*Aphodisiac Dinner* 1st course: Ahi Tuna Tostada, White Truffle honey baked brie 2nd coures: Togarachi spiced Mano de Leon Sea scallops, Petite Filet Mignon 3rd course: Chocolate lava cake, Vanilla-rose petal scented creme Brulee, Lagniappe for 2 $55 per person *The Gift of Amore* Give the gift of Love & Wellness Valentines Wish List -day away special- massage or facial, yoga and lunch for $130 -We love our Locals special_ feb. only-suite for $129 overnight stay in a suite w/fireplace and hot tub

Special Couple's 3-course dinner served in addition to regular dinner menu 1st course: Heirloom Tomato & Italian Arugula Salad 2nd course: Herb crusted New York Steak & Crab cake stuffed Jumbo prawns 3rd course: White & Dark chocolate lovers plate $90 per person try the Tobin James "Tobin-Tini" 9 ($10)

3 course dinner %55 per person and includes a complimentary rose. 1st coures: Pear Ginger Bisque, Oysters Rockerfeller, Butterleaf Salad, Spinach Salad 2nd course: Lavender Encrusted Salmon, New york Steak, Mediterranean Pasta, Roasted lemon Rosemary Chicken. 3rd course: Peaches N Cream, Chocolate Torte, Pear Tart.

Valentine's dinner at Lido. 3 Courses for $75 per person

Valentine's Day Dinner Feat. 2 Cooks Catering and Laetitia wines. $90 per person $75 for Wine club members

Explore the Ocean's Day Saturday, February 11th Avila Beach Sea Life Center 50 San Juan Street Avila Beach, California 93424 (805) 595-7280

Experience fine dining with a Million Dollar View.

Welcome Daylight Savings Time Trip starts in SLO - visits Meze Wine Cafe & Market and Pomar Junction Winery Enjoy wine and cheese sampling at Meze as well as a quick tour of the Historic Railroad Square Building. 2:00pm - 6:30pm. . The trips include a ride on Amtrak's Coast Starlight up or down the Cuesta Grade between Paso Robles and San Luis Obispo, complimentary wine tasting, light lunch snacks, rail history and a private bus trip in the opposite direction from the rail trip. The trips generally stop at two rail-themed wineries. Tickets for most trips are…

Leap Year Trip starts in Paso Robles - visits Anglim Winery and Salisbury Vineyards Anglim Winery is located in Paso Robles’ historical Southern Pacific Depot. Area rail, agriculture and wine historian Don Campbell will accompany this group. Don will lead a tour around Pacific Coast Railway points of interest in the Avila area including information on the old Miles Station which was located near the current Salisbury Tasting Room. 12:30pm - 6:00pm . The trips include a ride on Amtrak's Coast Starlight up or down the Cuesta Grade between Paso Robles and San Luis Obispo, complimentary wine tasting,…

Join us for the 12th Annual World of Pinot NoiMarch 2-3, 2012 Our mission is to bring Pinot Noir producers from the most exceptional and unique regions in the world together with Pinot Noir enthusiasts for a weekend of celebration and education at the edge of California's beautiful Central Coast. In 2012, the celebration will be even more extraordinary.

Pinot Noir Dinner at The Neon Carrot with Chef Maegen Loring “What grows together, goes together,” The Neon Carrot’s mantra says is it all. The restaurant's mission is to share the pleasurable flavors derived from the unique quality of each ingredient used in preparing every dish. Chef Maegen uses locally and organically grown produce whenever possible to create a variety of tastes and flavors from all over the world. She loves to explore local markets and buy from farmers, bakers, winemakers, butchers and other artisans who share our beliefs that great food nourishes the soul. Host wineries include Anne Amie,…

Atascadero Chamber of Commerce "Connect for Lunch" Program. sales: Understanding buyer behavior to impact sales. $20 members $25 non-members lunch included. Pre-registration required

Edward Jones Financial Advisor Joe Brittingham, CFP® of Pismo Beach is hosting a presentation titled, "Social Security: Your Questions Answered," at 12:00 p.m. Wednesday, February 15th at Ventana Grill, Pismo Beach. The presentation will tackle the following questions: • How does Social Security fit into my retirement income plan? • When should I start taking benefits? • What about taxes? Lunch will be served. The presentation is free, but space is limited. To make a reservation, call Arlene or Melanie at (805) 773-9292.

