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"I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America, and to the Republic for which it stands, one nation under God, in divisible, with liberty and justice for all." These words inspire veteran Don Meyer, 80, whether he hears them recited or- facing a flag with his hand over his heart- speaks them himself. More ... American flags should be properly disposed of- never thrown into the trash - when they are tattered, torn, dirty or faded. Two locations in Thousand Oaks accept U.S. flags and will make sure they are retired with dignity and class. More ... How did Flag Day, the patriotic holiday between Memorial and Independence days, come to be? Congress enacted its Flag Resolution on June 14, 1777, calling for the establishment of a national banner. Seamstress Betsy Ross is said to have contributed to the design. More ... Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger has appointed Kevin G. DeNoce and David R. Worley to judgeships in the Ventura Superior Court. They were among 17 superior court judicial appointments and three appellate court appointments made statewide on Fri., May 16. More ... The Thousand Oaks Kiwanis Club will host the inaugural Mel Ashcraft Celebrity Golf Classic on June 23 at the Moorpark Country Club. Ashcraft's name in last week's paper was misspelled in both a brief announcement and in an advertisement, due to the editor's error and for which he apologizes. More ... Cheech Marin is scheduled to participate in the inaugural Mel Ashcraft Celebrity Golf Tournament that's set for Mon., June 23 at Moorpark Country Club. The event is a fundraiser for the Thousand Oaks Kiwanis Club and proceeds will benefit Community Conscience of Thousand Oaks. More ... On May 30, the Wellness Community Valley/Ventura celebrated 17 years of providing support and hope to people fighting cancer with its annual gala dinner and fundraiser in Westlake Village. More than 700 people attended the awards presentation and live auction at the Four Seasons Hotel. More ... Ventura County Assessor Dan Goodwin warns residents about solicitations from private companies offering to provide services for a fee that the Ventura County Assessor provides for nothing. The solicitations claim to act as a homeowner's agent to guarantee a lower property tax bill. They imply specialized knowledge of required regulations. More ... About 150 people enjoyed desserts and good company last week when the Thousand OaksWestlake Village Community Foundation awarded the community's leading educators, volunteers, law enforcement, fire protection agencies, and armed forces for promoting and preserving economic vitality and safety. More ... The Thousand Oaks-Westlake Village Regional Chamber of Commerce will have a networking breakfast from 7 to 9 a.m. tomorrow, Fri., June 13, at the Los Robles Banquet Center, 299 S. Moorpark Road, Thousand Oaks. More ... For Thousand Oaks residents who've thought about riding the bus, now is probably the time. While gasoline prices are at an alltime high, the cost to ride a bus is low. And there's an added bonus: The city's buses are all brand spanking new and the routes are just a Google away. More ... State Sen. George Runner (RAntelope Valley) and Ventura County Sheriff Bob Brooks have announced that Secretary of State Debra Bowen has approved a statewide anti-gang initiative for the November ballot. More ... Two fourth-grade classes from Brookside Elementary School in Oak Park stepped back in time on June 4 when they paid a visit to the Stagecoach Inn Museum in Newbury Park, a Montereystyle home that includes 19th century period furniture and personal items passed down from the Conejo Valley's founding families. More ... Families throughout Conejo Valley are invited to step back in time at the Stagecoach Inn Museum during its Pioneer Jamboree on Sat., June 14 from 10 to 4 p.m. The annual event is presented by the Conejo Valley Historical Society and offers a variety of fun activities for children of all ages and their parents. More ... JANN HENDRY/Acorn Newspapers LOVES PLANTS- Thousand Oaks resident Kim Plisky shops for orchids during the Conejo Orchid Society Sale and Show at the Grant Brimhall/Thousand Oaks Library. The event was Saturday in Thousand Oaks. More ... The Thousand Oaks Woman's Club will have its final meeting of the club year at 10:30 a.m. Wed., June 25 at the Palm Garden Hotel, 498 Ventu Park Road, Newbury Park. The luncheon menu will be chicken marsala, garlic mashed potatoes, seasonal vegetables, white chocolate cake, coffee and tea. More ... SURPRISED WINNERS- Bill Blakely, above center, reacts to the announcement that he's tied for city of Thousand Oaks Council on Aging Senior of the Year. Sally Kutcher, right, laughs out loud upon hearing she's also in a tie, so both are winners. The awards ceremony was last Thursday night at the Goebel Senior Center in Thousand Oaks. More ... The next class of The Home Buying School.org will meet from 6 to 7 p.m. Wed., June 25 at the Goebel Senior Center, 1385 E. Janss Road, Thousand Oaks. The class is open to all ages. The program is free, and there will be no sales. More ... Dawn Barnes isn't your typical sensei. A former ballerina and stunt woman, Barnes' approach to life- and to her business, Dawn Barnes Karate Kids- is a testimony to the power of positive thinking and teaching. More ... Global Exchange Ventura County Supporters will present "Stories from Afghanistan" from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Wed., June 25 at the Grant Brimhall/Thousand Oaks Library, 1401 E. Janss Road, Thousand