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Oak Park resident Tami Weiser began duties Feb. 11 as the new Head of School at Heschel West. The Jewish day school east of Agoura Hills said Weiser's hiring resulted from a nationwide search. Weiser was formerly the principal at Palisades Elementary School, which became a California Disti... More ... Creek restoration unveiled to the public this Saturday By Joann Groff joann@theacorn.com After more than seven months of restoration and construction, the city of Calabasas is ready to officially celebrate the reopening of the Las Virgenes Creek. A ceremony and gathering will be held Feb. 23 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the creek project site on Agoura Road near Las Virgene... More ... Advances in technology good for education For school district's 'ET' team, the future is now By Stephanie Bertholdo bertholdo@theacorn.com Getting classrooms up to speed for the demands of 21stcentury technology takes more than new computers, high-tech gadgets and other hardware. It takes proper leaders. As director of educational technology at the Las Virgenes Unified School District, Trish Paulson is on the ... More ... Dear Consumer Adviser... Avoid cellphone pitfalls A cellphone contract doesn't always have to be a drain on the wallet. By avoiding the seven snares outlined below by the Utility Reform Network, a statewide utility watchdog group based in San Francisco, it's possible to avoid those unpleasant surprises in the monthly wireless bill. More ... Final trail purchase is completed The Mountains Recreation and Conservation Authority (MRCA) announced recently it has purchased one of the last remaining properties needed to complete the 65-mile Backbone Trail System. More ...
By Stephanie Bertholdo bertholdo@theacorn.com The Rock Store has been known as a motorcycle Mecca for decades, but the quaint mom-and-pop pit stop in the heart of the Santa Monica Mountains is about to become an even bigger tourist attraction with the release of a new documentary film. More ...
By Stephanie Bertholdo bertholdo@theacorn.com Ed and Veronica (Vern) Savko recently installed new seating booths at the Rock Store, the popular hangout for motorcyclists in the mountains near Agoura Hills. There've been other improvements over the years but, for the most part, the famous Mulholland Highway biker destination ... More ...
Calabasas residents Aaron Burgess, Michael Steffen and Parker Zak have become the latest members of Boy Scout Troop 22 to achieve the rank of Eagle Scout. The awards were presented in a joint ceremony on Feb. 16 at Prince of Peace Episcopal Church in Woodland Hills. More ...
Mardi Gras Masquerade, a dinner, dance and auction to benefit Sumac Elementary School, will be Sat., March 1 at the Agoura Renaissance Hotel, 30100 Agoura Road, Agoura Hills. Silent auction and cocktails begin at 6 p.m. More ... St. Max casino fundraiser The annual fundraiser for St. Maximilian Kolbe Korner Preschool, "Casino Royale," will be on Sat., Feb. 23 in the church hall at 5801 Kanan Road, Westlake Village. The event begins with cocktails, hors d'oeuvres and a silent auction at 6:30 p.m., followed by a dinner, live auction, gaming ... More ... Child help My Stuff Bags Foundation is sponsoring the inaugural National Mend a Broken Heart Month in February. The foundation is asking groups and individuals to serve foster children and other American children in crisis by raising awareness, donating toys and other items, and volunteeri... More ...
Residents are invited to participate in any of the following volunteer opportunities in the area. For more information or to sign up, call the phone number listed for the event. •The Conejo Free Clinic is a nonprofit organization providing health and legal services to those wh... More ... Mystery writer to share secrets with CLU students Paula L. Woods, the author of the acclaimed Charlotte Justice mystery series, will speak on "The Mystery Genre: The Rise of the Ethnic Detective" at 7:30 p.m. Wed., Feb. 27 in the Lundring Events Center in the Gilbert Sports and Fitness Center at California Lutheran University, 60 ... More ...
Evening sponsored by Friendship Circle Author Sourena Vasseghi will speak at 7 p.m. Mon., Feb. 25 at the Conejo Jewish Academy, 30345 Canwood Street in Agoura Hills. Vasseghi was born with cerebral palsy and has a marked speech impediment. He is an author and inspirational speaker. More ... Youth volleyball league signups continue Registration for the United States Youth Volleyball League's spring season is underway. The eight-week league in Calabasas at A.E. Wright Middle School will run beginning in April. Registration ends Sat., March 1. Space is limited. More ...
By Stephanie Bertholdo bertholdo@theacorn.com The girls on Agoura High School's Varsity Blue cheerleading team wear a T-shirt that reads, "Athletes lift weights, cheerleaders lift other athletes. More ...
By Daniel Wolowicz camarillo@theacorn.com It hardly seemed possible that after leaving his native Mexico and working for 30 years as a dishwasher in the United States, Ben Guardado would someday own his own restaurant on American soil. Guardado moved to the U.S. from Jalisco, Mexico when he was 18. More ...
OH, PIONEER- Yerba Buena third-grade student Micah Moss operates a vintage butter churn while classmates look on during Yerba Buena Elementary School's "Pioneer Days" recently. The presentation by Claudia Nichol featured a collection of vintage artifacts including a water pump, lantern, iron, school... More ...
Comedy Sportz of Oak Park High School is sponsoring two fundraisers in next two weeks. •The first, on Fri., Feb 22, will benefit the high school in a match that pits students against teachers. The event begins with pregame show at 7 p.m in the OPHS Pavilion, 899 N. Kanan Road, O... More ... Calabasas Library to host Wendee's Musical Adventures A children's show will be held at 11 a.m. Fri., Feb. 22 at the Calabasas Library, 23975 Park Sorrento St. Wendee's Musical Adventures is for children ages 5 and under. The event is free and no tickets are required. Due to limited space, no strollers will be allowed in the show. More ... Local seniors step back in time to enjoy intergenerational high school prom By Sophia Fischer sfischer@theacorn.com For one night a group of local adults returned to high school, dancing, dining and socializing during the first intergenerational prom at Oak Park High School. Hosted by the school's Students for a Cure service club, the Valentine's Day-themed event held on Feb. 13 brought together a... More ...
The city of Agoura Hills announced several upcoming events for February and March. For more information on any programs, call the Agoura Hills Recreation Center at (818) 5977361 or visit the center in person, 30610 Thousand Oaks Blvd. More ... Women's golf club open to new members The Career Women's Golf Association will meet at 6 p.m. Mon., Feb. 25 at BJ's Grill, 6424 Canoga Ave., Woodland Hills. The club meets on the last Monday of each month. The club is composed of 55 women of all ages and abilities who share a passion for golf and enjoy playing tournaments a... More ... |
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