Council members hear about the aging of Conejo/Las Virgenes
By Stephanie Bertholdo
Acorn Staff Writer
     Issues of concern to senior citizens in Conejo Valley/Las Virgenes recently came before the Agoura Hills City Council.
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Pardee Homes to help repair Deerhill Road
     Oak Park residents concerned about the deteriorating condition of Deerhill Road near the Regency Hills and Chamboard residential developments were successful at getting the attention of Ventura County Supervisor Linda Parks, who, in turn, went to the developer
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LVMWD nominated for water awards
     Las Virgenes Municipal Water District (LVMWD) was recently nominated for the 2003 Annual Water Quality Awards by the California Regional Water Quality Control Board
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Calabasas Farmers’ Market reopens in Old Town
     The Calabasas Farmers
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Calabasas captures $8.2 million in grant for new city library
The city, after
trying to get a
major grant
for its new library for more than two years, finally
hits the jackpot
Acorn Staff Writer
By Michael Picarella
     The city of Calabasas last week was awarded a state grant in the amount of $8.2 million to construct a new municipal library.
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Experts warn that first rainfall carries pollutants, trash to beaches
By Michael Picarella
Acorn Staff Writer
     The rainy season is coming and local agencies are asking residents to remember basic tips to keep storm drains clear of trash, litter and debris so that such waste doesn
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API scores high in Las Virgenes
By Stephanie Bertholdo
Acorn Staff Writer
     Las Virgenes Unified School District earned top 2002/03 Academic Performance Index (API) scores, qualifying most of the schools for monetary awards.
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Academic Performance
A.E. Wright Middle School 835 + 7
Agoura High School 812 +19
Calabasas High School 805 - 4
     
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Calabasas to seek public input on city’s future parks
By Michael Picarella
Acorn Staff Writer
     Have a good idea for a park? The city of Calabasas is listening.
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MTA to honor October passes
     While MTA mechanics remain on strike, all municipal bus operators and Metrolink commuter rail have agreed to accept MTA October passes as valid fare payment until further notice.
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Armed robber hits drugstore in Agoura Hills
     The Agoura Hills Sav-On, located on Kanan Road near Thousand Oaks Boulevard, was robbed on Sat., Oct. 25 at 8:20 p.m. by a man armed with a gun.
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A city celebrates
     MICHAEL COONS/The Acorn 'WHAT DID I WIN?'-Ella Fortney, 3, spins a huge wheel, trying to win a prize, as library aide Courtnry Wampler watches during Westlake Village's recent City Celebration at City Hall.
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Pavley to get award in Washington, D.C.
     California State Assemblywoman Fran Pavley (D-Woodland Hills) has been named by Governing magazine as one of its 11 Public Officials of the Year for 2003.
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L.A. won’t give up Sagebrush Cantina or Leonis Adobe
By Michael Picarella
Acorn Staff Writer
     In a recent meeting between Calabasas city council members and Los Angeles City Councilman Dennis Zine, Zine said the L.A. council isn
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Water district hires city councilman
Jeff Reinhardt accepts post with LVMWD
By Stephanie Bertholdo
Acorn Staff Writer
     Agoura Hills Mayor Jeff Reinhardt was recently hired by Las Virgenes Municipal Water District (LVMWD) as customer service and public affairs manager, overseeing a staff of 15 employees.
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Garage sale items needed for worthy cause
     Westlake Village Women
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Local residents help local fire station
Appreciation began before Simi Valley and other firestorms
By Lori Porter
Acorn Staff Writer
     With television and newspaper images still fresh in our minds of firefighters risking their lives, now is a great time to say thank you to the local heroes.
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Local business says thanks to firefighters
     Chiropractic Sports Institute wants to say thank you to all the firefighters who helped Southern California in its time of need. To show its appreciation, the Westlake Village business is donating all proceeds from its chiropractic therapy sessions this Sat.
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Symphony league installs new officers
     New West Symphony executive director Kenneth Hopper installed the incoming officers of the New West Symphony League at an annual meeting and installation luncheon at North Ranch Country Club, Westlake Village.
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Holiday boutique set for Nov. 15
     Senior Concerns Bargain Boutique and Thrift Shop will stage its major annual fundraising event, a holiday boutique, fashion show and luncheon on Sat., Nov. 15 at Senior Concerns Adult Day Center, 401 Hodencamp Road, Thousand Oaks.
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A star is born in Westlake Village
     HAPPY BIRTHDAY- Payton Ann Nekovar was born to Jon and Jackie on Tues., Oct. 28, weighing in at six pounds, 13 ounces. The Nekovars live in Westlake Village.
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Local library group to help food drive
     The Friends of Agoura Hills Library and "Santa Comes to Agoura and Beyond" will present an inaugural Book Exchange/Food Collection program from 10 a.m.
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Learn how to serve tea Japanese style
     Soka University will host Chado, the "Spirit" of Tea, traditional tea ceremony, from 11 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. this Sun., Nov. 9 at the Soka campus at 26800 W.
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You can express gratitude to servicemen, women who are serving overseas
     With thousands of troops deployed overseas and thousand more readying for deployment, the American Legion has re-launched a free, easy way to thank them for their service on the eve of Veterans Day, Tues., Nov. 11.
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‘The Nutcracker’ returns in ballet form
     TOE-TO-TOE-The Conejo Civic Ballet Company begins its Silver Anniversary Season with the holiday classic, Tchaikovsky's "Nutcracker," on Sun., Nov. 9 at 2:30 p.m.
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‘The Nutcracker’ gets financial support
By Saria Kraft
Acorn Staff Writer
     Pacific Festival Ballet twirled into the holiday season with a fundraiser to benefit "The Nutcracker" on Sunday. PFB
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Noted performer speaks about her career
     During the Sugar Plum Tea at Gardens of the World, Juliet Cassidy, 5, scampered with playmates inside the gazebo. Her grandmother, Shirley Jones, took a moment to speak about what it takes to be a performer and about new directions in her career.
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Photo
     MICHAEL COONS/The Acorn 'THE NUTCRACKER'-Pacific Festival Ballet's artistic director Kim Maselli, left, honorary guest Shirley Jones and Pacific Festival Ballet's board member Mary Tachco share a laugh while having their picture taken during the sixth annual California Dance Theatre's Pacific Festival Ballet Sugar Plum Tea Party and Silent Auction at the Gardens of the World in the city of Thousand
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Youth invited to Magic Mountain next Tues.,
Nov. 11
     The Agoura Hills Recreation Center will sponsor a trip to Magic Mountain open to youth ages 11 through 17 on Tues., Nov. 11 (schools are closed due to Veterans Day).
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Dance club gives seniors the floor
     LISA ADAMS/The Acorn DANCING CHEEK TO CHEEK- Minnie Alessi of Simi Valley and Bert Steuer of Moorpark enjoy dancing to the sounds of Good Vibrations during Saturday night's Thousand Oaks 50+ Dance at the Goebel Senior Adult Center.
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Here’s how to help fire victims
     County Commerce Bank, 3260 Telegraph Road, Ventura, CA 93003; (805) 477-7600; Joseph Kreutz, president.
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CHS equestrienne wins top honor
     Bell Canyon resident Adrienne Hillas, 16, a student at Calabasas High School, recently won the three-day eventing preliminary level championship on her horse Turbonium at the Shepherd Ranch Horse Trials in Santa Ynez.
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