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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.
  • Hike to Avila Lighthouse
    Pecho Coast Trail
    Avila Beach,CA
    For more information please call: 805-541-8735
    8:45 AM
    website
    Most Wednesdays & Saturdays (and some other days), take a guided hike along the beautiful Pecho Coast Trail. See the old Point San Luis Lighthouse (built 1890), as well as beautiful views of the harbor. The trail is only open during these times. Must be 9 years or older, and you must be in good physical shape. Hikes last about 4 hours. Saturday offers one fast and one slower hike.
  • Millerﾒs Equestrian Center and Sanctuary Summer Camp
    San Luis Obispo,CA
    For more information please call: (805) 235-3834
    website
    At Millerﾒs Equestrian Center and Sanctuary Summer Camp children learn not only riding and horsemanship, but respect and understanding for horses and people. We have a variety of fun activities so learning and safety can be exciting and rewarding. Summer Camps run in June, July and August 2010. Both day and overnight camps are available.
  • Music & Movement Storytime
    Serenity Natural Living Health & Wellness Center
    104 Main Street
    Templeton,CA
    10:30 am
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    Come to the Serenity Natural Living Center the first Friday of every month for Yoga Music & Movement Storytime. Price is $8 per family or $60 for the entire year.
  • Serenity Natural Living Health & Wellness Center
    Kids Yoga
    104 Main Street
    Templeton,CA
    3:15 pm - 4:15 pm
    website
    Kids Yoga is offered at the Serenity Natural Living Health & Wellness Center each Wednesday. $40 per month.
  • 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.

Monday March 1 - Wednesday March 31

  • Into Africa
    San Luis Obispo Children's Museum
    1010 Nipomo Street
    San Luis Obispo,CA
    For more information please call: 805-545-5874
    website
    A special, traveling exhibit is coming to the Museum on February 2 that lets kids journey into Africa. Children will discover a Serengeti village, complete with an African market, mud hut, clay oven, indigenous costumes, musical instruments, and stories. Watch for special village events featuring African music, dance, crafts, and cooking. The village will be at the Museum until May 2. Come explore Africa with us!
  • Pre-school Story Time
    Atascadero-Martin Polin Library
    Atascadero,CA
    10:30 AM
    Wednesdays Ages 3-6 March 3rd: Kangaroos stories, songs and a craft March 10th:Big Birds---eagles and more March 17th:Irish stories and music March 24th:Let?s Count---fun with numbers March 31st:AHS Drama students, under the direction of Catherine Kingsbury, present Cinderella stories from other countries

Saturday March 6

  • Mad Science Workshops
    Ludwick Community Center
    864 Santa Rosa Street
    San Luis Obispo,CA
    website
    $20 each or $55 for a consecutive series of 3 Saturdays March 6 & May 1: Dinosaurs: ages 5-7 - 11am - 12pm Explore the world of fossils and dinosaurs Mineral Mania: Ages 8-10 - 1pm-2pm Classify and identify rocks and minerals.

Saturday March 13

  • Mad Science Workshops
    Ludwick Community Center
    864 Santa Rosa Street
    San Luis Obispo,CA
    website
    $20 each or $55 for a consecutive series of 3 Saturday March 13 & May 8: Seeking our Senses: Ages 5-7, 11am-12pm Learn how human senses work Electricity: Ages 8-10, 1pm-2pm Test materials for conductivity & create circuits

Wednesday March 17

  • St. Patrick's Day Corn Beef and Cabbage Dinner
    1000 Main Street
    Cambria,CA
    website
    American Legion downstairs patio. $12.00 reservations required 927-5010. Dinner 5PM and 6:30PM.

