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County-wide 2008 Special Events & Activities Calendar

All dates and times are subject to change. If you are interested in staging a special event or activity at any San Luis Obispo County Park facility, contact Park Operations Coordinator, Stacey King at sking@co.slo.ca.us, or call (805) 781-5930.

Lopez Lake 2008 Events Calendar
Santa Margarita Lake 2008 Events Calendar

Last Revised: May 20, 2008

 
   
MAY
2008
Program / Activity
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Trail Work Day at Vineyard Trail in Templeton
The Friends of Vineyard Trail meet the second Saturday of every month from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM. for a trail maintenance day. Volunteers are asked to bring hat, gloves, water, pruning shears and gardening tools (loaners available).
Info: Holly Sletteland - ECOSLO (805) 544-1777 www.ecoslo.org
2nd Saturday
of Every Month
Special Events
7th Annual Reel 'Em In Trout Derby
Lopez Lake Recreation Area
Sponsor: Friends of Lopez Lake (SLOPOST) & SLO County Parks
Info: (805) 788-2381 - Registration Form
Sat - Sun
5/3 & 5/4
Wakeboarding Tournament
Lopez Lake Recreation Area
Sponsor: Central Coast Wakeboarders Association
Info: (805) 788-2381 - Registration Form
Sat - Sun
5/10 & 5/11
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Central Coast Adventure Challenge
Santa Margarita Lake, White Oak Group Area
Info: Yishai Horowitz (805) 720-1245, yishaih@gmail.com
www.ccadventure.com or www.espnradio1280.com
Sat & Sun
5/10 & 5/11
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SLO County Men's Amateur Golf Tournament
Chalk Mountain & Dairy Creek Golf Courses, Atascadero & SLO
Info: Tammy Doshier (805) 466-8848 chalkmountaingolf.com
Sat & Sun
5/17 & 5/18
   
JUNE
2008
Program / Activity
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Trail Work Day at Vineyard Trail in Templeton
The Friends of Vineyard Trail meet the second Saturday of every month from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM. for a trail maintenance day. Volunteers are asked to bring hat, gloves, water, pruning shears and gardening tools (loaners available).
Info: Holly Sletteland - ECOSLO (805) 544-1777 www.ecoslo.org
2nd Saturday
of Every Month
Special Events
Santa Margarita Lake Kid's Fishing Jamboree
Come to the Kid's Fishing Cove for a fun-filled event with fishing clinics, games, prizes, barbeque and awards ceremony. This event is FREE event for kids ages 15 and under. 9:00am - 1:00pm. (Severe weather will cancel event)
Sponsored by the Friends of Santa Margarita Lake (a subcommitte of the SLO County Optimists) and SLO County Parks
Info: (805) 461-6111
Saturday
6/7

Caledonia Car Show - Model A's and Model T's
Wine tasting, food, music, awards and more!11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Sponsors: Friends of the Rios Caledonia Adobe, San Miguel
No charge for the public, Registration for entry of car.
Info: Joyce Herman at (805)467-3357 or hermanjah@tcsn.net

Sunday
6/8
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SLO County Men's Senior Amateur Golf Tournament
Chalk Mountain & Dairy Creek Golf Courses, Atascadero & SLO
Info: Tammy Doshier (805) 466-8848 chalkmountaingolf.com
Tuesday
6/10 & 6/11
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"Stories 'Round The Fire" with Kirk Henning
North of the Pier in Cayucos, 7:00pm
Info: kirkhenning.com
Saturday
6/21 & 6/28

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Avila Beach Fish and Farmers Market
Every Friday Evening, 4:00pm - 8:00pm at the Promenade
Sponsored by Mr. Ricks, Avila Business Association, Port San Luis, and Avila Fish & Farmers Market Association
Every Friday

