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Events calendar from May 9-16

Friday

n Praise and Worship Under the Stars will occur from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. at 750 Monarch Lane. Call Todd or Andrea at 931-0207 or Calvary Chapel of Nipomo at 929-2540.

n Friday Night Bingo will be held at the Central Coast Senior Center, 1580 Railroad St., Oceano. For time and other activity information, call 481-7886.

n The Single Seniors Club members meet monthly for social luncheons and dinners with an equal number of men and women. There are also subgroups of varied interests, including cards, travel and singing. For information and meeting times, call 544-4347 or 481-1793.

n A Senior Dance group for couples and singles meets weekly for dancing, exercise and socializing with a balanced gender ratio. For information and meeting times, call 489-5481 or e-mail dg17@juno.com.

n St. Patrick’s Walk-a-Thon will be held from noon to 2:30 p.m. at St. Patrick’s Catholic Elementary and Junior High School, 900 W. Branch St., Arroyo Grande. Bring you own picnic lunch at 11:30 a.m. Students, staff, parents and the community are invited to participate in the event. Participants are asked to find sponsors to pledge money for this fundraising activity. An event T-shirt will be given to those participants who have $25 in pledges. No dogs allowed.

For information, call 489-1210.

Saturday

n Nipomo Shepherd of Hope Episcopal Fellowship meets at 6 p.m. at 1267 Black Sage Circle. Call 343-1024.

n Central Coast Messianic Fellowship meets at 2 p.m. the first Saturday of the month at Bethel Social Hall, 1935 Newport Ave., Grover Beach, and is open to everyone. For information, call 215-6636.

n The Family Care Network’s 5th annual Miracle Miles for Kids will be held at 8:30 a.m. The 10K walk/run benefiting foster and high-needs children and families in San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara counties will run along the water’s edge from Morro Rock in Morro Bay to the Cayucos Pier. A post-race party will be held from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. with live music by Still Time, lunch, a vendor fair, children’s activities and an award ceremony.

The cost is $45. Register at fcni.org. For information, call 781-3535.

n The Arthritis Foundation’s San Luis Obispo Arthritis Walk will kick off at Lake Park in Atascadero. Registration opens at 8:30 a.m. and walk festivities start at 9 a.m. The distance of the walk is 5K (3.1 miles) with a one-mile option.

The Arthritis Foundation Health Expo will be held from 9 to 11:30 a.m. to educate participants on the latest resources and services available for arthritis. All participants are encouraged to raise donations to benefit the Arthritis Foundation. For information, call 563-4685 or visit www.arthritiswalkslo.org.

n The Halcyon Store will hold a Mother’s Day Craft Fair from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. today and Sunday in the walnut orchard at 936 S. Halcyon Road. The event will feature handcrafted goods, pottery, jewelry, angels, toys, candles, plants, books, art, readings, massage, free face painting, and a barbecue.

For information, call 489-2432.

n Pacific Coast Railroad Roundup will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. today and Sunday at Santa Margarita Ranch at Yerba Buena Avenue. The event will feature train rides, exhibits, entertainment, railroad art, food and souvenirs. Proceeds will benefit the San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum’s effort to refurbish a museum site in San Luis Obispo’s historic railroad district.

Tickets for adults are $15 in advance or $20 at the gate; children 13 and under are $8 in advance and $10 at the gate; admission is free for children under 3. Tickets are available at Central Coast Trains in Atascadero, at the Santa Maria Valley Railroad, 628 S. McClelland St., and at the San Luis Obispo Chamber of Commerce. For information, call 544-6531 or visit www.slorrm.com.

n Arroyo Grande High School Band and Color Guard will host their annual Santa Maria-style barbecue fundraiser from 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the corner of Brisco and Grand avenues in Arroyo Grande. Tickets are $9 for a trip-tip or chicken dinner.

For information, call 473-1416.

n The San Luis Obispo County Historical Society’s (SLOCHS) Cultural Landscape Series will be held from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the County Historical Museum at 696 Monterey St. in the original Carnegie Library building across from the Mission.

Historic Landscape Architect Laurie Matthews will join SLOCHS Board President Elise Wheeler to discuss how cultural landscapes strengthen the social fabric of a community. A review of landscapes will be presented, followed by hands-on activity at the Old Edna townsite where participants will practice skills discussed in the morning session.

The event is free for SLOCHS members and $25 for nonmembers. Space is limited to 25 participants. For reservations, call 543-0638.

n The 12th annual Birth and Baby Fair presented by The Birth and Baby Resource Network will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Mission Plaza in downtown San Luis Obispo. Vendors will be selling handmade and specialty items and Central Coast organizations will distribute information about their services for birthing moms and new babies. The event will include a bounce house for children and musical entertainment by local groups including Big Rock Balalaikas and Hear the Darlings Roar and a silent auction. Demonstrations will be presented by Performance Athletics and American Dance Studio.

