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  • Art in the Park @ Dinosaur Caves
    Pismo Beach,CA
    For more information please call: 805-704-8128
    website
    This once a month event takes place at Dinosaur Caves Park in Shell Beach along the path where the ocean meets the cliffs. The event takes place the first Sunday of every month May through October with over seventy local artists and craftsmen selling and displaying their work. The art include paintings, sculpture, pottery, glass artist, textile, jewelry, wood and metal furniture, and much more. Along with the sale of fine arts, the event offers live music, hands-on children's activities, fresh flowers and plants, BBQ.
  • Hiking Kids
    For more information please call: (805) 541-4221
    9:00 am
    Meet alternate Mondays at 10:00 am to hike various SLO County locations. Easy hikes to get little ones moving and exposed to nature. Primarily 1 1/2 to 4 year olds. For info call Jen at 541-4221.
  • Hiking Moms
    For more information please call: (805) 541-4221
    9:00 am
    Meet alternate Tuesdays at 9:00 a.m. to hike different SLO County locations. Bring your child in a carrier or come hike with us after dropping your little ones off at school. For info call Jen @ 541-4221
  • Reading Lab at Doc Bernsteins Ice Cream
    124 W. Branch
    Arroyo Grande,CA
    For more information please call: (805) 474-4068
    3:30 pm - 4:15 pm
    map
    Come read some books and enjoy some ice cream every Tuesday at Doc Bernsteins.
  • Walk in the Elfin Forest
    El Moro Elfin Forest
    N. End of 15th Street off Santa Ysabel
    Los Osos,CA
    9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
    website
    Enjoy a guided walk thru the fascinating "Elfin Forest", a 90-acre nature preserve with pygmy trees and home to endangered plants, butterflies and birds. Please stay on boardwalk and designated trails when visiting, and keep pets leashed. Walks on Third Saturday of Month. Different theme and guide each time.

Friday August 1 - Friday August 15

  • Catalyst Soccer Summer Camps 2008
    Countywide,CA
    map
    website
    Catalyst Soccer offers great summer camps for all abilities. The camps run for one week and begin July 16, running through August 15th. Pick the week and location that fit your schedule. Little Skill Builder (Boys + Girls ages 4-6) 9:30am-11am Super Fundamentals (Boys + Girls ages 6-14) 9:00am-Noon

Friday August 1 - Sunday August 31

  • A Village Summer Concert - Arroyo Grande
    Bandstand on the Village Green
    Arroyo Grande,CA
    website
    Concert series runs June 8th through September 13th; check website link for exact dates. Concerts start at 1PM. Bring your picnic baskets, lawn chairs and blankets and enjoy a variety of musical themes on alternating Sundays during the Summer. Or listen while strolling thru charming nearby stores & museums. Food & ice cream available for purchase.
  • Concerts In The Plaza
    Mission Plaza
    San Luis Obispo,CA
    website
    Every Friday night starting June 13th ending August 29th. Free Live Music.
  • Twilight Concerts in the Park
    City Park
    Paso Robles,CA
    For more information please call: 805-238-4103
    5:30 pm
    website
    Friday night free concerts; check website for more details

Saturday August 2 - Sunday August 24

  • Summer 2008 Coaching Series
    Countywide,CA
    For more information please call: 805-541-3031
    website
    With a focus on the best in youth player development for the Central Coast, the Summer 2008 Youth Soccer Coaching Series has been developed for all youth soccer coaches who want to learn more about how to better teach the great game of soccer to young players. Over 120 coaches attended last years coaching series and learned more about this great game of soccer! This is offered FREE.

