decEMBER 2022 Central Coast Journal

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HIDDEN SPRINGS TREE FARM CELEBRATES 60 YEARS

by Blake Ashley Frino-Gerl

ON THE COVER 16 BE A PART OF THE MAGIC: NUTCRAKER RETURNS

by Christianna Marks

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CLASSIC COOKING: SIMPLE TURKEY DINNER

by Barbie Butz

DECEMBER 2022

Something Worth Reading 06 Publisher’s Letter

Community 08 Behind the Badge | Receiving Accreditation 09 Farm Bureau | ‘Secret Sauce’ of California Agriculture 10 Nonprofit Spotlight | Coats for Kids

Arts & Education 11 SLO County Office of Education | Apprenticeships 12 Paso Arts | Handcrafted for the Holidays

Lifestyle, finance & Health 13 Mental Health & Wellness | Reflections on the Year TaSTE of Slo 21 World of Wine | Champagne or Sparkling Wine

OUTDOORS 22 Pelagic Havens | 50 Years of National Marine Sanctuaries

Calendar & Events 24 Crossword 26 December Calendar 28 Service Listings & Resources 29 Photo of the Month

Last Word 30 Winter Solstice and Yuletide 30 Advertiser Directory ON THE COVER

Nutcracker Performers of North County Dance and Performing Arts

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