June 2020

Inside
Getting Out ............................. 2

Library Voice ......................... 4

Wellness ..................................... 6

Fun & Games ......................... 8

Family Life ............................. 10

History ....................................... 12

Wordmonger ....................... 14

Calendar ................................... 17

Child Development ......... 18

Local Resources ............... 21

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Getting Out
illness. Viral load (cumulative

Keep Your extent of exposure) is also a factor

in transmission and severity.
Taking all this together, it’s safe to
say the riskiest thing you can do

Family Safe is to come into close contact with

sick people. That’s why the advice
to self-isolate as soon as you feel

During
ill is so important.
It’s clear that the virus transmits
most effectively indoors. Within
confined spaces, close contact

Reopening
and inadequate ventilation are
more likely. The infection risk is
especially high among household
contacts.
by Ryan Malosh, PhD Efficient transmission in crowded,
enclosed spaces also explains the
The Centers for Disease Control is up to us to assess and minimize high infection rates in nursing
COVID-19, is truly astonishing.
and Prevention has released new our own risk and the risk of all homes, processing plants,
But there are also times when
guidelines for businesses and members of our familes. In large prisons, and cruise ships. On the
the science and necessity of
schools that are starting to reopen. part, this is because there is flip side, the risk of transmission
the moment are in conflict; a
Following these guidelines should still so much that scientists and does seem to be lower outdoors.
prime example is the confusion
help, but it’s frustrating that clear, physicians don’t know about the about using face masks while a How Can We Minimize Risk?
concise
communication about the new coronavirus. The pace of worldwide shortage of personal If the riskiest thing is to be indoors
risk of infection remains hard to new research on the virus, SARS- protective equipment exists. in a crowd with sick people, then
find. Without strict guidelines, it CoV-2, and the disease it causes,
The pattern of this disease is it follows the least risky behavior
extremely localized. Even within is to be in small trusted groups,
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each state, outbreaks are very or outdoors well-spaced from
distinct. As a research scientist, I others, and to avoid sick people.
study herd immunity and vaccine It may help to describe a simple
effectiveness. As we slowly begin model of infectious disease. The
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So What Does It All Mean?
The only fail-safe means to avoid
infection is to live in complete
isolation from others. But that’s
not realistic. In the absence of stay-
at-home orders, all of us will have
to decide for ourselves how much
risk we are willing to tolerate.
Each one of us will need to
consider our living arrangements,
age, medical history, and basic
needs. When not in isolation, we
can minimize risk by: staying 6-10
feet away from others, wearing
masks, and staying safe outdoors.
If you need to venture out to
shop, you can plan ahead to
minimize risk by contacting the
store for current least crowded
hours, staying at least 6’ away
others, minimizing conversation,
avoiding touching your face, and
making it quick!
If local authorities allow small
gatherings, then getting together
with a few healthy friends who
haven’t been in contact with
sick people is safest outdoors
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following these common-sense
guidelines. Try to stay as far apart
from each other as you can. Keep
your mask on and hand sanitizer
nearby.
Don’t share surfaces,
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If anyone suspects symptoms
or has had recent contact
with someone who feels sick, Father’s Day!
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(this goes for adults and kids) We are reopening safely
and immediately quarantine (following state guidelines)
themselves for 14 days.
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and consider whether you can
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University of Michigan working on studies of
influenza vaccine effectiveness, epidemiology
and transmission of respiratory viruses, and
social determinants of acute respiratory
infections. Ryan’s research interests include:
herd immunity, social determinants of
infectious diseases, vaccine uptake, and
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immunocompromised people.
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Library Voice
Check It Out:
June Happenings
by Rebecca Juretic
Imagine Your Story with
County of SLO Public Libraries
Summer Reading 2020
It’s time to read for fun! County
of SLO Public Libraries Summer
Reading for kids and adults is
going online this year. Beanstack,
found through your app store or
at slolibrary.beanstack.org, will
allow you to register and track
your reading; no more paper logs
to keep track of!
The program runs from June 1st  at slolibrary.org – look for our
to July 31st.  All you have to do is
create a Beanstack account and
register anyone in your family who
wishes to participate. Everyone –
including babies, teens and adults
– can join in.
You can then access your logs
through the free Beanstalk app,
available for both iOS and Android
devices. Log your reading time to
earn badges and certificates.
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County of San Luis Obispo
Public Libraries
There will be prize raffles for
kids, teens and adults. Kids can Summer Reading Program
win a bike, Lego sets and more. June 1 - July
Teen prizes include DIY maker
kits, bikes, and coffee gift cards.
Adults can win smart laptop bags
filled with literary goodies or a by naming your favorite reptile.
free one-year subscription to Watch fun videos to meet a
Masterclass. new creature every week with
Brian Kusko from Roaming
Adults will earn tickets for every Reptiles: www.youtube.com/
two hours of reading they log and playlist?list=PLgbTGJ85BxlAYyjd-
for writing book reviews.  Kids tpbnmPdJbJh9Iyod.
earn tickets for reading and also
for participating in activities We will have online concerts
or writing book reviews. San with the Super Stolie Guacamole
Luis Obispo Public Libraries will bilingual music and dance show.
also be hosting great online Listen for secret code words that
entertainment and programs, you can enter into Beanstack for a
raffle ticket.
such as:
Try Pyjama Drama on Tuesdays,
Roaming Reptiles will be
featuring online videos with their learn a new magic trick lesson
every Wednesday with Chris
creature of the week, premiering
every Monday morning.  You can Lopez, and more fun every day
of the week on our YouTube
earn prize tickets on Beanstack
Channel.
Other great summer reading
programs on our YouTube
channel include Mindfulness
videos, digital photography
instruction with Jamie Soja, craft
videos, science videos, story
times, and much more, so be
sure to subscribe so you don't
miss any of the fun! Follow us on
Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter
to learn about new activities and
fun summer challenges.
A Delicious Way to Take Action
Our Book to Action program is
off to a great start! Even though
our in-person programming has
been postponed, we are starting
activities on Facebook and
Instagram. This year’s theme is
“Discover the SLO County Food
System.”
We’re inviting you to read our
two books: “Letters to a Young
Farmer” from the Stone Barns
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Center for Food and Agriculture,
and “The Food Activist Handbook:
Big and Small Things You Can Do
to Help Provide Fresh, Healthy
Food for Your Community” by
Ali Berlow. You can check out
digital copies on CloudLibrary
Book to Action bookshelf, full of
informational and inspiring titles
about food.
Each week, we will be sharing
challenges on Facebook and
Instagram, inspiring you to
discover and support our local
food system. These challenges
are as simple as visiting a farmer’s
market, and as inspiring as trying
a new recipe using seasonal, local
ingredients.
We will also get to know our Book
to Action partners, which are:
California Center for the Book,
SLO Food Bank, GleanSLO, One
Cool Earth, UC Master Gardeners
- San Luis Obispo, San Luis Coastal
Unified School District (SLCUSD)
Food Services, Food Not Bombs
SLO, Slow Money SLO, Talley
Farms Fresh Harvest, SLO County
Food System Coalition, and
Restorative Partners.
California Center for the Book
is a program of the California
Library Association, supported
in whole or in part by the U.S.
Institute of Museum and Library
Services under the provisions
of the Library Services and
Technology Act, and administered
in California by the State Librarian.
Rebecca Juretic is a freelance writer and Public
Relations Consultant for the San Luis Obispo
County Libraries. Rebecca can be reached at:
juretic@sbcglobal.net.
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Starting Tuesday, June 2, three Instructions will be posted for
County of San Luis Obispo library patrons who arrive to pick up
branches will begin offering ordered materials. Patrons may
curbside pickup services. San pick up materials from any of the
Luis Obispo, Atascadero, and three regional library branches. children in motion . Summer 2020
Arroyo Grande branches will offer
curbside pickup Tuesday through Materials can be returned at
Friday 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm and any of the County’s 14 branch
Saturdays 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. locations, in book drop boxes,
or simply handed to staff during
“Some of our online services will the curbside service interaction.
continue as always, such as Learn more on the curbside page
e-books, audiobooks, movies, zip- at www.slolibrary.org.
books, and our online summer
reading program,” said County All County library buildings will
Libraries Director Christopher remain closed to the public until
Barnickel. “Library cardholders further guidance for opening is
can begin placing holds on items provided by the CA Department
in the www.slolibrary.org catalog of Public Health.
on Monday, June 1 for pickups For updates on COVID-19 in SLO
starting on Tuesday, June 2. You County, visit ReadySLO.org or
can get text, email and phone call the recorded Public Health
notifications when your items are Information Line at (805) 788- Summer Preschool . CaliKids Fitness . Kidz Love Soccer
ready at your desired branch.” 2903. A staffed phone assistance Music Makers . Chinese Education Camp . Soccer Camp
Cardholders may check out up to center at (805) 543-2444 is Funtastic Science Camp . LEGO STEM Camp
10 items at a time, with a three- available Monday – Friday, from Basketball Camp . Party Pop Art Camp . Tennis Camp
week limit on keeping print items 8:00 am to 5:00 pm to assist with www.arroyogrande.org/catalog
and one week for other media. questions related to COVID-19.

