Join us for a delightful and unique farmers market conveniently located on Tank Farm Road, one block east of South Higuera Street. This market consists of certified produce from local farmers, a variety of freshly prepared food, as well as entertainment for guests of all age.

The Jack House is a unique piece of California's elegant and colorful past which will transport visitors back to the Victorian era. The Jack family holds history with some of the most prominent players in the drama of Central California development. Active in ranching, politics, travel, banking and land development, the Jacks lived in this fine two-story Victorian house for over 90 years and much...

The San Luis Obispo Little Theatre is thrilled to launch their landmark 70th Season of live theatre in San Luis Obispo with the Tony Award-winning musical The Drowsy Chaperone. The delightful “musical within a comedy” is at once a parody and an homage to Broadway musicals from the 1920’s. With book by Bob Martin and Don McKellar and music and lyrics by Lisa Lambert and...

Ever wonder what the board members do or who they even are? Have you also been wanting to get involved and just don't know how? Well you are in luck! Joining a board is a great way to gain leadership skills, be part of the community, and build your resume. Keep an eye out for the weekly emails to find out more about us and...

Cal Poly's Information Technology Services team is doing our part by working with United Blood Services to host a blood drive on the Cal Poly campus. We need your help to save even more lives. We're asking for donations of raffle prizes and giveaways to help us draw as many donors as possible and thank them for their gracious donation. Whether it's a coupon, a...

All tacos $1.75, all day! Pick from asada, pork, chicken, al pastor, chile verde, fish, or shrimp.

This event brings together trivia aficionados, boneheads, and the chic geek for a night of boisterous fun!

Summer Youth Ride Free is an annual Rideshare program that allows K-12 students to take the bus for free during summer months. No pass is required. Students simply present their student ID to the driver (when they've been issued one - for younger students this may not apply). This program gives youth a positive exposure to transit services.

It's a sudsy social scene! Come early for tasty pints and fun times.

E.N Young, born Ian Allan Young, is a roots musician born and raised on the USA/Mexico border in San Diego, California. E.N started playing piano at age 6, which was the beginning of his musical life. His parents bought him a white upright Samick Piano that he still records and plays on today. At age 12, he broke his left arm and the doctor recommended...

$59 Regular $39 Students

Lonely at the top? Join other Executive Directors in this supportive, confidential peer group to discuss challenges and brainstorm solutions. Exclusive to members. Join us for this free member service!

50% of proceeds will be donated to the Italian Red Cross in response to the recent earthquake that took place in Amatrace, Italy (Central Italy) and has claimed over 250 lives (1, 2, 3). Hosted by: Gessica and Alberto Russo, Co-Owners of Flour House Pizza Bar and Pastaria Restaurant Phone: (805) 544-5282 Email: [email protected] Website: www.flourhouseslo.com

Captain Nasty // Funk/Original/Party Grooves Heralded as the premier concert series on the Central Coast, Concerts in the Plaza features musical genres across the spectrum from reggae to rock, blues to jamgrass, soul, California roots rock and more. Thousands attend each summer to dance, enjoy the music and the venue with family and friends, wind down after work or just have a great time during...

If you live in San Luis Obispo, it’s hard to shop at the Saturday morning farmers’ market without running into at least one person you know. This is the biggest little market in SLO. Over the past few years the market has grown to over 60 vendors and is the busiest of the SLO County Farmers’ Market Association’s five markets. You can always count on...

Every Saturday, we invite you to slow down from your week, sit back and enjoy live music – all while savoring award-winning Vina Robles wines. Complimentary. No RSVP necessary. Wine for purchase & tastings available as well as charcuterie plates.

Every Saturday, we invite you to slow down from your week, sit back and enjoy live music - all while savoring award-winning Vina Robles wines. Complimentary. No RSVP necessary. Wine tastings as well as wine by the glass and Tapas plates available for purchase. For the full concert schedule and other events, visit www.VinaRobles.com.

13th Annual Art in the Park at Dinosaur Caves Park. First Sunday of every month. Including painting, ceramics, glass, fiber art, sculpture jewelry, photography, woodwork, metalwork, functional art, bath & body, food, music, and more! Free admission and parking.