   
JULY
2008
Program / Activity
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Trail Work Day at Vineyard Trail in Templeton
The Friends of Vineyard Trail meet the second Saturday of every month from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM. for a trail maintenance day. Volunteers are asked to bring hat, gloves, water, pruning shears and gardening tools (loaners available).
Info: Holly Sletteland - ECOSLO (805) 544-1777 www.ecoslo.org
2nd Saturday
of Every Month
Special Events
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4th of July Celebration and Fireworks
Shamel Park, Cambria
Sponsor: Cambria American Legion
Info: (805) 927-5010
Friday
7/4
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4th of July Celebration and Fireworks
Cayucos Beach & Pier.
Sponsor: Cayucos Chamber of Commerce
Info (805) 995-1200 or cayucoschamber.com
Friday
7/4
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4th of July Celebration
Templeton Community Park
Sponsor: Templeton 4th of July Committee
Info: Debbie Snyder (805) 434-0512
Friday
7/4
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Renaissance Faire
El Chorro Regional Park , San Luis Obispo
Sponsor: History Revisited
Info: (800) 688-1477 or www.hisrev.org
Sat - Sun
7/19 & 7/20

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Avila Beach Fish and Farmers Market
Every Friday Evening, 4:00pm - 8:00pm at the Promenade
Sponsored by Mr. Ricks, Avila Business Association, Port San Luis, and Avila Fish & Farmers Market Association
Every Friday

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"Stories 'Round The Fire" with Kirk Henning
North of the Pier in Cayucos, 7:00pm
Info: kirkhenning.com
Saturday
7/5, 7/19 & 7/26

 
AUGUST
2008
Program / Activity
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Trail Work Day at Vineyard Trail in Templeton
The Friends of Vineyard Trail meet the second Saturday of every month from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM. for a trail maintenance day. Volunteers are asked to bring hat, gloves, water, pruning shears and gardening tools (loaners available).
Info: Holly Sletteland - ECOSLO (805) 544-1777 www.ecoslo.org
2nd Saturday
of Every Month
Special Events
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"Stories 'Round The Fire" with Kirk Henning
North of the Pier in Cayucos, 7:00pm
Info: kirkhenning.com
Saturday
8/9, 8/16 & 8/23

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Avila Beach Fish and Farmers Market
Every Friday Evening, 4:00pm - 8:00pm at the Promenade
Sponsored by Mr. Ricks, Avila Business Association, Port San Luis, and Avila Fish & Farmers Market Association
Every Friday

 
SEPTEMBER
2008
Program / Activity
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Trail Work Day at Vineyard Trail in Templeton
The Friends of Vineyard Trail meet the second Saturday of every month from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM. for a trail maintenance day. Volunteers are asked to bring hat, gloves, water, pruning shears and gardening tools (loaners available).
Info: Holly Sletteland - ECOSLO (805) 544-1777 www.ecoslo.org
2nd Saturday
of Every Month
Special Events
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Dog Splash Days at Templeton Pool
Each swim session is limited to 45 minutes. Reservations are strongly suggested as this event was sold out in 2007! The first session time each day is the "Little Dog Swim" for dogs under 30 lbs. Friday Sessions are 4:00 p.m., 5:00 p.m., 6:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. Saturday Sessions are 10:00 a.m., 11:00 a.m., 12 noon, 1:00 p.m., 2:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. $10 per dog, per session AND paper proof of current vaccinations required.
Sponsor: Parks-4-Pups
Info: Paula O'Farrell (805) 239-4437 or ofarrell@tcsn.net
Friday 9/5
4pm - 7pm
and
Saturday 9/6
10am - 3pm
Dog Splash Days at Shandon Park (C.W. Clarke Park) Pool
Each swim session is limited to 45 minutes. Reservations are strongly suggested as this event was sold out in 2007 at Templeton Pool! The first session time is the "Little Dog Swim" for dogs under 30 lbs. Sunday Sessions are 10:00 a.m., 11:00 a.m., 12 noon, 1:00 p.m., 2:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. $10 per dog, per session AND paper proof of current vaccinations required.
Sponsor: Parks-4-Pups
Info: Paula O'Farrell (805) 239-4437 or ofarrell@tcsn.net
Sunday 9/7
10am - 3pm
Santa Margarita Lake Kid's Fishing Jamboree
Come to the Kid's Fishing Cove for a fun-filled event with fishing clinics, games, prizes, barbeque and awards ceremony. This event is FREE event for kids ages 15 and under. 9:00am - 1:00pm. (Severe weather will cancel event)
Sponsored by the Friends of Santa Margarita Lake (a subcommitte of the SLO County Optimists) and SLO County Parks
Info: (805) 461-6111
Saturday
9/20
SLO City Amateur Golf Tournament
Dairy Creek Golf Course, San Luis Obispo
Info: Kent Lauble (805) 782-8060 or klauble@charter.net
Sat & Sun
9/20 & 9/21


