NCYP Anniversary Celebration! - the Atascadero Chamber of

© Dennis M. Swanson,
Studio 101 West
Atascadero Chamber of Commerce
BUSINESS REPORTER
OCTOBER 2012
OCTOBER 2012
SUNDAY
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MONDAY
TUESDAY
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WEDNESDAY THURSDAY
2 Member
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4
(Chamber, 9 a.m.)
Candidates
Forum
(City Hall, 6-7:30pm)
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8
FRIDAY
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Benefits
Committee
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5
NCYP 1st
Anniversary
Celebration
(Molly Pitcher
Brewing,
5:30-7pm)
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SATURDAY
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12
Women In
Business
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By Dr. Carolyn Jones McGaughey, N.D.
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et out your party hats, people. The North
County Young Professionals group (NCYP),
an affiliate of the Atascadero Chamber of
Commerce, is celebrating our 1-year Anniversary!
The party of the year will be happening at Molly
Pitcher Brewery in Atascadero on Thursday, October 4th, 2012 from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. This event is
open to EVERYONE. That means you don’t need
to have an Atascadero Chamber of Commerce or
NCYP affiliation at all! We are so proud of what
our group has accomplished in just one year that
we want everyone to know how amazing our North
County Young Professionals are.
Invite your friends, your neighbors, your Aunt
Bessie, your dog, Lucy… okay, maybe keep Lucy at
home… but you get the idea. We will be raffling off
some really great prizes from our local businesses,
including… wait for it… gift certificates to Cold
Stone Creamery and other local businesses, AND a
fabulous party gift basket!
You definitely don’t want to miss it, and be sure
to thank Mission Community Bank for helping us
make this event happen! We couldn’t do it without
them.
After the party’s over, we’ll keep you educated in
November with our next lunchtime Educational
Event “Building Your Financial Foundation” at the Best
Western Colony Inn in Atascadero. Just in time for the
holidays!
(Galaxy Theatres,
11:30-1pm)
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Connect For
Lunch, Speed
Networking
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18
19
Colony
Days
(Rabobank,
5:30-7pm)
(Pavilion on the
Lake, 11:30-1 pm)
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18
Colony Days
Mixer
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27
ZOO
BOO
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November
NCYP Anniversary Celebration!
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October 3rd:
Candidates Forum
6:00 - 7:30 pm
City Hall, Atascadero
October 4th:
North County Young Professionals
1st Year Anniversary Celebration
5:30 – 7:00 pm
Molly Pitcher Brewery,
6760 El Camino Real, Atascadero
October 12th:
Women In Business
11:30 - 1 pm, Galaxy Theatres
(Reservations, Payment and Cancellation due by
Tuesday, October 9th at noon.)
October 16th:
Connect For Lunch Speed
Networking Luncheon
11:30 - 1 pm,
Pavilion on the Lake, 9315 Pismo
(Reservations required)
October 18th:
Colony Days Mixer
5:30 – 7:00 pm
Rabobank, 6950 El Camino Real
we would love it if
you would like us!
G
Chamber of Commerce
to Host Candidate Forum
T
he Legislative Committee of the Atascadero Chamber
of Commerce will host a Candidate Forum on Wednesday October 3, 2012, from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. in
the City Council Chambers.
The Forum will give the public an opportunity to get to
know the City Council candidates and hear their positions on
issues that will be facing the City Council in the future.
The Forum will be moderated by Grigger Jones, Legislative
Committee Chair, and Cory Black, Legislative Committee
member.
Be sure to mark your calendars for Wednesday, October 3,
2012 at 6:00 p.m. and bring any appropriate questions that
you may have for the Candidates.
We’ll keep you posted with all of our upcoming events on
Facebook.... be sure to “Like” our page and spread the NCYP
love!
YOUR VOTE
COUNTS
“America is not governed by the majority, but
by the majority of those who choose to vote.”
A
mericans are given the freedom of choice – to choose
which candidate to elect or proposition to pass or defeat.
Single votes DO count. The impact of higher voter turnout
is as far-reaching as the Presidential election, and as close
to home as our city council race and Measure 1-10 bond
measure. Therefore, it is important that as many Americans
as possible go to the polls and express their opinions about
the direction of their government. The Atascadero Chamber
of Commerce Board of Directors urges you to take the time
to VOTE November 6th.
“Representing the business community and promoting the economic and civic welfare of Atascadero.”
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BOARD OFFICERS 2012
President’s
Perspective
Chairman of the Board
Jeannie Malik, Greg Malik Real Estate Group
Chairman-Elect
Robert “Grigger” Jones,
Retired Professional
Linda Hendy,
President/CEO
Chief Financial Officer
Joseph Modica, Jr.,
Modica Financial & Tax, Inc.
Past Chairman of the Board
Chuck Braun, State Farm Insurance
BOARD DIRECTORS
Terrie Banish, The Tribune
Helena Berardi, Heritage Oaks Bank
Carol Bezkostny, Rabobank
Ray Buban,
Ray M. Buban, EA, Financial &Tax Service
Rita Carr, Galaxy Theatres
Donn Clickard,
Atascadero Greyhound Foundation
Kelly Long, Kelly’s Casuals
Teri Davis, Mission Community Bank
John Neil, Atascadero Mutual Water Co.
E.J. Rossi, Atascadero High School
Mike Talen, Cold Stone Creamery
AMBASSADORS
Ambassador Chair: Joseph Modica, Jr.,
Modica Financial & Tax, Inc.
Amy Jimenez, Amy Jimenez Insurance Agency
Joyce Stewart,
Atascadero Chamber of Commerce
Sherman Drury,
Central Coast Independent Insurance
Allen Reese,
Community Action Partnership of SLO
Mara Whitten,
Community Action Partnership of SLO
Dustie Kaczmarek,
Creative Alternative for Learning & Living
Eric Gobler,
Eric J. Gobler Civil Engineering
Darren Barnes, Founders Community Bank
Jeannie Malik,
Past Chair Greg Malik Real Estate Group, Inc.
Angela Cisneros, K-Jon’s Fine Jewelers, Inc.
