Community Calendar

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.

Our nonprofits provide invaluable services to our community, but today they are under unusal 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.

Join us for our Annual Holiday Market. Handcrafted gifts made by the families of Santa Lucia School—home goods to accessories, ornaments and art. There is something for everyone! All proceeds to benefit the Santa Lucia Scholarship Fund.

Ring in the holidays with one of Cambria’s most magical afternoons, Friends of the Fiscalini Ranch Preserve annual holiday party, “Songs for the Season”. This joyful gathering will be filled with festive music, delicious food, fine wine, and community cheer–-all to benefit the Fiscalini Ranch Preserve.

Savor savory bites from Robin’s and Madeline’s, sample sweet treats from local bakers, and raise a glass of local wine as Bone Appétit fills the barn with lively tunes. Then, warm your heart (and your vocal cords!) during our annual sing-along.

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.

Get ready for the cutest, coziest, and cuddliest hour in your week! Pet Tales welcomes young children and their grownups for a pet-themed story time with our adoptable cats. Curl up with your little one in our ‘Cat Room’ and enjoy read aloud stories, bubbles, and (most importantly) our cats! Join us at our Atascadero location on Tuesdays from 11 am to 12 pm.

Over 1,500! That's how many charitable nonprofit organizations there are in San Luis Obispo County. And each of them must, by law, be governed by a board of directors.

Serving as a director on a nonprofit board offers valuable benefits to both you and your community. You’ll develop leadership skills, expand your network, and make a meaningful impact on a cause you care about. Your volunteer service ensures the organization stays mission-focused and effective, supporting positive change and enhancing the quality of life in your community.

Topics in this short introduction include:
—Your responsibilities as a director
—The three "duties" of a nonprofit director
—Finding the right board for you
—Typical time and financial commitment.

This class is online; link will be sent with registration acknowledgement.

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.

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.

Paws to Remember is Hospice SLO County’s annual remembrance ceremony honoring the beloved pets who are no longer with us but forever part of our hearts. This meaningful gathering offers space to celebrate their memory through music, reflection, and candlelight.

The event is free to attend and open to all. With a donation, your pet’s name will be read aloud during the ceremony, and a lantern keepsake will be mailed in their honor.

Join us to remember, reflect, and celebrate the enduring love they’ve left behind. For more information or to donate, visit www.hospiceslo.org/events or call 805-544-2266.