Tuesday August 5

  • Magic Mountain Excursion
    San Luis Obispo,CA
    For more information please call: 1-800-277-CAMP
    website
    The meeting place for all adrenaline junkies and coaster fanatics, Magic Mountain offers more G-force thrills per minute than any other amusement park in the world. Itﾒs won more awards and set more records than any other park in the world. Ride Superman, the worlds tallest and fastest; Riddlerﾒs Revenge, the tallest standup coaster; and over a dozen world-class coasters scattered throughout the park. If you are not into hurtling down a track at 90 mph, you can enjoy lots of other rides and attractions more to your speed, including Bugs Bunny World, Batman Action Theater, and The Movie District. Depending upon age, campers will spend the day at Magic Mountain in groups with counselors or in small groups with designated check in times. We will be leaving between 7:00 and 7:30 am for this excursion and arriving home between 9:00 and 10:00 pm. Campers need to bring a sack lunch or lunch can be provided for an additional cost. Open to ages 8-16. Cost $169

Thursday August 7

  • Hurricane Harbor Water Park Excursion
    San Luis Obispo,CA
    For more information please call: 1-800-277-CAMP
    website
    Want to get wet? This trip promises to be one that will get you soaked on a hot summer day. Get ready for thrill-a-second water park action. Plunge into the six story vortex called ﾓTornadoﾔ, or Brave the harrowing high-speed water slides of ﾓBlack Snake Summitﾔ. Then kick back with your friends at ﾓLizard Lagoonﾔ recreation complex. Younger campers will spend lots of time on the gentler river ride, smaller slides, and at ﾓCastaway Coveﾔ with their group. Find whatever kind of ride will fit your speed. So get ready to have some fun and let loose while staying cool. From the highest heights to the gentlest adventures, there are plenty of rides for everybodyﾒs level. We will be leaving between 7:30 and 8:30 am for this excursion and arriving home between 7:00 and 8:00 pm. Campers need to bring a sack lunch or lunch can be provided for an additional cost. Open to ages 8-16. Campers need to be water safe and additional supervision will be provided for our younger groups. Cost $155

Saturday August 9

  • Stride with the Tide Run 5K and 10K Fun Run
    Pismo Beach,CA
    Check in and Registration begins at 8am. Race begins at 9:00am. Register before July 30, $15 with t-shirt, $12 without t-shirt. After July 30, $20 with t-shirt, $17 without t-shirt. The run begins on the north side of the Pismo Beach pier, heading south along the shoreline to the appropriate turn around point. Medals for 3rd place and above in 8 age divisions will be awarded. Divisions are: 17 and under, 18-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, and 80+. Register online at www.pismobeach.org under the recreation link, or call 805-773-7049.

Monday August 11

  • Disneyland Excursion
    San Luis Obispo,CA
    For more information please call: 1-800-277-CAMP
    website
    Experience "The Happiest Place on Earth" ﾖ an enchanted kingdom of fantasy and imagination, classic family-friendly attractions and magical entertainment. This is expected to be one of our most popular trips, be sure to sign up early. Depending upon age, campers will spend the day at Disneyland in groups with counselors or in small groups with designated check in times. We will be leaving between 7:00 and 7:30 am for this excursion and arriving home between 9:00 and 10:00 pm. Campers need to bring a sack lunch or lunch can be provided for an additional cost. Open to ages 8-16. Cost $199

Tuesday August 12 - Wednesday August 13

  • Free Family Films at Edwards Cinema
    Edwards Santa Maria 10 Cinemas
    1521 South Bradley Road
    Santa Maria,CA
    Regal Entertainment Group, owner of Edwards Santa Maria 10 Cinemas is hosting a nine-week FREE Family Film Festival on Tuesday and Wednesday mornings at 10 a.m. Seating is limited, so get there early. This week enjoy Clifford (G) and Monster House (PG).

Friday August 15

  • Hot El Camino Cruise Nite
    El Camino Real from West Mall to Curbaril
    Atascadero,CA
    6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
    website
    See old fashioned favorites and flashy hot rods

Saturday August 16

  • Astronomy Nights
    Cachuma Lake Fireside Theater Hwy 154
    Santa Barbara,CA
    For more information please call: (805) 693-0691
    website
    8 to 10:00 pm at the Cachuma Lake Fireside Theater. This is the first of two nights to choose from. Join the Santa Barbara Astronomical Unit for a fun and interesting presentation on celestial highlights. After the presentation telescopes will be available for viewing the night sky. Free with $8 per vehicle Park Admission.
  • St. Anthony's Celebration
    Pismo Beach,CA
    The St. Anthony's Celebration Committee Sponsors this annual event to celebrate the cultural contribution of the area's Portuguese descendants. The parade begins on Sunday at 11am with Sopas being served at the St. Anthony's grounds at 390 Bello St.

