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...

Coffee and Conversation Cara Cyre, CEO of Farm Supply, will join us this month to discuss her twenty-four year journey with the local farmer-owned cooperative. Cara began working for Farm Supply as a Cal Poly student, transitioned to Marketing Coordinator upon graduation, was promoted to V.P. of Communications, and named President / CEO in July 2017. Her career at Farm Supply has gifted her with...

Join the Templeton Chamber of Commerce as they welcome State Assemblyman, and Templeton resident, Jordan Cunningham as he gives us an update on what is happening in the state. This event will be a virtual zoom meeting from 12 to 1 pm. Get the latest information affecting the Central Coast and the recent session of the Legislature. Event is free to all. Please register at...

Click the links below to sign up for a paddle-out in your area Annual 9/11 Paddle Out As we get through Covid-19 we look forward to honoring all those lost on 9/11 and those since, in the war on terror, and keeping us safe here at home. We have events scheduled across the country and we will be doing all events while practicing our policy...

September 11, 2020 | 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. To some people, @ and # are curse words. But to the savvy business person these symbols can find and target their ideal client with directed messages. Join Josh Erdman from Systems Marketing Solutions as he shows you how to use the power and reach of social media to connect with your clients' trending subjects and...

PARLOR CAR CHAT CUMBRES AND TOLTEC'S GEOLOGY SPECIAL SEPTEMBER 12, 2020 10:00am PDT Presenter: Jamie Foster Rocks and Railroading: Cumbres and Toltec's annual Geology Special. Jamie and his grandson took this excursion in 2019. It was crazy good for folks who like trains and geology! Re-take the trip with Jamie via photos and commentary. For this session, video and audio are highly recommended in order...

The 6th annual Wine Women & Shoes benefiting RISE will be held virtually on September 13th, 2020. This event is a wine and food tasting, boutique shopping experience complete with raffles, silent and live auctions and a fashion show. Kick up your heels for an afternoon of fun and philanthropy, this year from the comfort of your home! A virtual broadcast will be available through...

UNION PACIFIC'S BAILEY YARD, THE GOLDEN SPIKE TOWER, AND GREAT ACTS OF KINDNESS SATURDAY, OCTOBER 10, 2020 10:00am PDT Presenter: Jamie Foster Jamie will share a stop he and Lynn made in North Platte, Nebraska, this September to visit UPRR's Bailey Yard and see it from atop the Golden Spike Tower.  Turns out he learned a few things about railroad-related great acts of kindness, too: ...

The second in a series of Virtual TechBrew panels focused on what it takes to successfully design, build, test, and launch a technology product with Eric Doster, CEO & Co-Founder of Dozuki. Session Overview Ever solve a problem for yourself and wonder if there were others who’d pay for that same solution? That’s the challenge that Dozuki faced as it took the CMS (content management...

- Registration is now open for a 12-week online women’s leadership program that starts on Sept. 16th. This program’s weekly format is designed to address the increased need for connection, reflection, coaching and leadership skills during the Covid-19 pandemic. The small class size of eight women, provides a safe environment for learning and connection. Who should take this class? Emerging women leaders Managers Entrepreneurs or...

  SCORE Webinar: Starting a Business September 16, 2020 | 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,...

- Registration is now open for a 12-week online women’s leadership program that starts on Sept. 16th. This program’s weekly format is designed to address the increased need for connection, reflection, coaching and leadership skills during the Covid-19 pandemic. The small class size of eight women, provides a safe environment for learning and connection. Who should take this class? Emerging women leaders Managers Entrepreneurs or...

The Central Coast Economic Forecast (CCEF) recently held the first of three virtual events to share insights and perspectives about the state of the nation’s economy presented by Dr. Christopher Thornberg, a leading economist and founding partner of Beacon Economics. More than 200 business and community leaders from San Luis Obispo County participated in the event, which was held virtually on July 10, 2020.  Platinum...

Marketing with Social Media September 18, 2020 | 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 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...

On Saturday, September 19th, ECHO residents and staff will march from the ECHO campus to Atascadero’s landmark Rotunda Building in the Sunken Gardens and back to celebrate ECHO’s 9th Annual Long Walk Home homeless awareness event.  The march represents the walk that people facing homelessness make every day in their search for permanent housing.  Supporters of ECHO can sponsor a resident individual or family and...

Date: 9/23/20 Time: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM (PDT) Status: Open - 485 places remaining Registration Deadline: 9/23/20 12:00 PM (PDT) Fee: No Fee Point of Contact: Lynn Gannon (661) 858-4852 Small businesses can learn the latest on federal, state and local lending programs, plus what comes next with stimulus funds, when local lenders join this week’s free webinar hosted by the Small Business Development Center at CSU Bakersfield. Host and SBDC...

Small Business Majority, Bakersfield Black-ShePower, and  Mission Community Services Corporation (MCSC) Women's Business Center invite you to attend a webinar covering strategies for women-owned businesses impacted by COVID-19. Given the uncertainty of the remainder of the year and the new regulations surrounding business operations, we’re here to help you think about how you might pivot to a business model that lasts. This session will provide an overview of...

Open SLO Updates The City has committed to retaining parklets and sidewalk dining at least through June 2021 as part of the Open SLO pilot program. Through the first months, Open SLO has evolved from full street closures into temporary parklets and now more semi-permanent buildouts. It has been exciting to see the evolution. Customizing and decorating parklets is not only allowed, but highly encouraged....

