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Atascadero Printery Foundation President Karen McNamara (right) is shown with Board Member Barbie Butz (left) and Board Member Gina Cirocco at the APF’s Gala Celebration on Sunday, Nov. 9, at the Printery building. Photo by Rick Evans/ATN
Atascadero Printery opens doors for first time in over two decades Gala celebrates 110 years and decade of restoration By CAMILLE DEVAUL camille@atascaderonews.com
ATASCADERO — For the first time in more than two decades, the front doors of the Historic Atascadero Printery swung open to the public as the Atascadero Printery Foundation hosted its Gala Celebration on Sunday, Nov. 9. From 4 to 7 p.m., guests stepped inside the landmark building to mark two milestones, the Printery’s 110th anniversary and the Foundation’s 10th year of restoration efforts, during an evening of live music, guided tours, historical exhibits,
and community spirit. The event carried deep significance for the Foundation and the community alike. Once the heartbeat of Atascadero’searly publishing industry, the 1915 structure had stood empty for nearly 22 years following severe damage from the 2003 San Simeon earthquake. Sunday’s gala marked the first public event held inside since then, signaling a tangible step forward in the Foundation’s mission to restore and reopen the historic building as a community hub for arts, education, and culture. “We’ve had a gala event before, but this was the first time that we could have CONTINUED ON PAGE A2
U.S. Navy Veteran Richard LeGrand, sitting with his family, displays his 2025 Distinguished Veteran Award at the Atascadero Faces of Freedom Monument Ceremony on Nov. 11. Photo by Rick Evans/ATN
North County honors veterans with heartfelt ceremonies Community gathers to pay tribute at Paso Robles District Cemetery and Faces of Freedom Memorial, with special recognition for Vietnam veterans and local heroes By CAMILLE DEVAUL camille@atascaderonews.com
NORTH COUNTY — It was on the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month — 107 years ago — World War I ended with an armistice signing between the Allies and Germany. Twenty years later, on May 13, 1938, that Nov. 11 was anointed
as Armistice Day and proclaimed as “a day to be dedicated to the cause of world peace.” North County came together on Tuesday, in Atasacdero and Paso Robles, to honor and give thanks to our country’s veterans. On Tuesday, the community gathered at the Paso Robles District Cemetery to acknowledge and give thanks to our local veterans. This Veterans Day on Tuesday,
Nov. 11, the Paso Robles District Cemetery welcomed back its Veterans Day Ceremony. Each year, the cemetery creates the Avenue of Flags throughout the grounds to pay tribute to our veterans. Additionally, the flags are accompanied by a ceremony conducted at 11 a.m. sharp, with notable speakers, bands, and a flyover by the CONTINUED ON PAGE A2
Artist Melisa Beveridge, came to the Art in the Park event at Paso Robles City Park with her business, Woollybear Travels, in which she paints portraits of rescued animals and donates 10 percent of each sale back to the rescue organization that helped save the animal. Photo by Camille DeVaul/ATN
Paso Robles Art in the Park brings community to life
Attendees to the Salute to our Heroes event pose with veterans and one of the planes on Nov. 8 at the Estrella Warbirds Museum. Photo by Rick Evans/ATN
Estrella Warbirds Museum honors veterans with Salute to Our Heroes weekend on Saturday
The tribute supported the museum’s mission and operations; event included dinner and music By CAMILLE DEVAUL camille@atascaderonews.com
PASO ROBLES — The Estrella Warbirds Museum rolled out the red carpet for military members, first responders, and their families during
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its annual Salute to Our Heroes tribute weekend, a celebration filled with music, cars, history, and family-friendly activities. Formerly held in May, this year’s festivities began on Friday, Nov. 7, with a dinner dance featuring local favorite Unfinished Business, followed by a full
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day of events on Saturday, Nov. 8. The weekend opened with an evening in the museum’s newly renovated Hangar 1, where guests enjoyed a tri-tip and chicken dinner listening to Unfinished Business’ covers of rock ’n’ roll classics spanning the CONTINUED ON PAGE A2
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Artists from across the state showcase works at biannual event
biannual November Art in the Park. The event, organized by Steve Powers and Company, has long been a fixture in the community, attracting art lovers from across California and By CAMILLE DEVAUL beyond. camille@pasoroblespress.com For two days, Nov. 8 and 9, PASO ROBLES — Over visitors explored booths filled 100 artists filled Paso Robles with original artwork, including CONTINUED ON PAGE A2 City Park last weekend for the
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