Join us for a delightful and unique farmers market conveniently located on Tank Farm Road, one block east of South Higuera Street. This market consists of certified produce from local farmers, a variety of freshly prepared food, as well as entertainment for guests of all age.

The San Luis Obispo Little Theatre is thrilled to launch their landmark 70th Season of live theatre in San Luis Obispo with the Tony Award-winning musical The Drowsy Chaperone. The delightful “musical within a comedy” is at once a parody and an homage to Broadway musicals from the 1920’s. With book by Bob Martin and Don McKellar and music and lyrics by Lisa Lambert and...

All tacos $1.75, all day! Pick from asada, pork, chicken, al pastor, chile verde, fish, or shrimp.

This event brings together trivia aficionados, boneheads, and the chic geek for a night of boisterous fun!

Is there a community issue that you want to address? Are you seeking donations for a project but keep getting told you must have a 501c3 organization to qualify? Starting and running a nonprofit organization is a complex undertaking and deserves as much contemplation as starting any other business.

Join us for this quick, informative and fun presentation where you will learn how to: --Use Foundation Directory Online to find donors who are interested in funding organizations like yours; --Find management articles, policy templates and other helpful tools on Spokes' Online Resource Library; --Access Lynda.com to view thousands of great online training videos.

The Healthy Home Clinic is a seminar on unhealthy conditions that are typically found in homes built before 2000 and how to address these issues in the context of a green remodel or energy upgrade. This seminar will focus on the most cost effective ways to both increase energy efficiency and indoor air quality with an eye on available rebates that can help to offset...

During this webinar, speaker Michael Mobley, with Impetus Solutions, will show why it's so important for entrepreneurs to lead and manage for "value creation," rather than merely profit or other singular criteria. Michael will then highlight the challenges an owner faces in obtaining the value of their business and how to overcome them.

Held every Thursday night, Downtown SLO Farmers’ Market brings the community together to shop for fresh produce, sample San Luis Obispo’s delectable and varied cuisine, browse local shops, listen to live music and interact with local entertainers. Keep your eyes open for the six-foot bear giving hugs and paw shakes – that’s our Downtown SLO Farmers’ Market mascot, Downtown Brown. Recognized as a leader of...

The San Luis Obispo Little Theatre is thrilled to launch their landmark 70th Season of live theatre in San Luis Obispo with the Tony Award-winning musical The Drowsy Chaperone. The delightful “musical within a comedy” is at once a parody and an homage to Broadway musicals from the 1920’s. With book by Bob Martin and Don McKellar and music and lyrics by Lisa Lambert and...

SCORE San Luis Obispo is committed to bringing lots of FREE business workshops to help our community's small businesses grow and thrive. Topics for this workshop will be funding and how the choices you make for your visual marketing products is perceived. Every business needs money, marketing tools and strategies that help them to grow and stay viable. Sign up today! Register Now Workshop times...

Watch the sun start to set and enjoy a glass or bottle of your favorite wine, listening to live music from Jessica Martindale (http://jessicamartindale.com/), a soulful singer/songwriter, based out of Nashville, TN ! Order a thin crust pizza or flatbread from Refiner's Fire wood oven trailer ... or freshly made mini donuts from Sugar Lips: http://www.sugarlipsminis.com/

The Sam Sharp Band is a California Rock and Soul group. Heralded as the premier concert series on the Central Coast, Concerts in the Plaza features musical genres across the spectrum from reggae to rock, blues to jamgrass, soul, California roots rock and more. Thousands attend each summer to dance, enjoy the music and the venue with family and friends, wind down after work or...

If you live in San Luis Obispo, it’s hard to shop at the Saturday morning farmers’ market without running into at least one person you know. This is the biggest little market in SLO. Over the past few years the market has grown to over 60 vendors and is the busiest of the SLO County Farmers’ Market Association’s five markets. You can always count on...

