The Ventura County Amateur Radio Society, Simi Settlers Amateur Radio Club and Ventura County Amateur Radio Club will demonstrate the emergency capabilities of amateur radio for 24 hours starting at 11 a.m. Sat., June 27 on the grounds of the Reagan Library, 40 Presidential Drive, Simi Valley. During the event, the public may meet and talk with local ham radio […]
2009-06-25
Bureau offers adoption information
An orientation for potential adoptive parents will take place from 7 to 8:15 p.m. Tues., June 30 at the Grant Brimhall/Thousand Oaks Library, 1401 E. Janss Road, Thousand Oaks. Bilingual Spanish-speaking and English-speaking adults, single or married, are welcome to attend. Qualifying families will receive training, certification, funds and 24-hour support to aid in the care of their adoptive children. […]
Backyard entertaining is fun in ‘staycation’ economy
Many Americans have found a way to still have fun despite the current economy. Instead of spending big money at some resort, they’ve discovered creative ways to spend vacations at home. According to TripAdvisor’s Travel Trends Survey, nearly one in five travelers are planning to take a “staycation.” The reduced cost lead many people to reconsider the definition of a […]