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YOUR COMMUNITY IN YOUR HANDS
Good Earth
Nicola Allegretta will be part of the
Central Coast Grown demonstration
farm in SLO. See story below. Photo by
Christopher Gardner
We Still Grow
That Here
By Camas Frank
A
fter spending four years organizing a
deal that gave them two decades of
access to some of the last farmland
inside the City of San Luis Obispo, the non-profit
organization Central Coast Grown (CCG) is right
on schedule with the really hard work. With the
goal to “create a fully functional demonstration
farm within the city’s agricultural preserve,”
progress is being made toward having the fields
in production by fall.
In July, they made the first on-site development
progress with the drilling of an agricultural well
on the property, which occupies approximately
25 acres off of Highway 101 and Calle Joaquin
Road. The well allows for standard irrigation
of the property and clears the way for the
Taxes Made Easy
Man Arrested in
Downtown Crash
By Camas Frank
E
very year, the County of San Luis Obispo’s
Assessor’s Office spends thousands of
dollars and an unknown number of manhours simply modifying form templates, printing
out and mailing them.
Once staff here has proper letterhead and fields
filled out for the 100 or so bureaucratic forms the
California State Board of Equalization provides
for all 58 counties in the state to use, they then
have to enter the returned taxpayer and property
value assessments into a State computer database.
At least that was the plan until March 2013,
when Orange County Assessor Webster Guillory
was credited with spearheading a program to cut
out the middleman. No longer would the same
piece of paper be needlessly mass distributed,
returned then retyped.
The concept of an “E-forms Portal,” in this
See Grow, page 7
See Taxes, page 7
S
an Luis Obispo police arrested a local man
for suspicion of felony drunken driving
after a two-car crash at Santa Rosa and
Monterey streets Saturday afternoon.
According to a news release by Sgt. Janice
Goodwin, police and firefighters were dispatched
to the crash at 4:30 p.m. A silver Honda Odyssey
minivan had collided with a black Cadillac CTS.
Fire and San Luis Ambulance paramedics
treated the driver of the minivan who suffered
a cut to her upper left arm. The minivan was
also occupied by four minor children who were
uninjured in the collision, said Sgt. Goodwin.
Police investigated the crash and determined
that the driver of the Cadillac, Colton M. Porter,
25 of San Luis Obispo was heading southbound
and the minivan was going eastbound on
See Crash, page 7
INSIDE INFORMATION
A King by
Any Other
Name
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Endowment
for Cuesta
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ON the MARKET
August 8 – 14, 2013
SPECIAL
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What Buyers Really Want
O
verall factors in a buyer’s decision on
where to buy their home is quality of
the neighborhood, convenience to their
jobs, and affordability. Under fifty percent of buyers report that the school district is a top factor in
choosing their neighborhood. However, this percentage is lower than it was a a couple of years ago.
The number of buyers concerned about the overall
neighborhood has also gone down.
The typical buyer today is planning to live in their
home for fifteen years. This is definitely up from
a few years ago in when that same question was
asked. Then the typical buyer planned to live in the
home ten years. When I started my real estate career more than 30
years ago, the typical time that a buyer stayed in a
home was five to seven years. Could this mean that
as a whole, people are beginning to view stability
as a better goal, rather than becoming a real estate
tycoon overnight? I believe that the recession was a reality check for
all of us. Maybe everyone was not seriously affected
by the recession, but we all knew people who were.
All of a sudden, our homes didn’t look so bad with
a little repair here and little remodel there.
According to the latest reports, more married couples are buying, while the number of single buyers
purchasing a home this past year has lowered. That
number is probably down because of tighter credit
standards when getting a mortgage.
Navigating the real estate process is a complicated
process. If you want to have a good experience
whether purchasing your first or your next home,
be sure to choose a realtor who truly is a professional rather than the guy or gal next door or someone you know who has a real estate license. There
are great realtors to choose from in your marketplace. Be sure to choose a good one.
Nancy Puder is the owner/
broker of Signature Properties, a prestigious real
estate firm in Arroyo
Grande, CA. If you have
questions concerning your
real estate needs, you may
contact Nancy at Nancy@
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710-2415. She always enjoys
hearing from you!
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OPINION
Good to Be King
What’s in a Name
By King Harris
W
ell, it’s time to call Joanie Arbuckle
again. Joanie and I talk to each
other at least once a year, and that
is always on Aug. 12, the day both of us were
born in the year 1946, not long after WWII
ended, when every husband, who, if he wasn’t a
father already, returned from the battlefield (my
dad with the Navy in the South Pacific; her dad
with the Navy in Europe) with a strong desire
to start a family. It’s no wonder maternity wards
all over the country were so busy that year in
hospitals like Stanford in Palo Alto where Joanie
and I were delivered. It’s always been a matter of
contention as to who came first, as we were born
just seconds apart, but Joanie and I have left that
question up to our parents, who always seemed
to have more fun with the issue that, to this day,
has never been resolved. Joanie and I have never
really cared; we’re just happy that we’re able to
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talk to one another after all these years.
If Joanie calls me up, she’ll refer to
me as Nicky, the name I grew up with.
Nicky was my nickname. I was born
as King Harris, Jr. My grandmother
on my father’s side was Lucie King.
She named her second son King. Then
I came along. What to do with my
name? Lucie preferred King, Jr. My
mother’s mother preferred Nicholas,
after the Russian czar. It wasn’t until
some clever or inebriated person in
the family suggested this: “Why not
name him King, Jr., but call him Nick, because
if you turn King around to Gnik, and make the G
silent, you have NIK, or Nick. Then you appease
both sides of the family.” I, of course, had no say
in the matter, and grew up using the name Nicky
instead of King, my real name, which was fine by
me as there was, number 1, already a King in the
family, my dad, and, number 2, King would be
a joke to my peers, as it was many times anyway.
I went through college using Nick, but decided
to return back to King because of a discussion I
had with my roommate during the Vietnam War.
One night he had asked me, “What is it you don’t
like about your father? I mean, why don’t you call
yourself King instead of Nick?” “I don’t know,”
I replied. “Probably because King was a bit too
much. You get teased a lot. So growing up with a
first name like King isn’t a lot of fun. But I don’t
think it has anything to do with how I feel about
my dad.” “Well, I like it, it’s unique,” he said, “and
I think you should start using it.” It was a good
time to start, I thought, after spending a year away
overseas, although most people, including my
entire family, will forever call me Nick or Nicky.
By the time I got into broadcasting in 1976, my
moniker was King, which perturbed my father
somewhat. “So now that you’re entering radio and
television, you start using my name!” he would
and did exclaim. “I would appreciate it if you
tacked on the junior because it’s not me behind
the mike and I don’t want people to get confused
and think it’s me when it’s
really not.” “You’ll get over
it, Dad,” I responded, and
added, “after all, it was you
who gave me the name in
the first place, and I can’t go
on the air as King Harris,
Jr. That would be, well, sort
of juvenile.” So throughout
much of my broadcasting
career, much of it in
television as a news anchor
and reporter, I was known as
King Harris. If there was an advantage of having
a first name like King in the business I was in,
I was guaranteed that if I sent an audition tape
off to another TV station that the powers that
be would look at it even if they weren’t seeking
new talent. Headhunters, general managers
or news directors would always be curious as
to what a king looked like, whether or not he
was a minority, and what kind or person would
be arrogant or pretentious enough to name
himself King? The disadvantage is that the
name wouldn’t play in most parts of the country,
particularly the Midwest in places like Tulsa, not
that I ever wanted to go there in the first place.
The coasts were more forgiving I thought, until
one experienced female headhunter from New
Jersey saw my tape and said, “Honey, you’re a
nice looking boy but a king you are not. And get
rid of the glasses.”
As I get older, more people have accepted my
name, the younger crowd especially, who thinks
it’s way cool. Starbucks I have to say stumbles a
bit when I order coffee. “What’s your first name?”
“King.” “Ken.” “No, King.” “Kim.” “No, King,
as in queen.” Even some barista’s don’t even get
that. Sometimes my cup looks like a novel has
been written on it.
When I call Joanie on Aug. 12, I’ll say, “Hi,
happy birthday, this is King!” And she’ll say,
“Many happy returns to you, too, Nicky!”
Either way, she’ll know who I am. ✤
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COMMUNITY
A First for Cuesta Nursing Program
C
uesta College has made history in
the California Community College
world, with the establishment
of the first-ever endowed division chair
position.
Called “The Ada Irving ‘Caring for
Nursing’ Division Chair,” has been
funded through the Ada Irving Nursing
Endowment Fund. The endowment
ensures “the faculty position, even in
challenging economic times, and is the
first endowment created to establish a
faculty chair at Cuesta College, and the
second in the history of the California
Community College system,” reads a press
release from Cuesta.
“We feel a tremendous amount of
fulfillment and appreciation knowing that
this essential position will be here no matter
what,” said Nursing and Allied Health
Director, Marcia Scott. “This position is
crucial to ensuring that our program stays
current in the nursing industry, which
in turn guarantees that our faculty are
teaching the most up-to-date practices and
information, and in turn means our students
will be the best of the best in the nursing
field.”
The late Ada Callahan Irving, a registered
nurse for more than 70 years, a Cambria
resident and longtime supporter of Cuesta,
previously provided a generous donation
through the college’s foundation in
1991 setting up the Ada Irving Nursing
Endowment Fund.
Her intent was to provide the utmost
caring for students who were preparing to go
into nursing. The trust from the estate has
made annual gifts to the college. Irving
passed away in 1999 and today the Mrs.
Ada S. Irving Trust is valued at more than
$1 million.
The endowment agreement has two parts:
the first was fulfilled in 1996 with the
naming of the Human Development and
Nursing building in her honor. The second
part states that when the annual gifts to
the college from the trust reaches a level,
which can support the position of a nursing
division chair.
“Ada was extraordinarily forwardthinking; her love for Cuesta was so deep that
she wanted to ensure our students would be
supported for all time,” said current Cuesta
College Board of Trustees member Barbara
George, who was director of the college’s
foundation when the endowment was
established. “I am so thrilled that this has
come to fruition and it is another example of
Cuesta College being a premier institution.”
The college commemorated the gift with
a plaque in the Allied Health and Nursing
building. In the photo, Marcia Scott holds a
portrait of Ada Irving. ✤
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Grow, from page 1
farm’s first long-term farmer to start production
as well as showing guests the ropes (or rows).
The demonstration farm is an educational
enterprise, after all.
Jenna Smith, CCG executive director, said
that’s partially why it was so difficult to choose
a farmer to take over 17 of the 21 arable acres on
the site. Nicola Allegretta, of Mama’s Meatballs
Restaurant in San Luis Obispo, fit the bill
though.
“Nicola found us after our request for
proposals in January and his vision for the site
was almost exactly the same as ours,” Smith
said. “He’s interested in maintaining a very
dynamic, community-oriented mindset that
brings people into the local food cycle.”
CCG fielded a number of applicants, but as
Smith pointed out, most farmers are far too
busy trying to make a living to worry about
school field trips and tours tromping around
their land, let alone taking on apprentices to
show the next generation how it’s done.
In announcing the five-year lease between
Allegretta and CCG, the organization summed
up the choice by saying he shares the “passion for
local, handcrafted food, and will be serving the
produce he grows at City Farm in his restaurant
just three miles away.”
With Allegretta’s organic farm (a good selling
point for a local restaurant) taking up 17 acres, the
CCG has plans to divide the remaining four acres
into smaller plots for families and individuals
getting into agriculture.
The CCG has eight people in a working group
that meets to develop educational program goals
and directing the focus for the next phase of the
project.
“It’s an ongoing creative project,” Smith said.
“We want to get people out there and teach them
how their food is grown and how it can be grown
locally.”
With that in mind, the organization is keeping
their ears to the ground on how the City’s Land
Use and Circulation Element review will affect
the property. With the possibility that slated
development could mean extending roads across
edges of the property, ongoing development
underscores the reasons CCG is actively
seeking community involvement.
“I certainly hope that our immediate
neighbors remain agricultural. It’s all prime
soil,” Smith said, adding, “There isn’t that
much left.” ✤
Taxes, from page 1
case for the collection, storage and maintenance
of assessment information, isn’t exactly new.
