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The Southeast Ventura County YMCA has added three new members to its board of directors: Andrew Wright, Jim Carper and Risa Littman. Members serve three-year terms. Wright is vice president and senior private banker with Wells Fargo Bank in Westlake Village. He grew up on the East Coast ... More ... Review Social Security before retiring Your Social Security statement can help you plan for retirement. The statement includes a message from the commissioner and a record of earnings each year. It can provide retirement benefit estimates using different retirement scenarios and also give estimates of disability and survivo... More ... Register now for Chamber's auto show Early registration for the 23rd annual Westlake Village Auto Show, planned for 10 a.m. Sun., Oct. 5 at Countrywide Financial Corporation in the city of Westlake Village, is being accepted. The fee is $25. Those registered by Aug. 22 will have their names in the program. Those regis... More ...
By Nancy Needham nancy@theacorn.com Dos Vientos residents are waiting for more businesses to fill their new community shopping center. The 50,000-square-foot Paraiso Town Center at 350 Via Las Brisas, which opened in March, remains only 26 percent occupied after the addition of the Treat Sweets candy store earlier this ... More ...
'TIMBER!'- - A large oak tree on Tierra Drive in Thousand Oaks split in half and crashed into the front yard of this home last Friday. Windows were shattered and the roof was damaged. The exact cause is unknown, but it's not uncommon for heavy branches in older trees to give way to the forces of ... More ... Arts Council announces new board of directors The executive board of directors for the Arts Council of Conejo Valley 200809 was announced during a recent reception for the organization's annual art show. More ... Vendors sought for Chamber expo Sponsorship and vendor booth opportunities are available for the Chamber of Commerce's "Aloha Mega Expo." Sponsorships are: Big Kahuna, $1,000; Tiki Bar, $700 and Island Treasure, $500. Vendor booths cost $300 and include a 6-foot table, tablecloth and two chairs. Cost is $350. Umbrellas ... More ... T.O. student at USC gets a summer grant Stephanie Cirone, a native of Thousand Oaks and a student at USC Gould School of Law, has been awarded a grant to pursue public interest legal work this summer. She'll be working with the public defender in New Orleans. More ... T.O. Acorn seeks Fiction writers Have a knack for writing? Put your creative juices to work this summer in the T.O. Acorn contest, "Fiction in a Nutshell." Here's how it works: In 100 words or less, write a fiction story and e-mail it to tonewstip@theacorn.com. You can also send it by mail to the address on page 4. I... More ... Women show art An art show, "Five Feminine Reflections," will be held from Fri., Aug. 1 to Wed., Aug. 13 at the Thousand Oaks Community Gallery, 2331 Borchard Road, Thousand Oaks. An artist's reception will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. Sun., Aug. 3. More ... Oak Park man to run for seat on board of Triunfo Sanitation District By Sophia Fischer sfischer@theacorn.com Mike Paule, vice chair of the Oak Park Municipal Advisory Council, has announced he will run for the Triunfo Sanitation District board in the November election. He will challenge longtime incumbent Ron Stark for the fouryear seat. It's only the second time in Stark's 24-year tenure on the b... More ... Chamber plans a networking breakfast The Thousand Oaks-Westlake Village Regional Chamber of Commerce will hold a networking breakfast from 7 to 9 a.m. Fri., Aug. 1 at the Los Robles Greens Banquet Center, 299 S. Moorpark Road, Thousand Oaks. The morning will feature guest speakers Glenn Dickinson and Jeff Lynch. More ... An online investment firm opens office in T.O. Scottrade, an online investment firm, is opening a branch office in Thousand Oaks. The office at 1610 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd. is in Oak Terrace Plaza. It opened Mon., July 21. The hours are 6 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays. More ...
By Nancy Needham nancy@theacorn.com Conejo Community Park is getting three new playground areas at a cost of about $550,000 to replace the old playground that's been there more than 30 years. Not only is the location of the old playground now considered hazardous, but its equipment no longer meets CRPD's standards, according ... More ...
By Joann Groff joann@theacorn.com Lisa Cronin, the only female coach in her twin sons' baseball league, has a lot to smile about. Not only did her team win the Westlake Baseball Association's World Series for the 7 and 8year-old Pinto division, but the 12 players learned about compassion and camaraderie and that w... More ... At the Library The Grant Brimhall/Thousand Oaks Library is offering every patron with a Thousand Oaks Library card online access to tutors through the HelpNow program from Brainfuse Inc., one of the nation's leading providers of online tutoring services. More ...
Air Force 1st Lt. Thomas L. Kubler has graduated from Specialized Undergraduate Pilot Training at Columbus Air Force Base in Mississippi. The student earned silver wings with an aeronautical rating of pilot in the Air Force. More ...
Sell phones Ready to celebrate? Another brilliant piece of legislation became law on July 1, affecting all Californians, even the blokes in Thousand Oaks wise enough to live beyond the metro. This new ordinance might eclipse that great law which prevented women in California fr... More ... Women's club wine tasting is charity fundraiser The Westlake Women's Club will host the third annual "Summer Wine Down" wine and food tasting from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Sun., Aug. 3 in the Lakeside Room and Wine Cellar at the Westlake Village Inn, 31943 Agoura Road, Westlake Village. More ...
