August 9, 2007 RSS feed / Community

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New dean joins staff at Cal Lutheran

California Lutheran University has named Joan L. Griffin of Minneapolis as the new dean of the College of Arts and Sciences. "Dr. More...

Longtime local animal caregiver to retire

By Nancy Needham nancy@theacorn.com

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. More...

Father invites dads with special needs kids to hike

By Bob Charney Special to the Acorn

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...

Share genealogical treasures at social

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...

Family men don't wear name brands

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? More...

Beyond War topic of T.O. Library program

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. More...

Humane Society has booth at fair

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. More...

Explaining Sacramento

DISCUSSING ISSUES- Assemblymember Julia Brownley (D-Woodland Hills) speaks at the Conejo Valley Democratic Club meeting recently at the Cameron Center in Thousand Oaks. More...

Squirrel of the Month

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. More...

Applications being accepted for grant programs

Each year, the city of T.O allocates $100,000 toward grants for local nonprofits that provide cultural arts events, sports and community activities. More...

For the record

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...

Ventura County Board of Supervisors votes to reduce greenhouse emissions

By Sylvie Belmond belmond@theacorn.com

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. More...

Fire truck pull will benefit a worthy cause

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...

The public and owners of exotic vehicles are invited to car show

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...

'Look what I caught'

NO LIMIT ON FUN- Bjorn Rosol, 2, of Thousand Oaks catches another fish with some help from his grandfather, Ben Mossbird of Manhattan Beach. More...

Giving a message through song

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. More...

Dance company to hold auditions

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...

Woman's Club hosts game day

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. More...

Not too early for fall, winter crops

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. More...

New officers installed at club meeting

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. More...

Protect children from cyber-bullies

Whether it's email or schoolwork or just having fun, most children nowadays spend time online almost every day. More...