April 19, 2007 RSS feed / Community

For the record

A letter to the editor that was referred to in last week's editorial about the 23 Freeway widening project and the adjacent sound walls was accidentally not printed. It's in today's letters on page 8 and is headlined "Sound wall lament. More...

Insurance available for low-income motorists

Insurance Commissioner Steve Poizner has announced that the California Low-Cost Automobile Insurance Program is available in Ventura County, among other regions in the state. More...

Online CVD site signs up tots, sells entry tickets

Entry and ride tickets to the Conejo Valley Days carnival are available online at www. conejovalleydays.com. CVD runs Wed., May 2 through Sun., May 6 at Conejo Creek Park South off the 23 Freeway at the Janss Road off-ramp. More...

Farmers' Market has fresh fruit

Fresh fruits available at the Ventura County Certified Farmers' Markets this spring include limes, lemons, navels, blood oranges and tangerines in addition to ruby red grapefruit and oro blancos (hyprid grapefruit), according to grower Mike S More...

Annual 'Cruisin' the Conejo' bike ride will benefit children

Conejo Valley Cyclists and Boy Scouts of America Troop No. 753 invite the public to participate in the 23rd annual "Cruisin' the Conejo" fun and fitness bicycle ride in and around the Thousand Oaks area on Sat., May 12. More...

Flamingos attack T.O. yards

A flock of 80 pink flamingos suddenly appeared on Mildred Kappen's Lynn Ranch yard one day last fall. Each bird was wearing a bow tie. Kappen didn't find it strange at all, she said. More...

Young Woman of Year honored

Samantha Harris competed in her last equestrian event at La Reina High School Sunday. She'll attend her senior prom this weekend and graduate in early June before moving into her dorm at Pepperdine University this fall. More...

Yard sale for breast cancer

A local walking team will have a yard sale to raise funds for the Los Angeles Avon Walk for Breast Cancer from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sat., April 28 at 2388 Adrian St., Newbury Park. More...

YMCA's open house coming on Sunday

The Conejo Valley YMCA will hold an open house from 1 to 5 p.m. Sun., April 22 at 4031 N. Moorpark Road, Thousand Oaks. The Y will provide information on exercise classes, programs and membership. More...

Miller Family Y will host job fair, membership drive

The new Miller Family YMCA in Newbury Park will hold a job fair and accept membership registrations from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sat., April 21 at 320 Via Las Brisas in the Dos Vientos portion of Newbury Park, slated to open in mid-May. More...

Music program recognizes Ventura County musicians

A music awards program has been created for local independent artists who live and/or perform in Ventura County. More...

Hugs from home

Los Robles Hospital and Medical Center, in partnership with the Retired and Senior Volunteer Program, is supporting the "Hugs from Home" project that sends donations of food, snacks, personal items and entertainment gifts to military troops st More...

Orchid Society plans a sale

The Conejo Orchid Society will host its annual show and sale, "Orchid Dreams," at the Newbury Park Library, 2331 Borchard Road. Hours are 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Fri., May 4 and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sat., May 5. Admission and parking are free. More...

Children should be taught how to deal with or avoid strangers

Take time to go over the following safety tips with children: +Explain who is a stranger. Parents and guardians should explain that strangers come in many shapes and sizes. They can wear nice clothes, different clothes or even a uniform. More...

Bring batteries to Earth Day

The city of Thousand Oaks will collect dry cell household batteries at the Public Works booth during the Arbor/Earth Day celebration from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sat., April 21 at Conejo Creek Park North, 1379 E. More...

Rec and park district to host open house

Conejo Recreation and Park District will host a free open house from 1 to 4 p.m. Sun., April 22 at the Thousand Oaks Community Park, 2525 N. Moorpark Road, Thousand Oaks. More...

'Quilters' book set in Conejo Valley

It's the 1920s and Elizabeth Nelson and her husband, Henry, are newly married. More...

CVD grand marshal race officially begins

'THE SINGING COWGIRL'- - Irene Brennick, left, sings karaoke at Enrique's Mexican Restaurant in Thousand Oaks last week as Cindy Brand dances with her friend "Buffalo Bob" Rickards, the 1985 Grand Marshal of Conejo Valley Days. More...

Tell us why your mother is the greatest

Mother's Day is Sun., May 13 and the Thousand Oaks Acorn wants your mom to get the recognition she deserves. In 100 words or less, please write and tell us why your mother is special. More...

Motorists give ducks the right of way

FOWL FAMILY OBEYS PEDESTRIAN LAWS- Carola DeLong snapped this photo of a mother duck and her ducklings crossing Agoura Road at La Venta Drive earlier this week. Notice that each pair of webbed feet are being kept neatly inside the crosswalk. More...

Brush fire hosed down

QUICK RESPONSE- A brush fire Friday off the southbound 101 Freeway between Lynn and Ventu Park roads is doused by Ventura County firefighters. More...

CVD kickoff picnic to feature fancy cars, live entertainment, drawing for Lexus

The Conejo Valley Days Kickoff Picnic and Car Show will be from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sat., April 21 at the Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza, 2100 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd. More...

Page-turner

READING FOR FUN- Thousand Oaks residents Julie McGinnis and her son, Owen, 3, read the "Berenstain Bears On the Job" in the children's area of the Grant Brimhall/ Thousand Oaks Library on Sunday. More...

Grand Lodge Elks award given for Scouting service

The Thousand Oaks Elks Lodge No. 2477 has announced that Bill Miller, Scouting committee chairman, was named the Grand Lodge Marvin Lewis Award recipient for 2006-07 in the Western Regional Scouting area. More...

Scandinavian Festival coming to CLU

VIKING ENCAMPMENT INCLUDED- For many people a Viking charge was their first- and last- view of the Vikings. Shown here are Jaan Calderon, left, and Bill Compton. More...

Theater benefit to raise military morale by mail

Theatergoers can attend a benefit performance of "Wish You Were Her" at the Stage Door Theatre and at the same time help U.S. troops have some comforts from home. Proceeds from the $12 tickets for the 2 p.m. More...