Community

Adoptable pet of the week: Putter

–This week’s edition of North County Adoptable Pet of the Week features black cat Putter. Putter is a 5 year old, male, short hair black Full Article

North County Farmers Market awarded $18,000 for food stamp program

Incentive designed to increase purchase of fruits and vegetables by food stamp recipients –The North County Farmers Market Association was awarded a Food Insecurity and Full Article

Library celebrates spring with art, poetry exhibit

Exhibit theme is, ‘Renewal’ –The Atascadero Library, located at 6555 Capistrano Avenue, will celebrate spring with a special exhibit of art and poetry, beginning April Full Article

Police celebrate retirement of K-9 Atza

Retirement party held following last day of duty –The City of Atascadero and the Atascadero Police Department held a retirement celebration for K-9 Atza, who Full Article

‘Empty Bowls’ fundraiser happening April 21

Tickets are $25 and include soup, breads, plus a handmade item –The ECHO Empty Bowls luncheon fundraiser is happening Thursday, April 21, 11 – 2 Full Article

Adoptable pet of the week: Indigo

–The featured pet of the week is Indigo from Second Chance at Love, a dog rescue and sanctuary in Templeton that takes in abandoned, neglected, abused Full Article

Local author connects children with language and limerick through app

–By Leslie Jones ‘Fairy Tale Limericks’ available on ITunes now –Atascadero author Diane Arkenstone has published two children’s books. She has turned the second book, Full Article

Dancing with our Stars raises $79,000

–The annual Dancing with Our Stars event raised $79,000 prior to expenses this year. Proceeds go to help support the Friends of the Atascadero Library. Full Article

‘Chick City’ happening now at the zoo

Chicks are free to see with regular admission –The Charles Paddock Zoo’s annual springtime celebration has returned. Come see the little feathered chick friends and Full Article

‘Art Made Easy’ classes offered at the library

Classes will use different mediums such as paint, colored pencils The Atascadero Library will be hosting “Art Made Easy,” art classes starting April 2. Local Full Article