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Wellness
No Juice
According to the American
Academy of Pediatrics (AAP)
policy recommendations, children
should be consuming less juice
than had been previously advised.
The policy Fruit Juice in Infants,
Children and Adolescents: Current
Recommendations advises that
fruit juice should not be provided
to children younger than 1 year of
age unless there is a strong clinical
basis for it in the management of
constipation. For older children,
maximum daily intakes of 100%
juice products should be 4 ounces
for children ages 1-3 years, 4-6
ounces for children ages 4-6 years
and 8 ounces for those 7 and
older.
AAP Dietary Recommendations
Infants should be fed breast milk
exclusively for the first 6 months
of life. Exclusive breastfeeding
means that the infant does not
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Babies
by Steven A. Abrams, M.D., FAAP
receive any additional foods
or fluids (except for vitamin D
supplements) unless medically
recommended.
After the first 6 months and
until the infant is 1 year old,
the AAP recommends that the
mother continue breastfeeding
while gradually introducing
solid foods into the infant’s diet.
The World Health Organization
recommends that infants be
exclusively breastfed for the first
6 months of life, and then receive
complementary foods while
breastfeeding continues for up to
2 years of age or beyond.
Further AAP recommendations
emphasize the importance
of fresh fruit in children’s
diets. Fruit generally contains
additional fiber compared to
juices. Consistent with recent
AAP recommendations, water
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and milk are preferred as primary Fruit Juice Recommendations
fluid sources for children after
weaning. Families of small Juice should not be introduced
children with dental caries should to infants before 1 year unless
have a discussion with their clinically indicated. Daily intake
pediatrician about the child’s should be limited to 4 ounces in
fruit juice intake and its possible toddlers ages 1-3 years, 4-6 ounces
contribution to the caries. for those 4-6 years. For those 7-18
years, limit juice intake to 8 ounces
AAP recommends eliminating or 1 cup of the recommended 2-2½
100% fruit juice from the diets of cups of fruit servings/day.
children with excessive weight
gain. In addition, the Academy Toddlers should not be given juice
strongly recommends that whole from bottles or easily transportable
fruit be provided and encouraged covered cups that make it easy
for children participating in the to consume throughout the day,
Special Supplemental Nutrition nor should they be given juice at
Program for Women, Infants bedtime.
and Children. The policy also
discourages consumption of Children should be encouraged to
unpasteurized juice. eat whole fruits and educated on
the benefit of fiber intake.
These recommendations, all
taken together, represent a Families should be educated
policy goal of decreasing juice that human milk and/or infant
consumption, especially in small formula is sufficient to satisfy
children, while ensuring an fluid requirements for infants, and
adequate intake of whole fruits. low-fat/nonfat milk and water are
The new policy balances the role sufficient for older children.
of a small amount of 100% fruit
juice in meeting these intake Consumption of unpasteurized
goals, while limiting the exposure juice products should be strongly
to juice and emphasizing the discouraged.
key roles of water and milk in a
healthy diet. It recognizes that Grapefruit juice should be avoided
juice may provide some vitamins in those taking certain medications.
— such as vitamin C in orange
juice and calcium and vitamin D When evaluating children with
in some fortified juice products malnutrition — as well as chronic
— but lacks the fiber and protein diarrhea, excessive flatulence,
critical for the growth of children. abdominal pain and bloating —
pediatricians should determine the
The policy clarifies that there is no amount of juice being consumed.
role for juice during the first year
of life and that expensive juice In evaluating risk for dental caries,
products designed specifically discuss the relationship between
for infants are not of value. When fruit juice and dental decay, and
juice is served to older toddlers, it inquire about the amount and
is important that it not be sipped means of juice consumption.
throughout the day or used to calm
an upset child. Juice is not useful Routinely discuss the use of fruit
for the management of diarrheal juice vs. fruit drinks, and educate
illnesses and may predispose older children and parents
infants or young children to the about the differences. For more
development of hyponatremia. information on diet and other
In summary, pediatricians should pediatric topics, go to www.
caution families that there is aappublications.org.
minimal nutritional value to fruit
juice, and it should be limited Dr. Abrams is a co-author of the AAP policy
to small amounts and generally statement and incoming chair of the AAP Committee
on Nutrition. Reprinted with permission © 2019
avoided in infancy. American Academy of Pediatrics
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Fun & Games Jack’s Jokes
Time flies like an arrow. Fruit flies like a banana!
What did the buffalo say to his kid? Bye-son!
What do you call a bear without teeth? A gummy bear!

