By Angela Cisneros

I have to admit, out of all four seasons we have, fall is my most favorite! There is something about how the sun comes in at a different angle that makes the light seem so magical in Atascadero. As a jeweler, I speak to many wedding photographers, and they all say that fall is the best light to take photos in.

Fall officially begins on September 22 this year, and I am excited about enjoying the great events Atascadero has!

The 12th annual Brew at the Zoo is happening on Saturday, September 6, at the Central Coast Zoo. Standing in front of a wild, exotic animal while sipping your favorite adult beverage is not something very many people get to do! The Friends of the Zoo will be selling tickets for some great prizes as they raise money to expand the tiger habitat in honor of the late Malayan tiger Menderu.

You can get tickets for Brew at the Zoo at VisitAtascadero.com and you might see a familiar face! As the president of the Friends of the Zoo, I would be remiss not to mention that you can also donate (tax-deductible) directly to the tiger habitat expansion at CentralCoastZoo.org/Donate.

The Atascadero Chamber is hosting the Fall Sip and Shop on Friday, September 26, from 5:30 to 8 p.m. This will be the first Sip and Shop with our downtown infrastructure complete, making it easy and safe to access all the great shops and wine stations on either side of El Camino Real. It is a fun way to discover stores and restaurants that you haven’t visited before.

When I was a board member for the Atascadero Chamber, I volunteered during this event, and it was amazing how many long-time residents had no idea the abundance of stores and restaurants Atascadero had to offer! Even if you don’t drink, like myself, it is a fun night to hang out with your BFF or loved one while perusing the stores. You can get tickets at atascaderochamber.org.

Bring the kids down to the 9th annual Cornhole Tournament in Sunken Gardens on September 27 and 28. If you feel like you have the skills to become the cornhole champion, you can even sign up to participate! Competition may be fierce, but they are worth the cornhole bragging rights.

Every Wednesday from 3:30 to 5 p.m., Farmers Market at the Sunken Gardens is the place to be! Fresh, in-season fruits and veggies, yummy pie, and spending time outside in our beautiful September weather is what awaits you. Sometimes, we need time to ourselves, and sometimes, we need time with a friend. Farmers Market offers opportunities for both nourishing the mind and the body at the same time.

Atascadero has small-town charm and is full of ways to connect with your friends and family this September. I will be celebrating with my family for my dad’s 70th birthday this month. I am so grateful for my parents.

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