Greg Modica, Modica Financial & Tax, Inc.
Tamara Baldwin, Rabobank
Dixon Mann,
State Farm Insurance, Chuck Braun
Jesus Rubio, Union Bank
Ryan Dion, Modica Financial & Tax, Inc.
CHAMBER STAFF
Linda Hendy, President/CEO
Kim Austin, Office Manager
Joyce Stewart, Member & Visitor Services
Tamrah Michael, Marketing Director
Gerri Shoaf, Volunteer
6904 El Camino Real
Atascadero, CA 93422
Telephone: (805) 466-2044
Fax: (805) 466-9218
www.atascaderochamber.org
Information in this newsletter regarding
any business does not constitute an
endorsement by the
Atascadero Chamber of Commerce.
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October 2012
Chamber’s Perspective
Nominations for
Board Directors
A
t the September board meeting, Chairman of the
Board Jeannie Malik presented a slate of candidates to
serve a three year term (Jan. 1st, 2013 thru December
31st, 2015) as a Board Director.
Meet Your
Directors
Ray M. Buban, E.A.
Financial & Tax Service
I
have deep roots in Atascadero. I have lived around here
for thirty-three years and cannot imagine living anywhere
else. I attended Cal Poly, Cuesta College and Allan Hancock College, and earned a degree in accounting. My proudest accomplishment is being a Father and Granddad.
I am an Enrolled Agent, licensed by the Internal Revenue
Service, and a Registered Representative with GE Financial
Assurance. I have more than twenty five years of work
experience. Each year, my continuing education involves
at least thirty hours of federal and state tax law and at least
sixteen hours of securities law. My office provides a wide
range of tax and financial services, including financial
statements, payroll, sales tax, retirement plans, mutual funds,
planning, preparation, and consultation for individuals, sole
proprietors, corporations, and partnerships.
I continue to give back to the community that has given
me so much over the years. I am a member and Honorable
Chamber of Commerce
and Rabobank Honor
Colony Days Royalty at
the October 18th “After
Hours” Mixer
J
oin us at Pre-Colony Days festivities at the Rabobank
Mixer and meet your new Colony Days Royalty. Tom
and Peggy O’Malley will be honored at the mixer as the
2012 Colony Days King and Queen. Not only, is Tom running for Mayor, the O’Malley’s own the ever popular Portola
Inn located on Portola Road in Atascadero. In addition to
the O’Malley’s being a vital part of our community today,
they have a long history in Atascadero dating as far back as
the 1930’s.
Pacific Harvest Catering will be catering the event not only
with a selection of fabulous food but will also be pouring
fantastic wines from a variety of wineries.
The 39th Annual Colony
Days “Back to the
Future” Celebration kicks
off Saturday Oct. 15th
Colony Days was established in 1973 and is dedicated to
honoring the pioneer residents and citizens plus recognizing
the rich heritage of Atascadero through parades, pageantry,
music, fun and games.
The theme of this year’s 39th annual Colony Days
celebration is “Back to the Future”.
• Eric Gobler Civil Engineering
• Kelly Long, Kelly’s Casuals,
• John Neil, Atascadero Mutual Water Co.
Additional names of candidates for director can be nominated by petition bearing the genuine signature of at least
twenty five (25) qualified members of the Chamber. Such
petitions shall be filed with the nominating committee within
fifteen (15) days of the date of this notice.
The determination of the nominating committee as to the
eligibility by the petition(s) shall be final.
If legal petitions for additional candidates are presented,
the names of all candidates shall be arranged alphabetically
on a ballot and be mailed to all members. The candidates
with the greatest number of votes will be declared elected. If
you have questions relative to the selection and election of
Directors, please call Chamber President/CEO Linda Hendy,
466-2044.
Distinguished Former President of the Atascadero Kiwanis
Club, a charter member of the Atascadero Elks, co-chair of
the Atascadero Boosters Bones BBQ team, former Treasurer
of the Central California Cruisers Softball Team, a Booster
for Atascadero High School Band & Pageantry, Choir,
FFA, Athletics, Drama, Forensics, Cheerleading, Softball,
Templeton High School Booster, a sponsor of local Little
League and Babe Ruth baseball teams. I have served on
the Board of the San Luis Obispo County Red Cross and
the Atascadero Chamber of Commerce and served as an
Ambassador of Good Will and Cheer and Board Member &
President of the North County Women Shelter. I also have
been elected to the Atascadero School Board.
Although my son Darrick graduated from Atascadero High
School more than fourteen years ago, I remain a passionate
supporter of Greyhound football and do my best to never
miss a game. Go Hounds!!
My favorite meal is steak, crab, artichoke, baked potato,
and salad with blue cheese dressing and my favorite activities,
other than watching Greyhound football, are being with my
son & Grandchildren, hanging out in my yard and garden,
riding my Harley, cruising in the 1965 Malibu or the 1966
GTO and living in Atascadero. I just love this town and all
the people in it.
Festivities begin at 7:00 on Saturday, October 20th with
the traditional Lion’s Pancake Breakfast.
The parade and festivities starts at 10:00am. Parade
participants are being encouraged to select a decade from the
past or choose one in the future for the design of their floats.
A very special part of Colony Days known as “Tent City”
re-enacts E.G.Lewis’s tent “camp” where newcomers to the
City would stay while they settled in during the early 1900’s.
People come from great distances to view the wonderful
costumed and nostalgic Tent City performances.
There’s something for everyone; in addition to the parade
and the historical reenactment of tent city you’ll find fun
contests and a special children’s area including bounce house
and Elk’s Little Train, plus a car show, live entertainment, and
a multitude of vendors with plenty of food and drink booths.
A biggest pumpkin and zucchini contest with cash prizes will
be awarded for the winning vegetables.
Numerous High School Bands, the Atascadero Fine Art’s
Academy Percussion Group, the Primitive Groove Ensemble
plus the Greyhound Show Choir will be showcased in the
Field Show and Drumline competition starting at the
Atascadero High School at 2:00.
You can find out more about all these events at
www.ColonyDays.org.
