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JAPANESE FOLK DANCING LESSONS are offered by the SLO Buddhist Church July15, & 22, 7-9 p.m. Classes are to help prepare for the SLO Obon Festival. Free. Info: 481-5618.

SOUND CONCEPTS FOR WOMEN INVESTORS is a workshop presented by the City of Paso Robles Department of Library and Recreation Services. Classes are July 8-22 at the Centennial Park White Oak Room, 600 Nickerson Ave., Atascadero. Cost is $25. Info: 237-3988.

POLICE MEMORABILIA COLLECTOR'S SHOW includes antique and historic badges, uniform patches, police equipment, and more July 17, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., at Cuesta College, SLO. Presented by the California Law Enforcement Historical Society and the Cuesta College Police Department. Admission is $5. Info: 781-4528.

SEWER SITE TOURS are conducted every Sunday in July. The Concerned Citizens of Los Osos guide you through the Tri-W Site, the site of the proposed sewer. Walks are 1/2 hour and walkers receive a free ticket good for a donut at Carlock's Bakery. Info: 528-7242 or www.cclososos.com.

CHURCH IN THE PARK offers Sunday morning services at the Lake Park gazebo in Atascadero beginning at 11 a.m. Info: 466-5229.

LOW-COST AND FREE HEALTH SCREENINGS for ages 50 and older include tests for blood pressure, anemia, diabetes, cholesterol, and more. July 15, 9-11:30 a.m.: California Manor, Atascadero. July 20, 10 a.m.-12 p.m.: Anderson Apartments, SLO. July 21, 9:30-11:30 a.m.: Centeral Coast Senior Center, Oceano. July 26, 9 a.m.-12 p.m.: Morro Bay Senior Center, Morro Bay. Info: 544-4355, ext. 295.

BE STILL AND KNOW is a six-week class for strengthening your meditation practice and it is offered Mondays, July 12-Aug. 16, 7-9 p.m., at Coalesce Chapel, Morro Bay. Info: 772-0306.

NORTH COUNTY COMPUTER CLUB meets the second Tuesday, 1-3 p.m., and fourth Thursday of every month, 7-9 p.m., at the Senior Citizen Center, 270 Scott St., Paso Robles. The group now has a leader for Mac users. The next meeting is July 22 and features Ralph Perez from Charter Communications, "Charter internet services." Info: www.northcountycomputerclub.org.

NEW FRONTIERS NATURAL FOODS hosts free weekly seminars on health and nutrition in the cafe area. Refreshments provided. Seminars are 7-8 p.m., at 896 Foothill Blvd., SLO. July 20 "Antioxidants and the Bio-Photonic Scanner." July 27 "Daily Multivitamins and You." Info: 785-0194.

RETIRED MEN'S COFFEE CABINET meets every Thursday morning at 8:30 a.m. at the Madonna Inn Coffee shop and has featured speakers and topics. July 22, Elizabeth Scott-Graham, "A new world class vneue for SLO County-the SLO Botanical Garden." July 29, Brian Lawler on his movie about Burt Rutan.

CREEKSIDE CAREER CENTER offers free workshops to help in today's job market at 4111 Broad St., SLO. July 21, 9 a.m.-12 p.m.: Starting a New Business. July 22, 10-11 a.m.: Welcome to the Private Industry Council. July 27, 9 a.m.-12 p.m.: Career Exoloration. July 27, 1-4 p.m. Identifying Your Jobs Skills. Info: 788-2631 or 788-2696. The Estrella Career Center is located at 2800 Buena Vista Dr., Bldg. 400, Paso Robles. Info: 237-3014 or 238-4847.

THIRD THURSDAY (POETS NIGHT OUT) meets for readings by Elizabeth Buckner at 7 p.m. July 15 at Carlene's Café, 5735 El Camino Real, Atascadero. Info: 466-0356.

14TH KUNZIG SHAMAR RINPOCHE, holder of the red crown of the Karma Kagyu lineage of Tibetan Buddhism, gives a free public talk at 7 p.m. July 16 in Los Osos. The Seven Points of Mind Training is presented July 17-18. Info: www.bodhipath-west.org, 528-1388, or 528-2495.

HUNTER EDUCATION in Atascadero is July 17 from 7 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Santa Lucia Sportsman's Club. Cost is $16 for residents and $17.60 for non-residents. Info: 461-5000.

HOLT INTERNATIONAL CHILDREN'S SERVICES presents an adoption informational meeting July 17, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., at the SLO City/County Library, 995 Palm St., SLO. Info: 680-2419.

ANGEL CARDS are presented on July 18 by Robin Fuertenberg as part of the Halcyon Store's Sunday for the Spirit program. Halcyon Store is located at 936 S. Halcyon Rd. Info: 489-2432.

