Central Coast (San Luis Obispo) Holiday Guide 2017

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NOVEMBER 22nd – DECEMBER 19th 5 Golden Rings Selfie contest! Win a pair of diamond studs!

DECEMBER 1st Artist reception 5pm–8pm featuring Kimberly Hempel’s fine oil paintings.

DECEMBER 8th GSG holiday party 5:30pm–7:30pm Come join us for door prizes, food, fun, and engaging conversation!

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2017 Holiday Guide PUBLISHERS Bret Colhouer Lani Colhouer EXECUTIVE EDITOR Theresa-Marie Wilson SALES Carrie Vickerman Dana McGraw Jessica Micklus Rose Cutrer Zorina Ricci

South County.................................................................... 6-9 Arroyo Grande, Grover, Beach, Nipomo, Pismo Beach, Oceano

San Luis Obispo........................................................... 10-13 Estero Bay.................................................................... 14-22 Cayucos, Los Osos, Morro Bay

North Coast....................................................................... 23 Cambria, San Simeon

North County............................................................... 24-25 Atascadero, Templeton, Paso Robles

Good Reads: The 12 Days of Christmas.................................................................. 5 Morro Bay Winterfest.................................................................16-20 Tips to Save Time & Money This Holiday Season............................ 26 Fresh Talley Recipe........................................................................... 27

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ART & DESIGN Christy Serpa Michelle Johnson MARKETING Christi Downs Dave Diaz Justin Stoner Karita Hårrskog Mike Lee PROJECT COORDINATOR Tina Mitchell PHOTOGRAPHY Camas Frank Erin O’Donnell Neil Farrell Vivian Krug-Cotton This is a publication of Simply Clear Marketing and Media, Inc., Copyright 2007–2017 all rights reserved. One free copy per person. Additional copies can be obtained at our offices 615 Clarion Court, #2, San Luis Obispo, CA, 93401. Simply Clear Marketing and Media makes every reasonable effort to ensure the accuracy of its contents.

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The 12 Days of On the first day of Christmas my true love sent to me: A Partridge in a Pear Tree On the second day of Christmas my true love sent to me: Two Turtle Doves and a Partridge in a Pear Tree

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On the third day of Christmas my true love sent to me: Three French Hens, Two Turtle Doves and a Partridge in a Pear Tree On the fourth day of Christmas my true love sent to me: Four Calling Birds, Three French Hens, Two Turtle Doves and a Partridge in a Pear Tree On the fifth day of Christmas my true love sent to me: Five Golden Ring, Four Calling Birds, Three French Hens, Two Turtle Doves and a Partridge in a Pear Tree On the sixth day of Christmas my true love sent to me: Six Geese a Laying, Five Golden Rings, Four Calling Birds, Three French Hens, Two Turtle Doves and a Partridge in a Pear Tree On the seventh day of Christmas my true love sent to me: Seven Swans a Swimming, Six Geese a Laying, Five Golden Rings, Four Calling Birds, Three French Hens, Two Turtle Doves and a Partridge in a Pear Tree On the eighth day of Christmas my true love sent to me: Eight Maids a Milking, Seven Swans a Swimming, Six Geese a Laying, Five Golden Rings, Four Calling Birds, Three French Hens, Two Turtle Doves, and a Partridge in a Pear Tree

On the ninth day of Christmas my true love sent to me: Nine Ladies Dancing, Eight Maids a Milking, Seven Swans a Swimming, Six Geese a Laying, Five Golden Rings, Four Calling Birds, Three French Hens, Two Turtle Doves, and a Partridge in a Pear Tree On the tenth day of Christmas my true love sent to me: Ten Lords a Leaping, Nine Ladies Dancing, Eight Maids a Milking, Seven Swans a Swimming, Six Geese a Laying, Five Golden Rings, Four Calling Birds, Three French Hens, Two Turtle Doves, and a Partridge in a Pear Tree On the eleventh day of Christmas my true love sent to me: Eleven Pipers Piping, Ten Lords a Leaping, Nine Ladies Dancing, Eight Maids a Milking, Seven Swans a Swimming, Six Geese a Laying, Five Golden Rings, Four Calling Birds, Three French Hens, Two Turtle Doves, and a Partridge in a Pear Tree On the twelfth day of Christmas my true love sent to me:, 12 Drummers Drumming, Eleven Pipers Piping, Ten Lords a Leaping, Nine Ladies Dancing, Eight Maids a Milking, Seven Swans a Swimming, Six Geese a Laying, Five Golden Rings, Four Calling Birds, Three French Hens, Two Turtle Doves, and a Partridge in a Pear Tree

