2017 November PASO Magazine
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THIS<br />
‘N’<br />
OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD<br />
collects shoebox gifts for needy children<br />
in disaster, famine or war-torn<br />
regions worldwide. School supplies,<br />
toys, clothing, photos and personal<br />
notes of prayer can be donated at<br />
two locations in Paso Robles: Calvary<br />
Chapel, 1615 Commerce Way,<br />
#A, and Life Community Church,<br />
By Meagan Friberg<br />
The Templeton Holiday Craft<br />
Boutique, an annual event organized<br />
by Ann Danko and Tamara<br />
Gonzales, is a craft show, sale, and<br />
all-around weekend of fun for the<br />
entire community. This year, the<br />
event will be held on Saturday, Nov.<br />
4 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and on Sunday,<br />
Nov. 5 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.<br />
at The Templeton American Legion<br />
Hall, 805 South Main St.<br />
The <strong>2017</strong> Boutique will feature<br />
several new vendors with a focus on<br />
THAT<br />
A COLLECTION OF STUFF<br />
3770 Ruth Way, #A. For more info,<br />
visit slochristmaschild.org or call<br />
Marion Curtis, 234-7158.<br />
LIFT UP A CHILDS’ VOICE.<br />
A CHILD’S LIFE. Voices for Children<br />
Holiday Celebration Luncheon<br />
is an opportunity to learn<br />
about CASA — Court Appointed<br />
home decor. “We have a soy candle<br />
vendor who uses recycled beverage<br />
containers, a vendor that re-purposes<br />
furniture as well as other household<br />
items, and a vendor who has worked<br />
with pallet wood,” said Danko.<br />
Find all of this plus<br />
a multitude of crafts<br />
and gifts from returning<br />
vendors including<br />
hand-sewn items,<br />
knitted and crocheted<br />
wears, jewelry, and<br />
fused glass. The event,<br />
Special Advocates for Children<br />
— held on Thursday, Dec. 7 from<br />
11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Madonna<br />
Inn, Gay 90’s Room, 100 Madonna<br />
Road, San Luis Obispo.<br />
Give a child a voice at CASA’s<br />
annual Voices for Children holiday<br />
luncheon. In this festive setting,<br />
share the holiday spirit and enjoy<br />
delectable dining, enchanting<br />
entertainment, and the fabulous<br />
“Jewelry with a Past” sale!<br />
Tickets are $60, with tables of six<br />
and 10 available. Reserve online slocasa.org<br />
or call 541-6542. Funds<br />
according to Danko, is for local<br />
buyers by local artisans.<br />
“All of the items are hand-made<br />
by local, Central Coast vendors, and<br />
are holiday-themed,” said Danko.<br />
“Our vendors work all year long to<br />
raised are used for recruiting, screening,<br />
training and supervising volunteer<br />
advocates. CASA is a 501(c)(3)<br />
non-profit organization.<br />
In SLO County, more than 475<br />
abused, neglected, or abandoned children<br />
are under the jurisdiction of the<br />
juvenile court. Many of these children<br />
live in foster homes, moving from one<br />
residence to another with appalling<br />
frequency. CASA’s trained volunteers<br />
provide a consistent source of support<br />
to these children, advocating for needed<br />
services and appropriate placement<br />
until a permanent home is found.<br />
FIND HOLIDAY GIFTS & DÉCOR AT THE TEMPLETON HOLIDAY CRAFT BOUTIQUE<br />
Annual event happens <strong>November</strong> 5 th and 6 th at Templeton American Legion Hall<br />
bring the best items they have created<br />
for our buyers.”<br />
It’s no wonder why the Templeton<br />
Holiday Craft Boutique is the perfect<br />
place to find those unique holiday<br />
items for those special people<br />
in your life…and be sure to<br />
pick up an item or two for you!<br />
Check out the Templeton Holiday<br />
Craft Boutique on Facebook.<br />
For more information,<br />
send an email to Templeton-<br />
HolidayCraftBoutique@gmail<br />
.com or call 540-1367.<br />
12 <strong>PASO</strong> <strong>Magazine</strong>, <strong>November</strong> <strong>2017</strong>