KTEA, Local Issues and activities 2007

Congregational Church/United Church of Christ is holding Sunday services at 10:30 am. Sunday school is at 10:45am and childcare is provided. Adult bible study is also on Sunday at 9:15am.

Author Shay Salomon and book photographer Nigel Valdez are having a book signing and slide show tour in San Luis Obispo on Thurs. Jan. 25 at 6:30pm to promote their book Little House on a Small Planet. Shay Salomon will be selling her book and giving a slide show/talk.

San Luis Obispo Cal Poly is inviting the public to a dance concert on Friday, January 12, featuring original swing-era tunes played by Cal Poly’s University Jazz Band No. 1. Admission to the dance is $9 for the public and $6 for students. The event is sponsored by the Cal Poly Music Department, College of Liberal Arts and Instructionally Related Activities program.

FEBRUARY 2007

On February 11 at 11:45am, Richard Carsel, a local attorney, will speak at the Congregational Church/United Church of Christ as part of the on going Faith-in-Action program. His talk will center on his life and work and how his faith influences the decisions he makes.

On February 2-3, Dr. Gordon F. Hartman, Internationally-Acclaimed Canadian Scientist and Conservation Biologist will present two lectures in San Luis Obispo. The lectures are located at the SLO public library community room. Suggested donation is $5.

The Department of Library and Recreation Services is holding a Big Band Dance on Feb. 2 at 6:30-9:30pm. It will be located at the Centennial Park Ballroom, 600 Nickerson Dr., Paso Robles.

Help a local get back on his feet. On February 3, 2007 a silent auction will be held for the David McCall Benefit Fundraiser. It is located at the Cambria Vets Hall from 3-7pm. There will be music and lots of things to bid on. Tickets are $25.

The Jupiter String Quartet provides a romantic evening at the Clark Center on Tuesday, February 13^th at 7:30pm. Tickets are $20-$30.

Come join the Coalesce Bookstore, on Feb. 11, in presenting  “Archy and Mehitabel”; a play staring Gale McNeely. It will be held at the Coalesce Bookstore’s Garden Chapel, 845 Main Street, Morro Bay at  pm. Tickets are a $10 donation. 

You are invited to the Cambria Women’s Connection Luncheon in the Fellowship Hall at the Presbyterian Church in Cambria on Wed., Feb. 14 at 12-1:30pm. Guest speaker Gina Alston, will share her journey in word and son.  Tickets are $8.

Michael Feinstein hosts Salon at the Taper “A Lovely Way to Spend an Evening,” celebrating the songs of Jimmy McHugh at the Mark Taper Forum. Proceeds benefit the Center Theatre Group on Mon. Feb. 12.

A dance opportunity for children of Cambria. Shirley Temple Dance Classes begin on Feb. 13. Classes are held at the Vets Hall, Tuesdays 4-5pm. Cost of classes are $48 for eight weeks. Classes are for children 4-6 yrs. All proceeds go to support Youth Activities.

The Central Coast Women’s Soccer Association, invites all women over age 18 to participate in pick up games and skills workshops as part of our pre-season events for the Winter/Spring 2007 season. The pre-season events will be held at Crossroads soccer fields in Santa Maria from 1-3pm on Sat., Feb. 3, 10, and 17. The cost is free

Tour the world through music with Brynn Albanese, violin and accompanied by Rebecca Sloan, piano. Concert will be held on Sun., Feb. 11, at 3pm at the Cambria Community Presbyterian Church in Cambria. Tickets are $10 for adults and $6 for students at the Josyln Center, Chamber of Commerce, and at the door.  Concert benefits the Cambria Youth Music Scholarship Fund.

Join the Sons of the American Legion for Smokey’s “Fundraiser”. Held on Sat., Feb. 10^th from 12:30-4pm at the Vets Hall in Cambria.

The Women’s Guild of St. Timothy’s Presents A Christian Women’s Retreat, facilitated by Sr. Joann Heinritz, on Sat. Feb. 17, from 10am-3pm. Tickets are $18.

The Gold Coast Church of Religious Science is holding gathering Sundays 4-5pm with the 4^th Sun. being metaphysical movie evening from 4-6:30.

The 2007 Amgen Tour of California will return to San Luis Obispo County during Stage #4 of the Event. Cyclist will be racing on Highway 1 and will impact travel plans for Cambria residents and visitors before, during, and after the event. The event is being held on Thurs., Feb. 22^nd at 1:15-2:10pm.

Cambria’s Annual Western Dance Jamboree will be held on Sat., Feb. 24^th at the Cambria Vets Hall in Cambria. Workshops are all day Sat. from 8:30am-6pm. Following the workshops, a dance will e held at the same location from 7:30-11pm. The workshop and the dance are $40 per person. The evening dance is only $10 per person.

The Cal Poly Wind Orchestra will team up with the San Luis Obispo Wind Orchestra to perform a Sunday afternoon concert Feb. 25 titled “A Winter Band Concert: ‘A Town and Gown’ Musical Extravaganza.” The performance will be at the Clark Center in Arroyo Grande at 3pm. Tickets are $8-$13.

Clergy and Laity United For Economic Justice (CLUE) and Executive Director, Rev. Alexia Salvatierra, is coming to the Central Coast and speaking at two forums on Thurs. Feb. 22 at 11:30am and 7pm. Free and open to the public.

HopeDance FiLMs presents films in San Luis Obispo late January and February. All films are at the SLO Public Library. Call Bob Banner at 544-9663 for details.

Congregational Church/United Church of Christ is holding Sunday services at 10:30 am. Sunday school is at 10:45am and childcare is provided. Adult bible study is also on Sunday at 9:15am.

FREE EVENT. Film and Discussion: “An Inconvenient Truth”. On Sat., Feb. 24^th at the SLO Library.

On Wednesday, February 28 at 7:30pm, the Pewter Plough Playhouse will present “Orson’s Shadow” by Austin Pendleton.

Celebrate Mardi Gras on Tues., Feb. 20 at 8pm with the Cal Poly Jazz Concert. Tickets are $10 per person.

Beginning Tues., Feb. 20^th the Basic Technique will be 3pm-4pm. Intermediate is 5pm-6pm.