Colony Days Committee Best
Atascadero Chamber of Commerce
BUSINESS REPORTER
Members in Action
Chairman’s Circle 2012
These members are an elite group of
businesses influential to the economic
vitality of Atascadero whose continued
support has been instrumental in the
Chamber’s growth.
Spotlight
Banking You Can
Celebrate
B
anking is about people helping people and Rabobank’s
Atascadero team is one of the best. Branch Manager
Carol Bezkostny has been with the bank for 23 years.
She is an active member of the Atascadero Chamber of Commerce, the Rotary Club of Atascadero, and a participant in
various community events.
Carol is joined by Customer Service Manager Pat Coates;
Customer Service Supervisor Amy Iversen; Financial Services
Officer Tamara Baldwin; and a staff of 12 dedicated bankers to
serve you. If you need a home loan or refinancing, Mortgage
Loan Representative Karyn Sturtevant will be happy to tailor
one to fit your needs.
Rabobank received the J.D. Power and Associates award
for “Highest Customer Satisfaction with Retail Banking
in California, Two Years in a Row” for 2011 and 2012.
Rabobank, N.A. is celebrating its 10th anniversary as a
California community bank by making banking easier and
more convenient.
The Atascadero branch at 6950 El Camino Real recently
installed a new ATM with an easy-to-read screen, touchscreen navigation, new security features and envelope-free
deposits. The new ATM allows you to deposit a stack of up to
10 checks at one time or a stack of up to 30 bills at one time,
all without an envelope. Your receipt includes images of your
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deposited checks and a complete summary of your deposit.
If you’re out of town, you can use the new ATMs at any
of Rabobank’s 119 branches in California and Rabobank
customers now have free access to more than 500 ATMs
at Walgreens throughout California, including the store in
Atascadero.
Rabobank will also make banking more convenient by
introducing mobile deposit applications for phones and
tablets later this year and a new online banking system for
small business early in 2013.
Rabobank’s mission is to create value for their customers,
employees and communities by providing high-quality
and reliable financial services. Stop by today and see how
Rabobank can help you too.
Rabobank, N.A. received the highest numerical score among
retail banks in California in the proprietary J.D. Power and
Associates 2011-2012 Retail Banking Satisfaction StudiesSM.
2012 study based on 51,498 total responses measuring nine
providers in California and measures opinions of consumers
with their primary banking provider. Proprietary study
results are based on experiences and perceptions of consumers
surveyed January-February, 2012. Your experiences may vary.
Visit jdpower.com.
www.wm.com
www.gregmalik.com
www.coasthills.coop
www.firstsolar.com
www.heritageoaksbank.com
www.idlers.net
www.kennedyclubs.com
www.missioncommunitybank.com
www.pge.com
www.SanLuisObispo.com
City Centennial
O
kay, so you’ve heard we’re putting on a big celebration
for Atascadero’s 100th birthday in 2013.
But the event won’t be so much fun if nobody gets
involved in it, whether with an entry in the 2013 Colony
Days Parade, going to watch the specially-written Colony
musical drama staring hundreds of your friends, or going
through the city hall when it opens next fall. You are invited
to be present when Atascadero Kiwanis Club turns over the
new bandstand to the city. We’re sure that next year’s Colony
Home Tour sponsored by the Historical Society is going to
feature some of the very best of the vintage homes in that
centennial outing.
A whole list of activities are planned for the year starting in
January and culminating in the Colony’s 100th Centennial
Celebration just a little more than a year from now.
The Centennial Celebration Steering Committee is putting
the finishing touches on a speakers’ bureau to help tell
everyone what’s happening. Committee members Barbie Butz
and Grenda Ernest (I know, where do they find the time), are
heading up a group of your fellow citizens who will come to
your club meeting and tell you all about the Centennial event
and how you can be involved.
For example, did you know that the musical pageant will
be staged at the conclusion of a two week drama camp next
July?
Any of us in a service club which features weekly programs
knows how hard it is to fill up the program week after week.
So if you are in charge of programs, make sure you schedule
a centennial speaker at a future meeting, probably not until
after this year’s Colony Days, however. And the speakers’
bureau has put together a power point featuring scenes from
Atascadero’s glorious past which includes not just the E. G.
Lewis Colony period, 1913 to 1924, but the war years and
after. Remember that Atascadero didn’t become one of San
Luis Obispo County’s incorporated cities until July 1, 1979.
There will be the opportunity for your club to be involved
as a sponsor at some level, too, which you learn by having the
“ traveling centennial show” come to a club near you.
It’ll be a whopper of a birthday party, and we don’t want
anyone, regardless of any age, to miss it.
Contact the speakers’ bureau by calling the Atascadero
Chamber of Commerce office at 466-2044.
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logos • brochures • catalogs
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ads • rack cards • web design
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www.rabobankamerica.com
www.wysongconstruction.com
www.unionbank.com
Discover & Explore Scenic Ireland:
Learn more at the Trip Orientation on
Wednesday October 17th 12:00 noon
at the Rabobank Conference Room.
(See Page 4 For More Information)
October 2012
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Atascadero Chamber of Commerce
BUSINESS REPORTER
Renewing Members
Connexin Software
Jiffy Lube #1932
Everyday Financial
Kelly-Moore Paint Co., Inc.
The DocuTeam
Atascadero Pet Hospital & Emergency Ctr.
Nichols Winery & Cellars
York Real Estate, Inc.
Classic Coast Realty, Inc.
McDonalds
Coastal Communities Physician Network
American General Media
San Luis Sports therapy
Two Cooks Catering, LLC
El Camino Veterinary Hospital
Nova Endontics
110% Club
Laurie Ferguson, Psy.D.
Wysong Construction Co.
The Green Guy
Be Well Center
Ray & Helen Johnson
Atascadero Bible Church
Filipponi & Thompson Drilling, Inc.
Hidden Oak Winery
Central Coast Appliance, Inc.