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"Stories 'Round The Fire" with Kirk Henning
North of the Pier in Cayucos, 7:00pm
Info: kirkhenning.com
Saturday
9/27

 
OCTOBER
2008
Program / Activity
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Trail Work Day at Vineyard Trail in Templeton
The Friends of Vineyard Trail meet the second Saturday of every month from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM. for a trail maintenance day. Volunteers are asked to bring hat, gloves, water, pruning shears and gardening tools (loaners available).
Info: Holly Sletteland - ECOSLO (805) 544-1777 www.ecoslo.org
2nd Saturday
of Every Month
Special Events
Spanish Days at the Old Adobe
Rios Calendonia Adobe in San Miguel
Music provided by John Warren's New World Baroque Orchestra. Salinan Indian ceremonial traditions, wine tasting, food, dancers, hayrides to the Mission and back. Lots of fun for all.
12:00 noon - 3:00 p.m.
Info: Joyce Herman at (805) 467-3357 or hermanjah@tcsn.net

Sunday
10/5

Candlelight Tour of the Old Adobe
Rios Calendonia Adobe in San Miguel
Ghost Stories by Wally Ohles. Refreshments and candles provided.
7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Info: Joyce Herman at (805) 467-3357 or hermanjah@tcsn.net

Saturday
10/25

Central Coast Classic Golf Tournament
Morro Bay Golf Course, Morro Bay
Info: Kent Lauble at Cody Van Dorn (805) 782-8060

TBA

Santa Margarita Lake Kid's Fishing Jamboree (CA Dept of Fish & Game FREE Fishing Day)
Meet at Kid's Fishing Dock, 9:00am - 1:00pm
Sponsored by SLO County Optimists & SLO County Parks
Info: (805) 461-6111
TBA
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Scott Tinley Triathlon
Lopez Lake Recreation Area
Sponsor: Tri-California
Info: Colleen Bousman (805) 239-8225 or www.tricalifornia.com
TBA
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Century Bike Ride
Shamel Park
Sponsor: SLO Bicycle Club
Info: Bruce Collier (805) 543-9514 or www.slobc.org
TBA
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SLO Symphony Pops Festival
Avila Beach Golf Course
Info: Linda Renfrow (805) 595-4000, ext 503

TBA

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Stories 'Round The Fire
There will be storytellers from across the state sharing original stories, folktales, tall tales, etc. There will be a fire and traditional marshmallow roast after the performances.
North of the Pier in Cayucos, 7:00pm
Info: kirkhenning.com

TBA
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Avila Beach Fish and Farmers Market
Every Friday Evening, 4:00pm - 8:00pm at the Promenade
Sponsored by Mr. Ricks, Avila Business Association, Port San Luis, and Avila Fish & Farmers Market Association
TBA
     
