A monthly look at local events, fundraisers, meetings, and entertainment.

To submit a listing, email bob@pasoroblesmagazine.com, bring info to drop box at Dutch Maytag, 1501 Riverside Ave., or mail to PO Box 3996, Paso Robles, 93447 by the 7th of each month. Questions?  Call 805-239-1533.
1, 8, 15, 22, 29 • BNI– Early But Worth It Chapter – Business Networking International – Tuesdays 7 to 8:30 am. Paso Robles Golf Club. Visitors welcome, visit bni.org.
1, 15 • MOPS – Mothers of Pre-schoolers, 1st and 3rd Tuesdays, 9:30 am, Trinity Lutheran Church, 940 Creston Road, Paso, Ashley Hazell, 459-6049, nocomops@gmail.com.
1, 15 • Paso Robles Dance Hall – An evening of swing, ballroom and line dancing, 7 to 9 pm., admission $5, Centennial Park Banquet Room.  Visit prcity.com/recreationonline, call Tina Scarsella 835-2076.
2, 9, 16, 23, 30 • Line Dancing –Wednesdays, 9 to 10 am, 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, 835-2076.
2, 9, 16, 23, 30 • Life Community Toastmaster Club, Wednesdays, 6:30 to 8:30 pm, Life Community Church, 3770 Ruth Way, Templeton. 712-0671.
3 • Estero Bay Advanced Toastmasters, first Thursdays, 7 to 9 pm, Kennedy Club Fitness,
500 So. River Road, Paso. 238-0524, 930206.toastmastersclubs.org.
3, 10, 17, 24, 31 • BNI – Partners in $uccess – Business Networking International –Thursdays, 7 to 8:30 am, Paso Robles Assn. of Realtors, 1101 Riverside Ave. Visitors welcome, visit bni.org.
3, 10, 17, 24, 31 • Hamburger Lunch – American Legion Post 50, Thursdays, $5, 11 am to 1 pm. 240 Scott St., Paso.
4, 11, 18, 25 • Speak Easy Toastmasters Club, Fridays, 12:10 to 1:15 pm, Founders Pavilion, Twin Cities Community Hospital. http://9797.toastmastersclubs.org. 235-8567.
4 • Wines and Steins, first Fridays, social hour 6pm, guest speakers, potluck. American Legion Hall, Templeton. Winesandsteins.org.
4 • North County Women’s Connection Luncheon, 11am to 1 pm, speaker Marlene Palea on “Finding True Beauty” and Joanie Williams on decorating ideas. Templeton Community Center, $12, reservations by August 1 to JoAnn Pickering 239-1096.
6 • Daughters of the American Revolution meets every 1st Sunday. For time and place, email dmcpatriotdaughter@gmail.com
7, 14, 21, 28 • North County Overeaters Anonymous, Every Monday, 5:30, 1916 Creston Road, #400 upstairs, Paso Robles, www.OA.org, Irene 818-415-0353.
7 • Almond Country Quilters Guild Meeting, 6:30 pm, speaker is Webmistress Elizabeth Roebber. Plans will begin for annual holiday auction in November.  Trinity Lutheran Church, 940 Creston Road, Paso. General info: lisajguerrero@msn.com, ACQGuild.com.
7 – 11 • Vacation Bible Xperience, Fun for kids ages 7 – 12 for “Cactusville-Where kids are called to follow Jesus.” FREE!!  Info, call Leah 661-330-8450.
7, 21 • Writing Support Group, Complete writing projects with award-winning author/editor Patricia Alexander. Every other Monday, 6:30 to 9 pm. $25 per or $20 for 4 meetings paid in advance. Call for location 479-7778. BookOfComforts.com.
8 • Womenade – Quarterly potluck fundraiser hosted by Seniors in Action. 6 pm at Rancho Paso Clubhouse, 2945 Theatre Dr., Paso. Bring a dish to share and donation for SLO County’s needy.
8 • Exchange Club, 2nd Tuesday, 12:15 – 1:30 pm, McPhee’s in Templeton. 610-8096, exchangeclubofnorthslocounty.org.
8, 22 • Paso Robles Lions Club, 7 pm, PR Elks Lodge, 1420 Park Street, Paso. 2nd and 4th Tuesdays. 805- 227-4476. pasorobleslions.org.
9 • North County Multiflora Garden Club, socialize at noon, meeting 1 pm. PR Community Church, 2706 Spring St. Second Wednesdays. 712-7820, guests welcome. multifloragardenclub.org.
9 • Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) Chapter 465 – 7 pm at the Paso Airport Terminal, second Wednesdays. Getting youth involved with aviation. EAA465.org.
12 • Central Coast Violet Society, 10 am to 2 pm, second Saturdays, Brookdale Activity Room, 1919 Creston Road, Paso. Znailady1@aol.com.