The San Luis Obispo office already uses
a similar system that allows for business
property filings. What is new is that between
March 1, when the system “went live,” and
now, 55 California counties have signed on.
San Luis Obispo County was lucky number
55, after review by the San Luis Obispo Board
of Supervisors July 16.
“This is a really good program,” said
Preston McKelvy, assessment manager with
the county. “This cuts down mailing and time
significantly. Yes, we will still send forms to
people that need them, but for the people that
use our system the most, it’s very efficient.”
Aside from cutting out the mailing, for
which the County gets a bulk rate discount
on but still pays quite a bit (exact figures were
unavailable), the system is supposed to save
time for the people whose wealth is really on
the line.
“Security is foremost in this process,
obviously. All submissions are electronically
signed with a time and date stamp,” McKelvy
explained, noting that the Orange County
office maintains the secure connection. What
that means for the user, many of whom already
fill out PDF forms online to print, is that they
don’t have to waste a lot of energy answering
questions the State already has on file from
past years.
“You can recall your information and make
any changes for this year,” he said. “It’s a much
cleaner process.”
The E-form Portal will still be in the
development stage through June 2016. San
Luis Obispo County has agreed to pay $1,300
for the first two years and $600 for the last.
After that, maintenance costs might run
$1,000 annually. ✤
Crash, from page 1
Monterey with a green light. According to
Goodwin, Porter allegedly failed to stop at
the red light and smashed into the side of the
minivan.
Both vehicles had to be towed from the scene
and the driver of the minivan was transported
to Sierra Vista Regional Medical Center for
treatment, said Goodwin.
Porter was given a sobriety test and was
arrested for suspicion of felony DUI causing
injury and booked into County Jail. ✤
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POLICE BLOTTER
San Luis Obispo Police Logs
Aug. 2
• Oops: A burglar alarm went off at 3:15 a.m. at
the Elks Lodge on the 2200 block of Elks Ln., but
officers decided it malfunctioned. Then at 6:08 a.m.
they were called back to the lodge and took a report
for attempted burglary.
Aug. 1
• Abuse: Police last week started six new cases of
suspected child abuse right here in Happytown,
USA.
• Welfare check: A citizen called at 7:47 a.m. from
the 1100 block of Oceanaire St., and said she could
hear a girl screaming “I hate you!” but couldn’t
tell who the Banshee was screaming at, though her
mother might top the list.
• Sex: Police are investigating a report of attempted
rape on the 3000 block of Higuera St.
• Alcohol: A citizen called at 8:24 a.m. to report four
transient men were sitting on a bench at Meadow
Park swilling hooch. One 43-year-old early riser had
a warrant and went to the hoosegow.
• 9-1-1: Police received a 9-1-1 call from an elderly
woman on the 1700 block of Prefumo Canyon
Rd., who wanted to report a billing problem with
American Express, as the card no doubt left home
without her.
• Mental health: Police got a call at 11:30 a.m.
from the 1100 block of Laurel Ln., where a man
said he was listening to music off the Internet when
his computer suddenly, and without explanation,
popped over to a kiddie porn Website.
• Assist: Police got a call for help at noon from City
Public Works to help them deal with a busted water
main at Mill and Santa Rosa. PW wanted PD to
move some cars PDQ so they could R&R the line.
• Shrew: Police were called at 4 p.m. to the 3300
block of Bullock St., for a report of a woman
screaming and throwing things about. No arrests
were made in the taming of the shrew.
• Burglary: A business on the 100 block of Suburban
Ln., got ripped off. And in the 300 block of Grand
Ave., a resident said two bikes were stolen from his
or her house at about 4:25 p.m.
• Alcohol: Someone reported a stumblebum carrying
on at Mission Plaza at 5:55 p.m. Logs indicated
police contacted a 51-year-old regular customer and
arrested the lush for suspicion of being drunk and
bench warrants, so this isn’t his first rodeo.
• Trespassing: Police were called at 7:48 p.m. to the
Subway Sandwich Shop on the 3200 block of Broad
St., because a transient woman was inside yelling at
customers and refusing to leave. Officers spoke with
the troublesome wretch and sent her packing.
• Smoked: A woman at Meadow Park called at
8:22 p.m. to report a suspicious man wearing a
dark hoodie was in the park, and he was smoking a
cigarette, also called a San Looney felony. Naturally,
the dude was gone when police arrived.
• Vandalism: Police responded to Union Bank on
the 1100 block of Morro St., where some scoundrel
had pulled the tire valve on a 2006 RAV, license
plate “GOTCRAB” no doubt leaving the owner a
bit crabby.
• Burglary: A citizen on the 1100 block of Orcutt
Rd., called at 11 p.m. to report a burglary. Logs
indicated the thieves broke in through the kitchen
window and the loss was two cats, but the call was
deemed unfounded, as the neighbor apparently had
the cats.
• Alcohol: Police responded at 1 a.m. to the 700
block of Higuera for a report of some croaked fellow
upsetting the lily pad at the Frog & Peach Pub. The
26-year-old Gemini had his twins tossed to the nick.
Then at 3 a.m. they went to a disturbance on the
500 block of Marsh St., and arrested 31-year-old
lady carouser for being trashed in public.
• Assault: Police responded at 11:58 p.m. to Higuera
and Nipomo for a reported disturbance. Logs
indicated a 34-year-old man was arrested for suspicion
of assault with a deadly weapon. The victim in the
case reportedly had “facial injuries” and assuming the
attacker doesn’t work at the fire department he might
get some jail time.
of Murray St., and made the mistake of wandering
past the caller’s house. He was gone and she was
advised to go back to sleep.
• Theft: Someone at an apartment complex on the
1500 block of El Tigre called at 5:10 a.m. to report
seeing a man with a crowbar inside the laundry
room about 15 minutes earlier. Naturally, he was
gone when they arrived.
July 31
• Sleeper: Police were called at 7:30 a.m. to the
1000 block of Higuera for a report of a transient man
sleeping next to the unfortunately named, Stallwork
Construction. The 51-year-old slacker had warrants
and was checked into the Parkinson Plaza.
• Vandalism: A house on the 1200 block of Murray
St., was vandalized.
• Treed: Some tree hugger called at 11:23 a.m. to
complain that two men were stapling flyers to
trees at Higuera and Garden.
• Smoked: Police were called at 11:30 a.m.
to the 900 block of Higuera because some
guy lit up a stogie outside H&G Clothing
store, a case of somebody get a rope.
• Burglary: A citizen called at 11:54 a.m. to
report that their home on Breck Street was
burglarized but to meet them at Luna Red,
which is on Chorro Street, as work stops for no one,
even crime victims.
• Alcohol: Police were called at 12:25 p.m. to the 500
block of Higuera at Fidelity National Title because
two transient men were passed out on the side of the
building. One 50-year-old snoozer was hauled to the
gaol for public drunkenness and criminal contempt
— he was awaiting trial on another case when he
committed this foul. Then at 2:09 p.m. they went to
the Albertson’s at Toro and Pismo for another report
of some guy passed out behind the store. He was
dusted off and let go.
• Trespassing: A woman on Balboa Street complained
for the second time in two days about a trio of collegeaged skateboarders riding around the parking lot at
C.L. Smith School.
• Crash: Police and paramedics responded at 3:53
p.m. to a vehicle vs. bicycle injury accident at
California and Palm. No word on the extent of the
rider’s injuries.
• Smoked: Again the vigilante of Meadow Park called
to report a 40-something guy was smoking a cigarette
in the park. Police couldn’t find the hooligan puffer.
• Suspicious: A citizen on the 600 block of Patricia
St., called at 6:55 p.m. to report a transient man had
walked between her house and the neighbor’s home
about 20 minutes ago. Police tried real hard to find
the guy, no word on why she waited so long to call.
• Alarm: A burglar alarm went off at 9 p.m. on the
1300 block of Madonna Rd., at Sleep Fit. The alarm
company canceled it, so go back to bed.
• Campers: Sacramento Street seems to be the new
homeless RV park, as police got three late-night
complaints about people sleeping in a motor home, a
trailer and one guy asleep in his car.
• Busted: A suspicious citizen called at 1:34 a.m. from
the area of Archer and Marsh to report two people
asleep in a turquoise Saturn. Logs indicated police
roused a 48-year-old man and a 42-year-old woman
and arrested them both for suspicion of possessing
drug paraphernalia, their stash apparently already
gone up in smoke.
• Disturbances: Police got a call at 2 a.m. of a large
group of morons breaking glass in the street at Chorro
and Palm. Then at 2:13 a.m. they got a report of eight
drunken idiots fighting in the street at Beach and
Buchon, as the future leaders get tuned up once more.
• Welfare check: Police got a report at 4:15 a.m. of a
man wearing a flannel shirt walking in the 1100 block
July 30
• Assault: Police responded at 7:22 a.m. to Hayward
Lumber on the 200 block of Higuera, where a store
employee said some ruffian customer punched him
and then had the nerve to stick around and no doubt
expects good service, too, another fine example that
the customer is never right.
• Suspicious: Police got a call at 10:22 a.m. from
a woman at the library at Palm and Osos who said
she was raped in Atascadero and her rapist was
now at the library, which sounds like a plot
to a creepy movie.
• Welfare check: Police were asked
to check the welfare of someone
on the 4200 block of Higuera
at a medical marijuana doctor’s
office. Logs indicated they were
OK, and no doubt feelin’ groovy.
• Theft: An apparently inattentive
citizen called from the City/County Library to
report that his or her bike was stolen a month ago.
• Drunks: Police were called at 1:30 p.m. to the
area of Osos and Pacific for a report of four transient
men sitting on a parking lot wall drinking booze.
At 3 p.m. they got a report from Pacific and Garden
of a man sitting on the sidewalk drinking beer and
puking in the gutter, which seems like a waste of
good booze.
• Dine-dash: Police were called at 3:42 p.m. to
McClintock’s Saloon on the 600 block of Higuera
after some scalawag dined and dashed out on the
check. The 56-year old was arrested for suspicion
of burglary, as he no doubt had moths flying out of
his pockets.
• Crash: Police and firefighters responded at 4 p.m.
to the 1200 block of Archer St., after some guy fell
asleep behind the wheel and hit a parked car in front
of the Smiling Dog Yoga studio. No injuries were
reported.
• Panhandling: Police got a complaint at 4:33 p.m.
about a man standing on LOVR at Froom Ranch
Road holding a green neon, “Out of gas” sign.
• Dispute: Police responded at 5 p.m. to the
homeless shelter on Orcutt Road for a disturbance.
Logs indicated a homeless man had thrown his
homeless wife’s belongings out of their truck/home.
An officer spoke to the husband of the year.
• Medical: Police were called at 4:28 a.m. by a
transient man who said his girlfriend overdosed on
heroin under the creek bridge at Santa Rosa and
Marsh Sts.
July 29
• Vandalism: Police responded at 7:52 a.m. to
a Marine recruitment office on the 3800 block of
Broad St., for a report that someone had keyed a
Marine’s car and the hunt is on, for to err is human,
to forgive is divine but neither of which Is Marine
Corps policy — oorah.
• No hope: Police were called at 8:28 a.m. to the
400 block of Higuera St., for a report that a transient
man covered with a tan jacket was asleep behind the
Hope House, how’s that for a sense of irony.
• Health care: Police got a call at 11:05 a.m. from
the 600 block of Funston from a little old lady who
called 9-1-1 because her home healthcare nurse
wouldn’t leave. ✤
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NEWS
Eco Rotarians Take on the Five Cities
By Theresa-Marie Wilson
M
other Earth has some new friends
in the South County. The Rotary
Club Five Cities-Eco is focused on
community projects with the environment
firmly in mind.
“You have to be a good steward of the earth.
What that means is you have to be good to the
earth,” said Anita Shower Charter President of
the Rotary Club of the Five Cities – Eco. “We
really enjoy it when someone comes over and
tells us how much they appreciate that we are
recycling; that we are not putting everything
back into the earth. It makes them very happy.
The people that are saying that to us are doing
the same thing at home. They are recycling
at home and they usually have a compost bin.
