Apr 08 Wednesday
Unlock the potential in your own backyard. Discover California’s newest ADU laws and learn how you may be able to build up to four ADUs on your property, creating new income streams and expanding affordable housing in your community.
Since 2019, Smart Share staff have guided hundreds of homeowners through the planning and construction process, helping them understand their options and decide whether building an ADU makes sense for their goals.
Join this free community workshop hosted by the nonprofit Smart Share Housing Solutions, an independent organization with no financial stake and nothing to sell, just clear information and practical guidance to help you make informed decisions.
When you attend, you’ll be entered into a drawing for two free tickets to TinyFest in Costa Mesa on April 18-19!
Apr 14 Tuesday
Dementia Caregiver Support Groups provide a safe space for people caring for those with dementia the opportunity to exchange information, build a support system with people who understand and develop methods and skills to solve problems.
Personnel issues are one of the most common—and expensive—sources of risk for nonprofit organizations. This session will help board members understand their role in ensuring sound HR practices without getting involved in day-to-day staff management. You'll learn how good policies, documentation, and oversight can prevent costly employment disputes. Topics include:
—The board’s role in HR oversight—Essential personnel policies—Employee vs. independent contractor classification—Documentation and consistent personnel practices—Employment Practices Liability Insurance (EPLI) and risk protection.
An educational panel series offering information, guidance and support regarding advanced health planning, dementia, hospice, medical aid in dying, sustainable funerals, and end of life rituals and celebrations.
This is a panel presentation and discussion on the process of dementia and how to help dementia patients cope as well as help couples and family members manage its effects on relationships.
Apr 22 Wednesday
Discover hope, connection, and insights at Mended Hearts Chapter #415's monthly support group. Open to all heart patients, families, and friends.
Experience the power of peer-to-peer support from fellow heart patients. Each month, our gatherings feature an informative presentation, a time for questions, and small-group breakout sessions to help members connect and share experiences.
Mended Hearts San Luis Obispo is the local chapter of Mended Hearts International, a nonprofit dedicated to inspiring hope and elevating the quality of life for heart patients through peer-to-peer support, education, and community involvement.
Apr 24 Friday
SLOx is a three-day-long celebration of dance. This Lindy Hop extravaganza consists of two live bands, social dancing, games, lessons, prizes, an auction, and a beach day.
Friday's social dance will have music by Carl Sonny Leyland’s Boogie Woogie Boys, and Saturday's social dance will have music by Dave Stuckey & The Hot House Gang. Sunday is a beach day at Avila.
Events run from Friday, April 24th to Sunday, April 26th. The schedule and more information can be found at:
https://calpolyswingdance.com/slox-2026
Apr 26 Sunday
Lara Fields works live on a new piece while talking through the decisions that shape it: where lead lines go and why, how glass selection drives the feel of a composition, and what it actually takes to make rigid glass feel like it's moving.
Apr 27 Monday
The Alzheimer's Association Education Sessions are conducted by trained facilitators creating a safe place for family caregivers of people with dementia to share, exchange, and learn.