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WOMAN OF INFLUENCE NORTH COUNTY LUNCHEON Springhill Suites by Marriott 900 El Camino Real, Atascadero 11:30am-1:30pm
Celebrate three extraordinary women nominated from our North County community for the Women Of Influence North County (wINC) program.
SEPTEMBER 20
26TH ANNUAL TASTE OF DOWNTOWN Downtown Paso Robles 11am-4pm
Experience and Savor of what downtown Paso Robles has to offer and relish in this annual event that invites merchants to open their doors for one-on-one sampling. Come early and be sure not to miss Arte de Tiza — the (From left) Templeton Fire Capt. Brandon Wall, Jim Hagen, Rick Jermin (back), Penny Hagen-Claassen, Templeton Firefighter Phillip Goldbloom, Templeton Fire Chief Tom Peterson, and Tom Jermin Jr. pose with sidewalk chalk art event on Pine a handcrafted flag made from salvaged fire hose and burnt wood from the silos, which was donated by the Hagens. Photo by Rick Evans/PRP Street where you’ll find some of the best local artists at work.
Templeton Fire honors heroes of Feed & Grain Fire
ECHO’S LONG WALK HOME 6370 Atascadero Ave. Atascadero 10am-2pm
Join us for a day of community, fun, BBQ music and more as we walk together to raise awareness for ECHO and those we serve throughout our community.
‘SIDEWAYS’ (2004) – AN EVENING OF WINE, FILM & CONVERSATION Bianchi Winery, Paso Robles Doors at 5:30pm | Q&A at 6:30pm | Movie to Follow
Community gathers at appreciation dinner to thank firefighters, law enforcement, and neighbors who saved downtown from greater loss on July 4
and remembrance at the Templeton Fire Appreciation Dinner, honoring the firefighters, law enforcement offiTEMPLETON — On the evening cers, and community members who of Wednesday, Sept. 3, the Templeton responded to the devastating Templecommunity came together in gratitude ton Feed and Grain fire on July 4. By CAMILLE DEVAUL camille@pasoroblespress.com
The dinner, held at Templeton Park, was more than a meal — it was a heartfelt expression of thanks to the men and women who risked their lives and worked tirelessly to save the heart of downtown Templeton from further
destruction. The Templeton Feed and Grain building, an iconic landmark that stood for nearly 80 years, was reduced to rubble following a fire started by some juveniles. What began
North County football update: Week 3 results and Friday’s matchups ahead
Templeton dominates Coalinga, Paso Robles drops to 0-3, and Atascadero slips Step into the vineyards of California’s wine country for a very special against Roosevelt screening of “Sideways” (2004), with new challenges the Academy Award–winning ahead this Friday film that forever changed the way the world viewed Pinot Noir (and Merlot).
SEPTEMBER 22–28
CENTRAL COAST TENNIS CLASSIC Templeton Tennis Ranch 345 Championship Lane, Templeton
The Central Coast Tennis Classic hosts top women’s tennis with 68 matches, plus community events including clinics, school days, and exhibits. More information can be found at centralcoasttennisclassic. com
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District faces transportation concerns amid bus driver shortage Parents raise safety issues over students using RTA buses; district explores new hybrid position to attract drivers and restore routes
By CAMILLE DEVAUL camille@pasoroblespress.com
NORT H CO UNT Y — Last Friday brought mixed results for North County football. Paso Robles extended its losing streak with a loss to Madera, while Templeton broke through with a dominant win over Coalinga. Atascadero couldn’t repeat last year’s success against Roosevelt, with a loss at home.. This Friday, Sept. 12, all three teams are back in action: Paso Robles hosts Righetti, Templeton travels to Gonzales, and
PASO ROBLES — The Paso Robles Joint Unified School District (PRJUSD) The Paso Robles High girls volleyball team will have its next two games at home: Thursday, Sept. 11, against Santa Maria, board meeting on Tuesday, and Tuesday, Sept. 16, against Morro Bay. Photo Courtesy of PRHS Volleyball Sept. 9, drew some attention from parents and commuAtascadero faces South in Roosevelt. After last season’s perfect at 2-0. Bakersfield. 35-27 win over the Rough Looking ahead, the Grey- nity members over ongoing The Greyhounds couldn’t Riders, Atascadero came up hounds hit the road to face transportation challenges. repeat last year’s magic on short this time, dropping its South on Friday, Sept. 12, Public comment stretched Friday, Sept. 5, falling 26-14 to record to 1-1. Roosevelt stays CONTINUED ON PAGE 2 CONTINUED ON PAGE 2
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