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1 – 8 DEC 2022 VOL 28 ISS 48
Los Padres Participation – Working vacation opportunities with the Los Padres Forest Association, P.10 A Jar-Filled History – Westmont’s founder Ruth Kerr and the ubiquitous mason jars that bear the family name, P.32
Winter Reads – These new books bring
warm stories, and just in time for some cold weather reading, P.34 Shimmering Glasses – The sparkling wines of Riverbench and the festive bottles to go with them, P.52
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The Giving List
Find vegan, healthy soups and so much more from local vendors at the first SouperMarket, page 18
Here Comes the Holiday Magic The Second Annual Montecito Holiday Magic Parade will be on December 17! (Story starts on page 5) See this week’s Home for the Holidays guide for some Coast Village shopping options (Guide starts on page 40)
Caroling with a Twist
A Christmas Carol is played with a new note in Ensemble Theatre Company’s upcoming performance, page 6
Home Cooking on the Lane
Thario’s Kitchen on Santa Claus Lane brings a familial feel ideal for the holidays, page 53