Resident Wine Educator, Tony Hermann, will be showcasing the Viking Vineyard for a special Father's day seminar. Starting with a Vineyard tour of our acclaimed Viking Vineyard with its elevation reaching 1900 feet and steep rugged slopes and certain to set the tone for the Tasting to follow. Tony will then lead the group through a "Claret' Symposium focusing on the 21 year old estate. A lively discussion and BBQ lunch to follow. Shuttle transportation to the vineyard will be provided. Please prepare for a brief vineyard walk and warm weather in the vineyard followed by sitting in a cooler barrel room

The World's Largest Ranch Rodeo The 21st Annual Parkfield Rodeo will be held May 24-26, 2013 in the beautiful rural community of Parkfield, California. It has been earmarked as "Earthquake Capital of the World". Cowboys and cowgirls come from all different areas in the West, and will participate in Bronc riding, team roping, team penning, barrel racing and team branding, to name just a few of the events. There will be professional cowboys and cowgirls, ranch cowboys, weekend cowboys and people just wanting to participate in an action packed weekend. Rodeo performances are 5:00 p.m. on Saturday and 1:30 p.m. on Sunday. Tickets may be purchased at the gate, they will be sold by the Parkfield 4-H club. The ticket prices are $10 for adults and $5 for kids 6 to 10. There will be vendors selling various items from jewelry to western art.

The 27th Annual California Festival of Beers event, a fundraiser for Hospice SLO, kicks off Memorial Day weekend with its “Arts and Drafts” Connoisseur Tasting will feature specially selected craft beers. Selected brewers will be featuring some of their very special craft beers that will be expertly paired with food offerings by local restaurants. "Dr." Bill Sysak, Craft Beer Ambassador & Certified Cicerone ® of Stone Brewing Co will make the pairing selections and will be on hand to talk about the art of craft beer. The evening will also feature the work of visual artists local to the California Central Coast. Spoonfed Lightening will bring their fusion brand of Blues, Soulful-Rick and American music to round out a delicious evening. Tickets are $50/pp and all proceeds benefit Hospice SLO. Ticket price includes: commemorative event glass, unlimited beer tasting, fresh local cuisine/craft beer pairings, live music.

The 27th Annual California Festival of Beers "Grand Tasting" event will be continuing a Central Coast and California tradition of great beer, food and live music in an exciting new location! The larger sized Madonna Inn Meadows has allowed this favorite beer festival event to grow and enhance entertainment, seating and menus to compliment the 60 plus breweries and more than 100 beers being featured. For entertainment, the Fat Kids Strongly influenced by The Motown Sound of the 50's and 60's, will play catchy pop tunes with enough soul and passion to kill that "pop edge”. Next, Truth About Seafood a longtime favorite of the Central Coast with a mix of a modern and classic rock sound will take the stage to provide music to get the crowd on their feet. Tickets are $75/pp and all proceeds benefit Hospice SLO. Ticket price includes: commemorative event glass, unlimited beer tasting, live music, games & prizes, limited featured beers poured at announced times. Want to enjoy the day without driving? Shuttle buses are available from San Luis Obispo, Paso Robles and Pismo Beach for only $5/pp round trip. A limited number of Desginated Driver tickets are also available for $25/pp. What are you waiting for?

Saturday, May 25th and Sunday, May 26th
6:30PM to 9:15PM
$85 | $77 (Groups of 4 or more) | $72 (LXV Club)
To book: Call Neeta at 530-763-3821

This Memorial Day Weekend, LXV Wine will be inviting back International Magic Champion, David Minkin for a fabulous evening of LXV wine, epicurean delights and M A G I C!

"That's the greatest thing I've ever seen. Really... that was staggering!" ~ Johnny Depp
"That's the best magic I've ever seen!" ~ Pink

A special pairing menu has been curated by Chef Joanne DeGarimore.

It took LXV Wine 15 months to get David to Paso! And the March show was SOLD OUT! This is close-up magic, so space is limited.

Why the excitement?

David won first place from the world's largest organization of magicians with over 13,000 members in 73 countries. He is rated as the number 1 performer in LA on Trip advisor. He is on two nationally syndicated TV shows.

Above all, David is a very humble artist, who thrives in bringing magic back into people's lives! So does LXV !

For more information, call LXV wines at 530-763-3821.

Sunday, May 26th
6:30PM to 9:15PM
$85 | $77 (Groups of 4 or more) | $72 (LXV Club)
To book: Call Neeta at 530-763-3821

This Memorial Day Weekend, LXV Wine will be inviting back International Magic Champion, David Minkin for a fabulous evening of LXV wine, epicurean delights and M A G I C!

"That's the greatest thing I've ever seen. Really... that was staggering!" ~ Johnny Depp
"That's the best magic I've ever seen!" ~ Pink

A special pairing menu has been curated by Chef Joanne DeGarimore.

It took LXV Wine 15 months to get David to Paso! And the March show was SOLD OUT! This is close-up magic, so space is limited.

Why the excitement?

