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It’s summer! Explore beaches and berries, camps and cooking events, music and more …

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he 2010 Summer Guide is back and has grown like a weed. I dug deep this year to find not only the usual suspects when it comes to the hottest events and activities all over SLO County, but also new and unique happenings, camps, artistic affairs, concerts, and so much more. I strived this year to provide every detail, so all you have to do is glance at the Guide, choose your adventure, get in your car or on your bike, and be prepared to have fun. Nothing about summer should be difficult. It should be as easy as applying SPF 50 and breathing in that intoxicating smell. It should be about simplicity, sunshine, and minimal planning. That’s where I come in. For more than four years, I’ve been the queen of what’s taking place in SLO County. My advice? Keep the pages clipped on your fridge, make copies for friends and family, and check out our digital version online at newtimesslo.com. Go through the Guide with a highlighter. Events are listed by category, then in order of date. Kids camps are listed by various categories, then in alphabetical order. There’s something for all tastes and budgets. Here’s just a sprinkling: In the mood for strawberries? Immerse yourself in the juicy goodness that is the Arroyo Grande Strawberry Festival, completely free to attend. Get there early for parking, or take a shuttle. Browse through the hundreds of vendors (the shopping is incredible), then top off your day with succulent strawberries and cream. Want to cook? Attend “Global Gourmet” for just $15 in SLO—or pay a bit more and actually cook with Evan Treadwell of Lido in Shell Beach. Take a workshop at the SLO Botanical Garden for $10 or less: “Turn Your Lawn into a Garden” on May 22 or “Sustainable Landscapes Workshop” on June 7.

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If you want music, there’s a ton, from various shows at beaches throughout SLO County—like PHOTO BY STEVE E. MILLER at the Avila Beach Farmers Market happening every Friday from 4 to 8 p.m. (avilabeachpier.com), at the Cliffs Resort, or during New Times own Music Awards weekend-long extravaganza taking place in August. There’s even an upcoming event celebrating water: slowaterfest.org. What do your kids feel like doing this summer? Attend a camp at a water park? Think sprinkler relays, water balloon wars, or rafting down the lazy river in Paso Robles: ravinewaterpark.com. Are they pirate obsessed? Want to film a movie? Play and learn basketball or soccer with the best? Kids can also become a lifeguard, swim for miles at various pools throughout SLO County, or learn surf till they’re pruny and happily spent. Athletic camps abound and cover the entire spectrum of sports. For families, Kirk Henning puts on incredible “Stories ’Round the Fire” all summer in Cayucos right on the beach for $3. Check out kirkhenning.com. Round out the summer back at Avila Beach in style at the Pops Festival with the SLO Symphony. The point is you have options. That, I promise you. ∆ Christy Heron is New Times’ Calendar Editor, who tries not to let her summer queen crown blind the staff. Contact her at cheron@newtimesslo.com.

Events, Fairs, and Celebrations ............... 38 Food and Wine ........................................... 40 Fourth of July Events ................................ 43 Live Music .................................................... 43 Theater and Comedy ................................ 47 The Silver Screen............................................. 48 Art All Around ........................................... 49 Poetry and Literature............................... 51 Sports and Recreation .............................. 52

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Special Events ............................................. 55 Traditional and Day Camps..................... 57 Academics.................................................... 57 Athletics....................................................... 57 Arts and Theater ....................................... 60 Books, Writing, and Film ........................... 62 Camps for the Whole Family.................. 63 Girls Rule! .................................................... 63 Library Events and Story Times ............ 63 Musically Inclined ....................................... 64 Outdoors and Nature ............................... 65 Playing House ............................................. 66 Science and the Digital Age .................... 66 Teens............................................................. 67 When You Grow Up .................................. 68 The Zoo! The Zoo ..................................... 68 More Cool Stuff to Do .............................. 68 COVER PHOTO BY STEVE E. MILLER COVER DESIGN BY ALEX ZUNIGA

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Celebrations CENTRAL COAST FASHION WEEK includes designers, boutiques, and salons for Haute Couture shows. Melanie Renee and Nancy Westerfield will start off the season; Westerfield’s couture line is made from rescued vintage garb from SLO’s Goodwill. The week is dedicated to exposing the hottest up-and-coming fashion trends on local and international levels May 21 and 28 and June 4 and 10 at 10pm. Events take place at Native Lounge, 1023 Chorro, in downtown San Luis Obispo. Info: centralcoastfashionweek.com. WATERFEST takes place on May 22 from 11am-3pm with games, hands-on activities, and a barbecue in Heritage Park in Arroyo Grande Village. Info: 772-4467, 756-6664, or slowaterfest.org. STREET DANCE AND ANTIQUE CAR SHOW take place on May 28 from 4-9pm and feature dance, antique cars, and a chili cookoff in the downtown City Park at 12th and Park streets in Paso Robles. Info: 238-4103 or pasoroblesdown town.org.

guide guid gui de ANTIQUE GASOLINE ENGINE SHOW happens May 29-30 from 9am-4pm both days. Check out dozens of gas and steam engines grinding corn, pumping water, sawing logs, and more at North Ocean Avenue and D Street in Cayucos. Free. Info: 995-1329 or 423-4865. PEDDLER’S FAIRE presents vendors of all types, food, and more May 29-31, July 3-5, and Sept. 4-6 from 7am-4pm at Cayucos Creek Lot between Hardie Park and Ocean Boulevard. Free. Info: 995-1200 or Cayucoschamber.com. WINE, WAVES, AND BEYOND: CENTRAL COAST LONGBOARD CLASSIC takes place June 3-6 and features events at venues from Pismo Beach to Morro Bay, including a surf film premiere at Fremont Theater, a Barrel to Barrel event featuring local wines and beers, food tastings, original art, a “retro” surf band performance in Pismo Beach, and a surf contest. Info: winewavesand beyond.com or 234-5163. GREEK FESTIVAL takes place June 5-6. With the sounds of Greek music, folk dances, and culinary delights, this festival celebrates the proud heritage of Greece. Festival guests will enjoy hors d’oeuvres in the Mission in downtown SLO

CRAZY MOUSE California Mid-State Fair presents “Endless Summer Fun” with live music (Keith Urban, Kenny Loggins, Blue Oyster Cult, Smashmouth, Justin Bieber, 311, The Offspring, and Toby Keith, to name just a few), rodeos, bull riding, prize farm animals, arts and crafts displays, live entertainment, carnival rides, monster trucks, wine tasting, food, and more July 21 to Aug. 1 from noon-midnight at the Mid State Fairgrounds: 2198 Riverside Ave. in Paso Robles. Info and tickets: 1-800909-FAIR or midstatefair.com.

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on Saturday, 11am-6pm and Sunday, noon-5pm. Free. Info: greekfestival slo.com or 546-8337. BABY AND CHILDREN’S FAIR IN PASO ROBLES is June 5 from 10am-3pm in the Downtown City Park. Find car seat safety demonstrations; information booths on health care, prenatal and infant care, and children’s resources; vendor booths, face painting; and more. Proceeds benefit the Paso Robles Children’s Museum. Free. Info: 2384103 or pasoroblesdowntown.org.

BACH N’ BIRDIES, presented by the SLO Symphony, is a golf tournament benefiting kids and music on June 5 at noon at Avila Beach Golf Course. Info: 543-3533 or slosymphony.com. RIOS-CALEDONIA ADOBE car show takes place on June 6 from 11am-3pm. Enjoy a fun family day on the beautiful grounds of the historic Adobe. The eheme is “Model A’s and Model T’s.” Food and wine are available. Enjoy live music and awards at 700 S. Mission St. in San Miguel. Info: 440-7173 or rios-caledoniaadobe.org.

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businesses at the Summer Solstice Business Show, “Let the Sun Shine on Your Business,” at the Vets’ Hall. Learn about Cambria businesses, enter the drawing for prizes, enjoy enticing food, fun, music, and free gifts. The Business Showcase is held in conjunction with the Farmer’s Market at 1000 Main Street. Admission is free. Info: 972-3624 or cambriachamber.org. PISMO CLASSIC CAR SHOW takes place June 18-20, features a thousand head-turning classic cars and rods, and is one of the largest car shows in Pismo Beach. Info: thepismobeachclassic.com. TRACTOR SHOW AND ANTIQUE CATERPILLAR MACHINERY OWNERS’ CLUB WESTERN REGIONAL SHOW takes place June 24-27 and is hosted by the historic Santa Margarita Ranch. Day passes cost $10 and weekend passes are $25. Kids 10 years old and younger get in free. RV parking is available. Have dinner at the Santa Margarita Ranch on June 26 at 6pm with a reception at 7. Cost is $30 per person. Info and tickets: info@edgeta2010national. com or edgeta2010national.com. LIVE-LOVE-BE: GAY PRIDE IN SLO takes place July 2-11 includes an art reception, drag show, beach bash, and marriage equality forums. It culminates with Pride in the Plaza on July 11 from noon-5:30pm with a following reception at Novo. Lisa Lampanelli performs on July 10 at the PAC in SLO. Info: slopride.com or 541-4252. TRADING DAY AND KIDS’ FLEA MARKET is June 26 from 9am-3pm in Paso Robles City Park. Join the North County’s largest yard sale where kids can sell their stuff for $5. Find antiques and crafts as well. Info: 2384103 or pasoroblesdowntown.org. OCTAGON BARN OPEN HOUSE is July 4 from 1-4pm at 4595 South Higuera in San Luis Obispo. Cost is a $5 suggested donation per person or $10 donation per family. Enjoy a tour of the historic barn (every half-hour) and learn about the Land Conservancy’s vision to open the site for community use. Info: LCSLO.org or 544-9096. LAVENDER FESTIVAL takes place July 10 from 10am-3pm. Find lavender vendors, food, demos, music, and arts and crafts. There’s free admission in the Downtown City Park located at 11th and Spring streets in Paso Robles. Info: 2384103 or pasoroblesdowntown.org. SANTA BARBARA COUNTY FAIR in Santa Maria is July 14-18. Info: santamariafairpark.com. CENTRAL COAST RENAISSANCE FESTIVAL will take you back 400 years with more than 800 costumed participants on July 17 (10am-6pm) and July 18 (10am5pm) at El Chorro Park, opposite Cuesta College in SLO. Attend a joust, rest on a hay bale, feast on delicious foods from all over the world, and shop more than 70 booths. Tickets cost $10 and up. Info: 1-800688-1477 or ccrenfaire.com. CALIFORNIA MID-STATE FAIR PRESENTS “ENDLESS SUMMER FUN” with live music (Keith Urban, Kenny Loggins, Blue Oyster Cult, Smashmouth, Justin Bieber, 311, The Offspring, and Toby Keith, to name just a few), rodeos, bull riding, prize farm animals, arts and crafts displays, live entertainment, carnival rides, monster trucks, wine tasting, food, and more July

21-Aug. 1 from noon-midnight at the Mid State Fairgrounds, 2198 Riverside Ave. in Paso Robles. Info and tickets: 1-800-909-FAIR or midstatefair.com. ARROYO GRANDE CRUISE NIGHT AND CAR SHOW takes place July 30-31 in the Village. The cruise is on Friday night; the show is Saturday. Hundreds of vehicles, including hot rods, muscle cars, trucks, motorcycles, and vintage trailers will be there. Activities take place around the gazebo. The show is a fundraiser presented by the Arroyo Valley Car Club, though no admission is charged for the public. Proceeds from entry fees, a raffle, and other activities are donated by the club to help charitable organizations in the South County. Info: arroyograndevillage.org or 489-9195. MORRO BAY MERCHANTS STREET FAIRE takes place on Aug. 1 and features vendors from around the world displaying their arts and crafts items on Harbor and Main streets. Info: 772-4467. ST. ANTHONY’S CELEBRATION celebrates the cultural contribution of the area’s Portuguese descendants Aug. 14-16. The parade begins on Sunday at 11 a.m. with Sopas being served at the St. Anthony’s grounds at 390 Bello St. in Pismo Beach. Info: pismobeach.org, pismochamber.com, or 773-4382. HOT EL CAMINO NITE car cruise takes place Aug. 20 from 69pm in downtown Atascadero. For car entry information, call Paula Anton, recreation supervisor, at 470-3472 or panton@atascadero.org. 21ST ANNUAL MID STATE CRUIZERS CAR SHOW takes place

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AND I HOPE YOU LIKE JAMMIN’, TOO include a car show, a preview cruise, and Sunday Drives over Labor Day weekend, Sept. 3-5. Get a preview of the classic show cars when they hit Spring Street on Friday night from 6-8pm. The route runs from 4th to 16th on Spring Street. Bring a chair. The Classic Car Show happens Saturday in the downtown City Park from 9am-4pm and features cars from 1979 and earlier. This event is free to the public. Info: visitpaso.com or tourism@prcity.com. PINEDORADO FEST IN CAMBRIA takes place Sept. 4-6 with an art show, parade (Sept. 4), fun run (Sept. 4), car show (Sept. 5 from 9am-3pm), and more on Main Street. Info: 927-3624 or cambriachamber.org. AIRPORT DAY AND AIR SHOW in Paso Robles is Sept. 11 from 9am–3:30pm. See full-size aircraft flight demonstrations and static displays, aerobatic helicopter flying, high-performance jets, electric-powered flight models, and much more. Find free private plane rides for children between 8 and 17 years old. Enjoy barbecue, food, and refreshments at the Paso Airport on Airport Road. Info: 441-3633 or pasoairshow.org. RODEO IN CRESTON is Sept. 11-12. This classic rodeo includes events with participants from all over, and even cowboy church: ridin’, ropin’, and religion. Events start at 6pm on Friday (team ropin’ till midnight), Saturday at 1pm, and Sunday at 11am. Find a queen contest, food, merchandise, raffles, barn dance, Cowboy Church, and more in the town of Creston just off Hwy 41 at the corner of Hwy 229 and Swayze Street. Info: 226-9151, 238-3401, or crestonclassicrodeo.org. ARROYO GRANDE HARVEST FESTIVAL takes place Sept. 2425. The 73rd Annual Festival presents “Harvesting Our Memories” as its theme. Find music, costumes, contests, historical characters, a parade, performances, kids’ activities, and much more in in the Arroyo Grande Village. Info: agharvest festival.com. MORRO BAY HARBOR FESTIVAL is Oct. 2-3, featuring three stages of entertainment, wine and beer, maritime displays, arts and crafts, seafood, and more. Info: 1-800-366-6043 or mbhf.com.

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COLONY DAYS PARADE AND TENT CITY takes place Oct. 16 from 10am–3pm in downtown Atascadero. For parade entry information and general info: colonydays.com or 462-0177. GOLDEN OAK FESTIVAL takes place on Oct. 23 from 9am–3pm in City Park. Enjoy antiques, crafts, local produce, food, and music. Vendor spaces cost $40. Info: 238-4103 or pasoroblesdowntown.org.

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28TH ANNUAL PASO ROBLES WINE FESTIVAL takes place May 21-23 at wineries throughout the Paso Robles growing region. On May 22, enjoy a chic, temperature-controlled tent in the Downtown Park for the main event and auction from 6:30–10:30pm directly after the Grand Tasting. Castoro Cellars Winery and Tasting Room events are May 21, 6-9pm: Oyster Bar Party with live music. May 22, 10am-2pm: enjoy crepes and sangria before going to the Wine Festival at the park. May 22-23, 1-4pm: Impromptu and Zzah perform. Enjoy barbecue, too. Info: pasowine.com or castorocellars.com. PICNIC AND SUNSET CONCERT takes place on May 21 from 6-9pm. Eat barbecue from the Rib Line of SLO while Rhythm Method performs. Cost is $20 to $25. Robert Hall Winery is at 3443 Mill Road in Paso Robles. Info: 239-1616, Ext. 24, or roberthallwinery.com/events. SYLVESTER’S WINEMAKER’S ITALIAN FEAST takes place on May 21 from 6-9pm. Decadent Italian dishes will be served with Kiara reserve wines out among the vines at 5115 Buena Vista Drive in Paso Robles. $69. Info and reservations: sylvesterwinery.com or 227-4000. WINE FESTIVAL CELEBRATION takes place May 21-22 from 11am–6pm at Sylvester Vineyards and Winery, 5115 Buena Vista Drive in Paso Robles. Enjoy gourmet wine and cheese pairings, complimentary barrel samples, and Saganaki fondue. Info: sylvesterwinery.com or 227-4000. ALL THINGS ROSÉ takes place May 22-23 from 10am–4pm. Enjoy a chilled glass of rosé on a

Cliffs Resort Live on the Rocks Summer Concerts are May 31: Damon Castillo, Matt Masih. June 20: Rusty Evans, Johnny Cash Tribute Band/opening band TBD. July 5: Still Time. Sept. 6: Still Time.The Cliffs Resort is at 2757 Shell Beach Road in Pismo Beach, on the breathtaking bluffs of the Pacific. Concerts start at 1 or 2 p.m. Info: 773-5000 or cliffsresort.com. hot summer day at this wine pairing event. Hope Family Wines Tasting Room is at 1585 Live Oak Road in Paso Robles. $10. Info: 238-6979 or hopefamilywines.com. FLAVOR OF SLO takes place on May 23 from noon–4pm. Enjoy an affordable tasting event featuring more than 30 restaurants, wineries, and breweries in the San Luis Obispo area. All proceeds will be donated to United Way of San Luis Obispo County and SLO Alpha Inc. Enjoy it all at Mitchell Park at the intersection of Pismo and Osos streets in San Luis Obispo. Ticket prices range from $20 to $30. Get them at flavorofslo.com. COOKING CLASSES WITH EVAN TREADWELL happen May 27 with “All About Abalone” at 5:30pm. $120. June 24 is “BBQ Basics,” $75. July 29 is “Fresh from Farmers Markets,” $90, Aug. 26 offers food and wine pairings, $105. Meet the chefs, cook, then eat at Dolphin Bay Resort in Shell Beach. Info: 773-4300, Ext. 4017, thedolphinbay.com, or cookingschool@ thedolphinbay.com. STRAWBERRY FESTIVAL is a must-see for travelers and locals alike happening May 29-30 from 10am-5pm daily. This free event grows bigger every year and takes over the Arroyo Grande Village and Heritage Square Park. Find nine stage areas featuring many musical genres, dance, activities, strawberries galore, food booths, a kids’ carnival, and hundreds of vendors. Yum. Info: 4732250 or arroyograndevillage.org. FOOD AND WINE PAIRINGS IN AVILA take place 5-7pm on June 4 and Aug. 6 at Morovino Winery in Avila Beach. June: Taste Morovino wines paired with Mrs. Vino’s Favorite Dishes. August: Enjoy Farmer’s Market fresh appetizers featuring Cal Poly Organic Farm produce. Learn about pairing wine with vegetarian and vegan cuisine. The food and wine tasting fee is $10 per person. Morovino Tasting Room is at 550 1st St. $10. The tasting room is open daily from noon–5pm and Friday till 7pm. Info: 627-1443 or morovino.com.

SLO WINE GRILL AFFAIR takes place on June 5 from noon–4pm at Per Bacco Cellars in SLO. Eat, drink, and judge local wines (almost a dozen) and pairings from the grill. The $35 admission benefits Transitions Mental Health Association. Info: 541-5144, Ext. 174, or t-mha.org. SUNSET BARBECUE for La Clinica de Tolosa Children’s Dental Clinic takes place on June 5 from 5–9pm with apps provided by Corner View, barbecue, desserts, wine tasting from Adelaida, St. Hilaire, Tolosa, and Wood Wineries, live music with Unfinished Business, and dancing, raffles and more. $75-$750. Info and tickets: 541-8666 or 801-5433. PINOT AND PAELLA FEST combines the best of both worlds in the Templeton Community Park on June 6 from 2-5pm. Join 17 chefs and 15 Paso Pinot Noir producers. Proceeds benefit children’s arts programs in SLO County. $65. Info: 239-2565 or pinotandpaella.com. AFTERNOON OF EPICURIAN DELIGHTS takes place at the Chapman House in Shell Beach on June 6 starting at 11:30 a.m. Stroll the incredible gardens, gaze at the breathtaking views of the Pacific, dine poolside, and enjoy local restaurants’ delicacies and wineries’ vintages. Enjoy live music, art, and more, all benefiting the EOC, which provides medical services for locals. Tickets cost $100. Info: 544-2498. ROSA’S ITALIAN RESTAURANT CENTRAL COAST VODKA MARTINI SHAKEDOWN, sponsored by Absolut Vodka, takes place on June 6 from noon–3pm. Enjoy martini sampling, live music, a raffle, tasty hors d’oeuvres, and voting for your favorite martini. Cost is $60 per person, and proceeds this year will go to benefit the Culinary Arts Program at Arroyo Grande High School. Tickets are available at Rosa’s at 491 Price St. in Pismo Beach. Info: 773-0551 or rosasrestaurant.com. GLOBAL GOURMET: Local SUMMER continued page 43

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KENNEDY’S LITTLE CLUB This class is designed for children 12 months to 3 1/2 years. During this one hour class, children have the opportunity to climb, play and socialize. Though there are instructors present, parent participation is required. This class is very lightly structured and focuses on motor development, social skills as well as coordination. There will be free time, music and optional circle time. Classes are Tuesdays and Thursdays at 8:30am and 10:15am, starting June 1. ADVENTURE KAMP This summer camp is for children ages 6 to 10 years. This camp includes silly softball, obstacle courses, rock wall climbing and swim time. Join the fun! Sessions are June 21-24 9am-12pm, July 12-15 9am-12pm, August 2-5 9am-12pm, August 9-13 9am-12pm. PRIVATE & SEMI PRIVATE SWIM LESSONS - ALL AGES! One-on-one or small group lessons at times that fit your schedule. Offered year around on any day at any time. Call Paso Aquatics for more information. GROUP SWIM LESSONS 5YRS + Red Cross Swimming Lessons teach people to swim and to help themselves be safe when they are in, on or around the water with certified swim lesson instructors. Levels 1-3 starting June 14th. Call Paso Aquatics for more information.

PARENT & ME SWIM CLASSES - 3 MO + Red Cross offers a water exploration swim class for non-swimming children of all ages who prefer to swim with a parent or guardian. Class includes safe water entry, water adjustment, bubble blowing, supported front and back floats, kicking and lots of fun. Sessions start May 17th. Call Paso Aquatics for more information.

SUMMER SWIM CAMP - ALL AGES Improve your freestyle and learn to swim butterfly, breaststroke and backstroke and diving! This camp can even help you make it onto the PUMA swim team!!! Must be able to swim 25 yards freestyle. Call Paso Aquatics for more information.

POLLYWOGS SWIM SCHOOL 4-6 YRS A week of fun and learning! We combine a 1/2 hour of a swim lesson with 1/2 of play each day. Learn to swim with a fun certified instructor and then practice those skills during game time. Call Paso Aquatics for more information.

FAMILY SWIM - ALL AGES Come have some fun in the sun with your friends and family. Free to all Kennedy members. $5 for children under 10 years of age or non members. Discounts available!

WATER POLO CAMP 9-14 YRS Our goal is to establish a fun, supportive and positive environment where players of all levels can improve their skills and enjoy friendly competition. Must be water safe. Call Paso Aquatics for more information.

MASTERS SWIM CLASS - ALL AGES Come and improve you stroke work, breathing, triathlon training, flip turns and endurance with Coach Brett Brown!!! Call Paso Aquatics for more information.

YOUTH WATER POLO CLUB 14-18YRS This program is for players planning on trying out for water polo at Paso Robles High School. It teaches the sport of water polo and enhances skills. It is open to Varsity and Jr. Varsity players and is taught by Paso High Water Polo alumni. Call Paso Aquatics for more information.

BABYSITTERS CERTIFICATION TRAINING - RECOMMENDED FOR 11 YRS + A Red Cross Certification class that offers training to those interested in becoming babysitters. Participants learn disciplining children ages 0-10, starting a business, first aid/CPR, feeding, diaper changing and hands on experience working with children. Call Paso Aquatics for more information.

