Paso Robles seeks volunteers for 2026 MLK Day event planning

By Paso Robles Press · Mon Sep 29 2025

PASO ROBLES — The City of Paso Robles is inviting residents to apply for the 2026 Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday Event Working Group, which will help plan a community-wide celebration and day of service on Jan. 20, 2026.

The nine-member volunteer group will collaborate with City staff to organize the annual event, honoring Dr. King’s legacy and his call to serve others. Since 1990, Paso Robles has hosted an MLK celebration, and the 2026 event will once again highlight service opportunities in line with the federal holiday’s designation as a National Day of Service.

Those selected will assist with planning, outreach, fundraising, promotion, and coordinating a service project. Meetings will begin Oct. 14 at Centennial Park and continue twice a month.

No prior experience is required. Applicants must be 18 or older and submit applications by Friday, Oct. 3. Forms are available online at prcity.com/983/Martin-Luther-King-Jr-Celebration at the Centennial Park registration desk (600 Nickerson Drive) open  Monday through Thursday between noon and 5 p.m., or by email at recservices@prcity.com

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