Celebrate Día de los Niños/Day of the Child with Bilingual Lotería

Annual event celebrates children, families, and reading

PASO ROBLES — In keeping with its tradition of celebrating the annual Día de los Niños/Day of the Child/Day of the Book event, the City of Paso Robles Community Services Department has partnered with Mujeres de Acción to invite families to an evening of bilingual Lotería fun on Friday, April 28, in the Centennial Park Banquet Room. Drop in any time between 5 to 7 p.m. for free books, games, prizes, and pizza.

According to Youth Services Librarian Melissa Bailey, “This will be the seventh year the Paso Robles City Library has recognized this special day. This year, the Library and Recreation Services is teaming up with the local community group Mujeres de Acción.

Performing Arts

Coast Performing Arts

San Luis Obispo County

— Actor’s Edge Studio in San Luis Obispo announced the launch of its second annual Central Coast Performing Arts Scholarships, offering over $4,000 in cash and tuition scholarships to performers of all ages and skill levels.

The scholarships are available to all local performers who demonstrate a passion or skill for the performing arts. The majority of the scholarships are cash scholarships designed to support the independent creative pursuits of the recipients, inside or outside of Actor’s Edge.

One grand prize winner will receive a full tuition scholarship to the Actor’s Edge signature film and television acting training in San Luis Obispo as well as the opportunity to perform for Los Angeles-based film and TV talent agents at our upcoming Hollywood Showcase.

The scholarship application process is fast and easy at actorsedge.com/scholarships. Application deadline is April 16.

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Prepare for power out- arships to local performers,” said Aaron Metchik, the founder and head instructor at Actor’s Edge. “We know there are such incredibly talented and passionate performers here in the Central Coast. We also know that sometimes finding the funds to support creative passions isn’t easy. These scholarships are our small way of helping people do that.”

Actor’s Edge Studio offers film and TV acting training to performers of all ages and skill levels in San Luis Obispo, plus the option to perform for talent agents at industry showcases. Actor’s Edge central coast students have booked series regular roles on Netflix, HBO, Disney+, Hulu, and more.

One Actor’s Edge youth student, Kenlee Townsend, plays a series regular lead on a Hulu series “Saint X,” premiering April 26. Adult student Hudson Garland recently booked a speaking role in one of the biggest studio films of 2024 with a producer he met at our most recent Actor’s Edge Showcase.

“If anyone is interested in acting or any other performing arts, we look forward to the opportunity to support you, and we encourage you to apply for these cash or tuition scholarships and hope you’ll apply. It’s fast and easy at actorsedge.com/scholarships,” Metchik said.

We are excited to join forces for Lotería, a fun, bilingual bingo-like event that includes all family members in celebrating children and literacy.”

“We are excited to participate in this event in partnership with the City of Paso Robles Community Services Department,” said Yessenia Echevarria, founder of Mujeres de Acción. “Children deserve to be celebrated every day, and we hope this event honors their presence, joy, and happiness in our lives.”

Local sponsorship is provided by the Library Foundation, Friends of the Paso Robles Library, Mujeres de Acción, and the Paso Reads Committee.

The Paso Robles City Library is located at 1000 Spring St. and is open Monday-Friday, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., and Saturday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information, visit prcity.com.

Chamber Celebrates 100 Years with Special Events in April

preneurs by constructing co-working space? Or conducting a basics of business class for elementary and middle school students via Zoom? Maybe not, but they built a stable foundation for serving the business community, its residents, and its visitors, and I’m gratified to carry on the tradition.”

ATASCADERO — The Atascadero Chamber of Commerce marks a century of service to the community this year. The Chamber will be celebrating its 100th year with various events throughout 2023. The community is invited to stop by the Chamber to attend a celebration from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on April 10, the 100th day of the year. Cookies and cupcakes will be provided to guests who stop by for a visit.

“It’s a privilege to be the president and CEO of the Atascadero Chamber during its 100th year,” said Josh Cross. “In 1923, could they have imagined serving entre-

Business owners who are not yet Chamber members can benefit on April 10 as well.

“We are privileged to serve such an outstanding business community,” said Director of Membership Julie Matthews. “If you are not a member, we invite you to join one of the strongest Chamber organizations in the county. On April 10, those members who join will receive $100 off full annual membership investment. Celebrate with us.”

Please contact Julie Matthews for special pricing at julie@ atascaderochamber.org or (805) 466-2044.

“We will remain dedicated to serving our business community,” states Matthews. The theme of the Chamber’s Annual Awards Dinner & Gala reflects its anniversary year: “Past, Present, and Forward” will be held Saturday, April 22, at the Pavilion on the Lake in Atascadero. The event will honor extraordinary individuals who shape Atascadero. The Community Impact Annual Award winners for 2022 are:

Mike Zappas, Citizen of the Year

North County Restaurant Group, Business of the Year

• Kyla Skinner, Specs by Kyla, Women of Influence

• Larry Wysong, Lifetime Achievement Award

Lighthouse Atascadero, Community Organization of the Year

“We are extremely honored to highlight such amazing individuals who truly have made an impact, and will continue to shape our community in the years to come,” said Cross.