All dates and times
are subject to change. If you are interested in staging a
special event or activity at any San Luis Obispo County Park
facility, contact Park Operations Coordinator, Stacey King
at sking@co.slo.ca.us,
or call (805) 781-5930.
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2009 |
| Program / Activity |
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Elfin Forest Work Parties
Small Wilderness Area Preservation (SWAP) organizes "First Saturday Work Parties." Please dress for wind, fog, or sun. Layers work well. Long pants and long-sleeved shirts are best. Sturdy shoes are a must. Meet at the north end of 15th Street at the Elfin Forest entrance. Take care not to park in front of driveways or mailboxes.
9:00 a.m. to 12 noon
Information: (805) 528-0392 |
1st Saturday
of Every Month |
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Trail Work Day at Vineyard Trail in Templeton
The Friends of Vineyard Trail meet the second Saturday of every month from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM. for a trail maintenance day. Volunteers are asked to bring hat, gloves, water, pruning shears and gardening tools (loaners available).
Info: Holly Sletteland - ECOSLO (805) 544-1777 www.ecoslo.org |
2nd Saturday
of Every Month |
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Saturday at the Garden
Programs and activities on the second Saturday of the month. Details can be found on the San Luis Obispo Botanical Garden's website.
Info: (805) 541-1400 or www.slobg.org |
2nd Saturday
of Every Month |
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"Stories 'Round The Fire" with Kirk Henning
North of the Pier in Cayucos, 7:00pm
Info: kirkhenning.com |
TBA
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| Special Events |
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Avila Beach Fish and Farmers Market
Every Friday Evening, 4:00pm - 8:00pm at the Promenade
Sponsored by Mr. Ricks, Avila Business Association, Port San Luis, and Avila Fish & Farmers Market Association |
Every Friday
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4th of July Celebration
and Firework at Shamel Park
Sponsor: Cambria American Legion
Info: (805) 927-5010 |
Saturday
7/4 |
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4th of
July Celebration and Fireworks at Cayucos Beach
Sponsor: Cayucos Chamber of Commerce
Info (805) 995-1200 or cayucoschamber.com |
Saturday
7/4 |
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4th of
July Celebration at Templeton Community Park
Vendor booths, music and fundraising activities. 10am - 4pm
Sponsor: Templeton 4th of July Committee
Info: Debbie Snyder (805) 434-0512 |
Saturday
7/4 |
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Renaissance Faire
El Chorro Regional Park , San Luis Obispo
Sponsor: History Revisited
Info: (800) 688-1477 or www.hisrev.org |
Saturday & Sunday
7/18 & 7/19
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2009 |
| Program / Activity |
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Elfin Forest Work Parties
Small Wilderness Area Preservation (SWAP) organizes "First Saturday Work Parties." Please dress for wind, fog, or sun. Layers work well. Long pants and long-sleeved shirts are best. Sturdy shoes are a must. Meet at the north end of 15th Street at the Elfin Forest entrance. Take care not to park in front of driveways or mailboxes.
9:00 a.m. to 12 noon
Information: (805) 528-0392 |
1st Saturday
of Every Month |
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Trail Work Day at Vineyard Trail in Templeton
The Friends of Vineyard Trail meet the second Saturday of every month from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM. for a trail maintenance day. Volunteers are asked to bring hat, gloves, water, pruning shears and gardening tools (loaners available).
Info: Holly Sletteland - ECOSLO (805) 544-1777 www.ecoslo.org |
2nd Saturday
of Every Month |
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Saturday at the Garden
Programs and activities on the second Saturday of the month. Details can be found on the San Luis Obispo Botanical Garden's website.
