🌱 What’s planned for NatureTrack’s big Los Olivos opening night?

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In today's newsletter:

• What's planned for NatureTrack's big Los Olivos opening night?
• How a Santa Ynez author is rethinking happy hour with local flavors

Also on today's calendar: Pink Wines for the Pink Ribbon kickoff event and 6 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a one-legged Big Foot? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 89 and low of 48 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Wednesday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 87, low: 52.
• Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 88 and low of 52 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Two Towns, 2 Opening Nights: NatureTrack Film Fest (independent.com) — Los Olivos will host an opening night of the expanded NatureTrack Film Festival on November 6, kicking off a year-round series of nature-focused screenings through October 2027. Residents can expect films on wildlife, oceans, climate resilience, and conservation, plus special honors for filmmakers and post-screening gatherings, with proceeds supporting the NatureTrack Foundation.
   

• Santa Ynez Valley City Lifestyle (citylifestyle.com) — A Santa Ynez cookbook author is debuting a new low-carb cocktail and small-plates book that leans on the Valley's access to quality local food and wine. She highlights a Los Olivos winemaker as an example of small, sustainably farmed production, and shares recipes that swap hidden sugars for fresh ingredients and simple techniques you can use at home.
   

📸 Around Los Olivos

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Los Olivos

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★ Featured events ★

Sunday October 4
• LIVE MUSIC HOSTED BY CARHARTT FAMILY WINES - LOS OLIVOS →
  Carhartt Family Wines, 2939 Grand Ave, Los Olivos
  2:00 pm

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Other local events

Friday October 2
• Back on the Ranch Trail Run →
  Los Olivos CA
Sunday October 4
• Pink Wines for the Pink Ribbon kickoff event →
  1562 Alamo Pintado Rd, Solvang
  1:00 pm
Friday October 9
• Future Perfect x Jessica Foster →
  Future Perfect Tasting Room, 2933 San Marcos Avenue, Suite 101, Los Olivos
  5:30 pm
Saturday October 10
• Los Olivos Day in the Country →
  Los Olivos CA
• Brady Harris at Refugio Ranch Tasting Room →
  Refugio Ranch Tasting Room, Los Olivos
  2:00 pm
• Brady Harris →
  Los Olivos CA
  2:00 pm
• Kielo Smith at Coquelicot Estate Vineyard →
  Coquelicot Estate Vineyard, 2884 Grand Avenue, Los Olivos
  2:00 pm
Sunday October 11
• Nataly Lola at Coquelicot Estate Vineyard Tasting Room →
  Coquelicot Estate Vineyard Tasting Room, Los Olivos
  1:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday October 1
• Taste of the Santa Ynez Valley →
  Santa Ynez Ranch, 3555 Roblar, Santa Ynez
Saturday October 3
• Fall Vines Acrylic Workshop with Drew Davis at Artiste Winery →
  Artiste Winery & Gallery, Santa Ynez
  2:00 pm
Sunday October 4
• Mountain View Railroad Open Day →
  Mountain View Railroad, 1905 View Drive, Santa Ynez
  11:00 am
Thursday October 8
• Figure Drawing Workshop by Art Spot on Wheels →
  Forage Florals Studio, 3568 Sagunto Street, Santa Ynez
  6:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Dunn School posted a job opening for Facilities Technician in Los Olivos. Apply here.
• Svetness posted a job opening for Personal Trainer in Santa Ynez. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Los Olivos here.

🗞 Nearby News

Santa Ynez

• Santa Ynez Valley Children's Museum Receives $2 Million State Grant (noozhawk.com)
• Santa Ynez Valley High School Riders Win California Dressage Society Championship Titles (edhat.com)
• Santa Barbara County Winery Named 2026 USA Winery of the Year (edhat.com)

Solvang

• California's 'Danish capital of America' just scored a spot among the nation's best farmers markets in 2026 (nypost.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Hop Squatch! (Thank you Terri R. for sending it in!)
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