A number of colleges have seen record numbers of early applications this year. At some highly selective schools, more early applications resulted in lower admit rates. Stanford’s early action applications were up 6.5 percent to a record 5,929 applications. The admit rate fell from 13.5 percent to 12.7 percent, with 754 students admitted and 500 deferred. Georgetown’s early action applications […]
2010-12-30
Let us hear your ‘tails’
The Acorn invites you to send your favorite pet story for publication on the Critter Corner page. We want to give your pets the recognition they deserve. Send your pet story to: The Acorn, 30423 Canwood St., Ste. 108, Agoura Hills, CA 91301; e-mail your tale to newstip@theacorn.com, or fax us at (818) 706-8942.
Comedy pet theater coming to Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza
Performances To Grow On will present the World Famous Popovich Comedy Pet Theater at 7 p.m. Fri., Jan. 14 in the Fred Kavli Theatre at the Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza, 2100 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd. Gregory Popovich’s show is a family-oriented blend of comedy, juggling and the talents of his performing pets, including cats, dogs, geese, doves and parrots. […]
A bonzai worth barking about
What’s a tree to a dog? Shade, a fallen branch to play fetch with, a sniff station to check out the canine cavalcade that has left code in scent. My dog and I could happen upon an endless forest right out of the realm of mythology and she’d have to make a stop at every bark-bearing denizen. My standard admonishment […]
Sunshine Club to host comedian Mark Schiff
The Sunshine Club will host a luncheon for all local seniors and their families on Sun., Jan. 9 at the Renaissance Hotel Grand Ballroom, 30100 Agoura Road, Agoura Hills. The luncheon is free for all seniors and Sunshine Club volunteers. The public is invited for a $36 suggested donation. Comedian Mark Schiff, who has appeared on TV with Jay Leno […]
Tips to create beautiful photo books
Photo books are more popular choose a subject and cohesive than ever as families seek to theme for the photo book. A bridge the miles and share special theme helps in choosing which moments and memories with their photos to include and helps the loved ones. Today, with photo book tell a story. Remember, these book technology more photo books […]