November 22, 2007 RSS feed / Community

Private school to host info nigh

Hillcrest Christian School will host a new family information night at 7 p.m. Thurs., Nov. 29 at 384 Erbes Road, Thousand Oaks. More...

Charities need your help

Here is what local charities need: Essential items such as: •toilet paper •toothbrushes/toothpaste •personal care items •baby items: More...

Grant will help Senior Concerns fight elder abuse

Archstone Foundation of Long Beach recently awarded an additional $75,000 grant to Senior Concerns to support its work to fight financial abuse of the elderly and dependent adults in Ventura County during the next three years. More...

Celebrating multiculturalism

JANN HENDRY/Acorn Newspapers PRESENTING MANY COLORS- A California Lutheran University student presents a flag to university pastor the Rev. Scott Maxwell during the International Education Week procession of flags in the Samuelson Chapel on campus. More...

Kingston Trio coming to Pepperdine

Pepperdine University Center for the Arts will present the Kingston Trio's Christmas Show at 8 p.m. Sat., Dec. 8 at the Malibu campus' Smothers Theatre, 24255 Pacific Coast Hwy., Malibu. More...

Frankies: Avalon and Valli

JANN HENDRY/Acorn Newspapers PERFECTLY FRANK- Alliance for the Arts Founders Circle chair Ron Plotkin, right, and presenter Frankie Valli, left, present a 50-year anniversary plaque for a No. More...

For the record

Making It Big Productions was founded only by Kevin Sloan, a senior at Westlake High School. An article last week about a benefit show also mentioned the owner of Monarch, who wasn't a founder of Making It Big. More...

Be safe when decorating with lights

Holiday lights can look great on the tree and adorning a home's exterior, but safety should be at the top of the list when decorating. During the holidays, many people put themselves at increased risk of fire and electrocution. More...

Student Day coming to United Methodist

Student Day will be celebrated during the 8, 9 and 10:30 a.m. worship services on Sun., Nov. 25 at United Methodist Church of Westlake Village, 1049 Westlake Blvd., Westlake Village. More...

Harvest Fest good for planet

IRIS SMOOT/Acorn Newspapers PLANET SAVERS- Conejo Elementary School fourth- and fifth-graders sing about taking care of the environment at the 13th annual Harvest Festival. More...

Hula hoop hopes

IRIS SMOOT/Acorn Newspapers HIGH TOSS- Matthew McNicoll, 6, of Newbury Park tosses a hula hoop in hopes of winning a prize during a game at the annual Banyan Elementary School Fall Festival. The fundraiser was held last Friday. More...

Flags retired during Elks ceremony

WITH QUIET DIGNITY- On Veterans Day, Sun., Nov. 11, under a gentle mist of rain, the Thousand Oaks Elks Lodge No. 2477 conducted a flag retirement ceremony. From left, Harrison Ang of Boy Scout Troop No. More...

Holiday luncheon supports cancer center

The Jonsson Cancer Center Foundation Conejo Valley Guild will hold its holiday luncheon at 10:30 a.m. Wed., Dec. 5 at the Westlake Village Inn, 32001 Agoura Road, Westlake Village. More...

Community loses Mary Ann Keeler

Thousand Oaks suffered a great loss when Mary Ann Keeler, known as "Ma," died Nov. 13 at Los Robles Hospital and Medical Center. More...

Public service agencies struggle to help those in need during holidays

Part II of four parts

Being homeless may be only a paycheck away for Conejo Valley residents struggling with the area's high cost of living. Thousand Oaks resident Kim Rodriguez knows firsthand what a battle it is to keep a roof over her family's head. More...

New park to go before CRPD board some time next year

A long process lies ahead for the proposed Lang Ranch Community Park site now that Conejo Recreation and Park District (CRPD) has received public feedback on the Environmental Impact Report draft. More...

Police talk man into peaceful surrender

Police achieved a successful ending to a four-hour standoff Sunday: They talked a 46yearold allegedly suicidal man into coming out of his home and giving himself up. No one was injured. The standoff began around 4 p.m. More...

CLU to hold Kwanzaa celebration

California Lutheran University will hold a Kwanzaa celebration from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sat., Dec. 1 in Lundring Events Center in the Gilbert Sports and Fitness Center at Mountclef Boulevard and Olsen Road in Thousand Oaks. More...

New book tells how to take charge of your life

Westlake Village author Jackie Lapin has a vision for change. More...

Federal Reserve Board gives credit tips

More people are getting credit for understanding just how important a credit score can be. These scores aren't just used to obtain credit. More...

Two shows hold auditions for 2008 at Conejo Players

Conejo Players Theatre will hold auditions for two upcoming shows. "The King and I" auditions will be at 7:30 p.m. Sun. and Mon., Nov. 25 and 26 at 351 S. Moorpark Road, Thousand Oaks. Callbacks will be at 7:30 p.m. Tues., Nov. 27. More...

British teachers cross pond for advice on education

Thirteen British educators traveled across the pond earlier this month in an effort to learn from education practices in the United States. More...

'Christmas Around the World' to be presented at Reagan Library

The Ronald Reagan Presidential Library has opened its 14th annual holiday exhibit "Christmas Around the World," which will run through Jan. 6 at 40 Presidential Drive, Simi Valley. More...

Westlake Lutheran Church to hold Thanksgiving Day service

Westlake Lutheran Church will host a Community Thanksgiving Day service and mediation hikes, Thurs., Nov. 22, at Paramount Ranch in Agoura Hills. The public is invited. The service will begin at 9 a.m. More...

A fence can be a good friend

WENDY PIERRO/Acorn Newspapers NOT QUITE READY FOR SOLO SKATING- Hunter Principe, 5, of Westlake Village uses the railing for balance as she makes her way around the ice rink at The Lakes shopping center on Thousand Oaks Boulevard, adjacent to the Civ More...

Expert gives advice on getting house ready for holiday guests

The holiday season brings with it great meals, presents, beautiful decorations and guests- lots and lots of guests coming and going. More...

Fundraiser for Universal Love will support grief center

The Universal Love Foundation will host its seventh annual luncheon fundraiser. "From Glimmer of Hope to House of Hope," will take place beginning at 10 a.m. Sun., Dec. 2 at the Four Seasons Hotel, Two Dole Drive, Westlake Village. More...

What's new on DVD

Film and television author Randy Williams reviews the lat est movies, television shows, documentaries and music pro grams now available for purchase online and at retail stores. More...

Holiday decorators can compete categorically

The Conejo Recreation and Park District is sponsoring its first outdoor decorating contest, "Holiday Homes." Residents are encouraged to light up and decorate their homes for the holiday season. More...

Simple tips allay risk of death from CO

Carbon monoxide (CO) is often called the silent killer. While everyone is at risk for CO poisoning, infants, young children, senior citizens and people with heart and lung problems are at increased danger. More...