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New Italian restaurant opens near downtown city park
– Parchetto (Park-ett-o), Italian for “Little Park,” is Paso Robles’ newest downtown restaurant by the culinary team Carole and Santos MacDonal. After 15 years of owning and operating Il Cortile, the duo was inspired to bring another restaurant concept to the heart of Paso Robles. Now open, Parchetto is located at 1234 Park Street, less than one block from the Downtown City Park in what was formerly Hemingway’s Steakhouse.
Six tips for a ‘ready-to-use’ spa from Central Coast spa repair service
-As the days get longer everyone gets back to their favorite warm weather activities, including a long hot soak at the end of the day. But, before easing into that nice hot, bubbling water, the team from Central Coast Pool and Spa, has some tips for making sure the spa or hot tub is in top shape.
Diving into summer—time to schedule a pool inspection reminds Central Coast Pool and Spa
—Summer will be here soon, bringing those refreshing dips in the backyard pool and soaking in the spa. “Before diving in, take the time now for a thorough pre-season inspection,” reminds James Vidito, owner of Central Coast Pool and Spa, “and get all the maintenance and repairs done before the first day of swim weather arrives.”
Old Vines and New Wines in Paso Robles
Sign up to get Matt Kettmann’s Full Belly Files, which serves up multiple courses of food & drink coverage every Friday, going off-menu from our regularly published content to deliver tasty nuggets of restaurant, recipe, and refreshment wisdom to your inbox. Here’s the second part of my recent two-day...
Students to receive school supplies at annual shopping spree
This year, 150 students from Paso Robles and surrounding areas will participate. – RE/MAX Parkside Real Estate, Paso Robles, announced its 23rd annual Up With Kids Back to School Shopping Spree event will take place on Aug. 10 at the Paso Robles Target Store. This community event supports local students by providing necessary supplies and clothing to start the school year with confidence.
Dogs allowed in Paso Robles parks after 40 years
The Paso Robles City Council overturned a longtime ordinance restricting dogs from all city parks, a rule historically and regularly broken by dog owners. The ordinance change was first discussed at the City Council meeting on June 4 and was brought back at the July 16 meeting. Paso Robles Police...
Top remodeling ideas for small bathrooms—from the Paso Robles remodeling expert
-Remodeling a small bathroom can be a daunting task due to space constraints and the need for functionality. However, with clever design strategies and a bit of creativity, you can transform your compact bathroom into a stylish and efficient space. Frank Cueva, owner of Central Pacific Construction, a Paso Robles leader in bathroom remodeling, has some tips to make that tiny bathroom more spacious.
Community Spotlight: Delaney McGraw & ‘Hank’
Delaney McGraw & ‘Hank’ won their Hampshire Weight Class at the CMSF! Delaney is a 3rd year member of Ranchita Canyon 4H, and Hank was bred by WD Swine out of Turlock, Ca. To submit your community spotlight, send a high resolution (300 dpi) jpeg photo by email to editor@13starsmedia.com, along with a caption up to 85 words.
Mid-State Fair daily schedule for Friday, July 26
Cheap Trick performs Friday, July 26 at 7:30 p.m. for an Evening of Music & Wine in the Chumash Grandstand Arena. Currently gearing up for their 50th anniversary, Cheap Trick remains an indispensable rock ’n’ roll institution, beloved everywhere for their instantly identifiable, hugely influential union of mischievous wit, powerhouse pop hooks and razor-sharp riffs. Robin Zander (vocals, rhythm guitar), Rick Nielsen (lead guitar), Tom Petersson (bass guitar), and Bun E. Carlos (drums), the Rockford, IL-based band, with Daxx Nielsen on drums for the last 14 years, has become part of the very fiber of American music, with more than 40 international Gold and Platinum certifications, myriad awards and industry honors, featured appearances on over 20 movie soundtracks, and total record sales now well over $20M. Five decades on, Cheap Trick remains the same at its core as ever – four great guys, three great chords, and an unparalleled canon of tunes that will last an eternity, from “He’s A Whore,” “California Man” and “Dream Police” to “Surrender,” “I Want You To Want Me” and the worldwide #1 hit single, “The Flame.
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Member News | The Boys & Girls Clubs Mid Central Coast Presents the 24th Annual Winemakers Dinner Benefit On September 7
Boys & Girls Clubs of Mid Central Coast is thrilled to announce the 24th Annual Winemakers Dinner, set to take place on September 7 at the Paso Robles Event Center. This year’s event promises to be a spectacular evening, with a captivating theme of “Fantasy Fall Ball” that will transport guests into a world of enchantment and wonder.
How to dress up a paint job—tips from the San Luis Obispo painter
-For some homeowners and business owners, adding special touches to painted walls is a deeply satisfying expression of themselves within their surroundings. Special touches add customized visual interest, highlight unique architectural features, create a specific ambiance, and —most of all—express personality and style. George Borlodan, owner of Borlodan Painting Company, known for a commitment to quality workmanship, has prepared a report about the leading painting techniques that can dress up any paint job with special touches that express “you” to all who enter.
55 Fiction: The world’s shortest stories, with a twist
A hallmark of the 55 Fiction stories submitted to our annual short story contest is the “surprise” at the end that ties the preceding sentences together. They show up in stories about murders, love, food, animals, cars—really, you can craft a tiny twist into any tall tale. We’re here to publish the best ones annually. We received hundreds and hundreds of entries from all over the world: 55 words at a time with up to seven words for a headline. Our judges combed through them all, and here are the final 23 for 2024’s contest.
San Luis Obispo Museum of Art presenting new mural by MOMO
—The San Luis Obispo Museum of Art (SLOMA) is pleased to announce a new mural for 2024 to be painted by American mural artist MOMO. The projects begins July 22 and is expected to be completed by August 16. This new mural will replace the beloved SLO(W) Rainbow by California artist Leah Rosenberg.
San Luis Obispo Wind Orchestra presents free senior dance concert
‘Movement to Music’ concert at the SLO Senior Center on August 1. —The SLO Wind Orchestra invites senior citizens to join them for an afternoon of music, movement, and community. This event is free to all and promises to be an afternoon filled with the experience the uplifting power of music in a welcoming and supportive environment.
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