We are considering a move to the area, and I’m curious what young people who live in Arroyo Grande like to do and where they typically hang out. Is it in the local village, shopping centers, or they hang out further away like in SLO?

I’m asking because when I was a middle schooler + high schooler, I was a 15 min drive away from my high school’s town (in San Diego), and I always felt like an outcast because of this. It was a beautiful little suburban residential area that we lived in, but so isolated from all the fun and activities. Plus it was a pain for my parents to have to drive me any time I wanted to do something with friends, go to sports practices, or do anything at all.

As we are looking at housing, I would love to prioritize areas that will be super accessible for my kids as they grow up, where they can easily meet up with friends from the local high school, AGHS, simply by walking or biking. The less driving us parents have to do, the better. Thank you!

Our Veteran Angel Tree Program is Officially Underway!

This holiday season, we are supporting over 385 veterans here on the Central Coast who are in need. We invite you to stop by one of our participating locations to pick up a tag and make a difference in their lives.

The process is simple:

1. Choose a tag with a veteran’s wish.
2. Purchase the items listed on the tag.
3. Return the unwrapped items to the location where you picked up the tag.

This year, we’ve seen a 33% increase in requests for help, and we need your support more than ever. Your generosity will bring joy and comfort to the veterans who have given so much for our country. Together, we can ensure that every veteran feels the warmth and care they deserve this holiday season.

Thank you for making this holiday season brighter for our heroes. 🇺🇸🎄

Participating Locations: • Veterans of Foreign Wars, Atascadero • Coastal Peaks Coffee, San Luis Obispo • Veterans Services of San Luis Obispo County, San Luis Obispo • Rontal Salon & Beauty Center, Arroyo Grande • Peacock Cellars, Arroyo Grande • à la carte, Santa Maria • Oak Knolls Hardware, Orcutt • American Legion, Orcutt

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California camping need help

I plan to camp somewhere on the coast of california somewhere near carpinteria big sur or santa barbara area anywhere around there after christmas. I would like your guys help (since mostly everything is booked) where can I stay at possibly in a car overnight or in a tent? any suggestions help thank you

Are you a veteran living on the Central Coast? 🇺🇸 Check out these fantastic offers from restaurants and local businesses in honor of Veterans Day! Whether it’s a free meal or a discount with Amazon, many companies are providing great deals. 🎉

If you’re a local business owner offering discounts to veterans for Veterans Day, please send me a message, and we’ll feature your business on our website. And if you know any veterans, please share this link with them so they can take advantage of these amazing offers! 🙌

Central Coast Veterans Day Discounts: How Restaurants and Retailers Are Honoring Our Military Heroes

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Today, Welcome Home Military Heroes (WHMH), a local nonprofit based in Arroyo Grande, celebrated a truly special milestone for WWII Veteran CPL York, who just turned 100 years old!

The event was a memorable Veteran Vehicle Salute held at the Agrarian Hotel, where community members came together to show their appreciation. WHMH volunteers even sang “Happy Birthday” to CPL York, honoring his service and incredible century of life.

It was a heartfelt gathering to celebrate one of our nation’s heroes and a reminder of the sacrifices made by the Greatest Generation.

Let’s wish CPL York a very happy 100th birthday and give a shout-out to WHMH for keeping the veteran spirit alive in our community! 🎂🎖️

#Veterans #WWII #Happy100th #WelcomeHomeMilitaryHeroes #ArroyoGrande #CommunitySupport #CPLYork #GreatestGeneration #VeteranSalute #California #HonoringHeroes #roberttolan #homeloanswithroberttolan

My name is Chay Comas, and I catalog local tabletop gaming clubs for D&D, Miniature Wargaming, and Trading Card Games across the Central Coast of California in this free forever newsletter.

If you're looking for a tabletop club, or how to create one from the ground up, this issue is for you. This issue covers some big news about a couple of local game designers, how to find or organize a tabletop club, features local artists, a local gamer keeping a 200+ year gaming tradition alive, a guide for organizing game clubs, and a special dedication to my father at the end.

Excerpt:

...Marshall Neal has been supporting local game conventions by running Kriegsspiel, a very historical wargame dating back to the 1800s as an officer training tool for the Prussian Army. Kriegsspiel is often referred to as the Great Grandfather of Dungeons & Dragons, as it led to more recent, and familiar, historical wargames like Napoleonic Wargames. The Napoleonic Wargames and other wargames of the 1960s and 1970s brought together the co-creators of Chainmail (Gary Gygax and Jeff Perren), which then inspired Dungeons & Dragons (Dave Arneson and Gary Gygax). Marshall has single-handedly kept the flame of Kriegsspiel alight on the Central Coast, as few still play locally. Though his international community on Discord thrives and often plays virtually, I wonder when the last in-person game will be played here on the coast...

Enjoy, and Happy Gaming! Central Coast Game Community Newsletter

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it appears this thread on ND tells me people are a little to comfortable shit posting about the LGBT community. All my life the het community has forced me to see their sexuality, and now the queer community is becoming a bit more comfy being open and people are losing their minds.

