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 Friday, July 25, 2008 Volume: 22, Issue: 51
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New Times / CalendarSpecial EventsA DAY IN THE SHADE: A Celebration of the Artstakes place on May 10. Templeton comes alive with a selection of fine arts and crafts for sale, live music in the gazebo, an on-site remote radio broadcast with “The Beach,” food, wine, giveaways, and activities throughout the day. Admission is free. Info: 237-4490.
BIRTH AND BABY FAIR comes to Mission Plaza in San Luis Obispo on May 10 from 10am-3pm. Find childbirth and parenting resources, a silent auction, entertainment—including Hear the Darlins Roar—raffles, prizes, and give-aways. Free. Info: www.bbrn.org or 546-3755.
GRADU-WAKE-TION WAKEBOARDING COMPETITION is the third annual wakeboard tournament organized by the Central Coast Association of Wakeboarders. The tournament is open to local and collegiate riders from all over the United States. The two-day event is held at Lopez Lake, 15 minutes south of San Luis Obispo, starting at 8am on May 10, and concluding on May 11. The tournament will feature competitive wakeboarding, a cash prize, demo riding by professional wakeboarders, live music, raffles, barbecue, product giveaways, and many local vendors. All proceeds from the raffle will be donated to cervical cancer research. Info: boarderrob137@aol.com or (714) 743-0921.
CENTRAL COAST ADVENTURE CHALLENGE takes place May 10-11 at Lake Santa Margarita and the Santa Lucia National Forest. Info and list of events: www.ccadventure.com or 440-2453.
RIDING THE HISTORY TRAILS DURING PACIFIC COAST RAILROAD ROUNDUP takes place May 10-11 at Santa Margarita Ranch. Find live music, train rides, art, exhibits, and more. $8 and up. Info: 544-6531 or www.slorrm.com.
AIRPLANE BOMBERS VISIT PASO ROBLES: See actual World War II-era Bomber airplanes: a B17, B24 and a B25. View them inside and out, and take a 30-minute ride. May 14-16. Estrella Warbirds Museum and Paso Robles airport. Info: www.collingsfoundation.org.
CENTRAL COAST MONSTER SKATE PARK SERIES takes place on May 17: Grover Beach, 1686 Ramona Ave. May 31: SLO, 1150 Oak St. Participate or watch, but don’t miss it. 10am. Info: www.ccmonsterskate.com.
SAN LUIS OBISPO UNITED METHODIST CHURCH BEACON RESURRECTION CELEBRATION runs through May 11 at 1515 Fredericks St. in San Luis Obispo. Info: 543-7580 or www.sloumc.com.
GIRLS NIGHT OUT AT EDNA VALLEY is Wednesdays through May 28 from 6-8pm. Info: 544-5855, Ext. 42.
CALIFORNIA MID-STATE FAIR presents live music (Rod Stewart on July 30! John Mayer on July 23! STP on July 26!), rodeos, bull riding, prize farm animals, arts and crafts displays, live entertainment, carnival rides, monster trucks, wine tasting, food, and much more. This year’s performers will also include Toby Keith and Alan Jackson. The fair runs July 23-Aug. 3, noon-midnight at the Mid State Fairgrounds: 2198 Riverside Ave. in Paso Robles. Info and tickets (on sale now!): 1-800-909-FAIR or www.midstatefair.com.
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