SPLASH CAMP 6-12 YRS Each session is filled with all the water play you can imagine...inner tube water polo, inflatable toys, games, snacks, hot tub, rock wall and more! Sessions start June 21st. Call Paso Aquatics for more information.

CPR CERTIFICATION CLASSES - ALL AGES WELCOME! Come get certified in Adult/Child/Infant CPR and AED. Classes are offered monthly or if you have a group we will create a class any day/time. Call Paso Aquatics for more information.

TINY TOT GROUP SWIM LESSONS 3-4 YRS Lessons offered to teach tots to have fun while being water safe with an instructor. Only 3 kids per instructor. Sessions starting June 14th. Call Paso Aquatics for more information.

JR. LIFEGUARD CAMP 10-14 YRS Participants learn begin to learn lifeguard skills in a fun and creative way. They will learn leadership, basic CPR, First Aid, water safety, rescue skills and more! Sessions start June 21st. Call Paso Aquatics for more information.

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WATER POLO Our goal is to establish a fun, supportive, and positive environment where players of all levels can improve their skills and enjoy friendly competition. Ages 10-14 are welcome. Players must be able to swim 25 meters. $50/$60

KIDS KICKBOXING & MIXED MARTIAL ARTS PROGRAM Designed to give your kids the benefits of learning a combination of the worlds most effective martial arts while staying safe and having fun. Ages 8-14. M-W 4:30 pm, T-Th 5:30pm, Saturdays at Noon throughout the summer. PRIVATE & SEMI-PRIVATE LESSONS We offer one-on-one lessons and semi-private lessons at times that will fit your busy schedule. Our instructors are well qualified professionals who will teach the skills that you want to learn! Both indoor and outdoor lessons are available at various times throughout the day. 30-minute lessons are available year round for all ages, both members and guests.

7-SPORT CAMP Kickboxing, Mixed Martial Arts, Court Sports, Boot Camp, Swimming, Diving & Water Polo all in one camp. Ages 7-10 & 11-15. 9:30AM-12:30PM plus you can stay free until 1:30PM for a second camp such as Splash Zone. $75/$85 JR. LIFEGUARD CAMP Leadership, CPR, first aid, water safety and lifeguard skills are all learned through fun games and skill sessions. Ages 10-14. Week long camps 10AM-12PM or 1:30PM3:30PM $50/$60

PARENT & ME For the first time swimmer, we offer a water exploration class which includes safe water entry, water adjustment, bubble blowing, supported front and back floats, supported kicking, and alternating arm movements. Non-swimming children of all ages are welcome with an accompanying adult. $55/$65

SPLASH ZONE You won’t want to miss this camp! Your day will be filled with all the water play you can imagine…inner tube water polo, tons of inflatable toys, hot tub and diving! Ages 6-12. Children must be water safe to attend this camp. Offered weekly throughout the summer, 1:30-3:30PM $35/$45

FAMILY SWIM It’s time for families and friends to have fun together in the water! Members are free. Guests, when accompanied by a member are $5. Unaccompanied guests, $8. 20-visit punch passes are available for $80 for use by anyone.

SWIM MEETS Test your abilities with a little competition in an encouraging environment, then enjoy a BBQ and Family Swim after your races. Ages 4-100. Must be able to swim 25M safely. POOL BIRTHDAY PARTIES Any age! Year-round, we provide cupcakes, pizza, drinks, goodie bags, helium balloons, lifeguards, set-up & clean-up. Just show up and enjoy yourself!

LIL’ DIVERS Learn how to dive head first into the deep end! Have a blast going off the diving board! Play with your teachers in the water during free time! Ages 4-7. Camps are one week long, M-F 10:00-11:00AM. $39/$49

PRE-SWIM TEAM To prepare your child to meet the prerequisites of joining the swim team, this course focuses on teaching quality freestyle and backstroke. Side breathing is integrated into the learning process. Racing dives and an introduction to the swim team are included. Children must be at least 6 years old and be able to float on their back for 10 seconds. $75/$85

LIFEGUARD CERTIFICATION Become a Red Cross Certified Lifeguard. Ages 15+. Course includes all books and supplies, American Red Cross CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer, Title 22, and Lifeguard Certifications. $225

SWIM SAFETY SATURDAYS & SUNDAYS Ages 3-10 Learn how to float in the water fully clothed. Learn what to do when you or someone else is in trouble in the water. Join us for a Saturday or a Sunday and earn a free Family Swim Pass! $5/$8

POLLYWOGS A week of fun and learning! We are combining swim lessons with play! For children ages 4-6, this week long camp combines water safety skills with play! We will be using our giant inflatable toys and more to help your little one enjoy learning to swim! $65/$75

SMART SWIMMING Replacing traditional group swim lessons, this modern course focuses on teaching quality freestyle and backstroke. We focus on balance, efficiency and form enabling your child to graduate with a beautiful stroke. Side breathing is integrated into the learning process. To enroll, children must be at least 6 years old and be able to float on their back for 10 seconds. 30 min. classes offered 10AM-6PM. $65/$75

JR. INSTRUCTOR PROGRAM Learn how to teach children how to swim and have the opportunity to volunteer assisting in our camps and lessons. Program includes a 3-month membership for free and $20 credit to use towards swim gear or snacks and drinks! Ages 11-15. $79/$99

SLO MultiPlex 781-3486 STROKE SCHOOL A monthly instructional program geared towards swimming skills & mechanics open to ages 7 & up. This is a great next step beyond lessons and towards a swim team, or for young athletes desiring to swim well for fitness and recreational purposes. Must be able to swim at least 25m of freestyle & or backstroke, comfortable in deep end & desire to refine their swimming strokes! MondaysThursday, 3:15-4:00pm W.E.T. (WATER ENDURANCE TRAINING) A monthly program open to Ages 10 & up, Geared towards improving overall fitness through cross-training games and fun. Great opportunity to cross-train and to stay fit for any sport. *Must be able to swim 25m, comfortable in deep end, & desire to get fit and have fun! Fridays only, 3:15-4:00pm WATER POLO A monthly program open to ages 10 and up, all ability levels welcome. to either learn the sport or get their technique &

fitness back. Tuesday & Thursday, 6:30-7:30pm GROUP SWIM LESSONS Have the kids learn to swim or improve their skills this summer at Kennedy Club Fitness. With small class sizes and some of the best swim instructors around, success & fun are bound to happen. Group lessons are 30 minutes long and each session runs two weeks. Sessions start June 21st, July 5th, July 19th, August 2nd. Lessons will be held Monday-Thursday 1:00-2:30 pm. SUMMER CAMPS Have a great time with our one week themed summer camps. A new camp starts each week June 21st-August 19th, Monday-Thursday 8:30am-12:30pm. FAMILY SWIM Enjoy some unstructured time in the pool, and have some fun with family & friends. A lifeguard is on duty during this time, any children under 14 must have a parent present at the pool. Saturday 1:00-4:00pm. For more details on the SLO Multiplex Summer Programs please contact Dave Sullivan at 781-3488 ext 17 or e-mail sloaquatics@kennedyclubs.com

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or ffrpcambria.org. 12TH ANNUAL PASO ROBLES ROTARY WINEMAKERS’ COOKOFF takes place during Winemakers Weekend on Aug. 7 from 6-9 p.m. at River Oaks Hot Springs, 800 Clubhouse Drive in Paso Robles. This casual outdoor evening of food, wine, and music includes 30 of the appellation’s ďŹ nest winemakers as they pair their own grilled culinary creations with some of their best wines. Hear live music by Julie Beaver and the Bad Dogs. All cook-off proceeds go to the Harlow Ford Scholarship Foundation beneďŹ ting local high school seniors. Tickets cost $75 per PHOTO COURTESY OF CAROL MILLER person, 21 and older. Tickets and info: 1-877-264-6979 or winemakerscook off.com. Rodeo in Creston is Sept. 11-12. This classic rodeo draws CENTRAL participants from all over, and even features cowboy church: ridin’, COAST CHILI ropin’, and religion. Events start at 6 p.m. on Friday (team ropin’ CHALLENGE takes place on Aug. till midnight), Saturday at 1 p.m., and Sunday at 11 a.m. Info: 2388 from 11am-5pm 3401 or crestonclassicrodeo.org. p.m. The Arroyo Grande Rotary Club AVOCADO AND MARGARpresents this event; 18.. ITA FESTIVAL is Sept. 18 an international Chili Society Eat your weight in guacamole and sanctioned competition with quench your thirst with Margarita ofďŹ cial judging and cash prizes. Man margs at 714 Embarcadero in $5. Biddle Park, located at 3500 Morro Bay. Info: 772-4467. Lopez Drive in Arroyo Grande. PALLET TO PALATE conInfo: 489-7359 or centralcoast nects local farmers and chefs to chilichallenge.org. the community at events taking 4TH OF JULY IN THE OLIVE FESTIVAL takes place place at the Dolphin Bay Resort VILLAGE—ARROYO on Aug. 21 from 10am-5pm. Celin Shell Beach Sept. 19-20. GRANDE runs from 12:30ebrate the olive industry with olive Info: Pal2Pal.org or 556-3306. 3pm, downtown at Heritage oil tasting, olive oil ice-cream, artSquare Park. The Village Band ists, crafters, music, children’s activi- TASTE OF DOWNTOWN PASO ROBLES takes place performs at the bandstand, and ties, cooking demonstrations, and Sept. 18 from 11am-4pm, the day includes period costumes a cooking contest at downtown’s involving more than 35 restauand barbecue. Info: Arroyo City Park, 11th and Spring streets rants and wineries, live music, GrandeVillage.org or 473-2250. in Paso Robles. Info: 238-4103 or and more during Arte de Tiza, 4TH OF JULY—FIREpasoroblesdowntown.org. featuring chalk art and artists in WORKS IN MORRO BAY ENDLESS SUMMER AT action. Info: pasorobles includes a day of family activities, EDNA VALLEY VINEand a spectacular ďŹ reworks disYARD is Fridays Sept. 3-24 at downtown.org or 238-4103. TASTE OF THE CENTRAL play at dusk July 4, time TBD, at 5pm. Enjoy live music, wine, and COAST beneďŹ ts local foster Tidelands Park, on the south end appetizers, with complimentary kids and kids in need at Cypress of Embarcadero. Info: 772-4467. entrance at 2585 Biddle Ranch 4TH OF JULY CELEBRARoad. Info: 544-5855 or ednaval- Ridge Pavilion in Arroyo Grande on Sept. 19 at 3pm. Find a TION ON THE PISMO leyvineyard.com. live and silent auction, 40 local PIER celebrates Independence JACK CREEK FARMS presrestaurants, desserts, wineries, Day with live music, food, ents an old fashioned threshing and live jazz. Tickets cost $75. military bands, clowns, and a bee on Sept. 4 and heirloom Info: 781-3535 or tasteofthe ďŹ rework show. This event is free, tomato tasting on Sept. 18. centralcoast.com. but come early for the best spot Free, at the farm store at 5000 SAVOR CENTRAL COAST for your chairs and blankets. 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blues, reggae, and Americana to country, CaliCubano, and California rock. Free. Beer and wine is available. Info: 541-0286 or downtownslo.com. ARROYO GRANDE VILLAGE SUMMER CONCERT SERIES kicks off its fifth season on June 6 and rocks your way through Sept. 12. These free afternoon concerts take place on alternating Sundays at the Rotary Bandstand in Heritage Square Park in the Village of Arroyo Grande at 1pm. June 6: SLO Jazz Federation welcomes Dawn Lambeth and Usonia Jazz with Aaron Wolf. June 20 (Father’s Day): Bluegrass Music Society of the Central Coast presents two bluegrass bands. July 4: The Village Band. July 18: Basin Street Regulars welcome jazz pianist Carl Sonny Leland. Aug. 1: SLOfolks welcomes Sligo Rags. Aug. 15: SLO Blues Society welcomes Code Blues and All Star Guests. Aug. 29: San Luis Obispo County Band and the Gold Coast Chorus. Sept. 12: Cuesta Night Band—big band jazz. Info: 473-2250 or arroyogrande village.org/events. GROVER BEACH SIZZLIN’ SUMMER CONCERT SERIES AND FARMERS’ MARKET runs every week through the summer, June 6–Sept. 26. All ages are welcome. Bring a beach chair or a blanket and spend an enjoyable summer evening listening to great music Sunday afternoons from 3-6:30pm at the Ramona Garden Park at 993 Ramona Ave. June 6: Cadillac Angels. June 13: Up in the Air. June 20: Rusty Dog, special Father’s Day Concert. June 27: Appellation Bluegrass. July: 11: Unfinished Business. July 18: Richard Green Band. July 25: Guy Budd Band. Aug. 1: Soulamente. Aug. 8: The Crisptones. Aug. 15: Critical Mass. Aug. 22: Local Vocals. Sept. 5: House Red Band. Sept. 12: JD Project. Sept. 19: Usual Suspects. Sept. 26: Hear The Darlins Roar. Info: 473-4585 or grover.org. TUESDAY IN THE PARK BBQ AND CONCERT SERIES takes place every Tuesday starting June 15 through Aug. 31 from 5-7pm at the Atascadero Lake Park. Concerts start at 7pm. Atascadero Kayak and Sail is open throughout the summer, offering paddle boats, bicycles, and fishing equipment available for rent. Info: info@atascadero chamber.org or 466-2044. CONCERTS IN THE PARK IN PASO ROBLES take place on Fridays from 5:30-7:30pm, June

A Walt Disney Concert Hall Preview features the Cal Poly Wind Orchestra and Wind Ensemble on June 5 at 8 p.m. with W. Terrence Spiller on piano, John Astaire on percussion, and Paul Woodring on organ. Preview concerts also take place on June 18 at 7:30 p.m. at the Cuesta College Cultural and Performing Arts Center (info: 546-3198) and June 19 at 7:30 p.m. at the Irvine Valley College Performing Arts Center. Info and tickets: (949) 451-5333. The students’ performance at the Walt Disney Concert Hall is scheduled for June 22. Hear the preview in the Cohan Center at the PAC at Cal Poly in SLO. Tickets cost $16 and $19 general/$13 and $15 seniors/$8 students. Info: 756-2406, music.calpoly.edu, or 756-2787.

18-Aug. 27 (no concert on July 2) at the Downtown City Park Gazebo at 12th and Spring streets. The lineup: June 18: Rhythm Method. June 25: Mighty Croon Dogs. July 9: Code Blues. July 16: Gruvething. July 23: SLO Mambo. July 30: Funk 30. Aug. 6: Oasis. Aug. 13: Incendio. Aug. 20: JD Project. Aug. 27: Monte Mills Band. These free, family, outdoor concerts feature J. Lohr wines and food available for purchase. Bring a lawn chair. Info: Prcity.com or 237-3988. SATURDAY IN THE PARK CONCERT SERIES IN ATASCADERO begins July 10 and takes place from 6:30-8:30pm at Lake Park, 9305 Pismo Ave. Info: atascadero.org or 461-5000.

AT THE BEACH AVILA BEACH FARMERS MARKET takes place every Friday from 4-8pm. Check out fish, flowers, delicious food vendors from local restaurants, donuts and kettlecorn, produce, and live music through Sept. 24. Here’s the lineup: May 21: Ras Danny. May 28: Dave Aguallo. June 4: Mighty Croon Dogs. June 11: Cadillac Angeles. June 18: Matt Cross. June 25: Oso Sol. July 2: Unfinished Business. July 9: Cuesta Ridge Boys. July 16: Live Wire. July 23: Fish out of Water. July 30: Resination. Aug. 6: Tipsy Gypsies. Aug. 13: CA Celts. Aug. 20: Zongo All Stars. Aug. 27: Matt Cross. Sept. 3: Dave Aguallo. Sept. 10: Poor Man’s Poison. Sept. 17: Port. Sept. 24: Shival Experience. All on the Avila Promenade. Info: avilabeachpier.com. BACK BAY MUSIC FESTIVAL takes place on May 22 from noon to 8pm. Music by Zongo All-Stars, Voce, Café Musique, and Umojah. Free admission. Enjoy barbecue and beverages where Second Street meets the Bay in Baywood Park. All proceeds to support community beautification projects in Los Osos and Baywood Park. Info: 528-1233 or celebratelososos.org. THE BASIN STREET REGU-

LARS OF PISMO BEACH CONCERTS: May 23: South Burgundy Street Jazz. June 27: Cell Block Seven Jazz Band. July 25: the High Sierra Jazz Band. Aug. 29: Blue Street Jazz. Sept. 26: Fulton Street Jazz. Oct. 28-31: JubileeBy-The-Sea features 20 bands on five stages. BSR Jammers perform at 11am at each show. Admission is $5-$10 at the Pismo Beach Veterans Memorial Building, 780 Bello St. Info: pismojazz.com or 550-4865. CAMBRIA CONCERT BY THE SEA—WITH CAMBRIA CHORALE is May 23 and May 29-30 at 3 and 7pm. The Cambria Chorale performs at the Presbyterian Church in Cambria, 2250 Yorkshire Road. Cost is $10. Info: 927-0443. THE FAMOUS JAZZ ARTIST SERIES AT THE HAMLET takes place May 23: Trombonist Andy Martin. June 6: Guitarist Frank Potenza and Brazilian jazz. June 20: Charlie and Sandi Shoemake featuring music of Jerome Kern. The Hamlet at Moonstone Gardens is at 7432 Exotic Gardens Drive in Cambria. Performances are at 4 and 7:15pm. Tickets range from $12-$20. Info: 927-2856. MGMT perform on May 28 in Avila Beach. Tickets available at all Vallitix outlets including Boo Boo Records in SLO and the Mid-State Fairgrounds Box Office in Paso Robles. Charge by phone at 1-888825-5484 or order online at vallitix. com. Info: avilabeachconcerts.com. AVILA BEACH BLUES FESTIVAL takes place on May SUMMER continued page 45

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30 at the Avila Beach Resort with Jonny Lang, Tower of Power, and Ivan Neville’s Dumpstaphunk. Gates open at noon. Reserved theater-style, table, and lawn seating are available for sale. Gates open at noon and the show will start at 1:30pm and continue until sunset. Tickets are sold at Boo Boo Records in SLO, the Mustang Ticket Office on the Cal Poly campus, and at the Mid-State Fairgrounds Box Office in Paso Robles. Info and tickets: vallitix. com or 1-888-825-5484. CLIFFS RESORT LIVE ON THE ROCKS SUMMER CONCERTS take place May 31: Damon Castillo, Matt Masih. June 20: Rusty Evans, Johnny Cash Tribute Band/opening band TBD. July 5: Still Time. Sept. 6: Still Time. The Cliffs Resort is located at 2757 Shell Beach Road in Pismo Beach, on the breathtaking bluffs of the Pacific. Concerts start at 1 or 2pm. Call for exact times. Info: 773-5000 or cliffsresort.com. MORRO BAY MUSIC FESTIVAL is June 5 from 11am-7pm. Morro Bay’s largest outdoor dance floor allows you listen to live local favorites and national rising stars. Pacific Dance Center performs, Bootsie Merango, Lubriphonic, Bucket Busters, Big Daddy’s Blues, Irish Dance, and more. Refreshments include tri-tip sandwiches and a seafood BBQ featuring albacore, oysters and other seasonal choices. Wine, beer and soft drinks available and several vendors. The event is located at 714 Embarcadero, in the parking lot at Pacific and Embarcadero. Free. Info: 772-1155 or mbmusicfest.com. MOROVINO JAZZ CONCERTS take place June 13. Smooth Sunday live jazz with guitarist Mark Owens. Also on July 18 and Aug. 15. Tasting of Cal Poly Creamery cheeses. Cheese and wine tasting costs $5. Morovino Tasting Room is located at 550 1st Street in Avila Beach, 2-5pm. The tasting room is open daily from noon-5pm. and on Friday from noon-7pm. Info: 627-1443 or morovino.com. SUMMER SOLSTICE— REGGAE FEST FEATURING FAT FREDDYS DROP on June 20 at Avila Beach Resort. Info: otter productionsinc.com. STONE SOUP MUSIC FAIRE takes place in Grover Beach Aug. 2829, times TBA. Enjoy samples of music in a family environment. Find a health fair, activities for children from the Exploration Station, and vendor booths at 8th and 9th at Ramona Street. Info: 489-9091 or 473 4580. ANNUAL BOATZART FESTIVAL is Aug. 29 at noon featuring the Crustacea Jazz Band. Launch canoes, kayaks, and sail boats to float and listen, or bring lawn chairs to the Good Tides Coffee Shop at the pier in Los Osos. Free. Info: 528-6557, Scribe@ baywoodnavy.org, or 528-6000. POPS BY THE SEA SEA— —A — A POPS SEA—A FIESTA is back on Sept. 5 to celebrate its 50th birthday. Gates open at 2:30pm., and the symphony concert starts at 4pm at the Avila Beach Golf Resort. Tickets range in price from $15 to $85. This year’s Pops by the Sea “fiesta” will feature symphonic and popular music with a Latin flair and musical fun for the entire family. Tickets go on sale Aug. 2. Info: 543-3533 or slosymphony.com.

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from a previously cancelled performance. A pre-show lecture is planned. Info: 756-2787 or calpolyarts.org. MBHS AND LOMS SPRING CHOIR CONCERT is May 25 at 7 p.m. at the Cohan Center in SLO. The Morro Bay High School and Los Osos Middle School choirs will present a medley of songs from their spring festivals and tours. Info and tickets: pacslo.org or 756-2787. PIANO STUDENT RECITAL takes place May 25 at 7:30pm in the Davidson Music Center, room 218, at Cal Poly. Free. Info: 756-2406, music. calpoly.edu, or 756-2787. INSTRUMENTAL STUDENT RECITAL is May 27 at 11am at Davidson Music Center, room 218, at Cal Poly. Free. Info: 756-2406, music. calpoly.edu, or 756-2787. BEST OF THE BEAT brings 100 singers and dancers from Nipomo High, Mesa, and Paulding Middle schools to the Clark Center on May 27 and 28 to perform numbers inspired by Bollywood, the court of Marie Antoinette, tribal Africa, Alice in Wonderland, and more. Nipomo High School Drama Director Robyn Metchik produces with choreographer Suzy Miller and guest choreographers Frank Soares and Jen Cameron. Doors open at 7pm and the show begins at 7:30. Pre-sale tickets cost $10 for students and seniors, and $15 for adults. Add $2 for tickets bought at the door. Info and tickets: 489-9444, clarkcenter. org, or 474-3300, Ext. 6. SPRING CONCERT: CAL POLY SYMPHONY AND THE CAL POLY CHOIRS PRESENT “AN AMERICAN TAPESTRY” on May 29 at 8pm at the Cohan Center at the PAC in SLO. Hear a variety of musical styles from Aaron Copland and Leonard Bernstein with conductors David Arrivée and Thomas Davies. Tickets range from $10-$20. Info: 756-2406, music.calpoly.edu, or 756-2787. SLO COUNTY BAND SUMMER CONCERTS include a Portuguese celebration in SLO on May 30, a Memorial Day Program at Los Osos Valley Mortuary & Memorial Park on May 31, a San Luis Obispo Downtown Farmers’ Market event on June 17 17, a Fourth of July Celebration in Orcutt on July 3, a Fourth of July Celebration at Mitchell Park in SLO, a SLO Farmers’ Market event on July 15, a Cayucos Portuguese Festival at the Main Pier in Cayucos on July 25, at Dallidet Abode with the SLO County Historical Society on Aug. 8. For a complete schedule visit slocounty band.org. SANTA BARBARA BOWL CONCERTS features Roberto Carlos on May 30, KJEE Summer Round Up featuring Sublime with Rome on June 12, a live broadcast of A Prairie Home Companion on June 5, Steve Miller Band with guest Los Lobos on July 10, Jack Johnson Oct. 13-14. The Santa Barbara Bowl is located at 1122 N. Milpas. Info: 1-800-745-3000, sbbowl.com, or ticketmaster.com. INSTRUMENTAL STUDENT RECITAL takes place on June 3 at 11am in the Davidson Music Center, room 218, at Cal Poly. Free. Info: 756-2406, music.calpoly.edu, or 756-2787. VOCAL STUDENT RECITAL takes place on June 4 at 7:30pm in the Davidson Music Center, in room

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Robles. Info and tickets: 227-4812 or VinaRobles.com. THE VINA ROBLES BIG BAND SUNDAY SERIES CONCERT finale takes place on June 6 with legendary sax man Ernie Watts. The Cal Poly Jazz, Blues, and Boogie Big Band, comprised of leading jazz musicians from the Cal Poly student body and led by Paul Rinzler, the university’s director of jazz studies, will also perform. Event takes place at 3pm at the Vina Robles Winery Hospitality Center at 3700 Mill Road off Highway 46 East in Paso Robles. Cost is $16-$20. Wine tastings and wines by the glass will be available. Info: VinaRobles.com or 227-4812. SYLVESTER SUMMER CONCERT SERIES kicks off on July 10 with Run 4 Cover performing from 5-8pm, featuring five singers and horns. Enjoy dinner and Sylvester wines in the Sylvester Wine Park, flanked by the vineyard. Info: sylvesterwinery.com or 227-4000.

