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A man claiming to have a gun robbed a bank in Thousand Oaks. At 2:38 p.m. Mon., Aug. 11, a man with a bandana covering part of his face threatened a teller at Citibank, 33 N. Moorpark Road. No one in the bank saw the weapon, but the robber was given an undisclosed amount of money that he put into a black zippered bag, said Capt. More ... People are still talking about where they were when a magnitude 5.4 earthquake struck at 11:42 a.m. July 29. Though the epicenter was near the city of Chino Hills in San Bernardino County, folks in Conejo Valley felt it and got a reminder that the earth can move at any time. More ... Mark your calendars for Nov. 12 to 16, the Great Southern California Shake Out. No, this isn't an earthquake prediction. It's preparation for what organizers are calling "an enormous earthquake" in the future. More ... To prevent food poisoning at outdoor events, Ventura County has increased inspections of vendors that sell refreshments at fundraisers hosted by nonprofit groups. More ... The Department of Motor Vehicles will close all field offices on Saturdays in August due to the delayed state budget and staffing constraints. The following local offices will be closed on Sat., Aug. More ... UC San Diego students Shane Poppen, Brianna Alban and Natasha Belak-Berger, all from Thousand Oaks, were recently named a recipient of the 2007-08 All-Academic Awards. The California Collegiate Athletic Association named a total of 79 UCSD studentathletes to the 200708 AllAcademic Team. More ... In 1946, when Ruth and Emmet Pruett and their three children— Carroll, 9, Linda, 4, and Gary, 2— moved from Missouri to a small California town, they found roaring lions, a few paved streets and about 500 people living in what was to become Thousand Oaks. More ... WENDY PIERRO/Acorn Newspapers GIRLS JUST WANT TO HAVE FUN- Kayla Menges, 9, of Thousand Oaks isn't afraid to get dirty while being an artist as she finger-paints last Saturday. The Wildwood Block Party was hosted on Big Cloud Circle as part of National Night Out. The event promoted neighborhood safety and preparedness. More ... THOUSAND OAKS KIWANIS CLUB/Special to the Acorn MIXING WITH THE CROWD- Magician Jason Latimer signs posters, T-shirts and programs during a meet and greet event following his show. Dave Klein, center, was the Thousand Oaks Kiwanis Club's organizer. Proceeds from Sunday night's event at the Civic Arts Plaza will benefit underprivileged children. More ... The California Highway Patrol will offer a Smart Start traffic safety program for teens and their parents at 6:30 p.m. tonight, Thurs., Aug. 14, at the Ventura Area CHP office, 4656 Valentine Road, Ventura. More ... Interested Ventura County residents are invited to attend a McCain Nation Party at 6 p.m. tonight, Thurs., Aug. 14, at the Ventura County Republican Center, 2219 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd., Ste. 103, Thousand Oaks. More ... The Democratic Women's Council of Conejo Valley will meet for brunch from 10 a.m. to noon Sat., Aug. 16 at Mandevilla Restaurant, 951 S. Westlake Blvd., Westlake Village. Sandy Emberland, Obama delegate to the national Democratic convention, will speak and take questions. More ... Toastmasters hold Voice Ambassadors Meetings from 6 to 7:30 p.m. every Wednesday at Agoura Room, 1 Baxter Way, Westlake Village. The group helps members learn to speak clearly and confidently in front of an audience. More ... WENDY PIERRO/Acorn Newspapers PEACEFUL RELAXATION- Henry, 17, and Charlotte McGill, 13, enjoy the swings at The Lakes playground. The two were going to dinner with their family and took a break while waiting for a table. More ... Red Line Corvettes, in conjunction with the Thousand Oaks Police Department and Conejo Recreation and Park District will hold its 15th annual car show from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sun., Sept. 14 at Conejo Creek Park, 1379 E. Janss Road, Thousand Oaks. More ... The Thousand Oaks Women's Club will have a bingo card game day from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wed., Aug. 20 at Vallecito Mobile Estates, 1251 Old Conejo Road, Newbury Park. A box lunch will be available for $5. Reservations must be made by Sat., Aug. 16. More ... DAY TRIPPING— Concertgoers sit under the shade of a large oak tree as California Dreamin' performs at Conejo Community Park in Thousand Oaks. Sunday's concert was free, and another one is coming on Labor Day, Mon., Sept. 1. See related photo on page 23. JANN HENDRY Acorn Newspapers More ... From fourlegged foes to foxtails, the risks of injury are plentiful for America's pets. Veterinary Pet Insurance