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he foods we eat have fascinatingmological tales to tell, shouldnt

labels we give our meals beilarly intriguing?

noun breakfastshowed up inglish in the 1400s and is a simplembination of the verbbreakand

noun fast. It hasnt changed

meaning over the years, and forturies has referred to a timeen we breakour nightlongfast.akfasthappens to be a tosspotrd.

all know that brunch is ambination of breakfast andch, but who knew it was atmanteau word created byish college students in 1896?rds combined to make a newrd are called portmanteau

rds, a term stolen from a pieceluggage designed with two

mpartments (apparently oneeach of the two contributing

rds).

ch started out as luncheonginally spelled lunching) in1650s, meaning a light repast

ween mealtimes. Thoughbody knows for sure, lunchmaye come from:

An earlier English term meaninghick piece or hunk

A northern English wordmeaning hunk of bread orcheese

A Middle English term,nonechenche that translates tonoon drink

word snack entered Englishhe 1400s, meaning the snap ofogs jaw. By the 1550s, snack

meant a snappish remark. The1680s brought a new meaning forsnack: a share, portion or part. By1807, snack morphed to mean amere bite or morsel to eat.

In the 1300s, the English borroweddisnerfrom the French in the formof the word dinner. Interestingly,dinner originally meant the frstmeal of the day, then moved later

to mean the noonday meal, andeventually came to timelesslymean the main meal of the day. Thelower and middle classes ate thismeal near midday, but over timethe upper classes commandeeredthe term dinner to refer to themeal they enjoyed after sunset.

Back in the 1200s, the English alsoborrowed soper (now spelledsupper) from the French. Thisword referred to the last meal of

the day, a meal that was seen aslighter and less formal than themidday dinner. Interestingly, theverb supdeveloped independentlyon two separate trunks of theetymological tree. From Frenchsopercame the verb sup, to eat theevening meal. At the same time, theOld High German word sufen, todrink alcohol,grew to become theGerman supen and Dutch zuipen,meaning to tipple. This termended up in Old English meaning

to take into the mouth with thelips, giving us parallel growth oftwo completely dierent roots toend up with surprisingly similarmeaning.

In the 1600s, dessert showed upin English from the French worddesservire, meaning clear the table.So when we indulge in dessert,were etymologically celebratingthe clearing of the previous coursefrom the table.

I grew up in a blue-collarneighborhood, in which weall ate dinner. We shared theunderstanding that people whomistakenly called dinner supperhad their snoots in the air.Followers, how did you look uponthese terms in your youth?

The stories behind the names ofthe things we eat can often be asdelicious as the items themselves.Heres a random sampling fromwords that made their way intoEnglish during the 1700s:

Pumpernickel this dense, tastybread is of German origin, asis its name. Oddly, the namepumpernickel referred originallyto a coarse, dark, brutish fellow.Etymologists argue over whetherthe rst part is pumper, meaning

the noise of a heavy fall, orpumpern, meaningto break wind.The second part is a nicknamefor the name Nicholas, whichinterestingly is also equatedwith goblins, louts and rascals.Etymologists cant piece togetherexactly how pumpernickel movedfrom labeling the louts or farts tolabeling the bread, but given thefact that paler ours tended to bereserved for the wealthy, its nottoo much of a stretch to imagine

how any generally negative termgot applied to a distinctively darkbread.

The sandwich,as many have heard,was named for John Montague,the Fourth Earl of Sandwich.Some claim the Earl was very fondof gambling so fond, he wasntwilling to put down his cards forevents as mundane as meals. Sohe simply wrapped a hunk of meatin a slice of bread and ate without

slowing the game(s). Otherhistorians claim that the inauguralsandwichwas most likely eaten atthe Earls desk as he addressed hismany responsibilities in businessand politics.

Welsh rabbit is actually a snubdirected at the good people ofWales. Typically, Welsh rabbit ismelted cheese or cream over toastor crackers. It seems the Welshwere perceived as living on the

wrong side of the tracks. suggests that melted chetoast was the nearest rabbit the Welsh could a

The word chowdeetymologists duking it ou

claim it heralds from where a form of the Frenchaud,meaning hot, gavethe name for the pot one the re, the chaudiere, orThese etymologists clhousewives of Brittanthe term chowder for pot and for what they cthe pot. Other etymologwith the same French rthe word, but place thbirth in Newfoundland in

Americas.

When we toast sometypically dont raise a heated bread to do sosome degree, our ancesIn a classy establishmen1700s, a tiny piece of spicwas placed in the bottglass lled with ale or beverage. When the graised in honor of somedrinker did, indeed, raise t

What food names do youabout? What might yousay about the origins note

My thanks to sources: Etymonline, Jordan Almonds of Word Origins, and Wordnik.

