This month's Good Morning San Luis Obispo lands on Earth Day, April 22, and the San Luis Obispo Chamber of Commerce has a packed program for its members. 

All registrations must be received by April 20 at 5 p.m.

Here are a few speakers attendees can expect to hear from on Thursday from 7:30 - 9 a.m. and Grace Church in downtown San Luis Obispo.

A new adventure
Lauren Brown is best known locally as the co-founder and longtime CEO of JBL Scientific, a SLO biotech firm that later became Promega Biosciences. After a stint in Madison, Wisconsin, Brown is back. Never happy to sit still for long, he's planning a coast-to-coast solo bicycle ride to raise money for charity. He'll depart the day after GMSLO. Why would a 60-something attempt a lonely 3,000-mile bike trek? Find out.

Smoking ban to cover all public spaces
The City of San Luis Obispo has been rife with controversy over the new smoking ban that is likely to go into effect later this spring. The ordinance will cover everything from sidewalks to public parks, parking structures and parking lots. City Attorney Christine Dietrick will be on hand to discuss the ban, and tell employers how this ordinance could affect employees and businesses in San Luis Obispo.
 
Exploring gender differences in communication
What’s sex got to do with it? Oftentimes our gender can affect how well we listen, how many questions we ask, and, ultimately, how satisfied we are in our professional and personal relationships. Hear college professor and Competent Communications owner Diane Auten discuss gender differences in the way we communicate. Learn, laugh and be amazed at how different men and women actually are, and you may come a way with a better understanding of the opposite sex.
 
Story of strength and hope against all odds
Today, Carissa Phelps has a law degree and an MBA from UCLA. But years ago, she was abandoned in the lobby of the juvenile hall in Fresno, ended up homeless on the streets and was forced into prostitution. She was 12 years old. Phelps will inspire you with her story, speaking on the correlation of youth homelessness and economic development, and sharing what it took to overcome the challenges of her youth.
 
Reducing stigma of mental illness
More than 50,000 San Luis Obispo residents struggle with depression, bipolar disorder and schizophrenia, according to the SLOtheSTIGMA documentary. Fear of social stigma propels them deeper into darkness. SLOtheSTIGMA is a campaign designed to reduce the stigma of mental illness and guide people to resources in San Luis Obispo County. Hear a first-hand account of living with depression from Curtis, a San Luis Obispo county resident featured in the film.
 
Coppélia – True love gone awry   
Enjoy an excerpt from one of the most well-known and beloved comedic ballets – Coppélia – about an eccentric inventor who is infatuated with a life-sized doll he created. Watch as dancers from Ballet Theatre San Luis Obispo perform Act I’s “Ballade”. This dance features couples, who are engaged to be married, shaking a stalk of wheat to hear a special sound ensuring true love. For showtimes or more information, please click here.  
 
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If paying with cash or check, drop off or mail to:
1039 Chorro St., San Luis Obispo 93401

Register by April 20 at 5 p.m.