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Family Life
Racial & Cultural Awareness
by Barbara Biles
This is a great time to appreciate
the accomplishments of African
Americans and teach children
about diversity. After one of my
lectures on cultural awareness,
I was asked, “Does this really
matter? Will adding skin-tone
crayons make a difference in
children’s lives?” “Yes!” I said,
“Skin-tone crayons can help a
child become aware of who he is
Children develop their identity and
and who others are.”
attitudes through experiences
After age 9, racial attitudes tend with their own bodies, social
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to stay the same unless the child
has a life-changing experience.
Before that, however, we have
a good chance to help children
develop positive feelings about
their racial and cultural identity.
We can also challenge the
immature thinking that is typical
of very young children and can
eventually lead to prejudice.
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environments, and their cognitive awareness that racial identity
developmental stages. As these does not change, to help them
three factors interact, young understand they are part of a large
children progress through certain group with similar characteristics
stages of racial and cultural (not “different” from everyone
awareness. else) and to foster a desire to be
When does this start? The exactly who they are.”
foundation of self-awareness is KINDERGARTEN (age 5 and 6).
laid when children are infants and Kindergartners will continue to
toddlers. At these stages, children ask questions about physical
learn “what is me” and “what is differences, and they can begin
not me.” Toddlers are sensitive to understand the explanations
to the feelings of adults around for these differences. They can
them, and begin to mimic adult now make distinctions between
behavior. By age two, children members of the same racial
recognize and explore physical or cultural group. At this age,
differences. They are also learning children are developing social
the names of colors, and they skills and becoming more group-
begin to apply this to skin color. oriented. They enjoy exploring
Natural curiosity will lead to the culture of their friends. By age
questions about differences. six, most children understand the
concept of fair and unfair, and
THE PRESCHOOL YEARS (age 3
they often use these concepts as
and 4). Children of this age are
they try to deal with issues.
better at noticing differences
among people. They have THE EARLY PRIMARY YEARS (age
learned to classify, and they 7 and 8). At this age, children
tend to sort based on color and acquire racial constancy. They
size. They can’t yet deal with now understand that a person’s
multiple classification, so they skin color will not wash off or
get confused about the names change, but will remain the
of racial groups and the actual same as she grows up. At this
color of their skin. They wonder age, children can also consider
why two people with different multiple attributes at one time.
skin tones are considered part They can now understand how
of the same racial group. Many one person can be a member
preschool children will comment of several different groups. For
- in words or through actions - on example, a person can be part of
hair texture, eye shape, and other a family, a classroom, a culture,
physical characteristics. and a race.
Children at this age believe that Children can also understand
because other parts of their body feelings of shame and pride at this
grow and change, skin color age, and they are aware of racism
and other physical traits could against their own group. They are
also change. Some young black able to empathize, and they are
children prefer white dolls over interested in learning about the
black dolls. More often than white world. It’s the perfect time for
children, they may say that they giving them accurate information
don’t like their skin color, hair so they grow out of “preschool”
texture, or another physical trait. ways of thinking.
By age four, most children begin Now that you know how chidren
to prefer one race over others. develop their racial and cultural
At this age, children’s thinking awareness and identities, you can
is quite limited, distorted, and encourage them to accept and
inconsistent. For these reasons, celebrate differences. Education
it is easy for them to believe helps children develop a positive
stereotypes and form prejudices. self-concept, feel proud of who
In the Anti-Bias Curriculum, Louise they are, and respect others. If this
Derman-Sparks states, “The positive sense of self and others
goals are to facilitate children’s is allowed to flourish, today’s
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children can become adults who
affirm differences, identify unfair
situations, and strive for equity.
A first step in helping children feel
positive about racial and cultural
identity is reflecting diversity
in their surroundings. Children
notice when the only dolls to
play with don’t look anything like
them. Books and toys that reflect
racial and cultural diversity serve
two purposes. They not only help
children of color feel good about
themselves, they help all children
feel positive about differences.
Here are some ideas you can try in
your home and community.
Remove materials and visuals that
promote stereotypes.
Display images of all children and
families in your friendship group.
If your social group is not diverse,
display images of diversity in your
community or in U.S. society.
Add toys and materials that reflect
the cultural origins of children
and families in your group. Then
expand to include materials that
mirror diversity in the world.
Activities for Preschoolers
Skin-Color Match-Ups - Set out
a number of nylon knee-high
stockings in various shades, tan,
black, white, pink, yellow, and red.
Encourage children to try them on
their hands and arms or their legs
and feet. Ask questions to help
children increase their awareness
of skin color, for example, “Can
you find a stocking that is the
same color as your skin?” Or ask
children to “Try the __ stocking.
Is it lighter or darker than your
skin?” Tell them no one’s skin
color is really white, pink, yellow,
or red. Emphasize that skin-color
differences are interesting.
Hair - Use photographs of diverse
hairstyles and ethnic hair-care
products for the children to use,
explore, and talk about. Talk about
how hair has different textures,
shapes, colors, and lengths. For
instance, some people have fine
hair while others have coarse
hair. Some have straight hair,
and others have curly hair. Take
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a photo of each child’s face
and make a collage of different
hairstyles.
Music and Dance - Teach children
songs and dances from different
nations of the world. Children will
begin to see that all people like to
sing and dance, but every group
has its own special ways of doing
it. Talk with the children about
how different music sounds: loud,
soft, fast, or slow. Listen for the
different instruments.
Activities for School Children
Alike and Different (Thumbprints)
- Set out white 3” x 5” cards,
a black ink pad, a pen, and a
magnifying glass. Ask the children
to make prints of their thumbs
by pressing them on the ink pad
and then on the cards. Label
each print with the child’s name.
Let children use the magnifying
glass to see how the prints are
alike and different. Point out that
everyone has patterns on the skin
of their fingers and each person’s
fingerprints are different from
anyone else’s.
Proverbs and Traditions - Talk
with children about sayings that celebrate summer!
are common in their family,
culture, or traditions. Choose
one broad topic, such as love,
birthdays, or holidays, and
explore how different cultures
express similar ideas. Children
might be fascinated to compare
the different names families
use for grandparents around
the world. Listen and watch for
children’s comments that can lead
to discoveries about each other.
Learn more at www.tolerance.org
and www.ywca.org.
Aboud, F. Children and Prejudice. New York: Basil Blackwill. 2008.
Derman-Sparks, L., and the ABC Task Force. Anti-Bias
Curriculum: Tools for Empowering Young Children.
Washington, DC: National Association for Education of
Young Children. 2009.
McCracken-Brown, J. Helping Children Love Themselves
and Others: A Professional Handbook for Family Day Care.
Washington, DC: The Children’s Foundation. 2009.
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McCracken-Brown, J. Valuing Diversity: The Primary Years.
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Washington, DC: National Association for the Education of
Young Children. 2013.
York, S. Roots and Wings: Affirming Culture in Early
Childhood*. Minnesota: Redleaf Press. 2009. Saturday through Thursday 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
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Local History
The Adventures
of J.R. Browne by Guy Crabb
Are you prepared to read a story
about murder, robbery, betrayal,
a beautiful/evil woman, and life
in San Luis Obispo in 1849? There
was once a man named John
Ross Browne who worked for the
United States government. In
1849, he was assigned to conduct
some business in San Luis Obispo
and left his home in San Francisco
to begin an incredible journey.
Mr. Browne was an Irishman born
in 1821, which made him about
28 years old when he set off for
his adventure in 1849. He was
hired as an agent in the Revenue
Service on the Pacific Coast.
Upon his arrival in California from
Kentucky, Browne found out that
his specific job was Inspector
of the Postal Service. He was
told to establish a string of post
offices on the inland route from
San Francisco to San Luis Obispo.
Browne wrote a book about his
trip titled A Dangerous Journey.
It is a great history of San Luis
Obispo County, which was at one
time one of the most dangerous
places in the west.
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Monterey Street is getting a makeover.
Buildings are being renovated and the
parking lots are being dug up.
Buy your copy of Monterey/Marsh Sts
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w w w. s l o 1 0 0 ye a r s . co m
Let’s get to the murder and Also available at Barnes and Noble, Crushed Grape, Antiques of Monterey,
romance part of the story. In 1849, History Center, Apple Farm, and Boo Boo Records. GUY CRABB PUBLISHING
the area between San Francisco
and San Luis Obispo still had some
remains of the old Mission system, his way. Several hours into the from the tree with no mule in
which had become hideouts for trip, he found himself very close sight, he set out on foot and
roving bands of Sonorans and to a large band of Spanish cattle stumbled on to a camp. Browne
lawless native Californians. It roaming wild. A fierce looking knew that the odds of the camp
was well known at the time that bull was leading the herd and it being occupied by bad guys were
several people that had started was well known that these cattle very high. But with no money,
from San Francisco to purchase would attack a person on foot or blankets, or gun (all on the mule),
cattle from cities to the south on horse. Suddenly, Browne’s he felt that he must take a chance.
were never heard from again mule appeared to become lame It was evening as he approached