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to look for new opportunities,and their perseverance is oftenrewarded. You can follow theirexample by not jumping out ofthe market when the going lookstough and not overreacting toscary-sounding headlines.

Good coaching: Super Bowl teamscontain many ne players, butthey still need coaches who cananalyze situations and make theright decisions at the right times.

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nally published my rst ctionok (as an eBook) and I amited to share it with my readers.

ook about 2 years to develop theracters and create a fun storyt the whole family could enjoy.

title is San Luis Obispo Boys:Christmas Float. The setting

the story is San Luis Obispo andtime frame is the late 1960s.two main characters are GusBenny, who go to junior high

ool and love to surf, skate,rk on old cars, ride bikes, andid the two meanest girls in

wn, the Fontana Girls -- LaviniaPrudence. It was fun writing

on using many places that Ie been researching for yearsmy other books on downtownory.

writer normally writes aboutngs that they know about, andow a little about the history of

Luis Obispo. Not only haveesearched the history of the

wn, I have also had wonderfulportunities to talk to peopleo have lived in San Luis Obispomany years. Ive learned that in1960s and 1970s, people would

mp things into the creek thatuld be illegal today. Way backhe turn of the century, peoplebusinesses used the creek as

umping area for many things.y would dump chemicals,

mal parts, human waste, anderal sewage into the creek

without a second thought. Overthe years, the city developedlaws and rules about what could

be dumped into the creek. In the1960s-1970s you could still nd oldtires, washing machines, wooddebris, plumbing pipes, and otheritems that people threw in thecreek because they were too lazyto take it to the local dump. I havethe boys in the story going downinto the creek to look for a largepiece of wood for their oat. Theydont nd any wood, but they dond something else.

One of my favorite chaptersin the book is about when the

boys go to the ice cream shopcalled Sno White Creamery. Thecreamery was at 888 Monterey inthe Call building for over 20 yearsfrom 19451965ish. A couple ofgenerations growing up in SanLuis Obispo made Sno White apopular spot. One picture I haveof the Creamery shows collegeguys sitting at the counter drinkingCoke, Lyons Root Beer, and malts.Another picture I have seen showsthe inside of the creamery, whichhad a painting of the seven dwarfs

from the Disney movie SnowWhite. All the dwarfs had big grinson their faces and the paintinghelped to make the creamery a funplace. They had booths to sit in oryou could sit at the counter andwatch the ice cream wizards makeup your hot fudge sundae right in

front of your eyes. I have Gus andBenny make a visit to the Sno WhiteCreamery to discuss their plans forthe Christmas parade oat. Theboys recall a day they went to thecreamery and ate way too manysweets, and Benny found out thathe could only hold so much of agood thing in his tummy.

Another fun chapter follows theboys on their hunt for that largepiece of wood for their oat. Theystop at the Firestone Tire store,which is now Firestone Grill onHiguera. I remember going downto Firestone Tire to buy a newset of tires when I rst moved totown. As the boys continue, theirsearch brings them to the railroadstation. The boys decide to restunder the old water tower that stillstands at the station. The watertower has been restored and looks

great today, but it wasnt alwaysso beautiful. I had someone tellme that they would climb up thewater tower and ignore the notrespassing signs. They knewthey would get in trouble if one ofthe station workers saw them, andthey would get chased down thetracks if they were caught. Manyof us can relate to running as fastas possible to get out of trouble.Gus and Benny ended up nding agiant piece of wood for their oatat the station along the tracks after

a long days search.

I also write about the boys goingto the local walk-in theater to see afavorite spy movie. I was thinkingabout the old Obispo Theater as Iwas writing this section of the book.In the early 1970s, the Obispo wasone of the most popular theatersin town. In 1975, it burned downand was soon demolished. Thissite was used as a parking lot formany years.

Mission San Luis Obispo has always

been the heart of the cityhave gathered in frontMission since 1772. Gus aoften hang around the froMission sitting on the swatching the cars drive boys could do this becacould drive on Monterey front of the Mission back

days. You could park yofront of the Mission anchurch or shop downtowwas also a large rose gardthe banks of the creek patio seating area and pole is located today.

Of course, the book endsbig Holiday parade. Thgoes downtown as it hover many years. Bac1960s, the city would decstreets with huge bannwould stretch across fr

side of the street to the oOne picture I have in my cshows city workers pularger banners across MStreet in front of the SiBuilding. Another coofrom the 1930s shows pulling a cart in the Cparade on Chorro Street.

I have enjoyed reading ahistory of San Luis Obitalking to people has inspiration and has let me

what life was actually likLuis Obispo over many What a great resource toshort ction book that intouch of the city. The Mialways been the heart ofbut the people bring thethat heart.

