The fifth Annual Morro Bay K-9 Walk-a-Thon is set for 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, May 30 at Morro Bay City Park. There will be a 1-mile and a 1-1/2 mile walk for dogs and their owners (registration is $20 and includes a goodie bag). There will be police dog demos, picture booths, vendors and food booths, and a dog adoption event. The event is sponsored by the National Police Dog Foundation and proceeds support Morro Bay Police Department’s K-9 program. Email Ofc. Stephanie Pipan at: for more information.
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Eco-Rotary Club of Morro Bay is hosting the Third Annual Eco Faire from noon to 5 p.m. Sunday, May 31 at St. Timothy’s Church Hall, 962 Piney Way in Morro Bay. More than 30 environmental organizations will have booths offering information, demonstrations, and products of an ecological nature. Admission is free. There’s a special presentation at 1 p.m. by the Permaculture Guild, a water conservation solutions organization, addressing the drought with a panel of experts discussing the topic, “Got Water? What Drought is Really About in our Area.” At 3 p.m. there will be live music with Zen Mountain Posts and there will be an eco kids’ corner and a silent auction to benefit projects that Eco-Rotary Club of Morro Bay support. For more information call Trina Dougherty at (805) 801-4826 or email to: . Eco-Rotary Morro Bay is also on Facebook.
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The Cayucos Library has several special events coming up in June. The Library is at 310 B St. Call 995-3312.
• The Joy Workshop, with Carolie Coffey, is at 1 p.m. Monday, June 1.
• The League of Women Voters has tallied the votes and now the library’s patio furniture is here. Check it out at 3 p.m. Monday, June 8 with snacks and a peek at the new chromebooks.
• Start off summer with “Beach Blanket Bingo” on the patio from 1-4 p.m. Monday, June 15. Bring a blanket and win prizes, enjoy refreshments on the patio. And from 3-3:45 that same day they’ll have something called “Seabirds Olympics,” for those 4-older.
• In anticipation of Lee Harper’s novel, “Go Set A Watchman,” the library will screen the movie, “To Kill A Mockingbird,” at 2 p.m. Wednesday, June 24. Popcorn will be served.
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Wilshire Hospice is putting out a call for volunteers with training session set to begin from 1-5 p.m. Thursday, July 9 and continue on subsequent Thursdays through Aug. 6. The training is held in San Luis Obispo, but volunteers are needed in all areas of SLO County and Northern Santa Barbara County, especially Santa Maria. Spanish-speaking volunteers are a plus. Hospice in-home volunteers provide support and companionship for Hospice patients and their families. Hospice training presents a soulful opportunity for personal growth while equipping you with the skills and support you will need for a meaningful volunteer experience. Volunteers are also needed for office assistance, mailings and fundraising events – minimal training necessary. Call (805) 547-7025 Ext. 25 for more information.
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The SLO County Food Bank Coalition will once again sponsor the Summer Food Service Program through its countywide, Lovin’ Lunchbox program. It’s the sixth summer, the Food Bank will be helping make sure that children in low-income areas stay healthy by providing them with access to free meals to children and teens ages 18-under at 28 locations this summer, starting June 15. See: www.slofoodbank.org for a list of locations.
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Chelsea’s Agora Gallery in New York City will feature the original artworks of Morro Bay artist, M.L. Burdick, in a new show, “Spatial Articulation.” The exhibition opens on June 12 and runs through July 2. Like slides under a microscope, Burdick’s ink and mixed media pieces illustrate the underlying beauty in the strata of organic forms magnified. Each piece is an experiment that creates new life straight from the ether. Even at her most experimental, Burdick keeps her work polished, displaying a mastery of aesthetic and curatorial judgment. Agora Gallery is a contemporary fine art gallery located in the heart of Chelsea’s fine art district in New York.
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Seaside Gallery in Pismo Beach, California will host a solo exhibition and sale of the paintings of Karen Fedderson.  A resident of nearby Santa Barbara, her oil paintings reflect her love and enchantment of the Pacific Ocean, especially that of the Central Coast.  There will be an open reception at the gallery on Saturday, May 30 from 1 p.m. until 5 p.m.  Fedderson will be on hand to talk about her process of painting what she sees. Refreshments will be served and the public is invited. Seaside Gallery is located at 580 Cypress Street. It is open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Saturday and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sundays. For more information, call 773-8057 or visit www.theseasidegallery.com.
