The cities of Agoura Hills and Westlake Village are accepting registration for a trip to Magic Mountain open to ages 11 through 15 on Wed., July 17. The bus trip will depart at 8 a.m. from Willow Elementary School, 29026 Laro Drive, Agoura Hills, and return at 6 p.m. The cost is $32. For more information or to register for […]
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Government information available
An important government program is helping safeguard one of our nation’s strongest traditions: the public’s right to know. Since it was established by Congress in 1813, the Federal Depository Library Program (FDLP) has collected, organized and preserved information produced by the federal government, and assisted people in locating and using it. Libraries designated as depositories provide local, no-fee access to […]
Good packing important to stress-free vacations
It’s not just about where you’re going this summer, it’s about what you’re bringing and how you’re bringing it. Packing––the one detail that people don’t give much thought to when planning a vacation––can make the difference between a fun trip and a frustrating one, especially when kids are involved. Christine Loomis, former family travel editor of Parents magazine offers these […]
Air conditioners need help, too
When summer’s heat bears down on your home, give your air conditioner a helping hand. It will lower your electricity bill while it helps you beat the summer heat. To help your air conditioner keep your home as cool as possible, try these six ideas from the maker of Heil heating and air conditioning products: Rearrange your furniture. Make sure […]
Kids enjoy art at Arboretum
The Arboretum of Los Angeles County is offering a variety of summer fun programs for children on the grounds of the 127-acre botanical garden and historical site at 301 N. Baldwin Ave., Arcadia. For ages 6 through 10, "Lost and Found: Art from the Garden," is offered from 9 to 11:30 a.m., Mon., July 15 through Fri., July 19. Children […]
Celebrate Coney Island style
A cool way to make your next get together more memorable is to give it an early 20th Century seaside boardwalk theme and serve authentic frozen custard, the rich and creamy concoction that took Coney Island by storm in 1919. Creating a boardwalk-themed party is easier and less expensive than you may think. Start with the music. Find a tape […]
Your home and yard can be more Earth friendly
Your home and yard can be more Earth friendly Building an environmentally-friendly home and landscaping a "green" yard may be easier than you think—with a few tips from the experts at the Natural Resources Conservation Service and the U.S. Forest Service, both agencies of the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Several of the techniques you can use to practice conservation where […]
Young achiever
Oak Park resident J.R. Kennedy, a member of Boy Scout Troop 765, recently achieved the rank of Eagle Scout at a ceremony at Rockwell Science Center that was attended by family and friends. During 11 years in Scouting, Kennedy earned 51 merit badges. For his Eagle project, Kennedy led his troop in gathering data of all nonprofit recreational activities, sports […]
Longtime manager at The Oaks leaves
The recent sale of The Oaks shopping center in Thousand Oaks has resulted in an end to the current Trizec management and marketing team including Diane Brandes, who served as senior director of marketing and assistant general manager. Brandes joined The Oaks management team as director of marketing in 1989. She has been with Trizec since 1988. Brandes was named […]