Archive: Mar 2025

  1. Diane Chatwin Celebration of Life Announcement

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    A Celebration of Life will be held on May 10 at 10:00 am at the Skyline Forest Chapel of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1 Forest Knoll Road, Monterey, CA.
    All are welcome.          

    In lieu of flowers, Diane’s family has requested that donations be made to ARIEL Theatrical, where Diane taught thousands of children and touched so many lives for nearly 40 years.  

    Donate Here
    Submit a remembrance of Diane Here

  2. Cowboy Music & Poetry Gathering supports ARIEL Theatrical

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    Our friends from the California Rodeo Salinas are hosting the 2025 Clem Albertoni Cowboy Gathering on Saturday, March 29 at 6:00 pm. This is the fourth time this event is being presented by the California Rodeo in honor of the great man and cowboy poet, Clem Albertoni.

    Clem, along with his wife Phylis, were the beating heart behind this event for years, helping us all grow our love for cowboy stories and western music. Clem’s talent for entertaining as a poet was legendary in the Salinas Valley as the resident Master of Ceremonies, as well as at numerous other cowboy poetry events. His skill with words were sought by those celebrating their happiest days or their saddest. He was a man who filled a room with charisma and energy, but with the rare quality of making each person feel as if he were speaking directly to them. His ability to make people laugh, smile, cry and “feel” was a gift from above.

    The evening will include performances from audience favorites, Trinity Seely and Andy Nelson, and partial proceeds from the event will support ARIEL Theatrical.

    Tickets and more detailed event information can be found HERE.

  3. Farewell to our beloved Diane…

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    It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Diane Chatwin on March 17, 2025. Through her unfailing cheerfulness, inexhaustible patience, unwavering dedication and indomitable spirit, she generously graced generations of young people with the joy of movement. The light she shared with all who knew her will forever shine at ARIEL. Information regarding a Celebration of Life will be forthcoming. Our hearts and thoughts are with her family and all who loved her.

    To share any memories or loving thoughts of Diane please consider filling out this Google Form here.

  4. ARIEL Theatrical Community Forum – You’re Invited!!

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    If you love ARIEL and want to be part of its future, you won’t want to miss this special event! Join us as we travel back in time to the humble beginnings of ARIEL, dive into current programs and achievements, take a look “behind the scenes” to see what it takes to keep ARIEL going, and finally, focus on the future. The young people we serve need you to ensure that ARIEL has a bright future.

    Get ready for a fun and informative evening, followed by light refreshments and conversation.

    We’d love to see you! And you can make a difference at ARIEL!

    When: Thursday, March 20, 6:30-7:30 pm

    Where: 320 Main Street, Salinas, CA 93901

    Please RSVP to let us know if you can attend.

    RSVP HERE BY 03/18/25

  5. THE HEART OF ARIEL SCHOLARSHIP IS NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS

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    Applications for The Heart of ARIEL Scholarship are now being accepted for the 2025 – 2026 school year. This year, the Heart of ARIEL Scholarship Program will be awarding two $500 scholarships!

    DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS: APRIL 14, 2025 AT 11:59 PM

    This scholarship has been established for current and former ARIEL Youth Leaders (previously known as youth volunteers, mentors or allies) who are seniors in high school or older and are currently attending or planning to attend full-time college or trade school.