after they left San Francisco. It and started limping. Browne the camp with utmost caution.
was documented in newspapers jumped off to inspect the possible Suddenly Browne heard, “Who’s
that several men were found injury. As soon as he jumped off that? Answer quick, or you’re a
murdered and mutilated along his mule, the huge bull started dead man!” Brown answered,
the road between the two cities. charging toward Browne with “An American---a friend. Don’t
the band of cows stampeding shoot! It’s all right!”
Browne began his journey on a behind their leader. Browne
mule that he had purchased for stared running to a nearby tree to Three men were at the camp,
the long ride to San Luis Obispo. climb out of harm’s way. Just as and all of them appeared to be
He would stay in any available he climbed about six feet up the dangerous: Jack, Griff, and their
room that he could find and if he tree, the wild cattle surrounded leader The Colonel (who looked
could not find a room to rent for the tree and started pawing at like the most deadly one of all).
the night, he would sleep under the ground in a rage. Browne Browne sat at the campfire with
the stars on a blanket. On his realized that he was in for a long them. The conversation turned
fourth night, Browne found a stay in that tree. to murders and how dangerous
room at the United States Hotel this area was for a lone traveler.
near the ruins of Mission San As night began to fall, Brown Browne knew that he must try
Juan Bautista. The owner was a noticed that a young bull was to leave as soon as possible, or
slender woman who seemed to making his way through the his death would be certain. The
always have an unpleasant look bushes to a water hole. Suddenly, Colonel gave Griff an order, then
on her face, and he also noticed the bull was attacked by a grizzly he started to leave the camp. As
that her teeth were unusually bear that had been sleeping in the he passed Browne, he whispered,
pointed. At dinner that evening, brush. After a few minutes, the
“Stay where you are. Don’t
a hotel worker told Browne bull broke away from the bushes
attempt to escape yet. Depend
that the woman was a member with blood covering its face and
upon me—I’ll stand by you!”
of the Donner Party that had large chunks of flesh ripped from
survived a deadly winter storm its body. The bull stood there Look for more of my two or three-
while crossing Donner Pass. This staring at the bushes, when the part story about the adventures
woman had survived by the most huge bear rushed out to resume of J. R. Browne in the July issue.
gruesome method. For weeks the attack. Browne was stunned Does a cliffhanger drive you crazy?
after, the woman’s face would by what he was witnessing. Don’t fret, loyal readers. I promise
haunt Browne in his dreams. The details in the book are too to tell you if our hero survives this
graphic to retell, but both animals bloodthirsty trio.
Mr. Browne journey then took ultimately died and the cattle that
him to Mission Soledad, where he chased Brown up the tree ran to
found that the land and weather the open plains of the valley. Guy Crabb retired after teaching for over
was almost unbearably harsh 32 years, most recently at Charles E. Teach
for any common person. After The danger was certainly not Elementary School in San Luis Obispo. He was
selected as San Luis Coastal Unified School
spending the evening, he awoke over for Browne on this particular District Teacher of the Year for 2006-2007.
the next morning and started on evening. After climbing down Reach him at crabbx5@charter.net.
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Education
CHILL, DUDE!
Over the course of the years, there’s
been a lot of chilling going on.
The word chill came from the Old
English word ciele, which meant
cold, coolness, frost, or to freeze.
Ciele’s source was the Proto-Indo-
European word gel-, which gave
birth to heaps of modern English
words.
Given what liquids do when they
cool down, it’s not much of a
stretch to see how a word meaning
to freeze could be the parent of gel,
gelatin and Jello. Gelatin, meaning a
clear, jelly-like substance, appeared
in 1713 after spending a couple of
centuries in France as gélatine.
Gel, an abbreviated form of gelatin
showed up in English in 1899,
meaning a semi-solid substance.
Jelly’s parent-word also spent time
in France (as gelee) before moving
across the channel to, well, jell intoto the walking motion of some
the word we know. In 1900, Genesee
Pure Food Company started selling
a product called Jello.
A Latin step-child of gel- also
made its way into France, then to
England in 1650 as glacial. And by
1744, the noun glacier was born.
What happened to gel- on its way Even telegram, monogram and
through German and Old English? It hologram can be traced back to
became both cool and cold.
Because water expands upon
freezing, gel- is the parent-word
for gelb-, to swell, and because a
cow swells prior to giving birth,
gelb- is the parent-word of calf. If
you, like me, consider yourself a
junior etymologist, here’s some
180-degree irony. The term calving
of a glacier came from the above
word-child meaning to swell, while We English speakers have lots of
that sense of the word came from ways to suggest someone is up to no
the previous one meaning cold.
START FROM SCRATCH
The idiom start from scratch first up in 1855 in California. My ear
appeared in 1918. Though we use tells me shenanigans is likely a slur
the idiom today to refer to food against the Irish (like so many other
preparation or a rags-to-riches life, words), but most etymologists
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disagree. Though nobody’s really trifling, appeared in English in 1812.
certain, shenanigans appears to It came from the 1640s noun tom-
have come from a Spanish word, fool, meaning buffoon or clown.
charranada, which means trick or
Since the 1580s, English speakers
deceit. A small dissenting group of
have been using the word frolic,
etymologists suggest shenanigans
originally meaning making merry.
may have come from a German
The verb frolic came from an older
word, schenigelei, a word referring
adjective meaning joyous or full
to the peddler’s craft. And an even
of mirth, also spelled frolic, which
smaller group of much-maligned
comes from a Proto-Indo-European
etymologists suggest the word may
word meaning to hop.
have come from the Irish word for
start from scratch came from the fox, sionnach. Hmm. Also in the 1580s, the noun
world of sport. In a race, a starting horseplay was born, meaning
line was scratched into the soil. A Another word referring to a rogue’s overly rough play. The term doesn’t
competitor starting the race with deeds or actions is knavery, a noun actually refer to creatures of the
no handicap started on that line, that appeared in the 1580s based equine variety, but refers instead
from scratch. on the much older word knave.
to a secondary meaning of horse,
Knave’s root, from Old English, is
Another scratch “we” started with the noun cnafa, originally meaning strong or coarse. Horseplay gave
birth to a related term in 1793,
is gerbh-, a Proto-Indo-European a boy or male servant. By 1200,
horsing (to play excessive jokes on),
root meaning to claw or scratch. though, knave/cnafa picked up the
and another, horsing around (to
Back in the day, gerbh- was employed negative connotation, rogue or join in boisterous play), in 1928.
when people wrote or drew by rascal. The word knavery was born
In the 1590s, the verb caper was
scratching on clay tablets. Eventually, of that connotation.
born. It originally meant a playful
this gave birth to the Greek word An 1841 word that originally meant
leap or jump. By 1600, one could
graphein, to write. We see graphein trickery is hanky-panky. Though it’s
cut capers, or dance in a frolicsome
today in tons of words: graph, not quite nailed down, it’s likely
manner. Caper added the meaning
photograph, biography, graffiti, and hanky-panky evolved from hoky-
prank in 1840 and the meaning
on and on. After a century or three, poky, which evolved from hocus-
crime in 1926. It appears caper
we graduated from scratching pocus. And a century after hanky-
came to English from the Italian
things into clay and wrote or drew panky was first put to paper, about
word capriolare, to jump in the air.
using the graphite in pencils. 1939, hanky-panky picked up the
Another way to say prank or caper
Artful scratching (originally upon meaning sexual dalliance.
is the American-born noun, dido. It
those clay tablets) gave us the word Knavery, shenanigans and hanky- generally appears in the idiom to
carve. And gerbh- was also applied panky can also be referred to with cut didoes.
the somewhat less loaded word
crustaceans, giving us crawdad, In 1709, the verb romp, meaning
antics, which came to English
crab, and crayfish. Their method to play, sport, or frolic appeared.
in 1520 and meant grotesque or
of locomotion, to claw one’s way, By 1734, the noun romp showed
comical gesture. Its root is the word
became the word crawl. And the up, meaning piece of lively play.
antico, which originally referred to
word scrawl, to write untidily, may In 1909, romp transformed to a
ancient, unearthed Roman murals,
have also come from that idea of word meaning small children’s
seen to be strange and bizarre, thus
scratching provided by gerbh-. overalls – rompers. Those readers
labeled antico, a word that has since
of a particular age will recall the
morphed to mean antique. The
children’s TV show, Romper Room,
1809 verb skylark means to frolic or
which first aired in 1953.
this idea of scratching and the root play. Skylarking was originally used
gerbh-. And because folks creating to refer to the antics of exuberant
sailors playing in the rigging. Thanks to sources: Etymonline, Merriam-Webster,
rules and such had to scratch them
out in writing, we have grammar. The idiom monkey business was
Even more unlikely, because born in 1883 to refer to questionable
magical spells had to be written shenanigans. Monkey business
out, even the word glamour comes may reflect the word monkey’s
from this root. history, as monkey came through
SHENANIGANS Old French from the Arabic word
maimun, which meant both monkey
and auspicious; the sighting of an
ape was perceived to be unlucky
good. A nefarious (or in some cases – almost as unlucky as being the
fun-loving) individual might engage victim of monkey business.
in shenanigans. This word showed
TOMFOOLERY
CS Perryess writes for teens, narrates audio
books, and ponders the wonder of words in a
The following words may chronicle
foggy little town on California’s central coast.
shenanigans of a kinder and goofier Find more at http://csperryess.blogspot.com,
nature. Tomfoolery, meaning foolish or reach him at csperryess@gmail.com.
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June 2020 S pecial Family Days
SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY
31 1 2 3 4 5 6
June is:
Birthstone: Pearl 1st US D-Day
Great Outdoors Month Spacewalk richard
scarry’s (WWII Normandy Invasion 1944)
Potty Training Awareness Month (by Ed White in 1965)
birthday
National Adopt-A-Cat Month (Born in 1919)
national
National Drive Safe Month Flower: Rose world Yo-yo
National Fresh Fruit & Cheese day environment day day
Vegetable Month FULL MOON
aesop’s
National Rose Month birthday
National Tennis Month (Born in 620 BC)

