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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 Hearst 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 friendsofhearstcastle.org.

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 and third Saturday of the month at Bethel Baptist Church, 1935 Newport Ave., Grover Beach, and is open to everyone. For information, call 215-6636.

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 checkup.

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

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

A no-host cocktail reception will be held at 7 p.m. today 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 may be purchased by calling 888-567-0541 or at www.reunionsmadesimple.com.

n A fundraising event for Team in Training to benefit the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society will be held from 6:30 to 9 p.m. at Costa de Oro Winery, 1331 S. Nicholson Ave., Santa Maria.

A $15 minimum donation will include wine tasting, appetizers, music with Damon Castillo and a silent auction. Wines will be for sale by the bottle or glass.

For information, call 235-7997.

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 Street. Call 929-2540.

n Victory in Him Ministry meets at 10 a.m. Sundays in the Pavillion Building, 1200 E. Grande Ave., Arroyo Grande. For information, 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 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. 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.

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. 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. Pastor Sarah Sumner-Eisenbraun’s message will be “Promises, Promises, Promises.” 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 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 George Bekey with the message “The Two Hands of God.” Music will be provided by Barbara Barker. 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. This Sunday, Pastor Jim Wickstrom’s message for the 11 a.m. service will be “The Only One Who Can Light Up Your Life” from John 12:32-50. Guadalupe Community Church is at 4635 Sixth St. Visit www.guadalupecom

munitychurch.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.

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 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 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 “The Five Keys to Living Your Life Purpose Now” will be presented by Dr. Phillip Mountrose at 7 p.m. at New Frontiers Natural Market, 869 Foothill Drive, San Luis Obispo. The event is free.

For information, call 931-0129 or visit www.gettingthru.org.

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.

For information, call 929-4244.

n Emotions Anonymous (EA) will be held at 7 p.m. every Tuesday at Congregation Beth David, 10180 Los Oso Valley Road, San Luis Obispo.

Emotions Anonymous offers a 12-step program to help people learn to cope with stress in daily living and to live a healthier emotional life. There are no dues or fees required to attend.

For information, call Donna at

440-4858.

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 September 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 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. 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 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 Woman’s Club, 21 Vernon St. Call Larry at 929-6710.

Future

n Central Coast Salmon Enhancement’s 25-year anniversary celebration will be held at 5 p.m. Sept. 13 at the South County Regional Center, 800 W. Branch St., Arroyo Grande.

The event will feature live and silent auctions, appetizers and a no-host bar with music by Local Vocals. A wild-caught salmon dinner will be served at 6:30 p.m. by Phoenix Fine Catering.

Tickets are $75 or become a member for only $200 and receive two dinner tickets in your membership package. To purchase tickets, call 473-8221 or visit www.centralcoastsalmon.com.

n The annual Ken Harmount Pier to Pier Paddle fundraiser for San Luis Obispo County Junior Lifeguard Programs will be held Sept. 13 starting at the Olde Port Beach in Avila to the south of Pismo Pier at the Sea Venture Resort. Registration is from 7 to 7:45 a.m. and launch is at 8 a.m.

Cost is $20 for Surfrider members and junior lifeguards (proof of association is required) and $30 for everyone else, which includes T-shirt and water. Paddle crafts will include surfboards, paddleboards, stand-ups, kayaks, canoes, and outriggers.

For information, call 773-3500.

n Golf N’ Grub Golf Tournament fundraiser for the Arroyo Grande Community Hospital Foundation will be held Sept. 15 at Cypress Ridge Golf Course, 780 Cypress Ridge Parkway, Arroyo Grande. Check-in is at 9 a.m. and a shotgun tee-off is at 11 a.m.

Cost is $175 per play, all inclusive. All net proceeds will benefit cancer programs and services including the Coastal Cancer Care and Diagnostic Center. Register by Sept. 5. For information and sponsorship opportunities, call the Foundation at 994-5421.