Enjoy the incomparable beauty of the Dallidet Gardens!  This hidden gem of natural beauty in the heart of downtown San Luis Obispo will be open to the public from 11 to 3 on Sundays in July.  Come visit plants you won’t see anywhere else on the Central Coast, including the giant Mongolian Sunflower.  We will be following the safety guidelines for outdoor museums, so bring...

Marketing with Social Media July 29, 2020 | 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. In SCORE's Marketing with Social Media workshop, social media expert Lacey Clifton (@Chicadita) will introduce attendees to the different social platforms and how they are best leveraged for a variety of unique selling positions. Participants will practice creating engaging post plans to create a tribe of brand advocates through social presence for...

SPOUSE AND PARTNER SUPPORT GROUP - SLO 11:30 am to 1:00 pm Meets Thursdays This is a specific support group designed for those who have a spouse or partner that has passed. This support group is for adults who want group support from those also grieving the loss of a partner or spouse. SPOUSE AND PARTNER SUPPORT GROUP – Pismo Beach 5:00 pm to 6:30...

Child Loss Support Group This support group will run from 5-6:30p on Thursdays from June 25th through August 3rd. Hospice of SLO County will be offering an 8-week virtual support group for families who have lost a child.    If you are interested in joining the group, please contact Andrea Heinlein, LICSW at (805) 544-2266.

What you and your company need to know! The childcare system was overloaded before the pandemic. Without a solution businesses have many highly qualified employees that simply cannot return to work. One possible alternative is Company sponsored childcare centers but getting there is not easy. Many have tried but few have done it. One of those that has is Trust Automation under the leadership of...

Your Business – Start Smart: Introducing the Business Model Canvas as a Planning Tool Date: 7/31/20 Time: 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM (PDT) Status: Open - 22 places remaining Registration Deadline: 7/31/20 8:00 AM (PDT) Fee: No Fee Point of Contact: Steve Watts-Oelrich Program Format: Webinar Training Topics: Business Financing, Business Plan, Business Start-up/Pre-planning, Marketing/Sales Description: Attention Vetrepreneurs! Are you thinking about starting a small business or are you running a small...

PARLOR CAR CHAT COLORADO FALL COLORS BY SPEEDER, PART 1 SATURDAY, AUGUST 1, 10am PDT PRESENTER:  Jamie Foster Shortly after moving to Colorado, Jamie joined an MOW speeder excursion that spent a week running on the Leadville Colorado and Southern, the Cumbres and Toltec, and some of the San Luis & Rio Grande.  Join us for an online view of what that trip looked like...

SPOUSE AND PARTNER SUPPORT GROUP - SLO 11:30 am to 1:00 pm Meets Thursdays This is a specific support group designed for those who have a spouse or partner that has passed. This support group is for adults who want group support from those also grieving the loss of a partner or spouse. SPOUSE AND PARTNER SUPPORT GROUP – Pismo Beach 5:00 pm to 6:30...

Cheryl Vines, longtime woman business owner, will lead a frank discussion on racial justice, women’s issues and her role in the formation of the local NAACP Branch.   About Our Speaker Cheryl is a native Californian and has lived on the Central Coast most of her life. She grew up in Nipomo, where she resides with her husband of thirty-seven years. She is Owner/Interior Designer...

Women and Racial Justice August 7 @ 11:30 am - 1:30 pm Cheryl Vines will lead a frank discussion on racial justice, women’s issues and her role in the formation of the local NAACP Branch. Cheryl is a native Californian and has lived on the Central Coast most of her life. She grew up in Nipomo, where she resides with her husband of thirty-seven years. She is...

Join us for a 60-minute Restorative Flow Yoga Class on ZOOM! Pre-registration is required. Zoom meeting info will be included in your registration confirmation email. All proceeds benefit The Monday Clubhouse Conservancy, devoted to restoring and preserving the Julia Morgan designed clubhouse and grounds.

Technology Product Development Series Session 1: Ideation The first in a series of Virtual TechBrew panels focused on what it takes to successfully design, build, test, and launch a technology product. Our first session is focused on idea creation. Hosts: Bob Dumouchel, a long-time contributor to Softec is a successful start-up entrepreneur. His experiences at several Startup Weekends has been the catalyst for numerous profitable...

August 12, 2020 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM PDT Register Now   Candidates' Camp for South County This non-partisan, educational event is for South County residents interested in serving their community by volunteering their time on a Board, Commission, Special District, or running for a future, elected position. Learn what is required, what each role entails, and what November voting will look like this year. There will be...

SUICIDE BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUP Meets second and last Wednesday of every month 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm This Suicide Bereavement Support Group is a for those left behind after someone important to them completed suicide.

SPOUSE AND PARTNER SUPPORT GROUP - SLO 11:30 am to 1:00 pm Meets Thursdays This is a specific support group designed for those who have a spouse or partner that has passed. This support group is for adults who want group support from those also grieving the loss of a partner or spouse. SPOUSE AND PARTNER SUPPORT GROUP – Pismo Beach 5:00 pm to 6:30...