Sponsored by HomeFed, the Official Host of the event, and in partnership with The Land Conservancy of San Luis Obispo, the event’s official beneficiary, the SLO Ultra will showcase a beautiful natural resource to runners and hikers alike for the first time on California’s incredible Central Coast. Wild Cherry Canyon is approximately 2,400 private acres located on the Pacific Ocean along the Central Coast, northwest...

It’s a 1-Day celebration featuring the California Central Coast’s love for wonderful flavors and tasty culinary dishes. Our goal has always been to shine a spotlight on our region’s amazing fresh-off-the-tree variety of truly delicious California avocados… while providing you with high-quality premium margaritas and ice cold beers, supplied by local favorite The Margarita Man. Join us for a fantastic day of food, drink, live...

Join us for a delightful and unique farmers market conveniently located on Tank Farm Road, one block east of South Higuera Street. This market consists of certified produce from local farmers, a variety of freshly prepared food, as well as entertainment for guests of all age.

The San Luis Obispo Little Theatre is thrilled to launch their landmark 70th Season of live theatre in San Luis Obispo with the Tony Award-winning musical The Drowsy Chaperone. The delightful “musical within a comedy” is at once a parody and an homage to Broadway musicals from the 1920’s. With book by Bob Martin and Don McKellar and music and lyrics by Lisa Lambert and...

Grammy Award winning band TOTO has announced the itinerary for their Summer U.S. run, which features a date at Vina Robles Amphitheatre on September 11. Much like the band's appearance across Europe and Japan earlier this year, they performances are billed as "An Evening With Toto." The performances will feature repertoire for their latest studio album XIV, classic hits, and both band and fan favorites...

All tacos $1.75, all day! Pick from asada, pork, chicken, al pastor, chile verde, fish, or shrimp.

SLO City Council Candidate Forum Event Date(s): 9/13/2016 Event Time: 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM

Jan Marx, San Luis Obispo City Mayoral Candidate Jan Marx is the current Mayor of the city of San Luis Obispo and is running for reelection. Heidi Harmon, San Luis Obispo City Mayoral Candidate Heidi Harmon is a community advocate running for Mayor. The candidates will have 5 minutes to introduce themselves then take questions directly from the audience. Dr. James Brescia, Superintendent, County of...

Do you have a new program you want to launch and pilot before investing time and resources into formal nonprofit incorporation? Are you a for-profit corporation that wants to start a charitable program? Are you an established organization interested in supporting the expansion of services through partnership? Are you seeking ways to prevent duplication of services in your sector? Join us for this class to...

Chris Isaak’s upcoming tour in conjunction with his critically acclaimed new album First Comes The Night will include a performance at Vina Robles Amphitheatre on September 14. Isaak’s reputation as a supreme showman and one of the funniest live performers today is a non-stop touring Grammy nominated singer-songwriter, actor and talk show host. With his stellar bandmates Silvertone, Isaak’s haunting voice, fierce guitar and glittered...

Held every Thursday night, Downtown SLO Farmers’ Market brings the community together to shop for fresh produce, sample San Luis Obispo’s delectable and varied cuisine, browse local shops, listen to live music and interact with local entertainers. Keep your eyes open for the six-foot bear giving hugs and paw shakes – that’s our Downtown SLO Farmers’ Market mascot, Downtown Brown. Recognized as a leader of...

Back by popular demand! Join us for a close-up look at life under the Pismo Boardwalk. Here you meet the Clams, a gritty group of shellfish, and their life-long rivals the Gulls, the popular birds of the beach. Life in the sand is full of singing and dancing, until the unthinkable happens – a clam and a gull fall in love! Can these mortal enemies...

Amy Schumer will be embarking on a 50+ city world tour, featuring a date at Vina Robles Amphitheatre on September 15. Amy is the first female stand-up comedian to sell out MSG and will continue touring worldwide this Fall. Further information and tickets at http://www.vinaroblesampitheatre.com.

SCORE's Marketing Through Social Media Workshop will cover how to define and identify your target market, how to choose the Social Media platform which is best for communicating your message and how to use Social Media effectively to capture customers and sales! Contact: Wade Schuette SCORE San Luis Obispo 805-772-2473 [email protected]

Another opportunity to wind down at the end of the week and drink your favorite wine, this time listening to live music from the Mike Madden Trio, starting at 5pm! Food by Willow Market.

