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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 Events Calendar
Santa Margarita Lake Events Calendar

Last Revised: January 30, 2012

FEBRUARY
2012
Program / Activity
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Elfin Forest Work Parties
Small Wilderness Area Preservation (SWAP) organizes "First Saturday Work Parties." Please dress for wind, fog, or sun. Layers work well. Long pants and long-sleeved shirts are best. Sturdy shoes are a must. Meet at the north end of 15th Street at the Elfin Forest entrance. Take care not to park in front of driveways or mailboxes. 9:00 a.m. to 12 noon
Information: (805) 528-0392 or www.elfin-forest.org
1st Saturday
of Every Month
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"What's Cooking at the Garden -- Calling All Chocoholics!"
Make a date with Chef Brenda Hock at the San Luis Obispo Botanical Garden’s Oak Glen Pavilion on Thursday, February 9 from 1 pm to 3pm as we immerse ourselves in delicious Valentines treats including chocolate soup, chocolate whipped cream meringue baskets, triple chocolate chip espresso cookies, and "have it your way chocolate truffles". It's a promise that these will become mainstays in your recipe repertoire. Classes are $25 for Garden members and $30 for non-members; bring three friends and your admission is half-off! And of course, come prepared to sample lots of chocolate! Limited to 30 participants, register early.
Info: www.slobg.org or (805) 541-1400, ext 300

Thursday
2/9
  "Garden Fresh Family Cooking" at the SLO Botanical Garden. The Botanical Garden is partnering with Cal Poly health and nutrition advocates in a family-style cooking class from 1:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. This is a great class for children and guardians to discover the joy of cooking fresh-from-the-garden meals, and features local organic produce. Class is age appropriate for 2-6 grade kids and guardians of all ages. Class is $25 for child and guardian, additional $5 per family member. Garden Members receive $5 discount. RSVP ahead of time, space is limited.
Info: (805) 541-1400, ext 304 or email lcollinsworth@slobg.org.
Saturday
2/11
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Laurence Juber Concert at the SLO Botanical Gardenat SLO Botanical Garden
Fusing folk, jazz,and pop styles, two-time Grammy-winner Laurence Juber creates a multifaceted performance that belies the use of only one acoustic guitar. The lead guitarist for Paul McCartney's Wings (with whom he earned a Grammy award), Juber is a world-renowned guitar virtuoso, composer and arranger. Docent tour at 2:30pm and concert at 4:00 p.m. Very limited seating, reserve early at www.slobg.org or (805) 541-1400, ext 301. Cost: $15 members; $20 non-members
Sunday
2/12
Special Events
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MARCH
2012
Program / Activity
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Elfin Forest Work Parties
Small Wilderness Area Preservation (SWAP) organizes "First Saturday Work Parties." Please dress for wind, fog, or sun. Layers work well. Long pants and long-sleeved shirts are best. Sturdy shoes are a must. Meet at the north end of 15th Street at the Elfin Forest entrance. Take care not to park in front of driveways or mailboxes. 9:00 a.m. to 12 noon
Information: (805) 528-0392or www.elfin-forest.org
1st Saturday
of Every Month
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Saturday at the Garden
Programs and activities on the second Saturday of the month. Details can be found on the San Luis Obispo Botanical Garden's website.
Info: (805) 541-1400 or www.slobg.org
2nd Saturday
of Every Month
Special Events
Splash Fun Run at Lopez Lake Recreation Area
Events start at 8:00 a.m. Sign up online at www.active.com
Information: (805) 788-2381
Sunday
3/18
Cal Poly March Triathlon Series at Lopez Lake Recreation Area
A competitive sporting event which promotes athletic excellence, sportsmanship, and a love for the sport while raising money for the Cal Poly Triathlon Team.
Information about sprint or olympic distance races: www.marchtriathlonseries.com
Saturday
3/24
   
APRIL
2012
Program / Activity
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Elfin Forest Work Parties
Small Wilderness Area Preservation (SWAP) organizes "First Saturday Work Parties." Please dress for wind, fog, or sun. Layers work well. Long pants and long-sleeved shirts are best. Sturdy shoes are a must. Meet at the north end of 15th Street at the Elfin Forest entrance. Take care not to park in front of driveways or mailbox. 9:00 a.m. to 12 noon
Information: (805) 528-0392 or www.elfin-forest.org
1st Saturday
of Every Month
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Blame Sally Concert at the SLO Botanical Garden
Blame Sally is unique and wonderful. Several of the members were originally from this area and have a following.  Blame Sally are 50+ year olds using their life experience to write and perform poignant music -  http://blamesally.com/gallery/videos/birdinhand/
Info: (805) 541-1400 or www.slobg.org

