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4-year-old girls decide to play cars., each one picks out her cars, thentalk about which ones will be the

mmy cars and which will be they cars. Next, they decide to make

use for the cars. Taking the bin oflo blocks o the shelf, they beginuild while talking about what the

mmies are going to do. After theye completed the house, they putr baby cars to bed. This wholecess takes about 30 minutes, andonce did they actually run the carsg the oor or make noises evenotely sounding like a car.

roup of 4-year-old boys decidelay cars. They dump the basketars on the oor, each grabbingr favorites quickly. Next, they

n to push the cars along the oor,table, each other, any availableace making loud car sounds.ning their cars into each other,

simulate crashes, which areally accompanied by more loudes. This play lasts a few minutes

ore they are o to do something leaving the cars behind.

is an example of normal behaviorboth boys and girls. Researcherse found that the areas of then involved in language, in spatial

mory, in motor coordination, and

in getting along with other people,develop in a dierent order, time,and rate in girls compared withboys. While the areas of the braininvolved in language and ne motor

skills mature about six years earlierin girls than in boys, the areas of thebrain involved in targeting and spatialmemory mature about four yearsearlier in boys than in girls. *

In simple terms, girls brains developfrom the front (the thinking part)to the back (the doing part). Theynaturally spend more time talkingthings out. Boys brains develop fromback (doing) to front (thinking), sothey are more apt to jump right intodriving their cars. This explains a lotand can help us understand what

normal behavior looks like and whyboys and girls often play dierently,even with the same toy. Of course,there will be exceptions to this rule.But in general, boys and girls aredierent - from the inside out.

You may have noticed that, comparedto girls, the boys in your life needmore room to play, use higher levelsof energy when they play, and uselouder noises in their play. This isnot because boys are unkind or (asit may seem at times) just trying toannoy you. This dierence reects

where boys are in the developmentalspectrum and how they are made.

While all children enjoy rough andtumble play (often called rough-housing), boys especially need this.Roughhousing allows boys a safeopportunity to negotiate power,learn cause and eect, establish andfollow rules (including those for taking

turns), and to learn give and take. Italso helps in building relationships,develops gross motor skills,strengthens muscles, and nourishestheir sensory systems. In fact,according to Anthony DeBenedet andLawrence Cohen in their book The Artof Roughhousing, it can even makekids smarter! They tell us that whenchildren are roughhousing, a chemicalcalled brain derived neurotrophicfactor (BDFN) is released. BDFN islike fertilizer for our brains. It helpsstimulate neuron growth within thecortex and hippocampus, both of

which are vital to higher learning,memory, and advanced behavior suchas language and logic.

Parents and care providers need toprovide boys with safe places wherethey can establish personal power.Dan Hodges wrote in his book Boysthat personal power is not based on

dominance over others. It ito make choices and produIt is a skill that is used witothers. It is based on a senworth. When we fail to pro

with safe opportunities topersonal power, they mayby creating conicts and corder to gain personal pow

So, what can we do to econstructive boy behaviowith an understanding obehavior. A healthy and h

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capes for super heroes. Keep a supplyof foam water noodles (cut in half) touse as swords, so boys can imaginethemselves as warriors, super heroes,or pirates. Provide space whereboys can climb to the moon or dig toChina. Set out a variety of buildingmaterials, parts and pieces like raingutters, pvc pipes, boards of varyingsizes, cardboard boxes, paint brushes

and buckets, old pot lids (that makegreat shields for sword ghting)and pots (that make great helmets),plastic and galvanized tubs and shortladders. This is a good start, and mostof it can be found around your houseor at yard sales and thrift stores.

Give boys access to water so theycan dig moats, make lakes and rivers,build dams and generally just wallowin the mud. Truly, it wont hurt, but itwill help boys to build important skillsnecessary for adulthood. And last, butequally important, limit screen time on

television and computers (includinggames on an iPad or smartphone).

Have condence that the ways boysthink and play, grow and learn, areokay. Actually, theyre perfectdierent from girls, but absolutelyperfect for boys. To love and care forboys, all you need to do is provide the

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e. You see. We all see, Miossie! I certainly see him now, and

shocked that I didnt know moreut him before the SLO City Libraryived the fabulous grant Teenntists @ the Library from the

ritable trust in his honor.

old Miossi was born at familyed La Cuesta Ranch in Cuesta

yon in 1922. His love for theesty of nature in our county can bereciated by all of us who live here

w. Miossis grandparents wereof the Swiss-Italian emigrants

ween 1864 and 1870, who builtdairy industry here. His parentse born in SLO County: his fathernard on a ranch near Pismo, andmother Vera Gnesa on a ranch inen Valley between Cambria andmony. Miossi matriculated in

schools through his AA at SanObispo Jr. College, which sharedampus with the high school

ore becoming Cuesta College.received his BS with academicors from UC Berkeley in 1943returned to run the family cattleh.

ssi was an active communityer, who rmly believed that

viduals shape the world. Heked hard to create and save

some of our most beloved openspaces, such as Montana de Oroand Cuesta Grade, which was setto be widened to eight lanes withclear-cutting of the Sargent Cypressgrove on the west ridge. Miossi

called the Cal-Trans plan burying ofCuesta Canyon alive and went frombeing a lone voice to having the SanFrancisco Chronicle and L.A. Timestake his opposition statewide tovictory. He was active in the SierraClub and led the ght to pass a billprotecting Santa Lucia Wilderness allthe way to President Jimmy Carter,who signed the bill in 1978.

One of my concerns about moving tothe Central Coast in 1978 was PG&EsDiablo Canyon Nuclear Power Plant.Mr. Miossi actively opposed theplant. He not only questioned the

safety of the process, but the impactof all those power lines winding theirway through the delicate ecosystemsthat make up our unique beauty.

I hope that Harold Miossi wouldbe delighted with the way we areencouraging young people to enjoyhands-on science experienceswith the support of his Trust. TheGrant has allowed us to hire twoterric teen interns, GwendolynWenslo and Noran Rahim, who

work with various adult mentors tocreate memorable and fun scienceprograms. In January, they oereda program on animal communicationthat included clicker training withdogs. In February, it was the ever-amazing shake down of earthquakesusing slinkys, jello and marshmallows!I know, is this stu cool or what? OnMarch 24th it will be, wait for it IceCream Science! Save April 14th andMay 19th for the nal two sponsoredprograms. These programs will leadto six science kits for check-out tofamilies and schools.

Noran and Gwendolyn are having agreat time working with each other,the mentors, and the youth librarians.They bring a level of enthusiasm tothe projects that cant be duplicatedby adults trying to think like teens.Sounds obvious, but this is oftenoverlooked by organizations servingyoung people. Their process seemsto involve a lot of giggling along the

way to creat publicity, goaland snacks (gotta have These young women areskill sets that will serve tas they continue their ekeeping their eyes on themedical school, where I amwill continue to give baccommunities. They are lework as a team with each with local scientists, who wpart of the web of networwill be able to turn to th

high school and beyond.

We feel proud to work community on such an iand inclusive program. Ethat libraries encourage the model of sharing timinformation and resoucreate new skills and memour community. Althougprograms are held at theObispo City Branch, kids whole county are welcomup and participate. These are geared for elementchildren, so make sure yo

eligible when you call the Library to register. Of couthe programs are FREE!