7 8 9 10 11 12 13
magic day
race unity iceD
day weed your
frank lloyd tea red rose day garden day
wright’s
day
birthday
(Architect born in 1867)

national
chocolate ice national
cream day corn on the cob Anne Frank’s
day birthday (Born in 1929)

14 15 16 17 18 19 20

eat your juneteenth

world (End of slavery in 1865)
vegetables
juggling day
Day

flag day kite day

power of a international bald eagle

smile day picnic day day

21 22 23 24 25 26 27
F
first day
of summer

father’s day Eric Carle’s Forgiveness

birthday Day

helen keller’s
united nations toothbrush birthday (Born in 1880)
NEW MOON public service invented
day (in 1498)

28 29 30 1 2 3 4

paul
bunyan day

meteor day

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Child Development
The
Importance
of
Fathers
Even from birth, children who
have an involved father are
more likely to be emotionally
secure, be confident to explore
their surroundings, and, as they
grow older, have better social
connections with peers. These
children also are less likely to get
in trouble at home, school, or in
the neighborhood.
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Infants who receive high levels of
affection from their fathers (e.g.,
babies whose fathers respond
quickly to their cries and who
play together) are more securely
attached; that is, they can explore
their environment comfortably
when a parent is nearby and can
readily accept comfort from their
parent after a brief separation. Generally speaking, fathers tend
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A number of studies suggest
they also are more sociable and
popular with other children
throughout early childhood.
The way fathers play with their
children also has an important
impact on a child’s emotional and
social development. According to
research, fathers spend a much
higher percentage of their one-
on-one interaction with infants
and preschoolers in stimulating,
playful activity than do mothers.
In short, fathers can have a
From these paternal interactions
powerful and positive impact
and activities, children learn
upon the long term development
how to regulate their feelings
and overall health of children.
and behavior. Rough-housing
with dad, for example, can teach
By far, one of the most significant
children how to deal with and
influences a father can have
regulate aggressive impulses and
on his child is indirect—fathers
physical contact without losing
influence their children in large
control of their emotions.
part through the quality of their
relationship with the mother of
their children.
to promote independence and an
orientation to the outside world.
A father who maintains a good
Fathers often push achievement
relationship with the mother of
while mothers stress nurturing,
their children is more likely to
both of which are important
be involved and to spend time
to healthy development. As a
with their children and to have
result, children who grow up
children who are psychologically
with involved fathers are more
and emotionally healthier.
comfortable exploring the world
around them and more likely to
Similarly, a mother who feels
exhibit self-control and pro-social
affirmed by her children’s father
behavior.
and who enjoys the benefits of
a happy primary relationship is
One study of school-aged children
more likely to be a better mother.
found that children with good
Indeed, the quality of the
relationships with their fathers
relationship affects the parenting
were less likely to experience
behavior of both parents. They
depression, to exhibit disruptive
are more responsive, affectionate,
behavior, or to lie and were
and confident with their infants;
more likely to exhibit pro-social
more positive and self-controlled
behavior. This same study found
in dealing with defiant toddlers;
that boys with involved fathers
and better guides and confidants
had fewer school behavior
for teenagers seeking advice and
problems and that girls had
emotional support.
stronger self-esteem.
In addition, numerous studies M. E. Lamb (Ed.), The role of fathers in child
development (3rd ed., pp. 49-65, 318-325).
have found that children who New York, NY: John Wiley & Sons; Lamb, M.
live with their fathers are more E. (2017).
likely to have good physical and
Gable, S., Crnic, K., & Belsky, J. (2014).
emotional health, to achieve Coparenting within the family system:
progress academically, and to Influences on children’s development.
Family Relations, 43(4), 380-386.
avoid depression, drugs, violence,
and delinquent behavior. Excerpted with permission: www.childwelfare.gov.
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 Each of these testing locations are open to those with or without symptoms.
The pop-up testing sites will be moving around frequently.
County of San Luis Obispo Government will keep ReadySLO.org updated
with current dates and locations.
Advanced registration is required at each of these locations.
Insurance will be billed if it is available, but no copays will be charged.

