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What would you like to see built or improved on Thousand Oaks Boulevard? NAT STEIN Gardens of the World docent "I wish there were more restaurants open after 10 p.m. so I could get a cup of coffee and a piece of pie after a show at the Civic Arts Plaza." More ...
STANDING FOR A CAUSE- Ed Calaba, an attorney from Newbury Park and a veteran of the Vietnam War, participates in a protest with about 120 other people opposing the president's call to send more troops to Iraq. The demonstration occurred last Thursday night at the intersection of Lynn Road and ... More ... Developers may grade before filing project maps The City Council voted to amend the municipal code to allow developers to grade property prior to recording final project maps with the county. It takes more than 40 days for the county to record the final maps, and Thousand Oaks is the only city in the county that doesn't allow grading an... More ... Thousand Oaks residents needed for two seats on Housing Authority The city of Thousand Oaks invites city residents to apply for two city representative openings on the Area Housing Authority. Applications are due by Feb. 5. The housing authority represents the City Council and provides additional housing opportunities for low-income families, counseling... More ... Board members reappointed Virginia Davis, Harry Selvin and Jerry Lewi were all reappointed to the Performing Arts Center board of governors by City Council members Andy Fox, Dennis Gillette and Claudia Bill-de la Peña respectively. The board is made up of 15 members who develop public and private support f... More ... Community needs the CVD Parade, but the parade also needs the community By Nancy Needham nancy@theacorn.com The call went out to youth sports organizations, community institutions and every other group that keeps Thousands Oaks children and adults busy on Saturdays: Take off the morning of May 5 to help protect a valuable community tradition. More ... Conejo Valley Days Parade background Beginning in 1947, a community parade celebrated the Conejo Valley's pioneer heritage. +1947: "AllDay Circus" parade held at Jungleland +1949: "Circus Days" parade from Conejo School Road to Jungleland +1950: More ... Police plan to crack down on drivers who pick up day laborers on Hampshire During the morning hours through Mon., Jan. 22, the Thousand Oaks Police Department will increase efforts to enforce "no stopping" restrictions on Hampshire Road, south of Thousand Oaks Boulevard. More ... For the record It was Carol Long, not Lang, who provided last week's outstanding Squirrel of the Month photo. Carol was nice enough, however, to give us credit for spelling "Sammy Squirrel" correctly. Thanks, Carol, but for us, 50 percent isn't acceptable. More ...
TAKING THE OATH- Joe Gibson, left, Mike Berger and Susan Holt are sworn into office to serve on the board of directors of Conejo Recreation and Park District. They were reelected in November. At last week's meeting and swearing-in ceremony, Mark Jacobsen was selected by the board to s... More ... Congressman wants to put teeth into laws against animal fights U.S.Rep. Elton Gallegly (RThousand Oaks) introduced on the first day of the 110th Congress a bill making violations of federal animal fighting law a felony punishable by up to two years in prison, making it a felony to transport an animal across state or international borders f... More ... Planning commissioners are reappointed Daryl Reynolds and Tina Grumney were reappointed to serve on the Thousand Oaks Planning Commission on Jan. 9. Each Thousand Oaks City Council member appoints a representative to the planning commission. Mayor Andy Fox nominated Reynolds, who's served on the commission since January 200... More ... Fire season over The Ventura County Fire Department closed the fire season on Mon., Jan. 15. The forecast weather patterns have reduced the potential for major wildland fires in the area. Fire season opened on June 7 last year and normally runs through November. Work schedules for certain firefighting resourc... More ... Seniors may apply for Goebel Senior Center board The Goebel Senior Center Commission Inc., a nonprofit community service organization, is composed of 15 seniors, age 55 or older, residing within the boundaries of the Conejo Recreation and Park District. Individuals are needed who know about the needs and interests of olde... More ...