This free and public event will features speeches and discussions on the virtues of living and learning in a diverse society.

Master storyteller, science consultant, author and oceanographer Kendall Haven will bring his storytelling talents to San Luis Obispo at 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 10, at the Steynberg Gallery at 1531 Monterey St. The event is free and open to all ages. An award-winning professional storyteller, he has performed in 42 states and four foreign countries before more than 5 million people over the last 30 years. He is the author of “Story Proof: The Science behind the Startling Power of Story.” To learn more about Haven and his work, visit www.kendallhaven.com.

Ilan Pappé, a scholar on the modern Middle East and the history of Israel and Palestine, will present “Arab Spring and Palestine/Israel Peace Process” at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 22, in Chumash Auditorium at Cal Poly. Pappé is a history professor at Exeter University in the United Kingdom, where he also serves as director of the European Centre for Palestine Studies and co-director for the Exeter Centre for Ethno-Political Studies. He founded and served as director of the Academic Institute for Peace in Givat Haviva, Israel, from 1992 to 2000 and was the chair of the Emil Tuma Institute for…

“Disadvantaged Business Enterprise” The February meeting of the Central California Coast Chapter of the National (NAWIC) will be presented Tuesday, February 21, 2012, by Ann M. Danko, Small Business Liaison for the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans). Danko will present the topic, “Disadvantaged Business Enterprise,” (DBE) and explain what it takes to get certified. Cost to attend this month’s dinner meeting at the Historic Santa Maria Inn is $26 for members and $32 for non-members. The public is invited to attend. To RSVP, please contact Donna Castaneda by Monday, February 20, 2012 at dc@smith-electric.com or phone (805) 260-5782.

Very Special Cause and Event. 5 Cities Homeless Coalition Fund Raiser Sunday Feb 12th 7 PM. Music Concert with Chocolate Buffet at intermission. Nipomo Community Presbyterian Church, 1235 N. Thompson Rd, Nipomo. Silent auction starts at 6 PM at NCPC. Tickets are $25 @, reservations appreciated, call 805-710-4330 or 805-473-8059, Fax 805-473-8033 www.nipomopresbyterian.org - www.5chc.org

Saturday Feb 11th, 6 to 9 PM Inn at Morro Bay 60 State Park Rd, Morro Bay 772-2238 Rick Jarrett w/ The QuieT Knights

Friday Feb 10th, 6:30 to 8:30+ PM Haven Wine Bistro 6155 El Camino Real, Atascadero Rick Jarrett w/ The QuieT Knights Atascadero’s newest “fun spot”, offering great ambiance, wines, food, staff and entertainment “to feed the soul”. Owner/host Kitty Arosteguy presents LA entertainer Rick Jarrett backed by The QuieT Knights. $5 Cover

Thursday Feb 9th 2012 6 to 8:30 PM 782 Higuera St, SLO Doug MacDonald Trio (Doug, Bill Wingfield, Pat Cormick)

Lorna Luft, daughter of legendary entertainer Judy Garland and producer Sid Luft, began her career at age 11 on her mother's TV show and has flourished ever since. The celebrated performer, stage/film/television actress, best-selling author, recording artist, and Emmy-nominated producer will be bringing her Judy Garland tribute concert – “Songs My Mother Taught Me” – to the Performing Arts Center’s Cohan Center at 7 p.m. on Sunday, February 19, 2012. Student and adult tickets for the performance range from $16 to $38 and may be purchased at the Performing Arts Center Ticket Office, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays and…

Valentine’s Day Four-Course Prix Fixe Dinner. $58 PER PERSON – tax, gratuity and alcohol additional - optional cheese tasting course $6. Reservations Required Call 805.540.5243 www.lunaredslo.com

Sunday, February 12, 2012, 3:00pm Cambria Community Presbyterian Church 2250 Yorkshire Drive A special afternoon awaits you, filled with music from SLOWO's small ensembles. Featuring the Clarinet Choir, Cor-Tête, Brass Quintet and more.

Keynote speaker: Carissa Phelps. Preview night Carissa Phelps' Documentary. Register on-line. $15/students and $25/non-students includes optional yoga session, breakfast, lunch, t-shirt and access to 4 of 28 workshops.