I wish I could sit down andMr. Miossis stories aboutfor our beautiful county, the met, the ghts he chosmemories he cherished. being part of this grant to carry his spirit forward21st century. We are grahonored to be a small penduring legacy.

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the Irish!many people know Maewyn

cat, yet are familiar with Saintrick - the name given to him bye Celestine. He is consideredpatron saint of Ireland. On

rch 17th, people around the

be will celebrate St. Patricksby wearing green, eatingned beef and cabbage, andking green beverages. In1, March was proclaimed Irish-erican Heritage Month by theCongress. St. Patricks Dayo called St Paddys Day and St.tys Day) is celebrated by bothh and non-Irish people.

ewyn Succate was bornBritain during 387 A.D. to

phurnius and Conchessa,o belonged to a high rankingman family. At the age of 16,ewyn had the misfortune ofng captured by pagan Irishers and sold as a slave to an

h Chieftain named Meliuc. Heforced to work as a shepherd

tending the sheep of his masterMeliuc. Maewyn managed toescape and nd his way back to hisfamily. After returning to Britain,he went into the priesthoodbefore taking the opportunity to

return to Ireland as a missionary.

In 432 A.D., Maewyn Succat wasgiven the name Patercius, orPatritius, which means the fatherof his people. He died on March17 in 461 A.D., and this date wasobserved as his feast day to honorhis memory.

St. Patricks mission was to convertthe pagans to Christianity. Manybelieve that he used the Shamrock

with its three leaves to representthe Holy Trinity (the Father, theSon, and the Holy Spirit). Legendhas it that St. Patrick also drove allof the snakes out of Ireland usinghis sta.

Several symbols, traditions,and Irish folktales have becomeassociated with St. Patricks Day;the leprechaun, wearing of thegreen, the shamrock, and theBlarney Stone. A leprechaun is

an Irish mythical creature thathoards gold and sometimesdresses like a shoemaker. Theyare often called the little people,or the wee people, because theyare described as being about two-feet tall.

Wearing of the green is aphrase that evolved from the Irishdressing in shades of green on St.Patricks Day. Green is an excellentchoice for the holiday, since there

is a lot of green grass in Ireland,Ireland is called the Emerald Isle,the Shamrock is green, Irelandsag has a green stripe, and greenis the popular color for spring.The tradition of pinching thosewho do not wear green on St.Patricks Day originated amongstschool children.

The Shamrock (Trifolium repens,AKA White Clover) is the nationalplant and symbol of Ireland. Likethe four-leaf clover, wearing theShamrock is said to bring goodluck. Some like to use the phrasethe luck of the Irish. Each four-leaf clover represents a spiritualhelper to bring hope, happiness,love and faith. They are prizedbecause of their rarity.

The Blarney Stone is located atBlarney Castle in County Cork,Ireland. The legend behind theBlarney Stone is that an old womancast a magical spell upon the stoneto reward the King of Ireland forsaving her from drowning in theriver. It is told that if a personkisses the Blarney Stone, they willget the gift of gab, which is theability to talk convincingly. Kidscan learn more about St. PatricksDay and the Irish culture fromthese great read-aloud or picturebooks:

Green Shamrocks by EveBunting

Hooray for St. Patricks Day byJoan Holub

Jack and the Leprechaun byIvan Robertson

Jeremy Beans St. Patricks Dayby Alice Schertle

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Patricks Day Parade bKroll

St. Patricks Day AlpBeverly Vidrine

St. Patricks Day CountSalina Yoon

St. Patricks Day in theby Eve Bunting

Thats What Leprechby Eve Bunting

The Leprechauns Pamela Duncan Edwa

The Leprechaun WhoRainbow by Sean Calla

The Luckiest St. PatrEver by Teddy Slater

The Night Before St. Day by Natasha Wing

Tim OToole and the Wby Gerald McDermott

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Patrick: Patron Saint oby Tomie dePaola

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nt forget to serve your childme green foods on St. Patricks

. For breakfast, try some ofSeuss green eggs and ham,Lucky Charms cereal with

en milk. Yum! There are lotsreen fruits and vegetables you

can serve such as kiwi fruit, greengrapes or apples, bell pepper,celery, cucumbers, or broccoli.For dessert, try some lime sherbetor shamrock cupcakes, which youcan make by adding green icing tovanilla cupcakes and decoratingthe top with green candy. Tomake food green, just add some

green food coloring. This worksgreat for transforming whippedcream and ranch dressing intogreen colored foods too!

This St. Patricks day, dont forgetto wear green, so you wont getpinched! And be sure to wear ashamrock. If you happen to spya rainbow, remember to look fora pot of gold at the end, placedthere by the leprechauns. Whoknows? On this magical day, you

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Educatio

y February article about the IndividualsDisability Education Act (IDEA), I

ribed its history and intent to provideren with a Free Appropriate Publication (FAPE) in the Least Restrictive

onment (LRE). IDEA is designed tore that all children have a fair, equal,signicant opportunity to obtain aquality education, with equal accesshe same challenging core-subjectculum. I wrote about the criteriaby school professionals to determine

ther a child qualies for an Individualation Plan (IEP), and related services.uld now like to suggest an Acton

that parents and caregivers canw, with sample letter content foric assessment requests.

e considered for an IEP, one or morehe following thirteen categories of

bilities must be present and adverselyt the education performance ofchild (in alphabetical order): Autism,

, Deaf-Blind, Emotional Disability,ing Impaired, Language or Speechrder, Intellectual Disability, Multiplebilities, Sever Orthopedic Impairment,ic Learning Disability, Other Healthired, Traumatic Brain Injury, and

al Impairment.

above list includes what I will termr categories, each with sub-categoriesrlying them. For instance, a childhave a Specic Learning Disability

e area of Reading or Mathematics.e children can excel in Reading, while

ggling year after year in mathematics.reverse can also happen, or a learningbility may exist in both areas.

category for autism (a developmentalbility diagnosed at increasing rates) ispecic as to severity. The CA Education

e 56846.2 denes it this way: A pupilautism is a pupil who exhibits autistic-behaviors, including, but not limitedny of the following behaviors, or anybination thereof: 1) An inability to uselanguage for appropriate purposes;history of extreme withdrawal or ofng to people inappropriately, andnued impairment in social interaction

infancy through early childhood;An obsession to maintain sameness;xtreme preoccupation with objects,propriate use of objects, or both;xtreme resistance to controls; 6) Aay of peculiar motoric mannerismsmotility patterns. While the CAation Code denes autistic-likeviors, there is also an ocial medical

nosis for autism, according to thenostic and Statistical Manual (DSM),h must be considered.

her very common category ofbility is Other Health Impaired (OHI).

includes such sub-categories as

attention decit hyperactivity disorder,asthma, diabetes, epilepsy, a heartcondition, hemophilia, lead poisoning,leukemia, rheumatic fever, and Tourettesyndrome, all of which can adversely aect

a childs educational performance.

