Halloween Costume Clinic Our annual Halloween costume clinic will take place October 28 from 11 A.M. - 1 P.M. The clinic is complimentary to members and a great way to showcase your costume while attempting to play tennis at the same time!. Last year was a lot of fun with some great tennis and lots of laughs.    

In today’s social climate, it is imperative that we promote frank and civil conversations between people who disagree.  Come hear two local pastors and a local atheist hold a civil conversation about their religious differences.  On Oct. 21, Pastor Rick Uhls of the United Methodist Church of SLO will talk with Dr. Paul Rinzler of Atheists United SLO about how they view religion and God...

          Join Downtown SLO for an informative session on window merchandising and creating attractive spaces in your storefront next Tuesday, October 30 from 8-10 AM at Femme Jules D., located at 691 Higuera Street. Doors open at 7:45 AM. This event is *free* for our membership. Panelists Ariel Shannon (above right), owner of Bluebird Salon, and Jules DuRocher (above left) of...

San Luis Obispo mayoral candidates Heidi Harmon and T. Keith Gurnee will participate in an open forum hosted by Mustang Media Group, the Cal Poly Journalism Department’s student-run media organization, from 11 a.m. to noon Tuesday, Oct. 30, in the University Union Plaza on campus. “The Mustang Media Group team is thrilled to host our first completely student-run mayoral forum with incumbent Heidi Harmon and...

November is National Novel Writing Month! Work on your project at our NaNoWriMo writing sessions, facilitated by expert local author Sue McGinty. Sue McGinty’s short fiction has been featured in four Central Coast Sisters in Crime publications. Her books include Murder at Smuggler’s Cove and Murder in a Safe Haven. Conference Room. Teen/Adult.

Yung Pinch will be live in downtown SLO on Thursday, November 1! Tickets On-Sale Wednesday, September 19 at 10:00 AM. ♦ SHOW INFORMATION ♦ Door Time- 8:00 PM Show Time- 9:00 PM16+ ♦ TICKET OUTLET ♦ Boo Boo Records 978 Monterey St • SLO Mon-Wed 10-8, Thurs-Sat 10-9, Sun 11-6  

This crash course in entrepreneurship will empower small business owners and startup founders to advance in today's market. Industry professionals will be sharing critical business strategies in this structured, day-long workshop. Gain valuable insights on everything from financing new ventures to protecting intellectual property and recognizing investor expectations.

Friday, November 2 at Noon, Brown Bag Concert is pleased to present Sonnie and Craig in a concert of both kinds of music, Country AND Western. Join Craig Kincaid, Sonnie Brown and others in song at FPCSLO’s Wilson Hall, Marsh & Morro, San Luis Obispo. Free. Information at 805-543-5451

  Date: 11/03/2018 The workshop is a new outreach event hosted by Cal Poly Society of Women Engineers for new competing robotics teams across the Central Coast. VEX IQ is a robotics program designed for students ages 8-14 to transform STEM education and get the younger generations excited about problem-solving using technology. Combining this program with mentoring from enthusiastic Cal Poly Engineering students and Central...

Author Sherry Shahan will lead this hands-on workshop with a special emphasis on editing. Revising an early draft of your novel is where the real work lies. Bring a highlighter and your work-in-progress. Shahan holds an MFA in Writing for Children and Young Adults, and teaches writing through UCLA Extension. Community Room. Adult.

5th Annual Día de los Muertos Celebration   November 3, 2018 10:00 A.M. - 3:00 P.M.   Mission Plaza, San Luis Obispo   The festive, family-friendly, free community event is back for its 5th year, on November 3, 2018!   Join us at Mission Plaza for SLO's annual Día de Muertos grand celebration, brought to you by Wilshire Hospice & community partners San Luis Obispo...

Cal Poly’s California Cybersecurity Institute (CCI) will host a hackathon focused around the “internet of things,” sponsored by security and technology industry leaders Arlo, Cisco and Bugcrowd, Nov. 4 at Camp San Luis Obispo. Cal Poly students will compete against skilled “white hat” hackers from government organizations and the cybersecurity industry at the hackathon in “Red Team vs. Blue Team” training exercises. The CCI will...

SURF'S UP SUNDAY IN SAN LUIS OBISPO WINE COUNTRY Sunday, November 4th, 2018 11am-5pm ALL INCLUSIVE WINE TASTING WITH YOUR GRAND TASTING TICKET Grab your wineglass & wristband and cruise out to your favorite SLO Wine Country tasting rooms where you will enjoy complimentary tasting, wine specials, live music and more!  