Info: (805) 541-1400 or www.slobg.org |
2nd Saturday
of Every Month |
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"Stories 'Round The Fire" with Kirk Henning
North of the Pier in Cayucos, 7:00pm
Info: kirkhenning.com |
TBA
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| Special Events |
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Avila Beach Fish and Farmers Market
Every Friday Evening, 4:00pm - 8:00pm at the Promenade
Sponsored by Mr. Ricks, Avila Business Association, Port San Luis, and Avila Fish & Farmers Market Association |
Every Friday
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2009 |
| Program / Activity |
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San Luis Obispo County Creek Cleanup Day
9:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon. Clean-up sites will be located throughout San Luis Obispo County. Sponsor: The Land Conservancy of San Luis Obispo County
Information: (805) 544-9096 |
Saturday
10/3 |
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Elfin Forest Work Parties
Small Wilderness Area Preservation (SWAP) organizes "First Saturday Work Parties." Please dress for wind, fog, or sun. Layers work well. Long pants and long-sleeved shirts are best. Sturdy shoes are a must. Meet at the north end of 15th Street at the Elfin Forest entrance. Take care not to park in front of driveways or mailboxes.
9:00 a.m. to 12 noon
Information: (805) 528-0392 |
1st Saturday
of Every Month |
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Trail Work Day at Vineyard Trail in Templeton
The Friends of Vineyard Trail meet the second Saturday of every month from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM. for a trail maintenance day. Volunteers are asked to bring hat, gloves, water, pruning shears and gardening tools (loaners available).
Info: Holly Sletteland - ECOSLO (805) 544-1777 www.ecoslo.org |
2nd Saturday
of Every Month |
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Saturday at the Garden
Programs and activities on the second Saturday of the month. Details can be found on the San Luis Obispo Botanical Garden's website.
Info: (805) 541-1400 or www.slobg.org |
2nd Saturday
of Every Month |
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San Luis Obispo Botanical Garden Programs:
Magnificent Mini-Landscapes - Dr. John Peterson
Docent Tours: Aloes and Other Succulents - Gracia Bello
Information: slobg.org |
TBA |
| Special Events |
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Morro Bay Womens Golf Club Invitational.
Information: www.dairycreekwomensgolfclub.org
Contact: Mary Pollock, Tournament Director (805) 541-2644 |
Thursday
10/8 |
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Scott Tinley Triathlon
Lopez Lake Recreation Area
Sponsor: Tri-California
Info: Colleen Bousman (805) 239-8225 or www.tricalifornia.com
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TBA |
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Richard C. Brugg Cross Country Invitational
High school boys and girl cross country teams will compete. Races begin at 8:00 a.m.
Sponsor: Santa Margarita Lions Club |
TBA |
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Spanish Days at the Old Adobe
Rios Calendonia Adobe in San Miguel
Music provided by John Warren's New World Baroque Orchestra. Salinan Indian ceremonial traditions, wine tasting, food, dancers, hayrides to the Mission and back. Lots of fun for all.
12:00 noon - 3:00 p.m.
Info: Joyce Herman at (805) 467-3357 or hermanjah@tcsn.net |
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"Make-A-Difference Day" at Santa Margarita Lake
Join County Parks and ECOSLO at Santa Margarita Lake. Make a difference by helping out with trail maintenance on the new Falcon Trail. The event will conclude with a BBQ lunch.
Meet at 9:30 a.m. at the park's entrance. Bring water, gloves and sunscreen.
Event Sponsors: Santa Margarita Lake & Mini Mart and San Luis Obispo Parks Open Space and Trails Foundation (S.L.O.P.O.S.T.) and The Friends of Lopez Lake
Information and RSVP to: 788-2397. |
TBA |
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Candlelight Tour of the Old Adobe
Rios Calendonia Adobe in San Miguel
Ghost Stories by Wally Ohles. Refreshments and candles provided.
7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Info: Joyce Herman at (805) 467-3357 or hermanjah@tcsn.net |
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2009 |
| Program / Activity |
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Elfin Forest Work Parties
Small Wilderness Area Preservation (SWAP) organizes "First Saturday Work Parties." Please dress for wind, fog, or sun. Layers work well. Long pants and long-sleeved shirts are best. Sturdy shoes are a must. Meet at the north end of 15th Street at the Elfin Forest entrance. Take care not to park in front of driveways or mailboxes.