Dan’s Grub Shack
KSBY-TV
Margarita Adventures, LLC
Jerry Takier, CPA
Netsmith
Gary Bang Harley Davidson
Atascadero Children’s Center
KPRL - AM 1230
JJB Auto Glass Accessories
Brian’s Bread
Atascadero Grocery Outlet
Chalk Mountain Liquor & Deli
Western Janitor Supply
Scott’s Auto Care
Ribbon Cuttings
Members Are Our Business
Welcome New
Members
The businesses listed below have
made a significant commitment to the
community and an important investment
in their future by joining the Atascadero
Chamber of Commerce.
Roger Williams
Loc:
9685 Morro Rd., Atascadero, CA 93422
Phone: (805) 462-2220
Web: www.crossroadsnorthcounty.com
Email: [email protected]
Law Office of Gregory J. Chilina
Gregory J. Chilina
Loc:
4605 Obispo Rd, Atascadero, CA 93422
Phone: (805) 704-9253
Web: www.chilinalaw.com
Email: [email protected]
Member Spotlights
Continental Labor & Staffing
Kristen Handley, Business Developer
Loc:
625 14th St., Suite A, Paso Robles, CA 93446
Phone: (805) 239-9223
Web: www.clsri.com
Email: [email protected]
Molly Pitcher Brewing Company, LLC
An investment in the Atascadero
Chamber of Commerce is one of the
strongest assets a business can have.
3540 El Camino Real
Atascadero
(805) 451-6683
7635 El Camino Real
Atascadero
(805) 610-2689
Legal Services & Solutions
Mary Kay Cosmetics
Established: September 2010
Established: 4.5 years ago
Chamber Member: 2 years
Chamber Member: 2 years
What brought you to Atascadero to open a business?
What brought you to Atascadero to open a business?
Location and prior work assignments gave me a chance to get
to know the area.
Michael and I moved our family from San Jose to Atascadero
in 1979 to start Michaels Optical. We have owned and
operated our family business for over 33 years.
What is your favorite movie?
Babe
October 2012
Eric Becerra
Loc:
9685 Morro Rd, Atascadero, CA 93422
Phone: (805) 468-9597
Email: [email protected]
Kathy Nutt, Sr Sales Director
“Gifts from the Sea” by Anne Mopnow Lindberg
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Angela Robinson-Platz
Loc:
612 12th St, Suite 206, Paso Robles, CA 93446
Phone: (805) 239-4443
Web: www.arandcompany.com
Email: [email protected]
Mary Ann Tardiff, Attorney
What is your favorite book?
Designers Outlet: Fadel and Fatin Hemdan,
owners of the new Designers Outlet store located in
the Von’s Shopping Center are accompanied by Store
Manager Aymen Zouabe and Operations Manager
Sal Shihadeh. Many City Officials, Chamber Board
Directors and Ambassadors were present to wish
them well in their new endeavor.
AR & Co. PR & Marketing
Rachel Bryson
Loc:
6760 El Camino Real, Atascadero, CA 93422
Phone: (805) 460-6454
Email: [email protected]
Community involvement, interactions with other business
people, personal development.
Crossroads are surrounded by friends, Chamber
Board Members and Chamber Ambassadors as they
cut the ribbon for their new church location. They
are located at 9685 Morro Road.
Lynne Oliverious
Mail: PO Box 407, Atascadero, CA 93423
Phone: (805) 815-228-2506
Web: www.symphonyofthevines.org
Email: [email protected]
Stepping Stones
Crossroads
Why do you belong to the Chamber?
Crossroads: Roger Williams and wife Trisha of
Symphony of the Vines
Learn More About
Visiting Scenic Ireland
T
he Chamber will be hosting a trip orientation on
Wednesday October 17th 12:00 at the Rabobank conference room for anyone interested in visiting scenic
Ireland.
Rich in history, Ireland is the destination for the Chamber’s
Spring trip. Chamber members family and friends can enjoy
an eight day journey visiting stunning destinations such
as Adare, Co. Limerick, the Cliffs of Moher and enjoy the
beautiful grounds of Adare Manor. On this amazing trip
you will also encounter breathtaking panoramic views of the
Dingle Peninsula, and see historic locations such as the “Rock
of Cashel,” and Kilkenny Castle. This trip is packed with
unforgettable destinations, but also gives you time to explore
Ireland on your own as well. Enjoy local shops, dining, stroll
through woodland settings, or venture out and visit the
Blarney Castle and take the opportunity to kiss the Blarney
Stone for good luck. To view the itinerary, please visit http://
chamberdiscoveries.com/ourjourneys-de-scenicireland.php
Representatives from Chamber Discoveries will be
conducting the orientation. Don’t miss out on this once
in a lifetime opportunity to visit scenic Ireland, exchange
ideas with local business representatives, make new friends,
Why do you belong to the Chamber? Michael and I are
members of the Chamber for Michaels Optical and Mary Kay
Cosmetics. I had experienced the value of our membership
with Michaels Optical also it was an easy decision to join
when I began my Mary Kay business. I love the opportunities
our Chamber provides for our local businesses to network
and to support each other.
and build new memories. For more information about
this amazing trip please call the Atascadero Chamber of
Commerce at 805-466-2044 or email Chamber Trip Advisor
Joyce Stewart at [email protected]. To view
the itinerary, please visit http://chamberdiscoveries.com/
ourjourneys-de-scenicireland.php “This is truly an amazing
opportunity participate in an international journey to scenic
Ireland, where program participants can experience the
country’s culture, learn about its business climate, and make
new friends.
Atascadero Chamber of Commerce
BUSINESS REPORTER
Ribbon Cuttings
Women
in Business
Galaxy Theatres will host the
October 12, 2012 Women in
Business Luncheon catered by
Cider Creek Bakery & Deli.
B
rian Trapp will be our Guest Speaker in the VIP
Room at the Beautiful Galaxy Theatre. Brian will
be providing great tips on “Bringing Them Back:
Building Customer Loyalty for Sustainable Success. Sharing information on how successful businesses build loyalty
amongst its customer base starting with the right message,
authentic experience and personal touch.