Brent Dickinson: Student Critiques November 6 at 3pm to 5pm Students and local artists – bring your portfolios – whether physical work or digital work – and have the opportunity to discuss your practice with Brent Dickinson in a supportive and educational environment.

The San Luis Coastal Board of Trustees will hold their regular meeting:   Tuesday, November 6, 2018 6:00 p.m. Open Session (following 4:00 p.m. Closed Session) District Administration Complex Multipurpose Room (J2) 1500 Lizzie Street - San Luis Obispo, California   The agenda for this meeting can be viewed online. Highlights include:   Presentation: ~ Laguna Middle School Program Highlights   Resolution: ~ Issuance and Sale of General...

Brent Dickinson: Performative Lecture November 6 at 7pm to 8:30pm In addition to the exhibition, Dickinson will be performing a lecture about a crypto-fictional organization called the Marcel Maus Hermeneutical Think Tank.  The MMHTT is an organization that has hacked Dickinson's site (site here refers to both his website as well as his body and mind), and has installed him against his will as the MMHTT...

Registration begins at 4:30 pm in the Performing Arts Center, Main Lobby Check the CIE Website for event updates The Cal Poly Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship will host the ninth annual Elevator Pitch Competition Forum, a fast-paced contest for Cal Poly and Cuesta College entrepreneurs, on Wednesday, Nov. 7, in the Performing Arts Center on the Cal Poly campus. The forum — free, open to the...

Come meet the kindle team and learn more! Drop by anytime.

Come join the Downtown SLO Farmers’ Market for our 10th annual Veterans Day Celebration on November 8th from 6 PM until 9 PM. The event will feature a procession through The Market from Nipomo to Chorro, a ceremony, veterans organization booths, and more. Grizzly Youth Academy will do a presentation of the color, and music will be provided by CRISPTONES BAND. This event is free, family-friendly, and open...

Suzanne Snizek, associate professor of music at the University of Victoria in British Columbia, Canada, will present a lecture-recital from 10:10 to 11 a.m. Friday, Nov. 9, in Room 218 in the Davidson Music Center (No. 45) on campus. Titled “Suppressed Music,” the presentation will cover a sampling of composers who have been threatened, imprisoned, killed and/or had their work denied performance by governments for...

Are you overwhelmed with your digital marketing tasks..creating social media posts, coming up with content, organizing your busy work and personal life, keeping all your contacts in one place? Come on out for a overview of my favorite digital programs and apps to take away some of the overwhelm without breaking the bank! How to create beautiful posts and email images without photoshop and graphic...

Digital Tools to Save You Time and Get You Noticed November 9, 2018   11:30am- 1pm Class will start promptly at 11:30   Are you overwhelmed with your digital marketing tasks..creating social media posts, coming up with content, organizing your busy work and personal life, keeping all your contacts in one place? Come on out for a overview of my favorite digital programs and apps...

Join us at SLO Provisions before the Brahm’s Third Symphony on Saturday, November 10 for a SLO Farmers’ Market-driven three-course meal benefitting SLO Symphony. Tickets must be purchased in advance, seating is communal. $37/person + tax/tip included: $48 Wine pairings available in ticket options for an additional $18  + tax/tip included: $69/person Our beer and wine list will be available as well for additional purchase...

Building a Veteran Owned Business November 10, 2018, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm, San Luis Obispo SVSC (San Luis Obispo Veterans Service Collaborative) and SCORE will be presenting a special workshop for veterans interested in starting their own business. The workshop will discuss the nuts and bolts of starting a new business.  SCORE is a national non-profit organization which provides free business advice to entrepreneurs...

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  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE   Free Car Wash For Veterans And Military Personnel On Veteran's Day At Sunset North Car Wash & Detail Centers   To recognize our military, on Sunday, November 11th, all veterans and active duty military get a free  basic hand wash at any of Sunset North Car Wash and Detail Centers' 4 locations. The free wash program known as Grace for...

  LAND OF THE FREE SCOOP! A SWEET THANK YOU FOR OUR VETERANS     CENTRAL COAST – In honor of Veteran’s Day, Doc Burnstein’s Ice Cream Lab would like to thank our veterans and current military personnel by offering them a FREE ICE CREAM CONE on November 11, 2018 at any of our three locations: San Luis Obispo, Santa Maria and Arroyo Grande. Veterans...

