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According to the results of a General Plan workshop held last month at the Agoura/Calabasas Community Center, Calabasas residents appear to be mostly in agreement about what's best for the future of the city. About 30 people took part in the planning session. More ... JANN HENDRY/Acorn Newspapers ON BOARD- School fundraisers Hayley Morgan Hess, left, a Willow Elementary School third-grader, and Haley Harris, a Yerba Buena Elementary school fifth-grader, serve as honorary "mayors for a day" with Dan Kuperberg of Agoura Hills. The girls were the top fundraisers for their schools. More ... The Los Angeles County Department of Public Works wants to reduce summertime graffiti vandalism. With school out and the days longer, graffiti vandalism usually becomes more active. The department offers graffiti removal services to unincorporated areas throughout Los Angeles County. More ... Cub Scout Pack 3732, the Trailblazers Den of Agoura Hills, donated their recent dues to Mountains Restoration Trust for the acquisition of open space in the Santa Monica Mountains. More ... Photos by JANN HENDRY/Acorn Newspapers WIZARDS IN TRAINING- Above, from left, Erika Barrus, Angeles Heathcote, Kathy Austen and Susan Heathcote put on their finest Hogwarts attire as they prepare for the "Harry Potter" midnight showing in Camarillo. Below, Kristin McCoy and Daniel Sullivan dress as Harry and Hermione. The last in the J.K. Rowling book series hits stores on July 21. More ... Fellow drivers and members of the board of directors for Westlake Village Meals on Wheels gathered at a June 28 luncheon to honor Dorothy Rosengard for delivering meals to members of the community over the past 25 years. More ... They did it. The United Women's Leadership Council has not only met their goal of raising $50,000 by the end of June but has exceeded it by $6,000, an official with the group said earlier this week. "It's very exciting," Vice President Amy Fonzo said of the $56,000 the group raised. More ... The 14th annual Oxnard Salsa Festival will be from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sat. and Sun., July 28 and 29 at Plaza Park, Fifth and "B" streets in downtown Oxnard. Festival admission and parking are free; no coolers or pets are permitted. A $4 admission fee to the salsa tasting tent includes tortilla chips and a variety of salsas to sample. More ... The need for water in our daily lives is indisputable: We drink it, shower with it and use it to clean our homes and keep our yards lush. But the life-sustaining liquid could become less plentiful in the future. More ... At 1 p.m. Wed., July 18, the Malibu Book Discussion Group will feature a live reading of selections from the play, "The Children's Hour," by Lillian Hellman, with a discussion to follow. Readers Theater is providing actors for the meeting. More ... JANN HENDRY/Acorn Newspapers THERE SHE BLOWS- Volcano expert Richard Wade, far right, carries out a demonstration of a volcano eruption with the help of volunteers Paul Huh, 12, an A. E. Wright Middle School sixth-grade student, standing, and Melanie Levine, 8, a Willow Elementary School third-grader, at the Agoura Hills Library last Tuesday. The "Mystery of the Volcano" is a part of the Summer Fun at the library each Tuesday at 3:30 p.m. More ... PATRIOTIC PARADE- Westlake Village residents come out in full force to take part in the Fourth of July parade last week. Left, an enthusiastic crowd marches down Agoura Road. Right, Emma Carney, 4, a Westlake resident, pedals her patriotic wheels. Below, the Foxfield Riding School drill team members and their ponies are ready to go. From left, Alyssa Bansbath, 13, riding Pocahontas; Lisa Cordial, 15, on Lynette; Mary Pfaff, 13, riding Lilly; and Hannah Goodman, 13, on Splash. Bottom, a vintage Buick leads the way. JANNHENDRY Acorn Newspapers More ... HAPPENINGS- Calabasas Historical Society board members attend Calabasas Chamber of Commerce lunch to hear fellow society member Mayor James Bozajian speak on the latest happenings in the city. Front from left, President elect Debra Bruschaber, and George and Pat French. Back row, Arlene Bernholtz, President Earlyn Mosher, Barry Bernholtz and Jerry Magel. More ... A garage sale to benefit the Santa Comes to Agoura and Beyond annual food and toy drive, along with Mark Blum's Mission with Bikes, will be held at the home of George Annino on Sat., July 14 from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Annino lives at 6602 Maplegrove St. in Oak Park. More ... WINNING- The Westlake Assault boys fourth grade/10U traveling basketball team went undefeated at the ARC June Jumps Tournament, going all the way to win the championship. Front row, from left, Ky Feldman, Keaton Kitchin, Travis Harper, Brandon Kosikov. Middle row, Daniel Sutman, Noah Levine, Tyler Harris and Wildan Levitt. Back row, Coach Jeffrey Feldman. Not pictured: Dane Coop, Matthew Goldberg, Trevor Howard and Isaac Ramirez.. More ... WAY TO GO- The Agoura Yankees, winners of the Agoura Pony Baseball league Mustang A Division, are delighted with the 12game winning streak they went on to give them a 144-0 season. Front, Stephen Bernstein. Second row, Chad Haines, Jake Sabat and Steven Steinbeck. Third row, Matthew Devine, Chase Lambert, McKenzie Shubert and Ryan Gautereaux. Fourth row, Austin Smith, Justin Hasting and Harrison Howarth. Back row, coaches Corbin Lambert, Jeff Haller, Peter Sabat and Paul Howarth. More ... •The Calabasas Library will offer a book club and children's show this month. The library is at 23975 Park Sorrento, behind The Commons. For more information, call (818) 225-7616. •The Calabasas Book Club meets the third Wednesday of every month from 10 to 11:30 a.m. The next meeting will be July 18The club is sponsored by the Friends of the Calabasas Library. •Wendee's Musical Adventures will be at 11 a.m. Fri., July 27. The show is free and geared toward children age 5 and younger.Due to limited space, no strollers will be allowed in the event. More ... As a new pilot in the United States Air Force, Adam Bushore of Oak Park is living his dream. A 2005 graduate of the Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colo., Bushore, 24, earned his fighter pilot wings in May and is now undergoing training and testing to become an F-15C fighter pilot. More ... NUMBER ONE- The Agoura Pony Baseball Pinto B team celebrates their 2007 championship. Standing from left, Ben Nikolajevic, Coach Steve Miller, Grant Williams, Max First, John Cini, Conner O'Brien, Connor Stephens, Dylan Rabin, Brandon Nikolajevic, Justin Lewis, Jim Gutt and Rich First. Kneeling, Grayson Alexander, Andrew Gutt, Christian Rosas and Cooper Miller. More ... Community RSS feed |
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