Fillmore AYSO 242 had their opening day on August 19, 2023. President Arnold Munoz opened the ceremonies followed by words of encouragement from City Council Member Christopher Gurrola and City Manager David Rowlands. Fillmore Fire made the first kick of the season with Jason Arroyo passing the ball off to kids anxiously awaiting the start of their game! AYSO in Fillmore has seen a tremendous growth in numbers this year, officially making it the largest youth organization operating in the city. Lots of volunteers make this possible through dedication and hard work. A thank you to Bunnin Chevrolet (inset), Amecis Pizza of Fillmore and Heritage Valley Air, our platinum and gold sponsors. Our program relies heavily on community sponsorship and support, and we have many businesses that come out to support. Our volunteers and sponsors really make our program work. Photos courtesy Brandy Hollis. See more photos online at www.FillmoreGazette.com.