Estas Tonne - The Breath of Sound World Tour Sunday, November 11, 2018 at 7:00pm Estas Tonne Sun, Nov 11, 2018 7:00 PM Buy As a modern-day Troubadour Estas Tonne travels countless places and finds himself in several cultural references without identifying himself with a single nation or country, rather with the cultural richness of the world. His music is therefore a reflection of a...

As a thank you for your precious donation, donors will receive a coupon for a pint of ice cream and a "Let's Do Amazing" t-shirt!   For more information or to schedule a donation, call 877.258.4825 or visit us at vitalant.org

Calling all local entrepreneurs and small business owners with a product to sell! The Amazon Brand Incubator Team will be joining us at the HotHouse to provide a roadmap for boosting product sales on e-commerce sites. Build a solid foundation for your brand’s digital presence and learn more about advertising and product distribution. You won’t want to miss a full day of enlightening skill building...

Join us for a morning of coffee and conversation with Maxi Kozler of LDR Ventures. She will be sharing her journey from corporate life to becoming an entrepreneur and investor.

Learn essential skills to build a high-trust, high-performance team. In this half-day workshop you will learn: How to communicate in ways that improve productivity, teamwork, and morale. How to reduce the brain's natural threat responses that cause communication breakdowns How to improve relationships and build trust   Who should attend: Leaders interested in building strong team culture.   Cost: $197   To Register: Go to...

Diablo Canyon Group Tours Join us for our 4th annual group tours at Diablo Canyon Nuclear Power Plant.   We have 2 days available - you must use our secure form to register - all information must be completely filled out as background security checks are required. All data is kept secure   Take advantage of this opportunity to see PG&E's facility, learn about the...

Date: 11/15/2018 Time: 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM (PST) Registration Deadline: 11/16/2018 8:00 AM (PST) Fee: No Fee Point of Contact: Niesha (805) 595-1357 Center: Mission Community Services Corp. Location: MCSC Women's Business Center 71 Zaca Lane Suite 130, San Luis Obispo CA 93401 Training Topics: Business Start-up/Preplanning, Managing a Business, Marketing/Sales Description: Nail Your Elevator Pitch & Network Like a ProIf you want to network more effectively, you need an attention-grabbing elevator pitch...

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Bhad Bhabie will be live in downtown SLO on Friday, November 16! Tickets On-Sale NOW. ♦ TICKET INFORMATION ♦ Bhad Bhabie – Meet & Greet Package includes: One general admission ticket VIP early entry into the venue Exclusive meet & greet with Bhad Bhabie Personal photograph with Bhad Bhabie Specially designed Bhad Bhabie fanny pack (exclusive to VIP package only!) Official VIP meet & greet...

Survivor Day is the one day a year when people affected by suicide loss gather around the world at events in their local communities to find comfort and gain understanding as they share stories of healing and hope. Discover more about Survivor Day.   Contact(s) Tony Huffaker [email protected] 805-544-2266 Food Served Lunch Charge/Donation Donations welcome Sponsoring Organization(s) AFSP Central Valley California AFSP Greater Los Angeles Hospice...

SLO Joins Hundreds of Local Communities to Hold Day for Suicide Loss Survivors Hospice SLO County sponsoring events for International Survivors of Suicide Loss Day SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA – On Saturday, November 17th, Hospice of San Luis Obispo County (Hospice SLO County) will join The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) to offer special programs for those who have lost someone to suicide. Every...

CEO Alex McClure will discuss Swarm Technology. Swarm AI is modeled on nature, where birds, bees, fish, and other organisms amplify their intelligence through “hive minds.” From predicting sports and financial trends, to assessing the effectiveness of advertisements and movie trailers, real-time swarms have been shown to significantly amplify intelligence. Unanimous AI won “Best in Show” at the 2018 SXSW Innovation Awards. Community Room. Adult.

Holiday Arts & Craft Fair- Mark your calendars for November 18th! The annual Arts & Craft fair has finally arrived! Come get your holiday shopping done early with over 30 local artists and vendors displaying their work! We have something for everyone so it's sure to be a great time! Questions or comments? Contact Travis Hawley at [email protected]

When mezzo-soprano Elīna Garanča and tenor Roberto Alagna joined forces for a new production of Carmen at the Met, the results were electrifying. Now this star duo reunites for another sensual French opera when they open the season in the title roles of Saint-Saëns’s biblical epic Samson et Dalila. Darko Tresnjak, who won a Tony Award for Best Direction of a Musical in 2014 for...

