By Meagan Friberg oin all of us at <strong>PASO</strong> <strong>Magazine</strong> this holiday season as we take time to reflect and remember those among us seeking help, understanding, and compassion in their time of need. We encourage our readers to learn more about the many events taking place benefiting those in need and the organizations in our community helping to ensure no one is alone or forgotten this holiday season. Whether you need help, or you want to volunteer, opportunities abound. GATHER TOGETHER ON THANKSGIVING The 33rd annual Thanksgiving for Paso Robles brings our community together as a family to prepare and enjoy a traditional dinner on Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 23. The free feast, prepared by volunteers and made possible by donations, is served from noon to 2 p.m. at the Centennial Park Activity Center, located at 600 Nickerson Drive. Traditional fixings, from oven-roasted turkey and country ham to mashed potatoes and gravy, candied yams, pies, and more are plated up and served with the finest dinnerware. “I’ve said it before, but this really is like a big family gathering,” said Board Chairman David Kudija. “We encourage those with any need – financial or social – to join us. Everyone can expect to experience an amazing meal, shared with friends, and served on china plates just like in a fancy restaurant.” Free transportation to the event or delivery of meals is available; call Kudija at 239-4137 or email Tg4Paso@gmail.com before noon on Friday, Nov. 17 to make arrangements. As we went to press, Kudija said the event was in need of a new chef to direct the volunteers in the preparation of the meals; call him at the above number if interested. HELP IS NEEDED! • Send a tax-deductible monetary donation to: Thanksgiving for Paso Robles, P.O. Box 662, Paso Robles, CA 93447 • Volunteer! Volunteers MUST pre-registered; no walk-in volunteers please. Must be 13 years or over; 16 years or older to work in the kitchen. Click on the “volunteer” button at www.thanksgivingforpasorobles.com for a list of volunteer opportunities; email tg4paso@gmail, or call Kudija at 239-4137 before Nov. 12. DAY OF GIVING RETURNS DECEMBER 16 The 23rd annual Day of Giving happens at the Paso Robles Event Center on Dec. 16. This event – a true celebration – provides toys, coats, and a holiday meal to 500- 600 local families with more than 1,500 children from Paso Robles, San Miguel, Bradley, Shandon, and Heritage Ranch. Donations of nearly $50,000 in cash, toys, and food, along with nearly 10,000 volunteer hours, make this happen. Partnering together, the Toy Bank of Greater Paso Robles, Coats for Kids, the Salvation Army, and the community at large ensure a happy holiday season for the families. The Central Coast Woodworkers bring handcrafted baby cradles, complete with baby dolls and blankets, for the enjoyment of the children. All families MUST pre-register! Bring ID, proof of income and residence, and birth certificate for each child up to age 16. Registration happens at Plymouth Congregational Church, 1301 Oak St. in Paso Robles: Wednesday, Nov. 15 and Thursday, Nov. 16 from 2 to 7 p.m.; Friday, Nov. 17, 3-7 p.m.; Saturday, Nov. 18, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.; Monday, Nov. 27, 3-5 p.m., and Wednesday, Nov. 29 from 1-4 p.m. HELP IS NEEDED! • Find a list of Toy Bank donation box locations at www.prtoybank.com; click on the “donations” link. Place new, unwrapped toys and art supplies in the boxes for children from infancy to age 12. Send tax-deductible cash donations to: Toy Bank of Greater Paso Robles, P.O. Box 2801, Paso Robles, CA 93447. Please see NEIGHBORS page 30 Tribal Baggallini Separates wonderful accessories • ear piercing • gifts 538 12 th Street (Across from Pacific Premier Bancorp) 238-5554 28 <strong>PASO</strong> <strong>Magazine</strong>, <strong>November</strong> <strong>2017</strong>
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