JULY Calendar of Events

JULY 3 AND FIRST FRIDAY OF EACH

MONTH

ART IN THE DARK

DOWNTOWN SAN LUIS OBISPO

5-8pm

Art After Dark is a self-guided art walk that allows the community to experience visual, literary and performing art in galleries and other venues.

JULY 4

4TH OF JULY PANCAKE

BREAKFAST AND DOG PARADE

AVILA BEACH COMMUNITY CENTER/AVILA

BEACH PROMENADE

191 San Miguel Street

8:30am concerns about bike speed, particularly regarding electric bikes. Class 1 and Class 2 electric bikes are allowed on the County Park trail. However, that does not discount safety and courtesy. If you are practicing mindful maneuvers, then hats off to you. Dog owners, please, please pick up after your pooch. Remember, there is a County Parks leash law (Ordinance 11.04.150) that should be observed. Your four-legged friend will remain safe by keeping it leashed and close to your side. You are setting a good example by responsibly sharing the pathway and making the trail enjoyable for not only yourself but for others too. Now, that creates a positive outdoor experience for everyone.

Avila Beach Civic Association brings the annual 4th of July Pancake Breakfast at the Avila Beach Community Center. Tickets will be available online and at the door. The annual Doggie Parade will follow at 11 a.m. on the Avila Beach Promenade and there will be tables in the Healing Garden with puppy sitters for pet lovers to eat their breakfast prior to the parade.

As park rangers and environmentalists often say, “Pack it in, pack it out.” Whatever you bring to the beach, lounge spots, and foot trails, be sure to take your items home with you. If you have trash, place it in the proper refuse container. Before you leave, check around to make sure you have everything. It is amazing how many shoes are left behind. Sand toys, towels, all types of gear, and beverage containers find overnight accommodations. Pick them up. No one wants to see them littering the beach. Besides, you can use them on your next trip.

Enjoy the summer. Thanks for keeping Avila Beach safe and beautiful!

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JULY 4

BLUEGRASS FREEDOM FESTIVAL

ATASCADERO LAKE PARK

4-8pm

Celebrate Independence Day lakeside under giant shady oaks with three great musical acts on an afternoon of music, food, and drinks. Music begins at 4 p.m. with the Chris Keith Band featuring songs with Brad Elijah Band, followed by Brittain and Silva, and ending with Bremen Town. Don’t forget to bring your camp chair or blanket.

JULY 4 4TH OF JULY CELEBRATION AND PARADE

Downtown Templeton 7am-3pm

Get out your red, white, and bluethemed attire, and make sure you find a location where you can watch the parade before it starts. Parade starts at 10 am

JULY 7, 14, 21 AND 28

CONCERTS IN THE PLAZA

MISSION PLAZA, DOWNTOWN SAN LUIS OBISPO

5-8pm

Every Friday in the summer enjoy music in the Mission Plaza. July 7 - IMUA with John Mills, July 14 - Damon Castillo Band with Graybill, July 21 - The Molly Ringwald Project with Jody Mulgrew and July 28 - Brass Mash with Nataly Lola.

JULY 10 AND 24

MONDAY MEET UP THROOP PARK, 525 CERRO REMAULDO AVENUE, SAN LUIS OBISPO

5:30-6:30pm

Purchase food from local food trucks while enjoying music games provided by the Parks & Recreation Department.

JULY 8, 22

CONCERT SERIES

POINT SAN LUIS LIGHTHOUSE Lighthouse Road

2pm

Amazing top local talent high atop the majestic Pacific Ocean at the Central Coast’s most breathtaking venue: The Point San Luis Lighthouse in Avila Beach. These Saturday afternoon concerts are limited and will sell out, so make your purchase early to secure your spot. For more information visit visitavilabeach. com/avila-beach-events/

JULY 20

MOONLIGHT HOURS AT SLO CHILDREN’S MUSEUM 1010 NIPOMO STREET, SAN LUIS OBISPO

5-7pm

Visit the San Luis Obispo Children’s Museum for free! Free hours are a way to broaden a children’s museum’s visitor base and reach out to underserved communities. Museums can inspire the development of new skills and interests, ignite creativity and enrich social connections. By removing financial barriers, museums and their benefactors also remove the social and academic barriers families face when they are not exposed to highquality museum experiences.

JULY 20

HISTORY

6:30-8pm

PRESENTED BY FRIENDS OF AVILA PIER Longtime SLO County resident and restaurateur Pete Kelley will reprise his recent Avila Beach history presentation, with additional focus on the Avila Pier. The event is free; more information and tickets to reserve a seat are available on the “Upcoming Events” page at AvilaPier.org.

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