Local Events, Fundraisers, Meetings, and Entertainment Taking Place in North San Luis Obispo County
1 • Above the Grade Advanced Toastmasters, first Thursdays, 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. Kennedy Club Fitness,
500 So. River Road, Paso. 805-238-0524, 930206.toastmastersclubs.org.
1, 8, 15, 22 • North County Overeaters Anonymous, Thursdays 7:00 p.m., Lutheran Church of the Redeemer, 4500 El Camino Real, (Blue room, rear parking lot entrance) Atascadero. Info: Irene 818-415-0353.
1, 8, 15, 22 • BNI – Partners in Success – Business Networking International –Thursdays, 7:00 to 8:30 a.m. Paso Robles Assn. of Realtors, 1101 Riverside Ave. Visitors welcome, visit bni.org.
1, 8, 15, 22 • Hamburger Lunch– American Legion Post 50, Thursdays, $5, 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. 240 Scott St., Paso Robles.
1, 8, 15, 22 • Line Dancing, Thursdays, 7:00 to 8:00 p.m., Centennial Park Banquet Room. $55 for 10-Punch Pass (can be shared by more than one person). Beginning and intermediate classes taught by Tina Scarsella. Visit prcity.com/recreationonline, 805-835-2076.
1, 8, 15, 22 • Listening to Music Series 2018 – 20th and 21st Century Composers –Thursdays 1:00 to 4:00 p.m.
Series runs March 15 through April 19. It’s free. Just show up! Taught by Ron Tarica Senior Center, 270 Scott St., Paso Robles.
2 • Almond Country Quilters Guild Meeting – Presentation by Debbie Gordon (debbiegordondesigns.com), a highly awarded quilting instructor. 6:30 to 9:00 p.m. Trinity Lutheran Church, 940 Creston Road, Paso. Info: Kathy at kajquilter@gmail.com. General info: lisajguerrero@msn.com, ACQGuild.com.
2, 9, 16, 23 • Speak Easy Toastmasters Club, Fridays, 12:10 to 1:15 p.m. Founders Pavilion, Twin Cities Community Hospital. http://9797.toastmastersclubs.org. 805-237-9096.
4 • Daughters of the American Revolution meets first Sundays. For time and place, email dmcpatriotdaughter@gmail.com.
5, 19 • Writing Support Group. Complete writing projects with award-winning author/editor Patricia Alexander. Every other Monday, 6:30 to 9:00 p.m. $25 per or $20 for 4 meetings paid in advance. Call for location 805-479-7778. BookOfComforts.com.
5, 12, 19, 26 • North County Overeaters Anonymous, Mondays, 5:30 p.m. Trinity Lutheran Church, Fireside Room, 940 Creston Rd., Paso Robles, www.OA.org, Irene 818-415-0353.
5, 12, 19, 26 • North County Toast ‘N Talk Toastmasters, Mondays, 6:15 to 7:30 p.m., 1101 Riverside Ave., Paso Robles. Info: 805-464-9229.
6, 13, 20, 27 • BNI– Early But Worth It Chapter – Business Networking International – Tuesdays 7:00 to 8:30 a.m. Paso Robles Golf Club. Visitors welcome, visit bni.org.
6, 13, 20, 27 • Tai Chi Chuan – Intermediate, ages 18+, Tuesdays, 10:00 to 11:00 a.m., Tai Chi for Health – Beginner, ages 18+, 11:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. at Centennial Park, Room B with Faye Baker. Register at PRCity.com/recreation or Centennial Park, Mon. – Fri. noon to 5:00 p.m. 805-237-3988.
6, 20 • MOPS – Mothers of Pre-schoolers, first & third Tuesdays, 9:30 a.m. Trinity Lutheran Church,
940 Creston Road, Paso, Ashley Hazell, 805-459-6049, nocomops@gmail.com.
7, 14, 21, 28 • Body in Balance for Active Aging, ages 50+, Wednesdays, 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. Senior Center with Faye Baker. Register at PRCity.com/seniors or Centennial Park, Paso, Mon. through Fri. Noon to 5:00 p.m. 805-237-3988.