TELLING TALES- It was standing room only at the "Feed Your Imagination" fairy tale story time featuring actor and storyteller Scott Burden at the Grant Brimhall/Thousand Oaks Library on Saturday. Both the T.O. and the Newbury Park libraries have special programs for toddlers and older kids. For mo... More ... Conejo Valley Botanic Garden offers events The Conejo Valley Botanic Garden presents the following events. The garden is at 350 W. Gainsborough Road, between Lynn and Moorpark roads, in Thousand Oaks. The Kid's Adventure Garden is open every Sunday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The garden features a tree house and a dinosaur garden. More ...
SERVICE TO OTHERS- Curtis Kinzer Brown, a member of Boy Scout Troop No. 761 at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in Thousand Oaks, has earned the rank of Eagle Scout, the highest in Scouting. More ...
Juliette Goglia of Thousand Oaks, an 11-year-old singer and actress, has been selected to sing the national anthem at the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce's 15th annual State of Hollywood luncheon. The event will be noon Thurs., Jan. 25 at the R o o s e v e l t Hotel, 7000 Hollywood Blv... More ... Teen center has slate of trips planned The Thousand Oaks Teen Center, 1375 E. Janss Road, Thousand Oaks, offers trips for teenagers. Teens ages 12 through 17 are welcome; space is limited. For more information, call (805) 494-5156. Register at www.thousandoaksteencenter.com. +A trip to Staples Center to see the Los Angeles... More ... Senior Congress maps future The Conejo/Las Virgenes Future Foundation will convene the third annual Senior Congress from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wed., Jan. 31 at St. Maximilian Kolbe Catholic Church, 5801 Kanan Road, Westlake Village. The topic for this year's program is "Roadmapping Your Future- Plan While You Can." ... More ... Antiques to be appraised at charity lunch National Charity League Inc., Conejo Valley Chapter, will host its annual luncheon, "35 Years of Giving," from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tues., Feb. 27 at Sherwood Country Club, 320 W. Stafford Road in Thousand Oaks. The luncheon will feature a Bonhams and Butterfields antique appraisal clinic. More ...
NO EXAGGERATION- Michael Kress, a 9yearold Banyan Elementary School fourth-grader from Newbury Park, came back from Christmas vacation with quite a fish story. While fishing at Lake Webb at the Buena Vista Aquatic Recreation Area in Tupman, Calif. near Bakersfield, Michael landed this 20pound 4ou... More ... Taste by candlelight The Winter Candlelight Tasting at Leeward Winery will be from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sat. and Sun., Jan. 27 and 28 at 2784 Johnson Drive, Ventura. There is no charge. The cellar will be lit by candles as guests sample wine releases. Among the wines to be tasted is the 2003 Edna V... More ...
Ecofriendly vendors, exhibitors and sponsors are being sought for the city of Thousand Oaks Arbor/Earth Day celebration. The 10th annual event, which draws approximately 5,000 visitors, will be from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sat., April 21 at Conejo Creek Park North, 1379 E. Janss Road... More ... Affordable housing discussed A presentation and discussion about affordable housing in Ventura County will be from 7 to 9 p.m. Mon., Feb. 5 in the meeting room at Esseff Village, 1423 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd., Thousand Oaks. American Association of University Women will host a panel of speakers and a viewing of the short doc... More ... Halifax, Test Your Reflex bands play at Teen Center The Thousand Oaks Teen Center will host a high school concert from 7 to 11 p.m. Fri., Jan. 26 at 1375 E. Janss Road, Thousand Oaks. Admission is $10 at the door. Tickets are also available at www.ticketweb.com. The show will feature Halifax and Test Your Reflex, two national touring ... More ... Free library program shows how to use website The Grant Brimhall/Thousand Oaks Library will present a free program to familiarize people with the library from 10:15 to 11 a.m. Fri., Jan. 19 at 1401 E. Janss Road, Thousand Oaks. Reference librarians will lead a tour followed by a demonstration of the library's website and online... More ... Make-A-Wish Foundation needs donations for kids The MakeAWish Foundation of the TriCounties is an organization that grants the wishes of children with life-threatening medical conditions. According to Johanna Burlingham, development and marketing manager, the local foundation has a staff of four and more than 80 volunteers. More ... |
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