April 20, 2006 RSS feed / Community

Investigation continues into fatal crash

Police are seeking witnesses to an accident on the 101 Freeway last week that resulted in the death of a motorist. The incident took place at 3:33 p.m. Wed., April 12, south of the Westlake Boulevard exit. More...

Family overcomes obstacles, enjoys TV-sponsored trip

Many people say Leigh Blakeley is no ordinary lady, and the Discovery Channel seems to agree. More...

Oak adoptions can be made on Arbor Day

If you're looking for a unique gift idea for Easter, Mother's Day, or Father's Day, you might want consider "adopting" an oak tree. More...

Lake Sherwood event will benefit Childhelp programs

The Buena Ventura chapter of Childhelp, dedicated to the prevention and treatment of child abuse, will host "Step into Spring," featuring a luncheon, boutique and fashion show, on Fri., May 12 at Sherwood Country Club, 320 W. More...

Local stores can join in Conejo Valley Days

In keeping with Conejo Valley Days' western spirit, a country-western theme store window decorating contest will be held to coincide with the Conejo Valley Days Parade and five-day festival. More...

Meeting Uncle Sam's deadline

PATRICK SHELBY/Acorn Newspapers FACING A LONG LINE-Juan Gomez of Thousand Oaks patiently waits in line Monday at the T.O. Post Office to mail his income tax return. More...

Volunteers invited

The Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) invites residents to celebrate National Volunteer Week by attending an open house for new volunteers (age 55 and over) from 1 to 4 p.m. Mon., April 24 at Goebel Senior Adult Center, 1385 E. More...

Learn from the masters at tai chi event

The seventh annual 2006 World Tai Chi and Qigong Day is scheduled for Sat., April 29 at Arcadia County Park, 405 S. Santa Anita Ave., Arcadia. The event is free and open to the public. More...

Ready to welcome tourists

PATRICK SHELBY/Acorn Newspapers TROPICAL-Chris McCloud shows the tropical paradise of his garden. More...

Public encouraged to celebrate U.S. parks

National Park Week will be observed from April 22 to 30. This year's theme is "Connecting Children to America's National Parks." More...

Air conditioning firm called one of the best

Aladdin Air Conditioning and Heating Inc., a factory-authorized Carrier dealer, has been recognized by Carrier Corporation as one of the top 20 dealers in the Southern California region for installation and sales of high efficiency gas furnaces t More...

See lavish local gardens during annual spring tour

Westlake Village Garden Club will host its 33rd annual Garden and Patio Tour from 11:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sun., April 30 showcasing five gardens in Westlake Village and Thousand Oaks. More...

Wildflowers in full bloom

JANN HENDRY/Acorn Newspapers SPRINGTIME--These Johnny-jump-ups are just a few of the wide variety of colorful wildflowers that are blooming throughout Conejo Valley and local foothills and greenbelts. More...

Classical concert composed for kids

The Conejo Valley Youth Orchestra, under the direction of conductor Bill Benson and music therapist Tomiko Hamada Taylor, will present the fifth annual "First Classic Concert" for children and their parents at 2 p.m. More...

Newbury Park man arrested in embezzlement from employer

Newbury Park resident Sarfarza Bholat, 27, was recently arrested on suspicion of embezzling from his employer, Selling Club Solutions, 1407 E. Los Angeles Ave., Simi Valley. More...

Tell us why your mother is the greatest

Mother's Day is May 14 and the Thousand Oaks Acorn More...

Meeting set on Two Winds Ranch

Thousand Oaks City Council has authorized solicitation of proposals to operate and manage the existing equestrian center, known as "Two Winds Ranch," as a permanent public equestrian center. More...

For the record

It was a meeting of the Thousand Oaks Republican Women Federated that was depicted in a photograph last week, not the Westlake Village chapter. We regret the error. More...

New program to help nonprofit execs

The Ventura County Community Foundation is launching a new series of programs designed to strengthen the leadership capabilities of nonprofit board members. More...

You might win an Oak Park house through a school raffle

If every home has a story to tell, the tale of one Oak Park house just needs a final chapter and a happy ending. More...

Spring is full of senior activities

A variety of activities is planned at Goebel Senior Adult Center this spring. Among the highlights are the following events. More...

Competition coming?

BILL SPARKES/Acorn Newspapers NEW LINE-Tyler Wilkins keeps an eye on a new fiber-optic line being installed in Thousand Oaks near the 23 Freeway and Avenida de Los Arboles. Crew puts in about 4,000 feeper week. More...

Tips help make most of spring cleaning

As the world outside awakens from its slumber, refresh your world inside with an old-fashioned spring cleaning. Take a suggestion from some of America's finest hotels and embrace the new season by rejuvenating your home. More...

Elk of the Year honored

Tom Hartin was recently honored as Elk of the Year for 200506 by the Thousand Oaks Elks Lodge No. 2477. Hartin has been active in the More...

T.O.'s Arbor/Earth Day celebration to feature tree, soil giveaways

The first Arbor Day was celebrated in 1872 in Nebraska, where more than 1 million trees were planted. More...

Illness forces county library director to retire

"I have never smoked, or lived with anyone who did," Ventura County Library District Director Starrett Kreissman said as she announced she is retiring because she has been diagnosed with lung cancer. More...

Get help for gambling addiction

Do you borrow money to finance gambling? Is your life a nightmare from the downhill spiral of compulsive gambling? Gamblers Anonymous (GA) helps people worldwide who have a gambling problem to return to normal, happy lives. More...

Garden Club names winners of flower show

The Conejo Valley Garden Club named the winners in the recent Placement Flower Show at Stagecoach Inn Museum in Newbury Park. In the show, artistic designers created displays suitable for specific pieces of furniture in the inn. More...

Young musicians can sign up for camp

Conejo Valley Summer Music Camp is open to musicians ages 11 to 15 who have been playing their instrument for at least one year and are interested in rehearsing and performing with other musicians. The camp is open to all instrumentalists. More...

New showroom specializes in doors, windows, moldings

Theresa Tuchman recently celebrated the grand opening of her new venture, Finial's Door & Dcor, a 7,500-square-foot showroom devoted exclusively to the sale of doors, windows and related decorative moldings and finish hardware for both commerc More...

Annual Strawberry Festival needs volunteers

Organizers with the 23rd annual California Strawberry Festival are looking for volunteers to help out in various ways at the event on Sat. and Sun., May 20 and 21 at Strawberry Meadows of College Park, 3250 S. Rose Ave., Oxnard. More...

Friendship Circle generates almost $90,000 during Walk-A-Thon

The Conejo Valley Friendship Circle, a local nonprofit organization that pairs teenage volunteers with special needs children, raised almost $90,000 during its Walk-A-Thon on Sun., March 26. More than 600 people attended the event. More...

Business tips offered on Saturday

"Ten Tips for Growing a Successful Business," a marketing class for entrepreneurs, will be presented from 9 a.m. to noon Sat., April 22 at Ventura College. More...