7, 14, 21, 28 • Line Dancing –Wednesdays, 9:00 to 10:00 a.m. Centennial Park Banquet Room. $50 for 10-Punch Pass (can be shared by more than one person). Beginning and intermediate classes taught by Tina Scarsella. Visit prcity.com/recreationonline, 805-835-2076. See above for Thursday classes.
8, 22 • Paso Robles Lions Club, 7:00 p.m., PR Elks Lodge, 1420 Park Street, Paso. Second & fourth Tuesdays. 805- 227-4476. pasorobleslions.org.
9 • Paso Robles Dance Hall – An evening of swing, ballroom and line dancing, second Fridays, 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. Admission $5. For an additional $5, a ballroom dance lesson is taught from 6:00 to 6:45 p.m. Centennial Park Banquet Room. Visit prcity.com/recreationonline, call Tina Scarsella 805-835-2076.
9 • North County Women’s Connection Luncheon, 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Templeton Community Center, $12, reservations before Feb. 2 to JoAnn Pickering at 805-239-1096. Speaker Julie Camell with a message of hope. Love songs by Eliana Carrington, a professional singer in her hometown of Naples, Italy now living in Paso Robles.
10 • Central Coast Violet Society, 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Second Saturdays, Brookdale Activity Room, 1919 Creston Road, Paso. Znailady1@aol.com.
11 • PR Grange Pancake Breakfast, second Sundays, 7:30 to 11:00 a.m. 627 Creston Road, Paso Robles.
13 • Exchange Club, second Tuesdays, 12:15 – 1:30 p.m. McPhee’s in Templeton. 805-610-8096, exchangeclubofnorthslocounty.org.
14 • North County Multiflora Garden Club, socialize at noon, meeting 1:00 p.m. PR Community Church, 2706 Spring St., second Wednesdays. 805-712-7820, guests welcome. multifloragardenclub.org.
14 • Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) Chapter 465 – 7:00 p.m. at the Paso Airport Terminal, second Wednesdays. Getting youth involved with aviation. EAA465.org.
15 • Office Hours with District Supervisor John Peschong, 9:00 to 11:00 a.m., Paso Robles Chamber of Commerce Conference Room. Contact Vicki Janssen to schedule an appt., vjanssen@co.clo.ca.us, 805-781-4491.
15 • Free Class at The Natural Alternative – A Detox Program you will love. 6:00 to 7:30 p.m., 1213 Pine St. Paso. Call 805-237-8290 for reservations.
15 • North County Prostate Cancer Support Group, 7:00 p.m. third Thursdays, Twin Cities Community
Hospital Pavilion Room. Info: Bill Houston 805-995-2254 or American Cancer Society 805-473-1748.
15 & 16 • Book Sale at the Creston Library – 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Community Center on Swayze Street downtown Creston inside old Fire Station. Books, DVDs and more. Details at CrestonNews.com.
17 • Pancake Breakfast, American Legion Post 50, 8:00 a.m.to 11:00 a.m. third Saturdays, $6, 240 Scott St., Paso Robles.
17 • Community Quilting helps children and senior organizations with quilts making. Third Saturdays, 10:00 am to 2:00 pm at Bethel Lutheran Church, Old Country Road, Templeton. Contact Cynthia Bradshaw, clbrad1313@hotmail.com.
19 • President’s Day
19 • Paso Robles Republican Women Federated, third Mondays, 11:30 a.m. lunch, speaker at noon. $22 cash, guests welcome, Paso Robles Inn Ballroom. Reservations by the 2nd of each month to Diane Oehlke, 805-239-8693 dloehlke@gmail.com. Prrwf.org.
19 • Santa Lucia Rockhounds – 7:00 p.m. third Mondays, Templeton Community Center, 601 S. Main St. Open to all who enjoy rocks, fossils & minerals. slorockhounds.org.
20 • Chronic Pain Support Group Meeting –CRPS (Chronic Regional Pain Syndrome), third Tuesdays, 5:00
p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Rabobank, 1025 Las Tablas Rd, Templeton. Suzanne Miller 805-704-5970,
suzanne.miller@ymail.com.
