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The Agoura/Oak Park/Conejo Valley Chamber of Commerce's board of directors has voted to support the "Right to Vote on Traffic Congestion" initiative that will appear on the Thousand Oaks June 3 ballot as Measure B. Under Measure B, large developments, such as big box stores, would require a vote of the public if found to cause significant traffic congestion. More ... Due to erroneous information provided to the Acorn , the date of Dick Van Dyke's fundraiser for Thousand Oaks High School was incorrectly listed last week in a story and Datebook as May 14. The event was actually on May 1. More ... Conejo Recreation and Park District board of directors chair George Lange was named Director of the Year during the California Association of Recreation and Park Districts annual conference in April. More ... Conejo Mobile Home Park residents wish they'd received a letter of encouragement from Councilmember Andy Fox like the one he sent to Thunderbird Oaks Mobile Home Park in 1995. The letter touts mobile home parks as an asset and an affordable housing resource protected by the city. More ... The leadership makeup of Triunfo Sanitation District has taken another twist following the announcement that longtime member Jim Acosta is resigning from the district's board of directors. Former Triunfo boardmember and Thousand Oaks City Councilmember Dennis Gillette has been appointed by the Ventura Regional Sanitation District to take Acosta's place. More ... The 35th annual Topanga Days Country Fair will be Memorial Day weekend starting at 10 a.m. Sat., May 24 to Mon., May 26 at 1440 N. Topanga Canyon Blvd. The family friendly event will feature a parade, crafts, jewelers, holistic therapists, environmentally friendly products, dancing and musical performances. More ... As the end of the school year approaches, many students are focused on finals and summer vacation plans. But the Interact Club at Newbury Park High School is in full swing planning a May 31 fundraiser that will raise money for AIDS awareness. More ... Conejo Recreation and Park District and the Outdoor Advisory Council will hold the annual Sycamore to the Sea hike at 9 a.m. Sat., May 17. Checkin will be at the Borchard Community Center, 190 Reino Road, Newbury Park. More ... Ventura County Over the Hill Gang invites active people aged 50 and up to a get acquainted meeting from 7 to 9 p.m. Fri. May 9 at a member's home in Simi Valley. The club consists of people who enjoy outdoor activities with other physically active seniors. More ... The New West Symphony recently announced a $300,000 challenge gift. The challenge is being made by three longtime supporters of the symphony: a leadership gift of $150,000 from Ventura residents and philanthropists Sandra and Jordan Laby, $100,000 from an anonymous donor, and $50,000 from New West Symphony President Len Linton and his wife, Judy, More ... Postal carriers will be collecting for a food drive on Sat., May 10. Postal routes throughout the county will be collecting food from residents. Items are to be placed near mailboxes. Areas include: •Thousand Oaks Post Office- 3435 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd. More ... The Democratic Club of Conejo Valley will have the last of its series of candidate forums before the June primary at 6:30 p.m. Wed., May 14 at the Grant Brimhall/Thousand Oaks Library, 1401 E. Janss Road, Thousand Oaks. More ... The Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) at the Goebel Senior Adult Center will continue to help anyone who needs to file a 1040A income tax form in order to receive the economic stimulus payment. More ... WARM GREETING- Chad Everett, celebrity grand marshal, tips his hat to the crowd at the start of the 52nd annual Conejo Valley Days Parade on Saturday. The weather was perfect, and about 90 groups participated. More ... Many Mansions has appointed Sasan Nikoomanesh of Simi Valley to serve as a member of its board of directors. Nikoomanesh is an executive, consultant and information expert with experience managing and supporting technology and finance in a variety of industries, private corporations and federal agencies. More ... STEPPING OUT- Sean Parkinson, left, John Gilbert and Glen McAfee of Pack No. 3715 kick off the 52nd annual Conejo Valley Days Parade. Last Saturday's event began with a P-51 flyover, and the World War II-era plane made several return flights. More ... Community RSS feed |
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