The only way to determine whetheror not your child falls under one of theabove categories, or the numerous sub-categories, is to have your child assessedby school ocials. What is assessed willdepend upon the category of suspecteddisability. There are categories that schoolocials are not licensed to assess. Forexample, school ocials cannot determinewhether or not a child has attentiondecit hyperactivity disorder. Your childspediatrician must make that diagnosis, asper the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual.School ocials will help to determinewhether or not diagnosed ADHD adverselyaects educational performance. Poorgrades or inability to focus or pay attentionmay indicate that your childs performanceis adversely aected, and there is oftenmore than one indicator.

If you want to nd out if your child qualiesfor an IEP, the rst-step in your Action Planshould be to write a letter to the schoolprincipal requesting assessment. I wouldsuggest adapting the following text forclarity (lling in the names, dates, etc.):

I am writing to request a full-batteryof psycho-educational assessments formy child ___. My child is strugglingacademically in the areas of ___ and

___. I would like ___ to be assessed inthe areas of academic achievement,social-adaptive behavior, sensory-motor development, communication,intellectual development, healthand developmental history, andobservation. Please provide me with aPlan for Assessment within the requiredtimelines of IDEA, so that I can sign itand you can administer the assessments.Sincerely, ___ Date: ___

Make a photocopy of your letter, and takeboth copies into the school oce. Handboth copies to the secretary, and ask for adate/time stamp on both. Then initial both

copies. Keep one copy for yourself andleave the other with the secretary. Markyour calendar fteen days after you submitthe letter. The Plan for Assessment mustbe provided to you to sign within fteendays. The letter submission begins theclock running on a timeline for your childto be assessed. The timeline is governedby law and must be adhered to by schoolocials, as long as you do not waver inyour request for assessment. I say thisbecause of my clients experiences withdistrict personnel trying to talk parents outof pursuing assessments, and into tryingother interventions. Please keep in mindthat, until you and school district sta have

scientic data resulting from assessments,any attempts at intervention would bebased upon subjective information.

Once the District has provided you with aPlan for Assessment, consider it carefullyand dont be in a rush to sign it on thespot. You may have questions about eachbox that indicates an area to be assessed;that is common. You may also questionplans such as why a Sensory Motor

assessment would be conducted by aschool psychologist, rather than a licensedOccupational Therapist (OT). That wouldbe a good question, since I believe thatonly a licensed OT can accurately assessa childs sensory motor skills. OTs arelicensed and specically trained to assessne and gross motor skills, sensory issues,handwriting decits, and other relatedareas.

When you receive the plan for assessment,you can do a couple of things to betterunderstand each assessment. You maywant to review my February article,which gives a broad explanation of eachassessment. You can call the school andask them to explain each assessmentto you. You can Google your question,for example: What is a Social-AdaptiveAssessment? You can always call us atEducation Advocacy of the Central Coast(927-5889), and we will help you withoutany charge with whatever questions youmay have.

Once you have turned in the signed Planfor Assessment, school ocials mustcomplete all assessments, and hold an IEPmeeting within sixty (60) days. While theend of this school year may seem distant,based upon the submission of a signedPlan for Assessment today, the nal IEP

meeting would be held around May 1,2012. If you want to get to the bottom ofyour childs academic, social, emotional, orbehavioral struggles in school, you need totake action TODAY.

As the IEP meeting date approaches, Iwould urge any parent to ask an advocateto also attend. School ocials will havewell-educated professionals attending,which can be very intimidating. Ocialsmay use professional vocabulary, phrasesto describe their assessments, and your

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childs needs. An advocateto translate professional jplain English for parents to uAn advocate can also help understand the assessment show they compare with like-aggrade level peers.

All assessments administerechild are nationally normed. that assessment results from

administered tests (including special-needs students) are adetermine quantiable data children on a bell-curve totheir performance. The norof children is grouped by scategories of Superior, HigAverage, Low Average, Low, orThe above categories may varydepending upon the assessme

The assessments will also detechilds Grade and Age Equivaleso you can see how they sccompared to the normed groresults do not appear on the results, then ask that they be p

There are many advocates to athe IEP process, including (butto): Parents Help Parents of Advocates for Special KidsAtascadero, and Parent ConneEach agency operates dierenrst question I would ask anyDo you physically attend meme? If they do not attend would keep looking. I would ayou ask each agency you contCA State Education Credenadvocates hold.

Finally, hold steady in your

assessments. You may be school ocials try to talk you oformer school ocial, I cannot why attempts are made toparents mind. Having your chto determine their needs is under IDEA, and can also make dierence in your childs learnin

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Local History

months article is in honora wonderful lady named Jane

ey, who passed away severalnths ago. Jane was a very active

mmunity member in Morro Bay.artnership with Dorothy Gates,e wrote the historic biblerro Bays Yesterdays.

ught in Morro Bay for overyears before coming to

ch Elementary School in SanObispo. I taught at Morro

mentary until the districted the school in 2000-2001.

njoyed teaching my students

ut their hometown and themes of some of the peopleo were pioneers and founding

mmunity members. Whileching at Morro Elementary,

of my fun activities was toe the kids for a historic walk

wn Morro Bay Boulevard. Thisonce called 5th Street, until

city changed the street namesm numbers and letters to the

mes that we know today. Then completed the street namenges around 1958. It must

e been a memory game for ae, as people tried to rememberall 4th Street Pacific Street,treet Monterey Street, andn.

und 1864, Franklin Riley arrivedMorro Bay and bought a big

e of land from the government

that would soon be turned intothe town of Morro Bay. Riley had

a wife and two children, and thefamily began their new lives in thenew town. They built their homeout of the trees that surroundedthe area. Riley also establishedthe pier and developed a roadthat went down to the beach.This road was later named BeachStreet. The pier was built toattract ship captains to Morro Bayto pick up and drop off goods forthe growing town.

Another interesting bit of

information about Franklin Riley isthat he is the person responsiblefor introducing the eucalyptustree to the town. He heard thateucalyptus trees grew fast andcould be used as a windbreak forstrong ocean breezes that wouldblow sand over newly plantedcrops. Unfortunately, these treesdidnt grow very straight and theywere not the sturdiest of trees,so their usefulness was limited.The eucalyptus trees were goodfor firewood and windbreaks, but

that was about all. Since peoplewere cutting down the localnative trees to build homes, theseeucalyptus trees came in handyfor the growing population to useas fuel for cooking and keepingwarm.

More people started coming to

the little town by the bay. Familieswith names such as Spooner,Stocking, Tanner, McKennon,Gilbert, Greenberg, Quintana, andSchneider were among the first tomake Morro Bay their home. By1870, Morro Bay had establisheda township and the town wasbecoming known as a place toraise a family and start a business.In that same year, Ezra Stockingbecame the first postmaster intown, and the Stocking familybecame a cornerstone of thecommunity.

I know this may sound a littlecreepy, but many of the peoplewho helped establish the townof Morro Bay can be found in theCayucos cemetery. If you areinterested in the history of MorroBay, I suggest walking around thelower section of this cemetery.

Much of the history of Morro Bayis written in stone on the markers.The grave markers often includeinformation such as the countrythat people came from, their birthdates, possibly their religion, andany organizations they belongedto. If you continue to walk around,you may just discover the gravemarker of the founders of MorroBay, Franklin and Hannah Riley. Itis not the biggest or best marker,but a simple stone marker for asimple man who did so much to

develop the little town by the bay.I dont understand why FranklinRiley has yet to be honored by amarker or statue somewhere inMorro Bay.

