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Love at the Port San Luis Lighthouse 2/11/2012 11:00 AM – 2/11/2012

Love at the Port San Luis Lighthouse 2/11/2012 11:00 AM – 2/11/2012

Love at the LighthouseSaturday February 11th “Toast Your Valentine at the Point San Luis Lighthouse” Featuring! The San Luis Obispo Symphony String Duet “Amore Strings” & The Central Coast “Sweet Adeline” Celebration Chorus Enjoy Kelsey See Canyon Red & Sparkling Wine, Decadent Desserts, Friendly Docents, and a Beautiful View! Tours at 11 AM,12 PM, 1 PM, 2 PM $35 for Adults, $15 for 12 and under Call 805- 540-5771 for Reservations

Mission Community Services/Women’s Business Center Workshop 2/4/2012 10:00 AM – 2/4/2012 3:00 PM

Mission Community Services/Women’s Business Center Workshop 2/4/2012 10:00 AM – 2/4/2012 3:00 PM

Workshop: How to Create an Elevator Pitch that Gets Results Saturday, February 4th Fee: $35.00 Attention Business Owners, Service Professionals and Sales People… Are you ready to Grow Your Business, Attract New Clients and Increase Sales? Together we can create an effective pitch that immediately captures interest and gets you the results you’re looking for! RSVP to denise@mcscorp.org or call 595-1357 Presenter: Janet Hilts of Speaking Made Fearless RSVP by Friday, February 3rd at 3:00 pm

Mission Community Services/Women’s Business Center Brown Bag Dialogue 2/3/2012 12:00 PM – 2/3/2012 1:00 PM

Mission Community Services/Women’s Business Center Brown Bag Dialogue 2/3/2012 12:00 PM – 2/3/2012 1:00 PM

Brown Bag Dialogue Mission Community Services/Women’s Business Center Business 101: Keeping your Business and Personal Assets Separate Presenter: Melinda Thomas Co-Founder and Partner of FIT Financial, LLC. As a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ For Solo Professionals and Micro Business Owners, the line between personal and business expenses often gets blurry. Do you know exactly how much you need to take home to live your desired lifestyle and cover business expenses? This is a FREE event and everyone is welcome! RSVP to denise@mcscorp.org or call 595-1357

Words matter in Penn State case

Words matter in Penn State case

Sitting in a Pennsylvania courtroom last month, listening to how allegations of child molestation were handled by one of the nation’s top football programs, observers might have thought back on that old party game, Telephone.

‘Barefoot Bandit’ sentenced

‘Barefoot Bandit’ sentenced

Colton Harris-Moore, whom authorities dubbed the Barefoot Bandit, is scheduled to be sentenced Friday on federal charges related to his infamous string of thefts and burglaries.

Concern for aging prisoners

Concern for aging prisoners

The number of aging men and women in U.S. prisons is growing rapidly, Human Rights Watch said Friday, and it expressed concern for their care behind bars.

Paterno remembered at memorial

Paterno remembered at memorial

Joe Paterno’s family, former players and others in the Penn State community gathered Thursday to celebrate the late football coach, describing him as a consummate teacher, a tough competitor and man of integrity.

Sandusky wants to see grandkids

Sandusky wants to see grandkids

Despite being accused of child sex abuse, Jerry Sandusky is asking a judge to modify the terms of his bail so he can see his grandchildren, according to court documents.

Body parts mystery in Hollywood

Body parts mystery in Hollywood

HLN’s Jane Velez-Mitchell gets the latest on the mystery regarding body parts found near the famous Hollywood sign.

Renaissance Salon & Boutique Ribbon Cutting 2/11/2012 5:00 PM – 2/11/2012

Renaissance Salon & Boutique Ribbon Cutting 2/11/2012 5:00 PM – 2/11/2012

You’re cordially invited to our Grand Opening at Renaissance Salon & Boutique! Please join us at The Network on Saturday, February 11th, 2012 at 5:00 p.m. Hor’dourves and wine will be served, as well as a no host bar. This event will be black tie, so please come in style.

Big Brother and Big Sisters of SLO Present Bowl for kids’ sake 3/4/2012 10:00 AM – 3/4/2012 8:00 PM

Big Brother and Big Sisters of SLO Present Bowl for kids’ sake 3/4/2012 10:00 AM – 3/4/2012 8:00 PM

Please join us for Disco Bowling Party! register at www.slobigs.org or call 805 781 3226 Presented by: Charles Schwab, Gibson Enterprises, Promotion Plus Sponsored by: RE/Max del Oro

Marisol at the Cliffs presents Super Bowl Party 2/5/2012 2:00 PM – 2/5/2012

Marisol at the Cliffs presents Super Bowl Party 2/5/2012 2:00 PM – 2/5/2012

Marisol at the Cliffs presents the Super Bowl Party Meet the Jack Daniel’s Girls . Quarterly Prizes include: Shot Machine, 2 night getaway, Sunday brunch for 2…No cover! drink Specials. BBQ ribs. Wings

