Tickets for Los Tucanes de Tijuana Performance at Mid-State Fair Available

This will be the Regional Mexican group’s second appearance at the California MidState Fair

PASO ROBLES — The California Mid-State Fair has announced that Los Tucanes de Tijuana has been confirmed to perform in concert Thursday, July 27, at 7:30 p.m. The concert will take place in the Chumash Grandstand Arena at the Paso Robles Event Center and is part of the Michelob Ultra Concert Series presented by Visit SLOCAL. This will be Los Tucanes De

ENTERTAINMENT

Pickwick Playhouse

Presents Hilarious Comedy ‘Fools’

Local actors bring laughter to North County with upcoming production

ATASCADERO — Pickwick Playhouse is set to bring laughter and joy to audiences with its upcoming production of “Fools” by Neil Simon. The play promises to be a hilarious and entertaining experience for theatre-goers of all ages.

“Fools” is a classic comedy set in a small Ukrainian village in the late 19th century. It tells the story of a schoolteacher named Leon, who takes a job in the village and soon discovers that the residents have been cursed with stupidity. Leon falls in love with his student, Sophia, and the play takes the audience on a comedic journey as Leon tries to break the curse and win Sophia’s heart.

Director Scott Morrell has assembled a talented cast of local actors to bring this funny and heartwarming story to life. The play is sure to be a hit with audiences, and the Pickwick Playhouse team is excited to present it to North County.

Tijuana’s second appearance at the California Mid-State Fair, having last appeared in 2005.

Ticket prices for the show are $30, $50, and $75 and will go on sale Thursday, April 27, starting at 10 a.m. Tickets can be purchased on the California Mid-State Fair’s Official website MidStateFair.com.

The Box Office cannot guar- antee the authenticity or validity of any tickets purchased outside of our official channels.

Los Tucanes De Tijuana have sold more than 20 million records over their 36-year career. Being one of the most successful Regional Mexican groups, Los Tucanes De Tijuana placed six titles in a single list on Billboard’s

Top Latin Albums, released 80 radio hits, was awarded one Latin Grammy for Best Norteño Album, “365 días,” with a total of 9 Latin Grammy nominations, 8 Lo Nuestro Award nominations, and 5 Grammy nominations.

Best known for, “La Chona,” “El Tucanazo,” “Mis Tres Animales,” “El Centenario,” and many more songs, their music has crossed borders across the world and are synonymous with dancing, singing, fun, and family entertainment.

The 2023 California Mid-State Fair runs July 19 through July 30 and this year’s theme is “Shake, Rattle & Roll!”

“Fools” will be performed on May 19, 20, and 21 at the Pickwick Playhouse in Atascadero. Tickets are on sale now and can be reserved for $15 by visiting the theatre’s website.

“We’re thrilled to bring more live theatre to the North County with our third production,” said Morrell. “Our cast and crew have been working hard to bring ‘Fools’ to life, and we can’t wait for audiences to see it.”

Pickwick Playhouse is a nonprofit community theatre that relies on the support of its patrons and volunteers to continue bringing quality entertainment to the area. For more information about the theatre and its upcoming productions, visit their website at pickwickplayhouse.com/.

PASO ROBLES — The SHE RECOVERS Foundation hosts a monthly sharing circle for women in recovery on the first Thursday of each month at the Dharma Wellness Lounge located at 1329 Spring St. The gathering, which runs from 6 to 7 p.m., provides a safe and supportive space for women to connect and share their stories in a trauma-informed environment.

The sharing circle is facilitated by Monica Galli, a certified SHE RECOVERS coach and a recovery and life coach through the IAPRC. Galli has been part of the Central Coast community for nearly 30 years and hosted over 200 online sharing circles during the pandemic as a SHE RECOVERS coach and volunteer. Since February, she has continued to host local meetings in person with steady attendance.

The sharing circle is open to women and non-binary individuals who are in or seeking recovery from a variety of life experiences, including but not limited to abuse, addiction, chronic pain, trauma, and mental health disorders. The circle is intended to provide a recovery-focused, supportive environment for individuals to heal and connect with like-minded individuals.

SHE RECOVERS Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit public charity with a growing community of more than 325,000 women in or seeking recovery from substance use disorders, other mental health issues and/or life challenges. Its mission is to inspire hope, reduce stigma and empower women to increase their recovery capital, heal themselves, and help other women to do the same.

The foundation offers a variety of resources and supports to women in recovery, including virtual platforms and in-person community networks. While the sharing circles are facilitated by trained volunteer professionals, they are not a replacement for therapy, treatment, or medical care.

For more information about the SHE RECOVERS Foundation or the monthly sharing circle in Paso Robles, please contact Monica Galli at monica@monicagalli.org or visit her website at monicagalli.org.

Band to Host Free Benefit

spaceships. The band promises that the music will be rich and splendid, and it will “move” the audience.

ATASCADERO — The Atascadero Community Band is all set to present a free concert titled “Have Music, Will Travel,” on May 7 at 3 p.m. The event will be held at Atascadero Bible Church, located at 6225 Atascadero Ave. The concert will feature music dedicated to anything that transports people from one place to another. The band will play appropriate music for every type of transportation, including cars, trains, horses, chariots, cruise ships, and even

This free concert is not just for entertainment purposes — it will also serve as a fundraiser for CASA of San Luis Obispo. Donations from the concert will benefit the nonprofit organization, which is dedicated to supporting abused and neglected children in the community.

The Atascadero Community Band is a nonprofit organization that is committed to promoting music and music education in the community. For more information about the band or the concert, visit atascaderoband.org or send an email to atascaderoband@gmail.com. Parking and refreshments will be provided free of charge.

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Community West Bank Builds Stronger Community with Donation to Habitat for Humanity

Donation of $2,000 supports Build with Us event

San Luis Obispo

COUNTY — Community West Bank donated $2,000 to Habitat for Humanity SLO County to support its programs, including its first in-person event since the pandemic. Build with Us takes place at The Penny, downtown San Luis Obispo, on Thursday, May 4, from 5 to 7 p.m. People interested in attending the event to gather with other supporters and to learn more about Habitat for Humanity SLO County should register at hfhsloco. org/rsvp/.

“Community West Bank is proud to sponsor Build with Us on May 4 and supports the vital Habitat for Humanity SLO County programs and projects which help strengthen and improve the quality of life for so many residents of our community,” said Gary Borjan, vice president of Community West Bank.

Habitat for Humanity SLO County relies on donations, sponsorships and grants to continue and expand programs for local residents with limited incomes. These programs build affordable new homes for families to purchase and provide basic repair and maintenance services for homeowners aging in place, with the primary goal of transforming lives together.

“Over the years, Community West Bank has been consistent in their efforts to promote positive change throughout San Luis Obispo