May 7, 2009 RSS feed / Family

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A story that never grows old: Caterpillar becomes butterfly

MARVIN GARDENS— In midApril, a caterpillar was found in the Oak Park Community Garden and given a home in Kris Falde's first-grade classroom at Lang Ranch Elementary School. More...

HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY 2009!

Readers tell why their moms are the best

Why My Mom is the Best My mom, Carol Piuser, has a phobia: water. She is terrified of drowning. I loved the ocean. As a kid I wanted to be out in the waves. I loved it! I found out about mom's fear as an adult. More...

Realtors raise money for scholarship funds

The Conejo Valley Association of Realtors recently hosted a fundraiser at the Mandevilla restaurant in Westlake Village to help raise funds for the Public Benefit Foundation, which annually awards scholarships to local college-bound high sch More...

Nominations accepted for Girl Scout awards

Girl Scouts of California's Central Coast is seeking nominees for the annual Women of Distinction Awards, which honors women who embody the values of Girl Scouting: leadership, courage and community service. More...

Free seminar teaches safety

The American Academy of Self Defense will offer a free Get & Stay Safe Seminar to adults and children from 10 a.m. to noon Sat., May 16 at 3345 Kimber Drive, Ste. D, Newbury Park. More...

Youths compete in California Beef Ambassador contest

Young spokespeople from throughout the state competed in the 2009 California Beef Ambassador Contest recently in a contest organized by the California CattleWomen Inc. and California Beef Council, hosted at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo. More...

Dancers win first place

Lilly Alexander's Academy of Dance and School of Performing Arts competed last weekend at the Tremaine Dance Convention/ Competition in Los Angeles. The dancers competed in jazz, tap, lyrical and hip-hop. More...

Treat Mom to Mother's Day tea at Gardens of the World

The Channel Islands Chapter of the Links Inc. will host a Mother's Day Tea from 2 to 5 p.m. Sat., May 9 at the Gardens of the World, 2001 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd., Thousand Oaks. More...

Local students get $2,500 scholarships

Local students have been awarded National Merit Scholarships for their excellence in high school academics. Westlake High School winners include Jennifer Fang, Svetlana Lyalina, Tim Pang and Carol Yu. More...