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Listings from page 23 Drive in Paso Robles. Enjoy shopping from 50 handmade crafters and a free children’s area available while you shop. Admission is free. Info: 237-4741 or prcity.com/recreation. HOLIDAY IN THE PLAZA ART AND CRAFT FAIR takes place Dec. 4-5 from 10am-4pm at Mission Plaza. Find handmade items for the holidays and free musical entertainment. Info: 781-7300 or slocity.org/parksandrecreation. ALTERNATIVE GIFT FAIR IN SLO takes place on Dec. 5 from 9:30am-2pm. Attendees can give cash donations directly to organizations participating in the fair in honor of family and friends, as well as buying Fair Trade chocolates, gourmet coffee, teas and nuts, and purchasing unique Fair Trade handicrafts and jewelry from around the world. First Presbyterian Church is located at the corner of Marsh and Morro streets. Info: 543-5451 or fpcslo.org. HOLIDAY GIFTIQUE will offer unique gifts on Dec. 5 from 11am-5pm. Local glass art, ceramics, and jewelry can be found at Casa Morica Glass Studio, located at 1662 Knoll Road in SLO. Info: 787-0308 or moricaglass. googlepages.com. FAMILY CARE NETWORK HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE takes place Dec. 8-9. Celebrate the children and families of the Family Care Network. Each event includes a potluck
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Santa’s House in Mission Plaza opens Nov. 26 at 10 a.m. Take a photo with Santa and enjoy free snacks, entertainment, and crafts. Spend $5 to take your own photo, $7 for a photo in a souvenir frame, or $10 for both. It’s open through Christmas Eve. The annual parade is Dec. 3 from 7 to 9 p.m. in downtown SLO. Info: downtownslo.com or 541-0286. PHOTO COURTESY OF SLO DOWNTOWN ASSOCIATION
dinner, games and crafts for kids, as well as live entertainment. The Santa Maria event is Dec. 8 at the Santa Maria Fairgrounds from 3-7pm. The SLO event is on Dec. 9 at the San Luis Nazarene Church from 3-6:30pm located at 3396 Johnson Ave. in SLO. Info: 781-3535 or ereimer@fcni.org. CHRISTMAS BY THE BEACH OPEN HOUSE takes place on Dec. 10 from 5:308:30pm on Ocean Avenue, sponsored by participating Cayucos merchants in conjunction with the Cayucos Chamber of Commerce. Free horse carriage rides, special offers, raffles, entertainment, and refreshments. Info: cayucoschamber.com. Z FOLIO GALLERY presents an open house
from 4-7pm on Dec. 10 at 1685 Copenhagen Dr. Find art and jewelry, sip mulled wine, and meet Jack Morrison. Info: 693-8480. TRIBAL FUSION FAIRE takes place Dec. 18-19 from 10am-1pm on Saturday and from
I’m dreaming of a white Christmas …
—“White Christmas,” written by Irving Berlin (1940-2)
e s u o H n Holiday Ope Dec. 11-12th Join us in our Tasting Room
Open Hours are 10am-5:30pm with appetizers and live music both days from 1-4pm. Mulled Wine, Tempting Treats & Holiday Cheer Wine Specials, Shipping Discounts & Deals on Gift Items Gourmet Foods & More
10am-7pm on Sunday. There will be holiday shopping, live performances, music, international cuisine, and tribal workshops. At the SLO Vets Hall, located at 801 Grand Ave. Info: 5447662 or meddevi.com/tribalfusionfaire. TRADITIONAL HOLIDAYS AT THE APPLE FARM take place through Dec. 18 with Santa making an appearance on Saturdays from 10am-2pm, strolling carolers, home-baked holiday treats, shopping, and there’s even a chance to win prizes by finding the missing elf, Dash. Open daily at 7am, closes at 9pm weekdays, and 10pm on weekends. 2015 Monterey St. in SLO. Info: 544-2040 or applefarm.com.
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HOLIDAY COOKIE BAKING WORKSHOP is on Nov. 20 in Shell Beach. Info: 773-7063. TURKEY TROT RUN/WALK YMCA FUNDRAISER takes place on Nov. 20. This 5k fun run/walk for the whole family begins at 9am at 1020 Southwood Drive in SLO and
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