recently mined its claims data to find the most common pet wounds in 2007. Claims for lacerations and bites topped the list. More ... August is Cataract Awareness Month, and doctors encourage Americans to be aware of the symptoms of cataracts. "A cataract is a clouding of the lens of the eye," said Dr. Marty Schneider, therapeutic optometrist, "and they tend to grow gradually, so changes in vision may not be noticeable at first. More ... The Ventura County Astronomical Society will meet at 7:30 p.m. Fri., Aug. 15 in the multipurpose room at Mesa Union School, 3901 Mesa School Road, Somis. The speaker is Denis Svehkarev, executive board chair and co-founder of UkrAstro Foundation, an amateur astronomers society. More ... MOTIVATOR— Melanie Linnemeier, 18, will receive the gold award, the pinnacle in Girl Scouts, on Sat., Aug. 16. For her project, she organized and conducted workshops for middle school students to increase their interest and teach them about the color guard program at Newbury Park High School. More ... SERVES OTHERS— Alexa Levesque, 17, who graduated this year from Newbury Park High School, has attained the highest honor in Girl Scouts, the gold award. For her project, she created a healthy snack cookbook for kids in elementary schooShe participated in extracurricular activities and sports at NPHS and was one of the valedictorians. She'll be honored on Aug. More ... An interactive exhibit which calls attention to the plight of African children affected by AIDS is coming to Westlake Village. The 2,340-square-foot display will be at Calvary Community Church from Aug. 22 to 26. Staffed by 300 volunteers, the free presentation will be open to the public. More ... MADE FOR THE SHADE— Thousand Oaks resident Jennifer Snider uses her Frisbee as a sun shield during a Concert in the Park. Last Sunday's event was the next-to-last of the free events hosted by the Conejo Recreation and Park District. More ... It seems that in almost every home there is one closet dedicated to storing old towels, sheets and blankets used only for the occasional sleepover or to clean up a mess. More ... With the 2008 summer recreational boating season still in full swing, parents are reminded to make sure their children are safely buckled into a U.S. Coast Guard-approved life jacket at all times on or near the water. More ... GENEROUS KID— For his 11th birthday, August Hewitt asked invitees to donate to his favorite charity, the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA). By doing so, he raised $525 to help animals in need. August will be entering sixth grade in the open classroom program at Conejo Elementary School. More ... Dos and don'ts for safe boating with children: Do make sure that each child wears a snug-fitting, U.S. Coast Guard-approved life jacket at all times on or near the water. Don't allow children to sit on the deck, seatbacks or gunwales while the boat is underway. If children are swimming near the boat, take the key out of the ignition. More ... Manna needs donations to help get the food bank through the heavy need it has encountered this summer, said John Gorham, executive director. Many groups and private citizens have filled vehicles and dropped off donations, and all of that has been greatly appreciated, he said, but they still need more. More ... Today's children have the overflowing paperwork and bulging day planners of pintsized CEOs. And organizing those activities and assignments takes capable assistants: mom and dad. More ... The Thousand Oaks-Westlake Village Regional Chamber of Commerce seeks a limited number of nominations for candidates representing businesses in Thousand Oaks and Westlake Village for next year's board of directors. More ... With instant messaging, texting and e-mail as primary sources for "written" communication today, many children are growing up without enough practice and understanding on how to structure their thoughts formally in written English. More ... Westlake Village residents Ed and Lynn Hogan announce the creation of POSH Private Jet Holidays, which features vacation packages from Van Nuys Airport to their 27-acre Royal Lahaina Resort on Maui's Kaanapali Beach. More ... Plans are underway for the annual General Assembly of the National Council of Churches USA and Church World Service in Denver from Nov. 11 to 13. The theme of the 2008 General Assembly is, "Jesus Said . . . Whoever is Not Against You is For You," from Luke 9:50. More ... Calvary Community Church will present "The Well," a concert of contemporary church music, beginning at 6 p.m. Sat., Aug. 16 at 5495 Via Rocas, Westlake Village. More ... Community RSS feed |
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