Prescription medicines in water supply worry some, not everyone
By Sylvie Belmond belmond@theacorn.com
      Drinking water isn't quite as pure as once was thought, but Ventura County residents still shouldn't be alarmed about recent national reports that point to the presence of pharmaceuticals in drinking water systems, say area water agency officials.
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New nonprofit aims to empower girls
By Joann Groff joann@theacorn.com
      Despite the fact that she's working on her therapy licensing exam, JoHanna Jones says she's more interested in keeping girls out of the psychologist's office than in it. A desire to prevent girls from heading to therapy is what motivated Jones to open a new center in Westlake Village ...
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Alzheimer's Association offers additional hours
      The Alzheimer's Association is offering additional hours the first Saturday of every month from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. to help reach those caregivers who are caring for a family member or other loved one with dementia and are not able to visit during business hours. The office is at 1339 D...
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Program on bone health presented at T.O. Library
      A free bone health and osteoporosis education program for men and women of all ages is scheduled from 10:30 a.m. to noon Sat., April 5 at the Grant Brimhall/ Thousand Oaks Library, 1401 E. Janss Road. For more information, call the library at (805) 449-2660, ext. 204, or visit www.toa...
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Autumn cancer camp accepting applications
      Cancer Hope Foundation, a nonprofit organization with a mission to enhance the lives of people affected by cancer, is accepting applications for their Camp Keepsake weekend retreats in September and October.
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