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ghter relieves tension, stress,ger, irritation, grief, and

pression. Similar to crying,

ghter can lower emotional

riers, and allow the release oft-up emotions. After a hearty

sion of laughter, you canerience a sense of true well-

ng.

mor in love and marriage is a

element in successful and

ing relationships. In all

rtners Wanted publications,sense of humor is a prime

requisite. One of the more

able signs that a marriage is

rking is if the marriage partnerslaugh together frequently.

ghter is a very rational waydeal with the totally irrational

ects of life, such as the rough

ts in a marriage.

s unrealistic to think that two

ople can agree all the time.st of us tend to take life far

seriously. Humor provides us

h a way to put our problems

o perspective, nd some hope

our diculties, and accept ourman weaknesses. Laughter in

tionships can help us get outa rut, and get over some of

hurdles. Laughing together

ws you to relax and enjoy onether even if you disagree on

tain things.

how do you deal with some of

dicult issues? Humor is the

iest way. It can help you movem your rigid positions toward

compromise or common ground.When tensions are loosened, you

can more easily achieve harmony

with each other. Humor and

laughter have positive physical,mental, and emotional efects on

marriage partners.

Research has found that people

with a sense of humor report

fewer and milder symptoms ofphysical ailments than those

without. In addition to the

physical benets, laughter canhelp us cope with emotional

issues. Humor can ease the stress

of dealing with small everyday

frustrations, and even lighten theburden of living with serious and

tragic issues.

It is not suggested that we all

become comedians, although

we can certainly take someadvice from professionals in the

entertainment world. Bob Hope

once said, Laughter is an instant

vacation. Jay Leno has said,You cant stay mad at somebodywho makes you laugh. And Bill

Cosby provides this nugget, If

you can fnd humor in anything,you can survive it.

Studies show that people with a

sense of humor are less likely to

experience stress, burnout, or

depression. And they are morelikely to enjoy life, including

marriage and family.

Here are a few pointers to keep

the humor and laughter alive in

your marriage.

Try not to take yourself tooseriously. Do yourself a favorand Lighten up! You may live

longer and happier.

Poke fun at each other. Find

out what type of humor yourpartner enjoys, and how faryou can take things.

Learn to laugh in dicult times.We are all prone to stress, and

tend to lose it from time to

time. Humor and laughter canmake things more tolerable,

and can make recovery more

graceful.

Look for the humor around

you. Share a joke heard onthe radio, a funny story in the

newspaper, an odd personal

experience, or some of your

kids funny expressions.

Take your humor seriously.

Explore what your partnerenjoys in humor. Is it light or

dark humor, silly newspaper

cartoons, TV sitcoms, stand up

shows? Learn to enjoy someof these together.

Zillman, D., Rockwell, S., SchweSundar, S. 1993 Does humor facilwith physical discomfort? Motiv. Em(doi:10.1007/BF00995204)

Birk, L. S., Tan, S. A., Fry, W. F., NapJ. W., Hubbard, R. W., Lewis, J. E. 1989 Neuroendocrine and stres

changes during mirthful laughter. Sci. 298, 390396. (doi:10.109198912000-00006)

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Family EventsU JAN 23-SUN MAR 9 (timesy): THE BACHELORS at Greaterican Melodrama anddeville, 1863 Front St, Oceano.oughout time, the heavents known as a bachelor padalways be undone by the sametoppable force a woman.helorhood shattered in a mad

, musical romp! Tickets: $20-, with discounts for groups,iors, students, active military, children. The in-houseck bar serves food and drinksore the show and during

ermissions. Contact: 489-2499http://americanmelodrama.

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T JAN 25-SUN FEB2 (timesy): THE WIZARD OF OZ at

esta College Cultural and

forming Arts Center, HWYSLO. Join Dorothy, Toto,recrow, Tin Man, Lion, andMunchkins as they journey to

et the wonderful Wizard of Ozhe Emerald City, where they

pe their dreams will come true.T: 2:00 & 7:00 pm, SUN: 2:00. Contact: 543-7529 or http://rikproductions.org.

N 31-FEB 8 (times vary):CHESIS PRESENTS VITALITY

Spanos Theatre, Cal Poly PAC,rand Ave, San Luis Obispo.hesis Dance Companysents its annual showcase.t: $12-20. Contact: 756-4849

http://pacslo.org.

T FEB 1 1:00-3:00 pm: Saturdaythe Childrens Garden KIDSRDEN PARTY at San Luis Obispoanical Garden, . Enjoy a hands-learning experience for the

ole family! Learn gardeningentials and have fun. Cost: $5.

ntact: slobg.org/explore.

