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l is National Autism Awarenessnth - a chance to highlight autism,ondition thought to aect agering 1 in 110 children. The

nth was rst established in the0s to keep the public informedut autism and how to helperers within the community.sm, or autism spectrum disorders

Ds), are lifelong developmentalbilities, with no known cause or.

s refer to a range of neuro-ogical disorders that interferevarying degrees with normalelopment in language and socialractions, and are characterizedimpaired social interaction,

blems with verbal and non-bal communication, and un-al, repetitive, or severely limitedvities and interests.

Many children with autism have areduced sensitivity to pain, but areabnormally sensitive to sound, touch,or other environmental sensorystimulation. These unusual reactionsmay contribute to some behavioralsymptoms.Individuals with autism may have

diculty interpreting what othersare thinking or feeling because theycant understand social cues, such astone of voice or facial expressions,and dont watch other peoplesfaces for clues about appropriatebehavior. The spectrum includesindividuals diagnosed with classicautism, high-functioning autism,Pervasive Developmental Disorder-Not Otherwise Specied (PDD-NOS)and Aspergers Syndrome. Thedisorder aects individuals from allracial, ethnic, and socioeconomic

backgrounds. The number of casesof autism now surpasses that of alltypes of pediatric cancer, diabetes,and AIDS combined.In California, the number of studentswith autism grew by 95.6% from 1996to 1999 and by 275% from 1996 to 2002.This striking growth rate indicatesthat the number of students that are

being identied as autistic has beennearly doubling every three years(American Institutes for Research,2003). It is important to realizethat these gures are for childrendiagnosed and receiving services.Many others fall through the cracks.The easiest way to mark this specialmonth is to wear one of the AutismSocietys Autism Awareness PuzzleRibbons, showing your support.

By using websites such as facebookor twitter you can also update yourstatus to raise awareness and spread

the word. By making a donation orvolunteering to help out in your localarea, you can really make a dierenceand shine a light on an issue thatmany people feel uncomfortabletalking about.

The 4th Annual WALK for Autism andAwareness Fair is just around the

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disorder, or pervasive developmentaldisorder, not otherwise specied(PDD-NOS). The proposed changewould consolidate all four disordersinto one category known as autism

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The proposed change wouldrequire three decits in social com-munication and interaction, and atleast two repetitive behaviors for anautism diagnosis. The new criteriawould be more narrow than thepresent requirement for six of twelvebehavior impairments.

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ndings relate only to the mostcognitively able and may haveless impact on diagnosis of morecognitively disabled people. Useof such labels, particularly in theUnited States, can have important

implications for service, he said.Major changes in diagnosis alsopose issues for comparing resultsacross research studies.

Volkmar rst presented thepreliminary research results inSeptember, 2011 at Yale Universityand in October, 2011 at the Institute

on Autism American AcaChild and Adolescent Meeting in Toronto, Volkmar and his colleagto publish the full studin the April 2012 prin

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Library Voice

, there we were, Pomona Highool (Home of the Red Devils)s of 1971 gathered for our reunionRiversides beautiful Mission Innere we held our Junior/Seniorm). This would likely be the last

to see each other before wered our 60s. We were longing

eyes to look past the extra poundssilver hair, and behold the child we

e were. This year, nametags wereor portraits fabulously enlarged by 5 and worn on lanyardsllow for easy identication andmal awkwardness. Even the roomwas perfect, although at rst I

ught it a little too small. I realizedclose quarters allowed more timeopportunity to talk with peoplemight be shy or unsure of whom

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ted, most of the faces had mergeda hybrid of young and now.

school memories took a backto a charming mix of grammar

ol stories and smartphone sharingiew pictures of our children anddchildren. Our Las Vegas Stripgul brought wine from hisyards down under, but wantedalk about our kindergarten 3rde teachers. He talked about thewe performed in rst grade withbeautiful Miss Penny Carter andshocked he was to nd out that

her name was Penelope and she hadbeen only 23-years-old. He had beenthe source of my only positive mathmemory when he missed the costumeparade one Halloween (because of adentist appointment) and was allowedto wear his fabulous gorilla costume inclass. Miss Shively celebrated his loveof numbers by having him show theclass how to do long division. Now,forever and always, each time I dividesomething, in my minds eye I imagineit being done with gorilla hands.

We shared more of our classmatesback stories that couldnt be told inthose days. I hadnt known that onegirls mom was actually her step-mom,and that her mother had died whenshe was only 5-years-old. In 1958, afterbravely leaving her marriage with 3

children, she found herself pregnantand felt that her only option was toterminate the pregnancy. In 1958, birthcontrol was very limited and abortionswere illegal. In 1958, her mother bledout and died on the table (withoutaccess to proper medical care), leavingmy friend motherless and back withher father. This type of tragedy wassomething that happened in booksand movies, not to the sweet girl whotransferred into our 8th grade class.

Another girl was oered sympathyfor the death of her younger brother.

Little did we know - the siblings wereso estranged that it was the rst sheknew of his passing. The memorialtable lled with names of all thosewho had died, many of whom hadnever reached the rites of passageinto adulthood, parenthood, grey orbalding heads, and had left so muchunsaid and undone. Of course, not all

the stories ended sadly, and there weretriumphs to be celebrated as well.

One of my best friends came with wigsand fancy outts (including a promdress), delighted to be alive with veyears cancer-free. She was also the onewhose nametag photo most closelymatched her face today. Now anEnglish professor, and mother of fourboys aged 17-37, she had survived themurder of an adored brother and thedeaths of both parents. Nevertheless,she was the life of the party and areminder of our blessings.

We grew up and came of amazing time politically, somusically. As we watched our generation, I was srealize all that we lived thwere shaped by. We reshows like Laugh-In, theBrothers, and the Sunday nof The Ed Sullivan Show. Bwe all watched at the sabecause there were no VCRand no more than seven We reminisced about the mlived and died in our sealone: Jimi Hendrix, Janice JJim Morrison. Not to mebreak-up of the Beatles. Smusic, we remembered thaRobinson played at our DGrad Night!

I shared some recommendgreat kids books (in historicthat can set you right childhoods most pivotal These included two Newb

books. The Watsons go to B1963 by Christopher Curtis graduated high school in 71the summer we were 10-yeaheartbreaking accuracy ancomplete with a Motown sGary Schmidts book, The WWars captured our 1967 Jr. as we became aware of tVietnam and began questnations involvement, as wolder brothers go o to something they couldnt und

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been there since my daugbrought my fathers ashes domy mother in 2007. I sat aparents all about the friendthat many had fond memoriand our home growing up; I missed them, and how pwould be of their only grandI took a photo of their gravewas glad I had been able toline (my fathers last wordGoodnight Sweetheart.

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love to celebrate Easter byring and decorating eggs, eggting, and nding a basket ofdies left for them by the Easterny. Easter is a well-knownstian celebration, but the exactns of this religious days name are

nown. St. Bede, an eight-century

ish scholar and historian, believedthe Easter celebration originated

festival to celebrate spring, and toor the mythological Anglo Saxondess Eostre. It is possible thatword Easter was derived from the

words Eastre or Eostre. In Germany,this goddess was called Ostara.She was associated with spring andfertility. The rabbit was her sacredanimal, and rabbits and eggs becamesymbols of fertility.