Forget about your worries and your strife… join us on Friday, September 16th for the 9th Annual YPNG Movie Night! Nestled in the mountains of SLO, lies the historic Jack House and Gardens where you can find your wild side as you venture into Disney’s The Jungle Book for extraordinary adventures and a heartwarming tale that celebrates the true meaning of friendship! Food, drinks, silent...

Choose the excursion that fits your schedule best and see how people of means traveled the beautiful California coast in the heyday of rail. (3 OPTIONS AVAILABLE - SEE BELOW) MORNING EXCURSION: Leave the SLO Amtrak station at 6:55 am on the morning Surfliner to see the day begin as you cruise south to Santa Barbara (bring your cameras). After a one-hour layover in S.B.,...

Annual SLO Morning Kiwanis presents the Best Little Golf Tournament in the World at Laguna Lake Golf Course. $50 Entry Fee Check-in: 7 a.m. Shotgun Start: 8 a.m. Breakfast and lunch included. Activities include: 10 Hole 5-Person Scramble 8 Closest-to-the-Pin Contests 50/50 Drawing

If you live in San Luis Obispo, it’s hard to shop at the Saturday morning farmers’ market without running into at least one person you know. This is the biggest little market in SLO. Over the past few years the market has grown to over 60 vendors and is the busiest of the SLO County Farmers’ Market Association’s five markets. You can always count on...

Join us for a delightful and unique farmers market conveniently located on Tank Farm Road, one block east of South Higuera Street. This market consists of certified produce from local farmers, a variety of freshly prepared food, as well as entertainment for guests of all age.

Gloria Trevi will begin the second leg of her El Amor World Tour at Vina Robles Amphitheatre in Paso Robles on September 18. Her new single “Inmortal” is the first original track off of her most recent album El Amor. The song was written by Gloria Trevi, Claudia Brant and Motiff with lyrics that captivate and a voice that compels. Gloria Trevi was inspired by...

Pricing Members: $25 Future Member: $35 Registration deadline: Thursday, September 15 at 5 p.m. Seating is limited This November election season will bring change to leadership at the state level, and an opportunity to elect a new voice to represent the Central Coast. On September 19, the SLO Chamber is bringing together the two candidates for the 35th Assembly District seat. This informal, conversation-style event...

All tacos $1.75, all day! Pick from asada, pork, chicken, al pastor, chile verde, fish, or shrimp.

Happy “Hub” Hour is our newest event that celebrates YOU! Spokes is grateful for all your enthusiasm, hard work and time dedicated to improving the health and vitality of our community. “Hub” Hour is a great opportunity to connect, collaborate, and network with our nonprofit staff, board members, volunteers, supporters, corporate allies, and donors. This event will take place every other month so please come...

Join Kendra Aronson, author of the SLO Farmers' Market Cookbook, in a 3 part course on self-publishing. Take your inspiration and vision, and turn it into a fully realized book. Registration is requested, please contact us for more details.

Fee: $30 for Spokes members,$10 for participants from same member organization, $50 for non-members **Earlybird Discount!** Pay online before September 13th and receive $5 off! Register online at: www.spokesfornonprofits.org Co-Presented by: JayMe Phillips, CPA. JayMe is a Tax Manager with Longcrier & Associates, CPAs with a focus on individuals, corporations, partnerships and fiduciaries with an emphasis on small business and not-for-profit returns. She has worked...

Their work habits are different. Their values are different. They care more about work life balance and less about money. They want you to give responsibility rather than earn it. And they are entering the workforce at record rates - they are the millennial generation. Dale Carnegie Training in partnership with MSW/ASR research conducted a study among millennials to find out what drives engagement with...

Held every Thursday night, Downtown SLO Farmers’ Market brings the community together to shop for fresh produce, sample San Luis Obispo’s delectable and varied cuisine, browse local shops, listen to live music and interact with local entertainers. Keep your eyes open for the six-foot bear giving hugs and paw shakes – that’s our Downtown SLO Farmers’ Market mascot, Downtown Brown. Recognized as a leader of...