MARCH 2007

Introducing Sharon Brazell for the 20^th Annual Fashion Show and Musical Revue benefiting the Women’s Shelter Program of San Luis Obispo County. This year’s even will be held at the Alex Madonna Exp Building located at the Madonna Inn on March 2-3.

Friends of the Elephant Seal proudly present Sunset at San Simeon at the Hearst Warehouse on Sat., March 24. A Mardi Gras night of dinner, dancing, wine tasting, raffle, and silent auction to help the elephant seals.

In her  new book, 10 Steps to Take Charge of Your Emotional Life, Integrative Psychiatrist Eve. A. Wood, M.D., explains how mainstream and alternative options can be combined for optimal mental health.

Experience jazz straight from the heart and soul of New Orleans with the Preservation Hall Jazz  at the Clark Center for the Performing Arts on Thurs., March 1 at 7:30pm.

The musical comedy hit, “Forever Plaid” will be at the Clark Center for the Performing Arts on Sun., March 11 at 3pm. Tickets are $40-$50.

The American Bandmaster Association has chosen An Luis Obispo for their 73^rd annual national convention, Wednesday through Saturday, March 7-10. Tickets range from $8 to $19.

The Department of Library and Recreation Services is holding a Big Band Dance on March 2 at 6:30-9:30pm. It will be located at the Centennial Park Ballroom, 600 Nickerson Dr., Paso Robles.

Cambria Computer Club will be held at the Josyln Center in Cambria in March on Thursdays at 2pm.

You are invited to the Cambria Women’s Connection Luncheon in the Fellowship Hall of the Cambria Presbyterian Church on Wed., March 14 from 12-1:30pm.

The Bridge Street Gallery will be hosting  some music by local singer/songwriter Sharon Deegan. We will be rockin’ out at 4210 Bridge Street, No. 4 on Sat., March 3^rd from 4-7pm.

The Friends of the Cambria Library are hosting a two-day book sale to continue our drive in raising funds for a new library. The sale will take place on Friday, March 23^rd from 4-6:30pm and Sat., March 24^th from 9am-2pm. The event will be held at the Vets Hall. Free admission to the public.

 The Coastal Girls Softball League is having a fund raising raffle to support the girl youth of our community. The grand prize is; 4 tickets to Disneyland and a 2 nights hotel stay at the Anabella hotel. Tickets are $10 per chance.

On Wed., March 21 at 7:30pm, the Pewter Plough Playhouse Free Readers’ Theatre will feature a one-woman presentation of “Stages” by Marvin Sosna performed by Pat Van Rhyn.

Citizens of Planning Responsibly invite you to a Sunset Dinner Party celebrating Court Challenge of Initiative J with Guest Speaker Pat Veesart. Event will be held on Sun., March 25 from 5-8pm. Tickets are $50 per person.

Orchid Treasures the 12^th annual central coast orchid show and sale sponsored by the Five Cities Orchid Society, on March 31 from 9-5, and April 1 from 10-5. Admission is $5. Children 12 and under are free.

An orchid show preview reception benefit for the Alzheimer’s Association, California Central Coast chapter Inc. will be held Friday evening, March 30 from 6:30-9:30pm. Tickets are $35.

Cambria Presbyterian Church will begin a monthly movie for families on Friday, March 30. The free admission movie will be shown in the Fellowship Hall at 6pm. Hot dogs, popcorn, candy, and soda will be available for purchase. Each month on the last Friday night, a different movie will be shown. These events are open to everyone who wants to attend.

Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with the best in Irish music. Enjoy a creative and energetic performance from two of the most influential and celebrated Irish musicians, Liz Carroll and John Doyle, at the Clark Center for the Performing Arts on Saturday, March 17 at 8pm. Tickets are $22-$30.

APRIL 2007

San Luis Obispo Code Pink presents report from Bolivia on Sat., March 10 at 7pm at the San Luis Obispo Library. Come find out about the major changes afoot in the heart of the Andes. CODE pink member Lynne Levine and her daughter, Rae, will tell what they learned on a recent delegation to Bolivia.

You are invited to the Cambria Women’s Connection Luncheon in the Fellowship Hall at the Presbyterian Church on Wed., April 11 from 12-1:30pm.

Experience a powerful theatrical experience that will leave you speechless with “The Spencers: Theatre of Illusion” at the Clark Center for the Performing Arts on Thurs., April 5 at 7:30pm. Tickets are $38-$49.

Immerse yourself in a wonderland of sight and sound with the American debut of “JIGU! Thunder Drums of China,” at the Clark Center for the Performing Arts on Wed., April 11 at 7:30pm.  Tickets are $35-$45.

San Luis Obispo – The San Luis Obispo County YMCA will again provide their popular Spring Break Camps at three Countywide locations. Children, kindergarten through sixth grade, can participate in the Y’s spring-break camp in Paso Robles, Shell Beach and San Luis Obispo. Go to www.sloymca.org for details.

The 8^th Annual Spring/Summer Community Support Agricultural Program at Cal Poly Organic Farm will begin its 24 weeks long season on April 2^nd and will last through to September 10^th.  Members sign up for a weekly share of produce that is picked up on Mon. or Thurs. between 3-7pm at the farm or delivered to one of the countywide drop sites.

Cuban-born Cambria artist Carmen Kirti Perez is exhibiting several of her oil watercolor paintings at the Cambria Library through March. The works include scenes of Cuba and the Central Coast. A portion of the proceeds benefits the library. The library is open Tues.-Fri. 11-5 and Sat. noon-4.

Cal Poly Earth Day will be hosted at the Cal Poly Organic Farm on Sunday, April 29^th from 12-7pm. Admission is free and includes booths from a variety of clubs and community groups, as well as live music, dance performances, guest speakers, a kid’s creative play area, art show, an “Earth Hunt,” and a potluck meal at 2pm.

On April 22^nd at the Community Presbyterian Church, a recital will be held showcasing the music scholarship students. The event is from 2-4pm after tea is served. A $5 dollar donation is the entrance fee.

On April 29^th the 21^st Annual American Association of University Women Garden Tour: “Gardens by the Sea” will be in town. It is a tour of six interesting gardens in Morro Bay, Cayucos and Los Osos. Proceeds benefit community projects. The event is from noon-5pm. Tickets are $10.

