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A new kind of P.E. begins to evolve in local middle schools By Bill E. Brock More ... Local mayors to meet The Conejo/Las Virgenes Future Foundation will host its annual "Mayor’s Forum" at 7:30 a.m., Thurs., May 16 in the City Council Chambers of Agoura Hills City Hall, 30001 Ladyface Court, Agoura Hills. More ... For the record The headline of a photo last week exclaimed "A show not to be missed." More ... Hidden Hills city employee earns certified status Deana L. Morerod, who serves as the administrative assistant for the city of Hidden Hills, has received the designation "Certified Municipal Clerk" from the International Institute of Municipal Clerks. More ... T.O. committee seeks applicants Three positions are open on the Conejo Open Space Trails Advisory Committee (COSTAC). More ...
Acorn Staff Writer By John Loesing The latest statistics for breast cancer are, in a word, alarming. According to recent reports, more than 200,000 new cases of the disease will be diagnosed in 2002. Breast cancer, the most the most common cancer among women, accounts for nearly 33 percent of all cancers diagnosed in the United Stat... More ...
A TOAST TO ALL THE MOMS—Phyllis Grue, left, and Helen Hellerstein, both of Newbury Park, and Daphna Frost and Lorraine Gilliland from Thousand Oaks raise their teacups to wish moms everywhere a "Happy Mother’s Day" during a Senior Friends Mother’s Day tea recently at Los Robles Regional Me... More ...
The Triunfo YMCA hosted its fifth annual Pancake Breakfast Carnival last Saturday, serving hundreds of local residents. Served this year at Oak Canyon Park in Oak Park, proceeds from the event directly benefit underprivileged families through the YMCA’s Summer Scholarship programs. More ... Trail run helps victims The first running of the "Malibu Creek Trail Challenge" on Sat., April 13 attracted 530 athletes to run in Malibu Creek State Park. More ... Seniors can get advice on independence A simple phone call may help seniors maintain their independence. More ...
–– Michael Picarella What are you doing for Mother’s Day? More ...
BEGINNING-Arielle Fersht, 13, an eighth-grader at Lindero Canyon Middle School in Agoura Hills, pitches during the inaugural eighth grade all-stars vs. staff and Lost Hills Sheriff's Station's J-team softball game in which the two teams squared off last Friday. MICHAEL COONS/The Acorn More ...
Mr. and Mrs. Donald R. Maxwell of Atlanta, Ga., have announced the engagement of their daughter, Lisha Suzanne Maxwell of Dallas, Tex., to Sanford Lee Stokes of Houston, Tex., son of Mr. and Mrs. Hayman Wilson (Will) Stokes of Calabasas. More ...
MICHAEL COONS/The Acorn EVENT IN FULL BLOOM-A metal sunflower on display at the Arts and Crafts festival in Calabasas soaks up the bright sunshine. The annual event last Saturday and Sunday at The Commons Shopping Center showcased a wide array of artists and photographers. Thousands of visitors att... More ... Asbestos a problem if removed incorrectly Acorn Staff Writer By Michael Picarella Asbestos, an incombustible material especially used in buildings for fireproofing walls and electrical insulation, doesn’t necessarily have to be removed. Asbestos, a carcinogen, becomes a problem only when fibers are released into the air, sources said. And when asbestos is removed, fibers are fre... More ...
NO SAW NEEDED-Conrad Ercolono, a fifth degree blackbelt, kicks a board in half during a karate demonstration at Lupin Hill Elementary School's carnival in Calabasas. The annual carnival on last Saturday was a fundraiser for school-related activities. MICHAEL COONS/The Acorn More ... Investment rep named to president’s club Maria C. Pisa, investment representative with the Calabasas office of Edward Jones, has been named to the President’s Club of The American Funds Group, one of the nation’s leading mutual fund families. More ... Here’s how to speak to kids about death, tragedy Parents the world over struggle as they talk to their children about tragedy played out in the news or the death of a loved one. Or a crisis that looms threateningly in the family. More ... Local group to launch Fox Sports Grill B & B Restaurant Ventures in Westlake Village and Fox Sports have announced plans to launch a nationwide chain of premium sports bars called Fox Sports Grill. More ... Nominees sought for human resource awards The Ventura County Affiliate of the National Human Resource Association is kicking off its third annual Human Resources Executive of the Year Award Program. More ... Job Fair is next Wednesday in Thousand Oaks Conejo Valley Adult Education will host a Job Fair open to the public from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Wed., May 15 at 1025 Old Farm Road, Thousand Oaks. More ...
MICHAEL COONS/The Acorn YUMMY YUMMY, IN THE TUMMY-Dan Miller, left, and Mike Kavanagh mix pancake batter at the fifth annual Triunfo YMCA pancake breakfast and carnival Saturday morning at Oak Canyon Park in Oak Park. The event is a fundraiser for the YMCA's summer camp financial assistance progr... More ... |
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