CLvFFie finalists named





The Conejo/Las Virgenes Fu- ture Foundation will host the sixth annual CLvFFie Awards on Sun., Nov. 5, at the Janet and Ray Scherr Forum Theater at the Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza.

The CLvFFie (pronounced cliffie) Awards honor individuals and groups in the Conejo/Las Vir- genes region in various categories.

According to CLvFFie co- chair Jeff Blum, more than 40 applications were submitted from the communities of Calabasas to Newbury Park for this year’s awards.

Finalists have been selected in the following categories:

The Arts: The Kingsmen Shakespeare Company, Cabrillo Music Theater and Kyle Luck

Education: Dick Durand, Debra Frank, Debra King and Miriam Sprankling

Community Service/Indi- viduals: Gary Finefrock, Greg LeGore, and co-nominees Grace Goryoka and Alyssa Burns

Community Service/Organi- zations: Assistance League of Conejo Valley, My Stuff Bags Foundation, Thousand Oaks

Kiwanis, Roger Ewing/Ewing & Associates Sotheby’s Interna- tional Realty, Bob McCord/ Owner-Sagebrush Cantina and John C. Woodward Sr./Westoaks Chrysler Dodge

Health Care: Jean Gordon, Isa Brente Shekter and Long Term Care of Ventura County-Ombuds- man will also be honored.

According to the foundation’s executive director, Fran Brough, the CLvFFie ceremony is similar to other awards presentations like the Oscars, Grammys and Emmys. One recipient from each category was selected by secret ballot to receive the foundation’s top honor-the CLvFFie Award, which will be presented at the No- vember event.

The organization is beginning its 35th year as an apolitical, non- profit “think tank” organization dedicated to the study of issues important to people and busi- nesses across the region.

The foundation sponsors the annual Youth Congress for high school students, Senior Congress, and a variety of forums including the recent “A Day in Your Life in 2016.” On Jan. 31 the group will present “Roadmapping Your Fu- ture-Plan While You Can” as part of the Senior Congress.

Other forums have addressed affordable housing, community spirit, workforce development and continuing education.

“We would like to encourage everyone interested in the quality of life in the Conejo/Las Virgenes corridor to join us at this special event honoring those who have made a difference,” said Steve Wiley, foundation chairman.

Community members are wel- come to attend the event, Brough said, though space is limited.

KNX 1070 radio personality Randy Kerdoon will be the mas- ter of ceremonies. Entertainment will be provided by A Class Act from Westlake High School and the Agoura High School Ellington Jazz Band.

For an invitation, or additional information about sponsorship opportunities, call the Future Foundation at (818) 880-1054.

-Stephanie Bertholdo


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