Community Calendar

Join Pacific Wildlife Care for a community event exploring tax-wise giving and ways to support local charities. Guests will hear updates on Pacific Wildlife Care's operations and the progress of the new Kim & Derrel Ridenour Wildlife Rehabilitation Center in San Luis Obispo, followed by a presentation from Sean Maguire and Louie Summer of Maguire Investments LLC.
Space is limited to 50 guests, please RSVP.

To honor the annual event, the Los Osos art venue features 3 exciting exhibits, on view from July 23 to September 6.
—Elizabeth Chaney's "Legends" series includes bold portraits of musicians, celebrities and cultural icons in her distinctive style.
—Keagen Mackey's ceramic collection "Body" features large classic pottery forms with modern imaginative elements.
—Michael J Costa's latest photography showcase "Explosive" is the culmination of his 3-year quest to capture the volcano Kilauea erupting in HI.

Hours: Thursday through Saturday, 11 am to 4 pm and Sunday, 12 to 4 pm. 

Fighting Back Santa Maria Valley will officially open the doors to our new Navigation Center, a welcoming space designed to provide young adults with access to housing support, essential resources, life skills, and opportunities to build a brighter future.

Join us anytime between 9 am and 2 pm to tour the facility, meet our dedicated team, and learn more about the life-changing services that will be available for transitional-age youth in our community.

This project has been made possible through the generosity of our community partners, donors, volunteers, and supporters. Your investment has helped create a place where young people can find hope, stability, and the support they need to thrive.

Join us for a morning of watercolor and instruction as we paint "The Whimsical Girl." She's a flowery stick figure with a wheelbarrow surrounded by flowers. We will supply everything for your 5-dollar donation.

Get ready to rev your engines for a cause!

Join us outside the Mission Hope Cancer Center for a dazzling display of classic cars, custom builds, and unique vehicles. This isn't just a car show; it's a powerful way to come together as a community.

Every dollar raised directly supports local cancer patients and their families, offering crucial assistance and vital resources during challenging times.

For more details as they emerge, visit Day of Hope 2026 or
contact us at (805) 739-3595.

You're passionate about a cause and you want to do something about it! In fact, you're thinking about forming your own nonprofit organization. This class is for you.

Join us and learn:
—what a nonprofit is and isn't
—how nonprofits are structured
—the steps involved in forming a nonprofit
—why you need to develop a nonprofit "business plan" and how to get started
—what up front costs you'll face
—ongoing compliance requirements
—what are some options if you decide not to incorporate.

This class is in-person in San Luis Obispo; location will be sent with registration acknowledgement.

To honor the annual event, the Los Osos art venue features 3 exciting exhibits, on view from July 23 to September 6.
—Elizabeth Chaney's "Legends" series includes bold portraits of musicians, celebrities and cultural icons in her distinctive style.
—Keagen Mackey's ceramic collection "Body" features large classic pottery forms with modern imaginative elements.
—Michael J Costa's latest photography showcase "Explosive" is the culmination of his 3-year quest to capture the volcano Kilauea erupting in HI.

Hours: Thursday through Saturday, 11 am to 4 pm and Sunday, 12 to 4 pm. 

Spokes roundtables are facilitated, peer networking and problem-solving opportunities held monthly. At the start of the roundtable, participants introduce themselves and share some good news or something that’s “keeping them up at night.” They may also offer a “spotlight topic” for consideration during the meeting.

Please register to receive the Log-in Information.

Your voice belongs in City decision-making.

This interactive, workshop session of The Belonging Project will help community members understand how to access public meeting information, practice giving public comment, stay informed, and feel more confident participating in local government.

Have you ever thought about removing your lawn and replacing it with a native garden, but never quite knew where to start? Come to this free presentation by the California Native Plant Society and find out. Step-by-step instructions and list of recommended natives appropriate for San Luis Obispo will be provided.

Optional 9:30 am to noon tour of the Clearwater Color Wholesale Nursery in Los Osos on the morning of 8/29 to see some of the same plants that will be discussed in the afternoon talk.

See CNPS website for details and to sign up for the nursery tour (cnpsslo.org/events).