April 8, 2010 RSS feed / Community

Grand jury open house is coming to Ventura

Residents can meet jurors, learn about grand jury service and see the grand jury chambers during the Ventura County Grand Jury Open House from noon to 2 p.m. More...

Home show coming later this month to Hyatt Westlake Plaza

The Conejo Valley Home Remodeling and RV Show will be Sat. and Sun., April 24 and 25 at Hyatt Westlake Plaza, 880 S. Westlake Blvd., Westlake Village. Hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday. More...

City Council must review housing plans

To meet state housing element requirements, the city of Thousand Oaks must provide zoning for at least one homeless shelter. It must also be located in an area that doesn’t require a discretionary permit. More...

Thousand Oaks resident to run for Ventura County treasurer

A Thousand Oaks resident is among the seven people who have filed to run for Ventura County treasurer-tax collector. Existing county treasurer-tax collector Larry Matheney plans to retire this year. More...

Scandinavian Festival coming soon to California Lutheran University

The annual Scandinavian Festival will be from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sat., April 17 and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sun., April 18 on the California Lutheran University campus, at the corner of Olsen Road and Mountclef Boulevard, Thousand Oaks. More...

CLU will emphasize clean water

Students, staff and community members will carry buckets of water through California Lutheran University on Wed., April 14 as part of a nationwide effort to address the lack of access to clean water in impoverished areas. More...

Donate food, save cash on opening night

Every fairgoer who brings a canned food item to the opening night of the 54th annual Conejo Valley Days on Wed., April 28 will receive $2 off the regular admission price. All food collected at the event will be donated to Manna. More...

Honor loved ones by adopting an oak tree

The city of Thousand Oaks invites residents to adopt an oak tree in honor of loved ones, coworkers or friends. Donation levels are $250, $500, $1,000 and $10,000 for one of the heritage oaks. More...

Authors speak at brunch

Brandeis National Committee, Conejo Valley Chapter, will host Books ’N Brunch at 9:30 a.m. Tues., April 13 at North Ranch Country Club, 4761 Valley Spring Drive, Westlake Village. More...

Eco-friendly spring cleaning tips: Clear out clutter without adding to landfill

Waste Management provides eco-friendly tips to help residents clear out their attics, closets and garages during spring cleaning. •Sort the waste properly. Much of what is no longer needed can often be recycled. More...

Networking at a Chamber event

CONNECTING BUSINESS PEOPLE–From left, Valley Bakery employee Isa Ramos and Lymo Limo owner Matthew Herriford, both of Thousand Oaks, laugh with insurance agent Dennis Rehm and Hard Surface Solut More...

Open house coming to St. Jude

St. Jude Catholic Church will host an open house from 1:30 to 3 p.m. Sun., April 18 at the church, 32032 W. Lindero Canyon Road, Westlake Village. More...

Consumers can save on electricity bills

REC Solar has released TED 5000, the next-generation in home energy monitors that measures the power consumption of an entire household and makes the power metering information available to consumers through a computer, wireless display or a smart ph More...

WLV Junior Women’s Club sips in spring

The Westlake Village Junior Women’s Club will host Sipping in Springtime 2010 from 2 to 6 p.m. Sun., April 25 at the Gardens of the World, 2001 Thousand Oaks Blvd., Thousand Oaks. More...

Garden Club to host 37th annual patio tour

The Westlake Village Garden Club will host the 37th annual Garden and Patio Tour from 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sun., April 25, showcasing five home gardens in Westlake Village and Thousand Oaks. More...

Conference gathers innovators in Conejo Valley

Last month some of the area’s most innovative minds gathered at a daylong conference meant to inspire Conejo Valley residents. More...

They call it ‘April Pools Day’ but the event is entirely serious

There was no joking at Los Robles Hospital and Medical Center on April 1 during a meeting called April Pools Day. More...

Register for Kiwanis poker tournament and casino night–and help raise funds for charity

The third annual Texas Hold ’Em Poker Tournament and Casino Night presented by Kiwanis Club of Thousand Oaks Charitable Foundation will be Sun. evening, April 25 at The Canyon in Agoura Hills. More...

Teens, adults make city safer by completing CERT training

Three teens and 23 adults of the Casa Conejo tract recently completed their Certified Emergency Response Training and received awards for the CERT course on March 17 at the Casa Conejo Municipal Advisory Council meeting. More...

Firefighter of the Year

HONOREE–Chris Johnston from Battalion 3 in Thousand Oaks is congratulated by local dignitaries after receiving the Firefighter of the Year award at the Ventura County Fire Department More...

Stephanie Fleishman

The Boys and Girls Clubs of Conejo and Las Virgenes recently hosted its “Shooting for the Stars” annual dinner and awards presentation at the First Christian Church in Newbury Park. More...

Spring a great time to hike local trails

Spring has sprung, and hiking in the Santa Monica Mountains provides a perfect outlet for visitors who want to enjoy nature and receive exercise at the same time. More...

Abby Sunderland rounds Cape Horn

Thousand Oaks resident Abby Sunderland, 16, has traveled around Cape Horn as she continues on in her quest to be the youngest person to circumnavigate the globe. More...

Documentary to screen at Holocaust memorial

The Conejo Jewish Academy will host an evening of remembrance in honor of Yom Hashoah, the Holocaust Memorial Day, at 7:30 p.m. Mon., April 12 at the Westlake Village Cinema, 4711 Lakeview Canyon Road. More...

Iceoplex to host curling event

The Simi Valley Iceoplex Curling Group will host two open houses in April. The group’s two curling events in March brought in more than 100 people each night. Curling open houses will take place at 7 p.m. More...

Cajun Festival will benefit charities

The 21st annual Cajun Creole Music Festival with a Blues Infusion will take place on Memorial Day weekend, May 29 and 30, at Rancho Santa Susana Community Park, 5005 Los Angeles Ave., Simi Valley. Hours are 10:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. both days. More...