MORE LIVE MUSIC … CENTRAL COAST CHILDREN’S CHOIR CONCERT titled The Black and White on Broadway Benefit Concert is May 21 at the Monday Club in SLO. Info and tickets: 541-5323, 464-0443, or centralcoastchildrenschoir.org. EARLY MUSIC ENSEMBLE PRESENTS “A PARISIAN FEAST” on May 21 at 8pm at the Pavilion at Cal Poly. Hear songs and stories told in music by masters of the French Chanson including Claudin de Sermisy, Clément Janequin, and Orlande de Lassus. Tickets range from $8-$12. Info: 756-2406, music. calpoly.edu, or 756-2787. JAZZ VOCALIST GIACOMO GATES performs on May 21 at 8pm at the SLO Museum of Art, 1010 Broad St. Hear a performer heavily steeped in the tradition of the original vocal improvisers from Louis Armstrong to Ella Fitzgerald. Tickets for all concerts are available in advance at Boo Boo Records and the SLO Museum of Art at 1010 Broad St. Info: 543-8562. JAZZ NIGHT WITH DJ LOGIC takes place May 22 at 8pm at the Cohan Center at Cal Poly in SLO. DJ Logic will be the guest turntablist at the Cal Poly Jazz Bands’ concert. Two big bands with vocalists and two jazz combos will be featured. Tickets range from $6-$15. Info: 756-2406, music.calpoly.edu, or 756-2787. MELODY KLEMIN performs on May 22 at 6pm. Klemin, a SLO singer/songwriter, will perform an array of acoustic originals at West End Espresso & Tea, located at 670-A Higuera St. in SLO. Info: 543-4902. SPRING CHAMBER MUSIC AT THE FELLOWSHIP takes place on May 23, featuring W. Terrence Spiller on piano, offering an informative historical perspective on the music and composers at 2pm. Unitarian Universalist Fellowship is located at 2074 Parker St. in SLO. Info: 489-8664. BÉLA FLECK, ZAKIR HUSSAIN, AND EDGAR MEYER perform in concert on May 24 at 8pm in the Performing Arts Center’s Cohan Center. This is re-scheduled

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ORCHESTRA performs on June 6 at 3pm at Trinity Church, located at 490 L.O.V.R. in Los Osos featuring a Bach Concerto for two violins and orchestra, with guests Betty Byers and Sal Garza Herrera. Info: 528-7795, or sanluischamberorchestra.org. SOLSTICE FROLIC: WORKSHOP FOR VOICE AND HARP AND CONCERT is June 16-18 from 10am-5pm. Small ensembles, mixed ensembles, harp orchestra, and vocal chorus get professional coaching by Mary Sue Gee for voice and Jennifer Sayre for harp. The concert is on June 18 at 3pm and features a gala performance of participants of the workshop, followed by a reception at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, 1344 Nipomo St. in downtown San Luis Obispo. Info: 773-1057. STEYNBERG GALLERY CONCERTS take place June 16 at 7:30pm: Kathleen Grace jazz, Rachel Pearl (myspace.com/rachelpearl), rock, on June 22 at 7:30pm, June 26 at 7:30pm: Cafe Musique CD Release. The gallery is located at1531 Monterey in SLO. Info: steynberggallery.com or 547-0278. JAZZ GUITARIST MIMI FOX performs on June 18 at 8pm at a house concert. Tickets for all concerts are available in advance at Boo Boo Records and The SLO Museum of Art. Info and location: 543-8562. LIVE OAK MUSIC FESTIVAL is a three-day concert and camping event near Lake Cachuma. All proceeds go to support San Luis Obispo’s KCBX Public Radio. The event is June 1820 at Live Oak Camp off of Highway 154 in the Santa Ynez Valley. Day passes and camping passes are available. Performers include Grammy winning

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218, at Cal Poly. Free. Info: 756-2406, music.calpoly.edu, or 756-2787. CAL POLY WIND BANDS SPRING CONCERT: A WALT DISNEY CONCERT HALL PREVIEW CONCERTS feature the Cal Poly Wind Orchestra and Wind Ensemble on June 5 at 8pm with W. Terrence Spiller, piano; John Astaire, percussion; and Paul Woodring, organ. Two more preview concerts take place on June 18 at 7:30pm at the Cuesta College Cultural and Performing Arts Center, (Info: 546-3198), and on June 19 at 7:30pm at the Irvine Valley College Performing Arts Center. Info and tickets: 949-451-5333. The student performance at the Walt Disney Concert Hall is scheduled for June 22. Hear the preview in the Cohan Center at the PAC at Cal Poly in SLO. Tickets cost $16 and $19 general/$13 and $15 seniors/$8 students. Info: 756-2406, music.calpoly.edu, or 756-2787. PONEMON MUSIC SERIES features the Beth David Klezmer Group with singers, storytellers, and dancers on June 6. Shows start at 3pm. Tickets are $20. See them at 10180 L.O.V.R. in SLO. Info: 544-0760 or cbdslo.org. RED BARN COMMUNITY MUSIC SERIES includes, on June 5: Red Skunk Gypsy Swing, retro jazz and Klezmer; July 3: Molly’s Revenge, dynamic acoustic Celtic music; Aug. 7: Dorian Michael and Kenny Blackwell, original acoustic roots; Sept. 25: Jimbo Trout and the Fish People, high-energy banjo and ďŹ ddle. The Red Barn is located at 2180 Palisades Ave. in Los Osos, next to the skate park on Los Osos Valley Road.

St. Benedict’s Episcopal Church is at 2220 Snowy Egret Lane in Los Osos, near the corner of Clark Valley and Los Osos Valley Road. Info: 528-4530 or stu@helmintoller.com. SLO DOWN PUB CONCERTS take place at 1200 E. Grand Ave. in Arroyo Grande. Margie Nelson Jazz Group plays June 5, July 10, Aug. 7, and Sept. 4 from 7:30-10:30pm, no cover, all ages. June 12: “Pub� stock, hosted by the Jim Townsend Blues Band (whose sax player performed at Woodstock). Info: 473-0102 or slodownpub.com. VOCAL ARTS ENSEMBLE’S SOLSTICE CONCERTS are June 5 at the San Luis Obispo Mission at 8pm and June 6 at the Cambria Presbyterian Community Church, 2250 Yorkshire Drive. The 3pm shows feature historical choral music by the Italian composer Palestrina, English composer Stanford, American composers Leonard Bernstein, Moses Hogan, Z. Randall Stroope, and local composer Glenn Picket. The Ensemble performs in Canada later in June. Info: vocalarts.org or 541-6797. CAL POLY ARAB MUSIC ENSEMBLE SPRING CONCERT is June 6 at 7pm in the Spanos Theatre at the PAC at Cal Poly. Hear vocal and instrumental selections of some of the best-known art and popular music of the Eastern Mediterranean and larger Middle East on the oud, nay, qanun, buzuq, violin, cello, bass, guitar, accordion, riqq, daff, darabukka/tabla, and others. SLO’s own Middle Eastern dancers top off the performances with folkloric dancing. Tickets are $8-$10. Info: 756-2406, music.calpoly.edu, or 756-2787. SAN LUIS CHAMBER

Terri Hendrix with Lloyd Maines, the Chicago Blues Reunion, the Sweetback Sisters, Vignola Collective, Los Fabulocos, the Dynamites featuring Charles Walker, the Sacred Shakers, Baka Beyond, Dr. Lonnie Smith, and more. Info, maps, schedule, and tickets: liveoakfest.org or 781-3030. WIND ENSEMBLE HOME CONCERT is June 18 at 7:30pm at the Cuesta College Cultural and Performing Arts Center. William Johnson, conductor and the director of bands, is retiring after 43 years. This is one of his ďŹ nal concerts. Get tickets at the

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BANANA SLUGS STRING BAND CONCERTS are a series of free family concerts from Santa Cruz’s hottest slug-themed band. The Banana Slugs String Band sings songs about everything from the dirt under your feet to the water we drink. Hear them June 22 at 2 and 4pm: Paso Robles Library, 1000 Spring St. Info: prcity. com/library or 237-3870; June 23 at 10:30am at San Luis Obispo Library, 995 Palm, at 2pm at Arroyo Grande Library, 800 W. Branch, and at 6pm at Atascadero Library, 6850 Morro Road; and June 24 at 10am at the Morro Bay Library, 625 Harbor St. and at 2:30pm at the Los Osos Library, 2075 Palisades Ave. All ages are welcome. Info: 781-5775 or mkensingerklopfer@ slolibrary.org. CAL POLY WIND ENSEMBLE: SHOWCASE ENSEMBLE FOR THE 2010 LOS ANGELES INTERNATIONAL MUSIC FESTIVAL is June 22 at 7:30pm at the Walt Disney Concert Hall in Los Angeles. Hear Wind Ensemble with guest conductors Anna Binneweg and Lawrence Sutherland and composer Meredith Brammeier. Info and tickets: ticketmaster.com or 756-2787. BUCKET BUSTERS DRUMMING WORKSHOP is July 1 at 2pm with registration beginning June 24. Bucket Busters play on buckets, trashcans, and water bottles. Join up at the Paso Robles City Library, 1000 Spring St. Info: prcity.com/library or 237-3870. ALLIED ARTS CONCERT WITH CAFÉ MUSIQUE presents a CD release party on July 10 at 3pm

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at the Old Grammar School, 1350 Main St. in Cambria. Info: artistsof cambria.com or 927-4742. FESTIVAL MOZAIC celebrates all that is Mozart throughout SLO County July 15-25 with an international line-up of guest artists and concerts and events happening anywhere from Hearst Castle to the PAC and Monday Club. The 40-year-old festival covers five centuries of music with orchestral concerts, chamber music, interactive educational presentations, and classical “crossover” artists in more than 30 venues. Here’s a sampling of events: July 16: 8pm, Chamber Music Concert at Hearst Castle featuring Dvorák performed by Scott Yoo, violin; Curtis Pendleton, flute; Kathleen Balfe, cello; Christina Soule, cello. July 21, at 4pm: Notable Encounter Insight at Dolphin Bay in Shell Beach with Mendelssohn performed by Timothy Fain, violin; Aurelia Duca, violin; Dov Scheindlin, viola; and Madeleine Kabat, cello. July 23, 7:30pm; Director’s Circle Chamber Concert at Cuesta College PAC with John Novacek, piano; Scott Yoo, violin; and Madeleine Kabat, cello. July 24 at 7:30pm: Fringe Concert with Festival of Four (world and folk music) at Vina Robles Winery. Ticket prices start at $22. Info: 781-3009 or festivalmozaic.com. SOUNDCHECK—NEW TIMES MUSIC AWARDS WEEKEND EXTRAVAGANZA Aug. 19-22. Thurs.: Downtown Brew, Fri.: Frog and Peach, Reggae, Sat.: Mission Plaza during the day, Sun.: Steynberg Gallery Singer Songwriter showcase. And don’t forget to submit your music to be considered for an award! Info: 546-8208

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or newtimesslo.com. THE JOSHUA BREAKSTONE TRIO performs on Aug. 20 8pm at The SLO Museum of Art, 1010 Broad St. Tickets for all concerts are available in advance at Boo Boo Records and The SLO Museum of Art at 1010 Broad St. Info: 543-8562 or 773-4131. THE NEW WORLD BAROQUE ORCHESTRA AND VOCALISTS perform on Aug. 21 at 7pm at Chapel Hill. Guest singers from the Paso Robles High School Choirs will perform a variety of classical and contemporary songs on Oct. 30 at 2pm at Mission San Miguel. Info and tickets: 467-2131 or 239-3022. SLO BLUES SOCIETY PRESENTS on Sept. 18 its 30th anniversary show with Chris Thomas King. Shows begin at 8pm at the SLO Vets Hall, 801 Grand Ave. in San Luis Obispo. Free dance lessons run from 7:30-8pm. Tickets are $17 and up. All tickets are sold at the door, for ages 21 and older. Info: 541-7930 or sloblues.org.

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Info: 994-5421 or montisa.lopez@ chw.edu. SOPA PRODUCTIONS features a Studio Players presentation of Seussical The Musical June 4, 5, 11, 12, 18, and 19 at 7pm and June 5, 12, and 19 at 2pm. Studio Players present Arsenic & Old Lace July 9-11 at 8pm. See it all in the Village of Arroyo Grande. Info: 473-0377 or the studioofperformingarts.com. EVERYBODY CAN DANCE BALLET PRESENTS SNOW WHITE, GISELLE, AND LA BAYADERE on June 5 at 7pm and June 6 at 3pm. With the Santa Maria Civic Ballet, these three ballet pieces feature Sayat Asatryan, former principal with the Moscow Kremlin Ballet, 50 dancers, gorgeous costumes, and three love stories. See them at the Clark Center in Arroyo Grande at Arroyo Grande High School, 487 Fair Oaks. Tickets cost $10 for children and $17 for adults. Info: clarkcenter.org or 489-9444. ARROYO GRANDE HIGH SCHOOL THEATRE ENSEMBLE PRESENTS NEW PLAY FESTIVAL on June 7 at 487 Fair Oaks Ave. Info: 489-9444 or clarkcenter.org. THE GREAT AMERICAN MELODRAMA presents The Crock of Gold June 17-Sept. 18. A jar full of ill-gotten wealth hidden away in a cupboard is the centerpiece of this play that has all the elements of classic melodrama with a despicable villain who will stop at nothing to further his schemes, a virtuous heroine who

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Angeles. Tina and Tom Trevor also live in Los Angeles, but they’re not so happy. The trouble is that the Trevors are the actors who portray Linda and Larry on the extremely popular TV show, My Favorite Wife. Set during the early years of television, this comedy revolves around the hijinks of the cast and crew, both behind and in front of the cameras. The Melodrama is on Highway 1 in Oceano. Tickets range from $18$22, with $2 discount for seniors, students, and active military and $4 discounts for children. Info: 489-2499 or americanmelodrama.com. INTO THE WOODS JR. presented by Pismo Beach Youth Theater (PBYT) hits the stage May 21-23. A Musical Theater III student performance of the full-length Broadway version happens June 4-6. Journey into the woods to be delighted by Grimms’ fairytale characters at the Black Box Theater of the Clark Center for the Performing Arts, 478 Fair Oaks Ave. in Arroyo Grande. Tickets cost $10-$15. Info and tickets (please do not contact the Clark Center): 471-4976 or slodancer@ beebom.com. COMEDY NIGHT WITH DON BARNHART is May 22 at the Monarch Dunes at 6:30pm and features lovely wines and food, all benefiting the Patient Room at Arroyo Grande Community Hospital.

must resist his advances, and an honest but poor man who finds himself sorely tempted by an unexpected discovery. Discover murder, false accusations, surprise revelations, and a comic couple to liven the action. Beginning July 17 this show plays in repertory with The Tavern. The Melodrama is located on Highway 1 in Oceano. Tickets range from $18$22, with a $2 discount for seniors, students, and active military and $4 discounts for children. Info: 489-2499 or americanmelodrama.com. PCPA SUMMER LINE UP includes Curtains June 17-July 3 at Festival Theater in Solvang. Sylvia by A. R. Gurney plays June 24-July 3 at Marian Theatre in Santa Maria and July 9-25 at Festival Theater in Solvang. West Side Story Story, with music by Leonard Bernstein and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim, plays July 9-25 at Marian Theatre and July 30Aug. 22 at Festival Theater. Songs for a New World plays Aug. 6-21 at Marian Theatre and Aug. 27-Sept. 12 at Festival Theater. Invierno by José Cruz González plays Aug. 27Sept. 19 at the Severson Theatre. Tickets and information: pcpa.org or 922-8313. MYSTERY DINNER THEATER titled Altos: Vendetta follows Tony and Carmela Alto on May 23 and May 29; Bewitched: De-Witched runs July 4-Sept. 5; and Pirates of Pirates Cove plays Sept. 26-Nov. 7 7. See it all at the Spyglass Inn Restaurant, 2305 Spyglass Drive in Shell Beach. The $48.95 ticket includes dinner, show, sales tax, and wait staff gratuity. Info and reservations: 4893875 or murderinmind.com. THE GREAT AMERICAN

MELODRAMA presents The Tavern July 15-Sept. 19. Beginning July 17 17, this show will be in repertory with The Crock of Gold. On a dark and stormy night, a wild wind blows all sorts of oddball characters into Freeman’s Tavern: a mysterious vagabond, a damsel in distress, a politician and his daughter, and her fiancé. A thief is on the loose, suspicions abound, and no one is who they seem. The Melodrama is located on Highway 1 in Oceano. Tickets range from $18-$22, with $2 discounts for seniors, students, and active military and $4 discounts for children. Info: 489-2499 or american melodrama.com.

IN SLO MARISOL, presented by Cal Poly Theatre and Dance Department, hits the stage May 20-21 at 8 p.m. Using dark comedy and fantastical events, Obie-Award winning José Rivera (The Motorcycle Diaries) suggests the consequences of such critical issues as the credit crisis and environmental destruction within a story of humanity and compassion. See it in the Spanos Theatre at Cal Poly in SLO. Info: pacslo.org or 756-2787. SAN LUIS JAZZ SHOW INFUSION DANCE SHOW SHOW, presented by Academy of Dance, takes place May 23 at 6pm at the Alex and Faye Spanos Theatre. The San Luis Jazz Dancers in concert includes local choreographers and a cuttingedge contemporary repertoire in a fast-paced evening of jazz, ballet, lyrical, contemporary, and hip-hop SUMMER continued page 48

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entertainment for families and dance lovers alike. Info and tickets: pacslo.org or 756-2787. THE SILENT KINGS OF COMEDY—CHAPLIN, KEATON, AND LLOYD plays at the Cohan Center at the PAC at Cal Poly in SLO on May 23 at 3pm. Charlie Chaplin, Buster Keaton, and Harold Lloyd are well-known today as in the early days of silent filmmaking. See three classic comic short films accompanied by three styles of live music—including a performance on the Forbes Pipe Organ—for a fun-filled afternoon. Admission is $25. Info: pacslo.org or 756-2787. SLO LITTLE THEATRE presents Sherlock’s Last Case May 28-June 20. Someone is trying to kill Sherlock Holmes, and the greatest detective on Earth must solve the case of his life at 888 Morro St. in SLO. Tickets range from $15-$22. Info: 786-2440 or slolittletheatre.org. SLIGHTEST MOVEMENT hits the stage May 30 at 6pm and June 13 with a reception at 6pm and the show starting at 7pm. Drew Silvaggio and Civic Ballet present four evenings of dance performed entirely without a net by the dancers of the Civic Ballet of SLO with choreography by Jackie Lee, Jenna Lee, Dana Lossing, and Silvaggio. Tickets cost $13 and up. The City Playhouse is at 888 Morro St. in San Luis Obispo (at the SLO Little Theatre). Info and tickets: 544-4363 or slightest movement.com. RSVP XV: CHIAROSCURO hits the stage June 1 and 3 at 8pm in the Pavilion at Cal Poly in SLO. This marks the 15th season of the diverse transmedia series celebrating electro-acoustic diversity and compositional risk. Inspired by the artistic use of light and shading to create the illusion of volume, this year’s production employs the most challenging confluence of media in RSVP’s history, hanging precipitously at the edge of sound and spatial wonder. Tickets cost $11. Info: 756-2406, music.calpoly.edu, or 756-2787. THE TREASURE OF PRESENCE, featuring Variable Velocity, is June 3-5 at the Cal Poly Spanos Theatre at 8pm. This dance adventure includes images, extreme physicality, and provocative ideas presented in a collection of contemporary dances. Guests Patrick Damon Rago and Chad Michael Hall, notable Southern California dance superstars, also perform. Tickets range from $15-$20. Info: variable velocity.org or 756-2787. CABARET hits the stage June 4-26 on Fridays and Saturdays at 7pm. The decadent world of 1930s Berlin comes to life in this Tony Award-winning musical masterpiece. Cabaret follows an English nightclub singer, an American writer, a German landlady, and a Jewish shopkeeper who find their destinies linked and their futures uncertain on the eve of the Third Reich. Tickets cost $12-$16 at Unity Church, 1490 Southwood Drive in San Luis Obispo. Info: 543-PLAY (7529). SHAMDAZZLE opens July 8 with Martini Nights on Saturdays at 6:30pm. Choreographer and writer Suzy Miller is back and says you’ll love this show if you loved Vegas Baby Baby. See it at 888 Morro in downtown SLO. Info and other dates and times: slolittletheatre. org or 781-7440. BEAUTY AND THE BEAST hits the stage July 17-25 on Saturdays at 2 and 7pm and Sundays at 2pm.

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in the Library Study Center, but tickets aren’t required. Shiu-Ching McSparron presents music, costumes, dancing, and fun as she teaches about Chinese culture and language. The Paso Robles Library is at 1000 Spring St. Info: prcity.com/library or 237-3870. CENTRAL COAST SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL presents Twelfth Night and The Gamester alternating July 9-Aug. 14 at River Oaks Amphitheatre, 800 Clubhouse Drive in Paso Robles. Performances are Friday and Saturday at 7:30pm and Sundays at 6pm. Tickets are $18 for students and seniors, or $20 general admission. Group rates for 10 or more are $16. Twelfth Night, or What You Will is a topsy-turvy triple love story featuring separated twins, mistaken identities, gender-crossing disguises, besotted relatives, and wise-cracking fools. The Gamester follows the adventures of a young man torn between his beautiful fiancée and his mistress in the gambling and gaming halls of turn-of-the-century Paris. Tickets and more information: centralcoastshakespeare.org or 546-4224. ALLIED ARTS THEATRE presents Hamlet July 9-10, 16-17, 23-24, and 30-31 at 7pm: and July 11, 18, and 25, and Aug. 1 at 3pm. Roseann Balbantin’s play Bridging the Gap hits the stage Aug. 6-7, 1314, 20-21, and 27-28 at 7:30pm and Aug. 8, 15, 22, and 29 at 3pm. The Theatre at the Old Grammar School is located at 1350 Main St. in Cambria. Info: artistsofcambria.com or 927-4742. BRICKYARD THEATRE presents Quilters by Molly Newman and Barbara Damashek, celebrating the courage of pioneer women. It plays all weekends in September. September Info and details: 466-4653.

