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August 13, 2009  RSS feed
Summer enjoyment a priority for Conejo Valley residents
‘GET DOWN TONIGHT’— The crowd at The Oaks mall, above, dances to disco music performed by the group Boogie Fever during the Summer Nights Music Series at the shopping center. Nancy Lee will perform this evening from 6 to 8 p.m. in the outdoor area. The free concerts continue on Thursdays through Sept. 10. More...
Water will cost more, starting in November
Reduce your use by 15 percent, and your bill should stay about the same
By Nancy Needham nancy@theacorn.com

The average residential city water company customer will see an increase in cost of 16 percent in November and 12 percent in July 2010 if proposed rate changes are approved by the City Council during a public hearing at 6 p.m. Tues., Sept. 22. More...

Locally grown produce to be sold in Westlake portion of Thousand Oaks
By Sophia Fischer sfischer@theacorn.com

Beginning Sun., Sept. 20, Thousand Oaks and Westlake Village residents can shop at a new farmers’ market in the parking lot at the Village Glen shopping center at Agoura Road and Village Glen in the Thousand Oaks portion of Westlake Village. The market will be open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. every Sunday year-round. Fifty vendors will sell organic and locally grown fruits and vegetables along with cheese, bread, fish and nuts. More...

 Community
• article has image Du-Par’s Restaurant closes in Thousand Oaks
DuPar’s Restaurant and Bakery, a Thousand Oaks landmark, closed July 31, leaving only the memory of the signature pancakes Conejo Valley residents have enjoyed for almost 50 years. More...
• T.O. stores selling liquor get smart about minors
• Ventura Superior Court honored foits ‘Workshops on the Web’
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 Health & Wellness
• Oncology specialist to speak frankly about cancer
The Wellness Community Val ey/Ventura will host a free presen ation for people affected by cancer titled “Frankly Speaking About New Discoveries in Cancer” at 6 p.m. Thurs., Aug. 27 at The Wellness Community, 530 Hampshire Road, Westlake Village. Shahryar Ashouri, M.D., will discuss new discoveries in cancer More...
• Senior Concerns elects Terilyn Finders to board of directors
• Relay for Life coming to Conejo Creek Park
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 Dining & Entertainment
• Free concert coming to Gardens of the World on Sunday
Gardens of the World will present two more performances in the seventh annual Concert Series. Both shows are free and will take place from 5 to 6:30 p.m. at the gardens, across the street from the Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza on Thousand Oaks Boulevard. More...
• Entrepreneurs will learn how to get a presence on the Internet
• Comedy coming to Conejo Player
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 Bulletin Board
• article has image Datebook
THURS., AUG. 13 IWOSC Ventura County More...
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 Schools
• article has image It’s time to buy back-to-school shoes
The ring of the class bell means students are heading back to school, trading in their swimsuits for books. It’s also time for parents to help their child select back-to-school shoes. More...
• Help your kids make the transition to college
• MBA students offer free consulting
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 Sports
• article has image Life’s a beach for Westlake volleyball duo
In the sand or on the hardwood, best friends love to play the game
Casey Levitt and Hannah Schuett met while playing on the same U-10 American Youth Soccer Association team, the Hot Shots. Now Levitt and Schuett are starters for the Westlake High girls’ volleyball team. The good friends are also partners on the summer beach volleyball circuit. More...
• T.O. Big League team experiences baseball bliss traveling the country
• article has image Amazing summer for WAGS squad
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 Business
• article has image Loan Smart launches division to help clients improve credit
With strict loan requirements enforced by lending agencies, having a high credit score is imperative. LoanSmart Inc. has launched a new division, Quality Credit Solution, to assist customers with improving their FICO scores. More...
• Mega Mixer will showcase local companies
• EYE ON LOCAL AREA STOCKS
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 Police
• article has image Sheriff's Blotter
Newbury Park On suspicion of being under the influence of controlled substances, the following subjects were arrested: A male, 23, at 4:30 p.m. July 30 at Kohl’s on Newbury Road (subject also allegedly stole property); and a male, 43, at 9:50 p.m. July 31 in the 2400 block of W. Hillcrest Drive. More...
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 Faith
• Teen spiritual workshop offered in Oak Park
The Church of the Epiphany (Episcopal) will host “Don’t be a Jonah: A Spiritual Journey,” a workshop for youths ages 13 to 17 to explore and develop their personal relationships with God from Mon. to Fri., Aug. 17 to 21 at the church, 5450 Churchwood Drive, Oak Park. More...
• EV Free Church launches special needs program
• article has image Is the ride of your life an E ticket event?
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 Letters
• Taxpayers bilked on pensions, healthcare is next
In the July 30 issue of the Acorn , Samuel Rosen wrote in his letter, “It must be noted that most of the state retirement funds are derived from CalPERS (California Public Employees Retirement System) investments with little burden to California taxpayers.” More...
• Protestors of health plan are ordinary citizens
• Details no concern to healthcare critic
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 Editorials
• America needs daily newspapers
If daily newspapers fail, America is in trouble. Most of the reliable news on the Web is rewritten from newspapers or TV. When you start surfing the Internet at other websites, the truth becomes a gamble. More...
• Cartoon
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