For those of the Christian faith,

Easter is not a one-day celebration; itis the most important festival in theChristian calendar and covers a longperiod of time. The Easter seasonbegins with Fat Tuesday (also knownas Mardi Gras or Carnival), which

precedes Lent. Lent is the forty-dayperiod that leads up to Easter Sunday.Lent begins on Ash Wednesday andrepresents the forty days that Jesusspent alone in the wilderness beforehe started his ministry on earth. ManyChristians, especially Catholics, spendthis time fasting and doing penance.

The week preceding Easter Sundayis called Holy Week; it is the lastweek of Lent. Holy Week beginswith the observance of Palm Sunday,remembering the day when Jesusentered Jerusalem and the crowdslaid palms in his path. Holy Weekincludes Maundy Thursday - the LastSupper, Good Friday (the day ofJesus crucixion), and Holy Saturday(the day between the crucixion andresurrection). Easter Sunday marksthe day when Christians believe thatJesus was resurrected. There is also

a fty-day period following EasterSunday called Eastertide, whichincludes the ascension of Jesus intoHeaven.

The Jewish festival of Passover alsohappens in March or April. Passoveris celebrated during Nisan; the rstmonth of the Hebrew lunar year.Passover is an important and widelyobserved celebration for Jews. Itis observed for seven or eight daysto remember the deliverance of theIsraelites from slavery in Egypt. Also

called the Feast Of Unleavened Bread,Passover commemorates the Exodus,when freed slaves had no time to waitfor bread to rise. Early Christians, whohad been brought up with Hebrewtradition, connected Passover to thedeath and resurrection of Jesus.

Easter Sunday doesnt fall on a setdate every year. The First Council ofNicaea (ecumenical Catholic council)established the date of Easter in 325AD. It is the rst Sunday after the rstfull moon of spring (after the vernal

equinox on March 21), abetween March 22 and Apri

Here are some traditions,and symbols of the Easter Greece and Eastern Europe,Christians typically celebrafrom one to ve weeks aChristians. Greeks eat K

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In early times, some peopthought that the earth wafrom an egg. This belief acreation stories. Eggs areof birth in most cultures aneggs were used during sprinto honor Ostara. In ancipeople dyed eggs and gavone another as gifts in the

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My mom had a tradition of dressingus up for Easter Sunday in brand newoutts and taking our photos. Mysister had to wear a frilly dress, whiteshoes, and a white hat trimmed withlace and ribbons. I got to wear my new

suit and bow tie. The Easter Bunny (justlike Santa) always seemed to nd ourhouse, even though we moved a fewtimes over the years. We never misseda year getting our Easter baskets fullof goodies. My favorite candies werethe yellow marshmallow chicks, whichI liked to freeze and eat hardened.

Whatever your faith or culture, chancesare you celebrate the arrival of springin some way. Its interesting to learnhow the popular traditions of Easteroriginated and eventually mergedinto the Easter I grew up celebrating.For centuries, this holiday has beenenjoyed by families all over the world.

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ools are wonderful placesere kids can learn and discovergs that will amaze and

ound them. Being a teacherover 25 years now, I still enjoytimes when I get to teach newcepts or give my students newrmation. When my studentsn something new and exciting,joy seeing their eyes light up

h energy and wonderment.ng a teacher is lots of fun, buthours that teachers devote to

king things fun are endless.

ave taught at three dierentools in my career. The rstool I worked in was Morromentary School in Morro Bay.

school was built in the early0s and Julia Morgan, WilliamHearsts architect for Hearsttle, helped design the school.ught in Room 6 inside the mainding and my class had a great

w of Morro Rock. The oorse wood, and our custodian Dan

nley kept those oors looking

at. We also had the best stagehe world with thick red velvetains and a cool trap door to geter the stage. Today the Morro

mentary campus is rented outa variety of businesses and isonger a school.

rro Elementary was not the

only cool school that once gracedour rolling hills and towns. Thecity of San Luis Obispo andsurrounding areas had a bunchof country schools. Actuallythere were no organized schoolsin the county prior to 1850. In1850, the rst ocial school wasestablished at Mission San LuisObispo and taught in Spanish. Thepopulation of the area was verysmall and families were spreadout. Schools would pop up whenthere was a need due to a growing

community.

Heres some really interestinginformation; in the very early daysof the county, Brush Schoolswere scattered throughout thecounty. A brush school wasan oak tree that had a woodenfence surrounding it to keep thecattle out. Kids came to schoolwhen the weather was good andit wasnt too cold outside. Thesebrush schools were also usedas churches and places for other

community activities.

Let me tell you about someschools that are no longer aroundbecause of demolition or beingmoved to a dierent location. Imsure everyone has driven into SeeCanyon at some time. The roadsare narrow and curving. In 1903,

there was a place called CanyonSchool. It was a small, wooden,one-room schoolhouse where theteacher taught all of the childrenfrom See Canyon.

The Irish Hills, which run alongSee Canyon, held several smallschools. In 1926, there was aschoolhouse that was about 30feet wide and 50 feet long. Itwas named Irish Hills School andthe wooden building had a fourfoot tall cattle fence surroundingthe building to keep the cowsout. The picture that I have ofthis school also has a big oak treenext to the building. This mighthave been a brush school until thecommunity decided to construct areal building. There was anotherone in the Irish Hills called PechoSchool, which looks to be abouthalf the size of Irish Hills School.Pecho School appears to be asturdy-looking stationary buildingwith a covered porch, but most ofthese small schools were woodenboxes that could be moved toanother location if necessary.

One of my favorite old woodenschools is the Los Osos School inthe community park in Los Osos.This old school house has beenrestored to its original appearance.If you have never been to visit theschool, it is worth the time to go

and peek in the windows. If youare lucky, the doors may be openand you can step into the pastand imagine sitting in this buildingas a student. After you visit theschool, grab your skateboard andhave fun at the skateboard parkjust a few steps away. I have agreat old picture of a teacherand her class standing in front ofLos Osos School. There are ninestudents ranging in age fromabout 8 to 14 year olds. The boysare all wearing Levis and the girls

are wearing dresses.

Another wonderful oldbuilding that someone wenough to save and resthe Banning Canet Schlocated at the Rancho Education Center. TheCanet School was located in the Morro along Highway 1. The builarger than many other sthe time. In 1923, the clahad 22 students. Severstudents look a little on side, but my guess is school taught all studerst grade through higWhen I would take my to Rancho El Chorro, wgo into the schoolhouseat the stars in the giant planetarium. All 35 of could sit inside!

You can also visit the oFe Bellevue schoolhousat the head of Bob Jotrail along Hwy 101 at Beach exit. The folks at Vineyards have done a lrestoring this schoolhouhad fallen into disrepair.

Its great to have someold schoolhouses arouthe 1800s and have thto walk inside them. I e

everyone to spend an atraveling around to see wooden schoolhouses. are wonderful places. know, because I have beto school for about 50 ye

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The U.S. Surgeon General saysparents should not give aspirinor products containing aspirinto children under the age of 19,unless approved by a doctor.Although someone can get Reyeswithout taking aspirin, keepingaspirin away from children canhelp avoid many cases.

SYMPTOMS OF REYES

The rst sign of Reyes is usuallyvomiting, which starts aboutthree to seven days after a childhas a virus like the chickenpoxor u. The vomiting usually getsworse during the next eight to 12

hours. The child may have littleenergy and be very sleepy. Theseare warning signs that your childneeds immediate medical help.

During the second stage, children

may be aggressive, cranky andconfused, and may not knowwhere they are. They may haveseizures or even go into a coma.Call 9-1-1 if your child has any ofthese symptoms. There is usuallyno fever. Infants may havedierent symptoms, like diarrhea

instead of vomiting.