Editor’s Note: According to Wikipedia: The exact origins and the meaning of the song are unknown, but it is highly probable that it originated from a children’s memory and forfeit game. The best known English version was first printed in English in 1780 in a little book intended for children, Mirth without Mischief, as a Twelfth Night “memories-and-forfeits” game, in which a leader recited a verse, each of the players repeated the verse, the leader added another verse, and so on until one

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HOLIDAY VENDOR & CRAFT FAIR FUNDRAISER

TURKEY TROT AT THE BEACH

November 15 (5pm-8:30pm) Nipomo High School 525 N Thompson Ave, Nipomo Shop Local and support Youth Athletics. There will be over 50 local vendors from Pampered Chef, Lularoe, Tupperware to homemade crafts & yummy goodies. Bake Sale, Food Vendors like Cracked Crab selling bread bowls, BBQ and much more.....GREAT way to get a jump start on holiday shopping, supporting our local home based businesses while helping raise money. We will also have a raffle for AMAZING goodie baskets.

THE GREAT AMERICAN MELODRAMA HOLIDAY EXTRAVAGANZA

November 16th – December 31st The Great American Melodrama No holiday season is complete without the The Holiday Extravaganza. It features Charles Dickens’ heartwarming A Christmas Carol, zany characters in a fractured fairytale opera, and the great music of the season in the Holiday Vaudeville Revue. The triple bill is a very special tradition that brings a year’s worth of smiles to you and yours. Get your tickets early as this special production always sells out.

November 23rd, at 8:30 Pismo Beach Pier The 4th annual South County Turkey Trot at the Beach presented by the Grover Beach - 5 Cities Rotary Club, a benefit for the SLO Food Bank in memory of Christine Allen will be held Thanksgiving morning, November 23rd, at 8:30 am rain or shine. Pismo Beach Mayor Shelly Higginbotham will kick off the race.

Entry Fee $1 Cash Donation, sign up on the South side of the Pismo Pier. T-Shirts available.

More info at www.SouthCountyTurkeyTrot. com or phone 458-3321.

SANTA’S DOGGIE PARADE

November 25 (11am) Avila Promenade The pressure is on––who will win Santa’s Doggie Parade costume contest this year! The categories for the contest are: Best Costume, Best Dog/Owner Look Alike, Best Holiday Look, Funniest Costume, Best in Show, and the Rowdy Award. All participants will receive a yummy goodie bag from Petco – Avila Beach. Volunteers are always needed ,so get in touch with me at avilabeachcc@gmail.com or call 805-627-1997. Watch our website www. avilabeachcc.com for the registration form and details.

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THE NUTCRACKER

November 25 (7 & 9pm) Clark Center, Arroyo Grande What makes this Nutcracker a favorite holiday tradition?Is it the nostalgic party scene filled with 60 children and adults, dressed in their finest, having old-fashioned fun around the Christmas tree? Or the Mouse King and Nutcracker-come-to-life, swords crossed, with their armies of mischievous mice and toy soldiers? Or the magical beauty of 31 swirling, glittering Snowflakes? Or dancing Coffee, Tea, Chocolate and Gingerbread? The awesome Waltz of the Flowers? The magnificent Sugar Plum Fairy or Clara, the girl at the center of the story? Maybe, it’s all of the above along with fantastic music by Tchaikovsky that fills our hearts. This wondrous classic is creatively choreographed by Diane Zink, Artistic Director for Everybody Can DANCE and the Santa Maria Civic Ballet. Children ages 3 and up are invited to attend and meet the characters.

CHRISTMAS CONCERT & PARADE

November 26 (3:30pm) Village of Arroyo Grande Enjoy the holiday season with a Christmas concert and parade. The 12th annual Christmas Parade will begin at 3:30pm at Short Street and Branch Street, (Between Rooster Creek and Ginas Restaurants) turns left onto Branch Street and proceeds down Branch to Wesley and turns right (between Bank of America and the Flower Shop). Once the parade comes to an end at Harvest Church we will begin the lighting of the Village Christmas Tree, with a Live Nativity Scene. A holiday themed movie will be shown towards the end of the event.