Also, when the cities are happy with our work
it makes us happy. These Five Cities are really
just one big community. We all have to work
together.”
Shower says she began putting pieces together
to form the ecological minded club in August of
2011. She says the initial inspiration followed a
presentation to the Rotary Club of Grover Beach
by John Weiss of the Morro Bay EcoRotary Club
- the third such club in the world.
“When he was finished, I thought that is for
me,” said Shower. “I thought ‘I want to do that.
I want to do that right here, I don’t care how
long it takes.’”
By December 2012, the club was officially
chartered and now boasts 29 dedicated core
members and three honorary members including
Pismo Beach Mayor Shelly Higginbotham,
Assemblyman Katcho Achadjain, and 3rd
District Supervisor Adam Hill.
“We have been working on zero waste projects
since our first project in 2011,” Shower explained.
That project was the Taste of Pismo, an annual
event featuring mass quantities of food and wine
form local businesses. The club’s next project was
perhaps even bigger in scope. They worked the
4th of July event on the Pismo Beach Pier where
attendees are seated on the pier and enjoy food
and refreshments while watching the fireworks
show.
Three Club members worked for 22 hours each
that day collecting trash and sorting items with
zero waste in mind.
“What that means is that nothing goes to
the landfill,” said Shower. “We set up our own
booths, tents and everything and we have a
system for sorting the trash. This kind of eco
club isn’t for everybody. This is how we become
good stewards of the earth- by example. We sort
all of the trash. Some of it goes to the recycling
centers. Bottles and cans are turned in with the
money going back to fund future club projects.
Food left behind on plates is scraped into a bin
and taken somewhere that it can be composted.
When we are finished we hope that nothing goes
to the landfill because we cannot keep this up.
Digging a hole in the earth and burying what you
don’t want is a ridiculous maneuver that we do.”
Although officially a chartered club for
only about 8 months, the eco-tarians have an
impressive list of beautification and revitalization
projects they can point to including painting the
railings on the Pismo Pier.
Club members also participate in the offshoot
Gorgonzola Gardeners (Morro Bay is the
Gorilla Gardeners) who put their efforts toward
community landscaping. The active green-thumbs
can be seen decked out in their bright yellow vests
one Saturday a month
doing upkeep on six
streets in the Village
of Arroyo Grande or
working the grounds
at the Grover Beach
Community Library
and the South County
Skate Park as well
as maintaining the
Amtrak train station
once a week. They
will soon give an
exterior makeover to
the former Grover
Beach Chamber of
Commerce
office
by power washing
the building and
repainting it in an
effort to help the
city rent the space.
The club also does
work with the Price
Historic
House,
Nipomo
Beautiful
and
the
5Cities
Homeless Coalition.
“We
are
everywhere,” Shower said. “We have 21
standing projects and we have only been in
existence officially since December. We have
plans to continue to do what we are and do more
and more of it. We get calls now; We don’t have
to worry if we are going to have projects to do.
We’ve got projects to do.”
Future zero-waste projects include the
Arroyo Grande Rotary Club Chili Cookoff
at Biddle Park, the Grover Beach Stone Soup
Music Festival and Street Faire, the Santa
Marie Library’s upcoming birthday bash and
the Exploration Station Chemistry of Cocktails
fundraising event.
Although most non-profits receive free zerowaste clean-up, the club charges a minimum
of $100 per event depending on the number of
hours required.
The Rotary Club of the Five Cites – Eco meets
from 6 -7 p.m. on the first and third Tuesday of
the month at SLOCO Data at 1635 W. Grand
Avenue in Grover Beach.
“We are open to anyone who wants to join
the club,” Shower said. “This is something for
people who like to work outside. If you are a
novice gardener or you are a pro; it doesn’t make
any difference, we will take you on and show
you what needs to be done. We don’t have any
heavy machinery that people have to operate. It
is just hands and feet, a good mind and a nice
laugh.”
For more information or to become a member
of the Rotary Club of the Five Cities - ECO,
contact Anita Shower at 489-9696. ✤
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DINNER & A MOVIE
Breaking Bread Bakery
By Teri Bayus
S
ometimes you need to
take a break from the day
and see a matinée movie.
I always sense that same guilty
pleasure like I did from cutting
algebra class to feed the ducks.
It is like you are getting away
with something to take two
hours out of the day and enjoy a
movie. That feeling is intensified
when you add a sugar-filled trip
to a bakery before the show and
smuggle in hot cookies to enjoy
with the film.
I discovered Breaking Bread
Bakery when master chef Joe
Seals began to wax poetically
about their bread and cookies
via the Facebook foodie page.
Being a chef, it is a rare stint at
a restaurant where everything Joe
sampled was outstanding. I knew I had to try these
delicacies. The battle cry had been sounded, because
on my first visit I ran into another pismoite who
was buying up one of everything to take back to
her family by the sea. My cover blown, I ordered
one of everything also and after two days, it was all
gone and I had to return to Breaking Bread Bakery
contentedly.
My first bite delighted me and made the sugar star,
my husband, elated. A chocolate chip potato chip
cookie that used the potato chip instead of nuts was
amazing, soft and crunchy and full of flavor. I then
tried the house-made roasted peppers and caper
bruschetta with a slice of pumpernickel bread. The
bruschetta was chocked full of flavor and freshness,
but that bread was the star. Moist and delectable,
this pumpernickel was a heavy, slightly sweet rye
bread traditionally made
with coarsely ground rye and
whole rye berries. We then
had an egg salad sandwich on
a French baguette and it was
astounding in simplicity of
ingredients while bursting
with flavor. The soup was a
black bean and sweet potato
chili and it was flawlessness
in a bowl.
I talked to Mark Evans, the
owner and chief baker, and
he told me that he left his
software job to become a
baker, as handing people a
loaf of bread always makes
them smile where software
never has that effect (unless
it is Angry Birds). Mark
is partnered with his wife,
Glenna, and he told me that at Breaking Bread they
understand that good food nurtures relationships,
engages the spirit and fuels the body. They strive for
the balance between delightful and healthy. They hit
that goal every time.
Now lets talk cookies, because these were the most
delicious and inventive cookies I have tried. Mark told
me during his studies at the College of Culinary Arts
in Providence, Rhode Island they had weekly contests
to see who could bake the best cookie and he often
won with his ingenuity and flavor. My favorite was
the cinnamon roll, a shortbread cookie swirled with
sugar cinnamon goo. It was closely followed by the
double chocolate cherry that was dense with cocoa and
the sweetness of the cherry made this near perfection.
Sensing I was a cookie monster, I was handed a hotfrom-the-oven peanut butter cookie that I swear
he had ground his own peanuts to make. Mark
explained that it was the quality of ingredients used
in creative ways that made his baked goods stand
out. Without giving out trade secrets, he explained
little tips like chocolate muffin made moist with
zucchini, instead of fat.
Gary indulged with six muffins, going gooey for all
flavors. He tried pina colada, peanut butter chocolate
chip, carrot cake, the delectable banana chocolate
chip and blueberry cornmeal. He said trying to pick
a favorite was like saying which grandkid you liked
the most. He loved them all equally.
Our next visit was for breakfast and I had the strata
(which is a layered brunch casserole dish, like a
quiche) with egg, Black Forest ham, broccoli and
cheddar cheese. My friend had the Mexican breakfast
burrito with roasted sweet corn, black beans, red
pepper, a Mexican cheese blend with scrambled
eggs. The healthy muffins were called morning
glory and consisted of whole grain and were low
in fat. We also tried the new cherry almond muffin
that blew our mind. They do a muffin rotation, so
you never know what you are going to get, but this
one was absolute perfection.
Breads also rotate and can range from Vermont
sourdough, six grain, 80% rye, and baguettes to
challah, cranberry walnut and olive levain. My plan
is to try every one. We left with two large French
baguettes that my grandchildren instantly inhaled.
Breaking Bread is a bakery café with pronounced
breads, muffins and lunch items made fresh daily
that you can share with friends without a crumb of
guilt.
Breaking Bread Bakery is open Monday through Friday from
7 a.m. to 3 p.m. They are located at 1074 Higuera St. in San
Luis Obispo or call them at (805) 783-1074. Make sure you
friend them on Facebook to get daily specials and updates. ✤
The Wolverine
By Teri Bayus
N
adept at the fight scenes, she conveyed the right
emotion when needed and had chemistry with
Jackman. The brilliant Hiroyuki Sanada adds
weight to the film as one of Wolverine’s adversaries.
The plot was barely serviceable as the movie really
focused on the characters. The whole world isn’t
at stake and the movie takes a more intimate
approach. Wolverine’s arc during the movie was
quite interesting as he tried to deal with his past
and find new meaning for his life.
othing like a comic book movie staring a
hot, talented actor to set your heart racing
in the middle of the day (or maybe it was
the four cookies). Either way, “The Wolverine” was
a fast-paced ride that I adored. Hugh Jackman is
back as the tough guy with a sense of humor and
big heart (all encased in a beautiful chest). I can say
I have loved every incarnation of this character, but
this was by far the best movie featuring him. The
script is admirable and develops the character in
interesting ways, continuing and exploring themes
from the X-Men films, yet you need not have seen
even one of those films to enjoy this experience.
The simple plot: In modern day Japan, Wolverine
is out of his depth in an unknown world as he faces
his ultimate nemesis in a life-or-death battle that
will leave him forever changed. Vulnerable for the
first time and pushed to his physical and emotional
limits, he confronts not only lethal samurai steel but
also his inner struggle against his own immortality,
emerging more powerful than before. Japan was a
cool setting for the movie and offered some good
possibilities for misunderstandings as Wolverine’s
grumpiness reigned supreme and funny.
Loaded with new characters and X-men, I found a
standout to be Mariko (Tao Okamoto) playing the
This movie truly is an experience; thrilling and
perfectly constructed. I believe it is all because of
Hugh Jackman. He is Wolverine. He trains for
the part, and his physique is stellar. Unlike other
actors, Jackman has no problem returning to the
role and building something new out of it. He is
the only actor to appear in all of the X-Men movies
playing Wolverine. I am to the point that I want to
see a Hugh Jackman movie, no matter what it is.
He has arrived as a great action star.
damsel in distress role as well as Wolverine’s main
love interest. Rila Fukushima does a pretty good job
as Yukio for a first performance. Not only was she
Teri Bayus can be reached at livewell@teribayus.com
or follow her writing and ramblings at www.teribayus.
com. You can always friend her on Facebook to get her
weird views and writing tips. ✤
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Central Coast Visitors’ Guide
SAN LUIS OBISPO
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Shopping
Restaurants
FORUM RECORDS is located inside the Sports Forum in
downtown San Luis Obispo. We buy, sell and trade vintage
vinyl records and turntables. We carry over 500 titles of new
and used vinyl record including the Beatles, Stones, Dylan,
The Who, Dr. Dre, Snoop Dog, Wu-tang, Black Keys, Jack
White, Pink Floyd and more. Open Daily 11am-6pm.
710 Higuera St, San Luis Obispo • (805) 543-8336
DICKEY’S BBQ In a town known for BBQ, Dickey’s is unique. Dickey’s
Barbecue Pit prides itself on authenticity, innovation and barbecue
sauce, one store at a time. With roots in Dallas, Travis Dickey set out to
perfect Texas-style barbecue. The SLO location is close to Cal Poly and
Downtown. Whatever you eat—you can always finish off your meal with
a FREE soft serve ice cream dessert, and kids eat FREE on Sundays!
799 Foothill Blvd, San Luis Obispo • (805) 996-0005
ZOEY’S HOME CONSIGNMENT “Where you
never know what you may find!” Zoey’s specializes in
pre-owned furniture, home décor, jewelry, art and much
more! Modern, retro, estate, vintage, recycled; you will
find it all at Zoey’s! Browse their 4000 square foot store
full of treasures. Many pieces are ready to go, others are
waiting for your creative re-purposing ideas. Open Daily.