WHY ITS SO SEVERE

In Reyes, fat builds up in the liver(and other organs) and pressurebuilds in the brain. BecauseReyes may be mistaken for otherillnesses, valuable treatment timecan be lost. If Reyes is caughtearly, a child has a much betterchance of getting well. If thedisease progresses untreated,though, coma and death canoccur.

ASPIRIN IN PRODUCTS

Aspirin may be listed on productlabels as various names,including acetylsalicylate,acetylsalicylic acid, salicylicacid or salicylate. Always readlabels carefully or check with yourdoctor or pharmacist before youbuy medication for your children.The following over-the-countermedications may contain aspirinor closely related compounds:

Medicines for fever or painrelief

Medicines for nausea,vomiting or diarrhea

Pills for menstrual cramps

Sinus pain or congestionmedicine

Multi-symptom cold or umedication

Aspirin can be found in manyother common over-the-counterand prescription medications as

well. Some topical me(products rubbed on the also contain aspirin or saSince they can be through the skin, there isthat they may also poseof Reyes syndrome, thoresearch is needed. C

labels carefully and thendoctor before using the products on a child or te

Acne products

Arthritis pain rubs

Dandru shampoos

Wart removers

Sport-strength sun blo

Facial scrubs

Exfoliating creams

Astringents

Muscle pain relief crea patches

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TREATMENT

Immediate diagnositreatment is key. In hpreventing brain damcare team may need tchild with Reyes a medireduce brain swelling. also make sure the chiland electrolytes stay band work to prevent lungcomplications. Depenhow severe the swelling it could cause brain dadeath. A child with the who is treated early habetter chance of gettthan one who slips intoThats why caregivers act quickly if they noearliest symptoms of Rey

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8-APR 22 (times vary): The Threeeteers at The Great American Melodrama

Vaudeville on HWY 1 in Oceano. Follow aof heroes in 17th century Paris, who set

o defend the French Queens honor andher country from war. Following eachrmance, enjoy the Blue Collar Vaudevillee with song, dance and comedy salutingbers, electricians, mechanics, and othersing hard for the money! Tickets: $18-$22,discounts for groups, seniors, students,

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& Sale at South County Regional Center,W. Branch St, Arroyo Grande. Steppingn Time will celebrate history with dazzling

ays of orchids. Plants, books, and suppliesbe for sale. Cultural information will beded by plant doctors and repotting demos.ssion $5, Children 12 and under free.act: 929-5749 or www.fcos.org.

MAR 31 10:00 am-3:00 pm: The Easter Bunny

e in Downtown City Park at 12th & Springn Paso Robles. Hop To It Start at thebo and follow the Easter Bunnys tracks im and hell give you candy! Hell be in andf downtown shops leaving his Easter Bunnys for you to follow. Bring your camera; youlso take your picture with him. Contact:103 or www.pasoroblesdowntown.org.

MAR 31 12:00-3:00 pm: Family Fun Dayavilion on the Lake, 9315 Pismo Ave,adero. Enjoy a barbecue lunch, live music,or booths, raes, free paddle-boat rides,c shows, face painting, auctions, bounce-es, carnival games and more! Sponsored bys Havens For Children Inc. Adults free, kidsontact: 772-4004 or www.GHFCI.com.

MAR 31 2:00-6:00 pm: Easter Eggstravaganzaa Pines Golf Resort, 1945 Solano Ct, Los

Magician Derek Hood, rubber ducky dancebounce houses, spring-themed crafts, andos with the Easter Bunny. Cost: $10 per

Contact: 528-5252.

APR 1 to WED MAY 30: Jewelry Jubilee at they at the Network, 78 Higuera St, Ste B, San

Obispo. Merging ne art, design and craft,ewelers will present earrings, necklaces,lets, rings, and brooches. Artists receptiong Art After Dark on FRI APR 6 from 6:00-pm. Refreshments will be served. Contact:886 or www.thegalleryatthenetwork.

APR 1 2:00-4:00 pm: Chamber Players fromYouth Symphony at Unitarian Universalistwship of San Luis Obispo County, 2074r St, SLO. Enjoy the culmination of years of

ng, taken up another notch. These players

rm without a conductor and in synch withother. Tickets at the door or through Brownr Tickets. Price: $20. Contact: 786-4331.

APR 5 5:30-8:30 pm: Bunny Trail atntown San Luis Obispo Farmers Market.the eggs-citement as E. Bunny invites allen to Hop Along the Bunny Trail, visitingesses throughout Downtown collecting

y and treats. Meet at the corner of Chorroiguera at 5:30 pm to receive a free map ofipating shops and a bag for treats. WatchBunny! Contact: www.downtownslo.com-0286.

APR 5 at 7:30 pm: Andre Watts at Cohaner, 1 Grand Ave, San Luis Obispo. Works by

Beethoven, Chopin, and Debussy. Contact:787 or http://pacslo.org.

SAT APR 7 at 10:00 am: 23rd Annual Family EggHunt and Festival at Elm Street Park, 1221 Ash St,Arroyo Grande. Free activities include egg huntsfor all ages, sack races, a raw egg toss contest,and re truck and police car exhibit. Otheractivities include a carnival, hot dog barbecue,face painting, a bounce castle, petting zoo, andpony rides. Bring a basket! Contact: 473-5474.

SAT APR 7 at 10:00 am: Easter Egg Hunt at HardiePark in Cayucos. Bring the kids, hunt for eggs,and meet the Easter Bunny! Contact: 995-1545.

SAT APR 7 10:00 am-12:00 pm: Family Fun EasterEgg Hunt at Mountainbrook Community Church,

1775 Calle Joaquin, SLO. Free to the public.Contact: 543-3162.

SAT APR 7 10:00 am-1:00 pm: Annual EasterEggstravaganza at Dinosaur Caves Park, 200 CliAve, Pismo Beach. In addition to the eggs-citingegg hunt, participants can enjoy games, bouncehouses, face painting, a balloon artist, and muchmore FREE fun! Bring your own basket or bag.Hunt times for dierent age groups: 10:10 am:age 2 & under; 10:40 am: age 3-5; 11:10 am: age6-8, 11:40 am: age 9-12. Contact: 773-7063.

SAT APR 7 11:00 am: Easter Egg Hunt at HistoricJack House and Gardens, 536 Marsh St, San LuisObispo. Join the Easter Bunny for an excitingfree adventure searching for prize-lled eggs inthe gardens. Ages 0-8. Contact: 781-7300.

SAT APR 7 11:00 am-3:00 pm: Kids Day at

Nipomo Community Park, Pomeroy Rd & WTet St. Easter egg hunt 11:00 am-12:00 pm.Free activities follow including a BBQ, bouncehouses, cake walk, carnival games, pony rides,and entertainment. Contact: 929-5437.

SAT APR 7 at 1:00 pm: 6th Annual CayucosLioness Easter Bonnet Dog Parade at PaulAndrew Park, 3rd St, Cayucos. 12:30 registration,1:00 parade. Arrive by 12:30 to enter a dog inthe parade. Registration fee: $10. Dogs must bewell behaved on a leash. All proceeds benetthe Cayucos Mutt Mitt program to help keepdog friendly beaches clean! Bring chairs andcameras to watch or judge. Contact: 235-2289.

SAT APR 7 at 2:00 pm: The 70s in Film: A Year-long Series at SLO Public Library presentsTowering Inferno in the Community Room, 995Palm St, San Luis Obispo. Enjoy this free lm

series of Disaster Films in April. For more themesand lm titles, visit http://slolibrary.org/Events/oolmfest.htm or Twitter, at @SLO_Library_AV.Contact: 781-1215.