20 • North County Parkinson’s Support Group, 1:00 p.m. third Tuesdays, Templeton Presbyterian Church,
610 So. Main St. Info: Rosemary Dexter 805-466-7226.
21 • Paso Robles Democratic Club, third Wednesdays, 6:30 p.m. White Oak Room, Centennial Park, 600
Nickerson, Paso. Visitors/newcomers welcome. pasoroblesdemocrats@gmail.com, 805-769-4847.
24 • Lupus/Auto Immune Disorder Support Group, fourth Saturdays, 10:30 a.m. Nature’s Touch, 225 So. Main St., Templeton.
27 • American Legion Post 50 monthly meeting fourth Tuesdays. 6:30 p.m. 270 Scott Street, Paso Robles. Info: Commander John Irwin, 805-286-6187.
28 • Deadline for North County Newcomers Club dinner on March 7 at The Carlton Hotel, 6005 El Camino Real, Atascadero. 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. Visit northcountynewcomers.org for reservations.
Grief Support Groups
Sponsored by Hospice SLO
805-544-2266, hospiceslo.org
Bereaved Parents Group, Tuesdays, 5:30 to 7:00 p.m.
Suicide Bereavement Support – fourth Wednesdays, 3:00 to 4:30 p.m.
Meetings at RISE, 1030 Vine St., Paso Robles
General Grief Support, Wednesdays, 5:00 to 6:30 p.m.
Meeting at 517 13th Street, Paso.
No cost, no pre-registration.
GriefShare All Saturdays in February. A 13-week on-going faith-based seminar/support group for people grieving a loss of a loved one. 10:00 a.m. to noon, $15, on-going, open enrollment. Trinity Lutheran Church, Fireside Room, 940 Creston Rd., Paso. Deaconess Juliet Thompson, 805-238-3702, ext. 205.
Events, Festivals, Fundraisers and Entertainment
New Exhibit at the Carnegie Library features the history of the Salinan people. Descendants
of local Native Americans invite you to follow their ancestor’s footsteps through “TIME AND THE
TIDE.” Be sure to see Robles High School Bearcat Alley and memorabilia about pioneer women, local
outlaws, and settlers of diverse nationalities. Downtown City Park. Paso Robles. Admission is free.
Open Wed. through Sat. 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and Sunday 11:00 to 3:00 p.m.
Paso Robles Golf Club – Live Music Wednesdays! 5:30 to 8:00 p.m. in the Club Room. Easy parking,
buffet dinner. Call for reservations 238-4722, pasoroblesgolfclub.com
21 • Tennessee Jimmy Harrell & Amaya Rose – Country Soul
28 • Julie Beaver, Kenny Blackwell & Wally Bernick – Rock, Blues & Country
March 7 • Joy Bonner & Adam Levine – Popular Hits
3 • Art After Dark Paso – first Saturdays, 6:00 to 9:00 p.m., Downtown Paso. Hosted by Studios on
the Park.
6 • Restaurant of the Month presented by Paso Robles Chamber of Commerce. Location TBD. Visit
Pasorobleschamber.com.
7 • Monthly dinner at Estrella Warbirds Museum, first Wednesdays, 6:00 p.m., guest speakers. Call
805- 296-1935 for dinner reservations. ewarbirds.org.
9 & 10 • The Kings of Cool – Legends of Vegas presented by Wine Country Theater, Park Ballroom,
Paso Robles. Tickets: WineCountryTheatre.com, 1-800-838-3006.
9 • Poetry in the Garden – Join local poets and share your poetry and prose. Meet in Ellie’s Garden on
second Fridays at 6:30 p.m., Contact Ellie at 805-227-0110 or ellencasey777@gmail.com.
10 • The Big Laugh – 10th Annual Valentine Comedy and Music Event to benefit Second Chance at Love
Humane Society. Atascadero Pavilion on the Lake. Doors open 6:00 p.m., show 8:00 p.m. Catering by Crush
Catering, Red Carpet photos by Fancy Pants Photo Booth. For line-up of comedians, tickets, info, visit
www.biglaughlive.com, call 805-712-0400.
