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Sept. 11 marked in ecumenical church service Acorn Staff Writer By Michael Picarella After six months following the tragedies of Sept. 11, St. Maximilian Kolbe Catholic Church in Westlake Village on Sunday evening hosted a special ceremony of remembrance and a look into the future. It welcomed anyone and everyone of all faiths. More ... Foundation to help local schools Acorn Staff Writer By John Loesing Additional funding to help the financially strapped Las Virgenes Unified School District (LVUSD) won’t come from the state—California’s budget already has enough red ink—and it won’t come from the beleaguered federal government, either. More ... VIPs honored–– Calabasas Chamber hosts recognition dinner The Calabasas Chamber of Commerce recently hosted its first "I Love Calabasas" Awards and Recognition Dinner at the Calabasas Inn. More ...
Acorn Staff Writer By John Loesing With spring just around the corner, signs of life are sprouting everywhere at the Stunt Ranch Reserve in rural Calabasas. More ...
The Stunt Brothers—Harry, Walter, Ernest and their cousin, Sydney—came to America in the late 1800s from Kensington, England. Harry and Walter homesteaded four quarter-sections (160 acres each) in the Cold Creek area of the Santa Monica Mountains. More ...
PROUD MEMBERS–New officers of the Calabasas Chamber of Commerce were sworn in at the recent "I Love Calabasas" celebration at the Calabasas Inn. From left to right are: immediate past chairman Larry Negrin; first vice chairwoman Shirlee Kingsley; vice chairman of business development Gordo... More ... Thousand Oaks branch of AAUW to host major auction The Thousand Oaks branch of American Association of University Women (AAUW) will be hosting a garden party/art auction and sale beginning 12:30 p.m. on Sun., April 28 at Los Robles Golf Course Banquet and Community Center, 299 S. Moorpark Road, Thousand Oaks. More ...
Acorn Staff Writer By Michael Picarella Many artists sell their work for recognition and others make a living on their sales. Agoura resident Earl Bennett, 82, has painted since he was a boy and recently made a print of a work of art he began almost 25 years ago called "Storm Over Triunfo." But he’s not looking to become a succ... More ...
MICHAEL COONS/The Acorn NO ORDINARY MUTT-Nico, a 5-year-old Australian-German shepherd mix, sticks his head through the fence during the inaugural Nuts for Mutts dog show at Calabasas High School. Proceeds went to the non-profit group, New Leash on Life. It might become an annual event. More ... Club makes the cut Conejo Valley Garden Club members will present their annual "Cutting Day" event from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Sat., March 23 next to the Sav-on in Thousand Oaks, at the corner of Janss and Moorpark Roads. More ...
ADVENTURES IN FUN–’Medicine Man’ John Layton, director of the Triunfo YMCA Indian Guides program, wears a native American headdress while joined by 7-year-old Ryan Litman, a young scout. The Indian Guides were on an Agoura Hills scavenger hunt. More ... Wedding bells for local groom Robert Todd Sherwin, son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert J. Sherwin of Agoura Hills, will wed Brie Elizabeth DeBusk, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Loverin of Ruidoso, N.M. and Mr. and Mrs. Gary DeBusk of Idalou, Texas. An April wedding in New Mexico is planned. More ... Middle school student conducts a toy drive Jerica Ladin, a seventh grader at Lindero Canyon Middle School in Agoura Hills, is conducting a toy drive for young patients at Children’s Hospital, Los Angeles. She was inspired to help after a visit to the hospital to see a family friend. More ... LVUSD should be cautious when using chemicals Parents of children in Las Virgenes Unified School District (LVUSD), please read this letter. More ... Construction set to start Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area acting superintendent Woody Smeck has announced that work will begin on construction projects in Solstice Canyon, Malibu. More ... Uncertain economy leads U.S. firms to curb expansion Market conditions may deter companies from expanding operations but not from rolling out new products. In a new survey of chief financial officers, nearly one-third (32 percent) said they’re most likely to put corporate expansion plans on hold amid an uncertain economy. More ... Company help needed Valley Trauma Center, a rape crisis center serving the San Fernando Valley, is urging businesses and organizations to help develop additional resources and join them in prevention education efforts to make the community safer from sexual assault and rape. More ... NAWBO to host auction The National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO) Ventura County will host their fifth annual silent auction and fundraising dinner at 6 p.m. on Thurs., March 21 at the Hyatt Westlake Plaza Hotel, Westlake Village. More ... Rotary fair The Westlake Noon Rotary Club will host its seventh annual Street Fair from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sun., March 17 on Lakeview Canyon Road, between Agoura and Watergate Roads, in Westlake Village. Admission is free. More ... Free ‘Small Business Tax Day’ is next week A "Small Business Tax Day" will be presented free to the public from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Thurs., March 21 at the Arboretum of Los Angeles County, 301 N. Baldwin Ave., Arcadia. More ... Chamber announces new board of directors The new board of directors for the Thousand Oaks-Westlake Village Regional Chamber of Commerce was recently announced by Janet Levett, president/CEO. Named chairman of the board is Rick Lemmo (vice president, Caruso Affiliated Holdings). Chair-elect is Susan Mejia (Silver Star Automotive Group), wh... More ... Expert says kids can help their communities By Russell Quaglia, Ph.D. More ... Free American Patriotism lessons––featured on the Internet––offer a varied menu of info In response to the war on terrorism a new, no-cost American Patriotism program featuring Internet-based lessons about American history is now available worldwide. More ... Foster parents are needed to make a positive difference Adults––single or married––are welcome to attend an orientation With nearly 70,000 children removed from their parents’ homes due to abuse or neglect, there is a great need for caring adults to provide a loving, nurturing home as either foster or adoptive parents. A parent orientation will be presented from 7 to 8:30 p.m. on Tues., March 19 at 1080 E. Janss Roa... More ... |
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