Hi I am new to living in the village and have a serious question. The village is adorable, and the merchants and/or city take great care placing string lights all up and down the street which is so great to see. My question is, why do all the businesses close at 5? Is this an ordinance thing, or the choice of the merchant? Imagine how busy the streets would be during the holidays if things were open for shopping. As it is, we have a ghost town during the evenings when the village is at it's prettiest. Thanks!

I can take a photo tomorrow, but I have been staying in Arroyo Grande since June and I’ve noticed that this poor adorable small dog is constantly barking and crying all day and night long behind a backyard fence. I walked my own dog at 2pm today, then did another walk around 6pm and then we did our last walk at 9:30pm. That poor baby was outside the entire day & now night & my husband confirmed it was out at 6am this morning. I have seen someone coming and going sporadically, yet the lights are always off in the little house & that poor little pup is always outside barking and crying. It’s been really hard to live near it as no Dog (especially a small one) should be abandoned for so long. Is there a protocol to follow for this situation?

The little pup is by the 101 (it’s loud), on Fair Oaks Avenue in Arroyo Grande.

Thank you, Concerned Dog lover.

My son is a freshman and we want to move him out of Spanish he doesn’t like the subject and the teacher is not our favorite, how would I go about it? Thank you in advance!

Recently created r/805diyshows for a space to advertise and talk about the local music scene. If this interests you, feel free to join!

My 9 year old son (going into 4th grade) was recently diagnosed with ADHD. We are considering moving to the CA central coast area.

I would love to know opinions and personal experiences on schools, and school districts with the best resources and approach for neurodivergent students, as this is a big factor in determining where we live. We just started the IEP process at his current school and hopefully will have that approved by the time we move.

We have 2 elementary-age kids and from what I’ve researched, Arroyo Grande area seems like it might be a good fit for us, and for them to grow up all the way through highschool. Will be visiting the area in the coming months to get a feel for it. Open to any thoughts or alternate considerations. Thank you!

Central Coast Game Community Newsletter: June 2024

Excerpt: The 41st annual 3-Day 24-hour PolyCon Tabletop Game Convention in San Luis Obispo CA is just around the corner. This year PolyCon is featuring:

• Wolfnet Battletech Tournament

• Board Games Protospiel

• Adventurers League D&D (Ravenloft Season)

• Malifaux Tournament

• Painting Competition

• Roleplaying Game Section with games like RIFTS, 7th Sea, D&D, and More

• Miniature Wargaming Section with games like Kriegspiel, Warhammer 40k, WWII, Frostgrave

• Live Action Roleplaying

• Open Play Board Gaming Tables (all games welcome)

• Paint-N-Take

• Scavenger Hunt

• Free BBQ (Saturday)

• and Tons more

PolyCon Blood Drive for Gamers! Show up Friday for our Blood Drive and help replenish the local blood bank. Local donations are currently very low! Also, free dice, Insomnia Cookies, and Black Rose Designs discounts for every donor. And stick around for a free ice cream social afterward. Students of all ages get in free. Blood donations are easy to make and only take a few minutes. Most people who believe they’re ineligible to donate are eligible due to changes in processes and technological innovations. If you’re an eligible donor, or you’re not sure, or even if you don’t believe you are, please swing by the blood drive on June 21st and check for yourself. Blood drives like this help replenish the local blood bank, a life-saving service that likely has touched all of our lives in one way or another.

PolyCon Painting Competition The PolyCon Miniature Painting Contest for Novice and Adept Hobby Painters. Entries must be submitted in person before the start of the event and fully painted before the time of their submission. See the rubric for rules and categories.

Reserve your tickets before discounted sales end and help support our local gaming community.

Reserve Your Tickets Now (Students FREE)

PolyCon is a non-profit tabletop game convention benefitting the Cal Poly SLO student organization, PolyCon.

Anomaly House is proud to present the Alt-Space concert series, featuring some of the most creative and unique acts in independent Alternative Music.

Join us at Humdinger Brewing in Arroyo Grande on Saturday, March 30th for a live show featuring...

THE ONLY OCEAN: Alternative Rock from Los Angeles, CA. Known for their unique blend of indie rock and post-punk influences, The Only Ocean's sound is characterized by dreamy guitar riffs, driving rhythms, and heartfelt lyrics that explore the complexities of relationships, body image, and self-discovery. Since their formation, the band has released several critically acclaimed albums and EPs, and has toured extensively throughout the California coast, building a dedicated fan base with their high-energy live performances and emotionally charged songwriting.

ZAMPKAMP: "Pretty Boy" Industrial from Santa Barbara, CA. Zampkamp is an independent music project from multi-instrumentalist and producer Zackary Cramp. His sound features massive bass guitar, synthesizer, and lo-fi drum machine sounds; and lyrics dripping with cynicism that point out the absurdity of the modern world, while celebrating the pleasures that romance, movement, and sin bring to our humanity. Though a solo project in the studio, Zampkamp performs live as a three-piece band.