HOLIDAY HARMONY

December 1 (5:30-7:30pm) Dinosaur Caves Park, Shell Beach Join us for a FREE fun filled family event at Dinosaur Caves Park! Kids activities include: Snow -Santa -Cookie Decorating -Bounce Houses. For info, contact Pismo Beach Recreation: 773-7063 • www.pismobeach.org

BABES IN TOYLAND

December 2 & 3 (7pm) Clark Center, Arroyo Grande In its 10th anniversary season, Babes In Toyland, under the direction of Ms. Tara Behnke, is a magical fairytale ballet that is sure to delight the entire family, even young children.

This special landmark year brings added characters, new choreography, enhanced costumes, and will premier a newly added village scene!

FAIRYTALE PARTY – 1:00pm Sat. & 2:00pm Sun. Children and the young at heart are invited for a special Mother Goose story time and meet and greet with cast members one hour before the matinees. Enjoy a special treat and free photo opportunities.

ELEGANT CHRISTMAS IN THE VILLAGE

December 3 (4pm-8pm) Downtown Arroyo Grande Various Locations in Arroyo Grande Come out for an evening of celebration. Show up in your holidays best for four hours of fun, from 4pm-8pm. Throughout the heart of the Arroyo Grande Village store owners and employees serving food and drinks in their costumes. There will also be live music and entertainment, don’t miss out.

HOLIDAY TREE LIGHTING

December 8 (5:30-6:30pm) City Hall Parking Lot, Grover Beach 154 S 8th Street, Grover Beach Join us for cocoa, coffee and cookies, caroling and a visit with Santa!

10TH ANNUAL HOLIDAY STROLL

December 8 (5pm-8pm) Along Shell Beach Road, Shell Beach Celebrate the season with your family, friends and neighbors! Local restaurants provide food & beverages; fun activities for all ages. Free!

POLAR BEAR PLUNGE January 1, (11:45am) Avila Beach Pier

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December 2 (10am) Grover Beach The Parade begins at 16th Street, travels west down W. Grand Avenue to 9th Street, and finishes at the Ramona Garden Park Center, 993 Ramona Avenue. This is the only daytime parade in South San Luis Obispo County!

Bring the entire family and enjoy a good old-fashioned parade.

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SANTA’S HOUSE IN MISSION PLAZA

Nov. 24 - Dec. 24 (10am-7pm) Mission Plaza HO! HO! HO! Santa Claus has come to Downtown SLO! Visit jolly Saint Nick at Santa’s House in Mission Plaza and get your photo taken with him! *Hours vary and may be closed due to inclement weather. Schedule available on downtownslo.com

CENTRAL COAST CRAFT FAIR AND BOUTIQUE

November 24-25 (9am-4pm) Downtown SLO Our location is in beautiful downtown San Luis Obispo with plenty of parking and hotels to accommodate visitors. Central Coast Craft Fair and Boutique will include both contemporary and country crafters and artisans from San Luis Obispo and around the United States. Free Cider and Cookies in the Boutique.

RAINBOW OF TREASURES ‘HOLIDAY’ GIFT FAIR Saturday, December 2 (10am-4pm) SLO Veterans Hall Over 45 local artisans with their most amazing selection of beautiful homemade and unique items including jewelry, paintings, quilted linens & fabric crafts, clothing, handbags, woodcrafts & repurposed items, shabby chic & vintage décor, Christmas decorations, specialty goods and ‘one of a kind’ treasures. Christmas Spirit started.

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A CHRISTMAS STORY

December 2-23 (2pm & 7pm) San Luis Obispo Repertory Theatre 888 Morro Street, San Luis Obispo SLO REP presents A Christmas Story, the holiday classic back by popular demand for the fourth year in a row, running Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays at 7 pm and Saturdays and Sundays at 2pm.

DOWNTOWN HOLIDAY PARADE

December 1 (7pm-9pm) Downtown SLO The San Luis Obispo Downtown Association’s Annual Holiday Parade! Our event is one of the largest parades on the Central Coast attracting thousands of spectators and featuring all types of floats, vehicles, marching bands, dancers, and more.

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December 2 (1pm) San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum 1894 Santa Barbara St. Santa will arrive at the SLO Amtrak Station and SLO Railroad Museum by train - Amtrak’s Pacific Surfliner. Meet Santa at the Amtrak station and join the procession on its way to the Museum where Santa and Mrs. Claus will meet with many families in the La Cuesta (the Museum’s historic observation car).

