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Supervisor announces committee opening Ventura County Supervisor Linda Parks is seeking a qualified citizen to serve on the Ventura County Air Pollution Control District Advisory Committee. The committee is a 20member advisory body appointed by the Air Pollution Control Board. More ...
By Sophia Fischer sfischer@theacorn.com That energy drink your teen is so fond of may contain a potent mix of alcohol and caffeine. Using names such as Tilt, Rockstar 21, Liquid Core, Sparks and Joose, the colorful cans sold in grocery, convenience and liquor stores are marketed to children and young adults. More ...
By Eliav Appelbaum eliav@theacorn.com Marc Aten does not complain, wallow in misery or hide in a shell. Aten fights on. The 33-year-old recently completed his second Hawaii Ironman Triathlon- a physically grueling competition that consists of a 2.4-mile swim, a 112mile bike ride and a 26.2mile run- and he did it with... More ...
By Stephanie Bertholdo bertholdo@theacorn.com Teen rock bands around the globe may dream of fame and fortune, but one local group of boys has earned a chance to turn a fantasy into a reality when they compete in the Global Battle of the Bands in London Dec. 4 to 6. More ... Professor to take guests on World War II odyssey California Lutheran University professor emeritus Lyle Sladek, a World War II veteran, will recreate his wartime experiences in an event at 1:30 p.m. Sat., Dec. 8 at Grant Brimhall/ Thousand Oaks Library, 1401 E. Janss Road, Thousand Oaks. More ... Weekly yoga, meditation class A yoga and Christian meditation class is held every Friday from 9:45 to 10:45 a.m. at the United Methodist Church of meditation class Thousand Oaks, 1000 E. Janss Road. For information call Sandee Dueber at (805) 523-3187. More ...
The theme for the 2008 Conejo Valley Days (CVD) has been announced by the Conejo Valley Days board of directors. "Come Along With Me to CVD!" was submitted by Westlake Village resident Kathy Fry. The winning theme was selected from more than 50 entries. More ... Holiday decorating contest The Conejo Recreation and Park District invited all residents to get into the holiday spirit and participate in the inaugural "Holiday Homes" outdoor decorating contest. Residents are encouraged to light up and decorate their homes for the holiday season. More ...
NPHS baseball supporters sell trees to help sports program stay on base The Newbury Park High School baseball boosters is hosting its 13th annual Christmas tree lot at the Newbury Park Library Plaza at Borchard Road and Michael Drive in Newbury Park. The lot is open from noon to 9 p.m. More ... Women's club meets for lunch, music The Thousand Oaks Woman's Club will meet at 10:30 a.m. Wed., Dec. 12 at the Palm Garden Hotel, 498 Ventu Park Road, Newbury Park. The luncheon menu will be chicken Florentine, mixed green salad with choice of dressings, wild rice pilaf, seasonal vegetables, New York-style cheesecake, cof... More ...
STOP AND SHOP--Westlake Village resident Lynn Sanguedolce beats the holiday shopping rush at The Oaks mall. She got a head start by beginning her shopping on Mon., Nov. 19. More ... Lion, monkey, panther to play at The Oaks By Nancy Needham nancy@theacorn.com For four decades lions roared loud and often in Thousand Oaks. Leo the MGM lion, along with a panther, giraffe, hippopotamus, monkey and other storied creatures of Jungleland are long silent, children playing on their replicas will be squealing with delight when the new play area at ... More ...
Members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will present "Carol to the King," a Christmas concert, at 5:30 p.m. Sun., Dec. 9 at 1600 Erbes Road, Thousand Oaks. The performance will be repeated the same evening at 8 p.m. at 35 S. Wendy Drive in Newbury Park. More ...
The Conejo/Las Virgenes Future Foundation honored top industry leaders in several categories at the seventh annual CLvFFie awards Nov. 17 at Los Robles Greens Banquet Center in Thousand Oaks, announced Fran Brough, the foundation's executive director. More ... Arts Council hosts Last Chance Boutique The Arts Council of the Conejo Valley will sponsor the second annual Last Chance Holiday Boutique from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sat., Dec. 15 at the Hillcrest Center for the Arts, 403 W. Hillcrest Drive, Thousand Oaks. More ... For the record The memorial service for Mary Ann Keeler at the Thousand Oaks Elks Lodge is at noon Sat., Dec. 1, not 4 p.m. The lodge is at 158 Conejo School Road. Keeler is credited with being a major organizer for Conejo Valley Days and the CVD parade. More ...
