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The South County Historical Society continues its sixth season of Summer Historic Theatre with “Mistress of Crown Hill — The Amazing Life of Clara Paulding,” Saturdays through Aug. 27 at the I.O.O.F. Hall, 128 Bridge St., Arroyo Grande. Born in 1855, and college educated in time when few women were, Clara Edwards was high-spirited and adventurous. When she did settle down, it was to marry Dr. Edwin Paulding, Arroyo Grande’s first permanent doctor. Her legacy is still with us. Admission is free.

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Art Center Morro Bay, 835 Main St., is hosting a free demonstration by famed abstract artist, Krista Harris, from 3-5 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 24. The demo is a prelude to a 3-day workshop the Art Center will host with Harris, set for March 8-10, 2017. The cost for that workshop is $475, and to register for it now, call KC Caldwell at (805) 540-1470. Harris’ use of vibrant color evokes energy, strength and simplicity. Her captivating work explores richly layered designs.

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The Central Coast Greenhouse Growers Association has awarded some 20 scholarships totaling $20,000 to college and high school students this year whoa re either studying horticulture or plan to do so in the fall. Scholarships recipients are from a wide area — Hollister to Oxnard — this year. Association member nurseries throughout Nipomo and Arroyo Grande held fundraisers April 16 for the public to raise money for their scholarship fund. Each participating nursery donated a portion of that day’s sales to the CCGGA Scholarship Fund. Local students who received the scholarships, which ranged from $500-$1,500 included: AnnaSara Bridgeford, Jacob DeVor and Alina Dzukola from San Luis Obispo High School; Mary Hambly of Paso Robles High; Austin Conner Vernon of Nipomo High; Levi Luis of Cuesta College; and, Haleigh Jones, Andrew McHaney, Riley Nilsen, and Alexandra Barrera of Cal Poly, SLO. For more information, see: www.ccgga.com.

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Morro Bay Pups will host its Annual Pups in the Park, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 20 in Morro Bay’s Del Mar Park. The event is a fundraiser in support of the Jody Giannini Family Dog Park, which the Pups take care of. There will be food, fun and dog games, a service dog demo by New Life K-9s, SLODOG obedience and agility demos. Emcee is KVEC Radio’s Dave Congalton. Dogs on lease are welcome to attend this free celebration.

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Renowned artist, Don Suggs, will be featured in the first art show of the new school year at Cuesta College’s Harold J. Miossi Art Gallery from Aug. 19 through Sept. 16. There’s an opening reception on from 4-7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 19 and Suggs will discuss his work during an Artist Talk at 5:30 p.m. Titled, “Arguing the Landscape,” Suggs’ exhibition has paintings and photographs he created over a 30-year period. The works are meant to alter, redefine, rearrange or modify perceptions and interpretations of landscape.

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Tickets are on sale now for the Annual Soupabration, a benefit foodie event for Pacific Wildlife Care and featuring a dozen local chefs serving their best soup creations. The theme for this year’s event is, “A World of Soup” and the event is set for noon-4:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 6 in the Morro Bay Community Center. Tickets are $50-$65 and available online at: www.soupabration.org or call 927-3357. Celebrity emcee this year is Hollywood actor and Voice Over Actor of the Year, Robin Atkin Downes and featured soups are from Peru, Thailand, Japan, Italy, Morocco and others. Participating restaurants and chefs hail from Paso Robles, San Simeon, Cambria, Morro Bay, Los Osos and San Luis Obispo, plus six Central Coast wineries will pour wine tastings. The event includes a holiday market, live and silent auctions, entertainment, and PWC’s wildlife ambassadors.

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Artists and artisans of Morro Shores MHP in Los Osos will show a wide range of artworks — from paintings and photography to wood carvings and digital arts — at the 3rd Annual Art Show & Sale set for 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday-Saturday, Aug. 19-20. Free admission. Artists who would like to take part in the show should contact show chairman, Michael Dawes at 534-1541 or via email at: [email protected]. Among the artists are Ellen Jewett and watercolorist, Pat Monahan. Morro Shores is located on Ramona Avenue across from Sweet Springs Nature Preserve.

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The Pewter Plough Playhouse, 828 Main St., Cambria, presents, “The Dixie Swim Club” by Jessie Jones, Nicholas Hope and Jamie Wooten, weekends Aug. 12-Sept. 11. Preview Night is Friday, Aug. 12 and there’s a champagne gala opening set for the Saturday, Aug. 13. Performances are Fridays-Saturdays 7:30 p.m. and Sundays 3 p.m. Call PPP Box Office at 927-3877 or see: www.pewterploughplayhouse.org for ticket information. The Dixie Swim Club is a comedy celebrating 50 years of friendship among five North Carolina women, former members of their college swim team. The play, directed by Kelli Howard, features Janice Peters, Janine Ehlich, Joyce Calderone, T.C. Wits, Samantha Loring, Anita Schwaber, Carol Burkhardt and Gai Smith.

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San Luis Kitchen Company presents monthly Free Kitchen Design Seminars. If you are thinking about remodeling your kitchen, then this is the class for you! The next class is How Do I Start My Kitchen Design and is a good introduction to those taking their first steps. The class will be held Saturday, Aug. 13 at 10:30 a.m. to noon at the San Luis Kitchen showroom. Free gourmet brunch included. Seating is limited so you must RSVP. To RSVP, call 541-7117.

