October 22, 2009 RSS feed / Community

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Oak Park woman would like to unseat Gallegly

By Sophia Fischer sfischer@theacorn.com
Marie Panec has announced her intention to run for United States Congress in the 24th Congressional District, which includes most of Ventura and Santa Barbara counties. More...

Speakers will discuss science

By Sophia Fischer sfischer@theacorn.com

The Discovery Center for Science and Technology opens its second season of talks, “Science Everyone Can Understand,” at 7:30 p.m. tonight, Oct. 15, at Baxter BioSciences in Thousand Oaks. More...

Training to begin Saturday for literacy tutors at adult school

The Conejo Valley Adult School Literacy Program will offer a free literacy tutor workshop from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sat., Oct. 24 at the Conejo Valley Adult School, Room A, 1025 Old Farm Road, Thousand Oaks. More...

Moorpark High School looking for alumni

The Moorpark High School Alumni Reunion Committee will meet for a no-host dinner at 7 p.m. Wed., Oct. 28 at El Tecolote restaurant, 333 N. Lewis Road, Camarillo. More...

Fire department goes to goats for brush control

The Ventura County Fire Department is using an age-old method as a new way to reduce the threat of wildfires and to protect agriculture. More...

New theater group entertains seniors

Thousand Oaks book discussion expands to reading plays for fun
By Nancy Needham nancy@theacorn.com

Professors with doctorates, experienced teachers, a microbiologist and a medical doctor came together to create something to improve the lives of local seniors. The result: A new theater group. More...

Group offers adoption info

With 129,000 children in foster care, Children’s Bureau is seeking caring families to consider adoption. The agency will host an information meeting for those interested in learning more from 7 to 8:15 p.m. Tues., Oct. More...

‘Wanna be scared?’

JANSS MARKETPLACE IS HAUNTED—T.O. resident Bruce Stanton’s Reign of Terror Haunted House, now in its 10th year, has a new home at Janss Marketplace. More...

Lemonade fights cancer

Thousand Oaks residents will host Alex’s lemonade stand from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays in October and November at the AYSO Region 9 soccer fields, 23 Freeway and Janss Road, Thousand Oaks. Funds support research into childhood cancer. More...

Help keep waterways clean

With the rainy season approaching, now’s the time to protect residents and the environment from stormwater pollutants. More...

Enjoy some soup and help Many Mansions

Many Mansions will present the annual Bowls of Hope Project from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sun., Nov. 1 at The Vineyards, 2525 Stow St., Simi Valley. More...

Senior Summit coming Saturday to Camarillo

The second Ventura County Senior Summit will be from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Sat., Oct. 24 at California State University Channel Islands in Camarillo. More...

Veteran job fair set for Thursday

An “Honor a Hero—Hire a Vet” job and resource fair will be from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thurs., Oct. 29 at the Warner Center Marriott Hotel, 21850 Oxnard St., Woodland Hills. The event is open to the public. More...

Poets to visit T.O. Library

Mothers are invited to a special poetry workshop with the Razor Babes at 2 p.m. Sun., Oct. 25 at the Grant Brimhall/ Thousand Oaks Library courtyard, 1401 E. Janss Road. More...

‘Boo at the Zoo’ is coming next weekend

America’s Teaching Zoo at Moorpark College will host the annual Boo at the Zoo Halloween event on Sat. and Sun., Oct. 31 and Nov. More...

St. Patrick’s is seeking vendors

St. Patrick’s Day School in Thousand Oaks is seeking unique, quality vendors to sell merchandise at a holiday boutique from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Fri., Nov. 13. The cost is $60 per 6-by-6-foot space and 20 percent of sales. More...

Networking group also focuses on spiritual needs of unemployed

By Nancy Needham nancy@theacorn.com

When Lauren Godfrey lost her job, she found her calling. More...

T.O. offers free workshops on composting

The city of Thousand Oaks will offer the following free workshops on composting. •Introduction to Composting Workshop will be from 9 to 10:30 a.m. at Conejo Community Park, Picnic Area No. 1, Thousand Oaks. Enter at 350 W. More...

Fundraiser serves tacos, tequila

Soroptimist International of the Conejo will host its second annual Taco and Tequila Night from 5 to 8 p.m. Sat., Oct. 24 at the home of Irish John and Sue Gore in Thousand Oaks.  More...

Friendship Circle offers young adult program

The Friendship Circle will launch a new program that offers activities for young adults with special needs between the ages of 15 and 25 from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Sun., Oct. More...

Self-defense studio gives free Halloween safety class

United Studios of Self De ense will host the annual Street Smart Kids Halloween Safety Class from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Wed., Oct. 28 at 235 N. Moorpark Road, Ste. F, Thousand Oaks. The program is ree to the community. More...

Plan helps people eat well on a budget

“Breakfast is the most important meal of the day” is a common expression, yet many people still find excuses to skip eating breakfast each morning. More...