Think globally, drink “SLOcally.” The first-ever Brews and Bites benefit for ECOSLO will kick off Labor Day Weekend with beer tastings by local brewers, food and entertainment, Saturday, Aug. 5, at Mission Plaza in SLO. Event organizers are Einhorn Beer‘s Doug Martin and Creekside Brewing‘s John Moule, with members of the San Luis Brewers Guild … Santa Marians are “Wild About Partnerships.” Especially those that support local schools. The Santa Maria Valley Industry Education Council and the Santa Maria Chamber of Commerce & Visitor and Convention Bureau will recognize school partnerships at the annual Business Appreciation Luncheon Sept. 9 at the Elks Lodge. They will also distribute computers through the Computer Connections program for needy children. Call (805) 925-2403, Ext. 816, for reservations … The Atascadero Chamber of Commerce will offer a bounty of business connections at the Country Fair Business Showcase Mixer, Sept. 17, at the Lake Pavilion. Call (805) 466-2044 to reserve table space for your business today.

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