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November 20, 2008  RSS feed
It's that time of year
JANN HENDRY/Acorn Newspapers JOYOUS SEASON BEGINS—The holiday tree is officially lit by Santa Claus for an appreciative crowd in the new open-air section of The Oaks mall. The official grand opening of the latest phase of expansion was last Saturday. More...
Costco proposal will go before planning commission
By Nancy Needham nancy@theacorn.com

The proposed development of a Costco warehouse store in Newbury Park will go before the Thousand Oaks planning commission on Mon., Nov. 24. Planning commissioners will be asked to approve zoning changes to the Specific Plan, including how the roads are configured. More...

Conejo Valley Days canceled
By Nancy Needham nancy@theacorn.com

Conejo Valley Days attendance was up; organizers made a profit; local charities made $250,000, and those attending the events had a good time, according to organizers. So why are leaders of the Conejo Valley Days Activities Corporation canceling CVD for the spring of 2009? More...

 Community
• article has image Generosity higher than expected at event in North Ranch
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. More...
• article has image Festival of Trees coming to Sherwood Country Club
• article has image 'Missing link' of Erbes Road will finally get some attention
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 Health & Wellness
• Some boots are made for safer winter walking
As temperatures begin to cool, American put away their flip-flops and look for warmer footgear. But ill-fitting or inappropriate winter boots can cause problems ranging from bunions to broken bones. Pointy toes can cause foot neuromas and slippery soles can cause dangerous falls. More...
• article has image Camarillo adopts Project Lifesaver to help seniors with Alzheimer's
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 Dining & Entertainment
• article has image Four Seasons Hotel receives Five Diamond award
In just its second year of operation, the Four Seasons Hotel in Westlake Village has received the American Automobile Association Five Diamond Award. The 270-room hotel in Westlake Village becomes the only AAA Five Diamond-rated hotel in the Conejo Valley. More...
• Concert features British music
• WHS choral group will entertain at Westlake Inn
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 Bulletin Board
• Datebook
THURS., NOV. 20 Fifth Annual Holiday Boutique From 9 a.m. to 1 p.m . today and Friday at Horizon Hills campus, 33 Greta St., Thousand Oaks. 35 vendors sell unique, personalized items. Proceeds support nonprofit Conejo Valley Adult Education Parenting Program. More...
• FRI., NOV. 21 Tree Lighting In Westlake Village
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 Schools
• article has image High School Hi-Lights
All events (subject to change) are listed by name, location and time if provided. If calendars are modified, school sources are asked to contact us with updated information at this email address: steve@theacorn.com. More...
• High school students to present a Bill Hearing Night
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 Sports
• Girls' softball accepts sign-ups
The Thousand Oaks Girls Softball Association (TOGSA) is accepting registration for its 2009 recreational season for girls ages 5 to 16. Walk-up registration will be from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sat., Nov. 22 and Sat., Dec. 6 and from 1 to 4 p.m. Sun., Nov. 23 and Sun., Dec. 7. More...
• article has image Seeking six flags
• article has image St. Bonny looms as biggest threat to Marmonte teams
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 Business
• Seminar will focus on copyright, mediation
The Institute of American and Talmudic Law, in partnership with the Conejo Jewish Academy, will host its inaugural continuing legal education seminar in Southern California from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Fri., Dec. 5 at Hyatt Westlake Plaza, 880 S. Westlake Blvd. More...
• EYE ON LOCAL AREA STOCKS
• New shop will sell gently used designer clothing
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 Police
• Sheriff's Blotter
Newbury Park A female, 22, allegedly stole property from a business and showed signs of being under the influence of a controlled substance when she was arrested at 1 p.m. Nov. 10 in the 2400 block of Teller Road. The subject also allegedly possessed drug paraphernalia and two Klonopin pills. More...
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 Faith
• article has image Church to host creche displays in Westlake
NO ROOM AT THE INN- St. Maximilian Kolbe Catholic Church will display hundreds of nativity sets and manger scenes from private collections. It opens 6 to 9 p.m. Dec. 5 at the church hall, 5801 Kanan Road, on the northwest corner at Lindero Canyon Road. A donation of $25 in advance, $30 at the door, is requested for the gala grand opening, which includes appetizers, entertainment and a no-host bar. The display will continue ($5 for adults, $1 for children) from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Sat. and Sun., Dec. 6 and 7. Proceeds benefit homeless shelters in Ventura County. More...
• Therapy and religion can reduce holiday stress
• Thousand Oaks resident called to the Torah
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 Family
• article has image Shopping for a worthy cause
WENDY PIERRO/Acorn Newspapers 'I SEE A PURSE IN YOUR FUTURE'—Westlake Village resident Joan Spitz, left, and Oak Park resident Beth Falikoff look at bags at the Platinum For You booth Nov. 15 at Mystic Day 2008, a fundraiser presented by the Conejo Valley Guild of the Jonsson Cancer Center Foundation, UCLA. The event included a boutique, silent auction, raffles, lunch and mystic readers. Proceeds benefit cancer research. More...
• article has image Shakespeare's play at Oaks Christian
• ALS support group to meet
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