February 12, 2009 RSS feed / Community

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Aquarium at library costs the city $29,000 in annual upkeep

By Nancy Needham nancy@theacorn.com
About 15 fish swimming peacefully in a saltwater aquarium at the city's main library unwittingly made a big splash during a City Council meeting last month. More...

Expect repercussions, expert says, no matter what government does about the economy

T.O. isn't immune to the economic downturn, educator says
By Nancy Needham nancy@theacorn.com

An audience of about 140 listened intently to economic forecaster Kirk Lesh during a presentation last week in Thousand Oaks. As the U.S. More...

Women to hear about healthcare

The Democratic Women's Council of Conejo Valley will hold a Valentine's Day brunch at 10 a.m. Sat., Feb. 14 at Mandevilla restaurant, 951 S. Westlake Blvd., Westlake Village. More...

Brunch, concert to help fight child cruelty

Lynn Marie will host a brunch and concert in support of the National Association Against Child Cruelty from noon to 4 p.m. Sat., Feb. 28 at 911 Vivian Circle, Thousand Oaks. More...

Low-income residents and seniors can get help in filing tax returns

The city of Thousand Oaks lends support to the Conejo Recreation and Park District's Retired Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP), which provides free income tax assistance to local seniors and low-income residents of Conejo Valley. More...

City needs input on Senior Master Plan

Seniors can help T.O. plan future services, outreach for older residents

The city of Thousand Oaks is planning for a healthy, seniorfriendly community through outreach, advocacy and partnering. Local seniors are invited to a community meeting to participate in conversation with the city. More...

Meeting topic will be eating disorders

A free event is planned for national Eating Disorder Awareness Week from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Tues., Feb. 24 at the Grant Brimhall/T.O. Library community room, 1401 E. Janss Road, T.O. More...

No change in trash collection next week

Newbury Disposal will maintain its regular trash and recycling or green waste collection schedules in Thousand Oaks and Newbury Park during the week of Presidents Day, Feb. 16 to 21. For more information, call (805) 647-1414. More...

Parents and teens will shoot pool

The Alex Fiore Thousand Oaks Teen Center will host the 10th annual Parent-Teen Pool Tournament from 1:30 to 4 p.m. Sat., Feb. 28 at the center, 1375 E. Janss Road, Thousand Oaks. More...

Northern Area schools approve four-team football-only league

Northern Area representatives in charge of putting together high school sports leagues for the 2010 through 2014 seasons voted 3123 in favor of forming a four-team private-school league exclusively for football. More...

For the record

In a story in the Jan. 22 edition of the Thousand Oaks Acorn , a proposal to eliminate First 5 funding was referenced. Any change to First 5 funding must be voted on. More...

Mardi Gras Ball names volunteers as King and Queen, sells tickets

Longtime community volunteers Harry Selvin and Susan Holt have been named King and Queen of the 17th annual Mardi Gras Ball. The Community Conscience/ Under One Roof-sponsored event will begin at 6 p.m. Sat., Feb. More...

Couple shares tips on long-lasting marriage

By Nancy Needham nancy@theacorn.com

Lining up a special date for Valentine's Day hasn't been a problem for Tim or Jeanne Hengst for more than four decades. More...