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Join Belle, a young woman from a small provincial town, as she meets a fearsome Beast, in reality a prince transformed by a magical spell cast on him as punishment for hardheartedness. If the Beast can learn to love and to be loved, the spell will be broken and he will be restored to his former self. Admission is $22.50$27.50 at the Spanos Theatre at the PAC at Cal Poly in SLO. Info: 756-2787 or pacslo.org. OPERA SAN LUIS OBISPO (FORMERLY KNOWN AS PACIFIC REPERTORY OPERA) PRESENTS BROADWAY BY THE SEA in August. This concert features the voices of Opera San Luis Obispo’s best singers performing the music of Broadway and more at a seaside home. For a fun afternoon, bring a picnic and invite your friends. Bid on adventures and treasures during the silent auction. Tickets cost $50 for table seating and $40 for concert seating. Info: 541-5369 or operaslo.org. JUMPBRUSH PACIFIC COAST DANCE CONVERGENCE hits the stage Aug. 12-14 at the PAC in SLO. Find two days of intense dance classes, lectures, and performances ranging from ballet to contemporary to modern and more. This new dance festival provides an opportunity for intermediate dancers (ages 13-99) to dance, share, and learn through collaborative activities and interactive workshops given by professional dancers and choreographers of local and national renown. Info: jumpbrush.org. BRAVO! SLO takes place Sept. 25 from 10am-4pm at the PAC in SLO and showcases and previews more than 20 organizations in Harman Hall and in the Pavilion. In addition to enjoying music and choral ensembles, dance groups, and film shorts, attendees will be eligible to win door prizes and sample appetizers and beverages, all for free. Info: 756-2787 or pacslo.org. OPERA SAN LUIS OBISPO PRESENTS OPERA IN THE VINEYARD at Vina Robles Winery in Paso Robles in September. September This afternoon concert features opera, operetta, and musical theater on the outdoor patio of Vina Robles winery in Paso Robles. The winery’s modern luxury and old world charm overlooking the vineyards will showcase Opera San Luis Obispo’s exceptional singers. Cost is $40-$50. Info: 541-5369 or operaslo.org. STAND UP COMEDY SHOW PERFORMED BY LOCAL COMEDIANS will be presented by Central Coast Players on the first Saturday of the month at the Grange Hall, 2880 Broad St. in SLO. Shows start at 8:30pm. Admission is $5 at the door. Reservations aren’t required. Refreshments will be available. Info: 543-0639.

MORE PLAYS … SHIU-CHING MCSPARRON, CHINESE DANCE AND MUSIC, takes place on June 16 at 2pm in the library conference room. It’s free, but tickets are required and distributed in the Children’s Library beginning 30 minutes before the show. Another show takes place at 4pm

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FREE CARY GRANT FILM SERIES features legendary screwball comedies and Hitchcock thrillers from the man who embodied the Hollywood leading man. Three iconic Grant films will be shown in the San Luis Obispo Library’s Community Room located at 995 Palm St. on May 22, May 29, and June 5 at 3pm. Info: 781-1215. ALLIED ARTS show films May 29 at 3pm; romantic movie screen June 5, 12, and 19 at 3pm; nanny-themed movies screen. July: Earth-themed movies. August: musicals. September: comedies. See them at the Theatre at the Old Grammar School, 1350 Main St. in Cambria. Info: artistsofcambria.com or 927-4742. SLO MUSEUM OF ART MOVIES features Transformed by Flame on June 14. Go on a trip to Germany and the Czech Republic to showcase the history of glass, the Frabel Studio, and Hans Godo Frabel. In a Dream screens July 12. Over the past four decades, artist Isaiah Zagar has covered more than 50,000 square feet of Philadelphia SUMMER continued page 49

with stunning mosaic murals. This movie chronicles his work and his tumultuous relationship with his wife, Julia. Aug. 16: Visual Acoustics: The Modernism of Julius Schulman, Sept. 20: Handmade Nation. Movies start at 7pm. See them at 1010 Broad St. in SLO. Info: 543-8562 or sloartcenter.org. CINEMA E VINO PARADISO presents private wine tasting, Ecuadorian popcorn, Italian cuisine, and a movie under the stars. Seaside Cinema: ďŹ lm TBD on May 22 at 8pm at The Sea Crest Resort in Pismo Beach. Info: 800-782-8400, Seaside Cinema with Finding Nemo on May 21 at 8:30pm at The Sea Crest Resort in Pismo Beach. Hotel guests only. Call the Seacrest Resort for more information and reservations at 800-782-8400. Film TBD on Aug. 28 at Denner Vineyards in Paso Robles. Info and tickets: 239-4287. Return of The Pink Panther on Sept. 4 at 7pm at Wild Horse Winery in Templeton. Info and tickets: 788-6315. General Info and updated schedule: 238-0095 or cinemaevino.com. FREE FILM NOIR SERIES AT SLO LIBRARY takes place on four consecutive Saturday afternoons in July. Neo-noir is a style seen in modern ďŹ lms that prominently utilize elements of ďŹ lm noir, but with updated themes, content, style and visual elements that were absent in ďŹ lms noir of the 1940s and 1950s. In the Library’s Community Room located at 995 Palm St., starting at 2pm on July 10, July 17, July 24 and July 31. New Times columnist, Bryce Wilson, will be leading a discussion after most of the screenings. Info: 781-1215. MOVIES IN THE PARK IN THE SUNKEN GARDENS IN ATASCADERO on Saturdays starting Aug. 7 7. Bring your blankets and low-back chairs to view these free ďŹ lms on the big screen. Movies start at dusk (approximately 8:15pm). Info: atascadero.org or 461-5000. TEMPLETON SUMMER MOVIE SERIES takes place Aug. 6, 13, 20 and 27 in the evenings at Evers Sports Park. Info: 434-4900 or templetonchamber.com. EDNA VALLEY MOVIE UNDER THE STARS takes place on July 30 and Aug. 27 at 7pm. Tickets cost $10. The event is located at 2585 Biddle Ranch Road. Info: 5445855 or ednavalleyvineyard.com. PASO ROBLES PAJAMA MOVIE PARTY takes place on Sept. 11 at 7 p.m. at Park Cinemas. Costume contest. Info: 238-4103.

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ART AFTER DARK is the open house of galleries all over downtown SLO happening on the ďŹ rst Friday of the month from 6-9pm (times and events vary). Info: sloartscouncil.org, 544-9251, or call your favorite gallery directly. GALLERIES OPEN HOUSE/ MORRO BAY ART WALK takes place the second Friday of every month at the Embarcadero from 5-8pm. Sample food and wine and talk with local artists. Free. Info: 772-1068. ART IN THE PARK IN SHELL BEACH, now in its seventh year, is an outdoor family art festival featuring more than 130 vendors from California and includes pottery, jewelry, textiles, furniture, paintings, sculpture, photography, and more. Live music, art demos, food, and owers also make appearances on the ďŹ rst Sunday of the month through Nov. 7 from 10am-4pm with the July event happening on July 3, all at Dinosaur Caves Park in Shell Beach, on the bluffs of the PaciďŹ c. Info: 704-8128 or artintheparkshellbeach.com. SLO COUNTY ARTIST’S COFFEEHOUSE EVENT takes place on May 21 from 7:30-9pm. Local artists present music, poetry, short stories, photography, paintings, and refreshments. The YMCA is at 1020 Southwood Drive in SLO. Info: 543-8235 or sloymca.org. ATASCADERO ART AND WINE TOURS are city-wide and free. Participating businesses will hold artists’ receptions on May 21, Aug. 27, and Dec. 3 from 5:30-8:30pm. Info: youngcurry photography.com/news, 704-1126, or heather@youngcurryphoto graphy.com. DARK CHOCOLATE FONDUE PARTY AND ART SHOW is May 21-23 from 11am-5pm at Dunning Vineyards, 1953 Niderer in Paso Robles. Info: dunningvineyards.com or 238-4763. VINA ROBLES ART GALLERY GRAND OPENING takes place at a hospitality center with 1,800- square-feet, featuring rotating exhibits from a variety of accomplished painters, sculptors, and more. On May 21 from 5-7pm

MY BUICK Paso Robles Classic Car Show Weekend includes three full days of classic car excitement: a car show, a preview cruise, and Sunday Drives over Labor Day weekend, Sept. 3 to 5. Get a preview of the classic cars when they hit Spring Street on Friday night for an old-fashioned cruise from 6 to 8 p.m. Bring a chair. The show itself is Saturday in downtown’s City Park from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and features cars from 1979 and earlier. This event is free. Info: visitpaso.com or tourism@prcity.com. enjoy wine tasting and artist reception. The Gallery at Vina Robles will be open daily during tasting room hours; summer 10am-6pm. Artists include: Thomas “Tomas� Panzarino, Jean Neas, Larry Schuster, and Carla Cary 3700 Mill Road off Highway 46 East in Paso Robles. Info: vinarobles.com or 227-4812. PASO ROBLES FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS takes place on May 29 from 10am-6pm, and celebrates art and

the environment beginning with a Plein Air Quick Draw and Auction, followed by a ďŹ ne art show, art demonstrations, a public mural project, hands-on children’s and teen art stations, live music with Los Pinguos, dance performances, and other musical and visual surprises. Don’t miss visiting the Studios on the Park, adjacent to the Park, where artists in residence have art for sale and will be giving demonstrations throughout the day during the festival. The Paso Robles Festival of the Arts celebrates the Salinas River Corridor Project. It’s free at the Downtown City Park, 12th and Spring Streets. Info: pasoartfestival.com, prcity.com, travelpaso. com, 227-7236, or 227-PASO. MORRO BAY ART IN THE PARK is May 29-31, July 3-5, and Sept. 4-6 at Morro Bay City Park, Harbor and Morro Bay Boulevard, 10am-5pm. Find more than 100 artists of art, jewelry, sculptures, carvings, photos, and more. Info: 772-2504.

STEYNBERG GALLERY PRESENTS PECHA KUCHA on June 4 at 7:30pm featuring fast as lightening presentations and talks. The address is 1531 Monterey St. in SLO. Info: pechakucha.org. Henry Rasmussen hangs through the ďŹ rst week of June. June 14: Richard Silva with an opening on July 2. Info: steynberggallery. com or 547-0278. DRAWING 101 FOR ADULTS affords the opportunity to learn or re-learn the basics. June 5 from 9:30am-3:30pm. Classes cost $100 and up and take place at Objective Art Studio, 715 Dixie Lane, SLO. Info: 473-4580. BEGINNING FUSED GLASS CLASS with instructor Larry Le Brane starts June 11. Students of all levels will design, cut, and prepare items for fusing and slumping. In Paso Robles. Info: 238-9800 or studios onthepark.org. ART & CRAFT FAIRS IN CAMBRIA feature quality arts, crafts, and live music and takes place in the Vets Hall parking lot June 12-13, July 3-4, and Aug. 14-15 from 9am-5pm. Info: 559-877-3474 or thecraftfair.org. ART AND WINE IN THE VINES takes place on June 19. Stroll amongst row after row of art displays situated on the lawn of Sylvester Winery’s grassy Wine Park. Surrounded by vibrant vines, a pond, and the picturesque 1947 Pullman Train, 124pm. The winery is located at 5115 Buena Vista Drive in Paso Robles Info: 227-4000 or sylvester winery.com.

TEMPLETON OUTDOOR QUILT SHOW is June 19 from 9am-4pm. See more than 300 quilts hanging in downtown Templeton on Main Street. Info: templetonquiltshow.com, 550-4488, or 466-1207. ANNUAL PREFIX 927 ART SHOW takes place at the Vets’ Hall, 1000 Main St., is in July. July This is Cambria’s non-traditional art exhibit. Info: 927-5576. RAINBOW OF GEMS SHOW takes place Aug. 6-8 at St. Joseph’s Church from 10am-5pm each day. Find dealers, demonstrations, exhibits, rocks and minerals, and a barbecue on Saturday night at 298 S. Thompson in Nipomo. Info: 9293788 or omsinc.org. DAY WITH CREATIVE WOMEN takes place on Aug. 14 from 10am-5pm. This daylong event draws more than 70 artists and vendors displaying their creative wares. Celebrate women’s creativity with music, entertainment, delicious food, kids activities, and, of course, the art (for display and sale). In Mission Plaza in downtown SLO. Info: 544-9313 or wccslo.org. ART AND ADVENTURE ART AUCTION IN CAMBRIA is Aug. 21 from 2-6pm at the Vets’ Hall, 1000 Main St. Greenspace— The Cambria Land Trust celebrates more than 20 years of environmental protection on the Central Coast. Bid on paintings, pottery, ďŹ ber art, and jewelry by leading local artists. Past winners experienced wildlife adventures to the Galapagos, Alaska, Central America, Indonesia, and elsewhere. Wine and hors d’oeuvres will be served. Tickets are $15 at the door and all proceeds beneďŹ t local environmental protection. Info: 9272866 or greenspacecambria.org. SEPTEMBER 11TH MEMORIAL EVENT AND ART SHOW takes place at the Ramona Garden Park, 993 Ramona Ave. in Grover Beach, starting at 8:30am. SUMMER continued page 51

LIGHTHOUSE PENINSULA Gallery at Marina Square presents Linda Bench and Deborah Hobbs’ Scene Through My Eyes, featuring colored pencil, pastel, acrylic, watercolor, and mixed media through May. Alyce Broome’s oils (one of which is pictured) also hang through May 29. See it 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at 601 Embarcadero, #10, in Morro Bay. Info: 772-1068 or gallery atmarinasquare.blogspot.com. IMAGE COURTESY OF ALYCE BROOME

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Info: 473-4585 or grover.org. I MADONNARI ITALIAN STREET PAINTING FESTIVAL takes place in and near Mission Plaza in SLO with chalk art decorating the pavements Sept. 11-12 from 10am-6pm. Free. Info: 964-4710, Ext. 4411. ARTE DE TIZA chalk festival in Paso Robles is Sept. 18 from 11am-4pm. Taste of downtown takes place, too. Enjoy samples from more than 35 restaurants and wineries, watch chalk artists, and listen to live music at 11th and Spring Streets. Info: 238-4103 or pasoroblesdowntown.org. WOOD CARVERS SHOW IN CAYUCOS takes place Sept. 18-19 at the Vets Hall from 10am-4pm. Info: 995-1200 or 927-3591. 10TH ANNUAL PLEIN AIR PAINTING FESTIVAL takes place Sept. 26-Oct. 3 all over SLO County. The preview exhibit hangs in the SLO Museum of Art Sept. 27-30, in the Gray Wing. A collectors’ party is Oct. 1 before Art After Dark. A Quick Draw takes place on Oct. 2, when there’s also an artists’ afterparty. Fifty artists will participate in a weeklong paint-out of the unspoiled landscapes, seascapes, and cityscapes. The festival will also include live music, poetry readings, and a kids’ plein air day during the week. The exhibition and sale will be held at the San Luis Obispo Museum of Art Friday evening and all day Saturday and Sunday. On Saturday morning from 9:30-11:30am, there will be a Quick Draw paint out around the area near the Museum of Art followed by a live auction of the paintings from noon-2:30pm. A party for the artists, hosts, and major donors will be held Saturday evening, followed by a lecture, “The Art of Looking,” by Jean Stern, a recognized authority on California Impressionism. The festival ends Sunday at 4pm. Info: sloartcenter.org or 543-8562. OPEN STUDIOS ART TOURS take place Oct. 9-10 (North County), Oct. 16-17 (SLO and South County), and Oct. 23-24 (encore weekend), all over SLO County. Applications are due April 9. Info: 544-9251 or artsobispo.org.

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MOUTH takes place every third Sunday of the month at Linnaea’s Cafe, 1110 Garden St. in downtown SLO at 7pm. Featured readers are scheduled as follows: June 20: James Tyner of Fresno and David Oaks of Santa Maria. July 18: Ray Clark Dickson of San Luis Obispo, celebrating his 91 birthday. Aug. 15: Marguerite Costigan of SLO and Michael McLaughlin of SLO. Sept. 19: Mary Kay Rummel of Ventura and Jane Elsdon of Atascadero. Oct. 17: Dian Sousa of Los Osos and David Starkey of Santa Barbara. Info: 547-1318 or kpsslopoet@charter.net. SLO DOWN PUB, 1200 E. Grand Ave. (at Brisco Road), in Arroyo Grande, presents poetry readings the fourth Sunday of each month at 5pm. Info: 4730102 or slodownpub.com. STEYNBERG GALLERY HOSTS THE SLO FAVORITE POEMS PROJECT on the first Sunday of the month from 4-6pm. This is a different style of poetry reading; instead of their own works, featured readers and audience members read only poems written by others, related to a monthly topic. Join up at 1531 Monterey St. in SLO. Info: SLOfavoritepoems.org or 788-0818. CENTRAL COAST WRITERS CONFERENCE takes place at Cuesta College Sept. 17-18. In this haven for writers, find workshops, presenters, and networking. Info: 546-3132 or communityprograms.net. CENTRAL COAST BOOK AND AUTHOR FESTIVAL is Sept. 19 from 10am-4pm in Mission Plaza in downtown SLO. New this year will be a special Character Breakfast for children where actors dressed as favorite storybook characters will mingle with guests. Other activities include readings and talks by noted authors, live entertainment, children’s activities, book sales and signings, and author exhibits (there were over 70 exhibiting authors in 2009). Info and vendor applications: ccbookfestival.org, 781-7300, or slolibraryfoundation.org. 55 FICTION CONTEST AT NEW TIMES is here once again. Deadline to submit is June 14. Send submissions to: New Times, 55 Fiction, 1010 Marsh, SLO, 93401. This special issue comes out on July 1. Info: 546-8208.

EXHIBITS ALLIED ARTS ASSOCIATION presents through May 30: Cambria “Fiber Arts” show featuring artist Judy Schuster. June1- 27: Plein Air Painters of the Hearst Castle show and sale. July 9-Aug. 3: Lynn Rathbun features portraits, landscapes, and still lives for “Whispers and Shouts,” referring to the creative process. Aug. 6-Sept. 6: Stephen Kellogg, watercolorist and president of Allied Arts Association, will share the featured artist spotlight with a memorial tribute

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MORRO BAY ART ASSOCIATION ART EVENTS/ EXHIBITS include “Eclecticity” featuring Steve Weaver, Leonore Messenger, Richard Mortensen, Jan Walker, and Sandi Heller exhibiting May 27-June 20 with a reception on May 30 at 3pm. June 14: Pat Cairns will give a retrospective presentation called “My Artistic Journey” at 3pm. “It’s a New Day” features artists Jacque Brackett, Jackie Morello, and Jade Herrera June 24-July 18 with a reception on June 27 from 3-5pm. July 12: Nancy Becker presents oils at 3pm. “The High Season” features OPAG’s Brushstrokes July 22Aug. 22 with a reception on July 25 from 3-5pm. Aug. 9: Rosanne Seitz will demonstrate painting in watercolor from 3-5pm. “Good Old Summertime” features artists Sylvia Arnold-Hill and Bobbye West-Thompson Aug. 26-Sept. 26 with a reception on Aug. 29 from 3-5pm. Sept. 13: Crissa Hewitt will demonstrate silversmithing and jewelry making at 3pm. “Shapes Abound in Autumn” features artists Haron Harris, Katheryn Beaton, and Ginger Toomer from Sept. 30-Oct. 29 with a reception on Oct. 3 from 3-5pm. Open noon-4pm. daily, the MBAA Gallery is at 835 Main St. in Morro Bay. Info: 772-2504 or morrobayartassociation.org. PASO ROBLES LIBRARY presents in May: Brushmarks, a juried art show for teens. Thirteen prizes will be awarded, including Best of Show. The award-winning entries will be on display in the City Park on May 29 as part of the second annual Festival of the Arts. June: Persia Dubois, photography, landscape series. July: Angie Timone, photography, landscape and event photos. August: Jeanne Aird, quilts. September: Joan Scott, pastels and mixed-media paintings. Display case: July: Steve Graves, woodwork. August: Santa Lucia Rockhounds. See it all at 1000 Spring St. Info: 2373870 or prcity.com/library. SANDI HELLER is featured at the Morro Bay Art Association Gallery from May 27-June 20. Tiles, cutting boards and cards will also be available. Info: sandihellerart.com. SAN LUIS OBISPO MU-

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to fellow artist Bob Young, who passed away. The Old Grammar School Gallery is at 1350 Main St. in Cambria. Info: 927-8190 or ArtistOfCambria.com. CLARK CENTER EXHIBITS May/June: Sandra Kay Johnson and Stephanie Andrews. July/August: Debbie O’Grady’s photography and Steve Howard’s premium luster and metallic. September/October: R. W. “Bob” Goetting’s oil and acrylic, and Sunni Gibbons’ oils, “Farm Workers of the Central Coast.” See it all at 487 Fair Oaks Ave. at Arroyo Grande High School. Info: 489-9444. DAVE CORONEL EXHIBITS at Art in the Park Dinosaur Caves the first Sunday of the month through the summer starting at the Central Coast Lavender Festival in Paso Robles on July 10, and at the Olive Festival in Paso Robles on Aug. 21. Info: slodave1@charter.net. FRAME WORKS GALLERY presents original paintings by three local artists through June 30 with Alfredo Arciniaga, Leslie Rhae Barber, and Marguerite Costigan. “All of My Favorite Things,” a solo show featuring local watercolorist Tracy Taylor begins exhibiting July 2. The artist reception takes place on Sept. 3 at 339 Marsh St. in SLO. Info: 542-9000 or sloart.com. GALLERY AT MARINA SQUARE features Linda Bench and Deborah Hobbs, colored pencil, pastel, acrylic, watercolor and mixed media, Scene Through My Eyes shows through May and Alyce Broome’s oils hangs through May 29, Jack McNeal, photography, “Play of Light” in June with a reception on June 11; Randee Ward and the Gallery at Marina Square Anniversary, photography-based mixed media in July with a reception on July 9; Patricia Newton, oils, “Taking Center Stage” in August with a reception on Aug. 13; Hope Myers’ watercolor and acrylic, in September with a reception on Sept. 10. Receptions are from 5-8pm at 601 Embarcadero, suite 10, in Morro Bay. Info: 772-1068 or gallerymarinasq.blogspot.com.

SEUM OF ART (formerly known as the SLO Art Center), upcoming exhibits and events: Through May 30 in the Nybak Wing: 43rd annual High School Art Portfolio Competition. Open to all SLO County junior and senior high school art students. June 1-28 in the First Gallery: Chris Van Goethem, glass artist from Los Osos. June 2-27: Cuesta College printmaking student work, hosted by the Central Coast Printmakers. June 4-Aug. 1: “Aquarius,” 37th annual juried exhibit open to artists who use water media, living and working in California, Oregon, and Washington, juried by Dale Laitenen, an artist from Mountain Ranch. A reception takes place on June 4 from 6-8pm for “Aquarius”. June 30-Aug. 1: Nat and Marti Fast: Drawings by father and daughter artists. June 30-Aug. 1: Sculptor’s Group exhibit. A reception takes place on July 2 at 6pm. Aug. 6-Sept. 25: “Photomorphosis: A Juried Exhibition of High Dynamic Range Imaging and other Digital Techniques in Contemporary Photography,” juried by Stephen Patterson, a fine art landscape photographer from Halifax, Nova Scotia. Aug. 6-30: “Dennis Curry: From Africa to the Central Coast,” featuring paintings and lithographs by the Atascadero artist. A reception takes place on Aug. 6 at 6pm for “Photomorphosis” and “Curry.” Sept. 1-28: Ken Frye: woodworker, features woodworking by the Nipomo artist. Sept. 1-29: “How It’s Made,” hosted by the Central Coast Craftmakers. On Sept. 3 at 6pm, join a reception for Ken Frye and “How It’s Made.” Sept. 26-Oct. 3: Plein Air Festival. The museum is at 1010 Broad in downtown SLO. Info: 543-8562 or sloartcenter.org. SEASIDE GALLERY in Pismo Beach showcases Thomadro June 4-5; and Hongbin Zhao in September at 580 Cypress in Pismo Beach, suite N-4. Info: 7738057 or theseasidegallery.com. SEEKERS GLASS GALLERY presents Pete Robison in May May, Ken and Ingrid Hanson in June, Michael Cohn and Molly Stone in July, July Jim and Connie Grant in August, and Dan and Joi LaChaussee in September at 4090 Burton Drive in Cambria. Info: 927-4352 or seekersglass.com. SUMMER continued page 52

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STUDIOS ON THE PARK exhibits Follow the River, Paint the Dream May 27-June 20. Glynnis Tingloff exhibits June 17-July 4, The Fair exhibits July 1-Aug. 1, with photographer Tom Peck, Ranch Dressing exhibits July 8-Aug. 8, and As We See Ourselves: the Artists of Studios on the Park hangs Sept. 16–Oct. 24 in the Studios Atrium. Studios on the Park is located at 1130 Pine St. in downtown Paso Robles. Regular gallery hours are 12-6pm. Info: 238-9800 or studios onthepark.org. WEST END ESPRESSO AND TEA exhibits May/June: Mary Kelting. July/August: Cathy

Bishop. September/October: Lori Steed. This coffeehouse is located at 670-A Higuera St. in SLO. Info: 543-4902.

