August 13, 2009 RSS feed / Family

Moment of reflection

GENTLE FRIEND—Haley Barney, 6, marvels at her butterfly, which perched on her hand for a long time before flying off with hundreds of others. More...

Delighted to try out the trumpet

GIVING IT A TEST—Connor Luebke, 2, of Agoura Hills tries out a trumpet at The Oaks mall. The New West Symphony music van was open for visitors at the shopping center from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. More...

Undetected vision problems can inhibit student learning

Now is the time of year when parents are beginning to prepare for their child’s return to school. Paper, pencils and crayons are all essential tools needed for a child to make the most of his or her education. More...

Diverse repertoire of music

SWEET SILKY SOUNDS—Latin/salsa jazz violinist Susie Hansen performs during the seventh annual Summer Jazz Concert Series at Gardens of the World. More...

Inexpensive family entertainment will feature handmade instruments, pop/folk and more

Todd Winokur will presenthe Conejo Valley Family Music Series, an afternoon of family entertainment, from 2 to 7 p.m. Sun., Aug. 23 at the GoebeSenior Center, 1385 E. Janss Road, Thousand Oaks. More...

TOHS Lancer Band and Color Guard to present field show on Aug. 21

The Thousand Oaks High School Lancer Band and Color Guard will perform their 2009 marching band field show for family and friends on Fri., Aug. 21 at the school’s quad and football field, 2323 Moorpark Road, Thousand Oaks. More...