Mark Robert Waldman, author and expert on spirituality and the brain, will present a workshop on “Spirituality, Compassion and the Brain” from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. Sun., March 8 at Center for Spiritual Living Westlake, 880 Hampshire Road, Westlake Village. Waldman will explain how spiritual practices permanently enhance mental and physical health. He is the co-author of two books, “Born […]
2009-03-05
Theodore Bikel to speak
The ninth annual Sylvia Alster Memorial Lecture Series presents actor, author, storyteller,a ctivist,folk singer Theodore Bikel for an evening of words and wisdom from 8 to 10 p.m. Sat., March 14 at Temple Ahavat Shalom, 18200 Rinaldi Place, Northridge. A dessert reception will follow the presentation. Ticket prices start at $30. Call the temple office for reservations at (818) 360-2258.
OCHS shooters go cold
Lions' offense overmatched vs. ChaminadeAll season long it seemed as if the Oaks Christian boys’ basketball team could do no wrong. Against Chaminade last Friday night, however, OCHS could do no right. Poor free-throw shooting, coupled with an off night from the Lions’ two leading scorers, doomed OCHS from the opening tipoff as the Tri-Valley League champs were defeated by Chaminade, 5947, in a […]
Foundation spays, neuters pets
The Herman Bennett Foundation is a private nonprofit organization that aims to prevent the overpopulation and euthanization of cats and dogs in Los Angeles and Ventura counties through community education programs and financial contributions to support spaying and neutering programs. Sandra Lozano is the foundation’s new director of operations. She will promote the foundation’s mission through the veterinarians involved in […]
Viewpoint boys’ soccer team can’t get past Mountain View
League champion Patriots finish with 15 winsThe Viewpoint boys’ soccer season came to an end Tuesday when the Patriots fell on the road to Mountain View, 1-0, in the CIF-Southern Section Division VI semifinals. The game’s only goal came from Mountain View’s Diego Rodriquez in the 60th minute. “It took a special play from a special player for Mountain View to win,” Viewpoint head coach Travis […]
Pet of the Week
SMILE—Shelley is a 6yearold collie mix. She’s a little shy, sweet and calm. Shelley prefers women and needs to go to a home where there are no young children. Shelley can be adopted at the Agoura Animal Shelter at 29525 Agoura Rd. To adopt Shelley ask for ID No. A3908209. Occasionally pets have already been adopted so call (818) 991-0071 […]
Eight area grapplers to compete at state
It can be lonely at the top. Eight local high school grapplers have advanced to this weekend’s CIF State Championships at the Rabobank Arena in Bakersfield. The only problem is, with the competition being whittled down each week, the wrestlers— Agoura’s John Combs (152 pounds); Camarillo’s Jonathan Urango (160) and Matt Hickman (140); Moorpark’s Saul Garcia (125); Royal’s Sergio Cortez […]
Lions stunned in semis
South Torrance delivers a knockout blowA highly successful season for the Oaks Christian High girls’ soccer team ended Tuesday with a 1-0 loss to South Torrance in the CIF-Southern Section Division V semifinals. It’s only the second time in the last seven years that OCHS (222) has failed to make the section title game. Oaks Christian, a fivetime CIF-SS champion, also lost in the 2005 […]