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.

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.

This beginner-friendly class guides you through crafting beautiful sterling silver rings from scratch. It’s a quick project that introduces essential silversmithing skills, perfect for those new to jewelry making. All tools provided. You’ll leave with your completed project—typically 6 to 8 rings.

Discover the beauty of Jalama Canyon Ranch at your own pace with family, friends, and community members. Join our team for an exciting day of exploration, hands-on learning, live music, and delicious food!

Embark on your own adventure! Visit stations across the ranch where our knowledgeable team will share insights into our ongoing efforts in land stewardship, ecological research, and innovative enterprises. Take the opportunity to get your hands dirty with interactive exhibits on soil health, wildlife biodiversity, water conservation, crop plantings, and more. See firsthand how regenerative agriculture can contribute to a healthier ecosystem and thriving community.

Join our bat experts, Lisa Murphy and Erin Naegle, to learn about our local bat population! The fun starts with an Intro to Bats class in front of our Learning Shed. Then snack on some hot chocolate, hot cider and baked goods before we head into the meadow and down to the creek to track some bats using acoustical monitoring units to identify different bat species.
Dress warmly and bring your own chair and flashlight. Limited to 40 explorers! Children are welcome, no dogs please.

Celebrate the fall season with a beautiful hand-made succulent pumpkin to decorate your home or to give as a gift! Led by artists, Jayne Devencenzi and Kathy Stewart, this hands-on workshop will teach you how to make a unique living succulent pumpkin that can last throughout the fall season and beyond. Ages 13 and up.

Note: There is a $20 materials fee. Please bring cash. There is a $5 entry fee to enter El Chorro Regional Park. Bring cash for speedy entry.

Every Stone Has a Story: A virtual tour of Old Mission Cemetery, narrated by historian Dan Krieger with Liz Krieger. Come early at 1 pm for a Genealogical Library Open House.

Spokes Symposium 2026 will center on AI and Digital Safety for Nonprofit Organizations, with technologist and consultant Clara Fulks sharing the AI literacy skills nonprofit leaders need to help protect their organizations, teams, and communities from digital harm.

The program will include interactive small-group activities and conclude with a networking hour featuring passed hors d’oeuvres and drinks.

The regular SARC Board of Directors Meetings and Club Meetings are open to the public, held the first Saturday of each month unless there is a conflict with a Holiday where the Meetings are held the following Saturday. Our Board Meetings are held 8:30 AM, Lompoc Restaurant, 925 N H St, Lompoc, CA 93436. Appropriate safety and masking rules will apply.

The regular SARC Board of Directors Meetings and Club Meetings are open to the public, held the first Saturday of each month unless there is a conflict with a Holiday where the Meetings are held the following Saturday. Our Board Meetings are held 8:30 AM, Lompoc Restaurant, 925 N H St, Lompoc, CA 93436. Appropriate safety and masking rules will apply.