On-air Community Calendar

A listing of nonprofit organization activities and free events in San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara Counties. Below you will find the texts of the calendars as they were read on-air in the last two weeks, including links to their full listings on the KCBX On-line Community Calendar or other websites.

Click here to submit your event to the Online Community Calendar. It will be posted to the calendar within two days. All submissions to the Online Calendar are forwarded to the producer of the KCBX On-air Community Calendar. Many items posted on-line are featured on our on-air version. However, because of the production schedule for the on-air calendar, items need to be posted at least two weeks in advance of your event for possible inclusion.

You can also access the archive of monthly calendar listings from previous years as an aid in scheduling an event.

KCBX On-air Community Calendar, Week of May 14 through May 20, 2012

PG&E is offering a free day-long class in how to use and evaluate home energy efficiency and renewable energy on Friday.  More information…

Dorian Michael and Kenny Blackwell are performing at Faultline Music on Spring Street in Paso Robles this Friday evening. More information…

The music of Tudor England, both secular and ecclesiastical, is featured this Friday evening in a concert by the Cal Poly Early Music Ensemble, conducted by Thomas Davies, in the Pavilion of the Performing Arts Center. More information…

There's a fund raiser dinner this Saturday to support Hillside House, a non-profit home and learning center for people with developmental disabilities, at the Mirador Estate's gardens in Montecito.  More information…

There’s some excitement this Saturday at Santa Margarita Ranch. Mud Mash X is an obstacle course designed by the Navy SEALs, followed by a concert, food and refreshments to benefit the Navy SEAL foundation and John Wayne Cancer Foundation. More information…

An evening of fine jazz is being offered this Saturday evening at the Performing Arts Center, featuring trombonist and composer Adam Theis, along with the Cal Poly University Jazz Bands and two jazz combos. More information…

Here's an opportunity to help older adults and adults with disabilities with everyday chores.  There is an orientation session for volunteers this Saturday morning at the Wilshire Community Services offices in San Luis Obispo. More information…

The original comedy musical, "The Botanical Engineers," written by a local writer, is being presented by the Espressiva! Chamber Theatre at the Red Barn in Los Osos this Friday evening. More information…

Blues lovers can enjoy singer Debbie Davies and the Lenny Blue Band this Saturday evening at the San Luis Obispo Vets Hall on Grand Avenue, presented by the SLO Blues Society.  Free dance lessons are offered ahead of time.  More information…

Have you ever considered having your family host a foreign exchange student?  The NW Services Peace Program is looking for hosts on the Central Coast for the coming year for students from Europe, Latin America and Australia.  More information…

American composers such as Randall Thompson, Aaron Copeland and Stephen Foster will be featured in the spring concert of the Lompoc Valley Master Chorale this Friday and Saturday evenings at the First United Methodist Church in Lompoc. More information…

There's a poker run this Saturday to raise money for an organization called World Bicycle Relief that supports bicycle transportation to help facilitate independence and livelihood for people in need. More information…

Kittens and cats will be available for adoption by The Feline Network outside Petco in the Madonna Plaza this Saturday.  All the animals have been spayed or neutered and have all their shots. More information…

A classical guitar concert is taking place this Sunday afternoon at the Coalesce Bookstore in Morro Bay, featuring Nicholas Andre Deuson, a prize-winning teacher and international performer.  It's a benefit for the Bailey Scholarship fund.  More information…

There's a Peter, Paul & Mary tribute Sunday afternoon at the Steynberg Gallery in SLO. More information…

They're calling it "America's Music," a concert this Sunday by the Basin Street Regulars and three bands at the Veterans Memorial in Pismo.  The music starts in the late morning and runs all day long, with food, beverages and a dance floor. More information…

Events scheduled for next week:

A new photo exhibit is coming to the Morro Bay Museum of Natural History, called "Golden Natural Treasures of Morro Bay," and everyone is invited to the opening reception next Wednesday evening, May 23rd, at the museum. More information…

Puzzled about how to get free e-books and audio books with your electronic device?  The people at the Los Osos Library might be able to help.  They're having an open house to do just that.  Bring your devices to the library next Thursday evening, May 24th. More information…

