February 8, 2007 RSS feed / Community

Man held in possession of illegal weapons after disturbance of peace

Kenneth Scheum, 26, is suspected of possession of a variety of illegal weapons after police were summoned to the 500 block of Hampshire Road at about 9 p.m. Sun., Feb. 4 because of a disturbance of the peace complaint. More...

Woman felt something was wrong before discovering house fire

She didn't know her attic was smoldering, but Ann Berg recalls a weird, uncomfortable feeling as she and Russ Estes, her fiance, sat in their living room enjoying a fire in the fireplace. More...

Former T.O. resident and deputy district attorney sentenced for fraud

Julie Marie Sergojan, 50, a Thousand Oaks resident and former Los Angeles County deputy district attorney, was sentenced to 10 years in state prison on Jan. More...

Job's Daughters host rummage sale, breakfast

Job's Daughters Bethel No. 324 of Thousand Oaks and Conejo Valley Masonic Lodge No. 807 will host a rummage sale and pancake breakfast from 7:30 to 10:30 a.m. Sat., Feb. More...

Helping others a 4-H tradition

WARM HEARTS- Members of the Mount Boney/ Conejo Valley 4-H Club work on blankets that will be distributed to seriously ill or traumatized children. More...

Send a singing Valentine by the Channelaire Chorus

Send a singing valentine to loved ones on Valentine's Day, Wed., Feb. 14. A quartet from Channelaire Chorus will sing to recipients at work, home, school, in a nursing home, hospital or restaurant. More...

Westlake Village Junior Women's Club donates $10,000 to Many Mansions

The Westlake Village Junior Women's Club members presented a $10,000 check to Tracy Miller, development director for Many Mansions, during a general meeting last month. More...

Time to clean and inspect your home's furnace and air conditioning systems

A good way to bring in the New Year is by doing all you can to keep your heating ventilation and air conditioning system running to the best of its potential. There are benefits to keeping a well-maintained system. More...

Ronald Reagan Presidential Library needs more volunteer docents

The Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum has plenty of visitors. What it needs are more docents to help educate those visitors. More...

Conejo Valley Audubon Society to go birding in Santa Barbara

The Conejo Valley Audubon Society will visit Santa Barbara hotspots Sun., Feb. 25. The group will leave Los Posas Park-and-Ride at 7:30 a.m. The trip leader will be Oscar Johnson. In case of rain, the trip will be canceled. More...

Democratic Club to host February meeting next week

The Democratic Club of Conejo Valley will meet at 6:30 p.m. Wed., Feb. 14 at the Grant Brimhall/Thousand Oaks Library, 1401 E. Janss Road, Thousand Oaks. The guest speaker will be Rose McDermott, a professor at UC Santa Barbara. More...

Cars, vendors needed for kickoff picnic

Applications are available for car entries and vendors for the 51st annual Conejo Valley Days Kickoff Picnic and Classic Car Show, Sat., April 21 at the Mary and Richard Carpenter Plaza, Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza, 2100 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd. More...

Socialization programs offered at Kids & Co.

Kids & Company Therapeutic Intervention offers the following programs: Early Therapeutic Inter vention is a program designed for preschoolers who may be at risk for social, emotional or behavioral difficulties. More...

In memoriam: Anthony C. Melia February 8, 2007 A fallen hero

REMEMBRANCE--A bagpiper leads a procession for the family and friends of Lance Cpl. Anthony Melia, signifying the close of Monday's ceremonies at Pierce Bros. Valley Oaks Memorial Park. More...

Family hopes to start scholarship fund

The Melia family has set up a fund in memory of Anthony C. Melia and hope to start a scholarship in his honor. For more information about the Anthony Melia Fund, call Santa Barbara Bank and Trust at (805) 384-5321. More...

Drive-by shooting wounds teenager in Newbury Park

Gunshots from a dark-colored car left a 17-year-old high school student with a badly injured left arm at about 6 p.m. Sat., Feb. 3 in Newbury Park. According to Capt. More...

Officials to lobby for funds in D.C.

T.O. City Councilmember Dennis Gillette part of a contingent from Ventura County that will seek transportation funding from the federal government

Ventura County officials will be taking a trip to the nation's capital next week to lobby for funds needed to improve road conditions and rail traffic throughout the county. More...

The city of Thousand Oaks will be conducting the following meetings this month, according to the city manager's office. All contact phone numbers are in the 805 area code. Thurs., Feb. 8: Arts Commission/Board Room/6 p.m. More...

Relief Society sisters provide comfort for strangers far away

Little fleece mittens and quilts were among the items Relief Society members from Thousand Oaks Stake of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints created to donate to less fortunate people around the world. More...

Free job tips for teens

Conejo Recreation and Park District will offer a free job workshop for teens 15 and older. The two-part program will take place from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Wed., Feb. 28 and March 7 at the Thousand Oaks Teen Center, 1375 E. Janss Road. More...

Find out if your kids are ready to hit the road

Lost Hills Sheriff's Station and the city of Westlake Village will present "Is Your Teen Road Ready?" from 7 to 9 p.m. Mon., Feb. 12 at Westlake Village City Hall, 31200 Oak Crest Drive, Westlake Village. More...

Zonta Club to host celebrities

Zonta Club of Conejo Valley Area will host a celebrity author/ wine and cheese event from 1 to 4 p.m. Sun., Feb. 11 at Los Robles Country Club, 299 S. Moorpark Road, Thousand Oaks. More...

Diverse programs offered at Goebel Senior Center in Thousand Oaks

Trips, seminars, support groups and income tax preparation are available at the Goebel Senior Adult Center, 1385 E. Janss Road, Thousand Oaks. For more information on any event, call (805) 381-2744. Registration begins at 9 a.m. More...

Republican Women host reception

HOSTING A VIP- - The Thousand Oaks Republican Women Federated hosts a reception for the press secretary of California's Republican Party, Hector Barajas, center. More...

Local YMCAs launch fundraising drives

Conejo Valley and Triunfo YMCAs are conducting their annual monthlong fundraising campaign, "Kids Need Heroes," through Feb. 28. The organizations hope to raise $170,000 to help underwrite the cost of YMCA programs. More...

Get a flagpole named after you for a worthy cause

The Community Conscience "Under One Roof" Human Services Center in T.O. is getting a flagpole. Installation arrangements are currently underway. More...

Residents are invited to participate in any of the following volunteer opportunities in the area. For more information or to sign up, call the phone number listed for the event. More...

Apply now for CVD parade

Organizers want the Sat., May 5 Conejo Valley Days Parade to be the best ever. The T.O. Kiwanis Club, which oversees and organizes the parade, is hoping for old and new participants this year. More...

Art of humor promotes laughter

The difference between tragedy and humor is in the eye of the beholder. More...