragement, support and unification of gender equality, social, cultural and political achievements. Please join us in the support of the women who inspire and motivate others,” Newton said. The exhibit Light The Way will be on display from Feb. 21 through April 1, at Art Center Morro Bay, 835 Main St., Morro Bay, from noon to 4 p.m. and will include paintings, photography, jewelry,
and sculpture. A “Meet the Artists” reception will be held Sunday, Feb. 23 from 2 to 4 p.m. and is free and open to the public. Art Center President, Patricia Newton will speak about International Women’s Day and the exhibit on the radio show “Peace Rocks” on 97.3 FM and 107.9 FM, centralcoastradio.org on Saturday, March 2. To learn more about International Women’s Day, visit www.internationalwomensday.com or see #IWD2019#BalanceforBetter. For more information about the exhibit, see www.artcentermorrobay.org or call 805-772-2504.
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Community Calendar SATURDAY, FEB. 2
SWAP First Saturday
Join the SWAP Weed Warriors on Saturday, Feb. 2 from 9 a.m. to noon to do weeding, trail trimming and erosion control in the Elfin Forest in Los Osos. The SWAP Weed Warriors perform other tasks as needed. Weed Warriors will be served home-baked cookies after the work party and new Weed Warriors will receive a Weed Warrior badge. It is important to arrive at 9 a.m. to receive equipment and instructions. SWAP First Saturday work parties are held from 9 a.m. to noon on the first Saturday of each month. Please dress for wind, fog, or sun. Layers work well. Wear sturdy shoes, long pants, and sleeves and bring work gloves. Meet at the north end of 15th Street at the Elfin Forest entrance. Avoid blocking driveways or mailboxes when you park. For more information, call 805-528-0392.
Book-signing with author Bruce Junior West
Coalesce Bookstore invites you to a book-signing, Saturday, Feb. 2, from 2 to 4 p.m. The book, Auspicious Journey: The Gift of Peace in a Time of War by Bruce Junior West tells the story of a young man’s journey in an increasingly meaningless and violent war. Dan heads off to Vietnam with two goals in mind: to return to the love of his life in one piece and to make at least one Vietnamese friend while overseas. Assigned as a Civic Action Officer in a Vietnamese village, he ends up befriending an entire village and finding peace in a small corner of the world. Come meet the author, Bruce Junior West, who was a veteran of the Vietnam war and who resides with his wife on the Central Coast of California, where he writes, plays the guitar, and fishes for Steelhead.
Mind Walks - Armchair Tidepooling
Join Marlin Harms in a virtual tour of Central Coast tidepool communities through intimate photos of tidepool creatures. Close-up photos will reveal lifestyles of the wet and squishy and some of the hazards that make their lives precarious. View chitons to crabs and octopus to Okenia without getting wet. Harms has a degree in Environmental and Systemic Biology from Cal Poly and is a longtime member of the California Native Plant Society. An avid photographer, Harms has contributed to the book Wildflowers of San Luis Obispo, California. The Mind Walk Series, which is now in its 25th year, offers a lecture on topics of interest to residents of the Central Coast, including cultural history, natural history, and current issues. All presentations take place at 10:15 A.M. every Monday during the winter months at The Inn at Morro Bay, 60 State Park Road, Morro Bay. Admission for Central Coast State Parks Association members and California State Parks docents is free; others pay $3 per lecture. For more information visit http://centralcoastparks. org/events.
FRIDAY, FEB. 8
Morro Bay Embarcadero Art WalK Spend an enjoyable evening strolling along Morro Bay’s beautiful waterfront from 5 to 8 p.m. Converse with many
talented local artists about their fine art, jewelry, crafts and more! Enjoy refreshments and music provided by participating galleries, restaurants and shops. The event is free to attend. Start at the Marina Square Complex, 601 Embarcadero, Morro Bay, CA 93442.
Artists Opening Reception at the Gallery at Marina Square
Gallery at Marina Square presents featured artist Michael Castaneda and guest artist Sheril Viau. Come join these artists at the reception from 5 to 8 p.m. Michael Castaneda had quit his job, sold his house and fit everything into his small car and started the journey at west. Sheril Viau is a local artist and says her styles involves lots of color. “I enjoy how watercolor flows freely, but I usually add lots of detail in the main areas of interest. I especially enjoy painting flowers, landscapes, and sea harbor scenes,” said Sheril Viau Michael Castaneda’s fine art photography and Sheril Viau’s fine art watercolor painting exhibits begin Feb. 1 and ends Feb. 27. The Gallery At Marina Square is located at 601 Embarcadero, Suite 10 in Morro Bay. Call 805-772-1068 for more information.