More than 650 children in San Luis Obispo County suffer from abuse and neglect, often spending years lost in the system in search of a safe, permanent home. They need someone to take the time to figure out what’s the best for them – Someone to be a powerful voice in their lives. Volunteer as a CASA, a Court Appointed Special Advocate. Call 541-6542 or visit www.slocasa.org. You CAN make a difference in the life of an abused child.

To All Lighthouse supporters! Clark Staub at American Flatbread (Los Alamos) has generously offered to do a Benefit Bake for the Point San Luis Lighthouse Keepers in support of the upcoming fundraiser. Clark will donate $3.00 for every American Flatbread “pizza” sold in his restaurant, Hearth in the Cottonwoods, the night of Saturday, April 7^th.

Experience an evening of Western music and humor with “Cowboy Envy” at the Clark Center for the Performing Arts on Saturday, April 28^th at 8pm. “Cowboy Envy,” in the tradition of the original singing cowboy, performs Western music from the 30s and 40s. Tickets are $28-$35.

The Cuesta College Small Business Development Center is sponsoring a Small Business Expo with Embassy Suites Hotel on April 27^th.  The event is located at the Embassy Suites Hotel on Madonna Road in San Luis Obispo from 9am-2pm.

The superb University of Redlands Chapel Singers bring their excellent repertoire to Saint Benedict’s Episcopal church on Thurs., April 26m at 7:30pm.

The Congregational Church/United Church of Christ is holding its 40^th Anniversary rummage sale held at the church on Sat., April 14^th from 8:30am-1pm.

Chili Cook-off and Car Show. This fun event has it all! You will enjoy gourmet chili, lively music, fun raffles, and great beers while viewing some of the coolest classic cars on the Central Coast. It’s all happening at the Vet’s Hall and Pinedorado Grounds on Sat., April 29 from 10am-4pm.

Friends of the Fiscalini Ranch Preserve Wildflower Show at the Vet’s Hall on April 28 and 29. Come see a display of fresh wildflowers collected from the Monterey County line to the Morro Bay Estuary and from the coastal bluffs to the ridge of the Santa Lucia Mountains. The show will be free to all students and a $2 donation from everyone else.

YMCA Summer fun camps sign-ups set event to coincide with Kids in the Plaza. The San Luis Obispo County YMCA begins sign-ups for all of its summer camps and programming Sat., April 14 as it participates in the annual San Luis Obispo “Kids Day” in the Mission Plaza. YMCA camp leaders will be on hand to register county children between the hours of 9am and 4pm. A second sign-up day is also being held in Paso Robles on June 2^nd in Centennial Park.

MAY 2007

Here’s a chance to move along your old computer monitors, laptops and TV’s to raise money for a good cause, while also helping the environment. RES Recycling and Environmental Services has partnered with the San Luis Obispo County YMCA during the month of May to encourage electronic equipment recycling. During May, for each TV, computer monitor or laptop that is recycled at RES, in the name of the YMCA, RES will pay the YMCA 25% of the recyclable value of electronic equipment.

You are invited to the Cambria Women’s Connection Luncheon in the Fellowship Hall at the Presbyterian Church on Wed., May 9 from 12-1:30pm.

The Cambria Community Chorale is putting on a concert on May 12, 13, 19, and 20 at the First Baptist church in Cambria. The concert will highlight such songs as “Music Hath Charms,” “What Would We Do Without Music?” and “Scargorough Fair” by accomplished Jill Poulos on the Celtic Harp. Tickets are $15 for adults and $12 for students.

The Clark Center for the Performing Arts will celebrate its Fifth Anniversary with a special week of concerts and events from May 5^th through May 12^th. The Fifth Anniversary Celebration will highlight the first five years of the Clark Center and the accomplishments of the organization.

A Spring Fling: Fins and Flowers. A journey to fabulous Filoli Gardens, the Monterey Bay Aquarium and the Steinbeck Center with an overnight at the Asilomar. The event is from May 16-17. This is a benefit for C.A.R.E.S (Cambria Adult Resources, Education and Services).

“Day in the Shade: A Celebration of the Arts” Saturday, May 12^th.  This is a fine art and crafts fair with fine local artists, plus wineries, live music, food, entertainment, and a farmers market in the morning. The event is from 9am-5pm at the Templeton Park. Admission is free.

MBHS Pirate Cheer Team Yard Sale: “Clean the garage and send a cheerleader to camp!” The “new” annual Pirate Cheer Team Yard Sale will be held on Sat., May 19 at Morro Bay High School from 7am-2pm.

A free Cinco de Mayo celebration begins at 6pm on Sat., May 5^th at the community Presbyterian Church of Cambria. The Family-centered event will include mariachi music, Mexican dancers, piñatas, games and potluck. Everyone is welcome.

Quilt artist Ruth McDowell will be giving a lecture at the Women’s Center in Arroyo Grande Friday evening, May 4^th at 7pm.  There is no admission charge.

The Eagle Castle Winery is having a Wine Festival from Friday-Sunday, May 18-20. Friday: Knights and maidens, enjoy a meal fit for a king! The drawbridge opens at the new castle at 6:30pm for a BBQ and wine dinner by Chef Sir Phil Lang of Bon Temps. Main Street Big Band offers hours of swing jazz entertainment. $50 per person.  Sat.-Sun.: You’ll be treated like royalty in our Elizabethan tasting room. Storm the castle and enjoy BBQ and gourmet hot dogs to purchase for lunch. Drink to the rich tunes of local bagpipe band, CCPD.

There will be a film screening of the documentary “The Ground Truth,” which interviews Iraq war veterans and their experiences in the war and the trauma they have experienced. This will take place on campus on Mon, May 7 at 8pm. The showing is being sponsored by the HopeDance organization, CodePinkSLO and Progressive Women’s Group.

Please join Coalesce Bookstore in presenting holistic expert Dr. Phillip Mountrose’s workshop, “Activate Vibrant Ageless Living Now” on Tues., May 22. The workshop will take place at 7pm in Coalesce Bookstore Garden.

Cambria watercolor artist James Welch is exhibiting beautiful land- and seascapes (many of Big Sur-area locales), as well as still life paintings, at the Cambria Library through the month of May. The library is open Tues-Fri. 11-5pm and Sat. 12-4pm.

