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INTRODUCTION TO AYURVEDA class takes place Sept. 23 from 7-9 p.m. at the holistic Movement Center in Morro Bay. Ayurveda, the healing side of yoga, offers a natural approach to optimal health. Course cost is $25. Info: 773-1457.

SOUTHERN HERITAGE meets Sept. 24 at the Elks Club in SLO. Info: 461-1250.

KIDS' FISHING CLINIC series at Santa Margarita Lake concludes Sept. 25 from 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Contests, raffles, and free food and bait. Cost is $6 per car. Info: 788-2415.

POLITICAL CARTOONIST RUSSELL HODIN signs copies of his new book "Attack of the Political Cartoonists" Sept. 25 from 1-3 p.m. He appears weekly in New Times. Info: 772-2880.

CHOOSING LOVE OVER FEAR, a mini-workshop presented by A Course in Miracles, starts Sept. 25 at 1 p.m. Cost is $25; bring lawn chair and water. Info: 748-7506.

ALISON WATT signs copies of her memoir "Of Water and Creatures" Sept. 25 at the Steaming Bean Coffee Shop in Shell Beach from 9-11:30 a.m. Info: 556-0609.

INTERNATIONAL ADOPTION SEMINAR, sponsored by European Adoption Consultants, Inc., comes to The Apple Farm in SLO Sept. 26 from 4-7 p.m. Free; reservations encouraged. Info: (800) 533-0098.

BARNES AND NOBLES hosts a book fair Sept. 26 from 12-5 p.m. A portion of proceeds will go to county libraries. Vouchers may be obtained at any county library. Info: 541-5070.

FREE INTRODUCTION TO HOLISTIC HEALING presented at Unity of SLO on Sept. 28 and at the Coalesce Bookstore in Morro Bay on Sept. 28. Info: 489-9315.

CULTURAL COMPETENCY LECTURE held Sept. 28 from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at the SLO Library. The free workshop invites businesses and organizations to learn about gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender seniors and youth. Info: 543-2323.

SAM BLAKESLEE speaks at the Sept. 28 meeting of the Atascadero Republican Women Federated at Players Restaurant. Starts at 11:30 a.m.; cost is $12. Info: 674-1121.

CHILD CAR SEAT CHECK-UP held in Cambria Sept. 29 from 1 a.m.-2 p.m. Free. Info: 461-6054.

BRAILLE MOBILE SOLUTIONS comes to Las Brisas in SLO Sept. 29 from 1-3 p.m. The van is equipped with magnifiers, closed-circuit TV, and more. Potential clients receive free low-vision consultations. Info: 682-6222.

THE CALIFORNIA DOWNTOWN ASSOCIATION'S FALL CONFERENCE runs Sept. 29-Oct. 1 at Embassy Suites in SLO. Open admission for the keynote session with Huell Howser of PBS at 10:30 a.m. Tickets are $10. Info: 429-1224.

CHIROPRACTIC CAREER NIGHT at Marie Calendar's Restaurant in Pismo on Sept. 30 at 7 p.m. Learn about chiropractic positions and jobs. Free, and dinner is included. Info: 474-4747.

THE PASO ROBLES DEMOCRATIC CLUB meets Sept. 30 at McClintock's at 7 p.m. Guest speakers include Robert Skinner. Cost is $12; annual membership is $15. Info: 239-8779.

'MOMMY AND ME' GIRL SCOUT OPEN HOUSE invites all local girls in at 6:30 p.m. on Oct. 1 at 2146 Parker St. in SLO. Free. Info: 541-8363.

 

ONGOING

FOR YOUTH'S INTEREST, a newly formed group of teens in Atascadero, volunteer in the community and plan activities. Info: 461-5000.

GRIEF SUPPORT FOR GAYS AND LESBIANS Wednesdays, 7:15-8:45 at GALA in SLO. Info: 434-1164.

CHILD, TEEN, AND PARENT GRIEF SUPPORT GROUPS by Hospice of SLO County met 5:30-6:30 p.m. in SLO. Info: 544-2266.

FREE JOB READINESS AND SKILLS WORKSHOPS offered in Arroyo Grande. Info: 474-1221.

CUESTA COLLEGE offers not-for-credit online classes in business, computers, and continuing education. Info: 546-3132.

FREE BUSINESS SEMINARS at Mission Business Information Center in SLO through November. Lectures run 12-1 p.m. Bring own lunch. Info: 595-1357.