Sunday

Church services

n Family Church of God Worldwide hosts Sunday school at 9 a.m. at 250 S. Oakglen Ave. An evening service is held at 5:30 p.m. Call Pastor Phillip D. Reyes Sr. at 929-2586.

n Calvary Chapel of Nipomo meets at 9:30 a.m. at 110 N. Thompson Road, corner of Thompson and Tefft Street. Call 929-2540.

n Victory in Him Ministry has a Sunday service at 10 a.m. A Beginner Church program is available for children. Wednesday Bible study is at 7 p.m.

For information and meeting locations, call Pastor Ray Morawski at 689-5522.

n Harvest Church meets at 9 and 10:30 a.m. at 124 W. Branch St. in the Village of Arroyo Grande. Child care and Sunday school are provided. For information, call 489-2037 or visit www.harvestinthevillage.com.

n Hope Christian Church meets for a very casual, cafe-style service at 9:30 a.m. in Olympic Hall at Nipomo High School, 525 N. Thompson Road. Nursery care and classes for children through sixth grade are offered.

Junior high and high school groups meet Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m. Call Chuck at 801-6631 for location. For information, call Chris at 929-2978 or visit www.hopecc.info.

n Lighthouse Christian Center offers an anointed contemporary worship service and provides practical teaching and preaching for all ages starting at 10 a.m. Nursery is provided. Kidz World is for ages 3 through 12.

Wednesday family night is at 7 p.m. Set Apart Youth service is at 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays. The church is at 726 W. Tefft St. Call 929-4475 or visit www.nipomolighthouse.com. Senior pastor is Mark Parke.

n The Worldwide Church of God meets at 10:30 a.m. in the Nipomo Senior Center, 200 E. Dana St. Everyone is welcome. Call 541-6159 or e-mail ljrubottom@juno.com.

n Nipomo Presbyterian Church invites you to attend the worship service at 10:30 a.m. Sunday school and a playground for children are offered. The church is on the hill where the Los Berros/Thompson exit meets Highway 101. Call 473-8059.

n First Baptist Church of Nipomo has Sunday worship service at 11 a.m. Sunday school is at 9:45 a.m. The evening service begins at 6 p.m.

Wednesday Prayer and Praise service is at 7 p.m. The church is at 112 Orchard Road. For information, call 929-4422.

n New Beginnings Community Church of the Nazarene will hold two services at 9 and 10:30 a.m. at Dana Elementary School, 920 W. Tefft St., with music that is uplifting and a message that is relevant to our lives today to help us through this life and living. Activities are provided for all ages. Child care is provided.

For information, call Pastor Mark Valadez at 929-6780, e-mail mark@nbccn.org or visit www.nbccn.org.

n St. John’s Lutheran Church invites you to worship this Day of Pentecost and Mother’s Day at 8:30 and 10:40 a.m. Sunday school for all ages begins at 9:40 a.m. Pastor Randy Ouimette’s message will be “Filled with the Wine of the Spirit!” based on Acts 2. Nursery care is available. St. John’s Lutheran Church ELCA is at 959 Valley Road, Arroyo Grande. For information, call 489-1259.

n Nipomo Community Baptist Church meets at 10 a.m. for Sunday school and at 11 a.m. for morning worship at 545 Orchard Road. For information and directions, call Pastor Bob at 305-1465.

n The City Church has Sunday services at 9 and 10:30 a.m. and a Wednesday service at 7 p.m. Youth service is at 7 p.m. Thursday. Senior pastor is Fred Kropp.

The church is at 640 S. Frontage Road, Nipomo. For information, call 929-8990.

n Unity Church-Five Cities meets from 10 to 11:15 a.m. at 789 Valley Road, Arroyo Grande. Sunday school is available at the same time. This Sunday, the speaker will be Anna Unkovich with the message “The Dash.” Music will be provided by Rob Kimball. Call 788-4777.

n Guadalupe Community Church Sunday school meets at 9:30 a.m., coffee fellowship is at 10:30 a.m., and morning worship is at 11 a.m. Pastor Jim Wickstrom’s Mother’s Day message at the 11 a.m. service will be “How Christian Women Have Enriched the Christian Faith” from Proverbs 31. Guadalupe Community Church is at 4635 Sixth St. Visit www.guadalupecommunitychurch.org.

Other Sunday events

n Nipomo Farmers Market will run from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at 671 W. Tefft St., across from the Nipomo Post Office.

n Dana Adobe will open from noon to 4 p.m. Aaron Regez will give tours on Sundays; call for Saturday tour information. The adobe is at 671 S. Oakglen Ave. Call 929-5679.

n Art in the Park at Dinosaur Caves in Shell Beach will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. the first Sunday of the month through Nov. 2. Over 90 artists will feature paintings, sculptures, ceramics, home decoration, jewelry, glass art, textiles, and bath and beauty products.

