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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>

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