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Community Calendar Wednesday May 7, 2008

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SLO: It’s time again for the Family Care Network’s 5th annual Miracle Miles for Kids, a 10k walk/run benefiting foster and high-needs children, youth and families served by the Family Care Network. This year’s walk/run is on Saturday, May 10th, with the 6.2 mile course running along the water’s edge from Morro Rock to the Cayucos Pier. Miracle Miles for Kids has something for everyone—from serious athletes trying to beat their personal bests to parents looking for something fun the whole family can enjoy.
There are three different ways you can participate—either as an individual runner, with a team (friends or co-workers) or as part of a centipede (a team which consists of 5 or more participants who stay physically connected for the duration of the race). A new addition to this year’s event is ChampionCHIP Timing! ChampionCHIP timing provides every participant with an accurate, electronically-calculated finish time. The race begins at 8:30am at Morro Rock, with walk-up registration beginning at 6:00am. Registration fees are $45. The post-race party starts at 9:00am near the Cayucos pier and will include live music by Still Time, lunch, a diverse vendor fair with children’s activities and a lively award ceremony. Every Miracle Miles for Kids registered participant receives a free lunch and a goody bag. The Family Care Network is a private, nonprofit children and families services provider for details, www.FCNI.org or (805) 781-3535

SLO: In San Luis Obispo County this weekend there are several docent led hikes, here are two of them: on Saturday May 10th the Guidetti Ranch allows the docent to bring in hikers. Meet at the Food 4-Less parking lot on S. Higuera –arrive before 9:00 am, when a caravan will be organized so that everyone arrives at the Ranch together. Wear sturdy shoes and bring water to drink, all Natural San Luis Docent-led hikes are free. ECOSLO, 544-1777.
On Sunday afternoon there’s a hike at Reservoir Canyon beginning at 1 pm. The trailhead is just one mile North of San Luis Obispo city limits on Hwy 101. For info, you can contact the SLO City Parks and Recreation Department, 781-7302, info@ecoslo.org.

SLO: This Saturday at the Mission Plaza in downtown San Luis Obispo is the 12th annual Birth and Baby Fair from 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM. You can celebrate Mother’s Day weekend with fellow Central Coast families and moms-to-be during the Birth and Baby Fair, which features dozens of booths, activities for all ages, food and entertainment. Handmade and specialty items are offered for sale; Central Coast organizations distribute information about their services for birthing moms and new babies; children can play in the bounce house; and families can enjoy entertainment by the Big Rock Balalaikas, Hear the Darlings Roar and demonstrations by Performance Athletics and American Dance Studio. For more information, visit www.bbrn.org.

Los Osos: The South Bay Soccer Association is organizing an exciting soccer event for children with special needs. The TOPSoccer Fest takes place at the Los Osos Middle School on May 17th from 9-11:30am. This is a great opportunity for children with physical or mental disabilities who would like to participate in recreational team sports. Families can register their children for the fall soccer season on the same day. Registration is held at Monarch Elementary in Los Osos on May 31 and June 7 from 9a-2p. For further information, contact Denise Taylor at 528-5490 or George Marchenko at 528-5567.

NOW: PCPA Theaterfest is asking for housing to help out with the summer company of actors and technicians who arrive soon to create a spectacular season of theatre in Santa Maria and Solvang. Rooms, apartments, even lofts, are sought for this influx of theatre professionals that will reside in Santa Maria from May through September and are in need of affordable housing. You can become a partner with PCPA by offering affordable (or donated) housing for guest artists and interns. The summer actors and technicians are here on scholarship and seek your support as PCPA embarks on an ambitious season of five productions including the epic musical Ragtime with a cast of over 40 actors and an equal number of technicians.
Housing must become available between May 19 and June 1, and most interns will be residing here through the first week of September, with some staying until September 29th. Walking distance to PCPA and Allan Hancock College is a plus, but is not required. Donated housing may be tax deductible. Contact PCPA’s Company Manager, Amy Barrick at 928-7731 ext. 3153 for more information. PCPA’s summer season includes, Godspell, The Heart’s Desire, Ragtime, The Imaginary Invalid, Hot Mikado, and The Weir. Visit www.pcpa.org.

