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COURT STREET CELEBRATION is acknowledging the three-year anniversary of the Court Street area in SLO: July 26: Summer Sounds on the Terrace with Dan Wilson from 12:30-2:30pm. Info: 543-0200.

ARROYO GRANDE CRUISE NIGHT AND CAR SHOW takes place July 25-26 in the Village. East Grand Avenue merchants have planned a variety of complementary events. A showing of the movie Cars will take place on a large outdoor screen at the Rabobank parking lot after the cruise - 1026 East Grand. There will be a barbecue in the Spencer’s Fresh Market parking lot at the corner of Courtland and East Grand (Applebee’s shopping center). Root-beer floats will be available at the Heritage Oaks Bank parking lot at 1255 East Grand. The Arroyo Valley Car cruise will feature 300 classic cars cruising East Grand Avenue from Halcyon to Courtland from 6:30-8:30pm. Info: www.arroyograndevillage.org, 489-1488 or 473-2250.

GREAT KITCHENS OF CAMBRIA TOUR happens on July 26 from 11am-3pm at eight locations in Cambria. Fundraiser for the Fiscalini Ranch Preserve. Info: 927-2856 or www.ffrpcambria.org.

STORIES ‘ROUND THE FIRE will be told at 7pm on Cayucos Beach, south of the pier on July 26 and Aug. 9, 16, and 23. These family-oriented storytelling performances feature storyteller Kirk Henning, with guest storytellers and musicians. A traditional marshmallow roast around the campfire is included. Suggested donation is $3. Info: 995-2867.

PORTUGUESE CELBRATION IN CAYUCOS July 26-27 at the foot of the pier. Sopas, dancing, music and more start at 5pm on the 26th. Parade starts at 10:30am on the 27th at the Vet’s Hall. Info: 459-6330.

CALIFORNIA MID-STATE FAIR takes place through Aug. 3. Live music includes STP on July 26, Paula Cole on July 26, Rod Stewart on July 30, Fergie on July 31, Blood Sweat and Tears on Aug. 1. And don’t forget about the rodeos, bull riding, prize farm animals, arts and crafts displays, carnival rides, monster trucks, wine tasting, food, and much more. Noon-midnight at the Mid State Fairgrounds, 2198 Riverside Ave. in Paso Robles. Info and tickets: 1-800-909-FAIR or www.midstatefair.com.

FRIDAY NIGHT HAPPY HOUR AT AVILA BAY CLUB through summer with live music, wine tasting and more. 6pm. $5 for non-members. Info: 595-7600 or www.avilabayclub.com.

RIO SECO WINERY SUMMER FUN NIGHTS on Fri. from 6-9pm. Through Aug. 22. Live music, food, and wine. $8 and up. 4295 Union Rd. in Paso Robles. Info: 237-8884.

SUNSET WINE DOWN at Robert Hall Winery continues every Fri. from 6-9pm. $20-$25. Includes light dinner, live music and, of course, the wine. 3443 Mill Rd. in Paso Robles. Info: 239-1616 ext. 24 or www.roberthallwinery.com.