July 16, 2009 RSS feed / Community

It's a new phenomenon: retired with kids

Retired with children? The idea of someone being "retired with children" may seem like the seed of another television sitcom or reality show. More...

They'll be gathering again on Sunday

CONCERTS CONTINUE— Summer Concerts in the Park continue with a Tribute to Johnny Cash by the Mighty Cash Cats at 5 p.m. Sun., July 19 at Conejo Community Park, 1175 Hendrix Ave. More...

On Sundays, plants are sold

The Conejo Valley Botanic Garden hosts a sale of native and water-wise plants from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. every Sunday at the Kids' Adventure Garden, 350 W.Gainsborough Road, Thousand Oaks. A variety of plants will be featured. More...

Sentencing of Thousand Oaks couple is delayed until Sept. 14

The couple who called themselves Cheri and Terry Tucker, once considered a charming duo, weren't sentenced this week to decades in prison, as some people had expected. More...

Moms club seeks new members

Group provides playdates, parties, fun for mom, kids

Conejo Valley Moms was established in 1993 and is a local nonprofit mothers group for working and stay at home moms which started as a social outlet for mothers and their children. More...

Kids, books and ponies equal a very fun time

The Kiwanis Club of Conejo Valley and Ride On Therapeutic Horsemanship will present "Books in the Barn" from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sat., July 25 at Ride On, 401 Ronel Court, Newbury Park. More...

Program will emphasize mom, daughter communication

The Girls' Empowerment Center Inc. will present a special event, The Power of Two, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sat., July 25 at the Newbury Park Library, 2331 Borchard Road. More...

Elks to host a rummage sale, barbecue this weekend

The Thousand Oaks Elks Lodge will host a rummage sale from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sat. and Sun., July 25 and 26 at the lodge, 158 Conejo School Road, Thousand Oaks. More...

New drivers or soon-to-be licensed can register for TOPD Start Smart program

The Thousand Oaks Police Department will offer a program to educate newly licensed and future licensed drivers, the Start Smart program, from 6 to 9 p.m. Tues., July 28 at the Thousand Oaks Police Station, East County Community Room, 2101 E. More...

Transient has second thoughts about robbing bank- - but he's still arrested

A local transient allegedly tried to rob a Thousand Oaks Citibank branch at Moorpark Road 12:30 p.m. July 8, but police say he changed his mind and walked out before obtaining any cash. More...

Conejo residents to go into a 'Tropical Daze'

A Hawaiian dinner buffet and one-hour luau show presented by Na Hoaloha O Polynesia has been added to Tropical Daze, a weekend festival from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Sat. More...

Donation of small parcel of land helps city complete ring of open space around T.O.

It's always a good feeling to find the last piece of the puzzle. Councilmember Dennis Gillette felt that way when Michael and Sharlene Dubin donated a 0.06-acre parcel on Mount Clef ridge earlier this month. More...

Mobile home wars continue in T.O.

The owners of Vallecito Mobile Home Estates Park and Conejo Mobile Home Park filed appeals last week to be heard by the City Council. More...

Pastor keeps pajama promise

PAJAMA PRAYERS—Pastor Stuart Bond of Emmanuel Presbyterian Church in Thousand Oaks keeps his promise to the Vacation Bible School children by giving his sermon last Sunday in his pajamas. More...

Club helps speakers improve

The Conejo Valley Toastmasters Club meets every Monday from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. at 1 Baxter Way, Thousand Oaks. The club helps members improve their public speaking and leadership skills. More...

YMCA appoints two new directors

The Southeast Ventura County YMCA has added two new members to its board of directors. Members serve three-year terms. New boardmember Esther Hopkins is an estate planning and business law attorney in Westlake Village. More...

Store joins fight against hunger

GENEROSITY DISPLAYED—Managers Nuria Gadbury, right, and Suzanne Spray of Brighton Collectibles in The Promenade of Westlake Village present a $2,000 donation to John Gorham, director of Manna, the Conejo Valley food bank last Friday in Thousan More...

Confrontation in the sky

FACEOFF—A red tail hawk refuses to leave a treetop despite harassment from the crow above. The faceoff took place recently in the Sunset Hills portion of Thousand Oaks. More...