9:00 a.m. to 12 noon
Information: (805) 528-0392 |
1st Saturday
of Every Month |
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Trail Work Day at Vineyard Trail in Templeton
The Friends of Vineyard Trail meet the second Saturday of every month from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM. for a trail maintenance day. Volunteers are asked to bring hat, gloves, water, pruning shears and gardening tools (loaners available).
Info: Holly Sletteland - ECOSLO (805) 544-1777 www.ecoslo.org |
2nd Saturday
of Every Month |
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Saturday at the Garden
Programs and activities on the second Saturday of the month. Details can be found on the San Luis Obispo Botanical Garden's website.
Info: (805) 541-1400 or www.slobg.org |
2nd Saturday
of Every Month |
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San Luis Obispo Botanical Garden Programs:
Holiday Decorations w/ Local Materials - Verna von Engel and Judy Cardwell
Docent Tours: General Tour of the Garden - Paula Vigneault
Information: slobg.org |
TBA |
| Special Events |
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San Luis Obispo County Womens Amateur Golf Championships
Information: www.dairycreekwomensgolfclub.org
Contact: Mary Pollock, Tournament Director (805) 541-2644 |
Thurs & Friday
11/5 & 11/6 |
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2nd Annual Lopez Lake Turkey Festival
Come join the Friends of Lopez Lake for a day full of activities. There will be a 5K Turkey Trek, Tiny Mile Turkey Trot, Carnival Style Games, Hot Dog BBQ, Live Music, Arts and Craft vendors, Hayrides Around the Park and Nature Boat Cruises.
Sponsored by: The Friends of Lopez Lake
Information: (805) 788-2385
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TBA
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2009 |
| Program / Activity |
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Octagon Barn Holiday Lighting
Come celebrate holiday cheer at the festive old barn located at 4595 South Higuera. Last year's event had over 1 mile of LED energy-saving holiday lights with roughly 8,000 bulbs that sparkled inside and out of the historic structure. This annual holiday event starts at 5:00 p.m.
Sponsor: The Land Conservancy of San Luis Obispo County
Information: (805) 544-9096 |
Saturday
12/53 |
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Elfin Forest Work Parties
Small Wilderness Area Preservation (SWAP) organizes "First Saturday Work Parties." Please dress for wind, fog, or sun. Layers work well. Long pants and long-sleeved shirts are best. Sturdy shoes are a must. Meet at the north end of 15th Street at the Elfin Forest entrance. Take care not to park in front of driveways or mailboxes.
9:00 a.m. to 12 noon
Information: (805) 528-0392 |
1st Saturday
of Every Month |
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Trail Work Day at Vineyard Trail in Templeton
The Friends of Vineyard Trail meet the second Saturday of every month from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM. for a trail maintenance day. Volunteers are asked to bring hat, gloves, water, pruning shears and gardening tools (loaners available).
Info: Holly Sletteland - ECOSLO (805) 544-1777 www.ecoslo.org |
2nd Saturday
of Every Month |
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Saturday at the Garden
Programs and activities on the second Saturday of the month. Details can be found on the San Luis Obispo Botanical Garden's website.
Info: (805) 541-1400 or www.slobg.org |
2nd Saturday
of Every Month |
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San Luis Obispo Botanical Garden Programs:
Botanical Illustration - Barb Renshaw
Information: slobg.org |
TBA |
| Special Events |
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Cowboy Christmas at Templeton Park
Santa and Mrs. Claus will be available for photos. Hand-made crafts by local crafts. Old-fashioned stage coach rides and a snow area and tobogan run on the street. Monty Mills will be playing in the Gazebo. Shop for holiday gifts at this great craft fair! Event starts at 10 a.m.
Sponsor:
Info: Templeton Chamber of Commerce
Info: (805) 434-2099 www.templetonchamber.com |
TBA |
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2010 |
| Program / Activity |
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Elfin Forest Work Parties
Small Wilderness Area Preservation (SWAP) organizes "First Saturday Work Parties." Please dress for wind, fog, or sun. Layers work well. Long pants and long-sleeved shirts are best. Sturdy shoes are a must. Meet at the north end of 15th Street at the Elfin Forest entrance. Take care not to park in front of driveways or mailboxes.