We were definitely inspired with the Dream, Believe,
Achieve theme at the September Luncheon by three very
successful Atascadero business women. Janice Felde, Owner
of Atascadero Children’s Center, Kathy Nutt, Senior
Sales Director Mary Kay Cosmetics & Michael’s Optical,
and Jaynee Orcutt owner of Arlyne’s Flowers. Three very
different types of businesses, School/Preschool/Child Care,
Beauty/Cosmetics/Eye Wear/Optical Services, and Florist/
Gifts/Home Décor all with similar challenges, shared ideas,
tools and services that have made them successful and the
enjoyment they have received by owning their businesses.
Networking Opportunities
Dream, Believe, Achieve Panel from left to right, Janice Felde,
Owner of Atascadero Children’s Center, Jaynee Orcutt owner
of Arlyne’s Flowers and Kathy Nutt, Senior Sales Director
Mary Kay Cosmetics & Co-owner of Michael’s Optical.
MC Tile: Katie Franklin Cuts the ribbon as husband
Matt Clark looks on with friends at their big
celebration. Jeannie Malik, Atascadero Chamber
of Commerce Chairwoman of the Board holds the
ribbon for this lively crew!
The WIB Scholarship Committee awarded Ellen Davis with her
Joanne Main Memorial Education Scholarship.
Mark Your Calendar:
Friday, October 12, 2012 | 11:30 a.m.-1p.m.
North County Christian Thrift Store: Christina
Wisberg cuts the ribbon as a crowd of North County
Christian School Board Members, Teachers, Students,
Atascadero Chamber of Commerce Board Members
and Ambassadors wish her much success in the new
location of the very popular thrift store.
The Galaxy Theatres
$20 for Members, $25 for Non-Members
Reservations, Payment or Cancellations required by noon, Tuesday,
October 9th. Please call Joyce at 466-2044 to make your
reservations or online at www.atascaderochamber.org.
WIB MEMBER SPOTLIGHT
Dustie Kaczmarek
CALL Program
(Creative Alternative for Learning & Living)
2012 Women in Business Committee
11700 Viejo Camino, Atascadero
805-466-0766
www.callprogram.org
WIB Attendance: 6 years
The CALL Program has been serving adults with
developmental disabilities and behavioral challenges in
Atascadero since 1989. We operate four group homes and
a day program, where we focus on teaching our individuals
independent living skills, self-help skills, and integrate them
into the community as much as possible.
Why do you love Women in Business? As a committee
member for the last five years, I have been able to see firsthand how much this groups assists and gives back to the
community, as well as aspiring business women.
“Connect For Lunch”
Speed Networking –
the Key to making
Connections
S
ign up today for the Chamber’s Speed Networking
event Tuesday October 16th. This fast paced event allows you to network one on one for 2 minutes with
each person in the room. You then rotate around the room,
trading leads, tips and contact information. The event is limited to 40 attendees.
Call now to reserve your place as there is a limit to only 2
people per business type.
Our Speed Networking program can help you meet other
Rockin K Ranch Commercial Kitchen Rental:
Laura Kramer, owner of Rockin’ K Ranch Commercial
Kitchen Rental is surrounded by friends, Atascadero
and Paso Chamber Board Members and Ambassadors.
Laura held a mini-mixer with her ribbon cutting and
showcased her beautiful new kitchen and catering
area.
Group of Attendees at the September Women in Business
business people that will allow you to build relationships.
This in turn can lead to strategic alliances, joint ventures and
referrals. You will be able to walk away with a fistful of
contacts that you will be able to follow-up with and continue
to build and strengthen relationships and your business.
Join us for this popular program focused on making
connections and building business. Cost for Chamber
members is $25, non-members $35, (price includes gourmet
box lunch). Pre-registration is required. Call Kim at 4662044.
Mark Your Calendar for “Connect For Lunch”
October 16, 2012 | 11:30 a.m.-1p.m. Doors open: 11:15
Pavilion on the Lake, 9315 Pismo, Atascadero
$20 for Members, $35 for Non-Members
Space is limited to the first 40 paid reservations.
To RSVP, register online at www.atascaderochamber.org. or
call the Chamber office 466-2044.
October 2012
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Atascadero Chamber of Commerce
BUSINESS REPORTER
Chamber Showcase Mixer
T
he Pavilion was
once again filled
to capacity as attendees mingled with
and gained perspectives
on the local business community. A wide variety of
products and services were on display and this year’s
theme “Salute to Business” created an abundance of
decorating ideas, giving the event a spirit of having
fun. In addition, guests were treated to some of the
area’s finest restaurants and wineries that provided
samples of what they have to offer. The Board of
Directors would like to thank the Ambassadors for
all their help and a special thank you to Atascadero
Waste Alternatives for donating the waste receptacles and disposal.
K-Jon’s Fine Jewelers, Inc. won the “Best Of
Theme” award with Angela Cisneros standing at
attention!
“Best First Time Exhibitor Booth,” Kathy Nutt,
Senior Sales Director Mary Kay Cosmetics shows off
her award and bottle of wine.
Building Business
Labor Law Corner
with Mary Ann Tardiff
Employee Privacy & Monitoring
Their Use of Technology
I
n general, keeping tabs on what employees are doing at
work is a legitimate activity for an employer. For one
thing, it gives you an objective way to evaluate job performance. For another, it helps you detect theft, thwart disclosure of confidential information, prevent discrimination and
harassment, and ensure that employees are using computers
and phone lines for business purposes only. As a result, the
law gives you considerable latitude to monitor employees,
but not a completely free hand. Employees retain some claim
to workplace privacy. The following guidelines will help you
avoid legal problems.
1. INTERNET USE
If your business provides computers for employees to use
in their work, you may worry about whether employees are
using the computers as you intend.
You can buy inexpensive software that enables you to check
on the websites that employees are visiting. If you decide to
install Web-tracking software, you’ll want to head off potential
claims by employees that they reasonably expected privacy
in their computer use. Accordingly, it’s prudent to take the
following precautions:
• Adopt a policy saying that employees are to use your
computers for business matters only.
• Inform employees of this policy and also tell them that
you’re installing software that will show what websites
they’re visiting.
• Let them know that they can be disciplined or fired for
using your computers for personal matters.
• Have employees acknowledge in writing that they’ve
received notice of your policy and of the fact that you
use Web-tracking software.