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Acting Out with Heather Macleod is part of the ACT Summer Theatre Camps running July 5 to 9 for grades K-2, Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to noon; and grades 3 to 5, Monday through Friday, 1 to 4 p.m. Cost is $150. Explore theater games, improvisation, character work, text, and imagination to create characters and understand the basics of acting. A performance tops off the week for family and friends. Info: 781-3889, Ext. 14, or e-mail act@slolittletheatre.org.

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June 6 with games happening throughout the summer. Info: bluesbaseball.com or 512-9996. MORRO BAY OLYMPIC DISTANCE TRIATHLON takes place on June 6. After the race there will be music, triathlon gear, food vendors, non-profits, and cold beer from Central Coast Brewing. Info: 772-4467 or morrobaytri.com. MONTHLY DANCE SOCIALS feature music, dancing, friends, and refreshments, along with The Swingin’ Bridge Band. Ages 50 and up are welcome to attend on the second Monday of each month from 1-3:30pm. Tickets cost $5; bring exact change. Dances take place at Pismo Beach Veterans’ Hall, 780 Bello. Info: 773-7063 or pismobeach.com. MARY GIBBS MEMORIAL 5K FUN RUN AND WALK presented by the San Luis Obispo County YMCA takes place on June 12 starting at 9am (registration starts at 8am). Entry fee includes t-shirts, goodie bag, raffle prizes, snacks, and water for the first 100 entrants. There’s even a canine division—woof! The event leaves from the SLO County YMCA, 1020 Southwood Drive in SLO. Entry is $25 and up. Info: 543-8235 or sloymca.org. STAR GAZING on your agenda? Have a dusty telescope? Join the Central Coast Astronomical Society and get yourself back in alignment during monthly public Star Parties. Join a free scope tune-up clinic at sunset on June 12, July 10, Aug. 7, and the KOA Campground in Santa Margarita. Info and directions: centralcoastastronomy.org. ARTHRITIS FOUNDATION

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coastclassic.org. ADULT BEACH VOLLEYBALL for beginners takes place on Tuesdays from June 29- July 27, 6pm-7:30pm. Advanced takes place on Tuesdays in July at Wadsworth courts. Info: 773-7063 or pismobeach.com. ROCK TO PIER takes place on July 17 This 6-mile beach run stretching 17. from the Morro Bay Rock to Cayucos Pier is open to runners and walkers of all ages and abilities. Info: 772-6278. EXCURSIONS FOR ADULTS offered b the City of Pismo Beach Recreation Department includes one-day trips in an air-conditioned 15-passenger 17 Dodger van. Wine tasting on July 17, Stadium on Aug. 22, Monterey on Sept. 11. Register in advance. Info: 773-7063 or pismobeach.com. SLO PARKS AND REC ANNUAL TRIATHLON is July 25 at 8am at Sinsheimer Park. Participate in a half-mile pool swim, 15.3-mile bike ride, and a 3.1-mile run. Info, volunteering, and to register: slotriathlon.org or 7817300. To volunteer call 781-7069. STRIDE WITH THE TIDE 5K FUN RUN/WALK takes place on July 31 and is conducted by the San Luis Distance Club and goes to the Pismo Beach Pier, rain or shine. This event is open to all runners and walkers, with medals for the top three places in 10 age divisions. Registration starts at 7am. The race starts at 8:30am. Info: 7737063 or pismobeach.com.

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EXERCISE PROGRAM is a lowimpact recreational exercise program using chairs with optional standing exercises. This class was designed to maintain and improve joint mobility, muscle tone, bone strength and posture, and promote relaxation in a fun group setting. For ages 50 and older on Tues. and Thurs. June 14-Aug. 20 from 10-11am. Free. At the Pismo Beach Veterans’ Hall, 780 Bello. Info: 773-7063 or pismobeach.com. ADULT BEACH VOLLEYBALL CLASSES are beginning and intermediate-level classes where participants will learn aspects of team play and basic strategies of beach volleyball and serving, passing, hitting, and spiking at the Wadsworth Volleyball courts. Info: 773-7063 or pismobeach.com. PISMO BEACH FLAG FOOTBALL hosted by the Beach Flag Football Leagues starts June 20. Cost is $70 per player with a six person minimum on teams. Info: 489-1340 or CaliforniaFlagFootballAssociation.com COUNTRY COAST CLASSIC BIKE RIDE takes place on June 26 beginning at 6:30am at Shamel Park in Cambria. Participants may choose from three different rides: Century 100 mile ride, Half Century 50 mile ride, and a 25 mile ride. The event benefits the Cambria YMCA Teen Center. Info and registration: 543-8235 or country

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LAP SWIMS happen MondayThursday, June 1-Aug. 12 (no lap swim July 5), 11am-1pm and 46:30pm at Cuesta College, San Luis Obispo. Cost is $3 per visit; $125 for a Summer Season Pass; $27 for an Admit Booklet (10 Swim Tickets), $7.50 for a Parking Permit. Info: 546-3132 or community programs.net. LAP SWIMS are at the SLO Swim Center, Monday–Friday: 6-8am, 11:30-1:30pm and 5:30-7:30pm; Saturdays: 6:30-8am, 11:30am-1:30pm; and Sundays through June 12 from 11:30am-1:30pm. Cost is $3 per adults, $2.50 for youth and seniors. Info: 781-7300, recnews@ slocity.org, or slocity.org/parks andrecreation. POLO MATCHES happen on Sundays through August at 2pm. Families are invited to come out and watch at Central Coast Polo Club. Riding lessons and polo lessons are offered. The club holds weekly scrimmages and private or group lessons at 2320 Clark Valley Road in Los Osos. Info: central coastpolo.com. SLO BOTANICAL GARDEN

WORKSHOPS let you “Turn Your Lawn into a Garden” on May 22 from 11am– noon. Landscape Design-Build Contractor Josh Carmichael explains how to use local plants in your garden. “Professional Tricks for Planting Success” is May 22 from 11am–noon. Owen Dell ASLA Principal speaks. “Succulent Planting Workshop” takes place on May 23 from 1– 2pm. Nick Wilkerson of Grow Nursery leads this workshop. “Sustainable Landscapes Workshop” is June 7 from 7– 8:30pm. Speaker: Jaime Lien, conservation manager, Atascadero Mutual Water Company. “Landscape Design Workshop” is June 14 from 7–8:30pm with speaker Christy Edstrom-O’Hara, assistant professor of landscape architecture. The San Luis Obispo Botanical Garden is located at 3450 Dairy Creek Road in SLO across from Cuesta College off of Hwy 1. Prices vary from free to $10. Info: jpowell@ slobg.org or 541-1400. SKATE PARKS: Atascadero: 5493 Traffic Way. BMX on Sundays. Info: 461-5000. Los Osos: 2180 Palisades Ave. Open daily, 10 a.m.dusk. 781-5930. Cambria: on

Main Street. SLO: at Santa Rosa Park; June 15-August: Tues.-Fri.: 1-7pm, Sat.: noon-7pm. Grover Beach: 1750 Ramona Dr., Grover Beach. Open every day MondayFriday: noon-7pm, and SaturdaySunday, 11am-7pm. $2. Cayucos: located near the pier, by the Vets Center (C Street and North Ocean) and 95 Cayucos Dr. Info: 597-4725 or 235-6003. Morro Bay: 231 Atascadero Road (Rockies, the Morro Bay Teen Center) summer hours: Mondays-Saturdays, 1-7pm. Info: 772-6279. Paso Robles: 19th and Riverside Avenue. Templeton: 6th and Main Street. Info: 434-4900. SCOTT TINLEY’S ADVENTURES is a fun-filled weekend with races to meet multi-sport athletes’ interests. Races include open water lake swimming, single track and fire road mountain bike trails, and a road bike course Oct. 1-3. Start at Lopez Lake, 6800 Lopez Drive, in Arroyo Grande. Info: events@tricalifornia.com, 831373-0678, or tricalifornia.com. SURF CLASSES IN GROVER BEACH happen every day all summer for all ages. Topics

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include ocean safety, timing, etiquette, and various techniques. Price varies depending on the number of instruction days. Morning and afternoon times are available. $50 and up. Info: 473-4580. ESB SURF SCHOOL teaches surfing to kids and adults out of Pismo Beach. Learn surf technique, physical conditioning, safety, and more in private or group lessons, three days or week camps. $50 and up. Info: 541-1129 or esbsurf school.com. STILL NEED SOMETHING TO DO? Check out: find recreation.parks.ca.gov.

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House at Spooner Cove, and the Pismo Nature Center at the Oceano Campgrounds. Info: 7722694 or ccnha.org. GREAT WESTERN BICYCLE RALLY takes place at the Paso Robles Event Center May 28-31, featuring more than 25 bike rides, winery tours, family rides, Le Tour De Femme (Women’s Fun Ride and Clinic), guided mountain rides, a Wine and Cheese Social with local wines on Saturday, a bike and equipment swap, a Sunday cookout, music, awards, raffle, vendors, Huffy Toss, Best of Bike Show, Kid’s Bicycle “Roadeo”, and competitions. Info: greatwesternbicyclerally.com. BIKE MONTH takes place in May Find weekly bike maintenance May. classes hosted by the SLO Bike Kitchen, Bike Confidence Work-

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guide. 1020 Southwood Drive in SLO. Info: sloymca.org or 543-8235. EXPLORATION STATION at the Old Fire Station in Grover Beach invites youto enjoy revolving exhibits, interactive displays, and weekly activities designed to meet the specific needs of youth in the community. Art, knitting, career guidance, airplanes, woodworking, science, and pet care are just some of the activities offered. Info: 473-1421 or explorationstation.org. SAN LUIS OBISPO CHILDREN’S MUSEUM has several ongoing activities throughout summer. Moonlight Hours, where children play free, take place every third Thursday from 5-8pm. Creature Features take place at 1pm on Saturdays. 1010 Nipomo St. in downtown SLO. Info: 544-5437 or slocm.org.

Traditional & Day Camps CAMP TACANNEKO offers a Centennial Adventure June 14-18 from 9:30am-3:30pm for grades K-6 and Jr. Counselors grades 7-11 in Arroyo Grande. There’s a starflight program, swimming, music, and crafts. Info: campfirecentralcoast.org or 773-5126. AVILA SUMMER DAY CAMP is a Monday-Friday summer program for kids grades K-5 happening June 28-July 30 from 10am-3pm. Offered through the Avila Beach Community Center’s recreation program, the five sessions feature games, activities, beach days, and field trips. $175 per child per session. Info and registration: 627-1997, avilabeachcc@gmail.com, or avilabeachcc.com. CHARACTER CAMP is for K-4 at Laguna Middle School, SLO, June 22Aug. 24, Monday-Friday, 7-6pm. $75 and up. Info: 543-8235 or sloymca.org. KIDS’ CAMP IN MORRO BAY offers children entering first through sixth grades a day camp experience with activities including science and nature, sports and cooperative games, creative expression and crafts, drama and music, special interests, group times, and much more. Weekly excursions will include visits to local parks and beaches, swimming at Hardie Pool in Cayucos, and special adventures June 28-Aug. 13, Monday-Friday, from 7am-6pm. Info: 772-6278 or morro-bay.ca.us. KIDVENTURE TIME TRAVELERS DAY CAMP for campers aged 6-13, presents theme-based weeks at Sinsheimer Elementary School in SLO from June 28-Aug. 13. Fees vary for full-time, part-time, and morning care. Also, why not try Ultimate Specialty Camps where each week, one theme is celebrated, studied, and practiced? Info: 781-7300, recnews@slocity.org, or slocity.org/parksandrecreation. CAMP NATOMA in its 69th year invites you to sleep out under the stars while enjoying camp songs, skits around the campfire, learning outdoor skills, swimming every day, learning archery, creating handcrafts, taking hikes, building lasting friendships, and enjoying nature, for 1st-9th grades and CIT’S (10th-11th) in the Adelaide Mountains outside of Paso Robles. Out of this World: July 4-10. Underwater Adventure: July 11-17 11-17. Jungle BoogleWoogle: July 18-24. 100th Birthday Bash: July 25-31. Info: 773-5126, campnatoma.org, or campfirecentral coast.org. RESIDENCE CAMP NATOMA happens July 4-10, July 11-17, July 18-24, and July 25-31 for grades 1-9 and CIT Program for grades 10-11

in Paso Robles. Enjoy the clean air while sleeping out under the stars and exploring swimming, outdoor cooking, archery, crafts, hiking, music, and much more while making memories with new friends. Info: campfirecentralcoast.org or 773-5126. WISHING WELL WALDORF PRESCHOOL runs Monday–Friday, 9am–1pm, with themed weeks: July 5-15: Splash. July 19-29: Woodworking. Aug. 9-26: Cooking and Crafts. Come to 1287 8th St. in Los Osos. Info: 528-1657. CAMP WANAKA happens Aug. 9-13 from 9:30am-4pm for grades K-8 at the Camp Fire office in Pismo Beach. Enjoy field trips to the beach, swimming pools, bowling, Mustang water slides, crafts, games, and more. Info: campfirecentralcoast.org or 773-5126. THE BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF SOUTH SAN LUIS OBISPO SUMMER ENRICHMENT PROGRAM in Oceano lets members enjoy activities including hip-hop dance, cooking, gardening, ultimate Frisbee, soccer, dodge ball, and even debate. Fees start at $50. Info: 481-7339 or bgcslo.org. CAL POLY TREKKERS offers day trips, hikes, field games, arts and crafts, cooking, swimming, meals, and more for kids all summer. Info: 756-1267 or asi.calpoly.edu. CAMP OCEAN PINES offers a traditional overnight co-ed summer camp with skill-building activities and fun adventures in natural settings. Weekly sessions run June 20-Aug. 6 for ages 8-15. Campouts take place at Yosemite and Big Sur as well. 1473 Randall Drive in Cambria. Info: 9270254 or campoceanpines.org. COYOTE ROAD SCHOOL ADVENTURE CAMPS throughout SLO County start June 23. Ages 5-12 can learn about marine life, nature, wilderness skills, and more. Info: coyoteroadschool.com or 466-4550. DAY CAMP CLUB—58 is for grades 5-8 at Laguna Middle School in SLO, June 22-Aug. 24, Monday-Friday. Info: 543-8235 or sloymca.org. DAY CAMP—PLANET Y is for ages 4-10, June 22-Aug. 24, Monday-Friday, 7am–6pm. Cost starts at $115 at San Luis Obispo County

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YMCA, located at 1020 Southwood Drive in San Luis Obispo. Info: 543-8235 or sloymca.org. GROVER BEACH DAY CAMP—PLANET Y is for ages 4-10 at Grover Beach Elementary June 15–Aug. 16, Monday-Friday. Info: 543-8235 or sloymca.org. AROUND THE WORLD IN 5 DAYS—KIDS ART AND YOGA CAMP explores the art, music, stories, and wildlife of a new continent each day. Stretch, move, play, and create original artwork inspired by Asian, African, South American, Australian, and European cultures. There’s a special reception and camp art show on the last day. Ages 3 1/2-5 attend July 6-9 from 10am-noon. Cost is $75. Ages 6-9 attend July 12-16 from 9:30am–noon in Los Osos. Cost is $95. Info: CCLivingArts.com, 528-7818, or Register@CCLivingArts.com. NIPOMO RECREATION DAY CAMP activities include beading, speed stacking, arts and crafts, sports, games, field trips, hip hop dance, cheer, a talent show, swimming, and cooking for 1st-6th graders Monday-Friday, 7am-6pm at Dana Elementary School, room 31. Lineup: June 16-18: Week of Welcome: Bounce house at Nipomo Park, Camp Bingo, Wheels Day. June 21-25: T.V. game show week, trip to roller rink. June 28–July 2: Red, White, and Blue Spirit Week, field trip: Me & Ed Tour and TNT Yogurt Tour. July 5-9: Field trip to Doc Bernstein’s. July 12-16: All about sports, bowling at Rancho Bowl. July 19-23: Field trip to Mustang Water Slides. July 26-30: Science Adventures and field trip to Boomers. Aug. 2-6: Kids Kitchen, field trip to Avila Beach Marine Institute. Aug. 9-13: Kids Carnival and field trip to SLO Children’s Museum. Info: nipomorecreation.org, 929-5437, or nipomorecreation@gmail.com. PASO ROBLES DAY CAMP— CHARACTER CAMP for K-4th graders is at Centennial Park, 600 Nickerson Drive, June 14-Aug. 20, Monday-Friday. Info: 543-8235 or sloymca.org.

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to build on basic conversational vocabulary, grammar, finger spelling, numbers, and culture knowledge. For 5th-9th graders. Takes place Monday-Thursdays, July 12-July 29 from 2-2:50pm at Cuesta College in San Luis Obispo. $80. Info: 546-3132 or communityprograms.net. ARGUMENT 101.5 is for previous Argument 101 attendees and first timers who want to learn how to argue. Bring your top issues to be resolved and work on acquiring real, practical, and logical negotiating skills. For 6th-9th graders, Mondays-Thursdays, June 21-July 8 and July 12-July 29 at 9:30 and 10:30am at Cuesta College, San Luis Obispo. $80. Info: 546-3132 or communityprograms.net. BEGINNING CHINESE teaches about one of the most fascinating cultures in the world and proficiency in basic conversation, vocabulary, and communication skills through a variety of activities. No previous Chinese is required for 5th-9th graders, MondayThursday from June 21-July 8 and July 12-July 29 at 1 and 2pm at Cuesta College, San Luis Obispo. $80. Info: 546-3132 or community programs.net. BEGINNING ITALIAN teaches practical words and phrases useful for a trip to Italy and as a basis for further study of Italian. Italian culture, geography, history, and cuisine will be explored by 5th-9th graders MondayThursday, July 12-July 29 at 9:30 and 10:30am at Cuesta College in San Luis Obispo. $80. Info: 546-3132 or communityprograms.net. BEGINNING JAPANESE offers cultural study and proficiency in basic conversation while learning vocabulary and building communication skills through a variety of activities. No previous Japanese is required for 5th9th graders Mondays-Thursday from June 21-July 8 and July 12-July 29 at 1 and 2pm at Cuesta College, San Luis Obispo. $80. Info: 546-3132 or communityprograms.net. BEGINNING SPANISH teaches basic conversational Spanish skills, games, activities, and interactive exercises to help 5th-9th grade students gain confidence Monday-Thursday, June 21-July 8 at 9:30 and 10:30am at Cuesta College in San Luis Obispo. $85. Info: 546-3132 or community programs.net. KINDERKIDS is a Kindergarten readiness class preparing ages 4-5 for upcoming academic challenges ahead with learning experiences through art projects, games, music and movement, and dramatic play. Mon./Wed./Fri.: 9am–noon or 1-4pm. $139 per month in Grover Beach. Info: 473-4580. LANGUAGE CAMPS for ages 3 and up and adults are June 14-July 2 and July 12-July 30. Cost is $175 per week at 1008 Palm St., SLO. Info: 596-0226, info@linguafrancaslo.com, or linguafrancaslo.com.

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PASO ROBLES DAY CAMP— CLUB 58 is for kids in grades 5-8 at Centennial Park, 600 Nickerson Drive, June 14-Aug. 20, MondayFriday, 7am–6pm. Info: 543-8235 or sloymca.org. PERFORMANCE ATHLETICS DAY CAMPS take place June 14-Aug. 20 for ages 3 and up. Enjoy arts and crafts, gymnastics, dance, sports acrobatics, cheerleading, trampoline, Hoola hoop dance, creative athletics, Monart creative art projects, boot camp for kids, African dance, sports-specific activities, yoga, visits by special guest speakers such as local law enforcement, fire and safety personnel, and Marine Wildlife speakers, outdoors activities such as chalk art and nature art projects, water balloons, snacks, and naps. Info: 547-1496 or performance athleticsslo.com. SHELL BEACH—CHARACTER CAMP is for K-4th graders at Shell Beach Elementary, June 15-Aug. 16, Monday-Friday. Info: 543-8235 or sloymca.org. SHELL BEACH DAY CAMP— CLUB 58 is for grades 5-8 at Shell Beach Elementary, June 15-Aug. 16. Info: 543-8235 or sloymca.org. TINY TOTS ENRICHMENT PROGRAM is held at the Grover Beach Community Center, 1230 Trouville Ave. in Grover Beach for ages 2 1/2-3 1/2. The fun learning experience includes stories, crafts, music, games, and outdoor play with a focus on the development of socialization and cooperative skills. Instructor: Sandy Mershon. Mon./Fri. or Tues./Thurs.: 9am-noon or 9:30am-12:30pm. $110 per month. Info: 473-4580. ADVANCED TOTS at the Grover Beach Community Center, 1230 Trouville Ave., is for ages 3 1/2–5 and introduces colors, shapes, numbers, letters, and includes art, games, music, and movement. Tues./Thurs.: 9am-noon or 1-4pm. $110 per month. Instructors are Carmen Soto and Sandy Mershon. Info: 473-4580.

Academics AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE I (ASL) is the third most-used language in the United States. In this class, students will learn basic conversational vocabulary and grammar, as well as finger spelling and numbers. Students will learn about the deaf community, play games, and establish a foundation to continue building on these newly learned skills. For 5th-9th graders. Takes place Monday-Thursdays June 21-July 8 and July 12-July 29 from 1-1:50pm at Cuesta College in San Luis Obispo. $80. Info: 546-3132 or community programs.net. AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE II students will continue

AGUA Waterfest takes place on May 22 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. with games, hands-on activities, and a barbecue in Heritage Park in Arroyo Grande Village. Sammy the Salmon is pictured. Info: 772-4467, 756-6664, or slowaterfest.org.

Athletics ALL OVER THE CENTRAL COAST SUMMER WORLD CUP YOUTH SOCCER CAMPS: Cal Poly Mustang Soccer and Catalyst Soccer take place June-August with a staff that includes Cal Poly Mustang soccer coaches and current and former players. Camps will take place at local fields throughout the area: Paso Robles, Templeton, Atascadero, San Luis Obispo, Morro Bay, Arroyo Grande, Orcutt, and Santa

Maria. Super Fundamentals for ages 6-13 is 9am-noon for $125, and Little Skillsbuilders for ages 4-6 is from 9:30-11am for $75. Info: catalystsoccer.com or 541-3031. GOLF CAMPS AND SKILLS CHALLENGE CAMPS include professional golf instruction: the rules of golf, etiquette, putting, pitching, chipping, and full swing for ages 7-16, coed, weekly June 21-July 23 at various golf courses throughout SLO County. Cost is $100-125. Info: 546-3132 or community programs.net.

