May 31, 2007 RSS feed / Community

'CLvFFie' nominations being accepted

Nominations are being accepted for the seventh annual Conejo/Las Virgenes Future Foundation's "CLvFFie" awards. The awards (pronounced "Cliffy"), honor individuals and groups from the region. More...

Property tax rebate help available

The Retired and Senior Volunteer Program will offer a homeowners and renters assistance program from 9 a.m. to noon Thursdays June 21 through Aug. 30 at the Goebel Senior Center, 1385 E. Janss Road in T.O. More...

New West silent auction to feature rare wines

The New West Symphony will host its Symphony of Wine VII Dinner and Auction at 3 p.m. Sun., June 24 at the Four Seasons Hotel, Two Dole Drive, Westlake Village. More...

Elks Lodge honored again

During the CaliforniaHawaii Elks State Convention in Fresno earlier in May, Catherine Koeritz, exalted ruler of the Thousand Oaks Elks Lodge No. 2477, delivered a check for $10,365 to the Elks Major Project, Aid to Disabled Children. More...

Conejo Rotary hosts car show at CLU June 10

The Conejo Valley Car Classic will be from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sun., June 10 at the Gilbert Sports and Fitness Center at California Lutheran University, 60 W. Olsen Road in Thousand Oaks. More...

Sheriff's department invades China

Six veteran members of the Ventura County Sheriff's Department traveled to Beijing, China, recently to run the Great Wall Marathon to raise money for local charities. More...

Showing the colors, relaxing on Memorial Day

A DAY AT THE PARK- Left, Denver Spencer, 19 months, of Thousand Oaks waves the American flag before the start of Monday's Memorial Day Concert in the Park at Conejo Community Park. More...

To a cat, it's no big deal

NINE LIVES?- A housecat relaxes under a parked car and watches the aftermath of an accident on Parkview Drive in Thousand Oaks last Thursday. More...

New West Symphony presents program of Russian music

The New West Symphony concluded its 12th season at the Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza May 19 with a program of Russian music. As conductor Boris Brott explained, "This music speaks to my roots, for I am 50 percent Russian and 50 percent German. More...

DUI has consequences in Ventura County

Even a first-time basic DUI in Ventura County is treated very seriously. Most of our residents do not drive "drunk"; however, you do not need to be "drunk" in order to be prosecuted for a DUI in this county. More...

Driving a car can be complicated

Questions answered about DMV issues

The California DMV licenses drivers, maintains driving records, registers and tracks official ownership of vehicles and vessels, investigates auto and identity-related fraud and licenses car dealers, driving schools and traffic violator s More...

Networking at the mixer

'HERE'S MY CARD'- David DeVine of LCA Promotions shares business information with colleagues at a recent T.O.-Westlake Village Regional Chamber of Commerce mixer. The Chamber hosts mixers to promote networking. More...

Nursing students graduate, get pinned

The traditional pinning ceremony for the 32 graduates of the Moorpark College Nursing Program took place on May 17 at the Moorpark College Performing Arts Center. More...

Local talent wanted for Oktoberfest

Local talent will get the oppor unity to perform on stage at the 21st annual Oktoberfest, Sat. and Sun., Sept. 29 and 30 at Underwood Family Farms in Moorpark. More...

Contest open for short-story writers

The Ventura County Writers Club has announced its annual short story contest for 2007. The first prize is $500 and publication of the winner's story. Second prize is $250 and third prize is $125. More...

Art accepted in county competition

The Ventura County Arts Council Visual Arts Committee has announced that applications are available for the 2007 County Government Center Juried Competition. More...

Commission wants to recognize those who've protected the coast and ocean

The California Coastal Commission invites the public to submit stories and/or photos documenting how they've acted as a California Coastal Steward. More...

Workshop topic: finding money for college

National College Planners will present free workshops on getting money for your child's college education. The program will be offered from 7:15 to 8:30 p.m. More...

CVUSD deputy superintendent, others retire

As a math major in college, Dr. Richard Simpson never knew he would follow in his father's footsteps, taking on a career in school administration. "My dad was my high school principal," Simpson said. More...

Old-time tradition lives on

SPINNING AND WEAVING- From left, Nona Hummel of Simi Valley, Rosemary Schaefer of Oxnard and Joan Turner of Newbury Park demonstrate how to spin and weave the old fashioned way at the Topanga Banjo, Fiddle Contest and Folk Festival at Paramount Ranch More...

Remembering those who served

CEREMONIAL SALUTE- A 21- gun salute is presented in honor of U.S. servicemen and women during Monday's Memorial Day Service at Valley Oaks-Griffin Memorial Park in Westlake Village. More...

Jazz festival attracts big crowd

Nearly 50 jazz bands from middle schools and high schools throughout Southern California performed May 19 at the Westlake High School Jazz Festival. It was the first time the school had hosted a jazz competition. More...

YMCA Golf Classic funds scholarships, summer camp

The 24th annual YMCA Golf Classic, sponsored by Dole Foods, will be held Mon., June 18 at the Wood Ranch Golf Club in Simi Valley. Proceeds go to the Southeast Ventura County YMCA. The tournament features a 1 p.m. More...

Pioneer Jamboree takes guests back in time to 1876

A Pioneer Jamboree is planned for 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sat., June 9 at the Stagecoach Inn Museum Complex, 51 S. Ventu Park Road in Newbury Park. More...

Group will explore family trees

Jewish Genealogical Society of the Conejo Valley and Ventura County and surrounding areas will hold a general meeting, cosponsored with Temple Adat Elohim, from 3 to 5 p.m. Sun., June 10 at the temple, 2420 E. More...

Young gymnasts flip over winning

The Monarchs National Gymnastics Training Center's Rhythmic Team recently won honors at a competition in San Diego. More...

H.P. was more important than mpg in 1969

MUSCLE CAR ADMIRATION- Thousand Oaks residents Jett Bandy, left, and Joey Kirkseyboth 17, stand in front of a 1969 Chevelle 350 muscle car that Jett and his father spent more than a year restoring. More...

Purple passion Purple has come to symbolize richness or luxury, the color of royalty. In Los Angeles it also represents the L.A. Lakers, bringing pride to our town. More...

Going where you're wanted I always enjoy visiting colleges. Last week's trip to Colorado was packed with five schools in two days, not a schedule I recommend to my clients. More...

Nailing a long putt

PERFECT PUTT- Dave Hueners of Thousand Oaks celebrates his putting skills as he participates in Hospice of the Conejo's 21st annual Charity Golf Tournament held recently at the Sunset Hills Country Club. More...

Homeownership classes planned

The Area Housing Authority of the county of Ventura will offer free educational classes on homeownership. The next seminar is scheduled for 6 to 7 p.m. Tues., June 19 at the Camarillo Chamber of Commerce, 2400 Ventura Blvd., Camarillo. More...

First-time cloggers welcome

Conejo Valley Cloggers offers clogging classes Thursdays at Old Meadows Park, 1600 Marview Drive, Thousand Oaks. Beginning level starts at 6:45 p.m. and progresses through advanced level until 10 p.m. More...

Prosperity class coming to Westlake

Dr. Sue Rubin, senior pastor of the Westlake Church of Religious Science, will offer a seven-week prosperity class from 7 to 9:30 p.mMondays June 4 through July 16The church is at 880 Hampshire Road, Ste. V, Westlake Village. More...