Community Calendar

2026 VJMC (Vintage Japanese Motorcycle Club) National Rally and Swap Meet to benefit CalCoastMS.org. Classic Motorcycles on display and motorcycle swap meet.

Join us for an exciting evening to benefit kids in need on the Central Coast!

Enjoy a delicious dinner featuring your choice of wild salmon or filet mignon. Dance the night away to the Soul Kool Band and get ready for a lively live auction, led by the charismatic Emcee Ben Abbott, where you'll have the chance to bid on thrilling trips and unique items.

Central Coast Funds for Children is an all-volunteer organization, and all proceeds support 42 nonprofit organizations that assist children in need throughout SLO County. We are a 501(c) 3 non-profit

Join us for CATCH 2026, the Central Coast Aquarium's premier annual fundraising gala. This year's event theme celebrates the wonder of the impossible with an elegant evening featuring:
—Cocktail reception and hosted bar
—Curated appetizers
—Family-style gourmet dining experience
—Silent auction
—Close-up magic performances during cocktail hour
—Live auction featuring exclusive experiences and items
—A featured magic show to conclude the evening.

These investments will help us continue providing hands-on marine science education, conservation programs, and meaningful experiences for thousands of visitors, students, and families each year.

The Development Directors Roundtable is a collaboration between Spokes and the Association of Fundraising Professionals of San Luis Obispo County.

Spokes roundtables are facilitated, peer networking and problem-solving opportunities held monthly. At the start of the roundtable, participants introduce themselves and share some good news or something that’s “keeping them up at night.”

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Activities for the family all in the name of fundraising for the animals. We invite the public to come to Cal
Coast Brewery for a fun afternoon.

Join us for Wild at Heart, Pacific Wildlife Care’s annual fundraising celebration! Enjoy an afternoon of local wine, delicious appetizers, exciting auctions, inspiring stories, and special appearances by our Animal Ambassadors, all in support of our wildlife rehabilitation and education programs that serve San Luis Obispo County every day.

Brighter Days for Donkeys Fundraiser is a Western-style dinner, auction, and party dedicated to securing the vital resources needed to rescue, rehabilitate, and provide lifelong care for abused, abandoned, and neglected donkeys.

“From Pullman to Soul Train” celebrates the extraordinary labor and civil rights legacy of the Pullman Porters and Maids. Held aboard the SLO Railroad Museum’s 100-year-old Pullman lounge car La Cuesta, this special event connects rail history and Black culture from the elegance of the Pullman era to the influence of Soul Train. Featuring a DJ, food, drink and dancing. Tickets $75 each and proceeds go to the work of the SLO NAACP chapter.

Celebrate the return of Transitions-Mental Health Association's signature fall event, Trunks of Treasure. This beloved tradition invites neighbors and supporters to gather for an unforgettable afternoon of treasure hunting, camaraderie, and meaningful philanthropy.

Guests will enjoy heavy appetizers paired with local wine while participating in the exciting challenge of unlocking hidden treasures. With 10–12 uniquely themed trunks waiting to be opened, attendees will have the chance to "try their luck" and unlock prizes, all in support of a vital cause.

All proceeds from key sales and donations during the event directly benefit the over 40 programs TMHA provides on the Central Coast.

For more information about the event, to purchase tickets, or to donate, please visit: https://givebutter.com/tt2026

Our nonprofits provide invaluable services to our community, but today they are under unusual stress. Funding uncertainties, new requirements, prohibitions, and other factors present new hurdles in providing much needed services to our community. This meeting is part of an ongoing effort to collaborate, share information and provide mutual support.

Full-time, paid CEOs and Executive Directors of San Luis Obispo County nonprofits are welcome.

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