SUN APR 8 at 8:00 am: Easter Egg Hunt atShamel Park in Cambria. Meet the Easter Bunny.Balloons & prizes for kids 8 yrs and under. Specialegg hunt for kids 2 yrs and under. Admission isfree. Contact: cambriachamber.org.

SUN APR 8 10:00 am-12:00 pm: Egg Coloring &Easter Egg Hunt Party at SLO Creek Farms, 6455Monte Rd, San Luis Obispo. Bring a dozen hard-boiled eggs and coloring supplies. Bring yourown basket to collect eggs. Egg hunt for ages12 and under. Face Painting, and photos withthe Easter Bunny! Cost: free. Contact: (702) 245-3135.

SUN APR 8 at 4:00 pm: Bill & Kate Isles EasterBenet Concert at Sukha Wellness Center, 6615Bay Laurel Place, Avila Beach. This family-friendlyevent benets Birth & Baby Resource Network.Donation: $10, kids under 12: free. Contact: 801-8088 or www.bbrn.org.

MON APR 9-WED APR 11: Spring Earth Day Campat Rancho El Chorro Outdoor School, 2450Pennington Creek, San Luis Obispo. Camperswill enjoy the outdoors while learning aboutalternative energy and participating in gamesand arts and craft projects. Oered to studentsin grades 1-6. Morning and afternoon snacks areincluded. Register now! Cost: $100 ($10 discountfor 2nd child). Contact: 782-7336 or www.ranchoelchorro.org.

THU APR 12 & FRI APR 13 at 7:30 pm: Eventyrpresented by Suspended Motion Aerial Artsat the Clark Center, 487 Fair Oaks Dr, Arroyo

Grande. Over 40 performers dazzle with featsof strength, exibility, and ight. They are thelittle aerial circus arts company that can; theyy on aerial silks, lycra, cube and ladder. Thestory: Eloise is going to bed for the night andher mother reads her fairy tales. Tickets: $15-20.Contact: 489-9444 or http://clarkcenter.org.

FRI APR 13 11:00 am-1:00 pm: SLO Childrens

Museum features Life Cycle of the Buttery at1010 Nipomo St, San Luis Obispo. Learn aboutthe life cycle of the buttery and make your ownlife cycle book. Contact: slocm.org or 545-5874.

SAT APR 14 & SUN APR 15: 4th Annual WINE4 PAWS, to benet Woods Humane Societyat Participating Wineries in SLO County. Visitany of the wineries APR 14-15, when a portionof proceeds will be donated to Woods. Find acomplete list of wineries at www.wine4paws.com. Get your FREE passport stamped & youreentered to win a rae prize. Its easy! Price: nocost, some tasting fees. Contact: 543-9316 orwww.wine4paws.com.

SAT APR 14 8:30 am-1:00 pm: California StateParks Foundations 15th Annual Earth DayRestoration and Cleanup at Montana de OroState Park, 2886 Pecho Valley Rd, Los Osos.

Projects include trail maintenance, grading,restoring native vegetation and repairing fences.Individuals, groups or businesses interestedin volunteering can register at calparks.org/earthday or call 1-888-98-PARKS.

SAT APR 14 10:00 am-3:00 pm: Childrens Day inthe Plaza at Mission Plaza, Chorro & MontereySt, San Luis Obispo. This free family eventcelebrates the National Month of the Childand Child Abuse Prevention Month. It is a daydesigned to bring education, fun, and familiestogether with community resources. This yearstheme is Express Yourself: Dance to the beat ofyour own drum! Enjoy a Farmers Market forChildren, Fire truck, Games and Activities, FacePainting, Inatable Rides, Food Booths, andmuch more! Contact: www.slocap.org/children-s-day-in-plaza.

SAT APR 14 10:00 am-1:00 pm: CAthe Child at Atascadero Lake ParkAve. This 1st annual walk/run to supa fun lled event with Raes, a BoBarbeque, and Music for the wholewith friends or form teams to hesecure loving and permanent homdeserving children. Contact: 541-6slocasa.org.

SAT APR 14 1:30-4:30 pm: 2nd AnnRelease at SLO Creek Farms, 645San Luis Obispo. Celebrate life and nature. Butteries $5. Limited amoName your buttery, take a photo, into the beautiful orchard. Reservat www.slocreekfarms.com. Reg4:00 pm. Buttery Release Cerempm. Contact: (702) 245-3135.

SAT APR 14 at 4:00 pm: San Luis ObMuseum presents: Disneys Love Santa Margarita Ranch, 9000 YerSanta Margarita. Enjoy an entertainevening lled with Disney magic wtrain rides, music, wine and beer hors doeuvres. The highlight of thbe a multi-media presentation titLove of Trains. Price: $40. Contac

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SAT APR 14 at 8:00 pm: Bettye LaSpanos Theatre, 1 Grand Ave, SanAt the Kennedy Center honors in 2old Bettye LaVette belted a movingOer Me. Using that night as a catanow rivals Aretha Franklin as hermost vital soul singer. Contact:http://pacslo.org.

SAT APR 14 at 8:00 pm: Four SidesClark Center, 487 Fair Oaks Dr, ArFour seasoned stand-up comediathe joys, perils, and fears of turningHard-hitting, painfully truthful, anhilarious, this show appeals to all a40 seems decades away, decadestaring you right in the face! TicContact: 489-9444 or http://clarkce

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APR 14 at 8:00 pm: Cal Poly Open Houseert in the Cohan Center, 1 Grand Ave, SanObispo. Enjoy the Music Departments instrumental ensembles: University Jazz, Symphony and Wind Ensemble. Contact:787 or http://pacslo.org.

APR 15 9:00 am-3:00 pm: A Dogs Daynta Rosa Park in San Luis Obispo. Join

anta Lucia Open Dog Obedience GroupDOG) for a day of celebration for you anddog/s. Admission is free! Bring dogs on a. Main events include demos of Canine

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APR 15 12:00-4:00 pm: San Luis Obisposacular Spring Bridal Show at Alex MadonnaCenter, 100 Madonna Rd, San Luis Obispo.argest public Spring Bridal Fair on theal Coast, with over 120 Wedding Exhibitors.unted tickets available in advance or at the$10 per person or $5 per groom with online

unt. Contact: www.centralcoastbride.

APR 15 at 2:30 pm: Cal Poly All-State Festivalert in the Cohan Center, 1 Grand Ave, San

Obispo. This spectacular event features onered and fty of CAs nest young musiciansen by audition. Contact: 756-2787 or http://o.org.

APR 15 at 3:00 pm: Ken Waldman & Thet Visitors at Spanos Theatre, 1 Grand Ave,

Luis Obispo. Fiddler, poet, and raconteurWaldmans variety shows are Alaskaser to a certain beloved radio program outnnesota. Waldman is joined by a troupe of-class musicians in a story-telling music fest

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APR 16: Deadline to apply for The California

Endowment Health Journalism Fellowshipsreporting grants of $2,000 to $5,000 for Californiajournalists. The new Lucile Packard Foundationfor Childrens Health Journalism Fund willhelp two California journalists undertakeambitious reporting on childrens health andhealth care policy in California. Contact: www.reportingonhealth.org.