Sunday
4/29
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Saturday at the Garden
Programs and activities on the second Saturday of the month. Details can be found on the San Luis Obispo Botanical Garden's website.
Info: (805) 541-1400 or www.slobg.org
2nd Saturday
of Every Month
Special Events
Lopez Lake Marina Annual Easter Egg Hunt Lopez Lake Recreation Area
Info: (805) 788-2381
Sunday
4/8
   
MAY
2012
Program / Activity
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Elfin Forest Work Parties
Small Wilderness Area Preservation (SWAP) organizes "First Saturday Work Parties." Please dress for wind, fog, or sun. Layers work well. Long pants and long-sleeved shirts are best. Sturdy shoes are a must. Meet at the north end of 15th Street at the Elfin Forest entrance. Take care not to park in front of driveways or mailboxes. 9:00 a.m. to 12 noon
Information: (805) 528-0392 or www.elfin-forest.org
1st Saturday
of Every Month
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Saturday at the Garden
Programs and activities on the second Saturday of the month. Details can be found on the San Luis Obispo Botanical Garden's website.
Info: (805) 541-1400 or www.slobg.org
2nd Saturday
of Every Month
Special Events
Outdoor Discover Festival at Lopez Lake Recreaiton Area
11:00am - 5:00pm come and discover the great outdoors with San Luis Obispo County Parks. Activities include Nature Boat Tours, Eco-Fair with exhibits and demonstrations, Arts & Craft activities and vendors. Zongo All Stars, Cuesta Ridge and Morning Rise Sound will provide us with music entertainment during the day. If you like hiking, biking, kayaking and more...this is the place to be! This is a great family event and everyone is welcome.
Day use fees are $10 per vehicle so make sure you carpool to this green event.
Info: (805) 788-2381
Saturday
5/12
Monster Skate Park Series Contest - Los Osos Skate Park
This is the final stage of the six part series. Series winners will be announced after this last contest. Come out and support all of the kids and adults showing us their great skateboarding skills! Registration takes place at event location.
Contest begins at 10 a.m.
Info: www.ccmonsterskate.com
Saturday
5/19
   
JUNE
2012
Program / Activity
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Elfin Forest Work Parties
Small Wilderness Area Preservation (SWAP) organizes "First Saturday Work Parties." Please dress for wind, fog, or sun. Layers work well. Long pants and long-sleeved shirts are best. Sturdy shoes are a must. Meet at the north end of 15th Street at the Elfin Forest entrance. Take care not to park in front of driveways or mailboxes. 9:00 a.m. to 12 noon
Information: (805) 528-0392 or www.elfin-forest.org
1st Saturday
of Every Month
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Concert at the SLO Botanical Garden
Hawkeye Herman, a member of the Blues Hall Of Fame, will also be bringing Tom Corbett, http://tomcorbett.net/ at no extra charge. Both are fabulous musicians.
Info: (805) 541-1400 or www.slobg.org

Sunday
6/3
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Saturday at the Garden
Programs and activities on the second Saturday of the month. Details can be found on the San Luis Obispo Botanical Garden's website.
Info: (805) 541-1400 or www.slobg.org
2nd Saturday
of Every Month
Special Events
June Bloom Fun Run at Lopez Lake Recreation Area
Sponsored by Friends of Lopez Lake
Events start at 8:00 a.m. Sign up online at www.active.com
Information: (805) 788-2381
Sunday
6/3
   
JULY
2012
Program / Activity
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Elfin Forest Work Parties
Small Wilderness Area Preservation (SWAP) organizes "First Saturday Work Parties." Please dress for wind, fog, or sun. Layers work well. Long pants and long-sleeved shirts are best. Sturdy shoes are a must. Meet at the north end of 15th Street at the Elfin Forest entrance. Take care not to park in front of driveways or mailboxes. 9:00 a.m. to 12 noon
Information: (805) 528-0392 or www.elfin-forest.org
1st Saturday
of Every Month
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Saturday at the Garden
Programs and activities on the second Saturday of the month. Details can be found on the San Luis Obispo Botanical Garden's website.
Info: (805) 541-1400 or www.slobg.org
2nd Saturday
of Every Month
Special Events
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Renaissance Faire
El Chorro Regional Park , San Luis Obispo
Sponsor: History Revisited
Info: (800) 688-1477 or www.hisrev.org
TBA