Presented by the Tall Bike Posse as a part of the Bike Month, the 1^st BikeSHIFT are show opening reception will be held on Fri., May 4 from 6-9pm in downtown  San Luis Obispo during Art After Dark. The BikeSHIFT art show hosts fifty art pieces in all their shapes, sizes and interpretations.

The Cultural Collective Group (Fundraiser) presents: “16 Bars for Peace” a musical tribute honoring troops in the armed forces on Sun., May 27^th at 3pm. It will be held at the Morro Bay Vet’s Hall.

YMCA presents: “There’s more to yoga than postures” a yoga philosophy workshop. Noted yoga instructor, Cheryl McCollum, will discuss the “Philosophy of Yoga Sutras of Patanjali” in a workshop to be presented at the San Luis Obispo County YMCA Sat., May 26 between 11am and 12:30pm. The event is free to YMCA members and $5 for other community members.

The Pewter Plough Playhouse will hold the Free Readers’ Theatre on Wed., May 16 at 7:30pm. The Pewter Plough Playhouse will present “Cold Storage” by Ronald Ribman. The reading will feature Jim Buckley, Diane Steele and John Battalino.

The Valley Chorale will be performing at the Congregational Church of San Luis Obispo/United Church of Christ at 10:30 am on the 20^th of May. Adult Bible study at 9:15, Sunday school at 10:45. Fellowship and refreshments at 11:30 am.

Cambria’s 14^th Annual Garden Extravaganza and Gourmet Delights features five spectacular and unique gardens from the beautiful pines-by-the sea community on Sun., May 20. Tickets are $35 and include continental breakfast at the Cambria Pine Lodge. Tickets can also be purchased on the day of the event for $40.

JUNE 2007

Provided information about the youth programs in Cambria held by the YMCA and Lions Club of Cambria.

“ShowStoppers” opens June 16^th. A benefit for the Cambria Teen Center. “ShowStoppers” presents hits from the immensely popular Broadway musicals “South Pacific,” “The Sound of Music,” “The King and I,” and “Oklahoma.”

You are invited to the Cambria Women’s Connection Luncheon in the Fellowship Hall at the Presbyterian Church on Wed., June 13 from 12-1:30pm.

The Department of Library and Recreation Services is holding a Big Band Dance on June 1^st at 6:30-9:30pm. It will be located at the Centennial Park Ballroom, 600 Nickerson Dr., Paso Robles.

SLO County 4-H members are busy preparing for the best 4-H Field Day, Silent Auction and Chicken-Q ever! 4-H Field Day will be held on Sat., June 9^th at the Mid-State Fairgrounds in Paso Robles from 8:30am-2:30pm. Admission is free.

The Third Annual Mary Gibbs Memorial 5K Fun Run presented by the San Luis Obispo County YMCA will be held on Sat., June 2^nd. The event offers a morning of fun for the whole family.

The Pewter Plough Playhouse of Cambria is initiating a competition for original un-produced plays – drama, comedy or musical – by San Luis Obispo County amateur playwrights. The winner will be awarded a $1,00 cash prize and the winning work will be produced at the Playhouse. The production will also be recorded with a copy given to the writer for personal and promotional purposes. Submission will be accepted through Labor Day, Sept. 3.

July 2007
This Saturday, Cambria author Richard Taylor will sign copies of his new book, The Haunting of Cambria from 1 to 3pm at Coalesce Bookstore located on Main street in Morro Bay. This is Mr. TAylors first novel and word has it this is a suspense novel in the Stephen King vein, including a creepy mansion by the sea and unrequited love.

This Sunday The Central Coast R&B All Stars play at Shamel Park’s free concerts by the sea. The CCSD sponsors an afternoon of music from 2 until 4pm on the last Sunday of each month through October. This Sunday’s group will feature classic R and B as well as some original compositions. Shamel Park is located just off Windsor drive in Cambria. No seating is provided so you should bring your own chairs or picnic

The central coast discovery center at San Simeon bay will celebrate one year of operation with an Ocean’s Fair at Hearst state beach in san simeon. Head on down this Saturday between 11 am and 3pm. Se live rainbow trout, take a video voyage to the deep sea and meet a talking tidepool. Admission is free.
The Pewter Plough Playhouse invites us to their performance of the Pulitzer prize winning play Dinner with Friends. This is the humorous story of two married couples who have been best friends for many years. When one couple decides to separate, the other is left to examine their own marriage. The author based this story on the changing relationships he observed among his friends. The play will continue weekends through August 19. For reservations, call 927-3877 or online at boxoffice@pewterploughplayhouse,org.


The annual fundraiser for the Friends of the fiscalini ranch preserve is the Great kitchens tour of Cambria. The seventh annual event takes place Saturday from 11am until 3pm. Tickets are 25 dollars per person and you can get tickets at the chamber of commerce or farmers market. They have eight incredible kitchens on tour this year including one new remodeled eco-friendly kitchen and a high tech example of 21st century innovation. You’ll get to sample local wines and they’ll be food tastins as well. Call 927-2856 for more information or hit their website at ffrpcambria.org.

The grand opening of TOGS is here and I am so excited! What is TOGS you may ask. Well, it is the Theatre at the Old Grammar School. So spread the word. Their first variety show is scheduled for August 3rd, 4th and 5th at 730pm. Why am I so excited you may ask? Some of my favorite young performers will be onstage. They include Molly Tellers, she was in the Music Man. Jena Brancart who starred her last two years at the high school and is in Annie get your Gun.

The Orcutt Mineral society announces their annual gem and mineral show. It will be held August 3rd through the 5th at Saint Josephs church located at 298 S. Thompson Ave in Nipomo. They promise over 30 displays including lapidary arts, glass bead making, cabochon making and wire wrapping. They will have an eclectic variety of dealers. Food and drink will be available. The show features many activities which should please the whole family. This event is free!

