Calabasas CFO wins award
By Joann Groff joann@theacorn.com
      The chief financial officer for the city of Calabasas has been named a top CFO in the San Fernando Valley area. The San Fernando Valley Business Journal gave Gary Lysik the honor at a luncheon last week in Woodland Hills.
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Local teen inspires others to perform at camp, benefit charity
By Stephanie Bertholdo bertholdo@theacorn.com
      Shayna Turk of Agoura Hills has produced and directed seven musicals, performed in 23 shows and raised enough money to save the lives of several children suffering from congenital heart disease. Shayna is 16 years old.
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Arts Council announces new board members
      The executive board of directors for the Arts Council of the Conejo Valley 200809 was announced at a recent reception for the organization's annual art show.
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Step into Africa through interactive AIDS exhibit
By Sophia Fischer sfischer@theacorn.com
      An interactive exhibit which calls attention to the plight of African children affected by AIDS is coming to Westlake Village. The 2,340-square-foot display will be at Calvary Community Church from Aug. 22 to 26. Staffed by 300 volunteers, the free presentation will be open to the public.
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Calabasas woman honored for promoting disability awareness
      Dina Kaplan of Calabasas received the E.P. Maxwell J. Schleifer Distinguished Service Award for her advocacy work for people with special needs on Dodgers Disability Awareness Night July 30 at Dodger Stadium. Kaplan is an attorney specializing in special education law and the parent of a child with special needs.
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To the beat of a different drummer
      TASTE OF JAPAN— From left, Mary Anne VanZuylem, Chris Lichti and Yasuko Kujiraoka of the Togen-Daiko Japanese Buddhist drumming group, perform for families at the Calabasas Library on Wednesday evening. The library hosted the group as part of its Summer Reading Program shows.
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Jerry Lewis telethon asks for helpers
      The Muscular Dystrophy Association's 43rd Jerry Lewis Labor Day Telethon will broadcast live on KCAL 9 in Los Angeles from 6 p.m. Sun., Aug. 31 to 6 p.m. Mon., Sept. 1. The association is seeking telethon volunteers from civic and community service organizations.
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Auditions being held for dance company in Westlake
      The Academy of Dance Competition Company will host its annual audition on Fri. Aug. 22 at 5700 Corsa Ave., Ste. 106, Westlake Village. Following are the audition times: •4 to 5 p.m. ages 6 to 9, ballet, tap, lyrical, jazz, production jazz.
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Republicans host 'McCain Nation' party in T.O.
      Interested Ventura County residents are invited to attend a McCain Nation Party at 6 p.m. Thurs., Aug. 14 at the Ventura County Republican Center, 2219 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd., Ste. 103, Thousand Oaks. The event will allow individuals the opportunity to learn about John McCain's election agenda and how they can help in the campaign.
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Westlake Village Cut-a-thon to benefit Big Brothers, Sisters
      Panache Hair Studio will sponsor a Cutathon to benefit the Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Ventura County from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sun., Aug. 24 at the salon, 2900 Townsgate Road, Ste. 100, Westlake Village.
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Democratic women to hear Obama delegate speak
      The Democratic Women's Council of Conejo Valley will meet for brunch from 10 a.m. to noon Sat., Aug. 16 at Mandevilla Restaurant, 951 S. Westlake Blvd., Westlake Village. Sandy Emberland, Obama delegate to the national Democratic convention, will speak and take questions.
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Speakers meet on Wednesdays
      Toastmasters hold Voice Ambassadors Meetings from 6 to 7:30 p.m. every Wednesday at Agoura Room, 1 Baxter Way, Westlake Village. The group helps members learn to speak clearly and confidently in front of an audience.
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Reagan Library seeks volunteers
      The Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum is seeking individuals who enjoy history and want to impart historical information to visitors of all ages at the Reagan Library. Volunteers are needed to give tours and interact with visitors from all over the United States and the world.
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