April 28, 2005 RSS feed / Community

Newbury Park church dedicates new facilities built by volunteers

Thanks to the efforts of a group of volunteers from around the country, Christ the King Lutheran Church in Newbury Park has a new preschool building and playground, a newly remodeled sanctuary, and fresh landscaping. More...

Disabled youth to get swim training at WHS

The Westlake High School Aquatics Booster Club will sponsor a free swimming and water polo clinic for physically and developmentally disabled youth, ages 8 to 20, from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Sun., May 15 at the Westlake High School pool. More...

Bright Child indoor playground comes to Conejo Valley

A new indoor playground has opened in Oak Park. More...

Superintendent to speak at rally

Dr. Robert Fraisse, superintendent of the Conejo Valley Unified School District (CVUSD), will be the guest speaker at the "Rally to Support Our Children More...

T.O. woman wins big at ‘Wheel’

Pooneh Nasrollahnia was born the same year the "Wheel of Fortune" debuted on TV. So it seemed she More...

Family fun at CVD

Those who love roller coasters, Ferris wheels and an assortment of carnival rides can take advantage of Conejo Valley Days "Family Fun Nights" tonight, Thurs. More...

Parking changes at CVD

Continued construction of new ball fields on the southern portion of Conejo Creek Park South will affect parking for the 2005 Conejo Valley Days (CVD) through Sun., May 1 at the Janss Road exit of the 23 Freeway, Thousand Oaks. More...

Training available for those who help elderly

The Hospice of the Conejo will offer a training class for Pathways volunteers from 1 to 4 p.m. Thurs., May 12 at the Hospice office, 80 E. Hillcrest Drive, Ste. More...

Equestrian group gets, gives help

RIDER TRAINING- Natalie Charonnat, 10, a home-schooled student, rides Truffles while Thousand Oaks residents Vanessa Renna, left, and Laurie Mackey assist with training at the Ride On Therapeutic horse stable in Newbury Park on Saturday. More...

Helping feed the hungry

BAGS OF FOOD AND HOPE-Employees of Keller Williams Realty stand behind some of the food and toiletries they collected for needy people of Thousand Oaks, Simi Valley and the West San Fernando Valley. More...

Mike’s world

'HERE'S THE WINDUP AND THE PITCH'-Westlake Village resident and Angels Manager Mike Scioscia winds up to throw a ball as Angel player Chone Figgins observes during a Youth Baseball Clinic at Amgen Field in Thousand Oaks on Saturday. More...

Training day a two-way street

PROUD OF THEIR MASTERS AND VICE VERSA--Ventura residents JoAnn Stark, left, with her dog, Danny, and Ann Filsinger with Mia, center, are joined by Agoura Hills resident Nina Roben and her dog, Vicki. More...

Celtic Faire coming to Camarillo

The sixth annual Camarillo Celtic Fair will be presented Fri. and Sat., April 29 and 30 in Constitution Park next to Camarillo City Hall. The fair will feature food, drink, Celtic vendors, children More...

Moorpark forensics team places third

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Students recognized for achievement

BILL SPARKES/Acorn Newspapers SOROPTIMIST AWARDS--Local service club the Soroptimists recently recognized area students for their achievements. More...

Local artists’ creations to be featured in ArtWalk

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Seniors certainly need life insurance

Consider these "truths" from years past: The Earth is flat. The sun orbits the Earth. Man will never fly. Smoking soothes the throat. To these, let More...

Management workshop coming in May

Executive Women International (EWI) will present its Academy of Leadership workshop titled "The Power of the Diverse Communicator," a one-day program to help current or future managers, executives and supervisors improve their communication More...

Volunteers sought to clean up Oxnard cemetery

The Ventura County Japanese-American Citizens League (JACL) will host a cleanup of a neglected cemetery in Oxnard that is the burial site for many Japanese-Americans. More...

Docents needed at museum

The Malibu Lagoon Museum seeks volunteer docents to provide tours of the oceanfront Adamson House historical site to the public. Docents serve two days per month for a period of three to four hours each day. More...

T.O. mayor says she’s sticking to her convictions

Being a mayor isn More...