Monitoring phone calls and email can help you detect the
disclosure of trade secrets and other confidential information.
If you decide to monitor phone calls and email, you must
follow some legal rules. Under two federal laws you can
monitor phones calls and email in either of the following
cases:
• Your monitoring is in the ordinary course of your
business.
• You have the employee’s consent.
Under California privacy laws, specifically Cal. Penal Code
§§630 et seq, the Wiretap Statute provides that the employer
must have the consent of both parties to the communication,
not just the employee, to monitor real time communication
via any media, or else be exposed to criminal and/or civil
liability. The California Eavesdropping Statute prohibits
anyone who does not have the consent of all parties to a
confidential communication from eavesdropping upon or
recording that communication. Cell phone calls and text
messaging a little trickier to monitor, because California
is one of only a handful of states that requires permission
of both sender and recipient of a communication to the
eavesdropping or recording of that communication.
Rather than get into uncertain legal terrain, it’s better to
have a clearly stated policy covering all modes of electronic
communications, not just internet and email use, and get
employees’ express consent. The policy should clearly
establish a code of conduct and specify what is not allowed,
e.g. access to pornographic or racist websites; revelation of
company trade secrets; obscene, profane, or abusive language;
offensive or derogatory images on screen savers; and so forth.
The policy should also specify the consequences of violating
the policies, such as whether warnings will be issued, or when
immediate termination of employment can be expected.
Employers should review their policy every one or two
years to make sure that any new technological advances in
communications or changes in the law are addressed.
NEXT MONTH – I’LL PROVIDE GUIDELINES
ON DEVELOPING A COMPUTER, TELEPHONE, &
EMAIL POLICY.
2. PHONE CALLS AND EMAIL
There are numerous business reasons for monitoring the
phone calls and emails of employees. For example, you may
want to the check whether your employees are inappropriately
using the companies’ phones and computers for personal
purposes.
"STARTING A
BUSINESS"
WORKSHOP
Cami Burbach owner of Acadame Real Estate and
Property Management was awarded the “Best
Returning Exhibitor” Award at the recent Showcase
mixer by Sherri Van Fleet of Heritage Oaks Bank.
Their display (shown below) showed their red, white
and blue pride.
Going into Business & Getting Started
Business Plan & Financial Reports
Personal Attributes & Considerations
...followed by a panel discussion with questions and answers
Atascadero Chamber of Commerce
6904 El Camino Real
Atascadero
Wednesday - October 17, 2012
9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Enrollment is Limited - Register Early
Cost: None, but reservations are advised
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October 2012
(805) 547-0779 or www.sloscore.org
SCORE is a nonprofit association
dedicated to entrepreneur
education and the formation,
growth and success of small
businesses nationwide. Working
and retired executives and business
owners donate their time and
expertise to provide confidential
counseling and mentoring free of
charge to aspiring entrepreneurs
and business owners.
Atascadero Chamber of Commerce
BUSINESS REPORTER
News From
The City
By City Manager, Wade G. McKinney
A Lot of Good Things
are Happening in
Atascadero!
T
he City of Atascadero’s Fire Department unveiled its
new Disaster Response Trailer (DRT) on Tuesday,
September 11th, just prior to the City Council meeting. The DRT is a mobile unit designed to maximize the effectiveness of rescue teams responding to a major natural or
man-made catastrophe. The trailer allows emergency crews to
bring a wide variety of tools and resources to a disaster scene.
Atascadero’s Fire Department used existing equipment, local expertise and $100,000 in donated funding to make the
DRT a reality. Sponsors for the project included Jordano’s,
PG&E, American Commercial Equities, Atascadero Wine
Festival, Atascadero Rotary, K-Mart, The Home Depot, Bernards, Bryan McLain/Cinematographer, Atascadero Police
Association, Santa Lucia Bank, Santa Maria Diesel, National
Autobody & Paint, Atascadero Firefighter Association, DeCou Lumber/ACE Hardware, Diamondback Fire & Rescue,
plus monetary donations from 100 businesses, families and
individuals.
The City of Atascadero has met with representatives of
Atascadero Waste Alternatives (AWA) and the Integrated
Waste Management Authority (IWMA) to delay closure of
the San Luis Avenue recycling buy-back center in Atascadero.
The facility serves Atascadero residents who wish to redeem
aluminum cans, bottles and plastic items for cash. AWA
originally planned to close the facility on Friday August 31st,
citing difficulties covering ongoing operating costs. Mayor
From the Office of Supervisor
Jim Patterson
5th District Supervisor
County and City Commercial
Properties Now Eligible for
Renewable Energy and
Energy Efficiency Financing
S
an Luis Obispo County and the City of Atascadero
are participating in a Property Assessed Clean Energy
(PACE) program through CaliforniaFIRST that will
provide low-interest financing for renewable energy and energy efficiency improvements for commercial properties. This
financing mechanism removes one of the most common barriers to installing renewable energy technologies and energy
efficiency upgrades; the upfront cost. This voluntary financing program is available to commercial properties including
Voice of Business
Chamber Showcase Mixer
Bob Kelley and Mayor Pro Tem Tom O’Malley represented
the City and were quick to point out the valuable service the
Center provides to the community, as it puts thousands of
dollars back into the local economy, and reduces trash along
community roads and in local parks. The City opposed the
closure. AWA representatives, also concerned about the social
impacts of the closure, agreed to work with the City and keep
the Center open temporarily while a permanent solution
could be worked out, and they further acknowledged the
Buy-Back Center’s important role to those in need.
The Atascadero City Council has awarded a contract in
the amount of $422,218.48 for a road surface rehabilitation
project for the City-maintained section of San Fernando
Road from Graves Creek to approximately 500 feet east of
Balboa Road. The project will require periodic lane closures
and minor traffic delays. It will involve minor drainage and
road shoulder improvements, placement of an initial asphalt
leveling course, installation of a paving fabric to help reduce
future road surface cracking and a final asphalt overlay.
