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United Way of San Luis Obispo County

Deadline Extended for Youth Board Applications

Youth Board

Only a couple of spots are left on the 2013-2014 United Way Youth Board! To fill the maximum number of spots, the application deadline has been extended to Friday, September 13, 2013. Students serve as a United Way Board of Directors and are given the opportunity to make a direct impact on their peers by addressing the needs of their community. Board members must live in San Luis Obispo County, be high school age, and commit to attending one meeting each month.

Learn more about the program and download an application online at www.unitedwayslo.org/youthboard. Questions and applications can be submitted to youthboard@unitedwayslo.org.

Pictured above are members of the Youth Board with County Supervisor Debbie Arnold.

Boogie on the Bluff

United Way of San Luis Obispo County and SeaCrest Hotel are proud to introduce the 1st Annual Boogie on the Bluff! Join us on Sunday afternoon, October 27th for this fun-filled afternoon. Featuring music by Louie Ortega and friends, with Bentley Murdock, and local food, wine and beer, all with a view of the beautiful Pismo Coast. Food, beer and wine samples include: Castoro Cellars, Donati Family Wines, Edna Valley Vineyard, Kelsey See Canyon Winery, Kennth Volk Winery, Pear Valley, Phantom Rivers, Sculpterra Winery, Wood Winery, Firestone Brewery, Petra, Popolo, and Tahoe Joe's.

Tickets are $20 for adults and $5 for youth (ages 5-20).

Volunteer at Remnants of the Past

We're excited to partner again with Remnants of the Past Vintage Show!

Join us a the Fall Show on November 9-10, 2013 at the Alex Madonna Expo Center.

We are recruiting volunteers to help us raise money for Imagination Library:

- Porter/Package Check. For only $5, volunteers check in purchases so guests can continue to shop, and then porters help load your car when they are ready to pick up their treasures. For every 10 guests who use this service, an additional child is sponsored for Imagination Library!

- Shop Camp Remnants. Proceeds from merchandise sales support early learning in SLO County through the Imagination Library.

Volunteer opportunities are available November 7-8, 2013 from 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM and November 9-10, 2013 from 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM, in 4-hour time slots. Volunteering also gets you free entrance to the show!

Imagination Library, founded by Country Superstar, Dolly Parton, provides free, new age-appropriate books to children every month from ages 0-5.

Email volunteer@unitedwayslo.org for more information or to sign up.

Get Connected!

Does someone you know need low-cost broadband internet? Many SLO County residents are eligible for free or discounted home wireless internet service! Because of our partnership with 2-1-1 California, FreedomPop and Connect2Compete are providing free and low cost high speed internet service, computers and digital literacy training in our area. Dial 2-1-1 for enrollment information or visit www.everyoneon.org/211california to see if your zip code is eligible.

Save the Date for Make a Difference Day

Volunteer for the 16th Annual Make A Difference Day on October 26, 2013! Join hundreds of community members and college students who will volunteer their time at sites across the county. Organized by Cal Poly's Center for Community Engagement and United Way, the day begins with a kickoff breakfast at 9:00 AM at Chumash Auditorium, and community service takes place from 10:00-2:00 PM. Contact United Way at (805) 541-1234 for more information.

Do you have packing supplies, kitchenware, or a shredder that you don't use anymore? Help fulfill a need of a local agency using this month's edition of the Opportunity Exchange. Take a look and find an opportunity to Give, Advocate or Volunteer. The Opportunity Exchange is also a great place for you or your business to post items you would like to donate, such as furniture or office equipment. If you would like more information on specific needs, volunteer opportunities or upcoming events, please contact the agency directly using the information provided in each listing.