T FEB 1 at 5:45 pm: BROWN BAGVIE NIGHT at Los Osos Library,5 Palisades Ave. Pack yourner and enjoy a lm adaptationK Rowlings Harry Potter andPrisoner of Azkaban (PG).

t: free, including popcorn!ntact: 528-1862.

N FEB 2 11:00 am: LION DANCEebrating the Year of the Horse

at 1255 Monterey St, Suite C, SanLuis Obispo. San Luis OrientalMarket presents 20th annual LionDance. Cost: free. Contact: 544-8599

SUN FEB 2 12:00-3:00 pm: MARTINLUTHER KING SCHOLARSHIPBARBECUE at Elks Club, 222

Elks Lane, San Luis Obispo. Joinfriends at the round tables orenjoy great take-out for SuperBowl Sunday. Meals include: BBQchicken, baked beans, potatosalad, and garlic bread. Cost: $10.Contact: http://mlkfund.org.

MON FEB 3 at 7:00 pm: AFRICANCHILDRENS CHOIR at HillsideChurch, 1935 Newport Ave,Grover Beach. The programfeatures well-loved childrens

songs, traditional spirituals, andgospel favorites. Cost: free,donations accepted. Contact:http://africanchildrenschoir.com.

WED FEB 5 & THU FEB 6 at 7:30pm: CIRQUE ELOIZE: CIRKOPOLISat Cohan Center, Cal Poly PAC, 1Grand Ave, San Luis Obispo. Thisbreathtaking spectacle combinesthe worlds of circus, dance, andtheater. Cost: $30-58. Contact:756-4849 or http://pacslo.org.

THU FEB 6 at 7:00 pm: CELTICNIGHTS at Clark Center, 487Fair Oaks Ave, Arroyo Grande.This unique show features thenest voices of the Celtic worldshowcased against a thunderingbackdrop of expert dancingand musicianship. Cost: $35-46. Contact: 489-9444 or http://clarkcenter.org.

SAT FEB 8 9:00 am-2:00 pm: MINIBOOK SALE at Los Osos Library,

2075 Palisades. The Friends ofLos Osos Library will sponsor thisfamily event featuring all kindsof books (weather permitting).Contact: 528-1862.

SAT FEB 8 2:00-3:00 pm:VALENTINE ACCORDION BOOKCLASS at Studios on the Park, 1130Pine St, Paso Robles. Childrensbook author and ber artist BerylReichenberg will teach kids tomake a folded book. Cost: $5.

Contact: 238-9800.

SAT FEB 8 at 3:00 pm: CHINESENEW YEAR CELEBRATION atVolumes of Pleasure Bookshoppe,1016 Los Osos Valley Rd, Los Osos.Bring the whole family to this 11thannual event. The Cal Poly LionDance Team will ring in the yearof the Wood Horse. Cost: free.Contact: 528-5565.

SAT FEB 8 6:00-8:30 pm: FATHERDAUGHTER DANCE at PismoBeach Veterans Hall, 780 Bello St.Pre-registration required by JAN31. Cost: $25 per pair. Contact:773-7063.

SAT FEB 8 at 8:00 pm: MoscowFestival Ballet performs GISELLEat Cohan Center, Cal Poly PAC, 1Grand Ave, San Luis Obispo. Enjoya full-scale production of AdolphAdams romantic, sweeping balletmasterpiece. Direct from Russiaand featuring 50+ performers,the Moscow Festival Balletbrings together elements of thegreat Bolshoi and Kirov Balletcompanies. Cost: $30-66.

SUN FEB 9 at 7:00 pm: BELL at Cohan Center, PAC, 1 Grand Ave, San LuisViolinist Joshua Bell perfocelebrated pianist Sam H

oering a program that Tartinis Violin Sonata in Op. 1, No. 10 Devils Trill Beethovens Violin SonatOp. 96; Stravinskys Divefor Violin and Piano (afFairys Kiss); and TchaValse-Scherzo, Op. 34. C90. Contact: 756-4849 pacslo.org

FEB 13-MAR 2 (days & timHAMLET at Marian TheaS. College Dr, Santa Mar

performs The Tragedy ofthe Prince of Denmark$29.50-37.50. Contact: or http://pcpa.org.

FRI FEB 14 2:00-5:0VALENTINES DAY PROLos Osos Library, 2075 Ave. Create a lovely craftValentine. Cost: free. 528-1862.

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RACLE ON SOUTH DIVISIONREET at Pewter Ploughyhouse, 824 Main St, Cambria.oy this comedy production

out a close-knit Catholic family.t: $16-21. Contact: 927-2877 orp://pewterploughplayhouse..

