THE BULLETIN BOARD empower home energy program 1st year success
In the 12 months since the July 2014 expansion to SLO County (and Ventura County), from Santa Barbara County’s three-year old model program, the number of local homeowners reaching out to the program to learn about lowering their home energy use has more than doubled to over 10,000. This includes hundreds who emPower has now connected with local contractors like Cindy Edwards, for home upgrades. Having grown up in Nipomo, Cindy started CK Builders in 2000 and has differentiated the business by putting a big emphasis on making homes energy efficient. As a third generation resident of the Central Coast, it’s a personal mission for Cindy to bring energy efficiency to her profession—so as not to waste our region’s precious natural resources. This passion led Cindy to become a participating contractor in the County of San Luis Obispo-operated emPower program. Over the last year, emPower Energy Coaches have visited 355 houses to determine how homeowners can conserve energy, save money and create a healthier home.
foundation helps women’s business center
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(CFSLOCO). MCSC will use the grant money for Small Business and Financial Literacy Training and business consulting. MCSC and its Women’s Business Center was chosen to receive this grant and is among 24 recipients. Mission Community Services Corporation Women’s Business Center is a full-service, technical assistance and training resource for those aspiring to start small businesses, as well as for existing small businesses. Special focus is directed to underserved low and moderate income markets including minorities, disabled persons, veterans and women. For more information on Mission Community Services Corp. and the Women’s Business Center, contact Chuck Jehle at 805-595-1357, 71 Zaca Lane #130, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401, and visit their website at www.StartASmallBiz.org.
34th annual mb harbor festival
The 34th Annual Morro Bay Harbor Festival taking place the first weekend in October is planned to be a fun-filled weekend of activities to celebrate “All Things Bay.” This year’s Festival will have a whole new look, location and “back to the basics” appeal. The main event will take place all day on the pedestrian event zone on Saturday, October 3rd, from noon to 9pm on the Embarcadero between Harbor and Marina Streets. Admission to the one day Festival is FREE. Festival-goers will be able to purchase the freshest seafood from local fishermen. There will also be maritime-heritage venues, mini yacht races, water-craft demonstrations and harbor boat tours in the Bay. Local wine and beer will be available. Throughout the day, the Festival will feature music from three local bands and a new big feature of the Harbor Festival this year—a beautiful, spectacular Fireworks display over the harbor next to Morro Rock. Local Morro Bay businesses and vendors will be presenting and selling their wares at the Harbor Festival as well. For more information Call 772-1923 for further details.
help our local veterans
Mission Community Services Corporation (MCSC) has received a $6,500 grant from the Community Foundation SLO County
The VA clinic in San Luis is asking for volunteers to serve our Veterans as shuttle drivers. To help pay tribute and express your appreciation for their service, learn about volunteering at your local VA clinic. For more information contact your local VA volunteer representative Mr. Larry Foster at 805-354-6004 or send an email to Lawrence.Foster@va.gov
San Luis Obispo’s Best Kept Secret Power Carts Senior Discount (55) • 10 Play C ards • Tournaments Welcome • •
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Tee Times on our website: lagunalakegolfcourse.org or call 805-781-7309
11175 Los Osos Valley Road, SLO
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