KCBX On-air Community Calendar, Week of May 7 through May 13, 2012

Special events for moms:

The Grover Beach 12th Annual Mother/Son Dinner dance is slated for this Friday evening.  Moms and their 4 to 12 year old sons are invited to dance and generally have a great time to the theme "Outdoor Adventure," at the town's Community Center.  More information…

Here's another way to treat mom this Mothers' Day: a free concert by LA entertainer Rick Jarrett backed by The QuieT Knights, Sunday afternoon at the Jack House in downtown SLO, where there will be chairs or festival seating on the lawn.  More information…

Geraniums and a Spring Faire: a nice Mothers' Day combination in Halcyon where there'll be over 30 craft and art booths, plus a huge geranium sale, this Saturday and Sunday at the Walnut Grove on South Halcyon Road.  More information…

How about a free concert for Mom this Mother's Day afternoon, featuring Guy Budd and the Gypsy Souls?  You can bring a picnic, blanket and lawn chairs to enjoy the music at Castoro Cellars in Templeton.  More information…

Mom may really enjoy this on Mother's Day: a Victorian Tea at the Point San Luis Lighthouse.  The lighthouse will be dressed to the nines in Victorian splendor, music will be performed and there's a corsage for mom.  More information…

There’s a concert this Sunday afternoon at Dinosaur Caves Park this Sunday.  It’s Pismo’s Annual Pacific Breeze Concert, featuring again the very popular Damon Castillo Band plus a number of other top local entertainers in jazz, funk and rock music for a delightful Mothers Day afternoon.    More information…

Other events:

A Dvorak symphony and a Mozart horn concerto are featured works being performed by the Santa Barbara Symphony Orchestra this Saturday night and Sunday afternoon, at the Granada Theatre.  More information…

A celebration of the music and dance of Mexico will be taking place at noon Saturday at El Presidio de Santa Barbara on East Canon Perdido Street.  There will also be a presentation of the popular arts of Mexico, and early California foods. More information…

Get some exercise and help a good cause.  There's a 10K walk/run this Saturday morning that benefits the work of the Family Care Network.  The run begins at Morro Rock and ends at the Cayucos Pier.  A party follows. More information…

Cal Poly music teacher and musician Roy Main will be honored at a memorial at noon this Saturday, where faculty members, students, alumni and guests will perform. It will be held in room 218 of the Davidson Music Center. More information…

The music of two of America's iconic composers -- Leonard Bernstein and Aaron Copland -- will be featured in the final season concert of the SLO Wind Orchestra, Saturday afternoon at the United Methodist Church of San Luis Obispo. More information…

The Cuesta Choirs are performing this Friday evening at St. Timothy's Catholic Church in Morro Bay.  The Chamber Singers and Voce will offer music that ranges from Brahms and Monteverdi, to a mix of gospel, Broadway, folk and jazz. More information…

The Cal Poly a cappella singing group, Take It SLO, is having its Spring concert this Sunday afternoon at the Davidson Music Center on campus, where the 13-member student ensemble will offer an afternoon of especially arranged popular music. More information…

Saturday is National Train Day and you're invited to a free celebration at  the Amtrak station in SLO.  There's been model railroad displays, a photo exhibit and refreshments.  Real trains will be there as well.  More information…

Next week’s notable events:

He has been called “The Malcolm Gladwell of brain science.”  He’s David Eagleman, and he’s speaking next Monday at UCSB’s Campbell Hall on the topic of his new book, “Incognito: the Secret Lives of the Brain.” More information…

The actor, screenwriter and producer John Cusack is giving a talk about his career next Wednesday evening at UCSB’s Campbell Hall.  Cusack has starred in such memorable films, such as “High Fidelity,” “Being John Malkovich,” and “The Grifters.”  More information…

There will be a memorial honoring the late percussionist Ross Sears, who played with the the SLO Symphony, Opera san Luis Obispo, and many other musical organizations.  It's planned for next Thursday evening at the Spanos Theatre on the Cal Poly campus. More information…