The Marketing Triangle Webinar August 14, 2020 | 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Join Savana Rose Woods of Authenticity Marketing as she demonstrates the Magic Marketing Triangle and how it ties together email marketing and social media to drive prospects and sales to your website. She will show how list and loyalty building combined with branding and new promotions send visitors and buyers to your...

How to Thrive on the COVID Rollercoaster: curbside pickup, ecommerce, online relationships Date: 8/14/20 Time: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM (PDT) Registration Deadline: 8/14/20 1:00 PM (PDT) Fee: No Fee Point of Contact: Barbara Burgess (805) 595-1357 Program Format: Webinar Training Topics: COVID-19 General Support, eCommerce, Marketing/Sales, Social Media Description: Shut down, re-open, shut down again.  COVID has truly impacted small business owners and the communities they serve.  Join us to explore the...

PARLOR CAR CHAT THE "REAL" GOLDEN SPIKE 150th ANNIVERSARY AND COLORADO FALL COLORS BY SPEEDER, PART 2 SATURDAY, AUGUST 15, 10am PDT PRESENTER:  Jamie Foster Promontory, Utah, has a challenger for the 'REAL" golden spike on the transcontinental railroad; and it's Strasburg, CO.  And their 150th anniversary is this very day.  Learn about their story and see some of the artifacts.  Tune in to find...

  WHY? Because we are celebrating 100 Women and 100 Years of Women’s Voting Rights by selling 100 picnics to support The Monday Clubhouse Conservancy. WHEN? ORDER now & pick up SATURDAY, AUGUST 15th, 11am - 1pm WHERE? The Monday Club, 1815 Monterey Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 WHAT? A to-go picnic for FOUR packed full of locally sourced foods and fun! Wonder what’s...

Join us for a one-time afternoon of wine and painting at the Point San Luis Lighthouse with celebrated artist Andrea Olivier. As part of the ongoing 130th Anniversary celebration of the historic Point San Luis Lighthouse we will be hosting a fun night of wine, painting, and beautiful views. Ticket price includes wine, appetizers, art supplies, and transportation to and from the Lighthouse. Come celebrate...

Join us for a 60-minute Restorative Flow Yoga Class on ZOOM! Pre-registration is required. Zoom meeting info will be included in your registration confirmation email. All proceeds benefit The Monday Clubhouse Conservancy, devoted to restoring and preserving the Julia Morgan designed clubhouse and grounds.

Take Part in the PRWCA's Blood Drive Keeping our local area supplied with the blood it needs is a year-long challenge, and summer is the most difficult time for blood donations in San Luis Obispo County. Because of this, the PRWCA has teamed up with Vitalant and invites you to take part in another blood drive! Tuesday, August 18 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM Broken...

Date: 8/19/20 Time: 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM (PDT) Registration Deadline: 8/19/20 9:10 AM (PDT) Fee: No Fee Point of Contact: Peni Hogwood (209) 213-5301 Program Format: Webinar Training Topics: Accounting/Budget, Cash Flow Management, Managing a Business Description: Join Crystal Stapleton, owner of Balanced Books, LLP and QuickBooks Pro advisor, in Bookkeeping Bootcamp! You’ll Learn: Responsibilities as a Business Owner Bookkeeping Strategies for Success Basic Understanding of Financial Statements  

August 19, 2020 | 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Join us as expert Lacey Clifton (@Chicadita) shows how small business owners can maximize their online visibility. Using search Engine Optimization (SEO) effectively is a must and this workshop will cover the basics for beginners and then move on to a more advanced understanding of how SEO algorithms can be used to help your prospects find...

WEBINAR: Intermediate Facebook & Instagram Marketing for Business Owners 8/19/2020 11-1pm Do you use Facebook and Instagram to market your business? Learn how to take your marketing up a notch on these platforms! Join Tiffany Phillips and the Valley Sierra SBDC for our Intermediate Facebook and Instagram training! Pre-Reqs for this training class- Please have joined Social Media 101 if you are new at using...

SPOUSE AND PARTNER SUPPORT GROUP - SLO 11:30 am to 1:00 pm Meets Thursdays This is a specific support group designed for those who have a spouse or partner that has passed. This support group is for adults who want group support from those also grieving the loss of a partner or spouse. SPOUSE AND PARTNER SUPPORT GROUP – Pismo Beach 5:00 pm to 6:30...

The Australian Pink Floyd Show All That You Feel World Tour 2020 8:00 PM / Doors Open @ 6:30 PM After celebrating more than 30 years of playing Pink Floyd music around the world, The Australian Pink Floyd Show (TAPFS) returns with a new tour for 2020. The All That You Feel World Tour 2020 will make a stop at Vina Robles Amphitheatre on August 20. The tour will bring...

August 21, 2020 | 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Whether you’re fortunate enough to be open again or anxiously awaiting a re-open, here’s what you need to know NOW, to manage your cash, plan your operation, keep your existing customers and attract new ones.  Adjust, adapt and recover! *This is an online Webinar. Access informaion will be sent to you upon registration for the event.*...

