The Andre, Morris & Buttery law firm is fresh off the successful representation of the Justin family in the sale of the JUSTIN Winery, and has more good news to share: new associate Denise McGimsey, a Harvard Law grad, has joined the firm, bringing another bright mind to the business and real estate transactions division … and in another happy development, longtime local architect Leonard Grant (LGA) has merged with the team at RRM Design Group, bringing his 13-year background to the firm to serve as Director of RRM’s local architectural practice … Cal Poly’s Entrepreneurship Center is also moving forward at an energized pace, thanks in large part to the energetic direction of Jonathan York. Check out the Entrepreneurship Forum at Cal Poly on Feb. 3 and watch students compete for cash prizes in an “Elevator Pitch” contest and hear a panel of successful entrepreneurs offer tips on finding start-up funds. 5 p.m. at the Tech Center … Cuesta College hosts an athletics fundraiser each year that brings in a big name athlete, and this year is no exception: Olympic Superstar Softball Sensation Jennie Finch is on deck at the dinner/auction/presentation event Friday, March 11. 546-3207 … Achievement House is always on the move helping our community’s disabled adults, and now the move includes a new location: the group’s E-Waste facility has moved to 70 Prado Road, across from JB Dewar. Drop off used electronics, including TV’s, computers, monitors, coffee makers, printers and more and help a most worthy local cause … The very-creative Deb Spatafore’s art show, “Love Stories” opens at Ian Saude Gallery in downtown SLO on Friday, February 5th. Deb’s whimsical plays on words using the Valentine’s Day candy, Conversation Hearts, unfolds in a series of 36 mini canvasses … 
More art in beautiful spaces: Inga Swearingen and friends will sings among the trees and flowers of the SLO Botanical Gardens in a very-limited seating concert on Sunday February 13. Tickets: 541-1400, Ext. 304 … Nice results at the intersection of art and nutrition: Jano Graphics’ Larry Embley worked with Mary LaPorte’s Cal Poly Art & Design students to produce a 2011 calendar showcasing Central Coast farmers markets. The full-color piece is spectacular and has added marketing oomph with its promotion of s’Cool Food Initiative, a group working to get fresh produce into our local schools. . Calendars are free on request: e-mail calendar@janographics.com.