As I enjoyed telling stories to myMorro Elementary classes, one ofthe cool facts that my studentsloved to hear about was howMorro Rock was quarried. Bigchunks of the rock were used tocreate the jetties in Morro Bayand Avila Beach, which serve as

wave breaks. The methto quarry the Rock was The whole town woufrom the explosions as was ignited to blow ofof Morro Rock. QuarryiRock started sometime1890s and continued allinto the 1960s.

But that was not my favorite story about MoThe best one was about tthat haunts Morro Rock.ready for a nice little ghOnce upon a time, back i1800s, there was an old with an incredible love fRock and the surroundHe would often ride hdown to the Rock and gaits beauty. He made it knhis last wish was to be btop of the Rock. It is n

where he was actuallwhen he died, but we kit was not on top of the Rlegend goes that if you on one of the cliffs that Morro Rock admiring thin the early evening asbecomes gray and the min with a slight gentle brpushes against your facesee something most mIf you are paying attenmay notice a dark figure top of a horse staring o

Rock and the Pacific Osoon as you notice the fimist comes in and suddfigure is gone. You may seen the ghost of MorLearning about local histospooky sometimes...

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JAN 19-SUN MAR 4 (times vary):ter Tuna & The Pack Vaudevilleew at The Great American

odrama and Vaudeville on HWY 1 inano. This tall Texas tale takes place

hilarious day when popular disceys, Arles Struvie (George Walker)Thurston Wheelis (Billy Breed), spinning musings on the popular Radioon OKKK. They not only delivernews and farm reports, but alsoduce us to men, women, childrenanimals of some of Texas most

rful residents. This irreverent andhtful send-up of small town lifetour-de-farce of costume quick-ges and comic characterizations.

n trade your overalls for your tuxedotribute to the legendary Rat Packhe Pack Vaudeville Revue. Tickets:22, with discounts for groups,

ors, students, active military, andren. Contact: 489-2499 or http://ricanmelodrama.com.

FEB 16-SUN MAR 11 (times vary):e Women, The Broadway Musicalarian Theatre, 800 S College, Santaa. When people discover Passion,ve come upon something rare.

ming with all the life of Louisa Maytts classic novel Little Women,Broadway Musical follows the

ntures of the four March daughtershey grow up in Civil War America.act: 922-8313 or http://www.pcpa.

7-MAR 25: Wait Until Dark at Pewtergh Playhouse, 824 Main St, Cambria.

es: 7:30 pm and SUN at 3:00 pm. Thiscately constructed psychologicaler is about Susy, an unsuspectingcourageous blind woman whose

becomes a nightmare when she iseged by a cool-as-ice psychopath andcohorts searching for a mysterious

containing a fortune in heroin. Cost: $25. Contact: 927-3877 or http://terploughplayhouse.org.

25-MAR 11: Once Upon A MattressUNITY, 1490 Southwood Dr, San

Obispo. Times: SAT at 2:00 & 7:00SUN 2:00 pm. If you thought you

w the story of The Princess andPea, youre in for a wallopingrise! By turns hilarious and raucous,antic and melodic, this rollickingon the classic tale of courtship ande-uppance leads to side-splittinganigans. After seeing Once Uponattress, youll never look at classictales in quite the same way again!

ets: $14-20. Contact: 543-7529 orw.kelrikproductions.org.

MAR 1-SAT MAR 3 (times vary):nds of the Library Book Sale at SLOrans Memorial Bldg, 801 Grand Ave,Luis Obispo. Approximately 8,000o-visual items, and 20,000 books willvailable for purchase at the followings: THU 6:009:00 pm, FRI 10:005:00 pm, and SAT 9:00 am2:00 pm.ks sold at $1 per inch. Admission:

($10 donation for THU preview).act: 544-3033.

MAR 1 at 7:30 pm: Dont Fence Methe Clark Center, 487 Fair Oaks Ave,yo Grande. Enjoy songs, music, and

poetry of the American West to explorethe regions celebrated musical and oralculture. Tickets: $36-43. Contact: 489-9444 or http://clarkcenter.org.

THU MAR 1 7:30 pm: Red Star Red ArmyChorus And Dance Ensemble at CohanCenter, 1 Grand Ave, San Luis Obispo.The consummate glory, tradition, andnational pride of Russia are on dazzlingdisplay with the incomparable Red StarRed Army Chorus and Dance Ensemble.Tickets: $20-47. Contact: 756-2787 or

http://pacslo.org.

THU MAR 1-SAT MAR 3 (times and ticketprices vary): Cal Poly Student Theaterpresents Tennessee Williams famousplay A Streetcar Named Desire at Alex &Faye Spanos Theatre, 1 Grand Ave, SanLuis Obispo. Contact: 756-2787 or http://pacslo.org.

FRI MAR 2 6:30-8:30 pm & SAT MAR 38:30 am-3:00 pm: 30th Annual LadiesConference Colony Park CommunityCenter, 5599 Trac Way, Atascadero.Nationally known singing artist KathyTroccoli and speaker Ellie Lofaro, willbe encouraging women to look up!

Cost: $50. Contact: 466-9203 or http://LadiesConference.com.

SAT MAR 3 & SUN MAR 4 at 9:30 am:Weekend Meditation Retreat WithJohn Makransky at Morro Bay VeteransMemorial Building, 209 Surf St. Thisretreat is for both new and experiencedmeditators. Participants learn powerfulmeditations from Tibetan Buddhismthat help bring out latent powers ofloving compassion and wisdom from theground of our being. Cost: $40 for bothdays. Contact: 441-4861.

SAT MAR 3 10:00-11:30 am: Members ofGirl Scout Cadette Troop 40146 host a

Thinking Day to celebrate internationalfriendship at Atascadero Library, 6850Morro Rd. Participants age 5 and up areinvited to travel various stations and learnabout dierent countries through games,crafts and food. Come and celebrate the100th year of Girl Scouts (1912-2012) withlots of fun activities! Space is limited.Signups are not required. Contact: 461-6163.

SAT MAR 3 at 10:30 am: Dr. Seuss BirthdayParty at Los Osos Library, 2075 Palisades.Dress as your favorite Dr. Seuss characterand celebrate the writers birthday withcake, activities and stories! Cost: Free!Contact: 528-1862.

SAT MAR 3 & SAT MAR 10 10:30 am-2:00pm: Cal Polys Vita (Volunteer Income TaxAssistance) Program at Orfalea Collegeof Business, 1 Grand Ave, Bdg 3, San LuisObispo. The IRS-sanctioned programis a free service to spare individualsand families the costly expense of taxpreparation. Available for those makingless than $50,000 per year, the programis oered every SAT through MAR 10. Noappointment is necessary. Just bring anID, social security card, and all of your taxdocuments. Contact: 756-2667.

SAT MAR 3 & SUN MAR 4 at 3:00 pm(locations vary): American Music: Old &New. The Vocal Arts Ensemble, a fty-

plus-member, award-winning choralgroup singing American classics andpop favorites in lush four-part harmony,performs MAR 3 in the barrel room ofCellar 360 (formerly Meridian Vineyards)7000 Hwy 46 E, Paso Robles, and onMAR 4 at the Cuesta College Culturaland Performing Arts Center, Hwy 1, SLO.Cost: $15-25. Contact: 541-6797 or http://vocalarts.org.

