Community Calendar

Join us for a free lunch and learn about Alzheimer's, dementia and how you can take care of yourself and others.

SLO Friends of the Library Book Sale, will take place February 26 to the 28th in the Community Room at the SLO Library. There will be 7,500 books on sale for adults, teens, and children.
Members only from 9 am to 12 pm on Thursday with the sale then opening to the general public. Become a FOL Member at slofol.org or at the door. Books priced at $1.50/inch Thursday and Friday, dropping to $5 a bag on Saturday. Music CDs will also be available.

Unwind into the weekend with the peace and beauty of the harp in the peace and beauty of SLO’s historic church. Presented by Jennifer Sayre, harpist. Jennifer is a former harp instructor at Cal Poly and Cuesta College. She has performed with local classical ensembles and numerous national and international groups.

Fridays, February 20–March 20, 4:30–5:30 pm.

The University Jazz Band’s set will include Dave Samuels’ Latin fusion composition “Rendezvous,” Jacob Mann’s funk-driven piece "Kogi," and Toshiko Akiyoshi’s blues shuffle, “Tuning Up.”
Jamaal Baptiste directs the University Jazz Band, and Dylan Johnson directs the Jazz Combos.
More information at https://music.calpoly.edu/calendar/jazz/

Curious about Waldorf education? Join us for a welcoming morning at Central Coast Waldorf School and experience our school in action. Enjoy a community brunch with live student music, a brief introduction to Waldorf education, hands-on classroom demonstrations led by our teachers, and an inspiring alumni panel sharing how this education prepared them for the world beyond our campus.

Whether you’re just beginning to explore Waldorf or looking for a school that aligns with your family’s values, this is a chance to see, feel, and imagine your child here.

Enrollment for the 2026–27 school year will be open.

Cal Poly’s Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program offers free tax preparation services to qualifying individuals and families. IRS-certified Cal Poly students assist with federal and state tax returns, deductions, credits, and electronic filing.

Every Saturday, from January 31st to March 14th, 9:30 am to 2:00 pm on the third floor of the Cal Poly Business Building.

Appointments can be scheduled online; walk-ins are accepted when possible.
https://orfalea.calpoly.edu/volunteer-income-tax-assistance

Free scions, grafting demonstrations, a store, rootstock sales and snacks. Bring scions for early entry into exchange room.
Visit https://crfg-central.org/scion-exchg for more information.
Cal Poly: corner of Highland and Mt Bishop Drive.

Come dance with us at the Morro Bay Veterans' Hall. Dance lesson by Linda Drake at 5:30 and the live band, Dylan Johnson Quartet, begins at 6:15 pm.

Enjoy an afternoon of wine tasting, great food, and exciting silent and live auctions. This popular Rotary fundraiser brings the community together for a great cause. All proceeds benefit local youth and the Lompoc community. When you attend, you’re not just enjoying a great event — you’re investing in Lompoc’s future.

For tickets and additional information, please visit www.lompocrotary.com.

These classes dive into how improvisation strengthens real-world abilities like emotional intelligence, empathy, mindfulness, and resilience. Through laughter-filled games and interactive exercises, participants explore how improv principles foster greater self-awareness, adaptability, and creativity.
No acting or comedy experience is needed.