November 26, 2008 RSS feed / Community

Council on Aging will learn about elder abuse next week

The city of Thousand Oaks Council on Aging will present Julia Wysong speaking at the council meeting at 1 p.m. Wed., Dec. 3 in the board room, third level, Thousand Oaks City Hall, 2100 Thousand Oaks Blvd. More...

Motorist pleads guilty in death of T.O. jogger

Nicholas LaGrotta has pleaded guilty to gross vehicular manslaughter and DUI in the death of a woman jogger who was killed while running along Thousand Oaks' Lindero Canyon Road in August. More...

Photo book on Ronald Reagan's life uses Acorn award-winning picture

After spending months researching the photo archives at the Reagan Library in Simi Valley, a local author has completed a book which uses photos to detail the life of President Ronald Reagan. More...

Shopping center plans holiday fun event

Paraiso at Dos Vientos Ranch will host two Winter Wonderland holiday events at the ranch, 360 Via Las Brisas, Newbury Park. Paraiso's second annual open house will be held from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sat., Dec. 6. More...

Five families open holiday decorated homes of community to tour

The community is invited to tour the homes of five families on The Wellness Community Valley/Ventura's 17th annual Holiday Homes Tour from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Sat. and Sun., Dec. 6 and 7. More...

Academy hosts duplicate bridge

The Bridge Academy hosts a duplicate bridge game for beginning players with less than 100 points on Sundays at 77 Rolling Oaks Drive, Thousand Oaks. A short lecture begins at 4:30 p.m., followed by a game at 5 p.m. More...

Giving during the season of gratitude

JANN HENDRY/Acorn Newspapers CONTRIBUTING TO THE FEAST—Assemblymember Audra Strickland (R-Thousand Oaks) distributes certificates for turkeys to local charities. More...

Santa Comes to Agoura needs donations

Several sites are accepting tems for the Santa Comes to Agoura and Beyond food drive. More...

Looking for a bargain or two

WENDY PIERRO/Acorn Newspapers WORTHY CAUSE—Westlake Village residents, from left Katie O'Connell, her daughter Annie O'Connell, 9, and friend, Bobbi Jo Dallas, 10, shop for shirts at the Mothers of Preschoolers (MOPS) Holiday Boutique at Calvar More...

College planners give free workshop at library

National College Planners will hold a free workshop on getting money for college education from 7:30 to 8:45 p.m. Thurs., Dec. 4 at the Grant Brimhall/Thousand Oaks Library; 10:30 a.m. to noon Sat., Dec. More...

Walk-ins welcome at blood drive

St. Julie Billiart Catholic Church will host a blood drive in the church parking lot from 3 to 6 p.m. Mon., Dec. 1 at 2475 Borchard Road, Newbury Park. Walk-ins are welcome. More...

Hospice, Macy's to light tree

Hospice of the Conejo will host two Christmas tree lightings in December. A lighting will take place at 6:30 p.m. Thurs., Dec. 4 in the court outside Macy's Women's store at The Oaks mall on Hillcrest Drive, Thousand Oaks. More...

Brace yourselves: Water is becoming more expensive

The City Council unanimously approved a water rate increase for 16,500 customers in the center of town who are served by a city-run utility that serves about 37 percent of the population. More...

Church to host free Thanksgiving dinner

There will be plenty of volunteers at Emmanuel Presbyterian Church's Community Thanksgiving Dinner tomorrow. More...

Winter shelter program opens Dec. 1 in Conejo Valley

Don't give money if you see someone on a street in Thousand Oaks with a sign saying they're homeless and hungry; that's the advice of homeless advocate Diana Ortuno. "Money goes to something else, not food," Ortuno said. More...

Council agrees on several items

The five members of the T.O. City Council unanimously agreed on every item they voted on during their Nov. 18 meeting. That meeting was the first time the council has met since the election on Nov. More...

A great time to think of others

JANN HENDRY/Acorn Newspapers TOY DRIVE KICKS OFF—Conejo Valley Association of Realtors president Patti Hepple and Toys for Tots fundraiser chair Brent Davis are joined by Port Hueneme Marines, Sgt. Israel Perez, left, and Staff Sgt. More...

Youngest survivor saved by Schindler speaks in Westlake

The youngest survivor of the Schindler Jews spoke at the Hyatt Westlake Plaza last week. More...

Jewish genealogy group meets

The Jewish Genealogical Society of the Conejo Valley and Ventura County will meet from 7 to 9:30 p.m. Mon., Dec. 8 at Temple Adat Elohim, 2420 E. Hillcrest Drive, Thousand Oaks. More...

Acorn readers suggest ways to save holiday cash

I buy gift cards from my local high school, everything from gas and grocery shopping cards, to restaurants and gift stores. More...

'Turkey day' is tomorrow

JANN HENDRY/Acorn Newspapers TURKEY TIME—Manna food bank 10-year volunteer Marvin Kraft of Thousand Oaks shows donated frozen turkeys. Manna was to distribute them today and earlier for Thanksgiving. More...

Conejo single seniors meet

Conejo Senior Singles meets 7:30 p.m. every Thursday at the United Methodist Church of Westlake Village, 1049 Westlake Blvd., Westlake Village. The group is for unmarried persons ages 55 and up, and is not church affiliated. More...

Boys & Girls Club gets new sports director

The Boys & Girls Clubs of Conejo & Las Virgenes recently welcomed new staff member David DeMaio as the fitness and sports director for its clubs on the campuses of Los Cerritos, Colina, Redwood and Sequoia middle schools in Thousand Oa More...

Garden is dedicated

IRIS SMOOT/Acorn Newspapers MEMORIAL GARDEN- Pierce Bros. Valley Oaks MemoriaPark staff members, guests and dignitaries wander through the recently dedicated Garden of Reflections. More...

GOP women host gala

The Thousand Oaks Republican Women Federated will host the annual Christmas and Holiday Gala on Wed., Dec. 10 at the Sherwood Country Club, 320 W. Stafford Road, Thousand Oaks. More...

Take Your Thousand Oaks Acorn on Vacation

ANOTHER CULTURE—Local residents Cindy Vodraska and Susan Schwaiger admire the Blue Mosque in Istanbul, Turkey, during a mission trip with IMPACT through the Santa Barbara Presbytery of the Presbyterian Church. More...