Paso Robles Wine Country Virtual Auction Returns

Proceeds from 23 lots will fund high school scholarships

PASO ROBLES — The Paso Robles Wine Country Virtual Auction returns with fan favorites and new packages. is week-long auction began at 8 a.m. on Monday, March 13, and will conclude on Saturday, March 18, at 5 p.m. Interested bidders can register to bid and view the auction lots now on Pasowine.com. e 23 specially curated auction lots are exclusive and original packages that are not typically available as retail experiences.

Members of the Paso Robles Wine Country Alliance (PRWCA) contribute either complete packages or experiences to be paired into something one-of-a-kind. e results include tasting excursions with luxury overnight stays, Michelin Star dining, exciting vineyard adventures, as well as rare and allocated wines. Visit Pasowine.com to begin viewing lots and register to bid!

The Paso Robles Wine Country Virtual Auction’s end benefactor is the Paso Robles Wine Region. Funds generated from the auction bene t the Paso Robles Wine Country Foundation, a 501(c)(3)

Must! Charities to Address Urgent Needs Following Unprecedented Storm Damage

assistance that, if otherwise not given, could result in greater negative impacts to these programs today and in the future.” nonprofit organization that gives back to the community primarily through educational high school scholarships for aspiring young adults headed o to college as well as other nonpro t organizations that help enhance the quality of life in Paso Robles wine country. In 2022, the PRWCA gifted nearly $50,000 in nonpro t grants and scholarships to graduating high school seniors from North SLO County and Mission Prep in San Luis Obispo.

“Each year we are honored with the generosity of our wine community and our fans in what they bring to the Wine Country Virtual Auction,” said Joel Peterson, Paso Robles

Wine Country Alliance executive director. “We are able to showcase some extraordinary offerings from Paso Wine country that have been thoughtfully curated just for this auction.” is online auction features 23 lots from over 50 Paso Robles wine country businesses, including wineries, vineyards, hotels, restaurants, and music venues. One-of-akind lots like Burning Lamb Party at The Trailer Pond, which brings 10 friends to Alta Colina Vineyard & Winery to stay in ve vintage camper trailers with ve top Paso producers. is isn’t the only auction package that is made for large groups. Vina Robles: Stay, Eat, Drink, + Concert; Booker Cave Experience; Big Adventures at Ancient Peaks; Tobin James Cellars Stay, Play, + Party; Paradise of Peachy Canyon Road, Get Barreled with ibido + Peachy Canyon, Dubots Paella Dinner, Party in Paso at e Backyard on irteenth, and more bring exclusive adventures to multiple people.

Two popular lots from 2022 are back, including A (French) Family A air to Remember for 6, which brings the families of L’Aventure, Clos Solène, and Benom together for a dinner for six with the highest bidder at the unforgettable French cuisine restaurant Les Petites

Canailles. Also back is the coveted Saxum’s New Release, which is a 10-bottle current release of Saxum wines, including a magnum of James Berry Vineyard.

The online auction runs through 5 p.m. Saturday, March 18, on the Greater Giving Online Bidding platform, allowing for a paperless bidding system. Bidders can use a smartphone, tablet, or desktop to bid on auction items and can easily track lots by “following” their activity without having to return to a table or bid sheet continuously.

Visit pasowine.com/events/ virtual-auction to begin viewing lots and check back daily.

Templeton Concerts in the Park Announces Band Lineup

Performances in the summer concert series will be on Wednesday evenings at Templeton Park from June 14 to Aug. 23

(Country & Rock), presented by Carmel & Nacassha LLP

June 28: e Jump Jax (R&B, Soul, Rockabilly & Jump Swing) presented by Bank of the Sierra

July 5: ghost/monster (Feel Good Rock ‘n’ Roll) presented by Paci c Western Bank

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Charities’ Storm Damage Relief Project is a proactive initiative to support those organizations on the front lines that aid our community’s most vulnerable. From food security to emergency shelter operations, local nonpro ts are experiencing increased service demand. For some, damage sustained in the storms would cease or slow operations.