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The City of Arroyo Grande Recreation Services Department, Arroyo Grande Lions Club and Haggen Food and Pharmacy will present the 16th Annual Father-Daughter Date Night, Saturday, June 6, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the South County Regional Center, 800 W. Branch Street.  This event for fathers and daughters will include an evening of dinner, dancing, contests, photos, king and princess crowning and more.   The cost is $48 per couple, plus $22 for each additional daughter.  Ages 4-years old through adult are welcome for this semi-formal affair.  Couples can register at the Arroyo Grande Recreation Services office, 1221 Ash Street, through Friday, May 29.  For ticket information, call Brenda Barrow, Recreation Supervisor, at 473-5476.
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The DANA Cultural Center invites the community to an evening with the Cuesta Jazz Faculty Quartet at the Dana Adobe. The event will be on June 6 and will include a martini bar, catering by Rhonda Kennedy, a silent auction, and a fabulous performance by the Jazz Faculty Quartet. Doors open at 4:30 and the concert begins at 5 p.m. Tickets are $50 per person and are available at the DANA Cultural Center (929-5679) or at www.DanaAdobe.org. Located at 671 S. Oakglen Ave. in Nipomo, Rancho Nipomo Dana Adobe is open to visitors Saturdays 10 to 1 p.m.  and Sundays from 1 to 4 p.m., and other days/times by appointment.
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Don’t miss out on the 28th Annual Afternoon of Epicurean Delights on June 7.  The goal for this stellar event is for every dollar raised to go directly to services provided by the Health & Prevention Division of Community Action Partnership of San Luis Obispo County (CAPSLO).  Tickets are $100 and may be purchased through Brown Paper Tickets at aed.capslo.org, or directly from the Health & Prevention office by phone at 544-2498. Other outlets to purchase tickets are: SLO Chamber of Commerce, Crushed Grape, Pismo Beach Chamber of Commerce and the Arroyo Grande & Grover Beach Chamber of Commerce. The event takes place from 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the beautiful, tranquil gardens and grounds of the historic Chapman House by the Sea in Shell Beach.  This estate on the bluffs of the Pacific Ocean, is one of the most spectacular locations in San Luis Obispo County.  Attendees are invited to stroll through the stunning gardens, enjoy panoramic ocean views, or sit poolside and listen to great music, all while tasting over 50 of SLO County’s most renowned and award winning restaurants, caterers, wineries, breweries, and confectioners, who give of their food and drink, as well as their time to benefit the CAPSLO Health & Prevention Division. This year’s music will be provided by: Cadillac Angels, Chasing Audrie Duo, Choro de Oro, Green to White, Gypsy all Stars and Ranchers for Peace. Shuttles will be available at Shell Beach Elementary School and Pismo Beach City Hall on Mattie Rd.  If guests don’t live in Shell Beach, the City of Pismo Beach is requiring that they ride a shuttle.  Shuttles will start running at 11 a.m.
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There will be a Kids Summer Horse Camp Saturday, June 13 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. for young ones ages 7 and up at 2991 Poco Rd., Templeton. The cost is $75 and kids will learn how to connect and communicate with horses, promoting self-esteem and emotional wellbeing. Other basic horsemanship activities include: horse grooming/cleaning, responding to body language/behaviors, leading by halter and rope, arts and crafts, watercolor with horses, and light horseback riding. No horse experience necessary. Kids will need to bring water and a sack lunch. For more information or to sign up, call Heather, 805-451-1585.
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Kids entering grades 1-6 in the fall are invited to participate in Coastal Christian School’s Conqueror Kids’ Camp, a summer day camp scheduled June 15-August 7 at their new Oak Park Boulevard campus in Pismo Beach. The camp is available from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. with extended morning and afternoon hours available. Weeklong themes include Race Week, Bike/Skate Safety Week, Patriotic Week, Health/Fitness/Nutrition Week, Animals/Reptiles Week, Truck/Big Machine Week, Olympic Week and Western/Camping Week. The cost is $160 per week with a one-time registration fee of $35. A weekly discount of 10 percent applies to additional siblings. Camp space is limited, so early registration is recommended. For more information, please call Coastal Christian School at 489-1213. The cost for Creative Kids Camps is $190 per week per student. Space is limited. Pre-registration is required. Children should bring a healthy snack, a lunch, water, and yoga mats. They should also dress comfortably.
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The San Luis Obispo Botanical garden has several events coming up in June. The Botanical Garden is in El Chorro Regional Park, located on Hwy 1 across from Cuesta College. More info at: www.slobg.org.