Friday March 19

  • 4th Annual Girlfriends' Fashion Show & Tea
    Senior Center
    Paso Robles,CA
    2 pm - 4 pm
    website
    Hereﾒs your chance to reconnect and rejuvenate with your friends over a cup of tea while checking out the latest spring fashions from The Blenders. So gather your friends, select your favorite hat, savor the delightful food and relax with the warmth of tea and friendship. Tickets go on sale March 1st at the Senior Center reception desk. Seating is limited so get your tickets early! Call the Senior Center at 237-3880. Cost: $8 per guest.
  • KITE EXPO
    Downtown Pismo Beach
    Pismo Beach,CA
    For more information please call: 805-773-9200
    10 AM - 5 PM
    Come along and find out what Kite Boarding Event is the ultimate opportunity to get the leading edge information from industry experts about new technology and techniques. Test all the newest 2010 kites and boards at the largest kite-boarding event in California and in the country. Registration is FREE! For more information, please contact Kinsley ThomasWong at 773-9200 or visit www. xtremebigair.com.

Saturday March 20

  • Equinox Wildflower Hike
    ConocoPhillips
    Nipomo,CA
    For more information please call: 805 544-9096
    10 am - 12:30 pm
    Private Hike: Nipomo Dunes @ ConocoPhillips Join Land Conservancy Restoration Ecologist and dune plant specialist, Mark Skinner, in exploring the magnificent wildflowers of the Guadelupe Nipomo Dunes. Learn about local plants that specialize in this harsh but beautiful coastal dune ecosystem as you walk through land owned by ConocoPhillips. Hikers will enjoy frequent stops to look at plants up close and ask questions. Be prepared to hike in uneven sand for up to 2 miles. Water and layered clothing suggested; Binoculars and cameras encouraged. Families welcome, but please NO pets. Driving Directions: Meet at Conoco Phillips parking lot located off Highway 1 in Nipomo. From North ﾖ Take 101 south to the Halcyon exit. Stay straight on Halcyon to Highway 1; Left on Highway 1. A few miles south on Highway 1, turn right into first drive at ConocoPhillips (look for business sign). Stay on long drive until you dead-end at the parking lot. From South (Nipomo) - Go north on Highway 1 until you are near the CDF fire station. Take a left at ConocoPhillips (look for business sign). Stay on long drive until you dead-end at the parking lot.
  • Happy Time Preschool Annual Rummage Sale
    Happy Time Preschool
    1091 Bello St.
    Pismo Beach,CA
    8 am - Noon
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    website
    Happy Time Coop Preschool - Annual Rummage Sale Fundraiser. Major fundraiser of the year. Huge selection of children's toys, clothing, household items, furniture & a bake sale.
  • Mad Science Workshops
    Ludwick Community Center
    864 Santa Rosa Street
    San Luis Obispo,CA
    website
    $20 each or $55 for a consecutive series of 3 Saturday March 20 & May 15: Where's the Air: Ages 5-7, 11am-12pm Investigate air pressure & bouoyancy. Black & Blue Oceans: Ages 8-10, 1pm-2pm Learn all about the pollution that plagues our oceans.

Saturday March 27

  • 2010 Central Coast Monster Skate Series
    Atascadero,CA
    For more information please call: (805) 781-7300
    website
    The City of San Luis Obispo Parks and Recreation Department invites the community to the 2010 Central Coast Monster Skate Series, running from March 27 through May 29. This is a chance for skaters of all ages to show off their skills and compete in six local skate contests. At each exciting event, the top three skaters from each division will receive awards. Registration opens at 9a.m. and the cost to compete is $15. All skaters must wear a helmet and adhere to each parkﾒs pad requirements.
  • Annual Five Cities Orchid Society Show & Sale
    Arroyo Grande,CA
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    "Orchids Gone Native": Displays represented by hobbyists, several local orchid societies and the show vendors showcase a multitude of blooming orchids at their very best.
  • Bunny Town & Chick City
    Charles Paddock Zoo
    Atascadero,CA
    website
    Beginning March 27th, the Charles Paddock Zoo is welcoming back Bunny Town and Chick City. Come see our furred and feathered friends for a limited time only. This year you can enroll all your kiddies from the age of six and up in one of our educational workshops for a chance to get up close and personal with a few of our residents and fun-filled crafts. Space is limited, so please enroll early. Admission to Bunny Town and Chick City is free with standard admission prices. This feathery, furry fun ends on April 11th, 2010. So, be sure to bring your family to the Central Coast's only zoo for an exciting, affordable and educational experience. Call 470-3172 for more information.
  • Easter Egg Hunt and Festivities
    Paso Robles City Park
    12th and Spring Street
    Paso Robles,CA
    11:00 am
    map
    website
    Meet the Easter Bunny, hunt for eggs, and enjoy some great games and prizes!

