DANCING WITH DADDY— Frank Triplett and his daughter Lizzie, a student at White Oak Elementary School, take a spin on the dance floor at the school’s recent father/daughter sock hop in Westlake Village.
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Edward J. Gorlitz Jr.
10/18/1952 - 12/4/2006Ed, a 22 year resident of Oak Park, was born in Hicksville, N.Y. 54 years ago to Edward and Minnie, lost his 3-year long battle with colon cancer on Monday, Dec. 4, 2006 at home with his family by his side. He is survived by his wife of 35 years, Kathleen, sons Edward of Thousand Oaks and Christopher of San […]
Movie classics for the season
The AcornChristmas in Hollywood Some may feel that the same ol’ classic movies have been aired way too much during the holidays. But others (me among them) take a subtle joy in setting the holiday season with another colorless dose of Jimmy and Cary and Bing. (Granny’s high-octane goose liver eggnog helps.) But these Christmas staples aren’t the only game in […]
Studio Channel Islands hosts eclectic exhibit
Ventura County Arts Council presents “Art Is Eclectic,” a group show by the Artists-in-Residence of Studio Channel Islands Art Center. The art is on display in the lobby of the Hall of Administration, 800 S. Victoria Ave., Ventura, through Jan. 17. The exhibit was curated by Hiroko Yoshimoto. Gallery hours are Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., closed […]
Choosing a good wine made easy
Dinner parties—especially during the holiday season—are a relaxing way to share tasty food, enjoy good conversation and spend time with friends and family. For many, bringing a bottle of wine to a dinner is a time-honored way to say thank-you to the hosts for opening their home for the evening. The problem, though, is most people are at a loss […]
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Mel might have his flaws, but don’t we all? And the guy can sure churn out one insanely great action thriller, which is my way of saying I’m sticking with the movie and leaving Mr. Gibson’s personal asides alone. Let’s just say that I wouldn’t want the tabloids getting ahold of my offhours either. Which is also my way of […]
Catchy lyrics, bluesy vocals
MUSIC MAKER—Songwriter Michelle Holmes placed in the top five nationally in the 2006 Indiegrrl Songwriting Competition for her song “Indian Hills,” off the band’s latest CD, “Sexy Epsilon.” She’s shown here with, from left, drummer Doug Forsyth and Steve Pinkney, Holmes’ guitarist and husband.
Eat healthy during the holidays
The biggest challenge we all face during the holidays is getting through them without too much stress. When we’re overextending ourselves, rushing around shopping, engulfed in the details of entertaining, or spending time wrapping gifts or attending parties, we often put our usual routines on hold, and that includes taking the time to feed ourselves and our children properly. All […]
ComedySportz stages Toys for Tots benefit
Agoura High School’s ComedySportz team will perform a fundraising show of improvised, familyfriendly comedy for Toys for Tots on Thurs., Dec. 21 in the campus G building, 28545 Driver Ave. The JV team will perform at 6 p.m. and the varsity follows at 7 p.m., with musical entertainment at halftime. General admission is $5 for adults and $3 with an […]
Joseph Sergus
Joseph Sergus has joined the Agoura/Oak Park RE/MAX OTB Estates office. A former sales manager with over 16 years of experience and a consistent top-producing realtor, Sergus brings a fresh approach to the business of real estate. His awardwinning production is attributed to his market knowledge, negotiating skills and a knack for treating each client as a friend and representing […]