9:00 a.m. to 12 noon
Information: (805) 528-0392 |
1st Saturday
of Every Month |
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Trail Work Day at Vineyard Trail in Templeton
The Friends of Vineyard Trail meet the second Saturday of every month from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM. for a trail maintenance day. Volunteers are asked to bring hat, gloves, water, pruning shears and gardening tools (loaners available).
Info: Holly Sletteland - ECOSLO (805) 544-1777 www.ecoslo.org |
2nd Saturday
of Every Month |
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Saturday at the Garden
Programs and activities on the second Saturday of the month. Details can be found on the San Luis Obispo Botanical Garden's website.
Info: (805) 541-1400 or www.slobg.org |
2nd Saturday
of Every Month |
| Special Events |
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29th Annual Carlin Soule Memorial Polar Bear Dip
Bring in the new year with a brisk dip in the Pacific Ocean at Cayucos Beach!. Anyone can participate...or be a spectator. Festivities begin at 10 a.m. and participants will run into the ocean at 12:00noon. This is a FREE event
Sponsored by Cayucos Chamber of Commerce.
Info: (805) 995-1200 |
New Years Day
January 1 |
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2010 |
| Program / Activity |
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Elfin Forest Work Parties
Small Wilderness Area Preservation (SWAP) organizes "First Saturday Work Parties." Please dress for wind, fog, or sun. Layers work well. Long pants and long-sleeved shirts are best. Sturdy shoes are a must. Meet at the north end of 15th Street at the Elfin Forest entrance. Take care not to park in front of driveways or mailboxes.
9:00 a.m. to 12 noon
Information: (805) 528-0392 |
1st Saturday
of Every Month |
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Trail Work Day at Vineyard Trail in Templeton
The Friends of Vineyard Trail meet the second Saturday of every month from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM. for a trail maintenance day. Volunteers are asked to bring hat, gloves, water, pruning shears and gardening tools (loaners available).
Info: Holly Sletteland - ECOSLO (805) 544-1777 www.ecoslo.org |
2nd Saturday
of Every Month |
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Saturday at the Garden
Programs and activities on the second Saturday of the month. Details can be found on the San Luis Obispo Botanical Garden's website.
Info: (805) 541-1400 or www.slobg.org |
2nd Saturday
of Every Month |
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Children's Docent Training at the SLO Botanical Gardens
Come be a part of a team that delivers exciting and educational tours to school groups. Docents learn about the wonders of the mediterrnean climate regions' plants, their adaptations to the climate and their uses by people of those cultures. Volunteers must attend all of the training sessions.
Sponsors: San Luis Obispo Botanical Gardens
Info: Teresa Lees at (805) 541-1400 x304 or email education@slobg.org |
TBA |
| Special Events |
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2010 |
| Program / Activity |
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Elfin Forest Work Parties
Small Wilderness Area Preservation (SWAP) organizes "First Saturday Work Parties." Please dress for wind, fog, or sun. Layers work well. Long pants and long-sleeved shirts are best. Sturdy shoes are a must. Meet at the north end of 15th Street at the Elfin Forest entrance. Take care not to park in front of driveways or mailboxes.
9:00 a.m. to 12 noon
Information: (805) 528-0392 |
1st Saturday
of Every Month |
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Trail Work Day at Vineyard Trail in Templeton
The Friends of Vineyard Trail meet the second Saturday of every month from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM. for a trail maintenance day. Volunteers are asked to bring hat, gloves, water, pruning shears and gardening tools (loaners available).
Info: Holly Sletteland - ECOSLO (805) 544-1777 www.ecoslo.org |
2nd Saturday
of Every Month |
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Saturday at the Garden
Programs and activities on the second Saturday of the month. Details can be found on the San Luis Obispo Botanical Garden's website.
Info: (805) 541-1400 or www.slobg.org |
2nd Saturday
of Every Month |
| Special Events |
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Santa Margarita Lake
Kid's Fishing Jamboree
Come to the Kid's Fishing Cove for a fun-filled event with fishing clinics, games, prizes, barbeque and awards ceremony. This event is FREE event for kids ages 15 and under.