Saturday March 27 - Sunday March 28

  • Annual Five Cities Orchid Society Show & Sale
    Arroyo Grande,CA
    website
    "Orchids Gone Native": Displays represented by hobbyists, several local orchid societies and the show vendors showcase a multitude of blooming orchids at their very best.

Sunday March 28

  • Opening Day Gilroy Gardens
    website
    Gilroy Gardens is a beautiful California amusement park, located in Gilroy, CA, and is the only California theme park with a horticultural theme. The Park is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, created and designed by Michael Bonfante to educate guests and foster a greater appreciation of the natural world and man's ability to shape it. Ideal for families with young children and garden lovers, Gilroy Gardens Family Theme Park features 21 rides, 27 attractions, 6 majestic gardens and the world famous Circus Trees.
  • Pacific Breeze Concerts At Dinosaur Caves Park
    Pismo Beach,CA
    1 pm - 4 pm
    website
    The City of Pismo Beach Recreation Division announces its second annual Pacific Breeze Concert Series a Dinosaur Caves Park. This free, three show spring series will again feature exceptional regional musical groups as well as special family activities. Make sure you bring your lawn chairs for seating in the Rotary Amphitheatre or blankets for use on the parkﾒs expansive lawns overlooking the stage and the Pacific Ocean! If you work up an appetite, donﾒt worry. The Rib Line & Doc Burnsteinﾒs ice cream will be for sale!

Monday March 29

  • Catalyst Soccer 2010 Spring Program
    Pacheco Elementary
    San Luis Obispo,CA
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    website
    The Catalyst Soccer Clubﾒs popular Spring Skillsbuilders Program is an excellent course on becoming a fundamentally sound, young soccer player ﾖ regardless of beginning skill or experience level. All boys and girls (ages 6-14) who have the desire to become better players are welcome. This five-part skills developmental program is designed to help the young player become confident and creative with their soccer skills. Taught by Paul Holocher and a staff of top local youth coaches and collegiate players who show ﾓby exampleﾔ how to become a more skillful player. Topics covered include individual ball skills such as moves, turns, 1v1 dribbling skills; fundamental soccer skills such as, passing, collecting, and shooting the ball; and many small sided games allowing players to simulate real game situations while maximizing their ﾓtouches on the ball.ﾔ Register Now
  • Catalyst Soccer: 2010 Spring Program
    Pacheco Elementary School
    San Luis Obispo,CA
    For more information please call: 805-541-3031
    website
    The Catalyst Soccer Clubﾒs Little Skill Builders Program is an excellent course on becoming a fundamentally sound, young soccer playerﾖregardless of beginning skill or experience level. All boys and girls (ages 4-6) who have the desire to become better players are welcome. Taught by a staff of top local youth coaches and collegiate players who show ﾓby exampleﾔ how to become a more skillful player. Topics covered include simple moves, turns, fakes, many ball-control techniques and fun soccer-related games for your new soccer player. Register now.
  • Mad Science Spring Break Camps
    Ludwick Community Center
    864 Santa Rosa Street
    San Luis Obispo,CA
    website
    Mad Science Spring Break Camps - $150 per half day camp + $25 materials fee Ages 5-10 Crazy Chemworks: Young Scientist handle laboratory tools, build and break molecules, and pick up some tricks on chemical changes. Monday March 29 - Friday April 2, 9am-12pm Monday April 5 - Friday April 9, 1pm-4pm NASA Academy of Future Space Explorers: From Earth's atmosphere to the outer reaches of the solar system, this hands-on program sends children on a quest for exploration. Comets, planets, stars and more are all waiting to be discovered. Monday March 29 - Friday April 2, 1pm-14pm Monday April 5 - Friday April 9, 9am-12pm For Registration log onto www.slocity.org/parksandrecreation or contact the San Luis Obispo Parks & Recreation Department