August 23, 2007 RSS feed / Community

Volunteers are needed by Habitat for Humanity

Habitat for Humanity of Ventura County needs people for its Special Events Team. The team will work with volunteers and staff to organize future events. More...

Question arises: How is bail set in cases involving capital crimes?

The question of how bail in Ventura County is determined arose after it was reported that bail was set at $1.5 million for Calvin Leonard Sharp, 27, who was arrested on suspicion of one count of murder and two counts of attempted murd More...

'Vette lovers hold show

Red Line Corvette's 14th annual car show will be from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sun., Sept. 16 at Conejo Creek Park North on Janss Road in Thousand Oaks, behind the Grant Brimhall/T.O. Library. More...

Seniors have good times at Goebel

Goebel Senior Adult Center will present a variety of programs and trips. For more information and to make reservations, call (805) 381-2744 or visit the center at 1385 E. Janss Road, Thousand Oaks. More...

Adult sports leagues open

The Conejo Recreation and Park District sports office is accepting applications for the following adult sports leagues. All leagues are open to ages 16 and up. More...

Labor Day concert is free

Conejo Recreation and Park District and the Thousand Oaks Acorn will present a free concert in the park on Labor Day, Mon., Sept. 3, at Conejo Community Park, 1175 Hendrix Ave. in T.O. More...

Volunteer Opportunities

Residents are invited to participate in any of the following volunteer opportunities in the area. For more information or to sign up, call the phone number listed for the event. More...

Tango/Milonga class for all

Paiva Dance Academy will host an Argentine Tango/ Milonga Dance at 9 p.m. Sat., Aug. 25 at 2636 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd., Thousand Oaks. An all-level class will take place at 8 p.m. before the dance. More...

Museum slates Appraisal Day

The Conejo Valley Art Museum will host Appraisal Day from 10 a.m. to noon and 1 to 3 p.m. Sat., Sept. 15 at the Aviara Real Estate offices at 2555 Townsgate Road, Ste. 200, Westlake Village. More...

Helping boomers save for retirement

The retirement of the boomer generation and the generations that follow won't be like the retirement of their parents and grandparents, since approximately half of the American workforce does not have access to any kind of retirement More...

Lunch scheduled for T.O. Women's Connection

The Thousand Oaks Women's Connection luncheon will be from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Wed., Sept. 12 at Naylor's Banquet Center, 75 W. Thousand Oaks Blvd., Thousand Oaks. More...

Weavers and spinners will meet, trade, hold workshop

The Ventura County Handweavers and Spinners Guild will hold its monthly meeting at 9:30 a.m. Sat., Aug. 25 at 701 S. Del Norte Blvd., units 115 and 120, Oxnard. More...

Company offers transition help to some workers

Amgen, having announced it will restructure by reducing staff by 2,200 to 2,600 workers and making other cutbacks, is offering some employees a package to voluntarily leave the company. More...

Tips to help avoid computer problems

Consumers and companies are being victimized by spam e-mails offering counterfeit software and pharmaceuticals. More...

Gas company is checking pipelines under the city

"Smart pigs" are being launched through gas pipelines in Thousand Oaks by the Southern California Gas Company. The hightech pieces of equipment are called pigs because they make a squealing sound as they move. More...

In broad daylight, man robs two at gunpoint

An unidentified man confronted a customer and employee on Monday, showed a gun and stole jewelry and cash. At 3:54 p.m. Aug. 5, a female customer entered the Décor Store in the 3900 block of E. Thousand Oaks Blvd. More...

Commanding officer tells about U.S. efforts in Iraq

This time last year U.S. commanding officers throughout much of Iraq's Al Anbar Province- which includes Baghdad and Fallujah- were faced with an explosion of violence from insurgent gunmen, namely Al Qaeda fighters. More...

Public invited to speak on possible public school closures

The time is approaching for residents, parents and others to share their opinions on what Conejo Valley Unified School District should do about declining enrollment. At the district's Sept. More...

Cancer foundation hosts lunch meeting

Jonsson Cancer Center Foundation, Conejo Valley Guild will hold its general meeting and luncheon at 10:30 a.m. Wed., Sept. 5 at the Westlake Village Inn, 31943 Agoura Road, Westlake Village. More...

Conejo 4-H young people win at Ventura County Fair

The members of the Mount Boney 4-H Club of the Conejo Valley participated in the 132nd Ventura County Fair. More...

Unique creations of Mother Nature

BLOOMING BEAUTY- The Conejo Orchid Society held a social and bingo night at the Westlake Village Town Center meeting room on Aug. 13. The group consists of about 50 members, and meets the second Monday of each month. More...

Girl Scouts bring Hawaii to Conejo

The Girl Scouts of Tres Condados will present a Hawaiian celebration from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Thurs., Aug. 30 at Conejo Community Park, 1175 E. Hendrix Ave., Thousand Oaks. More...

Facts available on AmeriCorps

Conejo Valley Neighborhood for Learning offers learning experiences as an AmeriCorps member. More...

Eagle Scout saluted

TOP RANK- Clint Abraham, center right, is flanked by his parents, Mike and Kathy Abraham, as Scoutmaster Bill Gideon looks on. Clint led 23 volunteers on his Eagle Scout project as they refurbished and painted Manna food bank buildings. More...

Brandeis plans lunch fundraiser

Brandeis University National Women's Committee, Conejo Chapter will host their second annual fundraising luncheon at 11:30 a.m. Tues., Sept. 25 at North Ranch Country Club, 4761 Valley Spring Drive, Westlake Village. More...

Band Hiroshima plays at Hyatt

FROM FAR AWAY- June Kuramato of the popular band Hiroshima plays the koto, a traditionaJapanese instrument, in a performance last weekend at the Hyatt Westlake Plaza. More...

Realtor to be guest of Chamber

Prudential California Realty of Calabasas and the Agoura/Oak Park/Conejo Valley Chamber of Commerce will host a reception tonight from 5:30 to 8 p.m. More...

Limousine service serves T.O. residents

American Luxury Limousine is backed by 22 years of experience in Los Angeles and Ventura counties and surrounding areas. The company provides professional services, well-maintained vehicles and affordable rates. More...