13 • PR Grange Pancake Breakfast, second Sundays, 7:30 to 11am, 627 Creston Road, Paso.
15 • Chronic Pain Support Group Meeting – CRPS (Chronic Regional Pain Syndrome), third Tuesdays, 5 to 6 pm, Rabobank, 1025 Las Tablas Rd, Templeton. Suzanne Miller 704-5970, suzanne.miller@ymail.com.
15 • North County Parkinson’s Support Group, 1 pm, third Tuesdays, Templeton Presbyterian Church, 610 So. Main St. Info: Rosemary Dexter 466-7226.
16 • Paso Robles Democratic Club, third Wednesdays, 6:30 pm, 744 Oak Street, Paso Robles.    
Visitors/newcomers welcome. pasoroblesdemocrats@gmail.com, 805-769-4847. 
17 • North County Prostate Cancer Support Group, 7 pm, third Thursdays, Twin Cities Community Hospital Pavilion Room. Info: Bill Houston 995-2254 or American Cancer Society 473-1748.
19 • Pancake Breakfast, American Legion Post 50, 8 to 11 am, 3rd Saturdays, $6, 240 Scott St., Paso Robles
19 • Community Quilting, (to help children and senior organizations with quilts), third Saturdays, 10 am to 2 pm at Bethel Lutheran Church, Old Country Road, Templeton. Contact caroljhungerford@yahoo.com.
21 • Santa Lucia Rockhounds – 7 pm, third Monday, Templeton Community Center, 601 S. Main St. Open to all who enjoy rocks, fossils & minerals. slorockhounds.org.
22 • American Legion Post 50 monthly meeting. 4th Tuesdays. 6:30, 270 Scott Street, Paso Robles. Info: Commander John Irwin, 286-6187.
30 • North County Newcomers Club Deadline for Sept. 6 luncheon at Marriott Springhill Suites, Atascadero. 11 am social hour, dinner at noon. Meetings/luncheons/dinners held monthly for residents living here less than 3 years.  To RSVP, info for events/activities, visit northcountynewcomers.org.
Paso Robles Chamber of Commerce, pasorobleschamber.com, 238-0506  
   9 • Membership Mixer, 5:30 to 7 pm, location TBA.
  18 • Women in Business Luncheon, “Farm to Fork” 11am to 1:30 pm, Adelaida Vineyards
  30 • Wake Up Paso! 7:30 to 9 am, Paso Robles Inn Ballroom
Templeton Chamber of Commerce, templetonchamber.com, 434-1789
18 • Women in Business Luncheon, 2nd Tuesdays, 11:30 am to 1 pm. templetonwib@gmail.com.
Grief Support Groups
Bereaved Parents Group, Tuesdays, 5:30 to 7:00 pm. General Grief Support, Wednesdays, 5:00 to 6:30 pm.
Suicide Bereavement Support – 4th Wednesdays, 3 to 4:30 pm.
Meetings at RISE, 1030 Vine St., Paso Robles
Sponsored by HospiceSLO, 544-2266, hospiceslo.org
GriefShare All Saturdays in August. A 13-week on-going faith-based seminar/support group for people grieving a loss of a loved one. 10 am to noon, $15, on-going, open enrollment. Trinity Lutheran Church, Fireside Room, 940 Creston Rd., Paso. Deaconess Juliet Thompson, 238-3702, ext. 205.
CASA Information Sessions
Learn about volunteer opportunities at CASA of SLO County in these sessions. Become an advocate for an abused or neglected infant, toddler, child or teen, or a mentor for a former foster child who has asked for support. North County training class for new volunteers starts in October. For info: slocasa.org, 541-6542.
Wed. Aug. 9 at 6:30 pm, Starbucks, 7029 El Camino Real, Atascadero.
Wed. Aug. 23 at noon, CASA office, 75 Higuera St., Suite 180, SLO. 
Events, Festivals, Fundraisers and Entertainment 
 Live Music on the Veranda Paso Robles Golf Club, 1600 Country Club Dr., 5:30 to 8 pm.,
BBQ. Call for reservations 238-4722. 8/2 Bluegrass/Maire’s Dad.  8/9 Country, Rock & Blues/ Julie Beaver Trio. 8/16 Classic Rock & Blues/Steve Tracy Band. 8/23 Latin, Soul & Funk/Ricky Montijo & Sean Sullivan.
8/30 Pop, Rock & more/Lexi Sidders & Burke Gehrung.
Shared Histories 3 – Portraits of the Central Coast through Dec. 31 presented by the El Paso de Robles Historical Society and the Carnegie Library. Downtown City Park, Paso. Tues. & Thurs. thru Sat. 10 am to 4 pm & Sun. 1 to 3 pm.
1 • Golden State Classic Car Club, first Tuesdays, 7 pm, Paso Robles Elks Lodge 1420 Park St.
goldenstateclassics.org.
