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Daily life in 17th century London comes alive again -- online -- through the diary of Samuel Pepys. NPR's Steve Inskeep talks with Phil Gyford about a project to put a literary and historical classic on the World Wide Web -- one day at a time.

Internationally acclaimed classical guitarist live in Lompoc January 27

Lompoc Concert Association kicks off 2024 with An Tran, an internationally acclaimed classical guitarist, on Saturday, January 27 at the First United Methodist Church in Lompoc.

An Tran is hailed by the Boston Globe for his “subtle, graceful virtuosity.” He has been praised for his “gorgeous playing” and “flawless technique” and has received many accolades for his dynamic artistry. An was also recently included as one of the “10 Rising Stars of Classical Guitar” by Acoustic Guitar Magazine.

The concert will open with our own local artist, Emma Barragan, a bass clarinetist and Cabrillo High School student. Emma was accepted to perform at Carnegie Hall in the Middle School Honors Performance Series in 2023, which is said to only select the highest-rated young performers from across the world.

Lompoc Concert Association concerts are designed to appeal to a broad range of music lovers, including families with elementary age children and teens, college students, couples and singles of all ages.

Tickets can be purchased when the doors open at the First United Methodist Church, 925 N. F Street, Lompoc at 6:45 pm.
The concert will begin at 7:30pm. Tickets are $25 for adults, $15 for active duty military and $5 for students. For more information call 805-588-5971, visit www.lompocconcert.org, or check Facebook and Instagram.

The Lompoc Concert Association was formed in 1948, then known as the Lompoc Community Concert Association, by a group of dedicated, visionary volunteers who wanted to bring the experience of live performance to the Lompoc community.

The Lompoc Concert Association gratefully acknowledges the support of Explore Lompoc during the 2023-24 season.

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Critical Hospice Volunteer Needs

Community volunteers are critically needed to provide in-home companionship and respite care to hospice patients in San Luis Obispo County and the Santa Maria Valley.

Central Coast Hospice has been providing medical and social services to those with a terminal diagnosis in all of San Luis Obispo County for over seven years. Volunteers are an important part of the program. They provide supervision to patients while their family caregivers take a break or run errands, assist with light household chores, provide emotional support and socialization, and help with miscellaneous, yet important tasks—like organizing family photos or helping the patient write letters to their loved ones.

No prior experience is necessary. Potential volunteers just need to have an interest in helping others, a caring nature, and be available to participate in a training program prior to beginning their volunteer experience. Current and past volunteers have said that they received way more from volunteering than they feel they gave—they have learned more about themselves, their own families, and their own feelings about death as well as the beauty of life, in the process.

Central Coast Hospice will soon be offering a volunteer training program and is hoping to recruit potential volunteers willing to serve. The training will be held on three consecutive Fridays: August 5, 12, and 26, 2022 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. There is no charge for the class and hospice will provide snacks and lunch as well as a binder full of training materials. Pre-registration and an interview are required.

This training will be held in San Luis Obispo, but other training options will also be available in Paso Robles. Please call or e-mail for more information.

The training will include such topics as: the history of hospice, its philosophy, and mission, how hospice addresses the needs of the patient and family, the role of various hospice clinician team members, family dynamics and communication skills, dementia, grief, and loss, and the role of the volunteer. Multiple presenters, videos, and examples will be given to convey the material.

To register for the training, contact Central Coast Hospice at: (805) 540-6020 and ask to speak with the Volunteer Coordinator. Or you can e-mail them at: info@cchh08.com.