FRIDAY, FEB. 8 AND SATURDAY, FEB. 9
Plein Air Painting Indoors
Morro Bay Art Association is proud to present renowned, local artist, Ken Christensen, for a two-day workshop, Plein Air Painting Indoors. Ken Christensen is a classic, on-site landscape painter with influenced by French Impressionists and Fauves. He paints with the vision, color, and verve of such painters as Van Gogh, Vlaminck, Marquet and Derain, and the American perspective of Hopper and Benton. While residing in Europe, Ken shifted from watercolor to oils and experimented in other techniques, primarily monoprints and block-prints. During this workshop from 1:30 -5:30 p.m., Ken will discuss the use of supplies, pallet color and the Impressionistic, Fauve style of painting. Ken will demonstrate brushwork and the use of strident colors while discussing the subject matter. This workshop is appropriate for beginner to advanced. $165 for members and $175 for non-members. Pre-registration is required at artcentermorrobay.org. Participants may cancel registration up to 10 days of the scheduled workshop for a full refund. For more information, please call (805) 772-2504. Art Center Morro Bay is located at 835 Main Street in Morro Bay.
SUNDAY, FEB. 10
It’s a Book! It’s a Play! It’s a Mystery!
Coalesce Bookstore invites you to a book event at 1 p.m. A dramatic reading and book event featuring; Mara Purl, Victoria Heckman, Anne R. Allen, and Sue McGinty. Wearing multiple hats, acclaimed coastal mystery authors shall alarm, intrigue and delight and amuse you with their dramatic skills as they take turns performing scenes from their latest works. With additional riveting performances by C. S. Perryess. Coalesce Bookstore is located at
845 Main Street, Morro Bay. Visit coalescebookstore@gmail.com.
Climate Change and its Impact on the Central Coast
Climate change is coming to the Central Coast. Professor Boswell will outline some of those changes and their impact on our lives and will attempt to answer three questions: What are the expected climate impacts on the Central Coast? What CAN be done about them? What IS being done about them? Boswell is chairman of the City and Regional Planning Department at Cal Poly. He received his doctorate in Urban and Regional Planning from Florida State University and serves as chairman of the City of San Luis Obispo Planning Commission. The Mind Walk Series, which is now in its 25th year, offers a lecture on topics of interest to residents of the Central Coast, including cultural history, natural history, and current issues. All presentations take place at 10:15 A.M. every Monday during the winter months at The Inn at Morro Bay, 60 State Park Road, Morro Bay. Admission for Central Coast State Parks Association members and California State Parks docents is free; others pay $3 per lecture. For more information visit http://centralcoastparks.org/events.
THURSDAY, FEB. 14
Morro Bay Women’s Connection monthly luncheon
Morro Bay Women’s Connection invites you to their Valentines Day luncheon, Feb. 14, where internationally acclaimed singer and speaker Miss Lillie Knauls will present a medley of love songs. The luncheon will take place on Feb. 14 from noon to 1:30 p.m. at Rock Harbor, 1475 Quintana Rd. Morro Bay. $5, firsttime guests free. For reservations, call Rita at 805-534-1739 or email morrobaywc@ gmail.com.
FRIDAY, FEB. 15
Reboot Storytelling ReImagined
Reboot Storytelling returns for a POPUP run Just in time for Valentines! Join for FREE fun at 7 p.m. at Top Dog Coffee Bar located at 857 Main St. in Morro Bay. We’ll be roasting hearts over an indoor fire at this one-time winter run of The Reboot featuring a curated mix of the storytellers on the central coast with true stories and wordplay all around the theme… Love & Other Blunders / Wonders. For more information visit www. facebook.com/The.Reboot4u or email The. Reboot4u@gmail.com
“Love Letters” performance
Just in time for Valentine’s Day you are invited to a special performance of “Love Letters”. On Friday Feb.15 from 7 to 9 p.m., join us at the Morro Bay Veterans Hall 209 Surf St. This readers theatre production reveals the story of an enduring friendship, love, turmoil, and loss as read through 50 years of love letters. Follow two characters as they correspond with each other over the course of nearly 50 years. As the audience listens, they movingly reveal to each other the depth and fullness of their hopes and ambitions, dreams and disappoint-