FIVE CITIES (SOUTH COUNTY) AND NIPOMO 4TH DOWN FOOTBALL CONDITIONING CAMP is a six-week camp for ages 8-17 through June 6 from 9am-1pm on Sundays at Talley Fields in Arroyo Grande. Kids can attend one or all Sundays. Info: 4thdownfootball camps.com. ATHLETIC CAMPS AT THE AVILA BAY ATHLETIC CLUB & SPA take place June 14-Aug. 9. During the nine one-week sessions, choose from tennis, “fun fit,” and swimming, or do all three. Ages 6-13. $60 and up. Non-members are welcome. Details and price information: mark@avilabayclub.com or 595-7600, Ext. 106. AYSO/UK INTERNATIONAL SOCCER CAMPS will be offered through the Arroyo Grande Recreation Division June 14-18, July 12-16, and Aug. 2-6 with half-day session running 9am-noon and full-day sessions from 9am-3pm. Registration fee for half-day camp is $109, or $160 for the full day camp, which includes a free soccer ball. Info: 473-5474. BASKETBALL CAMP—GROVER BEACH is a three-day camp featuring basic to advanced basketball techniques, including shooting, passing, dribbling, team play, and lots of 3-on-3 and 5-on-5 games to develop skills for ages 6-17, Monday-Wednesday (dates TBD), 9am–3pm at Mentone Basketball Court at the corner of 14th and Mentone. $121-$133 per month. Info: 473-4580. BASKETBALL CAMP IN PISMO BEACH takes place June 21-24 for boys ages 7-14 at Judkins Middle School in Pismo from 9am-noon and 1-4pm. Each session will offer age-appropriate specialized basketball instruction with an emphasis on fundamentals, including footwork, ball handling, shooting, passing, rebounding, and teamwork. $85. Info: 704-2503, coachangle@ yahoo.com, or pismobeach.org. COACH CALLERO BASKETBALL CAMP is June 14-17 at Nipomo High School. Session 1: Fundamentals Camp from 9am-noon, $95, includes a T-shirt and basketball, for boys and girls entering grades 2-6. Session 2, Position Skills Camp, is 1-4pm. The $105 cost includes a T-shirt, for boys entering grades 7-12. Info: JoeCalleroBasketball.com or 202-8007. DANCE AND GYMNASTICS WORKSHOP for boys and girls entering 1-6 grades takes place July 6 and 8 from 10am-2pm. Pre-registration is required. Attend at Ramona Garden Park Center in Grover Beach. $65-$72. Info and registration: 473-4580. LARRY LEE BASEBALL CAMP is July 12-15 from 9am–1pm. Learn fundamental baseball skills, including hitting, pitching, fielding, and base running, as well as SUMMER continued page 58

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strategy. Ages 7-13. Pismo Beach Sports Complex, Ford Field. $200/ child. Info and to register: 264-0868, 720-5740, or 459-0422. ONE. SOCCER SCHOOLS PREMIER CAMP takes place Aug. 9-13 from 8am-4pm and includes 40 hours of training with the “one. curriculum.” The program covers technical, tactical, physical, and mental aspects of soccer and how an individual fits into a team environment. For ages 10-18. Join at Judkins Junior High School in Pismo Beach. Info: info@onesoccerschools. com, 845-6801, or onesoccer schools.com. SKATE CAMP IN GROVER BEACH is calling all sidewalk surfers ages 5-12, during weekly sessions from 9am–noon from June 14Aug. 13, to the South County Skate Park, 1750 Ramona Ave. This camp aims to develop performance and safety skills, sportsmanship, and park etiquette and welcomes beginners to intermediate level skaters. Cost is $95-$105. And don’t miss out on the Skate Classic Contest on Sept. 18 from 10am-1pm. Info: 473-4580. SURF CAMP IN GROVER BEACH invites grommets of all ages (6 and up) to the beach for oneday, three-day, or five-day courses every day all summer three blocks south of the pier. Lessons are also available by appointment. Prices start at $50. Info: 473-4580. SURF CAMPS IN PISMO BEACH teach how to surf with experts from Moondoggies Beach Club, emphasizing water safety and surfing etiquette. Students will learn how to stand and maneuver on a surfboard, and how to spot and avoid riptides. Basic swimming skills are required. The fee includes equipment, goodie bag, and camp T-shirt. Each class no less than three students, no more than five. Meet at Moondoggies, 781 Dolliver. Info: 773-7063 or pismobeach.com. SURF CAMP for ages 7-17 is Tuesdays and Thursdays beginning June 14 from 8-11am or 1-4pm. Cost is $109 for a three-day session. Info: 773-7063 or pismobeach.com. SURF GROMMET CAMP for ages 5-8 is July 10 or July 24 or Aug. 14 at 8 a.m. $65 per day. Info and registration: 773-7063 or pismo beach.com. YMCA SURF CAMP for ages 6adult is in Pismo Beach at the YMCA Pismo Beach House, 340 Pomeroy Ave., June 21-24, June 28-July 1, July 12-15, July 19-22, July 26-29, Aug. 2-5, and Aug. 9-12. Half day is $200, full day is $250. Info: 543-8235 or sloymca.org. TENNIS CAMPS will be offered through the Arroyo Grande Recreation Division for children 6-12 at $100 per camp. Beginning Tennis Camp will take place June 22–July 1. Advanced Tennis Camp is July 615 at 3pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday for the two weeks of each camp. Instructor Lenny De Los Santos is a USTPA Pro I Tennis Instructor. Info: 473-5474. TENNIS IN MOTION teaches the basics: grips, forehand, backhand, volley, overhead, and a variety of lead-up games geared toward a rally ball format for 1st-7th graders Mondays or Wednesdays at Grover Heights Tennis Courts in Grover Beach with instructor Ryan Burton. Fees are $42-$46.20. Info and registration: 473-4580. TENNIS LESSONS teach strokes, rules, and techniques on Tuesdays in June, July, and August for ages 10 and older. Prices

start at $48. Come to Palisades Courts with instructor Davide Mascia. Info: 458-4008, 773-7063, or pismobeach.com. VOLLEYBALL BEACH CAMPS focus on teaching fundamental skills and strategies Mon.-Wed., July 5-7 or July 26-28, 9-11am for ages 12 and up; 11:30am-1pm for ages 7-11. Also, June 21-23 is for ages 9-17. Come to the Wadsworth Street Courts. Cost is $60 per camper. Info: 773-7063 or pismobeach.com. VOLLEYBALL TOURNAMENTS take place May 22: The Sea Barn. June 12: Stacked Sandwiches. July 10: DIG Magazine. July 31: Moondoggies Beach Club. Check in for 18-and-younger participants starts at 8:30am at the Wadsworth Street Courts. Cost starts at $42.50. Info: 773-7063 or pismobeach.com.

country team or club in middle school. The academy is open to students entering 7th and 8th grades, and takes place Aug. 16, 18, 20, 23, 25, and 27 at 4 .m at Lila Keiser Park in Morro Bay. Info: 772-6278 or morro-bay.ca.us. SAIL AWAY CAMP operates for children aged 8-13, and takes place in Baywood Park at Baywood Pier in Los Osos. The program runs Tuesday-Friday, July 20-23 and Aug. 17-20 from 9am-1pm. Cost is $160. Info: 543-8235 or sloymca.org. THE SOUTH BAY SOCCER ASSOCIATION SOCCER PROGRAM FOR CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS registration will be held at Monarch Elementary in Los Osos on May 22 and June 5 from 9am-2pm. Games start in September. Info: 528-5490 or 528-5567. ber

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A-TOWN BASKETBALL CAMP for ages 8-12 will teach fundamentals, expand skills, and help players put it all together as a team on the court. Camp runs Aug. 16-20 from 9am-1pm. $60-$66. Info and registration: activenet.active.com/cityof atascadero or 461-5000. BOB CANTU BASKETBALL CAMP takes place June 21-24 at the Centennial Gym at 600 Nickerson Drive in Paso Robles. These camps for ages 4-12 cover basic fundamentals

ESTERO BAY YOUTH SOCCER LEAGUE is open to girls and boys 4-15 years old. The league is registered with the California Youth Soccer Association, and competes against teams from Cambria, Los Osos, Templeton, and Atascadero. Practices begin in August with games beginning Sept. 11. Registration begins May 24. Info: 772-6278 or morro-bay.ca.us. MIDDLE SCHOOL CROSS COUNTRY ACADEMY is available to students interested in joining a cross

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HOT, SPICY, SAVORY Savor Central Coast with the Food Network’s popular celebrity chef, Tyler Florence, the special guest at the firstever Savor the Central Coast, an upscale food and wine event happening Sept. 30-Oct. 3. Florence will showcase his culinary expertise at scheduled cooking demonstrations Oct. 2 to 3 at Santa Margarita Ranch. Following the demos, he’ll make a personal appearance at book signings and a special winemaker dinner. Highlights include Sunset’s Western Wine Awards Gala, culinary tours, chef demonstrations, and specialty winemaker dinners. Tickets for the marquis weekend event cost $85 per person, per day, general admission, and range from $25 to $175 for the auxiliary events. Info and tickets: savorcentralcoast.com, 541-8000, or 1-800-634-1414.

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of shooting, ball handling, passing, rebounding, and defense. Cost is $150/person with discounts for siblings. Info and registration: 461-4919 or cantucamps.com. HOOP IMPROVEMENT for preschool to 6th graders is Aug. 2-6. Each clinic will offer easy-to-learn instruction, and players will participate in games and contests to develop their skills, knowledge, and love of the game. Day clinics are also available for students between first and third grade. Info and registration: goodsportu.com, activenet.active.com/cityofatascadero, or 461-5000. JR. VOLLEYBALL CAMP teaches volleyball skills for ages 10-15 (or 5th9th graders). The camp focuses on skill development for the next level. Passing, serving, setting, and hitting will be the main focus June 14-18. Fees start at $80. Info and registration: activenet.active.com/cityofatascadero or 461-5000. KIDZ LOVE SOCCER teaches the world’s most popular sport to kids between the ages of 2 and 8 with help from professional coaches trained in the Kidz Love Soccer method June 24-Aug. 12 on Thursdays at Sunken Gardens in Atascadero. $80-$88. Info and registration: activenet.active. com/cityofatascadero or 461-5000. KIDZ LOVE SOCCER—EVENING CAMP takes place July 19-23 from 5-8pm at Barney Schwartz Soccer Field 1, 2970 Union Road just off Hwy 46 East in Paso Robles. Ages 5-10 will spend a week learning and practicing soccer skills, including dribbling, passing, receiving, shooting, and age-specific defense. The week’s fun culminates in an age-appropriate “World Cup” tournament. Cost is $99 per camper. Info: Prcity.com or 237-3988. PASO ROBLES GYMNASTICS SUMMER PROGRAM is for 18 months to18 years at the Centennial Park Gymnastics Center. The YMCA offers a wide range of classes throughout the year. Info: 543-8235 or sloymca.org. START SMART BASEBALL is a camp for ages 3-5 that runs on Tuesdays, June 22-July 27 between 10am-5:30pm. Camp costs $50. Info and registration: activenet.active.com/ cityofatascadero or 461-5000. SUMMER WEST COAST SPORTS INSTITUTE MULTI SPORT CAMP for ages 4-16 lets children participate in more than 15 different sports and group building activities in a relaxed and enjoyable environment July 6-10 at Paloma Creek Park Soccer Fields. Info and registration: activenet.active.com/cityofatascadero or 461-5000. SWIM IN PASO throughout the summer at Centennial Pool and at Municipal Pool in Paso Robles. All levels, group, private, and semi-private lessons are available. Call for placement testing and registration information. Info: 2373988 or 239-3013. U.K. INTERNATIONAL SOCCER CAMP for ages 4-16 offers coaches primarily from Great Britain who’ve been selected for their expertise in teaching children soccer. Cost is $115-$160 for the July 12-16 camp at Paloma Creek Park. Info and registration: activenet.active.com/cityof atascadero or 461-5000. YOGA MOVES for ages 3-12 teach through play and movement, rhythm games, fun yoga poses, musical instruments, character play, flexibility, and balance on Tuesdays, June–August. Cost is $32-$35. Info and registration: activenet.active.com/cityofatascadero or 461-5000.

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interactive gym activities at Performance Athletics June 14Aug. 20 from 8am5:30pm. Cost is $200 per week. Info: 781-7300, recnews@slocity. org, or slocity.org/parksandrecreation. GYMNASTICS CAMP for ages 4-14 at Performance Athletics lets children learn basic dance and gymnastics skills June 14-Aug. 20 from 9:30am2:30pm. Cost is $150 per week. Info: 781-7300, recnews@slocity.org, or slocity.org/parksandrecreation. JUNIOR GIANTS is a non-competitive baseball program for girls and boys. Practices are Tuesday/Thursday, July 6-Aug. 12, for ages 8-13. Orientation is June 26. Free. At Santa Rosa Park. Info: 781-7300, recnews@slocity.org, or slocity.org/parksandrecreation. KARATE, INTRODUCTION teaches the fundamentals of the art in the traditional Japanese system of Koei-Kan Karate-Do. Students will learn basic blocks, punches, kicks, and simple kata, or forms; and will develop conditioning and coordination while practicing. The class will also devote time to self-defense skills, and will include a weapons and throwing demonstration. $80. 5th-9th graders, Monday-Thursday, June 21-July 8 and July 12-July 29 at 10:30 and 11:30am at Cuesta College in San Luis Obispo. Info: 546-3132 or communityprograms.net. KIDZ LOVE SOCCER CAMPS for ages 4 1/2-10 teach the core skills of soccer, team tactics, and combination plays. Camps will be held at Islay Park in SLO during the weeks of June 21-25 and Aug. 9-13 from 9am to 1pm. $130 per week. Info: 781-7300, recnews@slocity. org, or slocity.org/parksandrecreation. MISSION PREP SUMMER SPORTS SERIES is June 21-24 and July 5-8, 9am–4pm. Find basketball, volleyball, football, and multi-sport activities. Cost is $110 per camp, but scholarships are available. Mission College Prep is at 682 Palm St. in San Luis Obispo. Info: 543-2131, Ext. 212, or missionprep.org. NON-TRADITIONAL FIELD SPORTS will focus on cooperative games that provide an alternative to typical sports. Activities will focus on communication, cooperation, team building, and trust and group challenges for 5th-9th graders, Monday-Thursday, June 21-July 8 and July 12-July 29 at 11:30am at Cuesta College in San Luis Obispo. $80. Info: 546-3132 or communityprograms.net. ROLLER HOCKEY—SAN LUIS OBISPO AND SOUTH COUNTY strives to encourage skill development, self-confidence, and positive peer interaction for ages 5-17 July 6-Aug.12. Registration runs through June 15. Comes to the San Luis Obispo County YMCA at 1020 Southwood Drive in San Luis Obispo. Info: 543-8235 or sloymca.org. SLO BITTY SPORTS CAMP teaches ages 4-8 to play basketball, soccer, and T-ball June 22-24, 9:30–11:30am. Fees start at $40. The San Luis Obispo County YMCA is at 1020 Southwood Drive in San Luis Obispo. Info: 543-8235 or sloymca.org. SURVIVOR BOOT CAMP is for campers ages 10-13 who want to face obstacles and challenges to discover inner strength July 12-16 from 9amnoon at Meadow Park in SLO. $100. Info: 781-7300, recnews@slocity.org, or slocity.org/parksandrecreation. BEGINNER TENNIS CAMP is for ages 7-17. Sign up for single days or the entire session, July 26-July 29 from

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SAN LUIS OBISPO ALL STAR SPORTS CAMP has campers ages 5-7 practice group sports skills and participate in cooperative games June 28-July 2 from 9am-noon at Meadow Park in SLO. $100. Info: 7817300, recnews@slocity.org, or slocity. org/parksandrecreation. BASKETBALL CAMP for ages 5-17 will teach basic to advanced skills, sportsmanship, and team play. Campers are grouped by age, skill, and size. Camp runs July 19-July 23, for half and full days, 8:30am–3:30pm. Cost is $100$175. Info: 781-7300, recnews@slocity. org, or slocity.org/parksandrecreation. BOB CANTU BASKETBALL CAMP takes place June 26-July 1 at Mission Prep in SLO for ages 4-12, covering basic fundamentals of shooting, ball handling, passing, rebounding, and defense. Cost is $150 per person, with discounts for siblings. Info and registration: 546-1448 or cantucamps.com. CAL POLY BASKETBALL CAMP takes place June 28-July 1 at Mott Gym on campus. This fundamentals camp is $95 and includes a T-shirt and basketball for boys and girls entering grades 2-6. Info: 756-6344 or gopoly. com/camps. CAL POLY ELITE BASKETBALL CAMP Aug. 14, 1-4pm, is $40 and CAMP, for boys entering grades 9-12. Info: 7567070, 756-2590, or gopoly.com/camps. CAL POLY WOMEN’S BASKETBALL MUSTANG JAMBOREE TEAM CAMP takes place June 19 from 9am-9pm in Mott Gym on the Cal Poly campus for 8th-12th graders. Cost is $40 per player, which includes a T-shirt, coach and player development, three game guarantee, and on-court instruction with the Cal Poly women’s basketball team. Info: 602-6038, kiwanaga@calpoly.edu, or go to gopoly.com and click the 2010 Camp Information link on the Women’s Basketball page. CAL POLY WOMEN’S BASKETBALL FINE TUNE IN BASKETBALL CAMP takes place June 21-24 from 4-8pm in Mott Gym on the Cal Poly campus for 6th-12th graders. Cost is $175 per camper, and group discounts are available. The cost includes a T-shirt, on-court sessions with Cal Poly women’s basketball team, skill development, and speed and agility training. Info: 602-6038, kiwanaga@ calpoly.edu, or go to gopoly.com and click the 2010 Camp Information link on the Women’s Basketball page. COED TENNIS CAMP for beginning to intermediate players teaches students to learn and improve proper tennis techniques, run drills that cover footwork, forehands, backhands, volleys, overheads, serves, and court awareness. Days end with fun tennis games for ages 9-14, July 19-22, 10am-noon at Cuesta College. $85. Info: 546-3132 or communityprograms.net. CENTRAL COAST GYMNASTICS offers camps with various themes for kids 4-13 years June 28-Aug. 20. $30 and up. Info: 549-8408 or iflipforCCG.com. GYMNASTICS SUMMER CAMPS take place June 14-Aug. 20 for ages 4 and up. Students work at their level to improve skills and have a great time. All levels welcome. Info: 547-1496 or performanceathleticsslo.com. GYMNASTICS DELUXE DAY CAMP lets ages 4-14 partake in creative projects, group games, and

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10am-1pm. Info: 781-7300, recnews@ slocity.org, or slocity.org/parksand recreation. TENNIS ACADEMY PROGRAM is for ages 7-17 and already familiar with the game. Spend a week of match play to build on-court experience, confidence, and decision making July 26- 29 from 10am-1pm. Sign up for individual days or the entire session. Cost for the session is $210. Info: 781-7300, recnews@slocity. org, or slocity.org/parksandrecreation. TRACK AND FIELD students will develop their athletic ability in a variety of events while testing their natural talents. This is open to 5th-9th graders, Monday-Thursday, June 21-July 8 and July 12-July 29 at 8:30am at Cuesta College, San Luis Obispo. $80. Info: 5463132 or communityprograms.net. VOLLEYBALL CAMP for girls and boys ages 10-16 teaches volleyball fundamentals with instruction, video analysis, daily lunch, lap swimming, and a camp T-shirt July 26-29 from 9am-4:30pm at Cuesta College in SLO. $175. Info: 546-3132 or communityprograms.net. VOLLEYBALL happens on sand courts to teach 5th-9th graders basic skill development, strategies, game rules, and cooperative activities Monday-Thursday, June 21-July 8 and July 12- 29 from 10:30-11:20am at Cuesta College in San Luis Obispo. $80. Info: 546-3132 or communityprograms.net.

AQUATICS FIVE CITIES SWIM offers lessons for ages three months and up in an indoor, 90-degree pool. Info: 481-6399. VAN CURAZA SURF SCHOOL offers overnight week-long camps and

day camps June 20–Aug.13, MondayFriday. Private lessons and group lesson are also available at 175 Pomeroy, suite M, in Pismo Beach. Info: 773-0731 or vancurazasurfschool.com. BEGINNING DIVING participants must be at least 7 years old and have passed level three. This class will concentrate on front, back, and inward dives, as well as forward somersault, hurdle, and diving entry fundamentals for ages 7-17, Monday-Thursday, June 21-July 1, July 6-15 (no class July 5), July 1929, and Aug. 2-12 at 3pm at Cuesta College, San Luis Obispo. $55. Info: 5463132 or communityprograms.net. CAMP RAVINE AT THE WATERPARK is June 14-Aug. 13 13.. Different themes happen each week, along with sprinkler relays, river hiking, lazy river rafting, Frisbee golf, and more. Cost is $175. Come to 2301 Airport Road in Paso Robles. Info: 237-8500 or campravine.com. GUARD START for ages 11 and older is a five-week American Red Cross course designed to develop safety and rescue skills to prepare students for entry into the Lifeguard Training course. Come to the SLO Swim Center on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays June 21-July 23 from 1-3:30pm. Info: 781-7300, recnews@slocity.org, or slocity.org/parksandrecreation. INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED DIVING has a prerequisite of all skills from the beginning diving class. The class concentrates on a full list of competitive dives for ages 7-17, Monday-Thursday, May 24-27 24-27, June 1-4, June 7-10, June 21-July 1, July 6-15, July 1929, and Aug. 2-12 at Cuesta College in San Luis Obispo. $55-$100. Info: 5463132 or communityprograms.net. JUNIOR LIFEGUARD BEACH

PROGRAM for ages 10-16 boosts participants’ appreciation and understanding of recreational opportunities and hazards associated with the ocean. Participants will receive education and hands-on experience in ocean safety, environmental awareness, first-aid, rescue techniques, surfing and paddle boarding, beach activities, physical fitness, and marine safety operations. There’s an end-of-season party at Hardie Pool in Cayucos. The program runs Monday-Friday, June 28-July 16 and July 26-Aug. 13 from 9am-2pm. Info: 772-6278 or morro-bay.ca.us. JUNIOR LIFEGUARD POOL PROGRAM for ages 9-16 is tailored for participants who have completed swim lessons and want to develop more advanced swimming skills and preparatory ocean skills. Classes will take place at Hardie Pool in Cayucos June 21- 25 from 8:30-11:30am. Info: 772-6278 or morro-bay.ca.us. SWIM FITNESS offers guided techniques of aqua aerobics designed to increase conditioning in the one- or two-hour class. Youth participating in this activity must be a level 4 swimmer or above and confident in deep water. This is open to 5th-9th graders, MondayThursday, June 21-July 8 and July 12- 29 at 1 and 2pm at Cuesta College, San Luis Obispo. $80. Info: 546-3132 or communityprograms.net. A-TOWN SWIM LESSONS, swim programs, camps, and more happen all summer at the Atascadero High School pool at 1 High School Hill. Guard Start is also available. Info and registration: activenet.active.com/cityof atascadero or 461-5000. SWIM LESSONS for ages 6 months and older are Monday-Thursday, May 24-Aug. 12 at various times at Cuesta

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College in SLO. Baby and Me and Tiny Tot classes are also available, as are as private lessons for $105 and semi-private for $75. Info: 546-3132 or community programs.net. SLO SWIM LESSONS include adult, baby and me, group, and private swim lessons June 21-Aug. 20 at the SLO Swim Center. Info: 7817300, recnews@slocity.org, or slocity. org/parksandrecreation. WATER POLO CAMP provides ages 6 and older with excellent instruction in water polo Aug. 2-13, 1:30-3:30pm at the SLO Swim Center. Info: 781-7300, recnews@slocity.org, or slocity.org/parksandrecreation. WATER POLO CAMP for ages 9-14 in Atascadero welcomes beginning and intermediate players Aug. 9-12 at 10am. Cost is $40-$44. Info and registration: activenet.active.com/cityof atascadero or 461-5000.

