Community Calendar

Spokes’ has 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.

August program details:
—introduce practical tools from motivational interviewing,
—a proven approach to conversations that helps people explore their own motivation, reduce resistance, and identify next steps.
Participants will consider how these techniques can support supervision, board leadership, team culture, client engagement, and collaboration.

This session is primarily intended for full-time, paid CEOs and Executive Directors of San Luis Obispo County nonprofits. Advance registration by July 30 required. Register to receive event location details.

Come see our beautiful kittens for adoption and bring home a forever pet. All are fixed, vaccinated & microchipped. $125 for one kitten, with a special TWO kittens for the price of one!

Visit http://www.felinenetwork.org to see our available kittens. Phone 805 549-9228 or email info@felinenetwork.org for more information.

On August 15th the Chapman Estate Foundation will be hosting our 11th annual fundraiser. More than just a wonderful event, Swingin' by the Sea helps support the preservation of the Chapman Estate and ensures this historic property can continue serving as a place of connection, culture, and community for generations to come. Please join us and enjoy live music, exciting auction items, as well as food and wine from local vendors.

Fighting Back Santa Maria Valley will officially open the doors to our new Navigation Center, a welcoming space designed to provide young adults with access to housing support, essential resources, life skills, and opportunities to build a brighter future.

Join us anytime between 9 am and 2 pm to tour the facility, meet our dedicated team, and learn more about the life-changing services that will be available for transitional-age youth in our community.

This project has been made possible through the generosity of our community partners, donors, volunteers, and supporters. Your investment has helped create a place where young people can find hope, stability, and the support they need to thrive.

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.

You're passionate about a cause and you want to do something about it! In fact, you're thinking about forming your own nonprofit organization. This class is for you.

Join us and learn:
—what a nonprofit is and isn't
—how nonprofits are structured
—the steps involved in forming a nonprofit
—why you need to develop a nonprofit "business plan" and how to get started
—what up front costs you'll face
—ongoing compliance requirements
—what are some options if you decide not to incorporate.

This class is in-person in San Luis Obispo; location will be sent with registration acknowledgement.

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.” They may also offer a “spotlight topic” for consideration during the meeting.

Please register to receive the Log-in Information.

At CASA, hundreds of ordinary people provide extraordinary help for youth in foster care. Join us at our annual gala, Rendezvous, as we celebrate The Power of One.

The evening begins with an outdoor cocktail hour, silent auction, and always popular, golden ticket raffle. The night will continue with a buffet dinner catered by TASTE, our famous cake auction, live auction, and inspiring program emceed by Neil Hebert. We'll hear inspiring stories from a youth whose life was impacted by CASA, and we'll honor two of our amazing volunteer advocates.

Proceeds from Rendezvous directly support CASA’s mission to recruit, train, and support caring volunteer advocates for local foster children. We know that children in foster care benefit immensely if they have a caring and consistent adult to be by their side.

Join us at our annual gala, Rendezvous, as we celebrate: The Power of One.

The evening begins with an outdoor cocktail hour, silent auction, and always popular, golden ticket raffle. The night will continue with a buffet dinner catered by TASTE!, our famous cake auction, live auction, and inspiring program emceed by Neil Hebert.

Proceeds from Rendezvous directly support CASA’s mission to recruit, train, and support caring volunteer advocates for local foster children. We know that children in foster care benefit immensely if they have a caring and consistent adult to be by their side.

On Sunday, September 13th, Alpha Resource Center will host our Harvest of Hope Gala at Imagine Park. Reception begins at 4:30 pm.

The gala will highlight the impact of Alpha’s other programs with amazing firsthand success stories from participants and their families. And, of course, there will be great food, drinks, entertainment, live and silent auctions, and much more.

Suggested Attire: Denim & Diamonds