• Sustainable seas presentation Saturday, June 27 from 1-3 p.m. Learn about the underwater forests with Dr. Rikki Grober-Dunsmore, director of the California Marine Protected Areas Program. Discover how these protected oceanic areas help restore marine wildlife and how to get out there and enjoy them. Followed at 2 p.m. by a free docent led tour of the Garden. Cost is $5 for garden members and $10 for the public.
• Kids gardening day at SLO’s City Farm Saturday, June 27, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Bring the whole family to the SLO City Farm to learn about plants native to North and South America as they plant a “Three Sisters Garden.” They will be planting lots of summertime favorites like sunflowers, tomatoes, peppers and pumpkins in “Our Global Family” children’s garden, located at 1221 Calle Joaquin, SLO between Madonna Road and Los Osos Valley Road. Directions at: www.slobg.org/kids.
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After 10 years as a partner at the Gallery at the Network, located at 778 Higuera St., in SLO and over 25 years painting landscapes on the Central Coast, Dotty Hawthorne is moving to Portland, Ore., to be near family. And her farewell to local art lovers will be in the form of a final show at the gallery, with a special artist’s reception set for 6-9 p.m. Friday, June 5. Refreshments will be served.
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Author, Richard Guiney will sign his book, “Me ‘n’ Shorty,” from 2-4 p.m. Saturday, May 30 at Coalesce Bookstore Chapel, 845 Main St., Morro Bay. In the book, it’s the height of the Great Depression when 250,000 teenagers were on their own traveling all over the U.S. Two naïve 17-year-old boys met on the road and decided to team-up for their journey from Tennessee to California. They had no idea of the dangers, the adventures, the love and the lessons in life that would force them to grow up fast. Guiney is a native Californian. His first job was walking racehorses at the age of 8 while his 18-year-old brother was a jockey. At 26, he became employed at the famous Hearst State Historical Monument, where he was employed for over 32 years. This is Guiney’s first novel.
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With summer fast approaching, the local blood bank is asking for donations to be ready for the time of year when demand for blood is highest but donations fall off. United Blood Services California needs to collect over 5,000 pints of blood and platelets before May 31, in order to ensure a steady and ample supply,” the company said in a news release. “As of May 14 we have collected 1,800 donations and we still have 3,200 donations to go.” A special donation campaign is now underway. “In an effort to keep a ready supply, United Blood Services is issuing a ‘5,000 Donations Summer Kick-off Challenge,’ where we’re thanking our donors with double the Hero Points in our Hero Rewards Store at all fixed site locations in Ventura, Santa Barbara, Santa Maria, San Luis Obispo and at all mobile blood drives.” Donors must be at least 16, weigh 110-plus, and are in good health. Additional height and weight requirements apply for donor’s 22-younger. All 16-year olds must have parent or guardian permission. For more information see: www.UnitedBloodServices.org. Appointments are appreciated, but not necessary. Walk-ins are also welcome, and will be honored. Locally, UBS’ clinic is at 4119 Broad St., Ste. 100, in San Luis Obispo
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Friends of the Elephant Seals at Piedras Blancas will interview prospective volunteer guides to the rookery north of San Simeon in June, July and August for classes beginning Sept. 12. Apply online at: www.elephantseal.org; via email at: ; or phone: (805) 924-1628.
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People Helping People of Los Osos is having its spring rummage sale on Friday-Saturday, June 5-6. Proceeds go to PHP, Need’s and Wishes, and The South Bay Community Center. Sale hours are noon to 4 p. m. Friday and from 9-2 on Saturday. Hot dogs and sodas for sale. Lots of good stuff for everyone. Donations accepted, call 528-5800.
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A celebration and exhibition of student work from the STEAM program at Los Osos Middle School is set for 4-7 p.m. Thursday, June 4 at the school, 1555 El Moro Ave. STEAM stands for “Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts & Mathematics” and is the new teaching model being used for 6th-8th graders. Students are working in groups to apply skills and knowledge learned this year to solve a real world problem. Students completed an interest survey and had choices in what projects to take on.
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ECOSLO has several events, hikes and trail work scheduled in June. They are:
• World Oceans Day, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, June 7 at Avila Beach. Sponsored by ECOSLO, Surfrider, and the Central Coast Aquarium. Beach cleanup, educational booths, and educational materials/activities for families to bring home. Booths near pier/park area. Buckets and gloves provided, bring own reusable bags and gloves. Bring sunscreen, water and snacks.
