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Atascadero Kiwanis Highlight March Celebrations

Included in the club’s events were a dinner, Scouts giving thanks, and a chili cook-off

By BLAKE ASHLEY FRINO-GERL

ATASCADERO — The

Atascadero Kiwanis March Newsletter highlighted many events that they recently celebrated. Included in the celebrations were a dinner, Scouts giving thanks, and a chili cookoff.

The Kiwanis hosted the Sweethearts’ Dinner Showcase, where they provided their hall and cooked the tri-tip dinner in Tony Villa’s RV carport. Kiwanians prepping the food included Rikki Anderson, Tony Villa, Greg Wilson, Dan Cook and Martha Martin, as well as Lon Allan and Anna-Louise Emrich. The annual dinner is provided by the Atascadero Greyhound Choir Boosters to benefit all the Atascadero High School choirs.

Many messages of thanks were given to the Kiwanis from two scouting groups recently. The thankful messages are a result of the Atascadero Kiwanis serving as a long-time sponsor of both the Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts.

As a sponsor of Troop 51, which is the oldest troop in the community, the Kiwanis was presented with a new American flag by Jim Wilkins to be flown on the club’s exterior flagpole.

The Cub Scouts gave a special thank you to Albert Almodova and Doug Meyer, who served as pit crew workers for the Pinewood Derby. One of their helpful responsibilities was to ensure that the cars were in compliance with weight restrictions. They also assisted with wheel reattachments and other needs that may be necessary during the competition.

This year, “Everyone agrees this was one of the best Chili Cook-offs the club has ever held,” as noted in the Kiwanis newsletter. Leading the event was Kiwanian Angela Ramsey, with some help from the Key Club. The winner, who has previously won, was Jack Scott. He donated the $50 prize money back to Key Club. President Dan Chinn donated the $300 he won in the raffle back to Key Club.

Amidst such special events, the Kiwanis tended to some spring cleaning and maintenance. Carol Sanderson and Kathy McCarey organized the office along with Cyndi Workman, while Paul Porter worked to secure the door holding the electronics. Mike Schneider brought electrical power to the storage shed. Other members sealed cracks in exterior walls and cleaned gutters on the building.

For information on the Atascadero Kiwanis, visit atascaderokiwanis.org

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About: The Atascadero Greyhound Foundation has been serving the Atascadero community for more than 20 years, gradually adding more events that serve its mission. We have grown, and continue to give because of the generous donors, sponsors and participants of our events. Our events are a benefit to the community in healthy activity — either athletically, musically, educationally, or in the fight against addiction.

Donations: Our support comes from generous donors and sponsors. To make a difference, visit: atascaderogreyhoundfoundation.org/donate.html

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Redwings Horse Sanctuary

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Redwings is always looking for volunteers to help us provide the highest standard of care for our horses and burros. You do not need to have any prior horse experience to volunteer at Redwings. If you would like to work with our horses, the first step is to take a Volunteer Training Class. This class covers sanctuary rules, basic safe horsemanship skills, and an introduction to some of the horses that you will be working with. After completion of the class you are welcome to come volunteer and help with the horses any time during our volunteer hours. Volunteer hours are Tuesday through Saturday from 8am to 3:30pm, and we are closed on Sundays and Mondays. Note: We do not allow volunteers to ride the horses at Redwings. There are other ways to get involved and volunteer at Redwings too. We have opportunities to help in our rose and memorial garden, volunteering in the office, helping with events and fundraising, and more. Please submit the form below to schedule a volunteer training or contact our office: info@redwingshorsesanctuary.org or (805) 237-3751.

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