July 2, 2009 RSS feed / Family

Daniel, Isabella most popular baby names

The Social Security Administration recently announced the most popular baby names in California for 2008. The most popular names for boys are Daniel, Anthony, Angel, Jacob and David. More...

Temple to help children develop social skills

Temple Adat Elohim Early Childhood Center in Thousand Oaks and educator Penni Seller present a program called Social Skills for Preschoolers designed to encourage social interactions and turn-taking for children ages 3 to 5 and also to expand thei More...

Kids can learn how to build, program and run robots

Robotics & Things of Simi Valley has scheduled the fifth annual ROBOTICS camp/ workshop in Agoura Hills for three sessions in July and August. All sessions will offer the same programming and will run from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. More...

Presidential library to host events on July Fourth

Historical storytelling programs will be featured at the Fourth of July Celebration event on Saturday at the Reagan Library, 40 Presidential Drive, Simi Valley. Two identical programs will be presented at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. More...

Teens to win prizes at free reading club

The Grant Brimhall/Thousand Oaks Library is offering a free summer teen reading club, "Express Yourself @ Your Library!" for youths in sixth grade and up. More...

N.P. Library to sell used books

The Friends of the Thousand Oaks Library will have a used book sale from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Fri., July 10 and from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sat., July 11 at the Newbury Park Branch Library, 2331 Borchard Road, Newbury Park. More...

Janss Marketplace hosts free fireworks spectacular

The annual July Fourth Fireworks Spectacular will be easily seen from Janss Marketplace from 4 to 10 p.m. this Saturday at the shopping center, off the 101 Freeway at Moorpark Road and Hillcrest Drive in Thousand Oaks. Admission is free. More...

The Encore Club is accepting new members

Conejo Valley Encore Club is accepting new members, with a membership drive in July. The club plans luncheons and events including picnics, cookie exchanges, fashion shows and games, which are announced in a monthly newsletter. More...

Boys & Girls Club Youth of the Month

Colina Boys & Girls Club member Peter Brancato recalls moving from New Jersey as a youngster: "It was hard at first, but now I have tons and tons of friends! More...

4th of July Celebrations

Calabasas Fireworks Spectacular 9 p.m. at Calabasas High School. Gates open 5 p.m. Jack Mack & the Heart Attack live band. Free family fun zone, balloon artist, rides, games. Food, beverages for sale. More...