SAT MAR 3 at 8:00 pm: Surn Safari atthe Clark Center, 487 Fair Oaks Dr, Arroyo

Grande. Enjoy a faithful recreation ofwhat it would have been like to see theBeach Boys live in concert, in their prime!Cost: $29-42. Contact: 489-9444 or http://clarkcenter.org.

SUN MAR 4 11:00 am-3:00 pm: 12thAnnual Wedding and Special EventsEXPO at the Paso Robles Inn Ballroom,1103 Spring St. If you will be planninga special event this year, whether awedding, anniversary, family reunionor other celebration, be sure to attend.Free to the public, the EXPO will provideyou with personal attention from a largenumber of exhibitors at one time andplace formal-wear boutiques, orists,

photographers, caterers, limousineservices, reception sites, and more.Bridal and formal wear will be modeledthroughout the event. You can evenrenew your wedding vows at the eventfor free. Door prizes and gift certicateswill be given away. Contact: 238-4103.

TUE MAR 6 6:00-8:00 pm: DemystifyingRegional Food Systems: A New Look AtAn Evolving Trend In Food And Farmingat The Monday Club, 1815 Monterey St,SLO. Cal Poly Center for Sustainabilityis hosting this free Sustainable AgLecture. A presentation by JoesephMcIntyre will be followed by a paneldiscussion with representatives of local

organizations that are shaping our foodsystem. Contact: 756-5091 or http://cfs.calpoly.edu/events.

TUE MAR 6 at 7:30 pm: The BriefWondrous Life Of Oscar Wao at Alex &Faye Spanos Theatre, 1 Grand Ave, SanLuis Obispo. Performed by Elvis Nolasco,The American Place Theatres Literatureto Life stage presentation brings thedelicately brutal words of best-sellingauthor Junot Diaz to life. Cost: $20.Contact: 756-2787 or http://pacslo.org.

WED MAR 7-SUN MAR 11 (times &locations vary): Annual San Luis ObispoInternational Film Festival! As a premiercultural and educational event on theCentral Coast, the SLOIFF showcasesscreenings in the Fremont Theater thecitys classic Art Deco landmark; ThePalm Theatre well-known for greatindependent lm; and a variety of othervenues. The Festival attracts local,national and international work, and hasplayed host to many visiting lmmakers,extreme sport athletes and big screencelebrities. Contact: 546-3456 or http://slolmfest.org.

THU MAR 8 8:30-10:00 am: Free PublicForum on the Impact of 2nd HandSmoke on Young Children in SLO CountyVeterans Hall Lounge Room, 801 GrandAve, San Luis Obispo. Learn about the

dangers of second and third hand how exposure impacts the environment. Topics wwhat is third and second hawho is aected, and what is bto help protect vulnerable pThere is a focus on younespecially vulnerable to seconhand smoke exposure and wdone to protect them. Contacor www.slocap.org.

THU MAR 8 at 6:30 pm: GrSeries at Los Osos Library, 207Watch free movies with your cand friends! A Classic Hitchcobe shown. A short Q and A lm; refreshments provided528-1862.

THU MAR 8-SAT MAR 10 (tiArroyo Grande HS Theatrepresents Midsummer Nightthe Studio Theater at the Cla487 Fair Oaks Dr, Arroyo GranTHU & FRI at 7:00 pm & SAT7:00 pm. On an enchantedevening, four young lovers

selves entangled in a bewildeof love and desire. In a mawhere a powerful fairy king are at war, nothing is as itmischievous spirits run riot,reigns and love conquers al489-9444 or http://clarkcente

THU MAR 8-SAT MAR 10 prices vary): Cal Poly StudTheatre at Cohan Center, 1 GSan Luis Obispo. Songs, aand ensembles from opera atheater will be sung. Contacor http://pacslo.org.

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prices vary): Classic Scenes Fand Musical Theatre at PaviPerforming Arts Center, 1 GSLO. Cal Poly Student Opejoins Brian Alhade of Opeproduce three performancesscenes. Contact: 756-2787pacslo.org.

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uent detours involving wine, womensong. Youre guaranteed an eveningdventure with this swashbuckling

Play followed by the Blue Collardeville Review. Tickets: $18-22, withounts for groups, seniors, students,e military, and children. Contact:2499 or http://americanmelodrama..

MAR 8 at 6:00 pm: People Helping

ple Irish/Scottish Party at South Baymunity Center, 2180 Pallisades,Osos. Enjoy the lively music of the Wheesels Band with a scrumptiouser of meat pie, mashed potatoes,, salad, dessert and coee or punch.

ckets must be purchased in advance.act: [email protected] or 528-.

MAR 9 1:00-6:00 pm: Blood Drive atcadero Elks Lodge, 1516 El Camino

in Atascadero. Individuals mayate blood once every 56 days hly every other month. Donors ared to make an appointment. Walk-inslso welcome. Contact: 543-4290.

MAR 9 6:0011:00 pm: Night Withoutts at the Veterans Hall, 801 GrandSan Luis Obispo. Come join Unitedbral Palsy of SLO County for a night

ood, dancing and fun. Hosted andby 95.3 The Beachs Danny P, Nightout Limits will feature musicalrites from the 1960s, 1970s, 1980s1990s. Additionally, UCP will hold angiveaway and a silent auction at thet. Contact: 543-2039 to purchasets.

MAR 9 at 7:00 pm: Atascadero Highool Choir Concert at Atascadero Bible

ch, 6225 Atascadero Ave. Under the

ction of Emy Bruzzo, the AtascaderoSchool choirs present their springert. Cost: $7 for the public, $5 for

ors and students. Contact: 462-.

MAR 9 at 8:00 pm: Masters Ofaiian Music: George Kahumoku And

nds at Alex & Faye Spanos Theatre, 1d Ave, San Luis Obispo. Kahumoku

gs the magic of the islands alive,n he is joined by fellow award-ing musicians Dennis Kamakahi,

cle Richard Hoopii, and Bobbyno in a celebration of culture and

g. Cost: $38. Contact: 756-2787 or//pacslo.org.

MAR 9-25 (times & locations vary):31st Annual Strike Out Stigma Bowl-a-Thon is in Full Swing - Support MentalHealth in Our Community by GettingInvolved! A 30-year tradition, the StrikeOut Stigma Bowl-a-Thon benets SLOHotline and other Transitions-MentalHealth Association programs. The eventwill span 3 weekends at four locations.Pismo Bowl on MAR 9, 16, 18, 23, 24 and25; Rancho Bowl in Santa Maria on MAR10; Cal Poly Mustang Lanes on MAR 11;and Paso Bowl in Paso Robles on MAR

17. Teams are forming now! Contact:540-6527 or www.t-mha.org.

SAT MAR 10 & SUN MAR 11 at 10:00 am:2nd Annual Cayucos Sea Glass Festivalat Cayucos Vets Hall, 10 Cayucos Drive.Vendors from around the nation willbe selling and displaying their sea glasstreasures and creations. Vendors from ATaste of Cayucos will also be featured.Food prices vary and are not included inthe $3 admission. Contact: 995-3681.