The lighthouse community church is sponsoring Praise Explosion. This is a Christian youth rally that will take place in San Miguel at the San Miguel Park on August 19t starting at 4pm. Christian performing artists will be featured. For more information phone 286-2986. The congregational church of SLO continues its Faith in Action program. On August 5th Dr. Abdul Cader will speak. Her topic will focus on how her Muslim faith affects her personal and professional life. For more information call 544-1373. And lastly, the Cambria Women’s connection invites us all to their monthly luncheon and fellowship at the Presbyterian Church in Cambria. The speakers this month are Yvonne Milliken and Maria Cuenco ursu. Phone Doreen at 927-1858.

August 2007

Morro Bay invites you to the Embarcadero Art walk from five until eight pm Friday August 9th. This is a special evening hosted by the numerous galleries. You can enjoy a beautiful evening stroll, drop in the galleries and be greeted by the artists and even nibble on a little food.

Need some last minute furniture or other stuff to send your child off to college with? Well, recycle. Saint Paul’s Episcopal church is having their annual rummage sale on satuday. It starts early, at 8am. You’ll find the church at 2700 Eton Road. That’s close to the Junior High school.

Here in Cambria you’ll have a chance to go on a guided walk through the Fiscalini ranch. Sarah Bull will be your guide and plans on discussing the local plants and their uses by the Chumash Indians. For reservations ( no pun intended ) and location phone 927-2202.

On Saturday the women’s community center will host their 33rd annual Day with Creative women in San Luis Obispo. They’ll be at the Mission Plaza. Highlights include local artists, Hawaiian dancers, blues singers and a mime troupe. Talk about diverse. There is definitely something to please everyone.

The Famous Jazz Artist series continues this Sunday with saxophonist Mel Martin and pianist Roger Kellaway. I have never been disappointed by any of the shows I’ve been to. Live jazz is just the best. The show is at the Hamlet which is located on Highway one just barely north of Cambria.

Did you miss the last reading of Handy Dandy? Well, don’t miss it again. The Pewter Plough Playhouse will present an encore performance on August 15 at 7:30pm. Handy Dandy tells of the unlikely friendship between a district court judge and a radical nun who is brought before him. The Playhouse is located at the corner of Main and Sheffield here in Cambria. This is a free reader’s theater.

Do you want more information on proposed building projects here in Cambria. What about the Williamson Land Conservation Act? Find out at the North Coast Advisory Council’s monthly meeting. The meeting is Wednesday August 15 at 7pm. What don’t you go down and find out what’s going on in our community.

You’ve seen the banners all over Cambria so I know you know about the Santa Rosa Catholic church’s annual fiesta. So I’ll just remind you that it takes place Saturday and Sunday August 18 and 19. We are all invited for free fun and games. A bbq and Mexican dinner will be available for nine dollars, five for kids. Give your self a chance to learn something too. Johns Ruml and Dawn Dunlap will be on hand to discuss early day Cambria and Dan Kreiger will discuss tribes of the central coast.

The Annual Cambria Follies show is back again. This year the show will run August 29 through September 2nd. That’s our end of summer long week end. For more information you can phone 927-3624. I’m hoping the show’s producer Peggy Christianson will have time to stop by the studio soon and tell us all about it.

Now you know I’ll be telling you all about the Cambria garden club’s annual bulb sale when they really get hopping with it. But today I want to tell the business owners about a fun offer. The members of the Club will assist you in beautifying your flowerbed this spring. All you have to do is request their help

This big news is this year KTEA will host the Coast Union High football games starting August 31. The play by play descriptions of the game will be handled by John Fitz Randolph live; yes you heard right live from the Coast Union Field. The games start at 730pm on Fridays. I’ll be there on the 14th.

The Annual Cambria Follies show is back again. This year the show will run August 29 through September 2nd. That’s our end of summer long week end. For more information you can phone 927-3624.

The Pewter Plough Playhouse is starting its run on their newest play September first. Jake’s Women is a comedy drama by well known playwright Neil Simon. He tells the story of Jake, a novelist who is more successful with fiction than with real life. Directed by Anita Schwaber the play stars David Norum. The play will run eight weekends through October 21. For more information visit www.pewterploughplayhouse.org.

The Clark Center is presenting a fun concert on Friday, September 7th. It is called Rudolf: On the Edge. This world acclaimed concert pianist plans to show his audience how the classic can advance into the twenty first century by incorporating modern pop flavors of a rock rhythm section. Rudolf Budginas has performed in cities around the glob and is currently a professor of music at Cuesta College. So come hear the beautiful music a Moscow trained classical pianist and an acclaimed R and B guitarist can make together. Visit the Clark center website at www.clarkcenter.org.

The Rotary Rides again… again. That’s right. The second day at the ranch sponsored by the Cambria Sunrise Rotary is on its way. Saturday, September 8 is the date and there is lots of fun entertainment for you and your family. The trail ride starts at high noon at the Taylor Ranch. The Green Valley Manor is the site for all the fun and festivities to follow. Live western entertainment, a gourmet bbq, auctions are just a few things to mention. Fun new additions include overnight camping and horse rental. If you want to participate in the trail ride preregistration is a must. Call Linda at 927-1369 or Dennis at 927-3349. Go for the day or plan a week end get away.

The central coast woodcarvers are hosting their 30th annual show on Sunday September 15 and 16. Local and statewide artists display their craft. There will be ongoing demonstrations and carving contest at noon both days. They are also raffling scaled down carousel figures. If this strikes your fancy you should head down to Cayucos’s Vets Hall at the foot of the pier. Call 927-3951 for additional information.

The Sea Chest Restaurant in Cambria is sponsoring a blood drive on September 18th. This will be the 6th annual drive. The restaurant generously donates soup salad, break, dessert and soda for each donor to enjoy. If you are interested in making a donation please call 543-4290 to schedule an appointment time. This event is in conjunction with the Tri counties blood bank.

Express your thoughts, feelings and experiences. Author Janet Takahasi will teach journaling and basic watercolor art at the Camp Ocean Pines September 28th through the 30th. For more information call 927-0254.

The Cambria Garden Club is taking orders for bulbs until mid October this year. All proceeds will be used for the Scholarships at Coast Union High in Cambria. They’ll be in the big Pinedorado parade, at farmers market or you can phone 923-0921 for an order form or look in The Cambria newspaper for one too.

