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Art in the Park
This years Morro Bay Art in the Park Show will be expanded to 4 days. Beginning on Thursday July 4th and ending on Sunday July 7th; from 10am to 5pm, with vendors, food and music. Morro Bay City Park, Morro Bay Blvd at Harbor Street.
Sponsored by the:
Morro Bay Art Association
835 Main Street
Morro Bay, CA 93442
805-772-2504
Collect Seeds of Tomorrow . . .
Help us celebrate the successful completion of our Innovation Grant from National Audubon & Toyota! Join Morro Coast Audubon at Sweet Springs Nature Preserve on Saturday, June 8th from 9:00-12:00 to help gather seed of native plants for broadcasting next winter. We have a wide variety of things to collect including poppies, wallflower, hummingbird sage and more. You're welcome to take a few home & try some in your garden too. It's easy & it's fun! No need to bring anything but you and your friends and family. We'll have tools, tips, munchies – and raffle prizes! When we're done, we'll toast our success with sparkling cider & hope this is the first of many more successes to come! Meet at the corner of Ramona Ave & 4th Street in Los Osos. Please call 239-3928 or email Morro Coast Audubon for more info or if you have a large group. Hope to see you!
Marine Mammal Center Volunteers Needed
Volunteers are needed to help rescue and care for marine mammals found on our shores. The Marine Mammal Center, a non-profit organization that rescues, rehabilitates and releases injured, sick and orphaned marine mammals will hold an Introduction meeting Wednesday, June 5 at 6:30 pm.
Location: Morro Bay Community Center, 1001 Kennedy Way. Contact: Email SLO@TMMC.org or call (805) 771-8302
Sponsored by the America's Cup Healthy Oceans Project and the Bay Institute's Aquarium of the Bay.
It's a little out of the area, but of great interest to many of our readers.
Gibson's Office Hours Change
Supervisor Bruce Gibson announces the re-scheduling of his July 3, 2013 office hours to July 10, 2013 at the Library in Cayucos. For more information about the District Two office hours, please contact Supervisor Gibson's office at 781-4338.
Morro Bay Seeks Pictures of the Past
As the city's 50th anniversary approaches, Morro Bay residents are taking a look back at the people, places and events that helped make the community what it is today.
Anyone with ties to the area is being asked to leaf through family photo albums and find pictures that could be used during a citywide celebration next year to mark 50 years since Morro Bay became a city on July 17, 1964.
"We're particularly looking for actions shots – a fire breaking out or an event taking place," said Morro Bay photographer Garry Johnson, who is gathering photos for the celebration. "We're concentrating on the past five decades, but we're interested in photos from any period."
While pictures of the sun setting behind Morro Rock may be beautiful, they don't necessarily tell a story about the city's history. Johnson said celebration organizers are most interested in finding photos that illustrate life in the community.
The 50th anniversary celebration is still in the planning stages, Johnson said, and organizers are looking at a number of ways that the photos might be used.
"It depends on what we have to work with," he said. "We'd like to get 10 pictures from each decade – the '60s, the '70s, the '80s, etc. – and make them part of a huge display. It would be a portable presentation of photos that could be moved to different locations around town."
He said a book or other commemorative publication is also being considered.
Johnson assured that those who contribute photos will receive appropriate credit and that they will be able to keep their originals.
"We will copy them and get written permission to use them," he said.
He noted that the search is not limited to photos from the past 50 years. If people have older photos of historical significance, he and his fellow organizers would be interested in seeing those, too.
Johnson is working with Bill and Tracy Shewchuk at Suite 1 Gallery. For more information, call Johnson at (805) 772-3738, or send email to suite1morrobay@gmail.com. Or, photos can be taken to the gallery at 601 Embarcadero, Suite 1, Morro Bay.
ECOSLO is hiring a Program Coordinator!
Do you like working outdoors in our local parks and trails? Do you like working with community members of all ages? Are you looking for a part time job that allows you to work towards conservation and protection of open spaces and our environment? If you answered yes to these questions then you should apply for the Program Coordinator position at ECOSLO! See below for more information:
Position Title: ECOSLO Program Coordinator
Part Time: 15-20 hours per week
Salary: $12 per hour
Reports to: Volunteer Executive Director and Board of Trustees. The program coordinator will have regular contact with the Board, ECOSLO members, Community Service Workers, and volunteers.
Probationary period: Three months, there is a possibility for expanded hours with increased work load. Opportunities for increased salary will be based on successful performance.
The successful candidate will need to be someone who is: responsible, organized, efficient, highly motivated, creative and innovative, takes initiative, patient, empathetic, prioritizes the needs of the organization, possesses excellent communication skills, IT literate (a must), and appreciates a flexible work environment. Previous administration experience, the ability to plan and manage resources, and participation in environmental actions are desirable.