THE NUTCRACKER

December 8-10 (2pm & 7pm) Christopher Cohan Center 1 Grand Ave., San Luis Obispo It’s Christmas Eve and Clara is about to have the night of her dreams! Audiences of all ages will marvel at the magic and wonder of this spectacular, professional production accompanied by a live orchestra! sing along.

THE SNOW QUEEN

December 15-16 (7pm) & December 17 (2pm) Ballet Theater, SLO A beautiful, magical tale of the power of faith and love to overcome. The Snow Queen will leap off the stage and into your heart!

FORBES PIPE ORGAN HOLIDAY SING-ALONG

Sunday, December 17 (3pm) Christopher Cohan Center, SLO 1 Grand Ave., San Luis Obispo A traditional holiday show with an interactive twist! The annual Forbes Pipe Organ Holiday Concert & SingAlong comes to SLO. This memorable, heart-warming concert features a collection of holiday carols on the magnificent Forbes Pipe Organ while audience members sing along.

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Fridays in December Participating Downtown Morro Bay businesses will be open late till 9pm for the first four Fridays in December. On Friday December 8th join us for the Morro Bay Downtown Open House. Come enjoy drinks, food, giveaways, special discounts, and more! Shop and mingle in Morro Bay!

LIGHTED BOAT CRUISE

December 2 (6pm) Book your dinner reservation NOW to have a front-rowseat at the lighted boat cruise.

Waterfront restaurants are sponsoring lighted boats to cruise the waterfront.

LIGHTED BOAT PARADE AT THE WATERFRONT

December 2 (6pm) 40+ decorated boats will compete and parade in the bay. $1000 worth of cash prizes will be awarded to winners. Tall ship Lady Washington will be participating in the parade as well. Santa’s House, hot cocoa, and White Cap Band to perform.

HOLIDAY TREE LIGHTING

December 2 (5pm-6pm) A simultaneous lighting of MANY Holiday Trees around the City of Morro Bay. City Park, Downtown, T-Pier, Anchor Park & other various locations around town

TALL SHIPS IN THE HARBOR

December 2-7 (4pm-7pm) Tall ship Hawaiian Chieftain will join Lady Washington in the bay for free tours and weekend adventure sails.

CAYUCOS CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING

December 3 (5pm) Ocean Avenue and D Street, Cayucos Come celebrate the holidays in Cayucos on Ocean Avenue and D Street at the annual Cayucos Christmas Tree Lighting in downtown Cayucos. We will be doing the annual Christmas tree lighting and caroling at 5 p.m.

Locals and visitors alike are welcome to come be merry with us on December 3!

NON-MOTORIZED PADDLE PARADE December 3 (1-4pm) Tidelands Park Join the fun as our non-motorized vessels will get a chance to parade. Bring your own paddleboard, kayak or non-motorized vessel, or rent to participate. $1000 of cash prizes!

Awarded to the best décor and costumes in multiple categories. Entry fee of $10 per vessel/group. For details on categories go to www.

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Enjoy a festive evening shopping and nibbling on treats from the Buttercup Bakery DEC 8: Holiday Open House. Our 2nd annual in store celebration. Enter to Win a gift basket valued at $300. Also a new “ Spin the Wheel” opportunity with various prizes.

We will be providing holiday spirits and catered treats from Tognazzinis Dockside DEC 15: Trunk Show featuring local artist Kate Pachone. We will have original paintings and copies. Don’t forget her highly sought after calendars, totes and note cards!

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MORRO BAY SANTA CRAWL

December 8 (6pm-9pm) Waterfront 7 Downtown Don’t miss out on our first annual holiday wine/pub crawl. One winery or brewery will be placed at each participating establishment.

We will have 3 staging areas: At Stax, downtown and Santa’s house where we give out glasses. Shuttle runs in between. Participants required to dress as a Santa, Elf, or wear an ugly Christmas sweater.

TALL SHIPS BATTLE SAIL LIVE SHOW December 9 (2pm-3pm) Re-enactment pirate-like battle sail between Hawaiian Chieftain and Lady Washington. To purchase tickets http://www.historicalseaport. org/public-tours-sails/sailing-schedule/

CHRISTMAS OPEN HOUSE

December 9 Ocean Ave., Cayucos Participating merchants along Ocean Avenue.

Merchant open house. Free horse drawn carriage rides, children’s activities, tree lighting, strolling carolers and a visit from Santa. Holiday shopping with gift ideas, special offers, giveaways, refreshments and entertainment.