September 2007

Is anyone talking about anything else except the CCSD’s letter to raise our rates to astronomical levels? You can stop in to The Tea Cozy if you would like to sign an official letter of protest. I have them hanging in the hallway, easy to reach and we’ll even turn them in for you. I guess that gives away my thoughts on the matter. I keep thinking of this beautiful town in one hundred years. Now I can easily do this because the tea cozy is located in an old home that has already past the century mark one time. But I digress. Do any of us really believe that in one hundred years all of those lots will still be empty? I doubt it. It seems to me that eventually, we will have another water source and then what? Will we get a refund on the cost of the build out reduction program with inflation taken into account, or will they just spend the money again. I have a feeling hardly anybody knows what a balanced budget is anymore. Enough. I love that scene in the Star Wars Episode One when Queen Amidalla calls for a vote of no confidence. It starts a whole chain of actions.

The Scenic Coast association of realtor proudly presents Casino Royale. Proceeds will benefit the Maxine lewis Memorial Shelter. Tickets are fifty dollars and you will enjoy an action packed evening featuring Black Jack, Texas Hold’em, Roulette and other games. You won’t want to miss the raffle, silent auction and the magic show either. So, dress in your Bond best and be there. Your night of fun is scheduled for September 28. The location. The Morro Bay community center. Visit their websit at www.scenic coast .org.

Celebrate New Orleans culture with one of the best known Cajun bands in the world, BeauSoleil. This grammy award winning band has packed dance floors around the globe with their deeply traditional and vibrantly futuristic Cajun music. Join everybody at the Clark Center on Saturday September 29th at eight pm. Tickets start at twenty eight dollars and are on sale now. Call 489-9444 for tickets.

Big Band dance is back at the Centennial Park Ballroom in Paso Robles. Don’t miss the Harvest Moon theme on October 5th from 630 until 930pm. Tickets can be purchased at the door for seven dollars. Free refreshments will keep you on your feet as you dance the night away.

Guten Tag. Oktobefest Willkommen’s you. That’s right. It’s time for Cambria’s Octoberfest. On Saturday, October 6 you can enjoy german food, music and entertainment. Oktoberfest is wunderbar. Call Ken Cooper for more details at 927-4634.

Please join the Rotary Club of Cambria as they present the 10th annual viva las vegas night fundraiser on Saturday night October 13th from 6pm until 11pm at the Cambria Veterans Hall. Limited advance tickets are now on sale at the Cambria Chamber of Commerce or call 927-2253. Your entrance gives you gourmet edibles, wonderful local wines, gaiming fun, live entertainment, live and silent auction, and is guaranteed to be the best party on the North Coast. That’s the 10th annual viva las Vegas casin night on Saturday October 13th. Special thanks to special sponsors at the Cambrian, Lighthouse Litho and all of us here at KTEA Fm.

The Cambria Garden Club is taking orders for bulbs until mid October this year. All proceeds will be used for the Scholarships at Coast Union High in Cambria. They’ll be in the big Pinedorado parade, at farmers market or you can phone 923-0921 for an order form or look in The Cambria newspaper for one too.

October 2007

Thank you to all our wonderful KTEA listeners who helped make this years Viva Las Vegas an outstanding sold out event. Nearly two hundred people attended. Local projects which benefited include, Coast Union High School, the Shamel Park bandstand, monthly highway clean up, Youth in Art Celebration Head Start Holiday gifts and the Cambria Rotary club supporting the eradication of polio from existence. Great Show folks!

The Friends of the Fiscalini Ranch Preserve and Cambria’s Wednesday Irregulars will hold an Art Show and Sale this Sunday from 1 until 4pm at the Hamlet Restaurant on Highway one. Tickets to the reception are ten dollars and are available at the Cambria Chamber of Commerce. This event will benefit FFRP and the Preserve. For more information on the art show and sale please contact Jo Ellen Butler at 927-2856.

Would you like to become a volunteer for adult literacy? Make a difference in someone’s life by tutoring native speakers who need help with reading and writing and learners from other lands who are learning English as a second language. If you can commit to two ninety minute tutoring sessions per week for at least six months you can make a difference. You will receive two initial training sessions, training and materials are provided free of charge. If you have questions or wish to sign up please call 541-4219.

Come and join Cambria’s inactive Marines in a new Cambria tradition, the annual marine corps birthday dinner at The Brambles. Anyone who has served in the Marines, including Navy corpsmen who have served with Marines in the field is invited to enjoy a pleasant and special evening. A fine dinner in The Brambles Restaurant is offered at a modest cost of thirty six dollars. Reservations are required. So mark your calendar for Saturday November 10th and Call Terry Farrell at 924-1814 for more information.

The Clark Center presents the internationally acclaimed Minneapolis guitar quartet. Enjoy an evening of music with a wide repertoire ranging from Reanaissance and Baroque to Spanish, Latin American and Romantic. The show takes place on November 16th at 8pm. Phone 489-9444 for reservations or visit their website clarkcenter.org. The Clark Center for Performing arts…. Where Quality Shows

November 2007

Wanted. Female jazz /pop singer. What is she wanted for? Why for the Pewter Plough Playhouses annual New Year’s Bash. This lucky singer will be accompanied by David Manion who is an accomplished pianist. So, if you are familiar with the jazz pop idiom and the Great American Songbook please contact James Buckley at 927-3031. Think what a great way this will be to spend New Year’s Eve.

Are you interest in the art of collage? The Cambria Public Library has an event for you. Jeanette Wolff is exhibiting a collection of collage works through November. So the next time you are at the library take a look around, if you like it you can buy it. Portions of the sale proceeds benefit the Friends of the Cambria Library.

I have heard nothing but rave reviews for Seascape. Presented by Houselights theatre at TOGS, which is the theatre at the old grammar school. We’ll have to wait to find out more since their website didn’t have too much info and I’m currently tracking someone down to tell me more. I do know that the play shows October 26 thru November 18, Friday and Saturday’s at 730pm and Sunday’s at 3pm. For reservations please phone 927-8190.

The season for church bazaars is upon us! This is a great way to purchase unique handmade gifts for your loved ones. The best presents are not always found in a superstore. The first Christian church of morro bay starts the seasons sales on Saturday, November 10 at 8am. They are located at 2050 ironwood ave in Morro Bay. For more information please call betty at 528-3429.