2 • Monthly dinner at Estrella Warbirds Museum, first Wednesdays, 6 pm, guest speakers.  Call 805-296-1935 for dinner reservations. ewarbirds.org.        
2, 9, 16 • Templeton Concerts in the Park, Wednesdays, 6:30 to 8:30.
3, 10, 17 • Concerts in the Park, Downtown City Park Paso. Thursdays 6 to 8 pm.
5 • Art After Dark Paso 1st Saturdays, 6 to 9 pm, Downtown Paso. Coordinated by Studios on the  Park.
11 • Poetry in the Garden Join local poets and share your poetry and prose. Meet in Ellie’s Garden on second Fridays at 6:30 pm. Contact Ellie at 805-227-0110 or ellencasey777@gmail.com.
12 • Classic Car Cruise Night 5 to 7 pm, second Saturdays (weather permitting), King Oil Tools, 2235 Spring St., Paso. Info: Tony Ororato, 712-0551.          
17 • Third Thursday Shop, dine and drink in downtown Paso. A portion of the proceeds benefit
must! charities. Visit facebook.com/pages/Third-Thursday-PasoRobles.
18 • Hot El Camino Cruise Nite – Atascadero.
19 • 28th Annual Atascadero Lake Car Show & Dancing in the Streets 
19 • Trading Day/Kid’s Flea Market, 9 am to 3 pm, City Park. North County’s largest yard sale! Vendor booths $55. Kid’s Flea Market for kids 7 – 13, $5 kid’s booth rental. Sign up with Main Street. pasoroblesdowntown.org.  238-4103.
20 • Ice Cream Social, Windrose Farm, 1 to 4 pm. “Get the Scoop” from farmers who grow farm fresh, In-season ingredients and watch ice cream purveyors create custom blends of ice cream and gelato. Tickets and info: FARMsteadED.com.
22 – 27 • NSHA Snaffle Bit Futurity, Derby, Horse Show & Sale, PR Events Center.
26 & 27 • Inspired Home, Garden & Gourmet Expo, PR Events Center
26 • Central Coast Beef & Wine Festival, Halter Ranch Vineyard, 6 to 9 pm. A fundraiser hosted by SLO County Cattlewomen to celebrate local ranches and producers who provide beef and wine. Graze and sip through the historic Halter Ranch barnyard savoring beef and tasting wine.  Ticket & info: FARMsteadED.com.
Sept. 2, 3, 4 • Morro Bay Art in the Park, The largest outdoor art show on the Central Coast. morrobayartinthepark.com        
The Wellness Kitchen and Resource Center, 1255 Las Tablas Rd., Templeton Visit thewkrc.org or call 434-1800 for more information. For classes, RSVP, register and pay online.
Aug.  15 • Auto Immune Support Group with Kelli Lincoln, 6:30 to 7:30 pm.
Aug. 23 • Intro to Wellness A Taste of Change with Registered Dietitian Hayley Garelli, Class is FREE.  5:30 to 6:30 pm.
Thirst Quenchers Aug. 10, 6:30 to 8pm in Spanish, Aug 17, 5:30 to 7:30, Aug. 18 in SLO, Idler’s Home, 189 Cross Street, SLO, 11 am to 1 pm.
Cancer Support Community, 1051 Las Tablas Road, Templeton provides support, education and hope to those with cancer. CSCslo.org, 238-4411. Cancer Support Helpline, 888-793-9355, 6 am to 6 pm PST.
Aug. 1 6 pm, Frankly Speaking: Treatment & Side Effects.
Aug. 3, 24 & 29 Evening Walk, 5:45.
Aug. 14 Look Good Feel Better.
Aug. 19 – Harvest, Hope & Healing 5 to 10 pm. Rava Winery, Paso Robles.
Aug. 23 Zumba Together.
MONDAYS: Therapeutic Yoga at Dharma Yoga 11:30 am.
TUESDAYS: Tai Chi Chih 9 am, Coffee Chat 10:05 am. WEDNESDAYS: Living with Cancer Support Group -Newly Diagnosed/Active Treatment 10 am. Living with Cancer/Cancer Companions 11 am. Aug. 2 Soul Collage. Aug. 2, 16, 30, 3:30 Grief Support Group. Aug. 9, 5:45, Young Survivors Peer Gathering.
THURSDAYS:  3, 17, 31 • Life After Cancer 2 pm.
FRIDAYS:  11, 25 • Grupo Fuerza y Esperanza 6 pm. Special Programs – Cancer Well-Fit® at Paso Robles Sports Club, Mondays and Thursdays 12:30 to 1:30, pre-registration is required with Kathy Thomas, kathythomas10@hotmail.com or 805-610-6486. Look Good Feel Better®, check calendar for Mondays, register at 800-227-2345. Silhouette Breast Form and Lingerie, 559-432-7199 by appt. Navigate with Shannon, Thursdays by appt.