Community Calendar

In addition to Spokes’ monthly ED/CEO Roundtables held on Zoom, we've introduced a new quarterly, in-person roundtable series designed to offer deeper connection, shared learning, and peer support. These sessions include lunch, a short facilitated program, and guided discussion.

May program details: leadership transitions are inevitable, yet many nonprofits delay succession planning until a change is already underway. Executive leadership and strategy consultant Lisa Breen Strickland of Strickland Strategies will share practical approaches to preparing organizations for future leadership transitions, followed by a live Q&A and organic peer discussion.

Free Community Resource Event:
—Mental Health, Addiction Treatment, Social Services Resources, Hand Outs, Support, and Connection
—Music, Art, Drum circle, and Therapeutic Activities

Sponsored by SLO County Behavioral Health, Transitions Mental Health Association, Aspire Counseling SLO, and Balance Treatment Center

Celebrate World Donkey Day at Rancho Burro. This global holiday honors the intelligence and resilience of donkeys, and our Open House offers a rare, behind-the-scenes look at how we provide a lifetime haven for these soulful animals.

Admission is free, but you must pre-register for a specific 30-minute guided tour to ensure a stress-free environment for our rescues. To keep everyone safe, all guests must be at least 8 years old and wearing closed-toed shoes.

Come discover why these animals are so extraordinary and witness firsthand the second chance at life your support makes possible!

This Mother’s Day, pet lovers and their four-legged family members are invited to celebrate the special bond between moms and their “furbabies” at this family-friendly community event benefiting the Santa Barbara County Animal Care Foundation.

Dress up with your dogs, cats, or other beloved companions and stroll through the historic district, visiting local merchants and collecting stamps on your event “paws-sport” passport. Completed pawssports will be entered into prize drawings featuring amazing donations from local businesses and sponsors.

Enjoy a lively costume contest with categories like Best Mom & Furbaby Duo, Funniest Costume, Most Creative, Best Rescue Story, and Crowd Favorite.

Winners will be announced during the afternoon celebration, along with live music, raffle drawings, sponsor recognition, and a special spotlight on adoptable shelter animals.

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.

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.

In today’s highly competitive funding landscape, compelling narratives alone are no longer enough—funders increasingly expect clear, data-backed evidence of impact.

Strong data not only builds credibility, but helps your organization stand out, demonstrate outcomes, and make a more persuasive case for investment.

In this interactive workshop, participants will come away with a framework and an expanded toolbox that they can use to effectively communicate the value of their work to donors, grant makers, and other stakeholders.

Get ready to rev your engines for a cause!

Join us outside the Mission Hope Cancer Center for a dazzling display of classic cars, custom builds, and unique vehicles. This isn't just a car show; it's a powerful way to come together as a community.

Every dollar raised directly supports local cancer patients and their families, offering crucial assistance and vital resources during challenging times.

For more details as they emerge, visit Day of Hope 2026 or
contact us at (805) 739-3595.