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Mark calendar with events from Aug. 22 to 29

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 Friends of Hearts Castle is sponsoring informative lectures at a variety of local venues at Hearst Castle. Single tickets are $75.

For information and reservations, call 927-2138 or visit friendsof

hearstcastle.org.

n The California Grandmothers’ Club will hold a potluck at noon and 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 Barbara Watson, researcher and volunteer docent, will be speaking on “Mi Casa es Su Casa; Visitors at the Dana” 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. For information, call 929-5679

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

For information, call 473-7182.

n The Night Sky Campfire Show will be held from 8:30 to 9:30 p.m. at the Nature Center in the Marina at Lopez Lake. For information, 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, at Thompson and Tefft streets. 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

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.

Wednesday Prayer and Praise service is at 7 p.m. The church is at 112 Orchard Road. 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. 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 Rd. in the La Placita shopping center. 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 “The power of Deliberate Intent.” Music will be provided by Jan Grigsby and Nina Ryne. 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. This Sunday, Don Schmidt will be speaking at the 11 a.m. worship service. The 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. More than 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 9:15 to 11:15 a.m. at Lopez Lake. Bring your own kayak or rent one at 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 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 The Five Cities Swim Club, 425 Traffic Way, Arroyo Grande, is offering physical education classes for home-schooled children at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday.

Cost is $5 each for the first two children and $2 for each additional child from the same family. Walk-ins are welcome. For information, call 481-6399.

n Nipomo Area Seniors Bingo Group will meet at 12:30 p.m. at the Senior Center, 200 E. Dana St. Call Jeanne at 929-2992.

n The San Luis Obispo chapter of the National Organization for Women (NOW) invites the public to attend their annual Women’s Equality Day at 6 p.m. at the Meadow Park Community Center in San Luis Obispo.

The event will showcase the many women who are currently holding, retiring from, or aspiring to elected political office, to discuss with the audience some of the gender-specific issues encountered in running for office as a woman.

For information, call 544-4331.

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, call 473-7182.

n Central Coast Quilters will meet at 6:30 p.m. at the City of Arroyo Grande Women’s Club and Community Center, 211 Vernon St. Classes are offered accommodating all levels of experience.

For information, call Vicki Fermendzin at 202-8214.

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 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.

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 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. at Lopez Lake. 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.

n Olde Towne Quilters of Nipomo will meet from 10 a.m. to noon at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, 298 S. Thompson Road.

Future

n The 52nd annual Labor Day Picnic sponsored by the San Luis Obispo County Democratic Central Committee will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sept. 1 at Santa Rosa Park at the corner of Santa Rosa and Oak streets on Highway 1 in San Luis Obispo. Everyone is invited regardless of political affiliation.

A tri-tip barbecue will be served at noon, with kids special meals and vegetarian meals available. The event will feature live music, a bounce house, children’s playground and booths. Guest speaker will be State Senator Dean Florez.

Tickets are $20 per person, $10 for children under 12 and $50 for a family of two adults and two children. Advance ticket purchase is encouraged. Tickets are available at Democratic Headquarters, 1110 Morro St., San Luis Obispo or call 546-8499.

n Arroyo Grande Eagles from the Class of 1988 will celebrate their 20-year reunion the weekend of Sept. 6 at the Madonna Inn in San Luis Obispo.

A no-host cocktail reception will be held at 7 p.m. Saturday followed by dinner and dancing. A presentation with photographs and video clips will be delivered by the reunion committee.

A Friday night mixer and a Sunday barbecue are also planned.

Tickets: 888-567-0541 or

www.reunionsmadesimple.com.

n The Arroyo Grande High School Class of 1978 30-Year Class Reunion will be held Sept. 26-28.

Friday night meet in the Village of Arroyo Grande at the Harvest Festival for the fish fry. Wear blue and gold; there will be name tags provided.

Saturday will be A Night at the Beach at the Pismo State Beach Golf Course (in the tent), Le Sage Drive, Grover Beach. No- host cocktails, a catered dinner and dancing will be from 7 to 11 p.m. Sonny and the Music Machine will provide the music.

A family picnic will be held Sunday with the location to be announced at the reunion.

Cost is $80 per person and $160 per couple. Deadline to pay is Aug. 26. Send RSVP and check to Stacey Osborn Gregory, Class of 1978, 910 Tulare St., Pismo Beach CA 93449. Phone: 773-4998, e-mail: sogbythec@charter.net.

For information or to send an invitation to a classmate, contact Della Dunham at 1-775-750-0182 or e-mail ogramie@sbcglobal.net