STICKY SITUATION- Taylor Miller, 11, dips a shortening-covered pine cone in bird seed to construct a natural bird feeder during craft time. The work was completed Sunday at the Kids Adventure Gardens at Conejo Valley Botanic Garden in Thousand Oaks. More ...
By Joann Groff joann@theacorn.com When Rene Apodaca was 7, she fell from her horse, leaving her with not only a 6-inch scar, but also a fear of riding. That all changed when she started taking lessons from Thousand Oaks resident Sharyn Henry. "She didn't ride for a long time, but the desire to didn't go away," s... More ...
July temperatures can reach triple digits. Smart watering techniques can keep gardens and lawns from wilting during the summer's hottest days. More ... Fire Department gets donation The C.M. Meiers Co. of Woodland Hills and Fireman's Fund Insurance Co. have donated more than $33,000 to the Ventura County Fire Department for the purchase of mobile communications equipment that will make information immediately available to the public and media during emergencies. More ... Muscular Dystrophy Telethon needs volunteers The Muscular Dystrophy Association's 43rd Jerry Lewis Labor Day Telethon will broadcast live on the TV station KCAL 9 in Los Angeles from 6 p.m. Sun., Aug. 31 to 6 p.m. Mon., Sept. 1. The association is seeking telethon volunteers from civic and community service organizations. More ... Studio holds hair cut-athon Panache Hair Studio will hold a cut-athon from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sun., Aug. 24 at the salon, 2900 Townsgate Road, Ste. 100, Westlake Village. Proceeds from all haircuts will benefit the Big Brothers/ Big Sisters of Ventura County. More ...
STEPPING INTO CONEJO VALLEY- Mindi Abair, a singer, songwriter and saxophonist, will bring her show to Hyatt Westlake Plaza on Saturday night. The jazz/crossover artist has a new CD, "Stars," which recently debuted at No. 4 on Billboard's Contemporary Jazz Chart. Abair has toured with Adam S... More ... Here's what's new on DVD Film and television author Randy Williams reviews the latest movies, TV shows, documentaries and music programs available online and at retail stores. More ...
MAKING SWEET SOUNDS- - Jazz harp artist Lori Andrews performs at the Gardens of the World Summer Jazz Concert Series. Another presentation was made last Sunday in Thousand Oaks. The series, a salute to women in jazz, continues on Sundays through Aug. 24. Gardens of the World is across the bouleva... More ... Conejo Valley moms to lead a new fight against hunger A group of Conejo Valley mothers have formed "No Hunger At Home," a charitable group comprising moms who collect food from area residents for distribution among hungry families throughout Southern California. More ... Woodworkers to discuss glue The Conejo Valley Woodworkers Association will have its monthly meeting at 7 p.m. Thurs., Aug. 7 at Redwood Middle School, 233 W. Gainsborough Road, Thousand Oaks. The meeting will feature a presentation on glue and vacuum bag laminating techniques. More ... 'Roll up, roll up, get yer County Fair tickets' Guests who plan to attend the Ventura County Fair from July 30 through Aug. 10 may save money by purchasing tickets in advance. Prefair carnival ride tickets, season tickets, and Metrolink/fair combos are available at the Ventura County Fairgrounds Administrative Office, 10 W. Harbor Blvd.,... More ... New paver business open to public JFK Company, a Ventura Countybased contractor specializing in interlocking paver installation, opened its doors to a new 10,000-square-foot showroom and display yard in Agoura Hills. The business offers a choice of many design possibilities using concrete and natural stone pavers. More ... Pet adoption event coming on Sunday Ventura County's Camarillo Animal Shelter in partnership with Rescue Me Inc. will host the fourth annual "DogGone, CataStrophic Hugs, Slurps and Slobbers" event from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sun., July 27 at the shelter, 600 Aviation Drive, Camarillo. More ...
Lynnette Coverly, vice president of marketing for Community West Bank in Westlake Village, was recently awarded the Certified Financial Marketing Professional (CFMP) designation from the Institute of Certified Bankers, a nonprofit organization sponsored by the American Bankers Association... More ... Sheriff's Department's canine officers win competition championship Twenty-eight officers and dogs from California police, sheriff and probation agencies, including three deputies from the Ventura County Sheriff's Department, recently participated in the 21st annual Redondo Beach Police Canine Trials. More ... County law enforcers run from Baker to Vegas, win Allen Heersch Memorial Cup The Ventura County Sheriff's Department's Baker to Vegas Team recently won the Allen Heersch Memorial Cup, which is given each year to Ventura County's fastest law enforcement team. The Baker to Vegas Challenge Cup is a 120-mile, 20stage foot race that starts in Baker, Calif., ... More ... Citrus Classic hot air balloon fest to lift off The inaugural Citrus Classic Balloon Festival will take place July 25 to 26 at the Santa Paula Airport, 830 E. Santa Maria St., Santa Paula. Times are 5 to 10 p.m. Fri., July 25 and 6 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sat., July 26. More ... Conejo Valley students honored, graduate from college Becca Clancy Hendrix College sophomore Becca Clancy of T.O. has been named to the college's dean's list for the spring 2008 semester. A student must earn all A's to be selected to the list. More ... |
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