SAT MAR 10 1:00-3:00 pm: SpringPlanting Party at San Luis ObispoBotanical Garden, 3450 Dairy CreekRd, SLO! Enjoy a hands-on learning

experience for the whole family. Learngardening essentials, help the Gardengrow and take home a plant of your own.No reservations needed. Activity is $5suggested donation per family. Contact:www.slobg.org or 541-1400 x 300.

SAT MAR 10 8:00-9:30 pm: Basic Men101 at Embassy Suites, 333 Madonna Rd,SLO. This workshop is for women onlyand will shift your understanding of theopposite sex. Classes are broken downby age group: ladies ages 26-45 meet10:30 am-12:00 pm or 3:00-4:30 pm, ages18-25 meet 1:00-2:30 pm, and ages 46 andup meet 6:00-7:30 pm. A closing sessionfor all women 25 and up is oered. Cost:

$20-25. Contact: 229-1886 or http://basicmen101.com.

SUN MAR 11 at 3:00 pm: An AfternoonWith Rex Reed at Alex & Faye SpanosTheatre, 1 Grand Ave, San Luis Obispo.The former co-host of the syndicatedtelevision show At the Movies andcurrent lm critic/ columnist for the NewYork Observer will tell tales that only atrue Hollywood insider could know inthe amusingly acerbic style for which heis famous. Cost: $32. Contact: 756-2787or http://pacslo.org.

SUN MAR 11 at 4:00 pm: CanzonaWomens Ensemble presents ACelebration of Love at United MethodistChurch, 1515 Fredericks St, San LuisObispo. Concluding its 3rd season,the group is led by co-directors CricketHandler and Jill Anderson and comprises21 singers accompanied by pianist JanisJohnson and cellist Anna Carey. Featuredwill be classical pieces by such composersas Brahms, Faure, Holst and Martinu, aswell as American folk music, a swingpiece by Duke Ellington, and rousinggospel song. Canzona will be joined onthis concert by women from the CuestaCollege choirs under the direction ofJohn Knutson. Tickets: $15 generaladmission, $10 students. Contact: 542-0506 or brownpapertickets.com; ticketswill also be available at the door.

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SAT MAR 17 at sunset: Star Party at SantaMargarita Lake KOA Campground. IsYour Telescope Gathering Closet Dust?The Central Coast Astronomical Societyis hosting a free star gazing event forthose who are passionately interested inastronomy (weather-permitting). Takean intergalactic tour of the universeby peeking through telescopes andchatting with real astronomers! Discoverplanetary nebulae, galaxy clusters,blue giants, and more. Contact: www.centralcoastastronomy.org.

SUN MAR 18 at 7:30 pm: Cuesta ChoirsSpring Concert at Cuesta CPAC, Hwy 1,SLO. Cuesta Colleges award-winningvocal ensembles will perform a mix ofclassical, jazz, gospel, and Americanmusic. Cost: $7-10. Contact: 546-3195 or http://academic.cuesta.edu/performingarts.

WED MAR 21 at 7:30 pm: Savion Glover:Bare Soundz at Cohan Center, 1 GrandAve, San Luis Obispo. This impressivetrio creates their own rhythm andmelody section with their feet, accentedonly by humming vocals. Savions solotruly denes the term show-stopper.

Cost: $30-51. Contact: 756-2787 or http://pacslo.org.

THU MAR 22 at 7:00 pm: ExplodingStars and Astrophotography freeastronomy presentation in the WesleyBuilding, 1515 Fredericks Ave, SLO. Joinfriendly astronomers of Central CoastAstronomical Society as they share theirpassion about the universe. Discoverwhat Galileo missed as you tour thecosmos, learn about telescopes, andmore! All ages welcome. Contact: www.centralcoastastronomy.org.

SUN MAR 25 at 3:00 pm: Apex For KidsFamily Concert - Music Tells The Story

at Cohan Center, 1 Grand Ave, San LuisObispo. Featuring a silent lm withlive music, talented local dancers, pre-concert activities in the lobby and more,your children will be introduced to theinstruments of the orchestra and learnhow Hollywood matches the music tothe movies. Prices vary. Contact: 756-2787 or http://pacslo.org.

SUN MAR 25 at 7:00 pm: Ive Got ALittle Twist at the Clark Center, 487 FairOaks Dr, Arroyo Grande. This one-of-a-kind show proves that the Gilbert andSullivan repertoire is still fun, fresh, andfull of life! Enjoy classic tunes with atwist. Cost: $38-48. Contact: 489-9444or http://clarkcenter.org.

WED MAR 28 at 10:30 am: Ivan UlzStorytime at Arroyo Grande Library,800 W. Branch St. Enjoy a delightfulstorytime featuring Ivan Ulz as he singsand tells stories that boys and girls ofall ages will enjoy! Contact: 473-7161 orwww.slolibrary.org.

THU MAR 29 at 7:30 pm: Macbeth atAlex & Faye Spanos Theatre, 1 GrandAve, San Luis Obispo. Aquila Theatrebrings its dramatic intensity back as theyportray the chaotic world of WilliamShakespeares Macbeth, where nothingis as it seems and men combat their ownfates as madness threatens to envelop

all. Cost: $38. Contact: 7http://pacslo.org.

MAR 30-APR 1 (times &vary): Morro Bay Photo Expphotography classes, workshpresentation by keynote speaMorris on how to photogrCost: $149. Contact: 772-250morrophotoexpo.com.

SAT MAR 31 10:00 am-3:00 pmBunny will be in Downtown C

12th & Spring Sts, in Paso RoTo It Start at the Gazebo the Easter Bunnys tracks hell give you candy! Hell beof downtown shops leavingBunny tracks for you to folyour camera; you can also picture with him. Contact: 2www.pasoroblesdowntown.

FRI MAR 2 at 4:00 pm: Call FGreen Shorts Film Festival to San Luis Obispo! Filmmaages and abilities are inviteproduce, direct, edit and scor1-2 minute short lm on any toto saving our planet and beA panel of judges will seleentries to screen during a sphour segment of the SLO InFilm Festival on MAR 11. In asubmissions will be eligible foat the Green Shorts Film FestiBarbara on APR 6. Winning receive six passes to th

Screenings will feature top raShorts lms, an awards cerea lmmaker reception. Thfor submitting a lm is MAR SLOGreenShorts.org or 781-44

Registration is open for SUPESCIENCE CAMP in San LuMON-FRI JUN 25-29, 2012 9:0pm. What are YOUR kids summer? Enjoy a wild week oscience! Open to kids agesBlast rockets, build your ofrom junk, wire up homemaalarms, shatter laser bearoller coasters, pilot your owdiscover black holes, and use cturn copper into silver and goreal hands-on experiments in aaerodynamics, electromrobotics, engineering, chemphysics and keep everything Get 50% o using this discoCMP2012. Register early to respot: http://www.superchargcom/camp.

Every THU 6:30-9:30 pm: Mic-Session at Shell Caf, 1351 PricBeach. Contact: 773-8300 shellcafepismo.com.

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4 or http://morrobayfriendsoibrary.

y SAT 11:00 am-4:00 pm: ADOPT-A-events at Petco in Madonna Plaza

pping Center, 271 Madonna Rd, SanObispo. Cats and kittens are spayed

eutered, tested and vaccinated priordoption. A free vet examination isded. Cost: Adoption fees are $60 for

or $80 for two. Contact: 549-9228 or//felinenetwork.org.