Arts and Theater ARROYO GRANDE THEATRE CAMP takes place June 14-18 from 10am-4pm at the Elm Street Center, 1221 Ash St. in Arroyo Grande. The camp is open to children in 1-6th grades. Registration fee is $125 for the week. Campers will play theater games, learn how to dance, and sing from their favorite musicals. Info: 473-5474. THE ART FARM STUDIO Summer Art Camp offers weekly themed classes beginning June 14, Monday– Thursday, 9:15am-1:30pm through

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ers. Artwork and lessons will center around the theme of the County Fair. Registration fee is $18 per day or $100 for all six weeks. Info: 473-5478. BROADWAY is a camp taught by Molly Mckiernan and Kerry DiMaggio as part of the ACT Summer Theatre Camps, taking place June 21-July 2 for grades 3-5, Monday-Friday, 9 am-noon and grades 6-8 Monday-Friday, 1-4 p.m. $300. Sing, dance and act your way through the summer with some of Broadways’ biggest hits. A wonderful opportunity to explore the world of song and dance by working on material from shows like The Lion King, Mary Poppins, Wicked, Oklahoma, and West Side Story. Story A performance tops off the week for family. Info: 781-3889 ext. 14 or email: act@ slolittletheatre.org. CAMBRIA ART CAMPS presented by the SLO Museum Of Art include art sessions for creative kids ages 6-14 years old from June 14-July 1. Sessions run Monday to Thursday with three from 9am-noon at the Old Grammar School in Cambria. Draw and paint with nature, learn about texture, build stable and mobile sculptures, explore ocean depths, and more. Camps are $75 and scholarships are available. Info and to registration forms: 543-8562, email: office@sloartcenter. org or log onto sloartcenter.org. CLAYMATION STUDIO offers classes for ages 7-14. Have you ever watched claymation films such as

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August in Arroyo Grande. Info: theartfarmstudio.com or 481-7992. ART EXPLORATION IN SLO teaches important visual techniques and drawing “tricks” while exploring painting, various art materials, shading, color and perspective to children grades 5-9. Lessons run Mon.-Thurs., June 21-July 8 and July 12-29 at 9:30am-10:30am at Cuesta College in SLO. Classes cost $80. Info: 546-3132 or communityprograms.net. ART MINI-CAMP IN GROVER BEACH will be a week of creative art projects, with a focus on developing drawing skills, independent drawing and creative thinking for ages 5-8, (5 year olds must be enrolled or just completed kindergarten) taking place June 21-25 from 9:30am-noon at Objective Art Studio, 715 Dixie Lane in San Luis Obispo. Cost is $75-$83. Info: 473-4580. ART CAMPS IN ARROYO GRANDE are being offered through the Arroyo Grande Recreation Division and “Art For Kids of All Ages.” Two camp choices are offered on Tuesdays and Thursdays from June 22-July 8. The Summer Art Mini-Camp runs 10:30am-1 pm, while the Summer Art Mixed Media Camp runs 2pm-3:30pm. Campers will learn a variety of art media such as watercolor paints, colored pencils, pen snf ink, pastels, and mark-

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Chicken Run or Wallace and Gromit? This is an animation class where students explore claymation through learning to storyboard, building characters and sets, and working as a team to create a film. Tues. and Thurs., June 29-July 22 and Mon. and Wed. July 26-Aug. 18 at 12:30pm. Fees start at $50. Info and registration: activenet.active. com/cityofatascadero or 461-5000. DRAWING FROM LIFE introduces the basic materials and techniques of drawing as students learn how to draw what they see. Subject matter will include both three-dimensional objects (still-lifes) and photographs. In addition, students will learn about positive and negative space, proportion, perspective and light logic, presented in an art-historical context. The class costs $80 and is open for 5-9th graders. Classes run Monday-Thursday, June 21-July 8 and July 12-July 29 at 8 and 9:30am at Cuesta College, San Luis Obispo. Info: 546-3132 or community programs.net. DRAWING SKILLS CAMP will take the mystery out of drawing by using a step-by-step process that artists use when creating. It’s open to ages 9-13, and runs June 21-25 from 1-3:30pm at Objective Art Studio, 715 Dixie Lane in San Luis Obispo. $92$101. Info: 473-4580. ACTING OUT! AT THE SLO LITTLE THEATRE takes place July 5-9 for grades K-2, MondayFriday, 9am-noon and grades 3-5, Monday-Friday, 1–4pm. Cost is $150. Find theater games, improvisation, and character work, and explore text and imaginations to create characters and understand the basics of acting.

A performance tops off the week for family and friends. Info: 781-3889, Ext. 14, or act@slolittletheatre.org. BASIC DRAWING takes place July 10-31 and Aug. 7-28 for ages 10-18. Participants will use a variety of materials to produce works, including colored pencils, colored inks, pastel, markers, or mixed media. Noon. $35-$38.50. Info and registration: activenet.active.com/cityofatascadero or 461-5000. CAMP MELODRAMA—THE GREAT AMERICAN MELODRAMA THEATER CAMPS AND PERFORMING ARTS WORKSHOPS are for ages 7-17, and run July 19-Aug. 16 from 8:30am–12:30pm, Monday-Friday. Students will learn creative dramatics, stage movement, improvisation, singing, musical interpretation, and dance taught by professionals. Info: 489-2499 or americanmelodrama.com. ANAM-CRE’ POTTERY CAMP for ages 6-12 takes place July 19-23 and July 28-30 from 1-4pm. The cost is $280 and includes materials. Come to 570 Higuera in SLO, in the Creamery. Info: 544-1850 or anamcre.com. INTRODUCTION TO CARTOONING teaches ages 7-14. This class is a fun way to inspire and motivate students and their love of cartoons and drawing. Students will learn how to create their own cartoon characters, working in a humorous “Sunday Funnies.” Classes run Tues. and Thurs. July 6-22 and Mon. and Wed. Aug. 2-19 at 2:45pm. Fees start at $20. Info and registration: activenet.active. com/cityofatascadero or 461-5000. INTRODUCTION TO COLOR DESIGN AND PAINTING

provides a guide to composition, color and acrylic painting. Explore basic design concepts, color theory and painting techniques through a variety of subjects. Students will be exposed to a wide variety of artists and ideas from different time periods. Class is available to 5-9th graders Monday-Thursday, June 21-July 8 and July 12-July 29 at 11:30am at Cuesta College in SLO. $80. Info: 546-3132 or communityprograms.net. DANCE CREATIVE COMBO teaches tap, ballet and musical theatre to ages 3-6 and 6-10. Classes have a performance opportunity, and run June 7-Aug. 23 at various times. $39-$43. Info and registration: activenet.active. com/cityofatascadero or 461-5000. MEDIA MADNESS CAMP focuses on hand/eye coordination skills. Using a variety of media, students are encouraged to “see what happens” as they create in a less structured environment. Media used includes collage, oils and pastels, pen and ink, and more. For ages 7-12 and takes place MondayFriday, July 6-9 from9-10:30am at Objective Art Studio, located at 715 Dixie Lane in San Luis Obispo. $75-$83. Info: 473-4580. MUSICAL THEATRE WORKSHOP runs July 13, 15, 20 and 22 from 10am to 3pm. Cost is $92.30. Special performance to be held on July 22 at 7 pm. Pre-registration is required. For boys and girls entering 1-6 grades. Workshop takes place in Grove Beach. Info and registration: 473-4580. OPERA CAMP presented by Opera San Luis Obispo takes place July 19-30 in SLO. Learn singing fundamentals, SUMMER continued page 62

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dance, drama, and stage movement, craft and set creation, and more. $375. Info: operaslo.org or 541-5369. PCPA YOUTH WORKSHOPS are for ages 7-12, and run July 25-31. Info: pcpa.org or 928-7731. PHOTO ALBUM-MAKING WORKSHOP offers scrapbookers six hours of unlimited space, use of tools, and lots of ideas to get you back on track completing your albums, on July 10. Bring a lunch and your current projects. Additional supplies will be available for purchase. For ages 13 and older. At the Shell Beach Vet’s Hall, located at 230 Leeward St. from 10 am-4 pm. $20. Info: 773-7063 or pismobeach.com. PLAY WITH CLAY takes place July 1, 8, 15, and 22, and Aug. 5, 12, 19, and 26 at 2 pm. Classes are for ages 10-18. Learn fun slab and coil methods to create pottery without a wheel, explore a variety of decorative techniques. Fees start at $15. Info and registration: activenet.active.com/cityofatascadero or 461-5000. PLAY WITH CLAY FOR PARENT AND CHILD is a six-week class featuring hand building from the wet clay to create bowls, tiles, animals, plates, etch designs, glaze in a variety of colors, then fire them in the kiln. Methods include pinch pot, slab, and coil. For ages 8 and older on Tuesdays July 13Aug. 10 from 3-5pm. $90 per couple. At the Shell Beach Veterans’ Hall. Info and to register: 489-1026, 773-7063, or pismobeach.com. POTTERY CAMP IN LOS OSOS taught by the artists of Anam Cre studios is a five day pottery camp where kids will create and glaze cookie presses, tiles, garden sculpture, and mosaic. Camp runs Aug. 2-4 and 12-13, 2-4pm and includes a break for clay firing. Cost is $125 and includes all materials, clay firing, and healthy snacks each day. Join up at 950 Los Osos Valley Road, Suite A-1 in Los Osos. Info and registration: 896-6197 or anamcre@ charter.net. PUPPET MAKING AND PERFORMANCE CLASS gives students an opportunity to model a head for a hand puppet, dress the puppet and give it a voice. Invent a story using the puppets made by the entire class and perform together for the community. Ages 8 and up. Wednesdays, 4-5pm at the Grover Beach Community Center with Lila Henry. $40-$44 per month Info: 473-4580. LET’S START A PUPPET THEATRE! Is holding an informational meeting on June 12 at Energies Rising, located at 183 S. 8th Street. In Grover Beach. Info: Lila at 489-4671. SUMMER PRODUCTION WITH SLO LITTLE THEATRE CAMPS: A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM offers roles for boys and girls ages 7-18. Auditions: by appointment June 3-4. Show dates: Aug. 6-8 and Aug. 13-15. Tuition: $375. To schedule an audition, call 781-3889 ext. 14 or email act@ slolittletheatre.org. SLO MUSEUM OF ART offers art camps for artsy kids ages 5-12 on June 21-Aug. 13 with different sessions happening each week from 9am-noon. Make art from films, watercolors, sculpture with wood, straw, yarn and more. The museum is located at 1010 Broad St. in downtown SLO. Fees start at $95. Info: 543-8562 or email: office@sloartcenter.org. SLO YMCA ART CAMP invites all future Picassos ages 4-8, on July 12-15, 9:30am-noon. Fees start at $40. The San Luis Obispo County YMCA is located at 1020 Southwood Drive in SLO. Info: 543-8235 or sloymca.org. SLO YMCA THEATRE CAMP

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invites all future actors ages 4-8, on Aug. 16-19, 9:30am-noon. Fees start at $40. The San Luis Obispo County YMCA is located at 1020 Southwood Drive in San Luis Obispo. Info: 543-8235 or sloymca.org. STUDIOS ON THE PARK invites Central Coast kids and teens to participate in an exciting Summer Youth Arts Program, an innovative series of one to three day workshops happening over the summer break. Everything from clothing deconstruction and re-design to classical drawing and painting skills. Info: studiosonthepark.org/ education/youth. TRIPLE THREAT PERFORMING ARTS CAMP offered by The Studio of Performing Arts takes place July 5-9 from 10am-1:30pm for ages 6-16. The studio is located at 116 W. Branch in Arroyo Grande. Info: 473-0377 WE’VE GOT TALENT CAMP is for ages 7-9 and helps to hone their natural talents. The camp runs July 6-9 from 9am-noon at Meadow Park in SLO. $80. Info: 781-7300, recnews@ slocity.org, or slocity.org/parksandrecreation. ART IN THE GARDEN takes place Sept. 11 from 10am-noon at The San Luis Obispo Botanical Garden, located at 3450 Dairy Creek Road off of Hwy 1 across from Cuesta College. Children and their parents will make art from recycled materials. Free for SLOBG members or $10 per family. There is a $2 El Chorro Park entrance fee. Info and RSVP: rlocke2011@gmail. com, 541-1400 or log onto slobg.org for more information.

Books, Writing, and Film BE A HEROIC AUTHOR/ ILLUSTRATOR and learn everything you need to know to write and illustrate the world’s best comic or storybook about a character you invent. Each participant will develop a short publication that tells a story integrating graphics and text. Analyses of various examples of storytelling using words and pictures, character development, illustration tools and techniques, developing the story, and, of course, writing and illustrating, for 5-9 grades. Classes run Monday-Thursday, June 21-July 8 at 1pm, and cost $80. Classes take place at Cuesta College in SLO. Info: 546-3132 or communityprograms.net. CREATIVE WRITING gives students an opportunity to create, improve and share story line ideas focusing on correct grammar and techniques for devising story line and plot development. The class is for 5-9 graders, Monday-Thursday, June 21-July 8 and July 12-July 29 at 11:30am at Cuesta College in San Luis Obispo. Class costs $80. Info: 546-3132 or communityprograms.net. HARRY POTTER FREE-FORALL is for fans who have read the books and are looking forward to the next movie(s), and are pretty sure that they know all there is to know. The class is for 5-9 graders, Monday-Thursday, June 21-July 8 and July 12July 29 from 8:30-9:20am at Cuesta College, San Luis Obispo. $80. Info: 546-3132 or communityprograms.net.

guide IT’S SHOWTIME helps students develop a critical eye for film and makes going to the movies an exciting, educational experience. Students will learn what makes the story work, how contrasts are used to keep the audience interested and how feelings are manipulated through appropriate classic and contemporary films. Films to be reviewed: The Bridge to Terabithia (PG), Duma (PG), Whale Rider (PG-13), The Black Stallion (G), To Kill a Mocking Bird (NR), Rabbit-Proof Fence (PG), and Into the West (NR). The class is for 5-9 graders, Monday-Thursday, June 21-July 8 and July 12-July 29, 10:30-11:30am. Class costs $80 and takes place at Cuesta College, San Luis Obispo. Info: 546-3132 or community programs.net. MR. TOLKIEN & MR. LEWIS teaches how a World War and a deep friendship contributed to the amazing stories of Middle Earth and Narnia. This class is for students who have read The Lord of the Rings and The Chronicles of Narnia—or have at least listened to the audio books (parental reading counts, too), for 7-9 graders, Monday-Thursday, June 21-July 8 and July 12-July 29 at 11:30am at Cuesta College, San Luis Obispo. $80. Info: 546-3132 or communityprograms.net. MUSIC, MOVIE, CAMERA, ACTION CAMP invites ages 7-9 to create a scene, take photos, and be part of a video production June 22-25 and June 28-July 1 at Central Coast Living Arts, 950 Los Osos Valley Road, Suite A-1 in Los Osos. Cost is $60. Info: 704-8772 or CCLivingArts.com. THE SAN LUIS OBISPO INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL YOUTH FILMMAKING PROGRAM takes place July 5-23 with a variety of one-and-two week sessions for ages 7-18. Professional filmmaker instructors will oversee the making of several short films, both live action and animated, some of which will be screened at the 2011 SLO International Film Festival. Tuition ranges from $175-$300, and limited scholarships are available. Info: slofilmfest.org or 546-3456. ADVENTURE, HORROR, AND MYSTERY WRITING will teach writers to grab a readers’ attention with your very first words and inspire them to keep turning the pages to find out what happens next. Participants may write in a variety of genres including short stories, plays, poetry, chapter books, even novels. Daily sessions may include mini-lessons on story construction, brainstorming, writing techniques, and revision. The culmination is the publication of collected work in a literary magazine that the students will title, illustrate, and bind themselves. Class costs $80, and is for 5-9 graders, Monday-Thursday, July 12-July 29 at 1pm at Cuesta College, San Luis Obispo. Info: 546-3132 or community programs.net. FILM AND TV ACTING CAMP at the Aaron Metchik Acting Studio in Shell Beach is happening over eight Sundays June 20-Aug. 15. Students act in front of the camera, make a music video, write and star in their own short films, and more. Cost is $350 for all 8 sessions. Info and registration: metchikstudio.com or 310-910-1228. SUMMER continued page 63

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Girls Rule! CAL POLY GIRLS SOCCER SUMMER RESIDENTIAL CAMP takes place July 9-13 (times TBA) for girls in grades 9-12 at the Cal Poly Sports Complex (located on campus). Cost: $695 for overnight camp, $595, and team discount avail-

Library Events and Story Times BI-LINGUAL STORY TIME with Sara McGrath and her husband, Pedro, who will lead this story-time every month at the San Luis Obispo Library, located at 995 Palm in SLO. Info: 781 5775 or slolibrary.org. THE BLUES WITH VALERIE JOHNSON features a local blues legend as she demonstrates blues and gospel styles of music on June 30 at 1pm at the Simmler Library. Info: 781 5775 or slolibrary.org. CARTOONIST LEIGH RUBIN is a syndicated cartoonist who brings his skills and teaching savvy to spotlight the artist within in this program for older children on July 13 at 11am at the Cayucos Library. Info: 781 5775 or slolibrary.org. COMEDY AND MAGIC WITH SHAWN MCMASTER takes place on July 28 at 10:30am at the San Luis Obispo Library Info: 781 5775 or slolibrary.org. DRUMMER DEAN GILES is a professional drummer and studio musician who brings his love of drumming to create a rhythmic journey from the roots in Africa to popular music of today. Children will learn to play and recreate a traditional drum circle on July 8 at 2pm at the Nipomo Library, July 9 at 2pm at the Los Osos Library, July 15 at 2pm at the Morro Bay Library, and on July 29 at 11am at the Atascadero Library at Colony Park Community Center. Info: 781 5775 or slolibrary.org.

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COWBOY ACADEMY FAMILY STYLE takes place Aug. 11-15 for ages 8 and up. Riding, adventure, and more. Info: parkfield. com/rides/20100114122003.html or 463-2493. PUP TENTS IN THE PARK takes place Aug. 21-22 at Centennial Park in Paso Robles. This family campout includes swimming, a treasure hunt, campfire entertainment, and hot meals on Saturday night and Sunday morning. Cost is $15 per person or $40 for a family of four. Info: 237-0845. FAMILY CAMP AT THE BOTANICAL GARDEN takes place Aug. 7-Aug. 14 at The San Luis Obispo Botanical Garden, located at 3450 Dairy Creek Road off of Hwy 1 across from Cuesta College. Children and their parents will enjoy the outdoors. Free for SLOBG members or $10 per family. $2 El Chorro Park entrance fee. Info and RSVP: rlocke2011@gmail.com, 541-1400 or log onto slobg.org for more information.

able. Info: 756 2654 or gopoly.com. CAL POLY GIRLS SUMMER INDIVIDUAL DEVELOPMENT CAMP takes place July 17-18 for girls in grades 9-12 at the Cal Poly Sports Complex (located on campus), on July 17 from 9-11am and 2-4pm and July 18 from 8-10am and 1-3pm. Cost is $200. Info: 7562654 or gopoly.com. CAL POLY GIRLS SOCCER SUPER SKILLS CAMP takes place July 19-23 for girls ages 9-14 years at the Cal Poly Sports Complex (located on campus) from 9-11:30 am. Cost is $150. Info: 756 2654 or gopoly.com. CENTRAL COAST HOOPS FOR GIRLS for ages 6-15 taught by Coach Cary Nerelli (Morro Bay High School Girls Basketball Coach) and his Varsity players. Ball players of all skill levels will benefit from instruction in the basic skill of basketball. Teamwork and sportsmanship will be stressed. Camp runs June 28-July 2 from 10am-12:30pm at the Morro Bay High School New Gym. Info: 772-6278 or morro-bay.ca.us. COAST SUMMER SLAM is an ASA Girls Fast-Pitch “C” All-Star Tournament that takes place June 18-20 at Lila Keiser Park and Morro Bay High School. Info: 772-6278 or morro-bay.ca.us. GIRLS ARE GREAT SPORTS for 1-3 graders, runs from 10:30-11:50 am. Cost is $60. Info and registration: activenet.active.com/cityofatascadero or 461-5000. GIRL SCOUTS CAMP AND SUMMER EVENTS starts Aug. 2 in Nipomo. Info: 489-7221, girlscoutsccc.org, (find a complete list of events online), or 596-0280.

BEAUTIFUL BEASTS Beauty and the Beast hits the stage July 17 to 25 on Saturdays at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. Join Belle, a young woman from a small provincial town, as she meets a fearsome Beast who’s really a prince transformed by a magical spell cast on him as punishment for hardheartedness. If the Beast can learn to love and to be loved, the spell will be broken and he’ll be restored to his former self. Admission is $22.50 to $27.50 at the Spanos Theatre at the PAC at Cal Poly in SLO. Info: 756-2787 or pacslo.org.

DIANA CARTER PERFORMANCES integrate music, dance, storytelling and theater in local schools on June 24 at 11am at the Atascadero Library at Colony Park Community Center, July 6 at 2:30pm at the Creston Library, July 21 at 1am at the new Cayucos Library, and July 29 at 2pm at the Morro Bay Library. Info: 781 5775 or slolibrary.org. DON NORTON—FRESH FROM THE LIVE OAK MUSIC FEST performs on June 22 at 2:30pm at the Creston Library and on July 22 at 2pm at the Nipomo Library. Info: 781 5775 or slolibrary.org. GERALD JOSEPH, MAGICIAN, performs June 29 at 2pm in the Paso Robles Library Conference Room. Free tickets are required and are distributed in the Children’s Library beginning 30 minutes before the show. He will also perform at 4 and 6:30pm. The Paso Robles Library is at 1000 Spring St. Other performance dates: June 30 at 10:30am at the San Luis Obispo Library, June 30 at 2pm at the Arroyo Grande Library, July 1 at 11am. at the Atascadero Library at Colony Park Community Center, and on July 1 at 2:30pm at the Morro Bay Library. Info: prcity. com/library or 237-3870. FAMILY PAJAMA STORYTIME happens July 7-28 from 6:30-7pm and includes stories, songs, and more with special teen guest readers each week. Come dressed in your pajamas at the SUMMER continued page 64

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Program all summer. Bucket Busters perform on May 22 at 2pm. Enjoy this creative and entertaining drum group. Banana Slug String Band performs on June 24 at 10am. Magician Gerald Joseph puts on a magic show on July 1 at 2:30pm. Puppeteer Tom Knight does his thing on July 8 at 2:30pm. A vibrant performance of original songs and skits featuring his hand made puppets and props. Drummer Dean Giles performs on July 15 at 2pm. Children will learn to play and recreate a traditional drum circle from the roots of Africa to popular music of today. Sonando performs on July 22 at 2pm. This trio from Santa Barbara will perform traditional music and dance from various regions of Mexico and Latin America. Diana Carter performs on July 29 at 2pm. This singer/songwriter has been integrating music, dance, storytelling and theatre in local schools so well that her music has been adapted by the California Department of Education. “Make a Splash Party” takes place on Aug. 14 from 1-3pm. Celebrate the end of the summer reading program with fun and games at the Morro Bay Library. Free. 625 Harbor St. Info: 772-6394. SONANDO—LATIN MUSIC AND A BI-LINGUAL EXPERIENCE is a trio from Santa Barbara that will perform traditional music and dance from various regions of Mexico and Latin America. Sabra Weber and Jorge Mijangos provide an engaging bilingual educational experience filled with stories, music and handson learning. July 21 at 10:30am at the San Luis Obispo Library, July 21 at 2pm at the Arroyo Grande Library, July 22 at 11am at the Atascadero Library at Colony Park Community Center, July 22 at 2pm at the Morro Bay Library, and on July

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23 at 2pm at the Los Osos Library. Info: 781 5775 or slolibrary.org. SINGER SONGWRITER CRAIG NEWTON performs with many musical instruments and humor on July 14 at 10:30am at the San Luis Obispo Library, July 14 at 2pm at the Arroyo Grande Library, and on July 15 at 11am at the Atascadero Library at Colony Park Community Center. Info: 781 5775 or slolibrary.org. STORIES FROM THE SEVEN SEAS—MOVING STORY ARTIST ELAINE MURAY features simple props with a variety of characters and interaction as Muray highlights the wondrous bounty that water brings to our lives by telling stories from Hawaii, Mexico, Africa, and Indonesia in her “Stories From the Seven Seas” on Aug. 4 at 11am at the Cayucos Library and on Aug. 5 at 1pm at the Shandon Library Info: 781 5775 or slolibrary.org. TOM KNIGHT, PUPPETEER AND MUSICIAN, performs on July 9 at 6:30 pm in the Library Conference Room. Free tickets are required and are distributed in the Children’s Library beginning 30 minutes before the show. Do the Library Boogie with Tom as he sings and performs short skits with puppets like the Garbage Monster and other props, such as his selfpropelled solar system hat. The Paso Robles Library is at 1000 Spring St. Other performance dates include July 7 at 10:30am at the San Luis Obispo Library, July 7 at 2pm at the Arroyo Grande Library, July 8 at 11am at the Atascadero Library at Colony Park Community Center, July 8 at 2:30pm at the Morro Bay Library. Info: prcity.com/ library or 237-3870. P&T PUPPET THEATER takes place on July 14 at 2pm in the Library Conference

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presents free story times, book groups, and other events for kids throughout the summer in its SLO store at 894 Marsh St. Story time is every Wednesday and Saturday at 11:15am. Give your children the gift of reading. Info: 781-8334. SLO COUNTY LIBRARY LAUNCHES SUMMER READING PROGRAM with “Make a Splash at Your Library: READ!” at your local County Branch Library and dive into the joy of reading. The 2010 Summer Reading Program is open to young people, preschool through young adult with programs, pre-school story-times, a reading club, and much more. Registration for the Summer Reading Program takes place from June 19-Aug. 21. Info: 781 5775 or slolibrary.org. STORY TIMES AND GENERAL LIBRARY INFO Call your local branch directly. Phone numbers can be found online at slolibrary.org or call 781-5775.