Business Expo, Trade Show coming May 12 to

Hyatt Westlake Plaza

"Viva Las Vegas" is the theme of the Business Expo and Trade Show to be presented by the Thousand Oaks-Westlake Village Regional Chamber of Commerce from 5 to 8 p.m. More...

For the record

In a story that was published on April 21 (headlined "Residents fed up with water woes"), the article should have indicated that 150 homes throughout Conejo Valley are affected by constant water present in the land around their homes, inclu More...

Comedian wants his hat back from fundraiser

Local well-known comedian Gallagher put on a show April 17 at Westlake High School to help educate teens about unsafe driving, drug abuse and other teen-related issues. More...

Some schools improve while others decline

According to a recent state report, 22 out of 27 schools in the Conejo Valley Unified School District More...

Daughters of the American Revolution to discuss antiques

The Conejo Valley Chapter, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution will discuss "Antiques and Treasures" at noon Mon., May 2 at Marie Callender More...

Crosstown rivals cheer each other on

Is the crosstown rivalry between Westlake and Thousand Oak high schools over? Maybe not on the gridiron, but at least it is for the choir departments. More...

Everyone loves a parade

CHILDREN CELEBRATE CVD WITH THEIR OWN PARADE-Little Miss Conejo Valley, Hannah Santos, center, an Aspen Elementary School first-grader, leads the crowned court during the Conejo Valley Days Children's Parade at Conejo Creek Park North in T.O. More...

Seniors honor volunteers

THANK-YOU CELEBRATION-The Agoura Hills Senior Retreat recently honored their volunteers with gifts and certificates of appreciation. More...

Wellness Community events

The Wellness Community Valley/Ventura will present the following events in May at their facility, 530 Hampshire Road, Westlake Village. More...

Fourth-graders support Ride On Therapeutic

Ride On Therapeutic Horsemanship in Newbury Park recently welcomed Ascension Lutheran School More...

African Violet Society to meet next Thursday

Guests are invited to attend the Thousand Oaks African Violet Society meeting at 7 p.m. Thurs., May 5 at Redeemer Lutheran Church, 667 Camino Dos Rios, Thousand Oaks. More...

Grants available for nonprofits that help women

The Ventura County Community Foundation (VCCF) is now accepting applications for its 2005 Women More...

La Reina booster club to host golf tournament

The event is scheduled for
Fri., May 20 at Lost Canyons
Golf Club in Simi Valley

The La Reina Athletic Boosters will host their inaugural fundraising golf tournament on Fri., May 20 at Lost Canyons Golf Club, Simi Valley. Tournament check-in will begin at 9:30 a.m. More...

Having a wild time at Wildwood

STAYING FIT WHILE RAISING MONEY-Left to right, Nicole Morrison, Kiley Munro and her mother, Heather Munro, Kenny Zarkowski and Alex Althouse have a great time as they help raise funds in the Wildwood Elementary School Jog-a-Thon, which helps support More...

Cops N Jocks to host Battle of the Bands

The National Cops N Jocks Program will hosts its annual countywide "Battle of the Bands" fundraiser 7 p.m. Sat., May 7 at Oxnard High School, 3400 W. More...

‘Mary Poppins’ on stage in Thousand Oaks

The Pacific Festival Ballet will turn the classic story of "Mary Poppins" into a family musical theatre ballet at 4 and 7 p.m. More...

KCLU captures honors for news

KCLU-FM, the National Public Radio station for Santa Barbara and Ventura counties, was honored with seven awards for its regional news coverage. More...

Democrats to host events

Upcoming events for Conejo Valley Democrats include the following. More...

Antiques Faire coming

The third annual Antiques Faire will be presented from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sun., May 15 at the Stagecoach Inn Museum, 51 S. Ventu Park Road, Newbury Park. The admission cost of $5 includes the lectures and a tour of the historic inn and museum complex. More...

Alzheimer’s conference to help caregivers, others in healthcare

The annual spring education conference, "Enhancing Relationships in Alzheimer More...

Famous author to be discussed at CLU

Niels Christian Larsen, a Danish scholar, will offer "A Danish View of Hans-Christian Andersen" at 7:30 p.m. Fri., May 6 in the Nelson Room at California Lutheran University, 60 W. Olsen Road, Thousand Oaks. More...

All Photographs by JANN HENDRY/Acorn Newspapers

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