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Community loses Mary Ann Keeler By Nancy Needham nancy@theacorn.com Thousand Oaks suffered a great loss when Mary Ann Keeler, known as "Ma," died Nov. 13 at Los Robles Hospital and Medical Center. She had entered the hospital about two weeks earlier, suffering from respiratory distress, family friend Christa Thompson said. More ... Public service agencies struggle to help those in need during holidays Part II of four parts By Nancy Needham nancy@theacorn.com 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 ... 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. Parents and children may visit with administration, staff, stu dents and parents, as well as take a tour of the campus. More ... New park to go before CRPD board some time next year By Nancy Needham nancy@theacorn.com 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. The proposed park includes development of 52 of the 124 acres of land in the vic... 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 ... 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. on what had started out as a peaceful afternoon. 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 ...
WENDY PIERRO/Acorn Newspapers ON ICE- Agoura Hills resident Leenoy Margalit, 6, gets a little support from her dad, Avi Margalit, as she makes her way around the ice Sunday afternoon at The Lakes ice skating rink in Thousand Oaks. 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. The annual event will feature a Kwanzaa ceremony performed by CLU student... More ...
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. Last week's event included flags from many nations.... More ... New book tells how to take charge of your life Westlake Village author Jackie Lapin has a vision for change. In her new book, "The Art of Conscious Creation: How You Can Transform the World," Lapin gives readers a step-by-step primer on how they can take charge of their own lives- and leave destiny out of the equation. 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. They can also influence interest rates, car insurance rates and may even help an employer decide whether or not to hire an individual. 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 ...
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. 1 song to Frankie Avalon of Westlake Village during an Alliance for the Arts fundraiser at the Civic Arts Pl... 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 ...
By Joann Groff joann@theacorn.com Thirteen British educators traveled across the pond earlier this month in an effort to learn from education practices in the United States. The head teachers, equivalent to principals in the United States, spent a week visiting Conejo Valley, Las Virgenes, Oak Park and Simi Valley... 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 ...
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 ... '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. with pre- and post-service hikes at 8:30 and 9:45 a.m. 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. Brian Long, director of youth ministries, will coordinate the service, and high school stude... More ...
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 Civic Arts Plaza. Visitors can skate for a nominal fe... More ...
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. Last Friday's event at Conejo Community Park focused on recycling, alternative power and other ways to be environmentally respo... 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. Holiday guests, be they family members or friends, often show up early, stay late or even pop by unexpectedly. And with them can come hectic,... More ...
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 ... 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 ...
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. 754, Elks Exalted Ruler Catherine Koeritz and Alyssa Gogesch of Girl Scout Troop No. 12 pay ... 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. A double-decker bus will visit participating houses for judging on Fri., Dec. 14. 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. The program will include holiday music provided by Westlake High School. 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. CO poisoning occurs when fuels such as gasoline, wood, coal, natural gas and propane ... More ... |
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