🌱 How the Butterfly Ball in SLO will boost local parks
San Luis Obispo, California Patch AM: a 5 min readGood morning San Luis Obispo! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How the Butterfly Ball in SLO will boost local parks
- What’s coming to the former Arise Vineyard Church site next month?
- How SLO-raised country star Dasha is investing in local families
Also on today's calendar: Smells Like Nirvana Tribute With Dead Original Live in Concert and 6 more events.
Today's riddle: What is full of holes but still holds water? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Friday: Clouds giving way to sun, with a high of 79 and low of 58 degrees.
- Saturday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 81, low: 58.
- Sunday: Partial sunshine, with a high of 80 and low of 57 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Annual Butterfly Ball raises funds for parks, conservation programs (pasoroblesdailynews.com) — San Luis Obispo will host the Central Coast State Parks Association’s 50th-anniversary Butterfly Ball on Sept. 12 at the Octagon Barn, raising funds for monarch conservation and local park programs. Guests can expect dinner, dancing, awards, and stories highlighting work in state parks across SLO County, with proceeds supporting education, volunteers, exhibits, and signage for area parks. 
2. SLO City Church to take over old Arise Vineyard Church location in San Luis Obispo (ksby.com) — SLO City Church is opening a permanent home at 1775 Calle Joaquin in San Luis Obispo, taking over the former Arise Vineyard Church site with a grand opening on September 13. After years of moving between temporary spaces, the congregation plans three launch-day services and is developing a food pantry and special-needs center that could serve local families.
3. Breakout country star from SLO donates $25,000 to local nonprofit (sanluisobispo.com) — San Luis Obispo–born country star Dasha has donated $25,000 to Pregnancy & Parenting Support of San Luis Obispo County, part of a $100,000 gift to three charities. Her contribution will help fund free support groups and essential items like diapers, formula and car seats for local families, while also spotlighting her continued ties to her hometown community.
4. Breaking: Pine Fire reported in San Luis Obispo County on Aug. 20 (sacbee.com) — A new wildfire named the Pine Fire was reported Thursday afternoon in San Luis Obispo County, burning on private land with its cause and containment status still unknown. Officials logged the blaze at 3:38 p.m., and residents should stay alert for further updates from fire agencies as conditions evolve.
5. Wrestling coach's resilience carries her through breast cancer journey (santamariatimes.com) — A Nipomo High girls wrestling coach and eighth-generation San Luis Obispo County native is sharing how her grit on the mat helped her confront a breast cancer diagnosis and long treatment. She’s easing back into coaching while urging local residents not to delay screenings or checkups, especially after pandemic disruptions to primary care access.
📸 Around San Luis Obispo
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Upcoming Events in
San Luis Obispo
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Women's Volleyball Tournament
Cuesta College Romauldo Rd, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405
8:00 am -
MCAS Field Trip - AUG 22 - Marina Boardwalk
ECOSLO - Environmental Center of San Luis Obispo 2830 McMillan Ave #2, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
8:00 am -
Vitalant Blood Drive
Gay & Lesbian Alliance 1060 Palm St, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
8:00 am -
TCC Facilitator Appreciation →
Gay & Lesbian Alliance The Gala Pride & Diversity Center-1-Front Room (20) [TV]
4:30 pm -
Not For Sale: Barter Exchange
Cuesta College Romauldo Rd, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405
11:00 am -
Connect @ Cuesta - SLO
Cuesta College FLAG-FLAGPOLE AREA Flag Pole Area
12:00 pm -
AGS Executive Cabinet Meeting
Cuesta College 6300-6306 Social Science Classroom
12:30 pm -
MBHS Back To School Night
San Luis Coastal Unified San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
6:00 pm -
Smells Like Nirvana Tribute With Dead Original Live in Concert →
855 Aerovista Pl, San Luis Obispo
7:00 pm
Saturday August 22
Sunday August 23
Monday August 24
Tuesday August 25
Wednesday August 26
Sunday August 30
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🗓 Events Nearby
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MCAS Field Trip - Morro Rock Birding
ECOSLO - Environmental Center of San Luis Obispo 2830 McMillan Ave #2, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
9:00 am -
MCAS Field Trip - AUG 22 - Marina Boardwalk
ECOSLO - Environmental Center of San Luis Obispo 2830 McMillan Ave #2, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
8:00 am -
Vitalant Blood Drive
Gay & Lesbian Alliance 1060 Palm St, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
8:00 am -
MBHS Back To School Night
San Luis Coastal Unified San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
6:00 pm
Friday August 21
Saturday August 22
Sunday August 23
Wednesday August 26
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What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- La Palapa is our one of our favorite restaurants.
Homemade tortillas. Cold beer and fresh food. Family runs the restaurant and they are lovely. If you haven’t been, give it a try. (Nextdoor Laguna Middle School) - Hi everyone.
My wife and I found a female grey tabby cat with no collar crying outside our door this morning. We took her in, and she has food, water, litter, and… (Nextdoor San Luis Ranch)
- Kern County Superintendent of Schools posted a job opening for Temporary Lead Cook - KEEP (Central Coast of California) in San Luis Obispo. Apply here.
- Empirical Systems Aerospace posted a job opening for Material Handler I in San Luis Obispo. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near San Luis Obispo here.
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A sponge (Thank you Netty W. for sending it in!)
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