The event will include gourmet coffee and pastries, Alex’s barbecue, live music, art demonstrations and children’s activities. Admission is free. Dogs are welcome.

n Central Coast Cactus and Succulent Society will meet at 2 p.m. at the San Luis Obispo City/County Library, 995 Palm St. There will be a speaker, refreshments and a plant giveaway. Bring a plant for the exchange. For information, call Joan at 773-6644.

Monday

n Carried Away art classes and workshops will be held Mondays through Saturdays at 1200 E. Grand Ave., Arroyo Grande. Call Tanya at 481-4364 for times and cost.

n The Community Counseling Center is offering evening Anger Management Group sessions in downtown San Luis Obispo. Cost is $10 per session. To register, call 543-7969; no drop-ins.

n “A Round to Remember” golf tournament sponsored by the Alzheimer’s Association Central Coast will be held at Cypress Ridge Golf Course, 780 Cypress Ridge Parkway, Arroyo Grande.

Tee-off will be at noon and dinner will be served at 5 p.m. with silent and live auctions. Local musicians will provide entertainment.

Registration for golfers, dinner guests, sponsors and wineries is now open online at http://aaccc.slo.golfreg.com or by calling 547-3830, Ext. 202.

n Korean War Veterans Post 2521 will meet at 6 p.m. at 200 E. Battles Road in Santa Maria. Call Joe Padilla at 938-1216.

Tuesday

n The Kiwanis 18th Annual Central Coast All Star Basketball Spectacular 2008 will be held at Nipomo High School. The event will feature Northern Santa Barbara County versus San Luis Obispo County Senior High School All Stars. Girls’ Game begins at 5:30 p.m. and the boys’ game begins at 7:30 p.m. There will be a slam dunk contest and a 3-point shooting contest.

Cost is $5 for adults and $2 for students and children. The event is sponsored by Kiwanis Clubs of Nipomo and Santa Maria Valley.

n The Food Bank will distribute food to low-income residents of Nipomo from 9 to 10:15 a.m. at St. Joseph’s Hall, 300 S. Thompson Road. Bring proof of residency.

n Hospice of San Luis Obispo County will hold Child and Parent Grief Support Groups from 5:30 to 7 p.m. today, May 20 and May 27 at Los Ranchos Elementary School in San Luis Obispo.

Children’s groups will be for kindergarten through sixth grade and will be activity based and tailored to the age of the child. Parents will have a chance to learn information about the grieving process and time to share.

Groups are free. Parent-guardian(s) must be present and participate. Space is limited. Preregistration is suggested by May 9. For information or to register, call 544-2266 or 434-1164.

Wednesday

n The Rotary Club of Nipomo meets from 7 to 8:30 a.m. at the clubhouse/restaurant of Black Lake Golf Resort in Nipomo for breakfast and program. Guests are welcome and the meal cost is $9 per person.

n Nipomo Community Services District (NCSD) general meeting will be held at 9 a.m. at the NCSD building, 148 S. Wilson St. Call 929-1133.

n Friends of the Nipomo Library will meet at 1:30 p.m. at the Nipomo Library Community Room, 918 W. Tefft St. Call the library at 929-3994.

n Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 10978 will meet at 7 p.m. at the Nipomo Senior Center, 200 E. Dana St.

Thursday

n Grandparents as Parents Support Group will meet from 9 to 11 a.m. at 1086 Grand Ave., Arroyo Grande. The group is open to all grandparents raising their grandchildren. Call Laurie at 474-2037.

n The Dunes Center, 1055 Guadalupe St., Guadalupe, is open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. Donation fee is $2 for adults. Children under 12 are admitted free.

All hikes and walks are free. There is a $5 parking fee at Oso Flaco Lake Natural Area. An all-terrain wheelchair is available for those with limited mobility. To reserve the wheelchair, call Carrie at 343-2455, Ext. 205.

n The Community Counseling Center is offering ongoing Depression Group sessions from 7 to 8:30 p.m. in downtown San Luis Obispo. Cost is $10 per session. To register, call 543-7969.

n Free beginning drawing classes for seniors over 50 will be held from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Thursdays through May 22 at the Grover Beach Community Center, 1230 Trouville Ave. Instructor is local artist Larry Le Brane. The class will present basic skills of drawing, using pen and ink, charcoal and conte crayon. Students will receive a materials list in the first session and will provide their own art supplies.

To register call Cuesta’s Emeritus Program at 546-3121, visit

www.communityprograms.net, or sign up the first day of class.