T FEB 15 11:00 am-4:00 pm:ERGY BALANCING SESSIONSSierra Vista Regional Medicalter Auditorium, 1010 Murray

e, San Luis Obispo. Look forbal Alliance signs. Free 25ute sessions are for all ages.

appointment necessary.ntact: www.globalalliance.ws438-4347.

T FEB 15 at 7:00 pm: Americas

niest VALENTINE COMEDYENT at Pavilion on the Lake,5 Pismo Ave, Atascadero.fect for date night! BIGghs 6th annual show starsericas Funniest Cop Mikencini, Americas Funniest Momphanie Blum, Comedy Rockerrk Eddie, and host Lizetteelle (seen on Showtime, Tonight Show, and Comedytral). Beer, wine, appetizers, desserts available for

chase. Red carpet photos.t: $30 pre-sale, $35 at theor (discount for military and

ce ocers). Contact: www.aughlive.com or 712-0400.

N FEB 16 at 7:00 pm: THE QUIETN at Park Cinemas, 1100 PinePaso Robles. Enjoy this 1952

ssic lm with John Wayne andureen OHara on the big screene again! Popcorn and sodachampagne and chocolates,

and prizes are included. Arriveearly for best seating. Besidesrefreshments there will be. Cost:$12 ticket. Contact: 238-4103.

SUN FEB 23 11:00 am-12:00 pm:SUNDAY WITH A BOTANIST Gardening From the Ground Up

at San Luis Obispo BotanicalGarden, 3450 Dairy Creek Rd,SLO. Join Marlene Simon, stahorticulturalist from the UC DavisBotanical Conservatory, at thisinteractive presentation on allthings Mediterranean gardening.Be prepared to ask questions.Cost: $5-10. Contact: slobg.org.

FEB 27-MAR 2 (days, times, &venues vary): 2014 SLO COMEDYFESTIVAL. The festival takes place

in nine fantastic venues, hosting48 carefully selected comediansfrom all over the world. Contact:http://slocomedyfestival.com.

FEB 27-MAR 8 (days, times &costs vary): AS YOU LIKE IT atSpanos Theatre, Cal Poly PAC, 1Grand Ave, San Luis Obispo. JoshMachamer directs ShakespearesAs You Like It. Contact: 756-4849or http://pacslo.org.

THU FEB 27 at 11:00 am: CALPOLY STUDENT INSTRUMENTALRECITAL at Davidson MusicCenter, Room 218, Cal Poly, 1Grand Ave, San Luis Obispo.Cost: free. Contact: http://music.calpoly.edu.

THU FEB 27 at 7:30 pm: ELVINBISHOP, JAMES COTTON, & PAULTHORN at at Cohan Center, CalPoly PAC, 1 Grand Ave, San LuisObispo. Hear what happenswhen a blues/rock icon, a living

blues legend, and a rising rootsmusic star join forces for oneincredibly powerful night. Cost:$32-59. Contact: 756-4849 orhttp://pacslo.org.

FEB-MAR: ELEPHANT SEALS atPiedras Blancas Rookery, Hwy 1, 7miles north of San Simeon. Nowthrough early March, approx.17,000 elephant seals will cometo the Piedras Blancas Rookeryfor breeding, birthing, andmolting. Bring the family to enjoythis amazing natural spectacle.The viewing area is accessible

during daylight hours. Cost: free.Contact: http://elephantseal.org.

Every SAT FEB 1-APR 5 10:00 am-3:30 pm: Free Tax PreparationAssistance at Paso Robles CityLibrary, 1000 Spring St. StartingMON JAN 13: Call the libraryto schedule an appointment.Seniors and low-to-moderate-income residents are oeredfree one-hour appointments withAARP representatives. At theReference Desk, the Library willalso assist citizens looking fortax forms. Contact: 237-3870 orwww.prcity.com/library.

Daily NOV 1 - FEB 28 10:00 am-4:00 pm: Monarch Buttery Talksat Pismo State Beach MonarchButtery Grove, Hwy 1, PismoBeach. 11:00 am and 2:00 pmdaily: docent talks. Cost: freeadmission and parking. Contact:www.monarchbuttery.org or800 443-7778.

Last FRI every month at 6:00 pm:Family Fun Night at Unity Church,1165 Stubbleeld St, Orcutt.Contact: 937-3025.

Every WED 5:45-7:00 pm: Play atLos Osos Library, 2075 Palisades.Ages 7-15. Contact: 528-1862.

Every THU-FRI 12:00-5:00 pm &SAT 11:00 am-5:00 pm: ExplorationStations Interactive Science

Center welcomes familieRamona Ave, Grover Bea$2 kids, $3 adults. Cont1421 or http://exploratioorg.