Oaks. More ... The Children's Bureau will hold an orientation for adults, single or married, interested in becoming adoptive parents for foster children. The orientation will take place 7 to 8:30 p.m. Tues., June 24 at the Grant Brimhall/Thousand Oaks Library, 1401 E. Janss Road. More ... The T.O. Titans, U10G allstar team, recently won their first soccer championship at the Strawberry Cup in Camarillo. In pool play, the team tied a strong Carpenteria team 3-3 and then won against Saugus 7-0 and Santa Barbara Jets 4-0. More ... Patricia Jones, president and executive director for Alliance for the Arts, received the Not-For-Profit Leadership Award at the recent seventh annual Women in Business Awards and Reception. More ... The Conejo Valley Genealogy Society Inc. will meet from 6:45 to 8:45 p.m. Tues., June 17 at the Grant Brimhall/Thousand Oaks Library, 1401 E. Janss Road. Lois Habel Burlo will present a program on marriage rituals and records. She will discuss how to uncover the marriage records of ancestors and the history of the wedding ceremony. More ... Sarah Sentilles has heard the horror stories of female ministers, and now she's sharing their tales. The Camarillo author spoke at California Lutheran University's Overton Hall recently about sexism in religion and the struggles women face in the ordination process--from the more senior male church leaders and from difficult congregations. More ... The Jewish Genealogical Society of the Conejo Valley and Ventura County will hold a meeting from 3 to 5 p.m. Sun., June 29 at Temple Adat Elohim, 2420 E. Hillcrest Drive, Thousand Oaks. The topic will be "Genealogical Records from the Holocaust: The Breakthrough? More ... The Conejo Gem and Mineral Club will hold a meeting at 7:30 p.m. tonight, Thurs., June 12, at the Hillcrest Arts Center, 403 W. Hillcrest Drive, Thousand Oaks. The event is free and open to the public. A youth Pebble Pup workshop will be held during the meeting. More ... Brady Andresen's hobby and profession are the same- woodworking. The Thousand Oaks resident makes wood furniture for his home and runs a millwork supplier in Oxnard that makes entry doors, crown molding and other wood items. More ... JANN HENDRY/Acorn Newspapers WILL LAST FOREVER- - This life-sized, 10,000-pound marble sculpture of a woman atop a piano is titled "American Woman." Colorado Springs artist Francisco created it, and it was displayed last weekend during the ArtWalk '08 festival in Thousand Oaks. More ... The Conejo Valley Bonsai Society will hold its monthly meeting at 7:30 p.m. Thurs., June 19 at the Community Center of Westlake Village City Hall, 31200 Oak Crest Drive, Westlake Village. For more information, call (805) 495-7480. More ... HELPS THE 'Y'- Paul Matthew Armer, a member of Boy Scout Troop No. 754 and the son of Pauline Matthews and Lee Armer of Newbury Park, has won the Eagle Scout award. For his project, Paul, his friends and family completely refurbished a cabana that summer camp children enjoy at Conejo Valley YMCA. More ... Food and craft vendor applications are available for the 22nd annual Oktoberfest scheduled for Sat. and Sun., Sept. 27 and 28 at Underwood Family Farms, 3370 Sunset Valley Road, Moorpark. The event is presented by the Rotary Club of Newbury Park. More ... JANN HENDRY/Acorn Newspapers HEADS UP- Horse show judge Patti Felker, a Newbury Park resident, judges Blazing Boy, a 6year-old Arabian who's handled and owned by Somis resident Andrea Caldwell. The judging took place Sunday during the Kickoff Summer All Breed Show presented by the Conejo Valley Arabian Horse Show Association at Gateway Simi Equestrian Park in Simi Valley. More ... The Conejo Valley Encore Club will host a June installation luncheon and general meeting at 11:30 a.m. Wed., June 18 at the Hyatt Westlake Plaza, 880 S. Westlake blvd, Westlake Village. The event is open to all Encore members, newcomers and their guests. Sharon Miller will be doing her end-of-the-year baskets. More ... The public is invited to a free Conformation Clinic hosted by Thoroughbred Owners of California beginning promptly at 10 a.m. Sat., June 21 in the Backstretch OwnerTrainer Lounge, Hollywood Park, 1050 S. Prairie, Inglewood. More ... The Ventura County Astronomical Society will hold its monthly meeting at 7:30 p.m. Fri., June 20 at Mesa Union School, 3901 Mesa School Road, Somis. The subject for the evening will be "The Search of Technological Extraterrestrial Intelligence: Why It Will Fail. More ... Those movie tough guys may be great at extricating guns out of bad guys' hands with bullwhips, but it turns out they know nothing about snakes. Doctors say cutting and sucking venom out of a snakebite- a favorite onscreen tactic- is actually one of the worst things to do. More ... SHOOTING FOR THE STARS- Valerie Lawton, left, and Brooke Stuart smile with their certificates during a Girl Scouts award ceremony. Their troop, under the leadership of Lauri Herman, worked together to earn the highest achievement award for junior level girls, the Bronze Award, after they learned about chemistry, engineering and basic rocket design. The girls and their dads presented an event for Girl Scouts of all ages exploring rocket science. More ... QUITE A SEAMSTRESS- Meghan Lorenz, a sixth-grader at Los Cerritos Middle School, helps Junior Girl Scout Troop No. 60140 of St. Paschal Baylon Church win the Bronze Award. She spent 19 hours sewing 16 blankets for children who will undergo open heart surgery in El Salvador. The blankets were turned over to Music for Heart. More ... Community RSS feed |
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