Following the asphalt paving, road base material will be
backfilled along the road shoulders. The project will take
approximately three to four weeks to complete. Every effort
will be made to maintain continual access to residences in
the project area, however there may be some minor delays
and brief road closures throughout the project. We plan to
complete this project in a timely manner, thereby minimizing
inconvenience to residences.
You’re never too young to start enjoying the Charles
Paddock Zoo. Now through December 2012, the Zoo will
present regular Curious Cubs Pre-School Classes. In October
it’s “Animal Opposites;” Compare animals big and small, fast
and slow. In November it’s “Colorful Creatures.” Experience
the wild world of colors in the animal kingdom. In December
it’s “Animal Play.” Learn how animals play and why. The
classes are $35 per month (only $25 if you’re a Zoo member)
for children three to five years old.
You can find information all these City activities and more
at www.Atascadero.org.
multi-family (over 5 units), industrial, agricultural, office and
retail.
This unique financing mechanism uses private capital to
fund the loans and repayment is made through the property
tax assessment. This offers the advantages of lower interest
rates, a longer repayment period (20 years) and is transferred
w/ the sale of the property. It gives the property owner the
benefit of reduced energy bills where, if the project is properly
sized and installed, the savings are greater than the loan
payment amount.
CaliforniaFIRST allows property owners to form their
own project installation team including licensed contractors
and financing partner(s). Fourteen counties and 126
cities throughout California are currently participating in
CaliforniaFIRST. For additional information on the California
First program visit their website at www.californiaFIRST.org
or phone (510)692-9995. Additional information is also
available at the County’s Planning Department website www.
sloplanning.org.
The program is offered through the California Statewide
Communities Development Authority (CSCDA) and
sponsored by the California State Association of Counties
and League of California Cities.
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Daniel Maldonado sports his military uniform to
win the “Best Dressed in Theme” for the Showcase
mixer.
Round Table Pizza won “Best Display” with their
hands on booth and wheels galore!
New Atascadero
Library: Countdown
to Construction
I
n the past 20 months Friends of the Atascadero
Library, with the support of many generous donors, has raised $830,000 of the $1 million goal
set when the unfinished building at 6555 Capistrano
Avenue was purchased almost two years ago. Now
$170,000 is needed to keep the project on schedule
and open the library next fall.
In the next two months, construction documents
will be completed and reviewed. Bids will be taken
in November. If the project remains on schedule,
construction will begin in January.
Many local businesses have already pitched in by
donating $1000 to become Business Founders: the
Atascadero Chamber of Commerce, Central Coast
Seafood, Children’s House Montessori School,
Coldstone Creamery, Gayle Force designs, Greg Malik
Real Estate, Jason Pambrun, D.D.S., North County
Tax, Primary Eye Care, Portola Inn, Rabobank,
Rand Productions, Rubber Ducky Daycare, Total
Look Salon, and Zoo to You. Friends of the Library
appreciates their generous donations.
September was Salute to Business month at the
library. To join our growing list of business supporters,
business owners can mail a tax deductible check to
Friends of the Library, P.O. Box 9, Atascadero, CA
93423. The countdown has begun. Won’t you help
open the doors to new Atascadero construction jobs
and a new library?
October 2012
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Atascadero Chamber of Commerce
BUSINESS REPORTER
Members
Making News
Atascadero “Daffodil City”: The Chamber has once
again offered to sell Daffodil bulbs. The cost is 50¢ per
bulb. The goal is to have Atascadero explode with color
not only for their Centennial Celebration but many
years after. Note: Bulbs must be planted before the first
hard frost in mid to late November.
The 39th Annual Colony Days “Back to the
Future” Celebration Saturday Oct. 15th kicks off with
the Atascadero Lions Club hosting a pancake breakfast
beginning at 7 a.m. followed by the Arts & Crafts show
at 9 and parade at 10. This will all happen in and around
the beautiful downtown Sunken Gardens.
Parade check in is located on the corner of Olmeda
& West Mall. The 1.7 mile parade will begin at Lewis
Ave. and proceed south across the Lewis Ave. Bridge to
Capistrano Ave. South on Capistrano Ave. to Highway
41 aka Morro Rd, Right at 41 to El Camino Real then
right at El Camino Real proceeding north to Traffic Way.
Right at Traffic Way and ending up back where they
started at Olmeda Ave.
The “Tent City” activities will be held on East Mall
replicating Atascadero’s Historical beginnings with
several local businesses plying their wares similar to the
way early settlers did business. There is no admission
charge to step back in time in Tent City, however, you
can trade 21st Century dollars for wooden nickels at the
Tent City bank and use the wooden nickels at the oldfashioned ice cream parlor.
Visitors can roam the pathways in the Sunken Gardens,
grab a sandwich, peruse arts and crafts and watch the
kids on bouncers and other games.
Activities wind up at 3:00 p.m.
Free FLU Vaccination Clinic: On Sunday October
14th, from 1 – 4 pm, the County of San Luis Obispo
Health Agency will offer FREE flu shots to all community
members as part of a biennial Public Point distribution
Drill. In addition to providing free fly shots to the public,
this “mass vaccination exercise” aims to prepare county
and city Employees to administer vaccinations rapidly
in the event of a significant public health threat to the
community. The event will take place at two locations:
Colony Park Community Center in Atascadero and the
south County Regional Center in Arroyo Grande.
Chamber Shout-Out
Join a Winning Team!
The Atascadero Chamber of
Commerce is currently looking for just
the right person to join our Chamber
staff as Membership Sales.
Must enjoy working with people,
local businesses and the community.
Job duties will include new
memberships, working special events
(Mixers, Connect 4 Lunch, Installation
Dinner, and more).
Our Chamber staff is highly
motivated and works as a team to get
things done!
If this sounds like the right fit for
you please email
[email protected] with
your resume.
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October 2012
www.atascaderochamber.org
Annual Dogtoberfest and Wiener Dog Races is set
for Sunday October 21, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. at the Atascadero
Lake Park. This year’s event includes the always zany and
unpredictable Wiener Dog Races and the Wiener Wannabe
division open to all dogs under 25 pounds. Registration is
$15 per dog and includes a racer goodie bag with product
giveaways. First place winner receives a professional photo
sitting and portrait and the top finishers will receive trophies
and gift baskets.