Responsibilities: Manage and implement all aspects of the organizations funded programs such as the SLO County contracts, SLO City contract, Community Service Worker Program, Coastal Cleanup Day, and the Japan Tsunami Debris Cleanup's. Maintain accurate hourly records of time spent on each program and invoice for services performed. Must write timely reports and record and deposit funds as received.
Community Service Workers: Register, evaluate, receive, record, and prepare CWS fees for deposit. Refer CSW to appropriate work through ECOSLO or alternative organizations. Interact and build relationships with agencies that accept CSWs.
County Workdays and SLO Stewards: Promote and coordinate County and City of SLO trail/ park workdays, City of SLO ranger and docent-led nature hikes, and coordinate content and distribution of SLO Stewards newsletter 3 times per year.
Volunteer Development: Recruit, train, and engage a cadre of volunteers to participate in the trail maintenance programs, Coastal Cleanup Day, and/or tabling at community events. Assist the Membership Coordinator in maintaining the volunteer database.
Information Technology: Update the ECOSLO online calendar with program events and post to other community calendars. Develop and post weekly email alerts to members, volunteers and community organizations. Maintain and expand ECOSLO's social networking outreach efforts, post updates to website and send press releases when applicable.
General Office: Answer phones and email; delegate inquiries as needed. Make bank deposits, obtain Board Members signatures as needed, pick up mail, keep sufficient office supplies on hand, empty trash, recycle and reuse, etc. As necessary and for the smooth running of the organization, support and work with the Membership Coordinator.
Considerations: This position often requires weekend commitments as well as outdoor physical labor during workdays and events.
To apply: Send a letter of application and a CV, with references, to info@ecoslo.org please note RE: Program Coordinator. It is anticipated that interviews will be held the week of May 28-31, 2013. Check to see if we are still receiving applications. Please, email only - no phone calls.
Art Center of Morro Bay
Call for Artists
Art Center Morro Bay is hosting a San Luis Obispo County juried show, "Palette Talent," August 8, 2013 to September 30, 2013. Cash awards and ribbons to be awarded.
Carry in date is Tuesday August 6th, 10am-2pm, with pick up for juried work on the same day between 5pm-6pm. Those chosen for exhibit will remain. Entries must be original oil, pastel, acrylic or watercolor; with a limit of no more than 36" on a side including frame, and a maximum of 2 entries per artist. $35.00 non members/$25.00 members. Entry forms are posted on our website: Art Center Morro Bay and are also available at Art Center Morro Bay 835 Main Street, Morro Bay, CA Contact 772-2504
Summer Art classes for Kids 8-12 Years Old
Art Center Morro Bay, 835 Main Street Morro Bay, CA 805-772-2504 Email- Kathy Beaton Costs: $5.00 for each class, scholarships can be given to those who cannot afford the fees.
Classes
June 29th
10am-12pm.
"Let's take a line for a Walk!" (Beginning drawing with a focus on line).
July 27th
10am-12pm
"Simple shapes tell us a lot!" (Beginning drawing with a focus on shape).
August 17th
10am-12pm
"Bold color and let's go beyond the tube colors." (Beginning painting/mixing color).
Rock around the Rock
The show opens on June 27th and runs until August 5th, from 12-4pm daily. The opening reception will be held Sunday June 30th from 2-4pm at Art Center Morro Bay, 835 Main Street, Morro Bay. There will also be an exhibit of Ceramics by local county artists: Guyla Amyx, Barbara Flynn, Martha Hansen, Heidi Peterson, Richard Rown, Alice Sennet, Paula Teplitz and Steve Weaver. Contact: 772-2504 or Art Center Morro Bay
Jason's paintings show his appreciation of the Russian Masters. Voted one of the best local artists and establishing himself on a national level, Jason's classes are very popular with a dedicated following. He teaches painting at the Art Center Morro Bay, setting up a still life or students are free to bring in their own inspirations. Interested persons may drop in for a one time, or attend every week.
Monthly Demo
Morro Bay Art Association's monthly demo will be given by Jacque Bracket of Cambria, on Monday June 10th at 3pm following the general members meeting.
Jacque, a noted artist with 35 years of teaching experience, will give her demo on "People in Paintings". The demo is free and open to the public. There will be a raffle for one of Jacque's paintings and refreshments will be served.
In addition Jacque is offering two classes on "People in Paintings", Saturday June 15 and Saturday June 22 from 9-1pm at the Art Center. Cost- $35 for one class or $50 for both. for more information contact Jacque; 927-5965
If you are interested in renting our Gallery or the activity room, please contact Kathy Miller: Email or 805-772-9230
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