Osos Pet Lost & Found Headquartersnects people with their LOST petsallows those who have FOUND a petcate the owner. If you are unable

ecure a found pet in your home, call5611. Sponsored by Squeaks, Chirpsubbles Pet & Feed Store, 1030 Loss Valley Rd, Los Osos. If you foundst a pet in Los Osos, call 528-5611 or

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of Life at 7730 Morro Rd, Suite 106,cadero, is a non-prot organizationing women and families facing

unplanned pregnancy with freenancy tests, free ultrasounds, babyhes and supplies, as well as medicalrrals and other practical assistance.services are free and completelydential. Contact: 461-3405 or www.oifepsc.com.

y SAT 6:00-9:00 pm: Drum Circle atts of Africa Gallery, 570 Higuera, SuiteSan Luis Obispo. Open to all adultswant to relax, release and embrace

weekend through creative drummingession. All levels of experienceome. Bring your own drum or rentor purchase an authentic African

m. Bring a chair if desired. Donation:Contact: 598-3212.

y WED at 4:30 pm: Read to SkipperDog at Los Osos Library, 2075ades Ave. Skipper is a good listener.act: 528-1862 or http://slolibrary.

y WED-FRI 12:00-5:00 pm & SAT 10:00:00 pm: Free expanded Electronic

te Drop O at Exploration Station,Ramona Ave (behind Rabobank) iner Beach. Drop o any item withrd (working or not), including all

tronics and all small appliances. Notpted: large household appliances,eries, and light bulbs. DONT TOSSONATE IT and help to E-RASE---E-

TE! Tax receipts can be providedfree pick-up for large TVs and loadsectronic waste. Contact: 473-1421 or

w.explorationstation.org.

y WED 10:00 am-6:30 pm: Northnty Humane Society oers microchipcs at 2300 Ramona Rd, Atascadero.your cat microchipped, so youllr have to worry about them gettingIts the best $15 you will ever spend!act: www.slonchs.org.

TUE every month 7:00-9:00 pm:NightWriters oers educational

kers at The PG&E Education Center,8 Ontario Rd, San Luis Obispo. SLO

NightWriters is the premier writingorganization on the Central Coast.Contact: www.slonightwriters.org.

2nd WED every month 9:30-10:30 am:Free Classic Story Hour at SLO ClassicalAcademy, 165 Grand Ave, San LuisObispo. Free and open to the public.Story time for pre-school aged childrenon the campus of SLO Classical Academyin SLO. Come hear a story, participatein a craft and make some new friends!

Contact: 548-8700.

Every FRI 10:00-11:30 am: PostpartumEducation for Parents (PEP) at OneConsignment, 240 E HWY 246, #105,Buellton. Contact: 564-3888 or www.sbpep.org.

AIKIDO FOR KIDS - Get Fit at Aikido of SLO,209 Bonetti, SLO. Ongoing classes arefor ages 4-11 (kids are broken up into twoages groups). Children learn how to besafe without hurting others. The learningenvironment is fun and knowledgeableteachers are friendly. Classes includesafety techniques, games, tumbling, andcooperative interaction skills. Contact:

http://aikidoslo.com or 544-8866.

La Clinica de Tolosa is a nonprotchildrens dental clinic in Paso Roblesproviding a full range of quality pediatricdental care for ages 1 to 12. It serves low-income children throughout the countywho are uninsured or covered by publicinsurance programs such as Medi-Cal.Contact: www.clinicadetolosa.org, or238-5334.

Every FRI 1:00-2:00 pm: Mommy andMe Little Swimmers in a warm watertherapy pool at 1443 Cazadero St, SLO.Jacks Helping Hand oers a parent &child class designed to engage childrenages 2 to 8 with special needs in funwater activities that encourage physicaland social development. Cost: $20 for4 classes and 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 theywould like to contribute and schedulevolunteer hours at their convenience.Training is scheduled monthly at WilshireCommunity Services, 285 South St, Ste J,SLO. Contact: 547-7025 x 17.

Volunteer at the San Luis ObispoMuseum of Art! Stop by at 1010 BroadSt (west end of Mission Plaza) or [email protected].

2nd MON every month 6:30-8:00 pm:Caregiver Support Group at CayucosCommunity Church, Ocean Ave & S 3rdSt. Free support group for caregiversand family members dealing with long-term illness, memory loss, dementia, andAlzheimers. Contact: 458-7484.

1st SAT every month 9:00 am-12:00 pm:Eln Forest Work Parties. Dress for wind,fog, or sun (layers work well) in longpants, long-sleeved shirts, and sturdy

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shoes. Meet at the north end of 15th Stin Los Osos. Contact: 528-0392 or www.eln-forest.org.

2nd SAT every month: Saturday at theGarden programs at San Luis ObispoBotanical Garden. Contact: 541-1400 orwww.slobg.org.

Every MON 10:00 am-2:00 pm: RemainIndependent Despite Vision Loss atSanta Maria Terrace, 1405 E. Main St.New ways of doing daily tasks are taughtby the Braille Institute, such as managingthe home, traveling, and use of talkinglibrary books. Contact: 462-1225.

2nd & 4th MON every month at 6:30pm: MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers)meet at Pacic Christian Church, 3435Santa Maria Way, Santa Maria. Childcare

provided. Contact: 934-3491 or www.pacicchristian.net.

Teen Wellness Program: TUE 3:00-6:00 pm & FRI 3:00-5:30 pm at ArroyoGrande EOC Health Services Clinic, 1152E Grand Ave. Health services, includingreproductive health services, in a safeenvironment with sta trained toscreen, assess, and provide intervention.Appointment preferred. Contact: 489-4026.

1st WED every month at 9:00 am:Community Action Partnership SeniorHealth Screening at First UnitedMethodist Church, 275 N. HalcyonRd, Arroyo Grande. Free and low-cost services for people 50 and olderincluding blood pressure, pulse, weight,total cholesterol, screening for anemia,diabetes and fecal blood, nutritionalcounseling, and referrals. Contact: 481-2692 or 788-0827.

1st WED every month at 12:00 pm:Disabled American Veterans luncheonmeeting at Veterans Memorial Bldg, 313W. Tunnell St, Santa Maria. Contact: 345-0402.

Every WED 5:30-7:00 pm: WidowedSupport Group at New Life Church, 990James Way, Rm 14, Pismo Beach. Arrive10 min early for 1st meeting. Oered by

Hospice of SLO Co. Contact: 5www.hospiceslo.org.

1st THU every month at

Commission on the Status meets at Coast National Bank,St, San Luis Obispo. The Commocial advisory group to the SBoard of Supervisors to identiconcern to women that are nothe focus of other advocacy organizations. Contact: 788-3

Every TUE at 7:00 pm: Al-AnSupport Group at Luis OACenter, 420 Soares Ave, Orcut937-9750.

2nd SUN every month 1:00-3:0Reiki energy balancing and at Central Coast Yoga, 90

Ave, Arroyo Grande. 30 mino disrobing, 5 certied prContact: 235-6283.

