September 16, 2005 RSS feed / Community

Residents continue to rally support for Hurricane Katrina victims

To help raise money for Hurricane Katrina victims, Curves fitness and weight loss center in Westlake Village is auctioning off two tickets to see Paul McCartney in concert at Staples Center on Tues., Nov. 29. More...

Watkins named T.O. director of public works

Thousand Oaks Interim City Manager Scott Mitnick has announced the appointment of Mark Watkins as public works director. Watkins has been the interim public works director for the past four months. More...

Choir director, students celebrate cultural diversity through music

The American dream is alive and well for Moorpark resident Ben Hernandez, a dedicated community member with an enjoyable job. When he More...

Golfers to help abused children

Working to Eliminate Child Abuse and Neglect (WeCAAN), a division of Interface Children Family Services, will host its 14th annual Corporate Challenge Golf Tournament on Mon., Sept. 19 at Sunset Hills Country Club in Thousand Oaks. More...

Club to host martial arts tourney

The Newbury Park Athletic Club will present the third annual Open Martial Arts Championships Sat., Sept. 17 at the Newbury Park Athletic Club, 161 N. Reino Road, Newbury Park. More...

Are you prepared?

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Senior Center to host identity theft workshop

he free seminar is scheduled for 10 a.m. Thurs., Sept. 22

A seminar on identity theft, electronic fraud and scams targeting seniors will be presented at 10 a.m. Thurs., Sept. 22 at the Goebel Senior Adult Center, 403 W. Hillcrest Drive, Thousand Oaks. This free event is open to the public. More...

Tourney to benefit nonprofit

The Presbyterian Golf Association is looking to make a difference. The public is welcome to participate in the group More...

Rose Society to host event

The Ventura County Rose Society will sponsor a fall tour and fundraiser, More...

Cheesy event to benefit children’s charity

The Grove/Farmers Market will host the fourth annual Precious Cheese Feast of San Gennaro L.A., an Italian food and cultural festival presented by Ralphs, from Thurs., Sept. 22 through Sun., Sept. 25. More...

Park Service to host photo contest

The National Park Service is issuing a call for entries for its fourth annual Spirit of the Mountains Photo Contest. More...

Thousand Oaks man recounts experiences in tsunami-hit areas

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Holiday boutique on tap

The Centennial Guild of Childrens Hospital Los Angeles will host its inaugural Holiday Boutique from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Fri. and Sat., Sept. 30 and Oct. 1 at the North Ranch Community Center, Westlake Village. More...

Nominations open for Mother of the Year

California American Mothers Inc., a nonprofit, nondenominational organization, is taking nominations for its Mother of the Year awards from all cities in Southern California. More...

Low-cost parenting classes offered

Interface Children Family Services offers a low-cost, 10-week series of parenting classes emphasizing effective discipline techniques, understanding child behavior, strategies to encourage responsibility and problem-solving skills. More...

Malibu book discussion club to feature actors

The Malibu Book Discussion Group will feature a live reading of selections from the play More...

Despite protests, T.O. dog park to get lights

Dogs and their owners will be able to use the popular dog park on Avenida de Las Flores in Thousand Oaks on dark winter nights. At its Monday night meeting, the city More...

Nutrition program helps senior citizens

Senior Concerns, a nonprofit program for seniors with special needs, operates a Senior Adult Day Care Center with a nutrition program at 401 Hodencamp Road in Thousand Oaks. More...

More stolen property recovered in wake of task force investigation

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Longtime city employee will retire

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Constitution Day to be observed tomorrow

American students and military personnel throughout the world will simultaneously recite the Preamble to the U.S. Constitution tomorrow at 11 a.m. Pacific Daylight Time to celebrate Constitution Day/Citizenship Day. More...

Thieves are stealing gasoline

Regular unleaded fuel prices have been as high as $3.50 a gallon, making it more difficult for many to pay. More...

Friends of Library to visit Huntington

The Friends of the Thousand Oaks Library will sponsor a cultural bus tour to the Huntington Library, Art Collection and Botanical Gardens in San Marino from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Sat., Sept. 24. More...

Car wash to benefit DARE, Katrina victims

The Junior Elks of Thousand Oaks Elks Lodge No. 2477 will host a benefit car wash at 9 a.m. Sun., Sept. 25 at 158 Conejo School Road, Thousand Oaks. More...

T.O. Library to host storytime

Toddlers and their caregivers are invited to weekly storytimes at the Thousand Oaks Library at 10:15 a.m. and at 11 a.m. beginning Tues., Sept. 27 and continuing until Nov. 15 at the Thousand Oaks Library, 1401 E. Janss Road, Thousand Oaks. More...

Nonprofit wants to build affordable senior housing in Conejo Valley

Demographic data shows Conejo Valley needs places for fixed-income seniors

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Enter Conejo Valley Days theme contest

Deadline for contest is Oct. 30

The theme contest for the 50th anniversary of Conejo Valley Days (CVD) is currently underway. Last year, more than 200 themes were entered into this annual contest. More...

Program enables 118 employees to keep their jobs

More than 118 Ventura County employees of troubled companies are still employed due to business turnaround assistance provided this year by the Business Enhancement Program (BEP) of the Economic Development Collaborative-Ventura County (EDC-VC). More...

Gingerbread house builders needed for fundraiser

Vendors and gingerbread house builders are needed for the 24th annual Gingerbread Fundraising Boutique on Thurs. and Fri., Nov. 17 and 18 at St. Maximilian church, 5801 Kanan Road, Westlake Village. More...

Historic ship to sail into harbor this weekend

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Girls just wanna have fun

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CLU to host auction

The California Lutheran University Community Leaders Association will host its 26th annual auction on Sat., Oct. 22, at the Hyatt Westlake Plaza, 880 S. Westlake Blvd., Westlake Village. More...

Hospice seeks sponsors for holiday event

Loving Heart Hospice Foundation is seeking individual and corporate sponsors to help underwrite the expenses of More...

Catching dreams at Satwiwa

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