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The United States Census Bureau is gearing up for next year's gathering of information on American households, and parttime census takers are now being hired. According to Carolyn Wallace, a recruiting assistant for the Santa Monica/Malibu Census area, the bureau needs to hire hundreds of local people to help in obtaining about the U.S. population. More ... The alleged great book heist of Thousand Oaks began when Sage Publications of Newbury Park put unwanted textbooks into a locked recycling bin; they were to be picked up by a company that paid Sage by weight to recycle the paper. More ... Christians in Business is an organization open to all denominations. Members work together in faith to build a better community. The group will host a lunch meeting from 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. Fri., March 6 in the Bishop Kennedy Room of United Methodist Church of Westlake Village, 1049 S. Westlake Blvd., Westlake Village. More ... LONGTIME VALENTINES- Irma and Raymond Ziff of Thousand Oaks dressed up as a bride and groom for a portrait at Stagecoach Inn Museum. They participated in the museum's Feb. 14 "Sweetheart Saturday." The special Valentine's Day event included refreshments, portraits, a display of antique valentines and a presentation on the history of valentines. More ... Colina Club member Seamus McLean aces sixth-grade math and works as treasurer for the Torch Club, a Boys & Girls Clubs community service program, but within this More ... Jim Arthur said his idea of "giving back" used to be rationing off a sliver of his paycheck. That was until he got involved with Rotary. "I'm retired from the corporate world," the Thousand Oaks resident said. "All we had to do was give a percentage of our check to United Way. Next thing I know, I'm retired, and I'm giving polio vaccines in India. More ... The numbers are in. The race for Senate in the19th District cost Republican Tony Strickland, Democrat HannahBeth Jackson and advocate groups nearly $11 million, making it the most expensive political campaign in Ventura County history. More ... On Tuesday, about 100 T.O. business owners attended a program presented by the city's economic development director, Gary Wartik, intended to help them survive the recession. "The basis of our economy in Thousand Oaks remains strong— retail sales, car sales are holding up much better than the bulk of the country," Wartik said before the meeting. More ... Applebee's restaurant closed in Thousand Oaks despite doing well, according to Thousand Oaks economic development manager Gary Wartik. "The Thousand Oaks store was doing well, but it was a part of a chain that filed for bankruptcy for other reasons," Wartik said. More ... LOOKING PRESIDENTIAL— Abraham Lincoln, portrayed by J.P. Wammack of Montrose, stands with Westlake Village resident Kathryn Bruno before the start of the Thousand Oaks Republican Women's Federated luncheon. The event was last Thursday at Westlake Village Inn. Lincoln was born Feb. 12, 1809. The meeting observed his 200th birthday. More ... LAUGHTER IS THE BEST MEDICINE— Cancer survivor, comedian and man about town Irish John Gore performs a routine at the monthly Comedy Night at Wellness Community in Thousand Oaks. The event took place earlier this week. Wellness Community offers programs and support for cancer patients, their families and friends. More ... A limited number of sponsorships are available for the second annual Texas Hold 'em Poker Tournament and Casino Night, a fundraiser for the Kiwanis of Thousand Oaks Foundation. The event will be the evening of Sun., April 19 at The Canyon, 28912 Roadside Drive, Agoura Hills. More ... There were about 50 speakers opposing construction of a Home Depot on Hampshire Road near the 101 Freeway and about 25 speakers favoring it at the Jan. 26 planning commission meeting. Many attendees didn't speak publicly at the microphone provided. More ... The National Education Association's Read Across America program will come to the Grant Brimhall/Thousand Oaks Library from 2 to 4 p.m. Mon., March 2 at 1401 E. Janss Road, Thousand Oaks. The event will include community leaders reading aloud to children, a children's read-in, bookmarks to color, games and an appearance by the Cat in the Hat. More ... The country's analog to digital TV transition, which was supposed to have occurred earlier this week, was postponed by Congress until June 12 to give people more time to prepare. When the analog broadcasts vanish from the country's airwaves in June, analog TVs that use rabbit ears or attic or rooftop antennas will be obsolete without a digital converter box. More ... The California Integrated Waste Management Board recently announced the state has reached an unprecedented 58 percent waste diversion rate by diverting 54 million tons of trash for reuse and recycling. More ... Saving the world may seem like a daunting task. But every little bit helps— even minor changes in the home and workplace can positively impact generations to come. Dr. Alan Greene, practicing pediatrician and an authority on family health issues, offers a few simple steps to help people live a greener and healthier lifestyle. More ... Whether it's a red or a white, there are ways to be sure the wine in the glass is a little more green. A good first step is to look for wineries that are working to reduce their carbon footprint. A leading winery in Gonzales, Calif., near Monterey, plans to get more than half of its electricity—about 1. More ... Community RSS feed |
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