March 13, 2008 RSS feed / Community

Teen Center plans trip to see the Lakers

The Thousand Oaks Teen Center will host a trip to see the Los Angeles Lakers play against the Charlotte Bobcats at the Staples Center from 4 to 11:30 p.m. Wed., March 26. The group will leave from the teen center, 1375 E. More...

CLU names seventh president

Chris Kimball, provost and vice president for academic affairs, California Lutheran University, has been named the school's seventh president and will take over April 1. More...

Genealogy club to talk about trip

The Conejo Valley Genealogical Society will hold a meeting from 6:45 to 8:45 p.m. Tues., March 18 at the Grant Brimhall/ Thousand Oaks Library, 1401 E. Janss Road in Thousand Oaks. More...

Gallegly has challenger in GOP primary

Michael Tenenbaum, a 39year-old business lawyer from Thousand Oaks, recently announced the launch of his campaign to challenge Elton Gallegly for the Republican nomination to represent the 24th Congressional District in the U.S. More...

Having fun, strike, spare or open frame

WANTS AN 'X' IN THIS FRAME- Westlake Village resident Andy Meyers approaches his release point during Westlake Village Junior Women's Club Bowling Bash. The event was Saturday night at Harley's Simi Bowl in Simi Valley. More...

Elks have new leader

TAKES THE GAVEL- The new exalted ruler of the Thousand Oaks Elks Lodge is George Meehan. He served in the U.S. Navy, graduated from Quinnipiac University with a bachelor's degree in business and became quite active with the T.O. More...

Hairstylist shares secrets in book

Los Angeles-based hairstylist Judaysia has written a how-to guide on how to place hair rollers to create volume or create a smooth sleek look. More...

Gardens of the World to host history programs

For the fifth consecutive year, the Gardens of the World will host a series of programs on California history, featuring Father Serra, for fourthgrade students and their teachers. More...

Gallegly condemns rocket attacks on Israel from Gaza

The House of Representatives recently approved a resolution cosponsored by U.S. Rep. Elton Gallegly (R-Thousand Oaks) that condemns the rocket attacks on Israel from Hamas-controlled Gaza. More...

Anti-war film to be shown at the Thousand Oaks Library

Event hosted by Conejo Unitarians

The public is invited to a free screening and discussion of "War Made Easy: How Presidents and Pundits Keep Spinning Us to Death" from 7 to 8:45 p.m. Thurs., March 27 at the Grant Brimhall/ Thousand Oaks Library, 1401 E. Janss Road. More...

Concert to benefit African orphans

Local bands will perform to raise funds for AIDS orphan children in Africa at 7 p.m. Fri., March 14 and Sat., March 15 at the Conejo Valley Community Church, 750 Erbes Road, Thousand Oaks. More...

Former L.A. County DA to address Democratic women

The Democratic Women's Council of Conejo Valley will host Gil Garcetti at their monthly brunch 10 a.m. Sat., March 15 at Mandevilla Restaurant, 951 S. Westlake Blvd., Westlake Village. More...

CLU professor to speak about China's world role

Dr. Haco Hoang, professor of political science and director of international studies at California Lutheran University, will discuss "China's Role in the World and How it Affects You/United States" from 7 to 8:30 p.m. More...

Firefighters of the Year are honored

At a recent luncheon event, the Ventura County Fire Department announced its 2007 Firefighters of the Year, recognized outstanding employees and honored two firefighters and one civilian for their lifesaving actions. More...

Local artist's work is on sale

Artagraphix gallery and custom frame shop is featuring the limited edition and original work of local artist Dennis Lewan through March 29. Lewan's artwork, famous for its romantic images of a bygone era, starts at $275 framed. More...

KCLU advisory board adds new member

A Santa Barbara university dean has joined the KCLU Advisory Board. Charles McClintock has been the dean of the School of Human and Organization Development at Fielding Graduate University in Santa Barbara since 2001. More...

Youth versus experience on the felt

'HAVE CUE, WILL TRAVEL'- - Pablo Johnson, 15, of T.O. takes a shot during the 13th annual Teens/Senior Pool Tournament. The event was last Thursday at the Goebel Senior Center in Thousand Oaks. More...

Likes spending time on his feet

LIVE LONG AND PROSPER- Torkil Hammer of Newbury Park proudly wears his Los Angeles Marathon medal and shirt as he participates in the 30th annual Communities Responding to Overcome Poverty- CROP Walk. More...