2nd THU of every month 6pm: Grief Support Group aCoast Hospice, 253 Gra

Ste D, San Luis Obispo. group is for anyone suloss of a loved one who iof support. Contact: 540

2nd SAT of every monNOV at 9:00 am: SantRecreation and Parks Defree docent-led nature Los Flores Ranch, 6271 DRd, Santa Maria. Cont0951 x 263.

2nd MON every month 6pm: Caregiver Supporat Cayucos CommunityOcean Ave & S 3rd Ssupport for caregivers anmembers dealing with loillness, memory loss, dand Alzheimers. Conta7484.

Every MON 10:00 am-2Remain Independent Vision Loss at Santa Maria

1405 E Main St. New doing daily tasks are taugBraille Institute, such as mthe home, traveling, antalking library books. 462-1225.

2nd & 4th MON everyat 6:30 pm: MOPS (MoPreschoolers) meet atChristian Church, 343Maria Way, Santa Maria. Cis provided. Contact: 934

www.pacicchristian.net

Every TUE 3:00-6:00 pm3:00-5:30 pm: Teen Program at Arroyo GraHealth Services Clinic, 115Ave. Health services, reproductive health, inenvironment with stato screen, assess, and tointervention. Appointmpreferred. Contact: 489-

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Local Resources

WED every month at 9:00 am:mmunity Action Partnership

ior Health Screening at Firstted Methodist Church, 275Halcyon Rd, Arroyo Grande.e and low-cost services areered for people 50 and older:od pressure, pulse, weight,al cholesterol, screening

anemia, diabetes, and fecalod, nutritional counseling, anddical referrals. Contact: 481-2 or 788-0827.

WED every month at 12:00: Disabled American Veteranscheon at Veterans Memorialg, 313 W. Tunnell St, Santaria. Contact: 345-0402.

ry WED 5:30-7:00 pm:dowed Support Group at New

Church, 990 James Way, RmPismo Beach. Arrive 10 miny for 1st meeting. Oered by

spice of SLO Co. Contact: 544-6 or www.hospiceslo.org.

ry TUE at 7:00 pm: Al-Anonmily Support Group at Luis

OASIS Senior Center, 420 SoaresAve, Orcutt. Contact: 937-9750.

3rd WED every month at 7:00 pm:How to Survive Divorce seminarat the San Luis Obispo WomensCommunity Center, 1124 NipomoSt, #D in SLO. Practical tips,pointers, and suggestions for

handling family law issues. $10.00donation requested for handoutmaterials and book. Contact: 544-9313 to register.

4th TUE every month at 5:30 pm:Legal Clinic for Self-RepresentedLitigants at the San Luis ObispoCounty Courthouse Law Library,1050 Monterey St in SLO, #125.SLO County Bar Assn Family LawSection & Womens CommunityCenter provide one-on-one legal

advice for persons ling divorcesw/o an attorney, and a documentpreparer to assist in completingcourt-required forms. Min. $40.00donation. Limit: 12 participants.Contact: 544-9313.

RISE (formerly Sexual Assault

Recovery and Prevention Centerof San Luis Obispo County) oers:Weekly Drop-In Support Groupfor Sexual Assault Survivors; 24Hour Crisis Line; Advocacy andAccompaniment; Peer Counseling;Individual Clinical Counseling;Prevention and EducationPrograms; and WomensEmpowerment and Self DefenseWorkshops. Contact: 545-8888 orwww.sarpcenter.org.

Every SAT 11:00 am-3:00 pm:ADOPT A PET at Petco, 2051Theater Dr, in Paso Robles. Catsare available for adoption through

NCHS. Dogs are available throughShort n Sweet Dog Rescue.Contact: 466-5403.

Every MON 2:00-4:00 pm & WED3:00-5:00 pm: Jacks Adaptive ToyLending Library - Jacks HelpingHand at Central Coast Gymnastics,21 Zaca Lane, #100 in San LuisObispo. Traditional and adaptivetoys for children with all types ofdisabilities to check out. In-homeappointments also available.

Cost-Free! Contact: 547-1914 orwww.jackshelpinghand.org.

Every TUE 2:00-5:00 pm & FRI4:00-7:00 pm: Jacks Adaptive ToyLending Library - Jacks HelpingHand at Pats Place in NipomoRecreation Community Rm, 671W Tet St, Ste 2, Nipomo. Toysfor children with all types ofdisabilities to check out. In-homeappointments also available.Cost-Free! Contact: 547-1914 or

www.jackshelpinghand.o

Every FRI at 7:00 pmBallroom Dancing at MInn. If you are a senioor attached) and like dancing, this is the placleft of the bandstand fosign Senior Dancers. Daand listen to good music.no dues; just fun! Cont5481 or [email protected].