• Solstice Green and Healthy Living Expo, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Thursday, June 4 at Avila Bay Athletic Club and Spa. Sponsored by Hayward Lumber, and Green Solstice Directory hosts. Live music, food, and beer and wine. Five dollars at the door, proceeds benefit ECOSLO. See the SLO Solstice website at: www.slosolstice.com and look under “events/mixers” for more information.
• Natural San Luis Docent Hikes. Bring water and wear sturdy shoes. Saturday, June 6 at Reservoir Canyon from 9 a.m. to noon meet at trailhead; 9-noon Saturday, June 13 at Felsman Loop, meet at Patricia Trailhead; 9-noon Saturday, June 20 at Irish Hills, meet at Johnson Trailhead; and 9-noon Saturday, June 28 at Cerro San Luis meet at trailhead.
• SLO Steward Trail Work Days, 9-noon Saturday, June 20. Meet at Prefumo Canyon Trailhead off LOVR. Wear long pants and sturdy shoes. Water and snacks provided.
• SLO City Parks ranger-led hike, 1 p.m. Sunday, June 14 at Bishops Peak on Foothill Blvd. Bring water and wear sturdy shoes. Meet at Patricia Trailhead.
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The Morro Bay Library has several special free events coming up in June. The library is located at the corner of Shasta Avenue and Harbor Street.
• Preschool Story Time is held Tuesdays from 10:30-11:15 a.m. until June 29 in the library’s children’s area. Join them for engaging stories and songs.
• E-device workshops are offered Thursday mornings from 8:30-10. Call 772-6394 for an appointment. Bring questions about electronic devise — Nook, Kindle, iPad, laptops, etc…
• North Coast Writers meets from 10-noon every third Saturday. Next meetings are June 20, July 18, and Aug. 15 in the program room. Join them for discussions, encouragement, advice, and the occasional guest speaker. Coffee provided.
• Free summer meals for kids and teens. Morro Bay Library is one of several in SLO County participating in the SLO Food Bank’s Lovin’ Lunchbox, and Must! Charities programs. Free meals will be provided on the patio from noon-1 p.m. Tuesdays-Thursdays, June 16-July 23.
• Kids’ programs include read a book to a canine friend on Tuesdays; play table top games with parents and friends on Wednesdays; and watch a short movie with lunch on Thursdays.
• On Wednesday, July 29 from 10-noon watch Reese Witherspoon staring in the 2015, 20th Century Fox film adaptation of the book, “Wild: from lost to found on the Pacific Crest Trail,” by Cheryl Strayed. Rated R.
• Summer Reading Program for kids (through fifth grade) and teens (grades 6-12). Sign up beginning June 11-Aug. 8. The goal is to read 10 books and receive a book bag, a book to take home and other prizes.
• Programs sponsored by the Friends of the Library: Thursday, June 11 noon-1 p.m. summer reading and watch a short movie starring Curious George. Saturday, June 13 1-2 p.m. Morro Bay Fire Department firefighters visit the library. Check out their engines, the gear, and hear real tales of heroics. All ages. Saturday, June 20 1-2 p.m. See and meet live wolves up close and learn about their survival skills in the wilderness and how they change when they become domesticated, for ages 3-up. Saturday, June 27 1-2 p.m. is super hero school for kids. Meet Captain America and Black Widow.
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SLO Skiers, a local non-profit sport and social club, is having its monthly meeting on the first Wednesday of the month, June 3, at the Elks’ Club Lodge, 222 Elks Ln., in San Luis Obispo. Meetings start at 7 p.m. and are free. Membership is $40 a year and is open to all adults. Sports activities and social events are held all year long. Check out the website at: www.sloskiers.org or call 528-3194 for more information.
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Morro Bay Friends of the Library is sponsoring a free Wellness Wednesdays Program from 10 a.m. to noon Wednesday, June 10 in the Morro Bay Library’s Program Room, 625 Harbor St., featuring whole food educator and chef, Courtney Coleman of www.cookwell.org. Her topic will be “Your Health in Your Hands — Cooking the Healthy Way.” During this group discussion, learn how to start cooking with unrefined ingredients (and other body-beneficial foods) to help maintain personal balance. She will also have some great ideas for practicing mindfulness as it relates to preparing healing food and delicious, yet simple, whole food recipes. For more information call Karen at 225-3131 or see: morrobaybookdiscussiongroup.org.