2017 November PASO Magazine
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Organizers are officially seeking donations and volunteers<br />
for the free sit-down dinner that provides a traditional feast<br />
to more than 1,000 of our neighbors in need.<br />
ow in its 33rd year, Thanksgiving for<br />
Paso Robles, is once again hosting a free<br />
Thanksgiving dinner to the community of<br />
Paso Robles, where more than 250 volunteers<br />
transform Centennial Park into a virtual<br />
restaurant for more than a 1,000 of our<br />
neighbors who would normally go without<br />
a holiday meal — and organizers need your<br />
help to make it another success.<br />
The traditional sit-down dinner takes<br />
place at Centennial Park Activity Center<br />
on Thursday, Nov. 23, 12 – 2 p.m. This extraordinary<br />
event is made possible solely by<br />
donations and volunteers. Monetary donations<br />
are greatly needed.<br />
Over 250 volunteers are needed to assist<br />
with activities that lead up to the dinner<br />
including set-up, food preparation, serving,<br />
delivery, and clean up. Volunteer sign-ups<br />
begin October 10, <strong>2017</strong>.<br />
In 1984, Thanksgiving for Paso Robles<br />
was born. It all started with a small holiday<br />
dinner at the Paso Robles Senior Center<br />
for 80 people who had nowhere to spend<br />
the holiday. The event has now grown into<br />
a true community effort severing more than<br />
1,000 people at Centennial Park.<br />
The extensive menu includes roasted turkey,<br />
carved ham, mashed potatoes with gravy,<br />
bacon green beans, candied yams dressing,<br />
cranberries and a variety of fresh baked pies.<br />
The homemade meal is made possible by<br />
the generous donation of the Paso Robles<br />
School District’s Culinary Academy kitchen<br />
run by Chef Gregg Wangard, and scores<br />
of volunteers. In addition to the sit down<br />
dinner, volunteers deliver meals to those<br />
who are homebound.<br />
Each year the generosity of the community<br />
grows. For the last several years New<br />
Era Barber Shop sets up in the park, offering<br />
free haircuts to anyone in need, many<br />
children included. Members of the community<br />
have also brought coats and warming<br />
kits to distribute.<br />
“Thanksgiving for Paso Robles is a true expression<br />
of our community, bringing diverse<br />
people together to share the day with one<br />
another,” says Dave Kudija, 23-year veteran<br />
and director of the steering committee.<br />
“All are welcome, to attend and volunteer.<br />
It’s a lot of work, but it has been fulfilling to<br />
see so many work together to serve the Paso<br />
community.”<br />
Donations can be made at eventbrite.com,<br />
checks can also be sent to Thanksgiving<br />
for Paso Robles, PO Box 662, Paso Robles,<br />
CA 93447. For more information go to @<br />
thanksgiving4paso on Facebook, ThanksgivingForPasoRobles.com,<br />
email TgforPaso@gmail.com,<br />
or call 239-4137.<br />
WHERE<br />
Centennial Park Activity Center<br />
600 Nickerson Road, Paso Robles<br />
WHEN<br />
Thursday, <strong>November</strong> 23<br />
Noon - 2 p.m.<br />
PRICE<br />
FREE<br />
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805-786-4056<br />
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805-238-3695<br />
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