March 20, 2008 RSS feed / Family

Gardeners need to prepare for spring

March's warm weather gives gardeners a chance to prepare their yards and begin planting for the upcoming growing season, say experts at Agromin, a Camarillo-based manufacturer of soil products. More...

Enjoying entertainment

LISTENERS- T.O. family members, mom Joann; dad Robert; and 3-year-old twins Nicole, left, and Jade enjoy music during an open mike night and interactive fountain show at Janss Marketplace. More...

The Lakes to host Easter egg hunt

The Lakes shopping center will hold its third annual Easter Egg-Stravaganza from 10 a.m. to noon, Sat., March 22 at 2200 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd., Thousand Oaks. Registration begins at 10 a.m. More...

Develop emergency escape plan to ensure safety in case of fire

Fire safety is no accident. Some fire injuries can be prevented with an escape plan. Working smoke detectors are important, but families should also develop an emergency escape plan. More...

Guidelines, applications available for Arts in the Classroom grant program

The Ventura County Arts Council has announced that the guidelines and applications for the 2008-09 Arts in the Classroom Mini-Grant Program have been sent to the principals of every public elementary school in Ventura County. More...

Local scholars make the dean's list at Northeastern University

Northeastern University in Boston has named the following students to the dean's list for fall semester 2007: Thousand Oaks : Audrey C. Ranieri, health science major; Amy Schaffer, computer science major. More...

Relaxing with family members is rarely possible

A relaxing Easter weekend Lately I've been working long hours and sleeping very little. I'm physically and mentally drained. Needless to say, I'm looking forward to a relaxing Easter weekend. More...