Neighbors
Community Center celebrates 20 years
By Ian Bradley
ianbradley@theacorn.com | December 5, 2019
A community center can be a focal point in town. For parents, it’s a safe place for their kids to hang out. For fitness seekers, there are basketball courts and...
For Mayflower descendants, Thanksgiving carries special meaning
By Dawn Megli
dawn@theacorn.com | December 5, 2019
When Lorraine Kocen’s Pilgrim ancestors celebrated “the first Thanksgiving” in 1621 after surviving the Mayflower’s voyage to North America and the brutal first year as settlers, they commemorated the fall...
Club Hub
| December 5, 2019
THURS., DEC. 5 Thousand Oaks Toastmasters At Lunch Noon to 1 p.m. every Thursday at Bank of America Performing Arts Center, Oak Room, third floor, 2100 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd....
Perfect holiday tree needs the proper care
By Melinda Myers
Special to The Acorn | December 5, 2019
The holiday tree is the center of many family celebrations. Ornaments collected over the years decorate the boughs, while brightly wrapped gifts are carefully placed underneath. Load the family into...
Family
Westlake High Scout goes for gold
| December 5, 2019
Amina Pasha, a senior at Westlake High School, has reached the pinnacle of Girl Scouting. The 17-year-old from Troop 60510 will receive her Gold Award at a ceremony later this...
Sheriff’s office collecting toys for kids
| December 5, 2019
The Share-iff’s Toy Drive has been a tradition in Ventura County for 35 years. Many families do not have the resources to provide their children with a traditional Christmas celebration....
Just dropping by
The Acorn Staff | December 5, 2019
NO REINDEER NEEDED—Santa Claus parachutes into the Janss Marketplace on Nov. 29 for the annual Jingle Bell Jump, a long-running tradition at the Thousand Oaks shopping center.
Health
10th vape-related ailment in Ventura Co.
| December 5, 2019
Local officials say the state health department has confirmed the 10th case of Ventura County lung injury associated with the use of e-cigarette or vaping...
Opportunities to give blood during the holidays
| December 5, 2019
Between Thanksgiving and Christmas, more than 1 million units of blood could be transfused in the United States. Individuals can make an appointment to donate...
BRIEFS
The Acorn Staff | December 5, 2019
Free screenings at wellness expo The City of Calabasas will host a Wellness and Preparedness Expo from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sat., Dec. 7...
Runners weather wet n’ wild Turkey Day Dash
| December 5, 2019
SOGGY BUT FAST— At right, Jenn Betancourt of Santa Barbara runs through a puddle in the 5K race during Conejo Valley YMCA Turkey Day Dash...
Sports
On the comeback trail
BOYS’ BASKETBALL /// Westlake Warriors
By Eliav Appelbaum
eliav@theacorn.com | December 5, 2019
The Kyle MacLean Revenge Tour is rampaging in a gym...
Monarchs spread their wings and fly
| December 5, 2019
ACROBATIC MOVES—A trio of Monarchs gymnasts from Acorn high schools...
Viewpoint captures first state championship
CROSS COUNTRY /// CIF State Championships
By Jonathan Andrade
jandrade@theacorn.com | December 5, 2019
Girls want to have fun, too. Newbury Park High’s boys’...