Join us for Sunday (wine) School, a series of fun, informative, and delicious wine classes with Certified Sommelier Jenna Congdon. In each class through this ongoing monthly series, we will delve into different facets of the world of wine. From sensory evaluation to wine pairings to regional explorations, you will be sure to leave each Sunday School feeling more informed and more confident with your...

November is National Novel Writing Month! Work on your project at our NaNoWriMo writing sessions, facilitated by expert local author Samantha Lê. Born in Sadec, Vietnam in the aftermath of war, Samantha Lê now lives in the foothills of the Central Coast. A recipient of the James D. Phelan Literary Award and the Donor Circle for the Arts Grant, Lê holds an MFA in Creative Writing from...

Preparese para el Examen de Naturalización: >>aprenda sobre la aplicacion de Naturalización >>ciencia del derecho cívico >>prueba de lectura y escritura en inglés No es necesario registrarse. Clases son absolutamente gratis.   Prepare for the citizenship exam. No registration required. Free Event Type(s): Education Age Group(s): Adult Aracelli (805) 781-5991 [email protected]  

  San Luis Obispo - November 21, 2018 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. READY? SET. GO! Starting a business of your own is exciting but we bet you have lots of questions. If you are thinking of starting a business, or have just started one, this workshop is a perfect fit. Topics covered will include the fundamentals of getting started, business operation basics, business plans,...

  Stop into any Ambiance location and give to those in need this holiday season. Bring in non-perishable food items to Ambiance Boutiques & in return they will give you a Thankful Card. On that card write what you are thankful for & they hang it up right by their register for encouragement throughout the month. Every week until Thanksgiving all food will be donated...

Donors at our blood donation center on Friday, November 23rd  from 8am to 3pm will receive a free regular sub coupon from Jersey Mike’s, a $20 Amazon.com eGift Card through the Donors Rewards store, a Vitalant “Together, Let’s Do Amazing” T-shirt and have a chance to win a $100 Best Buy Gift Card. To schedule a donation, call 877.258.4825 or visit us at vitalant.org

With: Cozz, Jay 305 & Warm Brew Dom Kennedy will be live in downtown SLO on Friday, November 23! Special guests Cozz, Jay 305, and Warm Brew will open the show. Tickets On-Sale NOW. Dom Kennedy – Meet & Greet Package Package includes: One general admission ticket VIP early entry into the venue Exclusive preshow meet & greet with Dom Kennedy Personal photograph with Dom...

  Dom Kennedy will be live in downtown SLO on Friday, November 23! Special guests Cozz, Jay 305, and Warm Brew will open the show. Tickets On-Sale NOW. Dom Kennedy – Meet & Greet Package Package includes: One general admission ticket VIP early entry into the venue Exclusive preshow meet & greet with Dom Kennedy Personal photograph with Dom Kennedy Specially designed Dom Kennedy tour...

Shop and Dine Small on Saturday, November 24, 2018! Downtown SLO is once again joining the American Express Small Business Saturday campaign to encourage holiday shoppers to support neighborhood businesses. Shoppers can visit Downtown businesses throughout the day and receive a stamp on their passport for a chance to win a gift basket filled with gift cards to Downtown businesses! Event details: Start dateNovember 24, 2018 End dateNovember...

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SANTA’S DOGGIE PARADE SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 24, 2018 Avila Beach Promenade at 11:00 am For the safety of all participants, dogs, volunteers and spectators, we ask that you abide by the following rules: Have proper bags to clean up after your dog Keep all dogs on leash at all times No female dogs in any stage of heat If your dog wears a costume, it should...

  Details: Want to play Knockerball but don't have a group? Now anyone can come play during public open play dates, known as Pop Up Play! Experience pop-up Knockerball and other fun games across SLO County. In addition to Knockerball, there will also be Spike Ball, Kan Jam and Giant Jenga to play in between games. Book in advance for $8 hour wristbands and $15...

Soprano Eva-Maria Westbroek sings Puccini’s gun-slinging heroine in this romantic epic of the Wild West, with the heralded return of tenor Jonas Kaufmann in the role of the outlaw she loves. Tenor Yusif Eyvazov also sings some performances. Baritone Željko Lučić is the vigilante sheriff Jack Rance, and Marco Armiliato conducts.

