By Kyra Skinner
June! Those last few weeks of school that just feel like we are hanging on by our fingernails. No one wants to go to bed when it’s gorgeous outside, the morning school routine is old and weary and no one feels like packing lunches or doing homework. We are almost to summer, and there are many ways downtown to enjoy some summer goodness before it officially begins!
I have to shout out our lovely Farmer’s Market! I’ve made it a habit of sneaking away from work for 20 minutes on Wednesday afternoon at the Sunken Gardens (3 to 5:30 p.m.) to get our family’s fruit and veggie goodness for the week. My 10-year-old daughter, who is still anti-vegetable, begs for the Farmer’s Market carrots and snap peas. Also, I have loved buying frozen, ready-to-bake scones made by Carndonagh Kitchen. Easy to keep in the freezer for a fun treat to pop in the oven on a lazy weekend morning—they fill the house with the most decadent smell, and they are moist and delicious, with flavors changing seasonally. You can also buy plants, tamales, honey, and other fun local goodies.
Atascadero’s Downtown Art Hop on Friday, June 13 (6–9 p.m.) & 14 (12–5 p.m.) promises to be a vibrant celebration of local talent and community spirit. With local businesses hosting regional artists, it’s a great chance to explore unique art exhibits, enjoy live music, and experience the creative energy of the area. The event is a perfect opportunity to dive into the town’s cultural scene and support both artists and local businesses. Visit atownarthop.org for more details. It is such a lovely time, hope you can join us!
June holds our first Movies in the Park, June 13, at Colony Park; Moana 2 will be playing on a huge outdoor screen. Bring a blanket or low-backed chairs, food will be available for purchase. The City is adding on more fun this year, before the movie, starting at 7 p.m., there will be a variety of fun games and activities for the whole family to enjoy: Chalk drawing, frisbee tossing, mini-soccer games, and sack races! There will also be a family wiffle ball game. Call the City recreation team to ensure your family’s spot in one of the wiffle ball game matchups! (805) 470-3360.
Heyyyyyy! Construction is over!! Come discover the NEW DOWNTOWN and celebrate with a ribbon cutting downtown and giant block party! Friday, June 27, starting on the late afternoon. As I’m writing this article, details are still being finalized, but the businesses will be open late, DJ Manuel Barba of Traffic Records will be spinning tunes, and we are working on a fun scavenger hunt, which includes some historical funky hidden surprises. Main Street Dance will be hosting Flash Mob dance parties on the closed city streets. Check out the Instagram page, @foundinatown, for more details regarding this afternoon’s events!
We look forward to enjoying this summer in our beautiful, fresh downtown with the familiar businesses we know and love!
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