Business Model Canvas & Business Plan Workshop August 22, 2020 | 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Starting a business? Growing a business? Business planning is THE roadmap to success. SCORE will show you two forms of business plans: the Business Model Canvas which gives you a one page, 10,000 foot overview of what your business does and the Traditional Business Plan which describes how your...

Join us for a 60-minute Restorative Flow Yoga Class on ZOOM! Pre-registration is required. Zoom meeting info will be included in your registration confirmation email. All proceeds benefit The Monday Clubhouse Conservancy, devoted to restoring and preserving the Julia Morgan designed clubhouse and grounds.

Maximizing Your Sales with Multiple Online Channels Date: 8/26/20 Time: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM (PDT) Registration Deadline: 8/26/20 1:00 PM (PDT) Fee: No Fee Point of Contact: Barbara Burgess (805) 595-1357 Program Format: Webinar Training Topics: COVID-19 General Support, eCommerce, Marketing/Sales Description: Do you have a product-based business? Are you maximizing your sales using a variety of platforms? Fill your toolbox with multiple selling strategies to reach potential customers. uncover the potential...

SUICIDE BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUP Meets second and last Wednesday of every month 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm This Suicide Bereavement Support Group is a for those left behind after someone important to them completed suicide.

Fostering Understanding in Our Community Part 3: Black Lives Matter: How to be an Ally - A faith-based perspective Please join us on Zoom August 26, 2020 at 6 pm for part 3 of a 4 part series entitled Fostering Understanding in Our Community. Part 3 is Black Lives Matter: How to be an Ally - A faith-based perspective. Moderator Dr. Stephen R. Lloyd-Moffett - An internationally known Religious...

SPOUSE AND PARTNER SUPPORT GROUP - SLO 11:30 am to 1:00 pm Meets Thursdays This is a specific support group designed for those who have a spouse or partner that has passed. This support group is for adults who want group support from those also grieving the loss of a partner or spouse. SPOUSE AND PARTNER SUPPORT GROUP – Pismo Beach 5:00 pm to 6:30...

  SCORE Webinar: Starting a Business August 28, 2020 | 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. This workshop provides an overview of the business basics every aspiring entrepreneur needs to know. 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, and how...

PARLOR CAR CHAT GARDEN RAILROADS AUGUST 29, 2020 10:00am PDT Presenter: Jamie Foster Jamie and his Dad (mostly his Dad) have built three different Garden Railroads in SLO County at three different locations: Arroyo Grande (near Walmart), Nipomo, and Oak Way (off Corbett Cyn). We'll take a look at all three of these railroads. For this session, video and audio are highly recommended in order...

SLOMotion and Central Coast State Parks Association will be co-hosting a virtual screening AND limited in person screening BOTH on Saturday August 29th, 7PM PST. Limited in person screening, outside at Central Coast Brewery. All donations from the screening will go to benefitting the CCSPA - an organization that works to protect the public lands of the Central Coast. Tickets to both are available at...

Join us for a 60-minute Restorative Flow Yoga Class on ZOOM! Pre-registration is required. Zoom meeting info will be included in your registration confirmation email. All proceeds benefit The Monday Clubhouse Conservancy, devoted to restoring and preserving the Julia Morgan designed clubhouse and grounds.

Connecting with the light of the full moon opens you more fully to your deep wisdom, creativity, grace & inner strength. On this day the full moon rises as the sun sets. It is an auspicious time to connect to the rhythms of the earth, the subtle body and the cosmos. Dawn Feuerberg, founder of Aurora Adventures authentic tours, will offer intentional ceremony, meditation &...

Whether your business is a startup or established exemplar brand, learn how to clarify your message and win the hearts of your customers by creating raving fans.   The event includes a first-time, exclusive speaking engagement with Nik Rogers, a 22-year global political media producer. He has helped put over 500 Governors, Senators, Congressmen, Legislators, Sheriff’s, Treasurers, City Council members, Prime Ministers and Presidents into office...

Wednesday, September 2, 2020 - 6:30pm to 8:30pm Location Virtual Meeting via Zoom https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89765740123?pwd=OVY3cnBlNGhrMEFBRTJIOWJ5Mmh2dz09 On Wednesday, September 2nd, NAACP San Luis Obispo County, Latino Outreach Council & LWV SLOCO will host a Community Town Hall focusing on who the Governor will appoint to finish Supervisor Adam Hill's term on the District 3 SLO County Board of Supervisors. The Third District includes 61% of the City of San Luis Obispo,...

QuickBooks Intermediate (Online) 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM (PDT) Registration Deadline: 9/4/20 8:00 AM (PDT) Fees: $20 Registration Policies Point of Contact: Liz Fisher 756-5180 Damon Watkins, the Director of Finance & Operations for Cal Poly Center for Innovation & Entrepreneurship, is a motivated, personable business professional with a 15+ year track record in multiple aspects of financial control, management and policies/procedures. Learn how to manage and secure...

September 4, 2020 | 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Do you need your business to: Increase Revenues, Attract new Customers, Improve Products or Services, Become more Efficient and Grow Profits?  The Business Model Canvas PLUS can help by identifying actions that will result in your business reaching new heights. *This is an online Webinar. Access information will be sent to you upon registration for the event.* Workshop...