3566 S. Higuera, San Luis Obispo • (805) 596-0288
www.zoeyshomeconsignment.com
PAPPY MCGREGOR’S has been voted by locals “Best Pub/Best Bar”
every year it has been open. Our menu has been raved about by local
food writers as “Not your average Pub Grub.” A daily happy hour, nightly
specials, live music, dancing and sporting events all make up the weekly
calendar. We’re known as the “Luckiest Place in Town” and besides,
we’re closer than Dublin! Open Daily at 11am. 1865 Monterey Street, SLO
(805) 543-5458 • www.pappymcgregors.com
WHIZ KIDS toy store has been serving San Luis Obispo
and it’s surrounding cities as Professional Toy Consultants
for over 25 years. We carry high quality toys, books and
activities for children that encourage creativity and skill
building. We also carry many more items online, so come
on in, give us a call or visit our website and let us help
you choose the perfect gift for the child on your list!
3979 S. Higuera St, San Luis Obispo, next to Trader Joe’s
(805) 547-1733 • www.whizkidsslo.com
Facebook.com/whizkidsslo
THE SPORTS FORUM is where the true sports fan
shops. We have the largest selection of hats on the Central
Coast. Come check out our jerseys, memorabilia and our
newly remodeled San Luis Obispo Store. Now buying new
and used vinyl records—come in and trade in your old records for cash. Facebook.com/thesportsforummerchandise.
231 Pomeroy, Suite E, Pismo Beach • (805) 773-0892
710 Higuera St., San Luis Obispo • (805) 543-8336
Cof fee & Treats
OUTSPOKEN CAFÉ continues its tradition of
extraordinary coffee and tea beverages, fruit smoothies,
morning pastries and garden fresh soups, salads, and lunch
specials. The heart of our café is the coffee. However, the soul
of the café is the food. Lovingly created by Chef Victoria from
the finest locally grown produce and the leanest of meats.
Lunches are available for catering at your venue as well.
1422 Monterey St, San Luis Obispo • (805) 788-0885
www.outspokencafe.com
Entertainment
Galleries
DREW DAVIS FINE ART is a hidden San Luis
Obispo gem. Looking for art that’s local, modern,
colorful, fresh and energetic? Open monthly for
Art After Dark and by appointment only, visit this
rustic art studio for a treat not to miss! Don’t forget
to ask about fine art printing services for artists!
331 Pacific Ave, San Luis Obispo • (805) 234-2302
www.drewdavis.com
CREEKY TIKI is a locally owned restaurant and bar,
located in the heart of downtown San Luis Obispo across from
San Luis Obispo Historic Mission. We strive to use the freshest
local ingredients, serve local brews and feature local bands.
Our atmosphere is fun for all ages. Our beautiful creekside
location features a tiki bar and private balcony space, perfect
for special events. Open Daily at 11am. www.creekytiki.com
782 Higuera St, San Luis Obispo • (805) 544-2200
Health & Wellness
STRENGTH TO BE STILL is dedicated to making yoga
more accessible and affordable for everyone by organizing and
advertising various donation-based and reduced-price yoga classes
throughout SLO County. We encourage you to check out our website
to find out more about us and to find a studio near you that offers
discounted yoga, or to join us for one STBS’s many “Free Yoga”
classes. Whatever you do, yoga will make you do it better.
(805) 441-6617 • www.S-T-B-S.com
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MORRO BAY
SHOPPING
RESTAURANTS
RUBY DRAGON is a rock and gift shop featuring jewelry by local
artists, crystals and rocks in all sizes and shapes, incense, fossils,
candles, massage wands, pouches and many other wonderful things.
We also offer classes, custom jewelry, tarot readings and referral
to Wellness Providers. Stop in and see our huge selection of stones,
necklaces, bracelets and California Sage wands. www.rubydragon.info
600 Morro Bay Blvd #C, Morro Bay • (805) 772 1100
BEADS BY THE BAY AND GARDEN SHOP
Full service bead store including repairs and classes, with a
beautiful hidden garden shop! Herbs, succulents, air plants,
and garden decorations. Unique beads and findings from
America and all around the world! Open every day.
333 Morro Bay Blvd. (across from B of A) • (805) 772-3338
www.MBwaterfrontgrill.com
PSYCHIC GIFTS carries a variety of unique collectables, candles,
art, and jewelry that are sure to enlighten the soul. Accurate readings
are also available, including past, present, future, and energy healing.
Open seven days a week from 10-9. Appointments and Walk Ins are
welcomed. Come in for a gift certificate or invite us to your next party.
725 Embarcadero Suite 103, Morro Bay • (805) 772-9393
LOLO’S MEXICAN RESTAURANT Great Mexican food, served
in a warm and friendly atmosphere at a reasonable price. Reservations
and credit cards gladly accepted. Daily drink and food specials and
patio dining. Brunch, lunch, and dinner served 7 days a week 10:00 to
9:00 pm. Located at 2848 N. Main St, Morro Bay • (805) 772-5686
COALESCE BOOKSTORE Local and independent since
1973. We have new & used books, greeting cards, music and
unique gifts. Special orders welcome, visit our Garden Wedding
Chapel...where memories are made. 845 Main Street, Morro Bay
(805) 772-2880 • www.coalescebookstore.com
ALOHA SHIRT SHOP An island paradise of items for men, women
and kids. All the best brands: Tommy Bahama, Reyn Spooner, Tori
Richard, Kahala, Paradise Found, Go Barefoot, Rum Reggae, Jams
World, Iolani and Bamboo Cay. Sizes XS- 7XL including big and tall.
Over 12,000 shirts in stock. Can’t visit us in person? Visit our website at
AlohaShirtShop.com. 458 Morro Bay Blvd, Morro Bay • (805) 772-2480
Magnificent Rock and Bay Views from Every Seat in the House
ACTIVITIES
Open Tues-Thurs 12-8, Fri-Sat 11:30-9, Sun 11:30-8
833 Embarcadero, Morro Bay • (805) 772-1048 • www.offthehookmb.com
CENTRAL COAST
TATTOOS in Morro
Bay is the Oldest
Tattoo Studio on the
Central Coast. Owner
and Master Artist
Chrys Young, an RN
and Safety Instructor
provides Custom Artwork, Cover-ups and
Permanent Cosmetics.
Cynthia Smith, Senior
Piercer and Manager
has over 15 years of
experience. 501 Morro
Bay Blvd, Morro Bay
(805) 772-2902
ROCK KAYAK CO. offers safe, natural, and healthy adventure on
the water; where you can rent your own kayak and adventure alone
with family or with friends. With our rentals we offer free lessons with
first time customers. We can also assist you in purchasing a kayak or
any equipment we sale. We’re passionate about the sea and really
look forward to making your next kayak outing one you won’t forget!
845 Embarcadero St, Morro Bay • (805)-772-2906 • www.rockkayak.com
CAPTAIN STEWS $10 BAY CRUISE Leave your
stress behind and immerse yourself in unparalleled
relaxation cruising the bay. Enjoy 50 minutes on the water,
whether you are seeking a peaceful retreat, a romantic
getaway, or simply experience the natural wonder of the
bay. Located at 571 Embarcadero across from the shell shop,
boarding behind the Waterfront Grill.
SUB SEA TOURS WHALE WATCHING Central Coast is
home to Humpback Whales during summer. Trips leave daily at
9:00 A.M. Call for reservations. Sub Sea Tours—the only underwater viewing bay cruise on the Central Coast! It gives a look at
wildlife above and swarming fish below water. Kayaks, canoes
& stand-up paddleboards rentals. www.subseatours.com
699 Embarcadero #9, Morro Bay • (805) 772-9463
FISH BONEZ specializes in fusion cuisine that pairs Italian, Asian, and
Mexican influences together with California’s freshest seafood, steak, and
chicken. You’re invited to enjoy lunch, dinner, wine tasting, and wine
bar overlooking beautiful Morro Rock and Morro Bay. Featuring indoor
dining and a dog-friendly patio. A place to enjoy the things you love with
friends and family! 725 Embarcadero #201, Morro Bay • (805) 225-1900
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THE GRILL HUT If you are looking for the best family
owned BBQ on the Central Coast come on down to The Grill
Hut and try our signature mouthwatering rib eye steak, BBQ
sandwiches or our savory baby back ribs. We also offer catering and take out. 3118 N Main St, Morro Bay • (805) 772-2008
ROSE’S BAR AND GRILL is a family friendly restaurant offering
everything from Fish n’ Chips & Burgers to Bacon wrapped Filet Mignon.
For those looking to dine with a view, we offer a newly remodeled
ocean front patio. We are the only sports bar in Morro Bay, with 9
high-def flat screens. Join us Thur-Sat for local live music 5:30-8:30,
and Sunday 3-6 on the patio. Ask about our All You Can Eat Specials.
725 Embarcadero, Morro Bay • (805) 772-4441
SHINE CAFE Since 1973 Sunshine Health Foods
has been providing the central coast with healthy
alternatives to the commercial food and medicine
industries. We are committed to bringing our community
the highest quality products we can find. We are now
open 7 days a week with breakfast on the weekends.
415 Morro Bay Blvd, Morro Bay • (805) 772 7873
GALLERIES
SEVEN SISTERS GALLERY will enchant you with beautiful,
extraordinary and many one of a kind artisan items in jewelry, art,
and gifts, made locally near our home in Morro Bay, as well as from
around the world. Visit us at 601 Embarcadero # 8, Morro Bay
(805) 772-9955 • Sevensistersgalleryca.com
FOREVER STOKED artist collective was founded in
1998 by Charlie Clingman and Chris Pedersen. Recently
they opened their own gallery in Morro Bay. From original
paintings to giclees, prints, greeting cards, stickers, and
locally crafted accessories, there is something for any budget.
1164 Quintana Road, Morro Bay • (805) 234-5917
foreverstoked.com
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MORRO BAY
CAMBRIA
H E A LT H & W E L L N E S S
YOGA CENTER OF MORRO BAY Don’t miss your yoga practice just
because you’re on vacation. With daily classes and $10 drop ins, our variety
of experienced, certified teachers will give you a memorable experience at
an affordable price. We welcome all levels and abilities. YCMB~Y our Yoga
Studio Away from Home! Conveniently located at 335 Dunes within walking
distance of most MB hotels. (805) 268-2668 • www.yogacentermb.com
THE VILLAGE BEAN is a unique coffee, ice cream and bakery
shop located on Main Street in The East Village of Cambria. The
Village Bean is proud to scoop 16 of Doc Burnstein’s best handmade
ice creams along with coffee, espresso, smoothies, shakes, bagels,
fresh baked goods and sandwiches. Open Daily from 7am. Outdoor
seating. Visit us at Facebook.com/CambriaVillageBean 2320 Main
Street, Cambria • (805) 927-0077
CAMBRIA BEER COMPANY is an independent and family owned
artisan brewery, producing limited qualities of artisan ales. Cambria
Beer Company produces local beer for local people, inspired by the
world but brewed right in our own backyard. Drop by for a visit and a
taste. Open Daily. For directions and hours visit cambriabeerco.com.
821 Cornwall Street, Cambria • (805) 203-5265
COFFEE & TREATS
LA PARISIENNE Beautiful French pastries made daily. Breakfast Sandwiches, Onion
Soups, French Bread, Croissants, Quiches, Salads, Cookies and more. Open Mon and WedSat 7:30 am-5 pm; Sun 7:30 am-4 pm. 1140 Front St, Morro Bay • (805) 772-8530
COFFEE COTTAGE We’re Ideally located on the Embarcadero, smack dab in
the heart of Morro Bay’s picturesque waterfront. You can’t beat the coffee. You
can’t beat the service. And you simply can’t beat the view. We hope to see you
soon. www.coffeecottagemb.com845 Embarcadero, Morro Bay • (805) 772-4180
Sweet
Shoppe
Waterfront
WATERFRONT SWEET SHOPPE Salt Water Taffy, Jelly
Bellys, M&M’s, Gummies, Chocolates, Sours, Nostalgic Candy...Come
by and see Morro Bay’s newest Sweet Shoppe located across from
the shell shop at 571 Embarcadero in front of the Waterfront Grill.