3rd WED every month at 7:00 pSurvive Divorce seminar at thObispo Womens Commun1124 Nipomo St, #D in SLO. Prpointers, and suggestions fofamily law issues. $10.00requested for handout matbook. Contact: 544-9313 to re

4th TUE every month at 5:30Clinic for Self-Represented Lthe San Luis Obispo County CLaw Library, 1050 Monterey#125. SLO County Bar Assn Section & Womens Commuprovide one-on-one legal persons ling divorces w/o aand a document preparer tcompleting court-required f$40.00 donation. Limit: 12 pContact: 544-9313.

FRI-SUN 10:00 am - 4:00 pDiscovery Center at W.R. HeBeach in San Simeon. Southeto Monterey Bay NationSanctuary with free exhibiand live plankton display. History of San Simeon BaySUN each month at 11:00 am927-6575.

Womens Shelterof San Luis Obispo County

crisis line: 781-6400

business phone: 781-6401

email: [email protected]

www. womensshelterslo.org

Sexual Assault Recovery & PreveCenter of San Luis Obispo C

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y MON 4:00-5:00 pm: Jacks YogaTeens in San Luis Obispo Veteransding, 801 Grand Ave, San Luis Obispo.ses are free with Jacks Helping Handolarships, all abilities and specialds welcome, ages 10-18. Classes

taught by certied yoga instructorosh Crotzer. Contact: 547-1914 orw.jackshelpinghand.org.

y MON 2:00-4:00 pm & WED 3:00-5:00Jacks Adaptive Toy Lending Libraryks Helping Hand at Central Coastnastics, 21 Zaca Lane, #100 in San Luispo. Traditional and adaptive toys forren with all types of disabilities tok out. In-home appointments alsoable. Cost-Free! Contact: 547-1914ww.jackshelpinghand.org.

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

ding Library (Jacks Helping Hand) isaso Robles Childrens Museum, 623

St, Paso Robles. Traditional andptive toys for children with all typessabilities free to check out. In-home

ointments also available. Contact:914 or www.jackshelpinghand.org.

m-Cre pottery studio has potteryes for kids ages 6 and up afterol and on weekends at 570 Higuera

LO. Cost: $20. Contact: 896-6197 or//anamcre.com.

rce Support Group meets weekly atMarsh St. Suite 260 in SLO. Licensedhotherapist Ben Elfant-Rea leadsgroup. Contact: 903-2604 or www.chforself.com.

1st MON every month at 6:00 pm:Free Infant-Child CPR Class at 5Cities Swim School, 425 Trac Way,Arroyo Grande. Contact: 481-6399 orwww.5citiesswimschool.com.

1st THU every month 9:30-10:30 pm: BikeHappening at Mission San Luis Obispode Tolosa! After Farmers Market, enjoypedaling with hundreds of bikers, or justwatch. Dierent costume-decorationthemes every month. Have fun andobey all trac laws! Contact: http:/bikehappening.org.

Every WED 4:00-5:00 pm: FREE Yogaclasses for cancer survivors at SLO VetsHall, Monterey & Grand, San Luis Obispo.Mats provided. For any cancer survivor,at any stage. Spouses, family membersand caregivers are also welcome at nocost. Contact: 772-3560.

Mommies of North County is a groupof mothers who gather weekly to play,learn, and meet new friends in manyNorth County locations for: zoo days;park days; monthly crafts & moms nightout; childrens museum; or play datesat members homes. Contact: meetup.com/mommiesofnorthcounty.

Last TUE every month at 7:00 pm: TheBirth and Baby Resource Networksponsors free education events atEcoBambino, 863 Monterey St, SLO.Contact: www.bbrn.org or 546-3755.

Last THU every month 6:30 to 7:30 pm:Pet Bereavement Support Group at theNorth County Humane Society, 2300

For Wildlife in Distress

Ca Our HOtline:

805 543-WilD [9453]

Ramona Rd, Atascadero. Free service ledby a bereavement counselor. Contact:466-5403.

Every SAT 11:00 am-3:00 pm: ADOPT APET at Petco, 2051 Theater Dr, in PasoRobles. Cats are available for adoptionthrough NCHS. Dogs are availablethrough Short n Sweet Dog Rescue.Contact: 466-5403.

For the Adventures With Nature andMind Walk schedule from the Morro BayMuseum of Natural History, go to www.

ccnha.org/naturewalks.html.

Every FRI at 7:00 pm: Senior BallroomDancing at Madonna Inn. If you area senior (single or attached) and likeballroom dancing, this is the place! Lookleft of the bandstand for a table signSenior Dancers. Dance, chat and listento good music. No fees; no dues; just fun!Contact: 489-5481 or [email protected].

Literacy Council for San Luis ObispoCounty has an ongoing and urgent needfor volunteer tutors and oers freetraining in SLO. Contact: 541-4219 orwww.sloliteracy.org.

Become a volunteer tutor for adultslearning to read, write, or speak Englishwith Central Coast Literacy Council. Noteaching experience or ability to speak a2nd language required. Tutor training atSanta Maria Library on SAT FEB 25 & SATMAR 3. Join a great group of volunteers,meet new friends and support yourcommunity! Contact: 925-0951 x 837,[email protected] or stop bythe oce at Santa Maria Library.

Most WED & SAT (& some other days)at 8:45 am, Guided hikes along PechoCoast Trail in Avila Beach. See the oldPoint San Luis Lighthouse (built in 1890),and enjoy harbor views. The trail is only

open during these times. Hikers must be9 years or older in good physical shape.Hikes last ~4 hours. SAT: one fast andone slower hike. Contact: 541-8735.

3rd SAT every month 9:30-11:30 am: Walkin El Moro Eln Forest at north end of 15thSt o Santa Ysabel in Los Osos. Guidedwalks through 90-acre nature preservewith pygmy trees, endangered plants,butteries and birds. Stay on boardwalkand trails, and keep pets leashed.Contact: http://losososbaywoodpark.org.

Piedras Blancas Light Station Tours: TUE,THU & SAT. Meet escorts at 9:45 am atPiedras Blancas Motel, 1.5 miles north of

the lighthouse. Adults $10, 6-17 and free for kids under 927-7361.

Central Coast Commission Citizens oers many free servConnection - connecting clocal resources; HICAP (Health

Counseling and Advocacy one on one assistance forbeneciaries, advise and relong term care options, andbilling / appeals; Vial of Life mcontainers with medical infoSenior Resource Directory focounties, and much more. Co9554 or www.centralcoastsen

San Luis Obispo Senior Cenhealth screening, legal serviexercise, bridge, bingo, and mSanta Rosa St. Contact: 781-7

San Luis Obispo ALPHA (AlphaCounseling & Support) is a nonpolitical, non-sectarian orproviding free pregnancynewborn assistance & edSLO, Arroyo Grande, and APregnancy Testing; Options Follow-Up Counseling; SReferrals re: Post-Partum DMedical Care & InsurancReferrals; Rental Deposit Maternity & Baby ClothSupplies & Equipment; WSupport Groups; and a SpeakeContact: 541.3367 or www.slo

Sexual Assault Recovery and (SARP) Center of San Luis Obioers: Weekly Drop-In SupporSexual Assault Survivors; 24

Line; Advocacy and AccomPeer Counseling; IndividuCounseling; Prevention & Programs; and Womens Empand Self Defense Workshops545-8888 or www.sarpcenter

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