Saturday August 16 - Sunday August 17

  • St. Anthony's Celebration
    Pismo Beach,CA
    The St. Anthony's Celebration Committee Sponsors this annual event to celebrate the cultural contribution of the area's Portuguese descendants. The parade begins on Sunday at 11am with Sopas being served at the St. Anthony's grounds at 390 Bello St.

Sunday August 17

  • Wonder of the Dunes
    The Dunes Center
    1055 Guadalupe St
    Guadalupe,CA
    For more information please call: 805-343-2455 ext. 203
    website
    9:00 am. Ken Wolf leads a leisurely 2-mile hike along the bridge and boardwalk at Oso Flaco Lake Natural Area. Learn about this rare and unique ecosystem while enjoying the beauty of the dunes.

Monday August 18

  • New School Year Starts
    Pacific Coast Christian Preschool
    207 Pilgrim Way
    Arroyo Grande,CA
    For more information please call: (805) 474-1074
    website
    The new school year starts Aug 18th. We are currently using "ZOO PHONICS". This program is a kinesthetic method for teaching phonics which fully involves children in a comprehensive learning experience that is FUN! Zoo Phonics connects phonemic awareness and the alphabet with math, art, drama, music, nutrition, science, and social studies. We use ACIS (American Christian International Services) for our Bible lessons. Each class learns Bible stories and does activities that relate to the stories.

Saturday August 23

  • National Wildlife Refuge Hike
    The Dunes Center
    1055 Guadalupe St
    Guadalupe,CA
    For more information please call: 805-343-2455 ext. 203
    website
    8:30 a.m. Please join Glenn Greenwald, Refuge Manager, to explore the refuge as we hike to Hidden Willow Valley. RSVP is required, please call Dan at 343-2455 ext. 204 for details and directions.
  • Paso Robles Annual Olive Festival
    Downtown Park
    Paso Robles,CA
    11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
    website
    Featuring free olive, olive oil and olive ice cream tasting.
  • Village Days
    La Purisima Mission
    2295 Purisima Road
    Lompoc,CA
    For more information please call: (805) 733-3713
    10:00 am - 2:00 pm
    map
    website
    August 23 through October 25 Village Days show some of the traditional skills and crafts brought to La Purisima Mission by the Chumash Indians. Visitors may experience grinding acorns, making a basket, building a tule house, making stone and shell beads, shaping a tule doll, arrow making, or playing Chumash games!

Saturday August 23

  • National Wildlife Refuge Hike
    The Dunes Center
    1055 Guadalupe St
    Guadalupe,CA
    For more information please call: 805-343-2455 ext. 203
    website
    8:30 a.m. Please join Glenn Greenwald, Refuge Manager, to explore the refuge as we hike to Hidden Willow Valley. RSVP is required, please call Dan at 343-2455 ext. 204 for details and directions.
  • Paso Robles Annual Olive Festival
    Downtown Park
    Paso Robles,CA
    11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
    website
    Featuring free olive, olive oil and olive ice cream tasting.
  • Village Days
    La Purisima Mission
    2295 Purisima Road
    Lompoc,CA
    For more information please call: (805) 733-3713
    10:00 am - 2:00 pm
    map
    website
    August 23 through October 25 Village Days show some of the traditional skills and crafts brought to La Purisima Mission by the Chumash Indians. Visitors may experience grinding acorns, making a basket, building a tule house, making stone and shell beads, shaping a tule doll, arrow making, or playing Chumash games!

Sunday August 24

  • OIA annual Lagoon Festival BBQ
    Oceano,CA
    For more information please call: 805-489-5446
    website
    The Oceano Improvement Association annual lagoon festival BBQ will be held at the Oceano Park, Dewey & Mendel on Sunday, August 24, from 11:30AM-2:30PM. BBQ chicken and rib dinners 10.00 adults, 5.00 children.There will be raffles with prizes donated by local merchants.

Sunday August 31

  • 2008 Youth Soccer Kickoff
    Alex G. Spanos Stadium
    San Luis Obispo,CA
    1:00 pm
    website
    Watch as the Cal Poly Mustangs take on the Air Force Academy in college soccer. All Youth Free!