May 1, 2008 RSS feed / Community

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Conejo Valley Days Heats Up With Chili Cook-Off

Photos by Iris Smoot Acorn Newspapers
MOUSTACHE MAN- Brian Sheppard of Newbury Park thrusts his blue ribbon into the air after winning first place in the Whiskeroo contest for "Most Unique Moustache" at Sunday's Conejo Valley Days Chili Cook-Off. CVD continues through Sunday. More...

Groups protest cuts in education

By Stephanie Bertholdo bertholdo@theacorn.com

A volunteer group called Californians Organized to Rescue Education (CORE) and the 12th district PTA took to the streets to express their grievances with Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger's proposed education budget cuts. More...

USPS letter carriers to pick up food for hungry

The National Association of Letter Carriers and the United States Postal Service is sponsoring a Stamp Out Hunger food drive on Sat., May 10. More...

T.O. Library needs volunteers

The Friends of the Thousand Oaks Library is seeking a volunteer for the position of membership vice president. More...

For the record

Conejo Valley Adult School's bus trip to Solvang on May 17 won't leave from the school parking lot as stated in last week's edition. The bus will depart at 10 a.m. from the CVUSD parking lot, 1400 E. Janss Road, Thousand Oaks. More...

Group wants to match mentors to foster kids

By Michelle Knight knight@theacorn.com

A volunteer group wants to match mentors with young women aging out of the county's foster care system and is asking agencies capable of sustaining such a program to step forward. More...

Democratic Women host Mother's Day tea

The Democratic Women's Council of Conejo Valley will hold their second annual Mother's Day tea and fashion show from noon to 3 p.m. Sat., May 10 on the island overlooking the lake in Westlake Village. More...

Four Seasons gala benefits Wellness Community

The Wellness Community Valley/Ventura will hold its 17th anniversary gala at 6:30 p.m. Fri., May 30 at the Four Seasons Hotel at 2 Dole Drive, Westlake Village. The gala will feature dinner and a live auction. More...

Global Exchange panel to discuss Middle East peace

Global Exchange Ventura County Supporters will sponsor a panel discussion on peace in the Middle East from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Wed., May 28 at the Thousand Oaks Library, 1401 E. Janss Road, Thousand Oaks. More...

Notre Dame coach to speak

The public is invited by the Notre Dame Club of Ventura County to a chalk talk luncheon with University of Notre Dame football coach Charlie Weis from noon to 1:30 p.m. Thurs., May 8 at the Ventura Beach Marriott, 2055 E. More...

Planting a future canopy

DOING THEIR PART FOR THE ENVIRONMENT- Members of Cub Scout Pack No. 3715 of Thousand Oaks plant a tree at Conejo Creek Park on Arbor Day. More...

Man sentenced for embezzling Amgen

Jason Rimmer, 37, of San Mateo was recently sentenced to two years in state prison for embezzling more than $300,000 from Amgen Inc. of Thousand Oaks. More...

Nature day marred by hot temperatures

By Joann Groff joann@theacorn.com

The annual fifthgrade Wildwood hike brought a few students to Los Robles Hospital and others to nurses' offices Monday when the heat became too much for them. More...

Feedback sought on magnet plan

Conejo Valley Unified School District is seeking input on the possibility of developing an elementary magnet school in the area. More...

In a Nutshell

The CVD festival at Conejo Creek Park South, 23 Freeway and Janss Road, will be open from 5 to 10 p.m. on Thurs., May 1; from 5 p.m. to midnight on Fri., May 2; noon to midnight on Sat., May 3; and noon to 8 p.m. on Sun., May 4. More...

Fundraiser to benefit ALS research takes place Sunday in Ventura

Walk to Defeat ALS, an effort to raise funds benefiting research and patient care services for people with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, will take place Sun., May 4 at Plaza Park in Ventura. More...

Strawberry gala's optional black tie

The California Strawberry Festival Gala will be held at 6:30 p.m. Fri., May 9 at the Courtyard by Marriott, 600 E. Esplanade Drive, Oxnard. The event is black tie-optional and will feature a live band and gourmet dining. More...

Center plans workshop for nonprofits

Topics of discussion include leadership courses, media relations

The Resource Center for Nonprofit Management at the Ventura County Community Foundation will offer the following upcoming workshops and training courses. More...

Pageant winners take Ventura County honors

LOOKING MARVELOUS- From left are Julia Valenzuela, Allison Soto, Beth Block-Weiss, Doris Kochan and Katie Karp. These women were winners in Crowning Glory Productions' Ventura County pageant in mid-April. More...

Legend surprises library audience

JUST A SONG BEFORE HE GOES- Music fans attending the Joel Raphael concert at the Grant Brimhall/Thousand Oaks Library last Friday got a surprise treat when the legendary Graham Nash, left, joined the band for a song. More...

Republican Women focus on 'The Law, Justice and Politics'

Thousand Oaks Republican Women Federated will hold a "The Law, Justice and Politics" event beginning at 5 p.m. Wed., May 7 at Westlake Inn, 32001 Agoura Road, Westlake Village. More...

Westlake Chamber holds networking breakfast

The Thousand OaksWestlake Village Regional Chamber of Commerce will hold a networking breakfast from 7 to 9 a.m. tomorrow, Fri., May 2, at the Los Robles Greens Banquet Center, 299 S. Moorpark Road, Thousand Oaks. More...

Park district receives three statewide awards

The California Association of Recreation and Park Districts recently selected the Rancho Simi Recreation and Park District to receive three Awards of Distinction. The winner for best new facility was Big Sky Park. More...

Helping less fortunate children

DOING THEIR PART- From left are Rachel Russell, Amber Anderson, Bettina Kaiping, Paige Kubela and Ashley Aaland. Girl Scout Troop No. 60610 earned the Silver Award by having a donation drive. More...