Oct 14 Wednesday
Art Center Morro Bay presents the “Love of Nature” exhibit, an experience of beauty, wonder, and diversity of the Central Coast through the unique perspectives of local artists. Discover familiar scenes of the ocean, bay, marshes, mountains, plants, and wildlife, along with imaginative and abstract interpretations that invite you to see nature in new ways.
September 17th to November 2nd, 12 to 4 pm. Reception: September 20th, 2 to 4 pm
This October, Cambria and San Simeon come alive with the Cambria Scarecrow Festival!
Explore more than 200 whimsical scarecrows throughout the villages. See beloved favorites return and discover imaginative new creations. Be sure to visit the Fantastical Cove Display, rock out at Crowchella Display, and check out the new PJs in the Patch Display.
It’s a month of creativity, imagination, photo ops and fun for the whole family. Visit CambriaScarecrows.com for details.
Join our bat experts, Lisa Murphy and Erin Naegle, to learn about our local bat population! The fun starts with an Intro to Bats class in front of our Learning Shed. Then snack on some hot chocolate, hot cider and baked goods before we head into the meadow and down to the creek to track some bats using acoustical monitoring units to identify different bat species. Dress warmly and bring your own chair and flashlight. Limited to 40 explorers! Children are welcome, no dogs please.
TMHA presents an intimate evening of live local music and lush greenery with stories & songs by The Tipsy Duo (Hilary Smids & Forrestt Williams of the Tipsy Gypsies). Ynana Rose will host and open the show. Additional opportunities to learn about the mental health resources offered by Transitions Mental Health Association. Free, donations encouraged.
Oct 15 Thursday
7,500 books for adults, teens, and children across genres. Most books priced at $1.50/inch Thursday & Friday, dropping to $5/bag all day Saturday.
SLO FOL Members only will receive early access from 9 am to noon on October 15, with sale then opening to the general public. Become a member at the door or https://www.slofol.org/join-us.
Come out to find some great deals while supporting the SLO Library!
The Historical Guides Association first program of the season will be "From Hearst to Hero: The Story of Allen Russell."
Former Hearst Castle guide Andy Hampp will explore the career of aviator Allen Russell. Allen Russell is widely recognized as the chief pilot for publisher William Randolph Hearst, flying many prominent guests to Hearst Castle.Gary Russell, Allen Russell’s grandson, will share personal insights about his grandfather during the Q&A portion of the evening.
The social hour begins at 5:30 pm, followed by the main presentation at 6:00 pm. This event is free and open to the public.
Oct 16 Friday
Join us on an informative and illuminating journey to discover tea, the second most consumed beverage in the world after water. The world of tea is vaster and more beautiful than you can imagine…full of history, legend, culture, and mysticism. In this class you will dive into fascinating myths and origin stories, learn to differentiate the 6 main types of tea, get hands-on experience brewing tea with the proper techniques, taste teas from across the globe like a sommelier, and much more. Fridays: October 16 and 23 from 9 am to noon.