Residents are invited to express their appreciation to significant individuals at a nonprofit "Thankful Celebration- A Victorian-Style Gratitude Tea" at 12:30 p.m. Sat., Dec. 29 at Caffe Aroma, 2130a Newbury Road, Newbury Park.

Reservations for the tea are due by Sun., Dec. 16 and can be made in person at Caffe Aroma or by calling Brenda Cochran of Tea and Gratitude at (805) 3757246.

The cost is $28 per person. Proceeds will go toward providing recognition to nonprofit organizations in the Conejo Valley.

For information, call Cochran at the number above or e-mail teaandgratitude@verizon.net.