May 15 Friday
National marine sanctuary advisory council members represent a variety of interests, from fishing to science to conservation. MBNMS Advisory Council is a community-based group that provides advice and recommendations to the MBNMS superintendent. The council also serves as liaison between the community and the sanctuary. Sanctuary advisory councils provide advice about sanctuary operations and projects, including education and outreach, research and science, regulations and enforcement, and management planning. https://montereybay.noaa.gov/sac/
Time is allotted for public comment.
NOAA's Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary encompasses 276 miles of coastline and 6,094 square miles of ocean. The sanctuary allows for recreational and commercial activities while conserving natural resources, water quality, habitats, and bountiful resident and migratory marine life. https://montereybay.noaa.gov/
May 16 Saturday
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.
A 2-hour combo of tumbling & parkour takes kids from timid to triumphant! Perfect for introducing & improving gymnastics & parkour skills, no matter your experience level. Members & non-members, all levels welcome, ages 5 to 17 years.
This May, give yourself a treat. You'll probably spend Mother's day with your kids, but then we think you should drop them off at our Kids' Party Paradise the next Saturday, and take an evening to celebrate Motherhood however YOU want to.
Let US take the kids for the night. They'll have a fabulous evening of pizza, big gym malarkey, barbell dessert craft & "Turbo."
Ages 4 to 13, Members & non-members welcome!
May 18 Monday
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.
May 30 Saturday
Join Los Padres ForestWatch for a guided birding experience on Saturday, May 30 at Cerro Alto in San Luis Obispo—an area widely recognized as one of the premier birding destinations in the United States and ranked among the top ten birding locations nationwide. A vital stop along major migratory routes and home to an impressive diversity of resident species, this remarkable landscape is on every birder’s wish list.
The outing will be led by Jim Royer, a well-known local birder with decades of experience exploring and observing wildlife on his home turf.
Swing into your wildest dreams! Why come fly with us? In our Aerial Silks clinic, you’ll learn aerial skills that build memory, strength, coordination, confidence, and endurance. Plus, silks is a great way to learn flipping safely. Members & non-Members welcome.
Build your flipping finesse at our Handsprings & Aerials Clinic! We'll check out what you know, and give you tips for safe, successful improvement. The Target Skills are intermediate level, but even beginners can start working on the fundamentals. All levels welcome. Ages 5 to 17 years
Jun 20 Saturday
Celebrate Father's Day in style at the City of Arroyo Grande's annual Father's Day Dance at the beautiful Heritage House Garden. This disco themed dance features a DJ playing dancing tunes, dinner provided by the Arroyo Grande Lion's Club, photo ops, crafts, and other activities sure to help you memorialize Father's Day for years to come.