Literacy Council for SObispo County has an and urgent need for vtutors and oers free tr

SLO. Contact: 541-4219 sloliteracy.org.

1st THU every month at Commission on the SWomen meets at Coast Bank, 500 Marsh St,

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spo. This ocial advisoryup to the SLO County BoardSupervisors identies issuesconcern to women thatnot currently the focus of

er advocacy or advisoryanizations. Contact: 788-3406.

rro Bay Museum of Naturaltory oers Adventures Withure & Mind Walks: www.ha.org/naturewalks.html.

tral Coast Commission forior Citizens oers many free

vices: Senior Connection -necting callers with local

ources; HICAP (Healthurance Counseling andvocacy Program) one one assistance for Medicare

eciaries, advise and referralslong term care options, and

p with billing / appeals; Vial of

Life magnetized containers withmedical information; a SeniorResource Directory for SLO andSB counties, and much more.Contact: 925-9554 or www.centralcoastseniors.org.

Hospice of San Luis ObispoCounty provides grief counseling,group support, counseling,crisis intervention, and wellnesseducation to those with a life-limiting illness, their families,and the bereaved. This non-prot agency supports thecommunity in coping with lossand promoting healing with free

counseling, community educationand volunteer support to thosegrieving a death or dealing withpotential end-of-life issues.Oces in San Luis Obispo andPaso Robles. Contact: 544-2266.

Volunteer as a Good Neighbor!Make a dierence in the life ofan older or disabled adult. Oncetrained, volunteers choose servicesto contribute and schedule hoursat their convenience. Training is

scheduled monthly at WilshireCommunity Services, 285 South St,Ste J, SLO. Contact: 547-7025 x 17.

Volunteer at San Luis ObispoMuseum of Art! Stop by at 1010Broad St (Mission Plaza) or [email protected].

San Luis Obispo Senior Centeroers health screening, legalservices, meals, exercise, bridge,and bingo at 1445 Santa Rosa St.

Contact: 781-7306.

The Central Coast AstronomicalSociety plans a Dark Sky Star Partyevery month at Santa MargaritaLake KOA Campground at sunset.CCAS also sponsors specialguest speakers and programsperiodically. Event schedules,weather updates, and resources:www.centralcoastastronomy.org. Contact: Aurora Lipper [email protected].

Every WED 11:00 am-12:00 pm:Growing With Baby, an infantfeeding oce for breastfeedingmothers and their babies (0-10 mos), oers a free class onfeeding, crying, and sleep at1230 Marsh St, San Luis Obispo.

Pediatric nurse practioner andlactation consultant AndreaHerron will answer questions.Dads are always welcome! Call toreserve a spot. Contact: 543-6988.

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Parent Participation oers Core ParentinEnrichment classes Luis Obispo, Morro BLos Osos. Bring yoto a parent and childclass, or nd suppoeducation just for paren$74 for 10 wks, 10% o fomore classes. Contact: or http://parentparticipat

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ent Participation. Core classesenhance parenting skills, meeter families, and allow childrene to play with others of the same. Enrichment classes are oered,h as Cooking and Gardening, andooperative Preschool at CL Smith.ister through San Luis Coastallt School. Contact: 549-1222,

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CHARTER SCHOOLS

VA California Virtual Academies.K give kids the chance to learn

he pace and in ways that are rightthem. Online schooling aligned

h California state standards.cher support as needed,etings and work samples requiredrterly. Contact: (866) 339-6790,w.caliva.org or www.k12.com.

mily Partnership. A tuition-free independent study public school

ving Santa Barbara, San Luisspo and Ventura counties. Homedy charter schools in San Luisspo (165 Grand Ave), Solvang,ta Maria, and Cambria. Meeth teachers weekly and turn inrk samples. Contact: 686-5339,w.familypartnershipschool.com

ve Grove. Independent studyme school with sites in San Luisspo (165 Grand Ave), Santaria, Lompoc, Los Olivos, andta Barbara. Meet with teacher

ekly and turn in work samples.chment classes also oered.tact: 543-2701, www.sbceoportal./losolivos.

utt Academy Independent Study.iated with Orcutt Academyrter School at 500 Dyer St, this

e program oers home study andnded classroom/home study fordes K-8. Contact: 938-8934 orw.orcuttacademycharter.net.

NATURE BASED SCHOOLS

SLOWanders. Oering nature-basededucation in SLO County. Programsinclude wilderness living skills,naturalist studies, wildlife tracking,awareness skills, and rites-of-passagecustomized for after-school, home-school, and personal one-on-onementoring. Weekend workshopsfor adults. Contact: 215-0595, www.slowanders.com.

Outside Now. Summer, after-school,and private nature-based educationin SLO County. Contact: 541-9900,www.outsidenow.org.