WATERFRONT JERKY & FUDGE is focused on
providing high-quality gourmet beef, game, and exotic jerky
along with great customer satisfaction. In addition, we
specialize in the freshest and creamiest fudge around. All
fudge is made in small batches guaranteeing you top quality
every time. 571 Embarcadero (next to Waterfront Grill)
CAYUCOS
CAYUCOS SURF COMPANY Since 1996 Cayucos Surf Company
has been providing friends & families with quality products, services,
and gear. We are pleased to bring the latest in apparel, surf and skate
gear, and the highest quality rentals around. We also offer private
surf lessons and rentals on wetsuits, surfboards, stand-up paddle
boards and body boards! Come on down and enjoy a day in the sun!
95 Cayucos Dr, Cayucos • (805) 995-1000 • www.cayucossurfcompany.com
CAYUCOS CELLARS We of the Selkirk family invite you to our
tasting room, located in beautiful downtown Cayucos just a step
from the beach, to partake in an ambrosial experience, where fine
wine and a warm welcome will always be awaiting you. Bring in
this ad to receive 50% off your wine tasting! Cheers!
131 N Ocean Ave, Cayucos • (805) 995-3036 • www.cayucoscellars.com
LADY SPENCER For creative, unusual and unexpected treasures,
Lady Spencer Galleria and Distinctive Gifs is your destination. You will
find American made items, Fire & Light hand poured glass tableware,
sea glass art and jewelry, ceramics, soy candles, and garden items.
156 N Ocean Ave Cayucos • (805) 995-3771 • www.ladyspencer.com
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AVILA BEACH
PISMO BEACH
PENNY’S ALL AMERICAN
CAFÉ has been serving Pismo
TACO SHACK is the perfect spot for the best
Mexican food on the Coast. Taco Shack offers
great fresh salsa, fish tacos, burritos or any
other of your Mexican favorites. Dine in or
take out. Open daily for breakfast, lunch and
dinner. Remember it’s always time for tacos!
86 Landing Passage, Avila Beach • (805) 627-1707
IC MEXICAN GRILL
AUTHENT
AVILA BEACH
WALLY’S BICYCLE WORKS is now
open in Avila! Enjoy a few relaxing hours on
a bike near Avila Pier. Wally’s has almost any
kind of bike you would want to rent from
cruisers to tandems, kid’s bikes, road bikes,
hybrids, and many, many more. Visit Wally’s
Bicycle Works in Avila at 66 Landing Passage.
(805) 544-4116 • www.wallysbikes.com.
MOROVINO WINERY in Avila Beach specializes in award-winning Italian-style
wines handcrafted by winemaker Andrea Bradford. Visit Morovino first and pick up a
free Avila Wine Tasting map. Mention this ad and receive 2-for-1 wine tasting (some
restrictions apply). 76 Landing Passage, Avila Beach • (805) 627-1443 • Morovino.com
Beach for the past 11 years. We
are open Mon-Thur, 6am-2pm for
breakfast or lunch, Friday 6am-7pm
& Saturday 7am-7pm for breakfast,
lunch or dinner. Summer dining
special: free cup of chowder
with a purchase of a dinner entrée
between 2-7pm. 1053 Price Street,
Pismo Beach • (805) 773-3776
www.pennysallamaericancafe.com
PISMO BOWL FAMILY FUN
CENTER Call to schedule birthdays, parties, special events, and
company outings! Above ground
ball return, coffee shop diner,
video games and billiards. Monday
Madness pizza & bowl from 6-9pm.
Open daily! 277 Pomeroy Ave. on
the corner of Dolliver & Pomeroy,
Pismo Beach • (805) 773-248
BEACH N YOGURT is a locally owned delightful self
serve frozen yogurt shop in downtown Avila Beach. We
feature 12 mouth watering flavors, locally grown fresh fruit,
and toppings to satisfy any sweet tooth. Look for Bessy the
cow and come in for a sample or two. Open daily, 472 Front
Street, top of the stairs at Landing Passage, Avila Beach
(805) 439-2799
THE BEACH HAIR STUDIO is home to the
most passionate hair artists, dedicated makeup
designers and knowledgeable estheticians. We set
the tone for an experience as tranquil as a day at
the beach. Our professional staff specializes in Hair
Color, Cut, Extensions, Keratin Treatments, Waxing,
Skin Care, Makeup, Bridal Services, Airbrush Spray Tanning, and much more!
491 First St. # B, Avila Beach • (805) 627-1030 • www.thebeachhairstudio.com
CENTRAL COAST AQUARIUM welcomes you
to experience the ocean, not just the beach. SEA
marine life up close and personal, engage with our
amazing animals and learn about their local habitats
and ecosystems. Take a docent led tour, request a
private tour or sign up for one of our feeding tours.
50 San Juan St, Avila Beach • (805) 595-7280 • www.centralcoastaquarium.com |
THE SPORTS FORUM is where the true sports fan shops.
We have the largest selection of hats on the Central Coast.
Come check out our jerseys, memorabilia and our newly
remodeled San Luis Obispo Store. Now buying new and used
vinyl records—come in and trade in your old records for cash.
Facebook.com/thesportsforummerchandise.
231 Pomeroy, Suite E, Pismo Beach • (805) 773-0892
710 Higuera St., San Luis Obispo • (805) 543-8336
ROSA’S BOUTIQUE has a unique selection of casual and
dressy clothing, handbags, and accessories. Mention this ad
and receive 10% off (not valid with any other offer). Open
Mon-Sat, 9:30-5:30; Sun, 11-4. Located in the Pismo Coast
Shopping Plaza, next to California Market. 535 Five Cities Dr,
Pismo Beach • (805) 773-5373
THE QUARTERDECK has been known for over 30 years throughout
the Central Coast and beyond for great food, cocktails, service and
atmosphere. Every piece of their famous seafood is tender, moist and
melts in your mouth. Visit their tropical atmosphere with their special
breakfast, lunch and dinner menus along with their award-winning bar.
Step into the tropics and experience fresh Pismo Beach seafood! Open
daily. 1500 Branch Street • (805) 481-3474 • www.quarterdeckseafood.com
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SHELL BEACH
VILLAGE OF ARROYO GRANDE
DEL’S FAMOUS PIZZERIA & ITALIAN RESTAURANT
has been serving the best hearty Italian food for over 40 years! Smell
the home baked bread when you arrive. Enjoy the warm ambience,
reminiscent of an Old Italian farmhouse. At Del’s, you’ll enjoy the
traditional Italian decor, checkered tablecloths, soft glowing candlelight,
along with soft Italian music. Dine-in, carry-out or call for local delivery.
401 Shell Beach Rd • (805) 773-4438• www.DelsPizzeria.com
ZORRO’S CAFE & CANTINA is the local casual cafe
that believes in wholesome food made with fresh ingredients,
along with the feeling of home. Zorro’s is known for its
Mexican-American great food, excellent service and a great
atmosphere and was recently voted People’s Choice Best
Clam Chowder. They feature traditional Mexican favorites
along with burgers, sandwiches and delicious breakfasts.
927 Shell Beach Rd • (805) 773-9676 • Open daily, pet-friendly.
CENTRAL COAST KAYAKS is the place where “paddlers meet.”
We’ve been serving the Coast since 1993 and offer rentals, tours,
equipment and supplies. Come paddle the beautiful Central Coast at
two great venues: Shell Beach or the protected waters of Port San
Luis in Avila Beach. Classes, guided tours, cave expeditions, rentals
and sales. Mention this AD for 10% off rentals and tours.
1879 Shell Beach Rd • (805) 773-3500 centralcoastkayaks.com
JASI & CHRISTA’S SALON Everyone feels welcomed at
Jasi & Christa’s Salon in Shell Beach. Visit our fun, friendly and
classy boutique salon by the beach where we will make you
look beautiful whether you’re in need of a cut, color or wax.
Come by if you have time for a full appointment or just want to
drop in, walk-ins welcome. 751 Shell Beach Road. (805) 773-1212
HALYCON
THE HALCYON STORE Step back in time at one of the
best-kept secrets on the Central Coast, with a variety of gift
for yourself as well as others. Definitely an unforgettable trip.
Right off Highway 1. www.Halcyonstore.com
936 S Halcyon Rd, Halcyon • (805) 489-2432
OCEANO
THE OCEANA CASINO is home to some of the best
poker played on the Central Coast. Whether your game
is Hold ‘em, No Limit Hold ‘Em or Omaha you are sure to
find your favorite games in action just minutes from the
beach! Vegas-style blackjack is also offered daily! The
room is open daily at 9am. Serving beer and wine by the glass. BONUS! New Players that sign
up for the Captain’s Club Loyalty Program will receive a $10 bonus on their first buy-in!
1795 Front Street, Oceano • (805) 474-0188 or 474-0188 • www.OceanaCardRoom.com
GROVER BEACH
GROVER BEACH’S Don’t miss the fun at Sizzlin’ Summer
Concert Series and Farmers Market in Grover Beach each
Sunday at Ramona Garden Park, 993 Ramona Ave. From
3-6pm you can enjoy the local farmers market, concessions
and lawn seating for a great concert. August 4th will feature
the Local Vocals, a local band that serves up vintage and
contemporary Americana toe-tapping tunes. Call (805) 473-4580
for information or to volunteer.
STACKED SANDWICHES has been creating delicious sandwiches
for over 6 years. Brad & Lisa Evans built the business on the premise of
making upscale, premium sandwiches. Stacked Sandwiches knows that
their customers appreciate their commitment to avoiding fillers in their
sandwich fixings, always using the highest quality meats, cheeses and
breads available. “We take sandwiches seriously, with the methodical
placement of every ingredient to create the perfect fusion of taste.”
191 S. Oak Park Blvd #1 • (805) 489-9866 • www.stackedsandwiches.com
RON’S NURSERY is the Central Coast destination for those
who love gardening or are simply inspired by gardens. Ron’s
has changing collections or indoor and out door plants daily,
a huge spectrum from house plants to succulents. Come in
and get a giant shot of inspiration for home accessories. Many
are handmade by local artisans. See our wonderful jewelry,
candles, pottery, wonderful lighting, books and many other
perfect treasures to fill your nest. Open daily at 850 W. Grand
(805) 489-4747 • www.ronsingroverbeach.com
MANROCK BREWING is a small local brewery located in Grover
Beach. We are family-owned and operated and offer a variety of
hand crafted beers for you to enjoy. Including “Dirty Reapin’ Blonde”
– Blonde, “Fear The Reaper” – Amber, “Reaper-cussion” – IPA,
“Apocalyptic” – DIPA and “Grim-onade” – Barley Wine. Come “Reap”
The Benefits of Great Craft Beer! Tasting Room Hours: Mon-Fri: 4pm10pm, Sat: 12pm-12pm, Sun: 12pm-7pm. 191 S. Oak Park Blvd #3
www.manrockbrewing.com—follow us on Facebook.
THE VILLAGE OF ARROYO GRANDE, the Central Coast’s unique turn-of-the-century
downtown village. You’ll find an array of antique & specialty shops plus fine dining nestled
within the scenic atmosphere of historic buildings and natural beauty. The Village is a true
picture of Americana on the Central Coast. Stop by the Visitors Center upon your arrival at
117½ Branch Street, Arroyo Grande.
VERENA’S GO GOURMET is the best place for quality kitchens
items on the Central Coast. Verena’s is truly a place for everyone who
loves to cook. Nestled in the Village of Arroyo Grande, Verena’s carries
the best cooking supplies, table-top items, olive oil tasting bar, unique
selections of EVOO’s, vinegars, spices, gourmet salts, loose teas and
more. Open Tue-Sat. Go see what’s cooking at Verena’s Go Gourmet!
127 E. Branch Street, Arroyo Grande • (805) 473-0464
RALPH & DUANE’S is the best neighborhood bar,
know to locals as R & D’s. R & D’s offers a friendly
atmosphere, great drink prices & lots of fun. R & D’s has
daily specials like “Kill the Keg” Mondays and “Thirsty
Thursdays!” Don’t miss the live local music every Sunday in
Marsha’s backyard, along with famous BBQ, from 2-6 pm.
108 W. Branch Street, Arroyo Grande • (805) 481-2871
DOC BURNSTEIN’S ICE CREAM LAB features handcrafted, superpremium ice cream in the only nostalgic parlor on the Central Coast.
Watch their model trains running around the parlor and over bridges,
while also watching Doc and his Lab Assistants make their super-creamy
inventions right before your eyes. Open Daily. For fundraisers, birthday
parties and catering visit www.docburnsteins.com.
