December 8, 2005 RSS feed / Community

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It’s beginning to look like Christmas

JANN HENDRY/Acorn NewspaperAN ANIMATED-CHARACTER CHRISTMAS More...

See state-of-the art imaging at open house

Rolling Oaks Radiology is hosting an open house today, Thurs., Dec. 8 from 5:30 to 8 p.m. at 415 Rolling Oaks Drive, Thousand Oaks to celebrate the opening of the Conejo Valley More...

Richmond honored by Many Mansions

Celebrating community service last week, Many Mansions honored longtime supporter Cheryl Richmond with the renaming of Warrick Apartments as Richmond Terrace. More...

Two T.O. businesses put emphasis on homemade, personalized gifts

Knitting, embroidering, crocheting suddenly popular again for women
By Stephanie Bertholdo bertholdo@theacorn.com

Trendy teens, mod moms More...

Women’s group in holiday spirit

The Thousand Oaks Women More...

Home heating fires can be avoided by taking precaution

Home fires often occur during the winter months due to dangerous heating equipment or unsafe practices. More...

A fine day for Holiday Homes Tour

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All events (subject to change) are listed by name, location and time if provided. If calendars are modified, school sources are asked to contact us with updated information at this e-mail address: steve@theacorn.com. More...

Park District offers several programs for holiday season

The Conejo Recreation and Park District is offering the following holiday season programs at Borchard Community Center, 190 N. Reino Road, Newbury Park. For registration information, call (805) 381-2791 or go online at www.crpd.org. More...

Republican women to host holiday gala

Thousand Oaks Republican Women Federated will host a Christmas and Holiday Gala beginning with an 11 a.m. reception on Wed., Dec. 14 at Sherwood Country Club, 320 W. Stafford Road, Thousand Oaks. More...

Holiday hot spot

HOLIDAY SHOPPING SEASON OFFICIALLY BEGINS More...

Santa’s elves take a breather

BILL SPARKES/Acorn Newspapers TOYS, TOYS, TOYS More...

CAUGHT RED-HANDED (RED-PAWED?) (REDC L AW E D ? More...

Safety course helps kids escape from abductors

By Michelle Knight knight@theacorn.com

Janet Adair saw the school flyer advertising a 10-week safety and self-defense course for children. More...

Holiday shopper shuttles to operate through Dec. 18

through Dec. 18 Through Sun., Dec. 18, Thousand Oaks Transit (TOT) will offer extended hours and weekend service for shoppers during the holiday season. More...

Increased DUI enforcement in effect for holiday season

By Michael Picarella pic@theacorn.com

Between now and the New Year, local traffic enforcement agencies say they will increase their traffic patrols to crack down on drunk driving. More...

Benefits substantial for city council members

By Sophia Fischer sfischer@thecorn.com

Being a Thousand Oaks City Council member isn More...

Critic will turn his attention to newsmakers

Revered or reviled, Frank Rich has influenced American culture. As the former More...

Another longtime city of Thousand Oaks employee leaves position

By Sophia Fischer sfischer@theacorn.com

Another longtime employee of the city of Thousand Oaks is leaving her position. More...

Sister act at YMCA breakfast

RANDY THOMSON/Acorn Newspapers YMCA PANCAKES ARE FOR GIRLS, TOO More...

Raising the roof for Wildwood

BILL SPARKES/Acorn Newspapers KEEPING THE BEAT More...

Apartment complex gets new name in honor of community servant

HONORED More...

Retirement facility set for first phase

Phase I construction of University Village Thousand Oaks, the future continuing care retirement community in T.O., has begun, and a model home is now open for tours. More...

Winter camp could improve your child’s soccer skills

Zoran More...

State of California VIP visits La Reina

LISTENING, LEARNING More...

Herb club to teach art of wreath making

Members of the Organic Garden and Herb Society will teach the art of holiday wreath making at their 6 p.m. get-together on Mon., Dec. 12 in the meeting room at the Newbury Park Library, 2331 Borchard Road, Newbury Park. More...

YMCA seeking vendors for Healthy Family Day

The three branches of the Southeast Ventura County YMCA are seeking vendors for the Dole/ YMCA Healthy Family Day scheduled for Sat., Jan. 7. The branches More...

Seniors need to be aware of drug interactionsside effects

Generally, older people are at a higher risk for medication-related problems because they have more chronic conditions and are taking more medications. More...

Artagraphix to host decorator trunk show

Best-selling artist

Limited edition, original art pieces from Europe, Canada and the United States will be on display Sat., Dec. 17 at the Artagraphix art store in the Westlake Village Gelson More...

Sign up for skateboard contest

From 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sat., Dec. 17, Conejo Recreation & Park District, in cooperation with Alpine Ventura, will host a winter skateboard contest at the Borchard Skate Park in Newbury Park. More...

Seminar in Camarillo to address new Medicare prescription drug benefits

All medical-eligible seniors and disabled beneficiaries are invited to learn about the Medicare Part D prescription drug benefit at a free seminar at 2 p.m. Thurs., Dec. 15 at AlmaVia of Camarillo. More...

Professors find intelligent design unsuitable for classrooms

By Avi Rutschman Special to the Acorn Newspapers

The battle of evolution versus intelligent design might make interesting philosophical debate, but intelligent design has no place in the science classes of public schools, according to two Thousand Oaks college professors. More...

Cigarette, tobacco revenue up in state despite downward trend in consumption

State Board of Equalization Chair John Chiang announced that BOE enforcement measures have produced an additional $93 million in cigarette and tobacco products tax collected in the past 20 months. More...