Save the date: upcoming events--June 27 to July 10, 2012

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Wednesday, June 27

A food distribution is held at the Atascadero Grange Hall, 5035 Palma Ave., for seniors 60 and over on the second and fourth Wednesdays of each month from 9:30 to 11 a.m. To qualify one person must have a monthly income of $1,381 or less, for two persons $1,839 and progressively higher for three and more.



A town hall meeting will be held on June 27 at 6 p.m. in the Atascadero High School gym to introduce the community’s new program, Lighthouse, which is sponsored by the Greyhound Foundation. Lighthouse is dedicated to overcoming addiction through awareness, prevention and intervention. The town hall meeting will address the concerns of drug and alcohol addition to the community. For more information, call Donn Clickard at 712-6356, D.J. Pittenger at 391-3042 or Atascadero Police Department Commander Joe Allen at 470-3236.



Concerts in the Templeton Park are held each Wednesday from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. through Aug. 22. The concert is free and open to the public. Food will be sold by Templeton Market and Deli. Attendees are recommended to bring a blanket or low-back chair. No dogs are allowed for sanitary and safety reasons. On June 27, Trio Internationalé will perform.



Thursday, June 28

The North County Man to Man Prostate Cancer Support Group meets monthly in the Pavilion Room at Twin Cities Community Hospital, 1100 Las Tablas Road in Templeton, on the last Thursday of each month at 7 p.m. This meeting is a group discussion. Man to Man is an American Cancer Society Program for men to learn about Prostate Cancer diagnosis and treatment options. The meetings offer objective, unbiased information about prostate cancer and encourage men and their families to discuss openly and share solutions to common problems. Man to Man is sponsored by the American Cancer Society with facilities provided by TCCH. These meetings are open to patients, spouses, family, friends and anyone interested. No reservations are necessary. For more information, call Bill Houston at 995-2254 or 473-1748.



Festivities for the Walk to end Alzheimer’s kick off open house will be held on June 28 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. in the Rabobank Community Room at 1025 Las Tablas in Templeton. The open house is the perfect way to jumpstart one’s involvement in the Paso Robles 2012 Walk to End Alzheimer’s. Attendees will have the opportunity to sign up for teams, get ideas and inspiration for your team, enjoy refreshments and raffle prizes will be given out every 10 minutes. For more information, call 547-3830 or send an email to cynthia.wittmeyer@alz.org.



Friday, June 29

Twin Cities Community Hospital will hold a complimentary seminar, Arthritis Solutions, taught by Orthopedic Surgeon Dr. Mark Kowall, on June 29 from 3 to 5 p.m. Complimentary light refreshments will be served to seminar attendees. The seminar will cover typical issues encountered with arthritis including: evaluation, advanced treatment options, reducing daily joint pain, new technologies available and a question and answer segment. Attendees will gather at the Founders’ Pavilion, inside the Morgan Conference Center at 1220 Las Tablas Road in Templeton. To RSVP, call 434-4965.



Saturday, June 30

Irene Flores, the illustrator of the series “Mark of the Succubus,” and “Shojo Fashion Manga Art School: How to Draw Cool Looks and Characters,” will return to the Atascadero Library on 30 from 10:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Anyone between ages 11 and 19 is invited to attend this free program. Space is limited. Signups begin June 2. Light refreshments will be served.



The Brett Oswald Memorial Ride & Family Day will be held on June 30 at noon at Templeton County Park, 250 6th St. in Templeton. The event will include a tri-tip barbecue, raffle, slow drag races, live entertainment, swimming pool and beer and wine tasting. The cost is $15 for adults and $5 for children. The cost for the Poker Run is $10 for first hand and $5 for additional hands. To purchase tickets, call Nick Strauss at 434-8499 or Melissa Leek at 975-7202. Proceeds will be donated to CHP 11-99 Foundation, SLOLEAF and other nonprofits.



The local council of the Knights of Columbus will hold its annual barbecue and auction at Atascadero Lake Park on June 30 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tickets are $10 for adults, $5 for children and those under 5 are free. Everyone is welcome. To purchase a ticket, call 466-4049. The Knights support local youth.



Tuesday, July 3

The Atascadero Planning Commission will hold its regular meeting on the first and third Tuesdays of the month at 7 p.m. at Atascadero City Hall in Council Chambers. For more information or to view the agenda, go to www.atascadero.org. The meeting is also aired live on KPRL AM1230.



The book discussion group will meet in the Community Room at the Martin Polin Regional Library in Atascadero on July 3 from 11 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. This book selection for July is “Olive Kitteridge” by Elizabeth Strout. The discussion group meets each month on the first Tuesday and all adult patrons are invited to attend.