Above all, David is a very humble artist, who thrives in bringing magic back into people's lives! So does LXV !

For more information, call LXV wines at 530-763-3821.

Join us at Harris Stage Lines for a Taste of the American West. Enjoy a Tri Tip & Chicken BBQ with Ranch Beans, Country Cole Slaw, Garlic Bread, & lemonade, ending with Peach Cobbler & Ice Cream. You may also bring your favorite beverage. Step back in time & take a ride in a real Stage Coach, experiencing the way travel was in the 1860's. Our Western town sets the scene for our "Real Horse Power Show". When horse power wasn't under the hood! This is an exhibition of the different breeds of horses & horse drawn vehicles that helped open the American West. Cost is $50.00 per person, reservations required, you may register online, or call 805-237-1860. Reservations are limited & must be in by May 23, 2013.

Join the Pinot Noir Producers of Paso Robles and 20 great chefs for an afternoon of great wine, creative Paella dishes, and dance to the live Latin guitar world fusion beats of Incendio. Sunday, June 2, 2013. Mingle with the winemakers and discover how the sense of place is reflected in each glass of their Pinot Noir. Visit each of the 20 chefs and taste the wonderful flavors of their talent to create a unique Paella to pair with the local Pinot Noirs. Find out why Paso Robles is legendary for its friendliness. Breathe in the aromas of the Paellas simmering in the pans, and taste why leading food magazines identify this area as a great place for wonderful cuisine made with locally grown and farm fresh ingredients. Visit www.PinotandPaella.com to purchase tickets & for more information.

2013 Central Coast Economic Forecast- Mid Year Update
June 6, 2013 at the Atascadero Lake Pavilion
The Paso Robles Chamber in partnership with the Atascadero Chamber will host the Mid Year Update which is a follow up to the November Forecast.

A progress report on the local economy will be the focus of the Mid Year Update of the Central Coast Economic Forecast on Thursday, June 6, 2013 by Economic Forecaster Chris Thornberg.

Plan To Attend!
7:30 AM Continental Breakfast
8:30 AM - 11:00 AM Program

Tickets:
$65/ Person
$600/ Sponsor Tables of 8 (includes reserved seating and company signage)

Register Now or call the Atascadero Chamber office to register by phone at 805.466.2044.

Registration Deadline: May 31, 2013

For more information contact the Atascadero Chamber of Commerce at 805.466.2044, or the Paso Robles Chamber of Commerce at 805.238.0506.

Twin Cities Community Hospital is proud to announce its next complimentary seminar offered to the public. The Reverse Shoulder Solutions Seminar will be taught by Twin Cities Community Hospital’s Board Certified Orthopedic Surgeon Dr. Birrell Smith on Tuesday, June 18, 2013 from 5:00pm – 7:00pm. Complimentary dinner will be served at 5:30pm. The seminar will cover typical issues encountered with reverse rotator cuff injuries and solutions including advances rotator cuff tear and arthritis treatment, massive rotator cuff tears treatment, relieving pain, restoring motion and a question and answer segment. Attendees will gather at the Founders’ Pavilion, inside the Morgan Conference Center at 1220 Las Tablas Road in Templeton, California. The Founders’ Pavilion is located west of the main entrance at Twin Cities Community Hospital. To RSVP, call (805) 434-4965.

Come and enjoy a chef-inspired menu by The Wellness Kitchen including freshly SLO grown foods, plus local beer and wines at the second annual fundraising dinner benefiting area conservation. Live music by Loren Radis, farm tours, silent auction, classic car review and more! Hosted by the Upper Las Tablas Resource Conservation District.

The Paso Robles Chamber of Commerce Women in Business committee will hold its annual "Awards Night" event. This event will take place on June 21, 2013
from 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm at the Paso Robles Children's Museum. All are invited to attend this event.

"This is going to be an evening of relaxation, culinary delights, wine and most importantly awarding local high school scholarships" Autumn, Chair of the Women in Business committee.

This year, the Paso Robles Chamber of Commerce Women In Business committee will award two scholarships to Paso Robles High School students who have not only excelled with academic achievement but were also shining examples of giving back to our community. Both candidates are well-rounded, outgoing, high achieving students who are well deserving of this award. Scholarship recipients will be announced at this event.

Catering and Wine partcipants - TBA
Wine poured by Mondo Cellars, Stacked Stone Cellars, Tobin James and Graveyard

The Nighttime Networking and Scholarship Awards night is a special evening.

Plan to Attend! Register Now! For more information, call the Chamber Office at 805.238.0506.

The 18thAnnual Atascadero Lakeside Wine Festival will be held on Saturday, June 22, 2012 at the Atascadero Lake Park, 9305 Pismo Avenue, Atascadero CA. The Lakeside Wine Festival will feature 80 participating wineries, culinary creations by local chefs, artist showcase and live music. For information & tickets visit www.AtascaderoWineFestival.com or call 805-466-2044. Event proceeds benefit the Charles Paddock Zoo and local community projects.