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Mark your calendar with fun events from Aug. 8 to 15

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, 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 Arroyo Grande High School Class of 1973 is hosting a 35th reunion today, Saturday and Sunday.

Festivities will begin Friday with an evening in the Village of Arroyo Grande. Check in at 5 p.m. at Branch Street Deli, stroll down Branch Street, have dinner and meet up with old friends.

A dinner and dance will be held from 6 to 11 p.m. Saturday at the San Luis Obispo Elks Lodge, 222 Elks Lane. Cost is $50 with dinner; $10 without dinner. Reservations are required.

Classmates will meet at Strother Park in Arroyo Grande at 11 a.m. Sunday for a picnic. Bring your own lunch or something to grill. A barbecue fire will be provided.

If you know a member of the Class of 1973 who has not received an invitation, call 481-7172 or e-mail aghsclassof73@sbcglobal.net.

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 The Women’s Community Center of San Luis Obispo will hold the 34th annual Day with Creative Women at 10 a.m. in Mission Plaza in San Luis Obispo. The event celebrates women’s creativity with music and entertainment, arts and crafts for display and sale, food, and children’s activities which will include a petting zoo.

The entertainment line up features singer-songwriter Inga Swearingen, Tribal Mozaic dance troupe, Julia and Brett Mitchell, the Flutists of the Central Coast, Debra Windsong, and the Chrome Addicts.

Nonprofit organizations serving women in San Luis Obispo County will offer information about their services, and women operating local businesses will promote their services.

For information or booth space reservations, call 544-9313 or visit www.wccslo.org.

n Sons of Norway San Luis Obispo will hold a potluck picnic and games at noon at Biddle Park, east of Arroyo Grande. For information, call 748-5674.

n SLO Stewards Trail Work at Cerro San Luis will be held from 9 a.m. to noon. Meet at the Cerro San Luis Natural Preserve Trailhead. To access the trailhead, turn right onto Fernandez Road just before the southbound 1010 off Marsh. Wear long pants and sturdy shoes. Water and snacks are provided.

For details, call the City Ranger Desk at 781-7302 or visit www.ecoslo.org.

n Joe Dana, author of “To Discourage Me is No Easy Matter” will be speaking at 1 p.m. at the Dana Adobe, 671 S. Oakglen Avenue, Nipomo. His topic will be “The Life of Captain William Goodwin Dana” including new information based on his recently published book.

Admission is free. Bring a picnic lunch. Tours of the historic Adobe will be offered.

For information, call 929-5679.

n Miller’s Equestrian Center and Sanctuary will hold a fundraiser from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Sunset North Car Wash at 1023 Marsh St., San Luis Obispo.

To purchase tickets for car washes after Aug. 9, call 235-3834.

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 “Predator and Prey: The Big Cats” Campfire Show will be held from 8:30 to 9:30 p.m. at the Nature Center in the Marina at Lopez Lake. Call 473-7182.

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 invites you to worship at 8:30 and 10:40 a.m. Sunday. Pastor Sarah Sumner-Eisenbraun will present the message. Adult Sunday school begins at 9:40 a.m. 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. 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 Billy Mitchell with the message “Langoliers.” Music will be provided by Laurelle Barnett. 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 “The Proof of Jesus Christ as the One and Only True God” from John 12. 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 Big Brothers Big Sisters (BBBS) of San Luis Obispo County will host their Big Event Wine Tasting and Auction from 2 to 6 p.m. 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 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.

n Explore the Duna Vista Loop Trail from 9 a.m. to noon. Wear sturdy shoes and bring water. Meet the ranger at the Wittenberg Arm Kiosk. 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 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 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 The Food Bank will distribute food to low-income residents of Nipomo from 9 to 10:15 a.m. Bring proof of residency to St. Joseph’s Hall, 300 S. Thompson.

For information, call 929-4244.

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. Call 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 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.

n Our Feathered Friends Nature Walk will be held from 10 to 11 a.m. at Lopez Lake. Bring a lunch and meet the ranger at the Wittenberg Arm Kiosk. Call 473-7182.

n Children’s storytimes will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesdays and Thursdays in August at the Arroyo Grande Library, 800 W. Branch St. For information, call Rebecca at 473-7161.

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.

n Five Cities Orchid Society will meet from 7 to 9:30 p.m. at the Arroyo Grande Women’s Club, 211 Vernon St., Call Larry at 929-6710.

n A Moonlit Horseback Ride along the Duna Vista Loop Trail at Lopez Lake will be held from 8 to 10:30 p.m. Bring your own horse to ride. Meet at the Blackbear Hose Camp. The ride will leave at 8:15 p.m. Call Jeanie at 481-1665.

Future

n American Red Cross is looking for volunteer instructors in CPR/First Aid. The three-day training class will be held Aug. 15, Aug. 22 and Aug. 23. Participants must preregister, prepay and pick up course materials by Tuesday, Aug. 12.

To register and for information, call 543-0696, Ext. 11 or Ext. 12.