Santa comes to Agoura–with many helpers
Special to The Acorn
By Lori Porter
     Santa had hundreds of helpers Saturday morning at the 23rd annual Santa Comes to Agoura and the Valleys as they gathered in the parking lot of the Do It Center, separating groceries to give to needy families throughout the surrounding areas.
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Winter rec programs now available
Tots and senior events offered
     The city of Agoura Hills "Winter 2003 Parks and Recreation Brochure" has been mailed to all residents within the Agoura Hills city limits.
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Bookmark contest winners recognized
Designs were judged on creativity, originality, neatness
     In celebration of Children
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Coffeehouse catapults caffeine into computer age
By Gregory Koteles
     
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Talk on the radio in new show
     To provide listeners with a thoughtful dialogue and local perspectives on issues related to the possible war with Iraq, KCLU has launched "CrossTalk.
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Tree of Life a way of remembering loved ones
By Heather Milo
Acorn Staff Writer
     People gathered on both floors at one end of the Oaks Mall for Hospice of the Conejo
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Important Christmas tree safety tips offered
     Christmas trees add a special touch to the holiday season, but they also can be a fire hazard.
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113th annual Rose Parade tickets now available
     The city of Agoura Hills Department of Community Services has tickets to the 113th Annual Rose Parade.
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Chamber mixes it up for the holidays
     MICHAEL COONS/The Acorn VIPs--From left to right: Chamber president Alex Soteras; Agoura Hills Mayor Jeff Reinhardt; Sandi Gorup, director of sales for the Renaissance Hotel; and Dan Monchan, general manager of Renaissance pause for a moment last week during the Agoura/Oak Park/Las Virgenes Chamber of Commerce holiday mixer at the Renaissance Hotel in Agoura Hills.
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Swedish Christmas tradition observed in Westlake this Saturday
Annual Swedish Sankta Lucia Pageant will feature singing and dancing
     The Vasa Order of America Oakleaf Lodge No. 685 will present the 34th annual Swedish Christmas Sankta Lucia Pageant at 4 p.m. Sat., Dec. 14 in the First Neighborhood Center, 31830 Village Center Road, Westlake Village.
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Crowd enjoys World Challenge golf tourney
     MICHAEL COONS/The Acorn NICE FORM--Phil Mickelson tees off on the sixth hole during the second round of the Target World Challenge on last Friday at Sherwood Country Club in Thousand Oaks.
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Ray Bradbury to speak in T.O.
     Ray Bradbury, author of some of the most literate, lyrical, imaginative and erudite science fiction ever written, will autograph his books at 6:15 p.m.
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Holiday Homes Tour helps Wellness
     MICHAEL COONS/The Acorn NOT INTERESTED-Five-month-old Evan Johnson takes a nap while his mother, Jami, walks around one of the houses on the Holiday Homes Tour in local communities on Saturday.
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Red Cross urges year-end gifts
     Year-end charitable giving to the American Red Cross of Greater Los Angeles can benefit both those who make the donations and members of the community who receive the organization
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Let it snow, let it snow in Calabasas
     POWDER IN THE PARK-Above, Elena Dole, 7, of Sherman Oaks sleds down a hill of 35 tons of snow that was brought into Gates Canyon Park in Calabasas. At left, Olivia Parks, 2
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Horses have wish lists, too
     The horses being sheltered and cared for at California Coastal Horse Rescue in Oak View "have made up their holiday gift wish list," according to their human handlers, asking for such items as: greatly-needed bags of hay pellets; packaged horse cookies and treats; hoof picks; grooming brushes; equine supplements; and a golf cart to transport hay.
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VICA honors Calabasas attorney
     The Valley Industry and Commerce Association (VICA) recently honored Calabasas attorney Robert L. Scott as the 2002 recipient of the "Harmon Ballin Award for Community Service" in recognition of his lifelong commitment to the San Fernando Valley and his involvement with more than 40 charitable, civic and business organizations.
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Development may threaten rare plants
By John Loesing
Acorn Staff Writer
     Biologists have discovered a threatened plant species along Mulholland Highway in rural Agoura, the site of a new luxury home development that has stirred controversy among local residents.
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Acorn Sound off –– Michael Picarella
     What do you think about our country possibly going to war?
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A Children’s
Christmas
StorySpecial to The Acorn
Silver Trails
By Gloria Glasser
     "Mom!" Trevor called with alarm. "There
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L.A. business tax under fire
     In response to numerous calls from small business owners, enraged by a letter accusing them of conducting business in the city of Los Angeles without a business license, the Valley Industry and Commerce Association (VICA), a business advocacy organization with more than 350 corporate members and affiliates that represent more than 250,000 employees in the state of California, has launched the "Ax
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Jobs top list of Website’s
New Year
     A business Website, myGoals.com, recently announced its annual predictions describing what types of resolutions people are expected to make during the coming New Year
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Helping ‘insure’ a happy holiday season
     HELPING OUT--Steve Bonifede, left, an agent with Farmers Insurance Group, hands a check for $500 to George Annino, founder of Santa Comes to Agoura, to help support this year's food drive.
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