Idler’s Appliances in Paso Robles is offering its 13,000-square-foot kitchen to local nonprofit organizations at no charge to hold fundraisers and informational sessions with only one condition–clean up after you’re done. The North County Women’s Shelter, as well as the Paso Robles Relay for Life, has held fundraising events there that attracted hundreds of attendees. For additional information about the kitchen program, call 238-6020 …

Local smoke shop/hookah lounge Cloud 9 will celebrate five years on the Central Coast with an Anniversary Sale this Saturday, July 19th. Take a 15 to 50 percent discount off everything in the store (you must be older than 18 with ID). Plus, get free stuff and satisfy those munchies with a weenie roast. It’s all happening from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. at 584 California Blvd in SLO

As a consequence of earthquake retrofitting requirements, Audio Ecstasy has relocated from its home of nearly 30 years in downtown San Luis Obispo, to its new location at 3982 Short Street, Suite 110, off Higuera Street and Suburban Road. Their new location offers free and easy parking–a nice relief from downtown SLO ...

Laurus College has received national accreditation from the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools. The school offers day and evening classes in SLO, Santa Maria and Atascadero in such subjects as 3-D animation, Web design, information technology, and medical billing. See www.lauruscollege.com

Intern Jen Ingan compiled this week’s Strokes & Plugs. Send your business news to strokes@newtimesslo.com