Back by popular demand! Join us for a close-up look at life under the Pismo Boardwalk. Here you meet the Clams, a gritty group of shellfish, and their life-long rivals the Gulls, the popular birds of the beach. Life in the sand is full of singing and dancing, until the unthinkable happens – a clam and a gull fall in love! Can these mortal enemies...

The August/September run of Bonnie Raitt's 'Dig In Deep' tour have been announced, featuring a date at Vina Robles Amphitheatre on Friday, September 23 with special guest The Richard Thompson Trio. With more than half of her Spring Tour dates already sold out, Raitt returns to cities across the country where she has long been seen as one of music's great entertainers. Raitt will be...

"Whether you're a solo-preneur, a small-business owner, or a hybrid (working for The Man and for yourself) LinkedIn is the ultimate way to build and promote your company." - Forbes Learn how to make the most of the nerdiest, overachieving (but not oversharing) social media platform. This two-hour, hands-on workshop, led by LinkedIn Community Partnerships Manager Oscar Garcia, will show you how to connect and...

If you live in San Luis Obispo, it’s hard to shop at the Saturday morning farmers’ market without running into at least one person you know. This is the biggest little market in SLO. Over the past few years the market has grown to over 60 vendors and is the busiest of the SLO County Farmers’ Market Association’s five markets. You can always count on...

Open House Celebration! Join us Saturday, September 24th from 10am- 5pm for our annual Open House! Kraus Materials: • Solid and engineered hardwoods. • Commercial and Residential Carpets.

Singing From the Heart for 40 Years- 2016-2017 Season Sat Sept 24, 2016 City-Wide Arts Collaborative Performance and Evening Dessert Social at the San Luis Obispo Masonic Temple This season, the San Luis Obispo Vocal Arts Ensemble will celebrate a wonderful milestone, 40 years of singing from the heart! Our founder and Musical Director Gary Lamprecht, along with the entire Board of Directors, have some...

Join us for a delightful and unique farmers market conveniently located on Tank Farm Road, one block east of South Higuera Street. This market consists of certified produce from local farmers, a variety of freshly prepared food, as well as entertainment for guests of all age.

A family-friendly festival featuring local artists, children's storytelling, and lots of organic apples, honey, and cider. A Jewish New Year Celebration hosted by the JCC Federation of San Luis Obispo. Booths include: See Canyon Fruit Ranch, Bonnie Lee Books, Color Vibe, UbaTuba, Peace Bronze, artists, bankers, and more! **Plus kosher hot dogs, apple crafting, Judaica, and bee education**

Tuesdays with Morrie is the story of Mitch Albom, an accomplished journalist driven solely by his career, and Morrie Schwartz, his former college professor. 16 years after graduation, Mitch happens to catch Morrie’s appearance on a television news program and learns that his old professor is battling Lou Gehrig’s Disease. Mitch is reunited with Morrie, and what starts as a simple visit turns into a...

Don’t miss this fantastic small-group workshop in Arroyo Grande brought to you by the Cal Poly CIE Small Business Development Center (SBDC) and the Arroyo Grande Chamber of Commerce! You’ll learn all of the in’s and out’s of Quickbooks for Desktop in this one-day session! Our certified QuickBooks Po Advisor will teach you: Chart of Accounts Reconciling Credit Card Statements Customer Bids New SKUs &...

There is NO COST to attend this event! This spectacular event features local High School, Elementary and College Robotics teams. Educational league include – F.I.R.S.T, First Lego League, VEX, Arduino, M.A.T.E (Submersibles), and Drones! Meet local and international robotics companies, universities and robotics enthusiasts to see their innovative technology up close! Softec has sponsored High School Robotics Teams since 2004 giving more than $32,000 of...

All tacos $1.75, all day! Pick from asada, pork, chicken, al pastor, chile verde, fish, or shrimp.