MON APR 16 at 9:30 & 11:00 am: Beauty & theBeast presented by California Theatre Centerat the Clark Center, 487 Fair Oaks Dr, ArroyoGrande. Wonder at the retelling of this Frenchfairy tale, in which the kind and courageousBeauty teaches the Beast to be gentle and good,and thus releases him from his beastly form.Recommended for grades K-5. Tickets: $7.50.Contact: 800-606-0424.

MON APR 16 at 7:00 pm: Evening with BanjosConcert at Morro Bay Room, Inn at Morro Bay,60 State Park Rd. Featuring Ross Nickerson(author of the Banjo Encyclopedia) visitingfrom the East Coast, Local Legend Dixieland Jazzplayer Gary Ryan, and Molly Reeves of the RedSkunk Jipzee Swing Band. Tickets: $10 at thedoor. Contact: 441-7463.

Starting APR 17 - TUE & THU at 10:00 am: Baby

Signing Time classes at the Exploration Station,867 Ramona Ave, Grover Beach. Babies crawlbefore they walk, and sign before they talk!Baby Signing Time gives babies the signs theyneed to express their needs and wants. Cleversongs, playful animation, and adorable babiesmake learning signs fun and easy. Join for 4, 8,or 16 classes. Contact: www.explorationstation.org or 473-1421.

APR 19-May 13 (times vary): PCPA presentsRomeo and Juliet By William Shakespeare atMarian Theatre, 800 S College Dr, Santa Maria.Over seven hot days in fair Verona, Juliet and herRomeo defy the will of their torn householdsand secretly woo, marry, and sadly die for love.Shakespeare is best enjoyed by well-preparedchildren 12 years and older, especially as this playincludes violence and sensuality. Contact: 922-8313 or www.pcpa.org.

THU APR 19 3:30 pm: at Seabird ProtectionNetwork Outreach Program The SeabirdOlympics at Atascadero Library, 6850 MorroRd. Seabird Olympics is a fun, hands-on activitythat includes a virtual pelican plunge, deepcormorant sh hunt, and hammering andstabbing shellsh like a black oystercatcher.Participants receive a Seabird Field Guide and achance to recite the Seabird Safe Pledge to earna Junior Ranger badge. Ages 5 and older. Spaceis limited. Signups are not required. Contact:461-6163.

FRI APR 20-SUN APR 22 at 10:00 am: LompocSpring Arts Festival at Ryon Park, 800 W. Ocean

Ave, Lompoc. Enjoy a carnival, food booths, arts& crafts, and fun for the whole family. FRI: Parkopens at noon. SAT: Car Show and Rib Cook-o.SUN: BBQ Shoot Out and Motorcycle Show. OneDay Unlimited Ride Wristbands for $30. Contact:www.owerfestival.org.

APR 20 & 21 6:30-8:30 pm: Whale of a tour andseminar at Piedras Blancas Light Station, 15950Hwy 1, San Simeon. Sunset whale watching at6:30 pm. Presentation Gray Whales: WhatWe Know and What We Thought We Knew at7:45 pm. Cost: $25. Reservations are required.Contact: 924-1807.

FRI APR 20 & SAT APR 21 at 7:00 pm: BalletTheatre San Luis Obispo presents Undine atPerforming Arts Center at Cal Poly SLO, OneGrand Ave, San Luis Obispo. Before The LittleMermaid, there was Undine ~ A ballet story of

a water spirit, switched at a young age with apeasant girl, so that one day she might marry ahuman to gain a soul. Contact: www.bt-slo.orgor http://pacslo.org.

SAT APR 21 9:00 am-1:00 pm: Habitat forHumanitys Hike for Habitat on Bob Jones Trailbetween Ontario Rd trailhead and Avila Beach.The entire trail is at and easy on foot, bikes,with strollers, pets, or children. Start fromeither direction with Welcome Stations at bothends. Hourly launches at Avila Sea Life Centeroer free admission with hike tickets and anocean habitat activity. The trail is dotted withfamily-friendly activities. Visit each station andget a surprise at the end! $25 for adults, $10 forchildren or $50 for a family. Contact: 782-0687 orwww.hsloco.org.

SAT APR 21 9:00 am-12:00 pm: Kids Fishing Clinic

at Lopez Lake, 6800 Lopez Dr, Arroyo Grande.Bring the Kids (under 16) to the Lake for a FreeFishing Clinic at the Nature Center near theMarina. Attendees must sign up before 11:00 amto allow time to sh. Kids will be given lessonswith an experienced sherman on shing ethnicsand conservation, knot tying, sh types andecology, as well as how to cast a line. Contact:www.slocountyparks.com.

SAT APR 21 10:00 am-3:00 pm: Cambrias ChiliCook-O And Car Show at the Vets Hall, 1000Main St, Cambria. Hot Chili and Cool Cars! 10:00-2:00 pm: Car Show. 12:00-3:00 pm: Chili Tasting.$5.00 for Chili Tasting (vote for your favorite),Car Show free. Contact: 927-3624 or www.cambriachamber.org.

SAT APR 21 at 2:00 pm: The 70s in Film: A Year-long Series at SLO Public Library presents China

Syndrome in the Community Room, 995 PalmSt, San Luis Obispo. This free lm series featuresDisaster Films in April. For more themes andlm titles, visit http://slolibrary.org/Events/oolmfest.htm or Twitter, at @SLO_Library_AV.Contact: 781-1215.

SAT APR 21 4:00-10:00 pm: 5th annual Sharethe Hope event at Hearst Ranch, San Simeon.A cocktail reception by the Neptune Pool,dinner in the Dairy Barn, a live auction, and liveentertainment will benet the Hearst CancerResource Center at French Hospital. $400 /person, $3,200 for a table of 8. Register onlineat www.supportfrenchhospital.org or by phoneat 542-6496.

SAT APR 21 at 8:00 pm: California & MontrealGuitar Trios at Spanos Theatre, 1 Grand Ave,San Luis Obispo. Featuring guitar virtuosos,

this six-by-six-string phenomexplores intricate original compnew arrangements of progressivclassical, and world music. Contachttp://pacslo.org.

SAT APR 21 at 8:00 pm: Winter at the Clark Center, 487 Fair OakGrande. Enjoy the ocial live andcreation of the nal tour of Buddy Valens and the Big Bopper in 1959. acclaimed national touring producover two hours of unbridled, hentertainment, proving that the mdie in that infamous plane crash. Ti

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SUN APR 22 10:00-5:00 pm: 22ndCounty Earth Day Get Down to Chorro Regional Park, CA 1, MorEarth Day Alliance is partnering withParks and the SLO Botanical Gardfree family event. Returning as a mRapid Transit Authority will be givrides from every corner of the cofrom the park all day. Contact: http://earthdayalliance.com.

SUN APR 22 11:00 am-4:00 pm: TMuseum hosts the 3rd annual freFestival at Rotary Centennial PaMaria. Bigger and better this yeand kite experts alike are invitedparticipate in contests, and learn froexperts from around the world, wh

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SUN APR 22 12:00-4:00 pm: BeneatEarth Day Carnival at the Sea Life CJuan St, Avila Beach. Join in oceacleanup followed by food and funam: Dive Cleanup and the HarfordSan Luis Harbor. 12:00-4:00 pm: B& carnival (the food & fun part). 7280 or www.sealifecenter.org.

SUN APR 22 at 3:00 pm: The JoyFaculty Recital in the Davidson Mroom 218, Cal Poly SLO. Join Kathsoprano, and Susan Azaret Davies, pperform a concert of songs lled humor, and excitement! Admissidoor. Contact: 756-2406.