LEGAL CLINICS FOR SELF-REPRESENTED LITIGANTS held the fourth Tuesday of every month at 5:30 p.m. at the Women's Community Center in SLO. Minimum $25 donation requested. Info: 544-9313.

NEWBORD AND OLDER CLASSES every Wednesday from 11 a.m.-12 p.m. at 1230 Marsh St. in SLO. Info: 543-6988.

1NATIONAL ALLIANCE FOR THE MENTALLY ILL offers free classes for people whose family members suffer from depression, manic depression, Schizophrenia, Panic Disorder, Schizoaffective Disorder, and Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder. Pre-registration required. Info: 461-1635.

FIBROMYALGIA AND ARTHRITIS SUPPORT GROUP meets the third Saturday of each month at the Arroyo Grande Hospital Annex from 10-11:30 a.m. Info: 473-3309.

HERITAGE MONTESSORI PRESCHOOL provides the traditional Montessori academic basics with creative elements. Limited enrollment. Info: 235-5589.

SATURDAY CLASSES now offers short-term Saturday classes. Topics include job skills, GED subjects, needle arts, cooking, personal development, parenting, driver improvement, and more. Info: 922-6966 ext. 3209.

BUSINESS, RESUME, AND TABLE MANNERS FOR GRADUATES classes offered throughout the week in SLO. Info: 549-8565.

COAST CAREGIVER RESOURCE CENTER offers support groups for Parkinson's, Alzheimer's, A.L.S., and more. Info: 534-9234.

SYCAMORE HERB FARM offers gardening, cooking, and crafts classes in Paso Robles. Info and schedule: 238-5288.

THE ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITIES COMMISSION (EOC) conducts lipid panels throughout SLO County. Cost is $20, and fasting 12 hours prior is required. Energy-saving appliances also offered. Info and appointments: 788-0827.

THE PLUCKY HOUSEKEEPER exhibit runs through October 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.

NIGHTWRITERS meets monthly to discuss writing. Info: 995-3674.

THE ATASCADERO-MARTIN POLIN LIBRARY FIRST TUESDAY BOOK DISCUSSION GROUP meets the first Tuesday of every month at 11 a.m. Info: 461-6161.

ONE-STOP CAREER CENTERS in SLO and Paso Robles offer free, ongoing career guidance and classes. Info: 778-2631 for SLO, 237-3014 for Paso Robles.

MANIC DEPRESSIVE SUPPORT GROUP meets Mondays, 7-8:30 p.m. at Mt. Carmel Lutheran Church in SLO. Info: 547-0844.

SINGLES 60+ and other interest groups meet in Los Osos. Info: 489-5481.

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

SENIOR HEALTH SCREENINGS held all September throughout SLO County. Info and schedule: 788-0827.

PET LOSS GRIEF COUNSELING available. Info: 961-2528

FATHER-FOCUSED PARENTING SUPPORT GROUP meets weekly in Arroyo Grande. Meals and childcare provided. Info: 473-4013.

FRENCH CONVERSATION WITH COTE D'AZUR NATIVES held bimonthly at Linnaea's fron 12-2 pm. Info: 441-0251.

A COURSE IN MIRACLES, a spiritual session, meets the 2nd and 4th Monday of every month at Unity of San Luis Obispo at 7 p.m. Info: 748-7506.

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.

DISCUSSION GROUP based on Eckhart Tolle's book, "The Power of Now," mets every Monday from 6-7:30 p.m., Love Offering. 150 South 6th St., Suite C1, Grover Beach. Info: 481-8534.

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.

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.

FIBROMYALGIA AND ARTHRITIS SUPPORT GROUP meets from 10-11:30 a.m., the third Saturday of each month at Arroyo Grande Hospital Annex, 345 Halcyon Road, AG. Info: 343-2905.

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.

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. Info: 545-7687.

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

ITALIAN CONVERSATION GROUP meets on the second and fourth Saturday of each month from 2-4 p.m. at Linnaea's Café, 1110 Garden St., SLO. All levels are welcome to chit-chat in Italian. Info: 922-6966 ext. 3422 or email dmaceri@gmail.com.

FREE SPA TREATMENTS for product review and market research offered by www.mypersonalspa.com. Mineral make-up makeovers and body treatments. Mondays and Wednesdays 6:30-7:30 p.m. Info: 546-8278, Ext. 13.

SLO COUNTY NEWCOMERS meet the first Wednesday of every month at 11 a.m. at a local restaurant. Cost is $15 and includes lunch and guest speaker. Info: www.slonewcomers.org or 462-2191.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.