Do you know the difference between skin types and skin conditions? Do know if you really need to exfoliate? Have you ever wondered if your skincare products really are “skin healthy”?

The SKIN Stop will answer all of those questions and more in a fun workshop called “Discover Your True Skin” this month.

With over a decade of experience in the skincare industry, the SKIN Stop owner Cyndee Edwards has come to believe a few things. First, everyone deserves access to affordable, results-driven skincare without the fuss and prices of a salon, day spa, or cosmetic practice. Second, as an educator for several world renowned skincare companies, she recognizes the need for education not only for the licensed skincare therapist, but for consumers.

Win a table for eight, or a pair of front-row seats, to the Mid-State Fair's Evening of Music & Wine with Kenny Loggins on July 30.

Mission Community Bank has been a longtime official sponsor of "An Evening of Music & Wine" at the fair – it’s a great evening under the stars listening to live music and sipping fine local wines. And now, the bank is giving you a chance to share it with seven of your closest friends for free.

Just sign up to win at www.MissionCommunityBank.com or at any of Mission Community Bank's branch offices.  Then listen for the winners to be announced live on Coast 101.3 FM on July 16 at 9:15 a.m. You can't win if you don't enter ... Good luck!

Local fitness professional Sabrina Hansen of Rev, a San Luis Obispo fitness studio, is hosting a day-long fitness expo on Saturday benefiting the San Luis Obispo County Chapter of the American Red Cross. 

Local fitness professionals will be on hand to donate their time and teach indoor cycling classes, Pilates classes and more on July 10 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 755 Alphonso Street off Broad just south of Fire Station 1.

Donations of $15 helps to support the Red Cross. Get fit, have fun and make a difference right here at home.

As a leader in cardiac care, French Hospital Medical Center (FHMC) is offering a free five-lecture series on how to live a heart healthy lifestyle.

Valuable information will be provided for those who have a diagnosis of heart disease, those who have risk factors for heart disease, and/or those who just want to improve total body health.

The classes take place the second Tuesday of every month from 1 to 2 p.m. in the FHMC Auditorium. Classes are team-taught by registered dietitians, registered nurses, nurse practitioners, social workers, and exercise physiologists.

United Staffing Associates (USA) will present successful staffing, supervision, and safety techniques for this year’s crush season survival.

The Crush Course was initially created by USA Paso Robles Branch Manager Cynthia Garcia in response to the issues area wine growers, supervisors and business owners experience throughout Harvest.

After speaking with many in the local wine industry, Garcia will host the informative two-hour seminar on July 13 from 9 to 11 a.m. at the Paso Robles Inn, located at 1103 Spring Street, Paso Robles. A continental breakfast will be provided.

Big Brothers Big Sisters of San Luis Obispo County is hosting its Big Event Wine Tasting and Auction on July 18 from 2 to 6 p.m.

With the theme "The Kentucky Derby," the Big Event will be held at the Jack House in San Luis Obispo. The Big Event will feature wine, food, parlor horse racing, and live and silent auctions. Admission is $45.
    
Big Brothers Big Sisters of San Luis Obispo County has been serving the Central Coast since 1995 and has matched more than 1,200 children with caring adult role models during that time.

Top Dog Coffee Bar in Morro Bay recently announced that the shop will be hosting an event for nationally syndicated radio talk show host Dr. Laura Schlessinger.

She will be presenting for the first time ever a new joint venture with Top Dog Coffee Bar.

"Dr Laura" is custom-making womens purses/bags and "doggie bags" from the internationally imported burlap bags that green coffee beans are shipped in. Each one is created and made by Dr. Laura, no two are the same, and each is an original work of art. 

The Land Conservancy of San Luis Obispo County will unveil significant revision to its Octagon Barn Center conceptual plan on the 4th of July, thanks to professional support from Westland Engineering, Donatello Designs, Lisa Wise Consulting, and RRM Design.

"We feel that this restoration is in keeping with the SLO Chamber's Economic Vision in many ways, particularly in the idea of protecting the genuine San Luis Obispo," said Bob Hill, The Land Conservancy's executive director. "This unique, historic structure is located just outside of the city limits and is a gateway into San Luis Obispo. It can identify SLO as a unique place as it sits at the edge of the city and the country."

This Sunday, an "Open House" at the Octagon Barn will engage locals and visitors in its future vision to transform the site for community use.

Docents will provide behind-the-scenes tours of the restoration of the barn and the plans for the future Octagon Barn Center from 1 to 4 p.m.

Tours commence on the half hour with the last tour beginning at 3:30.

The Land Conservancy project leaders will also reveal a new conceptual plan which provides detail about the Bob Jones Pathway trailhead, an overall general landscaping vision, and the character and placement of accessory buildings.