NATIONAL ORGANIZATION OF WOMEN'S SLO Chapter meets Tuesday, July 20 at 6 p.m. in the GALA Center, 11573 Los Osos Valley Road, Suite B, SLO. Info: 543-5140.

OIL, PASTEL AND ACRYLIC GROUP (OPAG) meets July 20 at 7 p.m. at the SLO Art Center and features Tesia Blackburn from Golden Acrylics demonstrating a variety of products. Info: 543-8562.

PAINT YOUR OWN POTTERY classes are offered by the City of Atascadero Monday nights from 7-8:30 p.m. Cost is $15 for residents and $16.50 for non-residents, plus the price of the project. Classes are held in the Pavilion on the Lake Community Room. July 19: Margarita Sets. July 26: Garden Set. Info: 545-7687.

CPR COURSE at Twin Cities Community hospital in Templeton is July 24 from 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Info: 610-9606.

HOW TO SURVIVE DIVORCE, an informative class for those needing answers meets Wednesday, July 21 at 7 p.m. in the SLO Women's Community Center, 1129 Marsh St., SLO. A $5 donation is requested for handout materials and book. Info: 544-9313.

HOME SCHOOLING: THE BASICS is a course offered by the City of Atascadero on July 21 from 3:30-6:30 p.m. in the Atascadero Lake Park Ranger House. Cost is $15 for residents and $16.50 for non-residents. Info: 461-5000.

EDIQUETTE/GOOD MANNERS WORKSHOP FOR ADULTS is offered by the City of Grover Beach on Thursday, July 22 from 6-8 p.m. at the Ramona Garden Park Center, 993 Ramona Ave. Cost is $30. Info: 473-4580.

DALLIDET ADOBE AND GARDENS in the heart of SLO offers tours on Thursdays 2:30-5:30 p.m. and Sundays 1-4 p.m. Admission is free. Visit the home and gardens of Pierre Dallidet and Ascencion Salazar. The Dallidet family lived here for over 100 years and is the site of the county's first commercial winery. Open through September 6. Info: 543-6762.

PLUCKY HOUSEKEEPER exhibit runs through October 2004 at the SLO County Museum and History Center, 696 Monterey St. Visit a 19th century SLO kitchen, laundry room and parlor. Admission is free. Hours are Wednesday through Sunday 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Info: 543-0638.

REGISTER FOR ALLAN HANCOCK COLLEGE online today through August 6. Info: www.hancockcollege.edu or 1-866-DIAL-AHC Ext. 3248.

 

ONGOING

ADVANCED/INTERMEDIATE FICTION WRITING GROUP is now forming. Serious, dedicated, and motivated writers needed to critique work and support the creative process. Info: 544-2219.

CHESS CLUB meets the first and third Thursday of every month, 7-9:30 p.m., at the Roasted Bean Coffee Shop in the Albertson's shopping center, corner of Bradley and Clark, Orcutt. All levels are welcome. Bring your set. Info: Steve, 934-1493.

DUPLICATE BRIDGE is played at 9 a.m. Tuesdays, at 12:30 p.m. Thursdays, and at 1:30 p.m. on Sundays at St. Peter's Episcopal Church, 545 Shasta St., Morro Bay. Cost is $3. Beginners are welcome. Some proceeds go to local charities. Info: Ellen, 771-8910.

BIRTHING A FAMILY: CHILD PREPARATION CLASS offers a unique approach to pregnancy, labor, childbirth, and parenting. Info: 481-2244.

SELF-ESTEEM AND SPIRITUALITY GROUP FOR WOMEN meets Mondays, 7-9 p.m., at the Community Counseling Center, 1129 Marsh St., SLO. Info: 406-9296.

SPIRITUAL EXPLORATION GROUP offers a safe, supportive, and non-religious environment. It meets in the Five Cities area. Info: 489-7180.

PROFESSIONAL SINGLE PARENT GROUP meets every Tuesday, 7:15-8:30 p.m., in SLO. Info: 546-2153.

CITIZENS COMMISSION ON HUMAN RIGHTS is a nonprofit organization that opposes prescribing drugs to children with educational problems. For more information, visit www.fightforkids.org or call 1-800-896-2247.

TIBETAN BUDDHIST MEDITATION AND DHARMA TEACHINGS with Lama Khedrub, Khenpo Ngawang and students are every Wednesday, 7-9 p.m. Schedule may vary. Info: www.bodhipath-west.org, 528-1388, or 528-2495.

FIBROMYALGIA AND ARTHRITIS SUPPORT GROUP meets the third Saturday of each month, 10-11:30 a.m., at the Arroyo Grande Hospital Annex, 345 Halcyon Rd., Arroyo Grande. Info: 343-2905, 473-3309, or 925-8075.