The Atascadero Chamber of Commerce will host Tuesday Evenings at the Lake through Aug. 28. The Atascadero Elks barbecue crew prepares the meals that are hosted by various community organizations. Barbecued chicken and sirloin with beans, bread, salad and beverage is served from 5 to 7 p.m., followed by the Atascadero Community Band performing free “big band” concerts from 7 to 8 p.m. at the Lake Park Bandstand. Tickets are available at the event or from any member of an organization that’s hosting a barbecue, or call the Chamber office at 466-2044 for additional information. Tickets are $12 each for those 12 and older, seniors 60 and over are $10 each and children 11 and under are $6. Takeout will be available. The hosts of the July 3 event are Quota International and Community Action Partnership of San Luis Obispo County.



Wednesday, July 4

The Atascadero Fourth of July celebration will be held at Atascadero Lake Park on July 4 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. The day will start with three fun runs — 5K, 10K and one mile — and a pancake breakfast by the Lion’s Club. The day will include lunch and dinner for sale, old-fashioned games, live music, free admission to the zoo and wading pool, and more. For more information, go to www.visitatascadero.com.



Templeton’s annual Independence Day Parade, sponsored by the Templeton Kiwanis Club, will be held on July 4 at 10 a.m. and will run along Main Street. After the parade, there will be an awards ceremony, food, entertainment, music, fun and games. Before the parade, the Templeton Fire Department will hold its annual pancake breakfast from 7 to 9:30 a.m. Tickets are $4 a person or $1 for children under 10. For more information, call Kay Walker at 237-9825.



Santa Margarita will hold its annual Fourth of July celebration on July 4 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Community members are encouraged to decorate bikes and wagons in red, white and blue and join the parade down H Street. After the parade there will be live music, games, contests, art and craft faire and more at Santa Margarita Community Park. For more information, call 438-5011 or go to www.santamargaritacc.org.



Saturday, July 7

North County Dachshund Club meets on the first Saturday of each month at Vineyard Dog Park in Templeton from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. The group is made up of dachshund lovers/owners who get together and let us and their dachshunds meet new friends. Those interested may email tmckibben95@gmail.com. There is no cost to join the group; however, it costs $1 to access the dog park.



The Creston Community Association’s POOL-ooza Party will be held on July 7 at 5 p.m. at the Loading Chute’s barn in Creston. Dinner, games, raffles, music and dancing will be available for $20 each or $45 for a family ticket, which may be purchased at the door. VIP tables for eight will be available for $250 each. For more information, call 238-0403.



The city of Atascadero will host its summer concert series July 7 through Aug. 11 at Atascadero Lake Park from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. The concert is free and open to the public. Pacific Harvest Catering will have gourmet barbecue for purchase. On July 7, the Jammies will perform.



Tuesday, July 10

The Atascadero City Council will hold its regular meeting on the second and fourth Tuesdays of the month at 6 p.m. in the Atascadero City Hall Council Chambers. For more information, call 461-5000 or go to www.atascadero.org. The meeting can be viewed on the city’s website, on Charter Cable Channel 20 or on KPRL AM1230.



The Atascadero library will host Evening Storyfest for Families will take place on Tuesdays from July 10 to 31 from 6:30 to 7 p.m. Parents, grandparents, aunts and uncles are invited to bring their youngsters to a fun-filled evening. Each session will feature a special guest appearance. All are welcome to come in PJs and to bring a stuffed cuddly toy or “blankee.” Storyfest is free to the public.



The Atascadero Chamber of Commerce will host Tuesday Evenings at the Lake from June 19 through Aug. 28. The Atascadero Elks barbecue crew prepares the meals that are hosted by various community organizations. Barbecued chicken and sirloin with beans, bread, salad and beverage is served from 5 to 7 p.m., followed by the Atascadero Community Band performing free “Big Band” concerts from 7 to 8 p.m. at the Lake Park Bandstand. Tickets are available at the event or from any member of an organization that’s hosting a barbecue, or call the Chamber office at 466-2044 for additional information. Tickets are $12 each for those 12 and older, seniors 60 and over are $10 each and children 11 and under are $6. Takeout will be available.The hosts of the July 10 event are Atascadero Christian Home and Atascadero Elks Lodge.



Ongoing weekly events

Monday

Templeton Lions Club holds bingo every Monday at the American Legion Hall on Main Street. The doors open at 4:30 p.m. and games start at 5:30 p.m. For more information, call 434-2844.



