Paso Robles Main Street Association: Happy Birthday, America

Karyl

Lammers

It was 246 years ago, on July 4, 1776, that the Declaration of Independence was ratified by the Second Continental Congress, dissolving the political bond with England, and celebrating our freedom and the creation of this country. This country will remain “the land of the free” only as long as it is the home of the brave! Pericles said: “Freedom is the sure possession of those alone who have the courage to defend it.” Let freedom reign! It has been said the sun never set on so glorious a human achievement.

Did you know that the United States is the only country with a known birthday? Paso Robles will be celebrating this year on Monday, July 4, at Barney Schwartz Park from 2 to 10 p.m. Admission is free, so come and enjoy music, food trucks, and fireworks. Bring your own picnic if you prefer, but leave the dog at home.

July is considered the hottest month of the year. This heat wave is brutal! Not only is it hot enough to fry an egg on the sidewalk, but you can use your mailbox as a toaster oven. This heat reminds us that it’s Fair Time. The California Mid-State Fair begins on July 20 and ends on July 31. The theme is “Full Steam Ahead.” It’s the usual 12 days of concerts, music, food, carnival rides and games, animals, and more. This fair has always been called “the biggest little fair anywhere.” It began in 1946 as the San Luis Obispo County Fair.

There is a free pancake breakfast in the downtown city park on July 28 from 7:30 to 10:30 a.m. The sausage, pancakes, scrambled eggs, orange juice, coffee, and cooking crew are provided by the Mid-State Fair as a way of saying thank you to the community and reminding us that it’s our fair. Having breakfast in the downtown park with friends and neighbors is so Paso! Our Main Street Association provides the servers and handles the ticket distributions. Pick up your tickets in advance from downtown retail stores. Call the Main Street Office with questions at (805) 238-4103.

Don’t forget the Concerts in the Park on July 7, 14, and 21 in the city park. They are also scheduled for August!

Downtown is getting back to normal. It’s busier than ever through the end of 2022! That’s what happens when you’re a vacation destination. I am always reminded about what a wonderful place we live in. We can live a life you do not need to take a vacation from. Live in a way that makes yearly resolutions unnecessary. Make the kind of choices that leave you happy and healthy — where all your needs are satisfied. Live a life where your only wants are for others to feel as good as you do! Just learn to live life as if you were on vacation. Take time to read, play and enjoy every day in Paso Robles!

Downtown businesses are diverse, so they stay busy by offering something for everyone!

One of our most iconic businesses is The Natural Alternative Nutrition Center, located at 1213 Pine St. Bobbi started this business 27 years ago. She continued her education and dedicated her life to our well-being. You can always count on her and her staff when your health is challenged. Bobbi is entering a new phase in her life and handing everything over to Rachel and the current staff. This means nothing will change, except we will miss you, Bobbi. We have to say thank you for blessing us with this shop and for leaving it with us! May your new life be filled with the love and happiness you truly deserve!

Keep moving! Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving. I have heard it said that “to sit is to rust” and we all know “rust never sleeps”!

Enjoy July, and stay cool!

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Includes a side salad and glass of house wine

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