Date: 9/24/20 Time: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM (PDT) Registration Deadline: 9/24/20 8:00 AM (PDT) Fee: No Fee REGISTER HERE!   The Monterey Bay Procurement Technical Assistance Center (MBPTAC) in collaboration with CalCoastal SBDC is pleased to present a webinar titled: “The Capabilities Statement and Government Contracting.” The webinar will include information on what a capabilities statement is, who are the agency targets, the five key elements, how to...

Cuesta College invites community educators and anyone interested in the teaching profession to attend a virtual student conference on Sept. 25 entitled “Racial Equity and Social Justice in the Classroom.” The online event features an interactive day of workshops and breakout sessions centered on social justice in the learning environment. Participants will have the opportunity to connect with Cuesta College Teacher Pathways students and hear...

You are invited to an exclusive screening of PBS’ Great Performance series “Now Hear This,” Season Two, Episode Three, “Becoming Mozart.” This episode was filmed entirely in San Luis Obispo County and once again is hosted  by Festival Mozaic’s Music Director, Scott Yoo. https://www.pbs.org/wnet/gperf/now-hear-this-becoming-mozart-about/11836/   Join us for one of three drive-in screenings: Option 1:             7:00 PM, Sept. 25, 2020 Option 2:             7:00 PM, Sept....

Marketing Your Unique Business September 26th, 2020 | 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. What everynew business owner must learn and every existing business owner better know!   Everyone’s business is unique! And every business has a USP! Do you know yours?  Learn how to identify your Unique Selling Position(s), the key component of any successful business, and how to apply your USP, using ALL your marketing tools....

AMTRAK'S COAST STARLIGHT AND GREAT LODGES SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 2020 10:00am PDT Presenter: Jamie Foster Jamie will share a favorite trip he and Lynn took with another couple along the route of Amtrak's Coast Starlight long distance train.  They took the Starlight from SLO to Klamath Falls, visited the Oregon Caves, Mount Hood, and Mount Rainier, then returned from Seattle to SLO on the Starlight. ...

A Night of Light & Hope Gala Saturday, September 26, 2020 San Luis Obispo's historic Octagon Barn Live Music | Dinner | Auction

You are invited to an exclusive screening of PBS’ Great Performance series “Now Hear This,” Season Two, Episode Three, “Becoming Mozart.” This episode was filmed entirely in San Luis Obispo County and once again is hosted  by Festival Mozaic’s Music Director, Scott Yoo. https://www.pbs.org/wnet/gperf/now-hear-this-becoming-mozart-about/11836/   Join us for one of three drive-in screenings: Option 1:             7:00 PM, Sept. 25, 2020 Option 2:             7:00 PM, Sept....

Sensorio in Paso Robles, California announces Sensorio Gives Back Sunday, a one-night-only event supporting local charities Family Care Network and SLO Food Bank. On September 27, $20 of each ticket sold for the stunning exhibition Bruce Munro: Field of Light at Sensorio will go towards supporting Family Care Network and SLO Food Bank, with $10 donated to each of the two organizations. The lauded light...

From now until the election, Lunch with the League will take place each Monday at noon for 30 minutes and will help voters understand this changes to this year's election process. Each week will feature a different topic, timed to match what's going on in the election. These presentations will feature Voter Service chair Julie Rodewald, guests experts, and a Q&A period. Here's a sample of what's...

Residents of South County are invited to attend the Grover Beach Candidate Forum on Tuesday, September 29, at 4 pm. This will be an online event that can be attended by logging in with Zoom or calling in by phone. This free virtual event will allow participants to meet the local candidates for Grover Beach Mayor and City Council, ask them questions, and discuss important...

Santa Barbara Foundation President & CEO Jackie Carrera, Ventura County Community Foundation’s Vanessa Bechtel, and Heidi McPherson of The Community Foundation San Luis Obispo County join Pacific Coast Business Times Founder Henry Dubroff for a look at the issues facing nonprofits, donors, and stakeholders in this year of coronavirus. Join us virtually to learn more.   September 29, 2020 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm Free...

EV policies, incentives and technology to promote EV adoption. Panel Discussion Join us for a panel discussion on how government and industry are adopting policies, providing financial incentives, and rolling out new technology to make it easier and more convenient to own and operate an electric vehicle (Spanish translation service provided). The moderator and panelists include: • Barry Rands (Moderator), Green Transportation Specialist, San Luis...

The League of Women Voters of San Luis Obispo County is partnering with the South County Chambers of Commerce to moderate a forum for candidates for the Pismo Beach Mayor and City Council on Wednesday, September 30. The forum will be a virtual event and will run from 6 to 7 pm. The Pismo Beach candidates in ballot order are Dan Shadwell for Mayor, Ed Waage...

October 1st: Join us for an Instagram Live with Restorative Partners on RISE’s Instagram page at 10am-10:30am where we will be chatting about transformative justice and how domestic violence intersects with incarcerated individuals.

Incorporating your business is probably one of the first thoughts that comes to your mind when planning to start or grow a business, but do you need to? Should you? This workshop covers the various options available, from sole proprietor to LLC to corporation. Come learn which one would work best for you. *This is an online Webinar. Access information will be sent to you...

If you are a diehard railfan, this is the event for you.  For the small fee of $25, you can spend the evening with like-minded folks watching photos and hearing stories about this year's theme - VINTAGE TRAINS.  Photos will be shown from 4 to 6 pm, followed by a pizza party (included in the price) from 6 to 7, then more photos from 7...