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Paso Robles 11/5 Sips and Symbols: Tarot Learning at Dracaena Wines, 6-8 p.m. Price: $20 11/6 Olive Harvest at The Estate by Stinson Cellars, 7 a.m.-12 p.m. Free Admission 11/6-11/7 Paso Garagiste Festival at The Paso Fairgrounds, 11:30 a.m.- 8:30 p.m. Price: $29-$165 11/7 Clay Octopus Workshop at Artsocial 805, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Price: $60 11/7 Local Honey Tasting & Hive Tour at Cass Winery, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Price: $120 11/7 4th Annual Pumpkin Bowling at Bovino Vineyards,

The Patch Santa Maria Hidden between Santa Maria and Orcutt on Los Flores Ranch, a small pumpkin patch is worth a visit next year. Local high school students run it from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday through Sunday. It is open only from Sept. 25 to Oct. 25 because it runs alongside the autumn harvest, which ends in late October. Four leaders established the Patch in 2017 to give Santa Maria high school students leadership and agricultural opportunities. The team is small, but it k

Don’t let the heat stop you from enjoying autumn on the Central Coast. Make the most of your fall days by getting out of the house and exploring your town. If you’ve already decorated your home for fall, you’re a step ahead. If not, head to Dollar Tree for faux foliage to add color to your kitchen or living room, and pick up fall-themed pillows at HomeGoods to spruce up your bedroom. Then check out a few places that will make your days feel more like the season. Visit the SLO

The Central Coast heat wave that arrives every year is a surprise we will never get used to. We never truly experience a typical autumn when it’s more than 80 degrees outside, so we have to dress as if it’s summer. The weather cools a bit in November, though, giving us some wiggle room to add thicker fabrics to our outfits. We’re yearning for knit sweaters, thick socks and cozy sweatpants. One of our favorite fall styling techniques is layering. Think cardigans under heavy ja

Paso Robles 10.02 Nightmare from Main St. Haunted House at 828 14th St., 7-10 p.m. Price: $20 10.03 Graveyard Vineyard Paint and Sip with Artsocial 805, 1-3 p.m. Price: $55 10.03 Murder Mystery Dinner at The Ravine Waterpark, 7-9 p.m. 21+ Price: $80 10.03 Paso Picture Show presents Hocus Pocus at Vinteaux Vineyards, 6:45-9 p.m. Price: $21 10.04 Jewelry Class at Studios on the Park, 12-3 p.m. Price: $130 10.10 Date Night Paint Night at Artsocial 805 “Halloween Edition,” 5-7 p.

TMHA Festival The Transitions-Mental Health Association held its Journey of Hope Festival on Saturday, Sept. 26 at the San Luis Obispo Public Market. More than 20 organizations took part to share information about their history and resources. The association, known as TMHA, holds the festival once a year to welcome new organizations and give them a chance for community outreach. Community members are also invited to learn about the mental health resources available on the Cen

Enjoy the cool weather by curling up on the sofa with a warm blanket, a hot toddy and a cinnamon roll fresh from the oven, and watch a classic autumn film. Every year, Netflix and Prime Video release new movies with actors trying to make it to the big screen. Some have phenomenal acting, while others are cringeworthy and hard to watch. Bad acting can ruin what should be a relaxing, cozy night in, leaving you flipping through the menu for something else. I've been enjoying mov

Jump into a new book this fall. Light a pumpkin-scented candle, cuddle up on the sofa with your softest blanket and settle in for an evening of reading. You earn cozy points if you have a cup of tea and a sweet treat on your nightstand. We curated a list of books with magic, romance, suspense and history, so you can pick something that suits your taste. Or try to get through all of them before the season ends to sample a little bit of everything. Whichever book you choose, ou

Coming up with the perfect spooky treat can be stressful, so we put together two ideas for your next Halloween get-together. Apple Spiderweb Pops PC: Pinterest Ingredients: 2 Granny Smith apples 4 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped 4 ounces white chocolate, chopped 2 teaspoons coconut oil Materials: Craft sticks Sheet tray Parchment paper 2 resealable plastic bags Directions: Cut each apple from stem to bottom into four thick slices. Remove the seeds and stems, keeping the

Paso Robles Sept. 5: Sip & Unwind: Wine and Chair Massage Experience at Dracaena Wines, 12-5 p.m. Sept. 5-7: Labor Day Weekend Library Wine Tasting at Dracaena Wines, 12-5 p.m. Sept. 7: Labor Day Luau Party at the Ravine Waterpark, 10:30-5:45 p.m. Sept. 18: Epic Fest Paso Robles: Harvest Culinary & Beverage Festival at the Ava Hotel Sept 19: Paso Picture Show Presents: E.T. at Venteus Vineyards, 6-9:30 p.m. $21 per adult Sept. 25: Steak Frites Friday at Caliza Winery, 5-8 p.

On Wednesday, August 26th, Dignity Health and the Santa Maria Times hosted a fundraiser for the Hope Mission Cancer Center, raising money to help support their local cancer patients. Their annual fundraiser helps raise awareness and provides some financial help to those who have loved ones in their lives battling cancer or who have had cancer, from Santa Maria and Arroyo Grande. This year, multiple groups of people showed up to walk through the streets, intersections, and va

The first day of fall is just around the corner, coming this month, and what better way to start the best season of the year than baking a delicious sweet streusel pumpkin loaf? It’s nothing crazy advanced to start you off; it’s quick, simple, and easy to make. The brown sugar streusel melts in your mouth, and the bread is moist and tender. It makes the best pastry for your morning coffee and as an after-dinner dessert. Save this recipe for when you’re decorating your space w