ments, victories and losses. An evening of great entertainment that will touch your heart and the romantic in all of us. Starring Ed Bischof and Gail Serene. Dessert and coffee included. No-host sparkling wine. Other beverages and chocolates available. Event proceeds will be used to assist Los Osos, Morro Bay and Cayucos children of families who would not otherwise be able to participate in organized Estero Bay area youth sports and recreation programs. The event will take place at 209 Surf Street in Morro Bay. Tickets are $30 per person and can be purchased online or at the door. To purchase tickets online visit www.communityfoundationesterobay.org/events/
SATURDAY, FEB. 16 AND SUNDAY, FEB. 17
Big, Bad, & Ugly Surf Invitational
Estero Bay Surf Club proudly invite you to the infamous 29th Annual Big, Bad and Ugly Surf Invitational at Morro Rock. “The Ugly” is one of the most challenging surfing events in the Coalition of Surfing Clubs’ schedule. The Estero Bay Surf Club will host a dinner Saturday evening. First day - Saturday, Feb. 16 - Long Board Contest, with 1st heat at 7 a.m. This is a longboard and shortboard event with SUP divisions – A longboard is 9 feet or 3 feet over your head. Second day - Sunday, Feb. 17 - 1st heat 7 a.m.Second day heats and finals Dinner on Saturday, Feb. 16th - 5 P.M. - Dinner, Raffle, and Music at Veterans Memorial Building, 209 Surf St Morro Bay, CA 93442 Entry – General $95 - Grom (13-12) & Menhune (11 under) $45 Entries Includes: 1 Ugly T-shirt, 1 awards dinner ticket, goody bag. Note: Add $25.00 if planning to surf in two segments. Contact Tim Cowan at 805-459-3818 or via email at theportmb@gmail.com, Tim Kennedy at 805-459-2350 or via email at tkennedy@repgeo.com or Val Wright, 805995-2779 and at fignueton@AOL.com for more information.
SUNDAY, FEB. 23
Light the Way opening reception and exhibit
Art Center Morro Bay is proud to present a very special art exhibit, Light the Way, in celebration of International Woman’s Day. Throughout history, art has provided a glimpse into social circumstances surrounding daily life. In today’s climate of social change throughout the world, artists provide a glimpse into the concept of human rights and the inequality that encompasses all walks of life. During this remarkable exhibit, artists commemorate the unique strength of women as they express encouragement, support, and unification of gender equality, social, cultural and political achievements. Please join in the support of the women who inspire and motivate others. Light the Way is on display from Feb. 21 through April 1. Meet the artists at the opening reception Sunday, Feb. 23, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. This event is free and open to the public. Art Center Morro Bay is open from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. daily and located at 835 Main St, Morro Bay. For more information visit 805-772-2504 or email artcenter.
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FEATURING THE FINEST IN LOCAL AND TOURING ENTERTAINMENT Friday Feb 1 Bob Marley Bday Tribute with One Drop Redemption AND THE KICKS
8:00pm
Saturday Feb 2 Dave Arcari with Bonneville Phantoms (Scottish alt/rockabilly) FREE 2:30pm Saturday Feb 2 Ok Alright w/Ragged Jubilee (indi Alt rock)
8:00pm
Sunday Feb 3 Superbowl Sunday Party! Open at 11am/Game (raffles and prizes!)
3:00pm
Wednesday Feb 6 Karaoke w/Bobby Santa Cruz FREE
7:00pm
Friday Feb 8 Righteous & the Wicked (Red Hot Chili Peppers Tribute)
8:00pm
Saturday Feb 9 Josh Ward (Red Dirt Country) (SELLOUT WARNING!)
7:30pm
Sunday Feb 10 Albert Cummings (American Blues)
6:30pm
Thursday Feb 14 Valentine’s Day Burlesque Show
6:30pm
Friday Feb 15 Led Zepagain (Zeppelin Tribute)
7:30pm
Saturday Feb 16 5 Parts Devil (Rockabilly/Alt country) FREE day show
2:30pm
Saturday Feb 16 Sly & Robbie w/True Zion (Jamaican Reggae Legends)
8:00pm
Sunday Feb 17 Soul Rebels (Soul/Funk/Brass)
7:00pm
Tuesday Feb 19 Tuesday Open Mic Blues Jam FREE
7:00pm
Thursday Feb 21 White Buffalo (Alt/Americana)
7:00pm
Friday Feb 22 Jade Jackson (Alt/Country/Americana)
8:00pm
Saturday Feb 23 uke Box Heroes (Classic rock covers) FREE
2:30pm
Saturday Feb 23 SLO Queerdos Present: Monsters Of Drag Show
7:30pm
Sunday Feb 24 Tracy Morgan’s Open Mic Jazz Jam FREE
4:00pm
Friday Mar 1 Shook Twins w/Rainbow Girls (Folk/American)
7:30pm
Saturday Mar 2 Cocktail Shorty (Blues/Rock) FREE
2:30pm
Saturday Mar 2 Damage Inc. (Metallica Tribute)
8:00pm
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