A TASTE OF THE THIRD WORLD- Amanda Berg shows the second-grade students at Ascension Lutheran School what a typical day in a Central African classroom is like. Through the Village Education Project, students will raise money this Christmas season to build classrooms in 20 ... More ... Childhelp luncheon to benefit abused children Childhelp will host a "Festival of Trees" luncheon on Sun., Dec. 2 at Sherwood Country Club, 320 W. Stafford Road, Thousand Oaks. The organization supports treat ment and prevention of child abuse and neglect. The event starts with a social at 10:30 a.m., followed by the luncheon at 12:30 p.m. More ...
SWAPPING FOR CHARITY- The Girl Scouts of SUTO Troop No. 133 cleaned out their rooms to help local children in need. The Girl Scouts sold their old toys at the recent "Kid's Swap Meet," held at the T.O. Community Center by Conejo Recreation and Park District, as part of the troop's Bronze award pr... More ... Carolers, fashion, boutique fill holiday gala Thousand Oaks Republican Women Federated will host a Christmas and holiday gala on Thurs., Dec. 6 at Sherwood Country Club, 320 W. Stafford Road, Thousand Oaks. The event will get underway with a 10:45 a.m. More ... Hospice hosts Tree of Life events Hospice of the Conejo will host two community Tree of Life ceremonies in Thousand Oaks. The first ceremony will be from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Sun., Dec. 2 at the Gardens of the World, 2001 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd. There will be music and refreshments. Attendees should bring lawn chairs or bl... More ... Jewish Genealogical Society meeting offers gifts, information The Jewish Genealogical Society of the Conejo Valley and Ventura County and surrounding areas will hold a general meeting from 2 to 4 p.m. Sun., Dec. 9 at Temple Adat Elohim, 2420 E. Hillcrest Drive, Thousand Oaks. More ... 'Jekyll & Hyde' auditions to be held in T.O. Cabrillo Music Theatre will hold auditions for "Jekyll & Hyde" Sat. through Tues., Dec. 8 to 11. Non-Equity auditions will take place from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sat., Dec. 8; 1 to 9 p.m. Sun., Dec. 9; and 6 to 11 p.m. Tues., Dec. 11 at the Hillcrest Center for the Arts, 403 W. Hillcrest Drive, Tho... More ... Advent celebration features carols, dinner The United Methodist Church of Westlake Village will present the annual Advent Celebration at 4:30 p.m. Sun., Dec. 2 in the sanctuary at 1049 Westlake Blvd., Westlake Village. More ... Colleges work to enhance services By Sylvie Belmond belmond@theacorn.com Community colleges don't just serve students who didn't get accepted into prestigious four-year universities. They fulfill the needs of high school graduates who want to jumpstart their postsecondary education, and they provide extra training for the local work force at a bargain price. More ...
California Lutheran University will present its fifth annual Hanukkah Celebration at 4:30 p.m. Wed., Dec. 5 in the Student Union Building on the campus at 60 W. Olsen Road in Thousand Oaks. Hanukkah begins at sundown Dec. 4. More ... Six Flags hosts holiday toy drive Six Flags Magic Mountain, KTLA/CW, UPS and the Boys & Girls Clubs of Southern California will host the eighth annual Toys for the Holidays toy drive on Sun., Dec. 2 and Sat. and Sun., Dec. 8 and 9. More ... Audubon trips offer variety of bird sights The Ventura Audubon Society will sponsor birding field trips in December. Beginners are welcome on all field trips, and rain cancels any trip. More information about the group is available at www .VenturaAudubon.org. More ... Holiday working artists show Five prominent local fine artists will unveil new original works and create many more during the 2007 Holiday Working Artist Show and Exhibition in December at the Thousand Oaks Community Gallery, 2331A Borchard Road, Newbury Park. More ... Conejo Players holding auditions for 'Honk! Jr.' Conejo Players Theatre will hold auditions for "Honk! Jr." from 5:30 to 9 p.m. Sun., Mon. and Tues., Dec. 2 through 4 at the theater. Callbacks will be Wed., Dec. 5. Prepare 16 bars of a standard musical theater song- no pop music- and bring sheet music in the proper key or an in... More ... |
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