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REAL SNOW!

December 10 (1pm-4pm) Tidelands Park Come out to enjoy REAL SNOW on the bay!

We will have 2 snow play areas, one on a slope for the older children and a small flat one for under 4. We will also hold an Elf On The Self creativity contest and have cookie decorating and vendors for this family event.

CAROLING WITH COPS

December 11 - 13 Morro Bay Join our brave police force each evening in singing and fun as they ride through the town spreading holiday cheer.

GOODBYE TO SANTA MORRO BAY December12 (6pm-6:30pm) Santa will board a boat and wave goodbye.

When the boat is behind the rock, a flare will be shot to make it look like Santa has flashed to the North Pole.

POLAR BEAR DIP

January 1, (9:30am-12pm) Cayucos Pier Festivities begin at 9:30am, dip at noon.

Los Osos

December 9 (10am) The 30th Annual Los Osos/Baywood Park Christmas Parade “Storybook Christmas” is this year’s theme. The Bay Osos Kiwanis will have a pre-parade Pancake Breakfast at the Bear Valley Garage on Los Osos Valley Road.

Following the parade the The 11th Annual Needs ‘N Wishes Holiday Fundraiser For Our County’s Maxine Lewis Memorial Shelter (for the homeless) Transitional Food and Shelter (for homeless after leaving the hospital) and SLO Noor Clinic (free health clinic for the uninsured) will be held at the South Bay Community Center until 9pm.

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LOS OSOS CHRISTMAS PARADE

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Friday December 1, 2017 6:00 pm 8:00 pm

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LIGHTED BOAT CRUISE Get your reservations today for these sponsoring restaurants and watch the majestic boats float by as you enjoy your meal.

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Santa Arrival at his house where he will be every night from 6-8pm until he leaves back to the North pole on December 12 on the Coast Guard cutter at 6:00pm. Santa will have gifts for the children that are sponsored by: Morro Bay Rotary Poppy’s LaVida Loca Ruby Dragon Kellies Candy Santa House is on the Chess Board at Front and Embarcadero every night from 6-8pm

LIGHTED BOAT PARADE

A 33-year tradition where the boats dazzle us with stunning lights and floating wonderlands.

Location: Waterfront (Front and Embarcadero street for judges) Time: 6:00-8:00pm Description: 30-50 entrants will compete and parade.

Cash prizes are $500 for first, $350 for second, $150 for third. Other Activities: Santa House, hot cocoa, mistletoe, White Cap Band and More!

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LOCATION: TIDELANDS PARK AND WATERFRONT

Time: 1:00-4:00pm Description: Our non-motorized friends will get a chance to parade. Cash prizes are $500 for first, $350 for second, $150 for third. On the land we will have paper boat building and testing, along with other family friendly activities and snacks.

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TALL SHIP free tours on both Lady Washington and watch the Lady Chieftain arrive!

Special discounts and gifts to be given out by participating retailers and Santa House

Day 8

SANTA CRAWL

Location: Downtown and Embarcadero Time: 6:00-9:00pm Start points for this adult scavenger hunt at Stax, Santa House and corner of Morro Bay Blvd and Main where you get your Yule Tide Passports and wine glass. We will place wine makers and brew masters inside the stores for you to sip.

If you just want to play the game, it is free, wine and beer tasting is $10 and you must be over 21.

Visit every store and get a stamp to be entered to win a Staycation package worth over $1000!

Participating Businesses include: • The Indie Collective • Gallery at Marina Square • Poppy’s • Junque Love • Stax Wine Bar • The Paddle Board Company • La Vida Loca • Blue Sky Bistro • Stand Up Paddleboard • CC Tattoos • My Studio • Ruby Dragon • Art Center Morro Bay • The Libertine • Under the Sea Gallery • Roses Landing • Blue Dolphin Shirt • Queens Closet……..More to come

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GINGERBREAD HOUSE COMPETITION AT INN AT MORRO BAY Anyone can participate in this fun activity where you build at home (or in your business) a complete Gingerbread House! Bring it to the Inn at Morro Bay on Friday, December 9, 2017, to be displayed and judged on December 10, 2017, from 1:00- 4:00 pm.

There will be three categories; professional, children (under 18), and family. The houses will be judged by a people choice contest and a panel of extinguished judges. The winner will receive fabulous prizes including Family year long pass to SLO Children’s Museum, Tall Ship Battle passes, Family pass to Rockin Jump trampoline gym, huge candy basket and more!

