New civic center includes community theater
Fundraising underway
By Michael Picarella
pic@theacorn.com
     The Calabasas City Council agreed last week to reserve space at the future Calabasas Civic Center site on Park Sorrento next to The Commons shopping center for a new theater.
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New crossing flag system promotes pedestrian safety
     The city of Calabasas installed the first of several new crossing flag systems last week. City officials hope the flags will create greater safety for pedestrians.
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City council candidate outlines ambitious goals
By Michael Picarella
pic@theacorn.com
     The city of Calabasas is a great place to live, according to many residents, including Jonathon Wolfson, a candidate for city council. But Wolfson said a great city still needs leadership with strong goals.
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Candidate
Forums
Calabasas Chamber
     Date: Thurs., Feb. 3, 7 p.m.
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Water board names officers
     The Board of Directors of Las Virgenes Municipal Water District ((LVMWD) has elected new officers for two-year terms selecting Charles Caspary of Hidden Hills as president; Joseph Bowman of Westlake Village as vice-president; Ann Dorgelo of Agoura Hills as secretary; and Glen Peterson of Agoura Hills as treasurer.
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Murder hearing postponed for Agoura woman
By Stephanie Bertholdo
bertholdo@theacorn.com
     The preliminary hearing setting for April Soma, the Agoura Hills woman accused of murdering her husband on New Year
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Westlake accepting nominations
     The city of Westlake Village is accepting nominations for the Annual Citizen and Youth Recognition Programs, which identify outstanding youth and adults who have positively impacted the quality of life in their community.
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City council gives $16,000 to Spotlight the Arts group
     The Calabasas City Council last week reallocated $16,000 from a Calabasas Players account to the new nonprofit group Spotlight the Arts.
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Health symposium coming
     A free public education program on "The Prevention of Heart Disease" will be presented from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sat., Feb.12 at the Hyatt Westlake Plaza, 880 S. Westlake Blvd.
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Resident is 100 years young
     JANN HENDRY Acorn Newspapers MILESTONE-Agoura Hills Assistant City Manager Jim Thursen and friend Betty Allen, left, visit with Calabasas resident Honore Hayes at a party last week to celebrate her 100th birthday.
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Hospice gets $15,000 grant
     The Hospice of the Conejo has received a $15,000 grant from the Wood-Claeyssens Foundation. The money will help fund a new pediatric hospice support program for children with terminal illnesses.
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Monsignor Peter O’Reilly to retire
By Stephanie Bertholdo
bertholdo@theacorn.com
     Monsignor Peter O
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Girl helps tsunami victims
By Sophia Fischer
sfischer@theacorn.com
     After watching news reports about the devastation in South Asia caused by last month
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Prager to speak about ‘American Christian support for Israel’
     Radio talk show host Dennis Prager will discuss "Israel
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A week full of caring
     IN THE MONEY-Catherine Davis, left, and Aimee Tabachnick are among five seventh-graders from Lindero Canyon Middle School who donated a week of their holiday vacation to raise money for the tsunami victims of Southeast Asia.
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CLU Community Leaders Assoc. distributes $70,000 for programs
     The CLU Community Leaders Association has allocated more than $70,000 for academic programs at California Lutheran University.
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Organic gifts for your sweetie
     Red roses and chocolate are the quintessential presents for loved ones on Valentine
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Local author relates terrifying life experience
     Fifteen years after surviving torture by Chechen rebels later linked to international terrorist groups, Yvonne Bornstein will be speaking about her experiences and signing copies of her book "Eleven Days of Hell, My True Story of Kidnapping Terror, Torture and Historic FBI and KGB Rescue" at 7 p.m.
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YMCA announces
new Jr. Lakers league
     Beginning in April, the Triunfo YMCA will become the newest Jr. Lakers youth basketball partner in the Los Angeles area. Serving Agoura Hills, Oak Park and Westlake Village, the Triunfo YMCA is planning on offering a pilot league for 6 through 14-year-olds.
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Mushrooming hobby
     Soka University of America will host a Wild Mushroom Foray for native Santa Monica Mountains
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Tightly knit bunch
     Young adults are invited to join members of the Thousand Oaks Library
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Spring has sprung
     GARDEN PREP-Oak Park Gardening Club member Jeanne Cope talks to club members about what plants to grow in February and how to care for crops when the heat arrives.
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Acorn to keep an eye on sky spectacles
     On Dec. 13, many of us might have missed what NASA (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) called the best meteor shower of 2004. Sky watchers who stayed up late on the cold winter night saw dozens to hundreds of shooting stars, according to NASA sources.
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Power to the Women’s Club
     The Westlake Women
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Calabasas residents stage walk to qualify for breast cancer event
By Stephanie Bertholdo
bertholdo@theacorn.com
     In order to participate in the Avon Walk for Breast Cancer in September, several Calabasas residents will be hosting a walk on Sat., Jan. 29. The group hopes to raise enough funds to qualify for the annual event.
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Community to help with tsunami relief
     The Chiropractic Sports Institute of Westlake Village (CSI) is working with Ceylynco contractors and community volunteers to host a Feb. 10 fundraiser for Sri Lanka tsunami victims.
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Group establishes fund for La Conchita victims
     United Way of Ventura County and the Ventura County Community Foundation (VCCF) recently announced the establishment of an emergency relief fund to benefit victims of the mudslide at La Conchita and victims of the flooding elsewhere in Ventura County.
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CHS cheer teams show spirit
     The Calabasas High School Cheer Team will be participating at the American Cheer Power Holiday Championship on Sat., Jan. 29 at Westlake High School.
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Welcoming new pet requires preparation
     Welcoming a new pet into your home requires preparation. Pet-proofing your home before your new four-footed friend
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Seminar focuses on ‘Mind, Body, Soul, Healing’
     Dr. Candace Pert, currently featured in the film "What the
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Calabasas Chamber salutes long-time residents
     The Calabasas Chamber of Commerce will honor long-time Calabasas residents Frank and Betty Jeanne Farmer with the 2005 Bill Van Gieson Memorial Award during the Chamber
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Oak Park art gallery to benefit La Conchita victims
     From 6 to 8 p.m. Sun., Jan. 30, muralist/art instructor Kim Rosen of Oak Park will host an art "gallery" showing in her home/studio.
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Pet of the Week
     JANN HENDRY/Acorn Newspapers REGAL KITTY-Gypsy, a female Calico cat, is ready to be adopted from the Agoura Animal Shelter at 29525 Agoura Road. To take Gypsy home, ask for identification No.
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