Central Coast Tech: ‘Ignite’ should be a speedy evening

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• Enrollment expanded for upcoming Central Coast New Tech High

  Enrollment expanded for upcoming Central Coast New Tech High

  The Lucia Mar Unified School District has increased the number of spots it will make available for next years’ first ever freshman class at a new school in Nipomo.

  Central Coast New Tech High is a small-school program that incorporates high-technology teaching methods -- including ensuring each student has a computer -- and “project-based learning” similar to Cal Poly’s “learn by doing” philosophy.

  It is scheduled to open next August on the Nipomo High campus with a class of 125 freshmen. District officials announced Friday that the enrollment has been increased to 150 students to allow more flexibility with schedules and class offerings.

• Enrollment increased for new school in Nipomo

  Enrollment increased for new school in Nipomo

  The Lucia Mar Unified School District has increased the number of spots it will make available for next years’ first ever freshman class at a new school in Nipomo.

  Central Coast New Tech High is scheduled to open next August on the Nipomo High campus with a class of 125 freshmen. District officials announced Friday that the enrollment has been increased to 150 students partly because of the demand and also to allow more flexibility with schedules and class offerings.

  New Tech High is a small-school program that incorporates high-technology teaching methods -- including ensuring each student has a computer -- and “project-based learning” similar to Cal Poly’s “learn by doing” philosophy.

• The future of agriculture takes center stage

  The future of agriculture takes center stage

  Agricultural innovators will be highlighted Nov. 14-15 at the seventh annual Sustainable Ag Expo at the Paso Robles Events Center.

  The expo’s closing session will feature representatives of large farming operations that have been leaders in integrating practices that are more environmentally, socially and economically sustainable in the long run.

  “We ask the bigger questions about, ‘What does this mean for us and for our families and for our business as a whole?’ ” said Kris Beal, executive director of the Central Coast Vineyard Team in Templeton, which organizes the annual expo.

• Chamber of Commerce group elects board

  Chamber of Commerce group elects board

  The San Miguel Chamber of Commerce Development Group met at 10th Street Café to enjoy food provided by Dallas Holt and elect a board of directors.

  Special guests were Mike Gibson from the Paso Robles Chamber of Commerce, Linda Hendy from the Atascadero chamber, and Vicki Shelby, assistant to Supervisor Frank Mecham.

  Six positions were filled: President and Secretary Miki Landseadel, board Chairman Jeff Marsden, Vice-Chair and Winery Liaison Raynette Gregory, Logistics Director Jodee Rowe, Director of Publicity Mike Sanders, and Employment Director Nelly Maldonado.

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  PLACES TO GO

  Cambria Historical Museum. Local and regional history in the former Guthrie-Bianchini House, a home dated from 1870. Rotating exhibits and displays. Bookstore with gifts and mementos, nursery with heirloom plants. Corner of Burton Drive and Center Street. 1 to 4 p.m. Friday through Sunday, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday. Free admission, but donations welcome. Museum and gardens available for small parties, meetings and other events. 927-2891, www.cambriahistoricalsociety.com.

  Hearst Castle. Daytime tours, daily, $25 adults, $12 children (5- 12 years old). Evening tours, Fridays and Saturdays through Dec. 30, $36 adults, $18 children (5-12 years old). 800-444-4445, www.hearst castle.com.