Events Calendar
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
n “Jesus Christ Superstar” 7 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 6, Christopher Cohan Center, Cal Poly campus; pre-show lecture, 6 p.m., at the PAC Gallery level lobby. Cost: $56 to $68 and $44 to $54 for students. Info: 756-2787 or calpolyarts.org.
n Concert pianist W. Terrence Spiller to perform, 8 p.m. Friday, Jan. 9, Spanos Theatre, Cal Poly Campus. Cost: $10 general public, $6 students and seniors. Info: www.music.cal
poly.edu.
SPECIAL EVENTS
n The Monarch Butterfly Grove, home of thousands of butterflies during the months of October through February, open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily, 1/2 mile south of Pismo Beach, just off Highway 1. Info: 773-4382 or www.monarchbutterfly.org.
MEETINGS, SEMINARS, ETC.
n The San Luis Obispo County Genealogical Society, 12:30 to 3 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 3, IOOF Hall, San Luis Obispo. Info: 473-4963 or www.kcbx.net.
n SLO Bytes PC Users group meeting, 12:45 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 4, IOOF Hall, 520 Dana St., San Luis Obispo. Info: Kaye Raul, kmraul@sbcglobal.net or www.slobytes.org.
n Multiple Sclerosis Caregivers Support Group meeting, 6 p.m. Monday, Jan. 6, St. Patrick’s Church, in the nursery room, 501 Fair Oaks Ave., Arroyo Grande. Info: 534-1902 or 801-5763.
n EOC Senior Health Screening, 9 a.m. to noon Wednesday, Jan. 7, First United Methodist Church, 275 N. Halycon Road, Arroyo Grande. Info: 788-0827.
n The Sierra de Santa Lucia Chapter, Colonial Dames 17th Century, meetings, 11 a.m., Wednesday, Jan. 7, The Clubhouse at This Old House on Foothill Boulevard, San Luis Obispo. Lunch $14. Info: Bonnie Valko,
461-1250.
n Sons of Norway, “Soups, Salads & Bread” potluck, 6:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 9, Odd Fellows Hall, 520 Dana St., San Luis Obispo. Info: 748-5674.
n The Central Coast Cactus and Succulent Society meeting, 2 p.m., Sunday, Jan. 11, San Luis Obispo City/County Library, 995 Pam St., San Luis Obispo. Info: 773-6644.
n The Five Cities Christian Women Emergency Food Ministry, monthly potluck luncheon, noon Monday, Jan. 12, Oak Park Christian Church 386 Oak Park Blvd., Grover Beach. Info: 481-2877.
n South County caregivers support group, 1 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 14, First United Methodist Church, 275 N. Halcyon Road, Arroyo Grande. Info: 547-3830.
n The San Luis Obispo County American Red Cross orientation for volunteers, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Monday, Jan. 5, 225 Prado Road, Suite A, San Luis Obispo. Info: 543-0696 Ext. 18, or www.slo-redcross.org.
n The Foresters 7 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 6, 1185 Camino Caballo, Nipomo. Info: Janice at 929-6599.
n San Luis Obispo Astrologers free astrology workshop, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 6, Coast National Bank Community Room, 500 Marsh St, San Luis Obispo. Info: 546-3420 or www.sloastrologers.org.
n Caregivers of Early-Stage Alzheimer’s meeting, 10 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 6, The Oaks second floor breakfast room, 61 N. Broad St., San Luis Obispo. Info: 547-3830 or 534-9234.
n Community Programs resume enhancement class, 5:30 to 10 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 15, Arroyo Grande High School, 495 Valley Road, Arroyo Grande. Cost: $10. Info:
www.communityprograms.
n Support Group for men who are caregivers, 10 a.m. Friday, Jan. 2, 1304 Pacific St., San Luis Obispo. Info: 544-2266 or 543-9234.
n The California Poppy Decorative Artists 10 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 3, Oceano Sheriff’s Substation, 1681 Front St. (Highway 1). Info: 772-1916 or 235-4966.
OUTDOORS
n The City of Pismo Beach Recreation Division Walking Club meets 7:30 to 8:30 a.m. Monday, Wednesday, Friday, south side of the Pismo Beach Pier parking lot. Info: 489-9777 or
773-7049.
VOLUNTEERING
n Caring Callers needs volunteers to visit with a senior in San Luis Obispo County. No experience necessary to help a senior write a letter, take a short drive to a favorite spot, or read a book. Info: 547-7025, Ext. 17.
n Court Appointed Special Advocates for Children (CASA), is looking for men and women to serve as advocates to abused and neglected children. Info: 541-6542 or www.slocasa.org.
n New Life Community Church of the Nazarene, 990 James Way, is looking for people to join the Sunday School staff. No experience is necessary. Info: DeLynn at 489-3254, Ext. 602.
n The Marian Medical Center’s Hospice Program needs volunteers in the Santa Maria, Lompoc, Solvang, Nipomo and Five-Cities areas. Info: 739-3830.
n The Arroyo Grande Community Hospital Auxiliary needs volunteers to help with patients, at the front desk and in the gift shop. Info: 489-4261.
COMMUNITY FUNDRAISERS
n Captive Hearts Ministries is collecting used cell phones to help women in need. Phones are recycled to raise money for their programs and to help the environment by keeping phones out of landfills. All proceeds go to help provide funds for rent, food, clothing, medical bills and other necessities for women in crisis. Take or mail cell phones to 815 W. Grand Ave., Grover Beach, CA 93483. Info: Chaplain Judy at 481-4500.
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