9:00am - 1:00pm. (Severe weather will cancel event)
Sponsored by the SLO County Optimists) and SLO County Parks
Info: (805) 788-2415 |
TBA |
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2010 |
| Program / Activity |
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Elfin Forest Work Parties
Small Wilderness Area Preservation (SWAP) organizes "First Saturday Work Parties." Please dress for wind, fog, or sun. Layers work well. Long pants and long-sleeved shirts are best. Sturdy shoes are a must. Meet at the north end of 15th Street at the Elfin Forest entrance. Take care not to park in front of driveways or mailboxes.
9:00 a.m. to 12 noon
Information: (805) 528-0392 |
1st Saturday
of Every Month |
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Trail Work Day at Vineyard Trail in Templeton
The Friends of Vineyard Trail meet the second Saturday of every month from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM. for a trail maintenance day. Volunteers are asked to bring hat, gloves, water, pruning shears and gardening tools (loaners available).
Info: Holly Sletteland - ECOSLO (805) 544-1777 www.ecoslo.org |
2nd Saturday
of Every Month |
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Saturday at the Garden
Programs and activities on the second Saturday of the month. Details can be found on the San Luis Obispo Botanical Garden's website.
Info: (805) 541-1400 or www.slobg.org |
2nd Saturday
of Every Month |
| Special Events |
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4th Annual March Triathlon Series
Cal Poly Triathlon is proud to present the 4th Annual March Triathlon Series - a competitive sporting event which promotes athletic excellence, sportsmanship, and a love for the sport while raising money for the Cal Poly Triathlon Team.
Information about sprint or olympic distance races: www.marchtriathlonseries.com
Contact: Emma Chow at echow@marchtriathlonseries.com |
TBA |
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Parade of Dogs Fundraiser at Paul Andrews Park
Event is to help raise funds for the purchase of "Mutt Mitts." Bring your dog in costume for this fun parade around
Paul Andrews Park. Event begins at 1:00pm - 3pm. $10 Entry Fee.
Sponsors: Cayucos Lioness Club
Info: Mary Wulf (805) 235-2289 |
TBA |
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Bay-Osos Kiwanis Club Easter Egg Hunt
Los Osos Community Park, 10:30am - 12noon
Sponsors: Bay-Osos Kiwanis Club
Info: Steve Auslender (805) 528-0100 |
TBA |
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Monster Skate Park Series Contest at Templeton
This is the third skate contest of a 6 part series. Anyone can participate in this event or any of the other six events. Prizes and awards will be given at each contest.Top place finishers will earn points toward a Series Championship. Come out and support all of the kids and adults showing us their great skateboarding skills!
Contest begins at 10
am
Info: www.ccmonsterskate.com |
TBA |
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Wildflower Bike Ride
Shandon (C.W. Clarke) Park
Sponsor: SLO Bicycle Club,
Info: Bruce Collier (805) 543-9514 or www.slobc.org |
TBA |
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2010 |
| Program / Activity |
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Elfin Forest Work Parties
Small Wilderness Area Preservation (SWAP) organizes "First Saturday Work Parties." Please dress for wind, fog, or sun. Layers work well. Long pants and long-sleeved shirts are best. Sturdy shoes are a must. Meet at the north end of 15th Street at the Elfin Forest entrance. Take care not to park in front of driveways or mailboxes.
9:00 a.m. to 12 noon
Information: (805) 528-0392 |
1st Saturday
of Every Month |
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Trail Work Day at Vineyard Trail in Templeton
The Friends of Vineyard Trail meet the second Saturday of every month from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM. for a trail maintenance day. Volunteers are asked to bring hat, gloves, water, pruning shears and gardening tools (loaners available).
Info: Holly Sletteland - ECOSLO (805) 544-1777 www.ecoslo.org |
2nd Saturday
of Every Month |
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Saturday at the Garden
Programs and activities on the second Saturday of the month. Details can be found on the San Luis Obispo Botanical Garden's website.