SLO PHILATELIC SOCIETY meets at 1 p.m. the first Tuesday of the month and at 7 p.m. the third Thursday of the month at the Church of Christ, 3172 Johnson Ave., SLO. This is a stamp collectors club that features presentation and stamp auctions. All welcome. Info: 543-0976.

BHAKTI YOGA is offered at 6 p.m. Sundays in the gazebo building at Meadow Park, SLO. Includes refreshments. Yoga Sutra classes are at 7:15 p.m. Mondays at The Yoga Way, 2074 Parker St., SLO.

LEGAL CLINICS for self represented litigants are held the fourth Tuesday of every month at 5:30 p.m. at SLO Women's Community Center, 1129 Marsh St., SLO. A $25 donation is requested. Hosted by the SLO County Bar Association Family Law Section. Registration: 544-9313.

SLO BYTES, a PC users group dedicated to educating its members in the use of personal computers, meets at 1 p.m. the first Sunday of every month at the Odd Fellows Hall, 520 Dana St., SLO. Info: www.slobytes.org.

WIDOWED PERSONS ASSOCIATION OF CALIFORNIA, INC., SLO County Chapter #18, helps widowed people overcome their grief and learn to live again. The group hosts a variety of activities with weekly happy hours, card nights, golf, and more. Info: 481-5806.

CENTRAL COAST PARKINSON'S SUPPORT GROUP meets the third Friday of every month at the Elks Lodge, 222 Elks Ln., SLO. Lunch is at noon. The meeting begins at 1 p.m. Info: 473-1714.

SANTA LUCIA ROCKHOUNDS meet the third Monday of every month at 7 p.m. at Centennial Park, 600 Nickerson Dr., Paso Robles. Visitors are welcome. Info: Dee, 438-3764.

CUESTA COMMUNITY PROGRAMS offers summer recreational activities including dance classes, sailing, and more. Info: www.communityprograms.net.

UPDATES TO RESUMES is a class offered every Tuesday, 6-7 p.m., at 1128 Morro St., #9, SLO. Cost is $25. Info: 549-8565.

SLO TOASTMASTERS is a healthy, supportive, friendly, and welcoming club and it meets to help overcome fears of public speaking and develops communication skills and personal growth. The group meets every Thursday. 6:30-7:45 a.m., at the Odd Fellows Hall, 520 Dana St., SLO. Info: www.slotoastmasters.org or 772-7452.

CODEPENDENCY 12-STEP MEETINGS are help every Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. at the Unitarian Universalist Building, 232 Foothill Blvd., SLO. Info: 542-0577 or 543-7881.

MENDING THE BODY; HEALING THE HEART is a free five-week class focusing on topics and techniques related to wellness. It is offered by Hospice of SLO County. Info: 544-2266.

UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST SINGLES meets the first Saturday of every month. Times and activities vary. The group is targeted at baby boomers. Affordable childcare is available. Info: 528-4040.

PFLAG (PARENTS FAMILY of LESBIAN, GAY, TRANSGENDER AND QUSTIONSING PERSONS-GLBTQ) meets the fourth Tuesday of every month from 6:30-9p.m. at the Universal Unitarian Church in SLO, 232 Foothill Blvd, SLO. Info: 438-3889.

COMPULSIVE EATERS ANONYMOUS, which works on the "HOW" concept, meets every Wed. at 6:45 p.m. and every Fri. at 7 p.m. at St. Stephen's Episcopal Church in SLO. Other groups meet every Tues. at 7 p.m. in Atascadero, every Wed. at 5 p.m. in Los Osos, every Thurs. at 6:30 p.m. in Santa Maria, and every Friday at 7 p.m. in Arroyo Grande. For information about either event, call 546-1178.

THINKERS BOOK CLUB is a book discussion group that meets the third Tuesday of every month at 6:30 p.m. in the clubhouse at 345 Sunrise Terrace Dr., Arroyo Grande. Info: tbcslo@yahoo.com or 474-9618.

CENTRAL COAST COMPUTER CLUB meets every third Tues. Special interest groups meet at 5:45 p.m. for Internet. Windows and guest orientation begin at 6 p.m. The business and main meeting meets at 7 p.m. The topic is hard drive technology. Info: Charles, 937-1240. They meet at Knollwood Village Clubhouse, 4012 S Bradley, Orcutt.

WORDS WORTHY WRITING GROUP is for writers who want to grow and support each other and it meets in the Five Cities Area. Info: 489-7180.

PISMO BEACH RECREATION DIVISION offers ongoing classes for every taste. Classes include watercolor, dance, sports, and more. For a complete list, visit www.pismobeach.org or call 773-7063.