114 W. Branch Street, Arroyo Grande • (805) 474-4068
THE OLD POTTING BENCH, an Emporium for the Antique
Vintage Home & Garden enthusiast. Delightfully recycled, repurposed
and reused treasure and gifts from 14 local artisans and junkers.
“Cottage is our style, junking is in our blood and rustic is our favorite
word.” Like us on Facebook to keep up with our upcoming events.
Mon-Fri 10-6, Sat & Sun 10-5. Closed Tuesday.
148 W. Branch • (805) 481-1231
GATHER WINE BAR is the place where friends come
together to celebrate the wines of the Central Coast. Freshly
harvested produce and exquisite, hand-crafted wines are
offered in Gather’s elegant and warm interior. Gather is a
landing place after a busy day, a romantic setting for a date
night, or a festive location for an intimate party. Open TueThur, 1-9pm; Fri-Sat, 12-11pm. www.gatherwinebar.com
122 E Branch, Arroyo Grande
ACT II BOUTIQUE AND MARY’S ANTICS offer
the finest in recycled clothing and accessories, jewelry,
hand-made items, furniture, home décor, garden art,
books, vinyl, antiques and other unique finds. Estate and
one-of-a-kind items can always be found here. Estate sale
and consignment services offered. Open Tue-Sat.
405 E Branch St, Arroyo Grande • (805) 489-5266
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ATASCADERO
bru COFFEEHOUSE Located in the heart of
Atascadero, bru has quickly become a coffee and
cultural center. The folks at bru proudly serve
Stumptown coffee–sustainably sourced, try their in
house cold brew iced coffee! bru also features live
music every Friday night and local draft beers and
wine. Open daily from 7am-6pm (9pm Fridays).
5760 El Camino Real, Atascadero • (805) 464-5007
www.brucoffeehouse.com
CHARLES PADDOCK ZOO is the ONLY Zoo on the
Central Coast and is home to hundreds of species from all over
the world. We have numerous animals that are part of globally
managed programs to preserve animals and their habitats.
If you want to engage with some of the rarest animals in the
world in a safe and respectful environment then visit us often!
9100 Morro Rd, Atascadero • (805) 461-5080
www.charlespaddockzoo.org
TEMPLETON
HOOVER’S BEEF PALACE Just off the 101 at
Main, tucked along side the Templeton Livestock
Market you’ll find Hoover’s Beef Palace, home of
the freshest steak and eggs available in the county.
The menu is chock full of diner favorites. Hoover’s
Beef Palace is the place for the best home cooked
food you could ask for – where you’ll NEVER leave
hungry! Breakfast & lunch 7 days a week, 6am-2pm.
221 B N. Main Street, Templeton, CA • (805) 434-2114
PASO ROBLES
PAPPY MCGREGOR’S has been voted by locals “Best Pub/Best Bar”
every year it has been open. Our menu has been raved about by local
food writers as “Not your average Pub Grub.” A daily happy hour, nightly
specials, live music, dancing and sporting events all make up the weekly
calendar. We’re known as the “Luckiest Place in Town” and besides, we’re
closer than Dublin! Open Daily at 11am. www.pappymcgregors.com
1122 Pine Street, Paso Robles • (805) 238-7070
PASO ROBLES
ESTRELLA WARBIRD MUSEUM AND WOODLAND
AUTO DISPLAY This museum was chartered as a not-for-profit
California corporation in 1992. The museum is dedicated to the
restoration and preservation of military aircraft military vehicles
and memorabilia to those who flew and worked on military aircraft.
Hours: Thur-Sun: 10am-4pm. ADMISSION: $10 per adult; Children
6-12 years: $5; Toddlers under 6 FREE Students with student photo
ID Card and Seniors 60+ $8.00 Family Rate $20 - includes 2 adults and up to 4 kids
between 6-12 years of age; Active Military with white ID card FREE. www.ewarbirds.org
4252 Dry Creek Rd, Paso Robles • (805) 227-0440
THE OAKS HOTEL Completed in the fall of 2012,
this brand new three story hotel offers ninety spacious
rooms and suites, numerous amenities. Combining elegant
boutique design with modern finishes, The Oaks Hotel is
the perfect getaway tucked in the gentle rolling hills of
vineyards and coastal mountain ranges of the Central
Coast. The Oaks is family-friendly, as well as pet-friendly
hotel! Don’t worry about finding a sitter for your pet(s),
bring them up to The Oaks! 3000 Riverside Dr, Paso Robles
(805) 237-8700 • www.PasoOaks.com
INDULGE RESTAURANT AT THE OAKS HOTEL
Indulge is the ultimate dining experience during your visit
to Paso Robles. Located within the beautiful brand-new
Oaks Hotel is also open to any visitors looking for a top
of the line breakfast buffet or gourmet dinner experience
on the weekends. From Wagyu Beef Short Ribs to the Porterhouse Lamb Chop, the dinner menu truly allows one to
“indulge”! Breakfast 7 days a week from 7am-10am, dinner
Sat & Sun 6pm-9:30pm. 3000 Riverside Dr, Paso Robles
(805) 237-8700 • www.IndulgeRestaurant.com
MICHAEL GILL CELLARS Nestled within a rolling
landscape of oak trees, the vineyards are small, potent,
and exquisite. The westside Paso Robles coastal estate
takes full advantage of the excellent natural conditions:
the mountainous terroir is known for its rocky, calcareous soil, and differing levels of hillside sun exposure allow
vineyards to be specifically sited for each varietal. This
gives founding vintner, Michael Gill, the opportunity to
cultivate luxurious wines unmatched in quality. Open Sat &
Sun, 11-5pm. 4125 Peachy Canyon Rd, Paso Robles
(805) 239-1668 • www.gillcellars.com
ROBERT HALL WINERY “Discover the Essence of
Paso Robles with a visit to Robert Hall Winery. I invite you
to enjoy a glass of award-winning wine from our sustainably farmed vineyards, tour our underground wine caverns,
and join us for an upcoming event.” – Robert L. Hall, Owner
and Wine Grower. Open daily from 10am-6pm
3443 Mill Rd, Paso Robles (805) 239-1616
www.roberthallwinery.com
PASO ROBLES CENTRAL COAST CASINO Home of the $3 drop!
Open daily from 10am-5pm, it’s the friendliest place to play poker on the
Central Coast. Located just a few blocks from the Mid State Fairgrounds
in the heart of Paso Robles. You can also enjoy Vegas-style Blackjack
and Three Card Poker Tue-Sat after 4pm. 1124 Black Oak Dr, Paso Robles
(805) 226-0500 • www.pasoroblespoker.com
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Summertime Blues
ADVERTISING
By Susan K. Boyd MS, MFT
A
ugust is here and summer is in full swing!
Steaks, f ish and corn on the cob are grilling
on the bar-b-qu. All year we looked forward to vacations and those longer daylight hours.
So why aren’t we enjoying life? Could we get the
blues at the most carefree time of the year? Winter
is typically the time for SAD or Seasonal Affective
Disorder. SAD is depression brought on by seasonal
change, afflicting 4-6% of the population.
Research is showing that some populations in
countries closest to the equator, such as India, suffer from Summer SAD. No one knows why Summer SAD exists. It may have something to do with
heat, humidity, longer hours and the change in
schedules.
We on the Central Coast are fortunate to have
beautiful, cool weather. So it is not humidity or
heat that bothers us! We might look at our schedules and summer expectations to solve our summertime blues.
Flexible hours can be relaxing to some people but
less structure just means a lack of predictability
to others. When predictability goes down anxiety
goes up. If we struggle with uncertainty change is
not our friend. Finding childcare, handling work
schedules and going on trips can be daunting. By
August, longer daylight hours could start looking
like an endless string of unwanted surprises with
an increasing workload.
Solving summertime blues may be a simple formula. Reduced expectations + flexible schedules=less stress. We schedule our work,
camps for kids, appointments, and vacations. The
rest of the calendar needs to stay open for anything else that comes our way. Now we can enjoy
unexpected guests, traveling, and hanging out with
family and friends. We may even indulge in a quiet
time to walk on one of our long, inviting, Central
Coast beaches to decompress. When was the last
time that happened?
This might be the season we learn to let go and go
with the flow! We could stay in the moment and out
of our heads (where worry originates). Wouldn’t it
be nice to stroll along the shore and leave our summertime blues behind? I will if you will!
Susan K. Boyd, MS, MFT is a Licensed Marriage
& Family Therapist in private practice in SLO. You
can reach her at 805-782-9800 or sbcare@aol.com.
See www.susankboydmft.com.
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Soundproofing Tips to
Turn Your Home into a
Quiet Sanctuary
A
ll around us, life is
getting louder. But
home should be a
place to relax and unwind.
Between televisions, cell
phones, computers and video
games, it’s sometimes hard
to find peace and quiet within the walls of your home.
While homes are getting
louder, there’s good news—
many sound-proofing techniques have additional benefits, from aesthetic appeal
to improved energy efficiency. Take steps today to make
your home a more peaceful,
comfortable place to live.
Fabrics: For a quick fi x,
think fabric. In addition to complementing the look of a room, soft rugs,
carpeting, curtains and tapestries make great sound absorbers. And just a
few rugs can spell a lot of disturbance-free foot traffic.
Furniture: Give rooms a unique touch and a powerful sound barrier by
placing thickly-upholstered chairs in each corner. Large bookcases against
common walls can also help block noise.
Surface texture: Rough surfaces on walls and ceilings, such as sprayedon texture, a textured paint job or even wallpaper can help reduce sound
waves in a noisy room.
Insulation: The simplest, most effective way to soundproof is to reduce
airflow between rooms with a high-density stone wool insulation that’s
specifically designed for noise reduction. Cracks: Sound can burrow through crevices and cracks. Seal cracks
around baseboards and in drywall, and block slits around window seals
and interior doors.
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C OM MUNI T Y SERV ICES G U IDE
FRONTIER FLOORS Our 3000 sq. ft. showroom is located in beautiful
Paso Robles, but our services extend from San Luis Obispo to King City and
beyond. At Frontier Floors & Window Coverings we offer the finest brands in
flooring, custom counter tops, window coverings, and unique tiles for your
residential or commercial project. We provide the highest quality at competitive
prices with unmatched personal customer service. 830 21st Street, Paso Robles
(805) 238-7878 • www.frontierfloors.net
BROWDER PAINTING COMPANY offers a wide range of interior and
exterior painting services, including deck and cabinet refinishing. We approach every
project with the highest level of quality craftsmanship, service and detail. You can
count on us to deliver top quality services at a price that you can afford. Estimates
are free. Follow us on Facebook for tips on picking the right paint color for you. Visit
www.browderpainting.com to read hundreds of local references. (805) 544-0547
INVISIBLE FENCE OF THE WEST COAST Keep your pet in the yard and
out of harm’s way. How it works: We work with you by evaluating your needs to
create a customized solution for your yard. We install a wire around your perimeter
of your property. The boundary is then marked with flags to help your pets recognize
and respect designated safe areas. We then install a discreet control panel in your
garage or basement that synchronizes the boundary wire to your pet’s Computer
Collar®. Using our 4-step training approach our certified trainers work with your pets
to teach them to respect the marked boundaries. Once your pets have demonstrated
this understanding the flags will be gradually removed. Call for a free consultation at
(866) 399-7233 or visit www.westcoast.invisiblefence.com.
SAN LUIS CUSTOMS At San Luis Customs Beautiful is Cool: Prestige home
window film rejects up to 97% of the sun’s infrared heat keeping your home cool
and lowering your energy bills. They reduce the effects of solar heat and visible
light on your furnishings. Prestige Films will block up to 99.9% of the sun’s harmful
ultraviolet rays. Improves comfort and maintains temperature consistency to help
eliminate hot spots in your home. To contact us for a quote call (805) 543-7878.
12250 A, Los Osos Valley Rd, San Luis Obispo • www.sanluiscustoms.com
GROVER BEACH DOOR specializes in new overhead garage doors and replacement overhead door service and repair. We also provide broken spring replacement
and new garage door openers. Family owned and operated since 1976. Serving Paso
Robles to Santa Maria. Mention this ad for a discount or free upgrade. Call today
for your free estimate at (805) 543-0893 or visit www.groverbeachdoor.com.