“We heard the need: from organizations, community members, public services,” says Randy Gray, community projects manager at Must! Charities. “After careful research, we identi ed several nonpro ts needing immediate assistance. e

Organizations supported in this project include ALF Food Pantry, Lumina Alliance, and El Camino Homeless Organization’s Atascadero Shelter, all of whom experienced damage that could disrupt daily services. An investment of $50,000-plus by Must! Charities in these organizations will address damaged drywall, mold remediation, and roof damage, among other repairs. Must! Charities are asking for the community’s help using their collective giving model. Together they can come alongside organizations in their time of need and in their time of greatest demand, Must! Charities and their donors help organizations continue to provide quality services to people and families.

TEMPLETON — The Templeton Community Services District announced the lineup for the upcoming Templeton Recreation Concerts in the Park series. e 10 bands selected represent a diverse mix of music, including rock, country, blues, funk, folk, pop, and R&B, that will appeal to the community.

June 14: Joy Bonner Band (Rock&Soul&Funk&Fun) presented by Mid State Solid Waste

June 21: Way Out West

July 12: Bad Obsession (Classic Rock & Country) presented by Davis Body Shop

July 19: Unfinished With The Beatles (Beatles Tribute) presented by BarrelHouse Brewing Co.

Aug. 2: Garden Party (Classic Soft Rock) presented by Tenet Health Central Coast

Aug. 9: Stellar Band (Classic Hits) presented by Umpqua Bank

Aug. 16: e Brass Factory (Dance, Pop, Funk, Motown and R&B) presented by CrossCountry Mortgage

Aug. 23: Monte Mills and the Lucky Horseshoe Band (Classic Country & Old Time Rock N Roll) presented by Templeton Market & Deli e summer concert series will take place on Wednesday evenings at Templeton Park starting June 14 and ending on Aug. 23. ere will be no concert on July 27. Bring your family and friends (but no dogs, please) to Templeton Park with your low-back lawn chairs and blankets. Sit back, relax, and enjoy an evening of free musical entertainment from 6 to 8 p.m. In addition to the concert each week, there will be approved vendors with food and beverages available for purchase in the park. All concerts are free thanks to the Concert Presenters Castoro Cellars and Templeton Recre- ation Foundation, the Diamond Sponsors Mechanics Bank, and All About Events, plus the generous support we receive from local community members and businesses as the Platinum and Gold sponsors.

Concert sponsors are still needed to o set the more than $30,000 in program expenses. If interested, please contact us at (805) 434-4909 or email bheil@templetoncsd.org as soon as possible so that your name can be added to the colored posters and yers, social media campaigns, plus other local Templeton area publications.

For additional concert information or to become a Templeton Concerts in the Park sponsor, please visit templetoncsd.org or the Templeton Recreation Concerts in the Park Facebook page.

Dracaena Wines Opens First Tasting Room in Paso Robles

e grand opening celebration will take place on Saturday, March 18

PASO ROBLES — Dracaena Wines, a Paso Robles-based winery, has opened its first tasting room after 10 years of only e-commerce sales. The doors opened for business on Monday, March 6. e tasting room is located in downtown Paso Robles, on the corner of 13th Street and Pine Street (1244 Pine St. Ste. 101B).

If you prefer to schedule an appointment, it can be arranged on the business’ website at dracaenawines.com.

Dracaena Wines, owned by Lori and Michael Budd, began production in 2013 with 75 cases of cabernet franc. After receiving 91 points in Wine Enthusiast, it promptly sold out. Today, the winery is producing two styles of cabernet franc, chenin blanc, rosé and a Bordeaux blend. Its wines have received multiple double gold medals and best of shows. All wines are produced in small lots and available online and in their tasting room. e grand opening celebration will take place on Saturday, March 18.

For more information visit dracaenawines.com/