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Author, Ruth Cherry, PhD, will sign her book, “Practicing Vibrational Alignment,” from 2-3 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 14 at Coalesce Bookstore Chapel, 845 Main St., Morro Bay. The book is written for anyone who faces a challenge — physical, emotional, financial, relational — translating time-tested wisdom principles into daily activities. It gives readers a life orientation to help deal with challenges. A clinical psychologist and a meditator, Cherry tells her story personally through seven months of journal entries, as well as professionally, as she teaches readers to know their inner worlds. She is a clinical psychologist practicing in San Luis Obispo. See her web site at: www.meditationintro.com.

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The Avila Beach Community Center is putting on a Bingo Night and Spaghetti Dinner from 6-9 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 13 at the Avila Beach Community Center. All proceeds support the operations of the Avila Beach Community Center. Tickets at the door are $10 for adults, $5 for children 8-under. Price includes first bingo card with additional cards available for $1 each. Wine and beer available to purchase. Tickets will be available at the Avila Beach Civic Association office and at the door. For more information, call (805) 627-1997 or email: [email protected].

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For those considering starting a business, SCORE is offering a free workshop that provides an overview of the basics. The class topics include fundamentals, business plans and how to use and understand financial reports. The class takes place on Wednesday, Aug. 17 from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at America’s Job Center. For more information, See: www.sanluisobispo.score.org.

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Los Osos Library is hosting several free public events at the library, 2075 Palisades Ave., and sponsored by the Friends of the Library. Call 528-1862 for more information.

The library’s therapy dog, Carly, will be on hand to listen to kids read at 3 p.m. the second Friday of the month (Aug. 12). Share stories with Carly. Free.
The Desert Coast Dancers will combine dance and storytelling with a live performance 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 13. Free.

The 8th Annual Children’s Craft Faire is set for 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday Aug. 20. All are welcome to come and purchase items. Kids 13-younger are can bring their handcrafted items priced $4 or less to sell. Mandatory applications are due by Aug. 10 and are available at the Los Osos Library.

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The Morro Bay Historical Society presents, “Hidden History,” an exhibit of rarely seen, exceptional paintings on display Thursday, Aug. 11 to Friday, Sept. 16 at the Morro Bay Art Association’s Art Center Gallery, 835 Main St. There’s a free artist’s reception set for 5-8 p.m. Friday, Aug. 12, part of the monthly Artwalk Fridays event. Artworks by prominent 20th Century artists who lived or worked in the Estero Bay communities, circa 1920 through 1970 will be displayed. Celebrated artists include, Charles Hoxsey “Robbie” Robinson (1862-1945), Aaron E. Kilpatrick (1872-1953), Marian Barnett, (1913-1978), Joyce Pike, Gladys and Stanton Gray.

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The Pismo Beach Chamber of Commerce and Arroyo Grande/Grover Beach Chamber of Commerce presents, “Party On Price!” a business mixer open house showcasing local businesses. Complete the “passport” by viewing different businesses, and be entered into a fabulous raffle. The mixer is Wednesday, Aug. 24 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Check in will be at the Pismo Beach Chamber’s booth, 990 Price St., (at Pismo Beach Veterinary Clinic).

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Kendra Aronson, author of the SLO Farmers Market Cookbook will be giving an author talk at the Arroyo Grande Library about her self-publishing journey of creating her cookbook from scratch and how she raised pre-order funds on Kickstarter. The talk will include a Q&A at the end with books available for purchase. Join Kendra from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. on Aug. 13. Free and open to the public.

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A free gardening seminar is being offered form 1-2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 20 at the Blue C Community Garden, 1968 11th St., Los Osos. Sustainable farmer, John Richardson, will talk about composting and explain how to create nutrient-rich humus for fueling plant growth and restoring vitality to depleted soil. The Blue C garden was planted and is maintained by Ecologistics as a demonstration garden in sustainable gardening practices and water conservation. For more information call Stacey Hunt at (805) 548-0597 or via email at: [email protected]. See their website at: www.ecologstics.org

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The Senior Volunteer Services are searching for volunteers who want to help improve the lives of others. The organization matches individuals talents and interests with community needs. Volunteers must be seniors, ages 50 and over. To volunteer or get more information, call Senior Volunteer Services at 805-544-8740. The Senior Volunteer Services are also sponsoring a Chablis Cruise at the Morro Bay Harbor. The event is open to the public and it is encouraged to invite friends and family. The cost is $50 per person and includes a riverboat cruise on a unique 50s two-story riverboat and a delicious brunch. The cruise will be held from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on September 20. Reservations must be made by September 1. Call 805-544-8740 to claim your spot now.

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The Italian Catholic Federation will host a Tri-Tip Dinner Fundraiser at St. Patrick’s Church in Arroyo Grande from 4-7 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 27. The dinner includes tri-tip, beans, salad, garlic bread, coffee, tea and punch. Soda, bottled water, beer, wine and desserts will be available for an additional charge. Tickets at the door are $12 adults and $8 children 12-under. Children’s hot dog meal available for $3. Proceeds support the church’s Catholic School Registration Assistance Program. For more information, call (805) 489-2680.

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Estero Bay United Methodist Church is holding its Annual Treasures & Treats Yard Sale from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 20 at the church, 3000 Hemlock Ave. (next to Del Mar School). They’ll have gently used clothing, bedding, children’s clothes and toys, baked goods, succulents from Morro Bay in Bloom, and a hot dog barbecue. They’ll have bag sales from noon-2 p.m. For information call 772-7644. Proceeds will support Global Missions of the United Methodist Church.

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The SLO County YMCA’s Youth Institute Film Festival, showcasing student filmmakers, is from 7-9 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 13 at the Fremont Theatre in Downtown SLO. Tickets are $5 a person and available at the door. See: sloymca.org for information.

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