   
AUGUST
2012
Program / Activity
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Elfin Forest Work Parties
Small Wilderness Area Preservation (SWAP) organizes "First Saturday Work Parties." Please dress for wind, fog, or sun. Layers work well. Long pants and long-sleeved shirts are best. Sturdy shoes are a must. Meet at the north end of 15th Street at the Elfin Forest entrance. Take care not to park in front of driveways or mailboxes. 9:00 a.m. to 12 noon
Information: (805) 528-0392 or www.elfin-forest.org
1st Saturday
of Every Month
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Saturday at the Garden
Programs and activities on the second Saturday of the month. Details can be found on the San Luis Obispo Botanical Garden's website.
Info: (805) 541-1400 or www.slobg.org
2nd Saturday
of Every Month
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Concert at the SLO Botanical Garden
Chris Stuart and Janet Beazley, singer/songwriter team from San Diego will appeal to the local songwriter group, blue grass and country enthusiasts.  http://www.chrisstuart.com/ http://www.chrisstuart.com/  
Info: (805) 541-1400 or www.slobg.org
Sunday
8/26
Special Events
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SEPTEMBER
2012
Program / Activity
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Elfin Forest Work Parties
Small Wilderness Area Preservation (SWAP) organizes "First Saturday Work Parties." Please dress for wind, fog, or sun. Layers work well. Long pants and long-sleeved shirts are best. Sturdy shoes are a must. Meet at the north end of 15th Street at the Elfin Forest entrance. Take care not to park in front of driveways or mailboxes. 9:00 a.m. to 12 noon
Information: (805) 528-0392 or www.elfin-forest.org
1st Saturday
of Every Month
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Saturday at the Garden
Programs and activities on the second Saturday of the month. Details can be found on the San Luis Obispo Botanical Garden's website.
Info: (805) 541-1400 or www.slobg.org
2nd Saturday
of Every Month
Special Events

Dog Splash Days at Templeton Pool
Sponsored by Parks-4-Pups and San Luis Obispo County Parks. Friday will be for small dogs and senior dogs. Saturday and Sunday will be for All Dogs! Come support Parks-4-Pups fundraising efforts!
Info: Paula O'Farrell at (805) 239-4437

Fri, Sat, Sun
9/7 - 9/9

12th Annual Scott Tinley Triathlon at Lopez Lake Recreation Area
Sponsor: Tri-California
Information: Colleen Bousman (805) 239-8225 or www.tricalifornia.com

Fri, Sat, Sun
9/28 - 9/30
Summers End Fun Run at Lopez Lake Recreation Area
Sponsored by Friends of Lopez Lake
Events start at 8:00 a.m. Sign up online at www.active.com
Information: (805) 788-2381
Sunday
9/30

California Coastal Clean-up Day & Creek Day
Join thousands of volunteers as they help clean up the beautiful coastline of the Central Coast. Volunteers are always needed to help with SLO County Park facilities from 9 am - 12 noon. Info: ECOSLO (805) 544-1777.

TBA
 
OCTOBER
2012
Program / Activity
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Elfin Forest Work Parties
Small Wilderness Area Preservation (SWAP) organizes "First Saturday Work Parties." Please dress for wind, fog, or sun. Layers work well. Long pants and long-sleeved shirts are best. Sturdy shoes are a must. Meet at the north end of 15th Street at the Elfin Forest entrance. Take care not to park in front of driveways or mailboxes. 9:00 a.m. to 12 noon
Information: (805) 528-0392 or www.elfin-forest.org
1st Saturday
of Every Month
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Saturday at the Garden
Programs and activities on the second Saturday of the month. Details can be found on the San Luis Obispo Botanical Garden's website.
Info: (805) 541-1400 or www.slobg.org
2nd Saturday
of Every Month
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Concert at the SLO Botanical Garden
The Grammy-winning New Age duo, Tingstad and Rumbel
Info: (805) 541-1400 or www.slobg.org