TUE APR 24 at 7:30 pm: Craig FCenter Stage Event at Cohan CenAve, San Luis Obispo. Cal Poly Artshost of CBS The Late, Late Showstand up performance. Tickets: $25756-2787 or http://pacslo.org.

WED APR 25 12:00-1:00 pm: CASInformation Sessions at CASA of SaCounty, 75 Higuera St, Suite 180, SAppointed Special Advocate (CASAvolunteer appointed by a judge for a child that has been removeddue to abuse, neglect, or abandonhow to become a volunteer at information sessions. Contact: www.slocasa.org.

THU APR 26 at 6:00 pm: Avila B& Heritage Event at Avila BeachCenter, 191 San Miguel St, Avila from local historians Pete Kelley, and Terri San-Filippo. Presentinclude Chumash History, Energy to Nukes, and Avila Families andpictures from the Historical Photomore! $15 per person. Contact: 62

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APR 27-SUN APR 29 11:00 am-10:00 pm:Maria Valley Strawberry Festival at SantaFair Park, 937 S Thornburg St. Celebrate

berry season with a carnival, go cart racing,entertainment, and attractions for the

e family. Contact: www.santamariafairpark.or 925-8824.

APR 28 9:00 am-4:00 pm: Santa Maria Coin &ctibles Show at Elwin Mussell Senior Center,ast Park Ave, Santa Maria. Free show with

casino chips, beanies and sports cards forexperienced, and junior collectors. Free

appraisals! Contact: 937-1250.

APR 28 11:30 am-1:00 pm: All Creatures Greatmall Blessing of the Animals at La Perla del205 Windward Ave, Shell Beach. Beloved

are given a special blessing inside the chapel.ssion is free. However, donations supportancho de los Animales program in Arroyo

de, a nonprot that cares for neglectedanimals and provides ranch experiences forublic and the disabled. Pets must be on aor under owners control. Contact: www.adelmarchapel.com or 748-5547.

APR 28 at 2:00 & 7:30 pm: I Got Spurse Clark Center, 487 Fair Oaks Dr, Arroyode. The Gold Coast Barbershop Chorus ofuis Obispo presents its 47th Annual Showa Western theme and four-part a capellaony with a time-twist. Great for the wholey! Tickets: $18. Contact: 489-9444 or http://

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APR 28 at 8:00 pm: Bollywood Delicioushan Center, 1 Grand Ave, San Luis Obispo.3 dance company, Americas premiermporary Indian dance ensemble -

wned worldwide for its unparalleled artistrycommitment to authenticity and colorfulricality - oers up an entirely new avortheir Bollywood Delicious burlesque. Atongue-in-cheek treat! Contact: 756-2787

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APR 29 12:00-4:00 pm: Autism Awarenessnd WALK for Autism at Mission Plaza in San

Obispo. Join Central Coast Autism Spectrumer to show support for those touched bym spectrum disorders. 12:00-4:00 pm: Fairchildrens activities, music, food and vendorhs, and much more! WALK for Autism

s at 2:30 pm at the plaza. Contact: www.oWALK.com.

APR 29 12:00-5:00 pm: Morro Bay AAUWen Tour! Visit ve unique gardens in Morrond Los Osos. Tickets are $10 for the self-

ng tour and may be purchased at all Minersware stores, Farm Supply SLO, Coalescestore in Morro Bay, and any AAUW membere Morro Bay Branch. Contact: 748-4731 orobayaauw.org.

3-6: 32nd Annual Steinbeck Festival at thenal Steinbeck Center, One Main St, Salinas.years theme is A Voice. Celebrate ther of one voicethrough story, song and

ein the work of Steinbeck and others.act: 831.775.4721 or www.steinbeck.org.

MAY 5 10:00 am-3:00 pm: Birth & Baby Fair

ssion Plaza, SLO. Free family fun, silenton, car seat safety check, and much more!act: www.bbrn.org.

MAY 5 11:00 am-2:00 pm: Cycle de Mayoa-Thon and Bike Rodeo at Morro Bay Highol Track, 235 Atascadero Rd, Morro Bay. Joino Bay Montessori Charter School, SLO Ride, and SLO County Bike Coalition for this fun

y event with great food, prize drawings, kid-dly activity booths and biking for ages K-6!odeo and event is free. Bike-a-thon entry isContact: www.montessoriparentnetwork.pot.com or 801-2063.

MAY 5 12:00-4:00 pm: 28th AAUW Homein Paso Robles and Templeton. AAUW

e tour benets graduating seniors andning women students scholarships.act: 227-7317.

1st MON every month 12:15-12:45 pm: SukhaWellness Center welcomes Heidi Harmonfor a singing and dancing good time at 6615Bay Laurel Place, Avila Beach. Helps kidswith active participation and camaraderie,

developing creativity, reducing performanceanxiety and building memorization skills. Cost:$5. Contact: 801-8088.

Every MON 6:30 pm: Prenatal Yoga With MarySage Sennewald at Sukha Wellness Center,at 6615 Bay Laurel Place, Avila Beach. Learnessential exercises and techniques to usethroughout pregnancy, labor, and delivery.Meet other pregnant women and learn aboutlocal resources. Cost: $8. Contact: 801-8088.

Every TUE 6:00-7:30 pm: Womens DepressionGroup with Michelle Ogle, LMFT at 411Trac Way #A, Arroyo Grande. Explore yourpersonal journey among like-minded women.Share adversity and strengths. Learn to Setboundaries and Goals. Evolve through othersexperiences. Be happy without compromisingwho you are. Ongoing groups. Call for brief

screening and info. Contact: 260-5710.Every TUE at 6:30 pm: Central Coast WeightLoss Challenge Lessons and Classes atCrossroads Wellness, 1542 W Branch St, ArroyoGrande. This 12-week program advises propernutrition and food choices while encouragingexercise. Each person will receive personalizedone-on-one coaching. Participation costs$39 for all 12 weeks. $10 of each entry will bedonated to a local childrens charity, and therest of the proceeds will be awarded to thebiggest loser. Contact: 489-4466 or [email protected].

Every other THU 3:30-4:30 pm: Paws to ReadProgramReading to Rover at AtascaderoLibrary, 6850 Morro Rd. Join Captain, a 6 year-old tan and white rough-coated Jack RussellTerrier and his human friend Anne Harris, for

a relaxed hour of stories. Captain, a certiedtherapy dog, loves it when children read tohim! For dates, call 461-6161.

Every THU 6:30-9:30 pm: Mic-Check Jam MusicSession at Shell Caf, 1351 Price St, Pismo Beach.Contact: 773-8300 or http://shellcafepismo.com.

4th WED of every month at 10:00 am:Wednesdays at the Movies at Morro BayLibrary, 625 Harbor St. Watch a free ick anddiscuss it with friends! Contact: 772-6394 orhttp://morrobayfriendsoibrary.org.

Every SAT 11:00 am-4:00 pm: ADOPT-A-PETevents at Petco in Madonna Plaza ShoppingCenter, 271 Madonna Rd, San Luis Obispo. Catsand kittens are spayed or neutered, tested andvaccinated. A free vet exam is included. Cost:

Adoption fees are $60 for one or $80 for two.Contact: 549-9228 or http://felinenetwork.org.

Los Osos Pet Lost & Found Headquartersconnects people with their LOST pets andallows those who have FOUND a pet to locatethe owner. If you are unable to secure a foundpet in your home, call 528-5611. Sponsored bySqueaks, Chirps & Bubbles Pet & Feed Store,1030 Los Osos Valley Rd, Los Osos. If youfound or lost a pet in Los Osos, call 528-5611 or801-6640.