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2nd FRI every month at 3:00 pm: PAWS TO
READ at Los Osos Library, 2075 Palisades
Ave. Come share your stories with an adoring
listener. Cost: free. Contact: 528-1862.
Feeling hopeless, desperate, or alone?
Every WED 3:00-4:00 pm: PAWS TO READ at
Concerned for someone you care about?
Los Osos Library, 2075 Palisades Ave. Read to
a dog who loves to listen to children. Cost:
free. Contact: 528-1862.
Every SUN 12:00-4:00 pm: Family Funday at
Bang the Drum Brewery, 950 Orcutt Rd, San
Suicide Prevention
Luis Obispo. Enjoy the patio to play family-
Mental Health and friendly games and drums! Cost: free. Food
Emotional Support and craft beer available for sale. Contact:
Free bangthedrumbrewery.com or 242-8372.
Confidential
24 hours of every day
Every FRI 6:00 am-4:00 pm: Early Bird Flea
Market at Santa Maria Fairpark, 937 S
A program of Transitions Mental Health Association
Thornburg St. Browse vendors with antiques,
fruits, vegetables, new and used items, and
2nd & 4th SAT every month 12:00-4:00 more! Cost: free. Contact: 258-1765.
pm: Railway Historical Museum at Santa
Every FRI 10:00 am-12:00 pm: Zen Doodle
Maria Transit Center, 400 E Boone St, Santa
Adult Coloring Book Group at Art Center
Maria. This bimonthly opening features
Morro Bay, 835 Main St.  Relax and unwind
a locomotive, boxcar, caboose, railroad
with the new adult coloring books. Cost: free.
artifacts, interpretive exhibits, vintage rolling
Contact: artcentermorrobay.org or 772-2504.
stock, and a diorama to explore. Cost: free.
Contact: 714-4927. Every MON 2:00-5:00 pm: Historic Tour of
Architecture at Monday Club, 1815 Monterey
Every TUE & THU: Youth Aikido Classes at
St, SLO. Cost: free. Contact: themondayclub
Budo Ryu, 3536 S Higuera St, San Luis Obispo.
slo.wildapricot.org or 541-0594.
Kids have fun, stay fit, make friends, gain life
skills, and learn to deal with bullies without Every THU at 10:15 am: Tiny Tunes Music &
becoming one. Aiki-Mites (age 4-6) class Movement at Music Motive, 3440 S Higuera
is 3:00 pm TUE. Aiki-Kids (age 7-12) TUE & St #130, SLO. This parent participation
THU at 4:00 pm. Pre-registration only. Cost: program for ages 1-5 includes activities based
$50-75/mo. Contact: 544-8866 or www. on music psychology and child development.
aikidosanluisobispo.com. Cost: $80 per mo. Contact: 543-0377.
Every WED 10:00-11:00 am: Growing With 2nd FRI every month at 1:00 pm: Book Group
Baby Class at 1230 Marsh St, San Luis Obispo. at Cayucos Library, 310 B St. Join other
Pediatric nurse practitioner and lactation readers to discuss whatever you’re reading
consultant Andrea Herron answers questions and to discover, ponder, and share insights
about feeding, crying, and sleep for babies about what others are reading. Cost: free.
0-10 months. Dads are always welcome! Call Contact: 995-3846.
to reserve a spot. Contact: 543-6988.
Every THU 6:30-9:30 pm: SLO Chess Club
Every TUE 7:00-9:00 pm & SAT 2:00-4:00 pm: meets at Carl’s Jr on Santa Rosa St, 1 block
Basic Safety Class at SLO MakerSpace, 81 S W of Foothill, across from Cal-Poly. All ages.
Higuera St, Ste 160 & 180, San Luis Obispo. Get Cost: free. Contact: 441-7210 or slochess.com.
acquainted with the space and equipment Every SAT 10:00 am-2:00 pm: SLO Chess
before using the facility. See website for
Club meets at the big board on Morro Bay
dates and classes. Cost: free for Members
Embarcadero at west end of Morro Bay Blvd
and all SLO County Library cardholders.
(down the stairs). Cost: free. Contact: 441-
Contact: 439-2727 or slomakerspace.com.
7210 or slochess.com.
Every THU 10:00-11:00 am: La Leche League
3rd WED of every month at 6:30 pm:
Mother Support Meetings in North Co, SLO,
Prepared & Natural Childbirth Classes at Twin
AG and SM. Breastfeeding and parenting
Cities Community Hospital, 1220 Las Tablas
support and information offered. Cost: free.
Rd, Templeton. This six-series class includes
Contact: 242-2294 or Facebook.com/lllofslo.
lecture, hands-on demos, and technique
MON-THU 8:30-11:30 am: Walk-In Legal Clinic practice. Cost: free. Contact: 434-4654.
in 3rd Floor Atrium of Courthouse Annex,
2nd THU of every month at 6:30 pm:
1035 Palm St, San Luis Obispo and Paso
Breastfeeding Basics at Twin Cities
Robles Courthouse, 901 Park St, Rm 112. Get
Community Hospital, 1100 Las Tablas Rd,
help with divorce, child and spousal support, Templeton. Learn about practical aspects
domestic violence, guardianship, civil of feeding your newborn from a Lactation
harassment, and name or gender change. Consultant. Cost: free. Contact: 239-4443.
Every TUE & THU at 1:30 pm: Divorce & Child
Every THU-FRI 12:00-5:00 pm & SAT 11:00
Support Workshops at SLO Court Support
am-5:00 pm: Exploration Station Interactive
Services, 1120 Mill St, Ste A, San Luis Obispo
Science Center welcomes families at 867
and Paso Robles Courthouse, 901 Park St,
Ramona Ave, Grover Beach. Cost: $2-3.
Paso Robles. Help for divorce, child support, Contact: 473-1421 or explorationstation.org.
custody and visitation orders. Overview of
legal process followed by form prep and 2nd THU of every month 6:00-7:00 pm: Grief
questions. Cost: free. Contact: 788-3418. Support Group at Central Coast Hospice, 253
Granada Dr, Ste D, San Luis Obispo. Free for
1st & 3rd SAT every month at 2:00 pm: FAMILY
anyone suffering the loss of a loved one who
MOVIE at Los Osos Library, 2075 Palisades
is in need of support. Contact: 540-6020.
Ave. Enjoy popcorn and a G/PG movie. Call for
title. Cost: free. Contact: 528-1862. 2nd SAT of every month FEB-NOV at 9:00
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Local Resources
am: Santa Maria Parks & Rec Dept offers free
docent-led nature walks in Los Flores Ranch,
6271 Dominion Rd, Santa Maria. Cost: free.
Contact: 925-0951.
2nd MON every month 6:30-8:00 pm:
Caregiver Support Group at Cayucos
Community Church, Ocean Ave & S 3rd St.
Free support for caregivers helping with
long-term illness, memory loss, dementia,
and Alzheimer’s. Contact: 458-7484.
Every MON 10:00 am-2:00 pm: Remain
Independent Despite Vision Loss at Santa
Maria Terrace, 1405 E Main St. New ways of
doing daily tasks are taught by the Braille
Institute, such as home management,
traveling, and using talking library books.
Contact: 462-1225.
2nd & 4th MON every month at 6:30 pm: MOPS
(Mothers of Preschoolers) meet at Pacific
Christian Church, 3435 Santa Maria Way,
Santa Maria. Childcare is provided.  Contact:
934-3491 or www.pacificchristian.net.
Every TUE 3:00-6:00 pm & FRI 3:00-5:30 pm:
Teen Wellness Program at Arroyo Grande
EOC Health Services Clinic, 1152 E Grand
Ave. Health services, including reproductive
health, in a safe environment to screen,
assess, and provide intervention. Appts
preferred. Contact: 489-4026.
1st WED every month at 9:00 am: Senior
Health Screening at First United Methodist
Church, 275 N Halcyon Rd, Arroyo Grande.
Free and low-cost services for ages 50
and older: blood pressure, pulse, weight,
cholesterol, screening for anemia and
diabetes, nutritional counseling, and medical
referrals. Contact: 481-2692 or 788-0827.
1st WED every month at 12:00 pm: Disabled
American Veterans luncheon at Veterans
Memorial Bldg, 313 W Tunnell St, Santa Maria.
Contact: 345-0402.
Every WED 5:30-7:00 pm: Widowed Support
Group at New Life Church, 990 James Way,
Rm 14, Pismo Beach. Offered by Hospice of
SLO Co. Contact: 544-2266 or hospiceslo.org.
Every TUE at 7:00 pm: Al-Anon Family
Support Group at Luis OASIS Senior Center,
420 Soares Ave, Orcutt. Contact: 937-9750.
3rd WED every month at 7:00 pm: How to
Survive Divorce seminar at SLO Women’s
Community Center, 1124 Nipomo St #D, SLO.
Tips for handling family law issues. Cost: $10.
Contact: 544-9313 to register.
RISE offers: weekly drop-In support groups
for sexual assault survivors; 24 hour crisis
line; advocacy; peer counseling; prevention,
empowerment and education. Contact: 545-
8888 or www.sarpcenter.org.
Every SAT 11:00 am-3:00 pm: ADOPT A PET at
Petco, 2051 Theater Dr, in Paso Robles. Cats
from NCHS and dogs from Short n’ Sweet
Dog Rescue. Contact: 466-5403.
Every MON 2:00-4:00 pm & WED 3:00-5:00 pm:
Jacks’ Adaptive Toy Lending Library-Jack’s
Helping Hand at Central Coast Gymnastics, 21
Zaca Lane, #100, San Luis Obispo. Traditional
and adaptive toys for children with all types
of disabilities to check out. In-home appts
available. Cost: free! Contact: 547-1914 or
www.jackshelpinghand.org.
Every TUE 2:00-5:00 pm & FRI 4:00-7:00 pm:
Jacks’ Adaptive Toy Lending Library - Jack’s
Helping Hand at Pat’s Place in Nipomo
Recreation Community Rm, 671 W Tefft St,
Ste 2, Nipomo.  Toys for kids with all types
of disabilities to check out. In-home appts
avail. Cost-free! Contact: 547-1914 or www.
jackshelpinghand.org.
Every TUE 5:30-6:30 pm: Citizenship Classes
at SLO County Library, 995 Palm St, SLO.
All classes are bilingual, with all materials
covered in 8 classes. No registration required.
Cost: free. Contact: slolibrary.org or 781-4187.
Every FRI at 7:00 pm: Senior Ballroom
Dancing at Madonna Inn. Look left of the
bandstand for sign: Dancers. Dance, chat and
listen to good music. No fees; no dues; just
fun! Contact: 489-5481 or dg17@juno.com.
Literacy Council for San Luis Obispo County
has an ongoing and urgent need for volunteer
tutors and offers free training in SLO. Contact:
541-4219 or www.sloliteracy.org.
1st THU every month at 6:15 pm: Commission
on the Status of Women meets at Coast
National Bank, 500 Marsh St, SLO. This
advisory group to SLO County Board of
Supervisors identifies issues of concern to
women not the focus of other advocacy or
advisory organizations. Contact: 788-3406.
Morro Bay Museum of Natural History
Adventures With Nature & Mind Walks
schedule is at: ccnha.org/naturewalks.html.
Central Coast Commission for Senior Citizens
offers free services: Senior Connection to
connect callers with local resources; one on
one Medicare help, referrals for long term
care, and help with billing and appeals; Vial
of Life kits with medical info for emergency
responders; a Senior Resource Directory for
SLO and SB counties, and more. Contact: 925-
9554 or www.centralcoastseniors.org.
Hospice of SLO County provides free grief
counseling, individual and family support,
counseling, crisis intervention, and wellness
education to those with a life-limiting illness,
their families, and the bereaved in SLO and
Paso. Contact: 544-2266.
Volunteer as a Good Neighbor!  Make a
difference in the life of an older or disabled
adult. Training is monthly at Wilshire
Community Services, 285 South St, Ste J, SLO.
Contact: 547-7025 x 17.
Volunteer at San Luis Obispo Museum of Art!
Stop by at 1010 Broad St (Mission Plaza) or
email volunteer@sloma.org for information
about multiple volunteer opportunities.
San Luis Obispo Senior Center offers health
screening, legal services, meals, exercise,
bridge, and bingo at 1445 Santa Rosa St.
Contact: 781-7306.
Central Coast Astronomical Society sponsors
a Dark Sky Star Party every month at sunset.
CCAS sponsors guest speakers and public
education programs. Find the CCAS event
calendar, location and weather condition
updates, and local resources at: www.
centralcoastastronomy.org.
San Luis Coastal Adult School’s Parent
Participation Program offers Core Parenting
and Enrichment classes at centers in San Luis
Obispo, Morro Bay, and Los Osos. Parent and
child activity classes, individual peer support,
and education for parents and caregivers.
Contact: 549-1222 or parentparticipation.org.
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options are Tuesday/ Thursday or Accredited high school program at

