April 30, 2009 RSS feed / Community

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SIGN SEEN CLOSELY— Occasionally readers send us questions about public notice signs that they can't read because they're driving. This is one of them. More...

Francis Toner IV to be remembered

Naval officer from T.O. who was killed in Afghanistan will be remembered in a memorial service set for 11 a.m. Sat., May 2
By Nancy Needham nancy@theacorn.com

Family and friends of Lt. Francis L. Toner IV are inviting the community to join them at a memorial service to remember "Frankie," who died a hero while serving the U.S. Navy in Afghanistan. More...

For the record

It appears that many of the food/beverage vendor booths will be back at the May 6 through 10 Conejo Valley Days carnival, according to a group that's been selling food at CVD for many years. More...

Banquet will honor local American Hero

Irish John Gore will receive the American Hero award as part of Hospice of the Conejo's 22nd annual golf tournament and banquet starting at 11 a.m. Mon., May 18 at Sunset Hills Country Club. More...

Guests are encouraged to wear hats to garden club event

Conejo Valley Garden Club will host a "Tea in the Garden" fundraiser from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. Sat., May 9 at a member's home in Thousand Oaks. Attendees are encouraged to wear hats and tea dresses. More...

At the Library

The Grant Brimhall/Thousand Oaks Library at 1401 E. Janss Road will host the following free programs. For more information, call (805) 449-2660 or visit www.toaks.org/library. •Fun and Games @ your library, 3 to 5:30 p.m. More...

Discussing the future of low-cost homes

STATE OF MANY MANSIONS - Following a recent State of Many Mansions address at the Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza, board member Kevin Kozal of Calabasas talks with fellow board member Chris Soltow, center, and his wife, Kitty. More...

Singles meet

The Conejo Senior Singles meets at 7:30 p.m. every Thursday at the United Methodist Church of Westlake Village, 1049 Westlake Blvd. Singles age 55 and up are invited to come and share experiences. The event is not church affiliated. More...

You can always vote by mail

Residents who will not be home for the May 19 special election or who prefer not to go to the polls may vote by mail. The last day to request a Vote by Mail ballot is Tues., May 12. All ballots must be returned by 8 p.m. More...

Tell us why your mom is the world's greatest

Mother's Day is Sun., May 10, and the T.O. Acorn wants your mom to receive the recognition she deserves. In 100 words or less, please write and tell us why your mother is special. More...

Public input sought on open space

The Conejo Open Space Conservation Agency (COSCA) will host a public workshop to discuss prioritization of parcels for potential acquisition at 6:30 p.m. Wed., May 13 in the Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza third floor board room, 2100 E. More...

T.O. Council spends federal grant money

By Nancy Needham nancy@theacorn.com

The City Council has voted 5-0 to approve an estimated $673,288 community development block grant action plan for funds from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. More...

Deadline for cutting weeds is June 1

The Ventura County Fire Department will mail nearly 14,000 weed abatement notices in April to property owners with land covered under the Fire Hazard Reduction Program. More...

Stagecoach Inn Museum to host annual Antiques Faire

Stagecoach Inn Museum will present the seventh annual Antiques Faire from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sat., May 9 on the museum's grounds at 51 S. Ventu Park Road in Newbury Park. More...

Hike in city fees causes disagreement in city hall

By Nancy Needham nancy@theacorn.com

After debating on whether to raise user fees in the current economy, the City Council voted 4-1 to increase the charges for a variety of services. More...

Luncheon combines champagne, politics

The Democratic Women's Council of Conejo Valley will host its annual Mother's Day Champagne Luncheon Sat., May 9 at a private home in Westlake Village. Boutique items will include jewelry and gifts. More...

Hotel celebrates Earth Day

Earth Day was celebrated on Fri., April 24 at Westlake Village Inn on Agoura Road. Organizers of the event, led by Maria Solorzano, have been presenting Earth Day celebrations since 2002. More...

Many Mansions to get $2 million from AHA

The Area Housing Authority, a nonprofit housing provider and a major supporter of Many Mansions, estimates that it will provide about $2 million in support of Many Mansions' projects this fiscal year. More...