Concerts, water activities, fundraisers, and more

Concerts in the Park
Templeton’s summer Concerts in the Park series kicks off June 6 and runs every Wednesday through August 22. The concerts are held from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. in Templeton Community Park. Food vendors will be set up during the concerts, though attendees may bring their own picnics and beverages, including alcohol, along with low-back chairs, blankets and small tables. No dogs and no smoking are allowed during the concert. While alcohol is allowed in the park, no glass is preferred for the safety of everyone in attendance. For more information, call 805-434-4909.
2018 lineup
June 6 The Mother Corn Shuckers (Americana, Central Coast Beergrass)
June 13 Brass Mash (Brass Band/Rock/Pop)
June 20 Soul’d Out (Funk/R&B/Top 40)
June 27 The JD Project (California Roots Rock)
July 11 High Voltage – a Tribute to AC/DC (Rock)
July 18 The Martin Paris Band (Classic Rock/New Country)
July 25 Jill Knight and the Daylights (Folk Pop)
Aug. 1 The Joy Bonner Band (Classic Rock/R&B)
Aug. 8 Royal Garden Swing Orchestra Big Band (Big Band Swing)
Aug. 15 Wood (Folk Rock)
Aug. 22 Monte Mills & The Lucky Horseshoe Band (Country)
Templeton Pool
Templeton Pool opened for the season in May. Until Tuesday, June 19, the pool is only open on Saturdays and Sundays. The pool is closed every Monday and lessons will be offered throughout the summer. The summer schedule will be posted at slocountyparks.org/aquatic-programs. Kids 17 and younger swim during rec swim for free and adults are $4.50. Group and private lessons are also offered throughout the summer. For more information, call 805-781-5930 or go to 805-781-1102.
Vineyard Dog Park SocialSummer Socials at Vineyard Dog Park
Vineyard Dog Park, 1010 Semillon Lane, will host its annual Summer Socials at Vineyard Dog Park starting with a coffee social on Saturday, June 16, from 9 to 10:30 a.m. Additional socials are scheduled for Saturday, July 14, and a sunset social on Friday, Aug. 17. These socials are free and include refreshments. Donations are gratefully accepted. For more information, go to parks4pups.org or call 805-239-4437.
Wellness Kitchen Fundraiser
The Wellness Kitchen in Templeton will host Summertime S.O.U.L. food and live music at Peachy Canyon, 1480 N. Bethel Road, Templeton, on Saturday, July 28, from 5 to 8 p.m. A light dinner will be prepared by The Wellness Kitchen volunteers and there will be live music by The Paisano’s. Register at thewkrc.org.
SLOFolks Concert: Amanda Anne Platt
SLOFolks will present Amanda Anne Platt at Castoro Cellars on Saturday, June 30. Doors open at 6 p.m. and the show will start at 7 p.m. Tickets are $25 each. For more information, go to slofolks.org/events.
Fourth of July
Templeton’s annual Fourth of July celebration will again be held on July 4. See details here.