ALL SEASONS
GARDENING AND
LANDSCAPING
has earned a
reputation as the
premier landscape
design, construction,
and maintenance
company on the Central Coast. We cover all aspects
of landscaping to help your property reach it’s
full potential. We have worked on projects from
Cambria to Santa Barbara. All Seasons has been in
business for over a decade and has over 200 satisfied
customers. 1167 East Grand Ave, Arroyo Grande
(805) 544-LAWN • www.allseasonslandscaping.com
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In the Black
The Bottom Line
The Power of Pushing Yourself to New Limits
By Michael Gunther
I don’t know about you, but I’m always
trying to push myself to new limits
in terms of knowledge or personal
achievements. I don’t always achieve every
new level I attempt, but when I do, the
sense of accomplishment can be hugely
overwhelming.
As some of you might remember, last year I
had been training for my first half marathon.
In life, unpredictable things happen that
take us by surprise, and the week of the
race my mom passed away. I missed the
race entirely, and in fact, I stopped running
and taking care of myself all together.
About five months ago I decided it was
high time that I get back in shape and start
not only eating healthier, but exercising as
well. My sister, Nancy, was visiting and
she looked great (she’d been exercising and
had lost weight). She kind of laughed at
me (as only a sister can) because I was the
one who had inspired her last summer to
get back into shape (she stuck with it and I
did not). So the tables had turned and now
she’d inspired me—challenged me—to get
back on the healthy bandwagon, and thus
my odyssey began the 1st of March.
I know I need goals for exercising and
losing weight. I have never been one of
those people who exercise just to be healthy.
Don’t get me wrong—I want to be healthy,
but I need to work against something so I
can measure my success. So, I decided to
focus on a triathlon—a sprint triathlon as
they call them—a ½ mile swim, 15 mile
bike ride, and 3.1 mile run. I had never
done one before, but the training for the
half marathon showed me that I could train
for a race like this if I had enough time.
I also decided that since I will be turning
50 in August, I wanted to get back to the
weight I was at when I was 30 (that meant
that I had to lose about 40 pounds).
Fast forward to today. After months
of prepping for the race and focusing
on losing weight, I completed
my first triathlon. The sense of
accomplishment and pride was
overwhelming when I finally crossed
the finish line for which I’d been
striving over the previous
five months. My goal
was to just complete it
and to be able to cross
this off my bucket list
before I turned 50 in
mid-August.
But a funny thing
happened to me as I
headed home that day.
I realized that even
though I’d completed this goal, I wanted to
do it again next year because I hadn’t done
my best preparing or training. The next day,
when I heard the winner of the race was near
my age and had completed the race in about
1/2 the time I did, my competitive juices
started to flow. I know for sure that I could
beat my time (which originally I didn’t care
about) and train much smarter. For instance,
I had been doing spin classes for 5 months,
but only got on the road bike the day
before the race. Swimming was definitely
my hardest element—in fact the lifeguard
actually asked me if I was ok (I’m a totally
dorky swimmer). Now I know I could hire
a coach, and maybe get in the pool more
than five times prior to the race like I did
this year. My list of areas for improvements
continues to grow.
Bottom Line
This got me thinking that in business,
sometimes we set goals to achieve, but
are we really ‘training’ the best we can to
achieve them? We may hit the outcome we
were hoping for, but could we have pushed
ourselves to an even higher new level?
I realize that pushing yourself
to new limits or reaching for
larger goals can be challenging.
But when you accomplish them
it’s invigorating, and also an
opportunity to reflect on how
to improve to begin your next
adventure.
This is another article
in a series on Michael’s
entrepreneurial
story
and how being raised
in a large family has
influenced his career. To
read the previous articles
in this series, visit his blog
at
www.Collaboration-llc.
com.
Michael Gunther is Founder and President
of Collaboration LLC, a team of highly
skilled business professionals who are
dedicated to assisting proactive business
owners to build profitable, sustainable
businesses
through
results-oriented
education and consulting services. Learn
more at www.Collaboration-llc.com. ❖
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In the Black
Marketing SLO to the Big Apple
By Camas Frank
For longtime residents and frequent visitors, it
might be difficult to imagine quaint San Luis
Obispo as a far-flung exotic locale.
However, the City’s tourism manager, Tourism
Business Improvement District (TBID) members,
Chamber of Commerce, and their marketing
consultants are pretty sure that, to the rest of
the country, that’s exactly what we offer. In fact,
they’re banking that a little well-timed exposure
this week will give the region a boost later in the
year.
Using TBID dollars (collected from the room
and board taxes paid by visitors), the City has
bought an advertising package targeting New
York City. The major selling point was that from
Aug. 5 to 11, anyone visiting Times Square will
be exposed to rotating five-second commercial
slots showcasing vacation experiences on the
Central Coast.
Although it’s not part of the Share SLO 2013
campaign that gave the city a social media
ambassador earlier in the year and aimed to raise
the profile of SLO’s brand in the digital media
world, some of the same marketing minds are
behind the ad buy.
Bentley Murdoch, filling out the role of
ambassador for approximately four months now,
explained that by last count, they’ve reached
300 million people worldwide with content
promoting San Luis Obispo.
“Sometimes we can tell through Facebook or
Twitter where the people engaging with us are
coming from, but we get a lot of information from
Google Analytics,” he said. “Google gives a lot of
details about views of content.”
Twitter does something similar, offering data on
an estimated number of “impressions,” measured
in the length of time someone dwells on an item in
their feed, he explained.
Murdoch didn’t have any specific information on
how much presence SLO has in the minds of New
York residents and visitors, but Molly Cano, San
Luis Obispo’s tourism manager, said the ads would
offer a chance to measure effectiveness with
traceable links into www.sanluisobispovacations.
com.
The website and Vacation SLO logo will appear
amidst images of wine tasting and other local
activities on the ABC Television screen in Times
Square with reruns 120 times through the week.
What Cano was most interested in, however,
was the package deal that included a full-page
advertorial in Horizon Travel Magazine, a
supplement distributed in The Wall Street Journal.
Completing the fusion from real-world advertising
to the handy tabulation of digital data will be the
inclusion of a San Luis Obispo banner ad on the
Horizon Travel Magazine website (which allows
the measurement of “click-through” traffic).
It’s something of an experiment, Cano said,
after all, this is the first major advertisement
of the city’s offerings as a destination outside
of California. While the County and local
marketing agencies have partnered with
Sunset Magazine and other nationwide venues,
they’ve never targeted one place before.
“It’s an opportunity for SLO to see how we are
received,” Cano said. “We’re targeting this for
the fall to winter market.”
While some of the people in Times Square now
might be tourists who find a brief clip of SLO in
their vacation pictures unexpectedly, the locals
might remember the Central Coast when they
plan an escape from the snow this winter.
“I won’t be able to see it myself, but I’d really love
it if someone from here could post some photos
visiting the area when they run the ads,” Murdoch
added. “How cool would that be to see a slice
of home while you’re that far away?” Total cost
for the campaign is $8000. This includes the one
page ad in the Wall Street Journal glossy insert
(circulation 400k), presence on the Horizon
Travel Magazine website and the Times Square
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Biz Briefs
Business News and Announcements
Compiled by Camas Frank
birth centers in California and 146 hospitals and
birth centers nationwide to earn Baby-Friendly
recognition.
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Local children’s book author Beryl Reichenberg
will sign and talk about her new picture books,
When Caterpillars Dream and Butterfly Girls,
August 10 at 11 a.m. at the Whiz Kids Toy Store,
next to Trader Joe’s at 3979 S. Higuera St. in
San Luis Obispo. Both books are about Monarch
butterflies in a fiction format, but contain basic
information about these insects and the incredible
migration journey they take each year. She will
also show children how to fold the accordion
books to create multiple images. Young children
will have an opportunity to make their own book
and write a story. Reichenberg has been writing
and illustrating children’s stories for six years
and has nine children’s, picture books currently
available at the Whiz KIds Toy Store.
Rep. Lois Capps (CA-24) has announced that Cal
Poly was one of two universities in the country to
receive funding from the Department of Energy for
projects focused on developing sustainable and
cost-effective algae fuels. Cal Poly received $1.5
million for research and development to increase
the productivity of algae strains and to compare
separate processing technologies. “Cal Poly
continues to be on the cutting edge of some of
the most important research being conducted at
our nation’s universities, and this funding will only
add to that,” Capps said. The research projects
announced are part of a push to produce cost
competitive algae biofuels by 2022.
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Based on the book “Slow Money, invest as if
food, farms, and fertility mattered”, a local group
is celebrating one year of helping small food
entrepreneurs to build and grow their businesses.
The “Gather in the Grove” event hosted by Slow
Money SLO to celebrate their support of seven
local, small food businesses will be held on
August 12, from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the SLO
Grange Grove, 2880 Broad St, San Luis Obispo.
Marco Vangelisti a founding member of the larger
Slow Money organization will speak at the event.
“I am pleased to visit San Luis Obispo and meet
the group members and food entrepreneurs and
congratulate them on their success,” he said.
There is no charge for the event or to join the
local Slow Money SLO group. See more details
at: www.SlowMoneySLO.org.
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French Hospital Medical
Center
(FHMC)
has
announced the hospital is a
recipient of the International
Board Certified Lactation
Consultants (IBCLC) Care
Award. FHMC earned this
distinction in recognition of
their Breastfeeding Clinic’s
professionals
and
for
providing a comprehensive
lactation program that offers
support to families. According
to Rebecca Mannel, Chair
of the International Board
of Lactation Consultant Examiners, “Facilities
that receive the IBCLC Care Award are to be
commended for improving maternal and child
health by making breastfeeding a priority and for
taking steps to improve breastfeeding support.”
FHMC is also one of only 57 hospitals and
Several local Rotary groups have shown their
support of Big Brothers Big Sisters through
one-to-one mentoring programs. Pismo Beach
Rotary donated $590; Morro Bay, $283; San
Luis Obispo SLO Charities Monday Club, $500;
San Luis Obispo Daybreak, $500; and San Luis
Obispo De Tolosa, $2,500. Rotary funding will
provide targeted recruiting, screening, training
and matching, as well as ongoing support,
safety training and supervision for volunteers,
children, and families. Anna Boyd-Bucy, the
organization’s Executive Director said, “The
generous donations from Rotary will ensure
child safety and sustain successful long term
relationships with positive outcomes. Every
dollar goes directly to serving youth in San Luis
Obispo County.”
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The San Luis Obispo Young Professionals
Networking Group (YPNG) will hold a Marketing
101 Seminar, August 28 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30
p.m. YPNG will provide guests with, “great
marketing tips and tricks from these three local
professionals. This seminar will cover both
traditional and emerging marketing strategies;
and will offer simple, cost effective solutions to
help break through the clutter and market your
business or yourself in today’s challenging
economy.” Speakers: Jeff Lind of S. Lombardi
& Associates; Dean Mignola, author of the
“More Referrals Now!” audio program; and Paul
Baker, Internet Marketing Consultant at Access
Publishing. To sign up go online to: ypng.org and
look for event detail.
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The Land Conservancy of San Luis Obispo
County will hold an Exploration Hike at Black
Lake Ecological Preserve August 17. The Land
Conservancy’s Board President, Herb Kandel, and
special guests will lead the hike to a rare freshwater
dune lake only accessible through private tours.
The hike will include unique interpretive stories,
wildlife identification, and a behind-the-scenes
tour of an active restoration area. Contact Wende
David, Director of Development at wended@lcslo.
org or call 544-9096 x14.
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CAL FIRE/SLO County Fire Department, Station
15, South Bay is looking for reserve firefighters
to cover two 12 hour
shifts
per
month,
attend required training
and drills, and return
for emergency call
backs at the station.
In order to qualify for
the reserve firefighter
position, an application
must be submitted by
September 27. reserve
firefighter applications
and
additional
information can be
obtained
at
2315
Bayview Heights Dr. in
Los Osos. The hiring process includes a firefighter
physical agility test to be held In October. Call
528-1053 to find out more.
