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Each year, the city of T.O allocates $100,000 toward grants for local nonprofits that provide cultural arts events, sports and community activities. The 2007 Community Events Endowment Grant Program's annual application period will continue through Oct. 1. More ... It was the grandson, Tristin Kalani, of Joe Perez who was pictured in a photograph last week. Gabrielle Perez is Joe's daughter, and she wasn't in the photograph. More ... By voting last month to develop a 2007 Climate Change Action Plan, Ventura County supervisors are trying to set a good example for local residents. The action plan contains a longterm commitment and enables the county to seek grants and extra funding to sustain its efforts, which have already been paying off. More ... California Lutheran University has named Joan L. Griffin of Minneapolis as the new dean of the College of Arts and Sciences. "Dr. Griffin's appointment is an important step forward for the college, and she will be a crucial addition to CLU's academic leadership team," said Provost Chris Kimball. More ... Hills and open fields surrounded the Conejo Valley in 1974 when veterinarian Dr. Leslie Schwartz first fell in love with the area and opened his practice here. For more than three decades he's treated more than 150,000 dogs and cats who've come to Arboles Animal Clinic in the shopping center on the corner of Moorpark and Avenida de Los Arboles. More ... The fourth annual Fire Truck Pull will once again pit the strength of firefighters against law enforcement- all for a good cause. Beginning at 10 a.m., Sat. Aug. More ... For several months now, my son Michael and I have been enjoying hiking on the local mountain trails. Lots of people do, but what makes our adventures special is that Michael has autism. More ... The Road to the Future exotic and classic car show will take place from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sun., Sept. 2 at Parque de la Paz at Oakview Drive and Pleasant Way, behind the Tire Man store on Thousand Oaks Boulevard in Thousand Oaks. More ... NO LIMIT ON FUN- Bjorn Rosol, 2, of Thousand Oaks catches another fish with some help from his grandfather, Ben Mossbird of Manhattan Beach. Fishing Frenzy was an event hosted Saturday by Conejo Recreation and Park District in partnership with the Thousand Oaks Kiwanis Club. More ... The Conejo Valley Genealogical Society Inc. will hold its annual ice cream social and round table sharing from 6:45 to 8:45 p.m. Tues., Aug. 21 at the Grant Brimhall/Thousand Oaks Library, 1401 E. Janss Road, Thousand Oaks. More ... What are we teaching our kids? I'm a little curious as to why we teach our kids certain things. For example, why do we tell our children that a cow can jump over the moon? My 4-year-old son, who's very aware of the cow-jumping imagery, has had several nightmares of a bovine creature coming into his room and terrorizing him. More ... SUMMER OF LOVE- Two or More bring their Latin/rock fusion sound to Calvary Chapel church in Westlake Village as part of the Filling Station's summer of love worship program earlier this month. The special services are held Sundays at 10 a.m. at North Ranch Community Center at 1400 N. Westlake Blvd., in the Westlake portion of T.O. More ... Dr. Robert Dodge of Ventura will speak from 7 to 8:30 p.m., Wed., Aug. 29 at the Grant Brimhall/Thousand Oaks Library, 1401 E. Janss Road. Dodge, a board member of the organization Beyond War, will discuss what individuals can do to encourage leaders to resolve conflicts without resorting to war. More ... The Academy of Dance and School of Performing Arts will hold auditions for the jazz, hiphop, tap, lyrical and ballet companies for the 2007-08 season. The dancers compete at local and regional competitions throughout the year. More ... The Humane Society of Ventura County has debuted "donating centers"- standalone kiosks- at the Ventura County Fair. People can make donations to the society at these stands. This is the first time these kiosks have been used for nonprofit solicitations in California. More ... The Thousand Oaks Woman's Club will hold a card/bingo game day from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wed., Aug. 22 at Vallecito Mobile Estates, 1251 Old Conejo Road, Newbury Park. A box lunch will be served for $5. For reservations and more information, call Audrey Lund at (805) 498-4153 by Sat., Aug. 18. More ... DISCUSSING ISSUES- Assemblymember Julia Brownley (D-Woodland Hills) speaks at the Conejo Valley Democratic Club meeting recently at the Cameron Center in Thousand Oaks. Brownley represents parts of Calabasas, Oak Park, Westlake Village and Agoura Hills. More ... Summer garden vegetables are at their peak in August, but it's not too early to begin preparing for fall and winter crops, say experts at Agromin, a Camarillo-based manufacturer of soil products. Deep water trees: As with lawns and shrubs, trees thrive when watered thoroughly. Water trees 3 feet deep. More ... BARBARA SYFACUNDA OF WESTLAKE VILLAGE SAYS- - ''I am a big squirrel fan and want to see if my picture can make it in the Acorn . A few months back, I found three squirrels in our yard who had fallen from a tall tree, including the whole nest. My husband and my two sons (11 and 9) took them in and saved them. More ... The Channel Islands District of the California Garden Clubs Inc. recently installed officers during a meeting held at the Conejo Valley Botanic Garden in Thousand Oaks. Jean Reiley, a past district director, performed the installation. The newly installed officers are Jeanne Kingsford, secretary, and Sandy Roth, treasurer. More ... Whether it's email or schoolwork or just having fun, most children nowadays spend time online almost every day. While the Internet is a great place for youths to find information, share ideas and meet new people, parents should talk to their children about how to keep safe online. More ... Community RSS feed |
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