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The city of Agoura Hills wants to help shop owners stay in business during the nation's economic crisis by encouraging residents to "buy local." "Everybody's hurting," Councilmember John Edelston said. "It's why we suspended the rules on banner signs and waived permit fees—to help businesses attract more customers. More ... Neighborhood concerns about a new recreation center proposed for Forest Cove Park in Agoura Hills will be discussed at a Jan. 28 City Council meeting. Residents responded with an uproar when the city announced the findings of a yearlong study that identified several potential sites for the new center, including the upper portion of Forest Cove Park. More ... The owners of Blue Table, a Calabasas store and eatery, say they might have to close their establishment in the spring because of code violations, including one that requires additional parking and bathroom space. Jim and Ellen Marcione, and Stefano and Gina Lisi bought Blue Table in April 2004. More ... A 2,000-square-foot water play area, planned for Oak Park's Oak Canyon Community Park, is now in the design phase. Rancho Simi Recreation and Park District will begin accepting construction bids soon. Once a contract is awarded for the splash park the district will begin a second project. More ... A Conejo Valley threesome called Trek for Troops is preparing to hike the Pacific Crest Trail, a 2,650-mile journey. But they aren't doing it just for fun or to stay physically fit. They will embark on the rigorous four-month trip to help U.S. war veterans. More ... The presidential inauguration was a special time for many Americans, including a pair of local school girls. Agoura Hills resident Quinn Miller of Agoura High took part in this week's Presidential Youth Inaugural Conference in Washington, D.C. More ... The Agoura Hills Department of Community Services announces its upcoming events calendar. Unless otherwise noted, events will be held at the Agoura Hills Recreation Center, 30610 Thousand Oaks Blvd. For more information, call (818) 597-7361. More ... Ten ethnically and racially diverse high school juniors from the greater Los Angeles area represented the AntiDefamation League Pacific Southwest Region on the ADL Grosfeld Family National Youth Leadership Mission in Washington, D.C. on Nov. 16 to 19, 2008. More ... Although many people would agree that he's worth his weight in gold, plans are underway to immortalize Archie—the largerthan-life therapy dog for abused children—with a bronze statue. Archie, a 165pound, 3foottall Newfoundland, is part of the animal-assisted therapy program at Casa Pacifica in Camarillo. More ... The Democratic Club of Conejo Valley will host the second annual Volunteer Recognition Dinner at 7 p.m. Fri., Jan. 30 at Naylor's Banquet Center, 75 W. Thousand Oaks Blvd., Thousand Oaks. Matt Simon, Obama Regional Field Director and Camp Obama Trainer, will be the keynote speaker. More ... DANCING UP A STORM— Cliff Housego, owner of Elegant Wedding Productions, dances with partner Melynda Lebret, a Thousand Oaks resident, during the Hyatt Westlake Plaza Bridal Premiere on Jan. 11 in Westlake Village. More ... Alyssa Loh of Westlake Village, a member of the Class of 2008 at Viewpoint School, was recently selected as the 2008 Western District Cum Laude Paper Winner for her original play. This annual writing competition is sponsored by the Cum Laude Society, an international academic honorary society founded in 1906. More ... The American Association for Wartime Veterans offers a free seminar on the Aid and Attendance Benefit for wartime veterans and/or their surviving spouses at 6:30 p.m. every Tuesday at Hampton Inn & Suites, 30255 Agoura Road, Agoura Hills. More ... Community RSS feed |
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