Alternative Education
Monday/ Wednesday with a Friday
enrichment day. Contact: 548-8700
or sloclassicalacademy.com.
Wishing Well School offers non-
Santa Maria Public Library. Interactive
student-parent-teacher partnerships
provide educational resources, a
mentor teacher, and eligibilty for
sports, clubs, and activities. Students

on the
profit holistic Waldorf education
may qualify to enroll in community
in Los Osos with part or full-time
college as well as secondary classes.
preschool, and full-time kindergarten-
Contact: 937-2051 x 2761 or x 2762.
7th grade, and 1st-7th two-day

Central Coast home school enrichment. Contact: Templeton Independent Study

Central Coast families are fortunate to have a wide variety of quality
choices for their children’s education. Following are some options for
those seeking secular alternative education in our region.
For more information about local private, independent, nature based,
and religious schools, visit: cde.ca.gov/re/sd
Parent Participation of San Luis
Coastal Adult School offers core
classes to enhance parenting
skills, meet other families, and
allow children to play with peers.
Also enrichment classes such as
Spanish, Cooking, and Gardening,
and a Cooperative Preschool at
CL Smith. Contact: 549-1222 or
parentparticipation.org.
Charter Schools
CAVA – California Virtual Academies
and K¹² give kids the chance to
learn at their own pace. Online
schooling is aligned with California
state standards. Teacher support as
needed, meetings and work samples
required quarterly. Contact: (866)
339-6790, caliva.org, or k12.com.
Family Partnership is a tuition-
free K-12 independent study public
school serving Santa Barbara, San
Luis Obispo, and Ventura counties
with home study schools in San Luis
Obispo (1981 Vicente Dr), Morro Bay,
Solvang, Santa Maria, and Cambria.
Meet with teachers weekly and turn
in work samples. Contact: 348-3333
or fpcharter.org.
Olive Grove is an independent study
home school with sites in San Luis
Obispo (165 Grand Ave), Santa Maria,
Lompoc, Los Olivos, and Santa
Barbara. Meet with teacher weekly.
Enrichment classes also offered.
Contact: 543-2701 or sbceoportal.
org/losolivos.
Orcutt Academy Independent Study
is affiliated with Orcutt Academy
Charter School at 500 Dyer St. This
free program offers home study and
blended classroom/home study for
wishingwellschool.org or 235-4401.
Children’s House Montessori
High School. WASC accredited.
Weekly meeting with teacher.
Opportunity for early graduation
School in Atascadero strives to help
and concurrent Cuesta College
each child reach his/her greatest
enrollment. In Templeton and SLO
potential, by embracing learning
at Los Ranchos Elementary School.
and appreciating and respecting
Contact 434-5833 or tae.tusd.
the world. Contact: 466-5068 or
ca.schoolloop.com/tishs.
childrenshouse.cc.
Trivium Charter Schools in Lompoc,
Montessori Children’s School in San
Luis Obispo seeks to inspire a passion
Santa Maria, and Arroyo Grande
offer a hybrid program of classical
for excellence, to nurture curiosity,
project-based classes 2 days per
creativity and imagination, and to
awaken the human spirit of every
week and homeschool 3 days
per week. Contact: 489-7474 or
child. Ages 3-12. Contact: 544-6691
triviumcharter.org.
or montessoriofslo.com.
grades K-8. Contact: 938-8934 or West Mall Alternative School.
orcuttacademycharter.net. Central Coast Montessori School in
Independent Study Home School
Morro Bay offers a rich, individualized
Summit Academy charter school in Atascadero. Contact: 462-4238
academic environment to promote
serves K-12 grades, and provides or edline.net/pages/West_Mall_
independence and optimum scholastic
personalized home-based learning Alternative.
achievement. Contact: 772-9317 or
that fosters investigation, skill centralcoastmontessori.com. Paso Robles Joint Unified School
development and creativity, and District Home School & Independent
Heritage Montessori Preschool
lifelong curiosity. Contact: (818) 450- Study Program serves K-8th grade.
in San Luis Obispo provides an
9810 or summitacademyca.org. Students and parents work one-on-
enriching and loving environment in
Nature Based Schools one with teachers, receive lesson
a beautiful country setting. Waldorf
plans, textbooks, and teachers’
Outside Now provides summer, after- and Montessori based for ages 2.5-5
editions for all subjects. Classes,
school, and private nature-based years. Contact: 235-5589.
enrichment activities, and field trips
education in San Luis Obispo County. Academics and More is a Homeschool are also offered. Contact: 769-1675.
Contact: 541-9900 or outsidenow.org. Helper class for 7th-8th grade at
Homeschool Organizations
Delphinus School of Natural History Ludwick Community Center in SLO.
Offered in partnership with City of Homeschool Association of California
is a unique, regional, outdoor science
program in San Luis Obispo, for SLO, this class includes a convenient is an inclusive organization offering
cost-effective way for students to campouts, conferences, statewide
elementary through middle school
students. Programs are engaging, gain access to a tutor, community support, a website with excerpts
interactive, student driven, and involvement, assistance with their from education code books, and
designed to foster self-expression school work, time management and links. Contact: hsc.org.
and environmental stewardship. organization skills, and more. Contact:
California Homeschool Network is
Contact: delphinusschool.org. EarthAdventuresForKids.com.
a grassroots organization to protect
Public Schools the right of parents to educate their
Independent Schools
children. Website offers current state
Clarity Steiner School in Nipomo Montessori Resource Center is a and federal laws. Contact: (800) 327-
offers Waldorf education for first tuition-free public school in Morro 5339 or californiahomeschool.net.
and second graders. Class meets four Bay for K-5th grades through
days per week. Contact: 929-6878. Family Partnership Charter School. Homeschoolers of the Central Coast
Contact: 348-3333 or fpcharter. Yahoo! group meets regularly: groups.
Santa Lucia School on 5 acres in org. yahoo.com/group/Homeschoolers_of_
Templeton has provided peace the_Central_Coast.
education for over 25 years. Parkfield Elementary School is
Integrated curriculum founded on a one-room school in San Miguel Santa Maria Inclusive Learners.
life experiences, in-depth study, providing a unique, child-centered Yahoo! group with free homeschool
and active immersion in the arts for education customized to student enrichment and support: groups.
grades 1-8. Attendance Mon-Thu abilities and pace. Hands-on yahoo.com/group/santa_maria_
with homeschool Fridays. Carpooling instruction, exploration, and inclusive_learners.
encouraged. Contact: 434.2217 or speakers focus on the inner Templeton Unified School District
santaluciaschool.org. development of each child. K-8 Home Schooling program.
Contact: 463-2331 or rskepins@
SLO Classical Academy. is a private shandonschools.org.
school offering part time or full time Please submit updates, corrections, or news
classical education in SLO. Part time Santa Maria Joint Union Home School. about resources to: ccfamilyed@gmail.com.

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