10 • Classic Car Cruise Night – 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. second Saturdays (weather permitting), King Oil
Tools, 2235 Spring St., Paso. Info: Tony Ororato, 805-712-0551.
11 • Valentine Movie Night, “You Can’t Take it with You” from 1938, 7:00 p.m., Park Cinemas. $12
tickets at Main Street, Norma’s Alley between Pine, Park and 13th Streets, 239-4103,
info@pasoroblesdowntown.org. Sponsored by Park Cinemas and PR Main Street Association.
15 • Third Thursday Shop, dine and drink in downtown Paso. A portion of the proceeds benefit
must! charities. facebook.com/pages/Third-Thursday-PasoRobles.
The Wellness Kitchen and Resource Center, 1255 Las Tablas Rd., Templeton
Visit thewkrc.org, call 805-434-1800 for information on Healing and Wellness Foods meal programs, volunteer
opportunities, and classes (to RSVP, register and pay online.) Hours Monday through Friday 10:00 a.m.
to 4:00 p.m., Wednesday until 6:00 p.m.
Feb. 15 – Healthy Cooking Class – Heart Healthy Foods from 5:30 to 7:30 in Templeton. Feb. 16 from 11 :00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. in San Luis Obispo, Idler’s Home, 189 Cross Street, 11 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Class fee is $ 20; however, no one is turned away due to lack of funds. RSVP appreciated. Feb. 27-Auto Immune Support Group, with Kelli Lincoln, 6:00 to 7:00 pm. Nutritional guidance and recipes about the Autoimmune Protocol to alleviate symptoms of disease. Feb. 28 – Intro to Wellness, – A Taste of Change with Registered Dietitian Hayley Garelli. 5:30 to 6:30 pm. Class is FREE. Learn 10 simple things to begin a clean eating regimen.
Cancer Support Community, 1051 Las Tablas Road, Templeton
CSC provides support, education and hope. CSCslo.org, 805-238-4411. Cancer Support Helpline, 888-793-9355, 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. PST.
SPECIAL GATHERINGS: Feb. 4 – Rejuvenate Your Mind and Body – Petite Retreat showcasing Survivor’s Beauty. 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Terra Mia Vineyard. Professional hair and make-up styling. Limited space. To reserve, call Jamie 238-4111. Feb. 7, first Wednesdays, 11:00 a.m. Life After Cancer Support Group, Feb. 8, second Thursdays, 11:00 a.m., Advanced Cancer Support Group. 2nd Tuesday or Wednesday alternating (call office), 6:00 p.m. Young Survivors Peer Gathering in Templeton. Feb. 13, 6:00 p.m. Kids Valentine Fun – Art & Pizza, click on website to register. Feb. 13, 6:00 p.m. Young Survivors Peer Support in Templeton. Feb. 21, 6:00 p.m. Young Survivors Peer Gathering at Sierra Vista Hospital, San Luis Obispo. Feb. 28, last Wednesdays, 12:15 p.m. Mindfulness Hour, RSVP required.
WEEKLY SCHEDULE – MONDAY: 11:30 a.m. Therapeutic Yoga at Dharma Yoga TUESDAY: 9:00 a.m. Tai Chi Chih 10:05 a.m. Coffee Chat WEDNESDAY: 10:00 a.m. Living with Cancer Support Group -Newly Diagnosed/Active Treatment. THURSDAYS: 9:00 a.m. Tai Chi Chih for patients only. THURSDAYS: Feb. 8 & 22 by Appointment – Navigate with Nikki. FRIDAYS: Feb. 9 & 23, 6:00 p.m. Grupo Fuerza y Esperanza. Special Programs – Cancer Well-Fit® at Paso Robles Sports Club, pre-registration is required with Kathy Thomas, kathythomas10@hotmail.com, 805-610-6486. Beautification Boutique by appointment. Call 805-238-4411. Free wigs, hats, scarves, mastectomy support.
