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John Dean to speak at Moorpark College Former White House counsel John Dean will be the keynote speaker at the Constitution Day events on Wed., Sept. 17 at Moorpark College, 7075 Campus Road, Moorpark. The public is invited to attend, and it's free. A free-speech forum with tables from area political groups and voter... More ... For the record An incorrect phone number was provided last week in a story about junk mail and the national "do not call" list. The correct telephone number for the national do not call registry is (866) 3821222. The number provided in the story is for people with hearing problems. More ... Vacation photos due next week A longstanding tradition at the Acorn newspapers returns next month, and your participation is invited. The deadline for submissions to the "Take Your Acorn on Vacation" photo contest is Thurs., Sept. 4. Winners will be announced Thurs., Sept. 18. More ... New store shows early civic mindedness Nordstrom will help Alliance for the Arts and Childrens Hospital of Los Angeles during its gala grand opening next Wednesday By Nancy Needham nancy@theacorn.com Conejo Valley's first highend department store— Nordstrom—opens next week at The Oaks mall, and more than just fashionable handbags and designer clothing will be exchanging hands. More ... Conejo students consistent on tests Students in Thousand Oaks, Newbury Park and the Westlake Village portion of T.O. traditionally score higher than the statewide average By Joann Groff joann@theacorn.com In the first of many testing results to be released in the coming weeks, Conejo Valley Unified School District students seem to be maintaining their traditionally good results. More ... Radio artifacts earmarked for library face uncertain future in Hollywood By Sylvie Belmond belmond@theacorn.com A recent settlement between Pacific Pioneer Broadcasters and the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power won't be much help to the Thousand Oaks Library Foundation, which hopes to acquire artifacts for its American Radio Archives. More ... Sobriety checkpoints on tap over the holiday weekend Sobriety checkpoints are in the works for this Labor Day weekend in Ventura County as Avoid the 14 cracks down on impaired drivers, according to Senior Officer Humberto Jimenez of the Oxnard Police Department and Avoid the 14 campaign coordinator. More ...
By Stephanie Bertholdo bertholdo@theacorn.com As more Americans strive to protect the environment and seek products that reduce energy consumption, hardly a day goes by when the term "going green" isn't heard at least somewhere on the street. More ... Assembly member to address Council on Aging The Thousand Oaks Council on Aging will launch its meeting year with guest speaker Assemblymember Audra Strickland (RThousand Oaks) at 1 p.m. Wed., Sept. 3 in the board room on the third level of City Hall, 2100 Thousand Oaks Blvd., Thousand Oaks. More ...
Thank You to Everyone Who Participated in 'Fiction in a Nutshell' Several weeks ago we asked our readers—those with an active imagination and a knack for writing—to put their creative juices to work in The Acorn's second annual "Fiction in a Nutshell" contest. The response was gratifying, as 115 entries were submitted. More ... Dog owners host doodle romp The Southern California seventh annual doodle romp and picnic is scheduled for 1 p.m. Sat., Sept. 6 at a private setting in the Malibu mountains. Owners of Labradoodles and Goldendoodles and their dogs are invited. More ... Freethinkers schedule a meeting The Freethinkers of Ventura County will meet at 7:30 p.m. Mon., Sept. 8 at the Best Western Camarillo Inn, 295 Daily Drive, Ste. 5, Camarillo. There will be a discussion on Proposition 8, the gay marriage initiative on the November ballot. Both sides will be addressed. More ... Freedom walk slated at Reagan Library The Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, together with MilitaryConnection.com, will present the third annual Simi Valley Freedom Walk from 5 to 6 p.m. Thurs., Sept. 11 at the library's courtyard, 40 Presidential Drive, Simi Valley. More ... New doctor comes to vet hospital Experienced practitioner specializes in emergency care Cynthia Binder, DVM, has joined the staff at Conejo Valley Veterinary Hospital. Binder graduated from UC Davis Veterinary School in 1993 and has been practicing in Ventura County for the past 15 years. She specializes in emergency and critical care, as well as care of small pets such... More ...
By Laura Davis Special to the Acorn Despite the recent trials and tribulations of the automotive industry, it's still full throttle ahead for Agoura Hills resident Howie Neftin. The Neftin Westlake Car Company recently cut the ribbon on a new Mazda showroom at the Thousand Oaks Auto Mall. More ... Website promotes safe travel Global Safe Haven Network invites the public to view the network's new video and travel promotion, which can be found at www.globalsafehaven.org. The network provides education, protection and support to young people who travel overseas. More ... New moms to meet Emmanuel Church will start a new Mothers Of Preschoolers group from 9:15 to 11:30 a.m. Wed., Sept. 10 at the church, 588 Camino Manzanas, Thousand Oaks. The group will meet on the second and fourth Wednesday of each month. More ...