BATTLE SAIL PROGRAM Location: At Sea

Time: 2:00-3:00pm The ships arrive on November 23 and stay through December 12, 2017. They will be giving free tours.

Description: A reenactment Battle Sail Program between the Hawaiian Chieftain and Lady Washington [Tickets are $42-$79)

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REAL SNOW AND ELF ON THE SHELF Location: Tidelands Park

We will bring in REAL SNOW! Two areas, one for the little ones and a slopped area for the big kids.

We will have coco, cookie decorating and more!

The Elf on the Shelf contest is for you to recreate (think diorama) and show off your funniest and most creative Elf shenanigan making mischief. Let the kids come up with ideas and lay them out.

This will be a people’s choice event, so invite your friends to come and vote. We will provide the “pretend elf” so not to bother yours.

Prizes include: Children’s Museum family passes, Rockin’ Jump Trampoline park passes, big baskets of candy, family dinner for two, a family boat ride and more!

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BOUNCE BACK INCENTIVES

Location: City wide Time: All Day Description: Bounce back coupon incentive offers for December 18-25, 2017.

Buy today and get a coupon for the same amount (with a qualified purchase) December 18-24, 2017

Day 12

GOODBYE TO SANTA!

Location: North T Pier We well send of the merry elf back to the North Pole by placing him on a Coast Guard Cutter and they well take him off to meet the reindeer and slay hiding behind the rock. Watch as we witness a Christmas miracle!

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Cambria

San Simeon

CAMBRIA CHRISTMAS MARKET

November 24-December 23 (5-9pm) Cambria Pines Lodge Shop with artisan vendors, walk through the light displays with over two-million lights, take photos with Santa, enjoy live entertainment, taste traditional German foods, drink Gluhwein in the Biergarten and more at this charming outdoor festival. *Closed November 27 & 28, December 4 & 5 and December 11. Please check the calendar for prices each night. Children 5 and under are free!

CHRISTMAS AT HEARST CASTLE

December 1 - 31 Hearst Castle At Christmas time, The Assembly Room, The Refectory, and the Morning Room all contain lavish decorations of hand made garlands, brilliant red poinsettias, and two 18 foot Christmas trees, fully decorated with lights and traditional ornaments. The Experience Tour during the daytime includes these rooms for viewing. Prices are $24 for adults and $12 for youth ages 6 through 17. Phone: 800-444-4445. www.hearstcastle.com

CAMBRIA FESTIVAL OF TREES

November 30 (10-7:30) Cambria Vets Hall and B & B Inns Come out to the Cambria Festival of Trees! The annual local tradition will be back on Saturday November 30th at the Cambria Pines Lodge. With a live auction you can go home with your own one of a kind tree. All proceeds will be go towards local non-profits. Tickets $50 and $25 info@cambriachamber.org.

HOSPITALITY NIGHT IN CAMBRIA

December 6 (5-8pm) Main Street and Burton, Cambria Share the warmth of the Holiday Season at Cambria’s annual Village Open House. Santa holds tree lighting ceremonies, carols fill the air, and decorations are featured, along with food, fun and festivities everywhere. A picture booth and the Town Criers add to the merriment. Businesses open their doors, offering refreshments, drawings and “special deals.” The charming Cambria Village Trolley will also be available along Main Street throughout the evening. FREE. For more information call 927-3624 www.cambriachamber.org

HOLIDAY HOME TOUR 2017

December 9th (11am-3pm) Six lovely homes in Cambria, lavishly decorated for the holidays.

Tickets will be available beginning early in November. $40. each.

For further information contact Patti Barrett at peteybar@sbcglobal.net or at (661) 809-9941.

Atascadero

Paso Robles

Templeton

SANTA’S HOLIDAY HOUSE

December 4- 24 Downtown City Park Come visit Santa Claus in the Downtown Park and take your picture with him! Hours posted on the Holiday House

805- HOLIDAY BOUTIQUE

Saturday, November 11 (10am - 5pm) Springhill Suites: 900 El Camino Real, Atascadero Kick off your Holiday Shopping Spree with the 805-Holiday Boutique! Join is as Santa makes a special midday appearance. With over 70 local artisan vendors and small businesses lined up, we truly have something for everyone on your list!

