Downtown Parklets Coming Down

The City of Paso Robles is asking downtown restaurants to remove their parklets and/or sidewalk cafés no later than November 1, 2021. The City will consider individual requests to extend an existing Parklet Permit until January 31, 2022 (a 90-day extension).  If permit holders want to request an extension, they can submit a request form to the City by Monday, October 18, 2021.
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Short Term Rental Updates

The City Council will hold its second annual review of the short-term rental program at their October 19, 2021 meeting.  The review is an opportunity for the Council to hear from city staff and the community regarding how the program is working and whether it should be extended beyond its sunset in August 2022.  More details. View the Staff Report

Public Workshop - Library Services

Help develop the future of Library services. The Paso Robles City Library, together with the Centre for Organizational Effectiveness, invites the public to participate in the Library’s next phase of its strategic planning process at a virtual public workshop on Wednesday, November 3, from 6:00-7:00PM. 
Zoom login information is available at prcity.com/library.

Library Fundraiser at Sensorio

The athletic teams of Paso Robles High School and the City Library will get a boost from visitors to Bruce Munro: Field of Light at Sensorio at next month’s fundraising night, Sensorio Gives Back on October 17, 2021. This ongoing initiative at the outdoor art exhibition highlights and supports local non-profits on selected nights, when $20 of each ticket sold goes towards the chosen charities, with $10 donated to each organization. More information 

Flu Vaccines

Health officials urge community members to get vaccinated against the flu at their earliest opportunity before flu season takes hold in SLO County. Getting the flu vaccine is especially important during the COVID-19 pandemic, both to prevent illness and inconvenience for individuals and to protect local health care system capacity. Flu shots are widely available at no cost from local pharmacies and health care providers. It is safe to get a COVID-19 vaccination and flu shot during the same visit. To get your flu shot or COVID-19 vaccine at a Public Health clinic, visit myturn.ca.gov or call (833) 422-4255. 

AARP Tax-Aide Volunteers Needed

AARP Tax-Aide is looking for volunteers to schedule taxpayers for appointments starting January 17. Volunteers work at home on their own computer and log on to the internet to an AARP scheduling website.  They answer calls from taxpayers who do not have access to a computer to schedule their own appointments.  Volunteers pick the shifts they want to work.  If you can help this very worthwhile community service, please email Central Coast Tax-Aide  info@ccfreetax.org

Upcoming City Council Agenda

The next City Council meeting takes place on October 19, 2021 beginning at 6:30PM. To listen live and view the presentations for the virtual meeting, go to the City's YouTube channel here. If you would like to call with public comment during the meeting, know the item number(s) you'd like to comment on and call 805-865-PASO (7276). 

Art Park

Join Ms. Mindy for these after-school art classes that your child will love! Classes include Mini Masters Art Appreciation with fun projects using styles of the masters Andy Warhol, Claude Monet, Frida Kahlo and others for inspiration. Drawing and Games is a class that infuses doodles and drawing with movement and laughter, and Mixed Media Art is a chance for students to roll up their sleeves and get messy while creating two- and three- dimensional art.  Classes begin the week of October 18. Days and times vary, please click here for details.

Holiday Paint & Cocoa Party

Halloween Witch Toad
During this all ages art class (ages 4 to adult) you’ll sip cocoa and listen to seasonal music while painting this whimsical witchy Halloween toad using acrylic paint on canvas.  Children ages 4 to 7 may attend the class with help from an accompanying adult.  $10 registration fee + $15 supply fee.  $3 registration discount for additional family members. Wednesday, October 27 from 5:30-7:30 p.m.  Learn more or register

Youth Evolution Basketball

Children ages 3.5 to 11 can build their skills during these classes designed to help your player stay active and engaged in a safe environment.  These classes will focus on skill building and sportsmanship to help your child succeed on and off the court.  Each Tuesday October 19 through November 16 in the Centennial Park Gym.  $100 registration (includes a jersey). $10 sibling discount. Times vary by age. Learn more or register

Youth Evolution Soccer Academy

Players ages 2.5-13 learn age-appropriate skills designed to gradually increase their ability all while having fun in a nurturing environment.  Classes happen on Fridays at Larry Moore Park (times vary) from October 22 through November 19. $100 registration fee (includes a jersey).  $10 sibling discount available. Learn more or register

Library Book Group Reads: Mexican Gothic by Silvia Moreno-Garcia 

Zoom meetup: Thursday, October 21, 6-7 pm. 
After receiving a frantic letter from her cousin begging for someone to save her from a mysterious secret, Noemí Taboada heads to High Place, a distant house in the Mexican countryside. However, the house begins to invade her dreams with visions of blood and doom. She may soon find it impossible to leave. The title is available in regular and large print and as an eBook or audiobook on the Overdrive/Libby platform. Space is limited. Registration is required for all participants. 

