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Special to the Acorn By Ryan O’Quinn The smell of burning white sage filled the air and a black hawk hovered high overhead the ceremony as Chumash Native Americans offered a blessing prior to the ribbon cutting at the Chumash Interpretive Center Thursday, marking the official transition of the park coming under the jurisdiction of the ... More ... Council helps offer reward The Thousand Oaks City Council will donate $8,000 to the $2,000 offered by the family of resident Jordan LeGrand to designate a $10,000 reward for information leading directly to the arrest and conviction of person(s) responsible for the January 6 shooting death of LeGrand. More ...
By Heather Milo Acorn staff writer In a radical four-hour career change, Edgar Sur, Baxter quality leadership process manager, had the honor of being Ladera Elementary School’s "Principal for a Half Day. More ... Get ready April is Earthquake Preparedness Month and the American Red Cross of Greater Los Angeles will host an Emergency Preparedness Fair from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sat., April 19 at Westfield Shoppingtown Topanga, 6600 Topanga Canyon Blvd., Woodland Hills. More ...
By Lori Porter Acorn Staff Writer Sequoia Middle School seventh grader Mallory Farrar, 13, recently brought home first place in the Ventura County Science Fair in the junior division. She will now advance to the state science fair May 19 and 20 at University of Southern California. More ... Morosco honored by assembly Elizabeth Morosco of Thousand Oaks was recently chosen to be honored as "2003 Woman of the Year" by California State Assemblywoman Fran Pavley. More ... Therapeutic riding center to host open house Ride On Therapeutic Horsemanship will host an informal tour at 10 a.m. Sat., April 12 of their facility at 401 Ronel Court, Newbury Park. The presentation will include a brief overview of therapeutic riding, a tour of the barn and facilities and the chance to observe a lesson. More ...
By Heather Milo Acorn Staff Writer With a battalion of supporters behind them, the family and friends of young Nick (Nico) Bellucci are holding the "Nico Challenge II: the Second Annual Walk for Infantile Polycystic Kidney Disease Research" Saturday, April 12. More ... Great Rabbit Medallion Hunt is on Hidden somewhere in the Conejo Valley is the CVD rabbit medallion. The person who finds it will win $1,000 if they possess an official hunting license or $500 if not. More ...
By John Loesing Acorn Staff Writer Although America’s military effort has shifted to Iraq, one local enlisted man has been recognized for his performance on the field of battle in Afghanistan. More ... Senior Concerns to benefit from raffle 2003 Lexus ES 300 can be yours for the donation of only $100 A raffle that will deliver a 2003 Lexus ES 300 to the holder of the winning $100 ticket among no more than 2,003 to be sold is underway in the Conejo Valley. More ...
The Westlake Village Junior Women’s Club hosted its second Cosmic bowling and silent auction fundraiser Saturday at Brunswick Valley Bowl in Simi Valley. More ...
With more than 100 members and guests present, Gil Riding, past exalted ruler of the Thousand Oaks Elks Lodge #2477, was named Elk of the Year 2002-03 for his outstanding service to the Lodge. More ... Westlake club to host annual tour The Westlake Village Garden Club will present its 30th annual Garden & Patio Tour from 12:30-5 p.m. Sun., April 27. The tour will feature five gardens in Westlake Village and Thousand Oaks. More ... Nominations are needed for T.O. ‘Senior of the Year’ Senior adult volunteers living in Thousand Oaks contribute their time and energy to aid more than 158 nonprofit agencies, school and community organizations. More ... Volunteers are needed The city of Thousand Oaks is seeking residents interested in contributing their talents toward shaping the quality of life in the community by serving on city committees. More ... Mutts to take center stage New Leash On Life (NLOL) Animal Rescue will celebrate the beauty and perfection of mutts with the second "Nuts for Mutts, a Mutts Only Dog Show and Pet Fair" from 9 a.m. More ...
Bronze is the best LISA ADAMS/T.O.A. HELPING THEIR FURRY FRIENDS-Junior Girl Scout Troop 646 members, from back row left, Emily Balkind; Brita Hoffman; Natalie Hill; Michelle Simonet; Alyssa Nigai, Ashley Braun and Kevin Brasic, Hillcrest Road Petco branch general manager; with, in front row from left, Alexandra Bass;... More ... |
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