Coyote Road Regional School.Natural Science and OutdoorEducation. Contact: 466-4550, www.coyoteroadschool.com.

INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS

The Laureate School. Project-based,dierentiated learning to developcritical thinking, with arts, technology,foreign language, and characterdevelopment programs. Interactivelearning in a small-class environmentthat addresses students uniqueneeds. 880 Laureate Lane in San LuisObispo. Contact: 544-2141, www.laureateschool.org.

Clarity Steiner School. Waldorfeducation for rst and secondgraders. Class meets four days perweek in Nipomo. Contact: 929-6878.

Santa Lucia School. Independentschool on 5 acres in Templeton.Peace education for over 25 years.Integrated curriculum founded onlife experiences, in-depth study,and active immersion in the arts forgrades 1-8. Attendance Mon-Thu withhomeschool Fridays. Carpoolingencouraged. Contact: 434.2217,www.santaluciaschool.org.

SLO Classical Academy. Privateschool. Part time or full time classicaleducation in SLO. Part time optionsare Tuesday/ Thursday or Monday/Wednesday with a Friday enrichmentday. Contact: 548-8700, www.sloclassicalacademy.com.

Sage Creek Sudbury. Modeled afterSudbury Valley School. Opening in

the Fall of 2010. Contact: 489-3820,www.sagecreeksudbury.org.

Childrens House MontessoriSchoolin Atascadero strives to helpeach child reach his/her greatestpotential, by embracing learningand appreciating and respecting theworld. Contact: 466-5068, www.childrenshouse.cc.

Montessori Childrens Schoolin SanLuis Obispo seeks to inspire a passionfor excellence, to nurture curiosity,creativity and imagination, and toawaken the human spirit of everychild. Ages 3-12. Contact: 544-6691,http://montessoriofslo.com.

Central Coast Montessori School inMorro Bay oers a rich, individualizedacademic environment to promoteindependence and optimum scholasticachievement. Contact: 772-9317,www.centralcoastmontessori.com.

Heritage Montessori Preschoolin San Luis Obispo provides anenriching and loving environment ina beautiful country setting. Waldorfand Montessori based for ages 2.5-5

years. Contact: 235-5589.PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Cambria Montessori Learning Center.Tuition-free public school in MorroBay for grades K-6th through theFamily Partnership Charter School.Contact: 927-2337 or 541-2412.Application forms are available atfamilypartnershipschool.com.

Santa Maria Joint Union Home School.Accredited high school program atSanta Maria Public Library. Interactivestudent-parent-teacher partnership

providing educational resources, amentor teacher, and eligibilty forsports, clubs, and activities. Studentsmay qualify to enroll in communitycollege as well as secondary classes.Contact: 937-2051 X2761 or X2762.

Templeton Independent StudyHigh School. WASC accredited.Weekly meeting with teacher.Opportunity for early graduationand concurrent Cuesta Collegeenrollment. Sites in Templeton andSLO at Los Ranchos ElementarySchool. Contact 434-5833. http://tae.tusd.ca.schoolloop.com/tishs.

ntral Coast families are fortunate to have a wide variety of qualityices for their childrens education. Following are some options forse seeking secular alternative education. For more information onependent and religious schools, go to: http://www.cde.ca.gov/re/or http://private-schools.ndthebest.com/directory/a/California.

Trivium Charter Schools iSanta Maria, and Arroyoffer a hybrid program oproject-based classes 2 week and homeschool 3week. Contact: 489-7474triviumcharter.org.

West Mall AlternativeIndependent Study Hom

in Atascadero. Contact: www.edline.net/pages/WAlternative.

Paso Robles Joint UnieDistrict Home SchoIndependent Study Progrkindergarten through 8Students and parents won-one with credentialedreceive lesson plans, textbteachers editions for eveAcademic classes, eactivities, and eld tripsoered. Contact: 769-1675

HOMESCHOOL ORGANICalifornia Homeschool Na statewide grassroots ordedicated to protecting thparents to educate theirTheir website provides inabout current state anlegislation aecting homefamilies, and how to geContact: 800 327-5339californiahomeschool.net.

Homeschoolers of theCoast. An inclusive Yahfor homeschoolers meet

regular basis for interascheduled eld trips: httpyahoo.com/group/Homesof_the_Central_Coast.

Santa Maria Inclusive A Yahoo! group oehomeschool enrichment anin the Santa Maria Vallgroups.yahoo.com/groumaria_inclusive_learners.

Templeton Unied SchoK-8 Home Schooling 434-5840 or http://ta

schoolloop.com.HOMESCHOOLING

www.hsc.orgwww.californiahomeschwww.homeschool.comwww.hslda.orgwww.ldonline.org/inde

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