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In the past the San Luis Obispo Chamber of
Commerce took more than 500 individuals to
experience China, Ireland, India and South Africa
while traveling alongside other local business
people and community members. They’re at it
again this year and looking for the feedback on
the next best hotspot. The Chamber is currently
planning a trip for 20-40 travelers next spring
and have set up a quick five question survey to
help create a travel experience for participants.
To take part in the survey, go online to: www.
surveymonkey.com/s/JD2HGM6.
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The Land Conservancy of San Luis Obispo will
be leading an exploration hike at Black Lake
Ecological Preserve on Saturday, Aug. 17, from 9:30
a.m. to 11:30 a.m. The hike will include unique
interpretive stories, wildlife identification, and
a behind-the-scenes tour of an active restoration
area in the world-class Guadalupe-Nipomo Dunes.
Refreshments, snacks and an informal Q&A session
will conclude the hike. Families with children are
welcome, but no dogs are allowed due to sensitive
natural resources. The Black Lake Ecological
Preserve is located along Highway 1 in rural Arroyo
Grande. Space is limited, so advanced sign-up is
required. Directions provided with RSVP to Wende
at 544-9096 ext. 14 or wended@LCSLO.org.
The 2013 La Guitarra California Festival will be
held at the Cal Poly Performing Arts Center Sept.
6 through 8. This three-day classical guitar event
is presented by Cal Poly Arts and showcases a nineconcert series featuring 15 world-renowned artists
hailing from England, Russia, Spain, Paraguay,
France, Brazil, the U.S., Chile, and Belgium.
Martha Masters opens the Festival at 7 p.m. on
Friday, Sept. 6, in the Cohan Center, followed by
the highly-acclaimed Los Angeles Guitar Quartet
performing at 8 p.m. Concert tickets range from
$10 to $39. Master classes are $10 each. All tickets
may be purchased at the Performing Arts Center
Ticket Office, by phone at (805) 756-4849 or online
at www.pacslo.org. For festival information, visit
www.laguitarracalifornia.com.
Taking a stay-cation this summer? Join the Morro
Coast Audubon Society for a morning of sun and fun
at the Sweet Springs Nature Preserve on Saturday,
Aug. 10, from 9 a.m. to noon. Volunteers will help
Audubon remove invasive veldt grass to prepare
the site for planting with native plants in the
future. Meet up at the corner of 4th and Ramona in
Los Osos. Audubon will provide plenty of tools, tips
and munchies, including watermelon, the signature
fruit of summer! Bring gloves if you have them and
dress in layers for changeable weather. For more
information or to RSVP, call 239-3928 or e-mail
holly@morrocoastaudubon.org.
Versatile
acoustic
guitarist and wine
country
favorite
Martin Paris will be
featured in the next
Songwriters at Play
showcase
taking
place at Alegria
Wine and Ware, 942
Chorro St. in San
Luis Obispo, from
4 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 10. Paris is a
talented and well-rounded guitarist who takes you
on an instrumental journey. He presents a versatile
array of original material, blending styles of pop,
folk, blues, ballads and Celtic arrangements. This
show is intended for guests 21 and up. Contact
Alegria Wine and Ware at (805) 544-2100 for more
information.
Thousands of books for all tastes will be on sale at
the Arroyo Grande Library on Saturday, Aug. 10,
beginning at 10 a.m. Choose from a large selection
of hardcover and paperback novels and non-fiction,
including biography, history, self-help, and science
books, as well children’s books and a large offering
of specially-priced art books and collectibles. The
sale runs until 3:30 p.m. Here’s a chance to pick up
some terrific bargains. The Library is located at 800
West Branch. All proceeds from the sale are used by
the Friends of the Arroyo Grande Library to support
children’s reading programs, new book purchases,
magazine subscriptions and other programs of benefit
to the community. Contact Marv Seid at (805) 474
8538 for more information.
Songwriters at Play invites the public to come
experience the storytelling folk duo Misner and Smith,
who will be performing in two shows on the Central
Coast in the near future. The first show takes place on
Sunday, Aug. 11, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at Sculpterra
Winery, 5015 Linne Rd. in Paso Robles. The second,
scheduled for 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Monday, Aug.
12, will be hosted by Bon Temps Creole Café, 1000
Olive St. in San Luis Obispo. There is no cover charge
and the show is appropriate for all ages.
Twin Cities Community Hospital is proud to announce
its next complimentary seminar offered to the public.
The Head and Neck Seminar: Detecting Cancer
Early will be taught by the Medical Arts Center’s Ear
Nose & Throat Specialist and Otolaryngologist Dr.
David Levin on Tuesday, Aug. 13, from 5:30 p.m. to
7 p.m. Refreshments will be provided. The seminar
will cover typical issues encountered with skin,
throat and neck cancer including treatment options
and preventative measures to avoid such cancers.
A question and answer segment with Dr. Levin
will follow. Attendees will gather at the Founders’
Pavilion, inside the Morgan Conference Center at
1220 Las Tablas Rd. in Templeton. The Founders’
Pavilion is located west of the main entrance at Twin
Cities Community Hospital. To RSVP, call (805) 4344965. For information about Twin Cities Community
Hospital, visit www.twincitieshospital.com.
The Shell Café, located at 1351 Price St. in Pismo
Beach, will play host to a Songwriters at Play showcase
from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 15,
featuring San Luis Obispo’s own Mark Davis. Fans
of David Gray and George Harrison will find much
to like in Davis’s moody, hypnotic, yet somehow
uplifting sound. There will be no cover charge for this
event, and all ages may attend.
The Songwriters at Play concert series continues
its showcase of quality music with an outstanding
lineup for its show on Saturday, Aug. 17, from 1 p.m.
to 4 p.m. at Laetitia Winery, 453 Laetitia Vineyard
Dr. in Arroyo
Grande. The
show
will
consist of three
45-minute sets
from
artists
currently
residing
on
the
Central
Coast: Bob and
Wendy, Caroline Hausted, and Valerie Johnson
with Al B Blue. Feel free to bring a picnic to enjoy
the wonderful setting and music. This event is
appropriate for all ages, and there will be no cover
charge.
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(PG-13)
Daily: 1:30, 4:15,
7:00
LOVELACE (R)
Daily except Sat:
1:30, 4:15, 7:00
Sat: 1:30, 4:00
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Daily: 1:30, 4:15,
7:00
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Local Non-Profits Raising
Money Out of Thin Air
T
he San Luis Obispo Tiger Boosters have been working with a
new method of fundraising for about the past year. They are
using Viking Capital’s Charitable Giving through Merchant
Services (CGMS) program to meet and exceed their annual fundraising
goals. This fundraising program is turning the industry upside down.
Now you can give without affecting your bottom line. Viking’s CGMS
program will not only match your current credit card rates and fees
penny for penny, but will re-direct funds that are generally paid as
commission every month to the charity of the businesses choice. This
no-nonsense charitable donation will continue as long as your business
processes with Viking does
The Boosters have been so pleased with the results thus far, that
Viking is offering the CGMS program to all Central Coast non-profits
and businesses.
Viking has chosen SLO businesses and its non-profits to be part
of their first ever media blitz. During the first two weeks of August,
Viking and its current partners – Woods Humane Society, Avila Jr.
Guards, SLO Tiger Boosters- will use radio, newspapers, and TV to
support the Viking Cares for SLO campaign.
Thursday, August 8 from 6 to 8 p.m., Viking will host a meet and
greet at Scotty’s Bar and Grill in Pismo Beach to thank current nonprofit and business partners as well as answer any questions with
potential new partners.
CGMS is a great way for a business to give back to non-profit they are
passionate about. To learn more about Viking and their CGMS program, visit www.vikingcaresforslo.com or contact Steve Long, Director
of Sales Central Coast, at 805-441-1697 or send an email to Slong@
vikingfinancial.com.
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Late Summer Blues? Morro Bay’s Just Getting Started
ummer is the time for festivals and celebrations of food, wine and music on the Central
Coast. But in Morro Bay the fun begins late
in the season, as the biggest festivals of the year are
scheduled for September and October.
The 7th Annual Morro Bay Avocado and Margarita Festival will celebrate the world’s best avocados
grown right here on the Central Coast and the best
in local live music on Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 14
and 15. Admission is just $2 a person and there will
be fantastic avocado dishes fi xed up by local restaurants, numerous arts & crafts vendors, tequila
Margaritas and live music from 10:30 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Saturday and 10:30 to 4 Sunday.
Scheduled bands include rock with Shameless,
blues with the Dave Miller Band and Lenny Blue,
oldies with Joey V and the Bringing Back Band, and
Motown and reggae with Bobby Santa Cruz and Al
Shival plus special guest Jill Knight.
The Margarita Man will be on hand serving up frozen concoctions that’ll help you hang on along with
specialty beers and local wines to wash down some
of the best dishes Morro Bay’s 50-plus restaurants
have to offer.
Known for its quality fruit, the local avocado industry harvests some 10 million pounds of avocados
every week. Local growers will be on hand to reveal
their secrets and offer samples, and will have fresh
fruit for sale in a most unique farmer’s market.
The Avocado and Margarita Festival is sponsored
by the Morro Bay Chamber of Commerce and
is a benefit for the Morro Bay High School Music
Boosters Club, which supports music education in
local schools.
The Avocado and Margarita Festival takes place in
the heart of the waterfront at 714 Embarcadero adjacent to the famous Giant Chessboard. See: http://
avomargfest.com for complete information.
The 32nd Annual Morro Bay Harbor Festival is set
for Saturday and Sunday Oct. 5 and 6 on the north
end of the Embarcadero. This signature event celebrates the working waterfront, Morro Bay’s maritime history and culture, commercial fishing and
the bounty of the Pacific.
The event is a fundraiser for numerous local nonprofit groups who provide the hundreds of volun-
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teers to staff the festival. Over its lifetime, the Harbor Festival has raised more than $500,000 for local
non-profits and for many it’s their largest fundraiser
of the year.
Masses, Celtic rock’n’roll with The Young Dubliners, house and rhythm with The Mother Hips,
progressive bluegrass with Hot Buttered Rum and
80’s cover band Fast Times. See the Website (www.
Local restaurants, microbreweries and wineries will mbhf.com) for a complete schedule.
be on hand in the Seafood, Wine and Beer Court. Saturday, Oct. 19 is the 2nd Annual Morro Bay
Beer tasting starts at $10 which includes a commem- Oyster Festival, a fundraiser for OPTIONS Famorative glass.
ily of Services and will bring together live music,
The Morro Bay Commercial Fishermen’s Organiza- fine wine and beer, locally grown oysters and a
tion will barbecue fresh albacore and there will be line up of young progressive bands all in grassy
dozens of arts & crafts and food vendors among other comfort at the Morro Bay Golf Course. The event
special events like Giovanni’s Down the Hatch Oys- runs from noon to 8 p.m. and is among the biggest
ter Eating Contest and the Hawaiian Shirt Contest productions of the year.
sponsored by The Bay News and the Aloha Shirt Co.
Morro Bay Oyster Company will provide its sucThe Central Coast Maritime Museum will display its culent oysters grown in the Back Bay within sight
collection of artifacts and environmental and con- of the festival. These are some of the biggest and
servation groups will educate visitors on the impor- most renowned oysters on the West Coast and
tance of protecting the marine environment. A Kids will be prepared by local restaurants.
Carnival Cove with games, prizes, bounce houses, The music line up includes electronic hi-hop singand a train ride provides family fun activities.
ers Vokab Kompany from San Diego; San FrancisAdvanced discount tickets are available online now co’s Gypsy rock ambassadors, Diego’s Umbrella;
through Sept. 20, see: www.mbhf.com for informa- Electronica dance music group TROPO; and the
tion on ticket and motel packages. Adult advanced dynamic, He’s My Brother She’s My Sister.
tickets are $8 a person ($10 at the gate), 2-days tickets Tickets are $24 a person ($28 at the gate) and inare $15 and event T-shirts are $14 (extra large $18). clude a souvenir water bottle. On-site parking and
Kids 5-12 years old are $5 and under-5 are free.
shuttles (with no lines) available. See: http://cenOrganizers say this is the best musical line up in years tralcoastoysterfestival.com to order tickets.
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