The Boys & Girls Clubs of Conejo & Las Virgenes is recruiting new mentors through its Volunteer Involvement Program. Adults, retirees, college and high school students are needed at the four local clubs, especially for the positions of volunteer coordinator, sports coach, music instructor... More ... Audubon Society announces events Anniversary celebration slated The Ventura County Audubon Society has announced its events schedule for September. •Dee Lyon will lead a group to the Santa Clara River Mouth Sat., Sept. 6 to look for ducks, sandpipers, herons, terns, plovers, phalaropes, turnstones, moorhens, pipits and ospreys. Attendees mee... More ...
Play review By Cary Ginell soundthink@aol.com California Shakespeare Company's production of "Othello," the first in the company's 2008-09 season, lives up to what critics have long called "Shakespeare's most perfect play." A tense and riveting tale of passion, vengeance and treachery, "Othello" has challenged actors for centuries with ... More ... Writers club hosts short story contest The Ventura County Writers Club is sponsoring the ninth annual Short Story Contest. Prizes will be awarded at the club's general meeting on Jan. 13, 2009. More ... Cabrillo CEO nominated for award Carole Nussbaum of Thousand Oaks, president and chief executive officer of Cabrillo Music Theatre, has been nominated for the Spotlight Award for creative director of the year. More ... Church handbell choir welcomes new participants The handbell quintet from Westlake Lutheran Church performed at two local venues on Aug 16. The quintet, part of the church's full English handbell choir, played at the United Cerebral Palsy Home and, later the same day, at University Village. More ... Coastal Cleanup Day scheduled The 24th annual Coastal Cleanup Day will be held from 9 a.m. to noon Sat., Sept. 20 along the beaches, shorelines and inland waterways of California. Cleanup will take place at more than 750 sites on state beaches, bays, rivers, creeks, parks, roadsides and highways. More ... Nordstrom gala will feature fashion, music A grand opening gala will take place from 7 to 10 p.m. Wed., Sept. 3 at the new Nordstrom at The Oaks mall, 222 W. Hillcrest Drive, Thousand Oaks. The event will include preopening shopping, cocktails, hors d'oeuvres, a fashion presentation and live music by swing band... More ... Red Cross needs historical data The American Red Cross of Ventura County is seeking individuals throughout the county who would be interested in participating in "Red Cross Throughout History—A Ventura County Chapter Retrospective," celebrating the organization's 91 years. More ... Library to close for holiday The Thousand Oaks and Newbury Park libraries will be closed Mon., Sept. 1 for Labor Day. Grant Brimhall/Thousand Oaks Library is at 1401 E. Janss Road. The Newbury Park branch is at 2331 Borchard Road. During the closure, books may be returned to the book drops at either library, and th... More ... Be prepared when adopting a dog There's good news, bad news and better news about pets. The good news: A recent report by the American Veterinary Medical Association found that about 63 percent of all households in the United States have a pet. The bad news: 5 to 7 million companion animals enter animal shelters nationwide ... More ... Foster homes needed for Siamese cats Southern California Siamese Rescue, a nonprofit corporation, is seeking foster homes for abandoned and rescued Siamese cats. Foster families provide a spare room, food, litter and care. Any resident cats in the foster home should be indoor only and negative for feline HIV and feline leuke... More ... Triunfo YMCA to host info day, BBQ The Triunfo YMCA will hold a free Y Guides information day and barbecue from 4 to 7 p.m. Sat., Sept. 6 at Willow Elementary School, 29026 Laro Drive, Agoura Hills. The Y Indian Guides and Princesses program, for fathers and their children in kindergarten through second grade, develops under... More ... Book Bag to have a sidewalk sale The Book Bag will hold its fourth annual sidewalk sale from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Fri. and Sat., Sept. 5 and 6 at The Book Bag, 202 N. Skyline Drive, Thousand Oaks. Cash and checks only will be accepted. For more information, call (805) 497-0710. More ... Fun run for the arts kicks off festival Online registration is available for the fourth annual Kids and the Arts Fun Run that will kick off the Thousand Oaks Arts Festival on Sat., Sept. 20 at The Lakes, 2200 Thousand Oaks Blvd. The event will include a 5K, 10K and one-mile fun run/walk. Day-of-race registration begins at... More ... Sign up for library card The Ventura County Library community libraries are participating in Library Card Sign-Up Month in September. Parents are encouraged to help their children get library cards. Libraries include resources to help children with homework; have books, music and DVDs available for rent;... More ... |
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