ELEGANT HOLIDAY EVENING DOWNTOWN

November 11 (5pm-8pm) Downtown Paso Robles Enjoy elegance, Paso Robles style — sip world-class wines, relish good food and take a stroll along one of the most beautiful and romantic places in all of California, downtown Paso Robles. Event features live mannequins by Class Act Dance Studio, carriage rides, dancers, singers, musicians. Free open house with refreshments and entertainment provided. Free Admission

HOLIDAY BOUTIQUE

November 18 (10am-3pm) At Pavilion on the Lake, Atascadero Get a head start on your holiday shopping! All booths feature local craft vendors that will display a variety of handmade items that make wonderful holiday gifts. Admission is Free! For more information, please call 805-470-3178

PASO ROBLES HOLIDAY CRAFT BAZAAR

November 24 (10am-4pm) Paso Robles Downtown City Park Just in time for the holidays, the Holiday Craft Bazaar features arts, crafts and handmade goods from local purveyors. Visit the variety of booths stationed in the park and search for that hard-to-find craft you’ve been looking for. Free!

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November 24 (5:30pm) Paso Robles Downtown City Park Christmas and holiday lights will illuminate the way to this year’s holiday festivities in City Park. Mrs. Claus will arrive and light the downtown, inviting all to share in the holiday joy. Live music, speeches, candlelight caroling, free cookies, and hot chocolate. Free!

ATASCADERO ANNUAL “LIGHT UP THE DOWNTOWN” HOLIDAY CELEBRATION!

December 1 (5pm-8pm) Downtown Atascadero Enjoy a variety of Holiday songs while we anticipate the presentation of the beautiful lighting of Historic City Hall and Sunken Gardens along with the arrival of Santa and Mrs. Claus! Plan to visit with Santa Claus, take a docent led tour of Historic City Hall from the Atascadero Historical Society! Plus enjoy complementary Hot Chocolate, Horse drawn Hay Ride and Model-A Firetruck Rides! Start shopping early and enjoy “Art & Wine” at the variety of merchants in the Downtown!

CHRISTMAS LIGHT PARADE

December 2 (7pm) Downtown Paso Robles Enjoy the sights and sounds of the holiday spirit with an illuminated parade featuring an array of light spectacles from local businesses.

A variety of awards will be given for best in show. Join Santa and Mrs. Claus and watch downtown light up with holiday spirit! Free!

HOLIDAY MUSICAL WALK AROUND THE LAKE December 2 (5:30pm9:30pm) Atascadero Lake Park Join friends and family for a special evening at the Atascadero Lake Park. Enjoy a walk around the Lake and delight in musical groups, carolers, Santa, community singing, holiday decorations and more!

Presented by the Atascadero Lake Neighborhood Association. Visit http://www. atascaderolake.net for more information.

WINTER WONDERLAND

December 8 (5pm - 9pm) Atascadero’s Sunken Gardens & Downtown One of the Central Coasts Largest Holiday Events! A winter paradise for all ages! Massive snow slide, snow play areas, rock climbing wall, bounce houses, Joe’s Little Train, Santa and Mrs. Claus and over 50 food and craft vendors await you! Have fun and get some shopping done, all in one evening!

Call (805) 470-3360 for more info.

ANNUAL VICTORIAN TEDDY BEAR TEA December 16 (2pm-4pm) Paso Robles Park Ballroom 1232 Park St The Snow Queen & King, Mrs. Clause, Santa Claus, the elves and Victorian friends invite local youth and their families to the Annual Victorian Teddy Bear Tea. Event features music, storytelling, gingerbread cookie decorating, candy canes, pictures to color, and door prizes. Seating is limited, so get your tickets in advance! Admission: $8 for Children, $15 for Adults

HOLIDAY MAGIC AT THE ZOO

December 16 (11am-2pm) The Charles Paddock Zoo Experience the magic of the holiday season as the zookeepers step in as Santa’s Elves to prepare gifts for the animals. Santa will be there too! Something for everyone! Call (805) 461-5080 for more info.

Templeton

PASO ROBLES 31ST ANNUAL DOWNTOWN LIGHTING CEREMONY

December 9 (6pm-9pm) Vine Street in Paso Robles Between 8th and 21st St. Bring the whole family to Vine Street for this annual community Christmas party tradition.

Ebenezer Scrooge, the Snow Queen, Mr. & Mrs. Clause and the whole crew will be on-hand on Vine Street. Community caroling, illuminated floats, entertainers, community open houses, live music, cotton candy, free cookies and hot chocolate— it’s fun, friends and festivities! Don’t miss this sure-to-please holiday mainstay in Paso Robles!