Iconic performer and musical chameleon Cyndi Lauper brings her DETOUR TOUR to Vina Robles Amphitheatre on September 27 in support of her upcoming studio album DETOUR available May 6 on Sire Records. Tickets go on sale Friday, April 29 at 10:00 AM. Cyndi Lauper’s celebrated musical journey takes an unexpected southern turn on DETOUR, her 11th studio album, which finds the Grammy®, Emmy® and Tony®-winning...

This event brings together trivia aficionados, boneheads, and the chic geek for a night of boisterous fun!

7:30 PM / Doors open @ 6:00 PM Dolly Parton is set to bring her boundless energy to Vina Robles Amphitheatre on September 28 as she embarks on her first major U.S. and Canadian tour in more than 25 years. As one of the hottest concert tickets of the summer, Parton’s legion of fans are destined to sell out the shows quickly. Parton’s set-list will...

This concert by the CWE, conducted by Jennifer Martin, will feature a variety of wind band classics for your enjoyment, including music of Copland, Grainger, Sousa, and more.

It's a sudsy social scene! Come early for tasty pints and fun times.

You will learn: -California payroll reporting requirements, including forms, employer obligations, reporting, and payment requirements. -About independent contractor reporting requirements. -Electronic filing and payment requirements and options. -Federal payroll reporting requirements, including Forms 940, 941, 1099, W-2, W-4, W-9, and alternative filing. (30 minute lunch period so plan accordingly.) To make reservations, visit the EDD website at www.edd.ca.gov/Payroll_Tax_Seminars/ or call 866-873-6083.

Gates open at 5pm. All ages welcome (children 7 and under are free; 1 child free perpaid adult in GA lawn area only) No ins/outs, no outside food or beverages allowed

Held every Thursday night, Downtown SLO Farmers’ Market brings the community together to shop for fresh produce, sample San Luis Obispo’s delectable and varied cuisine, browse local shops, listen to live music and interact with local entertainers. Keep your eyes open for the six-foot bear giving hugs and paw shakes – that’s our Downtown SLO Farmers’ Market mascot, Downtown Brown. Recognized as a leader of...

The Harold J Miossi Art Gallery invites you to an art opening from 4-7pm with an artist talk at 5:30pm on September 30th. The exhibition will run September 30-October 28. The gallery is open 11am-4pm, M-F and 1st & 3rd Saturdays of the month from 11am-4pm. This exhibition features new and recent graphite on Bristol drawings along with a selection of never-before-exhibited preparatory sketches and...

The Tasting Room has extended hours every Friday - closing at sunset“Sunset at Wolff Vineyards”Wind down the week – join us for wine, food and live music Fridays – 5:30 pm until sunset No fee, no reservations Wine and food available for purchase No outside food or alcohol please Check our website for details about food vendors and music

Tuesdays with Morrie is the story of Mitch Albom, an accomplished journalist driven solely by his career, and Morrie Schwartz, his former college professor. 16 years after graduation, Mitch happens to catch Morrie’s appearance on a television news program and learns that his old professor is battling Lou Gehrig’s Disease. Mitch is reunited with Morrie, and what starts as a simple visit turns into a...

If you live in San Luis Obispo, it’s hard to shop at the Saturday morning farmers’ market without running into at least one person you know. This is the biggest little market in SLO. Over the past few years the market has grown to over 60 vendors and is the busiest of the SLO County Farmers’ Market Association’s five markets. You can always count on...

Dream Dinners, a national meal-assembly company that brings families together around the dinner table, along with its nonprofit, the Living the Dream Foundation, and Friends and Family Community Connection (FFCC), a nonprofit that brings awareness to the issue of hunger, will host the area’s first Fight Against Hunger event from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Saturday, October 1, 2016. The newly built Food Bank...

Join the City of San Luis Obispo Parks and Recreation Department and Police Department on Saturday, October 1, for the 2016 Bike Rodeo at Hawthorne Elementary School; 2125 Story Street. This free event, for children ages 4-13, includes a bicycle safety course, safety skills ride, bike registration, BMX stunt show and raffle. The Bike Rodeo "Safety Town" course begins at 11 a.m., followed by bike...