In addition; the ever popular Pet Costume Contest with
cash prizes for the winners will be held along with raffle
drawings, vendor demonstrations, animal adoption groups,
and a delicious BBQ prepared by the Atascadero Elks BBQ
crew.
ANNUAL ZOO BOO: Visit the Charles Paddock Zoo for
a safe, fun, family friendly Halloween event on Saturday
October 27th from 5:00 – 8:30 pm. Enjoy games, fortunes,
a haunted house and a Veggie Carving Contest. Bring in
your carved veggie, fruit, root or fun food to enter in the
Carving Contest.
Admission includes candy, haunted house, games, prizes
and Halloween fun. The Zoo Boo offers a safe, not too scary
alternative to neighborhood trick or treating for children.
Children can wear their favorite Halloween costume, while
they explore the zoo grounds and experience a rare opportunity
to visit with the zoo animals in the evening. Cost is regular
admission $8, Zoo member $7, Infants (2 and under) FREE.
Don’t forget to pick up your “treats” on the way out
Learning Never Stops at the Charles Paddock Zoo in
Atascadero, the Central Coast’s only accredited zoo.
Pre-School Classes, After School Programs and a Teen Zoo
Crew will be offered through December 2012. Pre-School
classes are for children three to five and the After School
Program provides an educationally enriching opportunity for
kids seven to nine.
They are also inviting local teens to take a walk on the
wild side with zoo staff as part of a program to introduce
young people to the real world of zoo operations. For more
information you may visit www.CharlesPaddockZoo.org or
email [email protected].
Oops we goofed!! Unfortunately Andrew Brown General
Engineering, Inc. was not properly listed in the recently
published Business Directory. They are a General Engineering
Contractor dealing with; Earthwork, Underground Utilities,
Harbors, Docks, Flood Control, Wharves, Dams, Highways,
Streets, Paving etc. In addition they provide Agricultural
work such as Design/Build Irrigation, Reservoirs/Ponds and
all Land Cultiviation. They can be reached at (805) 459-8098
or email [email protected].
SLO County Visitors Guide Has a New Look!! The
front cover of the quarterly guide was totally redesigned and
the entire magazine is now printed on glossy stock paper.
Scott and Beth Brennan of Paso Robles started the magazine
in 2007 with the vision of offering tourists a complete guide
to the county. “We are celebrating our fifth year of publication
with a total makeover,” says Scott Brennan, owner of Access
Publishing. “I am really excited about the amazing new
look.” The tourist magazine boasts 60,000 readers around
San Luis Obispo County with distribution to over 600
hotels, wineries, restaurants and attractions. “It’s more than
a visitor’s guide, it’s a lifestyle magazine for everyone who
enjoys SLO County “ says Brennan. The guide features local
wine tasting, restaurants, attractions, spas, lodging, shopping,
art galleries, museums, golf courses and events throughout its
124 pages. The SLO County Visitirs Guide covers the entire
San Luis Obispo County from Oceano to San Miguel. A
digital edition is available or you can request a free printed
copy at www.slovisitorsguide.com.
Atascadero Waste Alternatives Keeps Recycle
Center Open: The City of Atascadero met with
representatives of Atascadero Waste Alternatives (AWA) and
the Integrated Waste Management Authority(IWMA) to
delay closure of the San Luis Ave recycling buy-back center
in Atascadero. AWA originally planned to close the facility
August 31st however, the City of Atascadero opposed the
closure and AWA representatives agreed to work with the
City and keep the center open temporarily while a permanent
solution could be work out.
Mayor Bob Kelley said, “The Buy-Back Center here in
town is critical for our homeless population, as it provides a
local place to redeem cans, which they depend on to survive.
They can’t afford to drive to Paso Robles”.
Atascadero Names Reserve Firefighter of the
Year: Zachariah Jackson was named the City’s Reserve
Firefighter of the Year for 2011, according to Kurt Stone,
City of Atascadero Fire Chief. “Jackson became a Reserve
Firefighter on May 30, 2007 and has been a cornerstone to the
Reserve organization ever since. He has led the organization
into new opportunities by instituting creative ways and ideas
for fundraising and team building that has reenergized the
group”, said Stone. Mayor Pro-Tem Tom O’Malley said,
“The honor spotlights the latest in a long line of dedicated
firefighters in the city. My father was the Fire chief earlier
in Atascadero’s history. I know what kind of effort it takes to
be a protector of the city. Mr. Jackson has gone above and
beyond the call of duty with his accomplishments. It’s the
kind of tradition we are proud to hold up as a hallmark of the
Atascadero lifestyle.”
OCTOBER 2012
SUNDAY
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MONDAY
TUESDAY
1
Ambassadors
WEDNESDAY THURSDAY
2 Member
3
4
Benefits
Committee
(Guest House Grill,
noon)
(Chamber, 9 a.m.)
Candidates
Forum
(City Hall, 6-7:30pm)
7
CHAMBER
CLOSED
8
9
Executive Board
Committee
10
Legislative
Committee
FRIDAY
5
SATURDAY
6
12
13
NCYP 1st
Anniversary
Celebration
(Molly Pitcher
Brewery, 5:30-7pm)
Board of
Directors
Meeting
11
Women In
Business
(Galaxy Theatres,
11:30-1pm)
(Chamber, 12 noon)
14
Women In
Business
Committee
15
(Chamber, 12 noon)
21
22
16
Connect For
Lunch, Speed
Networking
17
19
25
26
(Rabobank,
5:30-7pm)
(Pavilion on the
Lake, 11:30-1 pm)
23
18
Colony Days
Mixer
24
Annual
Dogtoberfest
and Wiener Dog
Races (Atascadero
20
Colony Days
Celebration &
Tent City
27
ZOO BOO
(Charles Paddock
Zoo, 5-8:30pm)
Lake Par, 10- 3pm)
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Planning Commission Meetings,
October 2nd & 16th (City Hall, 7pm)
City Council Meetings,
October 9th & 23rd (City Hall, 6pm)
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