Sunday
10/28
Special Events
12th Annual Scott Tinley Triathlon at Lopez Lake Recreation Area
Information: www.tricalifornia.com
Fri, Sat, Sun
9/28 - 9/30
Friends of Lopez Lake Summers End Fun Run
Events start at 8:00 a.m. Sign up online at www.active.com
Information: (805) 788-2381
Sunday
9/30
Spanish Days at the Old Adobe
Rios Calendonia Adobe in San Miguel from 11a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Music of the Spanish/Mexican era of California. Wine-tasintg by local award-winning winery: Salinan Indian demonstrations; local crafters illustrating "how it was done" and selling their masterpieces.rchestra and of course great food by the San Miguel Seniors, lending their menu to the occasion. Fun for all.
Info: Joyce Herman at (805) 467-3357 or hermanjah@tcsn.net

TBA

Candlelight Tour of the Old Adobe
Rios Calendonia Adobe in San Miguel
Music, ghost stories and light refreshments. Luminarias to light the way and candles for each visitor. 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Info: Joyce Herman at (805) 467-3357 or hermanjah@tcsn.net

TBA

     
NOVEMBER
2011
Program / Activity
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Elfin Forest Work Parties
Small Wilderness Area Preservation (SWAP) organizes "First Saturday Work Parties." Please dress for wind, fog, or sun. Layers work well. Long pants and long-sleeved shirts are best. Sturdy shoes are a must. Meet at the north end of 15th Street at the Elfin Forest entrance. Take care not to park in front of driveways or mailboxes. 9:00 a.m. to 12 noon
Information: (805) 528-0392 or www.elfin-forest.org
1st Saturday
of Every Month
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Saturday at the Garden
Programs and activities on the second Saturday of the month. Details can be found on the San Luis Obispo Botanical Garden's website.
Info: (805) 541-1400 or www.slobg.org
2nd Saturday
of Every Month
Special Events

4th Annual Turkey Trot Fun Run at Lopez Lake Recreation Area
Come join Friends of Lopez Lake and San Luis Obispo County Parks for the 5K Turkey Trek, Tiny Mile Turkey Trot or the 10K Turkey Trail Trek. Events start at 8:00 a.m. Sign up online at www.active.com
Information: (805) 788-2381

Sunday
11/18
   
DECEMBER
2011
Program / Activity
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Elfin Forest Work Parties
Small Wilderness Area Preservation (SWAP) organizes "First Saturday Work Parties." Please dress for wind, fog, or sun. Layers work well. Long pants and long-sleeved shirts are best. Sturdy shoes are a must. Meet at the north end of 15th Street at the Elfin Forest entrance. Take care not to park in front of driveways or mailboxes. 9:00 a.m. to 12 noon
Information: (805) 528-0392or www.elfin-forest.org
1st Saturday
of Every Month
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Saturday at the Garden
Programs and activities on the second Saturday of the month. Details can be found on the San Luis Obispo Botanical Garden's website.
Info: (805) 541-1400 or www.slobg.org
2nd Saturday
of Every Month
Special Events
Las Posadas at the Old Adobe
Rios Calendonia Adobe in San Miguel
Luminarias light the path to the old adobe where a creche awaits the visitors, complete with live figures in repose. 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Info: Joyce Herman at (805) 467-3357 or hermanjah@tcsn.net

TBA

     
JANUARY
2012
Program / Activity
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Elfin Forest Work Parties
Small Wilderness Area Preservation (SWAP) organizes "First Saturday Work Parties." Please dress for wind, fog, or sun. Layers work well. Long pants and long-sleeved shirts are best. Sturdy shoes are a must. Meet at the north end of 15th Street at the Elfin Forest entrance. Take care not to park in front of driveways or mailboxes. 9:00 a.m. to 12 noon
Information: (805) 528-0392
1st Saturday
of Every Month
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Saturday at the Garden
Programs and activities on the second Saturday of the month. Details can be found on the San Luis Obispo Botanical Garden's website.
Info: (805) 541-1400 or www.slobg.org
2nd Saturday
of Every Month
Special Events
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Annual Carlin Soule Memorial Polar Bear Dip
Bring in the new year with a brisk dip in the Pacific Ocean at Cayucos Beach!. Anyone can participate...or be a spectator. Festivities begin at 10 a.m. and participants will run into the ocean at 12:00noon. This is a FREE event
Sponsored by Cayucos Chamber of Commerce.
Info: (805) 995-1200

New Years Day
January 1
     

San Luis Obispo County Parks
1087 Santa Rosa Street
San Luis Obispo, CA 93408
(P) 805.781.5930, (F) 805.781.1102

Email us at SLOParks@co.slo.ca.us


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