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Helping hands reach out to those given pink slips By Nancy Needham nancy@theacorn.com 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. Among those who can answer that question is Newbury Park resident Doug Wright, who for years has been in the business of helping people ca... 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. Featured will be mystic readers, Coldwater Creek fashion show, silent auction of baskets, r... More ... 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 ... 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. The driver, Ken West, 49, of Simi Valley stopped, called 911 and rendered aid to 48-year-old Sean Bre... More ... Consent calendar deserves a mute button, mayor says By Nancy Needham nancy@theacorn.com 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. 9 City Council meeting was not the first time the mayor reminded council members to keep t... 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 By Eliav Appelbaum eliav@theacorn.com Ventura County will probably not feel a long-term economic backlash from the recent turmoil at Amgen Inc. and Countrywide Financial Corp. More ...
Children in Conejo Valley Unified schools get to taste them By Joann Groff joann@theacorn.com When Kathy Lemmon became aware of the benefits of omega oils and B vitamins, she started incorporating flaxseed and nuts into her morning oatmeal. When it got tough to put the concoction together before every workday, Lemmon started thinking about various ways she could attain the s... 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. Three playhouses will up for auction, one playhouse for the opportunity drawing, and there will be live and silent auctions, arts ... More ...
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. Deyell often paints quick sketches in "California style," a loose manner characterized by vivid, often oppo... 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 ...
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 ... 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 ... 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. While many sellers think that homebuyers have the upper hand, with a little patience and a few helpful tips, a homeowner can successfully sell a house. 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. An Italian buffet will be served, with Caesar salad, chicken cacciatore, vegetable l... 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. Proceeds will benefit New West Symphony. More ...
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. The workshop is open to women of all ages and will provide and understanding of vehicle service and maintenance with tips on how... 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. The guest speaker will be Linda Jones, the director of the McLean Family History Center in Virginia. More ...
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. A c cording to a recent report from N F P A , Halloween is the fifth highes... More ...
By Nancy Needham nancy@theacorn.com 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 recently, those driving by the little cottage could see children, a swing set and a small white Maltese p... 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. The college is at 4667 Telegraph Road in Ventura. 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. Cookies, candy and cider will be provided, along with a short hike. More ...
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. The annual event generates money for the American Cancer Society. 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. The free, hands-on workshop will be led by Jodi McIntosh, associate program director at the Wellness Community.... More ...
By Stephanie Bertholdo bertholdo@theacorn.com Time ended unceremoniously on Sept. 19 with a simple message from AT&T. The phone company's "Time of Day Service Information" accessed by dialing 853-1212 was discontinued because, according to the phone folks, there are so many ways to keep time in our high-tech world. I, for one, wil... More ... |
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