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After 50 years, Frank's Char Broiler, a small diner at the Janss Marketplace, has closed its doors. The yummy smell of cheeseburgers and hot dogs no longer fills the air of the outdoor mall where Linens 'N Things, Pavilion Shoes and Mervyns, all major retailers, had previously closed. More ... 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., May 7 . City Investment Review Committee, 4:45 p.m., Finance conference room. Jane Adelmann, 499-2221. More ... Don't even think about wasting that drop of water. Voluntary water use restrictions became mandatory as the City Council unanimously passed a new water conservation ordinance that includes three levels of action. "California is a very arid region. . . . More ... About 250 family members and friends of Lt. Francis L. Toner IV gathered at a memorial service to remember the life of the man who died a hero while serving the U.S. Navy in Afghanistan. The memorial service paid tribute to Toner, who attended elementary and middle school in Thousand Oaks and graduated from Westlake High School in 2001. More ... A lonely little girl in a hospital inspired a Thousand Oaks resident to provide comfort to thousands of ill children over the last two decades. It was 1991 when Gina Gippner-Woods was admitted into a crowded hospital. There was no room for her in the adult ward, so she was put in a room with a little girl recovering from brain surgery. More ... The Designs of Hope gala fundraiser for Our Community House of Hope will be at 6:30 p.m. tomorrow, May 8 at Wood Ranch Golf Club, 301 Wood Ranch Parkway, Simi Valley. The event will recognize the architectural students at Moorpark College who have created sign projects for OCHH's future facility. More ... Applause was abundant on Saturday night in Thousand Oaks when state Sen. Tony Strickland (R-Thousand Oaks) teamed up with Lightning to battle Energy. "Score Senator!" read one of the signs in the stands as the 6foot, 5-inch Strickland, 39, played his first professional basketball game. He wore No. More ... Many Mansions will honor George and Rosemary Esseff at the organization's 30th anniversary Pearl Gala from 6 to 11 p.m. Sat., May 16 at the Moorpark Country Club, 11800 Championship Drive. More ... After a 10-year absence, the Lions Club of Thousand Oaks will restart with a charter night dinner meeting at 6:30 p.m. Wed., May 13 at the Greenhouse Cafe, 652 E. Janss Road, Thousand Oaks. New, transferring and returning Lions may become charter members at the meeting for a $30 initiation fee. More ... Mail carriers will help bolster food pantries throughout the nation by collecting nonperishable goods from postal customers during the Stamp Out Hunger National Food Drive on May 9. The annual event is the largest one-day food drive in the country, said retired mail carrier Sandy Gaunce. More ... BETTER TURNOUT THAN EXPECTED— Sarah Morgan, an organizer of an Arbor Day event that was completed by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, helps out during a treeplanting project. The volunteers for Helping Hands expected to plant saplings from 7:30 a.m. to noon, but Mormons turned out in force, and they finished early. More ... About 25 women who contributed to the war effort in World War II will be honored for their work on Sat., May 9 at the Commemorative Air Force Aviation Museum in the Camarillo Airport, Skyway Drive. The public is invited. More ... The Democratic Club of the Conejo Valley will host a spring luncheon at noon Thurs., May 21 at the Thousand Oaks Inn, 75 W. Thousand Oaks Blvd., Thousand Oaks. Dr. More ... Destino: The Hispanic Legacy Fund awarded eight grants totaling $51,000 to organizations which serve the county's Latino community. Destino is an endowed grantmaking fund at the Ventura County Community Foundation. The following organizations received Destino grants for 2009. More ... The Conejo Valley Toastmasters Club meets every Monday from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. at One Baxter Way, Thousand Oaks. Guests and new members are welcome. The club has been helping members with public speaking and leadership skills for more than 45 years. More ... The Collings Foundation's Wings of Freedom Tour will be at the Camarillo Airport at the General Aviation Ramp, 325 Durley Ave. through Fri., May 8. Ground tours and displays will be from 9 a.m. through 5 p.m. Thurs., May 7; 9 a.m. through noon Fri., May 8. More ... We've all heard about how to conserve water use: Don't run the water while brushing your teeth, shorten your showers, wash only full loads of clothes and so forth. These are great tips for inside the home, but did you know the greatest use of water is outside the house? More ... |
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