Spooky Halloween Music and Comedy Concert for Kids!

Sensory/Autism-Friendly Show LIVE on Zoom
Friday, October 29, 10:00 am. 

Engage children with comedy, singing, the itsy-bitsy spider, bats, goblins, ghouls, bubbles, music technology and a monster mash dance party! Crafted to be inclusive for children of all abilities and a great time for parents and caregivers, kids will cackle, hoot, and do the mummy throughout the whole show!
Space is limited. Registration is required. 

Ongoing Children’s Library Fun  

Mondays: Pre-school Storytime in Person (3-6yrs) with Miss Melissa, 10:00 am Registration required. Masks required for anyone unvaccinated. 
Tuesdays: Try It! (all ages) with Miss Melissa, 4:00 pm on Facebook  
Wednesdays: Animal Tales Story Time & Craft* (1st-5th grades) with Miss Frances, 2:30 p.m. on Facebook 
*Craft kits available for pick up starting the Monday before. 
Thursdays: Mother Goose on the Loose (0-18mos) with Miss Carrie, 9:00 am on Facebook 
Fridays: Toddler Story Time & Craft* (1-3yrs) with Miss Cappy, 10:00 am on Facebook 
*Craft kits available for pick up starting the Wednesday before. 

Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator

Under direct or general supervision, provides technical expertise and performs a variety of technical and field support tasks involving skilled or semi-skilled work in the operation, enforcement, maintenance, and problem resolution in connection with the operation of an activated sludge wastewater treatment process. Operates a variety of plant equipment and instrumentation, including controllers, pumps, analyzers, flow meters, filters, ultraviolet light disinfection, blowers and cogeneration related equipment. More details

Community Services Officer

Under general supervision as an unarmed, non-sworn employee, performs a wide variety of specialized and technical law enforcement duties in support of Police Division operations and services; provides information and assistance to the general public and answers citizen inquiries; patrols downtown parking areas and assists customers with utilizing the parking kiosks; performs related work as required. More details

Police Officer

Under general supervision and in cooperation with the community, perform law enforcement and crime prevention work to provide for the safety of the public, such as: Patrols a designated area of the City in a radio-equipped car, motorcycle, or on foot, for the prevention of crime and enforcement of traffic laws and regulations;  prepares reports of arrests made, investigations conducted and illegal incidents observed; performs other related duties as required or assigned. More details

Wine History Project

The Paso Robles Area Historical Society is pleased to announce that the Wine History Project of San Luis Obispo County will open a new exhibit in the Paso Robles History Museum: 6,000 Years of Winemaking in Clay Amphorae. The Grand Opening for this exhibit will be Saturday, October 16th at the Paso Robles History Museum, inside the Carnegie library in City Park.

Senior Craft Fair

Start your holiday shopping early while supporting local senior crafters. A Senior Craft Fair is being held at the Paso Robles Senior Center at 270 Scoot Street on Saturday, October 23, 2021 from 10Am - 3PM. Community welcome! Interested crafters can call the Senior Center for details at 805.237.3880.  Admission is free! 

Foster Care Shortage in Paso Robles

SLO County is currently facing an unprecedented shortage of available resource family homes to care for foster youth, 51 of whom are from Paso Robles. The two most pressing needs are for homes willing to provide short-term care as an emergency shelter home or homes willing to care for school-aged youth ages 6-18, especially teenagers. More information at 805-781-1705 or www.slofostercare.com

North County Job Boards

Looking for work or looking to hire staff? 
Here are two North County Job Boards listing a wide range of available positions:

• Visit SLO CAL North County Job Board
• Paso Robles Chamber of Commerce Job Board

"Creating 805" Speaker Series

Creating 805 will take place on third Fridays at THE SANDBOX Paso Robles, highlighting and celebrating creative entrepreneurship on CA's Central Coast. Events are donation based and open to the public. 75 tickets available per event. Will provide time after discussions to give local creatives and entrepreneurs opportunities to connect, collaborate, and get work done. 

Translation Services Available

The City of Paso Robles uses a translation service to help callers more quickly. The service allows City staff to easily connect to a third-party translation service via a conference call. The service has been in use by the Police Department for some time and is now available in all departments when callers access the City’s information line at 805.227.7276. Read the Press Release o la  Noticia de Prensa. 

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