NOVEMBER
2008
Program / Activity
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Trail Work Day at Vineyard Trail in Templeton
The Friends of Vineyard Trail meet the second Saturday of every month from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM. for a trail maintenance day. Volunteers are asked to bring hat, gloves, water, pruning shears and gardening tools (loaners available).
Info: Holly Sletteland - ECOSLO (805) 544-1777 www.ecoslo.org
2nd Saturday
of Every Month
Special Events
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DECEMBER
2008
Program / Activity
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Trail Work Day at Vineyard Trail in Templeton
The Friends of Vineyard Trail meet the second Saturday of every month from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM. for a trail maintenance day. Volunteers are asked to bring hat, gloves, water, pruning shears and gardening tools (loaners available).
Info: Holly Sletteland - ECOSLO (805) 544-1777 www.ecoslo.org
2nd Saturday
of Every Month
Special Events
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JANUARY
2009
Program / Activity
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Trail Work Day at Vineyard Trail in Templeton
The Friends of Vineyard Trail meet the second Saturday of every month from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM. for a trail maintenance day. Volunteers are asked to bring hat, gloves, water, pruning shears and gardening tools (loaners available).
Info: Holly Sletteland - ECOSLO (805) 544-1777 www.ecoslo.org
2nd Saturday
of Every Month
Special Events
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FEBRUARY
2009
Program / Activity
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Trail Work Day at Vineyard Trail in Templeton
The Friends of Vineyard Trail meet the second Saturday of every month from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM. for a trail maintenance day. Volunteers are asked to bring hat, gloves, water, pruning shears and gardening tools (loaners available).
Info: Holly Sletteland - ECOSLO (805) 544-1777 www.ecoslo.org
2nd Saturday
of Every Month
Children's Docent Training at the SLO Botanical Gardens
Come be a part of a team that delivers exciting and educational tours to school groups. Training is given in four sessions at the SLO Botanical Garden Preview Garden on Tuesdays from 1pm - 5pm Each session includes fun activities to use with school children in an outdoor education setting.
Sponsors: San Luis Obispo Botanical Gardens
Info: (805) 541-1400 x304 or email education@slobg.org
TBA
Special Events
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MARCH
2009
Program / Activity
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Trail Work Day at Vineyard Trail in Templeton
The Friends of Vineyard Trail meet the second Saturday of every month from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM. for a trail maintenance day. Volunteers are asked to bring hat, gloves, water, pruning shears and gardening tools (loaners available).
Info: Holly Sletteland - ECOSLO (805) 544-1777 www.ecoslo.org
2nd Saturday
of Every Month
Special Events
Santa Margarita Lake Kid's Fishing Jamboree
Come to the Kid's Fishing Cove for a fun-filled event with fishing clinics, games, prizes, barbeque and awards ceremony. This event is FREE event for kids ages 15 and under. 9:00am - 1:00pm. (Severe weather will cancel event)
Sponsored by the Friends of Santa Margarita Lake (a subcommitte of the SLO County Optimists) and SLO County Parks
Info: (805) 788-2415
TBA
Bay-Osos Kiwanis Club Easter Egg Hunt
Los Osos Community Park, 10:30am - 12noon
Sponsors: Bay-Osos Kiwanis Club
Info: (805) 528-4620
TBA
Lopez Lake Marina Annual Easter Egg Hunt
Event at overflow area by Lopez Lake marina, Time: 10:00a.m. - 11:00a.m.
Sponsors: Marina Store & SLO County Parks
Info: (805) 788-2381
TBA
Larger Plants of the Elfin Forest
Dr. Matt Ritter, Cal Poly botany professor and Conservatory Director, will give a tour and talk about the oaks and dominant shrubs found at the Elfin Forest. He will describe the interesting features of these plants and their role in the unique vegetation found in the Forest.
9:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Info: (805) 528-0392
TBA
   
 
APRIL
2009
Program / Activity
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Trail Work Day at Vineyard Trail in Templeton
The Friends of Vineyard Trail meet the second Saturday of every month from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM. for a trail maintenance day. Volunteers are asked to bring hat, gloves, water, pruning shears and gardening tools (loaners available).
Info: Holly Sletteland - ECOSLO (805) 544-1777 www.ecoslo.org
2nd Saturday
of Every Month
Special Events
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SLO Botanical Garden Annual Spring Plant & Book Sales
Seminars, demonstrations, children's activities, Check out the new Education Center Building for "Green Activities." Master Gardener Presentations at 11a.m., 12noon & 1pm
10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Info: www.slobg.org

TBA
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Wildflower Bike Ride
Shandon (C.W. Clarke) Park
Sponsor: SLO Bicycle Club,
Info: Bruce Collier (805) 543-9514 or www.slobc.org
TBA
JANUARY

 

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