New Wellness Shop Opens in Paso Robles

Wellness Lounge is located downstairs from their yoga studio on Spring Street

PASO ROBLES —

Dharma Yoga Loft has officially opened its new Wellness Lounge, located downstairs from their yoga studio at 1329 Spring St., Paso Robles, in the same building as Paso Robles Antiques.

The yoga studio owner, Jena Baird, has been teaching yoga in San Luis Obispo North County for more than 20 years, including her former location in Templeton, Serenity Yoga Center, mobile yoga at local vacation rentals for visitors of Paso Robles Wine Country, and for countywide community centers. She is also the owner of 805 Adventure Club for youth and adult outdoor events and education.

“I started teaching yoga more than 20 years ago to empower my community,” says Baird. “The practice is so nourishing and cleansing and goes beyond exercise for the body, but also the mind.”

Although Dharma Yoga Loft (upstairs) has been offer- ing yoga and pilates classes for more than a decade, Baird only recently added to the business with the Wellness Lounge and Shop, which offers all the lifestyle components to a yogi lifestyle, such as supplements, candles, crystals, jewelry, art, yoga supplies, and services from local practitioners.

Paso Robles Community Church Welcomes New Pastor

designed me with a creative and strategic vision, a gift for leadership and a heart for loving people.”

Baxter’s education includes the following:

“Wellness Wednesdays offers a sneak peek of the many services offered from local practitioners in the area, such as reiki, astrology, hypnotherapy, and sound healing, for example,” says Baird.

More information and a schedule of the free events can be found at PasoYoga.com.

Paso Robles City Council Appoints Two New Planning Commissioners

PASO ROBLES — The Paso Robles City Council has re-appointed sitting Planning Commissioner Ty Christensen back to the Paso Robles Planning Commission and appointed two new planning commissioners, Eric Marlow and Pat Connally. The commissioners were appointed to a three-year term at a special City Council meeting on Thursday, Feb. 16. The City Council interviewed five applicants to fill three open positions on the Planning Commission.

Christensen will begin his second three-year term on March 1. Marlow is a construction project manager who specializes on public construction projects. Connally is a retired Caltrans engineer with decades of experience on state highway projects and a current volunteer for the El Camino Homeless Organization. Their first Planning Commission meeting will be on March 14.

The city would like to thank outgoing commissioners Roberta Jorgensen and Field Gibson for all their hard work and dedication to the Planning Commission, which included approval of the Beechwood Specific Plan and Gateway Resort Annexation.

By CAMILLE DEVAUL

PASO ROBLES — The Paso Robles Community Church (PRCC) is welcoming a new pastor and his family. Daniel Gloster Baxter is coming to the PRCC after serving as a lead pastor all over California.

Baxter and his wife Tegan met during a short-term mission trip to Lima, Peru. Married on April 1, 2012, they now have two young sons — Lincoln, 6, and Hudson, 4.

Tegan Baxter graduated from Biola University with a degree in nursing and a minor in Bible. A registered nurse for nine years, she is now a stayat-home mom. As a family, they love new adventures, board games, good hikes, great art, cheering on their favorite sports teams, and walking alongside others on their faith journey.

“I believe that all ministry ought to be built around relationships,” said Baxter. “God

• 2015 Master of Divinity Western Seminary, San Jose campus 2003 California Teaching Credential, California State University, Sacramento

• 2002 Bachelor of Studio Art, California State University, Sacramento

Baxter’s work history:

• 2020 to 2022 Intentional Interim Pastor Chapel in the Pines | Twain Harte

2018 to 2020 Lead Pastor at Mill Creek Community Church | Mill Creek, Washington

2015 to 2018 Lead Pastor at Peninsula Hope Church

| Redwood City

• 2013 to 2015 Pastoral Intern at New Life Community Church | Clovis

2003 to 2015 Artist baxterarts.com | Los Gatos

2003 to 2012 Art Teacher at Rolling Hills Middle School | Los Gatos

Daniel lays out his heart and vision for PRCC: It is my passion to encourage the church as a thriving, multicultural, and multigenerational family who actively pursues the art of loving God and loving others well.

Together we will encourage one another to be authentic Christ-followers; embracing ongoing spiritual development and putting heart, thought and word to action as we live out our faith.

Together we will serve our God by serving our community; displaying the love, hope and transformation we have in Jesus Christ to our neighbors.

Together we will cultivate great relationships; fostering connections with God, with one another, and with those who still need to know Jesus.

Lastly, Daniel shares, “I see great potential at PRCC — a unified and welcoming family, with a variety of backgrounds and stories, gathered around a common Savior with a desire to shine His light in our community. God has gifted you and I the joy and privilege to join this great adventure. I am excited to join the family and encourage you as we embrace the call together to be the best church for Paso Robles.”

DAR Announces Winners of History Contests

Three local students are winners of the American History and the Patriots of the American Revolution essay contests the American History contest this year was “Imagine that you are a delegate during the 1775-1776 Second Continental Congress. Which colony are you from and what will be important for you to accomplish for your colony?” also won the District VII award for sixth-graders.

Canada, Chile, France, Poland and Russia

Concordia University Chicago’s The Kapelle to Perform at Trinity Lutheran Church & School

7, at 7 p.m. The concert is open to the public, and admission is free.

Richard Hillert, Jonathan Kohrs.

PASO ROBLES — Concordia University Chicago’s premier choral ensemble, The Kapelle, will present their West Coast Spring Tour concert entitled “In Mercy, Lord” at Trinity Lutheran Church & School, 940 Creston Road in Paso Robles, on Tuesday, March

The Kapelle of Concordia University Chicago, under the direction of Dr. Charles P. Brown, will present their West Coast Spring Tour concert entitled “In Mercy, Lord” highlighting works by Bach, Persichetti, Schütz, Mendelssohn, Coleman, and Rutter as well as works by composers from Concordia University Chicago — Thomas Gieschen,

PASO ROBLES — The El Paso de Robles Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (NSDAR) has announced the winners of the American History and the Patriots of the American Revolution essay contests for 2022. The American History essay contest is open to students in the fifth through eighth grades in all accredited schools in North County. The topic of

Beyond touring the United States, the Kapelle has performed for audiences in Argentina, the Baltic nations, Canada, Chile, France, Poland, and Russia — and most recently in Scotland and England in 2019. For more information about The Kapelle’s upcoming tour, see cuchicago.edu/ academics/colleges/college-ofarts/music/music-ensembles/ kapelle/tours/.

The entries are judged by grade level. The winners of the contest are:

Sixth grade: Matilda

Meacham, daughter of Kimberly and Stacey

Meacham, who attends St. Rose Catholic School in Paso

Robles

Eighth grade: Pearl Ojeda, daughter of Joanne and Jesus Ojeda, who attends Templeton Hills Seventh Day Adventist School in Templeton. Matilda

The Patriots of the American Revolution essay contest is open to students in the ninth through 12th grades. Only one winner is selected. This year’s topic was “select a figure from the era of the American Revolution (1773-1783). Discuss how he or she influenced the course of the American Revolution, who he or she was and his/her contribution to the founding of a new nation.”

This year’s winner was Katherine Nicholson, daughter of Jed and Cynthia Nicholson, a ninth-grade student at Templeton High School. Katherine also won the District VII award.