Bring your umbrella in case of rain! Free!

Paso Robles

November 24th(10am-5pm) November 25th (9am-4pm) Paso Robles Event Center 2198 Riverside Avenue, Paso Robles Over 150 Western Vendors in one location for all day shopping fun! Brand new this yearCamp Cow Kids and Craft Classes!

31ST ANNUAL VINE STREET VICTORIAN SHOWCASE

Atascadero

14TH ANNUAL COWGIRL CHRISTMAS BOUTIQUE

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he holidays will soon be upon us, and while your time with your kids and family can be a source of great excitement and fun, the stress of planning and entertaining can be overwhelming if you’re not prepared to tackle the challenges of the season.

With Dream Dinners’ 15 years of experience helping families spend more time together through assembled meals, they’ve learned a few stress-free holiday entertaining tricks along the way. Here are a few that may help you relax and enjoy the festivities: Choose menu items that can be made ahead, like soups and stews, which are perfect cold-weather food, too. Quiches and tarts freeze well, and can be made well ahead of time.

Save time on outdoor décor by choosing standout pieces. An eye-catching wreath on the front door or potted evergreens on the front stoop work well and give you back the hours you would have spent stringing twinkle lights.

Buy gifts in bulk. Buy a case of wine or champagne and send each of your guests home with a bottle. You can also double your batches of cookies, and send guests home with a tin of your favorites.

When it comes to decorating the house, keep it simple. Fill glass bowls and containers of varying shapes and sizes with vintage

ornaments or twinkle lights. It’s simple, beautiful and keeps your décor looking cohesive throughout the house.

Create a budget and a gift list before you leave the house.

Then, organize your list by categories such as clothes, electronics, and toys. This way you only have to make one quick trip to each store.

Set your table the night before your holiday party or dinner so there is no last-minute table styling stress. Label serving dishes with Post-its, pairing utensils with them in advance. This makes it easy to ensure you’ve accounted for each dish, and keeps you organized in the rush before dinner is served.

Consider serving dinner as a buffet instead, so you can enjoy the party you worked so hard to create. Just be sure to pull the buffet away from the wall. This allows your guests to serve themselves from all sides of the table, and prevents lines from forming.

Have fun with a “recipe remix” and turn your favorite recipes into easy appetizers. Make your meatloaf recipe into meatballs, or try something new like skewering strips of your Dream Dinners’ Herb Crusted Flank Steak.

For more information about Dream Dinners, or to check out some of the current menu offerings, visit the Ferrini Square Dream Dinners at 795 E. Foothill Blvd. Ste. B in San Luis Obispo.

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INGREDIENTS

1 medium sweet potato, peeled and thinly sliced on a mandoline 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 onion, chopped

Small broccoli florets and partial stem peeled and chopped

Roasted red pepper slices from ½ pepper, freshly roasted or jarred 5 large eggs

½ cup whole milk

1/8 teaspoon cayenne

1 teaspoon Kosher salt

½ teaspoon freshly ground pepper

½ cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese

DIRECTIONS Preheat the oven to 400°. Spray a 9” pie plate with cooking spray. Lay a layer of potato slices in concentric circles slightly overlapping around the bottom of the plate. Cut some circles in half and lay the flat side on the bottom around the side of the plate. Lightly spray again with cooking spray. Then layer another set of slices over the bottom and around the sides overlapping. Spray lightly again. Bake about 15 minutes or until tender. Press any slices that have moved back in place to cover any holes. Lower the oven to 375°.

Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion, cooking until tender for about 4 minutes.

Add remaining tablespoon oil, broccoli and stir to mix. Add 1 tablespoon water, cover and cook on a high simmer until broccoli is tender, 8-10 minutes. Sprinkle in the roasted red pepper slices and cayenne and stir to mix.

In a medium bowl whisk the eggs, milk, salt and pepper until combined. Scatter 1/3 of the cheddar cheese over the sweet potato crust. Top it with the broccoli mixture. Carefully pour the egg mixture over broccoli. Top with the rest of the cheese.

Bake until set and puffed, about 25 minutes. Cool on a wire rack for a few minutes and serve warm.

Kathleen Snyder is a food caterer, educator and blogger currently partnering with Talley Farms Fresh Harvest CSA providing recipes showcasing their produce. She is a San Luis Obispo County Yelp Elite reviewer and also writes reviews on Delish-Dish. com for restaurants all over the world.

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