February 5, 2009 RSS feed / Community

Grand opening of new cinema center at The Oaks is delayed again

Moviegoers will have to wait a little bit longer for stadium movie seating in Thousand Oaks as the opening date of the Muvico theaters at The Oaks mall has been postponed again. More...

GOP women to hear from 'Honest Abe'

The Thousand Oaks Republican Women Federated will hold a meeting at 11 a.m. next Thursday, Feb. 12, at the Westlake Village Inn, 31943 Agoura Road, Westlake Village. The event will include a program called "The Lincoln White House. More...

Home Depot to help Manna food bank

With the sluggish economy, the Conejo Valley food bank is getting unprecedented requests for help

Home Depot in Newbury Park has chosen Manna, the Conejo Valley Food Bank, to be its Valentine this year. The home-improvement store at 2745 Teller Road is sponsoring a community food drive at its Family Day from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. More...

Former deputy public guardian sentenced

Juanita Ann Canley, aka Juanita Browne, 47, has been placed on five years of felony probation and ordered to serve 270 days in the Ventura County Jail. More...

Travel plans for city staff and council members are extensive this calendar year

City Manger Scott Mitnick plans to speak at the Feb. 4-6 City Manager Department Meeting in Monterey. He'll also attend the March 14-18 National League of Cities (NLC) annual Congressional City Conference in Washington, D.C. More...

Fitness event coming to Boys & Girls Clubs

The Boys & Girls Clubs of Conejo & Las Virgenes will host a fundraising event, "How to Make 2009 Your Best Year Ever," at 7 p.m. Wed., Feb. 11 at the Boys & Girls Club Los Cerritos campus, 1980 E. Avenida de Las Flores, Thousand Oaks. More...

Day care, preschool offers open house, registration

Conejo Valley Neighborhood for Learning has partnered with the city of Thousand Oaks, Conejo Valley Unified School District, Conejo Recreation and Park District and First 5 to open the Neighborhood City Center for Young Children at 110 S. More...

Middle school benefits from charity golf shootout

Los Cerritos Middle School is seeking golfers to participate in the Million Dollar Hole-In-One Shootout on Feb. 19, 20, 21 and 22 at the Westlake Driving Range in Westlake Village. More...

Boy Scouts to properly retire American flags

Boy Scout Troop No. 718 of Thousand Oaks and the Conejo Valley Chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution will sponsor a community flag retirement ceremony at 4:30 p.m. Sat., Feb. More...

Historical society looks at Valentine's Day

The Conejo Valley Historical Society will hold a Valentine's Day event from 1 to 4 p.m. Sat., Feb. 14 at the Stagecoach Inn Museum, 51 S. Ventu Park Road, Newbury Park. Free admission will be given to all couples married 30 years or more. More...

Irma goes around the world

World traveler and writer Irma Kackert will present "Whizzing Around the World with Irma" at 12:15 p.m. Wed., Feb. 18 at the Goebel Senior Adult Center, 1385 E. Janss Road, Thousand Oaks. More...

Girls Scouts play 'Princess for a Day'

Local Girl Scout troops will host a "Princess for a Day" event from 2 to 4 p.m. Sat., Feb. 7 at the Newbury Park Branch Library, 2331 Borchard Road. Girls who are not Scouts, are new to Scouting or new to the area are invited. More...

Expert speaks on weird orchids

The Conejo Orchid Society will hold a meeting at 7 p.m. Mon., Feb. 9 at Westlake Village City Hall, 23330 Oak Crest Drive, Westlake Village. Guest speaker Peter Lin will discuss weird orchids. More...

City not quite ready for drive-thru hair salon

The booming sound of a large impact was followed by the shocking realization that a car was crashing through the front of Geneen Austin's busy hair salon, the owner said. It happened at 12:30 p.m. Sat., Jan. More...

Two hurt on Monday in separate accidents

A pedestrian and a motorcyclist were each seriously injured after two separate traffic accidents on Hillcrest Drive in Thousand Oaks on Monday. More...

Tell us how you fell in love

Anyone can catch your eye, but it takes someone special to win your heart. Do you recall when your spouse or loved one walked into your life? Was it love at first sight? Did fireworks go off and Cupid's arrow find its mark? More...

Church to watch kids the night of Valentine's Day

Thousand Oaks New Life Church will offer a parents' night off on Sat., Feb. 14 at the church, 5740 Corsa Ave., Westlake Village. Parents can drop off their children ages 1 to 12 from 5 to 8 p.m. More...

For the record

An article about the trial of Diana Shakhov had an error in the edition of Jan. 22. The first case ended in a mistrial after the jury deadlocked 9-3 for an acquittal. More...

Motorcycle accidents are up: DOT urges caution

The California Department of Transportation advises both motorists and motorcyclists to use additional caution and be conscious of one another on state highways and freeways. More...

City Calendar

The city of Thousand Oaks will be conducting the following meetings this month, according to the city manager's office. All contact phone numbers are in the 805 area code. Thurs., Feb. 5 -4:45 p.m. More...

Amazing what can be done in one day

TEAMWORK- Members of Iron-Sharpens-Iron Bible Study group, above, surround T.O. resident John Graves (wearing a hat) as they pray with him after completing a oneday volunteer remodeling blitz on his house. More...

Low-income seniors get income tax assistance

The Retired and Senior Volunteer Program, in cooperation with the Internal Revenue Service, will provide free income tax assistance for seniors age 60 or older and anyone with an income of $45,000 or less regardless of age. More...

Free housing seminar open to seniors, caregiving families

An informational seminar titled "Housing: Knowing Your Options" will be held from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Tues., Feb. 10 at Senior Concerns Adult Day Center, 401 Hodencamp Road, Thousand Oaks. More...

Elks honor law enforcement, firefighter with awards

The Thousand Oaks Elks Lodge recently hosted its 32nd annual awards for peace officers and firefighters. This year's honorees included Senior Dep. Michael Marco of Ventura County Sheriff 's Department; Capt. More...

Author to teach how to write family history

The Friends of the Thousand Oaks Library and the Conejo Valley Genealogical Society will present a Family Legacy Workshop from 2 to 4 p.m. Sat., Feb. 7 at the Grant Brimhall/Thousand Oaks Library, 1401 E. Janss Road, Thousand Oaks. More...

Jewish genealogists meet

The Jewish Genealogical Society of the Conejo Valley and Ventura County will hold a meeting from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Sun., Feb. 8 at Temple Adat Elohim, 2420 E. Hillcrest Drive, Thousand Oaks. More...

Gymnasts win awards, medals

Athletes from Monarchs Gymnastics in Agoura Hills and Newbury Park brought home many medals at the recent 10th annual Lady Luck Invitational in Las Vegas. More than 1,200 boys and girls competed. More...