Community Calendar

Serving as a Board President or Chair is one of the most influential—and demanding—leadership roles in a nonprofit. This roundtable offers a confidential, peer-based space for board leaders to connect, share challenges, and learn from one another in a facilitated session.

Zoom link will be sent upon registration, and participation is limited to 12 attendees.

The Office of Undergraduate Research and Creative Activities (URCA) and UCSB Library invite you to join us for an exhilarating event celebrating knowledge, innovation, and the art of effective communication. Hear students from diverse disciplines condense their research, insights, and enthusiasm into a three-minute presentation that captivates, enlightens, and leaves a lasting impact.

Community members, students, faculty, and staff are not just spectators; they're essential participants in this event. Join us to cheer on the courageous contestants who have embraced the challenge to share their research stories with the world. Your support and engagement contribute to the vibrant atmosphere of the Slam and motivate these budding scholars to shine on stage.

As the finalists take the stage, they'll not only vie for the title of Slam Champion but also the chance to win cash prizes. A jury of esteemed community members will select the top three presentations.

Enjoy summer nights with the City of Arroyo Grande Thursday Night Music in the Park! The SLO County band will perform classic tunes, movie favorites, and traditional marches at Rancho Grande Park on the second Thursday of the month from May through August. Bring your friends, family and lawn chairs.

Something's broken? Toss it? No Way! Get free help fixing bikes, outdoor gear and apparel, household appliances, electronics, phones, laptops, tablets, game consoles, clothing, jewelry, watches, and more.

Matthias Clark is and incredible songwriter and guitarist. He’ll be joined by amazing artists including Kenny Lee Lewis (of the Steve Miller Band) and Bobby Santa Cruz, performing Matthias’ essential collection of original songs written over the past 4 decades.

Featuring: Kenny Lee Lewis, Bobby Santa Cruz, Eric Stever, Darryl Voss
Doors open at 6
Music starts at 7

This free, family-friendly event welcomes people of all backgrounds to enjoy live music, cultural exhibits, artisan vendors, traditional foods, and children’s activities. Headlined by Los Angeles-based Chutzpah Collective, the festival celebrates Jewish culture, community, and connection.

For more information, go to CentralCoastJewishHeritageFestival.com

WBC Marketplace 2026 brings together an incredible community of small business owners, makers, and innovators for a day of connection, visibility, and opportunity.

Admission is free, and all are welcome. Bring your family and friends for a day of shopping, networking, and community connection.

This community event raises essential funds to provide scholarships for children from low-income families in Los Osos, Morro Bay, Cayucos, and Cambria, helping them participate in local sports, recreation, and enrichment programs at a reduced cost.

This year’s event will feature small bites, a no-host bar, live entertainment, a silent auction, activities for kids, and a 50/50 opportunity drawing. All proceeds directly support youth scholarships for programs offered by local organizations.

Birds are full of energy—literally and figuratively! With the highest body temperatures of all animals, remarkable adaptations, and awe-inspiring migrations, they have much to teach us about energy. At the same time, human energy systems affect birds uniquely and severely.

This engaging program provides a fresh, little-known window into the world of birds while deepening our understanding of energy through the context of Earth's living systems.

You can find the link on the MCAS events calendar on our website https://www.morrocoastaudubon.org/.

All MCAS Zoom Community Programs are free and open to the public. All ages are welcome. No signup/registration required to attend.

Join us on a boat tour of the Chumash Heritage National Marine Sanctuary (CHNMS) and learn about how the sanctuary benefits the Central Coast! Hear from our speaker, John Lindsey, marine meteorologist.