Info: (805) 541-1400 or www.slobg.org |
2nd Saturday
of Every Month |
| Special Events |
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9th Annual Reel 'Em
In Trout Derby
Lopez Lake Recreation Area
Sponsor: Friends of Lopez Lake (SLOPOST) & SLO County
Parks
Info: (805) 788-2381 - Registration Form
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Saturday & Sunday
May 1 & 2, 2010 |
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Santa Margarita Lake
Kid's Fishing Jamboree
Come to the Kid's Fishing Cove for a fun-filled event with fishing clinics, games, prizes, barbeque and awards ceremony. This event is FREE event for kids ages 15 and under.
9:00am - 1:00pm. (Severe weather will cancel event)
Sponsored by SLO County Optimists) and SLO County Parks
Info: (805) 788-2415 |
TBA |
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Central Coast Adventure Challenge
Santa Margarita Lake White Oak Group Area
Info: Yishai Horowitz (805) 720-1245, yishaih@gmail.com
www.ccadventure.com or www.espnradio1280.com |
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SLO County Amateur
Golf Tournament
Chalk Mountain (Atascadero) & Dairy Creek Golf Courses (San Luis Obispo)
Info: Tammy Doshier (805) 466-8848 chalkmountaingolf.com |
TBA |
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2009 |
| Program / Activity |
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Elfin Forest Work Parties
Small Wilderness Area Preservation (SWAP) organizes "First Saturday Work Parties." Please dress for wind, fog, or sun. Layers work well. Long pants and long-sleeved shirts are best. Sturdy shoes are a must. Meet at the north end of 15th Street at the Elfin Forest entrance. Take care not to park in front of driveways or mailboxes.
9:00 a.m. to 12 noon
Information: (805) 528-0392 |
1st Saturday
of Every Month |
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Trail Work Day at Vineyard Trail in Templeton
The Friends of Vineyard Trail meet the second Saturday of every month from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM. for a trail maintenance day. Volunteers are asked to bring hat, gloves, water, pruning shears and gardening tools (loaners available).
Info: Holly Sletteland - ECOSLO (805) 544-1777 www.ecoslo.org |
2nd Saturday
of Every Month |
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Saturday at the Garden
Programs and activities on the second Saturday of the month. Details can be found on the San Luis Obispo Botanical Garden's website.
Info: (805) 541-1400 or www.slobg.org |
2nd Saturday
of Every Month |
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"Stories 'Round The Fire" with Kirk Henning
North of the Pier in Cayucos, 7:00pm
Info: kirkhenning.com |
TBA
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| Special Events |
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Avila Beach Fish and Farmers Market
Every Friday Evening, 4:00pm - 8:00pm at the Promenade
Sponsored by Mr. Ricks, Avila Business Association, Port San Luis, and Avila Fish & Farmers Market Association |
Every Friday
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CA Dept. of Fish & Game FREE Fishing Day
Sponsored by: California Department of Fish & Game. On Free Fishing Day, Californians can fish any freshwater lakes without a fishing license. All other regulations apply.
Info: (805) 788-2415 |
TBA |
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Santa Margarita Lake
Kid's Fishing Jamboree
Come to the Kid's Fishing Cove for a fun-filled event with fishing clinics, games, prizes, barbeque and awards ceremony. This event is FREE event for kids ages 15 and under.
9:00am - 1:00pm. (Severe weather will cancel event)
Sponsored by the SLO County Optimists) and SLO County Parks
Info: (805) 788-2415 |
TBA |
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Dairy Creek Womens Golf Club Invitational
Open to all women with official handicap.
Information: www.dairycreekwomensgolfclub.org
Contact: Mary Pollock, Tournament Director (805) 541-2644 |
TBA |
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SLO Senior County Amateur
Golf Tournament
Chalk Mountain (Atascadero) & Dairy Creek Golf Courses (San Luis Obispo)
Info: Tammy Doshier (805) 466-8848 chalkmountaingolf.com |
TBA |
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