Come and join Cambria’s inactive Marines in a new Cambria tradition, the annual marine corps birthday dinner at The Brambles. Anyone who has served in the Marines, including Navy corpsmen who have served with Marines in the field is invited to enjoy a pleasant and special evening. A fine dinner in The Brambles Restaurant is offered at a modest cost of thirty six dollars. Reservations are required. So mark your calendar for Saturday November 10th and Call Terry Farrell at 924-1814 for more information.

The Ian McFeron Band is playing a Band with out Borders awareness event at the Frog and Peach Pub in SLO on November 13 at eight pm. This prolific songwriter has drawn comparisions to Bob Dylan and Ryan Adams. So if you enjoy acoustic folk rock to gritty alternative country blues you’ll love this show. The songwriter/performer sent out this email himself so I figured I just had to tell you about it. The frog and peach pub is located at 728 Higuera Street in San Luis Obispo. And that’s Tuesday November 13th at eight pm.

The Caly Poly Bandfest 2007 is Simply Out of this world. Or so says their press release. We are invited to join over two hundred collegiate musicians as they take the stage for a night of musical pageantry. November 17 is the date and that’s a Saturday night. Eight pm is the time, in Harman Hall of the Performing Arts Center’s Christopher Cohan Center. Bandfest tickets are eight to nineteen dollars and can be purchased at the performing arts ticket office or to order by phone call sloarts 756-2787.

The Clark Center presents the internationally acclaimed Minneapolis guitar quartet. Enjoy an evening of music with a wide repertoire ranging from Reanaissance and Baroque to Spanish, Latin American and Romantic. The show takes place on November 16th at 8pm. Phone 489-9444 for reservations or visit their website clarkcenter.org. The Clark Center for Performing arts…. Where Quality Shows.

Do you know who wrote Somewhere Over the Rainbow? I mean this song has been selected as the number one song of the 20th century and is considered to be the best loved movie theme of all time. Was it a Gershwin or a Berlin? No, it was Harold Arlen. And to celebrate this man’s great works, which include Old Black Magic and Stormy Weather the pewter Plough Playhouse presents their annual musical tribute. The show will open on Saturday November 17. Please phone 927-3877 for reservation requests.

Enjoy a Nightmare before Christmas, and not just trying to do your shopping, as presented by the Pacific Dance Center. Seating is limited for this one show only performance. Over one hundred local children, area professionals and special effects will delight the entire family. Call 772-6763 for more information or to book your tickets. Nightmare before Christmas, showing on November 18 at 3pm in the Los Osos Community Center.

With all the moving around the holidays and daylight savings has been doing this year I want to let you know, now that Hospitality night is on Thursday December 6. Once again our village will start celebrating the holiday season. Santa will be holding tree lighting ceremonies, carols will fill the air and magicians will be featrured along with decoration, food, fun and festivities everywhere. All along Main Street and Burton Drive there’s an air of anticipation as we look forward to Hospitality night on December 6th.

It’s finally here. Thanksgiving week. It seems to be the trend for our schools to try to turn this into an Indian rights rememberance. But, you know what? I’m just going to go with the old Harvest Day feeling of being thankful for what I have received the past year and thankful for being around my friends and loved ones. By the way, have you ordered your dinner rolls from Allocco’s yet? I’m sure Phyllis wont mind if you order in the next couple of days so give her a call at 927-1501. Remember Allocco’s is the county’s only authentic Italian bakery so they have lots of great food to perk up your holiday meals. The rest of this month is kind of quiet but the beginning of December brings us some fun, traditional Cambrian events. Want to know all about them. Okay then, here we go.

The Cambria Vineyard Church invites us to be their guests at the Cambria Community Thanksgiving Dinner. Join your friends and neighbours at Vets Hall at 1130 am. Celebrate the season in the company of your community.

Our beautiful scenic town puts on its cloak of Christmas cheer for Holiday in the pines starting the first Saturday of the month. Now, for all you folks who live in the surrounding areas this month is a wonderful time to revisit our small community. Many of our distinctive stores will offer complimentary gift wrapping, refreshments and extended hours throughout the holiday season. Participating inns and local restaurants will offer discounted rates on lodging and dining. So, for a unique holiday shopping experience come to Cambria for Holiday in the pines. To find out the schedule of special events planned throughout the month please visit www.cambriachamber.org.

The SLO vocal arts ensemble’s concert season is about ready to begin.

 December 2007

Today I want to remind you all about Toys for Tots.  You can place a new, unwrapped toy in many locations in town.  If you can remember to do this you will be putting a smile on the face of a local child on Christmas day.  So, don’t forget.  If you happen to be out on Hospitality Night it would be a perfect time to pick out a Toy and drop it in a collection container.   Now, as you may know I am an extremely proud mother of two incredibly wonderful children and I see no reason why I can’t share their accomplishments with you.  So the following is my children’s performance schedule for the holiday season.  Of course, all of these are remarkable fundraising events and well worth attending even is my children were not participating in them.  My son Corbin is performing in the Coast Union chorus.  I am so pleased to announce that Kit Hansen will direct the Chorus at the University Women of Cambria’s annual Holiday luncheon this year.  It takes place on Monday December 10 at ten am at the Cambria Pines Lodge.  There is limited seating available.  Tickets are $18.50 and include a soup, salad and sandwich buffet.  Contact Jean at 927-1539.  All proceeds benefit the graduating senior scholarship fund.  Corbin can also be heard on December 13^th at the Middle School with the Chorus during their Winter Concert.  On December 14 and 15 Corbin will be at TOGS singing with The Cambria Chorale, under the direction of Ruth Fleming and the Combined schools Chorus under the direction again of Kit Hansen.  This is their first formal combined concert.  The time is 7pm, the tickets are ten dollars and proceeds benefit the music programs for Cambria Youth.  The Chorus will also be out and about on Hospitality Night.  So, if you see the only boy singing with a group of beautiful young ladies that will be him.  Be sure to say hello and let him know you are a KTEA listener because you know what?  He’s proud of me too!  My daughter Katy will be singing with the First Baptist Church Childrens Choir under the direction of Laura McKinney on December 16.  Her performance will be during their Christmas gathering.  Tickets are complimentary as is dessert and beverages.  Please phone the First Baptist Church for more details. 

