By Nancy Needham nancy@theacorn.com
Women came armed with cash to fight for local charities, and they surprised organizers with their generosity when they purchased holiday gifts at the recent Westlake Women's Club Holiday Fantasy Tea and Luncheon.
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Republican Tony Strickland continues to build a lead over Democrat HannahBeth Jackson for the 19th District State Senate seat. More...
In observance of Thanksgiing Day on Thurs., Nov. 27, employees of Newbury Disposwill take the day off. More...
By Stephanie Bertholdo bertholdo@theacorn.com
For 29 years Oak Park resident George Annino has functioned as the heart and soul of the annual Santa Comes to Agoura and Beyond food drive. But this year will be Annino's last as the chief Santa organizer. More...
The only outdoor ice rink in Ventura County is now open aThe Lakes shopping center, 2200 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd., Thousand Oaks, next to the Civic Arts Plaza. One-hour skate sessions starat 11:30 a.m. and end at 8:30 p.mweekdays and 10 p.m. More...
In the midst of challenging economic times, Manna, the Conejo Valley Food Bank, needs the community's help to ensure all the valley's residents have a wonderful holiday season. More...
IRIS SMOOT/Acorn Newspapers FUNKY FAMILY—Carrie Saks of Westlake Village and her daughter, Peyton, 5, dance to some live '60s music at Westminster Presbyterian Church, which celebrated its 40th anniversary last Saturday evening More...
The Promenade at Westlake will host its annual tree lighting celebration at 7 p.m. tomorrow, Nov. 21, at the shopping center, Westlake and Thousand Oaks boulevards in Westlake Village. More...
REACHES THE TOP—Cory R. Page, 14, of Boy Scout Troop No. 787, is being honored for achieving the rank of Eagle, which is the pinnacle in Scouting. Cory, the son of Patrick and Kerry Page, is a student at Thousand Oaks High School. More...
The Rev. Deb Court of Crystal Clear Miracles LLC of Ojai will present a short film tribute to John of God, the famous Brazilian healer, at noon Sat., Nov. 22 at The Akashic Book Store, 1414 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd., Thousand Oaks. More...
Home Instead Senior Care is teaming up with nonprofit agencies and area retailers to sponsor the fifth annual Be a Santa to a Senior, a program that collects, wraps and delivers gifts to lonely and needy seniors in Ventura County w More...
Petco will be a new anchor tenant at North Ranch Mall. The new store is adjacent to Trader Joe's and is expected to have its grand opening in the middle of December. More...
Three churches will host a joint Thanksgiving Eve service at 7 p.m. Wed., Nov. 26 at St. Patrick's Episcopal Church, One Church Road, Thousand Oaks. The public is invited. The combined choirs of St. Pat's, St. More...
JANN HENDRY/Acorn Newspapers VISIONS OF SUGARPLUMS—Building a gingerbread house is serious business for Alana Olin, 2, of Thousand Oaks during the Wellness Community's Gingerbread House fundraiser last Sunday in Westlake Village. More...
Hornblower Cruises and Events offers the following tips for throwing a company holiday party on a budget. •Negotiate the bar, where venues and caterers make the most money. More...
Applications are being accepted for the Miss Ventura County and Miss Ventura County's Outstanding Teen Competition. The deadline for contestants is Dec. 1. More...
The California Coastal Commission invites all students in kindergarten through grade 12 to enter the 2009 California Coastal Art and Poetry Contest. All entries must have a state coastal or marine theme. More...