May 17, 2007 RSS feed / Community

ArtWalk '07 just around the corner

ArtWalk '07 will be from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sat. and Sun., June 2 and 3 on the grounds of the Countrywide Bank Building at Hillcrest Drive and Wilbur Road across from The Oaks mall in Thousand Oaks. More...

Democrats to host fundraiser

The Democratic Club of the Conejo Valley will host Wine for Winners, a kickoff fundraising party, from 8 to 10 p.m. Sat., May 19 at a private home in the Dos Vientos area of Newbury Park. More...

Meeting tonight seeks input on Lang Ranch park

The Conejo Recreation and Park District staff will host a meeting to get public feedback on a draft environmental impact report for the Lang Ranch Community Park project. It will be held 7 to 9 p.m. More...

Bill would help Rocketdyne workers

A bill was recently introduced in the House of Representatives that will ease payments to former Rocketdyne workers who became ill due to their work at the Santa Susana Field Laboratory. More...

Ventura County quality of life to be discussed

A panel of speakers will discuss quality of life issues in Ventura County at 7:30 a.m. Tues., May 22 in the Lundring Events Center at California Lutheran University. More...

One T.O. family returns from Africa mission as one departs

Spitting cobras that can shoot venom into the eyes of a victim 10 eet away are what frighten Krysta Christensen most as she prepares her family to move to Africa. More...

Lois Capps to speak

The Democratic Club of Conejo Valley will present U.S. Rep. Lois Capps (D-Port Hueneme) at 2 p.m. Sun., May 27 at the Conejo Recreation and Park District offices, 403 W. Hillcrest Drive, Thousand Oaks. The public is invited. More...

CRPD rakes in program awards

On May 6, Conejo Recreation and Park District (CRPD) received three awards at the annual Conference of the California Association of Recreation and Park Districts. More...

Audubon Society offers birding trips

The Conejo Valley Audubon Society will present birding field trips in May. The group's website is www.ConejoValleyAudubon.org. More...

Grants given for county healthcare

The Livingston Memorial Foundation of Westlake Village has presented grants totaling more than $396,000 to 32 Ventura County nonprofit organizations for medical and healthrelated issues during its 2006-07 grant year, which ended April 30 More...

Taking a gander around the lake

'WHICH WAY SHOULD WE GO'- This family of geese seems to be debating which direction to swim as they enjoy a comfortable afternoon on the placid waters of Lake Sherwood. More...

Better late than never, a mother's love is forever

Thank you for taking care of me while I was sick. I appreciate this a lot. I would never take a different mom. Your level is so high that there is no level above you. More...

Gem and mineral club hosts annual show

The Conejo Gem and Mineral Club will host its 33rd annual show, "Pageant of a Thousand Gems," from 9 a.m. to 5 p.mSat., May 19 and from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. More...

Straight Up documentary focuses on underage drinking

Straight Up Ventura County, a nonprofit organization focused on community change and reducing underage and binge drinking, has released a documentary, "Access and Excess," a 17-minute DVD that looks at underage and binge drinking in Ventura Count More...

City honors volunteers

EFFORTS APPRECIATED- The city of Thousand Oaks honored its volunteers last Thursday at the Fred Kavli Theatre. Last year, about 1,100 volunteers contributed 92,000 hours and saved the city more than $2 million. More...

New Westlake Village law group forms

Steve Greenwood and Terri Hilliard announced the formation of a new Westlake Village law partnership, Greenwood Hilliard LLP.The team will emphasize estate planning and asset protection. More...

Meeting gives adoption info

Children's Bureau will offer an information meeting for adoptive parents from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Tues., May 29 at the Grant Brimhall/ Thousand Oaks Library, 1401 E. Janss Road, Thousand Oaks. Prospective caregivers are encouraged to attend. More...

Olsen offramp to be restriped

Caltrans will re-stripe the northbound offramp at Olsen Road to create a free right-turn lane off the 23 Freeway. The traffic signal's right arrow will stay green unless the pedestrian crossing has been activated. More...

Funding committee needs applicants

Thousand Oaks residents may apply to serve on the funding review committee. The application deadline is Mon., May 21. More...

Office condo construction continues

Construction is underway on the $17 million Vantage at Westlake office condominiums in Thousand Oaks, according to Westcord Commercial Real Estate Services. More...

Art store is drawing its final customers

Imagine a store where the owners are actually on site, helping customers they know by name. For 26 years, Mittels Art and Framing Center in Thousand Oaks has been that kind of destination for artists seeking supplies. More...

It's never too early to start conserving water

May is National Water Awareness Month, a good time to reduce water use. More...

What's up with that?

BRIDGE WORK IN WESTLAKE- Painting the bridge at Lindero Canyon and Triunfo Canyon roads requires special care because the old paint contains lead. More...

Drivers can get extensions to deal with tickets

Extensions on minor criminal and traffic violations are now available on the Ventura Superior Court's website. At www.ventura.courts.ca.gov. More...

Reading to a dog helps children learn, have fun

Neka, a golden doodle (half golden retriever, half poodle) was destined to help people. More...

Botanic Gardens just got better

ANOTHER EAGLE SCOUT HELPS HIS COMMUNITY- Jeff Murray stands next to one of twarbors that he constructed to beautify the Butterfly Entrance at T.O.'s Botanic Gardens. More...

Museum looks better, thanks to an Eagle

DOING HIS PART FOR SCOUTING- Landon David Wurst, left, of Newbury Park shows some old-fashioned patriotism while Bill Miller, Scouting committee chairman of the Elks Lodge in Thousand Oaks, prepares to hand an Eagle Scout certificate to L More...

Circus Vargas coming to Simi, Ventura

Circus Vargas will perform through Mon., May 21 at the lot at Los Angeles Avenue and Madera Road in Simi Valley. Later, the circus will present shows from Wed. More...

The sweetest Mother's Day gift

HIGHLIGHT OF THE DAY- Shelly Smith of Newbury Park gets a kiss from her daughter, Sterling, 2, during the Mother's Day story hour last Saturday at the Newbury Park Library. More...

Too early for Halloween

GHOSTLY EFFECT- A fountain in the G.H. and Diane Jones Reflecting Pool at the Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza takes on the appearance of a silvery spook in the late evening light. More...

Elks honored

The Thousand Oaks Elks Lodge No. 2477 placed third overall at the California-Hawaii West Central Coast district ritual contest May 5 at the Oxnard Elks Lodge. More...

Love Run will benefit Meals on Wheels

Senior Concerns will present the 14th annual Love Run on Sun., June 3 at the parking lot of Hyatt Westlake Plaza, 2801 Townsgate Road, Westlake Village. Registration begins at 7 a.m. More...

Women's club starts a new year

LADIES- Theresa Miller, left, named last year's Junior of the Year by the Westlake Village Junior Women's Club, shares smiles with Catharine Chambers and Shawn Klein, this year's recipients, at the club's recent installation dinner. More...

Chamber hosts scholarship reception

The Agoura/Oak Park/ Conejo Valley Chamber of Commerce will host the inaugural Patricia Soteras Scholarship fund reception from 4 to 6 p.m. Tues., June 5 at the Sagebrush Cantina, 23527 Calabasas Road, Calabasas. L.A. More...