WOMEN'S SUPPORT GROUP is offered by the North County Women's Shelter and Resource Center Tuesdays, 6-7:30 p.m., in Atascadero. Learn about healthy relationships and what are signals for concern. Info: 461-1338.

MALE BUSINESS DRESS teaches personal care to men and is offered every Monday, 6-7 p.m., at 1128 Morro St., #9, SLO. Cost is $25. Info: 549-8565.

COMMUNITY COUNSELING CENTER is now accepting clients for short-term, low-cost counseling. Info: 543-7969.

NORTH COUNTY COMPUTER CLUB meets the second Tuesday, 1-3 p.m., and fourth Thursday of every month, 7-9 p.m., at the Senior Citizen Center, 270 Scott St., Paso Robles. The group now has a leader for Mac users. Info: www.northcountycomputerclub.org.

CENTRAL COAST BUSINESS REFERRALS is currently seeking members. The group is a network of area professionals whose purpose is to seek and receive business referrals. All professions welcome. The group meets every Tuesday at 7:30 in Morro Bay. Info: 772-1296.

A BETTER BUSINESS CARD is a class offered every Thursday, 6-7 p.m., at 1128 Morro St., #9, SLO. Cost is $25. Info: 549-8565.

CANCER SUPPORT WELLNESS GROUP meets the second and fourth Tuesday of every month, 1:30-3:30 p.m., at Twin Cities Hospital, 1100 Las Tablas Rd., Templeton. Info: 434-4561.

WELLNESS SUPPORT GROUP for people with chronic, life-threatening illnesses meets weekly at Hospice of SLO County. Info: 544-2266.

HOLISTIC HEALING SUPPORT GROUP meets every Tuesday, 7-8:30 p.m., at 845 Napa Ave,, Suite A, Morro Bay. Info: 924-1334.

PEACE LOVERS SUPPORT GROUP is now forming for people who believe in peace, the power of love, and non-violence. Being totally honest and doing nice things for others and not expecting rewards and wish to seek others call 473-3837.

TABLE MANNERS FOR GRADUATES is a class offered every Wednesday, 6-7 p.m., at 1128 Morro St., #9, SLO. Cost is $25. Info: 549-8565.

FIVE CITIES PRAYER AND HEALING ROOMS are a group of trained Christians from many churches on the Central Coast who pray for the sick. Free, no appointment needed. The healing rooms are located at 1052 E. Grand Ave., Arroyo Grande. Open Mondays, 6-9 p.m., and Tuesdays, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Info: 474-9984.

BEREAVED PARENTS, a support group for parents, siblings, and grandparents whose children have died, meets throughout the county on a monthly basis. Info: www.bereavedparents.org or 438-5203.

CO-DEPENDANTS ANONYMOUS meets at 7:30 p.m. every Friday at the Mid-State Bank Conference Room, 1554 S. Broadway, Santa Maria. Info: 934-2013.

MEDITATION AND HEALING CIRCLE, facilitated by the QuietStar Healing Team, meets every Sunday at 3 p.m. a the QuietStar Center for Transformation, 11549 Los Osos Valley Rd., Suite 109, SLO. Free. Info: www.quietstar.com/slo.htm or 783-2662.

INTERNATIONAL GERANIUM SOCIETY, California Central Coast Branch, meets the second Wednesday of every month at 7:30 p.m. at the Central Coast Senior Center, 1580 Railroad St., Oceano. Info: 489-1224.

GROWING WITH BABY is a 7-week class taught by Andrea Herron, pediatric nurse practitioner and lactation consultant. Classes meet at 1230 Marsh St., SLO. First class is free. Open to moms and babies, birth to 4 months. Info: 543-6988.

SLO COUNTY GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY is available to assist anyone interested in researching his or her family's history. The SLO Genealogical Society Library, 128 Morro St., SLO, maintains SLO County land records, maps, newspapers, hospital records, fire department records, and City Assessment Books. Info: www.kcbx.net/~slogen or 473-4963.

SANTA MARIA CAMERA CLUB meets at 7:30 p.m. the first and third Wednesdays at the Arbor View Retirement Center, 1220 N. Suey Rd., Santa Maria. Info: 934-9709.

CLASSES IN THE COUNTRY features classes in Ukrainian "Pysanky" eggshell art, pine needle basketry, and gourd with pine needles at Boehme Studio, 123 W. Pozo Rd., Pozo. Info: 438-5364.

WEB SUCCESS GROUP provides inspiration and knowledge for small business owners and technology folks and includes guest speakers and a chance to network. It meets the first and third Mondays of every month, 6:30-8:30 p.m., at the KCBXnet Training Room, 4100 Vachell Ln., SLO. Info: 474-8066.