Community Calendar

The popular Central Coast Bioneers Conference, a Bioneers Pollinator event hosted by Ecologistics, Inc., is moving to a new location at Pavilion on the Lake in Atascadero.

The conference will focus on inspiring environmental and climate-related topics on Friday and on social justice topics on Saturday. “There is so much despair about the current political mood in our country, environmental destruction and climate change,” said conference organizer and Ecologistics CEO Stacey Hunt. “We are here to provide you some success stories and restore your optimism.”

The two-day conference will take place Friday, October 2nd (9 am to 6 pm) and Saturday, October 3rd (9 am to 4 pm).

One day or two-day tickets can be purchased at adult and student rates. For more information and tickets visit:
Central Coast Bioneers Conference

Central Coast Bioneers is a local, self-organized Bioneers Pollinator Event. To learn more about Bioneers visit www.bioneers.org.

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.

Cal Poly Music Department faculty members will be featured in a Faculty Showcase recital in Room 218 of the Davidson Music Center (No. 45) on campus.

Hungry for some classic jazz and funky fusion lined up with good eats and drinks? Then you're in luck! Join Melodious Funk at Celia's Garden Cafe.

Discover your inner film critic by casting your vote for Best Film and Best Actor in the 29th Annual Manhattan Short Film Festival. You'll join over 100,000 film lovers in over 500 venues across the globe gathering to see the Ten Finalists in this year's event.

The final selections screen simultaneously across the world during a one-week period, attendees can view all 10 short films and vote for Best Film and Best Actor awards at the Cambria Library.

Join us at SLO Botanical Garden for a cake picnic featuring live music, drinks, and activities for all ages. Bring your favorite homemade or bakery-made cake and sample the delicious creations shared by fellow attendees. As you taste your way through the event, be sure to cast your vote for the day's Fan Favorite Cake and see which creation "takes the cake".

Not a baker? No problem! We encourage you to support the many amazing local bakeries on the Central Coast and bring along a cake from your favorite shop.

Daniel Boone’s migration along the Wilderness Trail can help us plot our ancestor’s westward migration. Learn what records can be found along the trail. We will cover online and onsite resources. Learn how to turn that brick wall into an amazing success story.

Many Americans can trace their ancestry back to the North Carolina Scots-Irish. We will focus on who these people were, where they came from in the British Isles and where they settled in the New World. Where to find repositories and records of this unique population will also be covered.

Discussion will be via Zoom and is open to all. Register at slocgs.org.

Camp San Luis Obispo will come alive with the excitement of the annual Zombie Invasion SLO, welcoming participants of all ages for a day filled with fun, community, and charity. The morning kicks off with an untimed 1-mile walk/run or 5K walk/run—both courses will traverse paved and unpaved terrain, obstacles, and ward off zombies. Great visuals with zombies, survivors, and families, perfect for photo opportunities.

The Zombie Invasion SLO is more than a day of excitement and fighting off zombies. It also directly supports local programs for individuals on the autism spectrum and their families, including Camp Expedition, social engagement initiatives, and training events, making a meaningful impact on the community.

CCASC is inviting businesses and supporters to donate items for the event or volunteer for a hands-on role in the festivities. For donation or volunteer details, contact Carly Spears at cspears@sloautism.org or Elizabeth Denny at edenny@sloautism.org.

Grammy Award and Emmy Award-winning Alphabet Rockers bring their signature blend of hip-hop, storytelling, and community-building to the stage with SHADES: Anthems for the Planet, an interactive concert experience for children and families inspired by the voices of climate caretakers, scientists, and environmental changemakers from around the world. Filled with music, movement, and audience participation, this high-energy performance celebrates the power of working together to care for one another and the planet we share.

Recommended for ages 5+.
Children under 12 months of age do not require a ticket.