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Mark calendar with events from July 25 to Aug. 1

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. For information and meeting times, call 489-5481 or e-mail dg17@juno.com.

n Peek at the Past Village Walking Tours will be led by Cynthia Snyder each day in the historic Village of Arroyo Grande. Three tours are available where participants will visit museums and historic points of interest. Each tour takes approximately one hour and is four blocks long. Parasols will be provided. Meet at Village Tours, 135 Bridge St., Suite, C.

Breakfast tour begins at 10 a.m. and includes fresh baked goods and coffee or tea for $25 per person. The basic tour begins at 1 p.m. for $20 per person. A wine and cheese tasting tour begins at 4 p.m. for $25 per person.

For information and reservations, call 489-6194 or visit www.peekatthepast.com.

n The California Grandmothers’ Club will hold a potluck lunch at noon and a business meeting at 1 p.m. at the Grandmothers’ Mobile Home Park Clubhouse, 1241 Farroll Ave., Arroyo Grande. Call 481-8585.

Saturday

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

n Adopt A Pet (kittens and cats) will be held from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. every Saturday at the PETCO store in the Madonna Plaza, 271 Madonna Road, San Luis Obispo.

The event is sponsored by the Feline Network of the Central Coast, a humane organization dedicated to the spaying and neutering, care, rescue and adoption of kittens and cats.

Adoptions costs are $60 for one pet or $80 for two pets. The fee includes spay/neuter, shots, worming, testing and free veterinary check up.

For information, call 549-9228, Ext. 701 or visit www.felinenetwork.org.

n A Nature Boat Cruise on Lopez Lake will be held from 10:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Rain cancels the event. Cost is $7 per adult and $3.50 per child.

Call 473-7182.

n A Bears Campfire Show will be held from 8:30 to 9:30 p.m. at the Nature Center in the Marina. For information, call 473-7182.

n Maury Hoag, author of “The Graveyard of the Pacific” will be discussing “Shipwrecks of the Pacific” at 1 p.m. at the Dana Adobe, 671 S. Oakglen Ave., Nipomo.

Admission is free. Bring a picnic lunch. Tours of the historic Adobe will be offered. Refreshments and merchandise may be purchased at the event.

For information, call 929-5679.

n Talley Vineyards in Arroyo Grande will host the third annual celebration of Mano Tinta wine today. The event will include festivities and music appropriate for the entire family. The entry fee is a $20 donation that will include tasting of the Mano Tinta wine, Mexican-style snacks, and a souvenir glass.

For tickets on sale at Talley Vineyards, call 489-0446 or visit www.talleyvineyards.com.

n The Unitarian Universalist Fellowship’s Old Fashion Family Fun Fair will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the lawn at Atoll Business Center, 1150 Laurel Lane in San Luis Obispo.

The event will include live music, food, games of skill and chance, prizes, market booths and an artists’ tent. A Fair Trade booth will sell coffee, rice, chocolate and other items. Fun Runs for adults and children will be held from 10:30 to 11 a.m.

Donation for admission is $7 for adults, $4 for children, or $20 for famiies. All proceeds will benefit the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of San Luis Obispo County. For information, call 528-8647.

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.HarvestInThe Village.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.

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 Dave Davenport at 473-9612.

n Nipomo Presbyterian Church invites you to attend the worship service at 10:30 a.m. with the Rev. Eugenia Gamble preaching. 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 has Sunday worship services at 8:30 and 10:40 a.m. Sunday school for all ages begins at 9:40 a.m. 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 Chris Garey with the message “Yes, You Can Change the World.” Music will be provided by Rob Kimball. For information, call 788-4777.

n Guadalupe Community Church Sunday school meets at 9:45 a.m., coffee fellowship is at 10:30 a.m., and morning worship is at 11 a.m. Pastor Jim Wickstrom’s message for the 11 a.m. service will be “When Jesus Christ Sets One Free — That One is Free Indeed” from John 11:32-44. 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 A Guided Kayak Tour will be held from 9:125 to 11:15 a.m. at Lopez Lake. Bring your own kayak or rent one from the Lopez Lake Marina.

For information, call 473-7182.

Monday

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 Central Coast Gymnastics at 21 Zaca Lane, Suite 100 in San Luis Obispo is holding Summer Super Camp through Aug. 22. The camp offers, full days, half days and single days for ages 4 to 12.

For class information and reservations, call 549-8408.

n South County Advisory Council (SCAC) general meeting will be held at 6:30 p.m. at the NCSD building, 148 S. Wilson St.

Tuesday

n The South County Senior Women’s Pool Players meet from 10 a.m. to noon the first, third and fourth Tuesdays of the month.

No experience is necessary. Instruction is available. Two hours of play is 50 cents. Call Maureen Coffey at 481-9758.

n Movie Night at Lopez Lake will be held from 8:30 to 10:30 p.m. at the Nature Center. The event is sponsored by Friends of Lopez Lake who will be selling hot and cold beverages and popcorn.

For information, 473-7182.

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 a program of interest. Guests are welcome and the meal cost is $9 per person.

n Nipomo Chamber of Commerce general membership lunch will be held from 11:45 to 1:30 p.m. at Blacklake Golf Course, 1490 Golf Course Lane. Reservations are required at 929-1583.

n Acorn Stories Guided Nature Walk will be held from 10 to 11 a.m. Meet at the Valley Oak Day Use area. For information, call 473-7182.

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; no drop-ins.

Future

n Hospice Partners of the Central Coast will hold the sixth annual Hospice “Pardners” Hoedown from 1 to 5:30 p.m. Aug. 2 at the Dairy Barn on the historic Hearst Ranch in San Simeon.

Country-western music will be provided by Monte Mills and the Lucky Horseshow Band. The event will include a barbecue and a no-host bar.

Tickets are $75 and the total number of tickets available will be limited to 350. Ticket sales will be first-come, first-served.

Net proceeds from the event will benefit hospice patients and their families.

For tickets and information, call Ron McEvoy at 782-8608.

n Californians for Disability Rights (CDR) Chapter 22 will hold a meeting from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. Aug. 3 at 1193 17th St., Los Osos. People interested in disability rights are invited to attend and network with others to help solve local county access issues. CDR educates citizens, legislators and government entities about the needs of people with disabilities.

Refreshments will be available. Bring snacks to share. To RSVP by July 27, call Susan Chandler at 528-4695. Visit www.sloaccessforall.org.

n Big Brothers Big Sisters (BBBS) of San Luis Obispo County will host their Big Event Wine Tasting and Auction Aug. 10 at the Jack House in San Luis Obispo.

Attendees will taste a variety of food and wine and bid on auction items including vacations, private concerts, parties, art, and spa packages. Proceeds will go directly to agency services, helping BBBS provide one-on-one mentoring for children throughout the county.

Admission is $50. For an auction preview, visit www.slobigs.org. To purchase tickets, call 781-3226.

n The Arroyo Grande High School Class of 1978 is having their 30th class reunion Sept. 27 at the restaurant at Pismo State Beach. More information to come.

Send any of your information or information of a classmate to Mark Valadez, mark@nbccn.org, 929-6780, or Stacey Osborn Gregory, sogbythec@charter.net, 773-4998.