Community Calendar

Literacy for Life trains community members to become tutors for adults 18 and older who need to either improve or learn basic English language literacy skills. Our tutors work one-on-one with a learner. We guide our learners to identify and reach their individual literacy learning goals. Some of our learners are speakers of English as a first language. Some are speakers of English as a second language.
Our next tutor training will be held Monday, September 29 and Monday, October 6 from 5:30 to 8:30 pm.

Bookworms, assemble! Woods is welcoming animal lovers ages 7 to 17 to join us in reading to our furry friends. Shelter life can be stressful, and reading is proven to relax and comfort companion animals. Book Buddies will be held at our Atascadero location on Tuesdays from 3:30 to 4:30 pm and at our San Luis Obispo location on Wednesdays from 3:30 to 4:30 pm.

Bookworms, assemble! Woods is welcoming animal lovers ages 7 to 17 to join us in reading to our furry friends. Shelter life can be stressful, and reading is proven to relax and comfort companion animals. Book Buddies will be held at our San Luis Obispo location on Wednesdays from 3:30 to 4:30 pm.

Join a dynamic cast of improvisers for a one-of-a-kind comedy show at Bioneers. Every scene is created in the moment, fueled by audience suggestions, and every laugh helps create positive change — with a portion of proceeds supporting charities chosen by the players themselves. Come ready to laugh, connect, and say “Yes, and…” for a better world.

Join us for the NAMI SLO Walk — a community event to raise awareness, support mental health, and celebrate hope. All are welcome. Sponsors needed.

Come play, explore, and connect with the natural world alongside the staff and friends of Wilderness Youth and enjoy hands-on activities and creative outdoor fun for the whole family including nature crafts, earth-based skills, and other interactive activities led by Wilderness Youth Project staff and other local community partners, like Yes Yes Nursery, who will be leading a seed planting activity.

This year’s Nature Play Day features a special collaboration with GRAMMY Award-winning musical group, the Alphabet Rockers, who will guide attendees in a collective songwriting experience to find your voice in nature through music and expression.

Step into a legacy of empowerment and elegance at Lumina Days, a reimagined celebration inspired by the beloved Fashions for a Purpose event. Held each October at the beautifully preserved Dana Adobe, this annual fashion show invites guests to gather for an unforgettable day of runway, regional flavors, and communal spirit.

Surrounded by the timeless beauty of the Dana ranch, guests will take in the latest trends, shop unique local finds from Muse Markets, sip delicious wines, enjoy a catered lunch, and experience the shared joy of coming together for a meaningful cause.

Radiant, rooted, and full of heart, Lumina Days is where style meets purpose—and where showing up for each other never goes out of fashion.

Experience the joy of community with the Center for Family Strengthening as we come together at the 2025 OktoberFest hosted by our friends at St. James Episcopal Church to support our North County NeighborAid project.

Savor German flavors, dance to the lively beats of the Polkaateers-Infamous Oompah Band, and share in the warmth of friendship and community.

Ticket includes a variety of German delicacies and 2 Adult Beverages.

Calling all crafty, caring, pet-loving kids! Care Crew members will have the opportunity to join us in filling Kongs for our canines to enjoy in their kennels, crafting homemade pet toys, and creating art to help showcase our adoptable animals. Care Crew will be held at our San Luis Obispo location on Sundays from 2:00 to 3:30 pm.

Four Lanterns Winery host a Sunday Evening concert series every summer from Memorial Day to Labor Day, hosting a variety of community based bands and solo performers, along with a food truck each week. This is a great way for locals to end their weekends, and gather with friends. 10% of our concert proceeds go to select charities each year. This years charities recipients are ECHO Atascadero and Hope with I.A.N. Families are welcome along with well behaved pets.