MECHANICAL GHOST: Electro-Industrial/EBM from Arroyo Grande, CA. Mechanical Ghost utilizes machine-like beats, crashing metallic sounds, walls of distorted synth, and manic, mangled vocals to construct a vibe akin to a futuristic meat grinder. This is a sound inspired by the industrial music of the 1990s, brought to the modern era with a cyberpunk edge. This music is equally dark and danceable, with lyrics that explore the internal struggle of bringing light to the darkness; whether that darkness is personal or societal.

This event will also feature a pop-up record store and art show, featuring Phantom Stranger Records, A Pirate's Life Art Collective, and Rhivolver_art. Records and art will be available for purchase!

Tickets are available here.

Paradise Collectibles Convention is a collectibles and geek culture convention for the Santa Maria Valley organized by Paradise Records and Trading Post and Nerdvana, a non-profit organization my friends and I have formed to organize community events on the Central Coast to foster connections within the tabletop gaming and cosplay communities.

Paradise Collectibles Convention will be in the main palisade of the Fairpark, 12,600 square feet, on May 4th from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm and will feature Collectibles, Cosplay Contest, Tabletop Gaming, Live Card Breaks, Special Guests, Food.

• Vendor Applications
• Artist Applications (half price)

If you would like to take part in this event, and utilize this opportunity to organize a game table leave a comment or email paradisecollectiblesconvention@gmail.com. This invitation goes out to all Tabletop Gamers, Dungeon Masters, Miniature Wargamers, Cosplay Judges, Board Gamers, and Artists.

For more information, or to contact the event organizer Michael Alexander, click here.

Happy Gaming

Central Coast Games is a newsletter that helps tabletop gamers and nerds connect with various types of gaming groups and clubs along the Central Coast of California including:

• Cosplay Clubs
• Warhammer
• Dungeons & Dragons
• Weiss Schwarz
• Live Action Roleplaying
• Historical Wargaming
• Local Game Conventions
• Fighting Game Clubs
• Magic The Gathering
• Pokemon
• Pathfinder

You get it … everything except country music We do this because we are very passionate about gaming, and believe that building face to face relationships helps to strengthen our communities. If you're a gamer, or would like to learn more about our mission, I implore you to check out our August newsletter. Thank You, Happy Gaming

Hi, my name is Chay Comas, and I'm a community organizer on the Central Coast, building a community of gamers and hobbyists. This is a passion project shared by me and hundreds of others who want to build and share our communities and hobbies far and wide.

All along the Central Coast eclectic hobbies and gaming communities are quickly becoming a popular movement. From Board Games to Cosplay, communities are sprouting like wildflowers. The Central Coast Games Newsletter is free and brings all of the nerdy events on the Central Coast to one place. Stay up to date with what's happening on the Central Coast and join the movement to connect our gaming and geek communities.

Excerpt:

June 23-25 Mark your calendars and clear your schedules, because PolyCon XL is set to take place from June 23rd to June 25th, 2023, in the heart of San Luis Obispo at Cal Poly. With an exhilarating lineup of events and activities, this year's PolyCon promises to be the most thrilling installment to date. Get ready to immerse yourself in a world of imagination, competition, and countless hours of gaming heaven

You'll have the opportunity to explore a diverse array of games such as Dungeons and Dragons, Mario Kart Tournaments, Magic the Gathering, Warhammer 40k, Nerf War, LARP, Cosplay, and more...

Get news of upcoming events like this, and more through the summer for the Central Coast from Monterey to Ventura Co, covering:

• Dungeons & Dragons and RPGs
• Warhammer and TMGs
• Fighting Game Tournaments
• Cosplay Competitions and Expos
• Game Conventions
• Trading Card Tournaments and Regional Qualifiers
• LARPing
• Historical Wargaming
• Crafting Demos & DIY support
• New and old local gaming clubs
• Game Demos
• Escalation Leagues
• Local Events

We are very excited at the reception that our newly found organization has received, and we're proud to be of service to the communities and games we're passionate about. If you'd like to join us and thousands of other active hobbyists and gamers, consider participating in our active discord server (the nerd herd). I'll see you there!

Chay Comas
Community Organizer
Central Coast Games
newsletter@centralcoastgames.com

Hello… I am hoping to sign my 9 and 11 year old daughters up for beginning piano lessons. I was wondering if anyone had a good lead on a possible instructor. I have seen a few local studios, but I was kind of hoping for something a little more personalized. If you know anyone who teaches out of their house, or would come to my house… students looking for extra income… I appreciate the help…

Blood Drive at Calvary Chapel in Arroyo Grande on Sunday

10:30-1:15 In the Bloodmobile

To make an appointment, please go to donors.vitalant.org and enter the blood drive code: 3569 or call 805-542-8500. Thank you!

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