Tree of Life at 7730 Morro Rd, Suite 106,Atascadero, is a non-prot organizationhelping women and families facing anunplanned pregnancy with free pregnancytests, free ultrasounds, baby clothes andsupplies, as well as medical referrals and otherpractical assistance. All services are free and

Local Resourcescompletely condential. Contact: 461-3405 orwww.treeoifepsc.com.

Every WED at 4:30 pm: Read to Skipper theDog at Los Osos Library, 2075 Palisades Ave.Skipper is a good listener. Contact: 528-1862or http://slolibrary.org.

Every WED-FRI 12:00-5:00 pm & SAT 10:00am-5:00 pm: Free Electronic Waste Drop Oat Exploration Station, 867 Ramona Ave,Grover Beach. Drop o any item with a cord,including all electronics and small appliances.Not accepted: large household appliances,

batteries, and light bulbs. Tax receiptsand free pick-up for large TVs and loads ofelectronic waste. Contact: 473-1421 or www.explorationstation.org.

Every WED 10:00 am-6:30 pm: North CountyHumane Society oers microchip clinics at2300 Ramona Rd, Atascadero. Get your catmicrochipped, so youll never have to worryabout them getting lost. Its the best $15 youwill ever spend! Contact: www.slonchs.org.

2nd TUE every month 7:00-9:00 pm: SLONightWriters oers educational speakers atThe PG&E Education Center, 6588 OntarioRd, San Luis Obispo. SLO NightWriters is thepremier writing organization on the CentralCoast. Contact: www.slonightwriters.org.

2nd WED every month 9:30-10:30 am: Free

Classic Story Hour at SLO Classical Academy,165 Grand Ave, San Luis Obispo. Free andopen to the public. Story time for pre-schoolaged children on the campus of SLO ClassicalAcademy in SLO. Come hear a story, participatein a craft and make some new friends! Contact:548-8700.

Every FRI 10:00-11:30 am: Postpartum Educationfor Parents (PEP) at One Consignment, 240 EHWY 246, #105, Buellton. Contact: 564-3888 orwww.sbpep.org.

AIKIDO FOR KIDS - Get Fit at Aikido of SLO, 209Bonetti, SLO. Ongoing classes are for ages 4-11(kids are divided into two age groups). Childrenlearn how to be safe without hurting others.The learning environment is fun and skilledteachers are friendly. Classes include safetytechniques, games, tumbling, and cooperative

interaction skills. Contact: http://aikidoslo.comor 544-8866.

La Clinica de Tolosa is a nonprot childrensdental clinic in Paso Robles providing a fullrange of quality pediatric dental care forages 1 to 12. It serves low-income childrenthroughout the county who are uninsured orcovered by public insurance programs such asMedi-Cal. Contact: www.clinicadetolosa.org,or 238-5334.

Every FRI 1:00-2:00 pm: Mommy and Me LittleSwimmers in a warm water therapy pool at1443 Cazadero St, SLO. Jacks Helping Handoers a parent & child class designed toengage children ages 2 to 8 with special needsin fun water activities that encourage physicaland social development. Cost: $20 for 4 classesand scholarships are available. Join anytime!

Taught by Kay Heaton, B.S.M.S, Kinesio-Therapist. Contact: 547-1914.

Volunteer as a Good Neighbor! Make adierence in the life of an older adult oran adult with a disability. Once trained,volunteers choose the services they would liketo contribute and schedule volunteer hoursat their convenience. Training is scheduledmonthly at Wilshire Community Services, 285South St, Ste J, SLO. Contact: 547-7025 x 17.

Volunteer at San Luis Obispo Museum of Art!Stop by at 1010 Broad St (west end of MissionPlaza) or email [email protected].

2nd MON every month 6:30-8:00 pm: CaregiverSupport Group at Cayucos Community Church,Ocean Ave & S 3rd St. Free support group forcaregivers and family members dealing with

long-term illness, memory loss, deAlzheimers. Contact: 458-7484.

1st SAT every month 9:00 am-12:Forest Work Parties. Dress for wsun (layers work well) in long sleeved shirts, and sturdy shoes. north end of 15th St in Los Osos. 0392 or www.eln-forest.org.

2nd SAT every month: Family prog

Luis Obispo Botanical Garden. C1400 or www.slobg.org.

Every MON 10:00 am-2:00 pIndependent Despite Vision Loss aTerrace, 1405 E. Main St. New wdaily tasks are taught by the Brasuch as managing the home, traveof talking library books. Contact:

2nd & 4th MON every month at 6:3(Mothers of Preschoolers) meeChristian Church, 3435 Santa MariMaria. Childcare provided. Contaor www.pacicchristian.net.

Teen Wellness Program: TUE 3:0FRI 3:00-5:30 pm at Arroyo GrandeServices Clinic, 1152 E Grand Ave. Heincluding reproductive health se

safe environment with sta traineassess, and provide intervention. Apreferred. Contact: 489-4026.

1st WED every month at 9:00 amAction Partnership Senior Health First United Methodist Church, 27Rd, Arroyo Grande. Free and low-for people 50 and older inclupressure, pulse, weight, total screening for anemia, diabetes andnutritional counseling, and referr481-2692 or 788-0827.

1st WED every month at 12:00 pAmerican Veterans luncheon Veterans Memorial Bldg, 313 WSanta Maria. Contact: 345-0402.

Every WED 5:30-7:00 pm: Widow

Group at New Life Church, 990 Rm 14, Pismo Beach. Arrive 10 1st meeting. Oered by HospiceContact: 544-2266 or www.hospic

1st THU every month at 6:15 pm:on the Status of Women meeNational Bank, 500 Marsh St, SanThe Commission is an ocial adto the SLO County Board of Suidentify issues of concern to womnot currently the focus of other advisory organizations. Contact:

Every TUE at 7:00 pm: Al-Anon FaGroup at Luis OASIS Senior CenteAve, Orcutt. Contact: 937-9750.

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Yoga, 900 E Grand Ave, Arroyo Grande.min sessions, no disrobing, 5 certied

itioners. Contact: 235-6283.

WED every month at 7:00 pm: How tove Divorce seminar at the San Luis Obispoens Community Center, 1124 NipomoD in SLO. Practical tips, pointers, andestions for handling family law issues.0 donation requested for handoutrials and book. Contact: 544-9313 to

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UE every month at 5:30 pm: Legal Clinicelf-Represented Litigants at the San Luis

po County Courthouse Law Library, 1050erey St in SLO, #125. SLO County Bar Assny Law Section & Womens Community

er provide one-on-one legal advice forons ling divorces w/o an attorney, andcument preparer to assist in completing-required forms. Min. $40.00 donation.12 participants. Contact: 544-9313.

MON 4:00-5:00 pm: Jacks Yoga fors in San Luis Obispo Veterans Building,Grand Ave, San Luis Obispo. Classes arewith Jacks Helping Hand Scholarships, alles and special needs welcome, ages 10-18.es are taught by certied yoga instructorsh Crotzer. Contact: 547-1914 or www.

helpinghand.org.MON 2:00-4:00 pm & WED 3:00-5:00 pm:

Adaptive Toy Lending Library - Jacksng Hand at Central Coast Gymnastics, 21Lane, #100 in San Luis Obispo. Traditionaldaptive toys for children with all types ofilities to check out. In-home appointments

available. Cost-Free! Contact: 547-1914 or.jackshelpinghand.org.

