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KCET will broadcast two and one-half hours of the documentary “Trailmasters” showcasing the rich recreational resources in the 47 miles of beaches and more than 500 miles of mountain trails available in the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area. The show will air at 3 p.m. Sun., Oct. 11. More ... Acorn readers are invited to visit www.theacorn.com and cast a vote for the winners of this year’s Take Your Acorn on Vacation photo contest. It’s easy to do. Just go to the website, More ... THE WHEEL DEAL— Capt. Tom Martin of the Malibu/Lost Hills Sheriff’s Station shows off the department’s new electric-powered Mini Cooper. Leased by Mini U.S.A., a subsidiary of BMW, the energy-efficient vehicle will be used by Lost Hills administrative staff and special assignment and community relations personnel. More ... August sales of Conejo Valley single-family homes were 135 compared to 145 sold in July and 150 a year ago, according to the Conejo Valley Association of Realtors. More ... Oak Park Unified School District’s 2009 Academic Performance Index scores finished tops among all school districts in Ventura County. More ... A rash of locker thefts at Calabasas High School has administrators advising students to leave expensive items at home and report their thefts to the Malibu/ Lost Hills Sheriff’s Station. The Las Virgenes Unified School District is offering a $100 reward for information leading to the culprit, said Dan Stepenosky, district assistant superintendent of personnel. More ... Ishan Puri enjoys sharing his love of science with younger kids. That’s why he’s involved with Discovery Center Teens, a community service volunteer program offered through the Discovery Center for Science and Technology. More ... The Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area is sponsoring the annual Spirit of the Mountains photo contest. Submissions will be accepted through Oct. 31. Categories include plants, animals, scenic shots, young photographers, people in parklands and Memories of the Mountains, a special category in celebration of the park’s 30th anniversary. More ... The Westlake Village Junior Women’s Club’s 28th annual Gingerbread Boutique-Autumn Cheer has added a new event this year. “Sip, Shop, Socialize” is a cocktail and VIP shopping event from 5 to 9 p.m. Thurs., Oct. 22 at St. Maximillian Kolbe Catholic Church, 5801 N. Kanan Road, Westlake Village. More ... Elizabeth Pomeroy, publisher of Many Moons Press which publishes all the Catherine Mulholland’s books about Calabasas, will be the guest presenter at the next meeting of the Canoga-Owensmouth Historical Society at 7:30 p.m. Wed., Oct. 14 at the historic 1935 fire station at 7248 Owensmouth Ave., Canoga Park. More ... MATES (Meadow Arts and Technology Elementary School) Foundation will host a Holiday Home Tour 2009 through four houses in Conejo Oaks on Sat., Dec. 12. Committee members are needed to assist with all aspects of this event. Meetings will take place as needed. Tickets for the tour will be available on Oct. 31. More ... MUSIC MAN— Musician Bob Dorr plays his Gibson guitar along with his Bob Dorr Jazz Band at the Agoura/Calabasas Community Center last Sunday in Calabasas. More ... Three women will be honored by the American Red Cross of Ventura County for their contributions to the community during the sixth annual Clara Barton Gala and Awards on Sat., Oct. 10 at the Sherwood Country Club in Thousand Oaks. More ... Standing in the dark in the narrow hallway of a former youth correctional facility in Whittier, Calif., Riley Litman felt two strong pokes on his arm. The Oak Park teen turned but could not see anything or anyone. “I freaked out because I couldn’t find an explanation,” said Riley, 17. More ... The annual Calabasas Pumpkin Festival will be from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sat. and Sun., Oct. 17 and 18 at Juan Bautista De Anza Park, 3701 Lost Hills Road, Calabasas. The event, hosted by the Calabasas Chamber of Commerce and city of Calabasas, is open to the public with free parking and admission. Shuttle service will be available. More ... |
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