Funds for our program are provided in part by Daylight Home & Patio – offering a wide variety of furnishings for your home, business and outdoor entertaining. Located at 1234 Monterey Street in San Luis Obispo, they’re open daily from 10 -6.

Community Calendar Wednesday April 30, 2008

SLO: Tomorrow, Thursday May 1st begins a fundraiser to help the Child Abuse Prevention Council of San Luis Obispo. It’s an Activewear Trunk Show and it’s held at the Kennedy Club Multiplex on Tank Farm Road beginning tomorrow and continuing Friday and Saturday as well. Hours for Thursday are from 11am to 7pm, Friday 9am – 8 pm and on Saturday from 9am to 4 pm. You can choose from a wide variety of designer athletic and activewear. Club membership is not required, everyone is welcome. A portion of the proceeds benefits the Child Abuse Prevention Council of San Luis Obispo.

Lompoc: Friday and Saturday the Lompoc Valley Master Chorale present their Spring Concert “Come Lovely Spring” at 7:30 both nights. The concerts are held at the First United Methodist Church, 925 North F Street in Lompoc. In addition to the chorale, there is a special selection with the orchestra Approximately 50 of Lompoc's finest singers bring the special joy of the season to the Lompoc valley, welcoming back musical director Kathleen Hacker. Tickets are $12.00 and will be available at the door; tickets may also be purchased in advanced from choir members. Questions may be directed to Dorothy Hager, Chorale President. (805) 733-1071. For additional information about the Chorale: www.lvmasterchorale.org.

S. Barbara: This week in Santa Barbara is “Law Week 2008” when free public lectures are sponsored by the Santa Barbara County Bar Foundation. Today at 5 pm it’s Kid’s Court. in the S.B. Superior Court, Department 3, 1100 Anacapa Street, S.B. A fun and educational demonstration for kids to show what happens in a courtroom, plus an official adoption ceremony for favorite stuffed animals. On Thursday the topic is The First Amendment in the Internet Age. At 7 p.m. in S.B. College of Law, 20 E. Victoria Street, there is a discussion about free speech in the digital age.
Friday it’s the High School Essay Contest Awards and Mock Trial Presentation at 5 p.m., in the S. Barbara Courthouse, Department 3, with the topic “The Rule of Law–Why is it important for us and you can watch award-winning San Marcos High School students try a first-degree murder case in a courtroom setting as a mock trial. Finally on Saturday from 11 am to 2 pm in La Cumbre Plaza at 3853 State Street, Attorneys practicing in the areas of real estate, divorce, probate, criminal law/DUI, and small claims will be available to answer general questions in their fields of expertise. Contact: David Hughes (805) 962-2566 dklk@cox.net

SLO: This Saturday is the San Luis Obispo Symphony’s Season Finale at 8 pm in the Christopher Cohan Center on the Cal Poly campus. The series, “Season of Classics” concludes with acclaimed guest artists Roger Wilkie on violin and John Walz on cello in Johannes Brahms’s Double Concerto for Violin and Violoncello. Michael Nowak and the orchestra bid a fond farewell to the Performing Arts Center for the season and turn their sites to the Walt Disney Concert Hall for the June 8th performance. The SLO Symphony features the “California Classical” music of Craig Russell with artists Kathleen Linski Richard Todd and José María Gallardo del Rey in the famed concert hall June 8th. 805-543-3533. www.slosymphony.com.

May 4: The San Luis Obispo Genealogical Society meets on Saturday, May 3 at the IOOF Hall, 520 Dana Street, San Luis Obispo. At 12:30 p.m., Cafi Cohen conducts a research class titled “Power Searching the Internet.” At 1:50 p.m. you’ll hear from society members who ventured to Salt Lake City in April to access the Family History Library research materials. Local genealogists found a treasure trove of information. Programs are free and open to the public. For more information see http://www.kcbx.net/~slogen/ or phone 473-4963.