TUE 2:00-5:00 pm & FRI 4:00-7:00Jacks Adaptive Toy Lending Library -s Helping Hand at Pats Place in Nipomoeation Community Rm, 671 W Tet St, Stepomo. Traditional and adaptive toys foren with all types of disabilities to check

In-home appointments also available.Free! Contact: 547-1914 or www.helpinghand.org.

THU 11:00 am-2:00 pm & SUN 1:00-4:00Katies Korner Adaptive Toy Lending

ry (Jacks Helping Hand) is at Paso Roblesrens Museum, 623 13th St, Paso Robles.tional and adaptive toys for children withpes of disabilities free to check out. In-

e appointments also available. Contact:914 or www.jackshelpinghand.org.

ce Support Group meets weekly atMarsh St. Suite 260 in SLO. Licensed

hotherapist Ben Elfant-Rea leads the group.act: 903-2604 or www.searchforself.com.

ON every month at 6:00 pm: Free Infant-CPR Class at 5 Cities Swim School, 425

c Way, Arroyo Grande. Contact: 481-6399ww.5citiesswimschool.com.

1st THU every month 9:30-10:30 pm: BikeHappening at Mission San Luis Obispo deTolosa! After Farmers Market, enjoy pedalingwith hundreds of bikers, or just watch.Dierent costume-decoration themes everymonth. Have fun and obey all trac laws!Contact: http:/bikehappening.org.

Last TUE every month at 7:00 pm: Birth & BabyResource Network sponsors free educationevents at EcoBambino, 863 Monterey St, SLO.Contact: www.bbrn.org or 546-3755.

Every SAT 11:00 am-3:00 pm: ADOPT A PET at

Petco, 2051 Theater Dr, in Paso Robles. Catsare available for adoption through NCHS.Dogs are available through Short n Sweet DogRescue. Contact: 466-5403.

Find the Adventures With Nature & Mind Walkschedule from Morro Bay Museum of NaturalHistory at: www.ccnha.org/naturewalks.html.

Every FRI at 7:00 pm: Senior Ballroom Dancingat Madonna Inn. If you are a senior (single orattached) and like ballroom dancing, this is theplace! Look left of the bandstand for a tablesign Senior Dancers. Dance, chat and listento good music. No fees; no dues; just fun!Contact: 489-5481 or [email protected].

Literacy Council for San Luis Obispo Countyhas an ongoing and urgent need for volunteertutors and oers free training in SLO. Contact:

541-4219 or www.sloliteracy.org.

Become a volunteer tutor for adults learningto read, write, or speak English with CentralCoast Literacy Council. No teaching experienceor ability to speak a 2nd language required.Tutor training at Santa Maria Library on SATFEB 25 & SAT MAR 3. Contact: 925-0951 x 837,[email protected] or stop by theoce at Santa Maria Library.

Central Coast Commission for Senior Citizensoers many free services: Senior Connection -connecting callers with local resources; HICAP(Health Insurance Counseling and AdvocacyProgram) one on one assistance for Medicarebeneciaries, advise and referrals for long termcare options, and help with billing / appeals;Vial of Life magnetized containers with medicalinformation; a Senior Resource Directory for

SLO or SB counties, and much more. Contact:925-9554 or www.centralcoastseniors.org.

San Luis Obispo Senior Center oers healthscreening, legal services, meals, exercise,bridge, bingo, and more at 1445 Santa Rosa St.Contact: 781-7306.

San Luis Obispo ALPHA (Alpha PregnancyCounseling & Support) is a nonprot,nonpolitical, non-sectarian organizationproviding free pregnancy support, newbornassistance & education in SLO, Arroyo Grande,and Atascadero. Pregnancy Testing; OptionsCounseling; Follow-Up Counseling; Support &Referrals re: Post-Partum Depression; MedicalCare & Insurance; Agency Referrals; RentalDeposit Assistance; Maternity & Baby Clothes;Infant Supplies & Equipment; Workshops;Support Groups; and a Speakers Bureau.

Contact: 541.3367 or www.sloalpha.org.Sexual Assault Recovery and Prevention (SARP)Center of San Luis Obispo County oers: WeeklyDrop-In Support Group for Sexual AssaultSurvivors; 24 Hour Crisis Line; Advocacy andAccompaniment; Peer Counseling; IndividualClinical Counseling; Prevention & EducationPrograms; and Womens Empowerment andSelf Defense Workshops. Contact: 545-8888or www.sarpcenter.org.

Central Coast Astronomical Society plans a DarkSky Star Party every month at Santa MargaritaLake KOA Campground at sunset. CCAS alsosponsors special guest speakers and programsperiodically. Event details and schedules,weather updates, and local resources can allbe found at: www.centralcoastastronomy.org.Contact: [email protected].

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ng with a friend at a pace casualugh to chat. My buddy JohnI rode every Thursday nightalmost fteen years, often

m Los Osos up to Cayucos andk down on Highway One.

ists should only ride side by when the shoulder is wideugh. The shoulder alonghway One gave us plenty ofm, and the hills and views gaveplenty to occupy our bodies

minds. In our other lives asking stis, we might catch up

h one another once a month,as cyclists we were able to

re a love of self-propelledvement through the air, sightswly appearing in the distance,

struggled up and over, andilarating descents, with theng southerly coastal breeze

pushing us home in the evening.

The companionship of riders issubtly dierent than that of yourtypical couch potatoes parked infront of the TV. Im theorizing thatits the bond of mutual sueringcombined with the endorphinsreleased by our bodies thatenhances each ride. A good rideleaves us satiated in a way no mealcould, whether its up to Cayucosafter work, or up and over theRidge Route at Montana de Oro.Being able to involve our children,as John has, has been a real gift.Johns son Leland got the bugearly, riding with John on theirtandem in the Wildower centuryand going on to become a semiprodownhill racer. Our children, andnow my grandchildren see ussuiting up and riding o, hopefullymodeling healthy behavior thatwill last a lifetime.

As with solo cycling, be sure toobserve trac laws and rules ofthe road and ride considerately.Riding with friends will be saferand more pleasant if you follow

these simple rules of group ridingettiquette: ride smooth, dontover react, avoid hard braking,be alert to what is going on upthe road ahead of the group, andanticipate what trac will do.Inexperienced riders who panicand touch another riders wheelmay crash or cause a group-crash.

You can avoid most problems bypracticing group riding rules:

1. Stay alert at all times.

2. Hold your formation steadily.

3. Communicate any plans tochange pace ahead of time.

4. Dont overlap wheels.

5. Dont look back!

6. Relax and ride smooth.

7. Focus on the rider(s) ahead.

8. Beware of potholes and otherhazards in the road.

9. Dont brake unless absolutelynecessary.

10. Pass carefully with advancenotice.

The San Luis Obsipo Bicycle Clubprovides some helpful guidelinesfor riding in a group at: http://www.slobc.org/safety/group-riding-rules.html.

SLO CYCLING NEWS

Central Coast advocates forbicycle riding went to Washingtonin March to lobby for federalmoney for biking and walking.Members of the San Luis ObispoBicycle Coalition (SLOBC) joined900 people in similar organizationsfrom around the country as partof the National Bike Summit.Executive Director Dan Rivoire andmarketing and outreach directorLeslie Bloom represented theCentral Coast and the coalition.

Rivoire and Bloom met wirepresentatives to enfuture funding for transprojects that include bicpedestrian facilities, ato a SLOBC news releaNational Bike Summiunbelievable opportunus to learn lessons fnationwide allies and re

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