Jeffrey Maulhardt will sign copies of his new pictorial history book “Jungleland” from 1 to 4 p.m. Sat., July 16 at the Stagecoach Inn Museum, 51 S. Ventu Park Road, Newbury Park. A wine tasting and book signing will take place from 1 to 4 p.m. Sun., July 17 at 961 N. Rice Ave., Suite 1A, Oxnard. The book contains […]
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Students receive scholarships in construction industr y
The Ventura County Contractors Association awarded $6,775 to 12 Ventura County students through its 2011 Ray Prueter Memorial Career in Construction Program in May. This is the ninth year the association has supported students pursuing a career in the construction industry. Scholarships were financed through proceeds from the association’s annual Ted Flesher Memorial Golf Tournament. Recipients included five high school […]
Westlake Women’s Club has new leaders
The Westlake Women’s Club elected 11 new board members on May 10. The board members were installed on June 14 by California Federation of Women’s Clubs’ immediate past president Vicki Holden of Long Beach. The new officers are Susan Chusid, president; Claudia Salfen, first vice president; Jeanne Edwards, second vice president; Peggy Glynn and Helene Ross, co-third vice presidents; Judy […]
New West Symphony trumpets benefit events
Unique fundraisers to run through AugustFor the fifth year the New West Symphony League presents a series of unique fundraising events, The Pleasure of Your Company. •The Diamond Necklace that Transformed Lives will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Sun., July 17. The cost is $75. Hors d’oeuvres, wine and dinner will be provided. Thirteen women will share their experiences as joint owners of a […]
Pierik brings passion, experience as Y’s new director
Erin Pierik, the new executive director of the Conejo Valley YMCA, found her passion in life when she was just 15. Pierik began working for the YMCA as a swim instructor and lifeguard when she was a student at Royal High School in Simi Valley. After attending Cal State Northridge, she returned to the YMCA in 1998. In 2001 she […]
Galleria exhibits ‘Food 4 Thought’
The Arts Council of the Conejo Valley presents the invitational show “Food 4 Thought” from July 7 through Oct. 10 in the Galleria at the Hillcrest Center for the Arts, 403 W. Hillcrest Drive, Thousand Oaks. An artists’ reception will take place from 4 to 6 p.m. Sat., Aug. 20 at the Hillcrest Center. Many of the works feature food […]
Acclaimed artist named honorary chair of Thousand Oaks Arts Festival
The honorary chair for the eighth annual Thousand Oaks Arts Festival will be acclaimed wildlife artist Wyland. The Thousand Oaks Arts Festival is set for 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sat. and Sun., Sept. 17 and 18 at the Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza, 2100 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd., and The Lakes at Thousand Oaks, 2200 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd. […]