April 17, 2008 RSS feed / Community

CVD organizers plan a bigger and better parade

Before George Clooney ever thought about wearing a stethoscope, there was a handsome doctor on TV played by the dashing Chad Everett. On May 3, Everett will be paying a house call to the CVD parade as its celebrity grand marshal. More...

Friends' moms all turning 90

LOVE THEIR MOTHERS- Four friends host a birthday celebration and lunch at the Four Seasons Hotel in Westlake Village. The event last week honored their mothers, who'll all turn 90 in the nexfew months. More...

Adult school plans Solvang trip

Conejo Valley Adult School is sponsoring a bus trip to Solvang from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sat., May 17, leaving from the parking lot of the school, 1025 Old Farm Road, Thousand Oaks. More...

University Women explore ways to make a difference

The American Association of University Women Thousand Oaks Branch and United Methodist Church of Westlake Village will present "Making a World of Difference" at 7 p.m. Wed., May 7 at the church's Alton Hall, 1049 Westlake Blvd. More...

Panel to discuss feminism

A discussion on women's issues, "Feminism Across the Generations," will take place at 2 p.m. Sat., April 26 in the Roth Nelson Room at California Lutheran University, 60 W. Olsen Road, Thousand Oaks. More...

HOA laws will be discussed at library

Marjorie Murray will speak on "Homeowners associations: Rights and governance for millions of Californians" from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Wed., April 23 at the Grant Brimhall/Thousand Oaks Library, 1401 E. Janss Road. More...

Weiser Litho a top 10 finalist in ketchup commercial

Viewers can vote for their favorite

Give Tom Nance three days, a camera, a $100 budget and, voila! he's got a commercial that may be shown on national television. Nance, creative director for Weiser Creative Group/Weiser Litho Inc. More...

Researching in faraway places topic of genealogy meeting

The Ventura County Genealogical Society Inc. will hold its monthly meeting at 1 p.m. Sat., April 19 at the Ventura LDS Family History Center, 3501 Loma Vista Road, Ventura. More...

Golf proceeds to help parish

St. Maximilian Kolbe Catholic Church presents its 14th annual Golf Classic at 9 a.m. Mon., May 5 at North Ranch Country Club, 4761 Valley Spring Drive, Westlake Village. More...

Several groups oppose Measure B

The Conejo Council ParentTeacher Association became the latest group to vote to oppose Measure B. The initiative was a result of a petition drive organized by the Doit Center and will be decided in the June 3 election. More...

Races begin for Conejo Valley Days grand marshal and junior grand marshal

Conejo Valley Days grand marshal and junior grand marshal races have begun, with four contenders organizing fundraising events to collect money for local charities. More...

Free trees, plant workshops coming to Arbor Day event

The 11th annual Thousand Oaks Arbor/Earth Day will provide activities for families to learn about recycling and caring for the environment. The event will be Sat., April 19 from 11 a.m. until 4 p.m. at Conejo Creek Park North, 1379 E. More...

Cancer patients need volunteers to make bags

The "Step Out, Step Up" event at The Oaks mall is seeking people to create wellness bags for local cancer patients. More...

Garden Club holds flower show

The Conejo Valley Garden Club will present a standard flower show, "What Keeps Me Busy," from 1 to 4 p.m. Sat., April 19 and Sun., April 20 at the Grant Brimhall/Thousand Oaks Library, 1401 E. Janss Road, Thousand Oaks. More...

Dems recall 'Fireside Chats'

The Democratic Club of Conejo Valley will host a luncheon at 11:30 a.m. Fri., May 16 at Agoura Bistro and Wine Bar, 30315 Canwood St., Agoura Hills. The luncheon will commemorate the 75th anniversary of Franklin D. More...

Medieval author will address AAUW

The Thousand Oaks branch of American Association of University Women will host a talk by award-winning author and medieval historian Sharan Newman at 7:30 p.m. tonight, Thurs., April 17, at Thousand Oaks Inn, 75 W. Thousand Oaks Blvd. More...

Baseball cards celebrate America's pastime

Whether you're a fan of Lou Gehrig, Mickey Mantle, Cal Ripken Jr. or Ken Griffey Jr., chances are you remember opening your first pack of baseball cards. More...

American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals speaks for silent species

Many generations of animals have lived safer, happier lives because of the founding of one important organization. More...

Women Voters screens movie

Women Voters will hold a screening of "Iron Jawed Angels" from 3 to 5 p.m. Wed., April 23 in Aliso Hall at California State University Channel Islands. More...

CareNow Foundation holds Safari Gala for Africa

CareNow Foundation will hold its second annual SafariNow fundraising gala at 5 p.m. Sun., May 4 at the Moorpark Country Club, 11800 Championship Drive, Moorpark. More...