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781-7300, recnews@slocity.org, or slocity.org/parksandrecreation. ENGLISH HORSE RIDING WEEKEND CAMP for ages 7-16 is at Miller’s Riding School. Join a weekend of horse riding lessons, games, and lessons in stable management and tacking June 18-19, July 10-11, and Aug. 7-8, 10am-2:45pm. Cost is $125. Info: 781-7300, recnews@slocity. org, or slocity.org/parksandrecreation. ENGLISH HORSE RIDING AT MONTANA DE ORO CAMP is for ages 8-16. Miller’s Riding School instructors teach at Montaña de Oro for trail rides, games, and lessons in horse care June 17-19. Cost is $295. Info: 781-7300, recnews@slocity.org, or slocity.org/parksandrecreation. FARM EXPERIENCE is June 21Aug. 20 for eight consecutive weeks, Monday, Wednesday, Friday from 9am–3pm on a 20-acre homestead in San Luis Obispo. The program gives ages 12-19 hands-on experience growing, tending, and harvesting food sustainably, all while building healthy soil. Participants will also learn how to cook with a solar oven. Cost is $120 per week. Info: 541-9900 or outsidenow.org. JUNIOR RANGER CAMP, CAMP led by City Park Rangers, teaches ages 7-10 about San Luis Obispo’s natural environment at Sinsheimer Park June 21-25 from 9am-2pm. $75. Last day to register is June 14. Info: 781-7300, recnews@slocity.org, or slocity. org/parksandrecreation. KIDS FISHING CLINICS AT LOPEZ LAKE is at 6800 Lopez Lake Drive in Arroyo Grande June 19, July 17, Aug. 21, and Sept. 18. Friends of Lopez Lake sponsor the free, 9am event. Info: slocounty parks.com or 788-2386. LOS OSOS LIBRARY GARDEN AND CRAFT CLUB for ages 5 and up meets on last two Fridays each month through September at 2075 Palisades Ave. Info: jlaurenzi@ slolibrary.org or 528-1862. MEET THE FARMERS takes place on July 10 from 10am–noon at the San Luis Obispo Botanical Garden, 3450 Dairy Creek Road off of Hwy 1

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across from Cuesta College. Children and their parents will meet local farmers to discuss local food. The event is free for SLOBG members or $10 per family. Info and RSVP: rlocke2011@ gmail.com, 541-1400, or slobg.org. OUTSIDE NOW EXPLORERS CAMP for ages 9-12 teaches outdoor survival skills, primitive crafts, wildlife tracking, ecology, awareness games, and more. Info: 541-9900 or outsidenow.org. POLLINATORS IN THE GARDEN takes place May 22 from 10am–noon at the San Luis Obispo Botanical Garden, 3450 Dairy Creek Road off of Hwy 1 across from Cuesta College. Admission is free for SLOBG members or $10 for families. There’s a $2 El Chorro Park entrance fee. Info and RSVP: rlocke2011@gmail.com, 541-1400, or slobg.org. SANDPIPERS Preschool Nature Program takes ages 3-5 outdoors to see, hear, touch, taste, smell, and be with the natural world around them June 22-Aug. 24 on Tuesdays and/ or Thursdays, 9am–1pm. Cost is $350 for one day, $700 for both. Come to Templeton. Info: 541-9900 or outsidenow.org.

Playing House “ALL ABOUT ME” SCRAPBOOKING for ages 10 and older lets them complete a small album starting with a few photos July 14 or Aug. 4 at 6pm at the Shell Beach Veterans’ Hall. Cost is $20. Info: 773-7063 or pismobeach.com. BABYSITTING COURSE teaches infant and child safety, CPR techniques, relief of airway obstruction, healthy food selections, basic first-aid, and other necessities for a responsible babysitter to ages 12 and older on June 12 from 9am–3pm at Shell Beach Veterans’ Hall. Cost is $42. Info and to register: 773-7063 or pismobeach.com. CAKE DECORATING teaches how to make frosting, edible flowers, stars, and fancy writing for cakes, cookies, and cupcakes for 5th-9th graders, Monday-Thursday, June 21-July 8 and July 12-July 29 at 11:30am at Cuesta College, San Luis Obispo. $85. Info: 546-3132 or communityprograms.net. COOKING AND CRAFTING from French, Spanish, and Chinese cultures is June 30 from 4-6:30pm. Build language skills, too, at Sustenance Cooking Studio in SLO. Cost is $55. On July 17, 17 make and take four greeting cards at a Stampin’ Up! Stamp Camp, while receiving instruction in

CELLULOID UNDER THE STARS Cinema E Vino Paradiso presents private wine tasting, Ecuadorian popcorn, Italian cuisine, and a movie under the stars. The film is yet to be determined for May 22 at 8 p.m. at Sea Crest Resort in Pismo Beach. Info: 1-800-782-8400. Finding Nemo plays May 21 at 8:30 p.m. at Sea Crest Resort. There’s another film yet to be picked for Aug. 28 at Denner Vineyards in Paso Robles. Info and tickets: 239-4287. Return of the Pink Panther plays Sept. 4 at 7 p.m. at Wild Horse Winery in Templeton. Info and tickets: 788-6315. General info and updated schedule: 238-0095 or cinemaevino.com. French and Spanish. Cost is $10 for materials at 1008 Palm St., SLO. Info: 596-0226, info@linguafrancaslo.com, or linguafrancaslo.com. COOKING FUNDAMENTALS is an introduction to baking basic breads and preparing simple afterschool snacks and delicious desserts for 5th-9th graders, Monday-Thursday, June 21-July 8 and July 12- 29 at 1pm at Cuesta College, San Luis Obispo. $195. Info: 546-3132 or communityprograms.net. CRAFTS AND COOKING WORKSHOP takes place July 27 and 29 from 10am-2pm. Cost is $65-$72, plus a $10 supply fee. Preregistration is required for boys and girls entering grades 1-6. The workshop is at Ramona Garden Park Center in Grover Beach. Info and registration: 473-4580. HOME DÉCOR INTERIOR DESIGN CAMP teaches kids from grades 7-9 to create a throw pillow with fabrics, trims, and paints and design fabric covered frames. Participants must bring a yard of fabric. Join in Monday-Thursday, July 12- 29 at 10:30am and 1pm at Cuesta College, San Luis Obispo. $155. Info: 546-3132 or communityprograms.net. INCREDIBLE EDIBLES invites campers ages 10-13 to make healthy, fun treats that can be prepared at home with minimal adult supervision Aug. 2-6 from 9am-noon at Meadow Park in SLO. Cost is $100. Info: 7817300, recnews@slocity.org, or slocity.org/parksandrecreation. MISS ETIQUETTE PRESENTS: Instructor Anita Shower will conduct lessons in proper behavior for all occasions. Six- to 12-year-old participants will receive guidance in table manners, social etiquette, visiting a parent’s office, ordering food at a restaurant, entertainment at home, ceremonial occasions, written communication, and more on Saturdays throughout the summer (specific dates TBD) from 9–11am at the Grover Beach Community Center. Cost is $25-$27.50. Info: 473-4580. MODEL MAKING AND POSTER DESIGN teaches 5th-9th graders to work with a variety of media to create and build models and

maps, learn how to copy and enlarge maps and pictures by hand, and design and make visually interesting posters Monday-Thursday, June 21-July 8 at 2pm at Cuesta College, San Luis Obispo. $85. Info: 546-3132 or communityprograms.net. NATURAL A’S: Students ages 10-17 can learn to build self-confidence and chances for scholarships and college admission. Discover simple methods for understanding math and other subjects, optimizing focus and concentration, and preventing test anxiety on July 6 from 1-4pm at Cuesta College in SLO. $40. Info: 5463132 or communityprograms.net. NUTRITION/COOKING/CHEF CLASSES teach food preparation, sharing recipes, and presentations by local chefs to 5th-9th graders, MondayThursday, June 21-July 8 and July 12- 29 at 8:30 and 9:30am at Cuesta College, San Luis Obispo. $85. Info: 546-3132 or communityprograms.net. SEWING FOR BEGINNERS teaches participants 10 years and older to operate a home sewing machine, use a commercial pattern, and make either a shirt, pants, skirt, bag, or stuffed animal at the Grover Beach Community Center with instructor Lila Henry. Students must provide their own fabric, pattern, and notions Tuesdays 4-5:15pm. Cost is $35.62$39.18. Info: 473-4580.

Science & the Digital Age INTERACTIVE CHILDREN’S SCIENCE CENTER is open on Thursdays and Fridays from noon-5pm and Saturdays from 11am-5pm. Find interactive science exhibits—exploring the human body, weather, electricity, and more—created to inspire and educate. Rotating science-themed exhibits change throughout the year at the Exploration Station at 867 Ramona Ave. in Grover Beach Info: 473-1421 or explorationstation.org. LEARN OUR SOLAR SYSTEM SUMMER continued page 67

WEB PAGE DESIGN: Students in grades 5-9 will design their own and beyond, study Native American web page using MS Word and Dream constellations and mythology with Weaver MX and will learn how to make a focus on stories of the Chumash, graphics, create banners, and more and learn about Greek constellations Monday-Thursday, June 21-July 8 and mythology. Fifth-9th graders can and July 12-29 at 8:30am at Cuesta participate Monday-Thursday, June College in SLO. Cost is $160. Info: 54621-July 8 and July 12-29 at 10:30 3132 or communityprograms.net. a.m. at Cuesta College in San Luis AN ALL TERRAIN TRACKER Obispo. $80. Info: 546-3132 or CLASS takes place July 26-30 from communityprograms.net. 1-4pm. Ages 7-12 can build and take DIGITAL IMAGING covers digital home their own all-terrain tracker cameras scanners and camcorders. vehicle, learn about gears, have timed Students will learn how to manipulate races, design a robot they can control, and edit photos using PhotoShop build a sumo wrestler, and be part of Word and Microsoft Publisher. Bring battle box events. Cost is $145, plus photos from home to enlarge or material fees. This happens in the Pismo shrink, and create a personal photo Beach Veterans’ Memorial Building. Info: album. This class is for grades 5-9. 773-7063 or pismobeach.com. June 21-July 8 and July 12-29, MAKE IT AND TAKE IT Monday-Thursday, at 10:30am. Cost is HOME SCIENCE PROJECTS $85. Info: 546-3132 or community happen July 26-30 from 9am–noon. programs.net. Create and take home toys designed to EXPLORING LIFE ON PLANET teach science concepts, grow and take EARTH teaches 5th-9th graders home a crystal tree, make an energy about marine mammals, fish, kelp, and bead bracelet, build a working electric squid dissections. They’ll also study motor, and more. These sessions are Central Coast native animals Monday- for ages 6-11. Cost is $145, plus materiThursday, June 21-July 8 and July als fee, at Shell Beach Veterans’ Memo12-29 at 1pm at Cuesta College in San rial Building. Discounts are available. Luis Obispo. $80. Info: 546-3132 or Info: 773-7063 or pismobeach.com. communityprograms.net. ADVANCED ROBOTICS takes HOW’S THAT WORK? is for place Aug. 2-6 for ages 7-12. Build campers ages 7-9 who want to take and take home an advanced apart, investigate, and build machines, level robot, learn how as well as explore other scientific different gears mesh and wonders July 19-23 from 9am-noon are driven by a motor, at Meadow Park in SLO. $100. Info: 781-7300, recnews@slocity.org, or slocity. org/parksand recreation. MAD SCIENCE SUMMER CAMP engages children in scientific explorations at the Exploration Station and work in small groups 1–4pm. Cost in Grover Beach in week-long sessions is $145, plus material fees. Come to from 9am-noon for ages 5-12, and the Shell Beach Veterans’ Hall. Info: costs $150 per session. Session 1: July 773-7063 or pismobeach.com 12-16: Crazy Chem Works. Session SCIENCE CAMPS run Aug. 2-6 2: July 19-23: NASA Academy. from 9am–noon for ages 7-12. Build Session 3: Aug. 2-6: Crazy Chem “The Mouse,” a fast robot. Cost is Works. Session 4: Aug. 9-13: NASA $145, plus material fees, at Shell Beach Academy. Camps also take place in Veterans’ Memorial Building. Info: 773SLO and Santa Maria. Registration and 7063 or pismobeach.com. info: info@madscienceslo.com, regisSLO YMCA MINI-MAD ter.madscience.org/slo, or 541-2436. SCIENCE CAMP invites ages 4-8, MICROSOFT OFFICE teaches July 19-22, 9:30am–noon. Fees start grades 5-9 different aspects of the Office at $40. Come to the San Luis Obispo Professional 2003 package Monday-Thurs- County YMCA, 1020 Southwood day, June 21-July 8 and July 12-29 Drive in San Luis Obispo. Info: 543at 11:30am in SLO. Cost is $85. Info: 546- 8235 or sloymca.org. 3132 or communityprograms.net. PREPARE TO LIFTOFF! is for ages 7-9. Campers explore planes, hot air balloons, and space craft Aug. 9-13 from 9am-noon at Meadow Park BOYS & GIRLS CLUB TEEN in SLO. Cost is $100. Info: 781-7300, CENTER is open Tuesday-Thursday recnews@slocity.org, or slocity. from noon–4pm, Friday from 6-9pm, org/parksandrecreation. and Saturday from noon–6pm. Enjoy ROCKETRY CAMP takes place hiking, Laser Tag, games, field trips, June 21-25 from 8am-noon at mentoring, sports, and more. The Centennial Park, 600 Nickerson Drive Teen Center is free at the Clubhouse, in Paso Robles. In this one-week, 1830 19th St. in Oceano. Parents hands-on science exploration class, must sign registration form before ages 8-14 will build, launch, and take participating. Info: bgcslo.org or home a model rocket. Cost is $62 per 481-7339. camper. Info: prcity.com/recreation or CAMBRIA TEEN CENTER: The 237-3988. YMCA offers a drop-in after-school SUPERCHARGED SCIENCE program for any Coast Union Unified CAMP takes place June 1-Aug. School District student. The focus is 31 from 9am–2pm. Info and location: on ages 12-18, but all are welcome. aurora@superchargedscience.com, The program consists of Teen Center 617-1789, or superchargedscience. activities, homework tutoring, characcom/camp. ter development, asset development, TINY TYKES TIME opens the library use, community projects, and Grover Beach Exploration Station more. Teen center activities include early, 10:30am-noon, one day a week ping-pong, pool, air hockey, video in summer for preschoolers and games, computer access, local field their parents to play together in the trips, and lawn bowling. It’s open Children’s Interactive Science Center. weekdays and for occasional afterThis is a member benefit only. Cost is hours events. Free. Come to 870 a $50 membership, which covers unMain St. Info: sloymca.org, 543-8235 limited visits all year long. Info: youth@ or 927-7776. explorationstation.org. SUMMER from page 66

COUNSELOR IN TRAINING invites ages 14 to 16 to make a difference, be a role model, gain volunteer experience, and have an unforgettable time Monday-Friday, June 28Aug.13 from 10am-4pm. Free. Info: 781-7300, recnews@slocity.org, or slocity.org/parksandrecreation. DIVE IN POOL PARTY for ages 13-16 features music, food, and games June 19 from 7-9pm. Cost is $5. Info: 781-7300, recnews@slocity.org, or slocity.org/parksandrecreation. ELITE COED VOLLEYBALL CAMP invites ages 14-16 who have played at least a season of competitive high school volleyball to get a minimum of six hours of instruction, video analysis, daily lunch, a camp T-shirt, high intensity drills, and more advanced instruction. This co-ed camp runs July 26-29 from 9am-4:30pm at Cuesta College. Cost is $185. Info: 546-3132 or communityprograms.net. FILM AND TV ACTING CAMP at the Aaron Metchik Acting Studio in Shell Beach takes place over eight Sundays June 20–Aug. 15. Students act in front of the camera, make a music video, write and star in their own short films, and more. Cost is $350. Info: metchikstudio.com or 1-310-910-1228. LAP SWIM is for pre-teens, teens, and adults Monday-Thursday, June 1-Aug. 12 (not July 5), 11am-1pm and 4-6:30pm at Cuesta College, San Luis Obispo. Cost is $3 per visit; $125 for a Summer Season Pass; $27 for an Admit Booklet (10 Swim Tickets), and $7.50 for a parking permit. Info: 546-3132 or community programs.net. PCPA YOUNG PEOPLE’S PROJECT for ages 13-18 is July 10-17. Info: pcpa.org or 928-7731. 10-17 QUEST, for ages 13-16, teaches QUEST about job ethics, responsibility and teamwork. This free program runs June 28-July 2 from 9am-3pm. Info: 781-7300, recnews@slocity.org, or slocity.org/parksandrecreation. ROCKIES—THE MORRO BAY TEEN CENTER is at 231 Atascadero Road in front of Morro Bay High School. Teens can watch movies and play foosball, ping-pong, pool, air-hockey, basketball, Guitar Hero, Rock Band, more than 100 games on the Game Cube, XBox, Playstation2, XBox 360, and Nintendo Wii. There are computers available, too. Come Monday-Saturday, 1-7pm. Info and reservations: 772-6279. SARA MCGRATH presents a teen T-shirt to book-bag workshop on Aug. 5 at 3:30pm at 9630 Murphy Ave. in Santa Margarita. Info: 438-5622, 781 5775, or slolibrary.org. SLO MUSEUM OF ART offers art classes for creative teens June 21-Aug. 13 with different sessions each week from 1-4pm. Participate in collage, mixed media, sketch walks, watercolors in depth, observational drawing, painting through exploration, and the art of the box at 1010 Broad St. in downtown SLO. Fees start at $95. Info and to receive a registration form: 543-8562, office@ sloartcenter.org, or sloartcenter.org. STAND-UP PADDLE BOARDING CLASS is part paddling, part balancing, part surfing. Learn how to do it at weekly clinics in Shell Beach for ages 16 and older, Friday-Sunday, at 9am. Cost is $125. Info: 773-7063 or pismobeach.com. TEEN THURSDAYS AT THE PASO ROBLES CITY

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LIBRARY offer activities for students entering grades 6-12. Jam with the Bucket Busters from the Drum School, see a free movie, make stuff, and more Thursdays June 17-July 15 at 2pm. Info: prcity.com/library or 237-3870. TRIATHLON CAMP / PREP CLASS for ages 15 and up starts June 8. Info: 781-7300 or slocity. org/parksandrecreation. WATER POLO: Experienced men and women players, 16 and older, are invited to join the drop-in games Monday-Thursday, June 7-Aug. 11 (no class July 5) from 5-7pm at Cuesta College, San Luis Obispo. Cost is $3 per visit. Info and passes: 546-3132 or communityprograms.net.

When You Grow Up ‌ FASHION DESIGN CAMP teaches how to make a tote bag out of an old pair of denims kids bring. The camp will supply everything else and hold a closing-day fashion show for 7th-9th graders, Monday-Thursday, June 21-July

8 at 10:30am and 1pm at Cuesta College, San Luis Obispo. Cost is $155 per class. Info: 546-3132 or communityprograms.net. “MAGAZINE PUBLISHERâ€? teaches 5th-9th graders to plan, develop, write, photograph, and put together a class magazine, decide the genre and format, ďŹ x the timeline and schedules, create content, plan and produce the illustrations/photos, and put it all together Monday-Thursday, July 12- 29 at 2pm at Cuesta College, San Luis Obispo. Cost is $80. Info: 546-3132 or communityprograms.net. M.A.G.I.C. CAMP CAMP, held by the National Association of Women in Construction Central California Coast Chapter, stands for “Mentoring A Girl In Construction.â€? Local female high school students are invited to join the free day camp June 21-25 for an introduction to basic skills of construction, architecture, engineering, construction management, and heavy equipment operation. Info: denise@jrbarto. com or 736-5160. WELD STEEL in this class that covers safety, physics of welding, and metalworking for 7th-9th grad-

ers, Mon.-Thurs., June 21-July 8 and July 12-29 at 8:30 and 10:30am at Cuesta College in San Luis Obispo. Cost is $150 per class, plus $45 for materials. Info: 5463132 or communityprograms.net. ADVANCED WELDING explores stick welding and oxy-fuel processes. Seventh-9th graders who’ve taken Beginning Welding will design and build a windmill with sheet metal and plate steel Mon.Thurs., July 12-29 at 10:30am at Cuesta College in San Luis Obispo. Cost is $150 per class, plus materials fee. Info: 546-3132 or community programs.net. BASIC WOODWORKING I AND II in SLO for 5th-9th graders is June 21-July 8 and July 12-29. Cost is $150 per class, plus a $45 materials fee. Info: 546-3132 or communityprograms.net.

The Zoo! The Zoo! CHARLES PADDOCK ZOO holds events throughout the summer: Adventures In Adaptations runs July 12-16 for ages 5-6

from 9am-noon and ages 7-9 from 1-4pm. Participants will enjoy hands-on activities, animal visits, games, stories, and tours. Cost is $70-$130. Explore biodiversity hotspots around the world July 5-9 and Aug. 2-6 for ages 10-12 from 9am–4pm. Learn how the zoo is working to protect such hotspots and how you can help. Cost is $70-$130. Answer the question “if you ran the zoo, what would you do?â€? July 26-30 and Aug. 9-13 for ages 5-9. Cost is $70-$130. A Junior Zookeeper in Training session gives ďŹ rsthand zookeeper experience June 21-25, July 19-23, and Aug. 16-20 for ages 10-12. Cost is $70-$130. Pre-Campers Wild Wednesdays take place June 16-Aug. 18 from 9:30am-11 a.m. for 3 to 4 year olds with an adult. Enjoy stories, songs, activities, and up-close animal encounters while learning more about the Education Animal Ambassadors. $5 and up. “Sharing Sensational Senses at the Zooâ€? is June 28-July 2 for ages 5-9. Compare and contrast the way humans and animals use their senses. Cost is $70-$130. “Wild

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