A Sign to Song class is held at the Colony Park Community Center, 5599 Traffic Way, on Mondays from 10 to 11 a.m. The class is a fun way to learn sign language by signing along with music. The class is free and is for adults 50-plus. For more information, call the Atascadero Fun Club at 674-7092 or email atascaderofunclub@charter.net.



Twin Cities Community Hospital holds Newborn and Parents Support Group every Monday from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. in the Founder’s Pavilion, 1100 Las Tablas Road in Templeton. All classes are free.



TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly), an international nonprofit weight loss support group, meets in the basement room of the Atascadero Community Church United Church of Christ, 5850 Rosario Ave., on Mondays at 6:30 p.m. Call 466-1697 or 462-2227 for more information.



Poker for prizes will be played each Monday from 10 a.m. to noon at the Colony Park Community Center, 5599 Traffic Way. This activity is for adults 50-plus. There is a $4 fee to play for the chance to win prizes. For more information or to sign up, call the Atascadero Fun Club at 674-7092.



Bridge is held every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 11:50 a.m. in the AARP Building at the Atascadero Lake Park. To reserve a place, call 461-4136. The cost is $1 to go toward prizes.



Tuesday

Ranch Dog Knitting, 5835 Traffic Way in Atascadero, hosts a knit along every Tuesday from 5:30 to 8 p.m. For more information, call 464-4075.



California Manor, 10165 El Camino Real, Atascadero, a senior retirement community, holds a free exercise class every Tuesday and Thursday from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Community members are welcome. For more information, call 466-0759.



A billiards group meets at the Colony Park Community Center, 5599 Traffic Way, each Tuesday from 10 a.m. to noon. Pool table equipment may be checked out from the staff at the Community Center. This free group is for adults 50-plus. For more information, call the Atascadero Fun Club at 674-7092.



Mah Jong games are held every Tuesday and Thursday at 10 a.m. in the AARP Building at the Atascadero Lake Park. For more information, call 461-4136.



Wednesday

Families Anonymous now meets every Wednesday at 5:30 p.m. at North County Connection, 8600 Atascadero Ave., Atascadero. The meetings are free and open to those who are concerned about the use of mind-altering substances, alcohol, drugs or behavior problems. For more information, call 462-8600.



California Manor, 10165 El Camino Real, Atascadero, a senior retirement community, holds bingo every Wednesday from 6:30 to 9 p.m. Bingo is open to the community. For more information, call 466-0759.



Atascadero Martin Polin Regional Library holds preschool storytime every Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. The half-hour session includes stories, songs, finger plays and a monthly craft. Signups are not required. This free program is geared for 3- to 6-year-olds. For more information or to find out each week’s theme, call Joan at 461-6163 or go to www.slolibrary.org.



A ping-pong group will be held at the Colony Park Community Center, 5599 Traffic Way, every Wednesday from 10 a.m. to noon. Equipment may be checked out from the Community Center staff. This group is for adults 50-plus and there is no fee to play. Those interested in joining this group, contact the Atascadero Fun Club at 674-7092.



Twin Cities Community Hospital holds English- and Spanish-language Prepared Childbirth classes every Wednesday from 6:30 to 9 p.m. in the Founder’s Pavilion, 1100 Las Tablas Road in Templeton. All classes are free.



Remedial Bridge lessons are held every Wednesday at 10 a.m. in the AARP Building at the Atascadero Lake Park. For more information, call 461-4136. The lessons are free and no reservations are needed.



Pinochle is held every Wednesday at 10 a.m. in the AARP Building at the Atascadero Lake Park. For more information, call 461-4136.



Thursday

A horseshoe group will plays each Thursday at 10 a.m. at the Atascadero Lake Park horseshoe pit. The group is designed for players 50-plus. There is no fee to play. For more information, call the Atascadero Fun Club at 674-7092.



Overeaters Anonymous meets in the blue room at Lutheran Church of the Redeemer, 4500 El Camino Real in Atascadero, every Thursday from 7 to 8 p.m. There are no dues, fees or weigh-ins, and everybody is welcome. For more information, go to www.centralcoast.oar2.org.



Friday

Bunco for prizes will be played each Friday from 10 a.m. to noon at the Colony Park Community Center, 5599 Traffic Way. This activity is for adults 50-plus. There is a $4 fee to play for the chance to win prizes. For more information or to sign up, call the Atascadero Fun Club at 674-7092.



Saturday

Guided meditation meets every Saturday at 8600 Atascadero Ave. at 1:30 p.m. It is free and open to the public. For more information, email RuthCherryPhD@aol.com, call 545-7939 or go to www.meditationintro.com.

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