September 14, 2006 RSS feed / Community

La Leche League to host auction

La Leche League of Thousand Oaks and Agoura Hills will host a silent auction luncheon fundraiser from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Wed., Sept. 20 at Borchard Community Park, 250 Reino Road in Thousand Oaks. More...

Free discussion to help parents of kids with depression

The Malibu Special Education Foundation is sponsoring a presentation on ways to help children and teens who suffer from depression and/or anxiety. More...

Commission on Human Concerns needs 2 new boardmembers

The Ventura County Commission on Human Concerns, Ventura County's community action agency since 1965, is seeking both a low-income sector board member and an alternate board member to represent low-income residents in the second supervi More...

Skunks not so funny in person

Out of the corner of my eye I thought I noticed something keeping pace with us as we walked from a roadside parking area to the trailhead for one of the many disconnected segments of the seriously-in-need-of-chiropracticmanipulation Backbon More...

Dynamic women share success

The Thousand Oaks Republican Women Federated will present "Empowering Woman," a forum showcasing dynamic women and their stories of success, on Thurs., Sept. 21 at Westlake Village Inn, 32001 Agoura Road, Westlake Village. More...

'Eye on the Issues' cable program premieres

The Media Group of the Democratic Club of the Conejo Valley is pleased to announce the broadcast of their premiere cable program, "Eye on the Issues." More...

Women's Club to hear about countries in need

The Business and Professional Women's Club of Conejo Valley will host guest speaker Tamshid Damooei, PhD, at 7 p.m. Wed., Sept. 20 in the Bella Terraza Coffee Shop at Hyatt Westlake Hotel, 880 S. Westlake Blvd., Westlake Village. More...

Special Olympics now accepts car donations

Ventura County Special Olympics and Action Donation Services recently announced a new partnership to provide vehicle and other high-end item donation services. More...

Senior homeowners, renters get rebate cash

Seniors can receive free assistance with their Homeowners and Renters Rebate through Sept. 29 at the Goebel Senior Adult Center, 1385 E. Janss Road, Thousand Oaks. More...

Fun Run will affect traffic, businesses

The second annual Kids and the Arts Fun Run will launch the Thousand Oaks Arts Festival on Sat., Sept. 16 at The Lakes shopping center, adjacent to T.O.'s Civic Arts Plaza at 2200 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd. More...

Goebel Senior Center needs new commissioner

Goebel Senior Center Commission Inc., a nonprofit community service agency, is seeking a new commissioner. As the result of a vacancy, an individual is needed to fill the remainder of the term through June 2008. More...

Renovation plan for The Oaks mall draws little criticism from citizens

Only two letters from the public were received by the Thousand Oaks Community Development Department in response to a draft of the Environmental Impact Report on the plan to expand and renovate The Oaks mall. More...

Democrat hopes to unseat Gallegly

Presbyterian minister Jill Martinez is confident she'll have the support of local voters in her attempt to unseat U.S. Rep. Elton Gallegly (R-Thousand Oaks), who's represented the 24th Congressional District in Washington since 1986. More...

County operates occupational program

The Regional Occupational Program, better known as ROP, is managed by the Ventura County Office of Education. The program includes a variety of classes that teach vocational skills to high school juniors and seniors. More...

Thousand Oaks, Newbury Park libraries to host events for children

The local libraries offer a variety of children programs for September and October. For information about activities at the Grant Brimhall/Thousand Oaks Library, 1401 E. Janss Road, call (805) 449-2660, ext. 213. More...

RSVP needs handcrafted items

The Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) in Thousand Oaks needs the following: More...

Westlake Village Women's Club gives funds locally

The Westlake Women's Club began its annual distribution of funds to local charities at its meeting Tuesday at the Westlake Village Inn. More...

Civic-minded blood donor

HELPING A PEACE OFFICER- Todd Harris of Thousand Oaks receives assistance from Luz Susing as he donates blood at Lost Hills Sheriff's Station in Calabasas. The blood drive was in support of L.A. County Dep. More...

Strong marriage helps Elks leader

STILL A TEAM- Petty Officer 1st Class Jim Wallace places a ring on More...