The Adobe Press

n Chris Hillman benefit concert and dinner, 5 p.m. Saturday, Edwards Barn, 1095 Pomeroy Ave., Nipomo. Info: 265-7829 or tickets@odox.org . n “The Rocky Horror Picture Show,” 8 p.m. and midnight Saturday, Black Box Theater of the Clark Center, 487 Fair Oaks Ave., Arroyo Grande; cost: $10 for the 8 p.m. show and $14 for the midnight show. Full Story »

Talk about garden chameleons. Just like the highly specialized lizards, Japanese maples change their colors throughout the seasons. Depending on the time of the year, the same tree may be leafed out in green, scarlet, yellow, purple, orange or even hot pink. Full Story »

Higher education takes on many forms: traditional four-year universities, private trade schools, specialty colleges, online universities and military schools. All types were represented Tuesday at Hancock College’s Transfer Day. Full Story »

Staff and volunteers at the Exploration Station in Grover Beach spent the better part of the past year at the hands-on learning facility going backward. Full Story »

Thousands of children interacted with local peace officers during the 16th annual Cops ’N’ Kids Field Day on Sunday. Seventeen county and state law enforcement agencies participated in the event, held at Soto Sports Complex in Arroyo Grande. Full Story »

This year’s Author Fair 2009, featuring eight well-known children’s writers, promises something for all readers. Full Story »

A huge Holiday Boutique & Craft Fair is coming Wednesday from 5 to 9 p.m. at the Santa Maria Elks Lodge, 1309 N. Bradley Road. The event will feature many local home-based businesses and home crafters, including Nipomo jewelry maker Sylvia Canales of Bellino Jewelry. Full Story »

On Oct. 3, members of the Nipomo FFA Chapter brought home honors from the Santa Barbara Sectional Opening and Closing Ceremonies Contest at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo. The contest is designed to help students develop their skills in public speaking and team work. Full Story »

Nipomo Titans Youth Football League is looking for community members to serve on its governing board. The league will hold an election for the 2010 board at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 10, in the Nipomo Chamber of Commerce Community Room, 671 W. Tefft St. Full Story »

Two undefeated Nipomo Cowboys Youth Football League teams battled it out during Week 9 of play. The Junior 1 Blue Cowboys defeated the Junior 1 Silver Cowboys, 14-6, at Nipomo Community Park on Saturday in a much-anticipated matchup. Full Story »

Over the last few weeks, the market has seen an influx of new customers. Several of the growers have commented on the number of new faces that are in attendance. This is definitely a trend that we wish to see continue. With the new customers comes the common question: “Are you open all year?” Full Story »

The South County will recognize veterans with several ceremonies and events starting as early as this weekend. 10 a.m. For more information, call the Chamber of Commerce of (800) 443-7778. Full Story »

It was established very early in the Nipomo football game against Santa Ynez last Friday that Titans quarterback Josh Correia could still pass without his appendix. Full Story »

Local state parks are remaining open in the wake of California’s budget cuts, but might be dirtier and more unkempt. Full Story »

When a Nipomo Mesa couple couldn’t find a liquid solution to their children’s digestive problems, they formulated their own based on a recipe long used by parents as a home remedy. Full Story »

Students at San Luis Obispo County schools will be offered free H1N1 vaccines as they become available during the next several weeks, according to the county Health Agency and the county Office of Education. Full Story »

Area hospitals have a message for anybody looking to visit a patient: If you’re at all sick, stay home. They’re also discouraging people from using emergency rooms for treatment for the H1N1 virus unless symptoms are dire. Full Story »

If the county were to retain control over the part of the Oceano Dunes the state wants to buy, and if the county were to outlaw riding on it, then the biggest responsibility for enforcing that should be the state’s — the State Park’s users would be the most likely to tresspass and break the law. Full Story »

This is a letter of thanks, both to the individuals and to our community about your response to our benefit for Fairess Douglass on Oct. 18. Full Story »

n Central Coast Follies seventh annual “Love is in the Air” show, 7 p.m. today and 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Clark Center, 487 Fair Oaks Ave., Arroyo Grande; cost: $20. Info: 489-9444. Full Story »

Spider-Man will be making two appearances at this year’s Central Coast Book & Author Festival on Sunday in San Luis Obispo’s Mission Plaza. The popular comic book character will perform in a show produced by the Marvel Character Appearances Program Company during the festival. Full Story »

Debbie Garner has launched the Dinner Bell Personal Chef Service for residents from San Luis Obispo to Lompoc. Garner said she sits with a client to determine special needs, then sets up a customized menu, helping select up to five entrees — 20 servings — and appropriate side dishes. Full Story »

Navy Seaman Recruit Roie Thompson, son of Nancy B. and Mickey D. Thompson of Nipomo, recently completed U.S. Navy basic training at Recruit Training Command, Great Lakes, Ill. Full Story »

With summer vegetables on the wane, it’s time to prepare for your winter garden. Rather than the brawny, sprawling crops of summer that bear fruits, pods, ears and gourds, winter vegetables tend to be small and offer up leaves, flowers and roots. Full Story »

Acclaimed cowboy crooners — the Sons of the San Joaquin — will bring their sounds of the old and new West to the Clark Center for the Performing Arts for an 8 p.m. show Saturday, Oct. 10. Full Story »