Lido presents Super Bowl Party 2/5/2012 3:00 PM – 2/5/2012

Lido presents Super Bowl Party 2/5/2012 3:00 PM – 2/5/2012

Super Bowl Sunday Party. Big screen in LIDO $50 per person *(includes- 2 drinks) and a Buffett with chef Brian’s favorite football apptizers and entrees

Hospice SLO presents California Festival of Beers 5/25/2012 – 5/27/2012

Hospice SLO presents California Festival of Beers 5/25/2012  – 5/27/2012

The 26th Annual California Festival of Beers will be held at the Alex Madonna Expo Center and Madonna Meadows this year. Starting out Friday May 25th with the Connoisseur Dinner from 5-8pm, continuing Saturday May 26th with the Grand Tasting from 11am-4pm and finishing the weekend off on Sunday May 27th with the Symposium & Home Brew Competition from 11am-5pm.

Cal Poly Arts presents Mel Brooks’ Young Frankenstein 2/18/2012 2:00 PM – 2/18/2012

Cal Poly Arts presents Mel Brooks’ Young Frankenstein 2/18/2012 2:00 PM – 2/18/2012

Central Coast patrons, beware! Frankenstein’s monster lives! Mel Brooks’ YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN is a new musical comedy from the creative team of the 12-time Tony Award-winning smash, The Producers, and it’s coming to town for two hilarious performances! Cal Poly Arts presents Mel Brooks’ YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN on Saturday, February 18, at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. at the Performing Arts Center’s Cohan Center. Based on Mel Brooks’ 1994 Oscar-nominated comic film by the same name, Clive Barnes of the New York Post called this Young Frankenstein musical “the Broadway musical at its dizziest, glitziest and funniest,” while MY 9 News declared Young Frankenstein “a monster hit!” Student and adult tickets for the performance range from $34 to $68 and may be purchased at the Performing Arts Center Ticket Office, 11 a.m.

CASA Walk for the Child Benefit 4/14/2012 10:00 AM – 4/14/2012 1:00 PM

CASA Walk for the Child Benefit 4/14/2012 10:00 AM – 4/14/2012 1:00 PM

CASA Walk for the Child A Benefit for CASA of San Luis Obispo County EVENT Join the CASA Walk for Child – Walk around Atascadero Lake, music, bounce house, post-walk BBQ and raffle prizes for the walkers! Everyone who raises a minimum of $100 gets a t-shirt. WHEN: 10 am to 1 pm, Saturday, April 14, 2012 WHERE: Atascadero Lake Park, Atascadero Sign up details soon at www.slocasa.org

Insurgent bombing in Iraq kills 10 people

Insurgent bombing in Iraq kills 10 people

Iraqi officials say insurgents have bombed a house belonging to two policemen.

Lakers hold off Clippers in another testy rivalry game

Lakers hold off Clippers in another testy rivalry game

Kobe Bryant scored 12 of his 24 points in the fourth quarter and the Lakers rallied from a late deficit for a 96-91 win over the Clippers.

Bidding now open on Cuban prospect Cespedes

Bidding now open on Cuban prospect Cespedes

Power-hitting Cuban prospect Yoenis Cespedes was declared a free agent by MLB on Wednesday after securing residency in the Dominican Republi …

Super Bowl XLVI not truly a rematch

Super Bowl XLVI not truly a rematch

Twenty-two players — 15 Giants, seven Pats — remain from Super Bowl XLII four years ago. So perhaps Super Bowl XLVI is not exactly a rema …

Plumlee, No. 6 Duke get past Maryland

Plumlee, No. 6 Duke get past Maryland

Mason Plumlee scored 23 points and No. 6 Duke pulled away to a 74-61 victory vs. Maryland

Touch Preview

Touch Preview

A preview of the series “Touch” on Fox has me pretty excited about this new show which will premiere in March. It stars Kiefer Sutherland as Martin and Danny Glover as an expert on children that can work with numbers to see the future. The story is about an 11 yr. old boy named Jake, Martin’s son. Jake was diagnosed with autism, he lost his mother on 9-11 in the Twin Towers. He has never spoken a word since birth.

Mavericks get title rings, then lose to Timberwolves

Mavericks get title rings, then lose to Timberwolves

Kevin Love had 31 points after signing his new contract and Minnesota handed defending NBA champ Dallas another ceremonious loss, 105-90.

IED attacks in Afghanistan set record

IED attacks in Afghanistan set record

Attacks with makeshift bombs hit a record high of more than 16,000 in Afghanistan in the past year.

Police get help with vets who are ticking bombs

Police get help with vets who are ticking bombs

A U.S. test program aims to help police deal with confrontations involving highly trained and often heavily armed combat veterans.