August 21, 2008 RSS feed / Community

Hospice of the Conejo welcomes business owner to board of directors

George A. Jones has joined the board of directors for the Hospice of the Conejo. Jones is a certified senior adviser and owner of the local Home Helpers office. More...

Submit art calendar listings

The Ventura County Arts Council and the California Arts Council have set Fri., Oct. 3 as the eighth annual California Arts Day, coinciding with National Arts and Humanities Month. More...

Making art come to life

JANN HENDRY/Acorn Newspapers SLICE OF LIFE—A sculpture titled "Short Cut" by artist Gene Schklair, right, a member of the Thousand Oaks Art Association, shows half of a woman walking with a framed picture. More...

Preparing for Nordstrom opening

THEY'VE GOT TICKETS TO SELL—Members from the Angels of the Alliance and the Centennial Guild work on reservations for the Sept. 3 Nordstrom Grand Opening Gala. Each ticket sells for $100, and there are 1,500 tickets. More...

Join University Women

Appreciation breakfast coming up

The Thousand Oaks Branch of the American Association of University Women will hold its annual fall membership appreciation breakfast. Registration will begin at 8:15 a.m. Sat., Sept. More...

Affinity Bank promotes Camarillo man

Affinity Bank President and CEO Michael R. McGuire recently announced the promotion of Camarillo resident Sean Morreale to senior vice president business banking division manager. More...

Swimmers keep their feet healthy

Watching the arms of the world's swimming elite, such as Michael Phelps, Aaron Peirsol and Natalie Coughlin, seemingly cut through the water at the Beijing Olympics as effortlessly as if it were melted butter, one tends to give lit More...

Taking the initiative to help others

BETTER TO GIVE—Ariana Dermand, 12, was inspired by a Thousand Oaks Acorn article about the Manna food bank shortage and decided to do her part to help out. More...

Here comes the bride at the Hyatt

FLOWER GIRLS— Jan Wagner, left, owner of Jan's Flowers in Thousand Oaks, shows floral bouquets to Lacy Axelson, a Camarillo resident, during the Bridal Premiere at the Hyatt Westlake Plaza on Sunday in Westlake Village. More...

Residents warned of property tax scam being sent through the mail

Ventura County homeowners are receiving officiallooking letters offering to help them lower their property taxes for a fee. More...

Many Mansions renovations at Shadow Hills are complete

Many Mansions representatives, along with local civic leaders and advocates for affordable housing, will celebrate the completion of a $1.2-million renovation project at the Shadow Hills apartment complex on E. More...

T.O. library to host events

The following events will take place at the Grant Brimhall/Thousand Oaks Library, 1401 E. Janss Road. For more information, call (805) 449-2660 or visit www.toaks.org/library. More...

Women return from education peace mission

Five area women traveled to the island nation of Fiji recently on a mission of education and peace. More...

Junior Women's Club raises thousands for Newbury Park horse therapy group

Westlake Village Junior Women's Club members presented a $15,000 check to Ride On Therapeutic Horsemanship on Aug. 9 at the organization's Newbury Park ranch. The donation will be used to replace the flooring in the ranch's stable. More...

Send us your business briefs

If you have business news to announce regarding your operation, such as an award, a promotion or a new location, please write to us at the Thousand Oaks Acorn , Attention: Business Briefs, 30423 Canwood St., Ste. More...

City offering advice on junk mail

Want to get on more mailing lists, or off them?

Is there anyone out there who needs another credit card offer, envelope full of coupons or invitation to listen to a stranger explain how to invest one's life savings? More...

Wellness hosts comedy event

"Stand Up for Cancer Survivors," a comedy fundraiser for The Wellness Community Valley/Ventura, will be held from 2 to 3:30 p.m. Sun., Sept. 14 in the Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza's Scherr Forum Theatre, 2100 E. More...

Bonsai Society to meet

Conejo Valley Bonsai Society will hold its monthly meeting at 7:30 p.m. tonight, Thurs., Aug. 21, at the Community Center of Westlake Village City Hall, 31200 Oak Crest Drive. More...

Serving in Uniform

Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Christopher K. Adams, along with the members of Patrol Squadron 9 (VP-9) "Golden Eagles" stationed at Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii, recently deployed to Ali Air Base, Iraq. More...

Protect car in hot weather

With hot weather continuing, can overheated cars and tempers be far behind? Each summer more than 7 million cars break down on the road, but most breakdowns could be easily avoided. More...

Rotary group for young professionals seeks members

The Rotaract Club of Conejo Valley will host a free networking and informational event for young professionals living or working in the Conejo Valley at 6 p.m. Wed., Aug. 27 at Suki 7, 925 S. Westlake Blvd., Westlake Village. More...

Blankets of Love drop-off points

Acorn Bits

•Big Al's Pet Food Warehouse, 999 E. Los Angeles Ave. More...