SLO Brew and Central Coast Brewing will be teaming up for a special beer release to support those impacted by the Camp Fire. They join a growing list of craft breweries across the country that are coming together to brew ‘ Resilience IPA ’ on Tuesday, November 27th – an effort spearheaded by Sierra Nevada Brewing , which is located in Butte county. “Our hearts...

Preparese para el Examen de Naturalización: >>aprenda sobre la aplicacion de Naturalización >>ciencia del derecho cívico >>prueba de lectura y escritura en inglés No es necesario registrarse. Clases son absolutamente gratis.   Prepare for the citizenship exam. No registration required. Free Event Type(s): Education Age Group(s): Adult Aracelli (805) 781-5991 [email protected]

Pilates Collective SLO has teamed up with EXPAND+BREATHE to bring SLO County a Free Breath Workshop + Raffle to help raise awareness for Men’s Health and funds for the Movember Foundation. The Movember Foundation was founded to promote men's health and aimed specifically to men to improve their health and prolong their lives. With their primary focus to raise awareness of their 3 pillars: prostate cancer,...

  Wake Up Paso for 2018   Wake Up Paso is a great way to stay connected and educated on issues affecting businesses and our community.   Enjoy a hearty breakfast, plenty of coffee, dynamic networking with community leaders and expert speakers on relevant topics.   Dick McKinley, Public Works Director for the City of Paso Robles. He will enlighten us on what the City has...

Web Traffic for Business Owners: SEO, Google+, and Analytics November 28, 2018  - 9:30 a.m to 12:30 p.m. Atascadero Chamber  Bring your laptop to this three-hour workshop for the opportunity to explore a few of the tools alongside local traffic and search engine optimization expert Lacey Clifton (@Chicadita). Workshop attendees will cover the basics of website optimization through a checklist for beginners then move on...

SAN LUIS OBISPO — Cal Poly will co-host a demonstration field day on compost application in vineyards, to be held 9 a.m. to noon Thursday, Nov. 29, at J. Lohr Vineyards in Paso Robles.   Presenters will discuss compost use from a variety of perspectives and showcase the types of soil monitoring taking place at J. Lohr Vineyards as part of a three-year project funded...

Leadership and Effective Meeting Management NOVEMBER 29, 2018 At Dolphin Bay Resort & Spa – Pismo Beach Hotel Leadership has many attributes worthy of discussing. One that’s essential is the ability to have productive and collaborative meetings. Ed Halpin, a 35-year Utility veteran, has a passion for helping teams be successful as well as a track record of noteworthy accomplishments. His experiences are blended into...

  Mark Tribe NOV. 15-27 TALK & RECEPTION THURSDAY, NOV. 29, 2018, 5-7PM FREE + OPEN TO PUBLIC Wilderness is vanishing before our eyes. New Nature is an ongoing project that combines the visual language of landscape photography and the formal legacy of structural film in the creation of archival audiovisual recordings of wild landscapes. These recordings are meant to be acquired and preserved by museums so that...

The SBDC is still accepting potential new Angel Investors looking to join our 2019 fund. Attend our next training session to learn a bit more about the process of vetting startups! This month we will be discussing how to evaluate investor pitch decks. As always coffee and breakfast provided, so stop on in and check it out!

Guerrilla marketing is all about using tactics that truly stand out from the crowd without having to rely on a huge marketing budget and when paired with email marketing you are going to leave your competition in the dust. Come find out how you can reach both new and existing customers to make more sales. How to use Guerrilla Marketing and Email Marketing to leave...

Are you ready to have a business that THRIVES? Have you heard that business planning is essential? It is so get some expert help from SCORE at our Business Plan Workshop. You don't have to reinvent the wheel. We are ready to help you understand how a business plan helps you design effective marketing plans, set prices and project revenue and expenses and (most importantly)...

Pine Needle Basket Weaving Class at SLO Botanical Garden Time and date: Saturday, December 1, 9:30am-2:30pm Event description: Explore the art of pine needle basket weaving. All materials provided, just bring scissors and lunch. Leave with two baskets and new skills. Registration and info at slobg.org Location: San Luis Obispo Botanical Garden, 3450 Dairy Creek Rd Cost: $100 Garden Members / $130 public Event contact...

RITA'S RAINBOWS presents "HOLIDAY STYLE" GIFT FAIR 801 Grand Avenue · San Luis Obispo, CA 934 Saturday · December 1, 2018 10-4 p.m.