Our beautiful scenic town puts on its cloak of Christmas cheer for Holiday in the pines starting this Saturday.  Now, for all you folks who live in the surrounding areas this month is a wonderful time to revisit our small community.  Many of our distinctive stores will offer complimentary gift wrapping, refreshments and extended hours throughout the holiday season.  Participating inns and local restaurants will offer discounted rates on lodging and dining.  So, for a unique holiday shopping experience come to Cambria for Holiday in the pines.  To find out the schedule of special events planned throughout the month please visit www.cambriachamber.org. 

The SLO vocal arts ensemble’s concert season is about ready to begin.  Enjoy the joyous sounds of Christmas on December first at 8pm at the Mission of San Luis Obispo.  Experience the earthy richness of the old mission, feel your spirit rise, wrapped around the smell and sound of Christmas past.  On the second please enjoy the forbes pipe organ playing at the Performing arts center in SLO.  And if you attend these vocal arts events each year there is an exciting new addition.  The newly created Youth Choir will join the vocal arts ensemble at each scheduled performance.  So, get ready for The Vocal Arts Ensemble Concert series.  Its sure to send shivers up your spine.  Tickets are available at www.vocalarts.org or by phoning 541-6797. 

Also on December first we are invited to attend the Heritage Foundation’s ninth annual country Christmas celebration.  Join members and friends at the Mid state fair grounds at 530pm for an evening of holiday cheer and fun.  Festivites include dinner, dance with a live band a one of a kind live auction with wine tasting and fun for all.  Order your forty dollar tickets by phoning Elizabeth Schumann at 467-2951.  The Country Christmas Celebration. 

Donations of decorated trees for the Tree Auction on Saturday December first are already coming in.  This annual event promises to be bigger and better the ever.  The silent auction tables should be a great place to do some of that holiday shopping.  Professional comedienne Jill Turnbow will be emceeing for the auction, Father Christmas should be making an appearance and of course Cambria’s town criers will be there too.  And of course you can’t talk about the festival without mentioning the fabulous food and wines which will be served.    So definitely mark your calendar’s for Saturday the first at 630pm.  Tickets are on sale at the Chamber of Commerce for twenty dollars.  I may not see you there but look for some of my yummy desserts. 

The Pacific dance center is holding a fundraiser at Madonna Inn to help fund their upcoming production of Sleeping Beauty with the SLO Youth Symphony.  Join over seventy five local children as they delight and entertain you while you enjoy a holiday dinner from Madonna Inn.  Tickets are fifty dollars.  For tickets or more information call 772-6763. 

You can tell this is the season for getting dressed up and enjoying what a small town has to offer.  Just a few days after the Tree Auction comes hospitality night.  Cambria’s businesses open their doors all along Main street and Burton drive to entice you with special deals, drawings and prizes.  So come down and share the warmth of the holiday season with your friends and neighbors.  Santa will be holding tree lighting ceremonies, carols will fill the air, and magicians will be featured, along with decorations, food fun and festivities.  Pictures with Santa and the Town criers add to the meriiment.  All around Cambria there is an air of anticipation as we count down to hospitality night on Thursday December 6. 

Attention all balrrom dancers it’s time to kicke off the holiday season dancing and listening to your favorit Big Band tunes performed by the Main Street Band.  The annual big band holiday dance is being held on Friday December 7^th at 630pm in the ballroom at Centennial Park in Paso Robles.  This year’s theme is Hawaiian Christmas.  Tickets can be purchased at the door.  For more information, please call the Centennial Park at 237-3988. 

The twentieth edition of the Allied Arts Home Tour is coming on December 8^th.  That is the second Saturday of the month.  The meeting place is Rabobank and tickets are twenty dollars each.  If you want to do a pre-buy please stop by the Old Schoolhouse Gallery or the Chamber of Commerce.  Refreshments will be served and there will be transporatation available for guests wishing to ride to the open houses. 

The Cambria Women’s Connection invites all women to its monthly luncheon and program in the Fellowship Hall of the Presbyterian Church.  The lunch is on Wednesday December 12^th at noon.  Their special feature will be a fashion show put on by the place.  For reservations and complimentary nursery please phone 927-1858 and speak to Doreen. 

Legendary folk singer Glenn Yarbrough will preent the Christmas story the forgotten carols at the clark center on December 21^st at 8pm . The forgotten carols is a Christmas story written by Michael McLean and told through songs and narration.  The story follows a nurse who feels emptiness in her life until she meets John, a patient who expands who understanding of Christmas.  Yarbrough will be accaompanied in his tale by a choir of local singers.  Tickets are twenty to forty dollars and are on sale now.  Call 489-9444 for tickets. 

Hospitality night is today.  You’ll need to get bundled up as I’m sure Jack Frost will be wanting to take a nip not just out of your nose but whatever else is exposed too.  Just don’t expose anything he might take an interest in.  There will be hot cider for sure at some of the local stores and maybe even hot chocolate too.  For those of you new to Cambria or if you are visiting this is the night where stores along Main Street and Burton drive stay open late for your holiday shopping pleasure.  They’ll have specials and sales, give aways and treats to eat.  Santa will be lighting the Christmas tree on Burton Drive a 6pm.  There’ll be carolers, magicians and lots of festivities.  Whenever I venture out for this special night it always reminds me of a Currier and Ives main street painting, full of bustle, full of cheer, full of smiles and peoples good wishes.  Just without the snow.  Remember shopping locally is a great gift to give to the merchants in our town and we really appreciate it.  The West and the East village have lots planned and the Otter trolley will be rolling out a complimentary run between the two villages.  But you know what’s really great about this year?  I think you’ll actually be able to walk the distance in safety.  The Main Street lights are on.  One of the special treats this year is a preview of the Combined Choral Event.  You’ll hear all about it as I welcome Kit Hanson to the show…… 

Attention all balrrom dancers it’s time to kicke off the holiday season dancing and listening to your favorit Big Band tunes performed by the Main Street Band.  The annual big band holiday dance is being held on Friday December 7^th at 630pm in the ballroom at Centennial Park in Paso Robles.  This year’s theme is Hawaiian Christmas.  Tickets can be purchased at the door.  For more information, please call the Centennial Park at 237-3988.