|
The Acorn Camarillo Acorn Moorpark Acorn Simi Valley Acorn Thousand Oaks Acorn |
 |
|
|||||
|
One of the first physicians to practice in the Conejo Valley is teaming up with a local charity to run a methamphetamine and opiate detoxification clinic. Greg Akrey, 53, started Open Your Arms two years ago after his daughter's recovery from meth addiction. More ... The Thousand Oaks Police Department, in conjunction with 7-Eleven, is teaming up to reward children for doing good deeds in the community. Deputies are rewarding children who do something helpful, practice safety or deter crime in the community with coupons for a free 12ounce Slurpee from 7-Eleven. More ... That white painting of a bicycle on T.O. Boulevard near the Civic Arts Plaza isn't a chalk outline of a tragic accident. The new marking is called a sharrow, a blended word that combines "share" and "arrow." The symbol is being added to roadways in Thousand Oaks that don't have marked bike lanes. More ... Dep. District Attorney Bill Redmond, the new community prosecutor for Thousand Oaks, will do his best to keep Thousand Oaks one of the safest cities in the country. In May, Redmond took the post that provides prosecutorial services directly to Thousand Oaks police, residents and businesses. More ... The city of T.O. will be conducting the following meetings this month, according to the city manager. All contact phone numbers are in the 805 area code. Wed., Aug. 20: 1 p.m. More ... The Ventura County Fire Department has named Capt. Ron Oatman as the department's new spokesperson. He officially began his new duties in July but, until recently, has been assigned to fires in Northern California. Oatman replaces Capt. Barry Parker, who will be returning to his regular firefighting duties at Station 36 in Oak Park. More ... During a recent simulation, a teenager with a severed arm lay unconscious among the other injured people scattered on a lawn at California State University Channel Islands on a Friday afternoon. A few feet away sat the wreckage of a school bus, still smoking from a bomb left on board. More ... The California Highway Patrol is warning the public of the dangers of leaving a child alone inside a sweltering-hot vehicle. "When left in the sun, it only takes a minute for the inside of the vehicle to become like an oven," said CHP Capt. Whiteford of the Ventura area office. More ... Responding to a traffic crash, authorities from the T.O. Police Department rushed to the intersection of Janss and Moorpark roads at 2 a.m. Mon., Aug. 4 and found a 26yearold Thousand Oaks man unconscious and his motorcycle on fire a short distance away from him. More ... On a recent afternoon in Thousand Oaks a group of women donned feather boas, elbow-length gloves and lace- and straw-filled straw hats during a visit to the new Tranquility Tea Room to celebrate the birthday of their friend, Frieda Swedelson of Oak Park. More ... The Thousand Oaks Rotary Club recently presented a $2,500 grant to Many Mansions to support its programs and services for limited-income residents of Ventura County. The club has supported Many Mansions since the early 1990s, contributing more than $40,000 in cash grants and in-kind donations. More ... The Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum is seeking individuals who enjoy history and want to impart historical information to visitors of all ages at the Reagan Library. Volunteers are needed to give tours and interact with visitors from all over the United States and the world. More ... A local horse club will host an open horse show, "Show for the Gold," starting 8 a.m. Sat. and Sun., Aug. 30 and 31 at Arroyo Simi Equestrian Center, 3495 Chicory Lane, Simi Valley. Aug. 30 is the all-English show with classes for three age divisions, and flat and jumping classes for every skill level. More ... More and more, pets are a part of the family and enjoy many of the comforts of home. According to a recent Harris Interactive poll, nine out of 10 pet owners said they view their pets as family members, and nearly 70 percent admit to letting their dogs sleep in bed with them; all the more reason to keep a canine clean. More ... Taking part in a local program called Weight Loss Challenge 101, Acorn reporters Stephanie Bertholdo and Sophia Fischer are waging a head-to-head battle of the bulge to see who can drop the most pounds The More ... Children's Bureau will host an orientation for adults interested in adoption from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Tues., Aug. 26 at the Grant Brimhall/Thousand Oaks Library, 1401 E. Janss Road. Adults may be single or married, English or bilingual Spanish speaking. More ... Many gardeners believe that planting season is over by the end of July, but many summer flowers and vegetables can still be planted in August. More ... JANN HENDRY/Acorn Newspapers 'IS IT MY STYLE?'- Conejo Valley Church of Christ member Shannon Latson of Oak Park holds up a feather-fringed blouse she may purchase at the Conejo Valley Church of Christ Estate Sale fundraiser. The event occurred recently in Thousand Oaks. More ... •Army Pfc. James G. Conley has completed the Sapper Leader Course at the U.S. Army Engineer School at Fort Leonard Wood, Waynesville, Mo. Conely, a combat engineer with two years of military experience, is as signed to the 576th Engineer Company, Fort Carson, Colorado Springs, Colo. More ... The Grant Brimhall/Thousand Oaks Library has announces events for August. Unless otherwise noted, events take place at the library, 1401 E. Janss Road. For more information, call (805) 4492660 or visit www.toaks.org/library. More ... The Thousand Oaks-Westlake Village Regional Chamber of Commerce will hold a networking breakfast from 7 to 9 a.m. Fri., Sept. 5 at the Los Robles Greens Banquet Center, 299 S. Moorpark Road, Thousand Oaks. Registration begins at 6:45 a.m., with an early bird drawing at 7 a.m. More ... Hospice of the Conejo is a nonprofit organization that helps people with end-of-life needs and offers bereavement services for those who desire them. When she heard about Hospice's Youth Bereavement Program, Pamm Deluca of Simply Ceramics in Thousand Oaks offered children in the program an opportunity to come to her store and paint tiles free of charge. More ... The Westlake Village Junior Women's Club recently welcomed 26 new members to the organization and introduced the incoming board members for 2008-09. Outgoing co-presidents Leslie Adams and Candi James, who had served for two years, welcomed the new co-presidents, Roselle Wolfe and Roubina Coleman. More ... Community RSS feed |
 |
||||
