October 18, 2007 RSS feed / Community

Runners wanted for Chamber of Commerce's 29th annual Pumpkin Run

The Thousand OaksWestlake Village Regional Chamber of Commerce is taking registrations for the 29th annual Great Pumpkin Runs and Health Fair scheduled for Sun., Oct. 28 at the Westlake Village Civic Center, 31200 Oak Crest Drive. More...

Consent calendar deserves a mute button, mayor says

To speak or not to speak, that was the question. The battle continued over whether or not it is appropriate for council members to discuss why they are voting for or against consent calendar items. The Oct. More...

Playhouses to make money at party charity auction

From 4 to 8 p.m. on Sat., Oct. 20, Project Playhouse will host an auction/party at Gardens of the World, just across T.O. Boulevard from The Lakes shopping center. More...

Arts and crafts boutique at Borchard Park

The second annual Holiday Arts and Crafts Boutique will take place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sat. Nov. 3 at the Borchard Community Center, 190 Reino Road, Newbury Park. Interested vendors should call the community center before Fri., Oct. 19. More...

CLU offers tour of universe

Andrew Fraknoi will present "If It's Tuesday, It Must Be Jupiter: A Grand Tour of the Universe" at 10 a.m. Mon,, Oct. 22 in California Lutheran University's Samuelson Chapel, 60 W. Olsen Road, Thousand Oaks. More...

Tips on selling a house in a buyer's market

Selling a home can be a daunting task for any owner, and in a "buyer's market" the process can feel overwhelming. More...

Fundraiser to aid New West Symphony

Nearly 30 corporate sponsors have donated items for a fundraiser/raffle on Sunday. Shopping sprees, movie tickets, gift baskets and more will be available and the New West Symphony Music Van will be on display. More...

Genealogists will learn about Colonial America

The Ventura County Genealogical Society Inc. will hold its annual seminar from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sat., Oct. 20 at the Ventura LDS Family History Center, 3501 Loma Vista Road, Ventura. More...

Halloween safety tips to avoid fires

As ghosts, goblins and witches prepare to hit the streets in search of fun and treats, the National Fire Protection Association is urging caution in order for children and adults to be safe this Halloween. More...

It's time for Clock Association to meet

The Ventura County and Santa Barbara County chapter of the National Association of Watch and Clock Collectors will meet at noon Sun., Oct. 21 at Ventura College, Building B, in the cafeteria. More...

A friend of Bug

WENDY PIERRO/Acorn Newspapers LOVES ORANGE FOOD- - Lee Schroder, aka "Cal Carrot" of Oxnard, hands out bags of baby carrots to walkers during last weekend's Relay for Life at Newbury Park High School. More...

Helping hands reach out to those given pink slips

With hundreds in the Thousand Oaks workforce newly jobless due to Amgen's layoffs last week, many are probably wondering what they should do next. More...

Mystic Day guild luncheon planned

The Jonsson Cancer Center Foundation Conejo Valley Guild will hold its annual Mystic Day luncheon at 10 a.m. Sat., Nov. 3 at the Hyatt Westlake Plaza, 880 S. Westlake Blvd., Westlake Village. More...

Pedestrian killed in Thousand Oaks

A pedestrian died at the scene after he was struck by a Chevy minivan driving southbound on Moorpark Road in Thousand Oaks just north of Avenida de Los Arboles on Monday morning. More...

CLU speaker to discuss churches' New Sanctuary Movement

California Lutheran University's Center for Equality and Justice sponsors several guest speakers discussing the New Sanctuary Movement. These events are free. More...

Brighter future predicted for county and Amgen

Founder of Pacific Coast Business Times declares optimism

Ventura County will probably not feel a long-term economic backlash from the recent turmoil at Amgen Inc. and Countrywide Financial Corp. More...

Brushing up a colorful hobby

IRIS SMOOT/Acorn Newspapers CALIFORNIA WATERCOLORIST- David Deyell, a member of theThousand Oaks Plein Air Watercolorists, paints with other members of the group at Gardens of the World. More...

Bands will play for charity

Bands from the Agoura Hills and Thousand Oaks area will perform at 7:38 p.m. tomorrow, Fri., Oct. 19, at The Verity Room, 7503 Topanga Canyon Blvd., in Canoga Park. The bands are The Sheds, AOK, Morningview, The Braces and The Good Cheer. More...

Ed Hogan receives Animal Action Award

Ed Hogan, co-founder of the Hogan Family Foundation, was presented a 2007 Animal Action Award during World Animal Day in Santa Monica earlier this month. The award was presented by the International Fund for Animal Welfare. More...

Woman's Club will enjoy Italian buffet at meeting

The Thousand Oaks Woman's Club will hold its next meeting at 10:30 a.m. Wed., Oct. 24 at the Palm Garden Hotel, 495 Ventu Park Road, Newbury Park. The meeting will include lunch and entertainment. More...

Female auto racer helps other women

A "Women on Wheels" workshop will be held from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. Sat., Oct. 20 in the service drive of Kemp Ford, 3810 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd., Thousand Oaks. More...

Family home needs permits, water, power

What was once a small family home has turned into a money pit of great misery. For about 80 years a tiny white house sat above Erbes Road near Hillcrest Drive in Thousand Oaks. More...

NPS offers hike, cider

National Park Service staff will present the seventh annual Cider at Circle X from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sat., Oct. 27 at the ranch 5.4 miles north on Yerba Buena Road from Pacific Coast Highway, Malibu. More...

Breast cancer patients invited to workshop

A luncheon/art workshop for breast cancer patients and survivors will occur noon to 2 p.m. Mon., Oct. 29 at the Wellness Community, 530 Hampshire Road, Westlake Village. More...

AT&T finally puts an end to time

Time ended unceremoniously on Sept. 19 with a simple message from AT&T. More...